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By NANCY SECRIST » Extension Agent Mrs. George Sharp of | Washington brought the following article from American Horticulturist (Fall ’ 1977) to my attention. It explains in detail how to dry | flowers in a microwave oven, j “ Preparation for , microwave drying requires a ’ supportive substance for ( flowers that wilt. This drying 1 agent absorbs moisture so the l flower can dry in its natural form. I have found three drying agents to be most effective. I First is Silica-Gel available in most hobby shops. Second, an equal mixture of borax ^ and corn meal can be used. A third agent which is inexj pensive and easiest to use is "kitty litter.” 1 recommend the Hartz brand. It has great absorbing quality and is made of ground clay. For smoother surfaces, such as an orchid or daisy Silica-Gel is most satisfactory. All of these agents can be used over and over again. Containers for drying can be any size and made of glass or paper. Dessert or cereal size bowls, shoe boxes and cardboard platters work fine. DRYING FLOWERS Here is a step-by-step procedure for drying. 1. Select fresh flowers or leaves you wish to preserve. 2. Select containers deep enough so the drying agent covers the entire bloom. 3. Place a '/2-inch layer of the drying agent in container. Clip stem of flower about Viinch long. Then place flowers in agent, face up. With a spoon sprinkle granules of the agent gently between petals of flowers, making certain every petal is covered and not bent out of shape. 4. After flowers are carefully covered by agent,
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