About the Book: Lilies
The lily is an emotive flower, with cultural connotations of romance,
remembrance, love and innocence. It is little wonder that the lily can be found
in literature, art and heraldry across Asia, Europe and North America; where
they have added dramatic elegance to gardens for centuries. The next title in
Pavilions series of beautiful floral gardening guides celebrates the ornamental
charm and delicate petals of the lily. The book begins with the history of this
flower, from Greek and Roman mythology to the hybridization of today. The
beautifully-presented reference guide features more than 50 well-loved and
unusual varieties of lily, from the towering