Our Native Orchids: A Series of Drawings From Nature of All the Species Found in the Northeastern United States

By William Hamilton Gibson and Helena Dewey Leeming Jelliffe

Book Overview

""Our Native Orchids"" is a book that showcases a series of drawings of all the orchid species found in the northeastern region of the United States. The book was written and illustrated by William Hamilton Gibson and was first published in 1905. The book features detailed and accurate drawings of each orchid species, along with descriptions of their physical characteristics, habitats, and distribution. It also includes information on the history and cultivation of orchids, as well as tips on how to identify different species. This book is a valuable resource for botanists, horticulturists, and anyone interested in the natural beauty of orchids.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1437093949
• ISBN13: 9781437093940
• Release Date: October 2008
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 260 Pages
• Weight: 1.30 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 8.3" x 11.0"