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The fragrance always remains in the hand that gives the rose. (Heda Bejar)
Love is much like a wild rose, beautiful and calm, but willing to draw blood in its defense. (Mark A. Overby)
What's in a name? That which we call a rose By any other name would smell as sweet. (William Shakespeare)
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)
Gardens and flowers have a way of bringing people together, drawing them from their homes. (Clare Ansberry)
Nobody sees a flower - really - it is so small it takes time - we haven't time - and to see takes time, like to have a friend takes time. (Georgia O'Keeffe)
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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.
The rose is the state flower selected by Georgia, Iowa, New York, North Dakota and the District of Columbia.
Columbus discovered America because of a rose! It is written that on October 11, 1492, while becalmed in the Sargasso Sea, one of the crewmen picked a rose branch from the water. This sign of land renewed their hope for survival and gave the seafarers the courage to continue on to the New World.
The most popular rose holidays in the U.S. are Valentine's Day, Mother's Day and Christmas.
George Washington, our first President, was also our first U.S. rose breeder.
Bridal white means happy love.
Coral roses imply desire.
Orange say "I am fascinated and enthusiastic".
About 60% of the roses grown in the U.S. are produced in California.
Deep red roses imply unconscious beauty.
Lavender roses mean love at first sight.
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.
Dark pink roses say "thank you." In general, pale-colored roses signify friendship.
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