Exotics And Orchids
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Rare And Exotic Orchids
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Author : Joel L. Schiff
language : en
Publisher: Springer
Release Date : 2017-12-08
Rare And Exotic Orchids written by Joel L. Schiff and has been published by Springer this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2017-12-08 with Nature categories.
Comprising some 28,000 different species, orchids are by far the largest flowering plant family on Earth. Every year, new species are being uncovered in the wild or created by humans, and so this number has only continued to blossom. This book is intended for those who wish to learn about the multifaceted nature of this amazing plant. It covers many different aspects of orchid study, from its cultural history to its evolutionary development and from its first discoveries to ongoing scientific research. No matter your specialty or level of orchid expertise, you can find in this book new and fascinating facts and stories that will make you gasp, laugh, and read on. Through the many exotic and beautiful pictures permeating these pages, you will come to know something of the infinite diversity of this plant family and at last learn why so many orchid growers and fanatics have embarked on this same endless path. “I was smitten with this book after reading the very first chapter on the history of Orchids...There are plenty of interesting facts to charm your orchid friends and impress even the most studied researcher... All in all a fabulous read that is well illustrated and with a reference section the likes of which I have never seen before with its vast and varied appendices on a slew of subjects. If you are looking for a book that is engaging and educational with lots of good humor thrown in, then this book is for you. I know that I will treasure my copy for years to come.” -- Laura Newton, American Orchid Society Awards Registrar and Accredited Judge, ORCHIDS Magazine (May, 2018) "Joel L. Schiff brings to life not just the science surrounding orchids, but the human process of recognizing, cataloging, and appreciating them...It's this approach, combined with lovely close-up color photos throughout, which makes Rare and Exotic Orchids a recommendation not just for professionals or botany libraries, but for general-interest readers who will enjoy a highly accessible study that invites an in-depth interest in orchids and their importance to human affairs."-- Diane Donovan’s Pick of the Month (April, 2018)
Exotic Orchids In Australia
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Author : David Lloyd Jones
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1990
Exotic Orchids In Australia written by David Lloyd Jones and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1990 with Orchid culture categories.
Exotics And Orchids
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Author : Dhanapala Weerasekera
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1972
Exotics And Orchids written by Dhanapala Weerasekera and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1972 with Floriculture categories.
Understanding Orchids
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Author : William Cullina
language : en
Publisher: Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
Release Date : 2004
Understanding Orchids written by William Cullina and has been published by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2004 with Fiction categories.
Featuring more than 200 color photographs, "Understanding Orchids" provides readers with easy-to-follow instructions for the orchids they would like to grow.
Handy Pocket Guide To Orchids
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Author : David P. Banks
language : en
Publisher: Tuttle Publishing
Release Date : 2012-11-13
Handy Pocket Guide To Orchids written by David P. Banks and has been published by Tuttle Publishing this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2012-11-13 with Nature categories.
Learn all about beautiful orchids with this useful and portable flower reference book. This handy field guide provides an excellent introduction to over 120 exotic orchid species found in Thailand, many unique to the region. Included are full-color photographs of their extraordinary beautiful blooms and a wealth of expert botanical information. The photographs and text by David Banks, noted authority on tropical orchids, will delight orchid lovers the world over. Periplus Handy Pocket Guides are practical field guides, useful for identifying various natural objects ranging from plants and animals to gemstones and seashells. Each page of each title throughout the series is filled with clear, precise photographs and informative text. Scientific and local language names are given.
Grow Orchids In Your Home Live In The Exotic Magic Of The Most Aristocratic Flower
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Author : William Drake
language : en
Publisher: Bruno Del Medico Editore
Release Date : 2019-07-02
Grow Orchids In Your Home Live In The Exotic Magic Of The Most Aristocratic Flower written by William Drake and has been published by Bruno Del Medico Editore this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2019-07-02 with Gardening categories.
