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OAKELEY                       LYCASTE, IDA AND ANGULOA. THE ESSENTIAL GUIDE - new!

 this long-awaited successor to 'Lycaste Species,The Essential Guide' (1993) contains descriptions and photographs with bibliographical, geological, habitat, cultural and historical information of all the LYCASTES (31 species, 14 natural hybrids and 34 varieties),

IDAS (39 species, 4 natural hybrids and 11 varieties) and ANGULOAS (9 species, 4 natural hybrids and 5 varieties) known to the author.  Many are described for the first time in this book.  Hard back with dust jacket, 1,400+ photographs, approx. 450 pp. 

       PUBLICATION DATE:  MAY 2008  -  PRE-ORDER NOW!                              HB  £50.00

 

OTHER BOOKS:

A.O.S.                         PESTS AND DISEASES -
regret currently out of print
                                   118 pp, with photographs                                                          PB   £12.00
 
AVERYANOV/CRIBB      SLIPPER ORCHIDS OF VIETNAM
300 colour photos with maps, line drawings and graphs, 320 pp                                       HB  £37.00

BAKER/BAKER              ORCHID SPECIES CULTURE 
                                   ONCIDIUM/ODONTOGLOSSUM ALLIANCE
a staggering amount of data has been included within this book, along with
recommendations for approximately 1,300 species within this group, 992 pp                   HB  £55.00

BEAMAN/WOOD/         
BEAMAN                       ORCHIDS OF SARAWAK - new!
includes records of all orchids known to have been collected in Sarawak over
the past 160 years.  Over 250 colour photos and line drawings, 600 pp                              HB £66.00

BIRK                           THE PAPHIOPEDILUM GROWER’S MANUAL,
                                  REVISED SECOND EDITION
a completely modified and updated version of this best-seller; now includes many new
chapters (too many to list!). over 250 colour photos, gold leaf on spine                            HB  £45.00

 

CLAYTON                   THE GENUS COELOGYNE - new!

A synopsis providing a comprehensive account that includes ecology, morphology,
taxonomy, distribution, descriptions of each species with habitat and flowering time,
and molecular phylogeny.  This will be of great interest to growers and collectors
as the author provides detailed information on cultivation and hybridisation based
on his own extensive experience raising these fascinating orchids. 23 maps,
133 colour photos and intricate line drawings illustrate the text. 316 pp                  HB  £42.00

CRIBB                         SLIPPER ORCHIDS OF BORNEO – a description of the history,

taxonomy, distribution and biology of these plants, illustrated in colour; all species
listed are pictured,120 pp                                                                                              SB  £14.50

 

CRIBB                         THE GENUS CYMBIDIUM - new!

the first major work on this genus since 1988.  Their biology, usable classification

consistent with the latest molecular techniques, evolution, ecology and distribution

are all carefully explored.  Cultivation, soils, potting, ventilation, watering and

propagation are all covered.  Over 200 maps, photos and paintings, 368 pp            HB   £40.00

                 (this is a tentative price - book due out soon!)

CRIBB                         THE GENUS PAPHIOPEDILUM - SECOND EDITION

published 1998 - all known species are described and lavishly illustrated
with over 200 colour plates, photographs and distribution maps, 438 pp                          HB  £55.00

CRIBB                         THE GENUS PLEIONE – a highly authoritative, richly
illustrated book, printed in full colour, 165 pp                                                                HB  £33.00

 

CRIBB/HERMANS         FIELD GUIDE TO THE ORCHIDS OF MADAGASCAR - new!

a handy single reference to all the most likely species encoutered by growers,

collectors and in the field.  600 colour photographs, 512 pp                                     PB  £36.00

 

COOMBER                   ORCHIDS OF SUMATRA - new!

139 genera and 1,118 species of orchid occurring in Sumatra.  1036 pp.                 HB  £95.00

 

DIXON/KELL/

BARRETT/CRIBB          ORCHID CONSERVATION - new!

