Since ancient times, flowers, herbs and other plants have been used in symbolic ways to convey a multitude of emotions and feelings, creating a unique form of communication. This irresistible little book by Catherine Lee decodes the rich and evocative language of flowers and helps you to choose the ideal personalized gift. Give polyanthus for confidence or lily of the valley for happiness. A lilac suggests the first stirrings of love, while orchids signify beauty. Flowers are arranged in chapters according to their meanings, beginning with Qualities & Virtues and moving on to Happiness, Friendship, Love & Passion, Marriage, Family, Beauty, Youth & Age, Ambition & Success, Sadness & Loss - making it simple to identify the right bloom for any occasion. Exquisite photographs and moving poetry by Shakespeare, Wordsworth, Whitman and many more complete the floral feast. *This book allows you to follow age-old tradition and let the flowers do the talking. *A beautiful, original gift for St. Valentine's Day or Mother's Day.
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Catherine Lee is s sculptor whose work has been exhibited at the ICA in London. She has also written for the "Observer", the "Independent on Sunday", and "I-D" magazine. She is the author of "Wedding Anniversaries" (Ryland Peters & Small).
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