Publisher's Synopsis
This special re-print edition of H.A. Burberry's book "The Amateur Orchid Cultivators' Guide Book" is a guide to growing and collecting orchids.Written in England in 1900 by a top orchid enthusiast and orchid breeder, this classic text provides insights into breeding, exhibiting and growing orchids, with a special emphasis on instructing the beginner. Chapters include An Introduction to Orchids, Cattleyas and Lelias, Dendrobiums, Odontoglossums and Oncidums, Cypridiums, Masdevallias, Artificial Heating For Orchids, Proper Venilation, Shading, Temperature and Atmosphere, Potting and Basketing Orchids, Treatment of Imported Orchids, Propagation of Orchids, Growing Orchids From Seed, The Diseases of Orchids, Watering and Resting Orchids, Orchids in Bloom, Fertilization for Flowering, Protecting Orchids From Cold, Varieties of Orchids For Amateurs and much more. One of the most informative books available on growing orchids. Note: This edition is a perfect facsimile of the original edition and is not set in a modern typeface. As a result, some type characters and images might suffer from slight imperfections or minor shadows in the page background.
