Orchid Books

Here we list the orchid books we carry. The few orchid books with a price of $0.00 are currently out of stock and should be back in stock soon.

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A Guide to the Pitcher Plants of Peninsular Malaysia - by Charles Clarke 32 pages. Another book by Charles Clarke from Natural History Publications (Borneo) of Kota Kinabalu. Full of color photos of the 10 species presently known to occur in Peninsular Malaysia and a chapter on where they can be seen. Packing/Shippi... View Details      Lowest Price:  $10.00 7¼" x 10" ($10.00)

A Guide to the Pitcher Plants of Sabah - by Charles Clarke By Charles Clarke. 40 pgs. Paperback. A superb and inexpensive book! Excellent photography throughout, with photos in situ. Sections on plant architecture, prey capture and digestion, distribution and areas where one can observe them in Sabah. P... View Details      Lowest Price:  $10.00 7¼" x 10" ($10.00)

A Pocket Guide: Pitcher Plants of Sarawak - by Charles Clarke & Ch'ien Lee A handy pocket-size guide, full of color photos. 80 pages. View Details      Lowest Price:  $10.00 6.75'' x 4.5'' ($10.00)

Angraecoid Orchids by J. Stewart, J. Hermans and B. Campbell Angraecoid Orchids Species from the African Region By Joyce Stewart, Johan Hermans, and Bob Campbell Hardcover, 432 pp. These so-called 'jewels of Africa' with their sparkling flowers, distinctive growth habit and floriferous nature are much ... View Details      Lowest Price:  $69.95 7.38 x 10.38 " ($69.95)

BORNEO - Its Mountains and Lowlands with their Pitcher Plants - by Hugo Steiner 136 pages. The author and his wife made annual trips for 12 years to Sabah and Sarawak to study and photograph pitcher plants in their natural habitat. Besides species description and distribution, there are chapters on history, biology and ecology... View Details      Lowest Price:  $100.00 7½" x 10½" ($100.00)

Bulbophyllums and Their Allies - A Grower's Guide - by Emly S. Siegerist By Emly S. Siegerist. 251 pages. 75 color photos. Finally, an authoritative book on Bulbophyllums, for both the amateur and advanced orchid growers. View Details      Lowest Price:  $34.95 6¼" x 9¼" ($34.95)

Dendrobium and Its Relatives - by Bill Lavarack, Wayne Harris, Geoff Stocker By Bill Lavarack, Wayne Harris, Geoff Stocker. 287 pages. Finally, a book on Dendrobium species. This book is split into two parts: Part One is made up of chapters on Classification and Nomenclature, Distribution and Origins, Traditional Uses, Con... View Details      Lowest Price:  $34.95 8½" x 11" ($34.95)

Dendrochilum of Borneo - by Jeffrey J. Wood 371 pages. Contains keys, descriptions, distributional and habitat notes, and illustrations of 81 Bornean species. Detailed information on morphology, phylogeretics, ecology, biogeography and endemism. The genus Jejewoodia is named in the a... View Details      Lowest Price:  $95.00 7.5" x 10.25" ($95.00)

Fragrant Orchids by Steven A. Frowne Fragrant Orchids A Guide to Selecting, Growing, and Enjoying By Steven A. Frowine Hardcover, 200 pp. Orchid lovers of all levels will delight in this unique approach to selecting new and exciting varieties of fragrant orchids. More than ... View Details      Lowest Price:  $29.95 6 x 9 " ($29.95)

Growing Hardy Orchids - by John Tullock 244 pp., hardcover This is a book for adventurous gardeners with an appreciation for temperate orchid species and native wildflowers. A surprising number of terrestrial orchids are hardy, some able to withstand temperatures down to minus 50°F or min... View Details      Lowest Price:  $29.95 6.5" x 9.25" ($29.95)

Masdevallias - Gems of the Orchid World - by Mary E. Gerritsen and Ron Parsona Hardcover. 300 pages. For the indoor plant hobbyist, intermediate orchid grower, or anyone simply "mad about masdevallias," this is a first complete reference to these collectible orchids. An inspiring tribute to their beauty and a practical guide to... View Details      Lowest Price:  $45.00 7.5 x 10" ($45.00)

Miniature Orchids by Steven A. Frownie Hardcover. 264 pages. Some of the most intriguing orchids are those classified as miniatures plants that range from just an inch or two in height to a maximum of 12 inches. Steven Frowine profiles more than 300 of these gems, including representative... View Details      Lowest Price:  $29.95 8" x 9.5" ($29.95)

Orchids of Sarawak - by Teofila E. Beaman, Jeffrey J. Wood, Reed S. Beaman and John H. Beaman By Teofila E. Beaman, Jeffrey J. Wood, Reed S. Beaman and John H. Beaman. 584 pages. Hard cover. A wonderful, scientific encyclopedia of Sarawak's myriads of orchids. Many color photos of plants and habitat. Maps. Sections on geneology, geography, ... View Details      Lowest Price:  $125.00 7¾" x 10¼" ($125.00)

Orchids of Sumatra - by J. B. Comber By J.B. Comber. 1026 pages. Hard cover 2001. 664 color photographs, 70 line drawings distributed throughout this magnificent book. Over 139 genera covered. This book is the result of nearly 35 years of experience and observation. Descriptions with... View Details      Lowest Price:  $160.00 7¾" x 10¼" ($160.00)

Orchids - by Thomas J. Sheehan Orchids presents more than 400 color photographs in complete detail. Features a huge variety of orchids from around the world. The Smithsonian Institution and the American Orchid Society provide expert information and insight. Special sections cov... View Details      Lowest Price:  $17.99 9.25 x 11.25 ($17.99)

Paphiopedilum in Taiwan IV This is the latest Paphiopedilum in Taiwan picture book! (Published Dec. 2006)This is book IV: This book shows all the latest Paph hybrids and species that have been awarded and grown in Taiwan. Chinese & English text. 254 pages. View Details      Lowest Price:  $75.00 8.5"x12" ($75.00)

Pitcher Plants of Borneo- by Anthea Phillipps and Anthony Lamb A wonderful book written by plant experts Anthea Phillipps and Anthony Lamb, illustrated by Susan Phillips. Filled with illustrations and photos, it covers a wide range of topics including habitat, history, folklore and more. This is an excellent... View Details      Lowest Price:  $0.00 Temporarily sold out ($0.00)

Schlechteriana - International Journal of Orchidology Dr. Guido Braem, editor. The international journal of orchidology. Careful taxonomic articles on all kinds of species. Written in terms you can understand (you don't need a PhD in botany to read and enjoy.) German and English. Large format with ... View Details      Lowest Price:  $10.00 8.5"x12" ($35.00) 8.5"x12" ($10.00)

Slipper Orchids of Borneo - by Phillip Cribb By Phillip Cribb. This book is the most recent comparative work on the subject. This is an excellent book, with a good overview of the history, discovery in Borneo, ecology, and classification of the species. All of the species are shown in photog... View Details      Lowest Price:  $22.00 6x8.5 ($22.00)

The Classic Cattleyas - by A.A. Chadwick and A. E. Chadwick 252 pp., hardcover In 1818, William Cattley succeeded in flowering one of the first species of the genus that would bear his name. These first cattleyas are the classic cattleyas, whose form defined the essence of tropical orchids for generations ... View Details      Lowest Price:  $49.95 7.75" x 10 5/8" ($49.95)

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