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I hope that while so many people are out smelling the flowers, someone is taking the time to plant some. (Herbert Rappaport)
God gave us memory that we might have roses in December. (James M. Barrie)
Love is much like a wild rose, beautiful and calm, but willing to draw blood in its defense. (Mark A. Overby)
The most precious gift we can offer others is our presence. When mindfulness embraces those we love, they will bloom like flowers. (Thich Nhat Hanh)
Flowers never emit so sweet and strong a fragrance as before a storm. When a storm approaches thee, be as fragrant as a sweet-smelling flower. (Jean Paul Richter)
What's in a name? That which we call a rose By any other name would smell as sweet. (William Shakespeare)
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Birthday: There is no better way to say happy birthday than with roses in any color. Another great option is an assorted arrangement in a vase or basket combining flowers such as lilies, iris and tulips.
Funerals: Funerals are an emotional time. It has been a long tradition to send flowers at the time of bereavement. White flowers are the most common, typically roses or lilies. Pink or yellow roses are also fairly common. Consult your local florists for more ideas.
Anniversaries: One of the most popular occasions to celebrate with flowers. A dozen red roses in a vase is the classic anniversary gift. Roses of mixed colors or multi colored mixed bouquets also do the trick.
Light pink roses imply grace, gentility and admiration.
Bridal white means happy love.
There are nearly 900 acres of greenhouse dedicated to the production of fresh-cut roses in the U.S. One acre of greenhouse rose production in the U.S. is valued at about one million dollars, which includes the value of the plants, greenhouse structure and land.
Yellow roses today signify joy and gladness; historically, they meant a decrease of love and infidelity.
Lavender roses mean love at first sight.
The most popular rose holidays in the U.S. are Valentine's Day, Mother's Day and Christmas.
Deep red roses imply unconscious beauty.
White roses signify spiritual love and purity.
Red roses of any hue say "I love you".
George Washington, our first President, was also our first U.S. rose breeder.
Columbus discovered America because of a rose! It is written that on October 11, 1492, while becalmed in the Sargasso Sea, one of the crewmen picked a rose branch from the water. This sign of land renewed their hope for survival and gave the seafarers the courage to continue on to the New World.
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