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Rare and Beautiful Orchids Open a Window on Florals
A Daily Eagle feature with orchid hunter Mr Mun recounts his decade of South American collecting from Brazil and Colombia. He details jungle treks, dangers, and the trade routes to bring blossoms to England and the United States, noting exotic varieties, costs, and the rising fad for ornate blooms in society. The piece weaves in literary notes on Mark Twain and artistic portraits, linking orchid popularity to fashion, decor, and prestige.
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Mun
South America
Brazil
United States
Colombia
Louis
Orchii
England
Germany
Aniissinary
India
Soul Sea Islands
Mexico
Europe
Baron Schroder
Lentia
Duke of Marlborough
Baron Rothschild
Boston
Jay Tiould
Gracehouses
Tarrytown
Hudson
Corning
Albany
Cortelius Vanderbilt
Place
Newport
Brooklyn
Baci
Mark Twain
Samuel T. Clemens
Loay
Twain
Ani Scholaris
Tchiert
Browning