For hundreds of years poets and scholars have been able to describe the rose only in superlatives.
Roses symbolize both peace and war, love and forgiveness.
Thorns can be removed without harm to the flower. Recut stem under running water before arranging. If you cannot put flowers in water right away, store in the refrigerator. To avoid buildup of bacteria change the water daily and remove any leaves below the water surface. Use water at room temperature.