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Symbols of purity: The old and the new testaments of the Bible mention lilies as symbols of chastity and virtue.
Cut the stems:If you receive flowers in a box or tissue, remove all of the foliage that falls below the water line, then cut the stems with a sharp knife in a sink full of warm water. Be sure to cut the stems under the water and place them immediately into a vase of warm water mixed with the floral food provided by your florist. Daisies after death: When mentioning an enemy that had been killed during battle a person might say that he is now “pushing up daisies”.
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