The complete language of flowers A definitive and illustrated history
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.
- Subjects
- Published
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New York, NY :
Wellfleet Press
2022.
- Language
- English
- Main Author
- Physical Description
- 256 pages : illustrations (colour, and black and white) ; 19 cm
- Bibliography
- Includes bibliographical references (pages 238-239) and indexes.
- ISBN
- 9781577152835