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    March 21st, 2009
    Coleus - Kong Scarlet

    The Coleus Kong Scarlet, ‘Coleus hybrid’, has deep scarlet leaves with green edges and a bronze midrib. These new, bigger, sun loving varieties have revolutionized container gardening. The brilliant colors explode in sunny locations. Coleus plants are durable and easy to grow however they are tender annuals. Frost will cause them to die immediately. Coleus plants are so colorful that many people keep them and use them as a house plant. These plants will do best in temperatures above 55 degrees. Flower buds should be pinched off as soon as they develop. If a coleus plant is allowed to seed, it has completed its life cycle and will die. Coleus must have good soil drainage. This plant can also be a perennial in warmer zones.

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    Charity Harmony Angel Feeder

    Standing ten inches tall this antiqued looking angel bird feeder is the perfect addition to any sort of home environment. Charity will be the perfect companion for any sort of garden, offering some seed to the birds that will love your garden as much as you do.

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    Chinese Lantern

    March 21st, 2009
    Chinese Lantern

    The Chinese Lantern, ‘Physalis alkekengi franchetii’, has bright orange, lantern-shaped papery seed cases that will glow in your garden in the late summer. The Chinese Lantern is very popular because of its brilliant color, unique shape, and easy to grow capabilities. This plant is also called the Winter Cherry. The flowers are small, white and star shaped with calyces that enlarge and change from green to red-orange in the fall.

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    Royal White Redbud

    The Royal White Redbud, ‘Cercis canadensis “Royal White”, demostrates the most appealing feature of the redbud species with the showy, large white flowers in early spring. The Royal White Redbud is also a more compact tree than the Eastern Redbud. These trees are effective as a single specimen, in groupings, in a shrub border, and especially nice in woodland and naturalized type situations.It has large heart shaped leaves during the summer, and long seedpods in the fall. Red Bud trees have a yellow fall color. It has low water requirements and displays a high tolerance to salt and alkali soils. Thousands of white flowers appear in the spring before leaves appear. It can be used in full sun to part shade. Does well in many soil types, except permanently wet soils. The seed pods attract wildlife.

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    Carriage Light Seed Feeder - Black

    The Carriage Light Seed Feeder (Black) features a distinctive design with a black finish. Tough steel construction is used throughout the feeder. The fold down perches provides for better access by birds. Very easy to fill and clean. Feed capacity - .55 quarts.

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    Sumac - Cutleaf Smooth

    The Smooth Sumac, Rhus glabra ‘Laciniata’, is a shade-intolerant pioneer on heavily disturbed sites, and is particularly common along road and railroad rights-of-way. Usually in clumps of several to many individuals in a clone, rarely more than 25 stems in one clone. Sumac will often be found within the first year following fire. Smooth sumac is a short-lived pioneer, which reproduces clonally via root suckers. Seed production is moderately abundant, and seeds are dispersed by birds. Growth is rapid. Lifespan is about 20-30 years, though clones can persist for centuries. Fruit is important as winter bird food. This is an important deer browse species. It is suited to group plantings in small to large yards. It is especially useful in attracting birds to naturalized yards.

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    Tulip - Triumph - Barcelona

    March 20th, 2009
    Tulip - Triumph - Barcelona

    The Tulip ‘Barcelona’, Tulipa Triumph ‘Barcelona’, is fuchsia-purple and edged in magenta. Bring spring indoors this winter! These sturdy delights are excellent for pot forcing during the winter months. Their brilliant flower colors are particularly

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    One Tier Large Grecian Lady on Tulip Leaf Concrete Fountain

    One Tier Large Grecian Lady on Tulip Leaf Concrete Fountain - Weight 702 lbs - ships truckline - 86inch H x 52.5inch W - Pump Included - Shown in Antique White - For more information on any of our garden fountains call.

    In order to prolong the beautiful finish on your fountain, we highly recommend you purchase KR Protector. It prevents stains, build-up of organic contaminants and sludge. It is non-toxic and has bacteria free enzymes.

    You may scroll down to Related Productsinch to view this item. Please note that the use of other harsh chemicals such as bleach can harm the finish and fountain pump. The use of these chemicals will void the manufacturer’s warranty on this fountain.

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    Tulip - Parrot - Apricot Parrot

    The Tulip ‘Apricot Parrot’, ‘ Tulipa parrot’, a fall planted bulb, is an exotic, ruffled Parrot Tulip with red and apricot splashes of color. Parrot tulips are wonderfully colored, with deeply fringed, frilled and wavy petals. These tulips bloom on strong stems amid striking green foliage. Parrot Tulips are well-known for their unusual feather-like flowers. Whatever the color may be, most flowers will have a green spot in the middle base of the petals. They are particularly sensitive to poor weather conditions and should be planted in protected areas. Parrot Tulips are best grown as a display on their own, in borders or containers, and either as a mixture or in groups of single varieties.

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