Boyle walks the reader through a celebrated private orchid collection house by house, describing its Cattleyas, Cypripediums and other prizes. Between the descriptions come stories of orchid-seeking first printed in magazines: the legend of the collector Roezl, the discovery of particular Cattleyas, and adventures in the tropics among traders, speculators and Dyak villages.
A charming blend of horticulture and travel yarn for gardeners and lovers of the Victorian orchid craze. Download the free EPUB.