| Sl.No
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Flower
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Season
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Treatment
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| 1
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Onion and Garlic
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Spring to Autumn
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Precut stem ends and put into water. To dry wait until all the top flowers open. Then place stems in 3/4th inch of water. Let water evaporate. Then leave the flowers to dry. Afterwards arrange without water.
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| 2
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Amarnthus
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Midsummer to Autumn
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Put in flat in water for about 20 minutes, then shake all most dry. For drying. Wait until all the top flowers open, then place stems in3/4th inch of water. Let water evaporate. Then leave the flowers to dry. Afterwards arrange without water.
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| 3<
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Anthurium
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All the year at most shops
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The cut stems will have been conditioned. 1st by the florist, so all they will need is water. For the pot plants allow a good light and surround pot with damp peat. Keep fairly damp in summer, using lukewarm water, but keep drier in winter. Feed while growing.
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| 4>
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Aster China
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Early summer to late autumn
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Strip off lower foliage and side shoots. Slit stem ends and put into deep water to drink well. Some buds will open; arrange them separately so that they will get their own supply of water
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| 5
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Bird of paradise
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Out of doors in warm climates otherwise a pot plant.
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Before arranging cut ends of stems at a slant and allow a deep long drink in lukewarm water.
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| 6
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Candytuft
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Summer to autumn
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No special treatment except to revive in water after their journey from the shop.
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| 7
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Carnation
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Summer, but also available out of season
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Re-cut stems between joints then immerse in water, heads and all for about 5 minutes. Then arrange in cold water add buds separately the advance once will open.
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| 8
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Chrysanthemums perennial
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All the year around in shops
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Those with woody stems should be dipped in 1 inch of boiling water for 1 minute. The rest just go into water. Always remove lower foliage.
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| 9
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Chrysanthemums summer ( Annual)
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Mid Summer to autumn>
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Re-cut stem ends and plunge into a bucket of water to drink well after unwrapping. Before arranging, remove lower foliage and detach many of the long bud stems. Arrange these separately.
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| 10
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Dahlia
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Mid Summer to late autumn
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When un-wrapped re-cut stem ends and place in water. If they have had a long journey. Place
Stems in 1 inch of hot water for 1 minute first. Remove some side stems and most of the foliage. These can be arranged separately. Keep container well filled after arranging. They like to drink.
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| 11
|
Euphorbia
|
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Seal ends of stems by burning or by dipping in 1 inch of boiling water for ½ minute. Remove lower foliage and put stems into cold water.
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| 12
|
Foxtail
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Spring to summer
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Slit ends of stems and place in water until needed for arrangement. Arrange leaves separately.
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| 13
|
Gaillardia or blanket flower
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Early summer to autumn
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Remove lower foliage, recut ends put into water until needed. Arrange some side shoots separately. Add one teaspoon sugar to water.
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| 14
|
Gerbera
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Midsummer to autumn
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Re-cut stem ends put into water. If the stems do not stand up, give them same treatment as the Tulip or stand in 1 inch of hot water and leave until cold.
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| 15
|
Gladiolus
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Summer
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Re-cut stem ends and put into deep water until needed. Nip off3 tiny top buds
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| 16
|
Goldenrod
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Late summer onwards
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No special treatment needed
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| 17
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Everlasting flower
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Midsummer onwards
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Usually bought when dried. But if not, buy when the flowers are young, remove leaves and hang upside down until dry. Arrange without water
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| 18
|
Lilies
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Midsummer
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All lilies need along drink when unwrapped. Put them in water up to their necks, first cutting the ends of the stem at a slant. Those that have anthers holding a lot of dark pollen could have them snipped off to save staining others flowers or a cloth
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| 19
|
Marigold
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Sumner to autumn
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Remove lower foliage. Re-cut stem ends under water and leave to drink well before arrange change water in container every 4 days
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| 20
|
Pinks
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All summer
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Re-cut stem ends between joints then condition in deep cool water for several hours or overnight. Remove lower foliage before arranging.
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| 21
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Poinsettia
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Midsummer to autumn out of doors winter in pots
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Cut stems should be signed in a flame and put into deep water at once to drink well before arranging. Pot should stand in a light spot and be watered sparingly use lukewarm water
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| 22
|
Roses
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Sold all the year round
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Expensive glooms will have been conditioned by the florist but if not re-cut stem ends. Remove lower leaves & thorns if they are large. Stand stems in 1½ inches of very hot water and leave it until it cools, then arrange. For a long journey roses will benefit if carried covered in a plastic bag. Afterwards give the hot water treatment
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| 23
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Salvia
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Summer
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Remove lower foliage and put stems into water. Some laterals should be arranged separately
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| 24
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Sunflower
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Summer to autumn
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Remove lower foliage and some side stems. Re-cut stem ends and put into deep warm water until needed for arrangement
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| 25
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Tuberose
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Summer
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As per all precious blooms, the stem will have been conditioned by the florist before you buy them. After their journey home they will need as soon as unwrapped
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| 26
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Verbena
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Summer to the autumn
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Slip off lower foliage and re-cut stems. Put into water at once
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| 27
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Zennai>
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Late summer late autumn.
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R e-cut stem tips and conditioned in deep cold water for several hours/overnight. Remove any foliage that might come below water line in container, a few drops oil of peppermint in the water is a help
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| 28
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Geranium
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Summer
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If or cut stems crush ends and place in water
Until needed. If in pots, never over water Keep soil nearly dry.
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