The Orchid-Grower's Manual Containing Brief Descriptions of upwards of Eight Hundred Species and Varieties of Orchidaceous Plants by Williams, Benjamin Samuel - 1871

London: Victoria & Paradise Nurseries , 1871. 4th Edition, revised and enlarged. Benjamin Samuel Williams (2 March 1822 - 1890), English orchidologist and nurseryman in London, known mainly for his horticultural notes on orchids in publications. CONDITION Green cloth, pp viii 300 with 17 pages of orchid illus, a planting plan, and 24 pages of horticultural advertising to rear. Spine has an old professional rebacking, edges a bit worn, odd mark to covers, stain to bottom edge of front paste down, o/w bight and crisp with edge spotting.. 4th Edition. Hard Cover. Good. 12mo - over 6¾" - 7¾" tall.