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Orchid Biology: Reviews and Perspectives. Volume IX of Scholarly Series Presents the Most Current Knowledge in Orchidology. Kenneth M. Cameron, Joseph Arditti, and Tiiu Kull. 2008. The editors of this volume have continued the series’ tradition of profiling an outstanding leader in the field by offering an autobiography of Calaway Dodson, whose research on the orchids of Ecuador continues to inspire generations of botanists. Through his many studies, Dr. Dodson has contributed significantly to our understanding of neotropical orchid pollination by bees, although some orchids have evolved unique strategies for attracting butterfly and moth pollinators. This is the subject of a chapter by the late Dutch orchidologist Nelis van der Cingel explaining that most orchids pollinated by Lepidoptera are native to temperate regions of the world. Temperate orchids are also the focus of a chapter by Russian orchidologist Irina Tatarenko, who presents a comprehensive survey of terrestrial orchid morphology, many studies of which were published originally in Russian or languages other than English. Two chapters of the volume relate to France. For the first time in the series, an English translation is offered for a classic work of orchid scientific literature: the original writings on orchid seed germination by Noël Bernard. His fellow countryman Pierre Jacquet not only provides this outstanding translation, but also presents the historical contributions of French scientists to orchidology worldwide. Botanical history is also the subject of a chapter on the origin of Singapore’s national flower, the well-known hybrid orchid Vanda ‘Miss Joaquim’, which was first described in 1893. Finally, American Ken Cameron offers a thorough overview of the impact that DNA sequence data has made in orchid systematics by focusing on the first decade of contributions in molecular phylogenetic studies of Orchidaceae. In keeping with tradition, the book concludes with a detailed appendix, the subject of which is species-by-species records from pollination to fruit ripening, seed maturation, and germination of orchids. This information will be particularly useful to horticulturists growing orchids from seed. Memoirs of The New York Botanical Garden, Volume 95. 562 pages; 27 illustrations. $85.00
Micropropagation of Orchids. Second Edition. Joseph Arditti. 2008. This greatly expanded and updated edition of a classic reference work comprises two volumes offering a compendium of methods for multiplying orchids through micropropagation. A detailed collection of procedures and methods for multiplying orchids, including organ, tissue, and cell culture techniques in vitro. Presents classic techniques that have been in the forefront of orchid propagation since they were first developed in 1949. Detailed procedures are appended with tables and complete recipes for a large number of culture media. Includes many illustrations, chemical formulas, historical vignettes, and seldom seen illustrations of people, orchids, apparatus and tools. hardcover. 1560 pp. $449.95
From Royal Botanic Garden Kew, see also this link for related books
Ophrys: The Bee Orchids of Europe.
H.A. Pedersen & N. Faurholdt. 2007. The genus Ophrys constitutes one of the most diverse and biologically fascinating groups of plants to be encountered in Europe, particularly the Mediterranean. This book offers an easy to use, comprehensive, introduction to the genus, throughout its European range, It can be used as a field guide, with keys, descriptions and numerous colour photographs, as well as a standard reference, with chapters on structure, biology, evoltuion and conservation. The classification is based on a broad species concept, offering an alternative to the finely split classifications of the genus that prevail in most recent field guides. Notes on hardy orchid cultivation, by Richard L. Manuel, and a chapter of ideas for field trips, complete the picture. 297pp. 234 x 156 mm. 226 col. photos. Line drawings. Distribution maps. Flexicover. ISBN 978 1 84246 152 5 $72.60
The Genus Cymbidium.
David Du Puy & Phillip Cribb. Due January 2008.
Cymbidiums are among the most important and popular orchids in horticulture.
