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Show Indoor Gardening ieve Holly Grows r Fairly Fast, Likes Shade Make-B- el fey KATIIERIXE B.' WALKER called sometimes .Mahonia, blossoms.'I have had one growing indoors for over a year, and since it has ample water, it has held its leaves. The native palo verdes shed dur ing the dry spells, producing fo liage only during the rainy sea MakeBelieve . Holly, is a nice, shrubby plant that grows fairly fast and prefers protection from the sun. This will endear it to indoor gardeners who don't have sunny windows. Mahonia is easy sons.'. to grow. About all it requires, other Questions and Answers than a shady location is ample Q. I have a pothos vine that has water. Mahonia's leaves are leathn with lighter veins , been growing in a hanging planter. ery, and each lobe along the wavy edge It is getting very stringy. How is tipped with a spine. Blossoms, can I make it bushier? A. This is not. really a very plants, infrequent on indoor-grow- n are yellow, and if followed by ber- bushy plant at best, but' it can be ries (an even more infrequent oc- made so by using a few tricks on currence on indoor-grow- n plants' it. If your plant has been hanging bluish-black. If you down, reverse it so that it is grow will be they like the shape-holly leaves; and ing upwards, by, fastening it to a don't object to their spines, then window frome or a trellis. Very youH want td have mahonia. Long often, this will encourage it to an outdoor plant, and send out new side shoots. If it has grown--as known as Oregon-grapbeen growing straight up, try fast generally mahonia is a new offering for in- ening it to the trellis or moss-stic- k door use and seems to be an excel- so that parts of it are growing hor a lent one. izontally. Or coil it up in its pot Not all outdoor shrubs can be so that several nodes (the places grown successfully as pot plants where leaves are attached) are in indoors, of course, but if you have contack with the soil. The nodes occasion to obtain cuttings or seeds will send out roots and new .'top of tender shrubs from the tem- growth. perate parts of the country, do exQ. I have a beautiful oleander, periment with them. One of our growers enclosed some seeds ;of but every once in a while some of jatropha (Physic Nut Tree) in a the lower leaves turn yellow and letter last spring, and I had a won- fall faff. How'can I. prevent this? A. You' might try tying them on derful ,time with them. The seeds are quite large, and germinate with string. Seriously,; you . should within a few days, sending up. fat expect every plant to shed a few stalks tipped with feathery foliage. leaves from time to time; no leaf Soon this develops into lasts forever, you know. If the delicately-cu- t leaves. Jatropha plant ii healthy and growing' well, is also a fairly rapid grower, and the loss of a few leaves, should will develop into a nice small tree cause no alarm. . , within a fairly short time. We have a source for this seed; write Q. Do you recommend the use of to Everglades for it, please (see gibberellin on African violets to our Source Sheet for the full name increase the size of the flowers? and address of the grower.) A. Yes and no. If you want to Bo try new plants, and don't experiment with it, fine; that's overlook the possibilities of grow what I'M doing. On some African ing them from seed. If you are violet plants, the blossoms seem planning a winter vacation in a much larger and of a better color, warmer climate, be on the lookout but on others, I've had some s for ripe to bring home pretty odd things happen. One with you. Seeds, you know, are plant now refuses td assume almost never affected by plant the somewhat flattened shape tha quarantine regulations. And if is normal with African violets. I you're in southern Arizona, try to grows right straight up, with very find seeds of the palo verde; this long stems on both leaves and is one of the largest of the native flowers. Another began having trees, flowering profusely in spring flowers with six lobes, instead o with fragrant,; yellow, pea-lik- e the normal five. If you do use olive.