Written and edited by Charlie Farricielli 

And Jenny Marie Poudrier 

 Before you read through this, please imagine and trust the love and appreciation that you have in your relationship for your lifetime soul mate. By no means think of the negative, forever reflect and contemplate the positive! There are so many tribulations, obstacles and rough roads in relationships today!   There is a way to overcome them all!

Just today Jenny and I were discussing life and universal laws and we recognized that love is not always what we think it should be and we have no right to believe that we can manage or control someone else. Never Assume! Our love is love! Don’t resist what you may think as good or bad! Place no judgments on what you consider good or bad! Simply love! Pure unconditional unreserved love!

As I mentioned in a current article recently published by Ezine,

ROSE COLORED GLASSES AND “THE LAW OF GRATITUDE”

 I have been successfully and contentedly involved in the business of selling fresh superior roses to lovers and compassionate amorous men and women all over the world. I wanted to demonstrate authentic words that could accurately be silently spoken when giving a miraculous rose. I receive blessings and pleasure, and incredible gratification when I could assist a loving individual lost for words with the silent language of the rose. Fresh cut roses are the ultimate timeless “expressions verbalizing unconditional love, uttering inner unexplainable feelings and whispering silent messages of ones accurate thoughts from nature’s awe-inspiring rose.”

So I wanted to write about love and the magic of roses and romance! I hope just one suggestion from this article will enhance your love through the fascination and traditional charm of roses and romance!

You see my friend I have been fortunate enough to enjoy the many astonishing pleasures of life just through the magic of giving roses. Think of it this way. What you are about to discover is one of the most incredible secrets of life itself. This law is one of the most transformational principles that governs our universe and breathes life into the lifeless. Practice this principle and you will become more abundant and attract amazing miracles and astonishment in every area of your newly discovered life.

This is in fact the most direct route to all your amorous manifestations and awe-inspiring dreams come true. It has almost magical qualities to it and will turn the mundane into the most beautiful. It is a gift to yourself and a gift to others. This belief will literally re-shape and recreate your entire life forever.

These principles will bring light to the darkest corners of any life. It will turn frowns into smiles and sadness to joy. It is possibly the greatest healer of all our unhappiness. Once we learn to work with it, this certainty will free us of any negative energy that surround or daily lives. This principle holds the power to transform our lives eternally.

Gratitude and appreciation! As powerful as Love! Together they are Love. Appreciate all that life offers. Be grateful for all that you are and have! Be thankful for life itself! Praise the good and the not so good. Always live in this state and your life and your surroundings will instantly and miraculously change.

“The Miraculous Appreciation Bag”

  In an effort to help our friends and family experience life’s wonders of the appreciation and gratitude phenomenon, Jenny and I have recently created an effortless way to inspire our dedicated Rosefarm.com blog readers to be grateful every day of their recently blessed lives. We have experimented with our own “Appreciation Bag” with our family and associates for decades and wish to bring this magic into your life.

  We have witnessed our family and friends’ lives change boundlessly and miraculously.

We would like to share this enchantment and life-changing understanding with our readers that will allow you to achieve the same phenomenon and mysterious results that we have experienced!

Be constantly aware of your blessings! Be thankful for all you are! Jenny and I have experienced this miracle and we are grand living proof of the power of appreciation and gratitude.

You can discover how gratitude can foster profound abundance and achieve self-actualization by expressing what you are grateful for.

You will begin to experience and feel the power immediately of your own “Appreciation Bag” which will create crucial transformations and ever-lasting and life-changing attributes.

If you are interested, kindly contact Jenny or Charlie Farricielli for complete information at

President@rosefarm.com and just add “Appreciation Bag” in the subject line!

 Live well and be well.

 LET THE ENCHANTMENT OF ROMANCE AND THE MAGIC OF ROSES BEGIN!!!!

 Spice up your relationship and turn an ordinary day into an extraordinary day you will both remember. Select your favorite and have fun!

* Send your partner a dozen roses of their favorite color along with a check for a hundred kisses.

* Order a dozen roses, eleven red and one white. In your personal message write something like: “In every bunch there’s one that stands out – and you are that one”.

* Want your partners’ eyes to glow? Order a bouquet of different colored roses and place each one in a different place in your home. Where you place the dozen roses, also place a small card (decorate it nicely if you like) where it will state the meaning of each colored rose and how that meaning fits in with your lives.

* When you pick up your partner have a single rose waiting on the passenger seat for him/her. He/she will be pleasantly surprised but the real surprise is yet to come… Have two dozen roses waiting at home.

* Give a bunch of long stem roses for no reason. That will sure surprise.

* Dress your bed with a white satin cover and scatter red rose petals all over. Light candles, put some soft music, have fun!

* Order 11 roses and in the bouquet put an artificial one that looks real. On your card write something like: “I will love you till the last rose withers.”

* Get a journal (buy the same color journal to go with the color of roses you are going to send) and fill it with romantic quotes and love poems. Tie a ribbon around the book and give to your partner along with your dozen rose gifts.

* Another variation to buying a journal and filling it with quotes is to write all the memorable moments you have shared and how you felt during those times. Like the first time you met, etc. Telling the other person how you feel always makes that person feel special. Of course accompany this with a beautiful bouquet of roses, or even one long stem rose.

* Send your partner a dozen roses – Surprise number one. When they’re wilted, turn the rose petals into potpourri, put in a nice decorative box and this is surprise number two. Your partner will be delighted with your thoughtfulness.

* Leave a trail of roses leading from the front door to the dining room where you have laid the table with fine dining wear and candles ready to enjoy a romantic dinner. Leave another trail of roses leading from the dining room to the bedroom. Scatter some red rose petals on your bed.

* Write a long love letter telling your partner why you love him/her. List in it all their good qualities. Write down all the things he/she does that makes you feel special. Write down how you see your future together and anything else you can think of. A better idea would be to write all this stuff in a journal so it can keep longer. Accompany with a dozen of their favorite colored roses.

* Write a love letter to your partner and put it into an attractive glass bottle. Fill the tub and scent it with your favorite aromatic bath oil(s). Scatter in a few rose petals and put the bottle in the tub. Let your partner discover it for themselves when they get into the tub.

* Give your partner 11 roses and tape the last one to the mirror of your bathroom. Tell him/her to go to the bathroom where they will see the last rose along with your message that says ‘these are the 12 most beautiful things in the world.’

* Buy a bunch of different colored artificial roses. On each rose write what each color represents. These roses will last forever and your partner when they look at them will always be pleasantly reminded of the first time they receive them.

* Place a rose on the windshield of your partner’s car which they will see and be delighted by before they leave for work. This will make them think beautiful thoughts about you all day. Then when they get home, present them with the rest of the 11 roses.

* Lay a white sheet on the floor of your bedroom/living room or wherever else. Scatter rose petals on it, place candles around the sheet, put on soft music and have your partner lay there and give them a massage.

* If you have a spare key to your partners car and know where they park during the day, while they are at work, put a bunch of roses in the car seat along with a note. They will be pleasantly surprised that you were there during the day.

* Present your partner with 10 red roses and 2 white roses. Write in the card something along the lines of “You will never be alone”.

* Two weeks before Valentine’s Day, send your partner a rose for every day leading up to the big day. For the day arrange to do something you don’t usually do as a special treat to celebrate.

* Make a list of the qualities you love about your partner. Write each one individually on a small card and hang off each rose.

When reading this list, REMEMBER…this list is intended for intimacy romance between couples “IN LOVE”:

1. Buy roses.

2. Watch the sunset together.
3. Back rubs/massages.
4. Listen to classical music and cuddle in the dark or with backlight.
5. French Kiss.
6. Hold your lover with hands inside the back of his/her shirt.
7. Whisper to each other.
8. Cook for each other.

9. Random acts of kindness.
10. Kiss in the rain.
11. Dress each other.
12. Undress each other.
13. Kiss every part of your lover’s body.
14. Hold hands.
15. Sleep together. (Actually sleep with each other…not sex)
16. Foreplay any day.
17. Sit and talk.
18. Buy gifts for each other.
19. Define gratitude to your love.
20. Wear your lover’s favorite cologne/perfume when you’re together.
21. Wear your husband’s clothes.
22. Find a nice secluded place to lie and watch the stars.
23. Incense/candles/oils/backlights and music make for great love making.
24. Kiss every chance you get.
25. Don’t wear underwear and let them find out.
26. Kinky is bad…Blindfolds are good.
27. Lightly kiss their collarbone and their jawbone just below the ear, and then whisper “I love you”.
28. Bubble baths with rose pedals.
29. Go for a long walk down the beach at midnight.
30. Make love. Make love again.
31. Write poetry for each other.
32. Kiss and smell your lover’s hair.
33. Hugs are the universal medicine. Hug!
34. Say “I love you”, only when you mean it and make sure they know you mean it.
35. Give heart-felt gifts of flowers/candy/poetry, etc.
36. Tell your lover that he/she is the only person you ever want. Don’t lie.
37. Spend every second possible together.
38. Tell your lover that he/she doesn’t have to do anything he/she doesn’t want to. And mean it.
39. Look into each others eyes.
40. Very lightly push up your lover’s chin, look into his/her eyes, tell him/her you love her, and kiss lightly.
41. Talk to each other using only body language and your eyes.
42. When in public, flirt with each other.
43. Walk behind your lover and put your hands in his/her front pockets.
44. Put love notes in your soul mates’ pockets when they aren’t looking.
45. Clothes are no fun.
46. Buy your lover a ring.
47. Keep something special of your lover somewhere where you see it everyday.
48. Sing to each other.
49. Read to each other.
50. PDA = Public Display of Affection.
51. Take advantage of any time alone together.
52. Kiss your lover on their forehead when he/she is sleeping.
53. Draw your lover.
54. Let your wife sit on your lap.
55. Go hiking and camp out together in the woods or on a mountain.
56. Lips were made for kissing. So were eyes, and fingers, and cheeks, and collarbones, and hands, and ears.
57. Kiss your lover’s stomach.
58. Always hold your lover around her hips/sides.
59. Live in love!
60. Take your lover to dinner and place a rose on his/her plate.
61. Spaghetti . . . (ever see Lady and the Tramp?)
62. Hold your lover’s hand, stare into his/her eyes, kiss his/her hand and then put it over your heart.
63. Unless you can feel their heart beating, you aren’t close enough.
64. Dance together.
65. Sit in front of a roaring fire and make love.
66. Tell your life mate you love the way they look right after they’ve fallen asleep, with their head in your lap.
67. Carry your lover to bed.
68. Waterbeds are fun.
69. You figure it out.
70. Do cute things; write “I love you” in a note.
71. Break every one of your ‘safe’ relationship rules for your life mate.
72. Make excuses to call your life mate repeatedly in one day.
73. Even if you are really busy doing something, go out of your way to call and say “I love you”.
74. Call from your business trip to tell your life mate you were thinking about them.
75. Remember your dreams and tell your life mate about them.
76. Drive home from work just to see your life mate, before turning around and going back to a business meeting in the evening.
77. Sit in your car in the driveway, honk, then blow your life mate a kiss as you leave for work.
78. Tell each other your most sacred secrets/fears.
79. Share your deepest convictions.
80. Be Prince/Princess charming to your life mate’s parents.
81. Act out mutual fantasies together. (Not necessarily sexual)
82. Brush your lover’s hair out of his/her face.
83. Stay up all night to think of 101 ways to be sweet to your life mate.
84. Hang out with your life mate’s friends, too.
85. Learn to listen.
86. Take your wife to see a romantic movie and remember the parts she liked.
87. Cuddle together under a full moon on a clear night.
88. Learn from each other and don’t make the same mistakes twice.
89. Everyone deserves a second chance.
90. Describe the joy you feel just to be with your life mate.
91. Make sacrifices for each other.
92. Really love each other.
93. Write a fictional story about how you met/fell in love, etc. and give it to your life mate.
94. Let there never be a second during any given day that you aren’t thinking about them, and make sure they know it.
95. Hot tubs are great.
96. Learn to say sweet things in foreign languages, including sign language.
97. Dedicate songs to them on the radio.
98. Fall asleep on the phone with each other.
99. Sleep naked together.
100. Stand up for your life mate when someone says unkind things about them.
101. Never forget the kiss goodnight. And always remember to say, “Sweet dreams.”
102. Groom your spouse. Ask to brush your wife’s hair when she gets out of the shower. Shave your husband’s face.
103. A Short Story – You know the guys that go around in restaurants and bars with the basket of roses selling them? “My husband sought him out one evening before coming home from work, bought the entire basket of roses, and left them on my doorstep, then called me and told me to go to the front door! That was so romantic!”
104. Be waiting at your lover’s car when they get off work, out of the beauty salon, when they get done grocery shopping . . . be creative!
105. Tell your lover What Love Means to Romance.

106. Live to Love and Love to Live!
107. While your lover is out put a bag of Hershey hugs on the door knob. Put rose peddles mixed with Hershey kisses on the floor leading to the bathroom with lights off. Add candles for your light lined up all the way to the bathroom. Include two dozen roses lined all over the bathtub with a card in plain view. On the card write, “Now that I have hugged you before you walked in the door, kissed the ground that you walk on, and showered you with roses . . .  will you be mine forever?” – Joseph Wade Step
108. If you are in the military or have a long distant relationship with your spouse or loved one, try creating a jewelry box. You can buy all you need at an inexpensive gift shop and decorate it with the things your love enjoys. Write a love letter and decorate the box with hearts and stars. Inside the box you can write a thought for every day of what you remember as great memories in your relationship, or things you like about each other, reasons why you fell in love or even things you want to plan for your future together.
109. Take a latex balloon (not inflated) and fill it with some confetti, a love note to your soul mate and a photo of yourself. Take the balloon to a balloon shop and have them fill it with helium while the items are still in the balloon. Attach a pin and a note that says; “Please pop” to the balloon string. Leave the balloon by your soul mate’s bedside before he/she wakes up in the morning.
110. “Post your love” for your soul mate with post-its throughout the house.
111. Softly and lightly blow on the back of your lover’s neck.
112. Place a single rose under your lover’s pillow.
113. Surprise your lover’s mom with roses at a luncheon.

114. Paint her toenails.

115. Wake your lover up with a gentle kiss on the lips.

116. Nothing is more precious than a kiss on her lower lip.
117. Take your lover out to the playground and swing together as if you were both in your teen years.

118. When your lover has a particularly long day on his/her feet, prepare a nice bath for him/her. While soaking in the warmth of the water, sit on the edge of the tub and massage your lover’s feet.
119. Watch the movie “It’s a Wonderful Life” together! (No babies, cell phones allowed).
120. Play a sport together.
121. Set up a tea party for “couples only”.
122. Make a bag lunch for your lover to take to work and include an apple with a love note.
123. Buy her a lipstick color that you like.
124. Work out together-tell each other you want them around for a life time!
125. Pray together.
126. Tell your lover what life would be like without him/her.
127. Call your love at work and tell them to leave work-you can’t tell them what’s wrong until you see them. Have a secret hotel suite reserved with candles, chocolates, etc. Let them know you couldn’t focus at work because he/she was on your mind.
128. Invite your lover’s friends over and throw a big cookout for him/his friends – serve them all night.
129. Play PlayStation, Xbox or Nintendo WII with your lover all night for a change.
130. Tell your beautiful love that you appreciate her having your children.
131. Buy an invitation for your lover and decide when, where and what time that you want to have an enchanting evening.
132. Travel together at the last minute and leave everything and everyone behind.
133. Use Rose oil to massage your lover from head to toe.
134. Wash the dishes for your lover.
135. Go shopping with your lover.
136. Try on new clothes that your lover wants to see you in . . .  even in the fitting rooms at the store.
137. Wash the car with your lover.
138. Tell a stranger how long you have been married.
139. Call your married friends over once a month and watch each other’s wedding videos or vacation trips together.

