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HomeMy WebLinkAboutZurich Herald, 1950-07-20, Page 7From July onward, the various forms of irises can be planted or transplanted therefore now is the time to go into the subject of these "rainbow flowers" if you have been thinking of adding them to your garden, 'There are many different kinds, in lovely shades of blue, lavender, purple and yellow, which bloom at different times and suit different locations -in the garden. Most of them also make attractive cut flowers. Beareded Irises are the most familiar class. They can be planted either in spring or autumn, but July and August are good times, also. The "bearded" is because of a hairy tuft in the throat of the flower, on the "fall," or longer lower petal. Earliest of this group are the little dwarf varieties, six to 12 inch- es in height, blooming in April, 1, pumila, They make attractive edgings for the border, and are de- lightful in the rock garden. An intermediate group of Beard- ed Iris flowers comes in mid-May, and the tall bearded kinds usually in late May and early June, com- prising varieies like Gold Imperial (yellow), Seminole (pink to reddish purple), Shasta (white) and the like. In the Beardless Iris group are the Siberian and Japanese Irises. These are smoother flowers, very much resembling orchids. In fact, they are sometimes in England called "the poor man's orchid." They like heavier soil than the ]Bearded, and quite a little moisture, also plenty of plant food. Siberian Irises may be planted in August and September, but in the North the Japanese ought to be planted in the spring. Another division of this versatile Iris family is the dainty creeping Crested or Evansia group of Irises which require moist soil and some shade. They also make an excellent ground cover under trees, with blue flowers in May. August is the time to plant thein. Further kinds are in some ways he most exciting and beautiful of all. These are Bulbous Iris, bloom- ing in early summer — Spanish, Dutch, and English. They like a sunny spot, fairly well drained, and must be protected from winter cold. The Dutch and Spanish flower first, then the Eng- lish ones come along. They can be planted from September to Novem- ber, if you live in the North. Prepare the soil to a depth of at least 10 inches, spading it deeply and thoroughly. For Bulbous Irises you want it pretty rich, but no iris- es like manure. Plant food at the rate of four pounds per 100 square feet, or one pound (pint) to 20 feet of row will be appreciated by all types, however. Work it in thor- oughly at the bottom of your spaded area. Your irises usually come from the nursery with the foliage cut back to about six inches. If not cut back, cut them yourself before planting. Do the same if you are transplanting some of your own — which by the way, ought to be taken up and moved every three or four years. Bearded varieties grow from a root called a rhizome, from which rootlets spread like a lot of fingers at each side. Spread these rootlets .I iii t'iRic`-r-2f:-r>i r • The whole world owes a great debt to the genius—although I sup- pose no one person was responsible —who developed the process of canning fruits and vegetables. For where would we be during the long winter months if we had to depend, as our grandparents did, on just what we could dry, or keep in the .cellar? But for all that there's some- thing different, even if it's only in the imagination, in the very phrase "garden -fresh vegetables" and to- day's column will be devoted to novel and tasty methods of pre- paring and serving some of the favorites. BEETS SUPREME Serves 6 ]Fry . 4 strips bacon until crisp Drain. Combine Y4 cup bacon drippings 2 tablespoons flour I teaspoon salt r/4 teaspoon pepper Stir in .. . 1% cups thick sour cream cup water Cook until slightly thickened. Add... 3 cups small cooked beets Cover and heat 5 minutes to blend. Sprinkle diced bacon on top before serving, CARAMELED CARROTS Serves 6 Cook .. , 12 medium carrots in boiling salted water just until tender, about 1.0 minutes Drain. Rollin... 1 cup brown. sugar Saute in . , . 'la to % cup butter until brown Add , ea. . 1 tspoon salt teaspoon pepper 2 tablespoons lemon juice Citok slightly; serve immediately, SPANISH SNAP BEANS Combine . . . 2 caps cannned tomatoes cup chopped onion % clip chopped green pepper li teaspoon salt I teaspoon Woreesierslihe. ftanrro .6Modern Etiquette Useful , u , By Roberta Lee Mirror Can't Fog Q, When a man and a womanScience wins again with new 4 meet on the street, which should bathroom mirror that will not fog speak first? up, according to researchers. Sec- A. Etiquette demands that a wo" ret of nun -fogging is electrically �`� , 0.3j maid speak first when meeting a conducting rubber backing behind. man. However, between very good mirror—you flick switch u:r mirror 6 friends this rule is ignored, since before turning on the hot water it is often the case that the woman and mirror is heated up to 9$ deg., does not see the man or perhaps preventing condensation of steam - does not recognise him immediate- s ryYf e, ly when meeting in a crowd. Vacuums Hair Q. Should meat be cut into small Electric scalp vibrator and pieces on one's plate, or should It -vacuum cleaner are combined in be cut only a mouthful at a time? a new device. Rubber brush was - A. It is never correct to prepare Sages scalp while vacuum removes one's food as if for a child. Only dirt, dandruff into disposable filter. one mouthful should be cut at one Operates quietly, maker says. c s time, Who should furnish the bou- Hogs' Drinking