Description
Book SynopsisThe 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.
Trade Review“Flower lovers will marvel at S. Theresa Dietz’s
The Complete Language of Flowers, an A to Z of flowers and plants listing symbolic meanings, possible powers, folklore and facts.” * BookPage *
Table of ContentsIntroduction
How to Use This Book
A – Z
Works Consulted
Acknowledgments
About the Author
Photo Credits
Index of Common Flower Names
Index of Common Flower Meanings
