Nineteenth Century Illustrated Guide to Chinese Floral Arrangement

Nineteenth Century Illustrated Guide to Chinese Floral Arrangement

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Uncover the secret meanings behind your bouquets and floral arrangements with this stunningly illustrated exploration of the Victorian language of flowers, including the multicultural history, rituals, and mythology behind over 600 flowers, herbs, and trees. In the Victorian language of flowers, hundreds of blooms were ascribed specific meanings based on folklore, science, and ancient history.

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