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Book: AOS Guide to Growing Orchids
Shares the advice of 24 respected orchid horticulturists who explain what is necessary to succeed with orchids. Softback, color pictures.
starting at
$8.95
Book: AOS Guide to Pests and Diseases
Everything you need to know to identify and control whatever may be ailing your orchid, whether insects, bacteria or fungi. Softback, color pictures.
starting at
$12.00
Book: Cattleya labiata autumnalis
Book: Cattleya labiata autumnalis
In honor of the Orchid Fair's 2009 guest author, Lou C. Menezes of Brazil, we offer her 2002 book "Cattleya labiata autumnalis". Many colorful pages are devoted to the color types of labiata, the distribution of the plant, and its culture. Delightful extras include brief biographies of the early plantsmen and a section about natural hybrids of labiata. Limited number available (this 252-page book is out of print). Bilingual in Portuguese and English
Orchid of the Day: June 1, 2009
starting at
$60.00
Book: Laelia Purpurata 2009 edition
Book: Laelia Purpurata 2009 edition
We are so honored to offer the revised edition of Lou C. Menezes' long out-of print book, "Laelia purpurata", which will world premiere at our 2009 Orchid Fair (July 10-12) at Earl Warren Showgrounds, Santa Barbara, California. The revised edition contains 243 colorful pages, about 100 more than the first edition, devoted to this showy Brazilian species. Bilingual in Portuguese and English.
Orchid of the Day: June 27, 2009
starting at
$70.00
Book: Orchids And Their Conservation
By Harold Koopowitz. As if orchids alone were not exciting enough, this book transports you into the bush where orchids contend with hurricanes, global warming, wild animals, deforestation and our great attraction to them. Will life in the country or in the city be most helpful to preserving orchids? Only Harold knows...
starting at
$39.95
Book: Orchids As Houseplants
By Rebecca Tyson Northen. 2nd Revised Edition. ""Excellent for the beginning lycaste grower and hybridizer."" All the information needed to grow orchids inside the house, by one of the most respected authors in the orchid world. Softback, black and white. With 63 illustrations.
starting at
$7.95
Book: Orchids From The Brazilian Amazon
Book: Orchids From The Brazilian Amazon
β€œOrchids From The Brazilian Amazon” by Francisco Miranda, guest author at the 2007 Santa Barbara Orchid Estate International Orchid Fair, July 13 – 15. Francisco is a noted botanist and taxonomic authority on Brazilian Orchids. If you cannot come to the Fair, you can still buy this book and have it personally autographed. Place your order with us and we will forward it to Miranda Orchids in Florida where it will be processed.
Orchid of the Day: July 7, 2007
starting at
$100.00
Book: Simon and Schusters Guide to Orchids
Informative introduction to the orchid family, with 250 color photos of more than 160 cultivated species, individual descriptions and cultural information. Softback, color pictures.
starting at
$45.00
Book: The Genus Cymbidium
Book: The Genus Cymbidium
By David Du Puy and Phillip Cribb. Just revised version of this classic on an important and much-beloved genus. Even if you have the first edition, this beautiful book has many more habitat photographs, updated taxonomy (including DNA work), and at least eight new species! Hardcover.
Orchid of the Day: February 15, 2008
starting at
$109.50
Book: The Illustrated Encyclopedia of Orchids
By Pridgeon. Over 1100 species illustrated and identified. Large hardcover, color pictures.
starting at
$39.95
Book: The Last Orchid Hunter
Book: The Last Orchid Hunter
By Lance Birk. It may be cold outside, but it is hot and humid and full of adventure within these just published pages. Mr. Birk’s collecting trips have covered many of the important orchid habitats in southeast Asia and the Americas and involved many legendary orchid personalities. Actual and armchair explorers will revel in Birk’s interactions with the local culture, terrain, food, and wildlife. First edition, soft-cover book of 260 pages with maps. Printed in a limited run of 200. Order from Lance’s website lancebirk.com or contact SBOE and we will relay your order to Lance. Lance Birk was the guest author at the 2005 SBOE International Orchid Fair with the 2nd Edition of his Paphiopedilum Grower’s Manual.
Orchid of the Day: January 15, 2010
starting at
$28.00
Book: The South American Encyclias
by Carl L. Withner. This beautiful, authoritative book is a must for anyone interested in Encyclia species. Hardcover, color pictures.
starting at
$44.95
Book: The Stanhopea Book
Book: The Stanhopea Book
By Rudolf Jenny. This upcoming first edition documents 65 species of Stanhopea and 2 of Embreea plus hybrids of these fantastic orchids from South and Central America. The hard-cover volume includes extensive taxonomic references and is 496 pages in length. There are 865 photographs and botanical illustrations, most of which are in color. This is an extremely short print run- just like the ephemeral Stanhopea flower!
Orchid of the Day: April 29, 2010
starting at
$175.00
Book: Wild Orchids of California
Book: Wild Orchids of California
By Ronald Coleman. A beautiful and informative book! A great field guide for all adventurous California orchid lovers! Softcover, color photos. Hardcover, color photos.
starting at
$25.00

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