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[Tom Olenio <tolenio@sentex.net>]

Hi,

Willow was the original source of asprin.  Native indians used the bark to 
make
a pain reliever.

Gosh do I feel dumb in comparison.

Talk about finding and using natural resources well!

Regards,
Tom

Doreen Howard wrote:

> As to willow water--I don't know if this alternative would work with scions,
> but it works for rooting roses--an aspirin.  The same ingredient in aspirin
> (acetyl....can't spell it acid) is what is found in willow.  I use one baby
> aspirin or a low-dose adult aspirin per quart of water, and all the rose
> cutting root without mist tents.  I either root them in water (with aspirin)
> or soak them overnight in the water and then stick them in damp potting soil
> in the bottom of a large zipper lock plastic bag.  This is sealed and put in
> a bright area that is not in direct sun.  I have 100 percent results.
>
> For what it's worth......advice is cheap!
> Doreen Howard
>

--
Thomas Olenio
Ontario, Canada
Hardiness Zone 6a



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