San Antonio College Library

"Bobby J. Ward traverses the mundane to the mystical in this passionate study of eighty garden plants as they appear in literature and myth." "Quotations from poems, novels, plays, and stories, some as recent as the nineteenth century, some dating from ancient Greece, vividly illustrate the rich histories of our favorite plants. This book traces the origins of both scientific or Latin names and common names for each plant. And Ward explains each plant's...

Every garden can prove a veritable treasure-trove, a source of gorgeous decorations for the home and beautiful gifts all year 'round. Even for those with modest gardens - and for those too who have no garden of their own but instead rely on their florist and local nursery - common winter greens or simple summer blossoms can be the inspiration for creations that range from sweet to stately and splendid. Suzanne F. Bales, an avid gardener with more...

"This book is for every flower painter who has ever wasted hours searching through books and magazines for good reference photos ... only to be disappointed that the photos you do find are out of focus, poorly lit or lack important detail." "Artist Gary Greene knows the frustration. That's why Gary - also a professional photographer - created this book. It contains 500+ reference photos of flowers, all taken with the special needs of the artist in...

A history of the folklore and symbolism of flowers, plants, and trees. Illustrated with facsimiles of engravings.