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The rose is a rose,
And was always a rose.
But the theory now goes
That the apple's a rose,
And the pear is, and so's
The plum, I suppose.
The dear only knows
What will next prove a rose.
You, of course, are a rose-
But were always a rose.

Red Roses: I love you. 
Pink Roses: Elegance, grace, and frivolity. 
Yellow Roses: Friendship and joy. 
Peach Roses: Desire and excitement. 
White Roses: Innocence and secrecy.

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ROSACEAE ROSA, Rose, fresh and silk flowers,plant information for growing and its use in flower arranging

ROSACEAE Common Name: Rose Roses  belong to the family Rosaceae , a rather large family including quite a few food and ornamental crops. With one exception, the plants we call "roses" all belong to a single genus within the Rosoideae. The genus name is Rosa History: Roses, one of the earliest flowers known to man, symbolize love, magic, hope, and passion. The rose represents ultimate beauty and perfection. The name “rose” comes from the Latin word rosa, which means “red,” but roses come in many different colors including red, pink, yellow, peach, and white. To date, botanists have identified and classified 200 wild species of roses. Nebuchadnezzar used roses to decorate his palace, and they were grown for their perfume oil in Persia. The Greeks associated roses with the blood of Aphrodite's beloved Adonis, and the Romans used so many roses in feasts and orgies that there is at least one case of guests being suffocated by rose petals falling from the ceiling.

Roses once they are picked  or received need to be conditioned. Cut a piece of each stem at a slant so the is exposed to take up the water.Strip the leaves, and  holding the stems together, in about an inch of boiling water for about a minute. Then stand the stems in deep warm water for at least two hours. Nothing takes the place if this initial drink! Using floral foan with Roses, it is absolutely essential for plant stems to be tightly wedged into the foam, to ensure transfer of water from foam cells into plant tissues. A wobbly fit between stem and foam is not only unattractive to the design, but is also deadly to the bloom!  Cut all stems cleanly at a sharp angle, and they will slice neatly through the  foam. Also make all stem cuts under water to avoid intrusion of air into stem  cells. If the stem is thorny, first trim thorns from the bottom 2 or 3 inches of stem, to keep thorns from shredding the floral foam.  Do not pre-punch holes in the foam! If the flower stem is weak or crooked,  attach a wooden toothpick (which is also cut at a sharp angle). Attach snugly around thre rose stem with florists wire  running the wire down the length of the pick as it is wrapped around, to hold the two together Have a leading floral artist, Joan Jurisch, help you with your rose design. Click here for your free lesson. Choose from three beautiful table designs with red or white roses set amongst candles for that romantic dinner.

	Floral design magazine cover photographer, Lyn Pater loves the rose as featured on the cover of September 2005. The rose continues to be a very popular flower for the expert flower arrangers who create the projects each month for floral design magazine. To be inspired with lessons find out more about subscribing here.

Roses for the Scented Room : Beautiful Ideas for Entertaining, Gift-Giving and the  Home Barbara Milo Ohrbach This book is filled  with beautiful photos of ways to use one of natures most beautiful creations - the rose. It  includes recipes for things such as teas and potpourri and includes other ideas for lovely items that make perfect gifts or decorations for your home. The imformation is presented in a simple and thoughtfull manner so that it is relatively simple to complete the projects shown. The ideas are realistic - they are things that you really would do . There is also good  information on how to care for roses in the garden and as well as great arrangement suggestions The perfect mothers'day, Christmas or easter gift. A must have for all of those who appreciate the beauty of  roses! .Order here

The Book of Dried Flowers : A Complete  Guide to Growing, Drying and Arranging .Malcolm Hillier. Despite the fact that it was published in 1987, it is not dated. The section identifying dried flowers is comprehensive and well organized, as is the chapter on choosing containers. The instructions for making arrangements, wreaths, swags and specialty pieces are thorough  and easy to follow. The floral arrangements are truly inspiring. The concepts are easily adaptable to silk, paper and fresh flowers. Order here