Orchids: from the archives of the royal horticultural society

R$ 92,90

Sinopse

Orchids explores the history of this unusual flower through the centuries, from the discovery of the species in the wild to their introduction into the fashionable greenhouses of the 19th century. It tells the story of the orchid fever and orchid propagation over the past 150 years, showcasing the prize winning hybrids awarded by the Royal Horticultural Society since 1865. The book concludes with comprehensive biographies of artists, adventurers, botanists and orchid cultivators.

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Autor: Mark Griffiths