{"product_id":"a-victorian-flower-dictionary-copy","title":"Flowers and Their Meanings","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"sc-1302a232-0 kHQhhA f_flex_base f_flex_single_value_direction\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"f_flex_base f_flex_single_value_direction\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-test-id=\"accordion-text\" class=\"sc-7fdf59ed-0 cZffqH\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"f_t_base f_t_color f_t_paragraphSansRegular\"\u003eIn the Victorian language of flowers, hundreds of blooms were ascribed specific meanings based on folklore, science, and ancient history. Page through this botanical encyclopedia to learn each flower's Victorian meaning (ranunculus, for example, boldly states, \"I am Dazzled by Your Charms,\" while marigold represents despair), common names, and cultural history. There is also an index of the flowers grouped by theme, should you want to challenge your local florist to create a coded message for a loved one. The study of floriography can be used by readers to decode hidden messages in beloved novels like The Age of Innocence or speculate as to why two canary-yellow roses—which signify jealousy and infidelity—were featured in Diana Spencer's wedding bouquet. You might share some honeysuckle (meaning \"bonds of love\") with a friend or partner as a gesture of commitment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"f_t_base f_t_color f_t_paragraphSansRegular\"\u003eAuthor -  Azoulay, Karen\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"f_t_base f_t_color f_t_paragraphSansRegular\"\u003e248 Pages\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"f_t_base f_t_color f_t_paragraphSansRegular\"\u003e4C Photos And Illustrations\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Penguin","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51041812185220,"sku":null,"price":20.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0594\/9761\/1396\/files\/Flowersandtheirmeanings.webp?v=1790698459","url":"https:\/\/shop.capemaymac.org\/products\/a-victorian-flower-dictionary-copy","provider":"macmuseumshop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}