Orchids : a practical guide for gardeners : with advice on growing and a directory of 200 orchids /
by Rittershausen, Brian; Rittershausen, Wilma; Cranch, Derek.
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BookPublisher: London : Lorenz Books, [2017]Description: 256 pages : illustrations (black and white, and colour) ; 29 cm.ISBN: 9780754833635 (hbk.) :; 0754833631 (hbk.) :.Classification number: 635.9347 RITSubject(s): Orchid culture | Orchids | Gardening | GardeningSummary: Flamboyant, intriguing, beautiful and exotic, orchids have evolved to become the largest family of plants in the world. This book, written by two of the world's leading orchid authorities, presents everything you need to know to identify, choose and display these delightful flowers successfully. It contains guidance on tools and equipment; feeding and watering; and dealing with pests and diseases. A directory describes and illustrates a wide range of species and hybrids, providing information on habitat, size, flowering time and growing requirements.
| Item type | Current library | Collection | Call number | Status | Date due | Barcode | Item holds | |
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| Book - Adult Hardback | Crosby Library | Adult Non-Fiction | 635.9347 RIT (Browse shelf(Opens below)) | Available | 002946531X |
Includes index.
Flamboyant, intriguing, beautiful and exotic, orchids have evolved to become the largest family of plants in the world. This book, written by two of the world's leading orchid authorities, presents everything you need to know to identify, choose and display these delightful flowers successfully. It contains guidance on tools and equipment; feeding and watering; and dealing with pests and diseases. A directory describes and illustrates a wide range of species and hybrids, providing information on habitat, size, flowering time and growing requirements.
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