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Roscoe, Margaret
1840
Roscoe, M. (Margaret)
Roscoe, Mrs. Edward
Havell, Robert
1793
1878
Havell, R. (Robert)
Floral Illustrations of the Seasons
Consisting of the Most Beautiful, Hardy and Rare Herbaceous Plants, Cultivated in the Flower Garden
Illustrated by the author.
Turgut Dincer, Alan and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive)
"Floral Illustrations of the Seasons" by Margaret Roscoe is a botanical guide written in the early 19th century. The work features detailed illustrations and descriptions of various hardy and rare herbaceous plants suitable for flower gardens, spanning the seasons from spring to winter. This publication aims to inspire a love for gardening and botany, particularly among women, by providing practical and aesthetic insights into the beauty and cultivation of these plants. The opening of the book comprises a heartfelt dedication to William Roscoe and a preface by the author, expressing her intent to share her admiration for nature through the study of plants. Margaret Roscoe acknowledges the contributions of earlier botanical scientists and articulates the joy and enlightenment that can be found in the pursuit of botanical knowledge. She sets the stage for a meticulous exploration of seasonal flowers, starting with spring, as she introduces specific plants along with their characteristics, cultivation tips, and the unique beauty they can bring to a garden, revealing the deep bond between nature and human appreciation. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading ease score: 53.7 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
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Flowers -- Pictorial works
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