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07-03-2006, 11:48 AM
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A great book for someone new to orchids
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07-03-2006, 01:56 PM
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 An excellent book full of energy and common sense. Great for the newbie. Definitely will not be disappointed. An addition would be its previous year "All About Orchids."
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07-03-2006, 02:12 PM
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I had a full and detailed review of it all typed out, but a computer glitch ate it, and now I can't seem to edit this review...so tomorrow when I'm home I'll see what I can do to fix things (I'm at work right now).
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07-03-2006, 04:47 PM
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Ugh oh, puter was hungry...gotta love technology. Any who an excellent choice in reading material.
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07-03-2006, 10:01 PM
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How in depth does it go on the subject of pests and diseases?
Thanks!
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07-05-2006, 03:09 PM
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I managed to fix the book review. Everyone should go read the full thing, not just the little one liner I posted before.
Tindo, the pests/diseases section is a good review of the basics, but not super detailed, so if you want a more in-depth treatment you'll have to go somewhere else. All of the common problems are given good treatment though. It also has a great section on problems with the environment/culture.
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05-31-2007, 04:22 PM
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This Book helped me get started and I still find my self going back to it to get some answers.
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07-02-2007, 05:14 PM
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I just ordered this book online, and am expecting it tomorrow! I'm very excited to be able to look up my orchids in one location, rather than desperately Googling & hoping for the best!
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07-30-2007, 01:53 PM
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Ortho Orchid Book
I am also a beginner with Orchids, but I chose to avoid the book put out by Ortho because I assumed it would be like an ad for their insecticide products.
Several people have told me to go very easy on orchids with any chemicals.
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07-31-2007, 08:58 AM
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I have both "All about Orchids" and "Complete Guide to Orchids". I much prefer the "Complete Guide to Orchids". It has a lot more info in it. It costs a bit more, but it is well worth the extra cost.
I have found that a lot of places only sell the "All About Orchids'" but I bought my "Complete Guide to Orchids" through AOS.
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