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K 6 The Canadian Statesman, Bownanviiie, Dec. 26, 1973 Hos pitai Volunteers Receive Recognition frost isp ast, then set them in the garden. These will fiower naturaiiy in the faiT. The new Masterpiece Mum is the best one 1 know of for growing outdoars and then bringing in for house decor in the fali. Norfold Island Pine (Araucaria Excelsa) has its branches ;-symmetrical whorls. It's aristocrat of the fot ted evergreens, and looks ika smali Christmas tree that is used by many apart- ment dwellers, who haven't the raom for a large tree. These trees xiii iast for years in the apartment or in a home where the temperature is low. Though this plant wiil graw tail, it may be held in check by' reducing the top. Poinsettia (Euphorbia puicherrima). The newer varieties of this age aid plant will iast and iast from Christmas through Mother's Day. A great deal has been done by plant hybridizers ta make this a "regular" house plant, rather than the "temperamental" type of the past. Many growers will confuse the leaf-like bracts with the flow- ers. Actually the fiowers are inconspicuous and the colorful show is provided by the large, scarlet, pink or cream bracts. t is stili the most popular Christmas plant for giving and receiving, and does b est in the home with good light exposure and a temperature of about 65 degrees. Yellowing and dropping of lower foliage mnay be caused by temperatures below 60 degrees, drafts, and drying out at the roots. Feeding with a completely soluble fertilizer like Instant Vigoro every two weeks after the plants are wel established is good bouse plant practice. House Plant Culture (Terms) Cool temperatures - Temp- erature range during winter on a window sili in an unheated room - 40 ta 45 degrees at night, 55 ta 60 degrees on sunny days, and 50 degrees on cloudy days. Dimlight - Lighting intensity of room interior away from window. Full sun - Sunlight unbroken by curtains or frosted glass. South windows have full sun for the longest period during the day. High humidity - Atmosphere saturated with moisture. (Attainable oniy in a green- house or terrarium.) Indirect sunlight - Sunlight diffused by a iightweight curtain placed 15etween sun and the plant., Low humidity - Normal humidity in a heated or air-conditioned house, 40 ta, 50 percent relative humidity. Medium humidity - Relative humidity of about 70 percent. Moderate temperature - Winter range of temperatures on the window silT of a normally heated room - 50 degrees ta 55 degrees at night, 70 degrees on ýsunny days, and 60 degrees on cloudy days. Ptting mxtures - Equal parts. of garden sou and organic matter - peat mass or shredded sphagnum mass with one leven leaspoon of 20 percent superphosphate add- ed per quart of mixture (potting salihas ail the necessary and beneficial add- United Church Ministers Plan Help for Refugees decision ta open Canada's doors to "several hundreds" of Chilean refugees has spark- ed a suggestion to United Church ministers from na- tional headquarters here that they cooperate with Manpow- er and Immigration officiais in assisting the newcomers to get settled. In a letter signed by Rev. George M. Morrison, Secre- tary of the Church's General Council, and Rev. W. Clarke MacDonald, Secretary of the Committee on the Church and International Affairs, minis- itives for successful pot cul- ture). Subdued daylight - Daylight with no direct sun; light from a north window. Warm temperature - 65 degrees at night and 80 degrees ta 85 degrees during the day. Supplemental heaters usually are needed ta provide warm temperatures. ters of congregations, chap- lains, college professors and iay and professional field staffs are asked "ta register bath your concern and willing- ness ta assist Chilean refugee immigrants if and or when they arrive in your commun- ity ".' Those responding ta, the suggestion that they get in touch with one of the 80 Immigration Offices or one of the 400 Manpower Centres across Canada, are asked ta sent particulars ta Dr. Mac- Donald sotat communication between the Church's national office and government offic- iais can be established. "We have helped immi- grants coming ta, Canada on a number of occasions," conf- cludes the letter from the two church officiais. "It is bath a Gospel imperative and a human thing ta do . .. let us stand ready ta heip in the name of Him who was in a real sense a member of- an immigrant family in the to---- called Bethlehem two ti sand years ago." - A MHAPY4PROSPE?OIZ NVEWIV EA I? EM FER YONE/ 5 SPARTNER ORONO 983-5208 ESSO HOME HEAT SERVICE Along with the young Candy Stripers who were honored during a banquet on Dec. l9th at Trinity Sunday schoolroom, a group of aduit volunteers who also take care of many duties around the hospital were accorded special recognition. They are, front row, left to right, Mrs. K. Rehder, Mrs. A. Ayres, Mrs. D. Childs, Mrs. M. Hoar, Mrs. Lycett of Newcastle; second row, Mrs. N. Wilson, Mrs. N. Yates, Mrs. B. Vanstone, Mrs. Tredennick, Mrs. M. Wilkin; third row, Mrs. B. Severn, Mrs. E.'Tripp, Mrs. D. Park, Mrs. M. James; fourth row, Mrs. Hancock of Newcastle, Mrs. Peebles, Mrs. Bunton, Mrs. E. Gatcheil, Mrs. Ovenden, Mrs. B. Bridges. Twelve of these ladies received certificates, and pins were presented to Mrs. Wilkin, Mrs. Severn, Mrs. boar and Mrs. Vanstone. Also taking part in the program were Rev. G. C. Gilchrist, Mrs. Margaret Smith of Newcastle who is President of the Hospital Auxilary; James Hooper, Admin. Asst.