The Complete Language of Flowers is a comprehensive encyclopedia providing the meanings,powers,facts,and folklore for over 1,001 flower species. Now in a pocket-size edition for easy,on-the-go reference. 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
Publisher: Quarto Publishing Group USA IncISBN: 9781577152835Number of pages: 256Weight: 560 gDimensions: 183 x 146 mm
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