Illustrations of Orchidaceous Plants (1857)

Illustrations Of Orchidaceous Plants is a book written by Thomas Moore and published in 1857. The book is a comprehensive guide to the world of orchids, featuring detailed illustrations of various species of the plant. Moore was a renowned botanist and horticulturist, and his expertise is evident in the book's comprehensive descriptions of the plants and their growing conditions. The illustrations in the book are exquisite, capturing the intricate beauty of each orchid species. The book is divided into several sections, each focusing on a different type of orchid. The first section covers the Cattleya genus, followed by sections on the Dendrobium, Oncidium, and Odontoglossum genera. The book also includes a glossary of botanical terms and a list of the most important orchid nurseries in Europe at the time of publication. Overall, Illustrations Of Orchidaceous Plants is a valuable resource for orchid enthusiasts, botanists, and horticulturists alike.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.