The flower symbolism associated with roses is love, remembrance, passion (red); purity (white); happiness (pink); infidelity (yellow); unconscious beauty, I love you. Roses were first cultivated 5,000 years ago in Asian gardens. Confucius wrote that the emperor of China owned over 600 books on the cultivation of roses. Roses were introduced to Europe during the Roman Empire and were thereafter used for ornamental purposes. Roses are emblems of England and New York City. Mystic Rose IMG1378$13.00 Old School Rose IMG1234$15.00 Rosa Rugosa IMG1069$5.00 Heraldic Rose IMG708$12.00 Am I Blue Rose IMG985$7.00 Rose Maiden IMG409$9.00 Rosebud Fairy IMG504$6.00 Tudor Rose Ring IMG823$16.00 Rose and Thistles IMG945$6.00 Memorial Roses IMG1269$6.00 Click here to visit luckyfish.com, Pat Fish's Tattoo Santa Barbara main web site, for lots more tattoo photos, design ideas, and information about Celtic Art and Tattoo Care.