Project Gutenberg 2012-08-19 Public domain in the USA. 575 Wellcome, M. D., Mrs. Wellcome, Mrs. M. D. 11033944 Talks About Flowers. Introduction -- A talk to farmers' wives -- A talk about "the wild garden" -- A talk about stocking the garden -- Phlox Drummondii -- Verbenas -- Petunias -- A talk about Pansies -- Asters -- Balsams -- A talk about Geraniums -- A talk about Begonias -- Gloxinia, Tuberose -- A talk about Gladiolus -- A talk about Pelargoniums -- A talk about Fuchsias -- A talk about Coleuses -- Ornamental foliage plants -- A talk about Primroses -- Carnations and Picotees -- A talk about climbers -- Thoughts in my garden: a poem -- A talk about several things -- The love of flowers -- A talk about Abutilons -- A talk about Dahlias -- Amaryllis -- Hoya Carnosa, or Wax Plant -- Among my flowers -- A talk about Cyclamens and Oxalis -- A talk about Lilies -- Double Bouvardia -- Camellia Japonica -- Azalea -- The ingathering of the flowers -- My window box -- Hyacinths -- Insects. Produced by Jennifer Linklater, sp1nd and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) "Talks About Flowers" by Mrs. M. D. Wellcome is a heartfelt collection of essays on floriculture written in the late 19th century. The work aims to engage flower lovers, particularly those with limited gardening experience, offering practical insights into flower cultivation, care, and an appreciation of their beauty. With a blend of personal observation and historical perspectives, the book serves as an informative guide for amateurs who wish to enhance their own flower gardens. At the start of the volume, the author sets a welcoming tone, addressing flower enthusiasts and emphasizing the emotional and aesthetic value of flower gardening. She reflects on the healing power of flowers amidst life's busyness and extends practical advice on aspects such as seed sowing and garden arrangement. Wellcome specifically targets farmers' wives and daughters, encouraging a deeper engagement with flowers despite their busy lives. Through initial talks, she introduces various practical topics, showcasing both a philosophical appreciation of flowers and a commitment to making the joys of gardening accessible to all. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 67.3 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. en Flowers Floriculture SB Text Category: Essays, Letters & Speeches Category: How To ... Category: Nature/Gardening/Animals 358877 2025-08-16T12:11:56.121020 text/html 336828 2024-10-23T10:16:04 text/html 1483105 2025-08-16T12:12:05.429451 application/epub+zip 1485697 2025-08-16T12:11:59.795496 application/epub+zip 206212 2025-08-16T12:11:58.306470 application/epub+zip 1662999 2025-08-16T12:12:09.666424 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 1619466 2025-08-16T12:12:04.296455 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 337380 2022-09-18T14:34:27.503184 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 311405 2025-08-16T12:11:55.072955 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 291559 2024-10-23T10:16:04 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 17152 2025-08-16T12:12:09.814482 application/rdf+xml 13880 2025-08-16T12:11:58.839436 image/jpeg 3596 2025-08-16T12:11:58.574456 image/jpeg 1440013 2025-08-16T12:11:56.351991 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog