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1	The Meaning of Flowers: Myth, Language & Lore more books like this by Gretchen Scoble, Chronicle Books, Ann Field add to wishlist This book presents vivid portraits of blosso ms favoured through the ages, drawing on botanical, mytholog ical, and historical sources worldwide. It is a delightful e xploration of the language and lore of nature''s most beautif ul gifts, the flowers. ' see all copies from $1.99! new only from $3.75! \| first editions \| SVS
2	Language of flowers more books like this by Kate Greenaway (Illustrator) add to wishlist Wonderfully illustrated book by famed 19th-century illustrator lists over 200 plants and their figurative equivalents -- tulip = fame; blue violet = faithfulness, etc. Flower-related verses at back of book. 85 full-color illustrations. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $3.28! \| signed copies \| first editions \| SVS
3	Tussie-Mussies: The Victorian Art of Expressing Yourself in the Language of Flowers more books like this by Geraldine Adamich Laufer, Starr Ockenga (Photographer), Chipp Jamison (Photographer) add to wishlist Rediscover the language of flowers, and the art of making them speak. A celebration of craft, lore, and language, "Tussie Mussies" is a stunning, full-color guide to tussie mussies, how to make them, and how the symbolic meanings of flowers and herbs have developed over centuries. A floral poet, Geri Laufer shows how to make 60 bouquets--tussie ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $18.32! \| first editions
4	The Language of Flowers more books like this by Shelia Pickles, Sheila Pickles (Editor) add to wishlist Penhaligons fourth and most exquisite gift volume focuses on the romance of flowers. Each flower's meaning is described through passages and captivating illustrations. 45 full-color illustrations. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $7.95! \| first editions
5	Folklore and symbolism of flowers, plants and trees more books like this by Ernst Lehner, Johanna Lehner add to wishlist Comprehensive archive by two of the world's foremost collectors of pictorial symbols. Their pictures, rendered from rare illustrations, extend from ancient Chinese lotus buds to a basket of flowers in a 19th-century Valentine silhouette. Includes the symbolic meaning of every known species -- from absinth to zinnia. Over 200 black-and-white ... see all copies from $7.02! new only from $7.02! \| first editions
6	The Language of Flowers: A History more books like this by Beverly Seaton add to wishlist "To modern enthusiasts, no feature of Victorian popular culture appears more charming, more cozy, more absolutely 'Victorian', than the language of flowers. But, in reality", writes Beverly Seaton, "none is more misunderstood. The purpose of this study is to explain the language of flowers, recount its history, and discuss its relationship to ... see all copies from $29.50! new only from $29.50! \| first editions
7	The Language of Flowers more books like this by Margaret Pickston add to wishlist A facsimile of a turn-of-the-century illustrated notebook, by an Englishwoman who describes ways of using the silent language of flowers to express a variety of emotional states. see all copies from $2.69! new only from $36.61!
8	The Language of Flowers: Symbols and Myths more books like this by Marina Heilmeyer add to wishlist In this book the author outlines the mythology of flowers in the ancient and early Christian worlds and explains their special significance for love and marriage, in customs and festivals and the use of flowers as status symbols, as symbols of the seasons of the year or as metaphors of human qualities. This text is followed by flower depictions of ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $1.99! \| SVS
9	The Secret Language of Flowers more books like this by Shane Connolly, Jan Baldwin (Photographer) add to wishlist Once a coded language of emotions, desires, and unspoken messages, flowers had the ability to speak louder than words. Today the language of flowers is as relevant as ever. They can symbolize love, regret, passion, or remembrance, and have an ability to subtly convey a message that underlines the spoken word-if you know the right secrets and ideas ... see all copies from $7.54! new only from $16.88! \| SVS
10	The Illuminated Language of Flowers: Over 700 Flowers and Plants Listed Alphabetically with Their Meanings more books like this by Kate Greenaway add to wishlist see all copies from $2.34! new only from $28.00! \| first editions
11	The Lore & Legends of Flowers more books like this by Robert L Crowell add to wishlist Presents lore and legends behind several common flowers including narcissus, crocus, dandelion, carnation, and marigold. see all copies from $1.99! signed copies \| first editions \| SVS
12	Everlasting Floral Gifts more books like this by Rob Pulleyn, Claudette Mautor add to wishlist Using inexpensive tools and materials and easy-to-learn techniques, this book provides the information needed to begin creating meaningful, beautiful floral gifts for any occasion - from birthdays to "Happy Holidays". see all copies from $1.99! new only from $1.99! \| first editions \| SVS
13	Kate Greenaway's Language of Flowers more books like this by Kate Greenaway add to wishlist Contains alphabetical lists of flowers and the meanings associated with them. see all copies from $1.99! first editions
14	The Language of Flowers more books like this by Catherine Lee add to wishlist Catherine Lee decodes the rich, evocative language of flowers and helps you choose the ideal personalized gift. Flowers are arranged in chapters with themes ranging from Love to Sadness. see all copies from $3.70! new only from $7.94! \| SVS
15	Flowers & Their Messages more books like this by Mother add to wishlist see all copies from $8.95! new only from $12.30!
