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Tuesday, 7 a.m. Roses are cut in the cool mountain air of Colombia and moved quickly to indoor cooling houses.Tuesday, 1 p.m. Workers categorize the roses based on size, stem length, shape, and color.Wednesday, 6 Bogot%u00e1 Airport for the 3.5-hour flight to Miami.Wednesday, 8 p.m. Roses are checked by officials, and then transported by truck, train, or plane.Thursday, 4 p.m. Roses arrive at large markets in major U.S. cities, where they are purchased by flower sellers.How a rose travels from mountain to vase in just three daysFROM COLOMBIA TO THE UNITED STATES

