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Orchids: An Illustrated Identifier and Guide to Cultivation
The elegance and beauty of orchids attracts many gardening enthusiasts to try to grow them; but just as many gardeners fear that these exotic plants need more expertise than they can offer. Now, this book leads the way to a healthy display of orchids, for first-time growers and old hands alike.
Orchids are more affordable than ever before and offer a wealth of choice. New hybrids are constantly being developed; ORCHIDS: AN ILLUSTRATED IDENTIFIER AND GUIDE TO CULTIVATION presents the newest varieties, many of which will thrive indoors as potplants. A comprehensive orchid identifier details the appearance and needs of over 100 orchid species, each photographed in full color.
Choose from delicate pastel blooms or flamboyant bright ones, from large dramatic flowers or tiny fragile blossoms, exquisite scents or alien aromas. With care and common sense, many orchids will flower for up to three months, and flower again the following year. You don't need tropical conditions for orchids to flourish; this book describes blooms for all climates.
There are chapters outlining the elements of cultivation, presentation and exhibition, and the easiest varieties for home growing are highlighted. With this beautiful and practical book to show the way, any orchid enthusiast can soon learn to be an orchid grower.
Orchids are more affordable than ever before and offer a wealth of choice. New hybrids are constantly being developed; ORCHIDS: AN ILLUSTRATED IDENTIFIER AND GUIDE TO CULTIVATION presents the newest varieties, many of which will thrive indoors as potplants. A comprehensive orchid identifier details the appearance and needs of over 100 orchid species, each photographed in full color.
Choose from delicate pastel blooms or flamboyant bright ones, from large dramatic flowers or tiny fragile blossoms, exquisite scents or alien aromas. With care and common sense, many orchids will flower for up to three months, and flower again the following year. You don't need tropical conditions for orchids to flourish; this book describes blooms for all climates.
There are chapters outlining the elements of cultivation, presentation and exhibition, and the easiest varieties for home growing are highlighted. With this beautiful and practical book to show the way, any orchid enthusiast can soon learn to be an orchid grower.
96 pages, Hardcover
Published January 1, 1990
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