Ultimate Orchid by Thomas J Sheehan
A celebration of the world's most fascinating flower, Ultimate Orchid presents these magical and extraordinary plants in all their splendour and diversity.
Desired by man since Ancient times, orchids inspire plant-hunters to travel the world in search of new varietiesReaching a peak of popularity during Victoria's reign, their appeal has outlasted fashion and they are one of the most popular flowering pot plants sold today. With a reputation for being difficult, which in many cases is untrue, they tend to be admired by the general public from afar. But a closer inspection will reveal the beauty and variety of this genus, from frilly cattleyas to pansy-like miltonias, the evil-looking paphiopedilums to the dainty onciciums. This range of flower types and colours have been taken advantage of by the plant breeders and a plethora of cultivars are now mass-produced for public consumption. This fully illustrated DK guide lives up to the DK reputation of attractive presentation and fabulous photographs. Even a quick flick through the pages will capture the uninitiated orchid-lover and possibly spark a lifelong interest. Whilst lacking in cultivation details for each particular species, it is nevertheless an informative overview of orchids - their history, variety, care and future. - Lucy Watson
Thomas J. Sheehan is a faculty member at the University of Florida and has written or coauthored over 350 scientific and popular articles on ornamental horticulture. He is an honorary vice-president of the American Orchid Society, a recipient of the Society's Gold Medal of Achievement and is active in a number of international orchid-related organisations
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| ISBN 13 | 9780751346367 |
| ISBN 10 | 0751346365 |
| Title | Ultimate Orchid |
| Author | Thomas J Sheehan |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Hardback |
| Publisher | Dorling Kindersley Ltd |
| Year published | 2002-10-31 |
| Number of pages | 160 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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