A Flower A Day
£20.00
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Every day a flower blooms somewhere in the world and this collection of 366 flowers reveals more than just their beauty, but also the fascinating botanical, literary, folkloric and historical stories behind them. Presented in a chronologically flowering format, this is a beautiful guide for tracking the seasons of the year, while celebrating flowers and their place within culture and the natural world.
Features
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Every day a flower blooms somewhere in the world and this collection of 366 flowers reveals more than just their beauty, but also the fascinating botanical, literary, folkloric and historical stories behind them. Presented in a chronologically flowering format, this is a beautiful guide for tracking the seasons of the year, while celebrating flowers and their place within culture and the natural world.
Insights
From the fatal allure of the Glory Lily to the reason behind Bergenia being known as ‘pig squeak’, the book is filled with interesting facts and pictures. Fantastic for reference, but it also makes a lovely gift for anyone with an interest in botany and gardening.
Details & Care
- Publisher: Batsford
- Hard cover
- ISBN-10 : 1849947171
- ISBN-13 : 978-1849947176
- Number of pages: 384 pages
- Colour Photographs and illustrations
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