The Complete Language of Flowers: A Definitive and Illustrated History – Pocket Edition (Complete Illustrated Encyclopedia)
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The Complete Language of Flowers is a comprehensive encyclopedia providing the meanings, powers, facts, and folklore for over 1,001 flower species. Now in a pocket-size edition for easy, on-the-go reference.
Along with a beautiful visual depiction, each entry provides the flower’s scientific and common names, characteristics, and historic meanings and powers from mythology, medieval legends, folklore, and flower poetry.
For centuries, symbolic flower meanings have fascinated readers, writers, poets, and suddenly smitten couples alike. Extremely popular during the Victorian era, these floriographies flourished and versed the public on the hidden meaning of popular flowers such as:
Purple Tulip—Eternal loveAmaryllis—Adventurousness; Enthusiasm; PassionDaisy—Beauty and innocence; Cheer; Childlike playfulnessSunflower—Ambition; Constancy; Devotion
Together with stunning full-color illustrations and two indexes, one for searching by common flower name and the other organized by meaning, this beautiful reference is a must-have for gardeners, florists, and flower enthusiasts. Whether you’re looking to arrange the perfectly bespoken wedding bouquet or to understand what the yellow rose you just received from an admirer means (friendship), this updated floriography is a visual delight.
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Publisher : Wellfleet Press; Illustrated edition (April 12, 2022)
Language : English
Hardcover : 256 pages
ISBN-10 : 1577152832
ISBN-13 : 978-1577152835
Item Weight : 2.31 pounds
Dimensions : 6.05 x 1 x 7.45 inches
Customers say
Customers find this book to be a gorgeous coffee table reference with wonderfully detailed pages. Moreover, it contains the lore of each flower, with one customer noting the inclusion of common and scientific names in the illustrations. Additionally, they appreciate its fun information and find it enjoyable to dip into and out of.
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