HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Goderich Signal-Star, 1984-12-05, Page 44Christmas Gift Guide -9
Seasonal blooms add new colour at Christmas
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 thgse
Yuletide plants are the very color's 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 po 3ular 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 Mexico 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 brought cuttings home to his
greenhouses in 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 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
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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.
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FRAGRANCES
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Before you fsh your Christmas
shopping, be sure to come in and talk to
Auf1rey. She's our resident expert on
fragrances for both Men and Women. Audrey
will help you select just the right scent
at just the right price for you, from our overwhelming selection.
Below are a few suggestions...we have many. many more from which to choose.
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FRAGRANCES
CAMPBELL'S STYLE
French perfume available exclusively from
Campbell's. CHLOE by Parfums
Lagerfeld LAIR du TEMPS by Nina Rica These
will spoil her like no other has before
Tradition Christmas favourites from
Campbells. T LAUREN line by Ralph Lauren a
must at Christ Then of course ELIZABETH
ARDEN Blue Grass and Memrnre fragrances make
for superb Christmas gifting And the list goes on
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FAVOURITES! ... FROM YARDLEY
Single items and many mixed gift sets of SOAPS.
COLOGNES. BATH POWDERS, HAND & BODY
LOTIONS. BATH SETS and more
Available in
New Honeysuckle. Red Roses. Lily of the
Valley Lilac. Pure Silk. English Lavender and
Fresh Lavender A truly delightful selection
that s sure to please
Don t forget we also carry Yardley Original Just
one of the many names we feature for the Men
on your List
Gift Sets...TWEED, PANACHE, MYSTIQUE by Lentheric
"Trust Mac Campbell to have the things treasured Christmas Memories are made of'"
CAMPBELL
ROYAL BANK BLOCK, SHOPPERS SQUARE...GODERICH ph:524-7532
LADIES
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