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Fragrant, white flower spikes appear in spring, later becoming camouflaged by a new flush of gorgeous, crisp green foliage. Leaves have a scalloped margin and take on an attractive pale silver mottling.
A single row of soft pink guard petals form the stage for a cheery sunburst of yellow in this Japanese-form peony. Stiff 36-inch stems hold the wonderful mid-season blooms up high for all garden visitors to admire.
'Charlie's White' is still one of the prettiest double whites. The full, 6 inch blooms consist of large, pure white guard petals surrounded by a tuft of creamy white, incurved petals. An excellent cut flower and lightly fragrant. All of our peonies are widely adaptable to most soils across the country. They bloom in mid to late spring and have very large, colorful blooms that stand out in the spring garden.
Fragrant, radiant pink with coral overtones, semi-double, very early blooming, fern-like foliage from its parentage of the fernleaf peony and the famous P. peregrina. Very floriferous on strong 30" stems. Plant in full sun in well drained soil.
The rose-coral petals of 'Coral 'n' Gold' are arranged in a double row, forming 6in, shallow bowls holding a showy boss of gold stamens. There aren't quite enough petals for it to be classified as a semidouble, but that's a small point with flowers this beautiful.
This award-winning, 1981 Wissing-Klehm hybrid has large, semi-double, ruffled flowers that open smoldering coral with rose-pink highlights and mature to pale apricot with golden-yellow stamen centers. A vigorous grower, it is lightly fragrant.
The well-formed cup shaped blooms are carried on strong stems. Superb color. Great cut peony flower with perfect form and vibrant coloring. Beautiful, lower growing garden plant.
The large rounded light rose-pink outer petals cradle a center of pink and yellow staminodes. The fragrant Japanese type flowers blooms Mid to Late-mid, season on strong 32” stems. A very distinct and striking peony for your garden. Plant in full sun.
(Calot 1856) One of the oldest peonies, and certainly the most famous double white peony. A full bloom with incurving petals of pure white that are lemony green at the base. Free flowering and highly scented. One of the earlier flowering cultivars so an excellent choice for prolonging the flowering season.
Very Late Lactiflora, double, white, attractive rose-type flower, very dark green foliage, strong stems, lovely fragrance, good cutflower, 'Elsa Sass' is the last white variety from our collection to flower, American Peony Society Gold Medal 1943, (Sass 1930).
Early Midseason Hybrid, double, deep salmon-pink to coral flower petals have nice etched edge, lovely fragrant, normal grower, many thick strong stems, it belongs on the “exclusive” list of well paid cut flowers, American Peony Society Gold Medal 2002 & APS Grand Champion National Exhibtions 1990, Award of Landscape Merit 2012 (Cousins-R.G. Klehm 1981).
The Peony is an extremely long lived, hardy, shrub-like plant. Once they're established, they're as hardy and dependable as oaks, creating a fantastic season of bloom in your yard year after year. The spreading clumps form hedges. Peonies are a standard of the perennial border, both as specimens and in groups.
'Felix Supreme' 1955. Lush double blooms infused in a purple red colour. The first delicate leaves are also purple and develop into a bright green foliage. A vigorous peony, whose flowers are just as beautiful in a vase as in the garden. Some side buds extend the flowering season. A support is preferable.
Festiva Maxima is a peony cultivar that would be hard to improve upon as it offers an abundance of very large, fully double blossoms with the classic, rich fragrance that has made peonies so popular for generations. The snowy blooms are decorated with kisses of deep crimson, along the petal edges and tucked into the heart of the flower. Excellent for mixed perennial beds and hard to beat for snipping and savoring indoors.
Shrublike mounds are 2-3 ft. high and ornamental even after the flowers fade— around midsummer. Creates a low-growing, low-maintenance hedge that never needs pruning! Plant in full sun.
Peonies will grow in most soils as long as they are not wet, including clay soils. They require a sunny or partially shaded site. Herbaceous peonies need to be planted with the eye (the dormant pink buds) no more than 4" below the surface of the soil. Do not mix manure in the soil before planting as this may rot the eyes.
Crousse 1888) Always one of the most popular garden peonies. Light lavender pink fragrant flowers with large outer petals and a raised center that varies in color and shape as the bloom develops. Distinct broad green foliage which is a particularly bright shade of green.
Pink Dawn Peony features bold lightly-scented pink flowers with white overtones and gold eyes at the ends of the stems from late spring to early summer. The flowers are excellent for cutting.
Peony 'Pink Hawaiian Coral' is fragrant and an excellent cut flower. American Peony Society Gold Medal Selection. This "tropical" beauty has a majestic Hawaiian sunset color, is sweetly fragrant, has strong, stems & is a great grower. Terrific for landscaping!
