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~ORCHIDS OF THE WORLD~
~Over 1100 Species Illustrated and Identified~
Edited by Alec Pridgeon
Hardcover book with dustjacket in very good used condition, a little shelf wear to edges, spine slightly sun faded.
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This book will delight everyone, from the gardener with a casual interest in orchids, to the confirmed enthusiast. it takes in a wide spectrum of orchid genera and more than 1100 species common in cultivation, presented by an international team of experts.
The first section introduces orchid habitats, distribution, names and classification, hybrids, pollination, how to grow orchids and control pests and diseases, and orchid conservation.
Thge alphabetical section, "Orchids A-Z", includes descriptions, names and synonyms, geographic distribution, notes on culture, and photographs draswn from collections around the world, showing the best-known species in cultivation.
300 pages, beautifully illustrated in full colour.
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