<p><b>“A flower is not a flower alone; a thousand thoughts invest it.”</b><br> <br>Daffodils signal <i>new beginnings, </i>daisies<i> innocence</i>. Lilacs mean <i>the first emotions of love, </i>periwinkles <i>tender recollection</i>. Early Victorians used flowers as a way to express their feelings—love or grief, jealousy or devotion. Now, modern-day romantics are enjoying a resurgence of this bygone custom, and this book will share the historical, literary, and cultural significance of flowers with a whole new generation. With lavish illustrations, a dual dictionary of flora and meanings, and suggestions for creating expressive arrangements, this keepsake is the perfect compendium for everyone who has ever given or received a bouquet.</p>