Summary:
The book provides a visual exploration of the symbolic meanings attributed to various flowers during the Victorian era, when flowers were used to convey specific messages and emotions. It includes detailed illustrations and descriptions of numerous plants, along with the historical significance and the secret messages they were meant to represent.
Key points:
1. Floriography: The book focuses on the Victorian practice of assigning meanings to flowers, used for secret communication and expressing unspoken feelings.
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