Floriography: The Illustrated Guide to the Victorian Language of Flowers by Jessica Roux Posters These Florida horse conch shells

These Florida horse conch shells (Triplofusus giganteus) measure about 10" in length

Art by Antonella Castelli

The performers were born different—very different—yet they managed to create a life for themselves

as every illustration becomes a symbol able to resonate with our own questions and life

Floriography: The Illustrated Guide to the Victorian Language of Flowers by Jessica Roux Posters These Florida horse conch shellsFloriography is a full color guide to the historical uses and secret meanings behind an impressive array of flowers and herbs. The book explores the coded significances associated with various blooms, from flowers for a lover to flowers for an enemy. The language of flowers was historically used as a means of secret communication. It soared in popularity during the 19th century, especially in Victorian England and the U. S., when proper etiquette