Magic Springs mix delphiniums are a popular choice among gardeners for adding vibrant colors and vertical interest to their gardens. Delphiniums are tall, elegant perennial flowers that bloom in a variety of shades, including purple, blue, pink, and white. The Magic Springs mix is a specially curated blend of these dazzling delphiniums, creating a stunning display of color in the garden. The main idea: Magic Springs mix delphiniums are a popular choice among gardeners for adding vibrant colors and vertical interest to their gardens..
On a more playful side, though still a serious annoyance for their neighbours, witches were also thought to magically steal milk directly from cows’ udders. A 14th century morality manual tells a story about a woman with an enchanted leather bag. On her command, the bag would leap up and run to her neighbours’ cattle herd, where it would secretly steal milk and bring it back to her.
Cheese is toasted when a woman is dressed up and adorned so that she entices and catches the foolish rats take a woman in adultery and the Devil will catch you. In The Odyssey, the sorceress Circe turns Odysseus companions into animals by feeding them a magic potion mixed into a drink made of cheese, barley meal, honey and wine.
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Witchcraft Books on Dropbox
Hello, witches! Since I’m always harping on about learning your history and checking your sources, I thought I’d help folks get a head start by compiling some source material.
To that end, I’ve started a Dropbox folder with a stash of historical texts on witchcraft, magic, and related topics. Nearly everything I’ve managed to find so far is public domain (thank you Project Gutenberg), with the exception of a very thorough herbal grimoire I found online some years ago and a book of witchcraft from the 1970s that appears to be out of print.
I will be continuing in this vein with future texts that I find. Everything will be public domain or cited to the source that it came from, in PDF format. I will NOT be including PDFs of any book currently in circulation with a copyright linked to a living author or estate. The point of this folder is that everything in it should be free for sharing and open use as research materials.
Below is the initial list of titles. I tried to include as many as I could find, with a focus on some oft-cited classics. I will be adding new texts as I find them.
- A Collection of Rare and Curious Tracts on Witchcraft and the Second Sight, by David Webster (1820)
- A History of Witchcraft in England from 1558 to 1718, by Wallace Notestein (1909)
- British Goblins, Welsh Folk-lore, Fairy Mythology, Legends and Traditions, by Wirt Sikes (1880)
- Curiosities of Superstition, by W. H. Davenport Adams (1882)
- Daemonologie, by King James I/VI (1597)
- Fairy and Folk Tales of the Irish Peasantry, Edited and Selected by W. B. Yeats (1888)
- Irish Witchcraft and Demonology, by St. John Drelincourt Seymour (1913)
- La Sorcière, or The Witch of the Middle Ages, by Jules Michelet (1863)
- Lives of the Necromancers, by William Godwin (1834)
- Magic and Fetishism, by Alfred C. Haddon (1906)
- Magic and Witchcraft, by Anonymous (1852)
- Modern Magic, by M. Schele de Vere (1873)
- Plant Lore, Legends, and Lyrics, by Richard Folkard (1884)
- Practical Psychomancy and Crystal Gazing, by William Walker Atkinson (1908)
- The Devil in Britain and America, by John Ashton (1896)
- The Discoverie of Witchcraft, by Reginald Scot (1594, 1886 reprint)
- The Extremely Large Herbal Grimoire (date unknown, internet publication)
- The Golden Bough : A Study of Magic and Religion, by Sir James George Frazer (1890)
- The Illustrated Key to the Tarot, by L.W. de Laurence (1918)
- The Magic of the Horse-shoe, by Robert Means Lawrence (1898)
- The Mysteries of All Nations, by James Grant (1880)
- The Mystery and Romance of Alchemy and Pharmacy, by Charles John Samuel Thompson (1897)
- The Superstitions of Witchcraft, by Howard Williams (1865)
- The Witchcraft Delusion in Colonial Connecticut by John M. Taylor (1908)
- The Wonders of the Invisible World, by Cotton Mather and A Farther Account of the Tryals of the New-England Witches, by Increase Mather (1693, 1862 reprint)
