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100 1 _aO'Brien, James,
_d1842-1930
245 1 0 _aOrchids
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2010
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
_btxt
_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2010-08-31
508 _aProduced by The Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net. (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.)
520 _a"Orchids" by James O'Brien is a detailed guide to the cultivation of orchids, likely written in the late 19th century. The text explores the intricacies of orchid growing, providing insights from the author's extensive experience as a specialist in this field. O'Brien aims to demystify orchid cultivation for both enthusiasts and amateurs, emphasizing that with proper understanding and care, these plants can be successfully grown by anyone. At the start of the volume, the author addresses misconceptions surrounding the difficulty and expense of cultivating orchids, asserting that they have become more accessible to the general public. O'Brien outlines the book's purpose as providing practical knowledge, highlighting the advancements in the field over the past centuries, such as improved greenhouse practices and hybridization. He also discusses the importance of understanding the specific needs of different orchid species, from their structural biology to the conditions required for successful growth, making it clear that with dedication, any passionate gardener can thrive in orchid cultivation. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aOrchids
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/33593
999 _c74439
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