16	The Ultimate Book of Flowers more books like this by Kathleen Patterson add to wishlist see all copies from $1.99! new only from $7.49! \| first editions
17 view cover	The Language of Flowers: An Anthology of Poetry, Prose and Paintings more books like this by Christine O'Brien, LLB add to wishlist The Language of Flowers is the perfect gift for flower lovers everywhere and can be given on any occasion.; Words from the great writers of the period, including Swinburne, Emily Bronte, William Cowper, John Keats, Samuel Taylor Coleridge, William Wordsworth and many many more.; Learn the meanings of flowers and the special, delightful symbolism ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $5.50! \| SVS
18	The Language of Flowers more books like this by Pierre Joseph Redoute (Illustrator), Running Press (Editor), Gregory C Aaron add to wishlist An elegant gift book which elaborates on the traditional meanings of flowers, The Language of Flowers is illustrated by history's most famous botanical artist. 25 full-color illustrations. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $2.93! \| first editions
19	The illuminated "Language of flowers" more books like this by Kate Greenaway, Jean Marsh add to wishlist see all copies from $4.28! first editions
20	Language of Flowers Stationery Gardening Journal more books like this by Sheila Pickles add to wishlist From Penhaligon's Language of Flowers--the classic series that captures the romance and meaning of all types of flowers. see all copies from $2.92! new only from $5.85! \| first editions
21	Language of Flowers more books like this by Laura Peroni add to wishlist see all copies from $22.46! new only from $98.50! \| first editions
22 view cover	Tussie-Mussies: The Language of Flowers more books like this by Geraldine Adamich Laufer, Starr Ockenga (Photographer), Chipp Jamison (Photographer) add to wishlist This work re-acquaints readers with the language of flowers and the art of making them speak through Victorian "talking bouquets" called tussie-mussies. Readers learn how to make tussie-mussies, and how the symbolic meanings of herbs and flowers have developed over the centuries. see all copies from $2.25! new only from $3.25! \| signed copies \| first editions
23	Language of Flowers: The Beauty of Flowers in Verse more books like this by International Harper add to wishlist A blending of flower photography and verse. Favourite flowers, such as tulips, daffodils and roses, are accompanied by their meanings and relevant verse, and set within a design. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $18.05! \| first editions
24	Plant Facts and Fancies more books like this by Sylvia Woods add to wishlist Presents a variety of facts and traditions about plants and flowers including such information as how many plants and flowers got their names, the role of flowers in history, and plants that tell the time of day or forecast the weather. see all copies from $1.99! signed copies \| first editions
25 view cover	Flower Readings: Discover Your True Self with Flowers Through the Ancient Art of Psychometry more books like this by Suzy Chiazzari add to wishlist Flowers have personal messages for us and we can decode these using the ancient art of flower psychometry. It will show you how to find your special flower and understand how its habitat and shape reflects your hidden qualities and present situation in life. see all copies from $5.86! new only from $12.95! \| first editions

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