This volume presents the most exquisite specimens of the orchid in botanical artworks from the unrivaled collection of the Royal Horticultural Society in England, reproducing here for the first time the stunning watercolor portraitscommissioned fro the Society's prize-winning orchid every year since 1897. These combine with other included illustrations to form "the ultimate pictorial history and reference" available. 320 illus., in full color/tinted b&w. 336p.
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This volume presents the most exquisite specimens of the orchid in botanical artworks from the unrivaled collection of the Royal Horticultural Society in England, reproducing here for the first time the stunning watercolor portraitscommissioned fro the Society's prize-winning orchid every year since 1897. These combine with other included illustrations to form "the ultimate pictorial history and reference" available. 320 illus., in full color/tinted b&w. 336p.