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Famous Quotes:

The cloning of humans is on most of the lists of things to worry about from Science, along with behaviour control, genetic engineering, transplanted heads, computer poetry and the unrestrained growth of plastic flowers. (Lewis Thomas)

To see a world in a Grain of Sand, And a Heaven in a Wild Flower, Hold Infinity in the palm of your hand, And eternity in an hour. (William Blake)

God gave us memory that we might have roses in December. (James M. Barrie)

A thorn defends the rose, harming only those who would steal the blossom. (Chinese proverb)

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

For man, as for flower and beast and bird, the supreme triumph is to be most vividly, most perfectly alive. (David H. Lawrence)

What sunshine is to flowers, smiles are to humanity. These are but trifles, to be sure; but, scattered along life's pathway, the good they do is inconceivable. (Joseph Addison)

This bud of love, by summer's ripening breath, May prove a beauteous flower when next we meet. (William Shakespeare)

Oakland 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.

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.

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.

White roses signify spiritual love and purity.

Lavender roses mean love at first sight.

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.

Orange say "I am fascinated and enthusiastic".

Bridal white means happy love.

Deep red roses imply unconscious beauty.

The rose is native to the United States.

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

About 60% of the roses grown in the U.S. are produced in California.

Three separate nationally conducted public opinion polls, dating from 1975-1986, found the rose to be the number-one choice of over 85% of those individuals surveyed.

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

Coral roses imply desire.

Dark pink roses say "thank you." In general, pale-colored roses signify friendship.

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

Three separate nationally conducted public opinion polls, dating from 1975-1986, found the rose to be the number-one choice of over 85% of those individuals surveyed.