Old stock but is new, for those of us who still enjoy the feeling of a real book. this is a big heavy book. 368pages Hard Back. Ranging from the unique to the unusual, the beautiful to the bizarre, orchids have long symbolised beauty, elegance and refinement. Once only within the reach of wealthy collectors, orchids are now readily available to gardeners around the world, and are enjoying ever-increasing popularity, opening up a world of possibilities in the garden and indoors. Flora's Orchids describes more than 1,500 plants, listed alphabetically by genus. Each genus entry includes information on natural distribution, general characteristics, cultivation requirements and propagation techniques. The species entries present a more detailed profile of each orchid species, providing an informative plant description, and including essential information such as ideal aspect for planting, average height and spread, flowering season, and any special features.The fascinating introduction deals with the history and taxonomy of orchids, cultivation and propagation techniques, pests and diseases, and conserving orchids in the wild. The exquisite colourings and markings of these amazing plants are captured in the large full-colour photographs that accompany the text. Senior Consultant David P. Banks and Consultant Andrew Perkins