![]() ![]() Enough information to understand but not so much that it ended up going off on tangents. ![]() I found that the brief entries served that purpose wonderfully. The bouquets section highlights some of the more popular combinations of more than two flowers and explains why each is part of the bouquet.I came mainly because I vaguely remembered something from coursework years ago about flowers and meaning. ![]() The entries include the basic meaning, why they have that meaning (anything from folklore to how the flower looks or grows), and what to pair it with to tweak the meaning to suit specific situations. Second, I think it allows a lot of the detail to come out, we aren't assaulted by bright colors that distract from nuance and subtlety. First, it just seems more in keeping with the Victorian theme of the book. The muted colors add to the appeal in two ways for me. Floriography: An Illustrated Guide to the Victorian Language of Flowers by Jessica Roux is a stunning collection of artwork and explanations of how these flowers were used to express feelings.I absolutely loved the illustrations, full page and beautifully rendered. ![]()
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