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You mention preserving or drying wild plants. I am interested in how to preserve cattails to keep them from "bursting". I believe years ago I was told that spraying them with hairspray would keep them intact - do you know it that is true or have any other suggestions?
JoAnn from South Dakota
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RE: How to Preserve Cattails
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Post By Mary (Guest Post)
(02/02/2005)
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I have been cutting cattails in the fall and have preserved them by using hair spray which must be done right away and have never had them open. I have had them in my home for years.
RE: How to Preserve Cattails
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Post By Betty (Guest Post)
(08/12/2004)
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The hair spray trick also works with pussy willows.
RE: How to Preserve Cattails
Hi JoAnn from S.D., Years ago I preserved cattails with aerosol hairspray (Do not use a pump hairspray). I sprayed each cattail including stem with hairspray outside. I let them dry completely before bringing the cattails into my home. If I saw one cattail beginning to burst open, I would spray it again and they kept just fine for years and years. I hope this helps. Doreen1020~in Pa.
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