Knife Pink
The care of fresh cut roses is best done if you cut your roses when partly opened, preferably on a sunny afternoon day. Don’t cut more stem than you need (unless the plant has grown too tall), and make the cut one – quarter inch above a five -part leaf.
Immediately after cutting you should condition them for an hour or two before using them in an arrangement, bouquet, or corsage. This is how you do this:
1 – First wash off any soil or spray residue with warmer, not cold, water that is on the leaves and remove any lower leaves that will be below your water line in the vase.
2 – Scrap off the thorns below the leaves with a sharp knife.
3 – Make a new, sharply slanting cut at the end of the stem and scrape a little bark off the lower inch or so. This helps the roses to absorb water.
4 – Place the roses in room-temperature water. The water should be deep enough to reach up to the lower leaves.
5 – Stand container in a cool place, out of drafts, and in an hour or two the roses will be ready for use.
Roses that have wilted-either because they are not placed in water soon enough or from drafts- can usually be revived by this procedure:
Cut off the lower inch or so of the stem at a slant. Make two scrapes one to two inches long at the base. Place the scraped part in hot water- not boiling, but a little too hot to hold your hand in – and leave them in the water until the water cools. Then place them in cold water up to the base of the flowers. In about an hour they should be totally revived and strong enough for arranging.
Keep your bouquet or arrangement away from direct heat and drafts. Add water and rose food as necessary to keep the stems well immersed.
Some of the best roses for cutting are:
Dark Red Roses such as Carrousel, Chrysler Imperial, Crimson Glory, Nocturne and Miranda
Medium Red Roses such as Starfire, New Yorker and El Capitan
Light Red or Dark Pink such as Charlotte Armstrong, Montezuma, Tallyho and Red Radiance
Medium Pink such as Queen Elizabeth, Duet, Pink Favorite, Pink Peace and Show Girl
Light Pink such as First Love, Pink Princess, Picture and Radiance
Deep Yellow such as Lowell Thomas and Gold Glow
Medium Yellow such as Eclipse, Burnaby, Buccaneer and King’s
Ransom
Light Yellow like McGredy’s Yellow
White such as White Knight, June Bride, White Queen and Pedralbes
Orange and Orange Blend such as McGredy’s Sunset, Mrs. Sam McGredy, Mojave, Aztec and Hawaii
Apricot Blend like Paramount
Yellow Blend such as Peace, Garden Party, Sutter’s Gold and Lady Elgin
Pink Blend such as Tiffany, President Herbert Hoover, Mission Bells, Confidence and Good News
There are several others. You should check at your local gardening center to find which grow best in your climate.
The care of fresh cut roses is not hard to do and very rewarding.
About the Author:
For more information about roses including color meaning of roses,growing roses for beginners and rose symbolic meaning visit
http://www.rosetypesonline.com
Article Source: ArticlesBase.com – Care Of Fresh Cut Roses
July 16th, 2008
What is the greatest tool ever invented by man? Is it the wheel? Or perhaps screwdriver? Some people think its money. But time and time again I come down to just one tool that I believe is greater than all these. And if you’re guess was the knife-you’re right!
According to Wikipedia, the knife has its origins dating back as far as 2.5 million years ago, and has been found in every culture.
I will tell you why the knife is the greatest tool ever invented by man. Besides the knife having countless uses there is none more important than for survival.
Think about how many times you’ve tried to use your fingers to “pry” open that stubborn box, package, or plastic from Walmart with great frustration and misery. Or that time you we’re looking for something to wedge that “thing” open (whatever that thing may be).
Of all the people that have been stuck in the woods, or even on the side of the road somewhere, a knife has probably been pulled out more times than even a tire-iron.
The knife is also the ultimate survival tool. You can use it to craft more weapons, or for hunting. It is used as an eating utensil, box opener, letter opener, and can be your best friend in times of danger.
Knife makers go through painstaking work and skill to bring you the best in quality and precision. Some make the knives with high-carbon steel, and coat them with titanium nitride or other scratch resistant chemicals.
Just as there is a Martini suited to your taste, there is a knife suited to your taste. I’ve seen pink and purple-coated pocket knives designed for women with a beautiful ergonomic grip and sleek appeal. On the other hand, there are also knives that are camouflaged, with serrated edges for the “outdoors” type a guy.
My recommendation for picking out a knife are:
1. Make sure the knife is alluring to your eye. It must “jump” out at you when you see it.
2. If you intend on keeping this knife til the day you die, then put some money into it. In other words, a descent knife can go for $30 or more. Be careful if someone is trying to charge you more than what seems reasonable. I’ve seen knives as much as $500 or $600 (seriously) and it is simply not necessary for practical purposes. The one I carry was around $50 and has a life-time warranty.
3. Forget the Name Brand. Unless you’re trying to make a fashion statement, you do not need to worry about the brand.
4. Think about what you are using it for. If it has multiple blades, saw, and tooth pick you might as well get a Multi-tool instead of a pocket-knife.
5. To see pictures of some good looking knives visit: http:www.DragonDefenseSupply.com/foldingknives.htm
A man without a knife is like a flat beer–no taste and no class. No man should be without a pocket knife as his “silent partner.”
For five years I’ve carried my Smith & Wesson folding knife in my right pocket. I’ve known others who’ve had theirs for well over 20 years.
An old boss of mine tried to confiscate my knife and I proudly told him that its for utility purposes only. He became adament about taking it, so I told him that if he took it from me, he would have my resignation statement on his desk in the morning. He commented no further and went on with the next topic of business.
Hail to the knife! Without a doubt, the greatest tool on earth has served man well and deserves great respect and admiration from all.
About the Author:
Paul is a Martial Artist and self-defense retailer. He spends his free time teaching others how to arm and protect themselves from crime and assault. He appreciates all comments. Email to: Paul@DragonDefenseSupply.com or
read more articles at www.DragonDefenseSupply.com/blog
Article Source: ArticlesBase.com – Is the Knife the Greatest Tool Ever Invented?
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