140. LOVE THE ONE YOU’RE WITH!

 What “being romantic” means varies widely from person to person, but at its core, romance involves doing something to express affection in a meaningful yet unexpected way. A true act of romance requires creativity and sincerity, inspired by love.

There are millions of romantic ideas in books, movies, and on the Internet, but true romance comes from within. Here are some thoughts and ideas to get in touch with your inner romantic person.

What Is Romance?

Romance is a gift from God!

Although it’s not so much a definition, as it is no more precise than the word “romance” itself, one way to describe romance succinctly is “what women or men want out of a relationship”. But though romance may not be definable, there are still some heavenly, universal laws that bestow an appreciation, a gratitude and a gift of experience that we so long to desire. Below, we have documented many of the inspirational elements of romance. Mix these infinite jewels up, and you have a treasure chest of happiness, romance and unconditional love.

• Intrinsic Romance

Being Intrinsic is belonging naturally. It means essential. Intrinsic Romance is an essential ardent emotional attachment/involvement between two people. Love your partner naturally.

• Low Light

Candles are romantic. Sunrises and sunsets are romantic. Any kind of low light, is romantic, hence why dinner dates after dark are more romantic than lunch dates at noon. Combine low light sources, and it stands to reason that the air of romance will be so thick, your beloved will be blind to anything else but the radiance of her shimmering knight in armor.

• Red

Red is romantic, because red is the color of love and passion. Consider roses. Red roses mean, “I love you.”  So you do not want to be wrong. Get her red roses, red ribbons, red balloons, red teddy bears, red puppies, and red tickets to the World Series, and she’ll fall hopelessly under your spell.

• Background Music

Background music is romantic, and note the word “background,” because not just any music is romantic. Base your selection on music that is soothing and pleasing to your senses.

• Chocolate

There is nothing sweeter than showing how you really feel for one special person especially by presenting him or her with a box of Belgium pralines or a basketful of assorted chocolate squares, drops and bonbons with or without a   bouquet of flowers.

• Impulsive

Act out an impulsive gesture every once in awhile. It should proceed from natural feeling or impulse without any external stimulus; “an impulsive gesture of affection” is a perfect way to be romantic, when she least expects it. 

• Your Time

One of the required ingredients of romance is your time. Enjoy each other,  together.

• Remembering Birthdays and Anniversaries

Remembering your beloved’s birthday and your anniversary is a necessity. If you are the forgetful type or do not abide by a calendar, you can always utilize www.RoseFarm.Com International to remind you of any special dates coming up. Simply signup, enter the dates you want to remember, and Rosefarm.com will send you an email.

• Style

Even if you get all the essentials of romance right, a lack of style could still foul you up. Try to be as honest, sincere and loving as you possibly can, as this is the optimum romantic style. Your lover will notice how elegant, humble, refined, independent, thoughtful, responsible, compassionate, spontaneous, reputable, graceful, polite, literate, entertaining, discreet, funny, upstanding, sensitive, fun, sophisticated, pleasant, selfless, reverent, and genuine you are.

“LIVE IN LOVE.”

                    -Charlie and Jenny

The True Meaning and Representational Significance of Roses! “Roses are Gods Messenger of Love and Feelings!”

There have been many overwhelming and numerous posts and articles and so called facts in regards to “The Meaning of Roses” and “The Language of Roses”. I thought since I have dedicated my life to roses, fresh rose growing, retail sales and the wholesale rose business as well as consumer experiences since 1974, which is over 34 years that I would research this subject and hopefully “correct” and clarify the true meanings of the wondrous and most magical fresh rose.
I have been successfully and contentedly involved in the business of selling fresh superior roses to lovers and compassionate amorous men and women all over the world. I wanted to investigate and demonstrate authentic words that could accurately be used to enhance your feelings when giving a miraculous rose. I receive blessings and pleasure, and incredible gratification when I could assist a loving individual lost for words with the secret language of the rose. Fresh cut roses are the ultimate timeless “expressions verbalizing unconditional love, uttering inner unexplainable feelings and whispering silent messages of ones accurate thoughts from natures awe-inspiring rose.”
The language of flowers is a lost art, but some strive to keep the meaning alive through websites. The Victorian era gave rise to “meaning” behind flowers. But just as the Eskimo language has several words for “snow”, the floral language may have several meanings for the same flower. Part of the interpretation of the language of flowers is the powerful emotions between the giver and the recipient. Sometimes even a simple dandelion picked from a lawn by a child can be the most powerful symbol of love to a mother. Buy her what she likes or her favorite rose color or a soft-scented rose and perhaps the emotions behind the gift will give a new meaning in her mind and heart for this flower. Roses send feelings through the gift of nature! They can converse through their astonishing life form without speaking a word. They bring heaven to the planet and sorrow to joy.
Single roses are simple! They are exceptionally passionate and are the unspoken environmental representation of our pure secret emotions! The magical rose is nature’s demonstration of effortlessness beauty and mysterious inborn divinity and Heaven’s gift to the planet earth. It is God’s Love Flower from His personality to our humanity! The single rose wordlessly secretly, anxiously, whispers passion, romance, love, honesty, trust, gratitude and every human emotion to “Her” admirable deserving recipient!
The Single Rose is Nature’s Gift for the Heavens! This magical flower, a wonder of the planet, represents a single uncomplicated symbol of unconditional and unexplainable emotions for us to transmit and bestow. The single rose represents a universal appreciation and power that exploits even the most dominant unseen energy in the universe! The phenomenon of unconditional love! A love so effortlessly concealed by the human soul and yet so powerful it could move mountains of feelings! With the giving of a single rose with love, it can infiltrate the world around us, in us, and in you as well.
This magical rose whispers our love in every conceivable emotion for you. Please accept my gift from the heavens . . . “to you from me”!
For centuries, flowers, herbs and various plants have given much pleasure to people of all nations, because their beauty has the unique ability to bring cheer when someone is ill or downhearted, their fragrances can be used to make lovely perfumes, delicate foliage can be used for certain medicines and foods, and pungent smells can bestir mood.
In fact, they have been so outstanding in this regard, that there is no wonder that mankind has attached significant meanings to them . . . actually going as far as to formulate a language all their own called “fluorography.” This “language” was particularly utilized during the Victorian era; however, flowers well into past generations have had religious and symbolic meanings, and still do today.
For example, there were references given to flowers, herbs and plants in Biblical times, and during the Middle Age, Herbs were even believed by some to have magical powers. Therefore, they were given a place of honor in the royal floral gardens. The use of these floral gardens existed well into the Victorian Era and helped to create the elaborate list of meanings to describe these beloved flowers.
History relates that during the reign of Queen Victoria in England, which lasted from 1837 to 1901, (known as the Victorian era) the language of flowers was as important to people as being “well dressed.” For example, the recognizable scent of a particular flower, plant or perhaps a scented handkerchief sent its own unique message.
Flowers adorned almost everything . . . hair, clothing, jewelry, gowns, men’s lapels, home décor and china, and stationery, to name a few. A young man could either please or displease a lady . . . by his gift of flowers. Flowers would convey messages of love or dislike depending upon which ones were given, their sizes, how they were held or also grouped together. They had a silent meaning of their very own, and could say what was not dared to be spoken. Even the manner in which flowers were sent had a special meaning. A flower presented in an upright position represented a “positive thought; whereas one presented in the opposite direction had a negative meaning”. Also, a person could say “yes” by offering a flower with the right hand – the left hand “no.”
Dictionaries were written to explain this language to all, and were especially used by “lovers.” One could learn that “ROSES” symbolized love, in general, but each variety and color had each, her own meaning. The “LILY,” generally symbolized beauty, but it also has many varieties, thus many diversified meanings. Consider the quandary that could have developed if lover’s used two “different” dictionaries— with each possibly having its own connotation. There could, potentially, be some real misunderstandings! So, we see the importance of acquiring accurate information in this regard.
Those of the Victorian era liked to make up bouquets. “Tussie Mussies” were generally very well-liked gifts. These were small bouquets of flowers wrapped in a lace doily and tied with satin. The intrigue of secret messages sent this way, became a popular pastime.
Today, one may find it difficult to express his true feelings. One may wonder, “How do I say I love you?” or “I want to be your friend” or “You are special.” If one is gifted in such a way, he could compose a song, or write a poem. Or, he could do something much easier and more significant… he could give flowers!
Speak with finesse and bring the Language of Flowers into YOUR modern day romance. Incidentally, be sure to include an accompanying card that explains their meaning!
I have composed a list after much study and diligence of the most popular and more common roses, herbs and flowers and their meanings. However, the list is infinite.
And, of course, the meanings may change with various combinations. Here are the meanings of the most common colors and color combinations:
RED:
Almost everyone in the world knows that the elegant red rose signifies romantic love and affection. More so, it is a classic symbol of everlasting and enduring love and passion. It doesn’t just symbolize love, but also denote beauty, courage and respect. Did you know that a Red Rosebud is a symbol of purity and loveliness, as well?
As you might know, red roses are widely known to be used when proposing marriage and to reaffirm one’s love in a very profound way. Regardless of whether it is given as a single red rose to say “I love you”, or as a group of one dozen or more, it makes a wonderful gift for any romantic occasion!
WHITE:
For many centuries, white has stood for purity, innocence and even divinity. It can also symbolize silence or secrecy. Yet another meaning of the white rose is reverence, humility and serenity.
This color of rose is perfect for events where youth or innocence are celebrated, such as weddings and proms. In a bridal context white roses (and especially white rosebuds) signify innocence and girlhood. A white rose is the ideal rose for young love. A white rose can play a role in commencing a relationship and proposing marriage, indicating a man’s special feelings for his beloved. When giving a white rose to a bride you wish her joyful and impeccable love. Lastly, coming back to the historical meaning of the color white, roses of this color can be used to show feelings like ‘ I am worthy of you,’ or ‘you are heavenly’.
CREAM:
Cream roses have a different meaning than white once, since they are not quite white in color. They indicate charm and thoughtfulness. It is especially appropriate to give them in combination with pink “thank you” roses.
PINK:
Pink roses symbolize grace, gentility, joy and gratitude and are used to express appreciation towards loved ones for loving you. You give pink roses to say “Thank you”, to represent perfect happiness and admiration. They
can be romantic, or not.
If you would like to give pink roses to communicate friendship you want to mix them with yellow roses.
DARK PINK:
If you are thankful for something someone did for you, in appreciation of their support, you may want to give them a dark pink rose since it expresses gratitude, praise and admiration. Another meaning they imply is sympathy and empathy. Therefore, they can also be given to a sick person to say: ‘Get well’.
LIGHT or PALE PINK:
Light pink roses denote liveliness and fun. Light pink s a great color of rose to give to a good friend (use them to express feelings strictly confining to friendship.)
Pale pink roses represent grace, gentleness, admiration and happiness. It’s a great idea to bring pink roses for the hostess of a party or dinner since it also conveys sweetness and gratitude. Or consider dressing up your dinner table with a bouquet of fresh pale pink roses.
PEACH:
Similar to pink roses, the peach colored rose expresses gratefulness and humility.
YELLOW:
Interestingly, yellow roses used to represent jealousy in Victorian times.
These days, however yellow roses express joy, gladness, delight and the reassurance of a new beginning. Yellow roses are often given to congratulate on life events, such as a birth, a wedding, a graduation, or a promotion. It’s a also great color to show affection, friendship and caring.
If you present someone with a yellow rose with red tip you offer friendship or possibly send a message that one is ready to be free and express the feeling of new love. For couples, however, the yellow rose can signify the idea of friendship and freedom within a romantic relationship. With other words you can show your significant other, that you feel free around him or her, and that you value their friendship within a serious relationship or marriage.
ORANGE:
This rose indicates feelings just as passionate as the bright color orange, such as desire, exuberance and enthusiasm.
These intensely colored roses remind us of flames and fire and fascinate us just the same. They are great roses to give when expressing interest in going ahead with a new romantic relationship.
CORAL:
Just like orange roses, coral roses are an perfect for more passionate purposes as they reveal desire and passion.
LAVENDER:
Roses with this color reveal love at first sight, and are a great spontaneous choice to express the fact that you’ve had butterflies in your tummy from the first moment you met your love.
BLACK:
In case you no black roses. Florists actually dry roses and dye them black. Dead roses represent the culmination of a relationship or the end of life. They are used at burials, signifying death and bidding “adieu”. In Gothic culture black roses symbolize tragic romance.
BLUE:
Researchers have finally succeeded in engineering a BLUE rose, a color of rose, which was previously missing from the genetic colors. The blue rose is symbolic of the impossible and stands for love beyond reach.
* ROSE COLOR COMBINATIONS *
Roses of different colors are often used together to enhance their original, single-color, meaning. The number of roses given can add additional significance to the meaning of the color and color combinations. For example, two roses fastened together can celebrate being engaged and heralding marriage. Different color combinations can emphasize your best wishes for the happy couple. Generally, a rose bud in any color suggests youth, beauty and gratitude.
RED AND YELLOW:
A combination of red and yellow roses is a symbol for joy and celebration, delight and happiness.
WHITE AND YELLOW:
White and yellow roses communicate harmony.
PINK and YELLOW:
You want to mix pink roses them with yellow ones to communicate friendship.
RED and WHITE:
The combination of RED and WHITE roses signifies unity or an engagement.
RED and PINK:
Mixed with red roses, pink ones reveal an even deeper meaning to a romantic relationship.
The Symbolic Meanings of Roses:
• Red Roses = Romantic Love, Beauty (And passion)
• Orange Roses = Passion & Energy (Also fascination and desire)
• Lavender Roses = Love at first sight (Adoration)
• Yellow Roses = Friendship & Caring (And mature love)
• Pink Roses = Joy & Thanks (Also sweetness or first love)
• White Roses = Purity or New Beginnings (Perfect for a Wedding Day)
• Green Roses = Harmony & Tranquility (Also Fertility)
• Burgundy Rose = Beauty
• Black Roses = Death of a friendship (Rose can also be a very dark blue shade)
• Striped Roses = A warm heart
Different colored roses can be mixed together in a bouque of emotions to deliver your intentions to your love ! Also consider whether you want to choose to send Roses in full bloom, or Rosebuds or a mixture of both, here’s what they mean:
• Rosebuds = Beauty & youthfulness
• Full-blown Roses = You are beautiful
• A single Rose = Simplicity
• A Bouquet of Roses = Gratitude
• Rose Leaf = Delicate Beauty
• Wreath or Garland of Roses = Beauty
• Wild Roses = Creativity
Note: A girl can never receive too many Roses – don’t just send them on Valentines Day or any day – give them to your love regularly, and you’ll be creating wonderful romantic memories!
This concludes my research and information on the “True meanings of the magical rose!” With much pleasure and dedication I hope that you will appreciate and understand the “Language Of Roses” much more clearly. Please allow the enchantment of the rose to enhance and warm the hearts of the ones you love for a lifetime.

