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Flowers and Their Meanings: The Secret Language and History of Over 600 Blooms is perfect for garden enthusiasts, history lovers, and anyone fascinated by Victorian symbolism. This comprehensive 248-page hardcover botanical encyclopedia features stunning full-color photographs and illustrations of over 600 flowers, revealing their hidden meanings rooted in folklore, science, and ancient history. Whether you're decoding floral messages in classic literature, creating meaningful bouquets, or simply exploring the rich cultural heritage of flowers, this beautifully crafted reference guide is ideal for daily inspiration, romantic gestures, literary analysis, and deepening your connection to nature's symbolic language.
Key Features:
- Complete Victorian floriography guide covering 600+ flowers with their secret meanings, from ranunculus ("I am Dazzled by Your Charms") to marigold (despair)
- 248-page hardcover book (8.5" x 7") with full-color botanical photographs and detailed illustrations by Karen Azoulay
- Thematic flower index for creating coded messages, plus cultural history and folklore for each bloom
Perfect for:
- Gardeners and botanists seeking to understand the deeper symbolism behind their favorite flowers
- Literature enthusiasts wanting to decode floral messages in Victorian novels and historical contexts
- Romantic souls and gift-givers looking to create meaningful, symbolically rich floral arrangements
Flowers and Their Meanings: The Secret Language and History of Over 600 Blooms is perfect for garden enthusiasts, history lovers, and anyone fascinated by Victorian symbolism. This comprehensive 248-page hardcover botanical encyclopedia features stunning full-color photographs and illustrations of over 600 flowers, revealing their hidden meanings rooted in folklore, science, and ancient history. Whether you're decoding floral messages in classic literature, creating meaningful bouquets, or simply exploring the rich cultural heritage of flowers, this beautifully crafted reference guide is ideal for daily inspiration, romantic gestures, literary analysis, and deepening your connection to nature's symbolic language.
Key Features:
- Complete Victorian floriography guide covering 600+ flowers with their secret meanings, from ranunculus ("I am Dazzled by Your Charms") to marigold (despair)
- 248-page hardcover book (8.5" x 7") with full-color botanical photographs and detailed illustrations by Karen Azoulay
- Thematic flower index for creating coded messages, plus cultural history and folklore for each bloom
Perfect for:
- Gardeners and botanists seeking to understand the deeper symbolism behind their favorite flowers
- Literature enthusiasts wanting to decode floral messages in Victorian novels and historical contexts
- Romantic souls and gift-givers looking to create meaningful, symbolically rich floral arrangements