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Show t The Sail Lake Tribune, A9 Tuesday, January 21, I486 Sunflower noted as a true native flower to be the western plains of North America but ancestors of the cultivated type have been traced to the Southwest River Valley areas. The first or the breeders of sunflowers appear to be the Ozark bluff dwellers who selected plants and seed for cultivation. Editor' Note. A 0 public service, the Utah Association of Nurserymen and Londscope Contractor are cooperating with The Sort Loke Tribune to bring pertinent weekly garden Information. Thl ortkie l on sunflowfrom the National Garden Bureau. er and Missouri-Mississip- The sunflower was important to American Indians in early American history. For most Indians, the primary use of the sunflower was as food. They were lightly roasted then ground into flour and used in breads or with other vegetables They found many uses for the seed as well as other parts of the plant. By Genevieve H, Folsom Tribune Garden Editor Each year, the National Garden Bureau selects one flower and one vegetable as the flower or vegetable of the year. In 1986, the sunflower and corn will be honored. The sunflower, a native American plant (Helianthus species), has adapted to growing in each state in the continental United States. The sunflower is a true native wild flower and deserves recognition for its wild and cultivated forms. Medicinal Uses Some medicinal uses include as a cure for rattlesnake bite as practiced by the Zuni Indians. The Dakotas and other tribes made an infusion from the sunflower head to relieve chest pains. The Ci'chite extracted juice from the stem for cuts and wounds believing it helped in a quick recovery without infection. The extracted oil also was used to anoint the hair and as a base for paint pigments. A yellow dye was extracted from the ray flowers, and a purple dye was made from soaked purple seeds which were used to make colored baskets and to decorate the skin. The diversity of the Helianthus family is a marvel. Some of the wild looks more like cosmos or creeping zinnia than a vision of a stately sunflower. There are creamy white, red, bronze and bicolor flowers of cultivated varieties than any gardener can grow. sub-speci- One of the few cultivated plants native to North America, it is believed that wild sunflowers covered thousands of square miles of land that is now the Western United States. Sunflower remains have been found in North American archaeological sites as early as 3,000 B.C., reports the National Garden Bureau. Center of Origin The center of origin for wild sunflowers is considered Spanish explorers, while looking for gold and treasures, collected many of the New World's flora, introducing the sunflower to Europe for its ornamental qualities. It was grown as a curiosity; the herbalists of the time found no virtues in sunflowers. The first published record of the sunflower was in 1568 by the famous Bel- - In the last 50 years, the Russians bred sunflowers for high oil and improved resistance In 1966, an open polli nated Russian bred cultivar was introduced in the United States This and other cultivars began the first sustained United States commercial production of the oilseed type of sunflower Since 1966 many research programs in the U S. have improved the oil yield in sunflower hybrids. The sunflower now ranks second among all oil seed crops in the world as an important source of edible vegetable oil Gardeners might not realize the diversity of colors, sizes, in sunflowers. gian herbalist Rembert Dodoens. By 1616, the sunflower was common in English gardens. Rediscovered Food Value It is not known for sure when the rediscovery of the food value of the sunflower seed happened. Some had experimented with eating and preparing different parts of the sunflower as food and even found the buds to be quite good. In 1600 John Evlyn wrote of making macaroons from a flour made from ground seeds, but he found the flavor to be similar to turpentine. The sunflower is a member of the Coinpositae family, the second largest flowering plant family. Other members of this family include aster, marigold, dandelion, black-eyeSusan, lettuce, artichoke, chicory and the pest, ragweed. d arent the winner, Chump, the house always is You wins on the horses. Dear Ann Landers: You wer dead wrong when you said gambling was not a viable way to make a living. A friend of mine uses a system based on calculus and consistently the rate of