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Rose (Austrian) You are all that is lovely
Rose (bridal) Happy love
Rose (burgundy) Unconscious beauty
Rose (cabbage) Ambassador of love
Rose (Carolina) Love is dangerous
Rose (China) Beauty always new
Rose (damask) Beauty ever new; Young and brilliant
Rose (deep red) bashful shame
Rose (deep-red) Admiration; Bashful; Embarrassment
Rose (full-blown) Engagement
Rose (guilder) Age; Winter
Rose (half-blown) Timid love
Rose (Jacque Minot) I am true
Rose (Japan) Beauty is your only attraction; Illusion
Rose (marechal niel) Yours; Heart and soul
Rose (montiflora) Grace
Rose (moss) Superior; Confessions of love
Rose (musk) Capricious beauty
Rose (red) Unity; Romantic love, Respect, Courage
Rose (rock) Popular favor
Rose (thorn-less) Love at first sight; Ingratitude
Rose (white) I am worthy of your love; Silence; Innocent love
Rose (white, withered) I am in despair
Rose (wild) Charming simplicity
Rose (yellow) Friendship, Decrease of Love; Jealousy; Try to Care; Let us forget; Love is waning; Joy, Gladness, Freedom
Rose (York and Lancaster) Conflict
Rosebud Beauty; Youth; A heart innocent of Love
Rosebud (red) Inclined to love; Pure and lovely
Rosebud (white) Too young to love, Reverence, Purity, Secrecy
Rose-leaf You may hope

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o Rose (Austrian) You are all that is lovely
o Rose (bridal) Happy love
o Rose (burgundy) Unconscious beauty
o Rose (cabbage) Ambassador of love
o Rose (Carolina) Love is dangerous
o Rose (China) Beauty always new
o Rose (damask) Beauty ever new; Young and brilliant
o Rose (deep red) Bashful shame
o Rose (deep-red) Admiration; Bashful; Embarrassment
o Rose (full-blown) Engagement
o Rose (guilder) Age; Winter
o Rose (half-blown) Timid love
o Rose (jacqueminot) I am true
o Rose (Japan) Beauty is your only attraction; Illusion
o Rose (marechal niel) Yours; Heart and soul
o Rose (montiflora) Grace
o Rose (moss) Superior; Confessions of love
o Rose (musk) Capricious beauty
o Rose (red) Unity; Romantic love, Respect, Courage
o Rose (rock) Popular favor
o Rose (thorn-less) Love at first sight; Ingratitude
o Rose (white) I am worthy of your love; Silence; Innocent love
o Rose (white, withered) I am in despair
o Rose (wild) Charming simplicity
o Rose (yellow) Friendship, Decrease of Love; Jealousy; Try to Care; Let us forget; Love is waning; Joy, Gladness, Freedom
o Rose (York and Lancaster) Conflict
o Rosebud Beauty; Youth; A heart innocent of Love
o Rosebud (red) Inclined to love; Pure and lovely
o Rosebud (white) Too young to love, Reverence, Purity, Secrecy
o Rose-leaf You may hope
Two Roses Joined Together – Engagement
Red and White Roses Together – Unity

Here are the meanings of the most common colors and color combinations:
RED:
Almost everyone in the world knows that the elegant red rose signifies romantic love and affection. More so, it is a classic symbol of everlasting and enduring love and passion. It doesn’t just symbolizes love, but also denote beauty, courage and respect. Did you know, that a Red Rosebud is a symbol of purity and loveliness, as well?
As you might know, red roses are widely known to be used when proposing marriage and to reaffirm one’s love in a very profound way. Regardless of whether it is given as a single red rose to say “I love you”, or as a group of one dozen or more, it makes a wonderful gift for any romantic occasion!
WHITE:
For many centuries, white has stood for purity, innocence and even divinity. It can also symbolize silence or secrecy. Yet another meaning of the white rose is reverence, humility and serenity.
This color of rose is perfect for events where youth or innocence are celebrated, such as weddings and proms. In a bridal context white roses (and especially white rosebuds) signify innocence and girlhood. A white rose is the ideal rose for young love. A white rose can play a role in commencing a relationship and proposing marriage, indicating a man’s special feelings for his beloved. When giving a white rose to a bride you wish her joyful and impeccable love. Lastly, coming back to the historical meaning of the color white, roses of this color can be used to show feelings like ‘ I am worthy of you,’ or ‘you are heavenly’.
CREAM:
Cream roses have a different meaning than white once, since they are not quite white in color. They indicate charm and thoughtfulness. It is especially appropriate to give them in combination with pink “thank you” roses.
PINK:
Pink roses symbolize grace, gentility, joy and gratitude and are used to express appreciation towards loved ones for loving you. You give pink roses to say “Thank you”, to represent perfect happiness and admiration. They
can be romantic, or not.
If you would like to give pink roses to communicate friendship you want to mix them with yellow roses.
DARK PINK:
If you are thankful for something someone did for you, in appreciation of their support, you may want to give them a dark pink rose since it expresses gratitude, praise and admiration. Another meaning they imply is sympathy and empathy. Therefore, they can also be given to a sick person to say: ‘Get well’.
LIGHT or PALE PINK:
Light pink roses denote liveliness and fun. Light pink s a great color of rose to give to a good friend (use them to express feelings strictly confining to friendship.)
Pale pink roses represent grace, gentleness, admiration and happiness. It’s a great idea to bring pink roses for the hostess of a party or dinner since it also conveys sweetness and gratitude. Or consider dressing up your dinner table with a bouquet of fresh pale pink roses.
PEACH:
Similar to pink roses, the peach colored rose expresses gratefulness and humility.
YELLOW:
Interestingly, yellow roses used to represent jealousy in Victorian times.
These days, however yellow roses express joy, gladness, delight and the reassurance of a new beginning. Yellow roses are often given to congratulate on life events, such as a birth, a wedding, a graduation, or a promotion. It’s a also great color to show affection, friendship and caring.
If you present someone with a yellow rose with red tip you offer friendship or possibly send a message that one is ready to be free and express the feeling of new love. For couples, however, the yellow rose can signify the idea of friendship and freedom within a romantic relationship. With other words you can show your significant other, that you feel free around him or her, and that you value their friendship within a serious relationship or marriage.
ORANGE:
This rose indicates feelings just as passionate as the bright color orange, such as desire, exuberance and enthusiasm.
These intensely colored roses remind us of flames and fire and fascinate us just the same. They are great roses to give when expressing interest in going ahead with a new romantic relationship.
CORAL:
Just like orange roses, coral roses are an perfect for more passionate purposes as they reveal desire and passion.
LAVENDER:
Roses with this color reveal love at first sight, and are a great spontaneous choice to express the fact that you’ve had butterflies in your tummy from the first moment you met your love.
BLACK:
In case you no black roses. Florists actually dry roses and dye them black. Dead roses represent the culmination of a relationship or the end of life. They are used at burials, signifying death and bidding “adieu”. In Gothic culture black roses symbolize tragic romance.
BLUE:
Researchers have finally succeeded in engineering a BLUE rose, a color of rose, which was previously missing from the genetic colors. The blue rose is symbolic of the impossible and stands for love beyond reach.
* ROSE COLOR COMBINATIONS *
Roses of different colors are often used together to enhance their original, single-color, meaning. The number of roses given can add additional significance to the meaning of the color and color combinations. For example, two roses fastened together can celebrate being engaged and heralding marriage. Different color combinations can emphasize your best wishes for the happy couple. Generally, a rose bud in any color suggests youth, beauty and gratitude.
RED AND YELLOW:
A combination of red and yellow roses is a symbol for joy and celebration, delight and happiness.
WHITE AND YELLOW:
White and yellow roses communicate harmony.
PINK and YELLOW:
You want to mix pink roses them with yellow ones to communicate friendship.
RED and WHITE:
The combination of RED and WHITE roses signifies unity or an engagement.
RED and PINK:
Mixed with red roses, pink ones reveal an even deeper meaning to a romantic relationship.
More Details with The meaning of Fresh Roses
The Red Rose
All roses symbolize love, and each color has a special meaning. You chose red which means you are a passionate person. Whatever you do, you put your whole person into it. You are also respectful of other people and animals. You have an uncommon courage that may take you far beyond others. Feel free to use these affirmations:
“I am now expressing my strength and joy.”
“I am filled with personal power and it is bringing me more love on a daily basi
The Yellow Rose

All roses symbolize love and each one has a special meaning. You chose yellow and yellow is a sign of friendship. You are a wonderful person to be a friend with and many people gravitate towards you. You exhibit joy, which is another reason for your popularity. Your special qualities exhibit the warmth that is at the center of your uniqueness. Feel free to use these affirmations:
“I am easily expressing the greatness of who I am.” “I am powerful beyond measure.”
The Pink Rose

All roses symbolize love and each one has a special meaning. You chose a pink rose which means that you are admired by many. You are a happy person, and show your gratitude in ways that encourage people to appreciate your gifts. Feel free to use these affirmations:
“I am worthy of love.” ” I am using my amazing inborn gifts for a noble purpose.”
The White Rose

All roses symbolize love and each one has a special meaning. You chose a white rose which symbolizes innocence and reverence. You have great faith in yourself and your ability to attract your true love. Feel free to use these affirmations.
“I am thinking peaceful thoughts in my daily life.” ” I surrender any need to control. Love comes to me easily.”
The Lavender Rose

All roses symbolize love and each one has a special meaning. You chose a lavender rose which denotes wisdom and elevated spiritual aspirations. You value self-mastery and prosperity. You are a truth seeker and find the greatest truths within. Feel free to use these affirmations:
“I am productive in focusing my thoughts on love.” “I am a love magnet.”

A
• APPLE BLOSSOM – Preference, Better Things to Come, Good Fortune
• ARBUTUS – Thee Only Do I Love
• ARUM – Ardor
• ASPARAGUS FERN – Fascination
• ASPHODEL – My Regrets Follow You to the Grave
• ASTER – Symbol of Love, Daintiness, Talisman of Love
• ASTER (CHINA) – Fidelity, Variety, I Will Think of Thee
• AZALEA – Take Care, Temperance, Fragile, Passion, Chinese Symbols of Womanhood
B
• BABY’S BREATH – Innocence, Pure of Heart
• BACHELOR BUTTON – Single blessedness, Celibacy
• BALM – Sympathy
• BALSAM – Ardent Love
• BEGONIA – Beware, A Fanciful Nature
• BELLS OF IRELAND – Good luck
• BIRD OF PARADISE – Often given today from a woman to man as a symbol of faithfulness
• BITTERSWEET – Truth
• BLACK BRYONT/LADY’S SEAL – Be My Support
• BLUEBELL/BELL FLOWER – Humility, Constancy, Gratitude
• BROOM – Humility, Neatness
• BUCK BEAN – Calm repose
• BUTTERCUP – Childishness, Riches
C
• CACTUS – Endurance, My Heart Burns with Love
• CALYCANTHUS/CAROLINA ALLSPICE/SWEET SHRUB – Benevolence
• CALLA LILY – Magnificent Beauty
• CAMELLIA – Admiration, Perfection, Good Luck Gift for a Man, Gratitude
• CAMELLIA (PINK) – Longing
• CAMELLIA (RED) – You’re a flame in my heart
• CAMELLIA (WHITE) – Adoration, Perfection, Loveliness
• CANDYTUFT – Indifference
• CANTERBURY BELLS/BELL FLOWER – Gratitude
• CARDINAL FLOWER/SCARLET LOBELIA – Distinction
• CARNATION (GENERAL) – Fascination, Devoted Love
• CARNATION (PINK) – I’ll never forget you, Women’s Love
• CARNATION (RED) – My heart aches for you, Admiration
• CARNATION (DEEP RED) – Alas! for my poor heart
• CARNATION (PURPLE) – Capriciousness
• CARNATION (SOLID COLOR) – Yes
• CARNATION (STRIPED) – No, Refusal, Sorry I can’t be with you, Wish I could be with you
• CARNATION (WHITE) – Sweet & Lovely, Innocence, Pure Love, Woman’s Good Luck Gift
• CARNATION (YELLOW) – Disapointment, Rejection
• CATCHFLY (RED) – Youthful Love, I Fall Victim
• CATTAIL – Peace, Prosperity
• CATTLEYA – Mature charms
• CEDAR – I live but for thee, Think of Me
• CELANDINE/PILEWORT/FIGWORT – Future Joy
• CHAMOMILE/GOLDEN MARGUERITE/ANTHEMIS – Energy in Action
• CHERRY BLOSSOM (SINGLE) – Education
• CHICKWEED – I Cling to Thee
• CHICORY – Frugality
• CHRISTMAS ROSE/HELLEBORUS – Relieve My Anxiety
• CHRYSANTHEMUM (GENERAL) – Abundance & Wealth,
• Cheerfulness, You’re a wonderful friend
• CHRYSANTHEMUM (RED) – Love
• CHRYSANTHEMUM (WHITE) – Truth
• CHRYSANTHEMUM (YELLOW) – Slighted Love
• CINQUEFOIL – Beloved Child
• CLEMATIS – Artifice (ingenuity)
• CLOVER (FOUR-LEAF) – Be Mine
• CLOVER (WHITE) – Think of Me
• CLOVER (RED) – Industry
• COLCHICUM (MEADOW SAFFRON) – My Best Days Fled
• COLUMBINE (PURPLE) – Resolved to Win
• COLUMBINE (RED) – Anxious
• COMPASS FLOWER – Faith
• CONVOLVUS MINOR/BINDWEED – Uncertainty
• CORCHORUS – Impatience of Happiness
• COREOPSIOS – Always Cheerful
• CORNFLOWER – Delicacy, refinement,
• CORONILLA/CROWN VETCH – Success to You
• COWSLIP – Rusticity, Winning Grace, Healing, Youth, Pensiveness
• COXCOMB – Foppery, Unfading Love
• CROCUS – Cheerfulness, Abuse not, Gladness
• CROWN IMPERIAL/FRITILLARIA – Majesty
• CYCLAMEN – Resignation and Good-Bye
D
• DAFFODIL – Regard, Unrequited Love, Sunshine, Respect, The sun shines when I’m with you
• DAFFODIL (YELLOW ) – Chivalry
• DAHLIA – Dignity and Elegance, Forever Thine
• DAISY – Innocence, Loyal Love, I’ll Never tell, Purity, Beauty
• DAISY OX-EYE – Patience
• DAISY (RED) – Beauty Unknown to Possessor
• DANDELION – Faithfulness, Happiness, Love’s oracle
• DAPHANE CNEORUM/ROSE DAPHANE – I Desire to Please
• DAPHANE ODORA/WINTER DAPHANE – I Would Not Have You Otherwise
• DRACAENA/DRAGON’S BLOOD/DRAGON LILY – Inner Power
• DEAD LEAVES – Sadness
• DELPHINIUM – Big-Hearted, Fun
• DILL – Lust
• DIOSMA – Your Simple Elegance Charms Me
• DOG ROSE – Pleasure and Pain
• DOGWOOD (FLOWERING) – Am I Indifferent to You?
• DRAGON ROOT/GREEN DRAGON (Arum draconium) – Ardor

