Indianapolis Times, Indianapolis, Marion County, 19 August 1947 — Page 19

| TUESDAY, AUG. 19, 1047

Mystery Story’ Develops i in Brown County

Potato Pla Plants Put Forth

"Tomatoes

“Biological Accident,’ A Botanist Advises By MARGUERITE SMITH MYSTERY stories are supposed to be good light reading for simmering non-vacationers, Here then is a garden mystery story, subtitled, “When is a tomato not a tomato.” Every so often we read about a ‘potato plant that has somehow gone back on, its ancesters and has grown potatoes and tomatoes on the same plant. These stories are usually dismissed with a shrug and perhaps “just mqre of those potato seed balls you see once in & while” The other day William L. White, warehouse transportation superintendent for Standard Grocery, that one of the drivers had brought into the warehouse one of these freak plants. I decided it might be fun to see it and judge for myself if the “tomatoes” differed at all from the seed balls you see now and then on potato plants. ‘n ” AT MR. WHITE'S. office, his secretary, Elizabeth ' Shackleford, who gardens at 2956 E. Michigan st., brought the plant out of the refrigerator where it had spent a much ler night than most of Indianapolis. It was full of green “tomatoes” of various sizes and had some fine potatoes on the “There it is,” said Mr. White. I've been in the produce business for 27 years and I've never seen anything like it before. Yes, I've seen seed balls on potato plants. But look here.” He pulled out his knife, cut one of the good-sized whatever-you-may-eall-its in half. The cross section {ay neatly divided into four meaty, ‘tomato-like sections, the seeds somewhat smaller than the average tomato seed. “Besides that,” he added, “it tastes like a tomato.” I hastily recalled that potatoes, tomatoes and belladonna all belong to that *deadly nightshade” plant family and decided not to offer up my life in the cause of science, though 1 believe Mr. White has suffered no ill effects from eating raw, green, tomato-potato. (And you will doubtless recall that not too many years ago, tomatoes Were considered deadly poison.) sty’ a. 8 #2 . 1 LEARNED that the plant had been raised by Cecil Shaffer in his garden in Brown county, ‘Where “he~ has plenty of other specimens, some of the “tomatoes” changing color. ,At his home at 1928 E. Maryland st, Mr. Shaffer said they

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"WHAT Is IT PLANT — _ Beverly Shaffer with one of the freak potato plants her father grew in his Brown county garden.

theoretically any cross pollination, if it is possible, could not show up until the following year and then only if the plants were bred from seed, not, as garden potatoes are, from cuttings of the tuber. I decided it was time to find | out what the scientists .had to say. That authority of authori- | ties, Liberty Hyde Bailey, in his all-inclusive encyclopedia, simply verified that the ordinary potato | seed ball is “the size of a goose-

SOCIAL SITUATIONS

SITUATION: You receive an announcement of a baby's

berry.” Also, in our present highly

bred varieties the fruit and seeds | seldom develop because the pollen | is not viable or alive enough Ww |

make seed.

- LJ » | WITH NO solution yet, I called

Dr. (now Lean) rndy ww. oiiesiler, head of Butler's botany department. Potatoes, according to Dr. Friesner, are highly unpredictabie plants. Some varieties never pro-

duce flowers, let alone the small |

round seed balls. He' has never seen one of the “tomato” type. This very unpredictability gives us many of our garden varieties.

| A keen-eyed plant breeder sees a

“sport” or unusual potato plant,

i says Dr. Friesner, and often Dean

develop it into a worth-while variety. These sports are just “biological accidents.” And that is the solution, if you can call it a solution, to the pota-to-tomato mystery. It's a “biological accident.” But to my mind, it's the sort to make a plant

breeder's mouth water. And ama- |

| teur experimenters can have a lot | of fun trying out some of these “tomato” seeds. For many a new garden type comes from just such experimenting observation.

