Show correct use of water keeps holiday greens looking fresh bright JUST A LITTLE WATER correctly used Is the answer to keeping christmas greens fresh and bright throughout the holiday season since the decorations are usually c cut ut w well ell before christmas it they dry out rapidly unless given plenty of water the greens not only look dilapidated but form a serious fire hazard for many years it was thought necessary to use chemicals in water to keep the christmas tree and other greens resh fresh and bright it Is known no wn now however that water does the trick just as well to condition the house for better survival of christmas greens the first thing to do Is to keep the heat down high temperatures hasten drying by increasing the water loss from plants then keep a pan or two of water on the radiator or heating stove to add moisture to the air water vater house plants often during the christmas season growing plants transpire a lot of water into the air these precautions will increase the humidity in the house and prolong the freshness of 0 evergreen decorations T taking care of the christmas tree itself Is no more difficult nall nail a 2 small wooden base 6 inches square to the bottom of the tree stand the tree in a pall of water weight the pall with gravel to hold the tree erect trees kept standing in water will remain ain in good condition for as ai long as 30 days |