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Show AUTOMATIC PLANT CARETAKER. A aid (left) allows housenew plant-car- e -r hold plants to nourish themselves It s a round pad of foam impregnated with a year's supply of plant food. Place the pad in pan, bowl or other container, add water, set a potted plant diiectly on the pad, and the plant's roots draw up the right amount of both food and water, claims the maker. $1.99 in stores. Also availawith ble: pad combined reservoir that allows an average plant to go unattended for as long as 5 weeks. $2.99 in stores. Agro, Dept. PP, Box 3865, Hayward, Calif. 94540. com-pletely- 1 l J ll UxVv water-conducti- L 3 LOOK AT THESE NEW IDEAS FOR YOUR BY PETER DRYDEN HOME AND FAMILY TAKE A ' s Advertisement . ; 4 I rx, S'--' k ,S ii; LJLJLV) I In- triguing for a youngster aged 10 and over, a new science set (above) provides instruments he can assemble in units to predict weather trends. An outside unit contains an anemometer to measure wind velocity, a vane to show wind direction, a sychrometer for wet and dry bulb readings. An interior unit has a for air barometer glycerine pressure, dials for determining relative humidity and index. temperature-humidit- y ts About $1? in stores. West PP,325 Co., Dept. Huron, Chicago, III. 60610. wall-mounta- -in The Surform Mini-Fil- e is here! Newest member of the family of famous Stanley Surform tools gets at those tight, tough filing jobs. Excellent for smoothing mortises or filing square grooves. Unique Surform blade is non-cloworks on wood, tile, pre-se- t, soft metal, plastic. About $2.69. TOBOGGAN: Unlike conventional toboggans which may not be readily portable, a new one folds to suitcase (1 8"x36") size and can fit in the trunk of a compact car. It's made of polyethylene, comes sizes. Dein 6- - and tails: Meadowbrook Mfg., Dept. PP, Box 2307, Dearborn, Mich. 48124. Find the center of that circle. Stanley's new Center Square locates it easily, whether it's a big table or small rod. Faster than measuring or fiddling with a com- self-cleani- pass. Acts as a square, 6" rule and angle locater, too. About $1 .99. FOLD-U- P ct Heres a that oven (above) tabletop cleans itself while baking or roasting at normal cooking tempe atures. It has interior sides, top and back finished with a catalytic porcelainized coating similar to that found in large ranges. Pushbutton controls are provided for broiling, baking roasting, off; a thermostat automatically maintains desired baking, roasting and broiling temperatures. Door, baking rack, drip pan and grease tray are readily removable for cleaning. $48.50 in stores. Toastmaster Division, McCraw-EdisoDept. PP, 333 West River Road, Elgin, III. 60120. G: g, Skil-Craf- high-impa- nt places. Handy new too! for Pocket-siz- e Screwstart tool is a big help when working on mechanical or electronic gadgets. It locks on and starts a screw in tight places. Also safely lifts out a loosened screw. Magnet on other end retrieves screws and small metal parts. About $2.49. 18" model also available. hard-to-work- WEATHER FORECASTER: GLOW GLASS: If you like to keep a glass of water at bedside, a new drinking glass gives off a soft glow that could avoid groping and spills. A few minutes of light recharges the soft, break-resistaplastic glass for a whole night. $1.25 postpaid. Franklin, Dept. PP, Box 1342, Bismarck, N. Dak. 58501. Order "The Little Carpenter" - illustrated booklet for your youngTeaches basic facts and fun about ster age woodworking tools. Send your name and address with 250, for mailing and handling, to Stanley helps you do things right Tools, Dept. P--1, New Britain, Connecticut 06050. 24-pa- ge 4-- 8. pMUWi n, RACQUET ot NO SPILLS: If you use milk in half-gallcontainers, a new bulk carton holder (right) provides a good grip to help prevent pouring spills. It's as handy for small children as for adults. 4'h57ltx6'l high. White, avocado, gold, sand or flame. $1.49 in stores. Crayline Housewares, Dept. PP, 1616 Berkley St., Elgin, 111.60120. 20 CASSETTE: This molded plastic case (left) holds your carrying tennis racquet, plus a can of balls and small accessories. The case is designed especially to protect metal racquets from being scratched or bent. Blue, black, orange, white or yellow. $14.99 in stores. Aero, Inc., Dept. PP, 200 Fifth Avenue, New York, N.V. 10010. double-wal- l, Parade of Progress items are NOT advertising. Write manufacturer if not in stores. Allow three to four weeks for a reply. Manufacturers: PARADE considers ideas but can't correspond. PARADE MARCH 11. 1973 |