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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 
includes records of all orchids known to have been collected in Sarawak over
the past 160 years.  Over 250 colour photos and line drawings, 660 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

 

CHAN/LAMB/WOOD      ORCHIDS OF BORNEO

covers biology, classification and ecology of Borneo rainforests. 100 species compre-

hensively described with full page line drawings and nearly 70 in colour, 420 pp          HB   £39.00

 

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

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   £47.50

                 
CRIBB                         THE GENUS PAPHIOPEDILUM

covering their history, biology, evolution, conservation, cultivation and classification.
27 colour plates, 98 colour photos, 51 line drawings, 301 pp                                     HB    £60.00

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

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 

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

 

DIXON/KELL/

BARRETT/CRIBB          ORCHID CONSERVATION

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

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                                                   

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

 

FROWINE                     MOTH ORCHIDS

 the complete guide to Phalaenopsis.  An in-depth look at the 

entire genus, with helpful growing tips.  328 photos, 204 pp                                      HB   £25.00

                                                                                                                        

GERRITSEN/PARSONS    MASDEVALLIAS

offering detailed advice on all aspects of culture, 149 colour photographs,
line drawings and maps, 300 pp                                                                                HB  £30.00
 
HARDING                     HUNTLEYAS AND RELATED ORCHIDS
the only book devoted to the Huntleya alliance.  The author identifies and
characterises the species that sets them apart, adding helpful growing
information.  150 photographs, 260 pp                                                                    HB    £25.00

HERMANS/CRIBB/
BOSSER/DU PUY          ORCHIDS OF MADAGASCAR - 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
 
HESSAYON                  THE ORCHID EXPERT
a good beginner's guide to growing orchids.  128 pp                                                  PB     £7.99
 
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   
the structure of orchid flowers - over 60 colour photographs, etc., 120 pp                    HB  £17.95
                                                                                                                                SB  £13.95
                                                                                                                                    
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 -    
over 150 colour photographs, etc., 198 pp                                                                  HB  £24.95
                                                                                                                                SB  £19.95

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

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

 

LA CROIX                    THE NEW ENCYCLOPEDIA OF ORCHIDS

more than 350 genera of cultivated orchids are included and 1500 species described

in the book.  Approx. 1000 photographs, in-depth discussions and the latest

information on naming.  1015 colour photographs, 524 pp                                         HB    £40.00

                                      

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

 
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

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
 

OAKELEY                       LYCASTE, IDA AND ANGULOA. THE ESSENTIAL GUIDE

 contains descriptions, photos with bibliographical, geographical,

habitat, cultural and historical information.  1400 photos, 432 pp                            HB      £50.00

 

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

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

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; excellent colour photos and illustrations - pub. 2005, 83 pp – a “must”!          HB  £9.99

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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