Herbarium
An eco-friendly Houseki no Kuni charity fanzine with an encyclopaedic theme featuring the documentation of flora and floriography, communication through the arrangement of flowers. Featuring up to twenty-six flowers, this encyclopaedic zine is a reference to the first task Phosphophyllite was assigned but never started.
ABOUT
In addition to being an illustrative zine, HERBARIUM will not only be featuring the unique meanings of twenty-six flowers but also detailing the origins of these floral messages in both Hanakotoba and Floriography. We have meticulously prepared multiple documents of information just for this zine which will only be available to contributors as well as those who decide to purchase the zine.
Our project has officially ended! Thank you to all those who supported us and our endeavor to not only create a beautiful product but also our practices to help preserve our planet in any way we can.
FAQ
What is a zine?
Short for magazine, a zine is small self-published book. Fanzines in particular feature a collection of fan-made works such as art and written pieces.
Will there be a reprint?
Unfortunately, our team would not be able to handle another round of reprints.
How environmentally conscious is this project?
From 100% recycled paper stock to environmentally conscious packaging and delivery, we’re making sure we take all the necessary steps to make this project as eco-friendly as possible.
What charity will you be donating to?
As of March 2021, HERBARIUM donated $3,250 to FAME, the Foundation for Australia's Most Endangered Species.
What is floriography?
Floriography refers to the language of the flowers, a means of communication through the use or arrangement of flora. It is typically used as a means to send coded messages to others.
If you have any further inquiries, feel free to contact us on our socials @HerbariumZine or email us at [email protected].
BIbLIOGRAPHY
While HERBARIUM is an encyclopaedic themed zine, please be noted that our mod team is not comprised of professional academics, and thus the quality of our research may not be to the highest standard. We have, however, done what we can to the best of our abilities.
Below is the complete list of references we used while writing the information for this zine. The sources listed under GENERAL were used for more than one flower while individual sources for single flowers are listed under INDEPENDENT.
GENERAL
Carruthers, M. (1879). Flower lore; the teachings of flowers, historical, legendary, poetical & symbolical. [online] Available at: https://archive.org/details/cu31924074094412.
Dumont, H. (1853). The Floral Offering, a token of affection and esteem, comprising the language and poetry of flowers. [online] Available at: https://archive.org/details/floralofferingto00dumo.
Edgarton Mayo, S.C. (1850). The Flower Vase: Containing the Language of Flowers, and Their Poetic Sentiments. [online] Available at: https://play.google.com/store/books/details?id=0iI4AAAAYAAJ.
Flower Meaning. (n.d.). [online] Available at: https://www.flowermeaning.com/.
Greenway, K. (1884). Language of Flowers. [online] Available at: https://archive.org/details/languageofflower00gree.
Hananokotoba.com. (n.d.). 西洋・英語の花言葉一覧（色別の花言葉も！） | 花言葉-由来. [online] Available at: https://hananokotoba.com/hanakotoba-ichiran-eigo/
L.V. (1866). The language and sentiment of flowers. [online] Available at: https://archive.org/details/floralofferingto00dumo.
Rennai-meigen.com. (n.d.). Language of flowers 英語の花言葉一覧 | e恋愛名言集. [online] Available at: https://rennai-meigen.com/languageofflowers/
Shoberl, F. (1839). The language of flowers: with illustrative poetry, to which is now first added, the calendar of flowers. [online] Available at: https://archive.org/details/languageofflower00unse
Takajin. (n.d.). [online] Available at: Takajin.jp.
Tyas, R. (1866). The Language of Flowers; or, Floral Emblems of Thoughts, Feelings, and Sentiments. [online] Available at: https://play.google.com/store/books/details?id=_lIDAAAAQAAJ.
