| The Cattleyas and Their Relatives: The Bahamian and Caribbean species Volume IV |
| a book in six parts |
| Carl Leslie Withner |
| Timber Press (1996) |
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| Summary: THE CATTLEYAS AND THEIR RELATIVESVolume IV: The Bahamian and Caribbean SpeciesThis is the fourth volume in a landmark series of six books devoted to the genera of the Cattleya alliance. Carl Withner's extensive experience, study, and research give readers access to an unparalleled range of information about appearance, growth habit, incidence and cultivation of each species as he describes. In addition to his considerable expertise, Dr. Withner brings clarity, precision, order and enthusiasm to the complexities the genera present. The clear and detailed text is supported by photographs, type illustrations, and diagrams.Useful both as a botanical and horticultural reference, this is the most complete and up-to-date work on the genera included. It presents information on 67 major and minor species from nine Caribbean genera: Broughtonia, Cattleyopsis, Domingoa, Encylia, Laeliopsis, Neocogniauxia, Psychilis, Quisqueya, and Tetramicra.With increasing interest in habitat survival and in the conservation of all species, avid orchid hobbyists increasingly wish to see and know more about these lesser-known taxa. Of special interest in this volume are the first thorough information on Tetramicra and the first-ever drawing of Encyclia angustifolia, an extremely rare species first collected in Jamaica 1788 but never before photographed or drawn for publication. The general run of taxa in this volume is not to be found in ordinary orchid books and will be of great interest to enthusiasts. Writing in the American Orchid Society Bulletin, Rebecca Northern said of the first volume: "This is a book for all time. It and the five volumes to follow will form a grand addition to orchid libraries... (a) source of information for years to come." Withner's next volumes will include discussions of Mesoamerican and the remaining South American species. All those interested in the cattleyas and their relatives, from botanist to the professional grower to the hobbyist, will find Dr. Withner's work an invaluable resource. |
| Genre: Gardening |
| Number of Pages: 198 |
| Language: English |
| Dewey Decimal: 635.93415 |
| LCC: SB409 .W793 1988 |
| Reading Status: Unread |
| Quantity: 1 copies |
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| Genre: Orchid culture |
| Number of Pages: 195 |
| Language: English |
| Dewey Decimal: 635.934409 |
| LCC: SB409.5.U6 M68 2008 |
| Reading Status: Unread |
| Quantity: 3 copies |
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| Dewey Decimal: 635.93415 |
| Reading Status: Unread |
| Quantity: 1 copies |
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| Dewey Decimal: 584 |
| Reading Status: Unread |
| Quantity: 1 copies |
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| Genre: Botany |
| Number of Pages: 190 |
| Language: English |
| Dewey Decimal: 584.15097 |
| Reading Status: Unread |
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| Genre: Orchids |
| Number of Pages: 280 |
| Language: English |
| Dewey Decimal: 584.15097 |
| Reading Status: Unread |
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| Dewey Decimal: 584.510981 |
| Reading Status: Unread |
| Quantity: 2 copies |
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| Summary: "The authors of this introductory text are acknowledged experts on tropical American orchids with decades of combined experience of orchids in both the wild and culture. You could not find a better trio of enthusiasts and specialists to introduce you to the wonderful and occasionally bizarre world of tropical American orchids."—from the Foreword by Phillip J. Cribb Orchids of Tropical America is an entertaining, informative, and splendidly illustrated introduction to the orchid family for enthusiasts and newcomers seeking to learn about more than 120 widespread orchid genera. Joe E. Meisel, Ronald S. Kaufmann, and Franco Pupulin bring alive the riot of colors, extraordinary shapes, and varied biology and ecology of the principal orchid genera ranging from Mexico and the Caribbean to Bolivia and Brazil. Orchids, likely the most diverse family of plants on earth, reach their peak diversity in the tropical countries of the Western Hemisphere, including, for example, more than 2,500 species in Brazil and 4,000 in Ecuador. The book also highlights reserves in the American tropics where travelers can enjoy orchids in the wild. Whether you journey abroad to see these unique plants, raise them in your home, or admire them from afar, this book offers fascinating insights into the diversity and natural history of orchids. Beyond the plant and flower descriptions, Orchids of Tropical America is packed with informative stories about the ecology and history of each genus. Pollination ecology is given in detail, with an emphasis on how floral features distinctive to the genus are linked to interaction with pollinators. This book also features information on medicinal and commercial uses, notes on the discoverers, and relevant historical data. The easy-to-use identification system permits quick recognition of the most common orchid groups in Central and South America. Genus descriptions are given in plain language designed for a nonscientific audience but will prove highly useful to advanced botanists as well. Descriptions focus on external morphology, and great care has been taken to ensure the guide is useful in the field without reliance on microscopes or dissections. Equally valuable as a field guide, a desktop reference, or a gift, Orchids of Tropical America will make an excellent addition to any orchid lover's library. Visit the website for this book at www.orchidsoftropicalamerica.com. |
| Genre: Nature |
| Number of Pages: 272 |
| Language: English |
| Dewey Decimal: 584.4098 |
| LCC: QK495.O64 M43 2014 |
| Reading Status: Unread |
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| Summary: The author has driven more than 100,000 miles and walked several hundred more in pursuit of orchids in their native habits. This is an account of his trips in Canada and throughout the U.S. |
| Genre: Gardening |
| Number of Pages: 321 |
| Language: English |
| Dewey Decimal: 584.4097302 |
| LCC: QK495.O64 K397 1998 |
| Reading Status: Unread |
| Date Added: December 7, 2021 |
| Tags: Geo: Orchids From the Americas |