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Home My WebLink AboutThe Goderich Signal-Star, 1969-12-11, Page 337 Poinsettias BY A. R. BUCKLEY Not since 1829, when the U.S.. Ambassador to Mexico, Dr. Joel Roberts Poinsett, brought back the plant later named in his honor, have any, new plaid introductions° been made that might influence our Christmas plant buying. . Yet over the past 20 years there has been a slow change in . Christmas plants. The poinsettia ., itself has undergone a drastic change. The bracts that form the showy part of the flower are, <larger and, in some culttvars last longer. New colors have appeared which, when more universally accepted, might even change the brilliant red and green Christmas colors to pastel shades. These are the white, cream pink and salmon hues that last longerthan tt have changed since the older red kinds and yet blend nicely Into the Christmas picture, New named, cultivars are Annette Regg, a Targe flowered, many branched brilliant red; Eckespoint 01, with superb long lasting red flowerheads; Mikkel Pink, with light salmon pink bracts; and Ecke . 'White, a creamy white, with heavy bracts. A relatively new plant that seems to he gaining in popularity is ..,the Kalanchoe, a thick, fleshy -leaved succulent that can .be retained as a pot plant to give flowers year after year.. The usual color of this succulent is red, but many variations are growing in the Plant P,esearch greenhouses. They include large flowers of orange red, showy coral .flowers that resemble small bells, deep salmon and some bearing a Post Office SavhIgs bank closes Dec. 31 A final reminder has been issued by the Canada Post Office that its savings bank system will be closed Dec. 31. Depositors are again reminded that after. Dec. 31 all accounts with balances of less, than $25 which have been inactive for 30 years or more will revert to the Crown and will not be recoverable. Accounts of $2 and over will be held in perpetuity for the rightful owners but no interest will be earned after the 31st. It is very important therefore, fo de itors at this to c • se 4 their a The necessary forms to close • accounts may be obtained from the nearest postoffice at which savings bank business is conducted or depositors may simply send a letter, accompanied by their passbooks, requesting that their accounts be closed to: Post Office Savings Bank, Accounting Branch, Post Office Dept:, Ottawa B, Ontario: Since Postmaster General Eric erans announced in August 1 68 that the Post Office Sa ngs Bank would be d•. ontinued, 40,000 accounts t tailing, $13,000,000 million ollars have been closed, but approximately 250,000 accounts, totalling $4,500,000 have not been claimed. GORE QH profusion of scarlet blooms on symmetrical rounded plants quite small in stature, These plants will be In flower long after Christm if you can keep them in a sunny window. In fact it is not unusual to have theme in flower until Easter. The wax begonia (Begonia, semperflorens) is another plant that is now obtainable from florists and one that has undergone -a thorough change in the last few years. These are available in fine double -flowered forms, some of which might be obtainable from your local florist.. Christmas Candle has fluffy balls of deep rose against shiny emerald -green foliage, and White Christmas forms compact bushy twelve -inch plants with waxy white double and semi -double flowers. If you can't get them this Christmas . try growing them from seeds for next year. They are available from some seed firms and will reproduce true to type. Cyclamen are plants that do best under cool conditions. Their most striking feature is the unusual flower configuration. These, are produced singly on long stems and point downward with their petals like folded back butterfly wings. Their best ornamental value lies in the very rich flower colors, brilliants reds, delicate pinks and snowy whites. 'The foliage appears variegated, light and dark green, and .forms a perfect mount under the flowers to enhance their beauty. There is also an incongruous double -flowered pink which is attention -getting if not beautiful. Remember that these plants need low temperatures and plenty of light while they are in The value 'of theae fruits are solely ornaments *Wes". have a taste that allows you to eat lemons with impunity: Remember to give your pmt a good soaking when they reach you, Since AwPlaUt wih most likely be wrapped in tinfoil and ribbon, it is better . to water it from the top over the kitchen sink, rather than from the bottom by immersing it in to the rim. Repeat this watering after a few minutes' and allow the plant to drain before placing it in the living room. GODERICH" S OWN .. . WATgHIMAKER a 4II~<'kV1If• ' , The ,.Square �I EETIOMZ L. I , 'ASTO lND/N L V PRII E / Many new improved poinsettias older types by many weeks. flower. They can be kept from year to year but it will challenge your green thumb to do so. It is better to discard the plants unless you have a greenhouse. Ornamental peppers and Christmas cherries are very inexpensive Christmas plants that are available now in many different types. There are baby plants eight inches high;, Carousel, a variety that has cone-shaped fruits, Coral Horn, with multitudes of horn -shaped coral -red fruits and other new selections. The Christrhas cactus is a more peculiar looking plant and one that might be difficult to buy in full flower from the florist, but is obtainable as a house plant from garden centres. are available that outlast the It is a cascading plant whose cascading branches must be supported in some way to keep its bright, red, tubular flowers, at the ends of the branches, from drooping on the table. Some are grafted like small trees on stems of a more woody cactus — the Pereskia. They are interesting plants to grow and are novel accent and conversation pieces. Like the poinsettia and chrysanthemums they flower when subjected to shorter days, so keep them away from bright evening lights. Many florists have the Calamondin Oranges in stock this Christmas, heavily laden with small; bright yellow fruits. WELCOME SERVICE would like to call on you with "housewarming gifts" and information about your new location. The Hostess will be glad to .arrange your subscription to the SIGNAL -STAR. 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Sedan N70311 1966 Dodge Polars E28814 1967 Dodge Polara E13168 1966 Valliant 4 dr. J3548 1967 Dodge 4 dr. •° 5519K E35298 76438 You've had pretty loyal service from the old place, all things considered. Sure the crack in -toe plaster keeps inching along. And the windows are still too drafty. But it's Christmas now. And fair is fair. Give a light bulb a nice home..Many lamps to choose from to brighten up the seasons for you. Traditional, contemporary, you name it. Some little, some large. --- Charming chairs...ett., etc. If you can't find exactly what you want we will help you...even something to put your feet on.like a hassock. This way, you and your home will have a more comfortable feeling inside. 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