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‘He Is Working Out His Development’

Times § CHICAGO, Aw

| ster's interest in comic books and

Sunday Best

19.—A young-

| fantasy. is just his effort to explore

la world where social and physical realities are not threatening. That's what two University of Chicago education professors pointed out recently. What the child 1s {searching for in funnies and {fantasy, they claim, are rules {ideas and conceptions of himself which will provide a comfortable existence. In a joint paper on develop mental tasks of children and young people, - Virgil . EK; _ Herrick and |

Stephen M. Corey said that every, §

child must work out for himself

[tne major dimensions of his world,

| and see what really makes it work, “One of the most important delessons children and

| | velopmental

youth must learn is ‘the one of |

creating for themselves a more, nearly infallible system of security.”

|the educators said. Their paper |was presented before delegates to

| the 12th institute of the Graduate | Education school at the university.

‘Children Try to Find

Security in Adults { “The voung child,” the two reported, “first tends to find security in his parents and in other adult relationships. “As he spreads his social contacts and goes to school, he quickly finds that’ his parents are fallible and

that his peers not only fail to pro-| ‘vide him with security but, many |

{times are actually dangerous to him. “He becomes, too, increasingly aware of the degree to which the adults he knows depend for their,

security upon certain ideas of God,

and of right and wrong. He tries to | adopt these ideas to his own life and social behavior, and he has a great deal of difficulty.” Another developmental task, which the educators believe has been underestimated, is faced by [the child when he first goes to school. {| “In school, the child must learn [that his personal significance de- | pends on what he is able tq do in a relatively impersonal situation.

He must accept the fact that school,

is a place where he has to share [his adult world with many other children. | “The task of achieving independence from parents, which probably causes parents even more difficulty than it does children, is a major developmental task for adolescents,” ‘the educators stated.

[Ste at Home—

Safe Practices in.the Kitchen

A MOVIE STAR'S wardrobe is incomplete unless she has a few winter coats inthe closet, Margaret O'Brien, Metro Goldwyn Mayer child star, is no exception to this rule, Margaret chose for her Sunday best this wool princess coat. Its real seal fur -buttons and border

trim make an intriguing feature |

to contrast with such luscious colors ag red and light blue.

It comes in sizes 1 to 10 as a |

legging set and in sizes 7 to 12 as a coat only, (Ayres')

Getting 0il Stains Out of Fabrics

Dry cleaners say there are kinds of oil stains. mineral oils can be removed from

two

most fabricst without any particular | ' difeulty. proved spot remover and be care-|

Simply employ an ap-

ful to flush out the stain after it has been dissolved instead of rubbing it. Cooking oils are more of a problem since they oxidize rapidly and, in this condition, are readily fixed

for good on the fabric by heat such |

as that of an iron. The best advice » is treatment as early -as Posible by your ary cleaner,

Porcelain C leaner Discolorations in bathtub or sink which are caused by leaking faucets may be erased with a paste made from _ powdered chalk and water.

and !

Those caused by!

Clothing for a Dauohter Costs Twice as Much as Brother's, A New York Mother Finder.

Sister's Wardrobe Bill Runs Close to 6. While Boy’s Yearly Total Is Below $200 By BARBARA BUNDSCHU, United Press Staff Correspondent GREAT NECK, N. Y., Aug. 19. —Letting out a hem is no whim-of-fashion chore for Mrs.| George Rowland. It's an every-wash-day job, she said today. And it will continue to be that as long as 11-year-old Pemmy Rowland goes on growing at her Socent rate. Although Mrs. Rowland makes most of Penny's

| clothes herself, with plenty of hem for growing, it costs almost $400 a

year to keep the daughter of the family in clothes,

Nine-year-old brother George costs. less than half that much, Mrs.

Rowland said, partly because he isn't growing so fast and partly because he doesn't mind wearing his trousers a little too big for the first . year, Aside from Penny's bean-sprout proclivities, Mrs. Rowland's biggest problem is finding clothes for both children when she needs them. wy bought winter underwear for George in April,” she said. “I hadn’ t been | able to find any all winter.”

