Bemidji Daily Pioneer Newspaper, December 20, 1918, Page 15

CARNATIONS RENEWING POPU- R & LARITY ¢ Shortly after the death of the late President McKinley the carnation had a perfect wave of popularity, due ’ll_n'gely to the fact that Mr. McKinley was particularly fond of the flower ¢ ltonhole. For a time, following the first Interest in the flower, it seemed ito be on the wane as a public faverite. Now the carnation is riding back to ithe place of a leading fad. The deal- ‘ers do not know why, but they are igetting a demand for more of the car- nation family than they have for years. ‘White, pink and deeper red are the shades in vogue, although some of the mixed flowers sell well, KEEPING THE FORESTS ALIVE By ELIZABETH VAN BENTHUYSEN ! Mankind is a very peculiar collective animal. Somebody sald that the av- 'erage man spends the first half of ‘his life trying to destroy his health iand the second half trylng to rebuild it. That is surely his method of ‘handling most of the propositions that confront him, _ This is more strikingly illustrated in the case of forestry than in any ‘other respect. Once let the march of -progress begin and the ring of the iwoodman's ax is heard and the path of civilization is marked by the fallen * itrees. Then comes the time when it ibecomes apparent that the rebuilding lot the forests is a prime essential and ‘lthe people go to more trouble to recre- sate what they have destroyed with lav- /ish hand than would ever have been Decessary had a little foresight been | exercised. " Showing the extent of the govern- mental interest in replanting the for- 'ests. there will be more than 8,000,000 ; trees avallable next spring for refor- | home garden decorations and will be esting operations from the stock now in the Pennsylvania state nurseries alone. More than half cf the 8,000,000 are white pines. Some figures on the re- mainder of the stock will be of gen- ‘are and C\l]fivafim White Carnations of Rare Beauty. '‘and nearly always wore one in his but-. ] GAVE HIM NEEDED LESSON eral interest. Norway spruce number 1,013,000; Scotch pine, 1,283,000; pitch pine, 762,000 ; Eurcpean larch, 436,000; Japanese larch, 24,000; sugar maple, 2,000; and Douglass fir, 4,000. Last spring 15 bushels of black cherry seeds were planted, in the hope that trees might be produced which would serve for timber and for bird food. The unfavorable weather re- sulted in making the crop almost a complete failure. i A million and one-half trees were planted last year by private individu- als from stock supplied by the depart- ‘mgnt. It is the intention during the .coming year to have enough stock on hand to meet all possible demands for free distribution. There is no restrie- ‘tion placed upon the distribution ex- | cepting that the trees must be used for reforecting and not for shade or orna- ment. e R The department does not ship the trees excepting in lots of 500 or more. PURIFY WATER IN LILY PONDS To purify water in the lily ponds and to destroy inscct life in it, slake fresh stone lime in wuater, making a liquid as for whitewash, then stir some of this into the water until it becomes thoroughly incorporated. 1If not effective add a little more. The lime must be fresh and DEVELOPING HONEYSUCKLE There was a time when but two classes of honeysuckle were known. One of them was the climbing type; the other the wild variety that chil- dren brought in from the woods. Re- cent cultures show that the honey- suckie is being developed in tree, or bush form, with all of the individual characteristies of the wild variety and the best results of culture added. The bushes make attractive and valuable much sought during the coming sea- son. The plants give both flowers and- foliage, and in addition supply a per- fume that is pleasing. The Honeysuckle Is Rapidly Coming Into a New Place Where the Individual | Bush s Being Cuitivated for Its Value as a Garden Asset. '8 THE BEMIDJI DAILY PIONEER Also a Tip as to Who Might With Profit Buy Book on “Etiquette and Deportment.” “Madam,” he began, as the door opened. “T am selling a new book on FEtiquette and Deportment.”” _“Oh, you are?” she responded. “Go down there and clean the mud from your feet.” “Yes'm. As I was saying; madam, I am sell—” “Take off your hat! Never ad- dress a strange lady at her door without removing your hat.” “Yes'm. Now, then, as I was]| saying—" h “Take your hand out of your pocket. No gentleman ever carries his hand there.” “Yes'm. Now, ma’am, this work on ‘Eti—” “Throw away your pipe. If a gentleman uses tobacco, he is care- ful not to disgust others by the habit.” ' grease on your hair in the future | Now you look a bit decent. You have a book on ‘Etiquette and De- | portment.” Very well, I don’t wani | it. 1 am only the servant girl. Go! up the steps to the front door and | talk with* the lady of the house. She called me a down-right, no- doubt-about-it idiot this morn- ing, and I think the book you’re selling is just what she requires.”— Irish World. NO NEWS. “I tell you, young Jones is a marked man.” “Oh, T knew that the moment I saw the big eagle he has tattooed on ‘ his arm.” 1 UNCONCERN. i “Do you object to your boy’s studying the German language?” “Not a bit. It won’t make the slightest ditference. He never learns his lessons.” { GOOD-BY, GRACE! | i -.\I_\ri —1 see Grace is going into ! irt—No, married. mi W |IF YOU WANT TO RENT, BUY. SELL OR TRADE. ADVERTISE IN PIONEER WANT COLUMN o v g vy it Tom neformmn Y our Home Overnight You can make it more attractive, modern, comfy and distinctive at small cost and very little trouble. 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This year we have prepared for your needs and want you to use us in making helpful suggestions for preparing that Christmas dinner. W. G. Schroeder What WiIl You Have for Christmas Dipngr'.f What are you going tp have for Christmas din-, ner? I have not been worrying this year, because your suggestions helped me so much last year. “Well, Madam, we have planned to take care, not only of your table wants, but supplies in other household necessities. In groceries we have canned goods, the best; fruits, vegetables, nuts, candies, cider, syrups, plum pudding, raisins, figs, ete., ete.” “In our meat market you will find a fine stock of turkeys, geese, ducks, chickens, roasts, steaks, saus- ages, ete. BEMIDJI, MINN.