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August 31, 2006

Goldstrike Apricot Tree

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Goldstrike Apricot Tree

The Goldstrike apricot has large and firm fruit. The fruit is round to slightly oval and is very large when well-thinned. The skin is a light-orange color and slightly glossy. A reddish blush covers up to 20% of the side that is exposed to the sun. The flesh is light orange, firm, meaty and moderately juicy. Some acidity is associated with the skin. Goldstrike trees bloom heavily but fruit set is often moderate to light under natural pollination. This apricot has excellent eating quality. It will cross-pollinate with the Goldbar.

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Flower Record Giant Crocus

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Flower Record Giant Crocus

The Crocus \’Flower Record\’, \’Crocus giant\’, a fall planted bulb, produces a deep purple, shiny colored flower that will create a fantastic spring spectacle. Flower Record is very good for indoor forcing and for naturalizing. If you have the space, plant dozens to achieve a natural meadow or woodland effect. When planted in the lawn, be certain not to cut the leaves off when the lawn is mowed. For a massive effect, plant in great sweeps of 100 to 150 bulbs. Use them in rock gardens, ground covers, containers, mass plantings and borders.

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Spectrum Ann Begonia

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Spectrum Ann Begonia

The Begonia Spectrum Ann, \’Begonia x hybrida\’, are wonderfully floriferous plants that are at home in the garden, or in patio containers. This begonia is a cross between the winter flowering Begonia socotrana, and the summer flowering tuberous types of begonias. The Spectrum Ann begonias are distinguished by their large, double flowers that are a light salmon pink color. They should not be subjected to more than « day of sun as they will not tolerate a full sun setting. Too much shade however, may cause the plants to become soft and less prolific in bloom.

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Protective Netting

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Protective Netting

The Protective Netting offers excellent protection for fruit trees, shrubs, row crops, gardens, erosion and animal control or uses as a flower trellis. The netting is strong and durable, yet lightweight.The Protective Netting is versatile to allow normal plant growth and is UV treated to prevent rot and mildew.The Protective Netting is only $11.99!

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August 30, 2006

Sulphurea Water Lily

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Sulphurea Water Lily

The Water Lily Sulphurea, Nymphaea \’Sulphurea\’, a spring water planted tuber, produces beautiful yellow flowers. Water lilies have floating leaves. The leaves are nearly circular in shape, and they are notched to the center. The leaves arise on stems from long rhizomes in the mud. Water lilies usually live in water that is rich in oxygen and receives a lot of sunlight.

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Pink Lemonade Scabiosa

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Pink Lemonade Scabiosa

The Scabiosa Pink Lemonade, \’Scabiosa columbaria\’, also known as Pincushion Flower, has wonderful light pink flowers that bloom from June to October. With its green foliage, it has a plant height of 10\” and a spread of 12-18\”and is disease resistant. It is best to plant Scabiosa in full sun, with well-drained soil and it should be watered regularly throughout the warmer months to increase its overall performance. It will do excellent for front-of-the-border areas, with Coreopsis `Moonbeam\’, Dianthus \’Bath\’s Pink\’, in mass plantings or as cut flowers.PPAF

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Mollies Delicious Apple Tree

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Mollies Delicious Apple Tree

The Mollies Delicious apple is rated one of the best yellow delicious apples on the market. Molly Delicious apples are good for fresh eating, pies, and sauces. This apple matures in mid-season and is is very productive, vigorous tree. The fruits texture is crisp and firm.

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