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BOOK REVIEWS
THE SECRET LORE OF PLANTS AND FLOWERS
ERIC MAPLE HALE £7.25
Eric Maple spent his early years on the marshland
fringes of the Essex Coast. The main interest shown
in his books is folklore and witchcraft and he has
lectured on these topics. This volume will appeal to
those who want to learn some unusual information about
plants although the more scientific readers should
look elsewhere. For instance, did you know that the
dream meaning of a tulip is a secret romance, or that
of gorse is an opportunity is coming your way. If you
giue flowers to people who are alive enough to
appreciate them, then choose carefully with the help
of the flower language explained in this book. The
myths and legends associated with common plants are
described as ere many of our flower festivals. Finally,
if you want to create an authentic magic garden to
attract favourable psychic forces on the one hand and
resistance to encroachments of evil spirits on the other,
then consult this book. I enjoyed browsing through
these pages, although I must admit that I would not haue
bought it.
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TREES IN EPPING FOREST
BERNARD WARD CORPORATION OF LONDON
Far more to my taste is this little booklet. The proceeds
from its sale will go to the Epping Forest Centenary Trust.
It will certainly assist a visitor to the Forest to obtain
a better understanding of its history, management and
the trees it contains. It is not an identification guide,
but I found much of interest in its twelve pages.
TONY BONIFACE