E
• EDELWEISS/ALPINE CUDWEED – Daring, Courage, Noble Purity
• EGLANTINE/SWEET-BRIAR/ROSA EGLANTARIA – Poetry, I Wound to Heal
• ELDER FLOWER – Zeal
• ENDINE – Frugality
• EPIGAEA, REPENS/MAYFLOWER/TRAILING ARBUTUS – Budding
• EUPATORIUM/HARDY AGERATUM – Delay
• EREMURUS – Endurance
• EUPHORBIA – Persistence
• EVERLASTING – Never Ceasing Memory
F
• FERN – Magic, Fascination, Confidence, Shelter
• FERN (MAIDENHAIR) – Secret bond of love, Discretion
• FERN (ROYAL) – Reverie
• FILBERT – Reconciliation
• FIR – Time
• FLAX – Domestic Symbol
• FLORA’S BELL – Without Pretension
• FLOWERING REED – Confide in Heaven
• FORGET ME NOT – True Love, Memories
• FORSYTHIA – Anticipation
• FOXGLOVE/FAIRY THIMBLES/DEAD MEN’S BELLS – Stateliness, Youth
• FOXTAIL GRASS – Sporting
• FRAXINELLA/CULTIVATED DITTANY/GAS PLANT – Fire
• FREESIA – Innocence, Trust
• FUCHSIA (SCARLET) – Confiding Love, Taste
• FURZE – Love for All Occasions
G
• GARDENIA – You’re lovely, Secret love, Purity, Refinement
• GARLIC – Courage, Strength, Get well, Ward Off Evil & Illness
• GENETIAN (FRINGED) – Intrinsic Worth, I Look to Heaven, Autumn
• GENTIAN (CLOSED) – Sweet Be Thy Dreams
• GERANIUM – True Friend, Stupidity, Folly
• GERANIUM (APPLE) – Present Preference
• GERANIUM (IVY) – Your Hand for Next Dance
• GERANIUM (LEMON) – Unexpected Meeting
• GERANIUM (NUTMEG) – I Expect a Meeting
• GERANIUM (OAK-LEAVED) – True Friendship, Lady, Deign to Smile
• GERANIUM (PENCILED) – Ingenuity
• GERANIUM (ROSE) – Preference
• GERANIUM (SCARLET) – Consolation, Melancholy
• GERANIUM (SILVER-LEAF) – Recall
• GERBERA – Innocence
• GLADIOLI – Generosity, I’m sincere, Flower of the gladiators
• GLOBE AMARANTH – Unfading Love
• GLOXINIA – Love at first sight
• GINGER – Strength
• GOLDEN-ROD – Be cautious, Encouragement
• GOOSEBERRY – Anticipation
• GOOSEFOOT – Goodness
• GORSE – Endearing Affection
• GRASS – Submission
• GRASS/CITRONELLA/CAMEL GRASS/LEMON GRASS/GINGER
• GRASS – Homosexual Love
• GUELDER ROSE/SNOWBALL – Winter
H
• HAREBELL/CAMPANULA – Humility, Grief
• HEART’S EASR/PURPLE/JOHNNY JUMP UP – You Occupy My Thoughts
• HEPATICA (Anemone nobilis) – Confidence
• HEATHER (LAVENDER) – Admiration, Solitude
• HEATHER (WHITE) – Protection, Wishes will come true
• HELIOTROPE – Devotion
• HENBANE – For Males to Attract Love from Females
• HIBISCUS – Consumed by Love, Delicate Beauty
• HOLLY – Defense, Domestic Happiness, Am I forgotten
• HOLLYHOCK – Fruitfulness
• HOLLYHOCK (WHITE) – Female Ambition
• HONESTY/LUNARIA/DOLLAR PLANT/MONEY PLANT – Sincerity
• HONEYFLOWER – Sweet, Secret love, Generous Affection, Sweetness of Disposition
• HONEYSUCKLE – The Bond of Love
• HONEYSUCKLE (CORAL) – I Love You
• HOUSTONIA/BLUET/QUAKER LADIES – Content
• HOYA/WAX PLANT – Sculpture
• HUCKLEBERRY – Faith, Simple Pleasures
• HYACINTH (GENERAL) – Games & Sports, Rashness, Flower dedicated to Apollo
• HYACINTH (BLUE) – Consistency
• HYACINTH (PURPLE) – Sorry, Please forgive me, Sorrow
• HYACINTH (RED OR PINK) – Playful Joy
• HYACINTH (WHITE) – Unobtrusive Loveliness, I’ll pray for you
• HYACINTH (YELLOW) – Jealousy
• HYDRANGEA – Thank you for understanding, frigidity, heartlessness
I
• IPOMACA – I Attach Myself to You
• INDIAN CRESS/NASTURTIUM – Resignation
• IRIS – Faith, Wisdom, Promise in Love, Hope, Wisdom & Valor
• IRIS (YELLOW) – Passion
• IRIS (GERMAN) – Flame
• IVY – Wedded Love, Fidelity, Friendship, Affection
• IVY (SPRIG OF WHITE TENDRILS)- Anxious to please, Affection

J
• JAPONICA – Sincerity, Symbol of Love
• JASMINE (INDIAN) – Attachment
• JASMINE (SPANISH) – Sensuality
• JASMINE (YELLOW) – Modesty, Grace, Elegance
• JASMINE (WHITE) – Amiability
• JERUSALEM OAK – Your Love is Reciprocated
• JONQUIL – Love Me, Affection Returned, Desire, Sympathy
K
• KENNEDIA – Intellectual Beauty
L
• LADY’S SLIPPER – Win me, Capricious Beauty
LANTANA – Rigor
• LARKSPUR – Levity, An Open Heart, Lightness
• LAURISTINUS – Cheerful in Adversity
• LAVENDER – Love, Devotion,
• LEMON BLOSSOM – Fidelity in Love; I Promise to be True
• LILAC (GENERAL) – Beauty, Pride
• LILAC (PURPLE) – First emotions of love
• LILAC (WHITE) – Youthful Innocence
• LILY (GENERAL) – Majesty & Honor, Purity of Heart
• LILY (ORANGE) – Hatred, Dislike
• LILY (WHITE) – Virginity, Purity, Majesty, It’s Heavenly to be with You, Youth
• LILY (YELLOW) – I’m Walking On Air, False, Gay, Gratitude
• LILY (CALLA) – Beauty
• LILY (DAY) – Coquetry, Chinese Emblem For Mother
• LILY (EUCHARIS) – Maiden Charms
• LILY (TIGER) – Wealth, Pride, Prosperity
• LILY OF THE VALLEY – Sweetness, Tears Of The Virgin Mary, Happiness, Humility
• LIVERWORT – Confidence
• LOVE IN A MIST – You Puzzle Me
• LOVE-LIES-BLEEDING/AMARANTHUS – Hopeless, Not Heartless, Desertion
• LOTUS – Estranged love, Forgetful of the Past
• LUCERNE – Life
• LUNGWORT – Thou Art My Life
• LUPINE – Imagination
• LYCHNIS/CAMPION/MALTESE CROSS – Religious Enthusiasm
M
• MAGNOLIA – Nobility, Perseverance, Nobility
• MAGNOLIA (CHINESE) – Love of Nature
• MALLOW – Delicate Beauty, Sweetness
• MARIGOLD (COMMON) – Pretty Love, Sacred,Affection, Caress, Sorrow
• MARJORAM – Joy, Happiness
• MARVEL OF PERU/FOUR O’ CLOCK – Timidity
• MEADOW SAFFRON – My Best Days Are Gone
• MIGNONETTE – Your qualities Surpass your Charms, Health
• MEZEREON – Desire to Please
• MILK VETCH – Your presence softens my pain
• MIMOSA – Secret Love
• MINT – Virtue
• MISTLETOE – Kiss me, Affection, Difficulties, Sacred plant of India,
• MONKSHOOD – Beware, Danger is near
• MOUSE-EAR CHICKWEED – Simplicity
• MORNING GLORY – Affection
• MOSS – Maternal Love, Charity
• MOTHERWORT – Secret Love
• MOONWORT/HONESTY – Forgetfulness
• MUGWORT/WORMWOOD – Tranquility, Happiness
• MULLEIN – Good Nature
• MYRTLE – Love, Joy, Hebrew Emblem of marriage
• MYRTLE (WAX) – Discipline, Instruction
N
• NARCISSUS – Formality, Stay As Sweet As You Are
• NASTURTIUM – Conquest, Victory In Battle
• NUTS – Stupidity
O
• OAK LEAVES – Bravery
• OLEANDER – Caution
• OLIVE BRANCH – Peace
• ORANGE BLOSSOM – Innocence, Eternal Love, Marriage, Fruitfulness
• ORANGE, MOCK – Deceit
• ORCHID – Love, Beauty, Refinement, Chinese Symbol for Many Children, Thoughtfulness
• ORCHID (CATTLEYA) – Mature Charm
P
• PALM LEAVES – Victory & Success
• PANSY – Merriment, Thoughts (You Occupy My Thoughts)
• PARSLEY – Useful Knowledge
• PASSION FLOWER – Faith, Religious Fervor
• PASQUE FLOWER – Unpretentious, You Have No Claims
• PEAR – Affection
• PEACH BLOSSOM – I am your Captive
• PEONY – Shame, Happy Marriage, Compassion, Bashfulness
• PEPPERMINT – Cordiality
• PERIWINKLE/VINCA/MYRTLE – Early Recollections, Pleasures of Memories, Sweet Memories
• PETUNIA – Your Presence Soothes Me
• PHEASANT’S EYE/ADONIS – Sorrowful Memories
• PHLOX – Our souls are united, Unanimity
• PIMPERNEL/POOR MAN’S WEATHER GLASS – Change
• PINE – Hope, Pity
• PINK- Pure Affection
• PINK (MOUNTAIN) – You Are Aspiring
• POPPY (GENERAL) – Eternal Sleep, Oblivion, Imagination
• POPPY (RED) – Pleasure
• POPPY (WHITE) – Consolation
• POPPY (YELLOW ) – Wealth, Success
• POMEGRANATE FLOWER – Elegance
• PRIDE OF CHINA – Dissension
• PRIMROSE – I Can’t Live Without You, Woman
• PRIMROSE (EVENING) – Inconstancy
• PRIMROSE (RED) – Unpatronized Merit
• PRINCE’S FEATHER – Unfading Love
• PUSSY WILLOW – Motherhood
Q
• QUAKING GRASS – Agitation
R
• RAGGED-ROBIN – Wit
• RANUNCULUS – I am Dazzled by your Charms
• REEDS – Music
• RHUBARB – Advice
• RHODODENDRON – Danger, Beware, I am Dangerous
• ROSE (BRIDAL) – Happiness
• ROSE (BURGANDY) – Unconscious Beauty
• ROSE (CHRISTMAS)- Relieve my anxiety
• ROSE (CORAL) – Desire
• ROSE (DAMASK) – Freshness, Persian Ambassador of Love
• ROSE (DARK CRIMSON) – Mourning
• ROSE (DOG) – Pleasure & Pain
• ROSE (GREEN) – I am from Mars
• ROSE (HIBISCUS) – Delicate, Beauty
• ROSE (LEAF) – You may Hope
• ROSE (LAVENDER) – Enchantment
• ROSE (ORANGE) – Fascination
• ROSE (PINK) – Perfect Happiness, Secret Love, Grace & Sweetness, Indecision
• ROSE (DARK PINK) – Thankfulness
• ROSE (PALE PINK) – Grace, Joy
• ROSE (PEACH) – Immortality, Modesty
• ROSE (RED) – Love, I love you, Respect, Beauty
• ROSE (DEEP RED) – Bashful, Shame
• ROSE (TEA) – I’ll Remember – Always
• ROSE (THORNLESS) – Love at first sight, Early Attachment
• ROSE (WHITE) – Innocence, Purity, Humility, I am Worthy of You, Secrecy, Silence
• ROSE (WHITE & RED TOGETHER) – Unity, Flower Emblem of England
• ROSE (WHITE-DRIED) – Death is Preferable to Loss of Virtue
• ROSE (YELLOW) – Joy, Jealousy, Friendship (one yellow rose with 11 red ones means love & passion)
• ROSEBUD – Beauty & Youth, A Heart Innocent of Love
• ROSEBUD (RED) – Pure & Lovely
• ROSEBUD (WHITE) – Girlhood, Heart Ignorant of Love
• ROSEBUD (MOSS) – Confessions of Love
• ROSES (Bouquet of full bloom) – Gratitude
• ROSES (Single full bloom) – I truly love you, Simplicity.
• ROSES (GARLAND or CROWN OF) – Beware of Virtue, Reward of Merit, Symbol of Superior Merit
• ROSE (MUSK CLUSTER) – Charming
• ROSE-OF-SHARON – Consumed by Love
• ROSEMARY – Remembrance
• RUSH/HORSE-TAIL – Docility
S
• SAGE – Wisdom, Great Respect, Speedwell Female Fidelity
• SATIN-FLOWER – Sincerity
• SENSITIVE PLANT – Timidity
• SHAMROCK – Lightheartedness
• SLOE – Difficulty, AusteritySMILAX – Loveliness
• SNAPDRAGON – Gracious Lady, Strength
• SNOWBALL – Thoughts of Heaven
• SNOWDROP – Hope, Consolation
• SPEARMINT – Warm Sentiment
• SPIDER FLOWER – Elope with me
• SOLIDAGO – Success
• STAR OF BETHLEHEM – Atonement, Reconciliation
• STARWORT – Welcome to a Stranger
• STEPHANOTIS – Marital Happiness, Desire to Travel
• STOCK- Bonds of Affection, Promptness, You’ll Always Be Beautiful to Me
• STONECROP – Tranquility
• STRAW FLOWER – Agreement
• STRAW (BROKEN) – Broken agreement
• SYTINGIA/MOCK ORANGE/LILAC – Memory
• SUNFLOWER (TALL) – False riches, Pride
• SUNFLOWER ( DWARF) – Adoration
• SWEETPEA – Good-by, Departure, Blissful Pleasure, Thank You for a Lovely Time
• SWEET-SULTAN – Felicity, Happiness
• SWEET-WILLIAM – Grant me one smile, Gallantry
T
• TEASEL (Dipscaus) – Misanthropy
• THORNAPPLE – I dreamed of thee
• THRIFT (ARMERIA) – Sympathy
• TRAVELER’S JOY – Rest, Safety
• TRUMPET FLOWER/ANGEL’S TRUMPET/DATURA – Separation
• TULIP (GENERAL) – Perfect Lover, Fame, Flower Emblem of Holland
• TULIP (RED) -Believe me, Declaration of Love
• TULIP (VARIEGATED) – Beautiful eyes
• TULIP (YELLOW) – There’s Sunshine In Your Smile
• TURNIP – Charity
V
• VALERIAN – Accommodating Disposition
• VENUS FLYTRAP – Caught at Last
• VENUS’ LOOKING GLASS – Flattery
• VERBENA – Pray for me, Sensibility
• VERONICA SPEEDWELL – Fidelity
• VERVAIN – Enchantment
• VINE – Intoxicating
• VIOLET – Modesty, Virtue, Affection
• VIOLET (BLUE) – Watchfulness, Faithfulness, Love
• VIOLET (WHITE) – Let’s Take A Chance On Happiness
• VIRGIN’S BOWER/CLEMATIS – Filial Love (Filial: referring to a son or daughter)
• VISCARIA – Will You Dance With Me?
W
• WALL FLOWER/GILLY FLOWER – Faithful in Adversity, Fidelity, Lasting Beauty
• WINDFLOWER – Sincerity, Symbol of Love
• WINTERGREENS – Harmony
• WISTERIA – Welcome
• WITCH HAZEL – A spell
• WOLFBANE/ACONITE/TURK’S CAP/FRIAR’S CAP/BEAR’S FOOT – Misanthropy, Chivalry, Knight
• WOODBINE – Fraternal Love
• WORMWOOD/ARTEMISIA – Absence, Do not be discouraged
Y
• YARROW – Cure for heartache
Z
• ZEPHYR FLOWER- Sincerity, Symbol of Love
• ZINNIA (MAGENTA) – Lasting Affection
• ZINNIA (MIXED) – Thinking (or in memory) of an Absent Friend
• ZINNIA (SCARLET) – Constancy
• ZINNIA (WHITE) – Goodness
• ZINNIA (YELLOW) – Daily Remembrance

Pink roses Ahhh Beautiful aromatic Pink. Pink roses are one of the oldest roses known to us and have a rich history that dates back to some of the most primitive pieces of visual art. In the Talmud, it is written that pink roses are the only flowers allowed to bloom in Jerusalem; thus, they came associated with paradise. Pink roses were the dominant species of wild roses and were the first flowers to evolve into their present-day form. When roses were first cultured in the 18th century for commercial use, most of them existed in shades of pink – from a pale, almost white to a deep crimson.

