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Flowers are the sweetest things God ever made and forgot to put a soul into. (Henry Ward Beecher)
In real life, unlike in Shakespeare, the sweetness of the rose depends upon the name it bears. Things are not only what they are. They are, in very important respects, what they seem to be. (Hubert H. Humphrey)
To see a world in a Grain of Sand, And a Heaven in a Wild Flower, Hold Infinity in the palm of your hand, And eternity in an hour. (William Blake)
It matters not what goal you seek Its secret here reposes: You've got to dig from week to week To get Results or Roses. (Edgar Guest)
This bud of love, by summer's ripening breath, May prove a beauteous flower when next we meet. (William Shakespeare)
The fragrance always remains in the hand that gives the rose. (Heda Bejar)
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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.
George Washington, our first President, was also our first U.S. rose breeder.
The rose is native to the United States.
Bridal white means happy love.
Dark pink roses say "thank you." In general, pale-colored roses signify friendship.
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.
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.
Yellow roses today signify joy and gladness; historically, they meant a decrease of love and infidelity.
The rose is the state flower selected by Georgia, Iowa, New York, North Dakota and the District of Columbia.
Red roses of any hue say "I love you".
Light pink roses imply grace, gentility and admiration.
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.
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