Starting in late Victorian England, the variety of form and colour in the
species encouraged hybridisation that has provided a great diversity of
novelties for the nursery trade over the years. They are versatile plants,
marketed as cut-flowers, buttonholes and as pot plants, producing many large,
long-lasting flowers. Cymbidium growing in the Far East can be traced back to
the time of Confucius (about 500 BC), but the first species were only introduced
to Europe and China at the end of the 18th century. Relatively few species were
seen in cultivation in Britain until the time of the Industrial Revolution,
which provided both the leisure time and the money for an explosion of interest
in orchid growing. From the mid-19th century onwards, extensive exploration and
collection of new species took place. The genus Cymbidium currently comprises
some 52 species distributed throughout south and east Asia, the Malay
Archipelago and north and east Australia.
A revised classification of the genus and an assessment of specific delimitation and nomenclature within the genus are presented in this monograph. The evidence from DNA data has clarified the relationships and classification of the species. The resurgence of interest in Cymbidium species has highlighted the taxonomic questions that still remain in the genus. The recent rush of new species names in the literature is assessed and nomenclature is clarified. Extensive fieldwork in tropical and subtropical Asia, the Malay Archipelago and Australia has allowed the examination of many species in their wild habitats, contributing valuable information concerning the ecology, natural variation of wild populations and conservation assessments for Cymbidium species, and are provided here for the first time. Cymbidiums are easy to grow, undoubtedly one of the main reasons for their popularity in horticulture. Suitable environmental conditions and composts for cultivation are recommended, while detailed cultivation techniques for the species are discussed by Michael Tibbs, a leading commercial orchid grower. ISBN: 978 1 84246 147 1. 369 pp., over 200 maps, line drawings, color photographs and 38 full color paintings. Hardcover. $104.50
Orchids of Madagascar.
2nd Edition. Johan and Clare Hermans, David Du Puy,
Philip Cribb and Jean Bosser. 2007.
Almost 1000 orchid species comprise 10% of Madagascar’s higher plant diversity;
a remarkable 85% of these unique to the island. Madagascar’s orchids are highly
desirable for their beauty and strangeness, and many now are under enormous
threat from deforestation and industrialization. The new edition of the classic
Orchids of Madagascar now illustrates over 250 orchids, and line drawings of new
species are added in an appendix. Almost 100 changes to nomenclature are
included and species descriptive notes extended to provide a wealth of
information on distribution, habitat and flowering times. All the most essential
references are included in the bibliography, with new entries accompanied by
concise annotations. This is still the one essential book for botanist, orchid
enthusiast, ecologist, environmentalist and field worker who need to have the
complete picture on Madagascar’s orchid flora. ISBN: 9781842461334. 464 pp.
Hardcover. $165.00
Growing Orchids from Seed. Philip Seaton & Margaret Ramsay. 2005.
Written for the amateur and the professional without access to sophisticated
laboratory equipment and chemicals, 'Growing Orchids from Seed' contains all you
need to know to become an expert! Careful guidelines are given for buying and
making equipment, pollinating orchid flowers, harvesting and storing seed,
successful germination, transplanting seedlings, and growing them on to healthy
plants. 88pp. 193x240mm. Fully illustrated in colour. Landscape format hardback.
ISBN 1 84246 091 1. $22.00
Orchid
Conservation. K. Dixon, S. Kell, R. Barrett & P. Cribb. 2003. Thirty-five of
the world's most eminent orchid scientists and conservationists have
collaborated to explain how orchid conservation is achievable, and how depleted
orchid populations can be rebuilt, monitored and protected for future
generations. This book is illustrated throughout and covers threats to
conservation, orchid taxonomy and genetics, population biology, education and
much more. 433pp. 255 x 185mm. Hardback, with jacket. ISBN 983 812 078 2.
$99.00
Slipper Orchids of Vietnam - with an Introduction to the
Flora of Vietnam. Leonid Averyanov, Phillip Cribb, Phan Ke Loc and
Nguyen Tien Hiep. 2003. An excellent new study in which the geology,
climate and vegetation of Vietnam are explored specifically in relation to the
Paphiopedilum species known to grow there. The main text provides comprehensive
accounts of the history, nomenclature, and relationships of each of the 22
species and natural hybrids found within the country, as well as providingthe
first detailed accounts of their habitats, biology and ecology. The book is most
attracively illustrated, with 217 figures, many of which are colour photographs.
