Yi Qinheng: publicly available information about this author is limited, and details such as birth and death dates, native place, and educational background have not been clearly recorded. Judging from the works that survive, he long devoted attention to the organization and interpretation of traditional Chinese writings on flowers, trees, and horticulture. Two of his works are held in the collection: Huajing (The Mirror of Flowers) and Qunfangpu Quanshi (An Interpretation of the Treatise on the Assembly of Fragrances). Both center on ancient botanical treatises and combine popular science with literary appreciation: on the one hand, they sort out flower and tree species, cultivation techniques, and phenological knowledge; on the other, they emphasize close reading of the text and the transmission of cultural interest. His style balances annotation with interpretation, and his plain language aims to make classical horticultural texts more accessible to contemporary readers. Although his personal record is unclear, his choice of subjects shows familiarity with, and dedication to, traditional Chinese flower culture. Work of this kind helps popularize classical botanical knowledge and sustain the tradition of horticultural writing.