With the development of hybridization techniques and the discovery of new rose species, flower growers introduced new shades of pink to the public. At around this time, roses were also imbued with the ability to bloom all throughout the year – a significant development since garden roses only blossomed once a year. As more shades and species evolved, each began to have their own meanings, and the meaning of pink roses became even more refined.

Today, pink roses are known as symbols for love and gratitude. These pink flowers also carry undertones of elegance, grace, charm, and poetic romance. Because the pink rose was more prevalent over other garden-variety roses, it became strongly associated with these positive sentiments. Different shades of pink also carry their own meanings. Light pink roses symbolize admiration, gentleness, and can be used to bring messages of sympathy. Fuchsia-toned roses can mean appreciation and gratitude and are traditionally used to express thanks. As a decorative presence in the corner of a room, the aroma, color, and shape of a bouquet of pink roses can make everything look small and shabby in comparison.

Due to the many ways where they can be used to communicate a wide range of meanings and emotions, pink is the most popular rose color, second only to red. The symbolic importance as well as the delicate appearance and sweet fragrance associated to all roses are traced back to the oldest of flowers – the pink rose. Although much has changed about it throughout history, pink roses have held a consistent, prominent place in the world of flowers. Today, pink roses have a unique position that represents refinement and elegance while communicating admiration and thanks. Any recipient of a bouquet of pink roses will not only be taken aback by their beauty; that person is sure to feel special and loved.
Red Roses – The Best Way to Show Your Love!
Roses, which symbolize love and passion, are the best way to express your feelings. There is no better gift than dozen long stem red roses to give to the one who means the world to you. A gorgeous bunch of velvety roses will touch her heart like nothing else can.

Different colors of rose symbolize different feelings and emotions. While pink roses denote gratitude and appreciation, white roses depict purity and true love, and yellow roses stand for friendship. But the most popular and loved of all are red roses. A true symbol of love, passion, and romance, they are the best way to say “I love you.”

There are so many ways to tell a woman that you are head over heels in love with her. Fine chocolates and romantic dinner may make her heart flutter. But without a bunch of red roses all this will be incomplete. So take her breath away with a dozen of the finest red roses beautifully arranged in a bubble bowl or a vase.

Red roses are a classic choice for Love celebrations. What could be better than a dainty red rose bouquet for all you brides out there, looking for the perfect bridal bouquet? Red roses contrast so beautifully against your beautiful white wedding gown and will add that burst of color that you want. Not only will you look stunning, but with a red rose bouquet in your hand you can, in a subtle way, express your love. And as for wedding centerpieces, a simple yet elegant dozen long stem red roses arranged in a vase will be a perfect choice.
It’s almost Valentine’s Day again!
One of the floral gifts most commonly given on this special day is the rose.
But which colors should you choose for your sweetheart, friend or mother? After all, roses come in over a hundred different colors!
Many of the meanings we attribute to those beautiful shades and hues still stem from the Victorian Era. The colors of the roses we give to our loved ones can be used to represent love and gratitude, respect, sympathy, friendship or to express perfect beauty.

* ROSE COLORS *
Here are the meanings of the most common colors and color combinations:
RED:
Almost everyone in the world knows that the elegant red rose signifies romantic love and affection. More so, it is a classic symbol of everlasting and enduring love and passion. It doesn’t just symbolizes love, but also denote beauty, courage and respect. Did you know, that a Red Rosebud is a symbol of purity and loveliness, as well?
As you might know, red roses are widely known to be used when proposing marriage and to reaffirm one’s love in a very profound way. Regardless of whether it is given as a single red rose to say “I love you”, or as a group of one dozen or more, it makes a wonderful gift for any romantic occasion!
WHITE:
For many centuries, white has stood for purity, innocence and even divinity. It can also symbolize silence or secrecy. Yet another meaning of the white rose is reverence, humility and serenity.
This color of rose is perfect for events where youth or innocence are celebrated, such as weddings and proms. In a bridal context white roses (and especially white rosebuds) signify innocence and girlhood. A white rose is the ideal rose for young love. A white rose can play a role in commencing a relationship and proposing marriage, indicating a man’s special feelings for his beloved. When giving a white rose to a bride you wish her joyful and impeccable love. Lastly, coming back to the historical meaning of the color white, roses of this color can be used to show feelings like ‘ I am worthy of you,’ or ‘you are heavenly’.
CREAM:
Cream roses have a different meaning than white once, since they are not quite white in color. They indicate charm and thoughtfulness. It is especially appropriate to give them in combination with pink “thank you” roses.
PINK:
Pink roses symbolize grace, gentility, joy and gratitude and are used to express appreciation towards loved ones for loving you. You give pink roses to say “Thank you”, to represent perfect happiness and admiration. They
can be romantic, or not.
If you would like to give pink roses to communicate friendship you want to mix them with yellow roses.
DARK PINK:
If you are thankful for something someone did for you, in appreciation of their support, you may want to give them a dark pink rose since it expresses gratitude, praise and admiration. Another meaning they imply is sympathy and empathy. Therefore, they can also be given to a sick person to say: ‘Get well’.
LIGHT or PALE PINK:
Light pink roses denote liveliness and fun. Light pink s a great color of rose to give to a good friend (use them to express feelings strictly confining to friendship.)
Pale pink roses represent grace, gentleness, admiration and happiness. It’s a great idea to bring pink roses for the hostess of a party or dinner since it also conveys sweetness and gratitude. Or consider dressing up your dinner table with a bouquet of fresh pale pink roses.
PEACH:
Similar to pink roses, the peach colored rose expresses gratefulness and humility.
YELLOW:
Interestingly, yellow roses used to represent jealousy in Victorian times.
These days, however yellow roses express joy, gladness, delight and the reassurance of a new beginning. Yellow roses are often given to congratulate on life events, such as a birth, a wedding, a graduation, or a promotion. It’s a also great color to show affection, friendship and caring.
If you present someone with a yellow rose with red tip you offer friendship or possibly send a message that one is ready to be free and express the feeling of new love. For couples, however, the yellow rose can signify the idea of friendship and freedom within a romantic relationship. With other words you can show your significant other, that you feel free around him or her, and that you value their friendship within a serious relationship or marriage.
ORANGE:
This rose indicates feelings just as passionate as the bright color orange, such as desire, exuberance and enthusiasm.
These intensely colored roses remind us of flames and fire and fascinate us just the same. They are great roses to give when expressing interest in going ahead with a new romantic relationship.
CORAL:
Just like orange roses, coral roses are an perfect for more passionate purposes as they reveal desire and passion.
LAVENDER:
Roses with this color reveal love at first sight, and are a great spontaneous choice to express the fact that you’ve had butterflies in your tummy from the first moment you met your love.
BLACK:
In case you no black roses. Florists actually dry roses and dye them black. Dead roses represent the culmination of a relationship or the end of life. They are used at burials, signifying death and bidding “adieu”. In Gothic culture black roses symbolize tragic romance.
BLUE:
Researchers have finally succeeded in engineering a BLUE rose, a color of rose, which was previously missing from the genetic colors. The blue rose is symbolic of the impossible and stands for love beyond reach.
* ROSE COLOR COMBINATIONS *
Roses of different colors are often used together to enhance their original, single-color, meaning. The number of roses given can add additional significance to the meaning of the color and color combinations. For example, two roses fastened together can celebrate being engaged and heralding marriage. Different color combinations can emphasize your best wishes for the happy couple. Generally, a rose bud in any color suggests youth, beauty and gratitude.
RED AND YELLOW:
A combination of red and yellow roses is a symbol for joy and celebration, delight and happiness.
WHITE AND YELLOW:
White and yellow roses communicate harmony.
PINK and YELLOW:
You want to mix pink roses them with yellow ones to communicate friendship.
RED and WHITE:
The combination of RED and WHITE roses signifies unity or an engagement.
RED and PINK:
Mixed with red roses, pink ones reveal an even deeper meaning to a romantic relationship.

The Symbolic Meanings Of Roses:
Sending roses is a beautiful gesticulation but before you buy them, you need to know what message you’re sending, because traditionally roses have symbolic meanings. For example, The color of a rose can have a very different meaning from what you intend it to mean. Ensure that your love understands what the roses you present to them mean. Check this guide to rose colors and their symbolic meanings:
• Red Roses = Romantic Love, Beauty (And passion)
• Orange Roses = Passion & Energy (Also fascination and desire)
• Lavender Roses = Love at first sight (Adoration)
• Yellow Roses = Friendship & Caring (And mature love)
• Pink Roses = Joy & Thanks (Also sweetness or first love)
• White Roses = Purity or New Beginnings (Perfect for a Wedding Day)
• Green Roses = Harmony & Tranquility (Also Fertility)
• Burgundy Rose = Beauty
• Black Roses = Death of a friendship (Rose can also be a very dark blue shade)
• Striped Roses = A warm heart
Different colored roses can be mixed together in a bouque of emotions to deliver your intentions to your love ! Also consider whether you want to choose to send Roses in full bloom, or Rosebuds or a mixture of both, here’s what they mean:
• Rosebuds = Beauty & youthfulness
• Full-blown Roses = You are beautiful
• A single Rose = Simplicity
• A Bouquet of Roses = Gratitude
• Rose Leaf = Delicate Beauty
• Wreath or Garland of Roses = Beauty
• Wild Roses = Creativity
Note: A girl can never receive too many Roses – don’t just send them on Valentines Day or any day – give them to your love regularly, and you’ll be creating wonderful romantic memories!

10 Ways to Impress Your Lady this Valentine’s Day
Valentine’s day is right around the corner. And since most guys procrastinate when it comes to planning for this particular holiday (and most holidays, if we’re being honest), I want to issue a friendly wake-up call to all the men out there:
If Valentine’s day is important to your partner, it should be important to you too.
Whenever I say this to a guy, he will generally stare at me, slack jawed, as if I were speaking some foreign language. But every now and then, the guy will actually argue with me, offering up one of these gems:
• Valentine’s Day is a commercial Holiday designed to sell stuff. Case closed.
• Who cares how I treat my wife on one particular day of the year? It’s how I treat her the other 364 days that counts!
• A Valentine’s Day gift doesn’t say anything about how much I love my wife!
And of course, there’s truth in all of these arguments. But unless your partner shares your disdain for Valentine’s Day, these arguments are generally cop-outs for the sort of procrastination that forces you to make a last-minute pit-stop at the local Wal-Mart for a bouquet of silk roses and a box of stale chocolates.
Hey, if you’re really on your game, you might end up with one of those furry toy gorillas that sings “Be My Baby” when you press its foot.
Come on now. How old are you?
Truth be told, I like buying silly toy gifts as much as the next guy, and if you’re lucky, your wife or girlfriend (hopefully you don’t have both!) will like them too. I’m lucky: my wife loves anything I buy her. But that’s not really the point.
The point is that I know Valentine’s Day is important to my wife, so I owe it to her (and to myself) to make sure it’s important to me too.
And as much as I love those singing toy gorillas and giant stuffed frogs, I know my gift would mean so much more to her if it really came from the heart, an honest expression of love and gratitude instead of an obligatory gesture.
If your wife likes corny gifts (or thinks the whole idea of Valentine’s Day is silly), by all means, carry on with your bad self. On the other hand, if you think your lady would appreciate something a little more thoughtful, here are 10 ways to inspire her this Valentine’s Day. While I can’t promise that she’ll love all these ideas, each has been fully endorsed by my own personal Romance Consultant: my wife.

1. Cook dinner for her: The less comfortable you are in the kitchen, the more significant this gesture will seem. The one time I cooked dinner for my wife, she was very impressed! And bless her heart, to this day, she swears it tasted good despite the fact that I know my Alfredo sauce tasted like schoolhouse paste.
2. Cook breakfast in bed with a single rose: In general, breakfast is easier to prepare than dinner. Hey, even I can make pancakes! Put a rose in a little glass vase and place it on the tray next to the food.
3. Do her half of the chores: This one admittedly works a lot better if you’re cohabitating with your significant other because, in most households, the man and woman split the chores in some way or another. Pick a chore-heavy day during the week of Valentine’s Day and, on that day, do all the household chores yourself. If she normally takes out the trash, do it for her. If she normally does laundry, do that too. But remember, you are not allowed to do man-laundry. And yes, you know what I mean. Man laundry is when you throw the darks in with the lights and let the whole mess turn purple. Don’t do it!
4. Run a romantic bath with rose petals and candles: Don’t forget the bubble bath!
5. Treat her to a day at the spa: Does she like back rubs, face packs, and other typical spa trappings? Well then?
6. Go see a movie that she wants to see: Guys, for a lot of you, this one’s going to hurt. But if she really wants to go see Legally Blonde 3 (or whatever), take her. It takes a real man to sit through a chick flick without having a fit!
7. Take her some place she’s always wanted to go: If money is no object, you have a lot more options, including a weekend mini-vacation. But you can do this on the cheap too. Is there a local restaurant she’s always wanted to visit? A show she’s always wanted to see?
8. Send her flowers at work: My wife tells me the primary attraction is the reaction all her female co-workers have. “Oh girl, your man cares enough to send you flowers? My man never sends me anything!” Whatever the attraction, this works.
9. Revisit someplace romantic that’s of historical significance to your relationship: The restaurant where you proposed? The ice rink where you took her on your second date?
10. Become her personal massage therapist: Buy a book that will teach you how to give a real back-rub. Read it. Put the book on her nightstand along with a note that says you’ve spent the last week reading it and are now prepared to give her an all over body massage whenever she likes. At the bottom of your note, attach homemade coupons that she can cash in for a free massage whenever the mood strikes her.
Okay, yes, I’m making some generalizations in this post. I admit it. And yes, I’m sure the world is full of women who hate Valentine’s Day and men who fall all over themselves to celebrate it with style. Furthermore, I’m sure the world is full of men who love chick flicks and who always separate their whites from their colors. So if anyone found this post to be unbearably sexist, please allow me to apologize.
My opinion? I think the generalizations I’ve made here are close enough for government work, as they say. After all, this post is supposed to be fun!
So guys, take a hint. And ladies, if you want more men to read this article, give it a Stumble so more of them will see it!
And above all, “Happy Valentine’s Day!”

More Details with The meaning of Fresh Roses
The Red Rose
All roses symbolize love, and each color has a special meaning. You chose red which means you are a passionate person. Whatever you do, you put your whole person into it. You are also respectful of other people and animals. You have an uncommon courage that may take you far beyond others. Feel free to use these affirmations:
“I am now expressing my strength and joy.”
“I am filled with personal power and it is bringing me more love on a daily basi
The Yellow Rose

All roses symbolize love and each one has a special meaning. You chose yellow and yellow is a sign of friendship. You are a wonderful person to be a friend with and many people gravitate towards you. You exhibit joy, which is another reason for your popularity. Your special qualities exhibit the warmth that is at the center of your uniqueness. Feel free to use these affirmations:
“I am easily expressing the greatness of who I am.” “I am powerful beyond measure.”
The Pink Rose

All roses symbolize love and each one has a special meaning. You chose a pink rose which means that you are admired by many. You are a happy person, and show your gratitude in ways that encourage people to appreciate your gifts. Feel free to use these affirmations:
“I am worthy of love.” ” I am using my amazing inborn gifts for a noble purpose.”
The White Rose

All roses symbolize love and each one has a special meaning. You chose a white rose which symbolizes innocence and reverence. You have great faith in yourself and your ability to attract your true love. Feel free to use these affirmations.
“I am thinking peaceful thoughts in my daily life.” ” I surrender any need to control. Love comes to me easily.”
The Lavender Rose

All roses symbolize love and each one has a special meaning. You chose a lavender rose which denotes wisdom and elevated spiritual aspirations. You value self-mastery and prosperity. You are a truth seeker and find the greatest truths within. Feel free to use these affirmations:
“I am productive in focusing my thoughts on love.” “I am a love magnet.”

