Walter Crane's Floral Fantasy in an Old English Garden is a classic book of botanical art. It features over 100 of Crane's beautiful illustrations of flowers, plants, and trees, as well as a selection of his poetry. The book is divided into four sections, each focusing on a different aspect of the garden. The first section looks at the beauty of the garden, with illustrations of flowers, trees, and other plants. The second section focuses on the history of the garden, with illustrations of old English gardens and their inhabitants. The third section looks at the symbolism of the garden, with illustrations of plants and their meanings. The fourth section looks at the practical aspects of gardening, with illustrations of tools and techniques. Throughout the book, Crane's illustrations are accompanied by his own poetry, which adds to the beauty of the book.
By Walter Crane · First published 1899 · Genre: Romance, Fantasy, Historical Fiction