Folklore and Symbolism of Flowers, Plants and Trees

Comprehensive, profusely illustrated archive by two of the world's foremost collectors of pictorial symbols-and devoted flower enthusiasts. Their pictures, rendered from rare illustrations, extend from ancient Chinese lotus buds to a basket of flowers in a nineteenth-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 essential sourcebook, with its royalty-free artwork, will be of value to artists and designers, folklore enthusiasts, as well as botanical and gardening specialists. Over 200 black-and-white designs and illustrations.Symbolic meanings for:Acacia Rod of Aaron Bo Tree Mistletoe Passionflowe Edelweiss Heliotrope Tears of JobLaurel Olive Tree Black Poplar Apple of SodomBarnacle Tree Houseleek Ice Plant Mandrake. . . and many other botanical varieties.