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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Seaforth News, 1950-06-08, Page 7?4c G Y. N Gondola Sit tl At the back of the flower beds, along fences or in place of fences, one can use growing screens. Even a fence or wall in good condition 'will look more attractive if parti- ally hidden in this way, and as for the more common type which is not so atttractive it can be com- pletely screened by annual or per- ennial vines. There are all sorts of planting material available for this purpose anti found listed in any good catalogue. The perennial types are well known. Many people do not realize that one can get quite good and quick results from an - mals too, Dahlias, ornamental sun- flowers, cosmos, spider plants, are only some of many things that Will reach. three or four feet in height iu a few weeks. And there are quick -growing vines, too, like scarlet runner beans, sweet peas, hops and morning glories. * * * First Plantings In every garden there is one spot or corner which dries out be- fore the rest, This is the place to plant the very early things—hardy vegetables and flowers than can go in the ground Just as soon as one can get out and dig. Frost and snow later on will .not hurt these, and some of then must make their first growth while soil and air are cool. Among the vegetables in this ca- tegory will be radish, leaf lettuce, spinach, early onions and the hardi- est of the garden peas. Of course, this refers to first planting only. Main plantings should go in later and final plantings after that. With vegetables it is important to string out the plantings so that the har- vest will be equally extended. Ali the vegetables mentioned can be planted at Least three tines, a fort- night apart, and some like lettuce and radish, carrots, beets, beans, etc., can be planted at intervals right up to July. Among the hardy flowers will be things like cosmos, marigolds, pensies, sweet peas and anything else listed as very hardy in Cana- dian seed catalogues. Some of these are so resistant to frost that they sow themselves and conte on as volunteer plants in the spring. * * * Spread Them Out A really imposing showing can be made with a few annual flowers and with a minimum of effort. Cos- mos, giant marigolds, zinnias, pe- tunias, portulaca, nicotine, calen- dula, alyssum, nasturtiums, etc., are easily grown almost anywhere in Canada. Some of the larger flowers can actually be used in the place of shrubs. Cosmos, gladioli, dahlias, giant marigolds and zinnias should have about two feet each way— petunias need about a foot of room. ^' New And Useful For Bed Smokers. New device to eliminate fire haz- ard of cigarette smoking works on similar principle to miner's lamp. Mesh tubing protects burning cigarette, takes off heat while keep- ing below "flash point." Said to prevent cloth, paper, etc., from igniting if cigarette comes in con- tact with them. Maker recommends for hospitalized persons, outdoor sportswear, smoking in open car, etc. * * * Fish Turn on Light. One -cell flash -light bulb device ' attaches to fishing rod, flashes when tng comes on line. After light flashes,; line—which has been slip- ped through special clip preparatory to casting—comes free so fisherman man battle with fish. 5 * * Better Mouse Trap? Mouse catching device features pads covered with harmless, odor- less pitch, says firm. Pitch lures _ mice, which get stuck to gummy Material, * * * Black Snaps in Flash. That Polaroid camera that pro- duces a positive picture within a minute after exposure of the film now will be available for black and white prints. Previousy turned out sepia prints„ Gives semigloss fin- ish, of same permanence as ordinary pohtographs. says inventor, Light Waders New Vinylitc plastic waist -high waders are said to have only frac- tion bulk, weight usual. For fresh- water or surf casting, duck hunt- ing, trapping, won't deteriorate in sun, salt water, are highly flexible, says maker. For use with tennis shoes, felt -soled wading shoes, have ml seaess double -weight feet, pock- ets said waterproof. * k Retard*s Fire New flame retardant chemical is saki suitable for farm buildings, grain elevators, houses, hotels, etc. Reported to be used by U.S. Navy for "flameproof" hospitals and by Atomic Energy Comtniss;ct. Garbage *Bounces New robber garbage pail springs right back into shape if .iroppcd, Primed on, etc. He Buys 'Em By The Pound—Garage' owner James A. Clim- bers presents a new clog, just rescued