
Here in Southern California, the Tournament of
Roses parade and Rose Bowl game are a big deal. If you are an obsessed fan but not into painting your face, you could
always carry these flowers from Speaking Roses. The company is producing fresh, silk and preserved roses embossed with
the official logos of the Tournament of Roses, the University of Texas, and the University of Southern California, who
will compete in the Rose Bowl for the 2006 NCAA national championship. A
dozen fresh roses sells for just under $100.