An Art Reel: Flower Fairies. Since their initial publication in 1923, Cicely Mary Barker’s Flower Fairies have enchanted adults and children alike. The botanically accurate drawings in the 170 original illustrations, coupled with the enchanting fairy images and short verses appeal to our innate sense of magic and wonder. Each Flower Fairy is in charge of looking after their flower or plant, and keeping it strong and healthy. Here are illustrations - two each - from The Alphabet Fairies, The Fair