18 colour plates, black and white plates.  Habits and growth patterns, hybridisation, fertilisation.

Written by the members of the Australiasian Native Orchid Society - Victorian Group in Australia.  These notes are based Australian native epiphytitic orchids grown in the southern hemisphere.  These well written notes by very experienced growers are extremely helpful in the knowledge offered.  These notes were intended as a supplement to Cultivation of Australian Native Orchids 2nd ed Book No OB12085. For customers from the northern hemisphere - these notes are still helpful - but timings are to be adjusted by 6 months.

Written by the members of the Australiasian Native Orchid Society - Victorian Group in Australia.  These notes are based Australian native terrestrial orchids grown in the southern hemisphere.  These well written notes by very experienced growers are extremely helpful in the knowledge offered.  These notes were intended as a supplement to Cultivation of Australian Native Orchids 2nd ed Book No OB12085. For customers from the northern hemisphere - these notes are still helpful - but timings are to be adjusted by 6 months.

Topics include reproductive biology of Australian genera - Sarcochilus, Dendrobium, Cymbidium, exotic genera seed harvest times.

34 colour plates; a guide to growing the most popular genera. Describes the significance of names, buying of plants, the environment and growng media, structures suitable for housing them, pests and diseases to watch out for, hybridisation and how to raise healthy seedlings.

The book is divided into two sections.  The first, "The Basics of Tissue Culture", begins with a discussion of the historical and botanical background of micropropagation.  A short course in chemistry lays the foundation for media preparation instructions.  Sterile technique and culture care are described in detail. Section II, "Culture Guide to Selected Plants", provides recipes for propagating 54 varieties of ferns, conifers and flowering plants; includes how to set up a propagating laboratory, from a hobbyist's kitchen to an elaborate commercial enterprise.  Contains 47 line drawings and charts; 18 B&W photos.

A practical approach to growing orchids. Describes 150 of the principal genera, including their history, physiology and special horticultural requirements. Subjects covered include potting and composts, light and ventilation, feeding and watering, propagation, pests, diseases and disorders. The structure and classification of orchids are explained, and essential information is highlighted throughout.

This manual provides information at a basic level on orchids - their anatomy, physiology, ecology, taxonomy and culture. Designed to be used as part textbook, part reference source. Chapters include: - measurement, classification and nomenclature, chemistry, anatomy, radiation, plant/climate relationships, sun movement, the biochemicals, orchid nutrition, photosynthesis, respiration, genetics, and experimental methods.

Cover all aspects of orchid growing in considerable detail. Well illustrated with many black and white and some colour photos.  Also tables and sketches.

Over 150 colour plates; 50 monochrome plates; 5 line drawings; culture, history, locality maps for species including Cymbidium and Phragmipedium.