The Complete Language of Flowers is a comprehensive encyclopedia
providing the meanings, powers, facts, and folklore for over 1,001
flower species.
Along with a beautiful visual depiction, each entry provides the
flower's scientific and common names, characteristics, and
historic meanings and powers from mythology, medieval legends,
folklore, and flower poetry.
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 such as:
- Purple Tulip--Eternal love
- Amaryllis--Adventurousness; Enthusiasm; Passion
- Daisy--Beauty and innocence; Cheer; Childlike playfulness
- Sunflower--Ambition; Constancy; Devotion
Together with stunning full-color illustrations and two indexes,
one for searching by common flower name and the other organized by
meaning, 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 series 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.
