Talks About Flowers
Exploring the Symbolism of Flowers: A Literary Journey through Nature and CultureBy M. D. Mrs. Wellcome
Length5h
About this audiobook
In "Talks About Flowers," M. D. Mrs. Wellcome weaves a rich tapestry of botanical exploration infused with poetic eloquence. This volume not only serves as an engaging treatise on various floral species but also delves into the historical, cultural, and medicinal significance of flowers across different societies. Wellcome's literary style combines informative prose with lyrical descriptions that transport the reader into the vivid world of blooms, creating a delightful dialogue between nature and humanity. Positioned within the tradition of nature writing, this book resonates with the works of John Clare and Rachel Carson, yet establishes its unique voice through personal anecdotes and philosophical reflections on the transient beauty of flowers in human life. M. D. Mrs. Wellcome, a dedicated naturalist and passionate advocate for environmental preservation, draws upon her extensive background in botany and literature in this work. Her previous experiences as a gardener and her travels through diverse landscapes have profoundly shaped her understanding of the intricate relationships between flora and the human experience. This rich tapestry of personal and academic insights infuses her writing, providing readers with both factual knowledge and emotional resonance. "Talks About Flowers" is highly recommended for readers seeking to deepen their appreciation of the natural world. It offers an accessible entry point for novices and seasoned botanists alike, encouraging a reflective approach to the beauty that surrounds us. This book is not merely a botanical guide; it is an invitation to engage with the flora that enriches our lives.
Audiobook details
GenreScience and Nature
Length5 hrs
Narrated byListen with 1,000+ voices
FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateApr 26, 2021
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1PREFACE.
41DRACÆNA.
2Introduction.
42DRACÆNA GOLDIANA.
3A Talk to Farmers' Wives.
43A BIG BEAN STORY.
4A Talk About "The Wild Garden."
44A Talk About Primroses.
5THE WILD GARDEN.: Make Home Beautiful.
45THE CHINESE PRIMROSE,
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6A Talk About Stocking the Garden.
46CARNATIONS AND PICOTEES.
7The Phlox Drummondii.
47PERPETUAL BLOOMERS,
8VERBENAS.
48THE ORIGIN OF THE FLORIST'S PINK.
9PETUNIAS.: Pansies.
49DIANTHUS.
10A Talk About Pansies.
50A Talk About Climbers.
11MODE OF CULTURE.
51HONEYSUCKLE.
12ASTERS.
52CANARY BIRD FLOWER.
13BALSAMS.
53COBŒA SCANDENS.
14A Talk About Geraniums.
54CLEMATIS.
15A Talk About Begonias.
55WISTARIA.
16BEGONIAS, NOT REX.
56CHINESE WISTARIA AS A STANDARD.: Thoughts in My Garden.
17TUBEROUS ROOTED BEGONIA.
57A Talk About Several Things.
18GLOXINIA.
58The Love of Flowers.
19TUBEROSE.
59LAST WORDS OF THE POET HEINE.
20NEW HYBRID GLADIOLUS.
60THE OLD MAN AND THE FLOWERS.
21GLADIOLUS PURPUREO-AURATUS.
61CONVERTED BY A FLOWER.
22GLADIOLUS GANDAVENSIS.
62A Talk About Abutilons.
23MODE OF CULTURE.: The Use of Flowers.
63A Talk About Dahlias.
24A Talk About Pelargoniums.
64SINGLE DAHLIAS.
25REGAL PELARGONIUMS
65AMARYLLIS.
26FRINGED AND STRIPED PELARGONIUMS.
66HOYA CARNOSA, OR WAX PLANT.
27HYBRID PERPETUAL PELARGONIUMS.
67Among My Flowers.: HELIOTROPE.
28MODE OF CULTURE.: The Rhodora.
68A Talk About Cyclamens and Oxalis.: OXALIS.
29A Talk About Fuchsias.
69"CONSIDER THE LILIES."
30ITS HISTORY AND CULTURE.
70LONGIFLORUM LILIES.
31FUCHSIAS IN THE ISLE OF MAN.
71DOUBLE WHITE BOUVARDIA, "ALFRED NEUNER."
32PROPAGATING FUCHSIAS.
72CAMELLIA JAPONICA.
33A Talk About Coleuses.
73The Ingathering of the Flowers.
34Ornamental Foliage Plants.
74MY WINDOW BOX.
35CROTONS.
75HYACINTHS.
36FANCY CALADIUMS.
76INSECTS.
37CALADIUM ESCULENTUM,
77INDEX OF FLORISTS.
38ERANTHEMUMS.
78AUTHOR'S NOTES.
39MARANTAS.
79"AN ESSAY ON ROSES.": NOTICES OF THE PRESS.
40CANNAS.
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