Florida Orchid Growing

Author : Jack Kramer
Publisher : Pineapple Press Inc
ISBN 13 : 156164367X
Total Pages : 64 pages
Book Rating : 4.77/5 ( download)

DOWNLOAD NOW!

Download or read book 100 Orchids for Florida written by Jack Kramer and published by Pineapple Press Inc. This book was released on 2006 with total page 64 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Information on orchids chosen for their beauty, ease of cultivation, and suitability to Florida's climate.

Author : Carlyle A. Luer
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 304 pages
Book Rating : 4.68/5 ( download)

DOWNLOAD NOW!

Download or read book The Native Orchids of Florida written by Carlyle A. Luer and published by . This book was released on 1972 with total page 304 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "In the year 1957, my wife and I were fascinated when we saw a flower of Polyrrhiza lindenii. We were greatly impressed when we learned that this amazing leafless orchid, the flower of which resembles the ghoulish ghost of a frog leaping in mid-air, was a native of our own state of Florida. We became excited over plans to find one, which we accomplished without too much trouble except for getting our feet wet. The fun we had in finding this species and the photographs we took home as lasting trophies led us from one orchid to another. This was only the beginning of a hobby which was soon to develop into a gigantic effort to find and photograph every species of orchid known to have occurred naturally in Florida, and eventually to publish this book. As years wore on, horizons widened. A second volume on the native orchids of the United States and Canada, exclusive of those species found only in the southeasternmost states contained in this volume, will follow. Many monographs on local orchid flora have appeared throughout the years. The present work has been designed first of all for orchidophiles like ourselves, be they amateur or professional. With the treatises of Morris and Eames and of Correll as basic guides, each genus is described as a separate chapter. Since the recognition of a plant by a technical description and line drawings may be difficult, especially for an amateur, a series of photographs in color has been assembled, which will provide the reader with a greater feeling of familiarity with each species, something we have always wanted to see ourselves. With very few exceptions each species has been pictured in its native habitat. Close-up portraits of individual flowers and such interesting features as roots, fruit, and unusual variations have been included."--

Author : A. A. Chadwick
Publisher : University Press of Florida
ISBN 13 : 0578786648
Total Pages : 423 pages
Book Rating : 4.43/5 ( download)

DOWNLOAD NOW!

Download or read book The Classic Cattleyas written by A. A. Chadwick and published by University Press of Florida. This book was released on 2021-12-03 with total page 423 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In 1818, William Cattley succeeded in flowering one of the first species of the genus that would bear his name. These first cattleyas are the classic cattleyas, whose form defined the essence of tropical orchids for generations to come. Indeed, the color of their flowers became known as "orchid." In this helpful and informative book, each classic Cattleya species is described in fascinating detail, and its role in breeding programs is elucidated. All that is required to appreciate and grow the large-flowered cattleyas successfully is included. Cultivation, humidity and watering, fertilizing, propagation, and diagnosing and treating problems are detailed, making this volume valuable for both veteran orchid enthusiasts and those who simply love these beautiful flowers.

Author : Robert G. M. Friend
Publisher : Timber Press (OR)
ISBN 13 : 9780881926590
Total Pages : 218 pages
Book Rating : 4.90/5 ( download)

DOWNLOAD NOW!

Download or read book Growing Orchids in Your Garden written by Robert G. M. Friend and published by Timber Press (OR). This book was released on 2004 with total page 218 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The author draws on a lifetime of experience to offer details on more than 500 orchid choices for every garden situation and to provide practical cultivation information.

Author : Paul Martin Brown
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9780813029337
Total Pages : 409 pages
Book Rating : 4.33/5 ( download)

DOWNLOAD NOW!

