Wild orchids evoke a particular and sometimes addictive fascination among naturalists, botanists, and wildflower enthusiasts. With few exceptions, these singular plants cannot be moved and propagated successfully, and so, to ensure their survival, they must be protected and sought out in their native habitats. This definitive guide facilitates their discovery and enjoyment.

*Covers all orchids growing wild in New England, New York, and adjacent areas of Pennsylvania and New Jersey.
*Includes illustrated keys to the genera and species and a checklist of northeastern orchids.
*Describes in alphabetical order 71 orchid species and varieties, with a drawing of each, and full information on more than 50 forms and hybrids.
*Features 192 full-color photographs of the orchids in their native habitats, along with 71 distribution maps.
*Suggests where to find the orchids.
*Provides a bibliography and a glossary.
*Bound with a durable cover for use in the field.

About the Author

Paul Martin Brown lives in Boston and leads botanical field trips throughout North America. He recently founded the North American Native Orchid Journal and is now at work on a field guide to the orchids of the Northwest. Stan Folsom also lives in Boston and is retired after thirty-eight years of teaching art. His work, which has been widely displayed, includes several paintings in the permanent collection of the Federal Reserve Bank.

Reviews
"An attractively bound handbook suitable for field use."
"Brown, who is now at work on a field guide to the orchids of the Northwest, begins this definitive guide to orchids of the Northeast with a chapter on where and when to find these captivating flowers. He continues with information on identifying the various genera and follows with a list-in alphabetical order-of 71 orchid species and varieties, with a drawing of each, along with data on 50 hybrids. Each listing contains a detailed description of the orchid, its habitat, blooming dates, measurements, and abundance (rare to frequent), and a map showing where the species can be found. There are 192 lavish color photographs, 94 black-and-white drawings by Stan Folsom, a state-by-state checklist, and a glossary."
"First class-the best field guide to the Northeast, with just about everything one needs!"



Book Information
ISBN 9780801483417
Author Paul Martin Brown
Format Paperback
Page Count 248
Imprint Comstock Publishing Associates
Publisher Cornell University Press
Weight(grams) 907g