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So let’s talk about another "Romancing Idea".

A great way to give roses is to the woman in your life is to "send them to the office or work place"! Why? Well, when a girl receives roses at work, the romantic magic of the roses will now spread through the office like wildfire!
 
Every one will want to know "who the flowers are from". Everyone will gather around the recipient and wish they had someone as thoughtful as her sender. The employees’ will want to know what the occasion is. Her friends will have feeling of happiness for her. She will be made so proud in front of the people she spends a lot of her life with. You see roses are magical. You made her day magic! For that moment she will feel like Cinderella!

They will change the entire day of the recipient. She will now have a reminder of YOU the loving thoughtful provider. You! Emotions will magnify because of this simple yet spectacular way to send roses! She will also get remarks from fellow employees how thoughtful you are. You have sent your feelings in a dramatic way! Let us help you make that decision! RoseFarm.com
 
One more way to amplify this idea is to send the roses on a Monday or Tuesday the beginning of the work week. This will give her the choice to either leave them there or take them home!
 
We have experienced so many wonderful years of believing in the magic of roses. Please try this magical recipe of love and you will be so surprised of how romancing with roses changes lives.
 
This is a magical inspiration intended to exploiting the enchantment of fresh roses and love! Roses articulate love! Valentine’s Day is quickly approaching. Send your true love beautiful holiday assortments – Fresh from the Grower!

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A Single Rose!  A Symbol of Love!

 I have been successfully and ecstatically involved in the business of selling fresh superior roses for almost 35 years to lovers and compassionate amorous men and women all over the world, and I wanted to write several captivating demonstrative words that could be used with and enhance your feelings when giving a miraculous single rose. I receive blessings and pleasure and incredible gratification when I could assist a loving individual lost for love words. They are the “Words of Unconditional Love”!

The Single Red Rose, a simple, yet prominent innate passionate representation of unadulterated love!

The magical red rose is nature’s demonstration of effortlessness beauty and mysterious innate divinity and heavens gift to the planet earth! It’s Gods Love Flower from Nature to humanity!
The single red rose wordlessly secretly fervently whispers passion, adornment, romance and love to “Her” admirable deserving recipient!

This Single Rose is Nature’s Gift for the Heavens! This magical flower, a wonder of the planet, represents a single uncomplicated symbol of my unconditional unexplainable Love for you. This single rose represents the solitary that is the most dominant unseen energy in the universe! The wonders of Unconditional Love! A love so effortlessly concealed by the human soul and yet so powerful it could move mountains! The love for eternity that I have for you will infiltrate the world around you, in you and in me. My deepest desires for you here and now are that you deserve a lifetime of happiness and ecstasy that will be completed with the natural uncomplicated gifts from the universal paradise! You are truly worthy of all this simple yet prevailing endowment . . . for my love for you is never ending.
Sweetheart, this will be My wish that this rose will speak to your heart and pierce your soul to last a lifetime that will transform all that is bad to all that is good.

This magical single red rose whispers my love for you. Please accept my gift from the heavens!

To you from me!

By: Charlie Farricielli

“ROSE COLORED GLASSES”AND “THE LAW OF GRATITUDE”
The “Law of Appreciation”

By Charlie Farricielli

The Law of Gratitude
The Art of Appreciation
The Magic of Roses

Chances are that you have never had the opportunity to see and feel the pleasures of looking through “rose colored glasses”. I have experienced so many magical moments in the lives of people merely through this aged-old principle and lost secret of life I uncovered while using my secret invisible yet miraculous glasses …

You see my friend I have been fortunate enough to enjoy the many astonishing pleasures of life just through the magic of giving roses. Think of it this way. What you are about to discover is one of the most incredible secrets of life itself. This law is one of the most transformational principles that governs our universe and breathes life into the lifeless. Practice this principle and you will become more abundant and attract amazing miracles and astonishment in every area of your newly discovered life.

This is in fact the most direct route to all your amorous manifestations and awe-inspiring dreams come true. It has almost magical qualities to it and will turn the mundane into the most beautiful. It is a gift to yourself and a gift to others. This belief will literally re-shape and recreate your entire life forever.

These principles will bring light to the darkest corners of any life. It will turn frowns into smiles and sadness to joy. It is possibly the greatest healer of all our unhappiness. Once we learn to work with it, this certainty will free us of any negative energy that surround or daily lives. This principle holds the power to transform our lives eternally.

Gratitude and appreciation! As powerful as love! Together they are Love. Appreciate all that life offers. Be grateful for all that you are and have! Be thankful for life itself! Praise the good and the evil. Always live in this state and your life and your surroundings will instantly and miraculously change.

Appreciation multiplies! A universal law of attraction. Like attracts like! The more you appreciate the more it will attract to you. It takes anything and makes it more. It literally expands the good the love. Relationships will flourish. Love will expand. Life will become fulfilled. Appreciation is the secret to make anything blossom and grow into something more. The “greater the heartfelt gratitude”, the faster and broader your life will change. It’s that simple!

Appreciation and gratitude for every part of life is the secret of the “rose colored Glasses”!

Just know that it works miracles! No matter how little you have in life right now, when you fill it with gratitude and appreciation, IT WILL INCREASE! Your life becomes dramatically abundant!

I have so much more to write about this unstoppable powerful law and will do so in future articles.
So I write this first article to help one understand the bond between Gratitude, Life, relationships and the Magical “giving of Roses”

Roses are Gods gift to the planet that allows us to demonstrate our love and gratitude. A rose expresses the feelings of love and appreciation like no other flower on earth. There is no other way on earth to articulate your appreciation to ANYONE yet with the silent lexis and Godly aroma of a rose. Give with your heart and the roses will communicate your true thoughts to your appreciated loved one!

Appreciate yourself, your world, your thoughts and the ones you love.

Show your Gratitude, Feel your Appreciation, and express your love with roses!

Look through the “Rose Colored Glasses” today, tonight, and every moment of this incredible life! And as you do, your life will transform. Your new found existence of all that surround you will be forever wondrous in an inconceivable new world.

Gratefully yours,and Happy Thansgiving,
Charlie Farricielli, President Rosefarm.com International

Roses give the garden beautiful color and wonderful aromas. There are many beautiful varieties of roses suitable for gardens that provide spectacular blooms and attractive color year after year.
Care Tips:
• transplant roses into a well-prepared bed or container with a fertile growing medium
• site roses where they will receive at least six hours of full sun per day (morning sun is best)
• ensure an adequate supply of water to a well-drained bed
• prune in early spring
• apply mulch during May
• follow a regular pest control program
How to Plant Roses
If the weather prevents immediate planting, ensure roses are kept cool and their roots moist. Do not store for more than three days.
Dig a hole large enough to allow for natural root spread and deep enough just to cover the bud union or graft. If planting bare-root roses, mound soil up around the rose stems to a height of six to eight inches to prevent them from drying out. Remove the soil mound once growth begins (usually within 10 to 14 days).
Stake tree roses at the time of planting to prevent damage and breakage.
Roses need regular watering throughout the growing season. Apply the water directly to the soil, keeping the foliage dry.
Feed roses with a granular fertilizer such as Ortho Rose Pride Systemic Rose & Flower Care, following the instructions on the package.
Test the soil’s pH level during fall. Roses thrive in a pH level of 6.5 – 6.0. If the soil is less than 5.0, it is too acidic and ground limestone should be incorporated into the growing medium. If the pH is greater than 7.5, the soil is too alkaline and needs sulphur.
Choosing Roses
Shrub roses provide an upright, dense growth that spreads rapidly. Most varieties of shrub roses are extremely hardy. Their small flowers are ideally suited for borders, slopes and rocky areas.
Climbing roses produce long canes that can be trained to climb a tree or a trellis. Most climbers flower in the spring.
Hybrid tea roses are tall, statuesque plants with large blooms, ideal for cutting. A wide variety of color and fragrances are available. Plants are bushy and around four feet tall.
Floribundas are low bushy roses that are tolerant to disease and cold spells. Used primarily in landscaping, their flowers are borne in large clusters. Ideal for borders and paths.
Polyanthus is similar to floribundas with slightly smaller flowers. They are low-growing roses, suited to borders and lining walkways and driveways.
Grandifloras are a cross between hybrid tea and floribunda roses. Flowers are large and are borne in loose clusters on shorter stems.
One question that comes up for many gardeners this time of year is how to prepare their roses for winter. The harsh winter weather found colder zones (zones 6 and below) can easily claim the lives of hybrid tea roses, floribunda and grandiflora roses, unless they are offered at least some level of winter protection. There are several ways to prepare your roses for winter and which method works best continues to cause heated debates among rosarians. In my opinion, it doesn’t matter which method you choose, just as long as it carries your roses through until next spring.
How Freezing Temperatures Affect Roses
Understanding how roses can be damaged by winter weather can help you decide which level of protection your roses will need. In general, the colder winter, the more protection they need.
Common Winter Injuries:
1. Roots drying out. This usually happen as a result of the plants being heaved out of the ground due to the ground constantly thawing and freezing.
2. Direct injuries sustained to the roots and canes as a result of extremely cold temperatures.
3. Temperature swings (sunny days and cold nights) resulting in cracks or splits in the stems.
4. Injuries and breakage sustained by animals, snow or ice.
Pre-Winter Prep
By mid-August you should stop fertilizing. Don’t do anymore pruning now either or you will only encourage new growth. Clean up and remove any fallen leaf debris to prevent insects and disease organisms from taking refuge over winter. Keep up with your watering schedule until the ground starts to freeze.
One question that comes up for many gardeners this time of year, is how to prepare their roses for winter. The harsh winter weather found colder zones (zones 6 and below) can easily claim the lives of hybrid tea roses, floribunda and grandiflora roses, unless they are offered at least some level of winter protection. There are several ways to prepare your roses for winter and which method works best continues to cause heated debates among rosarians. In my opinion, it doesn’t matter which method you choose, just as long as it carries your roses through until next spring.
How Freezing Temperatures Affect Roses
Understanding how roses can be damaged by winter weather can help you decide which level of protection your roses will need. In general, the colder winter, the more protection they need.
Common Winter Injuries:
1. Roots drying out. This usually happen as a result of the plants being heaved out of the ground due to the ground constantly thawing and freezing.
2. Direct injuries sustained to the roots and canes as a result of extremely cold temperatures.
3. Temperature swings (sunny days and cold nights) resulting in cracks or splits in the stems.
4. Injuries and breakage sustained by animals, snow or ice.
Pre-Winter Prep
By mid-August you should stop fertilizing. Don’t do anymore pruning now either, or you will only encourage new growth. Clean up and remove any fallen leaf debris to prevent insects and disease organisms from taking refuge over winter. Keep up with your watering schedule until the ground starts to freeze.
Methods of Protection
Once your garden sees a few hard frosts, it’s time to add some winter protection. Don’t add mulch or compost any sooner, or you’ll run the risk of interfering with the plant’s natural ability to ready itself for winter. If necessary, cut back the canes to 18-24 inches to make them easier to handle, and bundle (tie) them to prevent “rocking” damage from winter winds.
Mounding or “Hilling”: Use fresh soil (or compost, bark, vermiculite, peat moss, saw dust, etc.) to create a mound of loosely layered mulch around the base of each bush. The mulch should be at least 10-12 inches deep. You don’t have to cover the entire plant, but make sure the base of the bush is well insulated against the cold.
Gardeners in the coldest zones (6 and below) will want to take this a step further and cover the entire plant with mulch. You can do this quite easily by adding a collar around the bush made from chicken wire, hardware cloth or a tomato cage. Wrap the collar with cardboard, bubble wrap or tarp, fill it up with fresh straw and cover the top to prevent snow or rain from collecting inside. Keep the straw loose and the mulch porous to encourage air circulation and avoid smothering the roots and crown. This method usually provides enough protection for roses grown in zones 7 and 8.
Rose Cones: Another method is to add 10 to 12 inches of loose mulch around the base of the rose bush and cover it using a commercially available rose cone. These are usually made from Styrofoam and will need to be secured by some type of weight (rock or brick) to keep them from blowing away. If you’re covering extremely tender roses, cut of the top of the cone and add straw for extra protection. It’s also best to poke a few small holes in the sides of the cone to allow for some airflow.
Tipping: Here in Minnesota, many rosarians use a method we call the Minnesota Tip. The first step is to dig a trench. Start the digging away from the bush and work your way towards it. The trench needs to be long enough and wide enough to accommodate the entire rose bush.
Now using a spading fork, carefully pull the soil away from the area between the bud union and the main branching of the root system. You want to loosen the soil around the roots until you can bend or “tip” the bush completely into the trench. Hold the bush down into the trench and cover it with 2 or 3 inches of soil. On top of this, add 18 inches of loose leaves or straw. Around April 1st, gradually uncover the roses as the weather continues to warm up. By mid April, the roses can be lifted back into their upright positions and the canes syringed with water to prevent them from drying out.
Protecting Climbers: To protect climbing roses, remove them from their supports, bundle the canes, lay them on the ground and cover them with 6 to 10 inches of soil and mulch. Try to avoid cracking or splitting the stems when bending them.
Winter Rose Care for Zones 9 through 11
Roses grown in these zones don’t need protection from cold temperatures, but they are subject to fungal diseases from wet winter weather. Give your bushes a light feeding now and plan on pruning them after they bloom next month.
Choose Roses Hardy to Your Zone
The best way to avoid winter injuries is to start with a healthy rose bush. Vigorous plants that are free from insects and disease stand the best chance of surviving winter weather. Most importantly, choose a variety that is hardy to your zone. This isn’t always as easy as it sounds, because most modern roses are usually hybrids and they are not always tested thoroughly for hardiness. It’s a great idea to solicit advice from local gardeners who have successfully grown locally purchased roses under “real-life” local growing conditions. Ask them how they prepare their roses for winter and who sells the best quality roses in your area. Once your garden sees a few hard frosts, it’s time to add some winter protection. Don’t add mulch or compost any sooner, or you’ll run the risk of interfering with the plant’s natural ability to ready itself for winter. If necessary, cut back the canes to 18-24 inches to make them easier to handle, and bundle (tie) them to prevent “rocking” damage from winter winds.
Mounding or “Hilling”: Use fresh soil (or compost, bark, vermiculite, peat moss, saw dust, etc.) to create a mound of loosely layered mulch around the base of each bush. The mulch should be at least 10-12 inches deep. You don’t have to cover the entire plant, but make sure the base of the bush is well insulated against the cold.
Gardeners in the coldest zones (6 and below) will want to take this a step further and cover the entire plant with mulch. You can do this quite easily by adding a collar around the bush made from chicken wire, hardware cloth or a tomato cage. Wrap the collar with cardboard, bubble wrap or tarp, fill it up with fresh straw and cover the top to prevent snow or rain from collecting inside. Keep the straw loose and the mulch porous to encourage air circulation and avoid smothering the roots and crown. This method usually provides enough protection for roses grown in zones 7 and 8.
Rose Cones: Another method is to add 10 to 12 inches of loose mulch around the base of the rose bush and cover it using a commercially available rose cone. These are usually made from Styrofoam and will need to be secured by some type of weight (rock or brick) to keep them from blowing away. If you’re covering extremely tender roses, cut of the top of the cone and add straw for extra protection. It’s also best to poke a few small holes in the sides of the cone to allow for some airflow.
Tipping: Here in Minnesota, many rosarians use a method we call the Minnesota Tip. The first step is to dig a trench. Start the digging away from the bush and work your way towards it. The trench needs to be long enough and wide enough to accommodate the entire rose bush.
Now using a spading fork, carefully pull the soil away from the area between the bud union and the main branching of the root system. You want to loosen the soil around the roots until you can bend or “tip” the bush completely into the trench. Hold the bush down into the trench and cover it with 2 or 3 inches of soil. On top of this, add 18 inches of loose leaves or straw. Around April 1st, gradually uncover the roses as the weather continues to warm up. By mid April, the roses can be lifted back into their upright positions and the canes syringed with water to prevent them from drying out.
Protecting Climbers: To protect climbing roses, remove them from their supports, bundle the canes, lay them on the ground and cover them with 6 to 10 inches of soil and mulch. Try to avoid cracking or splitting the stems when bending them.
Winter Rose Care for Zones 9 through 11
Roses grown in these zones don’t need protection from cold temperatures, but they are subject to fungal diseases from wet winter weather. Give your bushes a light feeding now and plan on pruning them after they bloom next month.
Choose Roses Hardy to Your Zone
The best way to avoid winter injuries is to start with a healthy rose bush. Vigorous plants that are free from insects and disease stand the best chance of surviving winter weather. Most importantly, choose a variety that is hardy to your zone. This isn’t always as easy as it sounds, because most modern roses are usually hybrids and they are not always tested thoroughly for hardiness. It’s a great idea to solicit advice from local gardeners who have successfully grown locally purchased roses under “real-life” local growing conditions. Ask them how they prepare their roses for winter and who sells the best quality roses in your area.

