First announced in 1998 as "A Book in Six Parts," this monumental series is now complete. The final volume includes taxonomic and nomenclatural changes affecting species covered in the earlier versions, as well additions and changes.
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"As the most complete work [Vols.I-VI] on these Central and South American orchids, it is essential for serious botanical and horticultural collections."—Library Journal, December 2, 2004 (Library Journal )
"Written so that both amateurs and professionals can easily understand the information provided ... I give this book my highest recommendation."—Suite101.com, May 31, 2002 (Suite101.com )
"A good addition to the reader's orchid library and a necessary reference for genera so popular in cultivation." Orchids, March 1999 (Orchids )
"Written so that both amateurs and professionals can easily understand the information provided ... I give this book my highest recommendation."—Suite101.com, May 31, 2002 (Suite101.com )
"A good addition to the reader's orchid library and a necessary reference for genera so popular in cultivation." Orchids, March 1999 (Orchids )
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First announced ten years ago as "A Book in Six Parts," this monumental series is now almost complete. Although Cattleya is the best-known genus, other rewards & mysteries are to be found here-why, for example, Laelia should occur in Mexico & Central America & in Brazil, but not in Colombia & Venezuela linking the two regions. The latest book in this important series on cattleyas & their relatives is the largest volume yet, documenting 70 species in 15 genera, including Brassavola, very popular among growers, & continuing the discussion of Encyclia begun with the Caribbean species in Volume IV.
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The greatest book about the Cattleyas!,
By Sven Brian Frederiksen (svenf68@yahoo.com) (Roskilde, Denmark) - See all my reviews
This review is from: The Cattleyas and Their Relatives, Vol. 1: The Cattleyas (6 Parts) (Hardcover)
This is the most detailed book about the cattleya, with all the synonyms, many of the varieties, short history about how it was found or named. You just name it! Even the beginer to the world of orchids can use it as well as the more trained person. It can also be used as a book for the coffee table with all the beautiful photos of almost all the species. I am yet to buy the other volumes as they are of the same high standard. Well done Carl L. Withner.
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This review is from: The Cattleyas and Their Relatives, Vol. 1: The Cattleyas (6 Parts) (Hardcover)
This is a great book for orchid growers who want more detailed information about the genus Cattleya than is usually included in general orchid growing books. Carl Withner is an authority on his subject and he writes in clear, easy-to-understand language.Each species has its own segment which includes excellent photographs or an illustration of the species. Well worth purchasing.
This book is the first volume in a series of six. I also own the second volume which deals with the genus Laelia and this is also a fine addition to any orchid grower's library.
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In 1824 Dr. John Lindley, the famous orchidologist, dedicated the genus Cattleya to William Cattley of Barnet, England. Read the first page Key Phrases - Statistically Improbable Phrases (SIPs): (learn more)
clonal designation, other cattleyas, cattleya species, bifoliate cattleyas, crisped margin, upland types, lateral lobes, named clones, natural hybrid, hybrid swarm, varietal names, named varieties, plants bloom Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
Cattleya Section, Rio de Janeiro, Costa Rica, Cattleya Synonyms Cattleya, Minas Gerais, Falcata Section, Royal Horticultural Society, Orchid Digest, Barbosa Rodrigues, Gardener's Chronicle, George Ure-Skinner, Horticultural Society of London, New Jersey, Orchid Album, Orchid Review, Santa Catarina, Circumvolva Section, Easter Cattleya, Flora Brasiliensis, Intermedia Synonyms Epidendrum, Organ Mountains New!
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In 1824 Dr. John Lindley, the famous orchidologist, dedicated the genus Cattleya to William Cattley of Barnet, England. Read the first page Key Phrases - Statistically Improbable Phrases (SIPs): (learn more)
clonal designation, other cattleyas, cattleya species, bifoliate cattleyas, crisped margin, upland types, lateral lobes, named clones, natural hybrid, hybrid swarm, varietal names, named varieties, plants bloom Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
Cattleya Section, Rio de Janeiro, Costa Rica, Cattleya Synonyms Cattleya, Minas Gerais, Falcata Section, Royal Horticultural Society, Orchid Digest, Barbosa Rodrigues, Gardener's Chronicle, George Ure-Skinner, Horticultural Society of London, New Jersey, Orchid Album, Orchid Review, Santa Catarina, Circumvolva Section, Easter Cattleya, Flora Brasiliensis, Intermedia Synonyms Epidendrum, Organ Mountains New!
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- Color Your Garden: The Royal Horticultural Society (Rhs) by Jill Billington on page 126
- The Orchid Flower Index by Robert M. Hamilton in Back Matter
- Cattleyas and Their Relatives: The Debatable Epidendrums by Carl L. Withner on page 148, and Back Matter
- The Northwest Gardeners' Resource Directory (9th Edition) by Stephanie Feeney on page 240
- The Cattleyas and Their Relatives: Volume IV: The Bahamian and Caribbean Species (Cattleyas & Their Relatives) by Carl L. Withner in Back Flap
- The Orchids of the Philippines by Jim Cootes in Back Flap
- Vandas and Ascocendas and Their Combinations with Other Genera by David L. Grove in Back Flap
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