Certainly one of the most popular flowers has always been and remains the beautiful, fragrant Rose. There is evidence that Roses have existed since the very beginnings of creation.It is known that roses were cultivated in ancient Asian gardens and Roses were also cultivated in early Roman gardens strictly for their ornamental value.

Roses are prized for a full spectrum of qualities such as their beauty, their fragrance, and the ease of cultivation by the home gardener. The hips are valued for their high vitamin C content and are used in making some vitamin supplements. The petals can be used in a variety of ways- they are crushed and the oil obtained for its beautiful fragrance essential for making perfumes. They can be used to make a beautiful and delightful jelly for toast and muffins or they can be sugared and used as decorations on cakes. They can be made into potpourri. Roses are often used to sprinkle upon your lovers bed. I have not exhausted the list for the use of Roses but it is safe to say they are versatile. Do make certain that if you are using Roses to eat in some fashion that you obtain insecticide free Roses.

The Language of Love

In Victorian Times a language of flowers was developed. Principle in the vocabulary is the Rose. Both radiant and exquisite the Rose is the messenger of love. One stem speaks perpetual love and two tied together signify commitment.

Rose Color Meanings

• Red roses of say "I love you" while deep red roses imply unconscious beauty.
• White roses signify speak purest love and spiritual love. bridal white means happy love.
• In Victorian Times Yellow Roses meant jealousy or infidelity but today they signify friendship.
• Peach and Coral hued Roses imply desire.
• Orange Roses speak of facination.
• Lavender roses mean love at first sight and can mean breathless love.
• Pink Roses imply grace, admiration and gentility.
• Dark pink Roses say are a perfect expression of "thanks!"
• In general pale-colored roses signify friendship and the more intense colors imply more intense feelings.

Men and Women alike will benefit from giving Roses throughout the year by learning to speak your own language of flowers and by starting with Roses.