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What's in a name? That which we call a rose By any other name would smell as sweet. (William Shakespeare)
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)
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)
A thorn defends the rose, harming only those who would steal the blossom. (Chinese proverb)
This bud of love, by summer's ripening breath, May prove a beauteous flower when next we meet. (William Shakespeare)
Just living is not enough, said the Butterfly. One must have sunshine, freedom, and a little flower. (Hans Christian Anderson)
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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.
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.
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 official National Floral emblem of the United States. This legislation was signed into law by President Ronald Reagan on October 7, 1986.
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.
About 60% of the roses grown in the U.S. are produced in California.
The rose is native to the United States.
Dark pink roses say "thank you." In general, pale-colored roses signify friendship.
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.
Light pink roses imply grace, gentility and admiration.
Red roses of any hue say "I love you".
Yellow roses today signify joy and gladness; historically, they meant a decrease of love and infidelity.
Bridal white means happy love.
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.
Lavender roses mean love at first sight.
The rose is the state flower selected by Georgia, Iowa, New York, North Dakota and the District of Columbia.
Bridal white means happy love.
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.
Lavender roses mean love at first sight.
The rose is the state flower selected by Georgia, Iowa, New York, North Dakota and the District of Columbia.
The most popular rose holidays in the U.S. are Valentine's Day, Mother's Day and Christmas.
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