Delphiniums, which often suffer in our heat, are rated 6-1. Much of central Illinois is zone 6 so as you can see we are on the top range of heat that a delphinium will tolerate. Since the heat zone ratings are fairly new they are not listed as regularly as hardiness zones.
Methods Using Common Household Items. Sometimes cream of tartar will help to remove set stains from old linens. Mix 3 teaspoon of the cream of tartar per cup of water and boil your linen in the soup for a few minutes. Rinse in cold water and allow to sun dry.ethods Using Common Household Items. Sometimes cream of tartar will help to remove set stains from old linens. Mix 3 teaspoon of the cream of tartar per cup of water and boil your linen in the soup for a few minutes. Rinse in cold water and allow to sun dry.
1 Pour some cold water directly taken from the tap onto the stained area and allow it to stand for 15 seconds. 2  Now take a clean, dry piece of cotton cloth and press it onto the water soaked blood stain. 3  Remember to remove blood from carpet, do not use wiping strokes but keep dabbing the cloth onto the stain. When done, whichever method you used to get the candle wax out of the carpet, rinse the area with clean water. 2  Blot up the excess water, and dry the area quickly. 3  A fan can help with this. 4  Quick drying prevents any of the dye stains deeper down from wicking up of the surface.