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"I thank you for reminding your readers, by reference to my humble work, that the delight of growing orchids and flower gardening can be enjoyed by persons of very modest fortune. To spread that knowledge is my contribution to philanthropy, and I make bold to say that it ranks... Read Full Overview

Frederick Boyle (1841-1914) was an English author, journalist, barrister, and orchid fancier.

Born in Stoke-on-Trent, Boyle was a nephew of Joseph Meyer. He matriculated in 1859 as an undergraduate at Brasenose College, Oxford, and was called to the bar in... Read Full Overview

Frederick Boyle (1841-1914) was an English author, journalist, barrister, and orchid fancier.Born in Stoke-on-Trent, Boyle was an undergraduate at Brasenose College, Oxford (matric., 1859), and was called to the bar in 1866. In 1863, he went to Sarawak with his brother: this... Read Full Overview

Frederick Boyle (1841-1914) was an English author, journalist, barrister, and orchid fancier.

Born in Stoke-on-Trent, Boyle was a nephew of Joseph Meyer. He matriculated in 1859 as an undergraduate at Brasenose College, Oxford, and was called to the bar in... Read Full Overview

A bright, funny, and curious stroll through Victorian orchid mania, About Orchids invites readers to listen in on a chatty natural history of plants, places, and peculiar people. Frederick Boyle's botanical essays mingle nature writing with humorous observations, turning a simple... Read Full Overview

This is not a manual of instruction for orchid growers; though there are many hints on cultivation, and a few paragraphs on how to hybridize. The author is just an enthusiastic amateur orchid lover. He takes the reader on a wander through the dangers and consequences of hunting... Read Full Overview

The purport of this book is shown in the letter following which I addressed to the editor of the Daily News some months ago: - "I thank you for reminding your readers, by reference to my humble work, that the delight of growing orchids can be enjoyed by persons of very modest... Read Full Overview

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original... Read Full Overview

Frederick Boyle (1841-1914) was an English author, journalist, barrister, and orchid fancier. Born in Stoke-on-Trent, Boyle was an undergraduate at Brasenose College, Oxford (matric., 1859), and was called to the bar in 1866. In 1863, he went to Sarawak with his brother: this... Read Full Overview

""About Orchids: A Chat"" is a book written by Frederick Boyle and published in 1893. The book is a comprehensive guide to orchids, covering their history, cultivation, and care. It is written in the form of a conversation between the author and an orchid enthusiast, making it... Read Full Overview

About Orchids: A Chat (1893) is a book written by Frederick Boyle that explores the world of orchids. The book is a conversation between two characters, Mr. Smith and the author, as they discuss various aspects of orchids, including their history, cultivation, and beauty. The... Read Full Overview

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original... Read Full Overview

About Orchids: A Chat is a book written by Frederick Boyle in 1893. The book is a comprehensive guide to orchids, their history, cultivation, and care. It covers various aspects of orchid growing, including the different types of orchids, their habitats, and the best methods... Read Full Overview

About Orchids: A Chat (1893) is a book written by Frederick Boyle that explores the world of orchids. The book is a collection of essays that cover a wide range of topics related to orchids, including their history, cultivation, and the different species that exist. Boyle also... Read Full Overview

This special re-print edition of Frederick Boyle's book "About Orchids: A Chat" is a short guide to growing and collecting orchids.Written in England in 1893 by a top orchid enthusiast, this classic text provides insights in breeding, exhibiting and growing orchids. Chapters... Read Full Overview