Peonies are classic garden plants that add a bit of nostalgia and charm to the garden. Their fragrant blooms and lush foliage have made them popular for years, and with the recent resurgence in breeding, they will continue to improve. Peonies are simple to grow and can be utilized in many ways, including mass plantings, specimens, or hedges.
This classic is one of the finest reds ever introduced. A striking, deep red double with abundant ruffled petals. Early Season bloomer. Deer resistant.
Early Scout is, as its name indicates, a peony that flowers before most of the rest. What isn't immediately apparent is that this cultivar is ideally sized for small gardens and even large containers, is lightly fragrant and produces lacy, cut leaf foliage that provides a clue to its lineage as a hybrid of Paeonia tenuifolia, the fern-leafed peony. Early Scout so impressed the judges of the American Peony Society that they bestowed their Gold Metal Award on Early Scout in 2001. A very early bloomer that prefers cool climates. Deer resistant.
Celebrating 100 years of gracing sunny gardens and elegant vases, 'Sarah Bernhardt' is one of the classic Peonies that helped make this perennial a favorite from the foundation planting to the patio, the border to the vase! Gigantic 7- to 9-inch double blooms of luscious pink (occasionally flecked with raspberry) release an unforgettable fragrance, and the sun-loving plant is as easy to grow as a weed!
Mid Season bloomer. Deer resistant. Bomb Type. To 28".
A very early bloomer that prefers cool climates. Deer resistant. A large, very brilliant deep red with striking gold and red center Japanese, 38", late, mid-season that stands heat well. The flower is very symmetrical and gives the appearance of being a well groomed flower holding its shape as the flower ages.
The deer-resistant variety willmottiae is much more vigorous than typical Paeonia obovata and is topped by single, white, cup-shaped flowers about 2 weeks earlier.
Paeonia tenuifolia, commonly called fernleaf peony, is a shrubby, herbaceous (soft-stemmed) plant that, each year, will typically grow to 1-2' tall by mid-spring, display attractive foliage throughout the summer and early fall, and then die to the ground after frost.
A beautiful variety whose deep sulphur yellow flowers, each with red flames at the center, are carried on a plant that looks and behaves like a very big, healthy herbaceous Peony bearing dozens of huge flowers (9in across) on strong stems, above rich green foliage. There are very few yellows in the herbaceous Peony world, and none can compare with 'Bartzella' in beauty or performance.
Itoh Peonies are rare and unusual hybrids between Garden Peonies and Tree Peonies. There are several varieties, all highly sought after by collectors, yet easy to grow and very hardy. This selection forms an upright bush of lush green leaves. The very large semi-double blooms feature pink petals that age to cream, with a contrasting maroon-red eye and yellow tuft of stamens. Peonies seldom need to be divided or moved, but if necessary it should be carried out only in the fall. Flowering is always best in a sunny location. Clean up the dead leaves in the fall to help prevent disease problems.
One of the great yellow peonies, ‘Canary’ emerges as a modest taupe shade. But there’s nothing modest about its vibrant, canary-yellow blooms: intense color in the garden, and long-lasting blooms for maximum impact.
Julia Rose opens cherry red, fades to apricot-yellow settling on a rich, creamy yellow as the bloom matures. Charming to watch the colors develop. An attractive mix of variously colored blooms on one plant! Vigorous and floriferous. 28" tall and 42" wide. Semi-double and a mid bloomer.. No staking. Excellent garden plant and is a good cutting flower. Strong stems hold the 6" blooms. No staking.
The opening buds have lavender-colored stripes on soft yellow ground.
‘Old Rose’ is special: delicate, smaller leaflets in a rich dark green. The blooms are like watercolor sunsets of yellows and purples that settle into a rich patina that is truly elegant.
Each flower has 4-6 scarlet red petals with a dark basal blotch at the base of each petal and a boss of dark purple center stamens. Serrate, thistle-like, grayish-green leaves (to 12” long) are pinnately dissected into lance-shaped segments and have a somewhat weedy appearance. Foliage yellows and dies shortly after flowering, typically leaving a hole in the garden.
n the center of a poppy's flower rests a very large, velvety-black seed capsule surrounded by prominent, dark purple stamens. Altogether, these flowers absolutely steal the show when they are in bloom.
In the center of a poppy's flower rests a very large, velvety-black seed capsule surrounded by prominent, dark purple stamens. Altogether, these flowers absolutely steal the show when they are in bloom.
This fast-growing and salt-tolerant native vine is the easiest way to create a colorful 'green' wall.
At last, here's a late-ripening, freestone peach whose flavor matches the best of the mid-season ripeners.
Distinctive flat peaches that taste great.
Fruit is of good size and eating quality. The sweet, semi-freestone juicy flesh is excellent for fresh eating, sauces and baking. Ripens mid-August. This dwarf tree will bear fruit in 2-3 years. Productive here in the Upper Valley.
