Potpourris and Other Fragrant Delights Author:Jacqueline Heriteau This charming little book brings back the delights of a time when scents of nature were preserved indoors the year round. It shows how to capture and preserve the essence of a garden, the sunny fragrance of flowers and fresh air, in the lovely, old-fashioned art of making potpourri. Long before there were chemical products, in simpler and more... more » tranquil times, all things that made a home fresh and safeguarded a family's health were prepared by hand from flowers, herbs and wild grasses. Authentic recipes from bygone days are included, as well as fascinating stories of how flowers, fragrant gums, spices and herbs have been used for scent since Biblical times.« less