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jqweekender saturday december 6997 wsmm scent gifts are appreciated all year long hristmas art sale jfi up to off entire inventory in stock merchandise only robert bateman walter campbell shirley deaville bev dolittle james lumbers stephen lyman trisha romance framed limited edition prints aslowas only walter campbell signature series framed prints plus tax christmas magic z art gallery hours monday friday 10 8 sat 106 sun 125 9275 hwy 48 markham 905 4729301 ne corner of 16th ave and hwy 48 next to garden basket christmas warehouse sale where 35 valley wood drive markham ontario when thursday friday saturday sunday 11fflam8fflpm iwmwpm 9fflamsfflpm wfflmjfflpm dec11 dec12 dec13 dec14 as blankets of white snow envel op the outdoors bring in colorful flowers and plants to add beauty to your home or office whether youre buying for a rel ative friend or yourself the fol lowing list of gift suggestions is sure to brighten any environment potpourri lacetrimmed satin sachets of potpourri add a delicate scent to drawers closets and jewelry boxes attractive yet inexpensive sachets can be used in place of a bow to add the finishing touch to a wrapped gift loose handfuls or potpourri in vibrant shades ranging from laven der to primrose compliment pot- tery or glassware gifts a shallow pottery bowl or large brandy snifter filled with potpourri can be used as an aromatic display centrepiece in the dining room or on the coffee table once the original scent of the potpourri has faded it can be revived by adding two drops of brandy or a second scent can be achieved by adding a new oil lavender and pine scents for example are reported to have a relaxing effect treat yourself to some after completing your christ mas shopping basket and plants mixed indoor garden baskets make versatile gifts because the plants can be altered throughout the year for christmas giving incorpo rate traditional christmas plants such as poinsettia with other vari eties plant varieties that are especially fragrant include potted freesia gar denia and jasmine the beauty of basket gifts is threefold you can make your own buy one already make and baskets dont require wrapping just a bow perfume floral scents are once again gain ing popularity because of their sophisticated elegant fragrance some varieties of flowers which are used in perfumemaking include roses jasmine freesia lily of the valley and tuberose did you know that a top quality rose oil costs 3500 a pound but then it takes a roomful of roses to yield a pound of rose oil for the bath lover its no secret that a hot steamy bath is a great way to pamper your self when you want to rejuvenate your spirit not to mention your body keep a few sprigs of fresh euca lyptus in a corner of your bathroom and their fragrance will unfold as soon as the steam begins to rise mpm keep your poinsettia thriving a traditional flowering plant at christmas todays poinsettia is available in several shades ranging from pale pink to deep red the poinsettia was named for joel r poinsette 1755 to 1851 a gardener botanist and diplomat of south carolina he was the first american ambassador to mexico and introduced the plants to his friends in 1833 care tips select poinsettia plants with green foliage extending all the way down to the soil line this is a good indication that the plants have active healthy roots look for plants that have small green buttons cyathia in the centre of the colored bracts these buttons will eventually develop into little yel low flowers protect plants from temperatures under 50 degrees chijling causes the leaves to drop place plants in a room where there is sufficient natur al light poinsettias must have at least six hours of bright indirect light to thrive water plants thoroughly after purchase discard excess water never allow poinsettias to sit in water and only water when the soil feels dry to the touch keep plants away from drafts radiators and hot air registers do not place on top of tv a clean bill of health noted horticulturalists have eaten poinsettia leaves on tv to help dis pel the myth that poinsettia leaves are poisonous however chemicals used on the plants in the form of pesticides are poisonous so please dont take chances