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I'^i'i^r 4 r « 1 A T 1 > -1 >S > .X t T 1 * >- *• '\ f- *â- â-  â- 1 -> 41^ THUMB â- r • > L (SbvdOiX Smith, At the l)2clc of tlic iloT.er beds, Along fences or in place of fences, one can ns; growing screens Even *• fence or n all in good condition will look more attractive it parti- ally hidden in this way, and as for the more common typo which is not so attiractive it can he com- pletely scrcenel by annual or per- ennial vines. There are all sorts of planting; material available for this pnrpos^ and found listed in any good calalogi'e. The perennial types are well known. Many pcple do not realize that one can. K^t t|uite good and <|uick results from an- nuals too. Dahlias, ornamental sun- flowers, cosmos, spider plants, are •only some of many things that «rill reach three or four feet in Ijeight in 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 snot or corner which dries out be- fore the rest. This is the place to plant the very early things â€" hardy vegetables and flowers tha.'i 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 them must make their first growth while soil and air are tool. 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 vegetable? it is important to string out the plantings so that ;he har- vest will be equally extended. All the vegetables mentioned can be planted at least three times, a fort- night apart, and some Hki lettuce arid radish, carrots, beets, beans, ttc, can be planted at intervals right up to July. Among the hardy flowers will be things like cosmos, marigolds, pensies, sweet peas and rmything else listed as very hardy in Cana- dian seed catalogues. Some of these are so resistant to frost that they sow themselves and come on as volunteer plants in the spring. * * » Spread Tfaem Out A really imposing showing can be made with a few annua! flowers and with a minimum of effort. Cos- mos, giant marigolds, zinnias, pe- tanias, portulaca, nicotine, calen- dula, alyssum, nasturtiums, etc., are easily grown almost anywhere in Canada. Some of the larger flowers tan actually be used in the place of shrubs. Cosmos, gladioli, dahlias, giant marigolds and zinnias should have about two feet eacli way â€" pettmias 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 lor hospitalized persons, outdoor sportswear, smoking ' in open car, ttc. ♦ * * Fisb Turn on Light. One-cell flash-light bulb device attaches to fishing rod, flaslics when tng comes on line. .^fter light dashes, lineâ€" which has been slip- ped throu.qh special chp preparatory to casting â€" comes free so fisherman man battle with fish. ♦ ♦ * 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. » * * Bhck Snaps in Flash. That Polaroid camera that pro- duces a positive picture within a minute alter exposure of the filni now will be available for black r.nd white prints. Previousy turned out sepia prints.. Gives •iciuigloss fin- ish, of same permanence as ordinary pohtographs. says inventor. » * • Light Waders New VInylitc plastic waist-higli waders are said to have only frac- tion bulk, weight usual. For fresh- water or smf casting, duck hunt- ing, trapping, won't deteriorate in .vni, salt water, are highly flexible, says maker. For use witli tennis shoes, felt-soled wading shoes, have seamless doulde-wcight feet, pock- ets said waterproof. * * » Retards Fire Kcw flame rctardent clicmical is s.iid suitable for farm _ buildings, jrrain elevators, homes, hotels, etc. R.'ported to be used by U.S. Navy for "flameproof" hospitals and by .Atomic Energy Conimiijsiiin. » » * Garbage Bounces New rubber garbage pail springs fight back into shape if iropped, •nmped on, etc. He Buys "Em By The Found â€" Garage owner Janies .\ Cham- bers presents a new dogf, just rescued from the city povrnd, to little Ann Marie Williams, Learning that the pound had. hnn- dreds of pets that must be dispo.-:ed of. Chambers put up the money for 200 youngsters to bail out dogs and claim them for their own. Modern Ktiquette By Roberta Lee Q. When it the proper time for the bridegroom to give the minister his wedding iec? 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, Jiowever, 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 in mo-.irning? 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 him? A. No; this is exceedingly rude and is most annoying to the speaker â€" 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. Q. How 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 aboin catch- ing cold! Remember how she used to say; "Keep your feet dry and get a ffood hot meal Inside vou, and you'll be all right.'' Now the scientists are catching up with her. Bioclieniists report that chilling and overe:;ertion "make it easy for vimses to infect an orguKism." One group of rats was kept at below freezing tenipearf.ires. .An- other group was .given a thorough workout on a trt-admill. .\ thirl croup â€" the control â€" was h-i't alone. •Dverexertion was worse than c'.iilling 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-proteio chickens fought oft disease better. Maybe Grandma should have given us more bacon and fewer w'neat cakes. Otherwise, she had things pretty well sized np. 