A freestone peach with bright yellow flesh. Matches 'Reliance' in cold-hardiness and tolerance of spring frosts. Sweet, extra-juicy fruit is an absolute delight for fresh eating, canning, baking, and freezing. Self-pollinating. 'Contender' ripens mid-to late August.
'Frost' is a freestone with light red blush over greenish yellow. Frost is delicious, excellent for eating fresh or canning. It has a showy pink spring bloom and is heavy bearing. These peach blossoms appear late winter and early spring along grey branches, before leaves emerge.
It is juicy, sweet, and very tasty. The tree is one of the more hardy varieties, very productive, and has good resistance to bacteria spot. Can be used for all purposes.
Reliance is tops in quality — Fruits are medium to large, round, bright red attractive cheeks splashed over a yellow skin. Bright yellow irm flesh is honey sweet, fine-flavored and comes free from the pit. The stone will not cling, even in coldest, driest seasons. The pit is smaller than any other peach.
Super sweet taste, super smooth texture. Honeysweet was introduced from Purdue University because of its superior attributes for flavor, appearance, and disease resistance. This is a very high quality "Seckel or sugar-pear" type, which is larger in size than Seckel, and one of the few pears that are self pollinating.
Flesh white, and exceedingly fine-grained and buttery; it is full of juice, sweet, with a highly perfumed, vinous flavor.
Often referred to simply as ''Clapp Pears'' this is one of the earliest pears of good quality available. An attractive medium to large, pear with greenish yellow skin complemented with a red blush. Very juicy, sweet & flavourful.
Trees are upright, medium in size and winter hardy. A good dessert pear. Medium in size, green-yellow to yellow. Skin thick but tender.
Abundant white flowers in spring, the foliage is an attractive, glossy green. Use 'Ure' for pollination.
Excellent dessert pear for northern Great Plains. Fire blight resistant. Pollen-sterile, can not be used to pollinate a second pear tree. Luscious pear is very hardy and resistant to fire blight.
It has dark green leaves throughout the summer that transform to dark purple in the fall making it quite attractive. The fruits are great for just eating straight off the tree or using them to make jellies or jams.
It is one of the best quality dessert pears. It is small and yellowish brown with fine grained, smooth, and extremely sweet juicy flesh. It has a distinctive, spicy, rich, aromatic flavor and is also ideal for pickling, spicing and canning whole. This fruit ripens in September and the trees are productive, slow growing and reliable.
The fruit should be harvested in mid-August when crisp and still green with a red blush. Fruit harvested at that time is sweet and crisp, and may be stored up to 2 months. Use either 'Parker' or 'Patten' as pollinator.
Approximate ripening date is August 15. Use 'Golden Spice' as pollinator.
Medium size, spreading, vigorous, early bearing tree; reliable annual bearing tree with somewhat drooping habit. Somewhat prone to overbearing; needs some thinning. It ripens in mid September.
Fruit is medium to large (14-20 oz.) with a brown to golden brown russet. Flesh is yellowish white with a good juicy, sweet flavor. Fruit quality is very good to excellent.
Fruit quality is good to very good. Excellent storage life, about 7-8 months. Fruit ripens in late August, early September. Also known as New Century.
White flowers in spring make way to the unusual bright yellow fruit, tasting like a cross between apple and pear, with crisp texture. The delicious fruit is ripe in late August to early September. European pears, like Bartlett, can be used for pollination.
Leaf clumps are topped in summer (June-July) by upright flower spikes (to 30" tall) bearing tiny, drooping to outward-facing, shuttlecock-like, pale creamy yellow to yellowish green flowers.
Stiff, upright, square stems and whorls of two-lipped, tubular, light blue flowers tiered in branched, terminal panicles (12-15" high). Long summer bloom period. Perennial Plant Association Plant of the Year (1995).
This aromatic and drought resistant variety attracts butterflies to the garden. A Conard-Pyle introduction.
The work of Dutch breeder Herbert Oudshoorn is responsible for this excellent, compact, long-blooming, low-maintenance landscape plant. Patent administered by Future Plants.
A new introduction with a chartreuse green leaf and a large maroon chevron throughout its center. Upright growing with a clean habit and reaching 24". Self-seeds. Blends well with woodland plants. Adds color to the shade garden.
The cultivar ‘London Grove Blue’ was found by North Creek Nursery at a plant sale in London Grove, Pennsylvania. This variety is admired for its compact habit, large fragrant lavender blue flowers and maroon colored winter leaves.
In late spring, the clumps are topped with stalks of hummingbird-friendly, pink-lavender flowers that rise just above the foliage...simply stunning.
