The complete language of flowers A definitive and illustrated history

S. Theresa Dietz, 1950-

Book - 2022

"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 like peonies (bashfulness) and tulips (passion). The Complete Language of Flowers includes over 1,001 flower species, with their names, characteristics, and historic meanings from mythology, Medieval legends, folklore, and flower poetry. Coupled with stunning full-color illustrations, this comprehensive dictionary is a must-have for gardeners, florists, and flower enthusiasts. Whether looking to arrange the perfectly bespoken wedding bouquet or understanding what the yellow rose you ...just received from an admirer means (friendship), this updated floriography is a visual delight. Now in a pocket-size edition for easy, on-the-go reference"--

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Subjects
Genres
dictionaries
Illustrated works
History
Dictionaries
Folklore
Published
New York : Wellfleet Press 2022.
Language
English
Main Author
S. Theresa Dietz, 1950- (author)
Physical Description
256 pages : color illustrations ; 19 cm
Bibliography
Includes bibliographical references (pages 238-239) and indexes.
ISBN
9781577152835
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Review by Library Journal Review

Do you know which flower signifies adventurousness? How about ambition? All is revealed in Dietz's listing of "meanings, powers, facts, and folklore" about more than 1,000 flowers. (Spoiler: it's the amaryllis and the sunflower, respectively.)

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