Project Gutenberg 2010-08-31 Public domain in the USA. 305 O'Brien, James 1842 1930 Orchids 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.) "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.) http://book.klll.cc/files/33593/33593-h/images/title.jpg Reading ease score: 56.6 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read. en Orchids SB Text Category: How To ... Category: Nature/Gardening/Animals 231333 2025-10-13T13:27:38.954636 text/html 225072 2021-01-06T23:36:27 text/html 1170462 2025-10-13T13:27:43.630584 application/epub+zip 1170795 2025-10-13T13:27:39.926620 application/epub+zip 122222 2025-10-13T13:27:39.414675 application/epub+zip 1267218 2025-10-13T13:27:46.438583 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 1224714 2025-10-13T13:27:43.021582 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 177461 2022-09-15T10:44:32.940303 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 190594 2025-10-13T13:27:38.459624 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 190345 2021-01-06T23:36:27 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 190445 2021-01-06T23:36:27 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 20031 2025-10-13T13:27:46.575568 application/rdf+xml 10973 2025-10-13T13:27:39.497615 image/jpeg 2274 2025-10-13T13:27:39.456595 image/jpeg 67463 2021-01-06T23:36:27 application/octet-stream application/zip 1158631 2021-01-06T23:36:27 application/octet-stream application/zip 67425 2021-01-06T23:36:27 application/octet-stream application/zip 1162623 2025-10-13T13:27:39.001594 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog es.wikipedia