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100 1 _aBoyle, Frederick,
_d1841-1914
245 1 0 _aAbout orchids
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2005
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
_btxt
_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2005-11-26
508 _aProduced by Ben Beasley, Janet Blenkinship and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by the Digital & Multimedia Center, Michigan State University Libraries.)
520 _a"About Orchids: A Chat" by Frederick Boyle is a horticultural discussion written in the late 19th century. The book presents an approachable and personal narrative on the cultivation of orchids, interwoven with the author's experiences and reflections. It seeks to demystify the world of orchid gardening, making it accessible to enthusiasts with modest resources, while also providing insights into the charm and allure of these unique plants. The opening of the work introduces Boyle's personal journey into the world of gardening, particularly focusing on orchids. He shares the trials and triumphs of transforming a small plot of land into a vibrant orchid house, detailing his learning curve in horticulture and the challenges of managing such delicate plants. The narrative is rich with humor and honesty, revealing his early misconceptions about orchid cultivation and his eventual discoveries that make it more attainable than many believe. His reflections serve both as a guide and encouragement for novice gardeners and orchid enthusiasts, aiming to dispel the myths surrounding orchid care while celebrating the beauty of these remarkable flowers. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aOrchids
653 _aOrchid culture
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/17155
999 _c58543
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