The Mail-Journal, Volume 21, Number 41, Milford, Kosciusko County, 24 October 1984 — Page 7

Community Corner

Mr. Fillton's elephant ears

By VICKIE LEMBURG Guest Feature Writer Steve Finton of Syracuse has elephant ears! The largest is 34 inches long. Finton has been growing caladium esculentum in his front lawn for the past four years and has been kind enough to share a few of his techniques. Elephant ears, as caladium esculentum is commonly known, are grown from a bulb. Bulbs are set out in the spring after the danger of frost has past. For earlier results, they may be started indoors six weeks prior to planting outdoors. Finton says to make sure you set the bulb right side up, or you will wait and

Evergreens are not everlasting

Contrary to popular belief, evergreen leaves do not last forever. All evergreens shed their needles at some point; but the needle’s life span depends on the tree species. Arborvitae and pine needles live only two years, while spruce needles live three to 10 years, says B. Rosie Lerner, Purdue University extension horticulturist. Think of evergreens as plants which retain some, but not all, of their foliage all year long, she says. Normally, leaf drop occurs gradually with only a small number falling at once. Leaves from the inner branches where light does not penetrate are usually the first to drop. Keep plants from becoming overgrown so that lower and inner branches can receive adequate light, Lerner suggests Junipers are notorious for shading themselves

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wait and wonder why nothing is happening. The plants like a shady, welldrained location, and one of Finton’s secrets is that his plants receive a couple of hours of morning sun each day (if you can get it -to shine!) He fertilizes them throughout the season and watches them grow. Contrary to W. Atlee Burpee, he leaves them in the ground until after it frosts in the fall. He then cuts the foliage down to about 10 inches above the ground, digs the bulbs and lays them in his garage to dry’. Later he stores them in his basement, giving them a rest until the next growing season. Another factor Finton feels in-

and the result is much dead tissue. Some species of evergreens have a more noticeable leaf drop than others. In autumn, arborvitae and white pine will drop a dramatic number of needles alarming their owners. Broadleaved evergreens such as rhododendrons often drop their 2- to 3-year-old leaves in late summer and early fall. Yews, or taxus, may show considerable yellowing and drop needles in late spring or early summer. These plants are shedding old growth normally to make way for the new. On the other hand, evergreens are also plagued by a number of disease and insect pests which can cause leaves to drop. Environmental stress — as waterlogged soil, drought, winter injury, road salt damage, and even dog injury — may also result in leaf drop. These could be

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fluences the size of the leaves is the size of the bulb. The bigger the bulb, the bigger the foliage. It might take several seasons to attain growth of a large size such as Finton has. That is why he advises to be sure and purchase bulbs from a reputable company. A final reward for growing this tropical plant is that it propagates all by itself. You end up with more of these beauties each year to replant or to give away. Mrs. Finton tells me of their visit to Hawaii. She said the elephant ears there are spectacular. But there is not doubt that her husband should receive a purple ribbon for growing them locally.

suspected if evergreens are losing the current season’s growth. Be particularly alert for excessive browning at branch tips. But, if your evergreens shed their needles this fall, consider first that this may just be a natural cycle for that species.

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-■■■Efczz: ’ Kfl Bnßk ELEPHANT EARS — Herr are some elephant ears you can't eat, but if you could, what a feast they would be. Steve Finton of Syracuse is shown measuring his elephant ears. The largest leaf is 34 inches long. (Photo by Vickie Lemburg)

FOOD & NUTRITION By Jill AAcKowen Extension Agent, Home Ec.

Keep children safe

Before long children will be dressing in costumes and playing tricks if you refuse to give them a treat. Before you send your children on their venture make sure they are safe. First, make sure the costume they are wearing is flame resistant or flame retardant. If the costume is purchased, check the label. If the costume is homemade, it can be temporarily flameproofed at home. Mix three ounces boric acid, seven ounces borax and two quarts of water. Saturate fabric and allow to drip dry. The material will resist fire until washed or wet by rain. Keep hemlines several inches off the ground. Children can trip on long garments. Light, brightly colored

A Sk Vis £ J AEk £SI KO / •/ aJT liar ' ‘ / CHAIRMEN — Denny Wuthrich. Lions Club and Phil Campbell, owner of Campbell's IGA. pictured above, are the chairmen for the Milford Firemen s JAWS Fund Halloween party to be held this Saturday. Oct. 27. from 4:36-8:30 p.m. at the Campbell store. Kent Doty. Lions Club, is also a chairman, but was absent for the picture. . The three men and the Milford service organizations have planned many activities for the Halloween party. The purpose of the party is to raise money for the purchase of a lifesaving JAWS cutting unit. The JAWS cost approximately 110.000.

National BPW Week observed October 21-27

The National Federation of Business and Women’s Clubs of the United States began National Business Women’s Week in 1928 to dramatize women’s contribution to the economic, social and political life of the community,

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costumes, easily seen at dusk or dark, are best. Adding flourescent or reflective tape that is highly visible to drivers will help. It might be a good idea for children to carry a flashlight to help drivers spot the children. Masks or hoods can slip and obscure a child’s vision. Be sure the mask is secure and the holes correspond to the child’s eyes. A safer alternative mask is to use cosmetics. Secondly, accompany your child on their venture. Be sure you know the people your children will be visiting. Third and last, emphasize to children that they are not to eat any of the goodies they collect until they get home. Examine

state, nation and the world. At the request of the National Federation, President Reagan has declared the third full week of October to be National Business Women's Week, observed this year October 21-27.

