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January 22, 1924
The Dawson News
Dawson, Terrell County, Georgia
What is this article about?
Georgia flower enthusiasts have discovered that dissolving aspirin tablets in vase water keeps cut chrysanthemums fresh for six to seven weeks, with doses renewed every few days. This simple remedy revives the practice of medicating plants for longevity.
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"Doping" Flowers.
From the Savannah News.
A new and thoroughly demonstrated method of keeping cut flowers-of some varieties, at least-fresh has been found by Georgia flower-lovers. For example, chrysanthemums have been kept, after being cut, perfectly fresh and "live" for six or seven weeks by dissolving in the water in the vase in which they were kept a tablet of aspirin, renewing the dose every few days. Science has been prescribing medicine for growing plants for a long time, but the common use of simple remedies to keep the blossoms alive and fresh is not generally in fashion.
From the Savannah News.
A new and thoroughly demonstrated method of keeping cut flowers-of some varieties, at least-fresh has been found by Georgia flower-lovers. For example, chrysanthemums have been kept, after being cut, perfectly fresh and "live" for six or seven weeks by dissolving in the water in the vase in which they were kept a tablet of aspirin, renewing the dose every few days. Science has been prescribing medicine for growing plants for a long time, but the common use of simple remedies to keep the blossoms alive and fresh is not generally in fashion.
What sub-type of article is it?
Curiosity
What themes does it cover?
Recovery
What keywords are associated?
Aspirin Flowers
Cut Chrysanthemums
Keeping Fresh
Plant Remedy
Where did it happen?
Georgia
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Georgia
Story Details
Georgia flower-lovers use aspirin tablets in vase water to keep cut chrysanthemums fresh for six or seven weeks, renewing the dose periodically.