A few grains of salt dropped into the water in which flowers are kept,
tends greatly to preserve them from fading, and will keep them fresh and
in bloom, double the period that pure water will.
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_For the Table Book._
PRESERVATION OF FLOWERS.
The Every-day Book and Table Book. v. 3 (of 3) Everlasting Calerdar of Popular Amusements, Sports, Pastimes, Ceremonies, Manners, Customs and Events, Incident to Each of the Three Hundred and Sixty-five Days, in past and Present Times; Forming a Complete History of the Year, Month, and Seasons, and a Perpetual Key to the Almanac · 第 1519 / 1847 题