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Zustand: Fine. 304, col photos throughout. 310x235mm. PB. Fine - as new. Over 1100 species illustrated and identified. This handsome reference is sure to delight gardeners with a casual interest in orchids as well as the committed enthusiast and professional. Encompassing a wide spectrum of orchid genera, over 1100 species and hybrids commonly in cultivation are detailed. With an authoritative but accessible text written by acknowledged experts of international renown, the book features all the pertinent topics which guide the reader to an understanding of these wonderful flowers: orchid habitats, distribution, classification, hybrids, pollination, cultivation, and conservation. The alphabetical 'Orchids A-Z' section includes descriptions, taxonomy, currently accepted names and synonyms, geographic distribution, notes on culture, and hundreds of colour photographs of the best-known species in cultivation. [9780881928013].