ABS is sampling from address frames that are usually based, in part, on the USPS files. Although approaches for selecting samples of addresses for mail or in-person surveys have existed for decades, the surveyâs success depends heavily on the availability of a suitable address frame.
Water and water uptake are major factors in keeping cut flowers fresh. A process called hardening ensures maximum water uptake. It simply means placing the freshly cut stem in 110Â° F (43.5Â° C) water (plus preservative). Place in a cool location for an hour or two.
For seeds it's really important that they are stored in a dark place with a constant or semi-constant temperature (ideally 4-7 Celsius). Best place to store the seeds for periods over 1 month is in a no-frost refrigerator (with moisture control) at 4 degrees Celsius.