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Famous Quotes:

God gave us memory that we might have roses in December. (James M. Barrie)

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

Arranging a bowl of flowers in the morning can give a sense of quiet in a crowded day - like writing a poem, or saying a prayer. (Anne Morrow Lindbergh)

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)

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

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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.

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

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 rose is native to the United States.

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

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.

Bridal white means happy love.

White roses signify spiritual love and purity.

Columbus discovered America because of a rose! It is written that on October 11, 1492, while becalmed in the Sargasso Sea, one of the crewmen picked a rose branch from the water. This sign of land renewed their hope for survival and gave the seafarers the courage to continue on to the New World.

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

Coral roses imply desire.

Dark pink roses say "thank you." In general, pale-colored roses signify friendship.

Orange say "I am fascinated and enthusiastic".