The Language of Flowers

A Miscellany

Mandy Kirkby, Vanessa Diffenbaugh

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Macmillan
01 December 2011

Reference; Trees, wildflowers & plants; Gift books

A beautiful gift book celebrating the forgotten language of flowers. ""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.

By: Mandy Kirkby, Vanessa Diffenbaugh
Imprint: Macmillan
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions: Height: 199mm, Width: 140mm, Spine: 22mm
Weight: 496g
ISBN: 9780230759633
ISBN 10: 0230759637
Pages: 192
Publication Date: 01 December 2011
Recommended Age: From 18 years
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active

Mandy Kirkby is an editor and flower enthusiast. Vanessa Diffenbaugh is the writer of the internationally bestselling novel The Language of Flowers.