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Praise is like sunlight to the human spirit: we cannot flower and grow without it. (Jess Lair)
God gave us memory that we might have roses in December. (James M. Barrie)
Gardens and flowers have a way of bringing people together, drawing them from their homes. (Clare Ansberry)
This bud of love, by summer's ripening breath, May prove a beauteous flower when next we meet. (William Shakespeare)
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)
Some people get angry because God put thorns on roses, while others praise him for putting roses among thorns. (Anonymous)
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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.
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.
George Washington, our first President, was also our first U.S. rose breeder.
Bridal white means happy love.
About 60% of the roses grown in the U.S. are produced in California.
Light pink roses imply grace, gentility and admiration.
The rose is the state flower selected by Georgia, Iowa, New York, North Dakota and the District of Columbia.
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.
White roses signify spiritual love and purity.
Orange say "I am fascinated and enthusiastic".
Lavender roses mean love at first sight.
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.
The most popular rose holidays in the U.S. are Valentine's Day, Mother's Day and Christmas.
Coral roses imply desire.
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