The Orchid Album, Volume 3 : Comprising Coloured Figures and Descriptions of New, Rare, and Beautiful Orchidaceous Plants

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Moore, Thomas, 1821-1887

Contributor:

Warner, Robert, 1814-1896

Williams, Benjamin Samuel, 1822-1890

Fitch, J. N. (John Nugent), 1843-1927.

Language:

English

Physical Description:

1 online resource : multiple file formats

Place of Publication:

Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg,

Summary:

"The Orchid Album, Volume 3" by Thomas Moore is a scientific publication written in the late 19th century. This volume is part of an extensive work that features colored illustrations and detailed descriptions of new and rare orchid species, emphasizing their botanical characteristics and cultivation details. The album serves as an essential resource for orchid enthusiasts and horticulturists, offering information on various orchid varieties and encouraging their cultivation. The opening of this volume introduces readers to several orchid species, including detailed descriptions of their morphology, flowering patterns, and optimal growing conditions. Each entry typically includes insights into the history of the species, notable collections, and commentary from experts, revealing their significance and beauty within the orchid community. The text reflects a passion for these plants, highlighting the exhibitions of notable growers and the delicate care required for successful cultivation, as well as the splendid visual presentation that readers can expect throughout the album. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Credits:

Produced by Stephen Hutcheson, Carol Spears and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net

Notes:

Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Orchid_Album

Reading ease score: 65.6 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.

Release date is 2019-05-01