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ONONTOGLOSSUM by James Bateman
James Bateman (1811-1897), was one of the early developers of orchid culture. He sponsored expeditions to Mexico and South America enabling collectors to gather rare specimens. He published three lavish books about orchids. The Orchidacea of Mexico and Guatemala, 1837� 1843, A Second Century of Orchidaceous Plants, and A Monograph of Odontoglossum, 1864-1874. Bateman pioneered cool orchid cultivation which enabled the Odotoglossum to be cultivated in England, replicating the cool arid climate of the cloud forests in Central America where these exotic flowers are found.
Walter Hood Fitch, (1817 - 1892) the most prolific botanical artist of all time, was employed by Bateman to create the paintings for his magnificent orchid books. Fitch also rendered the images on the lithographic stones and his name or initials are found on every hand-colored plate.
This art print is new and in perfect condition. If you are familiar with art prints you will know I am offering a fine print at a lower than wholesale price. If you see shadows of letters on this jpg please be assured they are not on the print you will recieve.
