Poinsettias, the December Flower

Poinsettias, the December Flower
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Download or read book Poinsettias, the December Flower written by Christine Anderson and published by . This book was released on 1998 with total page 72 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Melding myth, historical lore, botanical details, and delectable illustrations, Anderson and Tischer offer an inviting portrayal of just how this once thought to be weedy specimen was reinvented as a prominent symbol of holiday spirit. Richly colored reproductions of ancient artwork show examples of the genus Euphorbia, and century-old postcards depict Poinsettia flowers in all their glory. The story of this now celebrated plant unfolds in a delightfully instructive, visually alluring volume devoted to the flower named for Joel Roberts Poinsett of South Carolina, with growing tips for aficionados of the brilliant red bloom and the other appealing cultivars currently available. - Alice Joyce; 64p-


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