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Coming up roses

FOR every rosarian that rejoices in dissecting the mythical origins and complex nomenclature of our most favourite flower, there are thousands of others who simply bury their nose in that velvety cup of petals and inhale the intoxicating draft of lychee orstill rumble on.

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