Flower Stories


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This volume contains stories, poems, and facts about lots of different flowers, intended for teaching children. It is divided into thirteen parts, each covering a different type of flower. - Summary by Rachel (2 hr 37 min)

Chapters

Preface 1:02 Read by Rachel
THE SNOWDROP -- In the Spring-Time Garden 3:23 Read by David Wiggins
The Seed 0:59 Read by David Wiggins
How the Snowdrop Came 1:58 Read by David Wiggins
Calling Them Up 1:05 Read by David Wiggins
To the Snowdrop by Barry Cornwall 2:16 Read by David Wiggins
All About the Snowdrop: Suggestions for Field Lessons 1:17 Read by David Wiggins
THE NARCISSUS AND THE TULIP -- All in a Garden Fair 3:42 Read by Mike Justice
Daffy-Down-Dilly 1:36 Read by Mike Justice
Narcissus 3:25 Read by Mike Justice
Grandmother's Garden by Dorothy Grey 1:37 Read by Mike Justice
A Tulip Story 6:57 Read by Mike Justice
To Daffodils by Robert Herrick 1:10 Read by Mike Justice
All About the Narcissus: Suggestions for Field Lessons 1:20 Read by Mike Justice
THE ARBUTUS -- From Under the Pines 3:13 Read by Rachel
Trailing Arbutus by Rose Terry 1:41 Read by Rachel
All About the Trailing Arbutus or Mayflower: Suggestions for Field Lessons 1:10 Read by Rachel
JACK-IN-THE-PULPIT: About a Little Preacher 3:57 Read by Jennifer Dallman
Jack-in-the-Pulpit by Clara Smith 3:04 Read by Jennifer Dallman
All About the Jack-in-the-Pulpit or Indian Turnip: Suggestions for Field Lessons 1:41 Read by Jennifer Dallman
THE PANSY AND FORGET-ME-NOT -- In Mamma's Room 3:53 Read by Lydia
The Foolish Pansy by Jenny Wallis 2:03 Read by Lydia
The Pansy by Eben E. Rexford 1:05 Read by Lydia
The Pansy's Story 1:43 Read by Lydia
The Story of the Forget-Me-Not 2:33 Read by Lydia
All About the Pansy or Heartsease: Suggestions for Field Lessons 1:03 Read by Lydia
All About the Forget-Me-Not: Suggestions for Field Lessons 1:05 Read by Lydia
THE WILD ROSE -- Banks of Roses 4:47 Read by Mike Justice
Two Little Roses by Julia P. Ballard 0:53 Read by Mike Justice
The Moss Rose 2:06 Read by Mike Justice
How the Sweetbriar Became Pink 1:34 Read by Mike Justice
The Transplanted Flower by Hans Anderson 5:53 Read by Mike Justice
A Christmas Rose 6:05 Read by Mike Justice
All About the Wild Rose: Suggestions for Field Lessons 1:20 Read by Mike Justice
THE BUTTERCUP -- In the Pasture 2:42 Read by Diana Edwin
The Gold of the Meadow 3:41 Read by Diana Edwin
All About the Buttercup: Suggestions for Field Lessons 1:18 Read by Diana Edwin
THE IRIS -- With Wet Feet 6:16 Read by Jennifer Dallman
The Rainbow Messenger 2:12 Read by Jennifer Dallman
All About the Iris, or Blue Flag: Suggestions for Field Lessons 1:20 Read by Jennifer Dallman
THE POPPY -- In Scarlet Drest 2:46 Read by Jennifer Dallman
The Corn-Flower and the Poppy 7:07 Read by Jennifer Dallman
All About the Poppy: Suggestions for Field Lessons 1:03 Read by Jennifer Dallman
THE SHOOTING-STAR -- Among the Grasses 2:43 Read by Rosie Roberts
The Shooting-Stars 2:30 Read by Rosie Roberts
All About the Shooting-Star or Bird's Bill: Suggestions for Field Lessons 1:15 Read by Rosie Roberts
THE DAISY AND THE SUNFLOWER -- In Sunshiny Corners 5:40 Read by M.D.
The Daisy 10:04 Read by M.D.
Daisy Nurses 1:23 Read by M.D.
A Sunflower Story 4:50 Read by M.D.
All About the White or Ox-Eyed Daisy: Suggestions for Field Lessons 1:20 Read by M.D.
All About the Sunflower: Suggestions for Field Lessons 1:15 Read by M.D.
THE GOLDENROD AND THE ASTER -- On the Hillside 3:05 Read by April Walters
Little Purple Aster 1:02 Read by April Walters
Goldenrod and Aster 5:05 Read by April Walters
Goldenrod 1:48 Read by April Walters
All About the Goldenrod: Suggestions for Field Lessons 1:10 Read by April Walters
All About the Aster: Suggestions for Field Lessons 1:17 Read by April Walters
THE FRINGED GENTIAN -- At the End of Summer 3:12 Read by Jennifer Dallman
Fringed Gentian by Bryant 1:16 Read by Jennifer Dallman
For a Night's Shelter 2:10 Read by Jennifer Dallman
All About the Fringed Gentian: Suggestions for Field Lessons 1:29 Read by Jennifer Dallman