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Flora's Lexicon (Classic Reprint): An Interpretation of the Language and Sentiment of Flowers; With an Outline of Botany, and a Poetical Introduction - Softcover
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Explore the language of flowers and the meanings behind each bloom.
This reference book ties plant details to moods, sentiments, and cultural symbolism, helping you identify plants and understand their lore with confidence.
Flora's Lexicon presents essential botanical descriptions, explains how flowers have been used to convey feelings, and shows readers how to match a plant to its message. Rich with examples, it blends practical identification with historic and literary context, making it a useful guide for gardeners, students, and poetry lovers alike.
Whether you’re naming a garden, labeling a specimen, or simply curious about the whispers of petals, this edition offers clear explanations and memorable associations you can use in everyday life.
- Learn how to classify and identify flowers through their form and characteristics.
- Discover the traditional sentiments associated with common blooms.
- See how poets and writers have used flowers to express feelings and ideas.
- Find practical guidance for describing plants to others with confidence.
Ideal for readers of garden lore, poetry, and natural history who want a portable reference with timeless associations.
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Excerpt from Flora's Lexicon: An Interpretation of the Language and Sentiment of Flowers; With an Outline of Botany, and a Poetical Introduction
Our rocks are rough, but smiling there The Acacia waves her yellow hair, Lonely and sweet. Nor loved the less For flowering in a wilderness Then come - thy Arab maid will be The loved and lone Acacia tree.
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Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book delves into the captivating world of floriography, the language of flowers, a means of communication that blossomed during the Victorian era. Flowers, with their delicate petals and vibrant hues, transcended mere aesthetics to become messengers of heartfelt emotions and secret messages. The author meticulously unveils the symbolic meanings ascribed to various flowers, weaving a tapestry of historical anecdotes, botanical insights, and poetic references. Each flower is portrayed as a unique emblem, carrying a distinct sentiment, from the ardent passion of the red rose to the unwavering loyalty of the forget-me-not. Beyond a mere dictionary of floral meanings, this book explores the cultural significance of flowers in Victorian society. It delves into the etiquette of gifting flowers, the art of composing tussie-mussies (small bouquets), and the role of flowers in literature and art. Ultimately, this book invites readers to rediscover the enchanting language of flowers, a timeless form of expression that speaks to the depths of human emotions. By understanding the symbolic meanings behind each bloom, we can appreciate the profound messages conveyed through the simple act of giving or receiving flowers. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. Seller Inventory # 9781330172643_0
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