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God gave us memory that we might have roses in December. (James M. Barrie)
He is happiest who hath power to gather wisdom from a flower. (Mary Howitt)
It matters not what goal you seek Its secret here reposes: You've got to dig from week to week To get Results or Roses. (Edgar Guest)
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)
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)
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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.
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.
The rose is native to the United States.
White roses signify spiritual love and purity.
About 60% of the roses grown in the U.S. are produced in California.
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.
Coral roses imply desire.
The oldest fossilized imprint of the rose was left on a slate deposit found in Florissant, Colorado. It is estimated to be 35 million years old.
Orange say "I am fascinated and enthusiastic".
Light pink roses imply grace, gentility and admiration.
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.
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.
Lavender roses mean love at first sight.
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