Waterman, C.H. (1839). Flora’s Lexicon: an Interpretation of the Language and Sentiment of Flowers: with an Outline of Botany, and a Poetical Introduction. [online] Available at: https://archive.org/details/floraslexiconint00wate
Wikipedia. (n.d.). [online] Available at: https://www.wikipedia.org/
Wirt, E.W.G. (1832). Flora’s Dictionary. [online] Available at: https://archive.org/details/florasdictionary00wirtrich
INDEPENDENT
BLUEBELL
Auntyflo.com. (n.d.). Bluebell. [online] Available at: https://www.auntyflo.com/flower-dictionary/bluebell
Barker, E. (n.d.). Why You Should Care About Wild British Bluebells. [online] Culture Trip. Available at: https://theculturetrip.com/europe/united-kingdom/england/articles/why-you-should-care-about-wild-british-bluebells/
The Witchipedia. (2017). Bluebell. [online] Available at: https://witchipedia.com/book-of-shadows/herblore/bluebell/
Vancouverflorist.com. (n.d.). Meaning of Bluebells | Symbolism of Bluebell Flowers. [online] Available at: https://www.vancouverflorist.com/bluebell.aspx
CAMELLIA
Botanyboy.org. (2012). Tsubaki, Camellia japonica. [online] Available at: http://botanyboy.org/tsubaki-camellia-japonica/
FTD by Design (2016). Camellia Meaning and Symbolism. [online] Available at: https://www.ftd.com/blog/share/camellia-meaning-and-symbolism
Seattle Japanese Garden. (2017). Japanese Camellias: Exceptional Flowers in Late Winter & Spring. [online] Available at: https://www.seattlejapanesegarden.org/blog/2017/2/13/japanese-camellias-exceptional-flowers-in-late-winter-spring
DAPHNE
Greek Gods & Goddesses. (n.d.). Apollo and Daphne • The Greek Myth Story of Daphne and Apollo. [online] Available at: https://greekgodsandgoddesses.net/myths/apollo-and-daphne/
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms (2015). painting the lily. [online] The Free Dictionary. Available at: https://idioms.thefreedictionary.com/painting+the+lily.
EBINE ORCHID
Botanyboy.org. (2013). Endangered Calanthe orchids from the Izu Islands, C. izu-insularis and its hybrids. [online] Available at: http://botanyboy.org/endangered-calanthe-orchids-from-the-izu-islands-c-izu-insularis-and-its-hybrids/
FORGET-ME-NOT
花咲マニアとアロマさん. (n.d.). 勿忘草の花言葉に潜む、中世ドイツの涙を誘う伝説とは？. [online] Available at: https://ar-flower.com/myosotisword0319/
Pickup Flowers. (n.d.). FORGET ME NOT. [online] Available at: https://www.pickupflowers.com/flower-guide/forget-me-not.
Thinking of the days. (2012). forget me not days. [online] Available at: http://thinkingofthedays.blogspot.com/2012/04/forget-me-not-days.html
HYDRANGEA
The Secret Language of Flowers. (2013). hydrangea meaning in the Language of Flowers. [online] Available at: https://thesecretlanguageofflowers.wordpress.com/tag/hydrangea-meaning-in-the-language-of-flowers/
Wakuwaku-wadai.com. (2017). 紫陽花の花言葉は怖いゾ！その由来はコロコロ変わる冷たい花色だった. [online] Available at: https://wakuwaku-wadai.com/archives/2654.html
Usuko.co.jp. (2017). あじさい | うすこうブログ｜臼幸産業株式会社. [online] Available at: http://usuko.co.jp/blog/lifestyle/1732/
JASMINE
Floraqueen. (n.d.). The Many Uses And Meanings of Jasmine Flowers. [online] Available at: https://www.floraqueen.com/blog/many-uses-meanings-jasmine-flowers
Flowermeanings.org. (n.d.). Jasmine Flower – Meaning, Symbolism and Colors. [online] Available at: https://flowermeanings.org/jasmine-flower-meaning/