308 pages. Colour photographs. Line drawings. Distribution maps. Hardback, with
dust jacket. ISBN 1 84246 047 1. $81.40
Corybas West of Wallace's Line. by John Dransfield et al. London: HMSO, 1986. A synopsis of the 33 taxa of the genus Corybas, or 'helmet' orchids recorded in Asia and Western Malesia, reprinted from Kew Bulletin 41(3). 38 pp, incl. 6 colour plates & 15 illustrations. Paperback. $22.00
Dendrochilum of Borneo. Jeffrey J Wood. 2001. Dendrochilums are a conspicuous element of the lower montane forest environment in Sumatra, Borneo and the Philippines. Of the estimated 263 species in the genus, 81 (87 including subspecies and varieties) are currently recognized from Borneo. This volume provides keys, detailed descriptions, distributional and habitat notes, and line illustrations of all the species native to the island. Morphology, phylogenetics, ecology, biogeography and endemism are discussed in detail; 24 colour plates depict 54 taxa. Hard bound. 254mm by 184mm, 388pp. ISBN 983 812 047 2. $118.80
Genus Paphiopedilum. 2nd
edition. Phillip Cribb. 1998. In this revised account, the author has synthesized
the recent evidence to produce a classification of the genus that is first and foremost
usable, and also consistent with the evidence available. Chapters on the hybridization,
cultivation (by Michael Tibbs), and conservation are also included. Each species treatment
has a detailed description including line figures, color plates, distribution map,
original citations, synonymy and natural history notes. 427 pp. completely illustrated,
hard cover, ISBN 983-812-023-5 $121.00
The
Genus Cypripedium.
A welcome reprint of this important monograph on the temperate
slipper orchids by distinguished author, Phillip Cribb. The text covers their
history, biology, evolution, conservation, cultivation and classification, is
taxonomically arranged, and is enhanced by a series of 27 superb colour
paintings by Kew botanical artists. 301pp. 27 color plates. 98 col. photos. 51
line drawings. Hardback, with dust-wrapper. ISBN 0 88192 403 2. $132.00
The Genus Pleione. P Cribb and I Butterfield. due 1999. Pleiones, popularly called ‘Napalese crocuses’, or ‘window-sill orchids’ are amongst the easiest orchids to grow. In recent years this delightful genus has undergone a remarkable resurgence, with the introduction of new species and spectacular hybrids, and a new-found place in alpine gardens. Written by Philip Cribb, Curator of the Orchid Herbarium at Kew, and Ian Butterfield, a nurseryman awarded Gold Medals at the Chelsea Flower Show for his work in breeding, raising and displaying pleonies, this is the first fully comprehensive account of their biology, classification and cultivation. A comprehensive listing of hybrids registered to date is provided, together with a cultivation calendar which experienced growers and novices will find invaluable. Highly authoritative, richly illustrated and printed in full colour throughout The Genus Pleione is a book professional botanists, orchid growers and alpine gardeners should not be without. x + 165pp. 254 x 184mm. hard cover + dust jacket. ISBN 983 812 022 7. $72.60
Field Guide to Ethiopian orchids. Sebsebe Demissew, Phillip Cribb and Finn Rasmussen. 2004. Ethiopia's 169 species of orchids are still poorly understood, and many are rare and most are terrestrial growing in grasslands and woodlands. And the 27 epiphytic species are particularly threatened by widespread felling of Ethiopia’s remaining woodlands and forest. Authoritative and practical Field Guide to Ethiopian Orchids highlights the importance of orchids in plant conservation and how the creation of protected orchid-rich habitats can safeguard other plants and animals in those places. Nearly all species are illustrated in colour with distribution maps, line drawings and keys to aid identification. Detailed descriptions provide invaluable information on habitat and conservation status, and introductory chapters cover geography, geology, climate and vegetation types. 304pp. 215 x 124mm. Flexi cover. ISBN 1-84246-071-4. $66.00
