Fragrant Orchids: A Guide to Selecting, Growing, and Enjoying
Fragrant Orchids: A Guide to Selecting, Growing, and Enjoying Only one experience is more breathtaking than seeing a gorgeous orchid in bloom and that is smelling a fragrant gorgeous orchid in bloom! In this first popular book on the subject, the author profiles 110 fragrant orchids including cultivation information and detailed notes on the plant's fragrance and intensity. 125 stunning color photos.
Customer Review: Heavenly Scent
I read and enjoyed "Orchids for Dummies" another book by Steven Frowine which actually helped give me the courage to get started in the wonderful hobby of growing orchids, so when I saw the "Fragrant Orchids" book by the same author I picked it up confident that it would help me learn more about these extraordinary plants.
I was not disappointed. After a brief couple of chapters entitled "Fragrant Fact and Fancys" and "The Basics of Growing", the book is divided into informative chapters on orchid "alliances", each one profusely illustrated with life like photographs. Everything from pronunciation to recommended potting medium is covered for over 100 fragrant orchids.
I found the extensive appendices offered by the author to be very helpful. Here the species are sorted in to several useful categories that range from "Ease of Use" to "Time of Fragrance". This book has certainly help deepen my knowledge and love for the beautiful and now fragrant orchids.
Customer Review: a weak book
The book teaches to cultivate some easily orchids found at especialized stores.
The photos need to have more ligth, many are dark; its a book indicated only for beginners.
It was not that waited.