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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.
A taste of honey:Honeysuckle flowers have a sweet honey taste but the berries of the plant are highly poisonous. Symbols of purity: The old and the new testaments of the Bible mention lilies as symbols of chastity and virtue.
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