Miniatures are hardy, small roses. Generally they have a long blooming period. Miniatures are perfect in planter boxes and containers.
Rugosa roses grow up to two to six feet tall blooming in shades of, pink, red, yellow and white.
The Right Tools
Swiss-made field hand pruners give a clean cut that is excellent for any plant. Size #2 is the most popular, but Pasquesi Home and Farm Suppliers carries several sizes to fit any hand. The blades are replaceable.
Wells Lemont “Rose Tender” gloves for women offer snag-free protection with a 13-inch gauntlet to protect arms from rose thorns.
When Planting Roses. . .
Remember to allow for growth, spread, height differences, space and color. Be sure to select a site that receives at least six hours of morning sun and is protected from strong, drying winds.
Roses need a nutritious, pH-balanced growing medium and good drainage.
Prepare the rose bed during fall to allow early spring planting. To aerate and break up the soil, incorporate organic material such as mushroom compost to a depth of 12-18 inches.
Protecting Roses during the winter
November is usually the best time to prepare roses for winter.
Tie canes together and mound the base of each plant with at least 10 inches of soil. Be careful not to take soil from the base of the rose exposing shallow roots.
Once the soil mound has frozen, cover with eight to 10 inches of leaves, hay or evergreen branches to keep the mound frozen. A cylinder of wire mesh will hold the insulation material in place during wind or rain.
Tree roses require extra care during the winter months. Loosen soil around the roots to bend the rose tree over to lie horizontally on the ground. Half the roots remain underground. Dig a shallow hole to hold the top of the plant. Stake the trunk in place. The entire plant should be covered with four to five inches of soil.

Tips for organic roses
Don’t pray at the first sign of aphids. Instead, allow time for the birds, ladybirds and other predatory insects to discover them. They will lay eggs close by, or parasitize them. Rub out aphids with your fingers.
Use roses in mixed planting rather than in dedicated rose borders, as this lessens the chance of diseases like black spot.
Another great idea is to under-plant your roses with a non-invasive herbaceous perennial such as Campanula lactiflora ‘Prichard’s Variety’, Viola cornuta and hardy geraniums. This under*storey will help to prevent fungal spores from splashing up from the soil.
Use some late-flowering nectar plants to sustain hoverflies and lacewings. Both have predatory larvae which feed on aphids.
Feed roses well – once in March and again after the first flush of flower. Use garden compost, well-rotted manure or a slow-release, sprinkle-on rose fertilizer.
Prune roses and make cuts that slope away from the buds – using sharp secateurs. Remove the dead, dying and diseased wood by late spring, keeping the shape open to allow a flow of air.
Mulch well-rotted organic material should be used during winter to create a barrier between soils and rose.
Be bold and replace disease-prone roses with better varieties. Ideally replace the soil or replant in a different position.
Plant a rose bush that produces rose hips to sustain the birds. Rosa glauca is a large shrub with dark foliage and cocoa-brown hips. It can be planted on a boundary edge.
Ask specialist rose growers to recommend their healthiest varieties. Prepare the ground well when planting and cut bare-root roses down hard to limit wind rock.
Top 10 disease-resistant roses
Silver Ghost
A repeat-flowering shrub rose with single white flowers and dark healthy foliage (2ft). Gold Standard rose.
Temptress
A repeat-flowering dark red climbing rose with glossy dark green foliage – for pillars, walls and arches (up to 6ft).
Golden Gate
A mid-yellow, repeat-flowering climber with semi-double flowers for pillars, walls and arches (up to 6ft).
Cinderella
A light pink, repeat-flowering climber bearing clusters of quartered flowers. Very fragrant (over 6ft).
Lancashire
A low-growing, repeat-flowering ground cover rose, with unscented red flowers and dark green leaves (2ft).
Buxom Beauty
Highly scented, mauve-pink hybrid tea rose with healthy foliage and large spiraled buds which give huge flowers (4ft).
Champagne Moments
A superb floribunda with clusters of pale apricot flowers fading to cream (2ft 6in-3ft). This was Rose of the Year 2006.
Red Finesse
A dark red floribunda with rich green leaves (3ft).
Summer Beauty
Short apricot floribunda with clusters of full flowers and olive-green foliage (2ft 3in).
Caribbean Dawn
A semi-double, patio rose with lots of pink flowers shaded in yellow and orange and small green leaves (2ft).

History of Floriography

The art of floriography (literally flower writing) came to Europe from Persia 300 years ago. There is a similar tradition in Japan called Hanakatoba. For the largely illiterate population, love letters were impractical and in those more modest times it was difficult for lovers or would be lovers to meet – flowers full of scent and beauty became a popular and practical way of sending messages back and forth. The tradition reached its height in Victorian England when every young man and lady were well versed in the language and could carry on conversations, even relationships through the exchange of blooms.

A First Step

Giving the maid or man of your dreams a Sweet William blossom is gently flirtatious and asks the recipient to grant a smile to the giver. Add some Spearmint for warmth and some blue Salvia for thoughts and you have opened the door for romance. If you meet your love in Winter you can speak volumes through the snow and ice with Snowdrop which asks for hope, Cedar which declares “I live for thee” and the more practical Mistletoe which asks for a kiss.

Compliment with Camellia

If your would be lover speaks blossom and rewards you with a smile, perhaps it’s time to deliver another bouquet. Try Gardenia (you’re lovely), Hibiscus (you have a delicate beauty), Ranunculus (you radiate charms), variegated Tulip (you have beautiful eyes) and Camellia (you are perfect).

Ambrosia In Return Means Love

Celandine promises joys to come and Forsythia invites anticipation. Acacia, Almond Blossom, Hawthorn and Pine all encourage hope. If your bunch includes a Spiderflower which means elope with me, perhaps pause a little with Betony (surprise), Fir (time) or Love-in-a-mist (confusion). Or rush right in with a solid colored Carnation – yes! (Be careful, a striped carnation means no!) Or Dandelion – wishes come true!

How to Break it Off

Love can be fickle and just as there are beautiful scented ways to say I love you, there are equally beautiful, scented ways to say goodbye. Aloe symbolizes grief, Bilberry treachery, Candytuft indifference, yellow Carnation rejection and disdain, scented Geranium stupidity, Judas Tree betrayal, orange Lily hatred, Lobelia malevolence, Love-lies-bleeding hopelessness, Meadowsweet uselessness, Peony anger and indignation and Rue disdain. And a bouquet of withered flowers is something even those of us not fluent in flowers can understand.

A Rose By Any Other Name Would Smell As Sweet

Roses remain the most popular flower to give and receive, but within the species one can find many sentiments. A thornless rose means the receiver need never fear the giver, a rose leaf invites hope and a garland or wreath indicates superiority and merit. A full bunch of open blooms indicates gratitude while a single unopened rose bud speaks of beauty and innocence leading to love.

Red roses symbolize true love and passion; pink shows happiness; yellow friendship and white purity. Red and white together in a bouquet speak of unity, pink and white together symbolize joy and contentment. Tea roses promise memories to come while cabbage roses act as ambassadors of love; musk roses are charming and the Christmas rose calms anxiety.

LET THE ENCHANTMENT OF ROMANCE AND THE MAGIC OF ROSES BEGIN!!!!

 Spice up your relationship and turn an ordinary day into an extraordinary day you will both remember. Select your favorite and have fun!

* Send your partner a dozen roses of their favorite color along with a check for a hundred kisses.

* Order a dozen roses, eleven red and one white. In your personal message write something like: “In every bunch there’s one that stands out – and you are that one”.

* Want your partners’ eyes to glow? Order a bouquet of different colored roses and place each one in a different place in your home. Where you place the dozen roses, also place a small card (decorate it nicely if you like) where it will state the meaning of each colored rose and how that meaning fits in with your lives.

* When you pick up your partner have a single rose waiting on the passenger seat for him/her. He/she will be pleasantly surprised but the real surprise is yet to come… Have two dozen roses waiting at home.

* Give a bunch of long stem roses for no reason. That will sure surprise.

* Dress your bed with a white satin cover and scatter red rose petals all over. Light candles, put some soft music, have fun!

* Order 11 roses and in the bouquet put an artificial one that looks real. On your card write something like: “I will love you till the last rose withers.”

* Get a journal (buy the same color journal to go with the color of roses you are going to send) and fill it with romantic quotes and love poems. Tie a ribbon around the book and give to your partner along with your dozen rose gifts.

* Another variation to buying a journal and filling it with quotes is to write all the memorable moments you have shared and how you felt during those times. Like the first time you met, etc. Telling the other person how you feel always makes that person feel special. Of course accompany this with a beautiful bouquet of roses, or even one long stem rose.

* Send your partner a dozen roses – Surprise number one. When they’re wilted, turn the rose petals into potpourri, put in a nice decorative box and this is surprise number two. Your partner will be delighted with your thoughtfulness.

* Leave a trail of roses leading from the front door to the dining room where you have laid the table with fine dining wear and candles ready to enjoy a romantic dinner. Leave another trail of roses leading from the dining room to the bedroom. Scatter some red rose petals on your bed.

* Write a long love letter telling your partner why you love him/her. List in it all their good qualities. Write down all the things he/she does that makes you feel special. Write down how you see your future together and anything else you can think of. A better idea would be to write all this stuff in a journal so it can keep longer. Accompany with a dozen of their favorite colored roses.

* Write a love letter to your partner and put it into an attractive glass bottle. Fill the tub and scent it with your favorite aromatic bath oil(s). Scatter in a few rose petals and put the bottle in the tub. Let your partner discover it for themselves when they get into the tub.

* Give your partner 11 roses and tape the last one to the mirror of your bathroom. Tell him/her to go to the bathroom where they will see the last rose along with your message that says ‘these are the 12 most beautiful things in the world.’

* Buy a bunch of different colored artificial roses. On each rose write what each color represents. These roses will last forever and your partner when they look at them will always be pleasantly reminded of the first time they receive them.

* Place a rose on the windshield of your partner’s car which they will see and be delighted by before they leave for work. This will make them think beautiful thoughts about you all day. Then when they get home, present them with the rest of the 11 roses.

* Lay a white sheet on the floor of your bedroom/living room or wherever else. Scatter rose petals on it, place candles around the sheet, put on soft music and have your partner lay there and give them a massage.

* If you have a spare key to your partners car and know where they park during the day, while they are at work, put a bunch of roses in the car seat along with a note. They will be pleasantly surprised that you were there during the day.

* Present your partner with 10 red roses and 2 white roses. Write in the card something along the lines of “You will never be alone”.

* Two weeks before Valentine’s Day, send your partner a rose for every day leading up to the big day. For the day arrange to do something you don’t usually do as a special treat to celebrate.

* Make a list of the qualities you love about your partner. Write each one individually on a small card and hang off each rose.

• 1/2 lbs. rose petals
• 1 & 1/4 cup of sugar
• 3 tbs. organic lemon juice
• 3/4 lbs. raw, unfiltered honey

Rosehip Tea

• 1 & 1/4 cup of boiling water
• 1/4 lbs. rosehips
• 1/2 cup raw, unpasteurized honey

Candied Rose Petals

• 2 cups heavy or whipping cream
• 4 scented deep crimson rose heads
• 2 large brown eggs
• 3/4 cup sugar
• 2 tsp. honey
• a pinch of ground cardamom or seeds from a few pods
• 1 cup milk

Beloved Roses

PAMPERING ROSE RECIPES

 Tips and Hints:
• Select the most perfectly-shaped artichoke you can find.
• The artichoke should be the freshest possible with tightly-closed leaves to hold the rose petals.
• The roses should also be the freshest possible for longer life.
• If you will be using the artichoke rose near food, be sure the roses have been grown without pesticides.
• If you plan ahead, you can use candied or crystallized rose petals for a longer-lasting and quite tasty edible flower garnish.

 

 

 Making Rose Water & Other Rose Scented Product 

There is nothing more delicious than the scent of fresh roses.

 

 

Everything Magical the worlds best Rose Oil !

After researching rose oils from around the world. in my opinion I believe the best oils and waters come from Bolivia. RoseFarm.com will soon be importing the best rose oils and water that we have found to offer to our consumer retail and wholesale online sites.

The Damask rose (Rosa damascena), Provence rose (Rosa Gallica) and Eglantine(Rosa elganteraia) are the three oldest roses in cultivation and are considered to be the most fragrant roses in the world. The damask rose is a native of southeastern Europe, where it has been used for centuries in making attar of roses. It is second only to the cabbage rose in the strength of its perfume. The flower is a pale pink, thin-textured and semi-double. The blooming period only lasts for about 10 days between mid June and July, the greatest fragrance coming from the dried flowers and stems. The Provence rose is often called the French rose, and like the damask rose has long been one of the sources of attar of roses. It is a hardy plant, that requires very little maintenance in the garden. The flower is a deep reddish-rose color, semi-double with approximately fifteen petals. The fragrance will increase after stems and petals have been dried. The eglantine is often called sweetbrier in America, and like the other two mentioned is a source of attar of roses. The color of the eglantine is very similar to mauve, the flowers are double and the so fragrant that they seem to be straight from heaven.

In obtaining the these classic roses for your herb garden, it is very important to specify the botanical names, since that are some other forms that are similar and some are even misnamed in flower catalogues. These old fashioned species of roses have not be hybridized and are grown for their wonderful, matchless fragrance.

The rose is so highly steeped in history and romance that the following account by M. Grieve (A Modern Herbal, Vol 2, pg 684) is a mere taste, just enough perhaps to arouse your curiosity.

