{"product_id":"the-complete-language-of-flowers-a-definitive-and-illustrated-history-pocket-edition","title":"The Complete Language of Flowers: A Definitive and Illustrated History - Pocket Edition (Spiral Bound)","description":"\n\u003ctable align=\"center\" border=\"0\" cellpadding=\"2\" cellspacing=\"0\" width=\"100%\"\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"productDetailSmallElements\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBiographical Note\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tSpring, summer, and autumn container gardening on a small apartment's balcony is all the more appreciated during the short growing season in the Enchanted Mountains of Western New York State where eclectic artist and writer \n\u003cb\u003eS.Theresa Dietz\u003c\/b\u003e makes her home. The twenty-plus years of ongoing research into the subject of floriography symbolism and powers were driven onward by her fascination with all things magical and mysterious, along with her deep abiding love of all trees, plants, and flowers. She is the author of \n\u003ci\u003eThe Complete Language of Flowers\u003c\/i\u003e, \n\u003ci\u003eThe Complete Language of Herbs\u003c\/i\u003e, \n\u003ci\u003eThe Complete Language of Trees\u003c\/i\u003e, and \n\u003ci\u003eThe Complete Language of Food\u003c\/i\u003e.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTable of Contents\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tA \n\u003cbr\u003e B \n\u003cbr\u003e C \n\u003cbr\u003e D \n\u003cbr\u003e E \n\u003cbr\u003e F \n\u003cbr\u003e G \n\u003cbr\u003e H \n\u003cbr\u003e I \n\u003cbr\u003e J \n\u003cbr\u003e K \n\u003cbr\u003e L \n\u003cbr\u003e M \n\u003cbr\u003e N \n\u003cbr\u003e O \n\u003cbr\u003e P \n\u003cbr\u003e Q \n\u003cbr\u003e R \n\u003cbr\u003e S \n\u003cbr\u003e T \n\u003cbr\u003e U \n\u003cbr\u003e V \n\u003cbr\u003e W \n\u003cbr\u003e X \n\u003cbr\u003e Y \n\u003cbr\u003e Z \n\u003cbr\u003e Contents ! \n\u003cbr\u003e Introduction \n\u003cbr\u003e How to Use This Book \n\u003cbr\u003e Works Consulted \n\u003cbr\u003e Acknowledgments \n\u003cbr\u003e About the Author \n\u003cbr\u003e Photo Credits \n\u003cbr\u003e Index of Common Flower Names \n\u003cbr\u003e Index of Common Flower Meanings\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBrief Description\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\"For centuries, symbolic flower meanings have fascinated readers, writers, poets, and suddenly smitten couples alike. Extremely popular during the Victorian era, these floriographies flourished and versed the public on the hidden meaning of popular flowers like peonies (bashfulness) and tulips (passion). The Complete Language of Flowers includes over 1,001 flower species, with their names, characteristics, and historic meanings from mythology, Medieval legends, folklore, and flower poetry. Coupled with stunning full-color illustrations, this comprehensive dictionary is a must-have for gardeners, florists, and flower enthusiasts. Whether looking to arrange the perfectly bespoken wedding bouquet or understanding what the yellow rose you just received from an admirer means (friendship), this updated floriography is a visual delight. Now in a pocket-size edition for easy, on-the-go reference\"--\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublisher Marketing\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Complete Language of Flowers \u003c\/i\u003eis a comprehensive encyclopedia providing the meanings, powers, facts, and folklore for over 1,001 flower species. Now in a pocket-size edition for easy, on-the-go reference.\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eAlong with a beautiful visual depiction, each entry provides the flower's scientific and common names, characteristics, and historic meanings and powers from mythology, medieval legends, folklore, and flower poetry. \n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eFor centuries, symbolic flower meanings have fascinated readers, writers, poets, and suddenly smitten couples alike. Extremely popular during the Victorian era, these floriographies flourished and versed the public on the \n\u003cb\u003ehidden meaning of popular flowers such as: \u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePurple Tulip--Eternal love\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAmaryllis--Adventurousness; Enthusiasm; Passion\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDaisy--Beauty and innocence; Cheer; Childlike playfulness\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSunflower--Ambition; Constancy; Devotion\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003eTogether with \n\u003cb\u003estunning full-color illustrations\u003c\/b\u003e and \n\u003cb\u003etwo indexes\u003c\/b\u003e, one for searching by common flower name and the other organized by meaning, this beautiful reference is a must-have for gardeners, florists, and flower enthusiasts. Whether you're looking to arrange the perfectly bespoken wedding bouquet or to understand what the yellow rose you just received from an admirer means (friendship), this updated floriography is a visual delight.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReview Citations:\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"italic\"\u003eLibrary Journal\u003c\/span\u003e 06\/01\/2022 pg. 172 (EAN 9781577152835, Hardcover)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n","brand":"Wellfleet Press","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46581033566339,"sku":"SPTM-9781577152835","price":20.39,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0564\/6830\/8099\/files\/9781577152835_spiral.png?v=1776828414","url":"https:\/\/sebink.com\/products\/the-complete-language-of-flowers-a-definitive-and-illustrated-history-pocket-edition","provider":"Sebink","version":"1.0","type":"link"}