TY  - BOOK
AU  - Roux,Jessica
TI  - Floriography: an illustrated guide to the Victorian language of flowers 
SN  - 9781524858148
AV  - SB404.9 .R68 2020
U1  - 302.2/22 23
PY  - 2020///]
CY  - Kansas City, Missouri
PB  - Andrews McMeel Publishing
KW  - Flowers
KW  - Pictorial works
KW  - Symbolic aspects
KW  - History
KW  - Flower language
KW  - Nonverbal communication
KW  - fast
KW  - sears
KW  - Symbolism of flowers
KW  - Folklore
KW  - Illustrated works
KW  - lcgft
N1  - Includes index; Flowers -- Bouquets
N2  - A charming, gorgeously illustrated botanical encyclopedia for your favorite romantic, local witch, bride-to-be, or green-thumbed friend. The Language of Flowers is a full-color guidebook to the historical uses and secret meanings behind an impressive array of flowers and herbs. The book explores the coded significances associated with various blooms, from flowers for a lover to flowers for an enemy. The language of flowers was historically used as a means of secret communication. It soared in popularity during the 19th century, especially in Victorian England and the U.S., when proper etiquette discouraged open displays of emotion. Mysterious and playful, the language of flowers has roots in everything from the characteristics of the plant to its presence in folklore and history. Researched and illustrated by popular artist Jessica Roux, this book makes a stunning display piece, conversation-starter, or thoughtful gift
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