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In real life, unlike in Shakespeare, the sweetness of the rose depends upon the name it bears. Things are not only what they are. They are, in very important respects, what they seem to be. (Hubert H. Humphrey)
The fragrance always remains in the hand that gives the rose. (Heda Bejar)
You can complain because roses have thorns, or you can rejoice because thorns have roses. (Ziggy)
God gave us memory that we might have roses in December. (James M. Barrie)
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)
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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.
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.
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.
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.
About 60% of the roses grown in the U.S. are produced in California.
White roses signify spiritual love and purity.
Dark pink roses say "thank you." In general, pale-colored roses signify friendship.
Red roses of any hue say "I love you".
George Washington, our first President, was also our first U.S. rose breeder.
Orange say "I am fascinated and enthusiastic".
The rose is the state flower selected by Georgia, Iowa, New York, North Dakota and the District of Columbia.
Light pink roses imply grace, gentility and admiration.
Lavender roses mean love at first sight.
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