242 PAGES ILLUSTRATED IN COLOR Many people who would like to dedicate themselves to this hobby ask themselves: - Will I have the chance to organize a large greenhouse? - Will I have enough time to look after such fragile plants? - Will I be able to support the necessary financial commitment? These questions are wrong. he main question you need to ask yourself, to see if you will be a good grower, is another: what feeling do I have with orchids? The orchid is a unique flower in its eccentric perfection, it does not know the banality. It does not grow in an impersonal environment, it is elegant in all its aspects, aristocratic in its needs. It blooms only if it finds the right conditions around it. In the East the perfection of the orchid is a symbol of purity. In the West the orchid is related to love and sensuality, therefore it becomes the symbol of passionate love. In its almost black-flowered varieties the orchid is also associated with the dark mystery and witchcraft. People who are attracted to orchids are sensual and innocent, simple and sophisticated. They love luxury. The roots of the orchid can feed on air by filtering nourishment from nothing, they are intricate but light. Who loves the orchid is very selective in his choices, he accepts to let only a small circle of people enter his life. Therefore, if you wish to dedicate yourself to the cultivation of orchids you should not ask yourself how much it costs. The right questions are these: - Do I have an independent temperament? - Do I have my own class and my original elegance? - Am I capable of innocence and passion, dedication and betrayal? - I only ask for the best from my life and the people I surround myself with? If all the answers are "yes", you are the ideal candidate for growing orchids. You don't need much else. In fact it is possible to grow orchids even in a small vase held on the windowsill, as you would do with basil. Some varieties may require temperature and humidity which is not difficult to recreate in an ordinary apartment or on a balcony. Other varieties can grow outdoors, in the garden. If you really want to dedicate yourself to the cultivation of orchids you will surely find the right compromise between the needs of the plants and those of your spaces and your wallet. This book will provide you with all the information you need to start the journey that will turn you into an expert grower, ready to participate in all "flowers contest"
Exotic Orchids
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Author : Wilma Rittershausen
language : en
Publisher: HP Books
Release Date : 1989
Exotic Orchids written by Wilma Rittershausen and has been published by HP Books this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1989 with Orchid culture categories.
Orchids For Your Home
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Author : Jack Kramer
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1974
Orchids For Your Home written by Jack Kramer and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1974 with categories.
The Orchid
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Author : Mark Griffiths
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2002-05
The Orchid written by Mark Griffiths and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2002-05 with Art categories.
Prized for their exotic beauty and astonishing variety, orchids are the royal family of the plant kingdom. Found in a dazzling array of forms and colors, orchids -- hard to obtain and harder still to maintain -- are treasured as the rarest and most exclusive of plants. This glorious volume illustrates the most exquisite specimens of the flower with botanical artworks from the unrivaled collection of the Royal Horticultural Society in England. Reproduced here for the first time are the stunning watercolor portraits commissioned for the Society's prize-winning orchid every year since 1897. These and other spectacular illustrations combine with a text by one of the world's foremost experts on orchids to make this the ultimate pictorial history and reference on the most glamorous flower of all.
Orchid
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Author : Jim Endersby
language : en
Publisher: University of Chicago Press
Release Date : 2016-11-07
Orchid written by Jim Endersby and has been published by University of Chicago Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2016-11-07 with Science categories.
The prize-winning history of the orchid: “an engaging and enlightening account of one of the Earth's most mythologized botanical wonders” (Richard Conniff, author of House of Lost Worlds). At once delicate, exotic, and elegant, orchids are beloved for their singular, instantly recognizable beauty. Found in nearly every climate, the many species of orchid have had varying forms of significance in countless cultures over time. Following the orchid’s journey from Ancient Greek medicine to twentieth century detective novels, science historian Jim Endersby explores the flower’s four recurring themes: science, empire, sex, and death. Orchids were a symbol of the exotic riches sought by 19th century Europeans in their plans for colonization. They became subjects of scientific scrutiny for Charles Darwin, who investigated their methods of cross-pollination. As Endersby shows, orchids—perhaps because of their extraordinarily diverse colors, shapes, and sizes—have also bloomed repeatedly in films, novels, plays, and poems, from Shakespeare to science fiction. Featuring many gorgeous illustrations from the collection of the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew, Orchid: A Cultural History was awarded the Watson Davis and Helen Miles Davis Prize by the History of Science Society. It is an enchanting tale not only for gardeners and plant collectors, but anyone curious about the flower’s obsessive hold on the imagination in history, cinema, literature, and more.
