The Orchid Album, Volume 1 by Thomas Moore
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| Editor | Warner, Robert, 1814-1896 |
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| Author | Moore, Thomas, 1821-1887 |
| Editor | Williams, Benjamin Samuel, 1822-1890 |
| Illustrator | Fitch, J. N. (John Nugent), 1843-1927 |
| Title |
The Orchid Album, Volume 1 Comprising Coloured Figures and Descriptions of New, Rare, and Beautiful Orchidaceous Plants |
| Note | Reading ease score: 58.3 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read. |
| Credits |
Produced by Stephen Hutcheson, Carol Spears and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net |
| Summary | "The Orchid Album, Volume 1" by Thomas Moore is a scientific publication written in the late 19th century. The work serves as an extensive resource for orchid cultivation, featuring illustrations and detailed descriptions of various new, rare, and beautiful orchid species. This volume aims to cater to both professional and amateur orchid growers by providing crucial information on the identification and care of these exotic plants. The opening of the album introduces the motivation behind the publication: a response to the growing interest and advancements in the cultivation of exotic orchids. It outlines the commitment to producing high-quality colored illustrations and cultural notes for an array of orchid species, giving readers a sense of the work's educational purpose. The preface emphasizes the intent to meet the needs of orchid growers by offering guidance on successfully managing these delicate plants, making it a valuable resource for enthusiasts eager to enhance their understanding and skills in orchid care. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | QK: Science: Botany |
| Subject | Orchids |
| Subject | Orchids -- Pictorial works |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 55145 |
| Release Date | Jul 18, 2017 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
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