Ultimate Orchid

by Thomas J. Sheehan in association with the Smithsonian Institution and the American Orchid Society

No other group of flowers captures the imagination like orchids. Found worldwide in nature, and grown by hundreds of thousands of enthusiasts, orchids have lured explorers into remote lands, inspired philosophers and artists, and provided the raw material for big business, plant breeders, and home gardeners of every stripe. Award-winning horticulturalist Thomas J. Sheehan, in association with the Smithsonian Institution and the American Orchid Society, presents a magnificently illustrated guide to orchids that contains essential facts and interesting details for all of the major orchid groups. In addition to the illustrated profiles of more than 350 orchid varieties, Ultimate Orchid includes special sections on orchids in history, orchid classification, conserving orchids in the wild, cultivating orchids at home, orchid shows and awards, and orchid collectibles.

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