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Question of
Which country is known as the “Land of Roses”?
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France
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Bulgaria
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India
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Argentina
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Bulgaria is known as the "Land of Roses" due to its significant production of rose oil, primarily from the Rose Valley region.
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Question of
What country has the rose as its national flower?
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England
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Lebanon
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China
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USA
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The rose was designated as the national flower of the United States in 1986.
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Question of
Are rose blooms edible?
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Yes
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No
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Edible and delicious! They are used to add both flavour, fragrance and color to many dishes ranging from salads to granola!
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Question of
What is the term used for the process of grafting two different types of roses together?
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Merging
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Cloning
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Splicing
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Budding
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Budding is a method where a bud from one rose is grafted onto the stem of another.
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Question of
What is the oldest living rose in the world believed to be?
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The English Garden Rose
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The Rosa Mundi
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The Rose of Versailles
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The “Thousand-Year Rose” located in Germany
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The "Thousand-Year Rose" or Rosa canina, believed to be over 1,000 years old, grows on the wall of the Hildesheim Cathedral in Germany.
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Question of
Which famous nursery introduced the first hybrid tea rose in 1867?
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Dutch Flower Power
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King’s Nursery
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Jackson & Perkins
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GreenGlow Nurseries
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Jackson & Perkins is a well-known nursery that introduced the 'La France', the first hybrid tea rose, in 1867.
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Question of
What is the name given to the small, sharp outgrowths on rose stems?
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Spikes
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Needles
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Thorns
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Barb
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The sharp outgrowths on rose stems are referred to as thorns.
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Question of
Which color of rose symbolizes love and romance?
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White
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Pink
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Yellow
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Red
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Red roses have traditionally symbolized love and romance throughout history.
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Question of
What is the purpose of deadheading roses?
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To increase the size of the rose
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To change the rose’s color
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To encourage new blooms and prevent seed production
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To make the rose bush shorter
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Deadheading, or removing faded blooms, ensures that the plant's energy is directed towards creating new blooms instead of seeds.
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Question of
Which rose variety is known for its strong fragrance and is often used in perfumes?
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Damask Rose
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English Rose
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Climbing Rose
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Miniature Rose
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The Damask rose, especially the variety Rosa damascena, is known for its intense fragrance and is a major source for rose essential oil used in perfumery.
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Question of
Which part of the rose plant is often used to make jams and jellies?
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Petals
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Leaves
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Stems
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Hips
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Rose hips, the fruit of the rose plant, are often used in culinary preparations like jams and jellies.
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Question of
Which vitamin is particularly abundant in rose hips?
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Vitamin A
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Vitamin E
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Vitamin C
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Vitamin D
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Rose hips are a rich source of Vitamin C, often used to make syrups and teas.
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Question of
In which month is National Rose Month celebrated in the USA?
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May
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June
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July
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August
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National Rose Month is celebrated in June in the USA to honor this iconic flower.
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Question of
How many main classes of roses are officially recognized?
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Three
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Five
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Seven
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Ten
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There are seven main classes of roses: Hybrid Teas, Floribundas, Grandifloras, Miniatures, Climbers, Shrubs, and Old Garden Roses.
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Question of
Which of these roses blooms only once a year?
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Hybrid Teas
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Floribundas
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Old garden roses
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Grandifloras
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Many old garden roses, unlike modern varieties, bloom only once a year.
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