HORTI 〜ホルティ〜. (2015). シルクジャスミン(ゲッキツ)の花言葉、風水の意味、見頃の季節は？. [online] Available at: https://horti.jp/7162
KALANCHOE
花言葉のはなたま. (n.d.). カランコエの花言葉／紅弁慶は頑丈で強い？実はデリケートな大男. [online] Available at: https://hanatama.jp/kalanchoe.html
LOTUS
Buddhists.org. (2016). The Meaning of the Lotus Flower in Buddhism. [online] Available at: https://buddhists.org/buddhist-symbols/the-meaning-of-the-lotus-flower-in-buddhism/
NARCISSUS
楽天ブログ. (2014). 水仙は「水中に在る仙人」が語源となったものである。 - ひこじいさんのブログ：楽天ブログ. [online] Available at: https://plaza.rakuten.co.jp/yk1430/diary/201402090000/
Cartwright, M. (2017). Narcissus. [online] Ancient History Encyclopedia. Available at: https://www.ancient.eu/Narcissus/
NATURE IN JAPAN. (2004). Gardens of Japan: Narcissus or daffodils in March. [online] Available at: https://natureinjapan.wordpress.com/about/plants-of-japan/gardens-of-japan/gardens-of-japan-narcissus-or-daffodils-in-march/
Echizenya.co.jp. (n.d.). narcissus. [online] Available at: https://www.echizenya.co.jp/mini/colum/suisen.html
ORANGE LILY
Gardenia.net. (2020). Lilium bulbiferum var. croceum (Orange Lily). [online] Available at: https://www.gardenia.net/plant/lilium-bulbiferum-var-Croceum-orange-lily
Reference.com. (2020). What Does a Tiger Lily Symbolize?. [online] Available at: https://www.reference.com/home-garden/tiger-lily-symbolize-2562253759a1dea8.
Nardozzi, C. (2018). Vermont Garden Journal: In Search Of A Friend, The Tiger Lily Continues To Spread. [online] Vpr.org. Available at: https://www.vpr.org/post/vermont-garden-journal-search-friend-tiger-lily-continues-spread#stream/0.
H2g2.com. (2010). h2g2 - The Language of Flowers - Edited Entry. [online] Available at: https://h2g2.com/edited_entry/A5268035?ref=organicgglunkwn&prid=pfseogglunkwn.
PLUM BLOSSOM
Faculty.humanities.uci.edu. (n.d.). Saying Farewell to His Plum Tree. [online] Available at: https://faculty.humanities.uci.edu/sbklein/images/GHOSTS/michizane/pages/sumi292.htm.
Jiang, H. (2015). The Plum Blossom: A Symbol of Strength. [online] THE EPOCH TIMES. Available at: https://www.theepochtimes.com/the-plum-blossom-a-symbol-of-strength1497107.html.
POPPY
The Witchipedia. (2019). Poppy. [online] Available at: https://witchipedia.com/book-of-shadows/herblore/poppy/.
Rakuten Travel. (n.d.). Breathtaking Blossoms: 6 splendid spring flower festivals. [online] Available at: https://travel.rakuten.com/campaign/ranking/flower-festival/
QUEEN'S ROCKET
Klingaman, G. (2010). Rocket, Dame's. [online] University of Arkansas Division of Agriculture Research & Extension. Available at: https://www.uaex.edu/yard-garden/resource-library/plant-week/dames-rocket-6-11-10.aspx.
Bittner, L. (2015). Dames Rocket. [online] Wildflowergraphics.com. Available at: https://www.wildflowergraphics.com/News%20&%20Notes/damesrocket.html
Brown County Native Woodlands Project. (2018). Dames Rocket. [online] Available at: https://www.bcnwp.org/dames-rocket.
Strauch, B. (1996). DAME’S ROCKET. [online] Mother Earth Living. Available at: https://www.motherearthliving.com/plant-profile/an-herb-to-know-dames-rocket
ROSE (BLUE)
Rose Colors and their meanings. (n.d.). Blue Rose Meaning. [online] Available at: http://flowermeaning.info/Blue.php.
