Flower Map of Mingju

Author: Wu Fuhua Feng Guangping
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Publish Date: 2002-02-01
Features: This book approaches the culture of chrysanthemums, adopting a format of illustrations complementing text and vice versa to identify and describe over 500 varieties of named chrysanthemums, categorizing them into 26 types based on petal characteristics. It intersperses famous classical poems about chrysanthemums throughout, reflecting the personality traits of the flowers and hinting at the spiritual pursuits of Chinese scholars. At the end of the book, there are 44 technical tips on the appreciation, cultivation, and care of named chrysanthemums. The entire book features exquisite illustrations, concise and fluent text, and expressive poetry that conveys emotions and aspirations, all harmoniously integrated. This book is suitable for professionals and enthusiasts engaged in chrysanthemum art, as well as researchers and educators in botany, horticulture, and related fields. It can serve as both an introductory guide for beginners and a reference for advanced studies.