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Heg88-231 Carpet Selection: General, Shirley Niemeyer
Heg88-231 Carpet Selection: General, Shirley Niemeyer
University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension: Historical Materials
Carpet cost, installation and measuring are discussed here, along with labels and special considerations for carpet buyers.
Carpet can be one of the largest furnishing expenses you have, so carefully examine the possibilities before making a purchasing decision. Considerations in purchasing carpet include cost, installation, measurements, labeling, color, traffic or activity level, acoustics and energy.
G88-868 Forcing Flowering Branches, Debra Schwarze
G88-868 Forcing Flowering Branches, Debra Schwarze
University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension: Historical Materials
This guide explains the procedure for forcing flowering branches, discusses the use of flowering branches in decorating or display and provides a chart of plant type, color, cutting and forcing times.
Introduction
Branches from flowering trees and shrubs can be forced into bloom easily and inexpensively. Flowering branches can bring the outdoors inside and add color during a long winter. These branches also give the floral designer some unique and inexpensive alternatives.
Trees and shrubs which bloom early in the spring form flower buds the previous fall before dormancy. After at least 8 weeks of cold weather (under 40° F) …