Orchids

John Tullock  

MARY E. GERRITSEN,RON PARSONS,Mary Gerritsen  

Botanica,Botanica Editors   The orchid is one of the most treasured flowers in the world. Now all the species and varieties of orchids are carefully... [read more]

Emly S. Siegerist,Gustavo A. Romero-Gonzalez   This is the first book devoted solely to bulbophyllums, a very diverse group of orchids comprising the largest genus in the orchid... [read more]

Liz Johnson  

STEVEN A. FROWINE,Steven Frowine  

Brian Rittershausen,Wilma Rittershausen   This beautiful book on orchids opens with a round-the-world tour of the range of tropical and temperate habitats in which orchids are... [read more]

Eric Hansen   The acclaimed author of Motoring with Mohammed brings us a compelling adventure into the remarkable world of the orchid and the impossibly... [read more]

Ellen Zachos   If you think you can't grow orchids, that's simply not true! Everyone can, and this guide makes it easy. Take your pick... [read more]

Wilma Rittershausen,Brian Rittershausen,Derek Cranch   For orchid lovers of every ability, this guide features everything one needs to know about selecting and caring for over 120 varieties... [read more]

Judy White   One of every seven flowering plants on the Earth is an orchid. In the United States, the largest society devoted to a... [read more]

Mark Griffiths   Prized for their exotic beauty and astonishing variety, orchids are the royal family of the plant kingdom. Found in a dazzling array... [read more]

Brian Rittershausen,Wilma Rittershausen   The Practical Encyclopedia of Orchids opens with a tour of the range of tropical and temperate habitats in which orchids are found,... [read more]

Carl L. Withner   Cattleyas are frequently called "the Queen of the Orchids", and Carl Withner's passion for them started before World War II. About 12... [read more]

William Cullina  

Mike Tibbs,Ray Bilton  

Brian Rittershausen,Wilma Rittershausen,Linda Burgess  

Jack Kramer  

Wilma Rittershausen,Eric Crichton  

Elvin McDonald,Steven McDonald   Following the striking format of 100 English Roses for the American Garden, here is both a how-to book and a stunningly photographed... [read more]

Jack Kramer,Eric Strachan   Collected by one of America's foremost orchid experts, this treasury of more than 60 antique orchid illustrations offers a cultural history of... [read more]

Geoffrey Hands   By demystifying the orchid, this comprehensive, exquisitely illustrated guide enables even complete novices to grow these beautiful and mysterious plants. Familiarize yourself... [read more]

Haruyuki Kamemoto,Teresita D. Amore,Adelheid R. Kuehnle  

P. S. Lavarack,Wayne Harris,Geoff Stocker,Bill Lavarack   This study of dendrobiums by three plant scientists who are also active orchid growers presents more than 400 of the species, all... [read more]

Mimi Luebbermann,Faith Echtermeyer   With growing orchids as a pastime ever increasing in popularity, here is one of the most popular books on the subject. This... [read more]

David P. Banks   The Victorians coined the term "orchidelirium" to describe the intense passion orchids inspire among both amateur gardeners and collectors. Growing Orchids is... [read more]

David P. Banks   These handy field guides each introduce dozens of different plant species found in Asia. Dazzling orchids, tropical plants, and exotic herbs and... [read more]

Rebecca Tyson Northen   Excellent, comprehensive guide--meticulously researched, clearly written and profusely illustrated--describes the characteristics and basic needs of hundreds of orchid species--from the thimble-sized Dendrobium... [read more]

Stanely L. Bentley,Stanley L. Bentley   This authoritative guide showcases the unmatched beauty and diversity of the native orchids of the southern Appalachian mountains. Based on Stanley Bentley's... [read more]

Isobyl la Croix   Orchids give rise to passion, bringing gardeners--and all who encounter these flowers--to a virtual state of obsession. In addition to their beauty,... [read more]

Peter McKenzie Black   It's no longer impossibly difficult or prohibitively expensive to become an orchid grower. Just start with this practical guide to nearly 100... [read more]

