Flowers can talk. Red roses say 'I love you', white lilies offer
condolence and poppies invite us to remember. For thousands of years,
humans have used flowers as a language, a short-hand for emotions and
meanings. In her new book, Sally Coulthard, takes a fascinating look at
floriography and shows how we still use this secret language across the
world. She delves into the meanings of flowers and where they came from,
whether it's ancient mythology or hedgerow folklore. Covering 50
well-loved flowers and plants, from peonies to sweetpeas, ivy to irises,
Floriography is a beautifully illustrated guide that will take the
reader on an intriguing journey through the history, legend,
anthropology and literature of flowers, showing how modern-day society
still relies on the meaning of flowers. From the Chinese lotus flower to
the Celtic bluebell, the myth, magic and language of flowers is still
blossoming today.