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A thorn defends the rose, harming only those who would steal the blossom. (Chinese proverb)
Good taste is the flower of good sense. (A. Poincelot)
This bud of love, by summer's ripening breath, May prove a beauteous flower when next we meet. (William Shakespeare)
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)
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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.
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.
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.
White roses signify spiritual love and purity.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Deep red roses imply unconscious beauty.
George Washington, our first President, was also our first U.S. rose breeder.
Red roses of any hue say "I love you".
Lavender roses mean love at first sight.
Dark pink roses say "thank you." In general, pale-colored roses signify friendship.
Yellow roses today signify joy and gladness; historically, they meant a decrease of love and infidelity.
The most popular rose holidays in the U.S. are Valentine's Day, Mother's Day and Christmas.
Bridal white means happy love.
Lavender roses mean love at first sight.
Dark pink roses say "thank you." In general, pale-colored roses signify friendship.
Yellow roses today signify joy and gladness; historically, they meant a decrease of love and infidelity.
The most popular rose holidays in the U.S. are Valentine's Day, Mother's Day and Christmas.
Bridal white means happy love.
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