Orchids of Sarawak. Teofila E Beaman, Jeffrey J Wood, Reed S Beaman and John H Beaman. 2001. Orchids of Sarawak includes records of all orchids known to have been collected in Sarawak over the past nearly 160 years since the first scientific collections were made there by Hugh Low. Some 7000 permanently preserved specimens provide the basis for the enumeration of over 1000 species in 120 genera now known to occur naturally in the State. About 340 species have been added to the previously known orchid flora of Sarawak. Among the orchids listed are 127 known only from this area, and 302 additional species that have been found only in Borneo. On the basis of the IUCN Red List categories 74 orchids are classified as critically endangered, 39 as endangered and 13 as vulnerable in Sarawak. Over 250 colour photographs and line drawings lavishly illustrate the text. ISBN 983 812 045 6. Hard bound. 254mm by 184mm, 600pp. $145.20
Orchids of Sumatra. J B Comber. 2001. This book recognizes 139 genera and 1118 species of orchids occurring in Sumatra and its surrounding islands. Each species is completely described, with technical terms avoided as much as possible. The comprehensive account includes 664 colour photographs, mostly taken of plants growing in the wild. They have been placed close to the descriptions, to facilitate identification. The photographs are supplemented with 70 line drawings. Details of the ecology and altitudinal ranges are provided and these will be particularly useful to orchid growers. ISBN 1 84246 027 7. Hard bound. 254mm by 184mm, 1036pp. $209.00
Orchids of the Central African Republic: A provisional checklist. by P.J. Cribb & J.M. Fay. London: HMSO, 1987. Reprint from Kew Bulletin 42(3). 26 pp. $15.00
Orchids of Borneo
A Checklist of the Orchids of Borneo. by J.J. Wood & P.J. Cribb. Kew: Royal Botanic Gardens, 1994. A checklist of all the known species of orchids occurring in the whole island of Borneo, with accepted names, place and author of publication, and notes on habitat and distribution. Several new species are described. Many species are illustrated in colour or by line drawings. xii + 409 pp. Many line & colour illustrations. Soft Cover. ISBN 0 947643 59 1 $77.00
Orchids of Vanuatu. by B.A. Lewis & P.J. Cribb. Kew: Royal Botanic Gardens, 1989. The first comprehensive account of the orchids of the S.W. Pacific archipelago formerly known as the New Hebrides. 158 spp. are recognized. 38 colour photos in 8 plates and 31 full page line drawings by Sue Wickison. 171 pp. Soft Cover. ISBN 0 94764316 8 $33.00
Orchids of the Solomon Islands and Bougainville. by B.A. Lewis & P.J. Cribb. Kew: Royal Botanic Gardens, 1991. A comprehensive account of the orchids of this Pacific Island group. 285 specimens are recognized; 95 colour photos in 16 plates and 80 full page line drawings by Sue Wickison. ix + 335 pp. Soft Cover. ISBN 0 947643 27 3 $63.00
Orchids of Java. by J.B. Comber. Kew: Bentham-Moxon Trust, 1990. An account of all the orchids (130 genera, 731 species) known to occur wild in this most important island of Indonesia. Many of the species are illustrated in colour. vi + 407 pp. Hard Cover. ISBN 0 947643 21 4 $66.00
Orchids of Samoa. by P. Cribb & W.A. Whistler. 1996. Kew:
Royal Botanic Gardens. This orchid flora, comprising 101 species in 47 genera, has strong
affinities with those of neighboring islands, particularly with New Guinea. This account
is the first since that by Schlechter in 1911. Introductory sections deal with the the
geography, vegetation and botanical exploration of the islands, and with the structure of
orchids. There is a key to the genera, and keys to the species within each genus. 27
species are illustrated by line drawings, and there are 24 pages of colour photographs of
81 species. This is a detailed guide, including keys, descriptions, synonymy,
distribution, habitat, and collections. vii + 144 pp. many line figures and 24 color
plates. softcover. $41.80
Slipper
Orchids of Borneo. P J Cribb. Slipper orchids, of the genus
Paphiopedilum, rank with the pitcher plants as some of Borneo's most spectacular
plants. Sadly, many are now rare in the wild, and threatened with extinction -
and we still know very little about them. In this book the history, taxonomy,
distribution and biology of these extraordinary plants are described. The text
is illustrated throughout, almost entirely in colour, with all the species
described being pictured. x + 120pp. 215 x 152mm. Paperback. ISBN 983 812 018 9.
