Re: Is there such a book?
Hello Anelle,
These titles do not exactly fit you description, but touch upon the general
theme.
Try "Hedgemaids & Fairy Candles" by Jack Sanders. "The Life & Lore of North
American Wildflowers". I found it to be very entertaining. Often brought a smile
while reading. A bit more academic, but still entertaining was "The History &
Folklore of North American Wildflowers" by Timothy Coffey. "Wildflower Folklore"
by Laura C. Martin" was an OK, but nothing great. Bit short on text and detail in
my opinion, but did make a quick read.
When I was a teen ager I remember reading "The Black Rose" by Thomas B.
Costain. They may have transferred it from stone tablets to real paper by now. See
if you can find information on Japanese and Chinese heraldry. Full of plant
history and plants of power.
Gene Bush Southern Indiana Zone 6a Munchkin Nursery
around the woods - around the world
genebush@otherside.com http://www.munchkinnursery.com
----- Original Message -----
From: Anelle Kloski <akloski@jps.net>
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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