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God gave us memory that we might have roses in December. (James M. Barrie)
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)
Some people get angry because God put thorns on roses, while others praise him for putting roses among thorns. (Anonymous)
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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.
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.
White roses signify spiritual love and purity.
Dark pink roses say "thank you." In general, pale-colored roses signify friendship.
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.
The rose is the state flower selected by Georgia, Iowa, New York, North Dakota and the District of Columbia.
The most popular rose holidays in the U.S. are Valentine's Day, Mother's Day and Christmas.
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.
The rose is native to the United States.
Orange say "I am fascinated and enthusiastic".
Bridal white means happy love.
Light pink roses imply grace, gentility and admiration.
Lavender roses mean love at first sight.
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.
Red roses of any hue say "I love you".
Bridal white means happy love.
Light pink roses imply grace, gentility and admiration.
Lavender roses mean love at first sight.
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