If they are to have a dull finish, leave as they are.

If you wish to polish them, take a tiny piece of vaseline on the palm of the hand and rub them between the palms until the vaseline is absorbed.

Then string them on a linen thread.

Keep in a closed box to preserve their fragrance.

Those I showed you, Mary, I made many years ago, and the scent of the roses clings 'round them still.'" "Did you know, Mary, that beads may be made from the petals of the common wild blue violet in exactly the same manner as they are made from rose leaves ?" "No, indeed, but I don't think the making of beads from the petals of roses and violets as wonderful as the beads which you raise in the garden.