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The Poinsettia Of Your Dreams
November/December 2005
Karen Hull, Johnson's East Greenhouse Manager

    Christmas is here!!! What a busy time of the year. There is so much
to do ... lots of shopping, decorating and entertaining our family and
friends. We have been busy at Johnson's getting ready for the holidays,
and we can help you with your decorating needs. We have a wide selection
of trees, artificial and fresh. Our ornament selection is the best in
town.

    One of the traditional ways to decorate your home is with
poinsettias. It is the most popular holiday plant. Last year, Johnson's
introduced the "poinsettia of your dreams" ... Fantasy Poinsettias. We
are proud to have these beauties for you again this year.

Fantasy Poinsettias?
    Fantasy Poinsettias have been dyed. More than one color may be used.
Dying does not harm the life of the poinsettia and with minimal care,
you can expect Fantasy Poinsettias to last just as long as the
traditional ones. To preserve its special coloration, water at the base
of your plant, keeping water off of the bracts. A few examples of
Fantasy Poinsettias are:

    "Once in a Blue Moon" -- Blue with silver glitter

    "Purple Haze" -- Purple shades with gold glitter

    "Sunsettia" -- A combination of yellows and oranges

    "Silver Belle" -- White with gold and silver glitter

    We are not limited to these combinations ... we are only limited by
our imagination. Think of the possibilities! You can have a poinsettia
that is color coordinated with your home decor ... and what a unique
gift this would make for your friends and neighbors.

    Of course we have traditional colors of red, pink, white and
speckled. If you prefer a traditional poinsettia with a little glitter
for more sparkle, we can do this also!