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A thorn defends the rose, harming only those who would steal the blossom. (Chinese proverb)
Praise is like sunlight to the human spirit: we cannot flower and grow without it. (Jess Lair)
A cynic is a man who, when he smells flowers, looks around for a coffin. (H. L. Mencken)
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)
The cloning of humans is on most of the lists of things to worry about from Science, along with behaviour control, genetic engineering, transplanted heads, computer poetry and the unrestrained growth of plastic flowers. (Lewis Thomas)
He is happiest who hath power to gather wisdom from a flower. (Mary Howitt)
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)
The fragrance always remains in the hand that gives the rose. (Heda Bejar)
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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.
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.
Three separate nationally conducted public opinion polls, dating from 1975-1986, found the rose to be the number-one choice of over 85% of those individuals surveyed.
White roses signify spiritual love and purity.
Lavender roses mean love at first sight.
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.
Yellow roses today signify joy and gladness; historically, they meant a decrease of love and infidelity.
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.
The most popular rose holidays in the U.S. are Valentine's Day, Mother's Day and Christmas.
Coral roses imply desire.
The rose is native to the United States.
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