the complete language of flowers by s theresa dietz

Obviously, the pocket version is much smaller with tiny photos. Note: The pocket version of this book and the original are shelved as the same book. 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.Įlegantly 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. 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.

Extremely popular during the Victorian era, these floriographies flourished and versed the public on the hidden meaning of popular flowers such as:Īmaryllis-Adventurousness Enthusiasm Passionĭaisy-Beauty and innocence Cheer Childlike playfulness The Complete Language of Flowers is a comprehensive encyclopedia providing the meanings, powers, facts, and folklore for over 1,001 flower species.Īlong 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.įor centuries, symbolic flower meanings have fascinated readers, writers, poets, and suddenly smitten couples alike.

The complete language of flowers by s theresa dietz