02494cam a22003613u 4500 59109 UtSlPG 20260610134348.0 m cr n 260607r2019||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 QK Moore, Thomas, 1821-1887 The Orchid Album, Volume 2 : Comprising Coloured Figures and Descriptions of New, Rare, and Beautiful Orchidaceous Plants Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2019 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Orchid_Album Release date is 2019-03-22 Produced by Stephen Hutcheson, Carol Spears and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net "The Orchid Album, Volume 2" by Thomas Moore is a botanical publication written in the late 19th century. This detailed volume presents colored figures and descriptions of new, rare, and beautiful orchid species, specifically highlighting various types cultivated in the Victorian era. It serves as both an artistic and scientific guide to orchids, offering valuable insights for cultivators and enthusiasts of these exquisite plants. At the start of the volume, readers are introduced to various orchid species through beautifully illustrated plates accompanied by technical botanical descriptions. The book provides insights into the characteristics, cultivation methods, and flowering periods of several orchids, such as Lælia autumnalis atrorubens and Zygopetalum Clayii. Additionally, the opening portion features information on exhibitions showcasing orchids, detailing the appreciation of these plants within horticultural societies, and discusses the specific growing conditions advantageous for various species, making it an informative resource for both experienced horticulturists and those new to orchid cultivation. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Orchids Orchids -- Pictorial works Warner, Robert, 1814-1896 Williams, Benjamin Samuel, 1822-1890 Fitch, J. N. (John Nugent), 1843-1927 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/59109 99935 99935