Download or read book The Illustrated Encyclopedia of Orchids written by Alec M. Pridgeon and published by Timber Press (OR). This book was released on 1992 with total page 312 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book will delight everyone, from the gardener with a casual interest in orchids, to the confirmed enthusiast. It takes in a wide spectrum of orchid genera and more than 1100 species common in cultivation, presented by an international team of experts. Whether you are buying, growing or just looking, this is the ultimate guide to orchids.