The Orchid Album, Volume 3 Comprising Coloured Figures and Descriptions of New, Rare, and Beautiful Orchidaceous Plants

A lavish visual guide, this volume brings together more than a hundred exquisite, hand‑coloured plates of orchids that were newly introduced to horticulture in the late nineteenth century. Each illustration, rendered by skilled botanical artist John Nugent Fitch, captures the delicate structure and vivid hue of rare species, from the towering Dendrobium Wardianum to the intricate Odontoglossum Alexandræ. Accompanying notes by seasoned botanists offer concise, authoritative descriptions that highlight each plant’s origin, growth habits and distinguishing features.

Beyond its aesthetic appeal, the work serves as a valuable reference for collectors, growers and anyone fascinated by the diversity of the orchid family. The careful indexing of plates and synonyms makes navigation simple, while the dedication to royalty hints at the high esteem in which these botanical treasures were held. Listeners will discover a snapshot of Victorian botanical enthusiasm, presented with both scientific rigor and artistic elegance.