-Nursing; H. E. Embree, director of Personnel Services; Tom Cowan, Chairman of the Board and Administrator R. E. Elston. by 'Do'llartnoll Mare and mare people are turning ta "living gfts" -- house plants that are a constant reminder of the donor and, a joy ta the home. But although most plants are easy ta look af ter if vou follow a few simple rules, it is certain that wthin a few weeks of receiving the gift many people will be asking "why s My plant dying" Wel neighbors, the reasons are many and varied, yet one thought you shoUid'keep in your mind is that the pant's envionment fnks changea, and it will take time ta becomne accustomred ta its new sur- roundings. Don't forget the plant went ta the fiorist directly from a greenhouse xhere it hýad ideai growing cônditionis. Most Canadian haines are tao dry in tLhe -wnter. Plants that tlerate, low humidity do well in the 40 ta 50 percent relative hurniidity usuaiiy found in he7ated or air-candi- tioned homies or apartments. But this is just too dry for many paints that have been grown under ideai conditions. Here are a few methods you could use ta raise the humidit for those plants needing med- ium humidity: Keep plants where the humidity is hi ghest. The kitchen, particularly above the sink on a window suTl. normally is more humid than the rest of the home. Group plants together. Air s urrounding grouped plants usually is mare humid than air around a single plant. Set plants'above a tray of gravel, sand, or peat mass that is kept wet. Instail sLipplemental humid- ifiers and humidistats in your heating or air-conditîoning system, and incidentaliy, in these days of enery conserva- tion it saves fuel. Avoid Drafts Plants indoors cannot stand sudden drafts, especialy Afri- can Violets, Gloxinias, forced buibs, Poinsettias. When air- ing the room, be sure ta move plants away from doors and windows. Even the hardiest of house plants, like the Aspidistras and Sanservierias (Snake- Plant) can be harmed by constant exposure ta coid air currents, althoueh this may not show immeduately. if y ur plants are placed in a wundow setting, watch the temperature, especially at night or in very cold weather. A good protection is afforded by pulling down the shades, or by placing a f ew sheets of newspapter or cardboard be- tween the plants and the window. Keeping plants dlean is also very important. Use a soft Camnel's hair brush on the leaves at ieast once a week, or if the plant daes nat resent water, spray a littie aver the foliage and wipe dlean with a sof t cioth. Watering Most people dlon't favour cold showers. Neither do plants. Cold water shocks them, and is a source of "set- back". Don't use cold water right from the tap, it is best ta let the water stand over night beforeusing it sa that it is at room temperature. Most e lants can be more easily ilied by over-watering than by under-watering, s0 don't water tua often but when you do water, DON'T just dampen the top sili. Soak the soiT thoroughly, and then DON'T water again until the earth is quite dry.ý And don't forget your indoor plants need food just as much as those in your summer garden. Add some fertilîzer like Instant Vigaro ta the water about every four weeks. And now for some details on 3ome plants that you may iave received over the holiday sesl. Azalea (Azalea indica) is a shrubby evergreen that produces white, pink, lavender or red blooms. The plant when bau- g ht from a florist is usually in bud and bloom. Place in an east window at a temperature of 55 degrees ta 60 degrees f'or best blooming resuits. It's a plant that cannot be over- watered and shouid be water- ed daily. Then, once a week, stand the plant in water for about haif an hour. Azaleas like a ittie plant food like Instant Vigoro while activeiy growing. plants After blooming, the plant may be carried over ta next year by repottîng in an acid soul - easily done by using peat and a littie soul but NO SAND. The plant should be pruned for shape before dune, then plun- ged in the soiT outdoors. The new "Keepsake" variety is long lasting. Begonias Begonias in many varieties are being offered by florists this year. The new introduc- tion from Belgium has beauti- fui bloom and good foliage, lasting for many months with usual home care. The old stand by Christmas Cheer is stili a most sought'after pot plant and can he grown in a room with cool temperatures with lots of light. Calceoliaý Calceolaria the stipper plant is another cool room plant and has balloon-like, slipper shap- ed flowers. DON'T overwater this plant and DON'T overfeed or the foliage will turn yellow. A plant bought when in flower frorn the florist will, usually last four ta six weeks. Chrysanthemum The newer varieties avail- able from most good florists will last for weeks after the Christmas season. When the plants are finished flowering eut them back ta three or four inches. continue waterîng and feeding until al danger of Business Direclory Accountancy WM. J. H. COGGINS Chartered Accountant 115 Liberty Street South Bowmanville Phone 623-3612 WILLIAM C. HALL B.Conmm. Chartered Accountant 36%2 King St. E., Oshawa Telephone 725-6539 Chiropractic G. EDWIN MANN, D.C. Chiropraictor Office: '15 Elgin Street corner of Horsey Street Phone 623-5509 Office Hours: By appointmnent D en tal1 DR. ANGUS M. BLAIR D.D.S. 26 Frank St., Bowmanville (near Dominion Store) Office Hours: 9:30 a.m. ta 9 p.m. including Saturday Telephone 623-3181 DR. WILLIAM KEANE Dental Surgeon. 222 King Street East Professional Bldg Office Hours: Weekdays - 9 - 5 Telephone 623-7412 If busy - 623-4731 DR. WILLIAM KENT D.D.S. 222 King St. E., Suite 106 Professional Bldg. 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