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. 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. • * * Q. 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. * â- * ^ Q. How can I prevent cracking of linoleum when rollini; 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. Othervrise, it is sure to crack. Q. How can I keep bab;'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. "If you want to be really bright bnish up with NUGGET" Nugget Shoe Polish gives a perfect shine . . . preserves leather . . . makes shoes last longer. OZ-BbOOO. BUICK. MKO AUi SHADES OT BROWN DID ** YOU NQGGET s-w '♦ YOUR SHOES THIS MORNING? TABIX TALHS <^ax\e^ Andrews. ricsli, ^treen salads â€" rhubarb â€" strawberries â€" there isn't much need of any introduction to a cookery volumn featuriig such things. Ho'\evcr, just in case somj of you have i'orgotten it, I'm going to stick in a few lines ironi one ol my all-time favorites in the way of book.s.-THF. llI.SrO:.-Y OF MR I'OLLY. * • * "It was a profusely budding Spring day, and greens such as 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.'" :» « * Xon ioi tho-e ncipes. GARDEN MEDLEY Serves 6 to 8 Tots together lightly ai'd chill. 1 quart young beet greens, coarsely torn. 2 cups fresh spinach coarsely torn (any ir^sh greens may he sub 'ituted for the above) y4 cup chopped onion 54 cup chopped celery 6 hard-cooked eggs, sl-ced V/i teaspoons salt '4 teaspoon pepper Add just before serving 1-2 cup French dressing Toss atelv. again and ?erve immedi- GREEN-AND-WHITE SALAD .Serve* 4 in Combine l^'i cups shredded leaf lettuce (or any gre^eiis ilesired I 1 cup sliced raw cauliflower 3 tablespoons chopped sweet pickle Chill thoroughly Combine 3 tablespoons salad oil 3 tablespoons vinegar Vz teaspoon salt 25'; teaspoons sugar 54 teaspoon pepper Vs tearpoon paprika 54 teaspoon grated onio.<'. Shake thoroughly in co'.'ircd jar. Pour over greens. Toss ligiitly Serve immediately. * « » RHUBARB CREAM PIE Makes one 8-incb ^if Meh 2 tablespoons butter Add 2 cups diced rhubarb 1 cup sugar Cook slowly until rhu' arb is tender. Combine '-4 cup sugar 2 tablespoons cornstarch 2 egg yolks, well bcatfn 5'4 cup light cream 54 teaspoon salt Add to rhubarb and coo'k until Thick. Cool; pour into baked >'-incli pie --hell. Top with meringue. Bake at 350° (moderate) 12 to •RHUBARB BUTTER CRLINCH .Serves 6 Combine 3 cups diced fresh rhubarb 1 cup sugar 3 tablespoons fioui Place in greased, b \ 10-inch 'naking dish. Combine I cup brown sugar 1 cup raw rolled oats 1/4 cups flour Cut in % cup butter Yj cup other shortening Sprinkle over rhubarb .iiixlurc. Bake at 375° (moder.tte) 40 'iiinutes. Serve warm with cream * ♦ • STRAWBERRY-RHUBARB SALAD Seves 6 Combine 2 cups rhubarb, cut in I'.-inch piece- '/a cup sugar 3^4 cup water Cook slowly until just tender. Sweeten 2 cups sliced strawberries w itli y^ cup sugar Soften 2 ta'olespoons unflavore^ gelatine in 54 cup cold water Dissolve gelatine in hot rhubarb .'iii.'cture. Add the strawberries av-d 15/2 tablespoons lemon juice Chill until slightly thickei.ed. Pour into molds; chill •if.til firm. Unmold on drainecf piacappW; dngpi »a ciisp lettuce i«avei. Paas mayonnaise. » • • STRAWBERRY CREAM PIE 1 cup sugar 4 tablespoons cornstarch 54 teaspoon salt 254 cops milk, scalded 2 eggs, slightly beatet> 3 tablespoons butter % teaspoon vanilla 1 nine-inch baked pie shell 1 pint strawberries, shced Method: Mix sugar, cornstarch .ind salt. (VradiKilly add milk and rook in a double boiler until thick. Add a small amount of hot mixtnre to eggs; then stir into remaininp; hot mixture. Cook until l!-.ick, stir- ring constat I," Remove liom heat : add butter and vanilla: chill. Pour into baked pie shell. Cover with strawberries : .hill. Top with sweetened whipped I -cam just before serving. STRAWBERRY-RHUBARB PIE 1 cup beet or cane sugar % teaspoon salt % teaspoon nutmeg 3 cups cooked rhubarb 1 recipe plain pastry 1 cup strawberries. sliccJ 2 tablespoons quick-cooking tapt:ca Method: Combine suifar. salt, nutmeg, tapioca, orange juice and nutmeg, tapioka, orange .'iiice and rhubarb. Place in pas:ry-li''ed pan. Top with strawberries and -iot with butter. Arrange pastry cut in shapes of daisies over top. Bake in 400-degree oven for 10 minutes, then in 3S0-t!egr"L' oven I'.r 3() minutes. / \ FDR BETTER CITIZENSHIP • • MAKE DAD YOUR PAL: FATHERS m SUNDAY JUNE IB TH Vi Cup Sugar 4 Cups Milk 6 Tablci^poons Canada Corn Starch I»/i Teaspoons 14 Teaspoon Sal t Va n ilia Mi.\ sugar, Canada Com Stiirch and salt in tup of double boiler. Craduaily aM milk, mixing until smooth. Place over boiling water and cook, .--tirriiig constantly, imtil mixtun^ thickens. Covoc aiid continue cookinsf 10 minutes lon- ger, stirring occasionally. Heniove from heat. Add vanilla: cool. Pour into nionlds or serving disli and chill. Makes 6 to 8 servings. Otlior variations including Floating Island, Choeolale Blanc Mango, Custard Blaiio Mango jinj Pistachio Blanc Mango .ire in- cluded in J.ane .\shloy'8 Recipe Folder entitled "Por Finer â€" Delicious Desserts". FXSS: ' Jane .Ashley's Tested Recipesâ€" Send postcM-d to Home Service Department CC 20, The Canada f^tarch Company, Limited, P.O. Box 129, Montreal^ CANADA CORN STARCH