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  | | The Encyclopedia of Orchids(Illustrated) by Alec Pridgeon, Alasdair Morrison Paperback, 304 Pages, Published 2006 by Timber Press Illustrated ISBN-13: 978-0-88192-801-3, ISBN: 0-88192-801-1 " This handsome reference, now available in paperback, is sure to delight gardeners with a casual interest in orchids as well as the committed enthusiast and professional. Encompassing a wide spectrum of orchid genera, over 1100 species and hybrids commonly in cultivation are detailed. With an authoritative but accessible text written by acknowledged experts of international renown, the book features all the pertinent topics which guide ..." |
 | | The Illustrated Encyclopedia of Orchids(Updated) by Alec Pridgeon, Alasdair Morrison Hardcover, 304 Pages, Published 1992 by Timber Press, Incorporated Illustrated ISBN-13: 978-0-88192-267-7, ISBN: 0-88192-267-6 "This large and beautiful volume is aimed at a broad audience, from the flower lover with a casual interest in orchids to the committed enthusiast and professional. It encompasses a wide spectrum of orchid genera, and over 1,100 species and hybrids commonly in cultivation. The text, written by acknowledged experts of international renown, is authoritative but accessible to the beginner. Lavish full-color photographs, drawn from internati ..." |
 | | The Encyclopedia of Orchids(Updated) Over 1100 Species Illustrated and Identified by Alec Pridgeon, Alasdair Morrison Hardcover, 304 Pages, Published 2003 by David & Charles ISBN-13: 978-0-7153-1782-2, ISBN: 0-7153-1782-2 "Aimed at everyone interested in orchids, this guide illustrates and identifies over 1100 species." |
 | | Illustrated Encyclopedia of Orchids(1st Edition) by Alec Pridgeon, Pridgeon Alec M. Dr.:, Headline Book Publishing, Alasdair Morrison Hardcover, 304 Pages, Published 1992 by Headline Book Publishing ISBN-13: 978-0-7472-0635-4, ISBN: 0-7472-0635-X "This handsome reference, now available in paperback, is sure to delight gardeners with a casual interest in orchids as well as the committed enthusiast and professional. Encompassing a wide spectrum of orchid genera, over 1,100 species and hybrids commonly in cultivation are detailed. With an authoritative but accessible text written by acknowledged experts of international renown, the book features all the pertinent topics which guide ..." |
 | | Genera Orchidacearum Volume 6(1st Edition) Epidendroideae (Part 3) by Alec M. Pridgeon, Mark W. Chase, Phillip J. Cribb, Finn N. Rasmussen, Cribb Pridgeon Hardcover, 576 Pages, Published 2014 by Oxford University Press ISBN-13: 978-0-19-964651-7, ISBN: 0-19-964651-1 "For centuries orchids have been among the most popular of plant families, with thousands of species and hybrids cultivated worldwide for the diversity, beauty, and intricacy of their flowers. The Genera Orchidacearum series represents a robust and natural classification of the orchids, something that has eluded plant scientists and orchid enthusiasts for years. The editors, who are all distinguished orchid specialists, incorporate a wea ..." |
 | | Genera Orchidacearum(1st Edition) Volume 2: Orchidoideae (Part 1) by Alec M. Pridgeon, Phillip J. Cribb, Mark W. Chase, Finn N. Rasmussen Hardcover, 464 Pages, Published 2001 by Oxford University Press ISBN-13: 978-0-19-850710-9, ISBN: 0-19-850710-0 "Orchidaceae are the largest monocot family and likely the largest plant family in terms of number of species (ca. 20,000), but for a variety of reasons it remains one of the least understood: lack of a fossil record, relative scarcity of active research until recent years, size and geographical distribution of the family, and the largely tropical distribution of most, which hinders access. The early classifications and generic circums ..." |
 | | Genera Orchidacearum Volume 5(1st Edition) Epidendroideae (Part II) by Alec M. Pridgeon, Mark W. Chase, Finn N. Rasmussen, Phillip Cribb Hardcover, 664 Pages, Published 2009 by Oxford University Press ISBN-13: 978-0-19-850713-0, ISBN: 0-19-850713-5 |
 | | Genera Orchidacearum(1st Edition) Volume 4: Epidendroideae (Part 1) by Phillip Cribb, Alec M. Pridgeon, Mark W. Chase, Finn N. Rasmussen Hardcover, 696 Pages, Published 2006 by Oxford University Press ISBN-13: 978-0-19-850712-3, ISBN: 0-19-850712-7 |
 | | Genera Orchidacearum(1st Edition) Volume 1: General Introduction, Apostasioideae, Cypripedioideae Volume 1: General Introduction, Apostasioideae, Cypripedioideae by Alec M. Pridgeon, Phillip J. Cribb, Mark W. Chase, Finn Rasmussen, Finn N. Rasmussen Hardcover, 240 Pages, Published 1999 by Oxford University Press ISBN-13: 978-0-19-850513-6, ISBN: 0-19-850513-2 "Orchids are among the most popular and widely collected of plant families, with tropical species and hybrids being cultivated the world over for their remarkable flowers. The aim of Genera Orchidacearum is to produce a robust and natural classification of the orchids, something which has eluded plant scientists and orchid enthusiasts for years. The editors, who are all distinguished orchid specialists, will incorporate the wealth of n ..." |
