Portland Observer December 20. 1979 Page 7
Living Christmas trees aid Santa, landscape
Living Christmas trees do double
duty, first as a decoration and then as
a landscape plant. They are p u r
chased just before the December
holidays, brought into the house as a
Christmas tree, then planted per
manently outside.
Some o f the more popular living
C hristm as trees are Scotch pine,
Doublas-fir, shore pine, blue spruce,
noble fir , Austrian pine, redwood
and giat sequoia. McNeilan advises
checking at loval nurseries to find out
which varieties are adapted to the
different growing conditions found
in Oregon.
Living Christinas trees can be pur
chased in two formes: containerized
or balled-in-burlap. Trees grown in
containers are more likely to survive
the indoor-outdoor transitions and
are simply easier to deal with, accor
ding to McNeilan.
Moreover, trees that were grown in
th e ir containers and have well-
developed root systems are hardier
than thsoe that have just been dug
and transplanted into large pots.
When buying a containerized tree
this Christmas, find out how it was
grown before making the purchase.
However, a nursery-grown balled-
in-burlap tree that has been properly
roote-pruned can make an excellent
liv in g C hristm as tree, even i f it
requires a bit more work.
When the tree is brought home, a
two or three stage relocation
procedure should be used so the tree
can adjust to warmer inside tem-
peratues. Place it in an unheated
garage fo r fo u r days, then in an
unheated room in the house, i f
possible.
A containerized tree can be left in
its container indoors. The balled-in
burlap tree must be placed in some
sort o f tree stand or pot that w ill
support it and allow it to be watered.
Leave burlap wrapped around the
roots and tree trunk while it is in the
house.
Place the tree in the coolest
location in the room where it will be a
decoration. Keep it away from hot
air ducts and large windows where
the sun could cause severe scald. The
tree should be kept at normal indoor
temperatures no more than four to
five days.
The tree may respond to the higher
indoor temperature by starting to
grow. Test the container soil surface
daily and add water when it feels dry.
Water a balled-in-burlap tree only
enough to keep the rootball from
drying.
Decorations are fine as long as
they do not break twigs and branches.
Keep hot bulbs away from the foliage
and do not use Hocking or artificial
snow.
w ith an equal amount o f organic
matter such as peat moss, compost,
rotted manure, sawdust or leafmold.
The organic matter is especially
important in clay soils that do not
drain well.
Remove the tree from the con
tainer and spread the roots out as
much as possible. Then place the tree
in the planting hole so the soil sur-
facae meets the tree trunk at the same
place it did when the tree was in the
container.
Fill the hole around the plant with
the mixture o f soil and organic mat
ter and water it in. Do not fertilize
(he plant until late spring. An organic-
surface mulch w ill protect the tree
from cold temperatures.
Planting instructions for balled-in-
burlap trees: dig a hole twice the size
o f the rootball and mix the soil from
the hole with an equal maount o f
organic matter. Cut the twine from
around the tree trunk and unwrap the
burlap from the upper half o f the
rootball.
When it's lime to move the tree
outdoors after the holidays, reverese
the procedure. Move it to suc
cessively cooler locations before
placing it completely outdoors.
P lanting instructions fo r con
tainerized trees: dig a hole at least
twice the size o f the tree’s estimated
root area. Mix the soil from the hole
Choose safe toys this Christmas
FLAKE A FISH FOR FLAVOR
Look to the sea: flake a fish
W ith to d a y’ s ever-rising livin g
costs, you, like most homemakers,
are probably searching for foods that
are easy on the budget, loaded with
nourishing protein, and tasty and
tempting to eat. That’ s a large order
to fill—but search no longer. Look to
the sea! Your local fish market or
frozen seafood counter has a wide
variety o f seafoods to fill your needs,
ranging from party-fare to budget-
priced. Don’ t let the price tags fool
you; fish that sell for less are just as
tasty and nourishing as those with a
higher price. The difference is in
demand, ease o f catching, and the
quantity available.
One o f today’ s best buys is whiting
caught in the cold waters o ff the
shores o f Massachusetts and Maine.
