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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)
A thorn defends the rose, harming only those who would steal the blossom. (Chinese proverb)
Love is much like a wild rose, beautiful and calm, but willing to draw blood in its defense. (Mark A. Overby)
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)
For man, as for flower and beast and bird, the supreme triumph is to be most vividly, most perfectly alive. (David H. Lawrence)
God gave us memory that we might have roses in December. (James M. Barrie)
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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.
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.
The most popular rose holidays in the U.S. are Valentine's Day, Mother's Day and Christmas.
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.
Deep red roses imply unconscious beauty.
Dark pink roses say "thank you." In general, pale-colored roses signify friendship.
The rose is native to the United States.
Lavender roses mean love at first sight.
Red roses of any hue say "I love you".
About 60% of the roses grown in the U.S. are produced in California.
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.
Light pink roses imply grace, gentility and admiration.
Bridal white means happy love.
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.
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.
George Washington, our first President, was also our first U.S. rose breeder.
Light pink roses imply grace, gentility and admiration.
Bridal white means happy love.
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.
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.
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