RE: Is there such a book?
- To: "'perennials@mallorn.com'"
- Subject: RE: Is there such a book?
- From: S* S*
- Date: Wed, 9 Feb 2000 12:04:48 -0800
Annelle, I'm not much help, but I actually think I've seen such a book over
the years. And if you find one, fill us in!
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Anelle Kloski [a*@jps.net]
> Sent: Wednesday, February 09, 2000 11:42 AM
> To: perennials@mallorn.com
> Subject: Is there such a book?
>
>
> The recent request about a particular book reminded me of a book (or
> dozens of them) which I would like to find. If there is no
> such book, I
> would write one, if I were a writer. The subject is one
> which any avid
> (read obsessed) gardener would like: the history of particular plants,
> from the viewpoint of people through the ages who have been
> besotted by
> them. "Plants which were more than plants" or "Plants which symbolize
> something greater" - that kind of thing. The first plants
> which spring
> to mind, of course, are roses, lilies, peonies etc. "Plants which men
> have worn into battle" could be another title.
>
> Am I just getting cabin fever, waiting for spring? If anyone
> likes the
> idea, be my guest and write it up. But I would love to know
> if there is
> any such writing out there; I know I could find bits and
> pieces in many
> books, if I wanted to do the research, but I would appreciate
> any easier
> suggestions!
>
> Anelle
>
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