Explore the detailed plates and practical notes that shaped 19th‑century horticulture. The volume combines Latin and English indices, exquisitely colored plant figures, and cultivated wisdom from Paxton’s renowned botanical work.
This edition highlights detailed descriptions and historical context for a wide range of flowering plants, from orchids to garden favorites. It blends lush woodcut illustrations with careful guidance on cultivation, shading, potting, and temperature care. Readers will encounter both striking visuals and accessible notes on how these plants were grown, displayed, and appreciated in Victorian gardens.
Within these pages you’ll find:
Ideal for gardeners, plant historians, and anyone who enjoys classic botany and period illustration.
Les informations fournies dans la section « Synopsis » peuvent faire référence à une autre édition de ce titre.
Vendeur : Forgotten Books, London, Royaume-Uni
Paperback. Etat : New. Print on Demand. This book compiles and translates a series of Laelia orchid species' descriptions and observations. It includes additional discussion on cultivating the Laelia orchid, contributed by leading grower R. G. Loraine, who shares his insights on growing Laelia orchids and related cultural notes for each species. The result is a thorough compendium of the genus, from taxonomy to care and keeping, making it an ideal resource for botanists and orchid enthusiasts. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. N° de réf. du vendeur 9781333558451_0
Quantité disponible : Plus de 20 disponibles
Vendeur : PBShop.store US, Wood Dale, IL, Etats-Unis
PAP. Etat : New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. N° de réf. du vendeur LW-9781333558451
Quantité disponible : 15 disponible(s)
Vendeur : PBShop.store UK, Fairford, GLOS, Royaume-Uni
PAP. Etat : New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. N° de réf. du vendeur LW-9781333558451
Quantité disponible : 15 disponible(s)