The Cattleyas and Their Relatives: Volume VI: The South American "Encyclia" Species

by Carl L. Withner

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: 0881924369
• ISBN13: 9780881924367
• Release Date: June 2000
• Publisher: Timber Press (OR)
• Length: 222 Pages
• Weight: 2.05 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.0" x 7.7" x 10.7"