The Language of Flowers Encyclopedia: A Three-Volume Illustrated History of the Books, Authors, and Meanings of 2,870 Flowers, Herbs, Trees, and Emojis is a landmark reference book. Volume 1 opens with an illustrated floral anthology of 37 flowers and dual dictionaries by flower and meaning.

Volume 2 examines the historical roots and sources of flower symbolism, analyzes 38 nineteenth-century language of flowers books and the publishing practices that shaped the tradition, including widespread copying and copyright infringement, and traces 233 illustrations from these books, showing how advances in color printing techniques enhanced these charming gift books.

Volume 3 presents a comprehensive botanical dictionary, cross-referencing common and botanical plant names in a chronological format that clarifies the evolution of Victorian flower associations, and extends this tradition into the present day with a dictionary of 79 plant emojis.

A work of remarkable breadth and beauty, The Language of Flowers Encyclopedia is an unparalleled reference for book collectors, botanists, historians, and flower lovers.