Description
By: Frederick Boyle (1841-?)
In “About Orchids, a Chat,” Frederick Boyle provides a captivating and informative look at the world of orchids. With detailed descriptions and beautiful illustrations, Boyle shares his passion for these delicate flowers and explores their history, cultivation, and care.
Readers will appreciate Boyle’s dedication to demystifying the process of growing orchids, as he offers practical tips and advice for both seasoned enthusiasts and newcomers to the hobby. His easy-to-understand language and helpful guidance make this book a valuable resource for anyone interested in cultivating their own orchids.
What sets this book apart is Boyle’s personal anecdotes and experiences with orchids, adding a personal touch that makes the reader feel as though they are chatting with a knowledgeable friend. Overall, “About Orchids, a Chat” is a must-read for anyone who appreciates the beauty and wonder of these exotic flowers.
Book Description:
This is not a manual of instruction for orchid growers; though there are many hints on cultivation, and a few paragraphs on how to hybridize. The author is just an enthusiastic amateur orchid lover. He takes the reader on a wander through the dangers and consequences of hunting orchids in the tropical jungles of the nineteenth century, and chats about the extreme peculiarities of orchid growth, behaviour and structure, colouring the essays with his own experiences and with his delight in cultivating these beautiful plants. Beware! A new hobby beckons!
