2. The June flower is the Rose.
Latin „rosa‟ and Greek „rhodia‟ are the words
that led to the naming of the rose.
The scientific name for the plant is „majalis‟
which means „of belonging to May,‟ while the
Latin words „maius‟ (May) and „anthemon‟
(flower), a reference to when this plant
blooms, is how it was named.
The flower is also called May lily, May bells and
„muguet‟ in French. Bulgarians know it as
„momina selza‟, which translates to „lass‟s
tears.‟
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3. About Rose
The Imperial Chinese library was apparently
filled with books on roses, according to
Philosopher Confucius and Hindu legend tells
of God Vishnu (protector of the world) and
Brahma (creator of the world) settling an
argument on what was the most beautiful
flower when a rose was presented. It was at
that moment both were in agreement that the
rose “was supreme.”
The rose was also said to to be associated with
the Greek Goddess Aphrodite as she
considered it sacred
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4. Where Roses Grown
This flower and shrub of the Rosa genus are usually
found in the Northern Hemisphere.
Early civilizations of temperate latitudes were
believed to be growing roses as far back as 5,000
years ago.
They were also believed to have been grown in
ancient Babylon and paintings discovered in
Egyptian pyramid tombs from the 14th century BC
had paintings with roses depicted in the artwork.
Chinese and Greek gardens dating back to 500 BC
were growing roses.
Early roses from these gardens were very likely wild species
although there is evidence that selected varieties were also
being grown in early gardens. The China rose was believed
to have been cultivated as far back as the first millennium
AD.
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6. Breeding of Roses
Started in the 17th century in Europe and new
species introduction aiding in encouraging
more and more cultivation.
The China rose was introduced in Europe in
the 19th century, which led to an explosion of
breeding.
Part of this increase in variety of roses in
cultivation has been credited to Empress
Josephine of France who supported the
practice in her gardens at Malmaison.
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7. In Romans
A Roman myth tells of the beautiful maiden
Rhodanthe who attracted many suitors and in an
attempt to hide from them, she went to the temple
of her friend Diana. The friend became jealous of
the attention directed at Rhodanthe and turned the
maiden into a rose and her suitors became thorns.
In Ancient Egypt
Roses were also considered a sacred flower in
ancient Egypt and were used as offerings to the
Goddess Isis. They have also been used in wreaths
having been found in Egyptian tombs.
In Ancient Sumerians
Mention roses in tablet writings dating back to
2860 BC.
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8. Hidden messages of Roses
“I Love You” (red)
“I Am Worthy Of You” (white)
“You Are My Secret Love” (orange)
“You Are Heavenly” (white)
“I Am Not Worthy Of Your Love” (yellow)
“We Are Inseparable” (white and red)
“Please Believe Me” (pink)
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