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There are four methods of preserving material, and after a little experi-menting you will quickly become accustomed to using the one that suitsyour purpose. The upside down method This method of drying is used for flowers such as Delphiniums, Larkspur,Astitbes, Golden Rod, Celosia, Love-lies-Bleeding, Helichrysum, Achillea—and many others. These should be picked just before maturity and hungupside down in small bunches in a dark dry cupboard or attic, preferablywhere air circulates. The dry atmosphere will absorb any moisture quicklyand the darkness will prevent the fading of the colours. Flowers can beleft hanging until required.Borax method |
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