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Nancy Drew and the Secret of Shadow Ranch Hints

How do I open the flower box?

  • 1 of 4: You've theoretically been collecting flowers ever since you read Dirk's letter in the triangular chest. Right?
  • 2 of 4: Just for confirmation, here are Frances's favorite flowers and the flowers on her favorites:
  • 3 of 4: Shawl: daisy
    Handbag: poppy
    Cake: tulip
    Stationery: lily
    Cracker: sunflower
    Plus Harrison's Yellow, the yellow rose Frances planted in the yard.
  • 4 of 4: Now all you have to do is figure out which flower goes where.