The New Zealand Orchid Growers Handbook
I.D. James
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PREFACE
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This comprehensive handbook is the manual all growers of orchids in New Zealand have been waiting for. Combining a broadly based expert text with extensive illustrations of highest quality, it has been compiled by one of the country's leading orchid growers.
I.D. ('Jim') James is widely known in orchid circles, both locally and overseas. In 1983 he received the John Easton award, annually presented to the person considered having made the most outstanding contribution to the culture and promotion of orchids in New Zealand'.
The author covers all the aspects of orchidology likely to be sought by intending or experienced growers. His approach is a 'how to do it' one, essentially practical and backed by 30 years' experience cultivating, breeding, showing and judging these magnificent flowers.
I.D. ('Jim') James is widely known in orchid circles, both locally and overseas. In 1983 he received the John Easton award, annually presented to the person considered having made the most outstanding contribution to the culture and promotion of orchids in New Zealand'.
The author covers all the aspects of orchidology likely to be sought by intending or experienced growers. His approach is a 'how to do it' one, essentially practical and backed by 30 years' experience cultivating, breeding, showing and judging these magnificent flowers.