The Complete Language of Flowers: A Definitive and Illustrated History - Pocket Edition by Amazonundefined
Description
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.
O autorze
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
.
Product information
- Długość wersji drukowanej:256 str.
- Język:Angielski
- Wydawca:Wellfleet Press
- Data publikacji:12 kwietnia 2022
- Wymiary:15.37 x 2.54 x 18.92 cm
- ISBN-10:1577152832
- ISBN-13:978-1577152835
- Author:S Theresa Dietz
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