Flower Fairies: The Meaning of Flowers

By (author): "Cicely Mary Barker"
Flower Fairies: The Meaning of Flowers
ISBN0723242917
ISBN139780723242918
AsinFlower Fairies: The Meaning of Flowers
Original titleFlower Fairies: The Meaning of Flowers (Flower Fairies)
SeriesFlower Fairies
Compiled using popular superstitions and ancient folklore, this dictionary focuses on the meaning of flowers. It looks at such subjects as how the Cowslip became the symbol of joy, and how the bramble bush became known as the plant of envy. It also covers more practical uses that can be gained from flowers, such as finding a cure for insomnia or memory loss.