Overview

From the producers of the bestselling ""Illustrated Encyclopedia of Orchids"" (Timber Press, 1992) comes the definitive reference for orchid enthusiasts. More than 1500 orchids are described in full detail, with over 1500 stunning photographs showing plants in their native habitats wherever possible. Listed alphabetically by botanical name, each individual genus entry includes information on natural distribution, characteristics, cultivation, and propagation. The introduction includes step-by-step photographs of gardening techniques such as propagation, repotting, and transplanting. Also included are chapters on orchid history and taxonomy, pests and diseases, preparing orchids for exhibition, and conserving orchids in the wild. Reference tables show gardeners climate and cultivation information at a glance. The comprehensive glossary and index makes the wealth of information contained in ""Flora's Orchids"" easily accessible to anyone.

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Describes and offers beautiful color photographs of over 1,500 orchids, far more than in most such books, in language that minimizes difficult botanical terminology, and it provides a glossary explaining important terms it does use. --M.--M. Taylor Choice Even those who claim not to like orchids will enjoy thumbing through this beautiful book. --Jerry Parsons, Pacific Horticulture, May/June 2006--Jerry Parsons Pacific Horticulture The book offers substance as well as style. --Janet A.--Janet A. Crum Library Journal Describes and offers beautiful color photographs of over 1,500 orchids, far more than in most such books, in language that minimizes difficult botanical terminology, and it provides a glossary explaining important terms it does use. -- M. Taylor, Choice, April 2006 Even those who claim not to like orchids will enjoy thumbing through this beautiful book. -- Jerry Parsons, Pacific Horticulture, May/June 2006 The book offers substance as well as style. -- Janet A. Crum, Library Journal, November 2005 Describes and offers beautiful color photographs of over 1,500 orchids, far more than in most such books, in language that minimizes difficult botanical terminology, and it provides a glossary explaining important terms it does use. -- M. Taylor Choice (04/01/2006) Even those who claim not to like orchids will enjoy thumbing through this beautiful book. -- Jerry Parsons Pacific Horticulture (05/01/2006) I hated to put [this book] down and could not wait to return to it when the clock reminded me I had other things to do. -- Connie Cottingham Athens Banner-herald (01/27/2005) The book offers substance as well as style. -- Janet A. Crum Library Journal (11/01/2005) This book is a 'must have' for reference, identification, or the pure enjoyment of a beautiful book. -- Jerry Garner Illinois Orchid Society Newsletter (11/01/2005)

The book offers substance as well as style. --Janet A.--Janet A. Crum Library Journal

Describes and offers beautiful color photographs of over 1,500 orchids, far more than in most such books, in language that minimizes difficult botanical terminology, and it provides a glossary explaining important terms it does use. --M. Taylor, Choice, April 2006 -- M. Taylor Choice

Author Information

Ned Nash is currently the director of education and conservation at the American Orchid Society and is an AOS-Accredited Judge. Isobyl La Croix studied Botany at Edinburgh University and is now editor of The Orchid Review. She now lives with her family in northwest Scotland.

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