The One Who Bought Roses

"Red rose means love." I said to proof my knowledge too but my words seemed like a cottage in front of his big mansion of knowledge on symbolism of flowers.
A smile erupted on his face, "Yes" he said twirling the rose in-between his fingers and nodding . "But the meaning changes with the numbers, like one red rose means love while a dozon means gratitude and fifty shows unconditional love" he stated, his eyes twinkling as the yellow light reflected on his eyes.