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Gardens and flowers have a way of bringing people together, drawing them from their homes. (Clare Ansberry)
Love is much like a wild rose, beautiful and calm, but willing to draw blood in its defense. (Mark A. Overby)
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)
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)
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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.
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.
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.
Lavender roses mean love at first sight.
Yellow roses today signify joy and gladness; historically, they meant a decrease of love and infidelity.
Coral roses imply desire.
George Washington, our first President, was also our first U.S. rose breeder.
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.
Red roses of any hue say "I love you".
Dark pink roses say "thank you." In general, pale-colored roses signify friendship.
The most popular rose holidays in the U.S. are Valentine's Day, Mother's Day and Christmas.
Orange say "I am fascinated and enthusiastic".
Bridal white means happy love.
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.
Light pink roses imply grace, gentility and admiration.
White roses signify spiritual love and purity.
Orange say "I am fascinated and enthusiastic".
Bridal white means happy love.
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.
Light pink roses imply grace, gentility and admiration.
White roses signify spiritual love and purity.
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