About this title: Concentrating on the botanical or species orchid as opposed to the hybrid orchid, the author sets out to explain its background in geographic and climatic terms as an introduction to a sensible approach to home cultivation. A section on the orchid and its structure is followed by a world-wide survey of the natural habitats of the different species ...
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Description: Good. Former Library book. Shows some signs of wear, and may have some markings on the inside. Shipped to over one million happy customers. Your purchase benefits world literacy! read more
Binding: Hardcover
Publisher: Antique Collectors Club Dist A/C
Date Published: 1998-05-01
ISBN-13:9781870673259ISBN:1870673255
Description: New. Ships to you in a sturdy box for safe arrival--The names of those early orchid hunters are preserved today in the Latin names by which the orchids they discovered are still known. In the last two decades orchids have been subject to extensive hybridisation in the search for novelty and ever more fantastic colours and shapes; indeed thousands upon thousands of hybrids have appeared. Jack Kramer concentrates on the original botanical orchids as they appeared in nature and their habitats. ... read more
Binding: Hardcover
Publisher: Antique Collectors Club Dist A/C
Date Published: 1998-05-01
ISBN-13:9781870673259ISBN:1870673255
Description: Good. What's the difference between fiction and reality? Ficton has to make sense. Tom Clancy. If you buy this book, it will ship from Kentucky. It may have some writing and highlighting. If this is a book for class, it might not have some of the extra materials it originally came with like the CD or any access codes. You probably don't need those anyway, but you might want to check with your professor first just in case. Please email us if you have any questions, and thanks for checking us ... read more
Description: Hardcover Book is in Good condition: clean cover, clean pages (no text markings), clean page edges (no remainder mark). Ships with bar coded label for faster delivery! read more
Description: Good. 1870673255 Good condition. May have some markings & or shelfwear. All pages intact. Used items may not include extras such as infotrac, CD or other web access codes. read more
Binding: Hardcover
Publisher: Garden Art Press
Date Published: 2003
Description: Covers naturally-occuring species, rather than hybirds. Practical growing advice, history, and a "gallery of orchid species" with numerous color photographs. 222 pp. 8.5 x 11 pp. New and unmarked hardcover and dustjacket. read more
Binding: Hardcover
Publisher: Antique Collectors Club Ltd, Easthampton, Massachusetts, U.S.A.
Date Published: 1998
ISBN-13:9781870673259ISBN:1870673255
Description: As New/As New. 8.75" x 11.25" Tall 1870673255 222 pristine, smooth pages covering over 350 different botanical orchids many with color photos. Also included: quick reference chart, a list of Orchid suppliers, equipment sellers & book dealers, glossary, bibliography, index, and an international list of Orchid Societies. read more
Description: New. 1870673255 Absolutely Brand New. No marks and in pristine condition. Used items may not include extras such as infotrac, CD or other web access codes. read more
Description: PLEASE NOTE: All books are promptly imported from the UK using DHL or Royal Mail international mail WITH TRACKING NUMBER. D elivery is typically 5-10 working days. Please do not select expedited shipping. Professional and reliable bookseller (est.1987). The names of those early orchid hunters are preserved today in the Latin names by which the orchids they discovered are still known. In the last two decades orchids have been subject to extensive hybridisation in the search for novelty and ever ... read more
Binding: Hardcover
Publisher: Garden Art Press, Woodbridge, United Kingdom
Date Published: 1998
ISBN-13:9781870673259ISBN:1870673255
Description: Very Good in Good+ jacket. Ex-Library. 4to-over 9¾"-12" tall. Usual library stamps. 222 pages with line drawings and colour illustrations. read more
Edition: REISSUE
Publisher: Antique Collectors' Club, UK
ISBN-13:9781870673259ISBN:1870673255
Description: Please note that deliveries to addresses in the UK and Europe will be in 4-14 business days. Other countries should refer to Alibris standard times. The names of those early orchid hunters are preserved today in the Latin names by which the orchids they discovered are still known. In the last two decades orchids have been subject to extensive hybridisation in the search for novelty and ever more fantastic colours and shapes; indeed thousands upon thousands of hybrids have appeared. Jack Kramer ... read more
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