The Cattleyas and Their Relatives: Volume I: The Cattleyas

This is a great book for orchid growers who want more detailed information about the genus Cattleya than is usually included in general orchid growing books. Carl Withner is an authority on his subject and he writes in clear, easy-to-understand language.Each species has its own segment which includes excellent photographs or an illustration of the species. Well worth purchasing. This book is the first volume in a series of six. I also own the second volume which deals with the genus Laelia and this is also a fine addition to any orchid grower's library.

This is the most detailed book about the cattleya, with all the synonyms, many of the varieties, short history about how it was found or named. You just name it! Even the beginer to the world of orchids can use it as well as the more trained person. It can also be used as a book for the coffee table with all the beautiful photos of almost all the species. I am yet to buy the other volumes as they are of the same high standard. Well done Carl L. Withner.