Wild flowers of the world. Brian Morley and Barbara Everard. 1973.

The lore of flower life stretches back into antiquity, blending into the legend, religion and magic of the world’s ancient peoples. Man was first intrigued by the splendours and curiosities of wild plants, prompting him to breed the familiar garden varieties we know today. From the hundreds of thousands of wild flowers Brian Morley has chosen a selection from around the world to illustrate why man was attracted to flowers and to demonstrate how intriguing these natural wonders can be.