-gree- . : . " -- . of e, . ; good-size- Reveal Wihners ONO Club Honors Mrs Ada Marsh : - d, The ONO Club met at the home of Mrs. Ada Marsh in honor of her birthday. Book was played with" prizes going to, Mrs. Thelma Herrick, Mrs. Anna OonneUey and Mrs, Mary Lloyd. Refreshments were served to nine members. The hostess was presented with some lovely gifts. , . and '..Mrs. Randall Holda- way received word of the birth of a new grandson on Dec. 15 in Honolulu. The parents are Mr. and Mrs. Arlen G. Williams. The new arrival has a sister. Lisa Ann. Mr. f two-year-o- ld The Happy. Birthday Club held of Mr. and Mrs. Albert Bridges Sat urday evening.. Enjoying the event and exchanging of gifts were Mr. and Mrs. Don Canfield, Mr. and Mrs. Bob Greaves, Mr. and Mrs Archie Ward, Mr. and Mrs. Arrel Adams, Mrs. Ruth Frandsen, Mrs Elnora Gossard, Mrs. Hazel Ivie a holiday reunion at the home and the host and hostess. .Elder Wallace Johnson was hon ored at a welcome home testimonial Sunday evening in Lake-vieLDS Ward, Chapel. Elder Johnson is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Karl Johnson and recently returned from the Gulf "States w Mission. k 1) . Mr. and Mrs. Rex Blake, Mrs. H. Blake and Mrs. Randall Holdaway attended a sesison at the LDS Temple in Salt Lake City Monday, S. i , seed-pod- SPANISH FORK The legends of Christmas were revealed in a clever program directed by Mirla Thayne when, the Provo branch of the National League of American Penwomen recently entertained their guests at the Social Center. Cuttings from legends depicting the Christmas tree, carol, holly and the mistletoe were among those given by guests from an original script by Mrs. Thayne. Winona Thomas was mistress of ceremonies. A Christmas story was given by Virginia Evans with background music by Blanche Hales. . Contest winners were announced and prizes received' in the poetry division by Dee Sanford, Mrs. Thayne, Camilla Juddl with Fern Nicholes and Christie ) Lund Coles winning' honorable mention. In the article division Virginia Evans placed first: Mrs. Thayne, second; and Mrs. Nicholes, third, with Mrs. Thayne and Mrs. Evans winning honorable mention. In the Indian story category, Nancy Armstrong won first .place; Christie Lund Coles, second; Mrs. Judd, third; with Mrs. Thayne and Mrs. Nicholes winning honorable mention, Judges for the various divisions were Dr. Edward Hart, poetry; Jean R. Paulson, articles ; and Robert Gwilliam, Indian stories.-Althree are faculty members of the Brigham Young University. Josephine Neeley . Eliza Fillmore and Iris Crump decorated with those things beautiful from the yule season; Anna B. Hart assisted with arrangements; and Mrs. Judd assisted with reservations. Guests included June Berry, Armstrong, Elmer Crump, Parley R. Neeley, Mr. and Mrs. Francis E. Rowe, Mr. and Mrs. Eugene Hales, Clifton E. Thayne, B. Davis Evans and E., E. Coles. , . - l Gerald L.' Prue, son of Mr. and Mrs. Kent A. Prue is spending a leave at the home of his parents. He is stationed aboard the USS KEDD (DD-66with home port at Philadelphia, Pa. two-wee- Legends of Christmas Told n Program for Penwomen Club Notes story" of "The Ragged Cloak," was "given before members of the American Association of University Women by Mrs. B. Davis Evans Wednesday at the Social Center. The - LADIES LITERARY at 11 a.m. for a holiday brunch at the home Will meet" Wdnesday of Mrs. P. H. Sumner, 270 N. Background music was played W. 1st by Mrs. Leslie B. Winter. Vocal solos were sung by Mrs. .Lester a. Ludlow. Mrs.' Winter was her ac gibberellin, remember to give sup plemental feeding to help com pensate for the increase in growth, Mrs. J. Rulon Nelson was pro gram chairman. Beth Huish, presi dent, presided. Hostesses were i Alice Spencer, Marie Taylor and Katherine B. Walker, author of Mary Jeppson. Indoor Gardening, has written