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Botanica's Orchids: Over 1200 Species (Botanica's Gardening Series) [Paperback]

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Publication Date: September 1, 2002 | Series: Botanica's Gardening

"Paperback: 608 pages Publisher: Laurel Glen Publishing (September 1, 2002) ISBN: 1571457216 Product Dimensions: 7.7 x 6.1 x 1.7 inches The orchid is one of the most treasured flowers in the world. Now all the species and varieties of orchids are carefully detailed and categorized in this comprehensive guide. Compiled by Botanica's expert editors, this exhaustive reference stands alongside their equally impressive Annuals and Perennials, Trees and Shrubs, Roses, Gardening Encyclopedia, and Organic Gardening. Over 2,500 color photographs capture the beauty of the over 1,200 varieties of orchids listed. Complete with a reference table and glossary, this compendium is easy to use, portable, and modestly priced."

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Product Details

Paperback: 608 pages
Publisher: Laurel Glen Publishing (September 1, 2002)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 1571457216
ISBN-13: 978-1571457219
Product Dimensions: 7.7 x 6.1 x 1.7 inches
Shipping Weight: 2.8 pounds

Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars See all reviews (19 customer reviews)

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5.0 out of 5 stars Botanica's Orchids: Over 1200 Species, May 19, 2004

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Gorgeous book at a reasonable price! Great photos, good representation of many species. Not all intergenerics represented. Brief descriptions of care - may want to cross-reference with other books for in-depth care.

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5.0 out of 5 stars A Gem of a book!, June 26, 2005

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This compact guide provides straight to the point advice on identifying and growing the huge range of orchids. Each listed species has an accompanying full-color picture which makes identification really easy. Information on climate and cultivation of each species takes the guess-work out of deciding whether a hobbyist would be successful with growing it. Add to this the reasonable price and easy to carry size, this is a must for both beginner and intermediate hobbyists.

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4.0 out of 5 stars Great reference, October 7, 2009

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Orchids are an everyday hobby and I have lots of references on them. I use this as a guide and identifier often. I didn't buy it to be an overview on everything orchids just for the above and it is great for that purpose. If you know about orchids there is no single reference and it is a study that is always changing. I enjoy this book and recommend it these are your needs.

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3.0 out of 5 stars Great info, poor quality material
The photos and information are fabulous. Unfortunately the book quality is poor. The binding has completely separated from the pages and I have to keep the pages together with a... Read more

Published 10 months ago by D. Kuhn

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Published 13 months ago by Lucil�a

5.0 out of 5 stars very informative
There is a lot of information for the orchid lover, novice like me in particular.

Published on November 1, 2009 by Sue S. Olson

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I've only had this book for 2 weeks, but its been a godsend! I recently purchased 5 orchids that I am not familiar with and learned by reading the entry on the specific genus how... Read more

Published on March 2, 2009 by Denise Thomas

4.0 out of 5 stars A Wealth ff Orchids, But...
This book is a terrific encyclopedia of orchids. Unfortunately it has not kept up with the galloping taxonomists who make life for the serious grower. Read more

Published on February 24, 2009 by Matthew M. Cohen

1.0 out of 5 stars Just can not overlook the mistakes!
I had purchased this book as an addition to my orchid reference collection. I am extremely disappointed with it after checking this book against three other reference books. Read more

Published on December 23, 2008 by Joseph Bowersmith

4.0 out of 5 stars Great Supplemental Book
Tons of species information is packed into this book. Not much information is provided on hybrids of those species though. Read more

Published on June 10, 2008 by N. Fry

5.0 out of 5 stars Botanica's Orchids
This is a well-made, easy-size-to-hold book with lots of pictures and lots of information. Very useful!

Published on January 3, 2008 by little troll

1.0 out of 5 stars Bring magnifying glasses
This book is too big for your pocket and way too small for a normall read. I gave it a few days but just couldn't get used to squinting. Read more

Published on September 30, 2007 by Patrick PK

5.0 out of 5 stars WHOLE OF INFORMATION
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Published on August 27, 2007 by Maria J. F. Lau

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This genus contains two species, both of which are native to the South American countries of Brazil, Colombia, Venezuela, Guyana, and Peru. Read the first page

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watering rest period, pseudobulbs arc, bears numerous flowers, flowers appear during spring, joined lateral sepals, widespread species ranges, welldrained mix, standard terrestrial mix, two straplike, clustered pseudobulbs, compressed pseudobulbs, cultivation these species, flowers open successively, straplike leaf, monopodial species, terrestrial mixture, arc ovoid, drier resting period, inflorescence arises, arching inflorescence, pendulous inflorescence, erect inflorescence, ribbed pseudobulbs, this robust species, horizontal inflorescence

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New Guinea, Costa Rica, South America, West Indies, Central America, South Africa, New South Wales, Sri Lanka, Minas Gerais, Solomon Islands, North America, South Australia, Malay Archipelago, New Zealand, Espirito Santo, New Caledonia, Cape York Peninsula, Torres Strait, Rio de Janeiro, Pacific Ocean, Mediterranean Sea, Amazon Basin, Ryukyu Islands, Hong Kong, Indian Ocean

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South America (Famous Places of the World) by Helen Bateman on 4 pages
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Costa Rica (Spanish Edition) by Javier Rodriguez on page 560

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