To Preserve Rose Buds

Ingredients

• wax
• a paper cone or cap
• glue

Method

1. 1

   Cover the freshly cut stems with wax.

2. 2

   Place each one in a paper cone or cap so that the leaves do not touch the paper.

3. 3

   Seal the cap with glue to prevent air, dust, or moisture from entering.

4. 4

   When the glue is dry, place it in a cool place.

5. 5

   When needed, cut off the waxed end and place it in water, where it will bloom in a few hours.

As published

This recipe was extracted from The hearthstone; or, Life at home (1883) by Laura C. Holloway, page 173. The excerpt below is the record exactly as published.

To Preserve Rose Buds. — Cover the freshly cut stems with wax. Place each one in a paper cone or cap so that the leaves do not touch the paper. The cap should be sealed up with glue

Cook this with the app: pantry check, scaling, and the assistant.