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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)
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)
I hope that while so many people are out smelling the flowers, someone is taking the time to plant some. (Herbert Rappaport)
It matters not what goal you seek Its secret here reposes: You've got to dig from week to week To get Results or Roses. (Edgar Guest)
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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.
White roses signify spiritual love and purity.
Bridal white means happy love.
Red roses of any hue say "I love you".
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.
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.
About 60% of the roses grown in the U.S. are produced in California.
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.
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.
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.
Yellow roses today signify joy and gladness; historically, they meant a decrease of love and infidelity.
Orange say "I am fascinated and enthusiastic".
Dark pink roses say "thank you." In general, pale-colored roses signify friendship.
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.
Yellow roses today signify joy and gladness; historically, they meant a decrease of love and infidelity.
Orange say "I am fascinated and enthusiastic".
Dark pink roses say "thank you." In general, pale-colored roses signify friendship.
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