Now translated into English, over 200 years since they were first published, Delachenaye's Abecedaire de Flore and Chambet's Embleme des Fleurs were two of the earliest floral dictionaries of the 19th century, paving the way for the Victorian passion for the Language of Flowers. As well as offering meanings for over 250 flowers, both authors delight in recounting the myths, customs and history relating to the flowers whose meanings they list, and both add thier personal insights into the history of the Language of Flowers, The translations are enhanced by a wealth of additional information, botanical names, and sixty beautiful colour illustrations. A must-have for anyone interested in the Language of Flowers, this is the second book in the series, following on from The Language of Flowers 1550-1680.