Floriography: An Illustrated Information to the Victorian Language of Flowers

A captivating, gorgeously illustrated botanical encyclopedia on your favourite romantic, native witch, bride-to-be, or green-thumbed good friend.

Floriography is a full-color information to the historic makes use of and secret meanings behind a powerful array of flowers and herbs. The e-book explores the coded significances related to numerous blooms, from flowers for a lover to flowers for an enemy.

The language of flowers was traditionally used as a way of secret communication. It soared in recognition in the course of the nineteenth century, particularly in Victorian England and the U.S., when correct etiquette discouraged open shows of emotion. Mysterious and playful, the language of flowers has roots in every part from the traits of the plant to its presence in folklore and historical past. Researched and illustrated by in style artist Jessica Roux, this e-book makes a shocking show piece, conversation-starter, or considerate present.