Orchids have been collected and grown for commercial purposes for more than 150 years, but while these spectacular plants are ever more available to casual gardeners and hobbyists, many still regard selecting and caring for orchids beyond their abilities. This book has easy-to-read, clearly defined chapters on identifying, classifying, and cultivating orchids. Also included are descriptions and illustrations of more than 150 of the more commonly grown orchid genera. The descriptions in tabular, readable outlines make it easy to select plants by appearance as well as a variety of...

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A must-have guide. South Florida Sun-Sentinel
A godsend to new gardeners . This one is worth having. Naples Daily News
Indispensible for both novice and experienced gardeners. Lakeland Ledger
The bible of Florida landscaping listings for more than 400 plants containing excellent information about cultural and climatological requirements, seasons of maximum color, and best uses in Florida landscape. Cape Coral Breeze
One of the best housewarming gifts you could give to yourself or a friend new to Florida....