35 orchid scientists and conservationists have collaborated to explain how

orchid conservation is achievable, and how depleted orchid populations can

be rebuilt, monitored and protected.  Illustrated throughout, this book

covers threats to conservation, orchid taxonomy and genetics, population,

biology, education, etc.  433 pp                                                                               HB   £49.00


FITCH                         ORCHID CULTURE UNDER LIGHTS

recent reprint of this popular book                                                                                 PB  £16.00

FITCH                         ORCHID PHOTOGRAPHY
written by the A.O.S. and Charles Marden Fitch                                                              PB  £16.00
 
FOLEY/CLARKE            ORCHIDS OF THE BRITISH ISLES
excellent guide to all of the wild orchids. Good colour pictures, diagrams and maps
and information on where these exquisite plants can be found - pub.2005, 390 pp           HB  £45.00

FROWINE                     FRAGRANT ORCHIDS
a good guide to help you choose which fragrant orchid to grow without being caught
out by some of those “pungent” varieties! 125 colour photographs, approx. 200 pp         HB  £20.00

 

FROWINE                     MINIATURE ORCHIDS   -  new!                                                   

profiling some 300 miniature orchids and listing another 200 by key

characteristics, with information on the plants' geographic or hybrid origin,

plus details about the flowers, flowering season, mature size, habit, culture,

light and temperature, and culture tips. 272 pp                                                       HB  £20.00

                                                                                                                          

GERRITSEN/PARSONS    MASDEVALLIAS

offering detailed advice on all aspects of culture, 149 colour photographs,
line drawings and maps, 300 pp                                                                                    HB  £30.00

HERMANS/CRIBB/
BOSSER/DU PUY          MASDEVALLIAS - SECOND EDITION
new edition including diagnostic notes, distribution, habitat and flowering
times.  Colour photos covering 250 orchids, line drawings of new species,
the bibliography has been refined to include essential references. 400 pp             HB   £75.00

JENKINSON                  WILD ORCHIDS OF DORSET
a chapter covers every species growing in Dorset, together with distribution maps and
flowering periods; also chapters on the geology, orchid habitats, nature reserves and      SB  £13.95
the structure of orchid flowers - over 60 colour photographs, etc., 120 pp                       HB  £17.95
                                                                                                                                    
JENKINSON                 WILD ORCHIDS OF HAMPSHIRE AND THE ISLE OF WIGHT
a chapter covers every species growing in Hampshire and the Isle of Wight, with colour
distribution maps and flowering periods; also chapters on the history of Hampshire
botany, the geology, nature reserves, habitat conservation and orchid reproduction -      SB  £19.95
over 150 colour photographs, etc., 198 pp                                                                     HB  £24.95

JENNY                       MONOGRAPH OF THE GENUS GONGORA
                                 RUIZ AND PAVON
published in 1993, this is the first complete/detailed survey of the genus Gongora
since it was first described in 1794                                                                               HB  £95.00

KEENAN                     WILD ORCHIDS ACROSS NORTH AMERICA
good book detailing 145 wild orchids in their natural habitat, 170 colour photos, 321 pp   PB  £20.00

KELLEHER                  INTRIGUING MASDEVALLIAS
the first book on Masdevallias at a price you can afford! this deals with many aspects
of Masdevallia growing – a very popular subject.  Published 1984, 22 colour plates
and many b/w drawings, 76 pp                                                                                        SB  £6.95

 

KOOPOWITZ               TROPICAL SLIPPER ORCHIDS - new!

Paphiopedilum and Phragmipedium Species and Hybrids.  This horticultural

account brims with tips and advice for growing the tropical members of this

family, while providing comprehensive information on their history, biology,

ecology, conservation and hybridisation.  350 illustrations, 432 pp                          HB  £45.00

                                      
LANG                         WILD ORCHIDS OF SUSSEX
sponsored by English Nature, this practical guide to the wild orchids of Sussex comes

in a handy soft-back book. 100 colour pictures, 33 distribution maps, 144 pp                   SB  £14.95

LAVARACK/HARRIS/
STOCKER                    DENDROBIUM AND ITS RELATIVES
a study of more than 400 species in this genus with illustrations and
206 colour photographs, 288 pp                                                                                     PB  £25.00

 

LEPPER                       MEDITERRANEAN ORCHIDS

a good handbook.  60 colour photographs, 86 pp                                                             PB   £4.99

 

LEPPER                       ORCHIDS OF GREECE

a good handbook.  32 colour photographs, 56 pp                                                             PB   £3.50



