To send the message “We’ll be together forever,” send a bouquet of nine roses. Let them know that their love is perfection with a bouquet of ten roses. A perfect dozen shouts “Be mine!” Tell someone that they’ll be your friend forever with a bouquet of thirteen roses.

Need to let someone know that you’re sorry? Send them fifteen roses. Send the message “my feelings for you are truly sincere” with a bouquet of twenty roses. Twenty-one roses say, “I’m dedicated to you/” Two dozen roses shouts “I’m yours!”

Send a message of congratulations with twenty-five roses. Three dozen says “I’m head over heels in love!” Forty roses says, “my love for you is genuine.” To express a love that knows no bounds, send a bouquet that’s equally as limitless – filled with fifty (or more) beautiful luxurious roses.
a few more tidbits of interest

Did you know that roses are not only native to the United States, but they are also our national floral emblem? Or that June is National Rose Month? Or that the rose is the state flower selected by Georgia, Iowa, New York, North Dakota and the District of Columbia?

The beauty of this extraordinary bloom is matched only by its seemingly boundless history and legend. For example, it’s said that Cleopatra once received her beloved Marc Antony in a room knee-deep in rose petals, and that the rose was sacred in ancient times as it represented Aphrodite to the Greeks (and Venus to the Romans), symbolizing beauty and love.

An old legend has it that originally all roses were white. One night, a nightingale saw a rose and fell deeply in love, inspiring him to sing a song. (Before this, nightingales only chirped and croaked.) When his passion overtook him, he pressed himself against the flower, and when the thorns pierced his heart. Ever after, the rose was forever colored red.

Regardless of color, their unique beauty and subtle fragrance convey a message guaranteed to elicit delight from the recipient and envy from others.

Shop for roses by color.
Red Rose- Conveys respect and the creative spirit of love. Representing true love stronger than thorns, the red rose is known universally as the lover’s rose. 
White Rose bloomed in autumn, it was seen as a token of early marriage. Also symbolizing truth and reverence, it sends a message of loyalty and says “I am worthy of you.”
Yellow Rose  – Represents friendship, joy and caring. A bouquet of these sun-filled blossoms conveys warmth, gladness and affection.
Orange Rose  – symbolize enthusiasm and desire. If you’re looking for a way to express admiration and attraction – with an underlying message of passion and excitement – then send a bouquet filled with these fiery blooms 
Lavender or purple roses – Thought to be almost mystical in nature, with symbolism tied to enchantment, desire and even proceeding cautiously.  
Pink Roses – Symbolizing gentility, femininity, elegance and refinement, the pink rose also carries additional meanings depending on its hue. A deep pink conveys gratitude and appreciation, while pale shades connote grace and gentleness, admiration and happiness. 
 Multi-colored roses  – In some instances – usually when mixing red with another color rose – you can send additional messages with your choice of bouquet. For example, a combination of red and yellow roses conveys gaiety and happiness, while a mix of red and white roses symbolizes unity.

4 onions thinly sliced, T Butter, 1 T Flour, 1 quart of beef stock or bouillon, 4 thin sliced French bread toasted, 1/2 lbs. Swiss cheese, 1/4 lbs. parmesan cheese grated. 
Sauté the onions in butter until golden brown.  Stirring constantly about 20 minutes. Stir in flour cooking 2 minutes.  Preheat broiler.  Add bouillon to onions and cook

20 minutes, pour into soup crocks.  Top crock with slice of bread, cheese.  Place on cookie sheets under hot broiler.  Serve immediately.

Cook rice and cool. Heat oil in lg fry pan, over medium heat add Cinnamon, bay leaf, cumin and fennel. Brown a few seconds. Add onion, Tomatoes & Chiles. Stir Fry one minute, Reserve 1/4 cup of raw onion to sprinkle over finished rice. Add Green pepper & turmeric powder mix well. Add tomatoes sauce, blend ingred. Cook over medium heat until bell pepper becomes tender. Stirring occasionally do not over cook. Stir in Curry powder and salt, add cooked rice. Add Cashews and margarine. Sprinkle raw onions, and bread crumbs, garnish with coriander.

Recipe from Collette & Adrianne Dickson.

“Flowers bring about positive emotional feelings in those who enter a room,” said Dr. Haviland-Jones. “They make the space more welcoming and create a sharing atmosphere.”

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Our flowers are then designed into “a vase of special magic water” they are wrapped and boxed for delivery by our great delivery guys.
I have ordered those direct ship flowers for myself. A dozen long stem roses. They measured 12 inches long. In my book that is short stem rose. They are delivered by UPS. (There is no heat or cooling in the back UPS trucks) Flowers arrive in a box and are left on your doorstep. They will sit on that doorstep till found at which time the recipient must arrange them. All during this process they have received no care or water.

I also support the 350 project. The 350 project is about supporting your local independent retailer. If you spend $100 at a big box, $40 comes back to your community. If you spend $100 on line, $00 comes back to your community, If you spend $100 in a local independent retailer $68 comes back into your community to keep
Your villages and cities strong.

What the direct shippers are saying is misleading. As in most cases there is always more to the story. There are different grades and quality of flowers and different ways to handle flowers which provide the best experience possible. So when I get a call from a customer that the flowers lasted, I know all the extra efforts I do with my flowers is appreciated and noticed.

The flowers at the Abbey are amazing. All the botanical foliages with accents of white flowers really set off the elegance and magnificent beauty of the altar.  I know that my Brides often say the church is so elaborate and they feel that they do not need flowers.  Certainly decorating the church can impact your budget, however when you have the budget you can see how flowers done right can really enhance even Westminster Abbey. 

What it really comes down to, no matter how over the top or simple your wedding is.  Its two people in love who are planning a life together.  Planning your flowers is one of the steps in marriage.   What are your flowers going to say about you and your wedding?   When I work with my brides I like to get to know them and work their personalty into the over all look and feel of the wedding.   Flowers speak volumes about the Bride.  Look at Princess Kate.  Her gown, her flowers speak of a very simple styled women.  Classic, traditional, not over  stated.   I think as we get to know Kate…this reflection in flowers will prove to be a reflection of who Kate is as a person and how she moves through life.  Well off to work to finish the “3″ royal weddings that I will work on this weekend.