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You can complain because roses have thorns, or you can rejoice because thorns have roses. (Ziggy)
Some people get angry because God put thorns on roses, while others praise him for putting roses among thorns. (Anonymous)
The artist is the confidant of nature, flowers carry on dialogues with him through the graceful bending of their stems and the harmoniously tinted nuances of their blossoms, Every flower has a cordial word which nature directs towards him. (Auguste Rodin)
God gave us memory that we might have roses in December. (James M. Barrie)
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)
It is not growing like a tree in bulk doth make man better be; Or standing long an oak, three hundred year, To fall a log at last, dry, bald, and sere, A lily of a day is fairer in May Although it fall and die that night, It was the plant of flower and light, In small proportions we just beauties see; And in short measures, life may perfect be. (Benjamin Johnson)
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)
I hope that while so many people are out smelling the flowers, someone is taking the time to plant some. (Herbert Rappaport)
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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.
The most popular rose holidays in the U.S. are Valentine's Day, Mother's Day and Christmas.
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.
Lavender roses mean love at first sight.
Deep red roses imply unconscious beauty.
The rose is the state flower selected by Georgia, Iowa, New York, North Dakota and the District of Columbia.
Orange say "I am fascinated and enthusiastic".
Bridal white means happy love.
Red roses of any hue say "I love you".
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.
White roses signify spiritual love and purity.
Light pink roses imply grace, gentility and admiration.
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.
George Washington, our first President, was also our first U.S. rose breeder.
Yellow roses today signify joy and gladness; historically, they meant a decrease of love and infidelity.
White roses signify spiritual love and purity.
Light pink roses imply grace, gentility and admiration.
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