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Famous Quotes:

An idealist is one who, on noticing that a rose smells better than a cabbage, concludes that it will also make better soup. (H. L. Mencken)

Some people get angry because God put thorns on roses, while others praise him for putting roses among thorns. (Anonymous)

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)

For man, as for flower and beast and bird, the supreme triumph is to be most vividly, most perfectly alive. (David H. Lawrence)

Just living is not enough, said the Butterfly. One must have sunshine, freedom, and a little flower. (Hans Christian Anderson)

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)

Bern Florists - Local Resource(s):

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.

George Washington, our first President, was also our first U.S. rose breeder.

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.

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.

The rose is native to the United States.

Deep red roses imply unconscious beauty.

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

White roses signify spiritual love and purity.

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.

The rose is the state flower selected by Georgia, Iowa, New York, North Dakota and the District of Columbia.

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

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.

Bridal white means happy love.