This is an enjoyable book for Chinese orchids, featuring single-stem, single-flower orchids, orchids with nine flowers per stem, *Cymbidium ensifolium*, *Cymbidium goeringii*, orchids from Hangzhou, orchids from remote areas, and Mr. Mihashi's potting techniques. It includes many color photos and interesting anecdotes. For Japanese *Neofinetia falcata*, this book covers flowering varieties, variegated varieties, and includes pages from old catalogs. It also features many dialogues, making it an enjoyable read. It's an old book, but I hope you enjoy it.