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Famous Quotes:

Good taste is the flower of good sense. (A. Poincelot)

Flowers are the sweetest things God ever made and forgot to put a soul into. (Henry Ward Beecher)

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

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

Just living is not enough, said the Butterfly. One must have sunshine, freedom, and a little flower. (Hans Christian Anderson)

It is not growing like a tree in bulk doth make man better be; Or standing long an oak, three hundred year, To fall a log at last, dry, bald, and sere, A lily of a day is fairer in May Although it fall and die that night, It was the plant of flower and light, In small proportions we just beauties see; And in short measures, life may perfect be. (Benjamin Johnson)

Alexandria 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.

Red roses of any hue say "I love you".

Bridal white means happy love.

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.

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

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

Light pink roses imply grace, gentility and admiration.

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.

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 rose is native to the United States.