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She's concerned about prices — | — | “George's clothes Tost as much as here's how she estimates each

| his father's"—but she's willing to Child's yearly clothes expenditures: | pay for quality. FOR PENNY “I think I pay more than some people we know," she said, “But | 1 like good things. They do stand | up better in washing and I think | we get better wear from them, | Penny's dresses start out with seven-inch hems and wind up with false ones. Even so, when she outgrows them, they're good for two years more wear for the girl they're passed on to. Her feet are growing as fast as the rest of her—"She outgrows her shoes every two months,” Mrs, Rowland said. “She's started in-

heriting my shoes.” | ' ’ + at $5.25 (lasts 2 years) .. Here's Her Estimate “ | home-made slips at $2 On Expenditures | 1 bought slip : George gets by on two pairs of 8 sets of underwear at 8 ‘shoes a year, plus moccasins and | cents cee. 8.80 | siieakers. He ‘gets his trousers a | 8 sets of underwear at $1.50 12.00 little big to last two years. Mrs. ; 36 pairs of socks at 70 dents 25.20 Rowland tucks up the ends and 6 pairs shoes at 87 ........ 4200 lets them out as he needs it. He | 2 pairs sneakers at $495 .. 9.90 doesn't own a suit because “the | 1 pair boots . 4.50 jackets, and yWA) the trousers | before he did the jacket.” — Mrs. Rowland, 36, finds time be- | FOR GEORGE tween hems to spend three days a | ‘3 pairs slacks at 89... week away from home as a Girl | 3 pairs corduroys at $5.96 . Scout leader, an active member of | 3 airs qungarees at $4.50 13.50 the P.-T. A. (her sales engineer 1 leather jacket at 818 husband is its president) and at (lasts three years) . .. | the local Home ‘bureau, She fleece-lined jacket at $25 | doesn't keep exact figures, but | (lasts two years) . 1250 | 1 corduroy jacket at $15 (lasts three years) cotton flannel shirts at $425 | : , 17.00 other shirts at “ pairs cotton socks at 58 cents ..... sets underwear at $1 "0.

1 2 2 bought dresses at $8.50 14 home-made dresses at 4 (3 yards each) home-made party dresses at $8 home-made sult skirts at $6 5 sweaters at $6.50 home-made blouses at $1.75 snow suit (if she can find it at the price) pairs home-made corduroy slacks at $5 . a poplin ' Girl Scout jacket

29.00 15.00

262 8.00 3.50

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Total ... .. .. $382.02

Long or Short Thread Depends on Stitch

To make hér “stitch in time" 4 save nine, the home Seamstress 24 |should know how to use a long| thread and when to sew with a 8 short thread. 2 For the fine stitching and daruiiig, 1 the thread should be abaut 12 inches| 1 jong. For basting, the thread should | 1 {pe a few inches longer than the

| streten of cloth to be basted. | . $173.60

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had shown the plants to a num- | ber of gardeners... Two recalled seeing similar plants some 30 WRONG WAY: Feel that years ago. They added that "if such an announcement needs |i you plant the tomatoes you'll get TIO a3BWET: | Here's a canning tip to remem: a new kind of potato.” . {ber: Keep constant check on the) Mr. Shaffer himself said there RIGHT WAY: Write the igauge of your pressure canner. | were no tomatoes growing near [| Parents a note telling them | ynless the gauge is accurate, food | his potato patch. Probably all how pleased you are at the | peing processed may not get enough | gardeners will recall that Luther news, and send the baby & | neat for safe-kéeping. Or heat may |

adoption from the new foster parents.

Will Prevent Accidents During ‘Home-Canning Season

A JAM CLOSET filled with rows of home-canned fruits and vegetables may mean a big saving to the budget—but. not if mother gets injured in the process of canning the stuff, Although many accidents have occurred during home canning (and

‘Watch the Gauge During Canning

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Burbank was interested in this tomato-potato business. But

gift.

‘vitamins and impairing flavor.

