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Supplies for Each Favor
- One paperwhite Narcissus bulb
- One 3"-4" terra cotta pot with matching saucer
- 38" of 5/8"-wide satin ribbon
- One fresh or silk paperwhite flower
Instructions
- Purchase paperwhite Narcissus bulbs at your favorite nursery. These
wonderfully fragrant bulbs are available from September to January.
The varieties Ziva and Galilee are the most reliable.
- Place bulb in the terra cotta pot and cover with the saucer turned
upside-down. As though you are wrapping a package, use the ribbon
to tie the pot and saucer together, finishing with a bow on top. Slip a
fresh or silk flower under the bow.
- Store in a cool, dry place until the party.
- Pass along these growing instructions to your guests:
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To prepare your paperwhite for blooming, remove the ribbon and
place the saucer below the pot. Fill the bottom of the pot with
1/4" of potting soil. Place the bulb on top then sprinkle
more soil around it. Tap gently to settle the soil.
Up to half of the bulb can be exposed. Put in a cool, sunny
place indoors or outdoors in zones 9-10.
Water regularly, keeping moist but not soggy. The bulb will
bloom in about a month.
Copyright © 2003, Kooler Design Studio, Inc.
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Another Idea:
Colorful violas are a garden favorite, perfect for sprucing up
any party table. Landscape varieties are available in flats almost year-round and
can be transplanted easily into small apothecary jars for guests to take home
and enjoy after the party.
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