Growing 2-3' tall, they are excellent for perennial borders, corners and for cut flowers. The foliage is dense and compact with deep green, lance-shaped leaves with prominent veins. Butterflies love them!
Phlox prosper in a cool sunny climate, well-watered, in rich sweet soil. In much of the country, they will thrive in full sun, although partial shade is fine, as long as the plants receive at least 6 hours of direct sun.
In the afternoon, the flowers are deliciously fragrant...simply surreal and a hummingbird delight.
Growing 2-4' tall, they are excellent for perennial borders, corners and for cut flowers. The foliage is dense and compact with deep green, lance-shaped leaves with prominent veins. Butterflies love them!
Grenadine Dream’ produces fragrant tubular reddish-purple flowers (each to 1/2” diameter) in densely packed large terminal clusters (each to 8-10’ long) over a long July to October bloom period. Each individual flower has a long corolla tube and five flat petal-like lobes. This is a compact, upright, conical perennial that typically grows in a clump to 15-20" tall and to 8-10" wide on stiff stems clad with narrow, opposite, pointed, elliptic, deep green leaves (to 4” long).
Phlox paniculata 'Laura' is one of the most impressive Tall Phlox on the market today. The long blooming flowers are lavender-purple with darker eyes and have a striking white star that comes out from the center. Butterflies and hummingbirds love it! The foliage is highly resistant to mildew.
In the afternoon, the flowers are deliciously fragrant...simply surreal and a hummingbird delight. For us, Phlox 'Peppermint Twist' gets only a small amount of powdery mildew in damp summers.
Individual flowers are densely arranged in large, terminal, pyramidal clusters (panicles to 6-9" long) atop stiff, upright stems which seldom need staking. Long mid to late summer bloom sometimes extends into early fall. Narrow, opposite, pointed, lance-shaped leaves (to 5" long). Good fresh cut flower.
This midsized selection produces large clusters of fragrant flowers, in an exotic blend of ivory, soft pink and creamy yellow. Remove faded flowers to encourage more buds to form.
. From spring into early summer, the leaves are deep green with prominent, sunny yellow margins. As the season progresses, the margins lighten to creamy yellow.
An easy to plant to succeed with. Long blooming period.
Dwarf size makes this an ideal plant for the front of the border or in containers. Long flowering from mid-to-late summer.
Lavender/pink flowers with a white eye above glossy bright green foliage that stays mildew-free all season.
Broad, dark green, thick foliage stays beautiful all season. Each member of the Fashionably Early series has exceptional mildew resistance, thick leathery leaves, and a stoloniferous habit (as opposed to the tightly clumping P. paniculata types).
Pale lavender flowers with a lavender pink eye appear from early summer well into midsummer with some rebloom in fall. Narrow, spiky, dark green foliage stays beautiful all season. Each member of the Fashionably Early series has exceptional mildew resistance, thick leathery leaves, and a stoloniferous habit (as opposed to the tightly clumping P. paniculata types).
EARLY PINK DARK EYE™ is the perfect choice for retailers looking for early color on neatly compact plants and gardeners wanting color in the garden earlier in the season.
This new Hybrid Phlox blooms earlier than the typical Tall Garden Phlox (Phlox paniculata), starting about 2-3 weeks earlier than the typical Phlox. ‘Fashionably Early Princess’ is the very first of the series to bloom. This is a taller variety of Hybrid Phlox that will work best for the middle to back of the border.
The notched, upturned petals look like tiny pinwheels, especially with movement from the wind. This groundcover Phlox grows lower to the ground, spreads slowly, and is more restrained that varieties like ‘Purple Beauty’ or ‘Blue Emerald’. Perfect for rock gardens or the front of the border. From Jim Ault at Chicagoland Grows®.
oliage is nicely complemented by small pinkish-white, five-petaled flowers that bloom in dense, flat, rounded, spiraea-like clusters (corymbs) in late spring. Plants in this genus exhibit exfoliating bark on mature branches. The bark peels in strips to reveal several layers of reddish to light brown inner bark, hence the common name.
Amber Jubilee® is distinct from purple-foliaged ninebarks. Its foliage is an improvement over long-time cultivar Dart’s Gold. Amber Jubilee® will be effective as a medium shrub in the landscape, whether massed or planted in small groupings.
In spring, clusters of small pinkish white flowers offer a bright contrast against the dark foliage. Plants grow just 3-4ft tall and wide at maturity, which make them a good choice for tucking in mixed borders and foundation plantings.
An award winning variety of our native Obedient Plant, 'Crystal Peak White' blooms in mid-summer with numerous bright white flower spikes that attract lots of pollinators.
Plants typically grow to 24-30" tall on stiff, square stems clad with narrow, lance-shaped, sharp-toothed leaves (to 3-5” long). Rhizomes are very short and plants do not spread. Dense spikes (8-10" long) of pure white, tubular, two-lipped, snapdragon-like flowers bloom in summer. Flowers bloom on each spike from bottom to top.
