how many roses sold on valentine's day
The red rose was the favorite flower of Venus, the Roman goddess of love. Red roses are considered the flower of love because the color red stands for strong romantic feelings. 189 million stems of roses are sold in the U.S. on Valentine's Day. California produces 60 percent of American roses, but the greater number sold on Valentine's Day in the U.S. are imported, mostly from South America. Approximately 110 million roses, mostly red, will be sold and delivered within the three-day Valentine's Day time period. Greeting Cards Approximately 145 million valentines are sent in the U.S. each year according to estimates by the U.S. Greeting Card Association.