Sweethearts make this rosiest season

KUNMING - "This is a special day for me, and only roses could represent my love to my girl," said Qian Jiale in Beijing, who has ordered 99 roses for his girlfriend on Valentine's Day.

"It's expensive and cost me nearly 1,000 yuan ($160), but I usually buy flowers only on this day, so whatever it costs, I'll buy it," he said.

Many young men like Qian contributed to the annual price surge for roses around Feb 14.