Language of Flowers (1884) is one of the most beloved books illustrated by Kate Greenaway, the celebrated Victorian artist whose tender, old-fashioned children and delicate floral designs defined a whole style of book decoration. The book catalogues the traditional symbolic meanings attached to flowers, so that a posy might carry a coded sentiment.
Greenaway’s exquisite colored illustrations make the little volume a treasure of book art as much as a guide to floral symbolism. Widely reprinted and collected, it remains a charming example of the Victorian gift book at its most refined. This free EPUB download is cleanly formatted for any e-reader.