The Victorians had a passion for flowers and flower arrangements. They also expressed messages through the “secret language of flowers.” During Victorian times, many flowers or specific arrangements ...

Flowers most certainly speak to us. Even those who don’t make a living from flowers will hear and answer their call. At weddings, at funerals, and at so many less momentous occasions that come between ...

The coded language of floriography meant that Victorians could express affection, desire or disdain, allowing a society governed by strict etiquette to show its true feelings. Now the language of ...

Judy Smith spoke about the Victorian meaning of the placement of a handheld fan and the meaning of specific types of flowers at the Parkersburg Woman’s Club. (Photo Provided) PARKERSBURG — Judy Smith ...