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Dendrobium is an enormous orchid genus of more than 1000 species native to south Asia, Australia and New Zealand, and Oceania. They are highly popular among orchid growers for their beauty and diversity. This study by three plant scientists who are also active orchid growers presents more than 400 of …
Contributed by amazon 02.04. 2007 10:41:21 (12900 readers) |
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In this spectacular and comprehensive book, orchid expert David Jones describes more than 1,300 species and subspecies of Australian native orchids. Almost every species is illustrated with a beautiful color photograph, and the detailed species descriptions include information about every part of the …
Contributed by amazon 18.07. 2007 10:11:32 (11140 readers) |
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A Grower s Guide | This is the first book devoted solely to bulbophyllums, a very diverse group of orchids comprising the largest genus in the orchid family; it is an introductory guide for amateur and advanced orchid growers. The author focuses on those species likely to be cultivated, including 375 …
Contributed by amazon 11.04. 2007 10:28:20 (10993 readers) |
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Cultivation, Propagation, and Varieties | Growing orchids is a hobby more than two millennia old, and from the beginning these beautiful flowers have enjoyed a constant and unparalleled cult status among enthusiasts. Orchid Grower s Companion explains in accessible detail the natural habitat of some …
Contributed by amazon 11.04. 2007 10:19:30 (14154 readers) Match on Article's text |
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A Botanical Travelogue | Appealing to conservationists, travelers, orchid lovers, and naturalists alike, the author takes his readers on an incredible journey to pursue the 145 temperate American orchid species in their native habitats. This chatty account of his field trips in Canada and the U.S. is …
Contributed by amazon 11.04. 2007 10:16:37 (9205 readers) Match on Article's text |
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In the world of exotic plants, orchids hold a reputation as the divas of the floral species. They are mostly considered as fussy, difficult to grow plants and, on top of everything, very expensive. However, there are several types of orchids that you can easily grow in your own garden or windowsill. …
Contributed by amazon 21.11. 2016 10:51:18 (13527 readers) Match on Article's text |
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Orchids are the largest family of plants in the world. With 30,000 known species, you could acquire a different orchid every day for eighty years and still not grow them all. Back in the realm of reality, readers of this beautiful book can quickly and easily find the orchids that are right for them -- …
Contributed by amazon 30.03. 2007 11:16:14 (11722 readers) Match on Article's text |
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In 1818, William Cattley succeeded in flowering one of the first species of the genus that would bear his name. These first cattleyas are the classic cattleyas, whose form defined the essence of tropical orchids for generations to come. Indeed, the color of their flowers became known as orchid. In this …
Contributed by amazon 03.04. 2007 10:50:54 (13315 readers) Match on Article's text |
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1500 orchid species are profiled in this authoritative, detailed, and carefully researched encyclopedia. Infinitely varied and hugely interesting, these strikingly beautiful plants are sumptuously illustrated with over 1000 photographs in a reference that no orchid lover can afford to be without. …
Contributed by amazon 17.07. 2008 11:13:11 (12645 readers) Match on Article's text |
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Our best single book on orchids is a perennial bestseller and an outstanding value at the price. Edited by an eminent orchidist, it is aimed at a broad audience, from the flower lover with a casual interest in orchids to the committed enthusiast and professional. It fully describes and beautifully illustrates …
Contributed by amazon 03.04. 2007 10:40:11 (9356 readers) Match on Article's text |
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A Practical Guide to Care and Cultivation | The exquisite variety of forms and colors of orchids are made accessible to beginning growers in this fascinating introduction to the more than 25,000 species that make up this diverse plant family. The book covers commonsense advice on repotting, dividing, …
Contributed by amazon 14.11. 2007 13:30:38 (9489 readers) Match on Article's text |
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Oncidium/Odontoglossum Alliance | The immense Oncidium/Odontoglossum alliance contains some of the most popular orchids grown, including members of the genera Ada, Brassia, Cyrtochilum, Odontoglossum, Oncidium, Psychopsis, Rodriguezia, Rossioglossum, and Trichopilia. Finding reliable cultural information …
Contributed by amazon 02.04. 2007 10:47:45 (12451 readers) Match on Title |
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Species from the African Region | These so-called jewels of Africa with their sparkling flowers, distinctive growth habit and floriferous nature are much prized and this account, the first to include the angraecoid orchids of both Africa and Madagascar, is long awaited. It brings together, in a single …
Contributed by amazon 01.04. 2007 19:10:07 (11853 readers) Match on Title |
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At long last, here is a complete and exhaustive account of the genus Dendrobium. Among the most prized and popularly cultivated orchids, dendrobiums delight gardeners and orchid lovers alike with the sheer beauty of their delicate flowers and slender form. Now, those interested in learning all there …
Contributed by amazon 02.04. 2007 09:47:55 (10631 readers) Match on Title |
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The orchid family is one of the largest plant families in the world. It is at its most diverse in the tropics, where its exotic and colorful flowers are truly breathtaking. Britain and Ireland have just 56 species of wild orchids, some of which are rare or scarce, while others are surprisingly inconspicuous. …
Contributed by amazon 12.10. 2016 11:02:21 (13507 readers) Match on Title |
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From the producers of the bestselling Flora (Timber Press, 2003) comes the definitive reference for orchid enthusiasts, with more than 1500 orchids described in detail. Genus entries give information on natural distribution, characteristics, and cultivation; species coverage includes a description and …
Contributed by amazon 09.04. 2007 19:24:48 (11933 readers) Match on Title |
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This comprehensive field guide covers the identification, biology, and conservation of more than 520 species of orchid found in Europe, North Africa, and the Middle East. The detailed text and over 1000 color photographs and line drawings allow specialists, as well as avid botanists and interested tourists, …
Contributed by amazon 01.04. 2007 18:44:34 (11218 readers) Match on Title |