Orchids In Colour
Condition: SECONDHAND
This is a secondhand book. The jacket image is a photograph of the exact copy we have in stock. This image shows the condition of this book. Further condition remarks are below.
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: Chipped and worn with some minor damage
Pages: Good
Few flowers command the reverence and obsession that orchids inspire, and Orchids in Colour presents this extraordinary botanical world in stunning, vivid detail. Brian and Wilma Rittershausen, celebrated orchid growers and authorities at the renowned Burnham Nurseries in Devon, chronicle hundreds of orchid species and hybrids through rich colour photography and authoritative botanical commentary. The work details the immense diversity of the orchid family — from the exotic tropics to temperate regions — instructing both the dedicated collector and the curious newcomer on identification, cultivation, and the unique characteristics that make each species remarkable. It stands as an indispensable visual reference for anyone captivated by one of nature's most sophisticated and varied plant families. Beyond its role as a photographic showcase, this volume argues for a deeper horticultural and scientific appreciation of orchids, illustrating the intricate relationships between these plants and their environments. The Rittershausens write with the assured, practical authority of lifetime growers, blending accessible prose with genuine expertise in a way that bridges the gap between specialist literature and popular botany. Their work remains a landmark in orchid literature — a testament to the enduring allure of a flower that has fascinated botanists, collectors, and artists for centuries — leaving the reader with an insatiable curiosity to seek out these wonders in the wild.
Author: Brian And Wilma Rittershausen
Format: Hardback
Genre: Botany
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: Chipped and worn with some minor damage
Pages: Good
Few flowers command the reverence and obsession that orchids inspire, and Orchids in Colour presents this extraordinary botanical world in stunning, vivid detail. Brian and Wilma Rittershausen, celebrated orchid growers and authorities at the renowned Burnham Nurseries in Devon, chronicle hundreds of orchid species and hybrids through rich colour photography and authoritative botanical commentary. The work details the immense diversity of the orchid family — from the exotic tropics to temperate regions — instructing both the dedicated collector and the curious newcomer on identification, cultivation, and the unique characteristics that make each species remarkable. It stands as an indispensable visual reference for anyone captivated by one of nature's most sophisticated and varied plant families. Beyond its role as a photographic showcase, this volume argues for a deeper horticultural and scientific appreciation of orchids, illustrating the intricate relationships between these plants and their environments. The Rittershausens write with the assured, practical authority of lifetime growers, blending accessible prose with genuine expertise in a way that bridges the gap between specialist literature and popular botany. Their work remains a landmark in orchid literature — a testament to the enduring allure of a flower that has fascinated botanists, collectors, and artists for centuries — leaving the reader with an insatiable curiosity to seek out these wonders in the wild.