★ This volume compiles six classical works on flowers and horticulture, including The Flower-News Breeze and The Flower Almanac. Presented with annotations and vernacular translations, it centrally introduces ancient knowledge—particularly from the Ming and Qing periods—on floral seasonal signals ("flower-news"), monthly almanacs, flower deities, and related topics, offering content that is both professional and detailed.
★ The translators and annotators are scholars deeply specialized in classical Chinese flower culture. Their expertise in textual research and citation ensures strong professionalism, while their accurate translations of classical Chinese make the ancient texts accessible, maximizing the book's readability.
★ Focusing on the core concepts of floral phenology and seasonal rhythms, the book systematically presents classic knowledge such as the "Twenty-Four Flower-News Winds" and the "Twelve Monthly Flower Deities." It effectively helps readers clearly understand ancient floral resources, social customs, and aesthetic appreciations related to flowers.

The Chinese Historical Horticulture Classics Collection comprises 8 volumes:
"Living Among Flowers"
"A Record of Appreciating Flowers"
"Manual of Celebrated Flowers"
"Notes on Cultivation from Jianpu"
"Cultivation Secrets & Aesthetic Pleasures"
"The Nine Honors, Nine Grades and Thirty Distinguished Guests Among Flowers"
"The Phenology and Seasonal Patterns of Flowers"
"Three Masterpieces of Ming Dynasty Flower Arrangement Art"

This book comprises six classical texts on flowers and horticulture, including The Flower-News Breeze, The Flower Almanac, and Discussions on the Twelve Monthly Flower Deities. Compiled and presented with annotations and modern Chinese translations, it introduces knowledge from ancient China—especially the Ming and Qing dynasties—concerning floral seasonal indicators ("hua xin"), monthly almanacs, alternative names for flowers, legends of flower deities, and phenology. It aids readers in understanding core knowledge and specialized expertise related to ancient floral resources, social practices, and aesthetic tastes.
The translators and annotators are all scholars with years of research background in ancient Chinese flower culture. Their proficiency in classical textual criticism and citation, coupled with precise translation of classical Chinese, results in a highly readable volume. This book serves as a valuable reference for readers seeking to understand the horticultural and floral culture of the Ming and Qing periods.