This small 48-page handbook was published in three editions of 10,000 copies each, from 1975 until 1981. While it carried a price of under US$4.00, it provided sound and complete basic knowledge for those new Cymbidium Orchid owners who wondered just what to do with their new Orchid plants. Written in Plain English and to the beginner’s level, it nonetheless provided solid and basic information which benefited even advanced growers of Cymbidium Orchids as well.

Of special interest to many growers, was just how they could bring their plants into bloom a second time. In addition, many growers in both hotter and cooler growing regions could learn methods and techniques which would allow them to successfully grow and to flower their plants on a regular basis. People from around the world bought the booklet in rather large numbers, especially those living in Australia and New Zealand, South Africa and several countries in Europe, as well as in Great Britain. This booklet has been out of print for many years.

And in the past year it was been entirely rewritten, upgraded and given a new format, with dozens of new photographs and a considerable amount of new content which has doubled its original size. Scheduled release date will be in early 2006. Further details will be posted at a later date.