4. What refers an immersed aquatic plant which originated in South America but has spread to many parts of the world and is considered an invasive species in Australia, China, New Zealand, Thailand and the United States?

5. How many greenhouses in the Orchid Jungle were destroyed by Hurricane Andrew?

Short Essay Questions

1. Describe Robert Fuchs' family. When had they begun in the orchid business?

2. How successful had the plant smuggler from Barbecued Doves been in his high time?

3. Discuss the beginning history of the Fakahatchee Strand described in The Good Life.

4. What did the Gulf American Company sell?

5. What is the only way into the Fakahatchee Strand? How was the road built?

6. What plant smuggler did Susan meet in Barbecued Doves? What did his wife talk about?

7. What are examples of things smuggled into Florida?

8. What is the history of the origin of the Seminole Indians? When had they largely moved from Florida?

9. Who was Osceola?

10. What did Laroche do with the stolen orchids? What is revealed of them in The Good Life?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Discuss the life and work of Nathaniel Bagshaw Ward. How did Ward's work change the plant-shipping industry?

Essay Topic 2

Describe and discuss the orchid family. What makes orchids special and different from other plants and collectible flowers?

Essay Topic 3

Describe John Laroche's car accident and the impact of Hurricane Andrew on Florida. When did Andrew hit?

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