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Centaura cyanus was a common weed of corn fields. The intense blue petals retain their color well, making them ideal for pot-pourri and as an early blue dye for linen. If the "Bachelor's button" in young men's coats faded, they were unlucky in love! They are a magnificent contrast to calendula on our cheese, and gorgeous in spring bouquets. Cornflowers may be used in shampoo, and to salve tired eyes, but apparently work best on blue eyes! |
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