The secret language I didn’t even know I wanted to know!

The delivery of background/etymology/mythology for each flower is brief and organized in such a way that you want to keep reading. The notes were just detailed enough that I genuinely remember aspects of each flower. The accompanying art was very sweet, but I did google some for even more visuals. There’s also a lovely
Glossary in the back for quick reference. Overall, gliding through this read was so soothing.

“Basil’s association with hate comes from the Greeks, who believed the plant’s unfolding leaves to resemble the basilisk’s opening jaws.” Thank you Jessica Roux for my newfound and random obsession with basil. That line going to stick with me forever!

PS: Now I know if anyone ever sends me a bouquet with tansy, petunias, and thistle I gotta get ready to throw hands.

Okay. Who knew that Basil represents Hate and can be paired with Lavender for...betrayal. This book is incredibly cool to go through and have as a resource if you're really into flowers. Reading the meaning, origin, and notes to pair with for so many flowers was very interesting and eye opening. There are many flowers that I wasn't familiar with (Hawthorn, Hellebore, Larkspur, Rue, etc.) and I'll definitely have to come back a few times to hopefully memorize a few. I was so excited to come across the names of flowers that I had only recognized by appearance (Protea, Thistle), and to see specific bouquets was pretty impressive. The illustrations are beautifully simple enough for me to remember (hopefully) and I think this a great gift for my friends -- and maybe bring back floriography in a time when beauty and caring is needed. #Floriography #NetGalley

Growing up, I was fascinated with the delicate and secret messages hidden in flowers! This book is incredible at explaining the language of flowers, with beautiful illustrations. Floriography is written in a very accessible and useful format, either for beginners or experts of this art. Clearly drawn with intense care, the illustrations are realistic and elegant. Floriography features examples of bouquets, relevant mythology or history, and flower pairing suggestions. Those who love flowers and seek a deeper understanding of the meaning behind them will want this for their shelves. I would definitely gift it to anyone with an interest in flowers or the language of flowers. Floriography releases September 15, 2020. Thank you to Jessica Roux, Andrews McMeel Publishing, and Netgalley for a free ARC in exchange for an honest review.

A great coffee table book which could also serve as a reference for artists, it explores the meaning behind flowers and the origin of that symbolism. There are full-page illustrations for each of the flowers, which is quite helpful for people that don't know them by their names.

It's a great book to check if you're unsure about a flower's appearance, if you're writing a story set in Victorian times or if you're looking for some beautiful inspiration for your art.

Although it's not something to read in one sitting, I would surely picking it up from time to time just to admire it.

This is such an amazing book. Love the short but informative description. Will make a lovely addition to shelf. Looking forward to trying the combination from the book. There are coloured full page illustrations for every flower/bouquet mentioned in the book. Its gorgeous. Thank you NetGalley for providing me with this review copy.

There was a time with nature still had importance. People still stopped and smelled the flowers. They even communicated using flowers. Whether the intent is love or a threat or courtship or friendship, the right flowers said it all.
This was such an illuminating read about the flowers and their significance in the Victorian era. Whether it is the ghostly asphodel or the bright sunflower or the colorful tulip - most of famous flowers are listed here. Resplendent in colours and beautifully illustrated, this book gives you concise tidbits about different flowers and bouquets for different occasions.
If you love flowers or are even curious about floriography, check this out.
Also, from an artist's perspective, this book has some amazing illustrations of the flowers and it would help to know their names and draw them. So it is very useful for a person like me who likes painting or doodling flowers and leaves.
Thank you Netgalley for the e-ARC.

I've always found floriography - the Victorian language of flowers, fascinating. This beautifully illustrated book gives the meanings attributed to the herbs and flowers and how the Victorians used them to communicate thoughts and feelings. It would be a gorgeous coffee table book or a thoughtful gift for anyone interested in flowers.

This book was actually quite interesting. It gives some nice historical input on flowers (and plants) that we’re all familiar with.

The art is also very nice. I think it would have been kind of cooler if instead of straight up art they used botanical sketches.

One of my low-key/high-key not-so-secret, secret obsessions is Victorian Flower Language... & If you didn't know that, now you know. I first found out about Elizabethan Salad Language and through a great big wormhole into that sphere, I found Victorian Flower Language. I find it so romantic and I love the symbolism that flowers can have, especially when I"m reading old books and poems. Even today, I am obsessed with coding and decoding meanings of bouquets (even though no one really considers the meaning anymore when they send them).

