National Rose Month: A Rose is Not Just a Rose

Roses are a traditional symbol for love and beauty all over the world.  They have universal appeal and meaning and are considered to bring balance and joy to the receiver.  As one of the oldest flowers, the rose can be found in fossil remains that date back over 35 million years ago.  As trading across countries opened up, cross pollination of rose species lead to unique hybrids and mixes and we have over 100 species of fresh roses today.

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