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A thorn defends the rose, harming only those who would steal the blossom. (Chinese proverb)
You can complain because roses have thorns, or you can rejoice because thorns have roses. (Ziggy)
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)
He is happiest who hath power to gather wisdom from a flower. (Mary Howitt)
Flowers are the sweetest things God ever made and forgot to put a soul into. (Henry Ward Beecher)
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.
Orange say "I am fascinated and enthusiastic".
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.
Coral roses imply desire.
Dark pink roses say "thank you." In general, pale-colored roses signify friendship.
Bridal white means happy love.
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.
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.
Lavender roses mean love at first sight.
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.
Deep red roses imply unconscious beauty.
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.
White roses signify spiritual love and purity.
The rose is the state flower selected by Georgia, Iowa, New York, North Dakota and the District of Columbia.
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