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A Short History of Flowers
The stories that make our gardens
- 224 pages
- English
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About this book
Garden and social historian Advolly Richmond (of Gardener’s World) unravels the surprising histories of 60 flowers that shape our gardens.
Have you ever wondered where your favorite garden flowers came from? Where their names derived? Or why some cultivars go in and out of favor? Every flower in your herbaceous border has a story, and in this book Advolly Richmond takes you on a tour of the most intriguing, surprising and enriching ones.
Tales of exploration, everlasting love and bravery bring these beautiful flowers to life. Advolly has dug down to uncover the royalty, scholars, pioneers, and a smuggler or two that have all played a part in discovering and cultivating some of our favorite species. From the lavish and exotic bougainvillea, found by an 18th century female botanist in disguise to the humble but majestic snowdrop casting a spell and causing a frenzy. These plants have played pivotal roles in our societies, from boom to bust economies, promises of riches, and making fashion statements. These unassuming blooms hold treasure troves of stories.
With specially commissioned artworks from award-winning botanical illustrator Sarah Jane Humphrey, which sumptuously bring each flower to life – this is a beautiful compendium for every garden lover.
Have you ever wondered where your favorite garden flowers came from? Where their names derived? Or why some cultivars go in and out of favor? Every flower in your herbaceous border has a story, and in this book Advolly Richmond takes you on a tour of the most intriguing, surprising and enriching ones.
Tales of exploration, everlasting love and bravery bring these beautiful flowers to life. Advolly has dug down to uncover the royalty, scholars, pioneers, and a smuggler or two that have all played a part in discovering and cultivating some of our favorite species. From the lavish and exotic bougainvillea, found by an 18th century female botanist in disguise to the humble but majestic snowdrop casting a spell and causing a frenzy. These plants have played pivotal roles in our societies, from boom to bust economies, promises of riches, and making fashion statements. These unassuming blooms hold treasure troves of stories.
With specially commissioned artworks from award-winning botanical illustrator Sarah Jane Humphrey, which sumptuously bring each flower to life – this is a beautiful compendium for every garden lover.
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Table of contents
- Cover
- Title
- Contents
- Introduction
- 1. Alcea Rosea – Hollyhock
- 2. Alstroemeria ‘Indian Summer’ – Peruvian Lily
- 3. Anemone Coronaria – Poppy Anemone
- 4. Antirrhinum Majus – Snapdragon
- 5. Bergenia Crassifolia – Siberian Tea
- 6. Bougainvillea Spectabilis – Bougainvillea
- 7. Camellia Reticulata ‘Captain Rawes’ – Captain Rawes’ Camellia
- 8. Canna Indica – Indian Shot
- 9. Ceratostigma Willmottianum – Chinese Plumbago
- 10. Chamaenerion Angustifolium – Rose Bay Willowherb, Fireweed
- 11. Chionodoxa Luciliae – Glory-of-the-Snow
- 12. Cistus Incanus – Hoary Rock-Rose
- 13. Convallaria Majalis – Lily of the Valley
- 14. Cosmos Bipinnatus – Cosmos
- 15. Crocosmia x Crocosmiiflora – Montbretia
- 16. Dianthus ‘Mrs Sinkins’ – Pinks
- 17. Erysimum Cheiri – Wallflower
- 18. Eschscholzia Californica – Californian Poppy
- 19. Euphorbia Amygdaloides Var. Robbiae – Mrs Robb’s Bonnet
- 20. Forsythia x Intermedia – Forsythia
- 21. Fuchsia Magellanica ‘Riccartonii’ – Hardy Fuchsia
- 22. Galanthus Reginae-Olgae – Queen Olga’s Snowdrop
- 23. Gentiana Acaulis – Stemless Gentian
- 24. Heliotropium Arborescens – Cherry Pie
- 25. Hemerocallis Fulva – Daylily
- 26. Hyacinthoides Non-Scripta – English Bluebell
- 27. Iris Germanica – Bearded Iris
- 28. Jasminum Officinale – Common Jasmine
- 29. Kniphofia Uvaria – Red Hot Poker
- 30. Lamprocapnos Spectabilis – Bleeding Heart
- 31. Lathyrus Odoratus – Sweet Pea
- 32. Lavandula Angustifolia – English Lavender
- 33. Lobelia Cardinalis – Cardinal Flower
- 34. Lupinus ‘Russell Hybrids’ – Russell Lupins
- 35. Mahonia Aquifolium – Oregon Grape
- 36. Matthiola Incana ‘Brompton Stock’ – Brompton Stock
- 37. Mirabilis Jalapa – Four O’Clock Plant
- 38. Myosotidium Hortensia – Chatham Island Forget-Me-Not
- 39. Narcissus Cyclamineus – Cyclamen-Flowered Daffodil
- 40. Nepeta ‘Six Hills Giant’ – Catmint
- 41. Nicotiana Alata – Jasmine Tobacco
- 42. Nigella Damascena ‘Miss Jekyll’ – Love-in-a-Mist
- 43. Paeonia Suffruticosa ‘Rock’s Variety’ – Rock’s Peony
- 44. Papaver Orientale – Oriental Poppy
- 45. Phlox Drummondii – Annual Phlox
- 46. Protea Cynaroides – King Protea
- 47. Reseda Odorata – Mignonette
- 48. Rhododendron Ponticum – Common Rhododendron
- 49. Romneya Coulteri – Matilija Poppy
- 50. Rosa ‘John Ystumllyn’ – John Ystumllyn’s Rose
- 51. Strelitzia Reginae – Bird of Paradise
- 52. Syringa Vulgaris – Common Lilac
- 53. Tagetes Erecta – African Marigold
- 54. Tulipa ‘Absalon’ – Rembrandt Tulip
- 55. Vinca Minor Sp. – Lesser Periwinkle
- 56. Viola Odorata – Sweet Violet
- 57. Wisteria Frutescens – American Wisteria
- 58. Xerochrysum Bracteatum – Everlasting Strawflower
- 59. Yucca Gloriosa – Spanish Dagger, Adam’s Needle
- 60. Zinnia Elegans – Youth and Age
- Selected Bibliography
- Index
- About the Author
- About the Illustrator
- Acknowledgements
- Dedication
- Copyright