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What's in a name? That which we call a rose By any other name would smell as sweet. (William Shakespeare)
Some people get angry because God put thorns on roses, while others praise him for putting roses among thorns. (Anonymous)
Praise is like sunlight to the human spirit: we cannot flower and grow without it. (Jess Lair)
Our national flower is the concrete cloverleaf. (Lewis Mumford)
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)
The cloning of humans is on most of the lists of things to worry about from Science, along with behaviour control, genetic engineering, transplanted heads, computer poetry and the unrestrained growth of plastic flowers. (Lewis Thomas)
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)
Flowers are the sweetest things God ever made and forgot to put a soul into. (Henry Ward Beecher)
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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.
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.
The rose is native to the United States.
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.
Bridal white means happy love.
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.
Orange say "I am fascinated and enthusiastic".
Coral roses imply desire.
Yellow roses today signify joy and gladness; historically, they meant a decrease of love and infidelity.
George Washington, our first President, was also our first U.S. rose breeder.
Dark pink roses say "thank you." In general, pale-colored roses signify friendship.
White roses signify spiritual love and purity.
About 60% of the roses grown in the U.S. are produced in California.
The most popular rose holidays in the U.S. are Valentine's Day, Mother's Day and Christmas.
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.
The rose is the state flower selected by Georgia, Iowa, New York, North Dakota and the District of Columbia.
White roses signify spiritual love and purity.
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