Orchid Growing
by BLOWERS, John W.;
- Used
- Hardcover
- first
- Condition
- See description
- Seller
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Toronto, Ontario, Canada
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About This Item
London, New York, W. & G. Foyle; Dover, [1955], First edition, with the Dover cancel on title page. . original pictorial paper covered boards with printed flaps, tape stain on endpaper, light wear, interior clean and near fine, vg overall. . 12mo [18.5 x 12 cm]; 94 pp, illustrations from photos and drwgs, index. . A nice introduction with chapters on Cypripediums, Cymbidiums, Odontoglossums, Cattleyas, pests, potting, managing the orchid house. A picture of this book is available on request by email.
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Details
- Bookseller
- Horizon Books
(CA)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- J10541
- Title
- Orchid Growing
- Author
- BLOWERS, John W.;
- Format/Binding
- Original pictorial paper covered boards with printed flaps, tape stain on endpaper, light wear, interior clean and near fine, vg
- Book Condition
- Used
- Binding
- Hardcover
- Publisher
- London, New York, W. & G. Foyle; Dover, [1955], First edition, with the Dover cancel on title page.
- Size
- 12mo [18.5 x 12 cm]; 94 pp, illu
- Bookseller catalogs
- Gardening - Orchids;
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About the Seller
Horizon Books
Biblio member since 2003
Toronto, Ontario
About Horizon Books
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