
The Language and Sentiment of Flowers
This colorful Victorian floral dictionary evokes an age gone by....
To Victorian letter writers in the West a new, exotic and secret language came from the East, communicating through flowers. The language of flowers became so refined in the nineteenth century that a dictionary was necessary. Using this source, one could send a message of reproach, passion, friendship, quarrel or a myriad of other sentiments singly and combined via a simple bouquet without ever penning a single word. Discover the language of flowers in this gift hardback, perfect for any home.
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This colorful Victorian floral dictionary evokes an age gone by....
To Victorian letter writers in the West a new, exotic and secret language came from the East, communicating through flowers. The language of flowers became so refined in the nineteenth century that a dictionary was necessary. Using this source, one could send a message of reproach, passion, friendship, quarrel or a myriad of other sentiments singly and combined via a simple bouquet without ever penning a single word. Discover the language of flowers in this gift hardback, perfect for any home.












