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12-Orono Weekly Times, Wednesday, April 27, 1988 The Federation of Ontario Naturalists 1 FON Consvivaiion Centio,'Moaffield Park x 355 Lesmill Road, Don Mills, Ontario. M3B 2W8 Phone: (416) 444-84 V9 by Marion Strebig Under the leaves a green capped Where's the Flower cone, ribbed with purple or brown, Now that there is bloom, or the nestles. The club-shaped Jack or promise of it, in the garden, we spadix stands inside this cone. In begin to look for the first woodland the fall the fruits form an attractive flowers like spring beauties and cluster of red berries; hepatiças. But, early in March, in When I first saw the gleaming protected swampy areas, the first white spathe of the water arum in a flower of spring has alread bloom- wet meadow in Haliburton, I could ed, pushing up through the snow. not believe such a flower could exist The purplish mottled cowl or outside a greenhouse. It looks like a protective spathe of the skunk cab- miniature calla lily. Blooming in bage thrusts through the ground June when its heârt-shaped leaves like a fat snail, sometimes as early are fully developed, its large whit as February. By March the spathe spathe with the gleaming knob of will have uncoiled to reveal the the spadix looks as exotic in the yellowish knob which is the flower. northern swamp as a royal palm The flower or spadix is capable of would look among the hemlocks, producing enough heat td melt the In spite of their acrid taste, arums surrounding snow. The large fan- have been used for centuries as a like leaves, which by May will food and medicine. Heat and dry- develop on fleshy stalks, are coiled ing help to get rid of much of the tightly beside the spathe when it blistering quality, and both root or first pushes through the earth. It is corn and stalks have been used. The the adour of these leaves' when roots of arums were -dried and crushed that gives the skunk cab- ground to be used as flour. Ac- bage its name. counts of the laborious preparation The skunk cabbage belongs to a required before the roots were fit to group of plants called arums. The eat- make it clear arum root is not word arum comes from the Arabian likely to be a favourite of the fast word ar, meaning fire. Since all the food generation, plants of the arum family contain The Indians ate the cooked ber- crystals of calcium oxalate, a taste ries of both the water arum and of any part of the plant uncooked is Jack-in-the-pulpit, and used the a blistering experience. School boys leaves and stalks of the skunk cab- used to dare unwary schoolmates to bage. When cooked in several taste the root of another arum. In- changes of water the leaves are free dian turnip or, more familiarly, from odour. Jack-in-the-pulpit. The puckered The arums were also reputed to face of the victim was the occasion have medicinal properties. The In- of hilarity, A late spring plant, it dians used the roots and leaves of blooms in May. its three-lobed the skunk cabbage as a poultice for leaves resemble poison ivy, except sores and swelling. The tubers have that the three leaflets are stalkless. been used to treat hysteria, coughs Classified Ads (Continued from page 13) $$ LIQUIDATION S$ Buildings priced for immediate disposal. All items in stock. 30x40x 14 $3,800; 40x60x14 $5,990; 50x80 $11,260; 70x120 $27,900. Various sizes available , up to 120ft. wide. Factory direct clearance. Serious buyers only. All buildings priced for immediate immediate delivery. Call toll free 1-800- 387-2115, or 1-416-858-2446. BUSINESS •OPPORTUNITIES New TRUCKS available w/ steady year round contracts. Low interest rates, 12,9% and up. Good selection of makes and models. Minimum investments, $8000. Phone Transpo. 1-800- , 663-5166. CASH IN on Tax Reform! Learn ' Income Tax Preparation. Enquire about Exclusive Franchise Territories. Territories. 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PERSONAL PREGNANT? A loving couple is eager to adopt and provide a home for your unborn child. Working . with government licensed licensed agency. Call collect (416)638-1061. Vienna Boys Choir coming to Port Hope ing of fun and music on Saturday, April 8th, 1989 For informatio tickets, call John or Tessa Bryai,._ . 885-9839 or Stephen Snell at 885-9929. The Port Hope Friends of Music are proud to announcé that the Vienna Boys Choir will be appearing appearing in Port Hope as a part of the 1988/89 Concert Series. On Friday, October 14th, five centuries of music tradition and history comes to Port Hope with the appearance of this internationally famous choir. It will be the opening- concert in a six concert series that promises to be one of themost ambitious and eventful series ever presented by the Friends of Music. People who wish to join this series are invited to come to the Port Hope United Church on Sunday, April 24th and join for next year. That evening Angela Hewitt will be presenting the final concert in this year's series. Those people joining for next year's series will be allowed into into this concert as guests of the Friends of Music. For ticket information, information, call John or Tessa Bryant at 885-9839 or Stephen Snell at 885-9929. Besides the October concert by the Vienna Boys Choir the rest of next year's concert series will include include a delightful mix of a variety of musical forms. On November 18th, the Kitchener Waterloo