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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Goderich Signal-Star, 1985-12-04, Page 46• • .4•14;11X/:-..7'... • .„ ,•.00;t1 • , , 1 f ; • abundance seasonal blooms and greenery to brighten the lives of Plant appreciators. Like the lily 9rPaStert, ix,i0derful winter: holiday boasts:somtspOlat tying s*nbols of its own that contribute k alga* ofnatural beauty of all facets of the festivities. In tact, the brilliant red and green hues of these Yuletide 040 are•14 '$eror colors of Christmas itself. , The versatile roles that,VbristniainoWers and foliage can play m your holiday produc- tions range from decorating the houseto posing prettily under the tree as unique and thoughtful gifts for fetidly and friends. Probably the most popular plant of all is the Poinsettia.- The large, exotic leaves in - twig of dramatic''' trougloutthe world. Used for inany year toadorn homes and ch utoheO t trli:0144g1N,7,1:P"tbe* Or* Ambassador to Mexico. He w taken with their winter -blooming lov .that he brought cuttiu_ gs home to bis greenhouses m South Parana more than 100 *ars ago. 't :40488ettiaS with fiery leaves are the most familiar although some new oa#104404. ,show leaves of white, pink, pink with white stripes, and the pink with red specksthat characterizes the dazzling newcomer, "Jingle Bells." The traditional duty of decking the halls belongs to the Holly pIant COn,sidered sacred in early days, it got its narne from the word "holy." This present-day symbolof good will features clusters of bright red berries set against green, scalloped -edge leaves. When ordering a flower arrangement from a florist in winter, it is best to be flexi- ble in the choice of flowers. Chrysanthemums, especially pompons, are usually plentiful in florist shops in 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. ' SALE! GREAT STOCKING STUFFERS! ,kk ..4.;.0...'.63n • ..... • 'BRASS 15 CLASS' Intersel A complete range of quality hardware. Off •Gift Certificates *Memberships *Golf Shoes *Golf Balls & Gloves *Golf Bags & Clubs *Shirts, Skirts, Hats Sweaters, Jackets Offer Expires Saturday, December 14/85 12345 Phone Day or Evenings 524-7968 For your private golf show Th ank-Y°U for your patronage over the past year, see you for Christmas and in the spring. • noon KNOCKERS TOWEL DAR 0 SWITCH PLATES TISSUE HOLDER AND MUCH, MUCH MORE _ 524-8171 163 Elgin A GODERICH JOHN JEFFERY AND SON LUMBER AND BUILDING SUPPLIES