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pdf | 181.97 MB | English | Isbn:‎ B084JJXJRC | Author: S. Theresa Dietz; | Year: 2020

Description:

The Complete Language of Flowers   is a comprehensive encyclopedia providing the meanings, powers, facts, and folklore for over 1,001 flower species.   

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.

Elegantly 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.

Category:Flower Arranging, Botany of Flowers, Gardening & Horticulture Flowers