The Language of Flowers Gift Book - Hardcover

Kirkby, Mandy; Diffenbaugh, Vanessa

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0230759637 ISBN 13: 9780230759633

Publisher: Macmillan, 2011

Synopsis

'A flower is not a flower alone; A thousand thoughts invest it'

All over the world, flowers are an integral part of human culture whether it is the perfect table centre for a wedding, a beautiful bouquet for a birthday, a message of thanks, or to pay one's respect at a funeral. But, while everyone knows that red roses signify love, few may realise that an entire language of flowers exists with every bloom, folliage and plant having a particular emotion attached, be it hazel for reconcilliation, wisteria for welcome or ivy for fidelity. This unique language was created by the romantic early Victorians who carefully planned every bouquet and posy so as to deliver a desired message. Bringing the language to a new generation, this beautifully illustrated miscellany contains fifty profiled flowers, a dictionary searchable by emotion, and ideas for creating bouquets and arrangements for specific occasions. This gift book is a novel present that any flower lover will want to own.

About this title

Product Description:

Language of Flowers: A Miscellany

Review:

`Illustrated in the style of a Victorian guide to flowers, this is a delightful little book concerning itself with the allegorical meanings ascribed to flowers, and snippets of Romantic literature where these allegories can be found. A must for lovers of flora and poetry alike.' --Woman's Weekly

About this edition

• Publisher: Macmillan
• Publication date: 2011
• ISBN 10: 0230759637
• ISBN 13: 9780230759633
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 192