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 Once you have this rinse it with warm water and use a soft cloth to dry it. 2  If there are scuff marks or grease spills on your floor, you can sprinkle the area with baking soda and use a cloth dampened with warm water to remove the mess. 3  You can ever use this on no-wax floors. If the smell remains, you can let the container soak in a mixture of water and baking soda. 2  In order to clean silver, you should mix a paste with one part water for every three parts silver and rub the paste onto each piece of silver. 3  Once you have this rinse it with warm water and use a soft cloth to dry it.