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I hope that while so many people are out smelling the flowers, someone is taking the time to plant some. (Herbert Rappaport)
The fragrance always remains in the hand that gives the rose. (Heda Bejar)
Arranging a bowl of flowers in the morning can give a sense of quiet in a crowded day - like writing a poem, or saying a prayer. (Anne Morrow Lindbergh)
Love is much like a wild rose, beautiful and calm, but willing to draw blood in its defense. (Mark A. Overby)
Flowers never emit so sweet and strong a fragrance as before a storm. When a storm approaches thee, be as fragrant as a sweet-smelling flower. (Jean Paul Richter)
He is happiest who hath power to gather wisdom from a flower. (Mary Howitt)
Praise is like sunlight to the human spirit: we cannot flower and grow without it. (Jess Lair)
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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.
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.
The rose is native to the United States.
The rose is the state flower selected by Georgia, Iowa, New York, North Dakota and the District of Columbia.
Bridal white means happy love.
Light pink roses imply grace, gentility and admiration.
Coral roses imply desire.
Orange say "I am fascinated and enthusiastic".
George Washington, our first President, was also our first U.S. rose breeder.
Lavender roses mean love at first sight.
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.
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.
Red roses of any hue say "I love you".
Dark pink roses say "thank you." In general, pale-colored roses signify friendship.
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