Part Two

THE FLOWERS OF SHAKESPEARE

SPRING: "THE SWEET O' THE YEAR" 93

I. Primroses, Cowslips, and Oxlips 93

II. "Daffodils That Come Before the Swallow Dares" 109

III. "Daisies Pied and Violets Blue" 118

IV. "Lady-smocks All Silver White" and "Cuckoo-buds of Every Yellow Hue" 130

V. Anemones and "Azured Harebells" 133

VI. Columbine and Broom-flower 137

SUMMER: "SWEET SUMMER BUDS" 145

I. "Morning Roses Newly Washed with Dew" 145

II. "Lilies of All Kinds" 160

III. Crown-Imperial and Flower-de-Luce 167

IV. Fern and Honeysuckle 175

V. Carnations and Gilliflowers 181

VI. Marigold and Larkspur 189

VII. Pansies for Thoughts and Poppies for Dreams 200

VIII. Crow-flowers and Long Purples 207

IX. Saffron Crocus and Cuckoo-flowers 210

X. Pomegranate and Myrtle 215

AUTUMN: "HERBS OF GRACE" AND "DRAMS OF POISON" 224

I. Rosemary and Rue 224

II. Lavender, Mints, and Fennel 231

III. Sweet Marjoram, Thyme, and Savory 236

IV. Sweet Balm and Camomile 243

V. Dian's Bud and Monk's-hood Blue 246

WINTER: "WHEN ICICLES HANG BY THE WALL" 253

I. Holly and Ivy 253

II. Mistletoe and Box 261