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    612-822-4611

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Smoke and Roses: A Steampunk Language of Flowers

Smoke and Roses: A Steampunk Language of Flowers

Wylie, Olivia C.

Hardcover

Botany & HorticultureGarden WritingBritish History

ISBN10: 1734327103
ISBN13: 9781734327106
Publisher: Olivia Wylie
Published: Nov 22 2019
Pages: 116
Weight: 1.24
Height: 0.44 Width: 8.00 Depth: 10.00
Language: English

Rosemary is for remembrance. You give yellow roses to a friend and lilies to the bereaved. Ever wondered why?

In this illustrated volume you will discover the history of the symbolic code daring Victorian ladies and gents used to pass messages in bouquets: the roots of the practice in Turkey, its rise in Europe and its fascinating cultural connotations on both sides of the Atlantic. You'll learn how a mispronounced word gave the tulip its name and why the colors of the rose have so many meanings. Included are recipes for bouquets useful in your own life, including the Bugger Off Bouquet, to be given to those you would rather not see again.

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