HomeMy WebLinkAboutClinton News-Record, 1985-12-04, Page 61Page 12 -Christmas Gift Guide
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Every Christmas promises to bring an
abundance of seasonal blooms and greenery
to brighten the lives of plant appreciators.
Like the lily of Easter, this wonderful winter
holiday boasts some special living symbols
of its own that contribute a splash of natural
beauty of all facets of the festivities. In fact,
the brilliant red and green hues of these
Yuletide plants are the very colors of
Christmas itself.
The versatile roles that Christmas flowers
and foliage can play in your holiday produc-
tions range from decorating the house to
posing prettily under the tree as unique and
thoughtful gifts for family and friends.
Probably the most popular plant of all is
the Poinsettia. The large, exotic leaves in-
spire a multitude of dramatic displays
throughout the world. Used for many years
to adorn homes and churches in MexieO at
Christmas they were first introduced to the
United States by Joel Roberts poinsett, the
first Ambassador to Mexico. He was so
taken with their winter -blooming loveliness
that he s home to his
greenhouses ug South Carolina more than
100 years ago.
Poinsettias with fiery red leaves are the
most familiar although some new varieties
show leaves of white, pink, pink with white
stripes, and the pink with red specks that
characterizes the dazzling newcomer,
"Jingle Bells."
The traditional duty of decking the halls
belongs to the Holly plant. Considered
sacred in early days, it got its name from
the word "holy." This present-day symbol
of good will features clusters of bright red
berries set against green, scalloped -edge
leaves.
When ordering a flower arrangement
from a frist in winter, it is best to be flexi-
ble in the choice of flowers.
Chrysanthemums, especially pompons,
are usually plentiful in florist shops in
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for almost any occasion. They are good
keepers when water is changed and stems
are trimmed daily. Snapdragons are
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