a booklet on the care and culture of 'The Ragged Cloak was given Gloxinias and other tuberous-roo- t by Lydia Moody before members ed members of the Gesneriad fam of the Lofian Club Thursday eveily. For your copy of GLOXINIAS, ning at the home of Mrs. Aubrey write to Mrs. Walker in care of Tadd. Mrs. Ralph Woodhouse as this newspaper, enclosing a long, sisted the hostess with the dinner self addressed, stamped envelope party. Music was directed by Mrs. Don and 20c to cover handling costs. -- T In jtV,i-- beautifully entertained laian Club mas dinner decorated when, she members of the Ag- at the annual Christ party Thursday eve ning. Mrs. William R. Jex, presi- dent, presided. Ellen Vicklund directed games The party committee included Ruby Amstad, Mrs. Tanner, Mrs Horace Mableby, Miss Vicklund and Mrs. Wallace Gardner. Mrs, Harold Creer won the prize. . Literary League Enjoys Party On Yule Note HOLLY This plant also known as Mahonia grows fairly fast, requires ample water but little sun. j - My DEAR DOROTHY DIX daughter is a very happy girl at the boarding school where I send her. She was home during the summer but couldn't wait to get back because she is beginning to understand life and knows now she was born out of wed ADD lock. ls' Ik . ns . Her father contributes to her support but has not been in our home for six years. I live alone peacefully, trying to do my best. But everyone looks strange when they speak to me and seldom anyone calls me on the phone. I don't care. I would like to forget my past life, live for the future and make my; daughter i , .- Howca;!,- PPy V' Send your problem , ' " ' '"v'-- to Dorothy Dix. Be sure to enclose a stamped, self -- addressed envelope and Farrer Family Gets' Together Christmas , - get-toget- her great-grandp- ar : Jayshees j - j; , Present Dolls He made a distinction between gasbord luncheon. cssmas v., !! m I -- vs&pm mm o VUWUIl IXiZVIU 5V 4 V i-- IVAN'S DRUGS , BY HEDQUIST DRUGS one-nai- IVAN 41 PRATT'S Semi-Annu-al - r i : - WOMEN'S and CHILDREN'S SHOES ... . NATIONALLY ADVERTISED 4 " ' TAKEN FROM REGULAR STOCK I i DirDs ' AND MORE Sale Starts 10 AjMl Tuesday Morning Open Tuesday Night til 9 P.M. at KIDQIEVILLE mid women who are overgenerous with their love and those who haveJ led good lives by the cowardly expedient of prudent living. He put it this way: "Her-siwhich are many are forgiven because she loved much, but to whom little is forgiven, the same loveth little." ;J So take heart and come out. of the shadows.. Prove by living confidently that your daughter is a blessing, not' a blight. Make this the most memorable Christmas of her young life by giving her real cause to be happy at home as well as in school! r so-call- ed ; .SAVINGS UP TO 60 . 5K DEAR A.: This being Christ's address her care of this news' birthday, I can best answer by paper. .Helpful leaflets available. quoting Him: "And neither do I Write for "Guidance to Gracious ' condemn you: go thy way: from Living." henceforth sin no more." He expressed the same idea when He asked the Pharisees, and the Scribes, "What man of; you, ELBERTA Mr. and Mrs. Vel having an hundred sheep, if he don Warr received word of the loses one . . . doth not leave the birth of a new granddaughter born ninety and nine in the wilderness, at the St. George Memorial Hos and go after that which is lost? For And when he hath found it, he pital to their daughter and son-in- law, Mr. andr Mrs. Floyd Sand- layeth it on his, shoulders ; re The Ruth P. Fairer family berg. The other grandparents are joicing. And when he cometh home, held its annual land Mr. and ''Mrs.. Elmer Sandberg of he calleth together his friends Christmas party on Sunday, (Dec. and neighbors, saying unto them 18 in the early evening hours at wasmngton ana ents are Mr. and Mrs. Alma Par Rejoice with me for I have found the Farrer home at West Center u 'V tridge of Goshen. , my sheep which! was lost. I say Street in Provo. unto you that likewise joyj shall The home was decorated, to exbe in heaven over one sinner emplify the beautiful Christmas that repenteth more than over the season. The 41 family members Payson ninety and nine just persons present enjoyed a lovely program which need no repentance."