Classic Orchid Grower's Manual: Grow Classic Orchid Species and Hybrids; Discover Successful Growing Techniques; and Explore The History of Orchid Cultivation

By Benjamin Samuel Williams

Don't kill your orchids! Many orchid growers waste time and money by killing their orchids. This doesn't have to happen to you. Learn the best way to grow many exotic orchids from one of the best orchid growers and horticultural resources in orchid history. Learn how to grow and flower exotic orchids by understanding their needs Discover how to repot and mount orchids to get the most flowers possible Prepare your orchids for transportation to orchid shows and exhibitions Over 400 orchid species are described with cultural tips Features several illustrations of beautiful flowers and plants About the Author Benjamin S. Williams was widely regarded as a top orchid grower of his time. He was the proprietor of Victoria and Paradise Nursery in England and was responsible for publicizing successful orchid growing techniques. Several editions of this work were originally published in the 19th century. This edition is a completely revised 5th Edition with updated nomenclature. Today's orchid growers owe a great deal to the experimentation and publications for Mr. Williams.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1463772394
• ISBN13: 9781463772390
• Release Date: August 2011
• Publisher: CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform
• Length: 314 Pages
• Weight: 1.19 lbs.
• Dimensions: 9.0" x 0.8" x 6.0"