柴山ロミオ (2016). “青いバラ”の花言葉が、「不可能」から「夢 かなう」に. [online] tenki.jp. Available at: https://tenki.jp/suppl/romisan/2016/05/28/12411.html.
Pickup Flowers. (n.d.). ROSE FLOWER MEANINGS. [online] Available at: https://www.pickupflowers.com/flower-guide/rose-flower-meanings.
SPIDER LILY
kaxtukei (2017). [Red spider lily meaning] The reason of hell flower’s name in Japan. [online] Available at: https://kaxtukei.com/en/red-spider-lily-image.
The University of Arkansas Division of Agriculture. (n.d.). Plant of the Week: Spiderlily, Red. [online] Available at: https://www.uaex.edu/yard-garden/resource-library/plant-week/red-spiderlily.aspx.
STRAWBERRY
Mrs Symbols. (2016). The heavenly strawberry: an earthly delight and symbol of summer. [online] Available at: http://mrssymbols.blogspot.com/2016/06/the-heavenly-strawberry-earthly-delight.html.
Jordan, E. (2017). The Strawberry: A Symbol of Perfection & Righteousness. [online] Tradition in Action. Available at: https://www.traditioninaction.org/religious/f035Strawberry.htm.
TULIP (RED)
Spiritualism Japan. (n.d.). Fantastic meanings☆7 legends of tulips about love. [online] Available at: https://en.spiritualism-japan.com/legends-of-tulips-about-love/.
Pavord, A. and Goldgar, A. (2019). LANGUAGE OF FLOWERS – TULIPS. [online] SIlver Thread Gardens. Available at: https://silverthreadgardens.com/language-of-flowers-tulips/.
FTD by Design. (2016). Tulips Meaning and Symbolism. [online] Available at: https://www.ftd.com/blog/share/tulips-meaning-and-symbolism.
Tesselaar. (n.d.). The Tulip as Persian folklore. [online] Available at: https://www.tesselaar.net.au/resources/the-tulip-as-persian-folklore/.
VIOLET
A to Z Flowers. (n.d.). Viola (Violet). [online] Available at: https://www.atozflowers.com/flower/violas/.
University of Dayton. (n.d.). The Herbs and Flowers of the Virgin Mary. [online] Available at: https://udayton.edu/imri/mary/h/herbs-and-flowers-of-the-virgin-mary.php.
Walton, G. (2016). Marie Antoinette and Her Passion for Flowers. [online] Geri Walton. Available at: https://www.geriwalton.com/marie-antoinette-and-her-passion-for-flowers/.
The Regency Redingote. (2015). The Return of Corporal Violet. [online] Available at: https://regencyredingote.wordpress.com/2015/03/06/the-return-of-corporal-violet/.
Goude, A. (n.d.). Napoleon among the Violets. [online] Available at: https://www.100days.eu/items/show/35.
WISTERIA
ar-flower. (n.d.). 藤の花言葉…意外に怖い、知っておきたい７つの事. [online] Available at: https://ar-flower.com/fuji1228/.
ZEPHYR
THEOI GREEK MYTHOLOGY. (n.d.). ZEPHYROS. [online] Available at: https://www.theoi.com/Titan/AnemosZephyros.html.
A to Z Flowers. (n.d.). Zephyranthes (Rain Lily; Fairy Lily). [online] Available at: https://www.atozflowers.com/flower/zephyranthes/.
Disclaimer
While HERBARIUM is an encyclopaedic themed zine, please be noted that our mod team is not comprised of professional academics, and thus the quality of our research may not be to the highest standard. We have, however, done what we can to the best of our abilities.
