 Rosa spp.Rosa is the Latin meaning for “a flower”. Gender: Feminine Element: Water Planet: Venus The rose, cherished internationally, is a native of the United States. The oldest known fossil was found on a slate deposit in Florissant, Colorado, and is estimated to be 35 million years old. In 1987, legislation was passed to make the rose the National Floral Emblem of the United States. It is also the state flower of the District of Columbia, Georgia, Iowa, North Dakota and New York. Throughout history, the rose has been associated with psychic powers, healing and protection. At one time it was used extensively in cooking, and is currently used in teas and desserts. I’m hoping to reintroduce the rose’s culinary versatility with recipes for edible flowers, so watch for rosy recipes coming soon! Most of all, roses are known for their association with love and romance. In addition to being National Rose Month, June is also the month most weddings are scheduled, and roses are often the chosen flower. Roses are also popular for Mother’s Day, Christmas, and birthdays and anniversaries all year long. On Valentine’s Day, approximately 250 million flowers are sold annually in the United States, and one-third of them are roses! “The rose is the emblem of all ages, the interpreter of all our feelings, the rose mingles with our festivities, our joy, our grief. Modesty borrows the delicate blush; it is given as the prize of virtue, the image of youth, innocence, and pleasure. It is consecrated to Venus, the goddess of beauty, and like her, possesses a grace more exquisite than beauty itself.” ~ From the Language of Flowers - 1846, Illustrated by Kate Greenaway Flowers took on a new role in the Victorian era. The Victorians attributed meaning to flowers, creating an elegant and silent language. Roses were a favorite. Over the years, meanings have been expanded and altered. (Yellow roses once symbolized jealousy but the modern interpretation is friendship, for example). For those of you hoping to add more symbolism and meaning to your rose bouquets, my Ode to the Rose, Legends, Lore and Language, from the archives, will help you choose the color and numbers to customize your message. You’ll also find some fun facts, and fantasies, about the rose. Enjoy!  
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