G . LEAF OF GREAT LAKES Peraien Graph By DEAN HALLIDAY OF NEVER LOVELIER Multiplying African Violets Perhaps one of the reasons African violets are so popular is the ease with which new plants can be grown. To grow new plants from leaves, select a healthy leaf. The leaf stem should be about one or 1% inches long, because sturdier plants result from short stems. Cut it off the plant with a razor blade, not the finger nail. Suspend the stem in a glass of water, as shown in the accompanying Garden- Gravh. Fit a piece of soil or wax paper over a glass of water. Secure it in place with a rubber band. Slit two holes in the paper or foil. Insert the stems of the leaves through the holes se that the stem FE eo ee @ ; > BUY & USE CHRISTMAS SEALS HE EUROPEAN SPECIES OF MOOSE, CLOSELY RELATED To THE COMMON SPECIES oF HORTH AMERICA, 16 CALLED AN ELK. WHAT WAS Me FIRST PRINTED it cae rig. | RAGED WHE NE ( ome "fe AMERICAN MAGAZINE 4 AXD HISTORICAL CHRONICLE. (BOSTON: 1744) pio ROME, ORIGINATED THE DATING OF THE YEARS FROM HE BIRTH OF CHRIST. is immersed in water. Maintain the water level until the roots are formed. Keep the glass in a warm, light spot. Another method is to plant the leaf in coarse sand with a little peat add- ed. Keep moist. A jelly jar placed over the top will keep the humidity constant and thus hasten the root- ing process. As shown, a brandy snifter is also good for starting cuttings. If your plant suckers, cut off the sucker. Use a small size pot filled with African viclet potting soil. Press the sucker gently into the soil. Steady it in place with a hairpin. Keep moist and light, but out of the sun: Roots will soon develop. Phe EXIGUUS, A MonK oF THE EVER HAPPEN TO YOU? If there ave lots of fron pole sup- ports in year basement, you can turn them ¢@ decorative advantage by painting them like barber poles, or by painting each one a different vivid colos. This also serves as @ eofety measure, For resort or for eve- nings at home here is a blouse of white crepe touched. with silver and gold metallic threads. Its sleeves are of the shirt- maker type and the notch- ed collar has tie ends. It can be worn with day- length or ankle - length matching skirt or with black velvet pants. The. blouse is also avail- able in sapphire blue, ruby 'red or emerald green. ¥ December 5, 1963 IDA BAILEY ALLEN BUFFET SUPPER FOR GUESTS Shrimp Bisque (Frozen) Cold Ham and Turkey or Chicken Platter with Cumberland Sauce (already columned) Hot Potato Egg Salad Tossed Lettuce Bowl Warm Coffee-Nut Gingerbread with Chilled Applesauce or Whipped Cream Cheese Coffee Tea Milk Measurements level; recipes for 6 HOT POTATO-EGG SALAD 2 Ibs. 'hot cooked peeled potatoes % c. chopped young onion % tsp. seasoned salt 3 slices bacon in 2" squares : 3 tbsp. mild cider vinegar 1% 'tsp. sugar 2 chopped warm hard- boiled eggs 2 small dill pickles Small-dice potatoes; add onion and seasoned salt; keep warm. . Slow-fry bacon until crisp; add vinegar and sugar to make dressing. Stir into warm potato mixture. Stir-cook over low heat until very hot. Toss in eggs with fork. Garnish--quart- ered dill pickles. Serve a cold tossed let- tuce salad with this, made with not-sweet French dressing. COFFEE-NUT GINGERBREAD 1 pkg. gingerbread mix 1 c. strong coffee beverage 1 egg, beaten 1 c. medium-chopped nuts, any kind Make up _ gingerbread mix following pkg. direc- tions, with following excep- tions: use strong coffee in- stead of water, and stir egg into batter. Ten fold in %4 c. of nut- meats. Transfer to 7x11" shallow pan that thas been oiled and floured. Strew remaining nutmeats over top. Bake 30 to 35 minutes in moderate oven, 350 degrees F. Cool slightly. Serve warm "as is' cut in squares, along with sauce- dishes of very cold apple- sauce for temperature con- trast; or serve cold with whipped topping or lemon sauce,