Scientific papers presented by 16 leading orchid investigators. Subject matter includes classification and geography; anatomy, both gross and microscopic; reproductive processes and seed formation; inheritance and its cellular bases in cytogenetics; physiology in its various aspects; mycorrhizal phenomena; various pathologies induced by pest, virus or fungal organisms. The vanilla orchid also receives treatment.
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Author
WITHNER, Carl L. (editor)
Publisher
The Ronald Press Company
ISBN Number
Nil
Year of Publication
1959
No. of Pages
648
Type of Binding
Hardcover - Cloth
Condition
Good - minor binding damage (Previous owner's name stamp on inside page)
An important basic reference for growers, breeders, judges and any orchidist who needs to know the name or parentage of any orchid hybrid registered with the R.H.S.'s International Authority for Orchid hybrids. Cross indexed for easy use.
This is a reprint of one of the great books on orchids by a famous orchid pioneer. Full of information on orchid species in cultivation. Over 300 illustrations.
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Author
WILLIAMS, Benjamin Samuel
Publisher
Victoria and Paradise Nurseries (Verlag Cramer)
ISBN Number
Nil
Year of Publication
1894 (reprint 1973}
No. of Pages
797
Type of Binding
Hardcover
Condition
Covers showing significant signs of use and some discolouration - internally very good
An important basic reference for growers, breeders, judges and any orchidist who needs to know the name or parentage of any orchid hybrid registered with the R.H.S.'s International Authority for Orchid hybrids. Cross indexed for easy use.
An important basic reference for growers, breeders, judges and any orchidist who needs to know the name or parentage of any orchid hybrid registered with the R.H.S.'s International Authority for Orchid hybrids. Cross indexed for easy use.
An illustrated, descriptive manual of the members of the Orchidaceae in culivation at time of publication. Contains 96 b&w and 24 colour photos and over 200 line drawings. Very comprehensive reference designed for easy use by the orchid enthusiast with each genus is listed in alphabetical sequence.
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Author
HAWKES, Alex D.
Publisher
Faber and Faber Limited
ISBN Number
0 571 06502 3
Year of Publication
1970 reprint
No. of Pages
602
Type of Binding
Hardcover
Condition
Fair to Good - binding showing significant wear; photo pasted on cover page to hide previous owner's inscription.
An illustrated, descriptive manual of the members of the Orchidaceae in culivation at time of publication. Contains 96 b&w and 24 colour photos and over 200 line drawings. Very comprehensive reference designed for easy use by the orchid enthusiast with each genus is listed in alphabetical sequence.
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Author
HAWKES, Alex D.
Publisher
Faber and Faber Limited
ISBN Number
0 571 06502 3
Year of Publication
1977 reprint
No. of Pages
602
Type of Binding
Hardcover
Condition
Internally good; D/w poor -repaired with coloured tape; slight stain on top of front cover.
An important basic reference for growers, breeders, judges and any orchidist who needs to know the name or parentage of any orchid hybrid registered with the R.H.S.'s International Authority for Orchid hybrids. Cross indexed for easy use.
An important basic reference for growers, breeders, judges and any orchidist who needs to know the name or parentage of any orchid hybrid registered with the R.H.S.'s International Authority for Orchid hybrids. Cross indexed for easy use.
An important basic reference for growers, breeders, judges and any orchidist who needs to know the name or parentage of any orchid hybrid registered with the R.H.S.'s International Authority for Orchid hybrids. Cross indexed for easy use.