Orchids A Golden Guide
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Orchids a golden guide. 15 a bit of orchid history confucius the chinese philosopher grew orchids in the fifth century bc and wrote a poem about them. Orchids golden guide this little book identifies about 400 species and cultivars most seen in collections. When it comes to watering an orchid the golden rule is to ensure the plant is not constantly sitting in water so that it causes the roots to rot. The amateurs guide to better pictures herbert s.
Sold see item details. Zim and vera webster the books were written by experts in their field and illustrated in a simple straightforward style. The following codes are the type of guide that the cover or back cover states. See all formats and editions hide other formats and editions.
The tools you need to care for orchids. In nature most orchids are epiphytes meaning they grow on other objects clinging to rough bark or even stone. Inside front cover may list the title differently. Golden guide book western publishing company inc.
Dillon 1970 pacific northwest the. Orchids floyd s. Price new from used from paperback please retry 1218 1218. Orchids a golden guide paperback by floyd shuttleworth author 47 out of 5 stars 3 ratings.
An absolute must for anyones library. Zim gordon w. The golden guides originally golden nature guides were a series of 160 page pocket sized books created by western publishing and published under their golden press line primarily a childrens book imprint from 1949. Similar items on etsy.
Edited by herbert s. And finally a small number of orchids are true terrestrial meaning they grow in soil like most plants. Zim gordon w. The sketches used to depict the orchids help the amateur and the professional by highlighting the specific characteristics that identify the various species.
Golden nature guide gng golden science guide gsg golden handbook gh golden handbook guide ghg golden regional guide grg. Zim and floyd s. A guide to the evergreen playground herbert s. The showy orchids favored by most people are usually either phalaenopsis hybrids so called moth orchids or dendrobium hybrids.
Insects by herbert s. The golden rule for orchid success is to duplicate the plants natural conditions as closely as possible. Written by floyd s. Paperback 1218 5 used from 1218.
How to take care of orchids. View my golden guide paperbacks. And clarence cottam phd. Shuttleworth illustrated by elmer w.
Theophrastus a greek philosopher and scientist mentions orchids in his essay on plants published around. Orchids a golden guide book by herbert s. Dodge 1959 painting from its origins to the 20th century genevieve monnier 1969 photography. A cutting tool such as gardening shears or scissors to remove rotting roots.