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An Herb Garden of Verses. [Privately published, 1973]. Paper covers, [64] pp (unpaginated); illustrated throughout with green line drawings of herbs by Bev Allen; 22 cm. No other printings listed. Inscribed (personalized) and signed "Rob" (Robert C. Wylder) on the front endpaper.
In very good condition. illustrated yellow wrappers. Light age-toning to covers and pages; Binding tight (staple bound). NOT Ex-Library. Verses by Robert C. Wylder; glossary by Betty Cutts Wylder, an American folklorist and composer active in herb societies and environmental education; illustrations by Bev Allen. A privately printed booklet combining light verse with herb drawings and a glossary of herbal lore. Herbs featured include dill, fennel, parsley, lemon balm, rosemary, thyme, lemon verbena, and garlic. Each is paired with a rhymed couplet, while the glossary provides folkloric background and culinary uses.