Every so often in "The Topaz Story Book" we get a treat from a rather famous author. Today's tale of 'Queen Aster' comes from Louisa May Alcott.

Host Dan Scholz

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Today's tales are about two flowers with magnificent properties, 'Pimpernel, the Shepherd's Clock' and 'A Legend of the Gentian'.

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We begin the week with a lovely poem about the wild Aster and what can only be described as a love letter to the Silver-Rod.

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We're finishing the week with two stories today, including another origin tale for the golden-rod that is a much, much darker version.

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Today brings us the origin of the golden-rod, a magnificent autumnal flower, and a bonus poem by author Anna E. Skinner.

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This is a week of origins, and we start off with how the King's Candles got their name.

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Today we round out the week with two short poems from "The Topaz Story Book".

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Today's fairytale is an origin story for the opal, but also an extremely sad love story between two fairies.

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'The Gay Little King' is the story of the adventures of a young boy named Jaimie and a little maple, transformed into the little king.

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'The Shet-Up Posy' is just as much about capturing the regionality of US folklore as it is about recognizing your own inner beauty.

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