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A cynic is a man who, when he smells flowers, looks around for a coffin. (H. L. Mencken)
He is happiest who hath power to gather wisdom from a flower. (Mary Howitt)
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)
Love is much like a wild rose, beautiful and calm, but willing to draw blood in its defense. (Mark A. Overby)
Some people get angry because God put thorns on roses, while others praise him for putting roses among thorns. (Anonymous)
Flowers are the sweetest things God ever made and forgot to put a soul into. (Henry Ward Beecher)
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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.
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.
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.
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.
Orange say "I am fascinated and enthusiastic".
George Washington, our first President, was also our first U.S. rose breeder.
Bridal white means happy love.
The rose is native to the United States.
The most popular rose holidays in the U.S. are Valentine's Day, Mother's Day and Christmas.
About 60% of the roses grown in the U.S. are produced in California.
Yellow roses today signify joy and gladness; historically, they meant a decrease of love and infidelity.
Deep red roses imply unconscious beauty.
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.
Light pink roses imply grace, gentility and admiration.
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.
White roses signify spiritual love and purity.
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