Sweet-scented flowers and fragrant leaves : interesting associations gathered from many sources, with notes on their history and utility / by Donald McDonald ; with introduction by W. Robinson.

  • Donald McDonald
Date:
1895
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Credit: Sweet-scented flowers and fragrant leaves : interesting associations gathered from many sources, with notes on their history and utility / by Donald McDonald ; with introduction by W. Robinson. Source: Wellcome Collection.

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    AUTHORS NOTE Where can I procure a list of scented plants 1 Editorial ■Reply.—‘We know of no work on the subject.’ This start- ling response in one of the gardening papers, teas the inspir- ing cause of the production of the present Manual. Such an omission in Horticultural literature appeared so singular that I set about to ascertain the true facts, and inquiries prosecuted amongst the leading booksellers found me d tiny brochure published in 1843, under the title of Flora Odorata. Its contents seemed to be insufficient for the present time, and it teas mainly on this account that I have gathered this fresh posy of interesting associa- tions amongst these—the sweetest of sweet odours—and I offer the bouquet to all true lovers of the fragrant incense of nature. It is becoming so greatly the fashion amongst professional intro- ducers of new plants to study size and shape of blossom to the total exclusion of the delightful attraction of fragrance, with which so many of the old-time flowers are permeated, that I trust the Alphabetical List will be found of service for the purpose of selecting varieties that possess this favoured property. The work has been a pleasant study during a period of two years, and the means of introducing me to much botanical know- ledge. Its dimensions, however, are a convincing assurance that no attempt has been made to describe in detail or to convey scien- tific information. That much more might be written on a subject so fertile, I am well aware ; and I will gladly receive suggestions or additions to make future issues as perfect as possible.
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