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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 cloning of humans is on most of the lists of things to worry about from Science, along with behaviour control, genetic engineering, transplanted heads, computer poetry and the unrestrained growth of plastic flowers. (Lewis Thomas)
Nobody sees a flower - really - it is so small it takes time - we haven't time - and to see takes time, like to have a friend takes time. (Georgia O'Keeffe)
What's in a name? That which we call a rose By any other name would smell as sweet. (William Shakespeare)
Our national flower is the concrete cloverleaf. (Lewis Mumford)
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)
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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.
Deep red roses imply unconscious beauty.
Orange say "I am fascinated and enthusiastic".
Red roses of any hue say "I love you".
The rose is native to the United States.
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.
The rose is the state flower selected by Georgia, Iowa, New York, North Dakota and the District of Columbia.
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.
Lavender roses mean love at first sight.
Light pink roses imply grace, gentility and admiration.
White roses signify spiritual love and purity.
Yellow roses today signify joy and gladness; historically, they meant a decrease of love and infidelity.
Bridal white means happy love.
About 60% of the roses grown in the U.S. are produced in California.
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.
Yellow roses today signify joy and gladness; historically, they meant a decrease of love and infidelity.
Bridal white means happy love.
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