Fragrant Orchids

A Guide to Selecting, Growing, and Enjoying
by Steven A. Frowine

It is often assumed that orchids are fragrant because they are associated with perfumed corsages, but that is frequently not the case: the flowers are showy enough, thank you very much. But fragrance is a pleasing attribute of many varieties, which well-known horticulturist and orchid expert Steven Frowine enumerates in the first book devoted to this aspect of orchids. More than 100 different orchids are profiled here, with exquisite images of each, and salient details are given for another 355 enticing varieties. Profiles contain cultivation information and detailed notes on the different fragrances, which include lemon, chocolate, vanilla, and cinnamon, and can range from elegant and sophisticated to downright pungent, from light and fresh to heavy and intoxicating.

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