The Woodlands orchids, described and illustrated

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Boyle, Frederick, 1841-1914

Contributor:

MacFarlane, J. L. (James Laird), 1836-1913

Language:

English

Physical Description:

1 online resource : multiple file formats

Place of Publication:

Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg,

Summary:

"The Woodlands Orchids, Described and Illustrated: With Stories of Orchid-Collecting" by Frederick Boyle is a detailed botanical account written in the early 20th century. The work is primarily focused on the cultivation, characteristics, and stories surrounding various orchid species, specifically those in the Woodlands collection. Through vivid descriptions and illustrations, the author aims to educate orchid enthusiasts about the rare and exotic varieties while sharing fascinating personal anecdotes associated with their collection. At the start of the text, Boyle outlines the origins of the Woodlands orchid collection, brought about by Mr. Measures' convalescence and his eventual decision to cultivate orchids. Boyle describes the initial challenges Measures faced in selecting the right plant species, leading to his discovery of orchids as the ideal choice. The narrative transitions into a discussion on the diversity and rarity of orchids, the structure of the collection, the dedicated staff managing the plants, and the intricate beauty of specific orchid varieties that were meticulously cultivated. This section effectively sets the tone for a deeper exploration of orchid culture and the many intriguing stories surrounding the pursuit of these botanical gems. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Credits:

Produced by Ben Beasley, Jana Srna and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by Biodiversity Heritage Library.)

Notes:

Reading ease score: 73.5 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.

Release date is 2010-05-02