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The fragrance always remains in the hand that gives the rose. (Heda Bejar)
You can complain because roses have thorns, or you can rejoice because thorns have roses. (Ziggy)
He is happiest who hath power to gather wisdom from a flower. (Mary Howitt)
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)
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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.
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.
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.
Yellow roses today signify joy and gladness; historically, they meant a decrease of love and infidelity.
About 60% of the roses grown in the U.S. are produced in California.
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.
Orange say "I am fascinated and enthusiastic".
Deep red roses imply unconscious beauty.
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.
Coral roses imply desire.
Bridal white means happy love.
The most popular rose holidays in the U.S. are Valentine's Day, Mother's Day and Christmas.
The rose is the state flower selected by Georgia, Iowa, New York, North Dakota and the District of Columbia.
White roses signify spiritual love and purity.
Light pink roses imply grace, gentility and admiration.
Bridal white means happy love.
The most popular rose holidays in the U.S. are Valentine's Day, Mother's Day and Christmas.
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