Victorian Nosegays - Scented Souvenirs Author:Pamela Westland, Gill Tomblin (Illustrator) The introduction tells about the customs and history surrounding Victorian nosegays or posies. The book is filled with beautiful illustrations and instructions for making nosegays. Some of the nosegays described include Country Wedding Marigolds, Sweet-Smelling Garden Cluster, A Gift for Mother's Day, and a Christmas Welcome Posy.