Flower List
This list contains definitions from both Floriography, the Victorian language of the flowers, and Hanakotoba, the Japanese language of the flowers. Both of these versions will be included in the informational section of the zine.
| Flower | Hanakotoba | Floriography |
|---|---|---|
| Adonis | Invite Happiness | Painful Recollections |
| Bluebell | Constancy | |
| Camelia | Perishing with Grace | Admiration |
| Daphne | Immortality | Immortality |
| Ebine Orchid | Humble Love | Beautiful Maiden |
| Forget me not | Forget me not | Forget me not |
| Globe Amaranth | Timeless | Timeless |
| Hepatica | Confidence | Confidence |
| Hydrangea | Persistence | Heartlessness |
| Iris (German) | Flame | |
| Jasmine | Sensuality | Amiability |
| Kalanchoe | Protect you | |
| Lotus | Clean Heart | Estranged Love |
| Morning Glory | Fragile Love | Love in vain |
| Narcissus | Egotism | Egotism |
| Orange Lily | Brilliant | Hatred |
| Plum Blossom | Nobility | Fidelity |
| Poppy | Consolation | Consolation |
| Queen's Rocket | Fashion | |
| Rose (Blue) | Miracles | Impossibility |
| Spider Lily | Goodbye | |
| Strawberry | Rebirth | |
| Tulip (Red) | Declaration of Love | Declaration of Love |
| Violet | Humility | Humility |
| Wisteria | Welcome | Steadfast |
| Zephyr | Love without dirt | Expectation |
Please refrain from using this selection of flowers in your own work or as a source of information. As we continually research and write for these flowers, this list may be edited to accurately reflect our findings and thus should not be used as a credible source. Additionally, a lot of work went into forming this list and we ask that you respect our efforts. We encourage you to do your own research if you decide to look into one of flowers listed.
Artists
Moderators
HERBARIUM is run by a total of three people with the occasional help of a few others. Mods will also contributing to the project by creating floral illustrations which will be showcased on the informational pages alongside the artworks if the assigned artist does not.
Lianna
( @_ltreat )
HEAD MODERATOR / OVERSEER
Head honcho and local animation fanatic, Lia enjoys running and participating in various group projects in her spare time. While HERBARIUM is her first zine project, she has participated as either an artist, merch artist or both in several zines. She has also tabled at conventions, has experience in printing zines, running her own online store and organising large groups of people in various contexts.
Makip
( @_makip )
GRAPHIC DESIGNER / PRODUCTION
Studying visual communication and a trusted executive of the local university art society, Makip is HERBARIUM’s graphic designer. Extremely well versed in the world of printing and paper, he has had experience running, designing, formatting and printing the yearly art book this society produces. He also has a heavily trained eye for the technical, reflected in both his art and his design work.
Uzyo
( @uz_yo )
ASSISTANT / EDITOR
Uz is a fellow university art society executive alongside Makip and was in charge of handling various social events and projects. Well versed in writing, design and overly-pretentious film analysis, Uz has a hand in a multitude of creative projects such as typography, abstract art, fashion and photography. As a lover of the arts of all kinds, especially music, Uz is HERBARIUM's jack of all trades.
We also owe a lot to Meoq (@milkandsquid), our previous floriographer and researcher, as well as Cindy (@pigeoncindy_) who occasionally offers her assistance.
Schedule
| Status | Date | |
|---|---|---|
| Preparation Period | September 18 | Interest Check |
| October 8 | Interest Check Closed | |
| November 1 | Applications Open | |
| December 1 | Applications Closed | |
| December 10 | Emails Sent | |
| December 20 | Contributor List | |
| Creation Period | January 19 | 1st Check in |
| February 16 | 2nd Check in | |
| March 22 | 3rd Check in | |
| April 10 | Final works due | |
| Production Period | April 25 | Preorders open |
| May 23 | Preorders close | |
| June | Production | |
| July/August | Orders shipped |
All dates are subject to change depending on the circumstances. If this is the case, they will be updated accordingly.