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You can complain because roses have thorns, or you can rejoice because thorns have roses. (Ziggy)
Nobody sees a flower - really - it is so small it takes time - we haven't time - and to see takes time, like to have a friend takes time. (Georgia O'Keeffe)
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)
Just living is not enough, said the Butterfly. One must have sunshine, freedom, and a little flower. (Hans Christian Anderson)
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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.
Orange say "I am fascinated and enthusiastic".
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.
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.
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.
The rose is native to the United States.
Lavender roses mean love at first sight.
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.
George Washington, our first President, was also our first U.S. rose breeder.
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.
Coral roses imply desire.
Dark pink roses say "thank you." In general, pale-colored roses signify friendship.
Deep red roses imply unconscious beauty.
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.
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