| The Meaning of Flowers presents vivid portraits of blossoms
favored through the ages, drawing on botanical, mythological, and historical sources
worldwide. In Persia, for instance, the black medulla of the red tulip was said to
represent a lover's heart, burnt to a coal by love's passion. To , Victorian's
lavender signified a broken trust; hollyhocks, fertility; nasturtiums, a jest or whimsy.
Decorated with brilliantly colored collages, The Meaning of Flowers is a
delightful exploration of the language and lore of nature's most beautiful and intimate
gift. Book price, $16.95 |
