Roses

RosesA presentation by

Ahmad Tariq Bhatti

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RosesRoses 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 Brontë

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 versePhool ki pati se kat sakta hay heeray ka jigar!

-Allama IqbalTranslation

Even a petal of a flower can cut the core of a diamond!

Quotations

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SymbolismRose 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 RoseAs 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.

Happiness, Romance,

Admiration, Sweetness

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Yellow RoseThe 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. Welcome or Welcome Back, Friendship, Caring,

Joy

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Red RoseRed roses are the

traditional symbol for love and romance, and a time-

honored 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 RoseWhite 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.

Innocence, Purity, Secrecy, Reverence,

Worthiness

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Orange RoseWith 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.

Desire, Enthusiasm, Pride

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Lavender RoseThe 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.Deep Adoration,

Majestic, Opulent

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Peach Rose

Gratitude, Appreciation,

Sincerity, Modesty

Peach roses send a message of

appreciation or gratitude and are also often sent as an expression of

sympathy.

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Black Rose

New Beginnings, Rebirth, Death of an

Idea

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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Blue RoseBlue 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

Enchantment, Magnetism, Opulence,

Majesty, Glory

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.

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Rose BouquetA 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.