- Witch Stories, by E. Lynn (Elizabeth Lynn) Linton (1861)
- Witch, Warlock, And Magician, by W. H. Davenport Adams (1889)
- Witchcraft & Second Sight in the Highlands & Islands of Scotland, by John Gregorson Campbell (1902)
- Witches’ Potions & Spells, ed. by Kathryn Paulsen (1971)
Additional texts added 12/31/20:
- A Compleat History of Magick, Sorcery, and Witchcraft, by Anonymous (1715)
- A True and Faithful Relation of What Passed for Many Yeers Between Dr. John Dee and some Spirits, by John Dee (1659)
- Crystal Gazing, by Northcote W. Thomas
- Malleus Maleficarum, or Hammer of the Witches, trans. Montague Summers (1486, 1928 translation)
- Occult Science in Medicine, by Franz Hartmann (1893)
- The Book of Ceremonial Magic, by A.E. Waite (1913)
- The Complete Herbal, by Nicholas Culpeper (1652, 1850 reprint)
- The Devils of Loudun, by Edmund Goldsmid (1887)
- The History of Witchcraft and Demonology, by Montague Summers (1926)
- The Old English Herbals, by Eleanour Sinclair Rohde (1922)
For more information or to find additional texts, I suggest visiting Project Gutenberg, Sacred Texts, and Global Grey Ebooks.
Disclaimer: Please keep in mind that these texts are (with few exceptions) more than a century old, and may contain depictions, references, or language that are outdated and inappropriate. The point of including these documents is to provide access to historical texts for research and reference. Inclusion in the collection does not equal unconditional agreement with or wholesale approval of the contents.
Take everything with a grain of salt and remember to do your due diligence!
To that end, I’ve started a Dropbox folder with a stash of historical texts on witchcraft, magic, and related topics. Nearly everything I’ve managed to find so far is public domain (thank you Project Gutenberg), with the exception of a very thorough herbal grimoire I found online some years ago and a book of witchcraft from the 1970s that appears to be out of print.
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Reviews for "Designing a Stunning Garden with Magic Springs Mix Delphiniums as Focal Points"
1. John - 1 star:
I was really disappointed with the Magic Springs Mix Delphiniums that I purchased. Despite following all the instructions for planting and care, the plants didn't grow as expected. The flowers were very small and lacked the vibrant colors that were advertised. I also noticed that the plants were not very sturdy and required a lot of extra support to keep them upright. Overall, a very disappointing experience and I would not recommend these delphiniums to anyone.
2. Sarah - 2 stars:
I had high hopes for the Magic Springs Mix Delphiniums, but unfortunately, they didn't live up to my expectations. While some of the flowers were beautiful and had vibrant colors, a significant portion of the plants did not bloom at all. The ones that did bloom had very weak stems and required constant staking to prevent them from falling over. I also noticed that the plants were prone to various diseases and pests, despite my best efforts to care for them. It was quite frustrating, and I don't think I would purchase these delphiniums again.
3. Michael - 2 stars:
I bought the Magic Springs Mix Delphiniums hoping to add a pop of color to my garden, but I was disappointed with the results. Although the plants did produce some flowers, they were rather sparse and didn't create the impact I was looking for. Additionally, I found the plants to be quite challenging to care for, as they required constant monitoring and special attention to prevent them from wilting or breaking. Overall, I wouldn't recommend these delphiniums as there are better options available for a more successful and hassle-free garden.
4. Emily - 1 star:
I had a terrible experience with the Magic Springs Mix Delphiniums. The plants were very small and weak when they arrived, and despite my best efforts to nurse them back to health, they didn't survive. They were highly susceptible to diseases and pests, and it was very disappointing to see them wilt and eventually die. I would not recommend these delphiniums as they proved to be a waste of time and money.