The unusual coning habit tends to modify growth rate and shape and to produce a broad, spreading pyramid.
The densely arranged, slightly ascending branches of this dark green, flat-topped, dwarf nest spruce will add classy elegance to any garden. Plants break bud and develop bright green new growth earlier in spring than other nest types. Use the irregularly rounded, slow-growing, spreading plant as a low garden accent.
Longer, flatter needles and a slightly more open habit distinguish 'Gregoryana Parsonsii' from 'Gregoryana'.
A dwarf needled evergreen shrub which has a dense, flat, globose, bun or cushion-like habit. New growth needles are light green, turning to a glossy, dark green with age. Typically grows slowly (3" per year) to 12" tall and 18-24" wide, but may occasionally reach 2' tall and 2-3' wide. A sport of Picea abies 'Nidiformis' (bird's nest spruce).
It features size spreading, horizontal to slightly ascending branches which form a dense, broad-rounded, shrubby flattened globe. Thin dark gray needles become 3/4” long. In the spring the fresh young buds add interest to this plants.
The densely arranged of this dark green, rounded-topped, dwarf nest spruce will add classy elegance to any garden. Plants break bud and develop bright green new growth earlier in spring than other nest types. Use the irregularly rounded, slow-growing, spreading plant as a low garden accent.
Prefers full sun in well-drained soil. 1' tall x 2' wide in 10 years. Hardy to -50 degrees. USDA zone 2.
Its wide, conical shape resembles the well-known Alberta Spruce for which it is a superior alternative. Prefers full sun in well-drained soil. 1' tall x 1' wide in 10 years. Hardy to -50 degrees. USDA zone 2.
It is distinguished from the species by having (1) smaller size with slower growth rate, (2) denser habit, (3) brighter green to blue-green needles and (4) slightly shorter cones.
Scaly, dark brown bark. Glossy, dark green needles (to 1" long) have white stomatal bands underneath lending a silvery, bicolored effect. Egg-shaped cones (to 2" long) are dark purple when young, but mature to a reddish brown.
DWARF. A flat topped, round bush of very dense habit. The needles are an exceptional glaucous blue. In a planting, this conifer becomes the focal point!
If the central leader is removed, the plant will grow wider than tall, until a new leader if formed. It is extensively used as a specimen in the landscape and could be grown in a container.
'Mops' is a dwarf cultivar with a dense rounded form that typically matures over time to 3' tall with a similar spread, but is very slow-growing (2-4" per year) and is commonly seen as a 1-2' tall plant. Features medium to dark green needles (1-2" long) in bundles of two.
Another popular true dwarf selection (to 3' tall), this cultivar forms a dark green, dense mound and won't outgrow its planting space. Similar true compact clones include: 'Paul's Dwarf','Sherwood Compact', 'Valley Cushion' and 'White Bud'.
Valley Cushion’ is a dwarf cultivar with a globose form that typically matures to only 2-3’ tall and as wide over the first 10 years, but is very slow-growing (2-3” per year) and is commonly seen as a 1-2’ tall plant. Features unusually short, medium green needles (to 1” long) in bundles of two.
Bergman Japanese White Pine will grow to be about 4 feet tall at maturity, with a spread of 6 feet. It has a low canopy with a typical clearance of 5 feet from the ground. It grows at a slow rate, and under ideal conditions can be expected to live to a ripe old age of 120 years or more; think of this as a heritage tree for future generations!
Short, soft blue-green needles have considerable twisting; overall a very pleasing selection for a small landscape. Prefers full sun in well-drained soil. 2.5' tall x 3' wide in 10 years. Hardy to -40 degrees. USDA zone 3.
The signature ornamental feature of this huge tree is its brown bark which exfoliates in irregular pieces to reveal creamy white inner bark. Mature trees typically display mottled white bark that facilitates identification from great distances. The large 3-5 lobed medium to dark green leaves (4-10” wide) have coarse marginal teeth.
Balloon flower is a clump-forming perennial which is so named because its flower buds puff up like balloons before bursting open into outward to upward facing, bell-shaped flowers with five pointed lobes. Easily grown in average, medium, well-drained soils in full sun to part shade.
Burgundy red. Excellent fresh or for preserves, soft and sweet. Bears fruit the second season after planting.
A self fruitful variety that ripens in mid September. From the Cornell Research Station in New York.
This heavy-producing variety yields crops of medium to large plums with reddish bronze skin and juicy yellow flesh that's as sweet as candy.
High quality yellow plum. Fruit is small to medium. Sweet and juicy. Excellent for fresh eating and jams. Vigorous grower.
