This pretty herbarium will delight any lover of flowers. An introduction to the art of flower gathering and pressing, A Notebook of Flowers presents 35 beautiful yet commonly found plants. Each one is lovingly depicted in watercolor and accompanied by a detailed foldout description of the plant: its habitat, its botanical profile, special properties and uses, and how to cut stems for successful drying. The volume also includes ten glassine envelopes ready to store your best examples -- from lilies of the valley and brier roses to your garden-variety gold buttons and marigolds.General instructions on gathering and preserving flowers are given, and extra pages at the back of the notebook allow the user to store additional dried plants.-- A beautifully illustrated gift for the flower lover -- and a truly deluxe package-- The 35 foldout guides offer a wealth of information on the individual flowers, and the glassine envelopes keep samples safe-- Includes special recipes and directions for using the different varieties of cuttings -- from teas to remedies to sachets