100 Flowers and How They Got Their Names

To compile "100 Flowers And How They Got Their Names," Diana Wells delved deep into horticultural history, etymology, and lore to uncover myths, legends, folk beliefs, and stories of the intrepid botanists who searched the world's far corners for new and unusual flowers. From baby blue eyes to silver bells, from abelia to zinnia, every flower tells a story. "100 Flowers And How They Got Their Names" presents well-known garden favorites and the not-so-well-known stories behind their names. Not for gardeners only, these flower stories tell of human striving, stories of ambitious explorers, clever hucksters, arbitrary monarchs, and patient scientists. Written with wit and energy, "100 Flowers And How They Got Their Names" is an essential reference book for those interested not only in the flower blossoms, but the root systems the flowers as well. "100 Flowers And How They Got Their Names" is a highly recommended addition to any horticultural bookshelf.Wells, Diana is the author of '100 Flowers and How They Got Their Names' with ISBN 9781565121386 and ISBN 1565121384.