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Masdevallias
Gems of the Orchid World
For the indoor plant hobbyist, intermediate orchid grower, or anyone simply "mad about masdevallias," this is a first complete reference to these collectible orchids. An inspiring tribute to their beauty and a practical guide to their care, the book offers detailed advice on all aspects of culture. For those enthusiasts who are up to a challenge, chapters on propagating, showing, and registering masdevallias are also included.
Media reviews of this book:
"Mary Gerritsen and Ron Parsons give this beautiful genus its well-deserved moment in the sun."
—Jerry Parsons, Pacific Horticulture, May/June 2006
"The experienced and knowledgeable coauthors (both are independent scholars) have provided the first comprehensive book on this genus of Central and South American orchids."
—L. G. Kavaljian, Choice, March 2006
"The first complete reference of Masdevallia orchids ever published."
—Pauline Keegan, Hobby Greenhouse, Summer 2006
"A jewel: an important contribution to orchid literature and an invaluable guide to anyone interested in the genus. To have all of this material in one volume is a treasure. I enthusiastically recommend it."
—Marguerite Webb, Orchids, May 2006
"Masdevallias is a rich and rewarding literary meal, delightful in taste and graced with good nutrition ... Do not let this jewel go unnoticed."
—Boox Review, November 18, 2005
Customer reviews of this book:
"Love it! Pictures are the best and the commentary is easy to read! I love the history on the names."
—J. W. from Tomona, California, June 6, 2006
"Excellent!"
—Anonymous from Bolinus, California, February 21, 2006
Format:
Hardcover
Pages:
300 pp.
Book dimensions:
7.5 x 10 in
(255 x 190 mm)
Illustrations:
149 color photos, 2 b/w photos, 32 line drawings, 2 color maps
ISBN-13:
9780881927375
ISBN-10:
0881927376
An excerpt from this book:
The name from this species derives from the Latin ampullaceus, meaning like a flask or bottle, which refers to the shape of the sepaline tube. This species originates from cloud forests in Ecuador, where it grows epiphytically at elevations of 700 to 1500 m. The species was first discovered by Father Angel Andreetta of Cuenca, Ecuador, in August 1978. This is a captivating species, with semi-upright, 5 to 7.6 cm flowers, characterized by white and yellow-orange sepaline tubes, with varying amounts of orange on the exterior, and orange-yellow erect to reflexed tails. The internal surface of the sepals are finely pubescent ...
About Mary Gerritsen
Mary Gerritsen
Mary E. Gerritsen, PhD, an accomplished cell biologist and pharmacologist, has worked in the biomedical, pharmaceutical, and biotech industries for more than 25 years and is the author of scores of articles in medical journals and textbooks. She lives in San Mateo, California.
Other books by Mary Gerritsen
- Calochortus: Mariposa Lilies & Their Relatives (hardcover)
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