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1	Orchid Thief more books like this by Susan Orlean The story of orchid thief and obsessive, John Laroche, and the bizarre world of the orchid fanciers of Florida. The world of the orchid hunters, breeders and showmen, their rivalries, vendettas and crimes, smuggling, thefts and worse provide the backdrop to an exploration of one of the byways of human nature, the obsessive world of the collector. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $1.99! \| signed copies \| first editions \| SVS
2	Wild Orchids more books like this by Jude Deveraux Straight from the heart of "New York Times" bestselling author Jude Deveraux comes a story of love, tragedy, and mystery in a small North Carolina town brimming with secrets. "Have you ever lost someone who meant more to you than your own soul?" Ford Newcombe has. For years, he loved his wife, Pat, more than anyone -- and anything -- in the ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $1.99! \| first editions \| SVS
3	Backyard Orchardist: A Complete Guide to Growing Fruit Trees in the Home Garden more books like this by Stella Otto For every gardener desiring to add apples, pears, cherries, and other tree fruit to their landscape here are hints and solid information from a professional horticulturist and experienced fruit grower. "The Backyard Orchardist" includes help on selecting the best fruit trees and information about each stage of growth and development, along with ... see all copies from $11.67! new only from $11.67! \| SVS
4	Flora's Orchids more books like this by Ned Nash (Consultant editor), Isobyl LaCroix (Consultant editor) 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 ... see all copies from $9.00! new only from $9.94! \| first editions \| SVS
5	Black Orchids more books like this by Rex Stout "It is always a treat to read a Nero Wolfe mystery. The man has entered our folklore".--The New York Times Book Review. Incomparable sleuth Nero Wolfe and his perennially hardy sidekick, Archie Goodwin, find themselves trying to weed out a garden-variety killer at the annual flower show. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $3.75! \| first editions \| SVS
6	Orchid fever : a horticultural tale of love, lust and lunacy more books like this by Eric Hansen In 1993 Eric Hansen led an expedition through the steaming jungles of Borneo to find the world's rarest orchid. Five years later he was still on the trail of the true story behind one of the world's strangest plants and humanity's oddest obsessions. From the Orinoco River to the hothouses of Kew, and the clandestine nurseries of Europe to the ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $5.00! \| signed copies \| first editions \| SVS
7	Ortho's All about Orchids more books like this by Elvin McDonald A practical guide to growing 18 different species and making them bloom. Explains potting, staking, and dividing orchids. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $3.81! \| first editions
8	White Orchids more books like this by Grace Livingston Hill Poor but beautiful Camilla is swept into a dangerous romance in the world of the arrogant rich. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $23.58! \| first editions \| SVS
9	Dream of Orchids more books like this by Phyllis A Whitney Laurel York has dreamed of this reunion with her father, the famous writer Clifton York, for years. And when she follows him down to the exotic Florida Keys, both love and evil meet her in the form of handsome Marcus O'Neill, who welcomes her, but her two suspicious stepsisters do not. Then there is Clifton York himself, the strange man they all ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $1.99! \| first editions \| SVS
10	Understanding Orchids: An Uncomplicated Guide to Growing the World's Most Exotic Plants more books like this by William Cullina Featuring more than 200 color photographs, "Understanding Orchids" provides readers with easy-to-follow instructions for the orchids they would like to grow. see all copies from $19.73! new only from $28.78! \| first editions \| SVS
11 view cover	Taylor's Guide to Orchids: More Than 300 Orchids, Photographed and Described, for Beginning to Expert Gardeners more books like this by Judy White (Editor) One of every seven flowering plants on the Earth is an orchid. In the United States, the largest society devoted to a single plant is the American Orchid Society, with 29,000 members. Research biologist and full-time garden writer Judy White now brings her expertise--and her stunning photographs--to this much needed book for the expanding world of ... see all copies from $2.36! new only from $4.99! \| first editions
12 view cover	The Illustrated Encyclopedia of Orchids more books like this by Alec Pridgeon (Editor) This handsome reference, now available in paperback, is sure to delight gardeners with a casual interest in orchids as well as the committed enthusiast and professional. Encompassing a wide spectrum of orchid genera, over 1,100 species and hybrids commonly in cultivation are detailed. With an authoritative but accessible text written by ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $22.36! \| SVS
13 view cover	Complete Guide to Orchids more books like this by Ortho Books A complete, up-to-date resource on the best and most easily grown orchid species, hybrids, and cultivars; Inspires gardeners to have confidence to grow these elegant plants successfully; Expert, critical information that is valuable to novice and experienced orchid lovers; Step-by-step instructions show how to select, pot, stake and care for ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $7.68!
