Royal Horticultural Society : A Practical Guide to the World's Most Fascinating Plants

By Wilma Ritterhaussen

This glorious guide to the world's most glamorous flower reveals the limitless fascination of orchids. It captures the romance of their history, illuminates the triumphs of hybridization, and provides the key to growing them successfully at home. The heart of this book is a close look at some of the most intriguing and colourful gems of the orchid world, including several new species not previously seen in print. And good news for timid gardeners--all are readily available and easy to grow! With dazzling photographs that convey the individual beauty of each plant, this book is for people who would like to try to grow an orchid as well as those who want to tackle a new type.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1552854914
• ISBN13: 9781552854914
• Release Date: January 2003
• Publisher: Whitecap Books
• Length: 224 Pages
• Weight: 2.30 lbs.
• Dimensions: 11.6" x 0.6" x 9.0"