First published in 1865 when flowers and their meaning played a more important part in Victorian life than today. Most people know that a gift of red roses is a sign of love. Part I of this book gives the names of over 680 flowers and their meanings, where Part II puts the flowers to words and sayings, to which there are over 550. Though produced in a larger format, every effort has been made to retain the charm of the original book, together with all the stains and blemishes of the 139 years it has survived.