14 view cover	Wild Orchids more books like this by Karen Robards A vacation in Cancun seems like just the thing for Lora, a harried Kansas English teacher. But this idyllic vacation spot may have more in store for her than she thinks. When an ruggedly handsome outlaw jumps into her car brandishing a loaded weapon, Lora's sure she's not in Kansas anymore! see all copies from $1.99! new only from $3.00! \| signed copies \| first editions \| SVS
15 view cover	Growing Orchids: Successful Gardening Indoors and Out more books like this by Brian Rittershausen, Wilma Rittershausen This beautiful book on orchids opens with a round-the-world tour of the range of tropical and temperate habitats in which orchids are found. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $5.95! \| first editions
16 view cover	Draw 50 Flowers, Trees, and Other Plants: The Step-By-Step Way to Draw Orchids, Weeping Willows, Prickly Pears, Pineapples, and Many More... more books like this by Lee J Ames, P Lee Ames DRAW 50 FLOWERS, TREES, AND OTHER PLANTS shows aspiring artists how to draw with ease by following the step-by-step method in this book. Acclaimed author-illustrator Lee J. Ames shows us how to draw a wondrous variety of plants from around the world, including the regal rose and the stunning orchid, but also little-known flowers like the kapok. In ... see all copies from $5.10! new only from $5.19! \| SVS
17 view cover	Botanica's Orchids: Over 1,200 Species Listed more books like this by Botanica Editors The orchid is one of the most unique flowers in the world. No other plant brings such a distinct fascination with pursuit and cultivation of this symbolically exotic flower. Now, all the species and varieties of orchids are carefully detailed and categorized in this all-inclusive guide. This inexhaustible reference is compiled by Botanica's expert ... see all copies from $3.89! new only from $13.87! \| first editions \| SVS
18 view cover	Orchids for Dummies more books like this by Steven A Frowine, National Gardening Association This work is packed with photos, including 8 pages in full color. Color your world with orchids. Orchids are beautiful, fragrant, wonderfully varied, and surprisingly affordable. But aren't they hard to grow at home? No! says orchid grower extraordinaire Steve Frowine. In this handy guide, he shows you step by step how to select the right orchids, ... see all copies from $9.02! new only from $9.02! \| SVS
19 view cover	Orchid Growing Basics more books like this by Gustav Schoser " Schoser gives advice on growing, repotting, propagation, fertilization, protection against parasites and diseases, crossbreeding, and general care. There ' s information on the structure of orchid plants, what to look for when buying, and a list of plants that go well with orchids (mainly epiphytes such as bromelia). Schoser has written an ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $5.25! \| SVS
20 view cover	Orchid Growing for Wimps: Techniques for the "Wish I Could Do That" Gardener more books like this by Ellen Zachos, Sasha Fenton, James Duncan (Photographer) Terrified of orchids? Absolute beginners will become absolute experts once they've mastered this truly empowering information--and enjoyed entertaining images of "orchid wimps" successfully cultivating prized plants. Beginners are welcomed reassuringly to the world of orchids with 16 different low-maintenance varieties (plus types that are an ... see all copies from $2.20! new only from $8.48!
21 view cover	Ultimate Orchid more books like this by Thomas J Sheehan, American Orchid Society (Contributions by), Smithsonian Institution (Contributions by) A celebration of the world's most fascinating flower, "Ultimate Orchid" presents more than 400 color photos in complete detail, and features a huge variety of orchids from around the world. see all copies from $2.70! new only from $7.93! \| first editions
22 view cover	Native Orchids of the Southern Appalachian Mountains more books like this by Stanley L Bentley, Stanely L Bentley This authoritative guide showcases the unmatched beauty and diversity of the native orchids of the southern Appalachian mountains. Based on Stanley Bentley's many years of nature study, it covers the 52 species--including one discovered by Bentley and named after him--found in a region encompassing western Virginia and North Carolina and eastern ... see all copies from $5.99! new only from $9.99! \| SVS
23 view cover	Orchids as House Plants more books like this by Rebecca Tyson Northen Grow cattleyas and many other kinds of orchids in a window or under artificial light. 63 illustrations. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $1.99! \| first editions \| SVS
24 view cover	Introducing Orchids more books like this by Wilma Rittershausen, Brian Ritterhausen, Brian Rittershausen With 30,000 naturally occurring species and over 100,000 cultivated hybrids, orchids comprise an extraordinary family of plants. Their exotic appearance, combined with the amazing variety of their form and color, however, has led to the belief that orchids are difficult to grow. In fact, orchids are completely straightforward in their needs and, ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $11.95! \| SVS
25 view cover	Simon & Schuster's Guide to Orchids more books like this by Alberto Fanfani Brimming with intriguing and practical details and illustrated with 250 beautiful color photos, "Simon & Schuster's Guide to Orchids" provides everything the enthusiast needs to know about this most colorful and elegant blossom. An informative introduction gives such useful information as morphology of the flower, ecology, classification, and ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $1.99! \| first editions \| SVS

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