THE NEW BOOK In December 2004, the Revised Second Edition became available. This is a completely new, modified, updated and rewritten book. With additional new content added, it contains one-third more pages than the First Edition, including thought-provoking chapters on: The archaic science of Botany, with Birk's suggested new tools for modern Orchid classification. It isn't rocket science and his ideas and logical approach bring simple clarity to this untidy field. Also, details of the net results of habitat conservation and the shocking Plan for Orchid Extinction now being perpetrated are described. It retains all the original chapters (each one rewritten), and it incorporates hundreds of life-size, color photos, including all the new species discovered since the First Edition was published.

THIS IS NOT JUST A BOOK ABOUT PAPHIOPEDILUMS

The information provided in this book is pertinent to all orchid growing. It is written to address and to explain all the requirements and issues necessary to successfuly grow orchids of all kinds. If you have a sincere interest in learning how to stop killing your orchids, and to really start understanding just how to grow them with confidence, this is the book for you. Written in a clear and concise manner, it will instruct beginning orchid growers, as well as those with many years experience. It has a proven track record, and this second edition is already well on it's way to becoming another 'BEST SELLER'.

In PART I (the first half of the book), each of the known species is given a separate page which shows at least one, and usually two, life-size, close-up photographs of the flowers. For many species a second page shows the plant in its natural habitat, or it shows illustrations of several variations of flower types for comparison of the range found within the species. Also, detailed information including a description of the plant's habit, climate details and specific cultural comments peculiar to each species is provided.

PARTS II & III detail cultural and peripheral information. One full chapter details Watering Techniques, specifically; ...When and How. A chapter on the varieties, types and specifics of the different Potting Media also includes details on how to prepare THE PROVEN MOST SUCCESSFUL MIX for your own use....one that works - every time it is used.

Other chapters include: The critical importance of Air Movement, Light, How to Manage Pests and Diseases, When and How to Divide and Repot, Seed Sowing and Replating and How to Care for Seedling Orchids. Each of these techniques is readily adaptable to every grower's use once they understand how to apply them.

Additional chapters include; Making a Hybrid Cross, Photographing Your Paphiopedilums, (explaining exactly how to take excellent close-up photographs of your flowers), The Importance of Orchid Societies, Importing Paphiopedilums, Collecting Your Own Orchids, Growing in a Greenhouse, or Growing In Your Own Home.

Plus - a detailed and comprehensive chapter about The Disappearing Forests. It is NOT what everyone thinks, ... and few people really understand the realities of life in forests around the world. Also in this chapter, a workable solution is offered, one which can realistically address this unbounded problem of habitat destruction. Each reader can determine for himself if this relatively simple plan has merit and is worthy of his support.

Everyone should read the last chapter, A Blueprint For Orchid Extinction, which details the fate awaiting all orchids remaining in their habitats. This is NOT what we all had hoped for, but the realties of the current situation are explained in unambiguous details. these engaging plants will ultimately be lost if current laws prevail. You can trust this.

STANDARD EDITION
	The Standard edition is hard-bound, with gold leaf stamping on the spine. It is covered with a beautifully printed and durable, French-fold dust jacket. This beautiful cover will provide an attractive embellishment to any coffee table. With over 250 color photographs, many flowers are shown life-size.

STANDARD EDITION LIST PRICE: $65.00 US

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