A Victorian Flower Dictionary: The Language of Flowers Companion

"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.

Author: Mandy Kirkby
Publisher: Ballantine Books
Published: 09/20/2011
Pages: 192
Binding Type: Hardcover
Weight: 0.75lbs
Size: 7.60h x 5.40w x 0.70d
ISBN: 9780345532862

About the Author

Mandy Kirkby is an editor and a flower enthusiast. She lives in Cambridge, England.