orchidology
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In 1889 a collector employed by M. Moreau, of Paris, to explore Central and North Brazil in search of insects, sent home fifty plants—for M. Moreau is an enthusiast in orchidology also.
From About Orchids A Chat by Frederick Boyle
And here is a new Brassia just named by the pontiff of orchidology, Professor Reichenbach.
From About Orchids A Chat by Frederick Boyle
On the roll of martyrs to orchidology, Mr. Pearce stands high.
From About Orchids A Chat by Frederick Boyle
This brief and vague description may suffice for readers who take more interest in romance than in orchidology.
From The Woodlands Orchids by Frederick Boyle
Ten years later Professor Reichenbach wrote to Mr. Sander of an astounding Odontoglossum he had seen—it may be necessary to tell the unlearned that Professor Reichenbach was the very genius of orchidology.
From The Woodlands Orchids by Frederick Boyle
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