Cultivating the Weizi Peony
Take seedlings and plant them in rich leaf mold soil, shielding them from direct sunlight. Mist the leaves with well water at dawn and dusk.
<Note: Using snowmelt instead of well water strengthens the leaf veins. This flower was beloved by Grandma, and its seeds are precious—handle them with the utmost care.>
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Cultivating the Early Spring Magnolia
In Layue, bury a small fire of charcoal three feet from the roots. If the earth's warmth holds, the flowers will bloom in Zhengyue.
<Note: Charcoal tends to dry out the soil; pine needles are better. Grandma's been coughing lately—when the flowers bloom, they can be used medicinally to dispel cold and wind.>
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Cultivating the Violet Snow Lotus
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Common in cold, highland areas, resembling the Luoyang peony but with petals hard as ice flakes. To collect seeds, suspend a rope high...
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