Evening star., 1946-12-23
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TO KEEP CHRISTMAS TREE.
(From Mr.. H. w. D., College
Park. Md

(From Mr.. H. w. D., College
Park, Md.)
. Last year some one wrote the
RICH saying that she was tired oi
paying high price for Christmas
tree, only to have the needles shed
after day or two in the house
She asked for information on how
to remedy this situation. No an
swers were printed in your column
so I assume that none of your read
ers knew any answer to the prob
lem.
/: Several years ago chemists and
foresters at several leading Ameri-
can universities developed a formula
for this purpose. The chemicals
were simply mixed with water and
the Christmas tree set in the solu-
ton. More water was added as the
tree drank up" the chemicals. This
benefited all Christmas trees with
the possible exception of hemlock-
not much used, as a matter of fact
The solution retarded needle fail
and kept the tree delightfully."- fresh
and fragrant. No claims for fire.
prooflng the tree were made, but
despite all the printed matter to
the contrary, USDA experts have
found that merely keeping the tree
in water is just about the best
method of f1reproofng that exists.
Thus the solution may be of some
fire retardent" value.
1t is my understanding that this
formula will be put on the Wash
ington market this Christmas. The
solution will be sold by the Y's
Mems Club Of the YMCA-all profits
going for the help of underpriv-
ileged boys. I understand that the
chemicals may be purchased at the
following places: In Arlington,
Third street and South Glebe road;
Hyattsville, 5815 Baltimore boule-
ward; Bethesda, Anacostia, East
ern." Also at 1916 Twelfth street
NV.
GRATING FRUIT PEEL?
from Mrs. D. H., Takon1a Park,
Md
Can some one please tell me the
best method to CRATE lemon or
orange peel?
CAKE;
CURING Bitter.
(Fron Mrs. J. A. G., Prince
Frederick, Nd
To M. j. S., Arlington: In re-
sponse to your request on how to
remove a cake from the pan with
out having it break; I suggest you
try placing your cake pan on wet
towel or cloth Immediately after
removing it from the oven. This
method has never failed me as yet
and I've been baking for over IA
years.
I'm the mother of four boys re-
Gently had a daughter) and one of
my boys was a bitter" He bit his
playmates all of the time. We tried
and spankings but to no
avail. One day he bit playmate
who Immediately bit him in return
and that cured him. would advise
the psychology and spankings be
tried first, however. He had a great
deal of difficulty cutting his teeth
and I believe it caused him to bite
people and even furniture.
Enjoy reading RICH. 1t is one of
the high lights of your very fine
paper.
BEDsPREAD?
(Fron, Mrs. E. J. K, Arlington,)
I'm hoping some of your readers
can give me information about
where I can procure patterns, in
structions and thread on making
candlewick or chenille bedspreads.
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AFRICAN VIOLETS;
HELPFUL SUGGESTIONS.
(Fron Mrs. r. A. F., Charles To1Dr,
w. Va.j
The recent discussions on African
violets are very helpful and inter-
esting. I was amazed at the infor-
nation Miss v. M. j. gave us on
the number of varieties.
There seems to be no house plant
which gives the same satisfaction
of bloom and variety. All this in
terest with only one plant!
I am anxious to obtain more va
rieties and would like to secure the
address Gin Ohio where they are
How long should stems of leaves
for roofing be? My information
gives everything but this.
. Now a few helpful suggestions:
Mrs. w. A. B., Washington: 1t is
possible that the raincOat is made
of synthetic rubber Manufacturers
of this rubber recommend soaking
article with warm or hot water.
Maybe your coat can be hung under
YOUR shower and soaked. 1t should
be worth a trial.
Mrs. r. C. NJ, Arlington: For yel-
low collars and cuffs brush briskly
with a solution of l part commercial
bleach and parts water, soak Is
minutes and wash. This should do it..
Mrs. P. P, Arlington: Please,
please do treat yourself to an auto
matte washer. This way your clothes
are washing while you do other
things. With an automatic, wash day
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