Download or read book Wild Orchids of Florida written by Paul Martin Brown and published by . This book was released on 2005 with total page 409 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: First published in 2002, Wild Orchids of Florida was the very first field guide for this orchid-rich state, and it inspired many to try their hand at orchid hunting. Because of its overwhelming popularity and in an attempt to provide the latest developments in orchid research, native orchid expert Paul Martin Brown follows up with this newly revised and expanded edition. The guide contains 200 new points of fact, including: · more than 100 new county records established since 2002 · three recently rediscovered species that have not been seen in 100 years · two previously undocumented species, six new hybrids, and several new color forms described and illustrated for the first time · the resurrection and revalidation of the little-used genus of Gymnadeniopsis · 34 revised county distribution maps, 37 new color photos, and three new watercolors by Stan Folsom With its comprehensive yet easy-to-follow treatment, Wild Orchids of Florida remains the essential field companion for professional botanists, native plant enthusiasts, nature lovers, or anyone who wants to learn more about what's growing out in the wilds of Florida.

Author : Mary Noble
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 98 pages
Book Rating : 4.83/5 ( download)

DOWNLOAD NOW!

Download or read book How to Grow Orchids in Florida written by Mary Noble and published by . This book was released on 1951 with total page 98 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Author : Susan Orlean
Publisher : Ballantine Books
ISBN 13 : 0307795292
Total Pages : 320 pages
Book Rating : 4.98/5 ( download)

DOWNLOAD NOW!

Download or read book The Orchid Thief written by Susan Orlean and published by Ballantine Books. This book was released on 2011-07-20 with total page 320 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • A NEW YORK TIMES NOTABLE BOOK A modern classic of personal journalism, The Orchid Thief is Susan Orlean’s wickedly funny, elegant, and captivating tale of an amazing obsession. Determined to clone an endangered flower—the rare ghost orchid Polyrrhiza lindenii—a deeply eccentric and oddly attractive man named John Laroche leads Orlean on an unforgettable tour of America’s strange flower-selling subculture, through Florida’s swamps and beyond, along with the Seminoles who help him and the forces of justice who fight him. In the end, Orlean—and the reader—will have more respect for underdog determination and a powerful new definition of passion. In this new edition, coming fifteen years after its initial publication and twenty years after she first met the “orchid thief,” Orlean revisits this unforgettable world, and the route by which it was brought to the screen in the film Adaptation, in a new retrospective essay. Look for special features inside. Join the Random House Reader’s Circle for author chats and more. Praise for The Orchid Thief “Stylishly written, whimsical yet sophisticated, quirkily detailed and full of empathy . . . The Orchid Thief shows [Orlean’s] gifts in full bloom.”—The New York Times Book Review “Fascinating . . . an engrossing journey [full] of theft, hatred, greed, jealousy, madness, and backstabbing.”—Los Angeles Times “Orlean’s snapshot-vivid, pitch-perfect prose . . . is fast becoming one of our national treasures.”—The Washington Post Book World “Orlean’s gifts [are] her ear for the self-skewing dialogue, her eye for the incongruous, convincing detail, and her Didion-like deftness in description.”—Boston Sunday Globe “A swashbuckling piece of reporting that celebrates some virtues that made America great.”—The Wall Street Journal

Author : Greg Allikas
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9781580114950
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.54/5 ( download)

DOWNLOAD NOW!

Download or read book Four Seasons of Orchids written by Greg Allikas and published by . This book was released on 2010-05-05 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Four seasons of Orchids is an exquisitely illustrated guide to the world's most beautiful flowering plants. Discover the plant species that will fill any flowering gap to give you spectacular year-round color. Includes detailed step-by-step potting guides for all the popular species from Phalaenopsis to Cattleya. Learn about the orchid family's rich history and the perfect cultivation methods to let your orchids flourish and bloom again."--Page 4 of cover.

Author : Martin R. Motes
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9780967434339
Total Pages : 195 pages
Book Rating : 4.35/5 ( download)

DOWNLOAD NOW!

Download or read book Florida Orchid Growing written by Martin R. Motes and published by . This book was released on 2008-01-01 with total page 195 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Author : James Alexander Fowler
Publisher : Univ of South Carolina Press
ISBN 13 : 9781570035661
Total Pages : 280 pages
Book Rating : 4.60/5 ( download)

DOWNLOAD NOW!

Download or read book Wild Orchids of South Carolina written by James Alexander Fowler and published by Univ of South Carolina Press. This book was released on 2005 with total page 280 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: pubescens) and of locating the rare monkey-face orchid (Platanthera integrilabia).