Roses Are Favored Among All the Flowers
Roses Help Heal Wounded Soldiers
On Valentine’s Day this year, wounded troops recuperating at Walter Reed Army Medical Center received a nice Valentine’s Day surprise. Volunteers from Freedom Alliance, a military support organization, hand delivered roses to the soldiers in their rooms on Sunday.
“Recovering from wounds sustained in battle is one of the most difficult things to overcome, both mentally and physically,” explained Freedom Alliance President Tom Kilgannon. “We know that for many wounded soldiers even the smallest gestures of support can go a long way to them keeping a strong and positive focus toward their recovery.”
1,500 red, yellow, and orange roses were presented to recovering soldiers, support staff, and family members by over 20 volunteers. Every residence hall was visited and many volunteers had the opportunity to spend some time with a number of wounded troops throughout the different wards.
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The Rose is Supreme
Ancient Hindu writings tell the story of the God Vishnu, protector of the world, and Brahma, creator of the world, arguing about which flower was the most beautiful. Vishnu bet his position as chief God on the rose’s superiority while Brahma, who had never seen a rose sided with the lotus. When Brahma saw the rose he immediately agreed that the rose was supreme. And Vishnu’s loyalty was well rewarded: from 108 large and 1,008 small rose petals the Goddess Lakshmi was created to be his wife. To read more, click here.
10 Cents for a Dozen Roses
In this classic tear-jerker, Bobby, a poor young man searching for a gift for his mother that he can buy with his new-found dime, happens upon a kindly florist. Read more here
Books About the Magic & Beauty of Roses
Send Yourself Roses: Thoughts on My Life, Love, and Leading Roles by Kathleen Turner
From her film debut as the sultry schemer in Body Heat to her award-winning role as Martha in Who’s Afraid of Virginia Woolf?, actress Kathleen Turner’s unique blend of beauty, intelligence, and raw sexuality has driven her personal and professional life. Now, in this gutsy memoir, the screen icon tells us of the risks she’s taken and the lessons she’s learned-sometimes the hard way.
Roses by Leila Meacham
Spanning the 20th century, the story of Roses takes place in a small East Texas town against the backdrop of the powerful timber and cotton industries, industries controlled by the scions of the town’s founding families.
Bed of Roses by Nora Roberts
Since she was a little girl, Emma Grant has always loved romance. So it’s really no surprise that she has found her calling as a wedding florist.
Roses by Jerome Goutier
The Roses box set features two volumes: the first, The Art of the Rose, provides an illustrated history of roses and their present-day uses, from their Chinese origins to the latest creations by Meilland and Delbard. It covers topics such as “The Origins of the Rose” and “The Family of Roses,” and the final section is dedicated to instructions for care and cultivation of these delicate blooms. The second volume, The Most Beautiful Roses, features 88 of the world’s most exceptional roses, through photographs and text that covers the essentials.
American Rose Society Encyclopedia of Roses : The Definitive A-Z Guide by Charles Quest-Ritson and Brigid Quest-Ritson
This encyclopedia, a beautiful tribute to America’s favorite flower, contains information on nearly 2,000 roses from the earliest species to the most modern cultivars.