1.   When established, cut its stems to ground level in winter.

2.   He stooped down, cut the stem for her with his knife and handed her the flower.

3.   Always cut stems obliquely creating a larger area for water absorption.

4.   After a few days arrange them, cutting the stems under water.

5.   By lunchtime her fingertips have turned green from a morning of cutting flower stems.

6.   Cut the stems.

7.   Cut the heads about one inch and then cut the stems on the diagonal into about one inch pieces.

8.   Cut the stem, leaving a half-inch nub.

9.   Cut the stems so the flowers form a mound of color.

10.   Cut each stem into thirds or quarters if the stems are long.