Present Day Gardening: Orchids
James O'Brien
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Length 3 h 8 min
Chapters 21
First published 1911
A meticulously written treatise on the structure, care and cultivation of orchids. This book benefits both the orchid obsessed and the amateur. The author seeks in this book to dispel the many misconceptions concerning the difficulty of growing AND cultivating orchids. Upgrade your care of these lovely flower/plants with this fascinating audiobook! - Summary by Christine Rottger
Chapters
1
Preface and Introduction Read by Christine Rottger 7:40
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Chapter II. Structure of Orchid Flowers Read by Sarah Rothwell 3:10
3
Chapter III. Difficulties to Overcome Read by Larry Wilson 1:34
4
Chapter IV. Structure of the Orchid House Read by Rusty Pistols 19:46
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Chapter V. The Potting and Basketing Process Read by madsparrow 14:10
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Chapter VI. Removing Useless Leaves and Bulbs Read by Christine Rottger 5:18
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Chapter VII. Propagation by Division Read by MamaPhish 3:20
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Chapter VIII. Watering Epiphytal Orchids Read by Tim Rowe 5:47
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Chapter IX. Manures for Orchids Read by Tim Rowe 6:10
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Chapter X. Resting Orchids Read by Tim Rowe 2:32
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Chapter XI. Specially Rare and Valuable Plants Read by Stacey Malcolm 2:16
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Chapter XII. Diseases and Insect Pests Read by dc 6:24
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Chapter XIII. Periodical Inspection Read by Ian Cawthon 2:48
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Chapter XIV. Orchids for the Conservatory Read by jenno 6:17
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Chapter XV. Orchids as Cut Flowers Read by jenno 4:22
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Chapter XVI. Importing Orchids Read by jenno 7:26
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Chapter XVII. Treatment of Imported Orchids Read by Larry Wilson 2:50
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Chapter XVIII, Odours of Orchids Read by Larry Wilson 3:42
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Chapter XIX. Hybridising and Raising Seedling Orchids Read by Laura Luchsinger 24:17
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Chapter XX. Enumeration of the Principal Genera and Species in Cultivation Read by Rapunzelina 48:32
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Chapter XXI. Orchid Hybrids Read by dc 3:37
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