A very attractive red plum with a golden blush. Sweet, juicy, yellow flesh with excellent quality.
The fruit is reddish bronze and the tree is a moderately vigorous and a heavy bearer of fruit. . One of the best pollinators.
'Waneta', produces well the first season after planting, and is one of the best market plums. Its fruit is large, red, sweet, juicy and of good quality. Now you can enjoy large, red-skinned, yellow-fleshed plums earlier in summer than ever before.
Red - Excellent for jams, jellies, canning and sauces. Early bearing cross that yields fruit the second year after planting.
Red-purple. This dwarf cherry plum from Minnesota is hardy and resistant to disease and insects. Deep red flesh is thick, sweet and smooth textured.
Flowers are quite showy, but are usually hidden by the umbrella-like leaves. Each flower gives way to an edible, fleshy, maroon purple fruit (mayapple) which may be used to make preserves and jellies. Leaves and roots are poisonous, however.
Typically grows in a mound to 1-3' tall on unbranched stems. Small, bell-shaped, greenish yellow flowers (usually in pairs) on short pedicels dangle in spring from the leaf axils along and underneath the arching stems.
This is an evergreen fern that grows in creeping clumps to 10” tall with erect to arching, leathery, oblong-lanceolate to triangular, deeply-cut, pinnately lobed fronds.
Needs considerable moisture to succeed. Prefers moist, compost-rich soil.Will tolerate full sun if the soil is not too dry. Foliage is the same color as 'Guinevere' but with flowers like 'Garryade Crimson'.
P. beesiana is cultivated for its attractive flowers, which range from dark-red, through reddish-purple, to purple, and are produced from April to June. The scapes (flower stalks) are 20–35 cm long, elongating to 50 cm when in fruit and are sometimes covered with a white, meal-like powder on the nodes. Each scape bears 2–4 umbels, each consisting of 8–16 flowers.
Perfect for a moist rock garden or in light shade beside a stream or pond. Best in cool summer regions.
he most important difference between the two is the way the flowers are arranged on the top of the stem. Unlike the false oxlip in the true oxlip the umbel drops to one side (see the second image down on the right). Flowers from April to late May.
Blooms are well above the foliage and numerous for an excellent show. They are shaped a bit like a trumpet or perhaps a phlox in outline with five notched, deep rose-pink, petals to a bloom. As they age, each bloom will fade in color to a pale pastel pink that is very long lasting. There will be both fresh and faded flowers in a drift providing visual color variation.
The leaves are smooth, oval & mid-green in rosettes. Tolerates full sun, but prefers shade/semi-shade. Rich loam is best - top dress with compost occasionally.
Bright, salverform, late spring flowers bloom in tightly-clustered tiered whorls (3 to 6 per stem) on leafless stems typically rising to 18-24" tall from basal rosettes of ovate to lanceolate, medium green leaves. Flower colors are often in the salmon-apricot to terra cotta range, but are variable and include cream, rose, red, lavender and purple.
Prunus tenella is a deciduous Shrub growing to 0.8 m (2ft 7in) by 1.5 m (5ft). It is hardy to zone 2. It is in flower in April, and the seeds ripen from Jul to August. The flowers are hermaphrodite (have both male and female organs) and are pollinated by Insects.
Fruit is relished by many songbirds. Nesting cover for a few species of songbirds.
Prunnus x cistena is a hybrid cross between P.pumila and P.cerasifera Atropurpurea. It is a deciduous shrub growing from 7 to 10 feet in height, with a lesser spread. The foliage is an intense red-purple and keeps its color over the summer.
The blooms are followed by interesting, one-inchdiameter, flattened, tan "wafers" which will persist on the tree if not first consumed by wildlife. In the past, this bitter fruit was used as a substitute for hops in brewing beer.
Dark Vader Lungwort features delicate clusters of purple bell-shaped flowers at the ends of the stems from mid to late spring. It's attractive narrow leaves remain dark green in color with distinctive silver spots throughout the season.
Large pink flowers fade to blue over mildew resistant foliage. Nice mounding habit. The wavy, spear-shaped leaves are dark green, infused with melting silver.
The flowers of 'Silver Bouquet' will move to a dark purple in late spring and the shimmering silver foliage will last well into autumn. Partial shade is recommended for 'Silver Bouquet' to gain its full color potential.
This outstanding British variety forms a good-sized clump of large, bright green leaves that are heavily margined in creamy-white. Clusters of coral-pink flowers appear in early spring, among the earliest to bloom. Because of the large amount of white in the leaves, choose a site that is protected from hot afternoon sun.
A completely open flower is almost ten centimetres in diameter. The flower opens only for a short time during the late morning, as the spring sun spreads its warmth. Unlike other pasque flowers, spring pasque flower offers nectar as a reward to pollinators. The ripening achene grows a long, feathery flying hair and the seed can float on the wind for a long time.
