Orchids, Bruce & Grey
Orchids, Bruce & Grey

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Published: 2023

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9781778152740

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"This publication has a full page for each of the 48 species that have been reported from Bruce and Grey counties. These pages have anecdotal information as well as a systematic description of the plant and its habitat, accompanied by diagrams of the plant and the individual flower. Photographs showing the plant in it’s habitat, a full plant image and close ups were taken by photographer Willy Waterton. Bruce and Grey counties are a unique area, with the Niagara escarpment running throughout. Georgian Bay is on one side and the main body of Lake Huron on the other. The high calcium content of the escarpment rocks dominates the soils and wetlands. All of these factors combine to create a variety of habitats suited to the 48 species of orchid that have been recorded. This is over two thirds of the Ontario list and one more than the number found in the whole of northwestern Europe."--

The Wild Orchids of Arizona and New Mexico
The Wild Orchids of Arizona and New Mexico

Author: Ronald A. Coleman

Publisher: Cornell University Press

Published: 2002

Total Pages: 308

ISBN-13: 9780801439506

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Coleman (U. of Arizona) discusses all 35 species of wild orchids currently found in or historically occurring in Arizona and New Mexico. Each species is discussed in terms of flowering season, habitat, elevation range, companion plants, current and historical distribution, and conservation issues. Genus and species keys are included. Each species is illustrated with a line drawing and multiple color photographs all located in the front of the volume. Annotation copyrighted by Book News, Inc., Portland, OR.

Orchids
Orchids

Author: Bruce Curtis

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ISBN-13: 9781598680478

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With more species and hybrids than any other cultivated flower, the alluring orchid enchants admirers with its exotic blooms and striking beauty. Delight in the mystique of these delicate flowers all year long with visual historian Bruce Curtis' stunning collection of colorful photographs.

Orchid Biology: Reviews and Perspectives X
Orchid Biology: Reviews and Perspectives X

Author: Tiiu Kull

Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media

Published: 2009-01-21

Total Pages: 468

ISBN-13: 1402088027

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As stated many times before the purpose of Orchid Biology, Reviews and Perspectives (OB) is to present reviews on all aspects of orchids. The aim is not to balance every volume, but to make a balanced and wide ranging presentation of orchids in the series as a whole. The chapters in this, the last volume of the series, range over a number of topics which were not covered before. Singapore is justly famed for its orchids. They can be seen on arrival (or dep- ture) in its modern, highly efficient and comfortable Changi Airport and on the way from it to town. Vanda Miss Joaquim, the first hybrid to come from Singapore became its National Flower. This natural hybrid can be seen on its currency, stamps, and public and private decorations. Many excellent breeders, starting with Prof. Eric Holttum who bred the first man made hybrid (Spathoglottis Primrose), produced numerous magnificent hybrids and won countless awards in Singapore and elsewhere. These hybrids served to enrich the country’s orchid mystique. In the opening chapter of this volume Dr. Teoh Eng Soon (Western style: Eng Soon Teoh), himself a prize winning orchid breeder, grower and author writes about some of the breeders who contributed to the Singapore orchid fame. Prof. Hans Fitting was one of the best known plant physiologists of his time. As a young man he studied the effects of pollen on orchid flowers.

The Orchid Whisperer
The Orchid Whisperer

Author: Bruce Rogers

Publisher: Chronicle Books

Published: 2012-04-27

Total Pages: 147

ISBN-13: 145211370X

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An extensive, easy-to-read guide to growing healthy orchids again and again, perfect for beginners, as well as experts looking for new tricks. Orchids are more popular than ever but can be intimidating in their exotic beauty. In this start-to-finish guide, acclaimed orchid expert Bruce Rogers demystifies the growing process so you can watch your plants thrive and bloom year after year. The Orchid Whisperer outlines: · How to buy orchids: What to look for, how to get the most for your money, and what questions to ask for · Essentials for orchid care: Watering, fertilizing, repotting, and common myths · Popular easy-to-grow orchid types and what to know about them · Creative decorating ideas: Choosing containers, displaying orchids, and how to create centerpieces and garlands · And much more Packed with expert advice and helpful tips and featuring more than one hundred beautiful color photographs of breathtaking plants, The Orchid Whisperer is a must-have for orchid lovers of every stripe. Praise for The Orchid Whisperer “In layman’s language, Rogers shares his recommendations for plant selection, repotting, watering, and fertilizing most of the tropicals you will find at local markets. Sections such as “Orchid True and False” and “Location, Location, Location” share practical advice with a splash of humor.” —Marin Independent Journal “An eminently intelligent and attractive book for beginning orchid growers. Rogers’ language is engaging and humorous, and strikes the right balance between being easy to read and needing a science degree to understand. . . . The Orchid Whisperer is one to put on the holiday list for novice orchidists.” —Orchids

Into the Orchid House
Into the Orchid House

Author: Kaisa [VNV] Breeden

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Published: 2016-10-31

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9781925164145

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High on the hills of the Atherton Tablelands in far north Queensland stands a glasshouse built by orchid expert Bruce Gray. Whether from the cloud forests of South America, the Himalayan Mountains of India, the mangroves of the Philippines, the rocky outcrops of Madagascar or the dense rainforests of New Guinea, tropical species thrive here. Award-winning photographers Stanley and Kaisa Breeden capture the plants in rich, detailed images. Step into the orchid house to discover this extraordinary and diverse world.