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By two of the world's foremost collectors of pictorial symbols - and devoted flower enthusiasts, this collection is rendered from rare illustrations, and extends from ancient Chinese lotus buds to a basket of flowers in a 19th-century Valentine silhouette. The symbolic meaning of every known species - from absinth to zinnia - is summarized in a table. A visual treat for flower lovers, this useful sourcebook, with its permission-free artwork, shoud be of value to artists and designers, folklore enthusiasts, as well as botanical and gardening specialists. It contains over 200 black-and-white designs and illustrations. Symbolic meanings are included for: Acacia Rod of Aaron Bo tree; mistletoe; passionflower; Edelweiss; heliotrope; tears of Job; laurel; olive tree; black poplar; apple of sodom; barnacle tree; houseleek; ice plant; mandrake; and more. The book also traces the development of many horticultural images in heraldic devices, emblems and symbols.
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81 of 81 people found the following review helpful
Folklore Galore! (for flowers, plants & trees)
28 Mar 2003
Format:Hardcover
Obviously much time and effort went into researching this book, Folklore and Symbolism of Flowers, Plants and Trees. Excellent line drawings and b/w illustrations used appropriately. Includes European and Asian sources of information and illustrations. Quotes and all illustrations are excerpted from early printed sources - some dating back to 13th century.
Great layout design of text and illustrations. Text is concise yet informative on specific topics. An easy-to-use book!
*Table of Contents:
1) Sacred plants (including trees of life & knowledge) and specific plants;
2) Flower lore and legend (alphabetized by common flower & tree names)
3) Strange and wondrous plants (ex: Apple of Sodom, Ice plant, and Tree of Sorrow)
4) Flower Calendar - seasons, flowers of the month, both Chinese & Japanese flower calendars
5) Language of Flowers - Sentiments and symbolism
A good general background source book for those interested in folklore or historical "roots" of common and less common plants meanings. A basic source book for all who enjoy nature hikes and telling stories about plants along the way. Not only do readers learn more about their ancestors' views and beliefs of specific plants but also a new way of seeing the natural world around us.
43 of 43 people found the following review helpful
a very useful book!
29 Nov 2005
Format:Paperback|Amazon Verified Purchase
My concentration for my major is ethnobotany, and this is a definite must-have addition to my collection! THe illustrations are wonderful! Each section done has at least one illustration and a good paragraph explaining its origins. I particularly enjoy the seasons section, as well as the chinese flower calendar and the japanese flower calendar. There is also a shortened "sentiments and symbolism" in the back, similar to a glossary, with basic meanings of every plant in the book. It is organized well, and very informative.
8 of 8 people found the following review helpful
Great but limited
10 Nov 2009
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Excellent resource for information, but not complete. It has limited lists of flowers and their meaning, but gives a great history of where those things come from.
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