California produces 60 percent of American roses, but the vast number sold on Valentine’s Day in the United States are imported, mostly from South America. Approximately 110 million roses, the majority red, will be sold and delivered within a three-day time period.
Richard Cadbury invented the first Valentines Day candy box in the late 1800s.
In order of popularity, Valentine’s Day cards are given to teachers, children, mothers, wives, sweethearts and pets.