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NewsBot Date: December 29, 2005 04:43:00 AM
SRII News Everything's Coming up Roses in Pasadena for Speaking Roses(R); The Company That Patented Flower Printing Technology Receives License to Print Fresh Cut Roses Embossed with the Tournament of Roses(R) Logo on the Petals
SALT LAKE CITY--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Dec. 29, 2005--Speaking Roses International Inc. (OTCBB: SRII) announced today it has signed a licensing agreement with the Collegiate Licensing Co., that represents the Tournament of Roses in Pasadena, Calif. Under the agreement, Speaking Roses will produce and sell fresh, silk and preserved roses, which are 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(R) for the 2006 NCAA national championship.
"It is an honor for Speaking Roses to be associated with the tradition that comes with the Tournament of Roses," said John Winterholler, president and CEO of Speaking Roses International Inc.
Speaking Roses will supply embossed roses for several prestigious Tournament of Roses events including the Rose Bowl Hall of Fame induction ceremony and Lawry's Beef Bowl. Hall of Fame inductees, Lawry's Restaurant Chairman Richard N. Frank and sports broadcasting legend Curt Gowdy, will be presented with preserved roses embossed with their names and Tournament of Roses logo as part of this year's Rose Bowl Hall of Fame ceremony. Rose bouquets embossed by Speaking Roses with the USC and University of Texas logos will be presented to the coach's wives and Tournament of Roses royalty attending the 50th Annual Lawry's Beef Bowl held in Beverly Hills.
Roses can be purchased on the official Rose Bowl store Web site at www.rosebowlstore.com or at www.speakingroses.com. Longhorn roses for University of Texas fans can also be found at www.universitycoop.com with silk, preserved and fresh roses available at co-op stores.
Speaking Roses International Inc. (www.speakingroses.com or 800-801-9855) specializes in full floral services, including personal gifts, weddings, funerals and corporate promotions. With a unique, patented embossing technology, Speaking Roses is able to print customized messages, pictures and logos directly on the petals without damaging the flower. This cutting-edge technology allows customers to create a personalized gift for any occasion. SRII has registered the patent in more than 100 countries worldwide. Based in Utah, Speaking Roses has production facilities in Salt Lake City, Chicago, Miami, Bogota and Aalsmeer.
