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Famous Quotes:

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

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)

A cynic is a man who, when he smells flowers, looks around for a coffin. (H. L. Mencken)

An idealist is one who, on noticing that a rose smells better than a cabbage, concludes that it will also make better soup. (H. L. Mencken)

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)

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)

Our national flower is the concrete cloverleaf. (Lewis Mumford)

If the day and the night are such that you greet them with with joy, and life emits a fragrance like flowers and sweet-scented herbs, more elastic, more starry, more immortal--that is your success. (Henry David Thoreau)

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

Pomona Florists - Local Resource(s):

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.

Bridal white means happy love.

In 1994, over 1,200,000,000 roses were purchased by U.S. flower buyers. This works out to a per capita consumption of 4.67 roses per person.

Light pink roses imply grace, gentility and admiration.

Orange say "I am fascinated and enthusiastic".

Deep red roses imply unconscious beauty.

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

Coral roses imply desire.

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

White roses signify spiritual love and purity.

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

The rose is native to the United States.