! and exchange of gifts, and a smor- fteirXinnias tMAKE-BELIEV- E SUNDAY HERALD Christmas Day is What You Make it. Be Brave PAYSON Mrs. Lawrence Johnson and Mrs. Ray Dixon were presented dolls by the Payson Jayshees as a fund making proj ect, according to Mrs. Maynard NEPHI "Thursday evening Fullmer, chairman. was the date of the Literary Lea Mrs. Johnson has a little girl. gue Christmas party, held at the eight years of age, who received home of Mrs. Stella Boswell. the big doll; and Mrs. Dixon, a A hot dinner was' served by the girl four, who was given the small committee Mrs. Eugene Wilkey, doll. Mrs. Coquilla McPherson, Mrs Both dolls had complete ward Raymond . Pay and Reta Carter. robes made by members of the The Christmas tree held the Jayshee organization, an auxiliary gifts to be exchanged and much to the Junior Chamber of Com fun was had by the group. merce. The club forgoes a nicer gift to have money for their project a Coal is "used to generate more the Juab County Hospital's chil than f of all the electric aren s wara. in the United States: power Musical numbers of Christmas carols were played- - during the dinner. The evening was spent in play ing games and exchanging- - Che gifts in a novel manner. Nineteen members were press i ent. You Can't Afford To Miss This i With Festivity . Mrs. Sterling Tanner's home was 1X0 Dorothy Dix . GOSHEN The Ladies Auxil Gottfredson with' Mrs. Verl Stone iary of the American Legion Post as accompanist. Piano solos were 123 held its Christmas parry in the American Legion Hall with ex played by Deanne Tadd. white Interesting ,and amusing change of gifts, lunch and visit by elephant gifts were exchanged. Santa Claus. Two district officers, Gifts were wrapped for one of Mrs. Bertha Dugger, Salem, and the men's wards at the Utah State Mrs.. Viona Reece, Payson, and 19 members were present. Hospital. Twenty club members and guests Mr. and Mrs. Cly Muder and enjoyed the Christmas party. daughter, Leslie Gene, Salt Lake, It was a glorious Christmas ges were visitors and dinner "guests at ture when' members of the Beta the home of her parents, Mr. and Thalian Club provided six ladies Mrs. Joseph Finch. of the - Utah State Hospital ,with The Elton family Christmas gifts ; wrapped at their annual Christmas party. The gifts will be party was held in Spanish Fork presented in. behalf of the club recently. The 34 present included by Mrs. Kay Prince,' president, sons J and daughters and married and the project chairman. grandchildren of Sam Elton. A was served with a program dinenr Music was directed by Mrs. Ray and moving pictures of family Dedrickson with Mrs. Vernon Mills events t during the year. A gift ex at the piano. The party committee included change followed. Mrs. Blaine Swenson, Mrs. Neil The Ladies Sewing Club Christ Bona and Mrs. R. AUeman. mas party was held at the home A Christmas story was given by of Mrs. Stanley Powelson. The af Mrs. Ralph Swalberg. ternoon was spent sewing and Club members were presented lunch was' served to 10 members. with Christmas corsages. They exchanged gifts. y, Mm! f'fj' ''': tlSu?' ioshen Auxiliary Fetes Holiday 1 .' - . :; Women's Casuals, Flats, and Spool Heels AMERICAN GIRL, PRETTIES, CARRIAGE TRAD- EValues to 8.95 ... K(c07y ........ WOMEN'S ARCH TYPE SHOES 99 99 ENNA JETTICK, MIRACLE TREA- D- Regular 10.95 to 12.95 cm tM, women's Medium iand high heel dress mm QM(Ql 'I q MANNEQUINS Regular V.Vj to 99 99 I AMERICAN GIRl to Q u.vj WOMEN'S FLEECE LI NED SNOW BOOTS AMERICAN GIRL, KICKERINO T ALASKAN, BLACK, WHITE, RED 41 pair only. Regular 10.95 ... CHILDREN'S PLAY AND DRESS SHOES lUJlQ) 11 Mi . m !1 WA nn In maim JEWELRY, OPTICAL AND KNIT SHOP 124 West-Cente- r Provo and 8V2 . 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