This is a very pretty book of flowers and bouquets but the information is fairly basic. I would also like to see some photos, in addition to the drawings. However, overall a lovely book with solid information and the drawings are beyond beautiful!

Beautiful illustrations. Good and simple information about each flower. I wish the illustrations and the text were a bit more interwoven, i feel it would make me as reader more immerse on this flowery universe of secret meanings. As a "catalog", it's beautiful.

The final non-fiction read I finished was one of the most beautifully illustrated non-fiction read I've read for a while! Floriography is as the title suggests is a gorgeously illustrated read focusing on plants and flowers and their relationship to the Victorian expression of emotion. I adored the illustrations and learning about what emotions and meanings the victorians ascribed to various plants and flowers as well as the origins of the plant names, history, uses and which flowers to pair with each other. I also liked the bouquet suggests at the end of the book. Overall, I think I'll buy a copy of this book when it is released as it is so beautifully illustrated and interesting.

This book is just lovely.  If you are an artist, you will love the color illustrations.  If you are a history buff, you will find the descriptions of howeach plant has historically been used fascinating.  If you are a wedding planner, your clients would love to tap your new knowledge to build meaningful bouquets.  If you are a florist, you will find new meaning in arranging flowers.  If you are a gardener, you could plan a garden that inspires love, forgiveness, charm ... Just a lovely, lovely book.

Many books have been published on the Language of Flowers, but this one stands on its own. A gorgeous book with amazing illustrations. I have been following Ms. Roux on Instagram for quite a while due to her talent as regards illustrations. Love her gothic, vintage style and she has never let me down on her endeavors. I highly recommend this book for garden/flower lovers. You won't be disappointed.

Have you ever wondered at the hidden meaning behind an odd-looking bouquet? Or what flowers to give a friend without going all romantic? Ever wanted to tell someone to take a hike, but like, in a subtle, Victorian way? Floriography can answer all these burning questions and more! With an alphabetical catalogue of flowers, complete with illustrations and meanings behind each flower, you too can craft meaningful bouquets, thoughtful gifts, and dire warnings to your enemies!
I found this book to be surprisingly informative, beautiful to look at, and intriguing to imagine the importance of flower language in Victorian times. It truly seems to be a lost art, but with this book, one look at the right page can tell you exactly how to comfort a friend's broken heart! Or send a warning to a suspicious sort that you see through their schemes! I thoroughly enjoyed reading the history behind each flower's meaning, and how pairing two or three can send a message to the recipient. It made me want to plant a garden with some specific blooms (though I'll let you guess which ones) just so I could try some of the bouquets listed!
Floriography would be a welcome addition to any hedge witch, dabbler, or curious reader's bookshelf. There's a whimsical feeling to the book, with hand-drawn illustrations, muted colors, and tempting tidbits of knowledge interspersed throughout the pages. It also has a great index at the end for quick reference, if you're in a bit of a rush. My biggest critique would be that I wouldn't mind brighter colors and a bit more detail on the illustrated pages, especially for some of the flashier flowers. I found myself googling ones that I didn't recognize at first glance, so if you're looking for a flower guidebook, this won't be the one for you. All in all, I was delighted to learn so much about some of my favorite flowers, and can't wait to tell my friend that she's named after a flower symbolizing eternal love!

The descriptions containing the origin and meaning of each flower were interesting, and the illustrations beautiful. (Though I do wish some of the colors were more vibrant and saturated instead of sepia, but that’s more my own personal taste.)

The true beauty of this book, however, is its simplicity. It doesn’t try to cram in as many thousands of filler-y tidbits as humanly possible, which I appreciated, and even its index is elegantly straightforward.

(The index lists flowers usefully grouped by Meaning, under subheadings like “Friendship” or “Warning and Displeasure.”)

It’s a perfect gift for a loved one who enjoys flowers, and beautiful on a coffee table for guests to peruse.

“The elegance and beauty of flowers have not dwindled—only our knowledge of their coded meanings.”

An enjoyable and concise way to learn about flower's symbolism and origins. It was fascinating not only to learn about the individual flowers but also why they were given so much meaning in the Victorian era too. The entire book was organized beautifully and I really appreciated the detailed index as well!

Such a beautiful book. I loved all the quirky facts and the illustrations. I wish that I could put these pictures on my wall

Thank you to the publisher and Netgalley for the opportunity to read and review this book. Unfortunately I do not have a capable program to read it in. Thank you.

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.

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.

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.

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.