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PAGE fc - PLAISDEALER Thank goodness it's Friday flowers! Why not do as the Europeans do? Traditionally they return home Friday evenings with a loaf of fresh bread tucked under one arm and a bundle of fresh flowers tucked under the other. Even on our side of the Atlan­ tic bunches of fresh cut flowers are aRpeerihg more and more frequently on yejkend shop­ ping listi because tSey help start the weekend off cheerfully. IT P9 RIVERSIDE BAKE SHOP ^5' 1309 RIVERSIDE DRIVE, McHENRY 385-0044 SATURDAY * SPECIAL! Doughnut Holes 2 Dozen For $100 (SATURDAY, JANUARY 16) Lingerie 30%OFF Sweaters . 35%OFF WEDNESDAY. JANUARY IS. lfK Gladiolus, roses, bachelor buttons, mums or carnations will make Friday dinner a hit special, even if your only ex- . pected company is your faithful gray cat and a good movie on T V. f • But if you're throwing a party over the weekend, or any other time, there's nothing like fresh Friday flowers to set a festive mood Year-round supply Florists have a year-round supply of flowers in season and rare surprises from faraway lands. One of the classic fall flowers is the chrysanthemum, perfect for both formal and informal bouquets. These versatile flow­ ers bloom in assorted whites, pinks, yellows and oranges, and take various shapes ranging from neat pompons to daisies to long spidery quills. Among the longest lasting cut flowers, mums will stay fresh for up to 10 days. Since the foliage is not so hardy, it's ad­ visable to remove any leaves that will be submerged in water. Tall, sword-shaped gladiolus add a fine touch to any flower angement. Available in pure hite, pink, salmon, yellow, orange and red, they provide long-lasting color because each of the florets along the stalk opens at a different time. -N*rr <~%h MORE AND MORE FLORIS l S are doing it me Bonpeu way by offering inexpensive bunches of flowers for the weekend. Arranging them is a pleasurable way to unwind after a hectic week, and brass pots overflowing with flowers make cheery home decorations. The virtues of carnations Carnations combine the ad­ vantages of long storage life and blooms of many colors and combinations of colore. Besides roses, they are among the few scented cut flowers. Occasionally you might want to treat yourself to a novelty such as the 'bird of paradise.' This large bird-shaped flower of orange and blue is used mainly in groups of three to garnish ar­ rangements of other flowers. Another novelty available is anthurium, with exotic looking wrinkled waxy petals of pre­ dominantly rtd and orange. Many-hued proteas Thick spikes and puffs of pro- teas, also novelty flowers avail­ able year-round, bloom in aft array of vivid colors--even black. Bought fresh, protean will last about two weeks before drying out. Then, they can be displayed dry attractively for up to one year. < - „ * £ .£ Keep in mind that there is more to a flower arrangement than flowers; you need greens, too. ,Ferns are popular because their feathery shapes soften the vibrance of the flowers. They look almost as if they're floating on clouds. • 1 " Florists carry several kinds of foliage. Ask which ones would best complement the bouquet you want to create. The art of weekend flower ar­ ranging rests more on whim than oa steadfast rules. For example, containers need not be traditional vases. Coffee pots, mason jars, wine bottles and ceiiuqic bowls overflowing with freShcut flowers Will enliven your home with a simple charm all itheir own. ' Festive feeling lingers Sunday may mark the end of the weekend, but the festive at­ mosphere created by flowers won f fade. The freshness of your Friday flowers will linger well into the week ahead. SOECT GROUP Dresses Co-ordinates 35%OFF RACKETBALL RACKETS LADIES* FASHldN Coordinated BALL KCKET OUTFITS • TOPS & SHORTS m Assorted Styles ^ and Colors I \ Vi PRKII Assorted ELECTRONIC GAMES Bii&l > Football & Baseball Vi limited Supply SPORT WATCHES $ir REG. 37. . B WARM-UP SUITS V. 30% : OFF "Th« Horn# Off Jhm AthUt* //a (ajsual, 1216 N. Green St., McHear? 385-2713 9-5:30PM MON.-IHURS. SATURDAY 9-5PM TflttfRHWYTKKMW A V / A / J e ' / / / » t * > W : • > X i i . 1 . 4 * « « « * « « ACROSS FROM Al t P-NEXT TO BBY BROWN McHENRY _. !f»1 r r t f + i rmvmmsat.M \\'• < :r.r, 4 4 A 4 * * 4 4 A