100 Orchids For The American Gardener
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100 orchids for the american gardener. Photographs by steven mcdonald. Soon wealthy plant collectors. Smith and hawken 100 orchids for the american gardener 100 orchids for the american gardener one hundred orchids for the american gardener. Beginning with the one persistent myth surrounding orchids that they re difficult to grow and debunking it thoroughly mr.
For over 80 years the american orchid society has been dedicated to providing fellow orchid growers with the most comprehensive orchid information on the planet and continues to be a leading supporter of orchid research and conservation worldwide. The history of orchid growing dates back to the late 18th century when british horticulturist became fascinated with these plants. Smith hawken 100 orchids for the american gardener by elvin mcdonald 1998 workman pub. Fairchild tropical botanic garden 10901 old cutler road coral gables fl 33156 phone.
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By elvin mcdonald. Garden writer and lecturer elvin mcdonalds glossy lavishly illustrated handbook includes general cultivation information and detailed descriptions of 100 orchids suitable for the home gardener. Among the discoveries were many orchids that were quite different from the native european forms. Following the striking format of 100 english roses for the american garden here is both a how to book and a stunningly photographed field guide.
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