Monash Public Library Service: Floriography - the secret language of flowers (Part 1)

The symbolism of different kinds of flowers dates back centuries and is often referred to as a ’secret language’. Did you know that a sprig of rosemary under the pillow was believed to keep nightmares away? Or the mistletoe doesn’t just have meaning at Christmas, that in the past was hung over cradles to protect babies from being snatched away by fairies? Learn about the secret language of flowers that are common to us all in Part 1 of this colourful presentation.