The Independent-News, Volume 106, Number 27, Walkerton, St. Joseph County, 11 December 1980 — Page 16

- THE INDEPENDENT NEWS - DECEMBER 11. 1960

POINSETTIA CARE That poinsettia vou bought for the holidays looks so beautiful vou wish vou could keep it forever. With proper care sou mav be able to — or al least for several years, sass luhc Chamberlain. I xten sion assistant in horticulture at Purdue I mvcrsity Unfortunately. the conditions in side the tspical Indiana home do not fas or the survival of the pom settia I hes need a constant tern perature of bd to ”0 degreess F . high relative humidity and lull sunlight In other words. greenhouse conditions. Irs to duplicati these conditions .is much as possible, advises Chamberlain. For instance. place the plant near a sunns window. but do not alloss it to touch the cold glass Avoid temperature fluctuations and drafts, as well as heat outlets Root rot disease is more pres al

ent when the plants are kept below 60 degrees F.. while plants kept in nwv with temperatures above '() degrees F will have a slightlv shorter life span Proper watering is essential (her- or under-watering can cause trouble Water thoroughh when thi soil feels dry to the touch or appears light in color. Add water until some drains from the pot. Remove excess water because this deprives roots of oxygen and eventuallv will cause them to die and rot If vou plan to keep vour plant. ( hambcrlain says the poinsettia is extremely difficult to rebloom, al though it is commonly attempted. It you have the right conditions and a lot of patience, ( hambcrlain offers these suggestions. • When the plant has passed matuntv and about half of the

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leaves and bracts have fallen off. gradually reduce the amount of water until the soil is completely drv Store in the basement or other dark room at 50 degreess F Add enough water to keep the wood from shriveling but not enough to promote growth. • When new growth begins, usuallv about May I, repot the plant If several plants were in the same pot. repot each individually. ( ut stems back to six inches above the soil. Water thoroughly, then place the plant near a window which faces south Water cverv two weeks with a balanced watersoluble fertilizer. • After night temperatures exceed 50 degrees F and all danger of frost has passed, sink the pot outside in a lightlv shaded, welldrained area. Rotate the pot occasionallv to keep mots from grow ing into the soil. For a short plant pinch out growing shoot tips when

there are two fully expanded leaves on each shoot. For a tall plant let shoots grow. • Before the end of August bring the plant indoors and spray with malathion. Keep the plant in a sunnv location at temperatures of 65 to "0 degrees F. ( ontinue wat ering and fertilizing as outlined. • Io flower, the plant must be in total darkness 11 or more hours of cash dav. Ihe plant will flower approximately 10 weeks after light has been reduced to this level. Keep up the dark treatment until the bracts arc almost fulls expand cd Keep night temperatures be tween 60 and 62 degrees F and dav temperatures 10 to 14 degrees w armcr. For full directions for buying and caring for poinsettia*, contact your county Extension office and ask for HO-73, ’’Poinscttias". Make Someone Happv With A Happv Ad.

THANKS I want to thank everyone for the cards, candy, flowers, prayers and well wishes especially Father Let ko. the Sisters and the children's praversofSt. Patrick's. Ray Mankowski W'e would like to express our thanks and deep appreciation to both our old and new friends for the many cards, telephone calls and visits at the hospital and at home Also for the delicious foods, beau tiful flowers and gifts and the mam prayers bv individuals and praver groups near and far interceding for our recovers God bless vou all. Leonard A Marv Jane Beatv To all our friends and neighbors in the Walkerton area — thanks so much for the flowers and cards you sent while I was in the hospital We miss you and appreciate vour thoughtfulness so much' Mrs. Orval (Rubv) Ambler 516 Club Wildwood Hudson. Florida 1356 s BUSINESS WOMEN TO MEET DECEMBER IK Ihe Walkerton Business and Professional Women's Club wii meet on Thursday. December IK at ’ (X> p m. at the Rebekah Lodg< Walkerton, for their Christmas meeting A S2OO gift cxchangi w til be held. ^ ♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦ ♦ UR. ELLIOTT FRASH J OPTOMETRIST ♦ ! 413 Michigan St., Walkerton ♦ ♦ 9:00 - 5:30 Thursdays { ♦(*11 586-3722 For Appointment* J alb-hO# ♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦* V GUTTIERS VANDERHEYDEN^ iAVESTROUBN SEMCE U M3BO-771* L AUTO INSURANCE Super Coverage - Super Mas CiH LOIS HOLMGREN 291-2005 American National Insurance Auto — Health — Home — Lite per CHUCK’S BARBER SHOP 613 Roosevelt Roed Walkerton Hours: Tuesdays ■ Fridays 800 a m • 12 00 noon 1 00 p m. • 5 30 p m Saturdays 800 a m • 5.00 p m Closed Mondays I© 50% Off I ■Draperies — Sheersl / Waverly & Aero i Fabrics Bring Rod Measurements I With You I ■ KIRSCH RODS | | 25% OFF I 219-656-4497 SGowin Interiors! g SAVE THIS AD g