Doormouse,

My favorite orchid books include:

"The Ultimate Orchid" by Thomas J. Sheehan (published by the Smithsonian
Institution and American Orchid Society) -- this book has great photos of a
variety of orchid genera and it's informative, too, in an encyclopedic sort
of way.

"Growing Orchids for Wimps" by Ellen Zachos -- this is a good overview of
which orchid genera can be considered beginner's orchids and which ones are
generally too difficult. This book includes useful tables showing at a
glance the requirements or other qualities of different orchid genera (for
example: there is one table listing the different light requirements,
another table shows different average blooming times, etc.)

Best,
Joanna

"The Doormouse" wrote in message
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I have a small gift certificate to Borders books burning a hole in my
pocket ...

What is a good book for someone new to Orchids?
I am primarily a hydroponics fan ...

Thank you in advance!

The Doormouse

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