magnolias and roses

Thought it was time to ditch the persimmons in the shop so went out to get flowers this morning. Was very uninspired by what was available (I know it's almost winter), chose something cheery but boring and then turned around....... the most stunning saffron yellowy-orangey garden roses. I took a mortgage out and bought them. Salvaged the magnolia branches that have been the framework for the last 3 weeks and came over all Constance Spry.