A Victorian Flower Dictionary
A Victorian Flower Dictionary

Author: Mandy Kirkby

Publisher: Ballantine Books

Published: 2011-09-20

Total Pages: 194

ISBN-13: 0345532864

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“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.

Flora's Dictionary
Flora's Dictionary

Author: Kathleen Gips

Publisher: Village Herb Shop, Incorporated

Published: 1995

Total Pages: 208

ISBN-13:

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Do you know what you're saying when you give the gift of flowers or plants? What's the difference between a red rose & a white one? Why shouldn't you give your spouse a yellow carnation or a pumpkin flower? The answers to these questions lie in the traditional meaning of plants. Even fruits & vegetables have meanings - potato for beneficence, raspberry for apology - & all of them are historically documented in this book. You'll learn how to be cold & cruel or warm & caring just by choosing different plants for a bouquet. Ms. Gips has spent twenty years researching the historical meaning associated with plants. This updated, expanded version of her previous book contains authentic meanings for more than 700 plants, including 40 rose forms. Anyone - lay or professional - who designs theme gardens, floral arrangements, wreaths or any kind of herbal or floral gift will find this one-of-a-kind book an indispensable reference. Authentic Victorian illustrations with color plates of tussie mussies. Dictionary format, includes index. Order from: Village Herb Shop, 26 South Main St., Chagrin Falls, OH 44022. 800-836-9120. Trade discount.

The Floral Dictionary
The Floral Dictionary

Author: Anna Maria Campbell

Publisher:

Published: 2016-12-16

Total Pages:

ISBN-13: 9780993073984

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A facsimile reprint of the very scarce 19th century Floral Dictionary by Anna Maria Campbell. This book differs from other Language of Flowers dictionaries of the period in several ways - it gives a colour to every plant, it includes some plants not listed elsewhere, and some of its meanings differ from those found in other books.

A Picture Dictionary of Flowers
A Picture Dictionary of Flowers

Author: H. H. Thomas

Publisher: Saerchinger Press

Published: 2010-08

Total Pages: 562

ISBN-13: 1445518813

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Many of the earliest books, particularly those dating back to the 1900's and before, are now extremely scarce and increasingly expensive. We are republishing these classic works in affordable, high quality, modern editions, using the original text and artwork.

Flowers and Their Meanings
Flowers and Their Meanings

Author: Karen Azoulay

Publisher:

Published: 2015-08

Total Pages: 20

ISBN-13: 9780985127145

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Floriography, the language of flowers, is a form of communication that was popular in Victorian times. Botanical species were assigned sentimental meanings that were collected in exhaustive dictionaries, the blooms' symbolism varying in tone from the sweet (Ivy Geranium conveying the gallant request "Your hand for the next dance?") to the melodramatic (Vibernum declaring "I die if neglected") and the downright combative (a dried white rose indicating "death before dishonor"). A thoughtfully curated bouquet could thus deliver a layered poetic memo, which the recipient would be required to decipher. An added complication, however, was the possibility of mistranslation introduced by widespread inconsistencies between reference works.

The Complete Language of Flowers
The Complete Language of Flowers

Author: S. Theresa Dietz

Publisher: Wellfleet

Published: 2022-04-12

Total Pages: 258

ISBN-13: 1577152832

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The Complete Language of Flowers is a comprehensive and definitive dictionary/reference presenting the history, symbolic meaning, and visual depiction of 1,001 flowers and botanicals from around the world in one volume—now in a pocket-size edition for easy, on-the-go reference.

Language of Flowers
Language of Flowers

Author:

Publisher:

Published: 1884

Total Pages: 88

ISBN-13:

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Contains alphabetical lists of flowers and the meaning associated with them.