Dr. Gustav Schoser   Schoser gives advice on growing, repotting, propagation, fertilization, protection against parasites and diseases, crossbreeding, and general care. Theres information on the structure... [read more]

Luigi Berliocchi,Lenore Rosenberg,Anita Weston,Mark Griffiths   Now in paper. The orchid is the most evocative of flowers, inspiring in some of its admirers a fanaticism akin to madness,... [read more]

Margaret L. Baker,Charles O. Baker   Replicating as much as possible the climate of an orchid's native habitat is a key to the successful culture of a species... [read more]

Greg Allikas,Ned Nash   This illustrated volume tells the entire story of the orchid: its history, biology, cultivation, economics and industry. With text and color photographs,... [read more]

Wilma Rittershausen  

John R. Dunmire,Jack How to Grow Orchids Kramer,Sunset Books,Sarah A. Young   That all orchids require highly specialized care and equipment is a popular misconception. By taking the mystery out of successfully cultivating these... [read more]

Rebecca Tyson Northen   Grow cattleyas and many other kinds of orchids -- in a window, in a case, or under artificial light.... [read more]

William K. Chapman   A survey of more than 60 wild orchid species found in New York and New England.... [read more]

Brian Rittershausen,Sara Rittershausen   In simple, straightforward prose, Orchids: A Care Manual helps gardeners with issues such as watering, feeding, and lighting, along with propagation, hybridization,... [read more]

Wilma Rittershausen,Brian Rittershausen   First discovered by early explorers, the unique and beautiful tropical orchid now has a wide range of spectacular hybrids for the amateur... [read more]

Harry Zelenko   Orchids: The Pictorial Encyclopedia of Oncidium is an important addition to any library, and persons interested in orchids will want this comprehensive... [read more]

Alberto Fanfani   Brimming with intriguing and practical details and illustrated with 250 beautiful color photos, Simon & Schuster's Guide to Orchids provides everything the... [read more]

Charles Marden Fitch   Orchid lovers will delight in this guide of practical and inspirational information to indoor cultivation. Published in association with the American Orchid... [read more]

Wilma Rittershausen   This popular Gardener's Guide series dispels the mystery surrounding the cultivation of orchids while bringing the descriptions of plants right up to... [read more]

Charles Marden Fitch   The world-famous Brooklyn Botanic Garden, a renowned collection of international experts, and celebrated orchid photographer Charles Marsden Fitch combine their talents to... [read more]

Alec Pridgeon   This unique and comprehensive reference book on the orchids of the world includes almost 300 genera, over 1,100 species, and 1,000 superb... [read more]

Helmut Bechtel,Phillip Cribb,Edmund Launert   The third edition of this definitive handbook of orchid cultivation includes major revisions in both text and illustrations. It adds 24 pages... [read more]

James Cullen   Based on the text of the family Orchidaceae published in The European Garden Flora II, this book provides botanists and orchid growers... [read more]

Paul Martin Brown  

Arthur W. Holst,Carl L. Withner   Catasetum is a genus of Central and South American orchids, strikingly beautiful but somewhat neglected by hobbyists. The author, an experienced grower,... [read more]

Smithsonian Institution,American Orchid Society,Thomas J. Sheehan,Smithsonian Institution,American Orchid Society   A celebration of the world's most fascinating flower. No other group of flowers captures the imagination like orchids. Found worldwide in nature,... [read more]

David L. Grove,Angela Mirro,Charles Marden Fitch   This guide by a vanda expert includes information on the species origins of "Vanda hybrids and all the intergeneric hybrids, particularly those... [read more]

Philip E. Keenan   The author traveled many miles in his pursuit of the 145 temperate American orchid species in their native habitats. This chatty account... [read more]

Paul Martin Brown,Stan Folsom   Wild orchids evoke a particular and sometimes addictive fascination among naturalists, botanists, and wildflower enthusiasts. With few exceptions, these singular plants cannot... [read more]