Cattleyas are frequently called "the Queen of the Orchids," and Carl Withner's passion for them started before World War II. About 12 years ago he published the first in this series of six books, which now comes to a conclusion with this final volume. The South American Encyclia species have not previously been the subject of a book, and the genus presents many problems and difficulties. A few of the species are known from a single herbarium specimen and may well now be extinct because of the continuing loss of habitat.This ...
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Cattleyas are frequently called "the Queen of the Orchids," and Carl Withner's passion for them started before World War II. About 12 years ago he published the first in this series of six books, which now comes to a conclusion with this final volume. The South American Encyclia species have not previously been the subject of a book, and the genus presents many problems and difficulties. A few of the species are known from a single herbarium specimen and may well now be extinct because of the continuing loss of habitat.This volume also includes taxonomic and nomenclatural changes affecting species covered in the earlier volumes, as well as additions and changes to the text of each of the five volumes.
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, a couple of corners bumped, books in near fine condition in , dustwrappers have a few marks and light edge wear, some spines sunned, very good condition jacket. Hardback. Volume I (reprint 1995), [8], 147 pages. Volume II, [6], 154 pages, ISBN 0881921610. Volume III, [6], 136 pages, ISBN 0881922692. Volume IV, [6], 152 pages, ISBN 0881923443. Volume V, vi, [2] 198 pages, ISBN 0881924563. Volume VI, [6], 194 pages, ISBN 0881924369, coloured photos and illustrations., 27 cm x 19.5 cm.
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Very good in very good dust jacket. Sewn binding. Cloth over boards. With dust jacket. 147 p. Contains: Halftones, color. Cattleyas & Their Relatives, 1. Audience: General/trade.
