A Victorian Flower Dictionary by Mandy Kirkby

This beautifully designed companion book shares the historical, literary, and cultural significance of flowers with a new generation. Now, modern-day romantics are enjoying a resurgence of this bygone custom, thanks in part to Vanessa Diffenbaughrsquo s enchanting new novel, The Language of Flowers. Early Victorians used flowers as a way to express their feelingsmdash love or grief, jealousy or devotion. Lilacs mean the first emotions of love, periwinkles tender recollection. 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.ĭescription #1 by eBay: format hardback title a victorian flower dictionary the language of flowers companion author kirkby mandy diffenbaugh vanessa foreward by publisher ballantine books publication date pages 187 binding hardcover dimensions 5 50 wx 8 00 hx 1 00 d isbn 0345532864 subject nature flowers description 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 vicĭescription #2 by Target: Daffodils signal new beginnings, daisies innocence. 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. Early Victorians used flowers as a way to express their feelings-love or grief, jealousy or devotion. “A flower is not a flower alone a thousand thoughts invest it.”ĭaffodils signal new beginnings, daisies innocence. Mandy Kirkby (Author), Vanessa Diffenbaugh (Foreword)ĥ1 Used! | New! from $12.65 (as of 18:57 PST)

A Victorian Flower Dictionary: The Language of Flowers Companion

A Victorian Flower Dictionary by Mandy Kirkby