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To revive cut flowers after packing
Plunge the stems into boiling water, and by the time the water is cold, the flowers will have revived. Then cut afresh the ends of the stems, and keep them in fresh cold water. 1861
As with all our historical handy hints, this is a real tip from a Victorian book. We cannot say that it'll work and it's up to you if you want to try!
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Historical Handy Hints
- To revive cut flowers after packing
Plunge the stems into boiling water, and by - Musty clothes
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Recipes
- Raspberry Jelly for a Shape
Put fresh-picked fruit into an earthenware mortar, with - To Make Macaroons
Take a pound of almonds, let them be - Gooseberry Fool
Take two quarts of gooseberries, set them on