LINDEN                       PESCATOREA -

                                  ICONOGRAPHY OF ORCHIDS (1854) – 1860
the beauty of the plates, the variety of species which Linden chose and the interesting
notes make this a desirable book, 155 pp, limited to 1,500 copies                                  HB  £73.00

MASAAKI                     PHALAENOPSIS SPECIES BOOK
a good reference guide, written in Taiwanese but the names are in English, 136 pp         HB  £20.00

MATHIS                      THE GARDENER’S GUIDE TO GROWING
                                  HARDY PERENNIAL ORCHIDS
many colour photos, helpful advice on how to grow these stunning plants in your
garden, published 2005, 93 pp                                                                                       SB  £20.00

MENEZES                     CATTLEYA WARNERI
in this book nature’s wonderful creativity is shown in about 75 beautiful and lifelike
photographs which illustrate clearly the rare and unexpected variety of shapes and
colours;  published 1994,128 pp                                                                                    HB  £34.00

NASH/LA CROIX            FLORA’S ORCHIDS
an informative guide giving information on natural distributon, characteristics and
cultivation.  1368 colour photographs, 368 pp                                                                HB  £40.00
 

PEDERSEN/                 OPHRYS:  A GUIDE TO THE BEE ORCHIDS OF EUROPE - new!

FAURHOLDT                                  

this handy book can be used as a field guide (keys, descriptions and 192 photos),
background reading (chapters on structure, biology, evolution, classification,
conservation), handbook for growers (planting, watering, breeding, propagation,
pests and diseases) and a chapter on recommended excursions.  256 pp                  PB  £30.00

PODEVIJN                    CHARLES VUYLSTEKE –

                                   FINE FLEUR VAN DE BELGISCHE SIERTEELT
a commemorative volume on the life and achievements of Charles Vuylsteke, written
in Belgian - a stunning book! 407 very beautiful colour plates, 320 pp                             HB  £56.00

POTTINGER                 AFRICAN ORCHIDS – A PERSONAL VIEW
10 full colour and 30 black and white photographs, published 1983, 64 pp                         SB   £5.95

RATCLIFFE                  THE ENCHANTMENT OF PAPHIOPEDILUMS, 1977
an anthology of facts and fancies, 101 pp                                                                      SB  £10.00

REINIKKA                     A HISTORY OF THE ORCHID
the best source of information on those who collected, grew, hybridized or studied
orchids, from Ames to Warszewics, 324 pp                                                                    HB  £22.50

RITTERSHAUSEN           100 YEARS OF ORCHIDS – 1893-1993
“The Orchid Review” Centenary Year Book                                                                     SB  £19.99

SEATON/RAMSAY           GROWING ORCHIDS FROM SEEDS
well written guide from how to pollinate a flower through to how to sow the seeds, and
replating; many excellent colour photos and illustrations - pub. 2005, 83 pp – a “must”!    HB  £9.99

SIEGERIST                     BULBOPHYLLUMS AND THEIR ALLIES
devoted solely to Bulbophyllums, this is an introductory guide for both amateur and
advanced orchid growers - published 2001, 77 colour photographs, 296 pp                       HB  £25.00

STEWART/HERMANS/      ANGRAECOID ORCHIDS
CAMPBELL                     
describing 690 species, 59 illustrations and 290 photos – pub. 2006, 432 pp                     HB  £52.50

TULLOCK                       GROWING HARDY ORCHIDS
an excellent guide to finding the perfect plant for you and your conditions,
encompassing techniques and cultivation, 99 colour illustrations, 244 pp                         HB  £20.00

WILSHAW                      ORCHID STAMP COLLECTING
covering 1935-1981, 401 near-lifesized colour reproductions of orchid stamps are
featured in this unique book; many stamps are extremely rare and valuable and are
the culmination of 30 years’ selective collecting by the author;  large format, 22 pp          SB  £5.95

WITHNER                     THE CATTLEYAS AND THEIR RELATIVES, VOL 7 -
                                   THE DEBATABLE EPIDENDRUMS
explores the ramining species in this group – “a must for hobbyists and collectors” –
98 colour photographs, 69 line drawings, 300 pp                                                            HB  £32.50
 
 
 
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