The complete language of flowers A definitive and illustrated history

Estee Shoesmyth, 1950-

Book - 2022

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 like peonies (bashfulness) and tulips (passion). Coupled with stunning full-colour illustrations, 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. Elegantly designed and beautifully illustrated, the Complete Illustrated Encyclopedia seri...es offers comprehensive, display-worthy references on a range of intriguing topics, including birthday astrology, dream interpretation, techniques for harnessing the power of dreams, and the stories behind signs and symbols.

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Published
New York, NY : Wellfleet Press 2022.
Language
English
Main Author
Estee Shoesmyth, 1950- (author)
Physical Description
256 pages : illustrations (colour, and black and white) ; 19 cm
Bibliography
Includes bibliographical references (pages 238-239) and indexes.
ISBN
9781577152835
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Review by Library Journal Review

Do you know which flower signifies adventurousness? How about ambition? All is revealed in Dietz's listing of "meanings, powers, facts, and folklore" about more than 1,000 flowers. (Spoiler: it's the amaryllis and the sunflower, respectively.)

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