$33.00
The Plants of Mount Kinabalu. 2. Orchids. by J.J. Wood, R.S. Beaman & J.H. Beaman. Kew: Royal Botanic Gardens, 1993. Mount Kinabalu, in Sabah, Malaysia, is an isolated mountain with a known orchid flora comprising 686 species in 121 genera. All are described in this work, including several species new to science, and many are illustrated either in colour or by line drawings. Keys are provided for identification. The book will allow the many visitors to the mountain to name the orchids they see and will, it is hoped, assist in the conservation of this extremely rich site for future generations. xii + 411 pp. 84 colour plates & 51 line illustrations. Soft cover. ISBN 0 947643 46 X $77.00
From the National Botanic Garden of Belgium
ICONOGRAPHY ORCHIDS
Orchidaceae Belgicae by E. Klopfenstein & P. Toussaint
West European Orchids by E. Klopfenstein (1994)
Vol. 1-5 Complete series West European Orchids by E. Klopfenstein (1994) 5000 40,5 cm., 60 plates full color reproductions of water paintings $250.00; Vol. 1-5 Complete series West European Orchids in deluxe-box by E. Klopfenstein (1994) 40,5 cm., 60 plates full color reproductions of water paintings $295.00
other titles:
Orchids
of Costa Rica, Vol. 1 & 2 (Spanish-English).
J. Francisco Morales. 2005. The orchid family, whose scientific name
is Orchidaceae, is the most numerous of all the world’s plants, with nearly
20,000 species. Costa Rica is no exception, since orchids are the largest plant
family in the country with between 1,300 and 1,400 known species. This is the
first of a series of field guides on Costa Rica’s orchids and provides a tool
for the visual identification of most species. Each species is illustrated with
one or several photographs of the flowers and other important details, such as
their growth habit and color variations. The main purpose of this series of
guides is to promote the conservation of native orchid populations, which are in
danger of becoming extinct due to large-scale extraction. approx. 350 p. $79.00
set
A
to Z of South East Asian Orchid Species.
Peter O'Byrne. 2001. This book is about the native wild orchid species (not hybrids) originating
from Southeast Asia. It describes 401 orchid species in 94 genera. Each species
is illustrated with a brilliant colour photograph of the flowers. The book uses
a contemporary approach like a modern field guide, each entry has an ingenious
set of icons to describe flowering period, temperature, rainfall and other vital
data plus a distribution map.
Hardback.
2001.
168 pp.
$45.00
Orchid Growing in the Tropics. Orchid Society of South East Asia. 2006 reprint. This richly illustrated handbook is invaluable to all orchids growers, beginners and professionals alike. Written by experts, it tells you how to identify the most suitable orchid varieties and select the ideal growing regime with regards to watering, sunlight, re-potting etc. Chapters include balcony growing, propagation techniques and advice on exhibiting winning orchids. Hardback 206 pp. $35.00
Orchid Hybrids of Singapore (1893 - 2003). Orchid Society of South East Asia.. 2005. Comprising a complete record of all orchid hybrids that have originated in Singapore from 1893 to 2003, this 304 page hardcover book contains over 2100 hybrid entries and is lavishly illustrated with more than 750 color photos. For each hybrid there is an individual entry with details and where possible a picture. Articles include a history of orchid hybridising, the contributions of the Botanic Gardens and a discourse on the cut flower industry in Singapore. There are many vignettes and interesting details on personalities and particular aspects of Singapore orchid hybrids. This is the first time to OSSEA's knowledge that such complete coverage of orchid hybrids from a single country has been attempted. Produced with the intention of being of use to anyone with an interest in Singapore orchids, the book is an impressive testimony to the extent and innovation of orchid breeders in Singapore over the years, and will become an indispensable companion to all breeders everywhere. 300 pp. hardcover. $80.00
The
New Encyclopedia of Orchids. 1500 Species in Cultivation. Isobyl la Croix.
