The Language and Sentiment of Flowers

This colorful Victorian floral dictionary transports you to an era long forgotten. In the Victorian era, Western letter writers received a new, exotic, and secret language from the East—the language of flowers. This refined language became so sophisticated in the nineteenth century that a dictionary was necessary to decipher its meanings. With this source, one could convey a message of reproach, passion, friendship, quarrel, or a myriad of other sentiments through a simple bouquet, without ever writing a single word. Discover the language of flowers in this exquisite gift hardback, perfect for any home, anyone looking to understand this pictorial language, or flower enthusiasts.