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| Storage Temperature: 40 F |
| Ethylene Sensitive: Yes |
| Description: Small, waxy, highly fragrant, star
shaped flowers. The blossoms are cut from a vine and sold stemless in humid, air
tight boxes or bags. |
| Colors: White. |
| Botanical Facts: The name is from the Greek words
Stephanos (crown) and otos (ear), the Greek name for myrtle which was used to make crowns. |
| Design Notes: These fragrant blossoms are used in
wedding a corsage work. |
| Purchasing Hints: Purchase open flowers with
waxy appearance. Avoid bruised blossoms. |
| Conditioning: Open shipping carton and
inspect flowers. Discard bruised and damaged blossoms. Float the blossoms in a
50/50 solution of Crowning Glory and water for 20 minutes. Drain and return to
shipping carton, seal and refrigerate at 40 F for up to one week. |
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