due August 2008.In this authoritative, detailed and carefully researched
encyclopedia, more than 350 genera of cultivated orchids are included and 1500
species described. Infinitely varied and hugely interesting, these strikingly
beautiful plants are sumptuously illustrated with approximately 1000 photographs
in a reference that no orchid lover can afford to be without. Isobyl la Croix's
broad knowledge of orchids is evident in this encylopedic account of the largest
of all flowering plant families. Her experience gained as a scientist, plant
hunter and horticulturist, along with her deep passion for orchids, inform the
plant selection and add depth to the plant descriptions. The cultivation advice
includes information about the orchid's native habitat including elevation,
geography, and climate, that will significantly improve the chances of
successful growth in the domestic environment. Recent developments in DNA
analysis have led to some surprising findings with regard to the relationships
between orchids and the author has undertaken an extensive effort to bring all
orchid names up-to-date to reflect the latest scientific thinking and taxonomy.
From Acampe to Zygostates, no other serious reference approaches
the depth and authority of this remarkable book. Enthusiasts, collectors, and
those starting out with orchids will value it for identification and rely on its
authority whether researching the most familiar cypripedium or the most rarified
angraecoid orchids. Over 1000 color photos. 524 pp. $59.95
Orchids:
Brazilian Central Plateau. L. C. Menezes.
Illustrated with
photos of the plants, flowers and habitats and an introduction of the genera.
Phragmipedium vittatum includes a discussion of the cultivation conditions,
light, watering, substrate, difficulties, remaining habitats, characteristics of
those habitats, consequences of demographic expansion, pollution and
indiscriminate collecting, etc. in English/Portuguese. 304 pp. hardcover. $65.00
Orchids of Mexico. CDROM. Eric Hagsater. 2007. The Mexican orchids include 164 genera and over 1200 species; this is a photographic album of 1288 orchid species with Latin names only (a few of these species lack a photograph as only the name is listed). It is not a CDROM version of the book. This is not an autorun CDROM! It has 2 directories, one for PC and one for MAC. You must go to either directory and click on the executable file in that particular directory in order to start the catalog. $50.00
Orchids-The
Pictorial Encyclopedia of Oncidium. Harry Zelenko. More than 800 orchid
plants and flowers in the Oncidium alliance are illustrated. This new
edition includes more than 850 full-color, actual-size precise illustrations of
orchid plants and flowers in 65 sections plus essays on each group by renowned
botanical experts specializing in this unique spectrum of Oncidium. $146 pp.
$65.00
Fast, Gertrude. Orchideenkultur. Botanische Grundlagen, Kulturverfahren, Pflanzenbeschreibungen. (Orchid culture. Botanical basis, culture, and descriptions). 1995. 3rd ed. very nice book, with many color photos, arranged by genus with a description and discussion, then lists common species and short discussions with culture information. 140 color photos, 137 drawings and B&W photos, 416 pp.hardcover. ISBN 3-8001-6451-5. $112.00
Gruss, O. & M. Wolff. 1995. Phalaenopsis. very nice book, organized by sections and then alphabetically by species. Each species entry includes original citation of the orchid species, and detailed descriptions and synonymy. 160 color photos, 63 drawings190 pp. hardcover. in German. ISBN 3-8001-6551-1. $59.00
Sprunger, Samuel. 1986. Orchideentafeln aus Curtis's Botanical Magazine. (Orchid plates from Curtis' Botanical Magazine). Forward by P. Cribb. In German. 525 pp. 1176 color drawings. Hardcover. ISBN 3-8001-6183-3. $240.00
An Orchid Flora of Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands. By J. D. Ackerman. 1995. The Orchidaceae of these islands are described and illustrated with 97 plates in this new treatment, which includes 145 species in 65 genera. Order No. MEM 73. ISBN 0-89327-394-5 (Hardcover), 203 pages, $35.00
