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Home My WebLink AboutThe Huron Expositor, 1976-08-19, Page 18• This week at the Expositor Dried flowers are becoming increasingly popular since they last indefinitely and require minimum care. For best results, flowers and leaved for winter arrangements must be cut and dried when they are at their hest, says Ontario Ministry of Agriculture and Food horticulturist, R.A.Fleming. To dry green leaves. mix equal quantities of pure glycerin with water. Pound the cut ands of leaves and branches to crush the stems. This 'enables the leaves Water your plants well Unless you're an experienced gardener. you may wonder at. times • if you've been a ° little overgenerous or perhaps stingy with water for your houseplants. Quie often, someone will recommend that houseplants be given a "good" watering. but the question still remains, "How much is really a 'good' watering?". "Start with the measurement of the pot," says J. K. Hughes, orticultural specialist with the ()Mario Minis and Food. "Generally. one ounce of water should be applied for every, inch of pot diameter. A 6-inch pot would require about 6 . ounces of water for a good watering." The horticulturist points out that there are some exceptions to this general rule. If the soil mix is very porous and open (as many of , the n ew soilless mixes now are), he Suggests that the plant be watered again about one minute after the first applicatiOn. if lyour soilless Media becomes bone dry, the only effective way to wet it is by setting the pot in a saucer of water for about 15 Minutes. Size of the pot also makes if difference. Mr: Hughes says th small pots in The, 21/4 to 4-i h range dry out inu'ph more re •diiy than larger : ones from -.6 to 8 and • branches to absorb the mixture through the-stems, Place the crushed ends and mixture in a narrow container. Then place in a dry sunny area for about ten days. Drying or preserving flowers is a little more complex. Place "wild or garden flowers on' a base of powdered silica gel. Then with a spoon, gradually cover the petal formation with more silica powder, being very careful not to injure.the petalS. If the flowers are picked at their peak, and properly covered '-with the' powder, they should remain lovely throughout winter., Dry teazels, larkspur, golden rod and bullrushes by hanging them upside down for about two weeks. B ullru sh es , however, need to be sprayed with hair • spray before and after they are cut. A CI 0' ST RANCE a on a great selection of BuynPw and we can give you tremendous savings on panelling. Come into our stores and see the selection but be sure to SHOP E ARLY to obtain the est selection \ S44 d sie Ntooc,V-06 otwo okk ce 00001 00 3 s 4 SA We sell the qualify you want at prices you'll love . 4+1 suiumm% coma ks-AtiACALII.AY LTD BUILDING SUPPLIES • 405 ..Seaforth 527,0910 , Henson 242418 CII ton 'WISE IS THE WOMEN WHO WEARS THEM" Seaforth Ai THE UNIVERSITY OF WESTERN ONTARIO EXTENSION COURSES For CLINTONg---\_,' GODERICH and AREA 19/07 The University of Western_Qntario will be offering the following Courses at the schools indicated beginning at 7:0 .m. on the dates shown: , CENTRAL HURON SECONDARY SCHOOL in Clinton • English 135 Visual Arts 021 Visual "Arts 147 History 141 Politics 020 • Sociology 020 Sociology 231 Politics 140 Literature of the Bible Introduction to Visual Arts Canadian Art Post Confederation Canada, 1867-1972 Introduction to Political Science Introduction to Sociology Methodology and Statistics Politics of Developing Countries Mon., Sept. 13 Mon., Sept. 13 Mon.. Sept. 13 Tues., Sept. 14 Tues., Sept. 14 Wed., Sept. 15' Wed. Sept. 15 Thurs,, Sept. 16 GODERICH DISTRICT COLLEGIATE INSTITUTE in Goderich 'Philosophy 020 introduction to Philosophy Thurs., Sept. 16-6:00 p.m. Deadline for NEW students applying for admission for the first time is: September 3rd, 1976 Admission Application Forms are available at the Main Office of Central Huron Secondary School, 165 Princess St., Clinton and 'at Goderich District Collegiate Institute, South St., Goderich. Information Handbooks and Admission Application Forms are also available from The Summer School and Extension Department, The University of Western Ontario, London, N6A 5B8. (519) 679-3632 or 3634. J • SEAFORTH 527-0120 • SEE IT! IN SEAFORTH - AYR CAMBRIDGE III The LILLISTON High Capacity 6200 Series Edible Bean COMBINE . • • Avaliabta in Both 540 and 1000 RPM Models • on display at our store Still available INNIS BEAN PICKUPS and 570 & 835 BEAN WIN a ROWERS 44. 