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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)
The most precious gift we can offer others is our presence. When mindfulness embraces those we love, they will bloom like flowers. (Thich Nhat Hanh)
A thorn defends the rose, harming only those who would steal the blossom. (Chinese proverb)
This bud of love, by summer's ripening breath, May prove a beauteous flower when next we meet. (William Shakespeare)
The fragrance always remains in the hand that gives the rose. (Heda Bejar)
In real life, unlike in Shakespeare, the sweetness of the rose depends upon the name it bears. Things are not only what they are. They are, in very important respects, what they seem to be. (Hubert H. Humphrey)
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)
Just living is not enough, said the Butterfly. One must have sunshine, freedom, and a little flower. (Hans Christian Anderson)
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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.
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.
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.
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.
Bridal white means happy love.
The most popular rose holidays in the U.S. are Valentine's Day, Mother's Day and Christmas.
Yellow roses today signify joy and gladness; historically, they meant a decrease of love and infidelity.
Lavender roses mean love at first sight.
Red roses of any hue say "I love you".
White roses signify spiritual love and purity.
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.
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.
George Washington, our first President, was also our first U.S. rose breeder.
Orange say "I am fascinated and enthusiastic".
About 60% of the roses grown in the U.S. are produced in California.
The rose is the state flower selected by Georgia, Iowa, New York, North Dakota and the District of Columbia.
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