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Famous Quotes:

I hope that while so many people are out smelling the flowers, someone is taking the time to plant some. (Herbert Rappaport)

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

Nobody sees a flower - really - it is so small it takes time - we haven't time - and to see takes time, like to have a friend takes time. (Georgia O'Keeffe)

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

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

Elk Grove Village 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.

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.

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.

Bridal white means happy love.

Coral roses imply desire.

Deep red roses imply unconscious beauty.

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

White roses signify spiritual love and purity.

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

Lavender roses mean love at first sight.

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

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

The rose is native to the United States.

Orange say "I am fascinated and enthusiastic".

The rose is the official National Floral emblem of the United States. This legislation was signed into law by President Ronald Reagan on October 7, 1986.

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.

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