May Flowers: A Popular And Scientific Description Of The Wild Flowers Of The Month (1872)

May Flowers: A Popular and Scientific Description of the Wild Flowers of the Month is a book written by James Harris and published in 1872. The book provides a comprehensive guide to the wild flowers that bloom in the month of May, both in the United States and Europe. The author combines scientific descriptions with popular anecdotes and stories to make the book accessible to both amateur and professional botanists.The book is organized into chapters that cover different types of flowers, such as the lily, violet, and rose. Each chapter includes detailed descriptions of the flowers, including their physical characteristics, habitat, and blooming patterns. The author also includes information on the historical and cultural significance of each flower, as well as its medicinal properties.May Flowers is illustrated with beautiful color plates that depict the flowers in their natural habitats. The illustrations are accompanied by detailed descriptions of the flowers, including their common and scientific names, as well as their uses in medicine and folklore.Overall, May Flowers is a valuable resource for anyone interested in wildflowers, botany, or natural history. The book is written in a clear and engaging style, making it accessible to a wide audience. It is a must-read for anyone who loves the beauty and diversity of the natural world.With Their Habitats, Properties, Etc.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.