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Title: Orchids
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Summary: "Orchids" by James O'Brien is a detailed guide to the cultivation of orchids, likely written in the late 19th century. The text explores the intricacies of orchid growing, providing insights from the author's extensive experience as a specialist in this field. O'Brien aims to demystify orchid cultivation for both enthusiasts and amateurs, emphasizing that with proper understanding and care, these plants can be successfully grown by anyone. At the start of the volume, the author addresses misconceptions surrounding the difficulty and expense of cultivating orchids, asserting that they have become more accessible to the general public. O'Brien outlines the book's purpose as providing practical knowledge, highlighting the advancements in the field over the past centuries, such as improved greenhouse practices and hybridization. He also discusses the importance of understanding the specific needs of different orchid species, from their structural biology to the conditions required for successful growth, making it clear that with dedication, any passionate gardener can thrive in orchid cultivation. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 56.6 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
Author: O'Brien, James, 1842-1930
EBook No.: 33593
Published: Aug 31, 2010
Downloads: 262
Language: English
Subject: Orchids
LoCC: Agriculture: Plant culture
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
Title: Orchids
Credits:
Produced by The Online Distributed Proofreading Team at
https://www.pgdp.net. (This file was produced from images
generously made available by The Internet Archive/American
Libraries.)
Summary: "Orchids" by James O'Brien is a detailed guide to the cultivation of orchids, likely written in the late 19th century. The text explores the intricacies of orchid growing, providing insights from the author's extensive experience as a specialist in this field. O'Brien aims to demystify orchid cultivation for both enthusiasts and amateurs, emphasizing that with proper understanding and care, these plants can be successfully grown by anyone. At the start of the volume, the author addresses misconceptions surrounding the difficulty and expense of cultivating orchids, asserting that they have become more accessible to the general public. O'Brien outlines the book's purpose as providing practical knowledge, highlighting the advancements in the field over the past centuries, such as improved greenhouse practices and hybridization. He also discusses the importance of understanding the specific needs of different orchid species, from their structural biology to the conditions required for successful growth, making it clear that with dedication, any passionate gardener can thrive in orchid cultivation. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 56.6 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
Author: O'Brien, James, 1842-1930
EBook No.: 33593
Published: Aug 31, 2010
Downloads: 262
Language: English
Subject: Orchids
LoCC: Agriculture: Plant culture
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.