The Illustrated Encyclopedia of Orchids - Out of Print

The orchid is one of the most passionately cultivated flowers worldwide, and for centuries it has been a symbol for the exotic and mysterious in the human imagination. As the brilliant photographs in this book show, the shapes, hues and textures of many of these extraordinary flowers continue to produce a shock of wonder in the viewer.
This book will delight everyone, from the gardener with a casual interest in orchids, to the confirmed enthusiast. It takes in a wide spectrum of orchid genera and more than 1100 species common in cultivation, presented by an international team of experts.

Hardcover, 9 1/2" x 12 1/2" 304 pages
2000 Seventh Printing, List Price 39.95
Condition - Like new except slight warp on dust jacket