Fountain MM tonn'teres for the ushers at a wed- Idogs too can have cool drinks Y , ding• this summer: Ontario firm an- su A. The bridegroom. nounces what it claims is first auto- s u }"4. Q. If in a hotel or public dining uratic drinking bowl ever specially room one drops a knife or fork designed for hogs. (Hogs used to ,€ while eating, should one pick it up? have to use converted cow bowls, A. If a person drops a knife or firm says.) New fountain is fed by any part of .the table service, he pressure or gravity, is said self - should not pick it up. He should cleaning; to turn water on has leave it on the floor, and ask the nose -pan lever designed to suit any Shirley May France, right, 17 -year-old American schoolgirl in waiter to replace it. Q. When one is invited to a size pig. swimming the English Channel, chats with movie actor Caesar christening, it is necessary to take Cools Kitchen �afee at the Vllirnbledon tennis championship matches. Romero a gift for the baby? Hot fumes of kitchen carried �nment. Shirley, training hard at Dover, England, hopes to com- A. Each person who is invited away special ventilator recently .nnel swim before her 18th birthday, Aug. ll. to the christening may give the m- developed ec- p Winnipeg firm, Spfor fant a gift of some sort. It is not tally for kitchens ,it is suitable for tc outward and downward in all direc- 'Unique System necessary,however, ! Q. Who is supposed to replace home or restaurant use if fitted tions and work the soil between divots a golf course, the player into outside wall. Fan comes in kit-• and around them, with the rhizome ca or his caddy? three sizes for different size lying on a bed of' soil slightly slant- g y For the past 100 years, Belgium A. This is the caddy's job. If he chem, ing. Cover it two thirds of its upper has boarded out its harmlessly in - does not it, the player should k surface leavingone third, next the sane persons in Gheel, where today, call his attention, to the fact tt pulley Has Lock foliage, exposed to sun and air, g some 6,000 of them are cared for Q. When a young man escorts Clothesline pulley has new lock - Beardless Iris have a rhizome by the town's 4,000 families. Each a woman home after the theater or ing device to keep clothesline from with fibrous roots very like those of these individuals leads a nor- a dance, should be ask for her key moving when pulley at one end of line is higher or when strong wind of many perennials. Set them in mal life, being treated as a member household and allowed to hold and unlock the door, or should she is blowing, says Toronto maker, to a depth even with the crown. Bulbous Irises have bulbous roots of a a job. Among the few smarter ones do this after he has left? It is courteous for the man to Ordinary clothespin fits through holes in pulley block and and are planted like tulips. They earning good incomes is the lady fortune-telling dock the door and see that the special puly to effect locking. Pulley of should be set four to six inches who conducts the woman is safely in the house be- alum num. deep—the English, four. parlor. fore he leaves. I 1 teaspoon sugar teaspoon chili powder 3/4 teaspoon pepper 1 whole clove 1 bay leaf Simmer 15 minutes. Remove clove and bay leaf. Melt... 1 tablespoon butter Blend in .. . 1 tablespoon flour Stir in tomato mixture gradually. Cook until thickened. Add... 4 cups cooked green beans Heat to blend, about 5 minutes, ASPARAGUS CASSEROLE Saute . 1 tablespoon grated onion cup green pepper in 3 tablespd:ns butter Blend' in .. , 2 tablespoons flour - Add... 1 cup milk Cook until thick, stirring constantly Add... 1% teaspoons salt Y4 teaspoon pepper Alternate in greased baking dish - 3 cups cooked asparagus 3 sliced hard -cooked eggs Pour sauce over asparagus anal eggs. Top with . , . 1 cup grated Canadian cheese cup buttered bread crumbs Bake at 350 deg. (moderate) 25 minutes. CREOLE CAULIFLOWER. Break .. . 1 large head cauliflower into flowerets Cook in boiling water until barely tender; drain, Place in greased 2 -quart casserole., Sprinkle with . teaspoon salt Melt . , . V4 cup butter Blend in . . V4 cup floor Stir in 2 cups milk: Cook slowly until thick; stir con- stantly, Add .. . cup sliced stuffed olives Salt and pepper to taste Pour sauce over cauliflower. Top with , . . / cup grated sharp cheese teaspoon paprilra Fake at 375 deg, (moderate) 36 nunules. . 6.+•�• >s.. ...::.:.:.. a. h. . Tribute from Calvert to Canadians of Swiss Descent THE STRENGTH of a nation stems from Among the first Swiss to come to the character of its people. Canada Canada were soldiers who helped Lord owes much of her y growth, vitality and Selkirk defend his Red River Colony. 4� the rich quality of its democracy to These were quickly followed by skilled ` the blending of racial and cultural watch and clock makers and musicians. heritages from many lands. 'Today the names of many Canadians Switzerland has contributed many of Swiss descent figure prominelYtly XI of her sturdy sons, and they have among our artists, musicians, writers r united themselves with other racial and poets, while lite unmatched skill groups, to comprise the ,great of Swiss watchmakers has contributed !cam +• Canadian family. much to Canada's industry. a tv tr DISTILLERS (Canada) Limited ;4MNERSTRURG e, ONTARIO - Calvert, founder of Canada's first colony at Newfoundland in, �\ 1622, was Ilea( of the famous Calvert family. Calvert's ideals ;G of democracy, ideals which were perpetuated by his descend- ants, helped set the pattern for the freedom we now enjoy, W o ilii e, U I U u 51V VW4 MINNOW