Mandy Kirkby,Vanessa Diffenbaugh
â€œA flower is not a flower alone; a thousand thoughts invest it.â€,Â ,Daffodils signal ,new beginnings, ,daisies, innocence,. Lilacs mean ,the first emotions of love, ,periwinkles ,tender recollection,. Early Victorians used flowers as a way to express their feelingsâ€”love or grief, jealousy or devotion. Now, modern-day romantics are enjoying a resurgence of this bygone custom, and this book will share the historical, literary, and cultural significance of flowers with a whole new generation. With lavish illustrations, a dual dictionary of flora and meanings, and suggestions for creating expressive arrangements, this keepsake is the perfect compendium for everyone who has ever given or received a bouquet.
Nonfiction,Reference,Environment,Nature,Historical,Victorian,History,Gardening,Poetry,Art,Nature,Plants,Environment
A Victorian Flower Dictionary: The Language of Flowers Companion