Roses

Dear friends & readers,

While I was figuring out what to post for the day, a flash of memory remembered me of something that had happened at my office just recently, regarding the question of what the different types of roses mean...

So I did a bit of research for your knowledge and mine, enjoy.

	red Red roses are the traditional symbol for love and romance, and a time-honored way to say "I love you." The red rose has long symbolized beauty and perfection. A bouquet of red roses is the perfect way to express your deep feelings for someone special.
	pink As a symbol of grace and elegance, the pink rose is often given as an expression of admiration. Pink roses can also convey appreciation as well as joyfulness. Pink rose bouquets often impart a gentler meaning than their red counterparts.
	yellow The bright, sunny color of yellow roses evokes a feeling of warmth and happiness. The warm feelings associated with the yellow rose are often akin to those shared with a true friend. As such, the yellow rose is an ideal symbol for joy and friendship.
	white White roses represent innocence and purity and are traditionally associated with marriages and new beginnings. The white rose is also a symbol of honor and reverence, and white rose arrangements are often used as an expression of remembrance.
	orange With their blazing energy, orange roses are the embodiment of desire and enthusiasm. Orange roses often symbolize passion and excitement and are an expression of fervent romance. A bouquet of orange roses will send a meaningful message.
	lavender The unique beauty of the lavender rose has captured many hearts and imaginations. With their fantastical appearance, lavender roses are a perfect symbol of enchantment. The lavender rose is also traditionally used to express feelings of love at first sight.

from : http://www.proflowers.com/flowerguide/rosemeanings

however, from other sources, they have a few other meanings, but I have picked the next one due to its touching words to the meanings of the different roses & the number of stalks;

Meaning of Color of Roses:

- Red Sincere Love & Respect, Courage & Passion Send red roses to convey the message of your passionate love for that someone; saying "I love you" - Pink Grace and Gentility, the rose of sweet thoughts. Send deep pink roses to show your appreciation & gratitude; saying "Thank you" Send light pink roses to convey admiration and sympathy - Yellow In the Victorian times, yellow roses meant jealousy. But today, they signify friendship, joy, gladness and freedom, the promise of a new beginning. Send yellow roses to brighten up someone's day; to congratulate your friends and loved ones during Joyous occasions. - White Spiritual love & Purity, the rose of confession, the bridal rose; "You are heavenly", "I am worthy of you" Commonly used as traditional bridal bouquet during weddings to symbolize a happy love. You can nevertheless use them to convey the message of "You are heavenly, I miss you" - Lavender Love at first sight and enchantment Send lavender roses of course, to convey the message of your "love at first sight" with that special someone. You can nevertheless also send them if you would like to make a special impression. - Orange Passionate desire, pure enthusiasm and fascination An excellent choice for a new relationship that you wish to pursue further. It can nevertheless also be referring to a new business partnership.

Meaning of Number of Roses:

- 1 Rose	Love at the first sight; you are the one
- 2 Roses	Mutual love between both, deeply in love with one another
- 3 Roses	I love you
- 6 Roses	I wanna be yours
- 7 Roses	I'm infatuated with you
- 9 Roses	An Eternal love, together as long as we live
- 10 Roses	You are perfect
- 11 Roses	You are my treasured one; the one I love most in my life
- 12 Roses	Be my steady
- 13 Roses	Secret Admirer
- 15 Roses	I am truly sorry, please forgive me
- 20 Roses	Believe me, I am sincere towards you
- 21 Roses	I am devoted to you
- 24 Roses	Can't stop thinking about you, 24 hours everyday
- 33 Roses	Saying "I love you" with great affection
- 36 Roses	I will remember our romantic moments
- 40 Roses	My love for you is genuine
- 50 Roses	Regretless love, this is
- 99 Roses	I will love you for as long as I live
- 100 Roses	Harmoniously together in a century; remaining devoted as couple till ripe-old age
- 101 Roses	You are my one and only love
- 108 Roses	Please marry me!
- 365 Roses	Can't stop thinking about you, each and everyday
- 999 Roses	Everlasting and Eternal love

Taken from : http://www.loveletterbox.com/meaning_of_roses.htm

I would like to suggest especially to the men out there, if you are trying to impress a lady or maybe to celebrate a beautiful occasion try giving at least a elegant blossomed red rose to show your feelings of your love and how beautiful & elegant she really is in your eyes....


Below are few other site for in depth of the meaning;

http://www.hugkiss.com/flowermean.shtml

http://www.squidoo.com/RoseColorMeaning

http://www.theflowerexpert.com/content/aboutflowers/flowermeanings/rose-flower-meanings