The Secret Meaning Of Flowers
New Age Spirituality Botanical Reference Australian Natural History Mindfulness & Meditation Nature Writing Floriography Gift & Stationery
First published in 1993, Jennifer Isaacs’ cult-favourite hardback “The Secret Meaning Of Flowers” is the vintage reference that florists, gardeners, poets and gift-givers keep within arm’s reach. Drawing on Australian botanical traditions and centuries-old European floriography, Isaacs decodes more than 300 blooms—wild, garden and florist varieties—so you can speak the hidden language of flowers instead of guessing what to send. Every entry pairs a full-colour photograph with concise notes on folklore, medicinal use and the precise sentiment the blossom conveys, from ardent love to quiet gratitude.
What makes this first-edition copy collectable is its comprehensive scope in a single, beautifully jacketed volume. Unlike later reprints that split the content into regional guides, the 1993 original holds every flower, meaning and quick-reference table in one durable hardcover. The acid-free pages remain bright and supple, the binding is square and tight, and the dust jacket—lightly scuffed only at the edges—still showcases Isaacs’ own botanical artwork. No previous-owner marks, inscriptions or ex-libris plates mean the book arrives ready for gift-giving or display.
For modern readers the book is a sustainable, mindful alternative to throwaway greeting cards. Brides use it to craft bouquets that whisper personal vows; herbalists pair remedies with intention; and mindfulness practitioners create meditative garden corners themed to qualities like courage or forgiveness. Keywords such as “flower symbolism book,” “vintage floriography reference,” and “Australian botany gift” all lead reliably to this long-out-of-print ISBN 9780731803408—grab it while stocks last.
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