![]() ![]() And some have very…interesting multiple meanings (lupine = voraciousness and imagination). Some are a bit shocking ( basil = hatred). ![]() Some are downright sassy (Japan rose = beauty is your only attraction). Sometimes they send a direct message (iris = message, or jonquil = I desire a return of affection). Others are beautiful ( honey flower = love sweet and secret). Some of these flowers meanings can be obvious ( forget-me-not = forget me not). As you can see if you click the link, you can buy this one in small paperback format on Amazon. This edition is a 1992 reproductions by Dover publications in New York. Illustrated by Kate Greenaway, and published in 1884 by Routledge & sons in London. The book is divided into seasons, and then goes into detail about specific flowers. It was the first Language of Flowers dictionary! It’s in French, but has gorgeous colour illustrations and poetry. This one isn’t so much a dictionary, but actually goes in depth about specific flowers and plants! I haven’t read all but it’s really interesting. The Language of Flowers, with Illustrative Poetry.This one has beautiful black and white flower illustrations before each letter of the alphabet. The Language of Flowers: Adapted From the Language and Sentiment of Flowers, published in 1868 by Frederick Warne & Co. ![]()
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