She decided that in the future she'd take scales and gurry over soot and ash.

Personally, while I appreciate the role that solid and thoughtful public relations can play in selling most toys, I'm not in favor of the ultrahyped approach, often fueled by the media. Ultrahyped toys are at risk of burning out faster because they have a frenzied cycle: interest — shortage — hype — more shortage — more hype — frantic purchase — demise. The purchase becomes a goal in itself (over and above the satisfaction the toy can bring).

Firstly, that's illegal; secondly, it has serious disadvantages; thirdly, it's not necessary; and lastly, did I mention that it's illegal?

Staghorn ferns, with their antlerlike leaves, are really curios of ferndom and never fail to gain attention.