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09-27-2010, 05:36 AM
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Death of Brian Rittershausen
I know that this is a world wide forum, but who hasn't started their orchid book collection with at least one of his and his wifes books on their bookshelf.
I have just heard the sad news that Brian Rittershausen of Burnhams Nurseries UK has passed away.
He will be missed.
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09-27-2010, 11:01 AM
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"The Practical Encyclopedia of Orchids" by Brian and Wilma Rittershausen was one of my first orchid books. It has good information and beautiful photography. He and his wife were a great orchid team. This is sad news for the orchid world.
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09-27-2010, 11:27 AM
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09-27-2010, 11:49 AM
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Sorry to say I am not familiar with the gentleman but still sorry for yet another loss
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09-27-2010, 12:04 PM
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To be honest I've not read his or his wife's books but their nursary, Burham, is one of my favourite places to buy from and the only orchid nursary I've ever visited.
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09-27-2010, 03:49 PM
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So sorry to hear that. I didn't even know it, but yes my first orchid book was by him and his wife. I just found out now. A very well written book and its sad that he is now gone. Thank you for the news.
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09-27-2010, 09:23 PM
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That is a sad news. Their books where one of the first in my library.
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09-28-2010, 12:39 AM
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Me, too. It was one of my first books. I'm certainly sorry to hear of yet another loss in the orchid world. My condolences to his family and friends.
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10-02-2010, 07:38 AM
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I too have a book of theirs and have bought several orchids from them. I use the book as reference all the time.... sad news indeed!
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02-04-2013, 09:11 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by UKCat
I know that this is a world wide forum, but who hasn't started their orchid book collection with at least one of his and his wifes books on their bookshelf.
I have just heard the sad news that Brian Rittershausen of Burnhams Nurseries UK has passed away.
He will be missed.
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Just a point Wilma was Brians Sister not his wife |
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