decreasing velocity, he has a good edge and will win consistently. My game is blackjack. For eight years I have averaged 1.2 chips per hour profit, not a bad living with $25. Another friend uses a pocket computer when he plays roulette. By figuring out in advance the section in which the ball will fall and knowing Cosmetic samples suit a suitcase DEAR HELOISE: Im expecting my third baby next month and, not wanting to get caught at the last minute, I have gotten my suitcase packed for my hospital stay. While gathering my toiletries, I found my bottles of shampoo and conditioner were too big and took up too much room. Instead of buying a couple of trial-siz- e bottles which are great for small trips away from home, I remembered my stock of shampoo and conditioner samples I received in the mail. These sample pouches are not only free but take up very little of my valuable suitcase space. I also have sample pouches of hand lotion. Having short hair, I have found one pouch is usually all I need for a short stay. If I have to discard any that might be left over, Im not throwing out money. I also do not need to worry about Deborah loose tops and leakage. Boehmer I'm a saver of sample and trial sizes too! Great for travel! Heloise hard-earne- Ilimt'VtT Charles liiyant v role in 1783 that "The seeds have as agreeable flavor as almonds and are excellent firnd lor domestic poultry" He also noled the high content of oil stored in the seeds and how easy it was to extract The sunflower spread quickly through out most of Europe Russian Success However, it was in Russia that the European success story of the sunflower r eally started The Holy Orthodox Church of Russia forbade the use of many foods during Lent and Advent, including many which were rich in oil The Russians eagerly accepted the sunflower recognizing it as a source of oil that could be eaten without breaking the laws of the church. Russia soon became the foremost producer of sunflower seeds. freezer on pick-u- p day and discard it. Heloise DEAR HELOISE: My husband is a construction worker and when he packs his lunch, instead of packing separate salt and pepper shakers, he combines the salt and pepper in one shaker. I also use this mixture for cooking and it works out great! Nancy Heloise their soiled clothes in and I lowered the rod in the closet so it would be easy to reach for the children. They could always put their own clothes away. If you are consistent in letting your children know what is expected of them, cleanliness habits are easily learned. Start with a small task because a childs attention span is short, make it fun and give lots of hugs A Read1 when the task is complete. d DEAR HELOISE: I enjoy your fine column so much. I am 85 but still learning. I have found several uses for the plastic milk jugs. I fill one about half full of water and set it in the freezer. When the water is frozen I take it out and add strong tea and lemon (if you like), then I keep it in the fridge. The frozen ice water melts and I can have a nice glass of iced tea in Mrs. Rose DeLoof minutes. er DEAR HELOISE: Ever notice the bad smells in the kitchen? It could be that the onion cuttings and used coffee grounds are ripening in the garbage container. I like to use those thick 2.7 mil plastic freezer bags. Being single, I find that one a week will hold all my organic food wastes until garbage pickup day. And dont forget to store the freezer bag in the freezer! Paul Streicher Also, don't forget to get it out of the DEAR HELOISE: My wooded yard is filled with birds, mostly blue jays, robins, woodpeckers and redbirds. To keep them fed and also not waste, I use Table scraps to feed them. When I trim the globs of fat from broiling meat or chicken, I stick the cut-u- p fat into the microwave for a few seconds. This turns the fat into crispy chunks and I put it out for the birds. They love it. Ray Houston Send a super hint to Heloise, P.O. Box 78210. Although she can't answer letters personally, she will use the greatest hints that readers send to her in this column. 32000, San Antonio, Texas The family of Aldon host an Open House Wedding Anniversary on Jonuary DEAR HELOISE: My children are grown now but when they were small, I started teaching them good habits by encouraging them to help around the house. launI purchased a small child-siz- e dry basket for my little ones to put A. 