"Janet" wrote in message
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In article ,
says...

does any one know if it was Elder wood or Alder wood that was used in the
old days to make wooden flowers usually chrysanthemums ?

according to this site, elder was used for "chrysanthemums" (includes
instructions)

http://www.stuartking.co.uk/index.ph...gypsy-flowers/

Janet

Thank you very much Janet, I appreciate you taking the time to find the
answer for me

kate