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Valentine’s Day, February 2007 >> Roses, Roses, Roses >> Everything’s Rosy II
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All floral preservatives contain the same basic ingredients: a biocide, an acidifier, and sugar. You can use a commercial preservative or you can make your own: Fill the vase with a solution of equal parts lemon-lime soda and warm water. Then add two or three drops of bleach to prevent bacteria or add two ounces of original Listerine mouthwash to each gallon of water. Listerine contains sucroce (food), bactericide, and acid. Acidified water moves more easily up the cut stem. 		Carolyne Roehm
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The Pewter Mint Julep Cup is an ideal vessel for an elegant, yet easy to execute, arrangement of two to three roses and a few sprigs of filler. The soft celadon greens of variegated ivy and immature blueberries make a perfect foil for the luscious pink of ‘Constance Spry.’
Portuguese Striped Vase Portuguese Curved Vase Pewter Mint Julep Cup
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