Orchids
J. Oplt & J. Kaplicka

The introductory chapters of this book give a summary of the basic principles of orchid growing including sections on the history of cultivation, suitable soils and vessels in which to grow them, and descriptions of propagation techniques and pests. More details information is given in the plate section of the book including descriptions of 140 species from 39 genera, 56 of which are illustrated in full-page colour.