"A Monograph of Odontoglossum" by James Bateman is a scientific book that shines a light on the captivating world of Odontoglossum orchids. This comprehensive book explores the unique beauty and diversity of these plants, paying special attention to their environmental roles and the difficulties in growing them. Bateman kicks things off by talking about how popular orchids became in the 1800s, especially when people figured out how to keep the cooler ones alive. He points out Odontoglossums because of their amazing flowers, sharing stories about the hard work of plant hunters trying to bring them back from far-off places. The book also talks about the problems in importing these delicate plants and the ups and downs of trying to grow them, paving the path for a closer inspection of the Odontoglossum family.
A Monograph of Odontoglossum
By Jas. (James) Bateman
Discover the stunning flowers of a special kind of orchid, the challenges of bringing them from exotic lands, and the secrets to growing them.
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About the AuthorJames Bateman was a British landowner and accomplished horticulturist. He developed Biddulph Grange after moving there around 1840, from nearby Knypersley Hall in Staffordshire, England. He created the famous gardens at Biddulph with the aid of his wife Maria and his friend and painter of seascapes Edward William Cooke. From 1865–70 he was the founding president of the North Staffordshire Field Club, the large local organisation which researched local natural history and folklore.
James Bateman was a British landowner and accomplished horticulturist. He developed Biddulph Grange after moving there around 1840, from nearby Knypersley Hall in Staffordshire, England. He created the famous gardens at Biddulph with the aid of his wife Maria and his friend and painter of seascapes Edward William Cooke. From 1865–70 he was the founding president of the North Staffordshire Field Club, the large local organisation which researched local natural history and folklore.
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