"A flower is not a flower alone; a thousand thoughts invest it."
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 feelings--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.