A Pocket Guide to Orchids

photographs by Greg Allikas, text by Ned Nash

This compact yet comprehensive guide offers a splendid introduction to the history, cultivation, and practical care of orchids. All of the main types of orchids are discussed, from cattleyas to slipper orchids, with expert advice on how to grow them successfully at home. Superb full-color photographs reveal each orchid’s special appeal.

Ned Nash has made a career in the orchid business, including managing one of the world’s best known orchid nurseries. Most recently, he has been Director of Education and Conservation for the American Orchid Society. Greg Allikas’s award-winning photographs have been regularly featured in many publications of the American Orchid Society.

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