Arbeitskreis Heimische Orchideeen Sachsen-Anhalt. 1996. Die Orchideen Sachsen-Anhalts. Verbreitungsatlas. This is a distribution study of all known orchids growing in the German Sachsen region. Inhalt: Verzeichnis der Kartierungsmitarbeiter · Allgemeine Bemerkungen · Das Untersuchungsgebiet · Geschichte der Kartierung · Inhalt und Form der Kartierung · Verbreitungskarten · Auswertung und Statistik · Bildteil· Register der wissenschaftlichen und deutschen Artnamen 76 pp., 47 maps, 24 color photos. $30.00
Brown, PM 1997. Wild orchids of the Northeastern United States. A field guide. Latin & common names, distribution, habitat, flowering time, short description, short natural history, distribution maps, line drawing, and color photos. 236 p. (first published in 1993 as A field and study guide to the orchids of New England and New York. Corrections and minor additions were added in 1994. Color photos added and extensive revisions. $19.95
Chapman, William K. 1996. Orchids of the Northeast: A Field Guide. review of more than 60 species found in New York and New England; keys, glossary, updated nomenclature, 60 color photos. 200 pages. 15 line figures, 1 map. hardcover. $45.00
Coleman, R.A.. 1995. The wild orchids of California. hardcover.. 201 p.. 39 color plates with 3-4 color photos each. . distribution, morphology, 11 genera, herbarium documentation, descriptions, synonymy, keys to species. $45.00
Delamain, J. & C. Fillon-Delamain. 1996. Les Orchidees d'un Coteau Charentais. contents: Histoire, Les hybrids, Orchidees de Charente, Calendrier de floraison des orchidees du coteay, pollinisateurs, exigencies ecologiques que leur impose leur developpement associe a des mycorchizes, photographie. 128 p. 115 color plates. $85.00
Gupton, O. et al. 1987. Wild orchids of the Middle Atlantic States. descriptions and figures. 110 p. ca. 40 color photos. $25.00
Hoffman, N. & A. Brown. 1992. Orchids of South-West Australia. 2nd ed. descriptions, color photo, distribution map, habitat of each species, key to genus. 425 pages. completely illustrated in color. $59.95
Kuempel, H. 1996. Die wildwachsenden Orchideen der Rhoen. Lebensweise, Verbreitung, Gefaehrdung, Schutz. The Rhoen area of Germany covers the states of Thueringen, Hessen and Bayern. Discusses ecology, protection, habitat, and each species has a full description including variability, flowering time, endangered status. etc. 105 mostly color photos, 3 maps. 140 p. paperback. $30.00
Luer, C. 1996. A Treasure of Masdevallia. with German translations by Fritz Hamer. Vol. 21. 1996. 68 pp., 15 color plates by Stig Dalström. Elephant-folio format. Thesaurus Masdevalliarum by Carlyle Luer with Willibald Königer as editor and German translator was begun in Germany in 1983. It is a modern endeavor in the style of the renowned The Genus Masdevallia by Miss Florence Woodward with reproductions of her full-color paintings between the years 1892 and 1896, the last of the famous, hand-painted, elephant-folio publications of the nineteenth century. To date, 19 fascicles of Thesaurus Masdevalliarum have been published. The nineteenth fascicle appeared in 1996. The genus Masdevallia had been and is still one of the most popular genera of orchids in cultivation. Most plants are relatively easy to grow, and their flowers are usually colorful and of fascinating shapes. The genus contains over 420 species, about 300 of which will have been included in Thesaurus Masdevalliarum. When it was announced in 1996 by the editor that the series would cease after the twentieth fascicle, numerous disappointed persons expressed their desire for the series to continue. A new series entitled A Treasure of Masdevallia, was begun the winter of 1996. In an elephant-folio format similar to that of Thesaurus Dracularum, each fascicle of this new series will contain 15 watercolor paintings of a species of the genus Masdevallia in natural size by Stig Dalström, German translations of the text by Fritz Hamer, distribution maps, and at least one black-and-white illustration. About 120 species of Masdevallia remain to be treated in the new series, and several new species continue to be added to this number every year. $70.00