4 I) 4 THEI.HvFmN WiO$ITOR cr:0::*12' • AN IMPORTANT PART OF THE PAPER — Huron ExpoSitor_ad manager Dave Robb sells the ads that you read every week in the Expositor. Our readers' learn about the bargains, good service and selection available from local merchants and advertising helps pay the bills so that the Expositor can cover the news every week. Here, Dave talks over advertising Plans 'with Ray Bei6e1 of Sincerity Shoes. After Dave sells ads he lays them out and passes them along to the advertising make up department which turns an ad idea and a rough layout into the ads you see on Our pages. (Staff Photo) AUGUST 19, 1976 Constance,. • Silver Spors4..iptirrt to, correct bad habits The Latest in i FALL FASHIONS from TENDER TOOTSIES For your Delicate Footsies - Boys and Girls Daily. Vacation Bible School Monday Aug. 23 - Friday Aug. 27 Correspondent Mrs. Mary Merner The Seaforth Silver Spurs held their 4th 44-1 meeting at the home of Debbie Westerhout on A ugust 3rd. The meeting was held at the barn, opening with the 4-H pledge followed with Bob Thompson reading the Minutes of the last meeting and the roll call. Ann Powell talked about achievement day and the, next meet& - Ann lunged Debbie's horse. Main topic of_the meeting was the correction of bad habits. Members were shown how td correct a hard to bridle horse, hard to m ount and an uncon- trolled horse. Members were shown how to prevent cribbing, wind sucking and weaving. Next meeting will be held at Doug Riley's on "How to show a. horse" • Court Constantine L1842 held their August meeting on the 12th in the hall. Business discussed ,was a committee report &Om Sister Miry McClure on the pork harbeque to be held on August 26th. It was requested that all the members ,cook potatoes which are to be delivered to their homes. An invitation was received to attend the District Council Church service to be held on August 22nd at 10 a.m. at the. Wallace United Church. A barberque is to be held for lubCh. According to a committee report from Sister Ferne McClure on the Beef Barbeque, it was quite successful. Sunday August 15th the Western Ontario Provincial Assembly executive headed .by Don Buchanan and Rev. Stan McDonald planned a church service held at the Londesboro visited over the weekend with her mother Mrs. W.L. Whyte, Bill and Mr. Harold Whyte. Mark remained for holidays and Margie returned home to Oakville. Miss Margie WhyW of Guelph is alSo visiting this week - with her mother. Mr. and Mrs. John Thompson, Jim, Sheila,' Sharon and Bob,. Mrs. Wilfred Scott, John, and bavid spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs,. Ken Thompson and Joanne of Goderich when they celebrated Ken and John's birthdays. Mr. and Mrs. Gordon Salty, Ricky and Brandon of Woodstock visited on Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Paul Southgate and Jennifer. Gordon and Margaret Dale entertained a number of friends and relatives at a corn roast held at their farm on Saturday evening. United Church. It was well attended by several of the courts in Western Ontario. A number of members from Court Constantine and Constance attended, Eve`ryone enjoyed the Snell family who sang several numbers, William Stone of Simcoe played two violin selections'. Following the service a smorgasbord lunch was held on the lawn of the manse. Personals Mr, and Mrs. Hugh Dimaline and David spent the past week visiting in Hamilton\with Mr. and Mrs. Dave Hope and baby Julie Dianne also with other relatives' and friends in the area. Mr. and Mrs. Jim Preszcator, Bill, Debbie... and Michael sited the past weekend with M and" Mrs. Ralph Glew and b s of Dorchester. Miss Rita .Down of London spent a few days holidays with Mr. and Mrs. George Counter, Richard Kassondra and Vicky. Mr. and Mi.s. Frank Riley, Kim and Greg Riley of Winthrop spent a few days this past week visiting with Mr. and Mrs. Robert Woods, Debbie and Michelle at their cottage at Lake Glamnier, Mr. and MrS. Jim Preszcator, Bill, Debbie and Michael, spent the past week camping at Pine ' Lake. Mr. and Mrs. Paul Southgate and Jennifer visited on Friday evening with Mr. and Mrs.Neil Wammes and Leanne of Goderich Township. Mr. and Mrs. Herlornforth of Mississauga spent the weekend visiting with Mr. and Mrs. Don Buchanan, Paul and. Gary . Mr. and \ Mrs. Frank Van der Molan and Mark of Oakville Classified Ads pay dividends. Dry flower. arrangement How to • "9. ' 9:30 to Atia..a.m. Bethel Bible Church Egmondville • • I