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About the Book

Orchid lovers of all levels will delight in this unique approach to selecting new and exciting varieties of fragrant orchids. More than 100 different orchids are profiled here, with exquisite images of each, and salient details are included for another 355 enticing varieties. Profiles include cultivation information and detailed notes on each fragrance, which can range from elegant and sophisticated to downright pungent, from fruity and spicy to medicinal, from light and fresh to heavy and intoxicating. With some 20,000 fragrant orchids available today, orchid enthusiasts will appreciate this first-ever guide to choosing, growing, and showcasing orchids with the right look and most enjoyable scents, including cinnamon, chocolate, lemon, and vanilla.

About the Author :
Steven A. Frowine is a professional horticulturist, a consultant to the green industry, an avid gardener, and an active garden writer and speaker. He has tended orchids at the National Tropical Botanical Garden in Hawaii and at Missouri Botanical Garden, where he managed one of the largest orchid collections in the United States. Steven has written for Fine Gardening and National Gardening, as well as weekly gardening columns for the Pittsburgh Post and the St. Louis Post-Dispatch. He has appeared on national television talk shows including Martha Stewart Living, Good Morning America, The Today Show, The Victory Garden, and CBS Morning News. He is a board member of the National Gardening Association and has served on the boards of the Garden Writers of America and the American Association of Botanical Gardens and Arboreta. A much sought-after speaker, Steven is noted for his thorough knowledge, keen sense of humor, and excellent photography.

Review :
Beautiful to look at and pretty to smell, fragrant orchids ... are natural alternatives to perfumed candles and room sprays. Horticulturalist Steven Frowine's recently released book Fragrant Orchids profiles 110 varieties and has helpful photographs. -- Suzy Bales Better Homes and Gardens 20060301 Steven Frowine is a noted horticulturalist and brings a palpable enthusiasm and expertise to the subject matter at hand. The book was enjoyable to read and is superior in its organization and layout. -- Greg Asbagh Let's Talk Plants 20060701 If you have ever wanted to grow a tiny orchid that smells like cinnamon, baked milk chocolate, or mandarin oranges, Steven Frowine's organized index of fragrant orchids will lead you in the right direction. -- Callie Aldridge Flower Magazine 20070101


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Product Details
  • ISBN-13: 9780881927399
  • Publisher: Timber Press
  • Publisher Imprint: Timber Press
  • Height: 236 mm
  • Returnable: N
  • ISBN-10: 0881927392
  • Publisher Date: 07 Sep 2005
  • Binding: Hardback
  • Language: English
  • Width: 160 mm


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