New Book From Allan Armitage Features Stories of Plant Names, Plant History, and More

Allan Armitage Of Naked Ladies and Forget Me NotsAllan Armitage, a long-time contributing editor for Greenhouse Grower, is well-recognized as an introducer of new plant varieties, a researcher, a writer of the most-used perennials textbook in print, a columnist, a speaker, and a tireless plant advocate. But where he truly excels is in storytelling.

With the publication of “Of Naked Ladies and Forget-Me-Nots,” now everyone has access to his sharp wit and endless curiosity. Readers will learn the backstory behind unique plant names like “bachelor’s buttons,” “boneset,” and “bouncing bet.”

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Armitage spins yarns about the mistaken myth of carrots improving eyesight and how a voodoo lily almost canceled a marriage. Bits and bobs of world history pepper the pages, including plants’ involvement in World Wars I and II, indigo’s role in colonial America, and Queen Anne’s legacy that lives on in a simple roadside wildflower. Helen of Troy, Achilles, and Queen Elizabeth all make appearances among the 95 stories included in the book.

“Of Naked Ladies and Forget-Me-Nots” makes a colorful gift for the gardener, etymology fan, trivia buff, historian, and reader. It is full of photographs, historical drawings, and artwork.

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Order an autographed copy directly from the author at AllanArmitage.net. For wholesale or review copies, contact Dr. Armitage.

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