This book is what I've been seeking to have on my shelf FOREVER. I read a digital copy but I am pre-ordering a physical copy for my shelf right now. I absolutely love all the gorgeous flower pictures that accompany the meaning. There's just enough information to be really helpful without bogging you down with too many interpretations and alternative meanings (like some others I've seen!). The pairing suggestions are amazing for special messages - I'm so glad these are included. I love this little book so much and am so glad I came across it to reignite my passion for the language of flowers! I know this will be a book I keep on my shelf and reference for the rest of my life. Thank you Jessica Roux.

Cover: 5/5
Audience: Any age / Adult
Language of Flowers, Floral, Victorian, love
Overall: 5 Stars

* I received a free copy in exchange for my honest review*.

You will not be disappointed! This book is everything promised, and more. Beautifully descriptive, and visually pleasing. I will be purchasing a few of these as gifts simply because of how BEAUTIFUL every single page is. It is a very helpful reference for all ages, and skill levels.

Jessica Roux’s Floriography is gorgeous. It’s a short book with a page of information about each flower, such as the symbolic meaning, the origin of this mythology, and even cooler, which flowers to pair with that gives an additional meaning.

It’s a little hard to rate this book, since it’s more of a collection than a book you can read cover to cover. Roux’s book would be perfect for a coffee table, yes, but I think it would also be interesting for research for writers, or even as decoration, as there are beautiful full length illustrations of each flower after discussing them. Utterly gorgeous collection.

Taking inspiration from the stunning cover, I would say this book reflects the author love of flowers (rose) and her wisdom (iris) treating the subject matter with humility and faithfulness (bluebell). This book is full of beauty, the illustrations are gorgeous, and I love that the entries for the flowers are concise but comprehensive. I have seen other illustrated flower dictionaries before, but two things set this book apart: the addition of herbs as well as flowers and the inclusion of the last section for bouquets arrangement (it is good to have a place to start when wanting to create a bouquet and there is so much individual information). And again, that cover...stunning.

These illustrations were lovely! I want to buy this book so I can recreate them on my own time! Thank you netgalley for allowing me an advanced copy as well as to the publisher.

SO DELICATE AND BEAUTIFUL. I've been following Jessica Roux on Instagram for many years so you could say I'm a huge admirer of her illustrative work. Floriography is GORGEOUS, I'm so blown away. The cover alone is stunning (it's unavailable for preview on Goodreads for the moment but you can see it on her Insta here), and gives you an idea of the illustrative style. If you've ever wanted to give your floral decorations, arrangements, or gift-giving more meaning then this is a guide to definitely pick up.

Floriography: An Illustrated Guide to the Victorian Language of Flowers is all about the secret communication expressed via floral symbolism that was popular in the UK and Americas in the 19th century, when people were not so outwardly bold as they are today.

Inside you'll find a brief history on floriography, as well as 91 flowers / herbs and 10 bouquets. Each flower is held on a two-page spread with one side consisting of the common name, Latin name, meaning, origin, and what flowers to pair it with to convey a specific meaning or message, and a full-page illustration on the other. The bouquets are organized similarly, with symbolic colors and knot styles for the ribbons and bows that fasten the flowers together.

