The Rose

Now That the Roses are in Bloom at Green's Shore...

“The Rose''

From the time immemorial, beloveds have been compared to roses. If

we juggle the letters of the word Rose we get Eros, who is the

God of Love. Rose has thus been the traditional choice of lovers

around the world. The colour red is associated with strong emotions

and below are listed sentiments expressed by different hues of rose:

Lavender -- Enchantment and Uniqueness

Orange-- Fascination

Pink (Dark) – Thankfulness, Friendship and Admiration

Red – Love, Respect and Courage

Peach - Modesty, Gratitude, Admiration and Sympathy

Pink (pale) – Grace, Joy and Happiness

Deep Red – Beauty and Passion

White -Innocence, Purity, Secrecy, Silence, Reverence, Humility

and (according to some sources) True Love

Yellow - Joy, Friendship, Jealousy, Hope and Freedom

Black –Farewell

Red/White - Unity or Engagement

Yellow/ Orange- Passionate Thoughts

Peach - Modesty, Gratitude, Admiration and Sympathy

Yellow/Red – Congratulations

Rosebud– Beauty, Youth and a Heart Innocent of Love

Red Rose – Purity and Loveliness

White Rosebud – Girlhood

One Dozen Red Roses – I Love you''

Single Red Rose in Full Bloom – ''I Love you''

Tea Roses – ''I'll Remember Always''