The Cattleyas and Their Relatives: Volume III: "Schomburgkia, Sophronitis, " and Other South American Genera

by Carl L. Withner

Book Overview

Cattleyas are frequently called "the Queen of the Orchids," and Carl Withner's passion for them started before World War II. About 12 years ago he published the first in this series of six books, which now comes to a conclusion with this final volume. The South American "Encyclia" species have not previously been the subject of a book, and the genus presents many problems and difficulties. A few of the species are known from a single herbarium specimen...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0881922692
• ISBN13: 9780881922691
• Release Date: December 1993
• Publisher: Timber Press (OR)
• Length: 180 Pages
• Weight: 1.72 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 7.7" x 10.7"