Flowers and herbs that are included:
- Amaryllis (Hippeastrum)
- Anemone (Anemone)
- Apple Blossom (Malus)
- Asphodel (Asphodelus)
- Aster (Symphyotrichum)
- Azalea (Rhododendron)
- Baby's Breath (Gypsophila)
- Basil (Ocimum)
- Begonia (Begonia)
- Belladonna (Atropa belladonna)
- Bluebell (Hyacinthoides)
- Buttercup (Ranunculus)
- Camellia (Camellia)
- Carnation (Dianthus caryophyllus)
- Cattail (Typha latifolia)
- Chamomile (Matricaria)
- Chrysanthemum (Chrysanthemum)
- Clematis (Clematis)
- Clover (Trifolium)
- Columbine (Aquilegia)
- Cornflower (Centaurea cyanus)
- Cowslip (Primula veris)
- Crocus (Crocus)
- Cypress (Cupressus)
- Daffodil (Narcissus)
- Dahlia (Dahlia)
- Daisy (Bellis)
- Dandelion (Taraxacum)
- Datura (Datura)
- Dogwood (Cornus)
- Edelweiss (Leontopodium)
- Eucalyptus (Eucalyptus)
- Fern (Adiantum)
- Forget-Me-Not (Myosotis)
- Foxglove (Digitalis)
- Gladiolus (Gladiolus)
- Hawthorn (Crataegus)
- Heather (Calluna)
- Hellebore (Helleborus)
- Hemlock (Conium maculatum)
- Holly (Ilex)
- Honeysuckle (Lonicera)
- Hyacinth (Hyacinthus)
- Hydrangea (Hydrangea)
- Hyssop (Hyssopus)
- Iris (Iris)
- Ivy (Hedera)
- Jasmine (Jasminum)
- Lady Slipper (Cypripedium)
- Larkspur (Delphinium)
- Laurel (Laurus)
- Lavender (Lavandula)
- Lilac (Syringa)
- Lily (Lilium)
- Lily of the Valley (Convallaria)
- Magnolia (Magnolia)
- Marigold (Tagetes)
- Mint (Mentha)
- Mistletoe (Viscum)
- Monkshood (Aconitum)
- Myrtle (Myrtus)
- Nettle (Urtica)
- Oak (Quercus)
- Oleander (Nerium oleander)
- Olive (Olea)
- Orange Blossom (Citrus sinensis)
- Orchid (Orchis)
- Pansy (Viola tricolor var. hortensis)
- Passionflower (Passiflora)
- Peony (Paeonia)
- Petunia (Petunia)
- Poppy (Papaver somniferum)
- Protea (Protea)
- Queen Anne's Lace (Daucus)
- Rose (Rosa)
- Rosemary (Salvia rosmarinus)
- Rue (Ruta)
- Snapdragon (Antirrhinum)
- Snowdrop (Galanthus)
- Sunflower (Helianthus)
- Sweet Pea (Lathyrus odoratus)
- Sweet William (Dianthus barbatus)
- Tansy (Tanacetum vulgare)
- Thistle (Cirsium)
- Tulip (Tulipa)
- Violet (Viola odorata)
- Wheat (Triticum)
- Willow (Salix)
- Wormwood (Artemisia absinthium)
- Yarrow (Achillea)
- Zinnia (Zinnia)

Bouquets that are included:
- A Bouquet for Friendship
- A Bouquet for Courting
- A Bouquet for Marriage
- A Bouquet for Sympathy
- A Bouquet for Regret and Sorrow
- A Bouquet for Apology
- A Bouquet for Forgotten Obligations
- A Bouquet for Warnings
- A Bouquet for Bitter Ends
- A Bouquet for New Beginnings

There is an Index in the back that sorts the flowers by meaning, however there are no page numbers included so you will have to thumb through the book to locate each flower, although they are sorted alphabetically so it wouldn't be a difficult task.

Floriography is this flora-loving witches dream. This book is a must-have for nature-loving souls and those who especially adore the Victorian era, plus it's so absolutely charming and romantic it will look amazing on your bookshelf, I highly recommend it.

This is so lovely. Excellent flower symbolic info and gorgeous illustrations. I definitely want to purchase a copy for my gardener friends!

O livro é destinado a quem tem algum interesse por plantas, flores, jardinagem. É uma lida obra, com pinturas belíssimas e, além disso, traz informações interessantes sobre as espécies, a origem, combinações... Funciona como uma enciclopédia que beira a uma obra de arte.

Review to come on September 3rd on blog/goodreads.

I received this book from Netgalley in exchange of an honest review.

I LOVE flowers and I love gardening. I am so delighted that I finally have the chance to do some gardening again. Last year I moved to a new home which has a front/back garden. I had plenty of work ahead of me as it was overgrown. But this year I am slowly adding new flowers and seeing what works. Next to my garden I love filling my home with flowers. So this book is perfect for me.

This book gives us gorgeous art of flowers. Really, that really made me request this book. I love botany art, some people are just too darn talented and make it seem like you can grab the flowers or plants out of the pages.

Next to the gorgeous art each flower has it's own page with all sorts of details on the flower. The meaning of the flower, origin (which various from mythology/history/people/believes to uses and more), and what you can pair it with and what kind of meaning that would have. Like if you mix belladone which stands for silence with columbine and begonia it is used to urge someone to keep a secret! I loved reading these little bits of text though, unless I add the book to my collection (which is a big possibility), I won't remember them. I learned quite some new things though, and I love that!

All in all, this is one book I would recommend to fellow flower lovers! Gorgeous art, interesting information.

A gorgeous collection of illustrations and definitions. This is exactly what I was looking for! This is perfect for anyone who wants to learn about flowers, how to draw them, and finding their meanings. Such a helpful manual and I am over the moon about all the flowers within this! A must have for any bookshelf!