Growing Orchids - The Hybrid Story
J. N. Rentoul
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PREFACE
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In this the last book of his world-renowned Growing Orchids series, Jim Rentoul tackles the complex history of hybridisation. Attracted by the wealth of varied species which plant collectors were sending back to Europe from all over the world last century, growers began the cross-breeding that has developed today into a refined science. More importantly, it has provided growers with the thousands of exotic and beautiful plants which are commonly available today.
As well as providing a historical overview for the first time for the general reader and the orchid grower, the book enables specialist growers to trace the 'pedigrees' of their favourite hybrids back to their beginnings in the hothouses of mid-nineteenth century Europe.
As well as providing a historical overview for the first time for the general reader and the orchid grower, the book enables specialist growers to trace the 'pedigrees' of their favourite hybrids back to their beginnings in the hothouses of mid-nineteenth century Europe.