ORCHID DIVERSITYNHBS Environment Bookstore is delighted to bring to your attention a fascinating new publication: Orchids of Mexico, along with a special selection of four other beautiful and informative new orchid books for your consideration: Orchids of MexicoEric Hagsater, Miguel Soto, Gerardo Salazar, Rolando Jimenez, Marco Lopez and Robert L. Dressler
This stunning book presents the great diversity of form and color adopted by the species of family Orchidaceae in Mexico, which is represented in practically all the ecosystems of the country. It shows not only the beauty and variety of their flowers, but also their uses and associated traditions, their pollination systems, a review of the places they inhabit, the factors that threaten them, and the opportunities that they offer.
The Mexican orchids include 164 genera and over 1200 species; 162 of the genera and some 450 species are illustrated by color photographs, and the book includes up-to-date information on the biology and the cultural importance of orchids in the country. More...
Hbk | 2005 | #157669 | £89.00 Orchids of Europe, North Africa and the Middle EastPierre Delforge
First English Edition of this magnificent guide, covering identification, biology and conservation of more than 520 species of orchid found in Europe, North Africa and the Middle East. The detailed text complements the 1,270 colour photographs. More...
Hbk | Edition 3 | July 2006 | #154641 | £29.99 An Enthusiasm for OrchidsJohn Alcock
Looks set to become a classic of the literature on orchids. This book abounds with clever explanations for how these exceptionally complex flowers came to be shaped as they are. The reader can explore many aspects of orchid biology and history ranging from how some species avoid inbreeding, to the origins of orchids from an ancestor that belonged to the asparagus family. Examining each component of an orchid's flower, Alcock explains how the various parts work together to produce the plant's minute offspring. Each element of an orchid, as quirky as it may seem, is biologically significant, bearing the imprint of natural selection. Readers can share in the delight that Darwin and all other orchid enthusiasts have felt in making sense of even the smallest of details of these most wonderful plants. More... Hbk | 2006 | #153628 | £17.99 The Orchids of Cuba / Las Orqu�deas de CubaJuan O Llamacho and Julio A Larramendi
This compilation of photographs of more than 150 species of Cuba's orchids includes basic information on how to recognize and where to look for the species, how the flowering responds to the diverse environmental factors, and which mechanisms they use, even sometimes with very specialized flowers, to ensure pollination. Also included are a glossary and an appendix with an updated list of all the species of orchids that have been found in Cuba; the flowering season for those with confirmed phenological data; and their distribution in the five regions they are grouped. More...
Hbk | 2005 | #158344 | £42.95 The Classic CattleyasArthur A Chadwick and Arthur E Chadwick
In 1818, William Cattley succeeded in flowering one of the first species of the genus that would bear his name. These first cattleyas are the classic cattleyas, whose form defined the essence of tropical orchids for generations to come. Indeed, the color of their flowers became known as "orchid." In this helpful and informative book, each classic Cattleya species is described in fascinating detail, and its role in breeding programs is elucidated. All that is required to appreciate and grow the large-flowered cattleyas successfully is included. Cultivation, humidity and watering, fertilizing, propagation, and diagnosing and treating problems are detailed, making this volume valuable for both veteran orchid enthusiasts and those who simply love these beautiful flowers.
Hbk | 2006 | #157253 | £35.00 This catalogue of approximately 400 new and forthcoming titles is emailed to subscribers each month. It represents an unequalled resource both for librarians and individual buyers. If you are not already an NHBS Monthly Catalogue subscriber, sign up now, by emailing subscribe@nhbs.co.uk.
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