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HomeMy WebLinkAboutClinton News-Record, 1985-12-04, Page 61Page 12 -Christmas Gift Guide L. -Seasonal blooms add new colour at Cly xst .a 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 caftliz JUST IN TIME FOR CHRISTMAS SANTA SEZ GREAT STOCKING STUFFERS! We have Special Savings on... •Gift Certificates •Memberships ®Golf Shoes • Putters *Golf Balls & Gloves •Golf Bags & Clubs• •Shirts, Skirts, Hats Sweaters, jackets SEE OUR NEW ANIMAL -HEAD COVERS 13 Different Animals To Cover. Your Woods Phone ®ay or Evenings 524-7968 For your private golf show k -Y" Than for your patronage over the past year, see you for Christmas and in the spring. foluuffienvilit +. r 't ,r —GOLF CLUB— AND =_-RIVI — RANGE winter; so are carnations. Both are suitable for almost any occasion. They are good keepers when water is changed and stems are trimmed daily. Snapdragons are generally a good buy, particularly if pur- chased fresh -cut at a greenhouse. vela "BRASS 15 GLASS" Intersel A complete range of duality hardware. Off Offer Expires Saturday, December 14/85 12345 NUMBERS 4' a B' (10Omm e.157mm) DOOR KNOCKERS TOWEL BAR SWITCH PLATES TISSUE HOLDER AND MUCH, MUCH MORE 163 Elgin Avenue E. GODERICH JOHN JEFFERY AND SON LUMBER AND BUILDING SUPPLIES