 | | With Stars in Their Eyes The Extraordinary Lives and Enduring Genius of Aden and Marjorie Meinel by Breckinridge, James B., Pridgeon, Alec M. Hardcover, 536 Pages, Published 2022 by Oxford University Press ISBN-13: 978-0-19-091567-4, ISBN: 0-19-091567-6 "... Alec Pridgeon first became interested in the Meinels at a University of Michigan fraternity reunion in 2010. In conversations with his former room- mate and mathematics savant, Gerald (Jerry) Newport, Pridgeon learned of the ..." |
 | | Genera Orchidacearum(1st Edition) Volume 3: Orchidoideae (Part 2), Vanilloideae by Alec M. Pridgeon, Phillip J. Cribb, Mark W. Chase, Finn N. Rasmussen Hardcover, 400 Pages, Published 2003 by Oxford University Press ISBN-13: 978-0-19-850711-6, ISBN: 0-19-850711-9 "For centuries orchids have been among the most popular of plant families, with thousands of species and hybrids cultivated worldwide for the diversity, beauty, and intricacy of their flowers. "The Genera Orchidacearum" series represents a robust and natural classification of the orchids, something that has eluded plant scientists and orchid enthusiasts for years. The editors, who are all distinguished orchid specialists, incorporate a w ..." |
 | | What Orchid Is That - Over 1100 Species IIlustrated and Identified.(Reprint) by Alec Pridgeon Hardcover, 304 Pages, Published 1995 by New Holland Publishers Pty Ltd (Aus) ISBN-13: 978-1-86302-194-4, ISBN: 1-86302-194-9 |
 | | Orchid Hunting in the Lost World(1st Edition) (And Elsewhere in Venezuela) by E. Dunsterville Hardcover, 280 Pages, Published 1988 by Amer Orchid Society ISBN-13: 978-0-923096-00-7, ISBN: 0-923096-00-0 |
 | | What Orchid is That by Alec Pridgeon Hardcover, 304 Pages, Published 2005 by Lansdowne, Sydney ISBN-13: 978-1-86302-849-3, ISBN: 1-86302-849-8 "-Over 1100 of the most popular and fascinating species. -Colour photographs, classification, natural habitat and location. -Guide to pronouncing the often lengthy names." |
 | | With Stars in Their Eyes The Extraordinary Lives and Enduring Genius of Aden and Marjorie Meinel by James B. Breckinridge, Alec M. Pridgeon 533 Pages, Published 2022 by Oxford University Press ISBN-13: 978-0-19-091569-8, ISBN: 0-19-091569-2 "In this book, James Breckinridge and Alec M. Pridgeon correct this oversight by sharing the story of this powerful duo. The book follows their lives and covers large scientific developments between World War II to the Cold War." |
 | | Genera Orchidacearum Volume 6 Epidendroideae (Part 3) by Alec M. Pridgeon, Phillip J. Cribb, Mark W. Chase, Finn N. Rasmussen Paperback, 565 Pages, Published 2014 ISBN-13: 978-0-19-100389-9, ISBN: 0-19-100389-1 "Plate 141. Plate 142. Plate 143. Plate 144. Plate 145. Plate 146. Plate 147. Plate 148. Plate 149. Plate 150. Plate 151. Plate 152. Plate 153. Plate 154. Plate 155. Plate 156. Plate 157. Plate 158. Plate 159. Plate 160. Plate 161. Plate 162. Plate 163. Plate 164. Plate 165. Plate 166. Plate 167. Plate 168. Plate 169. Agrostophyllum majus Hook.f., cult. (Photo: André Schuiteman) Earina valida Rchb.f., cult. (Photo: André Schuiteman) ..." |
 | | Orchid Biology by J. Arditti, Alec Pridgeon 394 Pages, Published 2014 by Springer ISBN-13: 978-94-017-2499-9, ISBN: 94-017-2499-7 "A Personal Note I decided to initiate Orchid Biology: Reviews and Perspectives in about 1972 and (alone or with co-authors) started to write some of the chapters and the appendix for the volume in 1974 during a visit to the Bogor Botanical ..." |
 | | Orchid Biology(Reprint) Reviews and Perspectives, VII by Joseph Arditti, Alec M. Pridgeon Paperback, 394 Pages, Published 2013 by Springer ISBN-13: 978-90-481-4837-0, ISBN: 90-481-4837-5 |
 | | Orchid Biology Reviews and Perspectives, VII by Alec M. Pridgeon, J. Arditti 394 Pages, Published 2013 by Springer Science & Business Media ISBN-13: 978-94-017-2498-2, ISBN: 94-017-2498-9 "Copies are available free of charge from Professor J. Arditti. Requests must be accompanied by a 3.5 inch IBM-formatted disk and a self-addressed stamped mailer and no money, or US$ 25.00 (please note the word “or”). Indexer I was written by Kevin J. Hackett, also an undergraduate student at UCI, in 1983–1984 and revised in 1989–1990 by two other undergraduates. It was used to prepare the indices for OB III-VI. Glossary entries are ..." |
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