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Famous Quotes:

What's in a name? That which we call a rose By any other name would smell as sweet. (William Shakespeare)

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)

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)

Flowers are the sweetest things God ever made and forgot to put a soul into. (Henry Ward Beecher)

Praise is like sunlight to the human spirit: we cannot flower and grow without it. (Jess Lair)

This bud of love, by summer's ripening breath, May prove a beauteous flower when next we meet. (William Shakespeare)

For man, as for flower and beast and bird, the supreme triumph is to be most vividly, most perfectly alive. (David H. Lawrence)

Good taste is the flower of good sense. (A. Poincelot)

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)

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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.

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.

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.

Coral roses imply desire.

Bridal white means happy love.

Deep red roses imply unconscious beauty.

Yellow roses today signify joy and gladness; historically, they meant a decrease of love and infidelity.

Light pink roses imply grace, gentility and admiration.

About 60% of the roses grown in the U.S. are produced in California.

George Washington, our first President, was also our first U.S. rose breeder.

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.

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.