Margaret Neilson Armstrong: A Floral Visionary Margaret Neilson Armstrong (1867–1944) stands as a remarkable figure in American art and literature—a woman who defied societal expectations to forge her own path as a book cover designer, illustrator, and author. Born in New York City, Armstrong possessed an innate fascination with the natural world, particularly wildflowers of the American West, which would profoundly shape her artistic vision and intellectual pursuits. Her distinctive style, characterized by elegant Art Nouveau motifs and meticulous botanical illustrations, cemented her place…