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KealeyJohnson and President of Roses Inc., the national cut roses trade association.

“A lot of roses are imported from South America and are flown in by plane. Of course a rose grown right here at home will be the freshest and last the longest.”

When you receive roses, there are some tips for ensuring that they maintain their freshness. First, if roses arrive in a vase, be sure to fill the vase with barely warm water.

If they arrive boxed, cut about an inch off the end of the stem while holding the stem under water. Cut on a slant so that the roses can take in the maximum amount of water.

Don’t place roses in direct sun; keep them in indirect light so they won’t get burned. A good place would be in the middle of a room.

Also, keep cut roses out of drafts or places where heat can blow directly on them. Some florists recommend placing roses in a dark cool place such as a closet pantry at night.

Add water daily to keep the level

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