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Famous Quotes:

In real life, unlike in Shakespeare, the sweetness of the rose depends upon the name it bears. Things are not only what they are. They are, in very important respects, what they seem to be. (Hubert H. Humphrey)

What's in a name? That which we call a rose By any other name would smell as sweet. (William Shakespeare)

Arranging a bowl of flowers in the morning can give a sense of quiet in a crowded day - like writing a poem, or saying a prayer. (Anne Morrow Lindbergh)

Good taste is the flower of good sense. (A. Poincelot)

The artist is the confidant of nature, flowers carry on dialogues with him through the graceful bending of their stems and the harmoniously tinted nuances of their blossoms, Every flower has a cordial word which nature directs towards him. (Auguste Rodin)

He is happiest who hath power to gather wisdom from a flower. (Mary Howitt)

Mountain View Florists - Local Resource(s):

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.

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.

Yellow roses today signify joy and gladness; historically, they meant a decrease of love and infidelity.

Orange say "I am fascinated and enthusiastic".

Light pink roses imply grace, gentility and admiration.

Lavender roses mean love at first sight.

Red roses of any hue say "I love you".

The rose is the state flower selected by Georgia, Iowa, New York, North Dakota and the District of Columbia.

Coral roses imply desire.

Deep red roses imply unconscious beauty.

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.

George Washington, our first President, was also our first U.S. rose breeder.

The oldest fossilized imprint of the rose was left on a slate deposit found in Florissant, Colorado. It is estimated to be 35 million years old.

The most popular rose holidays in the U.S. are Valentine's Day, Mother's Day and Christmas.