{"product_id":"9780062873217_the-language-of-flowers","title":"The Language of Flowers","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWith gorgeous full-color illustrations, ornate decorative elements, lettering in metallic ink, and engaging text, \u003ci\u003eThe Language of Flowers: A Fully Illustrated Compendium of Meaning, Literature, and Lore for the Modern Romantic\u003c\/i\u003e is a treasure for flower lovers. A sumptuous, contemporary anthology of 50 of the world’s most storied and popular flowers, each of its entries offers insight to the flower meanings associated with the bloom, and is a fascinating mix of folklore, classic mythology, literature, botanical information and popular culture.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFollowing 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 discover 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWith 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 beautiful book is a must for lovers of floriology and Victoriana.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eInside this beautifully rendered volume you’ll discover:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eA Modern Guide to Floriography:\u003c\/b\u003e Explore the Victorian language of flowers, a fad that peaked during Queen Victoria’s reign, and learn the secret coded messages they sent with their bouquets.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eMythology and Folklore:\u003c\/b\u003e Uncover the story of Tulipmania, how the pansy got its “face,” and why the unique pollination process of a certain orchid made the vanilla bean a dear commodity.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eCultural History:\u003c\/b\u003e Find out how Christian Dior’s passion for lily of the valley inspired his classic perfume and why Oscar Wilde had a penchant for wearing green carnations in his lapel.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eSumptuous Botanical Illustrations:\u003c\/b\u003e Lose yourself in more than a dozen two-page paintings that evoke the romance of noteworthy Victorian gardens and symbolic bouquets.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eComprehensive Reference:\u003c\/b\u003e Featuring a cross-referenced index of flowers and their meanings, this book is an essential gift for flower lovers of floriology and Victoriana.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Odessa Begay","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46922143269013,"sku":"9780062873217","price":16.99,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0484\/3175\/9509\/files\/9780062873217.png?v=1777422898","url":"https:\/\/harpercollins.com.au\/products\/9780062873217_the-language-of-flowers","provider":"HarperCollins AU","version":"1.0","type":"link"}