Easily grown in average, medium, well-drained soil in full sun to part shade. Prefers rich, humusy soils. Best in cool, moist climates.

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fragrant, white flower spikes appear in spring, later becoming camouflaged by a new flush of gorgeous, crisp green foliage. leaves have a scalloped margin and take on an attractive pale silver mottling.
a single row of soft pink guard petals form the stage for a cheery sunburst of yellow in this japanese-form peony. stiff 36-inch stems hold the wonderful mid-season blooms up high for all garden visitors to admire.
'charlie's white' is still one of the prettiest double whites. the full, 6 inch blooms consist of large, pure white guard petals surrounded by a tuft of creamy white, incurved petals. an excellent cut flower and lightly fragrant. all of our peonies are widely adaptable to most soils across the country. they bloom in mid to late spring and have very large, colorful blooms that stand out in the spring garden.
fragrant, radiant pink with coral overtones, semi-double, very early blooming, fern-like foliage from its parentage of the fernleaf peony and the famous p. peregrina. very floriferous on strong 30" stems. plant in full sun in well drained soil.
the rose-coral petals of 'coral 'n' gold' are arranged in a double row, forming 6in, shallow bowls holding a showy boss of gold stamens. there aren't quite enough petals for it to be classified as a semidouble, but that's a small point with flowers this beautiful.
this award-winning, 1981 wissing-klehm hybrid has large, semi-double, ruffled flowers that open smoldering coral with rose-pink highlights and mature to pale apricot with golden-yellow stamen centers. a vigorous grower, it is lightly fragrant.
the well-formed cup shaped blooms are carried on strong stems. superb color. great cut peony flower with perfect form and vibrant coloring. beautiful, lower growing garden plant.
the large rounded light rose-pink outer petals cradle a center of pink and yellow staminodes. the fragrant japanese type flowers blooms mid to late-mid, season on strong 32” stems. a very distinct and striking peony for your garden. plant in full sun.
(calot 1856) one of the oldest peonies, and certainly the most famous double white peony. a full bloom with incurving petals of pure white that are lemony green at the base. free flowering and highly scented. one of the earlier flowering cultivars so an excellent choice for prolonging the flowering season.
very late lactiflora, double, white, attractive rose-type flower, very dark green foliage, strong stems, lovely fragrance, good cutflower, 'elsa sass' is the last white variety from our collection to flower, american peony society gold medal 1943, (sass 1930).
early midseason hybrid, double, deep salmon-pink to coral flower petals have nice etched edge, lovely fragrant, normal grower, many thick strong stems, it belongs on the “exclusive” list of well paid cut flowers, american peony society gold medal 2002 & aps grand champion national exhibtions 1990, award of landscape merit 2012 (cousins-r.g. klehm 1981).
the peony is an extremely long lived, hardy, shrub-like plant. once they're established, they're as hardy and dependable as oaks, creating a fantastic season of bloom in your yard year after year. the spreading clumps form hedges. peonies are a standard of the perennial border, both as specimens and in groups.
'felix supreme' 1955. lush double blooms infused in a purple red colour. the first delicate leaves are also purple and develop into a bright green foliage. a vigorous peony, whose flowers are just as beautiful in a vase as in the garden. some side buds extend the flowering season. a support is preferable.
festiva maxima is a peony cultivar that would be hard to improve upon as it offers an abundance of very large, fully double blossoms with the classic, rich fragrance that has made peonies so popular for generations. the snowy blooms are decorated with kisses of deep crimson, along the petal edges and tucked into the heart of the flower. excellent for mixed perennial beds and hard to beat for snipping and savoring indoors.
shrublike mounds are 2-3 ft. high and ornamental even after the flowers fade— around midsummer. creates a low-growing, low-maintenance hedge that never needs pruning! plant in full sun.
peonies will grow in most soils as long as they are not wet, including clay soils. they require a sunny or partially shaded site. herbaceous peonies need to be planted with the eye (the dormant pink buds) no more than 4" below the surface of the soil. do not mix manure in the soil before planting as this may rot the eyes.
crousse 1888) always one of the most popular garden peonies. light lavender pink fragrant flowers with large outer petals and a raised center that varies in color and shape as the bloom develops. distinct broad green foliage which is a particularly bright shade of green.
pink dawn peony features bold lightly-scented pink flowers with white overtones and gold eyes at the ends of the stems from late spring to early summer. the flowers are excellent for cutting.
peony 'pink hawaiian coral' is fragrant and an excellent cut flower. american peony society gold medal selection. this "tropical" beauty has a majestic hawaiian sunset color, is sweetly fragrant, has strong, stems & is a great grower. terrific for landscaping!
