This attractive two-volume box set offers practical information, a complete history, and a wealth of fascinating orchid facts. The first volume of "Orchids" includes a history of the flower including its origins, invaluable practical information on care and cultivation, a chart listing the vast range of aromatic orchids, and a complete glossary and index. Volume two is a fully illustrated listing of eighty-seven varieties, complete with details on their origins, climatic and growing conditions, and varietal characteristics. An international black book of essential addresses completes this attractive set as a resource for the amateur orchid grower.