A Softer Shade of Purple

In his book Flower Lore, Rev. Hilderic Friend tells us that “The Whortlebury, emblem of Treason, growing in wastes, affords a juice which was often used in more dangerous times to stain and disfigure the face.” I’m not sure why “the emblem of treason” but the use of blueberries as a dye was apparently fairly common throughout history. Here is an… Continue Reading…

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