Roses have historically been the inspiration for many romantic legends.
From the very beginning, the origin of the flower was romanticized in Greek mythology when Chloris found a nymph dead in the woods and summoned the powers of Aphrodite, Dionysus and the three Graces to bring it back to life.
The end result was the rose, beautiful, aromatic and delicate.
Poets, songwriters and artists have immortalized the flower in countless ways through the ages.
Perhaps Shakespeare put it best when he penned the words that Juliet spoke to Romeo in his famous play, "That which we call a rose by any other name would smell as sweet.
" The aroma of the flower is so intoxicating that the Sultan of Persia even used roses to stuff his mattress.
Perhaps that is why roses have become a standard for Valentine's Day.
Whether it is a single red rose or a dozen long stem American Beauty roses, a gift of roses on Valentine's Day is sure to bring a smile to the face of anyone who receives them.
Roses, however, are not just great Valentine's Day presents.
A gift of a rose is a welcome present any day of the year.
Just ask the woman who receives a beautiful bouquet of roses on her birthday, or for Mother's Day.
The greatest thing of all is that roses are the perfect gift, even when there is no special occasion or celebration at all.
This Valentines year make sure that you consider buying a flower for your loved one.