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Houseplants as presents Houseplants are always welcome gifts during the SUPPLEMENT TO McHENRY PLAINDEALER - PAGE 3 Christmas season, especially for apartment dwellers and students in dormitories. • FRIDAY. DECEMBER 15. 1978 According to The Ameri­ can Association of Nurs- Playtime pastry kitchen erymen. the trick in buying a plant as a gift is to match the light condition of the home or dormitory room to those needed by the plant. Bright or medium light homes are easy. There are many possibilities such as philodendron, dieffenbachia, spider plants (airplanes) in h a n g i n g p o t s , p l u s m a n y flowering plants such as gar­ denias, camellias and poin- settias. Low light homes are more of a problem, but there are many attractive plants 4o choose from, such as corn p l a n t s , p r a y e r p l a n t s (maranta), snake plants, plus pothos and some species of ivy which make attractive hanging planters. TRAVEL by 8 REINDEER? No, Not Really BUT A TRAVEL GIFT CERTIFICATE FOR CHRISTMAS! * Perfect for those hard to buy for loved ones on your list. Applied toward any cruise, tour, Airline, AMTRAK. A Trip will be cherished and remembered for-ever. 385-7500 CHAIN 0 LAKES SERVICE 3405 W. Elm St McHenry TRAVEL BAKE ME A CAKE as fast an you can: The "BakcrS Man prftvidrs hour* of make-believe fun for children an they pretend to "bake" all kinds of Christmas dishes and desserts itfing playtime kitchen utensils. Each part of the 12 body serves as a different kitchen uten­ sil. The top half becomes a cake mold, the middle a round cookie pan, and the lower half a mixing bowl. The Baker's hat is also a flour sifter, and his feet are cookie cutters. Each arm is a removable measur­ ing cup; one cup carries a rolling pin and the other carries big mixing spoons. Three measuring spoons hang from his tummy, and (be Baker's Man can be reassembled quickly and stored neatly. ¥ There is nothing quite like a diamond on Christmfe morning. W« future an «icitiii| l ine of Diamonds for. men and women in the prices and styles You want FREE GIFT WRAP! HE RE one OMIT EMM S TO V» THURSORT I FRHMT » TO I» Sfeffaris JflMKMlhMIlN^ l i t u VMO>.WI . W. IHNNV II I . . SHOP INSIDE IN OUR HEATED, LIGHTED SHOWROOM! J I m nr™ 3 REASONS WHY OUR TREES ARE BEST! 1) RAISED ON OUR OWN FARM 2) SHEARED 4 SHAPED ANNUALLY 3) SPRAYED WITH A FIRE RETARDANT CHEMICAL • 8 TURKEYS TO BE GIVEN AWAY' Ult Rwi Mul 385-3232 104 w mom » AXA McHENRY I I I CHRISTMAS HOURS: OAIIY 7:Mom to Ifm SUNDAY • to S U.S. Savings Bonds a gift they'll have long after the toys are put away. One of the best gift selections you can make for youngsters is United States Savings Bonds. Because Bonds grow right along with them. And so when they eventually use the Bonds to pay for a car or co|lege, they take out more money than you put in. Then, too, Savings Bonds are one gift you can be sure will please everyone. No question of right size or proper color, or having too many. Just the certainty that you're giving exactly what's wanted. Why not stop in soon and let us help you with your Christmas shopping at our Savings Bonds window? You'll probably find that Bonds are the perfect gift for several others on your list besides the youngsters! Serving the banking needs of the McHenry area. Member FDIC NaTIOlNiaL BaiMK OF M< HeNRY 3814 WEST ELM STREET P O BOX 338 McHENRY ILLINOIS 60050 81b 385 5400