In this charming and beautifully illustrated book, Coxe uses floral emblems as a lens through which to explore a range of moral and philosophical ideas. Each flower is paired with a thoughtful and insightful commentary, weaving together themes of love, friendship, beauty, and resilience. A delightful read for anyone who loves flowers and appreciates their deeper symbolic meanings.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.