from the city pound, to Little Ann Marie Williams, Learning that the pound had hun- dreds of pets that must he disposed of, Chambers put up the money for 200 youngsters to bail out dogs and claim them for their own. Modern Etiquette By Roberta Lee Q. When it the proper time for the bridegroom to give the minister Isis wedding fee? A. The bridegroom does not give the fee to the minister personally. He should place the money or check in an envelope and give it to his best man, who will hand it to the minister following the ceremony. Q. What is the proper way to point the prongs of the fork when cutting food and when eating it? A. The prongs of the fork should point downwards when cutting the food, upwards when conveying it to the mouth. Q. Should salads always be cut and eaten with the fork? A. All salads are cut and eaten with the fork. If hard hearts of let- tuce are served, however, and they cannot be managed with the fork, it is permissible to cut them with the knife. Q. If there are several male mem- bers of a family, may one invitation to a formal affair be addressed • jointly to include them all? A. No; each man, other than the husband, should be sent a separate invitation. Q. Is it still customary to use black -edged correspondence when one is its mourning? A. Yes, this is still done, although it is not done quite as much as formerly. Q, Would you consider it cour- teous and thoughtful to fill in a word for another person who is talking, or to finish a sentence for hint? A. No; this is exceedingly rude and is most annoying to the speaker —unless, of course, he asks for assistance. Q. How should one serve and eat potatoes that are boiled in their skins? A. They should be served in in- dividual dishes. The skins may then be left in the dish, the potato placed on the meat plate for eating. O. Ilow can a bride-to-be thank the friends who attended showers that were given for her? A. She may thank each guest as she opens the gift, and then write a note of thanks a day or two later. Q. Is is obligatory that relatives and friends send gifts to a newly engaged girl? A. Not at all. Of course, it is perfectly all right and is sometimes done, but 'there is nothing obliga- tory about it. Usually the receipt of the wedding invitation is time enough for gift -giving. Grandma Was Right Grandma was right about catch- ing cold) Remember how she used to say: "Keep your feet dry and get a good hot meal inside you, and you'll be all right." Now the scientists are catching up with her. Biochemists report that chillipg and overexertion "make it easy for vituses to infect an organism." One group of rats was kept at below freezing tempeartures. An- other group was given a thorough workout on a treadmill. A thins group—the control—was left alone. Overexertion was worse than chilling in encouraging the virus. Both were bad. What was that Grandma said about a hot meal? Another group of scientists fed chickens on low -protein and high - protein diets. The high -protein chickens fought off disease better. Maybe Grandma should have given us more bacon and fewer wheat cakes. Otherwise, she had things pretty well sized up. HOW CAN I ? By Anne Ashley Q. How can i give an added flavor to my coffee? A. Try adding a few drops of vanilla to the coffee immediately before serving. * * 5 Q. How can I remove lemon juice and other acid stains from a garment? A. By the use of ammonia. This also applies to perspiration stains which have changed the color of a garment. * * * 0, How can I prolong the wear of silk hosiery and silk underwear? A, Add a small amount of vinegar to the last rinse water. The vinegar will dissolve the soap and ensure longer wear. * * * Q. How can I prevent cracking of linoleum when rolling it? A. Do not try to roll linoleum for storing until it has been placed before a fire for a few hours and has become thoroughly warm. Otherwise, it is sure to crack. Q. How can I keep baby's mouth clean? A. A solution of one teaspoon of boracic acid to twenty teaspoonfuls of water is excellent for this pur- pose. Use a clean swab made by twisting clean absorbent cotton tightly around a toothpick, and wash out the mouth twice daily. This may prevent many complica- tions of the stomach. "I£ you want to be really bright brush up with NUGGET" Nugget Shoe Polish gives a perfect shine...preserves leather ... makes shoes last longer. OXBLOOD, BLAog, AND ALL SHADES Or FROWN 5-00 � i40 TABLE r+ltt a oia e Andrews: Fresh, green salads --- rhubarb--. strawberries• --there isn't much need of any introduction to a cookery column featurir.g such things. lion ever, just in case soma of you have forgotten it, I'm going to stick in a few lines from one of my all-time favorites in the way of books, --T IIP. H Is'TOI{Y OF MR 1'OLLY. * * * "It was a profusely budding Spring day, and greens such es God had never permitted before In hu- man memory (though indeed they come every year and we forget) were mirrored vividly in a mirror of unprecedented brown."' a * �r Now for those recipes. GARDEN MEDLEY Serves 6 to 8 Toss together lightly sed chill. 