A Victorian Flower Dictionary : The Language of Flowers Companion

"A flower is not a flower alone; a thousand thoughts invest it." Daffodils signal new beginnings, daisies innocence . Lilacs mean the first emotions of love, periwinkles tender recollection . Early Victorians used flowers as a way to express their feelings--love or grief, jealousy or devotion. Now, modern-day romantics are enjoying a resurgence of this bygone custom, and this book will share the historical, literary, and cultural significance of flowers with a whole new generation. With lavish illustrations, a dual dictionary of flora and meanings, and suggestions for creating expressive arrangements, this keepsake is the perfect compendium for everyone who has ever given or received a bouquet. From the Hardcover edition. **“A flower is not a flower alone; a thousand thoughts invest it.”** Daffodils signal __new beginnings,__ daisies __innocence__. Lilacs mean __the first emotions of love,__ periwinkles __tender recollection__. Early Victorians used flowers as a way to express their feelings—love or grief, jealousy or devotion. Now, modern-day romantics are enjoying a resurgence of this bygone custom, and this book will share the historical, literary, and cultural significance of flowers with a whole new generation. With lavish illustrations, a dual dictionary of flora and meanings, and suggestions for creating expressive arrangements, this keepsake is the perfect compendium for everyone who has ever given or received a bouquet. Early Victorians Used Flowers As A Way To Express Their Feelings-- Love Or Grief, Jealousy Or Devotion. Now Modern-day Romantics Are Enjoying A Resurgence Of This Bygone Custom. Kirkby Shares The Historical Literary, And Cultural Significance Of Flowers. Fifty Featured Flowers The Dictionary Flowers for Specific Occasions.