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<script LANGUAGE="JavaScript1.1" SRC="http://Garden.ngadcenter.net/js.ng/Params.richmedia=yes&site=FloridaGardener.com&size=468x60"> </script> <noscript> </p> </td> </tr> <tr> <td vAlign="top" width="100%"> <table border="0" width="575"> <tbody> <tr> <td width="553"> <p align="left"> <font face="Arial" size="1">Last Update <!--webbot bot="Timestamp" S-Type="EDITED" S-Format="%m/%d/%y" startspan -->06/03/08<!--webbot bot="Timestamp" endspan i-checksum="13288" --> </font> </td> </tr> </tbody> </table> <table border="0" height="777" width="544"> <tbody> <tr vAlign="top"> <td height="773" width="536"> <table border="0" cellPadding="3" cellSpacing="0" valign="top" width="532" height="834"> <tbody> <tr vAlign="top"> <td bgColor="#ecd4a8" width="524" height="21"><!-- news banner --><b><font color="#006600" face="Arial" size="3">Quick Flower Arranging Tips </font></b></td> </tr> <tr vAlign="top"> <td width="524" height="801"><br> <!-- news article --> <font face="arial" size="2"><b>Aids for the Arranger</b></font> <p><font face="arial" size="2">So your garden is in full bloom and you would like to bring some of that beauty indoors and make an arrangement, here are some tips to help you...</font></p> <p><b><font face="arial" size="2">To Prevent Closing of Certain Flowers </font></b><font face="arial" size="2">drop melted wax in the center of water lily or passion flower this technique will hold tulips or poppies at the desired stage and lessen shattering.</font></p> <p><font face="arial" size="2"><b>To Hold Flower Buds for a Party </b>Use a collar of wax paper fastened with a paper clip. Remove the paper clip and wax paper just before the guests arrive.</font></p> <p><font face="arial" size="2"><b>To Prevent Leaves From Curling</b> spray the undersides with a clear plastic spray available from craft supply stores.</font></p> <p><font face="arial" size="2"><b>To Seal Stems</b> sear the stems with a flame or dip the stems in boiling water. When using boiling water protect the foliage or leaves with a piece of paper or dish towel so they will not be damaged. This technique works well for flowers with milky sap such as poinsettias, poppies and so forth.</font></p> <p><font face="arial" size="2"><b>To Curve Stiff Stems</b> place the stems slantwise in a container while conditioning. This works for gladiolus, delphinium, lupine, snapdragons, etc.</font></p> <p><font face="arial" size="2"><b>While Conditioning</b> keep the atmosphere humid. This may be done by wrapping the plant material with paper to lessen evaporation. To maintain the flowers' fragrance cover with cellophane until ready for use.</font></p> <p><font face="arial" size="2"><b>For Rosy Cheeks in Fruit Arrangements</b> touch up with lipstick.</font></p> <p><font face="arial" size="2">If you would like to learn more about the art and science of flower arranging I highly recommend you contact:</font></p> <div align="center"> <center> <table border="1" width="100%" bordercolor="#ECD4A8"> <tr> <td width="100%"> <p align="center"><b><i><font face="Brush Script MT" size="6" color="#006600">South Florida School<br>of Floral Design</font></i></b></p> <p align="center"><b><font face="Arial" size="2" color="#009900">3 Week Course in floral designing and Shop Management</font></b></p> <div align="center"> <table border="0" width="100%"> <tr> <td width="50%"> <ul> <li> <p align="left"><b><font face="Arial" size="2" color="#009900">Fresh Flower Arrangements</font></b></li> <li> <p align="left"><b><font face="Arial" size="2" color="#009900">Funeral Designs</font></b></li> </ul> <p> </td> <td width="50%"> <ul> <li> <p align="left"><b><font face="Arial" size="2" color="#009900">Corsage Work</font></b></li> <li> <p align="left"><b><font face="Arial" size="2" color="#009900">Weddings</font></b></li> <li> <p align="left"><b><font face="Arial" size="2" color="#009900">Permanent Arrangements</font></b></li> </ul> <p> </td> </tr> </table> </div> <p align="left"><b><font size="2" color="#009900">Also, profitable methods of Care, Purchasing, Management, Markup, Salesmanship, Advertising. 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