Evening star., 1947-12-12
(Fro7n r T.. f.. ArIin1ton

From r. L. E., Arlington.)
In answer to inquiry about book
on house plants and their care. there
is one published by Dorothy H. Jen-
kins, garden editor of New York
Times, Enjoy Your House Plants;
can be purchased from Daniel Low,
Salem, Mass. Hope this helps.
| From Mrs. ]. E. L., Washington.)
Reply to request of Mrs. c. W.,
Belvoir, Wednesday, November 49,
Grow Them Indoors" by Allen H.
Wood, jr., published by Hale, Cush-
man & Flint, Boston, 1886, sold at
that time by Woodward & Lothrop's.
This book gives all informal ton
regarding house plants-propagat-
ing, potting, watering, feeding, prun-
ing. ventilation and soils. 1t lists
300 or more plants, describes most
of them and has some illustrations.
COMMENT.
USES FOR JAPONICA JELLY.
ROSE JAR?
(From Mrs. J. D., Indian Hedd.)
Just recently I noted the letter
the lady wrote about Noritake china.
I, too, have a set of Noritake china
which 1 prize very highly. I tried to
match my set before the war, even
tried contracting the importer in
New York, ,|but I had no success. My
only hope is that someday 1 may see
a few odd pieces on sale that some
firm may have had left over. I was
told at one time that the Haviland
company was making up a few of
the Noritake patterns but up until
now, I have never been able to find
any. But I am still looking and
shall watch for any additional re-
plies to the ladys letter.
Now for the japonica jelly.
make some each year, just exactly
as I make apple jelly. Japonica
jelly is very tart and l use it on
jelly roll, jelly cake and particularly
in between the layers of coconut
cake. On occasion I have used it
with chicken when I had no cram
berry sauce on hand and it is sur
prising how nicely the tart flavor
blends with the chicken. 1t is easily
made. don't pare nor core the
I 1aponicas and it jells very easily.
And now ] have a request to make.
About, a year ago number of Your
readers sent in directions for max
ing a rose jar (petals, spices, ,etc.}
While visiting in North Carolina re-
Gently, a friend asked II I knew how
to make one. immediately launched
into a discussion on the Readers
Clearing House and what wealth
Of information it Is. To make a long
story short. may I have the directions
for making a rose jar, to back up all
I said to this friend?
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ENGLISH DROP COOKIES?
(From 3. F., Wdshington.)
I wonder if any Of you readers
would give the recipe for making
English Drop Cookies? They are
made with raisins and are most de-
licious.
FLOWERS RECOMMENDED.
From Mrs. J. G. S., Falls Church. J
Mrs. V. L. B. has a problem most
flower lovers must surmount in one
way or another.
have found spring bulbs give
me the most joy for the time and
money invested.
Hyacinths, daffodills, narcissus,
tulips, iris-these are the ones I find
easiest. From earliest spring until
the end Of May there is a constant
procession Of lovely bloom.
Daffodills and Narcissus will grow
for years in the same spot and be
more beautiful each spring until
you realize they have multiplied
until they must be divided.
Don't be contented with just one
variety of each specie. Buy q few
each year, good ones, and you will
always have the thrill of antici-
patton.
English daisies (Belis), bleeding
heart, chrysanthemunls, fall asters
(perenniaD; these I have found
good.
CROCHET DOLLS CLOTHES.
BREADING OUTLETS?
From Mrs. H. B., Arlington.)
In regard to Mrs. s. J. D.. Wash
ington, concerning crocheted dolls
clothes. II she will write to the
Workbasket, 2401 Burlington, Kan
sas City is. Mo-, she will be able
to secure the doll clothes patterns.
understand they have patterns
for both boy and girl dolls.
Could some one tell me how to
make Dreaded veal outlets so that
the bread crumbs will stick to the
meat? Each time I make them the
crumbs come off in the skillet.
From Mrs. V. B., Arlington.J
Directions for crocheting dress,
bonnet, shoes and purse for a 12-
inch doll are included in the book
let 80 Things to Crochet" pub
lished october, l945.
The booklet may be obtained by
sending a Scent stamp with your
request to the Home Service Editor,
Woman's Day, 10 West 44th street,
New York 10, N. Y.
From Mrs. v. H., Washington.)
Send 6 cents and . large self
addressed stamped envelope to
Mccall Needlework, $50 Park ave-
nue., New York II. N. Y, and ask
for leafiet No. 237-n.b. There's a
pattern for a knitted swimsuit, a
crocheted set of cap, jacket, soak
ers and booties and a crocheted
dfess. These are designed for a
l1-inch doll.
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BROWNIE DOLL?
From Mrs. r: c. W., Silper Spring. J
| I wonder if one of your readers
could give me. or tell me where
could obtain, the directions for max
ing the Brownie Doll of about SC
wears ago. They had large glass