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Famous Quotes:

What's in a name? That which we call a rose By any other name would smell as sweet. (William Shakespeare)

I hope that while so many people are out smelling the flowers, someone is taking the time to plant some. (Herbert Rappaport)

A cynic is a man who, when he smells flowers, looks around for a coffin. (H. L. Mencken)

Love is much like a wild rose, beautiful and calm, but willing to draw blood in its defense. (Mark A. Overby)

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)

You can complain because roses have thorns, or you can rejoice because thorns have roses. (Ziggy)

Peterborough Florists - Local Resource(s):

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 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.

The rose is native to the United States.

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.

Yellow roses today signify joy and gladness; historically, they meant a decrease of love and infidelity.

Red roses of any hue say "I love you".

Lavender roses mean love at first sight.

Bridal white means happy love.

Light pink roses imply grace, gentility and admiration.

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.

About 60% of the roses grown in the U.S. are produced in California.

Orange say "I am fascinated and enthusiastic".