Luer, C. Thesaurus Dracularum. 7 fascicles, in elephant folio format containing full color illustrations, descriptions, discussion, distribution, German & English columns. set price $342.00
Luer, C. 1993. Thesaurus Woolwardiae: Orchids of the Marquis of Lothian. 19th century water color paintings, includes 60 of Florence Woolward's portraits of orchids, in elephant folio format, 4 volumes of 15 plates. set price $240.00
Menezes, LC 1995. Laelia purpurata. in Portuguese. cover history, hybridization, cultivation, forms, hybrids, literature, synonymy. 140 pp. completely illustrated with color photos. hardcover. $180.00
Miranda, F. 1996. Orquideas da Amazonia Brasileira/ Orchids from the Brazilian Amazon. 200 color photos, covers vegetation and climate of the region, descriptions of the genera and species. In English or Portuguese versions. 192 pp. 23 X 30 cm. $190.00
Proceedings of the 14th World Orchid Conference. 1994. consists of the lectures given in Glasgow in 1993 from history, breeding, floras and monograph, botanical gardens, newest developments in research. 472 p. illustrated throughout with color photos and line drawings. $100.00
Orchid Biology: Reviews and Perspectives. Volume IX of Scholarly Series Presents the Most Current Knowledge in Orchidology. Kenneth M. Cameron, Joseph Arditti, and Tiiu Kull. 2008. The editors of this volume have continued the series’ tradition of profiling an outstanding leader in the field by offering an autobiography of Calaway Dodson, whose research on the orchids of Ecuador continues to inspire generations of botanists. Through his many studies, Dr. Dodson has contributed significantly to our understanding of neotropical orchid pollination by bees, although some orchids have evolved unique strategies for attracting butterfly and moth pollinators. This is the subject of a chapter by the late Dutch orchidologist Nelis van der Cingel explaining that most orchids pollinated by Lepidoptera are native to temperate regions of the world. Temperate orchids are also the focus of a chapter by Russian orchidologist Irina Tatarenko, who presents a comprehensive survey of terrestrial orchid morphology, many studies of which were published originally in Russian or languages other than English. Two chapters of the volume relate to France. For the first time in the series, an English translation is offered for a classic work of orchid scientific literature: the original writings on orchid seed germination by Noël Bernard. His fellow countryman Pierre Jacquet not only provides this outstanding translation, but also presents the historical contributions of French scientists to orchidology worldwide. Botanical history is also the subject of a chapter on the origin of Singapore’s national flower, the well-known hybrid orchid Vanda ‘Miss Joaquim’, which was first described in 1893. Finally, American Ken Cameron offers a thorough overview of the impact that DNA sequence data has made in orchid systematics by focusing on the first decade of contributions in molecular phylogenetic studies of Orchidaceae. In keeping with tradition, the book concludes with a detailed appendix, the subject of which is species-by-species records from pollination to fruit ripening, seed maturation, and germination of orchids. This information will be particularly useful to horticulturists growing orchids from seed. Memoirs of The New York Botanical Garden, Volume 95. 562 pages; 27 illustrations. $85.00
Micropropagation of Orchids.
Second Edition. Joseph Arditti. 2008. This greatly expanded and updated edition of a classic reference work
comprises two volumes offering a compendium of methods for multiplying orchids
through micropropagation. A detailed collection of procedures and methods for multiplying orchids,
including organ, tissue, and cell culture techniques in vitro. Presents classic techniques that have been in the forefront of orchid
propagation since they were first developed in 1949. Detailed procedures are appended with tables and complete recipes for a
large number of culture media. Includes many illustrations, chemical formulas, historical vignettes, and
seldom seen illustrations of people, orchids, apparatus and tools. hardcover. 1560 pp. $449.95
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