"The
authoritative text is crisply written in [a] delightfully erudite, yet
easily accessible, style .... A lucid and complete section on orchid
nomenslature prepares the neophyte for the onslaught of unfamiliar Latin
names by explaining the scientific system for naming plants and
illustrating its benefits .... Photographically, the book is a godsend
to the serious orchid grower .... [A] worthy addition to any personal
horticultural library and the perfect gift for an orchid-loving friend."
-Joseph Levine, Horticulture(from a review of the first edition)