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Show Sunday, December - Page THE HERALD, Provo, Utah, 11, 1983 t r. d Agriculture For the plant-love- r in your family, consider a living gift for Christmas, something that will give pleasure now and in the future. Many beautiful plants are on the market for Christmas giv- two weeks. After blossoms fade, bulb can be set outdoors after the frost. Take it indoors before the first frost in the fall, reduce water until the foliage dies back, then remove dead leaves and store in a dark, cool spot until new growth appears. Then resume watering and provide light. PreF1CUS (weeping fig) fers bright to moderate light from eastern or western exposures. Does well under artificial light, but requires 14 to 16 hours of light a day. Let soil dry out somewhat between waterings. Too much water causes the leaves to drop. Feed it monthly during the growing season with a mild fertilizer. Plant prefers to be somewhat potbound. Check regularly for fungus disease or insect pests ing. They include: KALANCHOE (Panda plant, velvet leaf) These succulents are popular for their foliage and spring and winter blossoms. They like a soil mixture designed for cacti and succulents, plus bright light with four hours of direct light from southern exposure. Keep the soil barely moist. These showy plants like low humidity of 20 to 25 percent, and feeding with a mild fertilizer every two weeks while blooming. Susceptible to mealybugs, scale, spiker mites and aphids. AMARYLLIS Many bulbs of this popular plant are on the market during the Christmas d season. Most come in a potting mix. The large, trumpet-shape- d blooms come in a wide range of colors. - pre-packe- Water sparingly. newly-plate- bulb d growth, it likes feeding with compost or bone meal every If your soil lacks just one of the essential nutrients, or if for some other reason that nutrient isn't available to your plants, those plants will not grow as they should. Even if the soil contains an abundance of all other elements, the plant growth will be limited. Dr. Terry A. Tindall, extension soil specialist, Utah State University, says that idea certainly isn't new. It dates back to 1840. A scientist named Liebig stressed the value to plant nutrition of mineral elements that those plants derive from the soil. The necessity of replacing those nutrients to maintain soil fertility formed the foundation for our modern fertilizer industry. "What Liebig said way back then largely holds true today." Tindall explained, "Essentially it means that if you want your plants to consistently produce at a high level, you must provide an optimum level of the plant nutrients." The extension specialist said changes in agriculture over the years have sparked dramatic developments in fertilizer technology and have increased the demand for fertilizers. Development 16 high-yieldi- varieties of som in many different colors, including white, pink, red, coral and lavender. Keep soil evenly moist, but A sudden change in not wet. temperature may cause the plant to drop all its buds, so protect the plant between the place of purchase and home. Feed it with a fertilizer every two weeks during the blooming season. Properly important meeting on the proposed drainage project along Beer Creek and Spring Creek in South Utah County is scheduled Thursday, Dec. 15 at 7:30 p.m. in the Spanish Fork Memorial Building, 400 N. Main. mm- r, Edjtor Check for insect pests. Feed it monthly during the growing season. It rests during the winter, so let the soil dry out slightly between waterings and withhold fertilizer. CHRISTMAS CACTUS (Chain cactus, mistletoe cactus) These plants have flat, chain- - Representatives of the U.S. Bureau of Reclamation and Central Utah Project will be on hand to discuss scope of the project. 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Stop by your nearby AT&T Phone Center now, for this and other great holiday gift ideas. last-numb- er ar Sale ftritaa$5845 'w ; cereal and forage crops adapted to specific climate conditions has increased yields and extended the areas in which the crops can be grown. The improved varieties, much more responsive to fertilizer, have greatly contributed to use of more fertilizer in Utah. Also, improvements in chemical fertilizer production has lowered their costs enough to make them economically attractive for use in most crop production. However, - GENIE TELEPHONE temporary decor. This light phone is compact enough to fit almost anywhere. Desk model. " Circular dialing considering the narrow profit margin facing agriculture today, the university recommends that farmers have their soil tested before applying fertilizer. Tindall says it could mean the difference between success and failure in a modern cropping enterprise. 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Feed it monthly during the growing season with a mild fertilizer. NORFOLK ISLAND PINE -This attractive, woody house-plais slow growing, but some species could reach six As growth appears, increase water, keeping soil evenly moist. The plant likes daily misting. During its active . like leaves, and produce SCHEFFLERA (Umbrella Some species of this tree) plant can grow 15 feet tall, but it is usually kept smaller. It likes bright light, with no direct sun. Let the soil dry outslightly, then water thor- MWd ui ui auu fea news from local anri uuuvuai narmnal wrirorc uuu iiiiivid x Gift Pianfs Give Years or Beauty 65 Information Systems |