A Victorian Flower Dictionary

Author : Mandy Kirkby
Publisher : Ballantine Books
ISBN 13 : 0345532864
Total Pages : 194 pages
Book Rating : 4.62/5 ( download)

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Download or read book A Victorian Flower Dictionary written by Mandy Kirkby and published by Ballantine Books. This book was released on 2011-09-20 with total page 194 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: “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 Victorians used flowers as a way to express their feelings—love or grief, jealousy or devotion. 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. 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.

Author : Kathleen Gips
Publisher : Village Herb Shop, Incorporated
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 208 pages
Book Rating : 4.60/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Flora's Dictionary written by Kathleen Gips and published by Village Herb Shop, Incorporated. This book was released on 1995 with total page 208 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Do you know what you're saying when you give the gift of flowers or plants? What's the difference between a red rose & a white one? Why shouldn't you give your spouse a yellow carnation or a pumpkin flower? The answers to these questions lie in the traditional meaning of plants. Even fruits & vegetables have meanings - potato for beneficence, raspberry for apology - & all of them are historically documented in this book. You'll learn how to be cold & cruel or warm & caring just by choosing different plants for a bouquet. Ms. Gips has spent twenty years researching the historical meaning associated with plants. This updated, expanded version of her previous book contains authentic meanings for more than 700 plants, including 40 rose forms. Anyone - lay or professional - who designs theme gardens, floral arrangements, wreaths or any kind of herbal or floral gift will find this one-of-a-kind book an indispensable reference. Authentic Victorian illustrations with color plates of tussie mussies. Dictionary format, includes index. Order from: Village Herb Shop, 26 South Main St., Chagrin Falls, OH 44022. 800-836-9120. Trade discount.

Author : Priscila Sosa Cruz
Publisher : Xlibris Corporation
ISBN 13 : 1503579085
Total Pages : 50 pages
Book Rating : 4.88/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Language of Flowers Dictionary written by Priscila Sosa Cruz and published by Xlibris Corporation. This book was released on 2015-07-10 with total page 50 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Inspired from the language of flowers from the Victorian era, the Language of Flowers Dictionary gives a brief blast from the past and a full list of flower meanings ranging from A to Z. The list contains meanings that are commonly found with the flower, but remember, no meaning is definite.

Author : Vanessa Diffenbaugh
Publisher : Ballantine Books
ISBN 13 : 0345525566
Total Pages : 336 pages
Book Rating : 4.67/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Language of Flowers written by Vanessa Diffenbaugh and published by Ballantine Books. This book was released on 2011-08-23 with total page 336 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER The Victorian language of flowers was used to convey romantic expressions: honeysuckle for devotion, asters for patience, and red roses for love. But for Victoria Jones, it’s been more useful in communicating mistrust and solitude. After a childhood spent in the foster-care system, she is unable to get close to anybody, and her only connection to the world is through flowers and their meanings. Now eighteen and emancipated from the system with nowhere to go, Victoria realizes she has a gift for helping others through the flowers she chooses for them. But an unexpected encounter with a mysterious stranger has her questioning what’s been missing in her life. And when she’s forced to confront a painful secret from her past, she must decide whether it’s worth risking everything for a second chance at happiness. Look for special features inside. Join the Circle for author chats and more. Praise for The Language of Flowers "Instantly enchanting . . . [Diffenbaugh] is the best new writer of the year."—Elle “I would like to hand Vanessa Diffenbaugh a bouquet of bouvardia (enthusiasm), gladiolus (you pierce my heart) and lisianthus (appreciation). In this original and brilliant first novel, Diffenbaugh has united her fascination with the language of flowers—a long-forgotten and mysterious way of communication—with her firsthand knowledge of the travails of the foster-care system. . . . This novel is both enchanting and cruel, full of beauty and anger. Diffenbaugh is a talented writer and a mesmerizing storyteller. She includes a flower dictionary in case we want to use the language ourselves. And there is one more sprig I should add to her bouquet: a single pink carnation (I will never forget you).”—Washington Post "A fascinating debut . . . Diffenbaugh clearly knows both the human heart and her plants, and she keeps us rooting for the damaged Victoria."—O Magazine "Diffenbaugh effortlessly spins this enchanting tale, making even her prickly protagonist impossible not to love."—Entertainment Weekly

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ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 88 pages
Book Rating : 4.74/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Language of Flowers written by and published by . This book was released on 1884 with total page 88 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Contains alphabetical lists of flowers and the meaning associated with them.

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ISBN 13 : 9780837817262
Total Pages : 48 pages
Book Rating : 4.69/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Language and Sentiment of Flowers written by and published by . This book was released on 1973 with total page 48 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Author : Jessica Roux
Publisher : Andrews McMeel Publishing
ISBN 13 : 1524866342
Total Pages : 219 pages
Book Rating : 4.41/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Floriography written by Jessica Roux and published by Andrews McMeel Publishing. This book was released on 2020-09-15 with total page 219 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A charming, gorgeously illustrated botanical encyclopedia for your favorite romantic, local witch, bride-to-be, or green-thumbed friend. Floriography is a full-color guide 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.

Author : Pamela Westland
Publisher : Smithmark Publishers
ISBN 13 : 9780831772925
Total Pages : 185 pages
Book Rating : 4.21/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Victorian Book of Flowers written by Pamela Westland and published by Smithmark Publishers. This book was released on 1996-02 with total page 185 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Author : H. H. Thomas
Publisher : Saerchinger Press
ISBN 13 : 1445518813
Total Pages : 562 pages
Book Rating : 4.17/5 ( download)

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Download or read book A Picture Dictionary of Flowers written by H. H. Thomas and published by Saerchinger Press. This book was released on 2010-08 with total page 562 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Many of the earliest books, particularly those dating back to the 1900's and before, are now extremely scarce and increasingly expensive. We are republishing these classic works in affordable, high quality, modern editions, using the original text and artwork.

Author : Mandy Kirkby
Publisher : Pan Macmillan
ISBN 13 : 0230761852
Total Pages : 179 pages
Book Rating : 4.58/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Language of Flowers: a Miscellany written by Mandy Kirkby and published by Pan Macmillan. This book was released on 2011-10-07 with total page 179 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 'A flower is not a flower alone; A thousand thoughts invest it' All over the world, flowers are an integral part of human culture whether it is the perfect table centre for a wedding, a beautiful bouquet for a birthday, a message of thanks, or to pay one's respect at a funeral. But, while everyone knows that red roses signify love, few may realise that an entire language of flowers exists with every bloom, folliage and plant having a particular emotion attached, be it hazel for reconcilliation, wisteria for welcome or ivy for fidelity. This unique language was created by the romantic early Victorians who carefully planned every bouquet and posy so as to deliver a desired message. Bringing the language to a new generation, this beautifully illustrated miscellany contains fifty profiled flowers, a dictionary searchable by emotion, and ideas for creating bouquets and arrangements for specific occasions. This gift book is a novel present that any flower lover will want to own.