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For man, as for flower and beast and bird, the supreme triumph is to be most vividly, most perfectly alive. (David H. Lawrence)
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)
Flowers are the sweetest things God ever made and forgot to put a soul into. (Henry Ward Beecher)
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)
The fragrance always remains in the hand that gives the rose. (Heda Bejar)
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)
I hope that while so many people are out smelling the flowers, someone is taking the time to plant some. (Herbert Rappaport)
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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.
The rose is the state flower selected by Georgia, Iowa, New York, North Dakota and the District of Columbia.
Deep red roses imply unconscious beauty.
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.
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.
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.
George Washington, our first President, was also our first U.S. rose breeder.
Light pink roses imply grace, gentility and admiration.
Orange say "I am fascinated and enthusiastic".
About 60% of the roses grown in the U.S. are produced in California.
Dark pink roses say "thank you." In general, pale-colored roses signify friendship.
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