18 colour photos; B&W figure. Specific information on breeding and the steps to take to ensure success. Descriptions and distribution of the species. The dominance and recessiveness of species and how to balance them to bring out the best in the new hybrids is fully explained, including the obstacles and pitfalls and how to avoid them.

Lists and describes all the crosses that have been made by the Moirs and other breeders.  The book is full of dos and don's applicable to all orchid breeding, and specifially to this chosen group.  The Moirs explain which species to choose for crossing and which ones to shun, describing the desirable and undesirable results to expet from different combinations.

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

200 colour plates; many black and white plates; culture, history of collectors and nurseries; species habitat location maps.  Includes Cattleya, Laelia, Brassovala, Sophronitis, Epidendrum, Encyclia, Oncidium, Zygopetalum, Odontoglossum, Miltonia and Brassia.

Covers all Pescatorea, Phaius, Phalaenopsis, Pholidota, Phragmipedium and Pleione species known with a little history and detailed cultivation notes including weather conditions, light intensities, nutrients, diseases etc. An absolute must for the serious grower of these beautiful orchids.

This book is the most complete monograph ever published on this genus.  All species are dealt with in detail, covering synonyms, etymology, a discussion chapter, description, distribution and habitat, flowering and miscellaneous items of interest.

85 species are detailed with their many varieties and forms.  There are 25 line drawings, 112 pages of over 135 colour photographs, and 17 full page paintings by Linda W. Petchnick.

This work will become the standard for the genus for many years to come.

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