Catasetum is a genus of Central and South American orchids, strikingly beautiful but somewhat neglected by the enthusiast. The author, an experienced grower, takes us into the world of catasetums.'
A manual documenting virtually all orchid species, grexes, and cultivars in cultivation. Each genus is furnished with precise botanical accounts, with guidelines for care, and including a number of original line drawings. An introductory essay explores botany, propagation, conservation, and other to
I Do Nails What's Your Superpower
by Eli Mot Groovy Trending College Classic
A Complete Guide to Native Orchids of Australia Including the Island Territories
by David L. Jones
A manual of orchid growing, this book covers all you need to know in order to grow the queen of flowering plants, the orchid.
The mysterious orchid has been used and admired since ancient times. Confucius praised the orchid's beauty 2500 years ago, and the ancient Greeks dried its roots for use in medicine. In medieval times, orchids were believed to have magical aphrodisiac qualities, and early herbalists thought orchids were the food of satyrs. Today the tens of thousands of orchid species that have been discovered over the centuries comprise the most varied and highly evolved family of the entire plant kingdom, and...
Without My Ocicat My Heart Would Be Empty
by Eli Mot Groovy Trending College Classic
Slipper Orchids of Vietnam (Royal Botanic Gardens Kew Monograph)
by Leonid Averyanov, Phillip Cribb, Phan Ke Loc, and Nguyen Tien Hiep
Orchids are widely considered to be the most highly evolved of all flowering plants. They are amongst the most beautiful flowers of the entire plant kingdom, combining exotic looks with a diverse set of characteristics. Orchid plants are capable of growing indoors and outdoors, and are no doubt unique difficult to grow successfully. Among flower crops, orchids play a key role in Indian floral economy as they share sizeable export. The vast area and the varied agro-climatic conditions of our coun...
Recipient of the 1994 Henry Allan Gleason Award of the New York Botanical Garden, this important book delimits several major natural groups within the orchids, suggesting areas that need further research by botanists.Published at $49.95 Our last copies available at $24.98
The history of orchids teems with tales of temptation and passion. This stunning book combines the most luscious and tactile photographs with surprising and informative texts about orchids. The first part of the book tells the tale about the discovery of orchids through history and describes the way in which orchids are perceived. In the East the emphasis lies mainly on positive characteristics, grace and generosity. In the West orchids personify procreation and sex. Why are orchids the way they...
Growing Successful Orchids in the Greenhouse and Conservatory
by Mark Isaac-Williams
Did you know that the orchid family contain some 750 genera, nearly 20,000 species and many thousands more hybrids? This new book by renowned authority Mark Isaac-Williams offers both the passionate enthusiast and the beginner to orchids a comprehensive guide to this fascinatingly exotic family of plants, and information on how to grow them successfully in the greenhouse and conservatory. Written in a clear, accessible style and presented in an easy-to-follow format, the book is illustrated with...
This easy-to-use language course has been written by experienced teachers for self-study and class use, and offers a step-by-step approach to written and spoken Hebrew. No prior knowledge of the language is required.
Why Fall in Love When You Can Plant Orchids
by Eli Mot Groovy Trending College Classic
