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Famous Quotes:

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)

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)

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

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

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

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)

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

Council Bluffs 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.

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.

Bridal white means happy love.

Light pink roses imply grace, gentility and admiration.

Deep red roses imply unconscious beauty.

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

Coral roses imply desire.

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.

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.

The rose is native to the United States.

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.