All Gardens Great & Small by York Co Horticultural Agerr Tom Becker Holiday Plant Safety Myths still persist about holi day plants being poisonous. Certain holiday plants believed to be fatal if eaten are relatively harmless, while others are truly toxic. Children and pets can’t make the distinction between what’s dangerous and what isn’t. It’s best to keep all plants out of their reach. Many people persist in believing that the most popu lar Christmas plant, the poin settia, is extremely poisonous. I AND PR IDR The Real Time Saver 3-Way Hydraulic Rear Blade • Designed to handle up to 150 engine HP • With hydraulics, all three positions can be used at once; save time by making changes on the go • Angle up to 45 degrees, tilt to 30 degrees and offset up to 30” • Cat. II or 111, Quick Hitch adaptable • Formed 19” moldboard with lop lip and fully welded box support Land Pride’s 3-Way Hydraulic Rear Blade saves time by allowing you to tilt, angle and offset on the go. Betts Equipment 3139 Windy Bush Road, Rt 232 New Hope, PA 18938 215-598-7501 Hoober, Inc. Mam Street Intercourse, PA 17534 717-768-8231 Hoober, Inc. , East Mam Street McAlisterville, PA 17049 717-463-2191 Deerfield Ag & Turf Center, Inc. RR 2 Box 212 Watsontown, PA 17777 717-538-3557 Detlan Equipment, Inc. 141 East Main St. Silverdale, PA 18962 215-257-5177 Dunkle & Grieb, Inc. RR 2, Box 14 Centre Hall, PA 16828 814-364-1421 Rodio Tractor Sales North White Horse Pike Hammonton, N.J. 08037 609-561-0141 Warren County Service Center People who are allergic to the plant’s milky sap can develop a rash if it gets on their hands. But#ie poinsettia isn’t fatal if eaten. If children or pets eat any part of the plant, at worst they might experience some stomach discomfort. In 1975, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission exonerated the poinsettia of the false charge that it’s lethal if ingested. The commission also refuted allegations that the berries of American mistletoe Pennsylvania Thomas L. Dunlap Rt 220, Main St. Exit- Jersey Shore, PA 17740 717-398-1391 Eckroth Bros Farm Equipment Rd 2, Box 24A New Ringold, PA 17960 717-943-2131 Eckroth Equipment Co. 4910 Kernsville Rd Orefield, PA 18069 610-366-2095 Hines Equipment RT. 220, Belwood, PA 814-742-8171 Keller Brothers R 7 Box 405 Lebanon, PA 17042 717-949-6501 1950 Fruitville Pike Lancaster, PA 17601 717-569-2500 New Jersey Frank Rymon & Sons, Inc RD 3, Box 355 Washington, N J 07882 908-689-1464 228 Route 94 Blaihown, N.J. 908-362-6916 If a child or pet accidentally ingests these plants, consult a physician or veterinarian imme diately. Do not induce vomiting without the advice of a doctor. If a plant containing corrosive juices has been eaten, vomiting can damage the digestive tract. M.S. Yearsly & Sons West Chester, PA 610-696-2990 Marshall Machinery, Inc. Route 652 Honesdale, PA 18431 717-729-7117 Pikeville Equipment Inc. RD 2, Oysterdale Road Oley, PA 19547 610-927-6277 Stoltzfus Farm Service Cochranville, PA 610-593-2407 Stouffer Bros Inc. 1066 Lincoln Way West Chambersburg, PA 17201 717-263-8424 are fatal if eaten. But, that does n’t mean mistletoe berries are edible. Mistletoe should be hung out of reach of children and pets, and berries that drop should be removed from the floor immedi ately. About 400 plant species in the United States are known to be poisonous. Among them are* holly, ivy, Jerusalem cherry, lau rel, rhododendron and yew all commonly used in holiday deco rations. The Poison Information Lancaster Farming, Saturday, December 5* 1998-B3 Center for central Pennsylvania can be reached by calling 1-800- 521-6110. Several other holiday safety tips are important to remember. All incandescent lights give off heat. Avoid letting holiday plants dry out. Move plants away from heat sources. Your Christmas tree’s fresh ness depends on the type of care you provide. Delay bringing the tree indoors as long as possible. The tree should have a fresh cut across the bottom, about 1-inch above the old base. Next, place the tree in a stand with a large reservoir of water. Depending upon the size, species, and loca tion of the tree, it may absorb a gallon of water in the first day. Check it frequently and re-water with pure tap water. As long as the tree is able to absorb and transpire water, it is reasonably fire resistant. Locate your Christmas tree in a safe place, preferably near a wall or corner where it is not likely to be knocked over. Keep the tree away from heat sources like hot air ducts, wood stoves, and fireplaces. Similarly, light cords and connections used in decorating the tree should be in working condition. Lights should always be turned off at bedtime or when leaving for an extended period of time. Any questions can be directed to Thomas S. 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