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Flora's Orchids - Couverture rigide

Nash, Ned; Croix, Isobyl La

 
9780881927214: Flora's Orchids
Couverture rigide
ISBN 10 : 088192721X ISBN 13 : 9780881927214
Editeur : Timber Press, 2005

Synopsis

From the producers of the bestselling "Illustrated Encyclopedia of Orchids" (Timber Press, 1992) comes the definitive reference for orchid enthusiasts. More than 1500 orchids are described in full detail, with over 1500 stunning photographs showing plants in their native habitats wherever possible. Listed alphabetically by botanical name, each individual genus entry includes information on natural distribution, characteristics, cultivation, and propagation. The introduction includes step-by-step photographs of gardening techniques such as propagation, repotting, and transplanting. Also included are chapters on orchid history and taxonomy, pests and diseases, preparing orchids for exhibition, and conserving orchids in the wild. Reference tables show gardeners climate and cultivation information at a glance. The comprehensive glossary and index makes the wealth of information contained in "Flora's Orchids" easily accessible to anyone.

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À propos de l'auteur

Ned Nash is currently the director of education and conservation at the American Orchid Society and is an AOS-Accredited Judge. Isobyl La Croix studied Botany at Edinburgh University and is now editor of The Orchid Review. She now lives with her family in northwest Scotland.

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Éditeur
Timber Press
Date d'édition
2005
Langue
anglais
ISBN 10 
088192721X
ISBN 13 
9780881927214
Reliure
Relié
Nombre de pages
368
Coordonnées du fabricant
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Personne responsable
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