[Herbalist] Period Winter Roses

[sunshinegirl]

----- Original Message -----
From: "Corwyn and Carowyn" <silveroak at juno.com>


> Okay, I'm going crazy (as per usual), and I need help.  Once, long ago,
> on a list, a person posted a period method of saving roses till the
> winter.  I don't remember the method.  Does anyone remember anything like
> that?

I have never done this.   Having said that....

I can't find my source right now, but as I recall, the directions were to
take a rose bud with stem, dip the end of the stem in bees wax, and wrap it
in tissue.   Store in a cool place.   Supposedly when you want to use it,
you cut the end of the stem off, soak the rose in warm water, and it will
bloom out.  If I can find my source, and if it is substantially different
from this, I'll repost it....

Melandra