A simple solution to the curling is a rubber band stretched around the cut end... > A recent wind storm knocked down some flower stalks. I cut these off > and put them in a vase where they make surprisingly long lasting cut > flowers. If you do this use a wide bottom vase because bottoms split > and curl to fill the space. Mr. Kelly M. Irvin 10850 Hodge Ln Gravette, AR 72736 USA 479-787-9958 USDA Cold Hardiness Zone 6a/b