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Love is much like a wild rose, beautiful and calm, but willing to draw blood in its defense. (Mark A. Overby)
What sunshine is to flowers, smiles are to humanity. These are but trifles, to be sure; but, scattered along life's pathway, the good they do is inconceivable. (Joseph Addison)
A thorn defends the rose, harming only those who would steal the blossom. (Chinese proverb)
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)
Flowers are the sweetest things God ever made and forgot to put a soul into. (Henry Ward Beecher)
A cynic is a man who, when he smells flowers, looks around for a coffin. (H. L. Mencken)
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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.
Coral roses imply desire.
Orange say "I am fascinated and enthusiastic".
The most popular rose holidays in the U.S. are Valentine's Day, Mother's Day and Christmas.
Dark pink roses say "thank you." In general, pale-colored roses signify friendship.
The rose is the state flower selected by Georgia, Iowa, New York, North Dakota and the District of Columbia.
Lavender roses mean love at first sight.
White roses signify spiritual love and purity.
Light pink roses imply grace, gentility and admiration.
George Washington, our first President, was also our first U.S. rose breeder.
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.
Red roses of any hue say "I love you".
About 60% of the roses grown in the U.S. are produced in California.
The rose is native to the United States.
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