Symphony Orchestra will include a Port Hope concert as a part of its provincial tour. One of the featured numbers and epilepsy. The corn of the Jack- in-the-pulpit was considered useful for treating stomach gas, asthma and rheumatism. There are no clinical notes on the effects of the treatments. Arums are curious and attractive plants which break down all our conventional notions about what a flower is. This spring when you come on one of the arums, examine the flower or spadix with a magnifying magnifying glass. But leave the plant intact. The arums, while common locally, are never plentiful. for this evening will be a well known trumpet concerto. On Saturday, December 10th th,e Elmer Iseler Singers will present a Christmas concert. In 1987 this group recorded a Christmas album which was extremely well received and a number of works from this album will undoubtedly be featured. This choral group has travelled throughout North America and has a reputation for its fine concerts... Saturday, February 18, 1989 will mark the return of Carol McLaughlin to Port Hope. -This accomplished accomplished artist has been featured m a number of Hollywood productions productions including Star Wars and the Love Boat, Her repertoire on the harp ranges from the classics to modern jazz. This concert will undoubtedly' undoubtedly' be one of the highlights of the season. . On Friday, March 31st Mireille Lagace will present an organ recital. Mireille Lagace recently was featured on the Kney organ at Roy Thomson, Hall and she is rapidly building à solid reputation as one of the finest in her field. The sixth and final concert in the 1988/89 season will feature a Touch of Brass. This fine group of Canadian Canadian musicians will present an even- Control WU can depend on -- Weed Spraying r- Crab Grass •*- Fertilizing . -- Insect Spraying -- Plug Coraeration -- Programs available See The Difference Quality Makes! or 983-5598 (Orono, Newcastle) 14-ttSN EXCAVATING CONTRACTORS FRASER-MACK LIMITED t ALL TYPES OF EXCAVATING Back-Filling and Grading - Trenching contact MIKE SAWYER Business Phone416-683-4212 Home Phone 983-9837 Spring Into Sunday Brunch --- The Quick And Tasty Way Celebrate the arrival of spring by inviting a group of friends over for Sunday Brunch. 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Most quiche recipes can be prepared a few days before your brunch and either frozen or refrigerated refrigerated for later use. , You can save even more time by making a quiche without without a crust. Crustless Salmon Broccoli Quiche and Spinach Cottage Cheese Crustless Quiche arc two easy and delicious delicious variations that arc sure to delight your guests. More delicious egg* ideas arc found in "Eggs Made Easy Series'" which is available available by writing to: Ontario Egg Producers- Marketing Board, 7195 Millcreek Dr., Mississauga, Ontario, L5N 4H l. The five-part series has been prepared to provide accurate and detailed directions directions for the preparation of meringues, omelettes, quiche, souffles and crepes. The set includes illustrated sheets with tips, recipes and serving suggestions. Crustless Salmon Broccoli Quiche l tbsp (I5 mL) butter 1 medium onion, chopped 1 cup (250 mL) chopped broccoli 1 cup (250 mL) milk 4 eggs ■'A cup (175 mL) Bisquick baking mix Zi tsp (2 mL) dillweed !/> tsp (2 mL) salt Va tsp ( 1 mL) pepper I can (7 oz/198 g) salmon or tuna packed in broth, drained I cup (250 mL) shredded Swiss, cheese Lightly grease 10-inch (25 cm) pic plate. In skillet, heat butter. Add onion and saute for 4 minutes or until translucent. Stir broccoli broccoli into onions. Cook l minute minute longer. ' In bowl, beat together milk, eggs, baking mix. dillweed. salt and pepper. Foil! in salmon, salmon, cheese and broccoli mixture. Pour into prepared Crustless Salmon Broccoli Qyiche -- a delicious meal pie plate. Bake in 400°F (200°C) oven for 30 to 40 minutes minutes or until knife inserted close to centre comes out clean. Let stand 5 minutes. Refrigerate or freeze any leftovers. leftovers. Makes 6 to 8 servings. Spinach and Cottage Cheese Crustless Quiche 10 oz (284 g) fresh or frozen spinach • 1 tbsp (15 mL) butter 'A cup (50 mL) pine nuts or sunflower seeds (optional) 1 medium onion, finely chopped '/: clove garlic, finely chopped 4 eggs 1 cup (250 mL) milk 1 cup (250,1111.) cottage cheese or rieotta Vi cup (175 mL) Bisquick baking mix' Vi cup (125 mL) grated Parmesan ehdese, divided '/: tsp (2 mL) ground nutmeg V; tsp (2 mL) salt ' ! 4 tsp ( 1 ml.) white pepper Lightly grease 10-inch (25 cm) pie plate. Steam spinach for 6 minutes minutes or microwave at HIGH for 5 to 8 minutes, stirring after 3 minutes. Place in sieve to drain, pressing out excess moisture. Coarsely chop; set aside. 1 In skillet, heat butter. Add pine nuts and shake over medium-high heat for about 3 minutes to toast nuts. Remove to.cqol. Add onion and garlic to skillet. Saute for 4 minutes •or. until onion is translucent. 1 n bowl. beat needier eggs. milk, cottage cheese, baking mix. 'A cup (50 mL) of the Parmesan cheese, nutmeg, •salt and pepper. Stir in spinach and pine nuts. Pour into prepared prepared pic plate.. Sprinkle with remainine Parmesan cheese. Bake in 400°F(200°C) oven for 30 to 40 minutes or until knife inserted close to centre comes out clean. Let stand tor 5 minutes. Refrigerate or freeze any leftovers. Makes 6 to 8 servings.