Flower Fairies: The Meaning of Flowers - by Frederick Warne

From agrimony to zinnia, a lovely collection of flower mythology and plant lore. Each flower is listed alphabetically with meaning, medicinal properties, superstitions, and even recipes for ancient magic spells.

The renowned Cicely Mary Barker's exquisite illustrations grace each page with color "Victorian" mystery and whimsy. An irresistible book full of magic and charm.

Like books, some flowers are merely pretty to look at, while others are pure romance. The Meaning of Flowers presents flowers not only as messengers of our deepest feelings and desires, but as repositories of powerful myths and histories. Lilacs, for example, "express the beautiful sadness of love, the feeling--always available to the lover--of impending farewell.... Potently fragrant, the flower was once thought capable of warding off the Black Death itself." Ann Field's collages strike the perfect mood in this beautifully designed book, ideal for those who love flowers and symbolism.