The Basket of Flowers (Christoph von Schmid)

The Basket of Flowers

The Basket of Flowers was the very first book of the Lamplighter Rare Collector’s Series, and it will always remain a perennial best-seller. James, the king’s gardener, has mastered the art of teaching his 15-year-old daughter Mary the principles of godliness. He skillfully finds creative ways to converse about it, illustrating from their gardening work. But soon Mary is falsely accused of stealing, and the penalty is severe.

Regardless, young Mary remembers what her father had taught her: that it is better to suffer for the truth than to live for a lie, and that the worst pillow to sleep on is the pillow of a guilty conscience! A story that many regard as our finest character-building story of all. Themes: faith, forgiveness, suffering for righteousness’ sake and overcoming evil with good.

Join James, the godly gardener, and his daughter Mary who endure wrongful accusation and yet walk in integrity. See any of the Lamplighter Rare Collectors Series for outstanding family reading books.

Character themes in this story: laziness, perseverance, virtue and purity.

Endorsement from a Reader

“I just completed reading this wonderful book, The Basket of Flowers.  A dear friend gave it to me with this inscription, “this story is a precious reminder of God’s sovereignty despite trying circumstances.” Indeed it was a clear reminder. Oh to be more like Mary and less like Juliette. It’s a book that I will read to our daughter and keep a copy for our family and look to give out copies to others. Also in our years in the ministry, it’s another reminder that God will complete His work in our lives. Please read it.” — Posted by Kathy Lundberg

Table of Contents

1. Our Heroine’s Early History
2. Lessons From the Garden
3. Mary’s Gift to Amelia
4. The Missing Ring
5. Mary in Prison
6. Mary’s Trial
7. James Visits Mary in Prison
8. Banished
9. A True Friend
10. Help in the Hour of Need
11. Pleasant Days at the Pine Cottage
12. The Shadow of Grief
13. Death of Mary’s Father
14. New Trials
15. Driven Away
16. An Unexpected Meeting
17. Amelia’s Explanation
18. How the Ring was Found
19. A Just Recompense
20. The Power of Prayer
21. The Count’s Generosity
22. The Reward of Avarice
23. Juliet’s Deathbed
24. Mary’s Life at Eichbourg
25. The Monument

About the Lamplighter Rare Collector’s Series 

Lamplighter stories are far, far more than just good and wholesome reading for your family.  The inspiring role models found in Lamplighter books show a child that outward compliance alone will not carry a child through the stresses and disappointments soon to be faced in adolescence and adulthood. Nor are they a substitute for faith in Christ.  As we learn of perseverance, courage, loyalty, humility, these are qualities to emulate and pursue.  But as children read in stories of others like them trying their best and falling short, they will powerfully learn their need for the gospel.  Though life is often not easy, we can be confident that each disappointment and trial is designed by a loving God for our good.

Lamplighter books are carefully designed to draw children back to the Bible, to ensure that each story reflects the character of God.  Often, key Scriptures are referenced so that they may be stored in a child’s heart. Lamplighter volumes are recognizable right away by their beautiful, high-quality bindings.  But the other unique feature of a Lamplighter book, in contrast to other publications of the same title, is that the Lamplighter editions have been enhanced with helpful footnotes and woven with threads of biblical truths that will be etched into an awakened moral conscience. These characteristics are what make our Lamplighter Collection so unique and highly valued.