Roses

A presentation by

Ahmad Tariq Bhatti

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Roses are more than 2500 years old friends of human beings. They have very strong appeal to human aesthetics. This is why, they are with human beings for such a long period of time. A rose is a woody perennial of the genus Rosa, within the family Rosacea. There are more than 100 species of roses known today. Most of rose species are native of Asia, with a smaller number of rose species native of Europe, North America, and Northwest Africa. Species like cultivars and hybrids are all widely grown for their beautiful appearance and appreciated for their pleasant fragrance.
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Quotations
Roses and thorns are parts of the same plant. Somehow though, some people are concerned mainly about the roses. The rose is not on the plant for more than a week, but the thorns are there forever. Roses are teaching that the beauty of life will bloom, once you have taught yourself the lessons given by living with the thorns. Grigoris Deoudis

But he who dares not grasp the thorn Should never crave the rose. Anne Bront
Love is like the wild rose-briar; Friendship like the holly-tree. The holly is dark when the rose-briar blooms, But which will bloom most constantly? Emily Bronte

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Man is harder than iron, stronger than stone and more fragile than a rose. - Turkish Proverb The optimist sees the rose and not its thorns; the pessimist stares at the thorns, oblivious to the rose. - Khalil Gibran

What's in a name? That which we call a rose by any other name would smell as sweet. - William Shakespeare

Transliteration of an Urdu verse

Phool ki pati se kat sakta hay heeray ka jigar! -Allama Iqbal

Translation
Even a petal of a flower can cut the core of a diamond!
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Symbolism
Rose colors symbolize soft feelings for many special occasions. They reflect true feelings of hearts. A proverb goes on to signify this as, A word said is a word lost. In order to save a word, choose the right color of a rose for a friend. It's no surprise that roses are among the most admired and evocative of all flowers. They convey the inner feelings of a friend to another in a most sophisticated manner.
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Pink Rose
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.
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Happiness, Romance, Admiration, Sweetness

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Yellow Rose
The bright, sunny color of yellow roses evokes a feeling of warmth and happiness. The warm feelings related 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.
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Welcome or Welcome Back, Friendship, Caring, Joy

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Red Rose
Red roses are the traditional symbol for love and romance, and a timehonored way to say, "I love you." The red rose has long been symbolized for beauty and perfection. A bouquet of red roses is the perfect way to express your deep feelings for someone very special to you.

Passion, Love, Respect, Courage, Congratulations

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White Rose
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.
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Innocence, Purity, Secrecy, Reverence, Worthiness

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Orange Rose
With their blazing hidden power, 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.
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Desire, Enthusiasm, Pride

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Lavender Rose
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.
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Deep Adoration, Majestic, Opulent

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Peach Rose
Peach roses send a message of appreciation or gratitude and are also often sent as an expression of sympathy.
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Gratitude, Appreciation, Sincerity, Modesty

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Black Rose
Sometimes the darkest red roses are called black roses and while they do symbolize, the death of an idea or say farewell, they can send a positive message of rebirth and new beginnings. It is the symbol of sadness and farewell.
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New Beginnings, Rebirth, Death of an Idea

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Blue Rose
Blue roses symbolize something that is impossible to achieve; something that is unattainable that will only remain a dream that can never be realized. In love, a blue rose can represent a hope for a love that is impossible or unrequited. In that way, it can also signify a hope for a miracle to happen. Blue roses also signify new beginnings. The excitement for the untold beginnings of a new venture is often expressed with blue roses. In a way, blue roses can also represent caution; the need to tread carefully in new territories that is still much unknown.

Impossible, Unattainable, Caution

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Purple Rose
The giver of the purple rose seeks to convey that he or she has fallen in love with the recipient at the very first sight. A deep magnetism and charm that makes the recipient almost irresistible is what the purple rose seeks to convey. The very first meeting has totally enticed the sender of these flowers, who simply cannot resist the object of his/her desire.

Enchantment, Magnetism, Opulence, Majesty, Glory

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Rose Bouquet
A multicolored rose bouquet will often have combinations of red and yellow roses, which signifies happiness and laughter, or red, white and yellow roses, which indicates friendship and unity. Without yellow rose, a red and white roses combination signifies solid unity, and is quite popular as a bridal bouquet.

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Thank you!
A presentation by

Ahmad Tariq Bhatti

Dubai, United Arab Emirates.

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