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Sander's One-Table List of Orchid Hybrids, Volumes I & II (19461960) and Addendum (19761980), published by David Sander's Orchids Ltd. in association with The Royal Horticultural Society, is a landmark reference set in the history of orchid hybrid registration and nomenclature. Compiled under the Sander name, long synonymous with serious orchid breeding and documentation, this work was created to provide clarity and authoritative order within the rapidly expanding world of cultivated orchid hybrids during the midtwentieth century. Together, the two original volumes and the later addendum form a comprehensive bibliographic tool for orchid specialists and historians.
At its core, Sander's One-Table List of Orchid Hybrids presents hybrid names in a concise tabular format, recording parentage, registration details, and accepted nomenclature as recognised by the Royal Horticultural Society, the international authority for orchid hybrid registration. Volumes I and II cover registrations from 1946 to 1960, a particularly dynamic period in orchid breeding marked by increased hybridisation and global exchange of genetic material. The later addendum extends coverage to hybrids registered between 1976 and 1980, ensuring continuity and relevance for researchers tracking lineage and naming conventions across decades.
The strength of Sander's One-Table List of Orchid Hybrids lies in its precision and restraint. There is no ornamental excess or narrative padding; instead, the focus is on accuracy, consistency, and usability. This makes the set indispensable for breeders verifying parentage, judges assessing nomenclatural correctness, and collectors seeking historical context for named hybrids in cultivation. It also serves as an important archival record of breeding trends, revealing how certain genera and crosses rose to prominence over time.
As a collaborative product of David Sander's Orchids Ltd. and The Royal Horticultural Society, this set reflects the highest standards of horticultural documentation of its era. Sander's One-Table List of Orchid Hybrids remains a cornerstone reference for serious orchid libraries, valued not only for its practical function but also for its role in preserving the formal history of orchid hybridisation.
Condition: Very Good - Vol I - Prior ownership inscription on inner front cover and stamp on inner covers, front and back. Minor foxing and page discoloration present. Binding secure with minor shelf wear.
Vol II - Prior ownershio stamp on inner covers, front and back. Minor foxing and page discoloration present. Binding secure with minor shelf wear and a tear on front cover and spine edge.
Addendum - This being the best of the three books with prior ownership in ink on inner cover and no other defects to report.