1 quart young beet greens, coarsely torn. 2 cups fresh spinach coarsely torn (any fresh greens may be substituted for the above) 34 cup chopped onion f cup Chopped celery 6 hard -cooked eggs, speed 114 teaspoons salt teaspoon pepper Add just before serving 34 cup French dressing Toss again and serve immedi- ately, * * * GREEN -AND -WHITE SALAD Serves 4 to 6 Combine 154 cups shredded leaf lettuce (or any greens desired) 1 cup sliced raw cauliflower 3 tablespoons chopped sweet pickle Chill thoroughly, Combine 3 tablespoons salad oil 3 tablespoons vinegar 54 teaspoon salt Zia teaspoons sugar 313 teaspoon pepper $ teaspoon paprika 34 teaspoon grated onion Shake thoroughly in covered jar. Pour over greens. Toss lightly. Serve immediately. * * * RHUBARB CREAM PIE Makes one 8 -inch pie Melt 2 tablespoons butter Add 2 cups diced rhubarb 1 cup sugar Cook slowly until rhnt arb is tender, Combine 5.4 cup sugar 2 tablespoons cornstarch 2 egg yolks, well beaten 34 cup light cream 34 teaspoon salt Add to rhubarb and c..sok until thick. Cool; pour into baked 8 -inch pie shell. Top with meringue. Bake at 350° (moderate) 12 to 15 minutes. * 5 * RHUBARB BUTTER CRUNCH Serres 6 Combine 3 cups diced fresh rhubarb 1 cup sugar 3 tablespoons flour Place in greased, 6 x 10 -inch baking dist.. Combine 1 cup brown sugar 1 cup raw rolled oats 1% cups flour Cut in TA cup butter 54 cup other shortening Sprinkle over rhubarb mixture. Bake at .3750 (moderate) 40 minutes. Serve warm with cream * * * STRAWBERRY -RHUBARB SALAD Seves 6 Combine 2 cups rhubarb, cut in 14 -inch pieces Vs cup sugar %4 cup water Cook slowly until just tender. Sweeten 2 cups sliced strawberries with Vs cup sugar Soften 2 tablespoons unflavored gelatine in a4 cup cold water Dissolve gelatine in hot rhubarb mixture, Add the strawberries act! 1% tablespoons lemon juice Chill until slightly thickened. Pour into molds; chill until firm. U'nmoid on drained pineapple' sings on crisp lettuce leaves. Pass mayonnaise, *5,* STRAWBERRY CREAM PIE 1 cup sugar 4 tablespoons cornstarch NI teaspoon salt 10,4 cups milk, scalded 2 eggs, slightly beaten 3 tablespoons butter a teaspoon vanilla 1 nine -inch baked pie shell 1 pint strawberries, sliced Method: Mix sugar, cornstarch and salt. Gradually add milk and. cook in a double boiler until thick. Add a small amount of hot mixture to eggs; then stir into remaining hot mixture. Cook until thick, stir- ring constantly. Remove from heat; add butter and vanilla; chill, Pour into baked pie shell. Cover with strawberries; chill. Top with sweetened whipped cream just before serving. * * * STRAWBERRY -RHUBARB P1E 1 cup beet or cane sugar 54 teaspoon salt teaspoon nutmeg 3 cups cooked rhubarb 1 recipe plain pastry 1 cup strawberries, sliced 2 tablespoons quick -cooking tapioca Method: Combine sugar, salt, nutmeg, tapioca, orange juice and nutmeg, tapioka, orange juice and rhubarb. Place in pastry-lieed pan. Top with strawberries and dot with butter. Arrange pastry cut in shapes of daisies over top. Bake in 400 -degree oven for 10 minutes, then in 350 -degree oven for 30 minutes. FOR BETTER CITIZENSHIP • • • MAKE DAD YOUR PAL: I,4 Cup Sugar 4 Cups Milk 6 Tablespoons Canada Porn Starch .:11/z Teaspoons 1/4 Teaspoon Salt - - Vanilla. Mix sugar, Canada Corn ,Starch and salt in top of double boiler. Gradually add milk, mixin • until smooth. Place over boiling water and cook, stirring constantly, until mixture thickens. Cover and continue cooking 10 minutes lon- ger, stirring occasionally. Remove from heat.. Add vanilla; cool, Pour into moulds or serving dull and chill. Makes 6 to 8 servings. Other variations including Floating Island, Chocolate 131ann Mange, Custard Mane Mange and Pistachio Blanc Mange are in- cluded in Jane Ashley's Recipe Folder entitled "For b5ner—Delicious Desserts'. s r -- FREE: Jane Ashley's Tested Renipes--Send postcard to Home Service Department CC 20, The Canada Starch Company Limited, P.O. Box 129, Montreal;