{be too high, thereby destroying

narily is not dangerous. The home safety division, Indi-

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anapolis Safety council of the Chamber of Commerce, says 80. And the statement is backed up

tional Safety Council.

simple to follow. Planning will do much to remove all dangers. Decide upon the amount of food needed for “the family and then plan each day's work so that you process only what you can do without becoming fatigued. Haste and fatigue encourage accidents, » . » BEFORE you start, check all canning equipment carefully %o be certain that it is in good working condition. To increase efficiency, make usé of time-saving equipment such as sharp knives for each cutting task; cutting boards; fruit and vegetable peelers; pear coring hook; - jar lifters, longhandled ladles and spoons; calander, and wide-mouthed funnels for filling jars.

Safe kitchen practices are especially important to prevent accidents. Be sure to turn handles of utensils away from range edges

over. Never reach across steaming kettles or lighted burners. Use pot” holders to move hot kettles. Never po into_cold jars. And wipe up food or liquid spilled on the floor immediately to avoid falls.

” “ » THERE ARE three preferred methods of processing. Pressure canning is recommended for the preservation of all low or nonacid vegetables, meats, poultry and fish, ° Water-bath canning is recom-

tomatoes (high-acid foods). The open kettle method is recommended only for preserves, pickles and other foods with sugar or vinegar added to prevent spoilage. | Oven canning is NOT recom- | mended. Wt is dangerous and | should not be used under any circumstances. ~ Explosions |" oven canning. have resulted in painful scalds, severe cuts, loss of | eyesight and other serious injuries | to the homemaker or to members | of her family. Extensive damage | to kitchens and equipment have resulted in many cases.

» » » THERE ARE four types of jar

canning. First is the two-piece metal capa flat metal lid edged with sealing compound and,held Eos by a metal screw band. When using it, place lid on filled that sealing compound rests , but do not force. Do removed after 24 there's the three-piece ) glass lid and

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by some suggestions from the Na-

Rules for safe canning are |

Arrange conveniently ‘all the | equipment and supplies needed. |

s0 that they will not be tipped |

boiling food or liquid |

mended for -processing fruits and |

from? away

the hazards should not be minimized) processing foods at home ordiIt can be done without ¢ accidents. |

This . the first t of four articles on “Home Canning Without Accidents.” The others will appear tomorrow hrough Friday.

| glass hd In groove y designed to |

hold it. Place lid on filled jar | with rubber ring resting on edge

| of jar. Bcrew metal band tightly; | then turn back almost a quarter |

of a turn. After processing, screw band down firmly. Band may be

| removed after 24 hours, Third comes the zinc cap with ' lining and separate | When canning, fit | wet rubber ring in place on |

porcelain rubber ring.

shoulder ledge of jar.

firmly; then loosgn one-fourth to one-half inch. After processing, screw cap down firmly. Finally there is the lightning-

rubber ring, wire bail. ring in place on ledge at top of jar. Fill jar and place glass top in position. { Push long wire over top of lid ! so that it fits into groove. Leave | the short wire up. After processing, push short wire down to | complete the seal.

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Some Like "Em Short

DALLAS, Tex., Aug. 19 (U.P) .— | Dallag’ rebels of - fashion — the | Little Below the Knee club—yester{day announced plans to hold a downtown parade next Saturday to protest milady’s new long skirts. Thirteen hundred women, banded

held in place by a

together behind their president, Mrs. |.

| Warren J. Woodard, will attempt to increase their membership. ! They held a meeting this weekend at which a Dallas dress shop (owner told them, “I think you ladies are right. I think the designers and |dress industry are trying to get away with murder.” | Mrs. Woodard, attractive Hevear] {old housewife, organized the club | because she did not want to throw skirts which could not be | lengthened properly. { | “And why should a girl cover up ber legs? They may be her best selling point,” Mrs. Woodard ex-| plained,

Process Prints Color

‘On Doeskin

| closures commonly used in home |

A recently developed process, which | was years in perfecting, permits the reproduction of colorful plaids, her- | ringbone tweed, and gay striped de- | signs on washable butter-soft doe-

Fill jar and screw cap down +

type jar, sealed with glass lid and |

To use, fit wet rubber |

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