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the Language of Flowers: A Fully Illustrated Compendium Meaning, Literature, and Lore for Modern Romantic

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the Language of Flowers: A Fully Illustrated Compendium Meaning, Literature, and Lore for Modern Romantic
the Language of Flowers: A Fully Illustrated Compendium Meaning, Literature, and Lore for Modern Romantic

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the Language of Flowers: A Fully Illustrated Compendium Meaning, Literature, and Lore for Modern Romantic

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Following an introduction that provides a short history of the language of flowers, a fad which reached its peak during the reign of Queen Victoria, each uniquely illustrated and designed entry is an enjoyable read full of history and little-known facts. Here is the story of Tulipmania; how the pansy got its "face," and why the most particular pollination process of a certain orchid has made the vanilla bean a very dear commodity. You'll also dicover how Christian Dior's passion for lily of the valley inspired his classic perfume Diorissimo and its extraordinary bottle; why Oscar Wilde had a penchant for wearing green carnations in his lapel; and how Greeks and Romans believed snapdragons could ward off witchcraft, so they planted them at entryways to their homes. With more than a dozen two-page paintings evoking the romance of noteworthy Victorian gardens and symbolic bouquets, a cross-referenced index of flowers and meanings, and suggestions for further reading, this book is a must for lovers of floriology and Victoriana.

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