Victoria’s Flower Dictionary in “The Language of Flowers” Novel

Victoria’s Flower Dictionary in “The Language
of Flowers” Novel

Vanessa Diffenbaugh’s novel “The Language of Flowers,” scheduled
for release on Aug. 23, tells the story of Victoria, a young woman from the
foster-care system who uses the Victorian language of flowers to communicate
with others and make sense of her troubled past.

Diffenbaugh created Victoria’s Flower Dictionary by
reviewing several dictionaries – “The Flower Vase” by Miss S. C. Edgarton,
“Language of Flowers” by Kate Greenaway, “The Language and Sentiment of Flowers”
by James D. McCabe, and “Flora’s Lexicon” by Catharine H. Waterman – and
scanning the meanings, selecting the definition that occurred most often or she
liked the best.

“My goal was to create a usable, relevant dictionary for modern readers,
Diffenbaugh said. “I deleted plants from the Victorian dictionaries that are no
longer common, and added flowers that were rarely used in the 1800s but are more
popular today.”

Diffenbaugh asks readers: “Knowing what you now know about the language of
the flowers, to whom would you send a bouquet and what would you want it to
say?”

 

Victoria’s Flower Dictionary in “The Language of Flowers” Novel.

Selecting Your Flowers

 

 

 

What flowers should I get?

Many flowers in today’s markets are bred to be long lasting, while others are bred for specific size, color or fragrance. The hottest trend in flowers today is fragrance. While fragrant flowers do not typically last as long as non-fragrant flowers, the smell of fresh flowers is intoxicating. Freesia, hyacinth, Oriental lilies, some roses and even carnations carry pleasant fragrances.

 

As for long lasting flowers, chrysanthemums, (both standard and miniature, sometimes known as pompons) Star of Bethlehem, carnations, gladiolus and tropical flowers are extremely long lasting.

 

 Other flowers are interactive, although not as long lasting, they can be fun to watch open or blossom. For example, tulips open and close and continue to grow after being cut. The flowers will grow toward the light, and the tulip blossoms will open during the day and close at night.

 

Still other flowers can be chosen for specific color. For example, Florigene® Carnations have been genetically altered to match the violet’s intense purple coloration, while Rainbow Roses® from Happy Colors® in Holland have been color enhanced with a systemic dye to make each petal a different color.

 

The choice is up to you and based on your taste! All flowers are FUN so experiment to find out more about a particular variety!

 

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