Caution: Flowers Can Kill

Recipe Bio

Not everything tucked away among the recipes was meant for the kitchen. “Caution: Flowers Can Kill” takes a look at the hidden dangers of familiar garden and household plants, identifying poisonous parts ranging from narcissus bulbs and ivy leaves to rhododendrons and foxglove. The article refers to a warning list distributed to Pacific Northwest Bell subscribers, offering an interesting glimpse into the household safety concerns of the time. Saved alongside recipes and cooking tips, this unusual clipping is a reminder that practical advice of all kinds was considered worth keeping.