'Dutch in honor one-arme- in my There is o big difference between cold ond cool. Ann Landers shows you how to play it cool without freeiing people out in her bookTen Ways to Cool It. Sex let, "Teen-Ag- e Send 50 cents and a long, stamped envelope to Ann Landers, P.O. Box 11995, Chicago, III. 60611. CALPHAL0N PROFESSIONAL COOKWARE Harmon David Talbot, Totoof, Danny All Open THE SEB MINICHOP Stock Pieces AS SEEN ON TV Wonderful to chop parsley, garlic, onion, herbs, etc. Jon DIO0 Tal- bot, Jim Talbot; they have 17 grandchildren No gifts, please. v'Si Unfinished 5 dr. Chest of Drawers mid-20- JjAnOABV (SlLEAOACJGE &AILE and Mary L. Talbot will their parents Golden of and eight 20 OFF Was 29.95 ALL SALE Chantal 199s COOKWARE 10 i.20 All open stock FURNITURE Bar Stool One game at which a gambler CAN make a living is poker (if the cards arent marked and some sharpie doesnt have cufflinks or a ring that can serve as a mirror). In a poker game luck counts, but so do skill and judgment. Shrewdness and psycholo crap-shootin- H5 S'' Im professional, average looking and have an outgoing personality. Whats the solution, Ann? Looking For An Upbeat Relationship Dear Looking: Be less passive about the men you choose to spend time with. Go after men you enjoy and say no to those you sense are trying to latch on to you. In other words, do the choosing don't get chosen. Mrs. Quigley, Eloine Fernandez, W Lce Unfinished 24 Vinyl Top Once upon a time it was possible for a mathematical whiz with a phenomenal memory to beat the blackjack dealer by using the "counting system. These people could win consistently by remembering all the cards that were played, especially when there were five or six people in the game. But the casinos put an end to that by using multiple decks. So, my friends, blackjack is now a house game, like roulette and the slot machines. After all, somebody has to pay the salaries of all those dealers. And who do you think pays for that lush carpeting and those beautiful chandeliers? You do. Chump. Drive (3850 South), West Valley City, from 3.00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. They are the parents of six children, AArs. June BOULTON Dear Ann Landers: I have never seen my problem addressed in your column. Can you help me? I'm a woman who attracts psychologically disturbed men. Every man I have dated in the pas( two years has been depressed, troubled or suicidal. Several women have written about relationships with men who use them, abuse them, live off them and so on. Your answer is alseek professional ways the same help. Well, my problem is different. In reality I am not attracted to these men. They are attracted to me. dice or tamper with the wheels. The odds are with them against the customer. Granger West 4th Wrd Cnapel, 4634 Christie Boulton Is celebrating her 90th Birthday with an open house 4 from 2 to 4 p.m. on Sat., January 25. It will be hekJ at her home at 2005 So. 2100 East, Soft City. She was born In Bountiful and She fought for 45 years. Including 23 year at the Gronfte School District. & Friends ond relatives are Invited to stop by. risk-take- Landers 25, 1086. The event will be held at the West gy also can be useful. It helps to know the personality and temperament of your opponents. The player who can identify the bluffers and is in a better position to decide when to hold em and when to fold 'em. Ann the best possible answer to your letter I spoke with people who frequent racetracks, gambling casinos and those who run them. Here's the . straight goods: Not a single person told me that a living can be made by betting the horses. A computer is virtually no more help in picking a winner than eenie meenie mynee moe. Knowledgeable and experienced bettors have been known to do well for several days, but if they keep at it, they will lose what they have won and then some. The only people who beat the ponies are those who go to the track once in a blue moon, get lucky and never go back. Slot machines? Forget it. They d bandits dont call them for nothing. Folks have a tendency to tell you about that jackpot they hit in Reno but they never tell you how much it costs to get it or what they have put in since trying for a repeat performance. g are deRoulette and signed to benefit the establishment. The house doesnt have to load the HAPPY GOLDEN WEDDING Dutch and Mary Talbot HAPPY 90th BIRTHDAY CHRISTIE Greene chips. I know two others who make their living playing blackjack. we dont want our Obviously, names or faces known to the casinos or the IRS, so Im not signing this letter. 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