It was between 1582 and 1612 that the oil or OTTO OF ROSES was discovered, as recorded in two separate histories of the Grand Moguls. At the wedding feast of the princess Nour-Djihan with the Emperor Djihanguyr, son of Akbar, a canal circling the whole gardens was dug and filled with rose-water. The heat of the sun separating the water from the essential oil of the Rose, was observed by the bridal pair when rowing on the fragrant water. It was skimmed off and found to be an exquisite perfume. The discovery was immediately turned to account and the manufacture of Otto of Roses was commenced in Persia about 1612 and long before the end of the seventeenth century the distilleries of Shiraz were working on a large scale. The first mention of Persian Otto or Attar of Roses is by Kampfer (1683), who alludes to the export to India.

The British Pharmacopoeia directs that Red Rose petals are to be obtained only from R. gallica, of which, however, there are many variations, in fact there are practically no pure R. gallica now to be had, only hybrids, so that the exact requirements of the British Pharmacopoeia are difficult to follow. Those used in medicine and generally appearing in commerce are actually any scented roses of a deep red color, or when dried of a deep rose tint. The main point is that the petals suitable for medicinal purposes must yield a deep rose-coloured and somewhat astringent and fragrant infusion when boiling water is poured upon them.

Essential Oil Rose oil is one of the oldest and best known of all the essential oils. The fragrance of rose is associated with love. It is warm, intense, immensely rich and rosy. It is used in perfumes to lend beauty and depth. A drop or two in a massage, facial or bath oil is luxurious and soothing. The oil is used in skin creams, powders and lotions. I keep a tiny 2 ml vial of rose in my mothers jewelry box and break out for special occasions.

Maharishi Ayurveda places the rose at the pinnacle of the flower kingdom. The essence of roses contains a large number of different bio-chemicals, making it the most complex of all aromatic oils.

Rose oil has been prized throughout the ages as a way to calm the emotions, soothe stress, cool frustration, and cultivate love. Used in India for a long, long, time as a healing flower, in Maharishi Ayurveda specifically the rose is used to help alleviate depression, anxiety, insomnia, irritability, and memory loss. It is also used to enhance beauty.

Why the Rose Balances the Heart

According to the ayurvedic texts, it is not a coincidence that the rose is associated with romance, because it balances Sadhaka Pitta, the subdosha of Pitta that governs the emotions and their effect on the heart. Sadhaka Pitta can go out of balance more easily in summer, when the hot, humid weather increases all aspects of Pitta dosha, one of three ayurvedic mind-body operators that governs heat, digestion, and metabolism in the body.

So there’s a physiological reason why roses have been the ideal gift to express love and forgiveness for thousands of years. They literally soothe the heart and emotions.

What may surprise you is that the rose also balances the mind. It enhances the coordination between Sadhaka Pitta and Prana Vata (the subdosha of Vata dosha that governs the brain, head, chest, respiration, sensory perception, and the mind).

Other properties are equally surprising. The rose is cooling, yet it enhances agni, the digestive fire. This is a unique quality, which makes it balancing for all three doshas – Vata, Pitta and Kapha – when used in moderate amounts.

These healing properties are not lost on modern researchers, who are investigating the effect of the rose in balancing hormones and creating overall well-being. Essential rose oils used in aromatherapy are also being investigated for their antibacterial, antiinflammatory, and antihemorrhagic properties.

Traditional Uses of the Rose

Even though there are hundreds of varieties of wild and cultivated roses, it is only the Rosa Centifolia that is used in Maharishi Ayurveda. The ayurvedic name for this particular rose is shatapattri, which means ‘a hundred petals’, as does the Latin name Rosa Centifolia.

In Maharishi Ayurveda, the rose is used in many Rasayanas, pre-eminent ayurvedic herbal formulas that are stated to promote overall health and longevity. It is also used as rose
water. The essence of rose (rose aroma oil) appears in aromatherapy, and tonics are made from mixing rose paste, water, and spices. Cold poultices with rose and sandalwood paste are sometimes prescribed to cool mild burning.

The rose enhances beauty in many ways. Local applications (such as in creams and poultices) cool, moisturize, and tone the skin. Massaging the body with rose and sandalwood pastes enhances beauty. The essence of rose augments the glow and complexion of the skin. The rose enlivens inner beauty, helps the skin to radiate inner glow out to others, and enhances all seven dhatus (body tissues). When used over time, the essence of rose pacifies the heat in the blood, and thus keeps imbalances in the skin from erupting.

There are some specific ailments that are said, in the texts, to be helped by the rose. These include amenorrhea (absence of menstrual flow), inflamed eyes, dizziness, headache due to Pitta aggravation, sore throat, enlarged tonsils, nervousness, grief, dullness of the skin and acne caused by Pitta imbalances. For conditions such as these, of course, it is recommended that you consult a physician trained in Maharishi Ayurveda to prescribe appropriate treatments.

A traditional preparation using the rose is rose petal jam, made by cooking rose petals and sugar. Eaten on its own, or made into a drink with milk or fresh yogurt and water, rose petal jam has a cooling effect on mind and body.

Roses for the Skin

Maharishi Ayurveda incorporates the rose in traditional ayurvedic formulations for the skin. The properties of the rose–cooling, moisturizing, and soothing–have a nourishing effect on the skin when incorporated into cleansers or creams.

Pure rose water is ideal for facial toning, especially in summer. You can spritz your face before or after your facial. It also helps moisturize the skin at bedtime, or before and after exposure to the sun. With its pleasant aroma, rose water spray enhances the mood and is cooling and toning. It pacifies Bhrajaka Pitta (the subdosha of Pitta that governs the biochemical aspects of the skin). All of these factors together enhance the glow and appearance of the skin.

So the next time you feel the overheated effects of summer-whether it’s a slight feeling of irritability, insatiable thirst, or just a lack of satisfaction-reach for the nearest rose. You’ll not only feel cooled, soothed, and nourished, but you might find yourself dreaming sweet dreams of the heart as well.

The Magic of the Rose 

Rose is perhaps the most celebrated of all fragrances. It is thought to have originated in central Asia, and is mentioned in ancient medical texts from China, India, Persia, Assyria, Egypt, Greece and Rome.

Throughout the world’s human history, rose has been the symbol of love, purity, devotion, inspiration, beauty, elegance, compassion, spirituality and sensuality. Much of this association is based in non-scientific folklore such as traditional and anecdotal observation. But rose has attributes with proven benefits for the physical as well as the emotional body.

The significance of rose is both religious and mythological. It was prized as the flower of Aphrodite to the ancient Greeks. To the early Christians it was the flower of the Virgin Mary. To the Arabs of old it represented the highest spiritual achievement. Rose was also a symbol of secrets held in confidence: It was an ancient practice to hang a rose over a council table, letting all who attended know they were sworn to secrecy.

The rose flower has five petals (or multiples of five) with numerous stamens, and often exhibits thorny stems or branches. Members of the Rosaceae family grow around the world. There are more than 10,000 types of cultivated rose species, including the popular and fragrant Rosa centifolia, R. damascena, R. muscatta, R. gallica, R. rugosa, R. indica and R. rubiginosa. The two main species used in the commercial production of rose oil are R. centifolia (Cabbage rose, often hybridized with R. gallica to produce Rose de Mai) and R. damascena, selected by a majority of perfumers as the standard for floral odors.

Before extraction methods were developed for rose essential oil, rose was used in its whole form: The flowers were prized for their beauty and fragrance; the petals, leaves and hips (the fleshy fruit containing seeds) were made into jams and infusions for food and medicine; oils and salves were used cosmetically. The flowers, hips and leaves contain vitamins C, E and K as well as tannins, pectin, carotene, fruit acids, fatty oil and nicotinamide.

Different extraction methods of rose oil are a therapeutic agent is the subject of much debate among aromatherapists. Many believe the absolute (solvent extraction process) leaves chemical residues and provides a lower vibrational healing energy inappropriate for therapeutic use. Others think solvent extraction is superior because the plant is not exposed to high heat, thereby producing a fragrance more true to the original plant and an end product with a broader range of constituents—and therefore, of higher therapeutic value. The distilled rose oil, or rose otto, is the only one suitable for food and flavoring use.

Rose-colored Uses
Many of the early medicinal uses of rose were based on tradition, empirical observation and trial and error. The modern-day uses of rose essential oil among medical practitioners and aromatherapists bear out the historical uses through a number of studies, most of which were not conducted in the United States.

Rose’s ability to reduce blood lipids was confirmed in a Chinese study comparing Rosa multiflorae root in tablet form to two pharmaceutical drugs, clofibrate and hexanicotol, that reduce plasma lipids. Every day for one month, 93 adults took the rose pills representing 4 g crude alcoholic extract, 43 adults took clofibrate and 51 took hexanicotol. Overall, the rose group showed reduced serum cholesterol, lipoproteins and triglycerides. Although clofibrate was more effective in reducing triglycerides, rose was slightly more effective in reducing serum cholesterol. The difference between rose and hexanicotol was not statistically significant. The authors concluded the rose appeared as a safe and reliable serum lipid-reducing agent worthy of further trials.¹

An extract of Rosa canina exhibited superior lipid-reducing qualities when compared with eight other natural polyphenolic extracts in vitro.² All extracts studied scavenged superoxide radicals and inhibited lipid peroxidation. Researchers summarized that these activities are related to the total polyphenol content of the fruits.

Potentially, these findings make rose oil a prospective agent for the prophylaxis and treatment of atherosclerosis. A Russian study showed rose oil reduced blood lipid concentrations in rats. The recommended therapeutic dose is 2-4 mg rose oil/kg body weight. The oral dose of 5 mg/kg body weight was safe.³

A rose hips tea (Rosa canina) showed some benefit against kidney stones in a rat study conducted in Spain. The primary benefits were that two markers of kidney stone risk improved—calcium in the urine decreased and the urinary concentration of citrate increased—when 16 rats were given an infusion of rose hips tea for 12 days.⁴

Rose is traditionally used to treat a number of female reproductive disorders; its astringent tannins, for instance, help excessive menstrual flow. In fact, though it is the consummate feminine remedy, rose is also reported to increase sperm count in men (though the journal did not offer specifics).⁵

A preparation of rose ointment was found useful for cancer patients with radiation-induced burns, inflammation and tissue degeneration. It was also useful in 154 cases where antibiotics were ineffective in treating skin ulcers.⁶

Interestingly, an in vitro study showed that compounds isolated from Rosa damascena exhibit anti-HIV activity.⁷ London re-searchers isolated nine compounds from a methanol extract and discovered that the combined effects of different compounds act additively against different stages of virus replication. They do this by binding to various proteins to inhibit HIV infection.

Rose water has medicinal value almost equal to rose oil. It makes a tasty beverage and was historically used as a quick remedy for hangovers. Rose water has a pleasant and refreshing aroma, and its abundance of natural acids makes it an excellent hydrating and anti-inflammatory remedy for skin care.⁸ It has disinfecting and soothing properties for dry, delicate and mature complexions and makes a good eye compress for dry, inflamed eye conditions.

The toxicology data on rose essential oil suggest it is very safe. One study on the safety and low oral toxicity of rose oil reported that it has no cumulative effect and does not appear to have any ill effects on the development of the embryo when taken internally.³ According to Essential Oil Safety by aromatherapist Robert Tisserand and pharmacologist Tony Balacs, rose is non-phototoxic and non-sensitizing—though undiluted it can be a mild skin irritant to some people. They also report it has a low oral toxicity compared to spearmint and citrus oils, both of which are considered safe.⁹

Rose oil’s purported effects on depression and anxiety seem wholly anecdotal, but upon closer investigation there may be a more tangible basis for this action. Some people speculate that these states are often the result of an overstressed kidney/adrenal system, which may be corrected through the nourishing effect of rose on the hypothalamus area of the limbic system.¹ While this seems plausible, there is little hard scientific evidence to support the theory.

Rose is much more than a nice perfume ingredient. Through traditional use and current medical studies, it has effects ranging from an anti-inflammatory and antiseptic to a cardiotonic, digestive aid and restorative agent, demonstrating spasmolytic and hypolipidemic properties.

Rose has influenced cultures aesthetically, economically, medically, religiously and spiritually since humankind could smell and appreciate its fragrance. Whether its properties were discovered through contact with the ethereal realms or through the clinical outcome of the scientific study of its chemical constituents, rose has much to offer on physical, psychological and spiritual levels. If appreciated only for its aroma—unequalled among flowers—life is more lavish for the fragrant and extravagant gift it offers.

When someone gives you red roses you know what it means: Love. Some say it means love and respect, but most of the times it means love and desire. The rose, this wondrous Lady of Flowers, is attributed to femininity. The red rose belongs with Aphrodite, the Greek goddess of love and lust. The white rose symbolizes the pure, innocent and unselfish love of Mother Mary. It is whispered that the rose is a symbol for the garden of Eros, the female flower, her genitalia.

The rose is also a symbol of achievement, completion and perfection: after having met the long stems with the thorns you are rewarded with a flower of great beauty and mesmerizing fragrance. In esoteric terms: after having overcome the tests and difficulties of life you will find inner harmony, union and happiness. The purity of the rose equalizes the bliss of nothingness, paradise.

In alchemy the red rose is regarded as a masculine, active principle (Sulfur, expansion), where the white rose represents the feminine, receptive principle (Salt, contraction). The combination of white and red roses symbolizes unity (the alchemical Mercury).

Further symbolism can be derived from the number of petals (keep in mind that original roses had less petals than her cultivated sisters) and of course the colors of the flowers. All roses signify love and their specific colors mean the following:

Red roses: love and passion.
White roses: purity, innocence, unconditional love.
Rose roses: friendship, gentleness, softness, thankfulness.
Yellow roses: joy and friendship.
Orange roses: enthusiasm and fascination.

Roses are applied in several nature cures for their healing properties.

In the Bach Flower Remedies the wild rose (Rosa canina) is used to cure apathy. Wild rose is prescribed for people who have given up, who have stopped trying to solve an unwanted situation in their life, who believe that it does not matter or that their fate can not be changed. These people have got stuck on one of the rose thorns on their life path. The remedy of the Wild rose will help them to become lively and enthusiastic again and to reach for the rose at the end of the journey.

As a herb rose buds are used in teas, sirups and jams to prevent or cure colds because they contain much vitamin C. Further the buds are a mild laxative. Rose petals prepared as tea are helpful when you have a hangover (the ancient Romans new this already) or indigestion. The cooled down tea can be used as gargle in case of inflammation in the mouth and the throat.

Absolutely famous is the use of the essential oil of the rose. Good quality rose oil is expensive since it takes large quantities of rose petals to extract rose oil. As a flower attributed to Venus and Aphrodite rose oil is foremost used to solve women’s complaints, like an irregular menstruation, copious menstruation, PMS, post natal depression, or a mild prolapsus of the uterus. Rose oil helps when emotional difficulties are related to the female sexuality or fertility problems. It helps to soothe the depression of a broken relationship.

Rose-oil is a well known aphrodisiac; it is applied to help frigid women and impotent men, and it is said to help with the conception. It is an old custom to strew rose petals on the bed of a just married couple. The scent of rose-oil gives a sensation of purity and innocence; important since men often adore the virginal aspect of a woman. So: use it as perfume or put a drop or two on your pillow.

Medical astrology also places the skin under rulership of Venus and indeed rose-oil is renowned for skin care, especially for the dry and sensitive skin. Since essential oils have a strong impact on the mind and body I suggest you ask advice from a therapist before using it for medical ends.

Much cheaper than the essential oil of roses is rose-water, which is applied for its calming and antiseptic effect on the skin and the eyes. (Never apply pure rose-oil in the surroundings of the eyes, use rose-water.)

When it comes to love and relationships with yourself and others the rose indeed deserves a special place in our heart.

This concludes my observations and information on the uses, remedies, and history of the magical rose oils and rose waters. I will continue to search and post more findings on this subject as I learn new information.

Charlie Farricielli president@rosefarm.com