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Orchids and Epiphytes


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Growing Hardy Orchids
Growing Hardy Orchids
by Philip Seaton
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Lavishly illustrated, Growing Hardy Orchids highlights over one hundred and fifty species of hardy orchids in North America, Europe, and Australia that will thrive in temperate climates with little or no protection. Orchids have enormous horticultural... (read more)

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Vanilla Orchids: Natural History and Cultivation
Vanilla Orchids: Natural History and Cultivation
by Ken Cameron
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With more than 30,000 known species, orchids represent the largest family of plants. But only one genus has agricultural value--the Vanilla orchid. Leading orchid expert Ken Cameron covers the natural history of the world's most popular flavor and... (read more)

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An Enthusiasm for Orchids: Sex and Deception in Plant Evolution
An Enthusiasm for Orchids: Sex and Deception in Plant Evolution
by John Alcock
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The male thynnine wasp's extreme sexual enthusiasm is crucial to reproduction of hammer orchids in the wild. Hammer orchids have co-evolved to produce odors identical to those manufactured by female thynnine wasps. The male wasp's superb sensitivity to... (read more)

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Orchids
Orchids
by Sunset
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That all orchids require highly specialized care and equipment is a popular misconception. By taking the mystery out of successfully cultivating these exotic beauties, Orchids enables you to enjoy their sensual appeal on a day-to-day basis. It provides... (read more)

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Huntleyas and Related Orchids
Huntleyas and Related Orchids
by Patricia Harding
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Revered by avid orchid collectors for its delightful, star-shaped flowers, Huntleya is a small group of orchids found mostly on the floor of the cloud forest. Besides their striking colors-from deep blue to waxy red, royal purple to almost black-flowers... (read more)

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Brooklyn Botanic Garden All-Region Guides #177: The Best Orchids for Indoors
Brooklyn Botanic Garden All-Region Guides #177: The Best Orchids for Indoors
by Brooklyn Botanic Garden
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Orchid lovers will delight in this guide of practical and inspirational information to indoor cultivation. Published in association with the American Orchid Society, specialists present the newest, most exciting, and most spectacular tropical varieties... (read more)

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Four Seasons of Orchids
Four Seasons of Orchids
by Greg Allikas
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Four Seasons of Orchids is an exquisitely illustrated guide to the world's most beautiful flowering plants Discover the plant species that will fill any flowering gap to give you spectacular year-round color Includes detailed step-by-step potting guides... (read more)

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Orchids
Orchids
by I D James
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The definitive introduction to growing orchids successfully. This comprehensive guide includes history, where to get plants, creating the right environment, cultivation, pests, popular species - all with an emphasis on the practical. 95 full color photos.... (read more)

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Orchids Are Easy
Orchids Are Easy
by Tom Gilland
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A complete introduction for the enthusiastic beginner to growing orchids in the domestic greenhouse.... (read more)

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Cool Orchids: And How to Grow Them: With a Descriptive List of All the Best Species in Cultivation (Gardening in America)
Cool Orchids: And How to Grow Them: With a Descriptive List of All the Best Species in Cultivation (Gardening in America)
by Frederick Burbidge
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Englishman Frederick William Burbidge (1847-1905) was a legendary and intrepid collector of tropical orchids, traveling in Borneo, Malaysia, Indonesia, Brunei, Australia, and the Fiji Islands in search of specimens. His experience trying to cultivate... (read more)

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The Culture of Greenhouse Orchids
The Culture of Greenhouse Orchids
by Frederick Boyle
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"Written by an amateur for amateurs, Frederick Boyle's 1902 volume provides basic guidance on the culture of cold orchids in a greenhouse environment."... (read more)

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Breeding Dendrobiums in Hawaii
Breeding Dendrobiums in Hawaii
by Haruyuki Kamemoto
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A lavishly illustrated section on species important to Hawaii's orchid industry is followed by a description of the origin of many popular hybrids. Throughout, information on cross-breeding, seed propagation, flower color and form, and controlling... (read more)

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Orchids of South-West Australia
Orchids of South-West Australia
by Noel Hoffman
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Here is a revised edition of the sell-out second edition, which includes over forty new species in a full-color supplement. The complete text has been updated and many new plates added. Orchids of South-West Australia is a definitive work which describes... (read more)

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Success with Orchids
Success with Orchids
by Wilma Rittershausen
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Orchids are often thought to be exotic hothouse plants best suited to a tropical climate. However, there are approximately 20,000 different species of orchid throughout the world. With a little care and application, many of them can be successfully... (read more)

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Native Orchids of the Southern Appalachian Mountains
Native Orchids of the Southern Appalachian Mountains
by Stanley L Bentley
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This book is quite a treat . SIDA A welcome and invaluable addition. Orchids—The Magazine of the American Orchid Society This latest book on native orchids is a real gem, one of the best. Systematic Botany Among the best of the regional orchid... (read more)

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Moth Orchids: The Complete Guide to Phalaenopsis
Moth Orchids: The Complete Guide to Phalaenopsis
by Steven A. Frowine
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With their refined beauty and elegant flower form, moth orchids (members of the genus Phalaenopsis are the basic black of the orchid world. In fact, moth orchids are the most popular orchids in the world, accounting for a staggering 75 percent of all... (read more)

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African Orchids in the Wild and in Cultivation
African Orchids in the Wild and in Cultivation
by Isobyl La Croix
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Although Africa has fewer orchid species than the other tropical continents, some of the world's most spectacular, and increasingly popular, terrestrial orchids are found in Africa. This guide, covering sub-Saharan Africa, includes all plants available... (read more)

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Beginner's Guide to Orchids
Beginner's Guide to Orchids
by Geoffrey Hands
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By demystifying the mysterious orchid, this comprehensive and exquisitely illustrated guide enables even complete novices to grow these beautiful plants. It familiarizes gardeners with the ten most readily available varieties and their needs, and offers... (read more)

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Easy Orchids: The Fail-Safe Guide to Growing Orchids Indoors
Easy Orchids: The Fail-Safe Guide to Growing Orchids Indoors
by Liz Johnson
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Advances in home climate technology have spurred a dramatic rise in the popularity of orchids as houseplants. Wide availability and affordability have made them far more accessible. Modern orchid varieties are hardy and come in a vast array of colors and... (read more)

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Orchids (Little Book Of...)
Orchids (Little Book Of...)
by Genevieve Carbone
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An informative pocket-sized guide to the history and traditions of the orchid.... (read more)

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