W hiting, one o f the most versatile
fish on the market are used in more
d iffe re n t ways than any other
species. They are p le n tifu l and
therefore among the least expensive.
Whiting have tender, white, firm-
textured flesh. They can be baked,
b ro ile d , panfried or poached.
Whiting are available frozen, either
whole, headed and dressed, or
dilleted ; and they are sometimes
smoked. The average weight is from
1 to 4 pounds and up to 12 inches in
length.
Flaky whiting, a National Marine
Fisheries Service recipe, o ffe rs a
special taste treat and one that you
can afford to serve again and again.
In this easy-do recipe the whiting are
dipped into beaten egg and rolled in
a zesty mixture o f shelf-ready instant
mashed potato flakes and cheese-
The number one concern in
choosing children’ s toys is safety.
But there are other things that we
should consider as well, says Cal
W illiam s, M ulto no m a h C ounty
Home Economist, such as the child's
age, interests and a bilities. Many
toys have suggested ages printed on
the outside o f the package. A fte r
you’ ve decided whether the toy is
appropriate for the child’s age, ask
yourself if it w ill help him develop
new skills and discover new interests
such as art, sports, or science.
The Toy M anufacturers o f
Am erica o ffe r the fo llo w in g
suggestions for buying toys.
I. D on’ t buy toys im pulsively.
garlic salad dressing m ix. A
sp rin klin g o f melted butter or
margarine adds extra fla v o r and
helps keep the fish m oist while
baking. This flavorful fish will tease
the taste, delight the eye, and save
the budget. Pineapple and orange
slices served with crispy greens make
a tasty salad accompaniment. Fish
and fruit always go so well together!
Go ahead and beat high prices-treat
your family to Flaky whiting, then
listen to the raves come in!
FLAKY WHITING
melted
3 pounds pan-dressed whiting or
other pan-dressed fish, fresh
Paprika’A
or frozen
Thaw frozen fish. Clean, wash,
1 teaspoon salt
and dry fish. Sprinkle inside with salt
dash pepper
and pepper. Combine potato Hakes,
salad dressing mix, salt, and pepper.
1 cup instant mashed potato
Dip fish in egg and roll in potato
flakes
Hakes. Place fish in single layer on a
1 package (7/10 ounce) cheese-
well-greased bake and serve platter,
garlic salad dressing mix
16 by 10 inches. Pour butter over
fish. Sprinkle with paprika. Bake in
'h teaspoon salt
an extremely hot oven, 500°F., for 15
dash pepper
to 20 m inutes or u n til fish flake
1 egg.beaten
easily when tested w ith a fo rk .
'A cup butter or margarine.
Makes 6 servings.
Both you and your children w ill en
joy their new playthings more if you
consider the types o f toys that your
children are interested in, Mrs.
Williams says. D on’ t restrict your
purchases to those kinds o f toys that
you enjoyed in your childhood.
2. Select playthings w ith some
degree o f realism. Through T V ,
movies and books, today's children
are aware o f and stimulated by the
world around them. Psychologists
suggest that realistic toys-playthings
that are scaled down models o f real-
life objects-help children, especially
younger ones, to become inventive
and imaginative in their play.
3. Look for toys that provide a
variety o f play experiences. While
very young children may simply
stack a set o f blocks, slightly older
children may use the same blocks to
"represent” a city, using their other
toys (cars, dolls, animals) as props.
Mrs. Williams points out there are
many toys that suggest a variety o f
activities to children and encourage
them to use their imaginations in
play.
4. Gradually introduce more com
plex versions o f familiar playthings.
Younger children need simple board
games that are governed by chance.
As children grow and learn strategy
you can introduce games requiring
skill. Observe your children's play to
see when they're ready for the next,
more complex play experience.
5. Spread your toy budget
throughout the year. D on’ t over
whelm children with too many new
toys at once. Use birthdays, the start
o f fam ily vacations and other oc
casions to introduce new toys and
new play experiences.
6. Involve your children in the toy
selection process. Learning to play
also means learning to make
decisions. Discussing toy selection
with children encourages them to
think for themselves and live with the
consequences o f their decisions. Mrs.
Cal W illaitns adds it's a valuable
lesson in consumer education.
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