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A cynic is a man who, when he smells flowers, looks around for a coffin. (H. L. Mencken)
Praise is like sunlight to the human spirit: we cannot flower and grow without it. (Jess Lair)
This bud of love, by summer's ripening breath, May prove a beauteous flower when next we meet. (William Shakespeare)
For man, as for flower and beast and bird, the supreme triumph is to be most vividly, most perfectly alive. (David H. Lawrence)
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)
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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.
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 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".
Red roses of any hue say "I love you".
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.
The rose is the state flower selected by Georgia, Iowa, New York, North Dakota and the District of Columbia.
George Washington, our first President, was also our first U.S. rose breeder.
Dark pink roses say "thank you." In general, pale-colored roses signify friendship.
Deep red roses imply unconscious beauty.
About 60% of the roses grown in the U.S. are produced in California.
Light pink roses imply grace, gentility and admiration.
Yellow roses today signify joy and gladness; historically, they meant a decrease of love and infidelity.
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.
Light pink roses imply grace, gentility and admiration.
Yellow roses today signify joy and gladness; historically, they meant a decrease of love and infidelity.
The rose is native to the United States.
White roses signify spiritual love and purity.
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