The Complete Language of Flowers - by S Theresa Dietz (Hardcover)

About the Book

"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"--

Book Synopsis

The Complete Language of Flowers is a comprehensive encyclopedia providing the meanings, powers, facts, and folklore for over 1,001 flower species. Now in a pocket-size edition for easy, on-the-go reference.

Along 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.

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 such as:

• Purple Tulip--Eternal love
• Amaryllis--Adventurousness; Enthusiasm; Passion
• Daisy--Beauty and innocence; Cheer; Childlike playfulness
• Sunflower--Ambition; Constancy; Devotion

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. 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.

About the Author

Spring, summer, and autumn container gardening on a small apartment's balcony is all the more appreciated during the short growing season in the Enchanted Mountains of Western New York State where eclectic artist and writer S.Theresa Dietz makes her home. The twenty-plus years of ongoing research into the subject of floriography symbolism and powers were driven onward by her fascination with all things magical and mysterious, along with her deep abiding love of all trees, plants, and flowers. She is the author of The Complete Language of Flowers, The Complete Language of Herbs, The Complete Language of Trees, and The Complete Language of Food.