The Complete Language of Flowersis 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.Along with abeautiful visual depiction, each entry provides the flower’sscientific and common names,characteristics, andhistoric meanings and powersfrom mythology, medieval legends, folklore, and flower poetry.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 thehidden meaning of popular flowerssuch as:Purple Tulip—Eternal loveAmaryllis—Adventurousness; Enthusiasm; PassionDaisy—Beauty and innocence; Cheer; Childlike playfulnessSunflower—Ambition; Constancy; DevotionTogether withstunning full-color illustrationsandtwo indexes, one for searchingby common flower nameand the other organizedby 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.Elegantly designed and beautifully illustrated, theComplete Illustrated Encyclopedia seriesoffers comprehensive, display-worthy references on a range of intriguing topics, including birthday astrology, dream interpretation, techniques for harnessing the power of dreams, and the stories behind signs and symbols.