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everything carefully; discard anything unpackaged or with wrappings which look as if they have been tampered with. Wash and cut fruit into small pieces. Make this year’s trick or treat fun and safe. Halloween Tricks Cut out a jack-o-lantem’s face on a slice of very dark pumpernickel bread. Place a few slices of cheese on a second piece of bread andtop with the “carved” piece. Toast the sandwich lightly under the broiler and you have pumpkin sandwiches. Draw pumpkin faces with a black permanent marking pen on some oranges. Stand them in a row on the fireplace mantel or windows for a cut, inexpensive decoration.

The BPW began in 1919 to establish equality for women and to help women achieve their fullest potential. Today the federation is composed of clubs in 50 states, the District of Columbia, Virgin Islands and Puerto Rico. The federation provides a medium for individual growth and group understanding through which members prepare themselves for leadership locally and through the state, national and international organizations. The Indiana Federation of Business and Professional Women’s Clubs was chartered in 1922 and to date has 130 chibs with approximately 6,163 members throughout the state. The Warsaw BPW chapter was formed in March. 1927.

Wed., October 24,1984 — THE MAIL-JOURNAL

CALENDAR Week Os October 24 To October 31 WEDNESDAY Syracuse Fire Department Regular Meeting 7 p.m., in the fire station Alcoholics Anonymous 7:30 p.m., in Wawasee Episcopal Center (All Saints Episcopal Church) south shore of Lake Wawasee, one-half mile east of South Shore Golf Club on Vernon Road Al-Anon 7:30 p.m., at Sacred Heart Church, Warsaw Al-Anon 7:30 p.m., at Saint Andrew’s United Methodist Church, Syracuse THURSDAY Al-Anon 9:30 am., in St. Andrew’s United Methodist Church, Syracuse North Webster Lions Club 7 p.m. in The Pub Kappa Omicron Chapter, Beta Sigma Phi Sorority 7:30p.m. Lakeside VFW Post 1342 8 pm. FRIDAY Milford Kiwanis 6:45a.m., at Milford Community Building Alcoholics Anonymous 7:30 p.m., at Wawasee Episcopal Center (All Saints Episcopal Church) south shore of Lake Wawasee, one-half mile east of South Shore Golf Club on Vernon Road Alcoholics Anonymous 8 p.m., at Saint Andrew’s United Methodist Church, Syracuse SATURDAY WawaseeKiwanis I ("'"TO7 "j 7am., at Gropp’sSyracuse \ \ J / -11 ■■ \ rr SUNDAY Alcoholics Anonymfes 10 a.m., at North Webster Fire Station MONDAY Lakeland Kiwanis \ . 7a. m., at North Webster Church of God meeting room Milford Jayceettes < 7.30 p.m., in the clubhouse Al-Anon 7:30 p.m.. at Milford United Methodist Church TUESDAY ' Sy racuse-Wawasee Rotary eWSLvjL 12 noon, at Beacon Restaurant sSPSSctEs Aloteen 7:30 p.m., in Syracuse Church of God * WEDNESDAY Eagles Auxiliary Meeting Aerie 3760 7 p.m., in the Lakeland Eagles, 404 Sycamore St., Syracuse Alcoholics Anonymous 7:30 p.m., at Wawasee Episcopal Center, (All Saints Episcopal Church) south shore of Lake Wawasee,x>ne-half mile east of South Shore Golf Club on Vernon Road Al-Anon 7:30 p.m., at Sacred Heart Church, Warsaw Al-Anon 7:30 p.m., at Saint Andrew’s United Methodist Church, Syracuse

Graphic art exhibition at Grace College

A special exhibition and sale of Original Graphic Art will be presented on Oct. 30 and 31 at Colonial Hall, on Kings Highway, Grace College. The hours are 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Tuesday, and 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Wednesday. Mardon Galleries Ltd. of Baltimore, Md.. specializes in exhibiting for sale a distinguished collection of original etchings, woodcuts, lithographs, serigraphs and watercolors by old and modern masters. The collection consists of approximately eight hundred pieces of original graphic art by leading American. European and Oriental artists. Represented in this unique collection are antique works by Hiroshige, Kuniyoshi, Daumier, Goya, Hogarth, and many others. There is also a fine selection of Indian miniature paintings and manuscripts. There is a large group of works by such world renowned contemporary artists as Altman, Amano, Baskin, Calder, Chagall, Ebgi, Fink, Gantner, Maki, Miro, Rayburn, and many others. In addition, there are numerous contemporary Chinese paintings, watercolors, embroideries, batiks, rubbings, and folk art. A comprehensive collection of Twentieth Century Impressions of the Ukiyo-E prints are also included.

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A representative will be present to discuss the collection and to answer questions about the work, the artists and the various graphic techniques employed. The prints are shown in open portfolios in an informal atmosphere and the public is invited to browse through this fascinating and well described collection. Marson Galleries Ltd. is the largest firm in the nation specializing in arranging exhibitions and sales of original graphic art at colleges, universities, museums and art centers throughout the United States. Their reputation and experience serve to make everyone of its exhibitions an enjoyable and rewarding cultural and educational event. «

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