peonies are classic garden plants that add a bit of nostalgia and charm to the garden. their fragrant blooms and lush foliage have made them popular for years, and with the recent resurgence in breeding, they will continue to improve. peonies are simple to grow and can be utilized in many ways, including mass plantings, specimens, or hedges.
this classic is one of the finest reds ever introduced. a striking, deep red double with abundant ruffled petals. early season bloomer. deer resistant.
early scout is, as its name indicates, a peony that flowers before most of the rest. what isn't immediately apparent is that this cultivar is ideally sized for small gardens and even large containers, is lightly fragrant and produces lacy, cut leaf foliage that provides a clue to its lineage as a hybrid of paeonia tenuifolia, the fern-leafed peony. early scout so impressed the judges of the american peony society that they bestowed their gold metal award on early scout in 2001. a very early bloomer that prefers cool climates. deer resistant.
celebrating 100 years of gracing sunny gardens and elegant vases, 'sarah bernhardt' is one of the classic peonies that helped make this perennial a favorite from the foundation planting to the patio, the border to the vase! gigantic 7- to 9-inch double blooms of luscious pink (occasionally flecked with raspberry) release an unforgettable fragrance, and the sun-loving plant is as easy to grow as a weed!
mid season bloomer. deer resistant. bomb type. to 28".
a very early bloomer that prefers cool climates. deer resistant. a large, very brilliant deep red with striking gold and red center japanese, 38", late, mid-season that stands heat well. the flower is very symmetrical and gives the appearance of being a well groomed flower holding its shape as the flower ages.
the deer-resistant variety willmottiae is much more vigorous than typical paeonia obovata and is topped by single, white, cup-shaped flowers about 2 weeks earlier.
paeonia tenuifolia, commonly called fernleaf peony, is a shrubby, herbaceous (soft-stemmed) plant that, each year, will typically grow to 1-2' tall by mid-spring, display attractive foliage throughout the summer and early fall, and then die to the ground after frost.
a beautiful variety whose deep sulphur yellow flowers, each with red flames at the center, are carried on a plant that looks and behaves like a very big, healthy herbaceous peony bearing dozens of huge flowers (9in across) on strong stems, above rich green foliage. there are very few yellows in the herbaceous peony world, and none can compare with 'bartzella' in beauty or performance.
itoh peonies are rare and unusual hybrids between garden peonies and tree peonies. there are several varieties, all highly sought after by collectors, yet easy to grow and very hardy. this selection forms an upright bush of lush green leaves. the very large semi-double blooms feature pink petals that age to cream, with a contrasting maroon-red eye and yellow tuft of stamens. peonies seldom need to be divided or moved, but if necessary it should be carried out only in the fall. flowering is always best in a sunny location. clean up the dead leaves in the fall to help prevent disease problems.
one of the great yellow peonies, ‘canary’ emerges as a modest taupe shade. but there’s nothing modest about its vibrant, canary-yellow blooms: intense color in the garden, and long-lasting blooms for maximum impact.
julia rose opens cherry red, fades to apricot-yellow settling on a rich, creamy yellow as the bloom matures. charming to watch the colors develop. an attractive mix of variously colored blooms on one plant! vigorous and floriferous. 28" tall and 42" wide. semi-double and a mid bloomer.. no staking. excellent garden plant and is a good cutting flower. strong stems hold the 6" blooms. no staking.
the opening buds have lavender-colored stripes on soft yellow ground.
‘old rose’ is special: delicate, smaller leaflets in a rich dark green. the blooms are like watercolor sunsets of yellows and purples that settle into a rich patina that is truly elegant.
each flower has 4-6 scarlet red petals with a dark basal blotch at the base of each petal and a boss of dark purple center stamens. serrate, thistle-like, grayish-green leaves (to 12” long) are pinnately dissected into lance-shaped segments and have a somewhat weedy appearance. foliage yellows and dies shortly after flowering, typically leaving a hole in the garden.
n the center of a poppy's flower rests a very large, velvety-black seed capsule surrounded by prominent, dark purple stamens. altogether, these flowers absolutely steal the show when they are in bloom.
in the center of a poppy's flower rests a very large, velvety-black seed capsule surrounded by prominent, dark purple stamens. altogether, these flowers absolutely steal the show when they are in bloom.
this fast-growing and salt-tolerant native vine is the easiest way to create a colorful 'green' wall.
at last, here's a late-ripening, freestone peach whose flavor matches the best of the mid-season ripeners.
distinctive flat peaches that taste great.
fruit is of good size and eating quality. the sweet, semi-freestone juicy flesh is excellent for fresh eating, sauces and baking. ripens mid-august. this dwarf tree will bear fruit in 2-3 years. productive here in the upper valley.
a freestone peach with bright yellow flesh. matches 'reliance' in cold-hardiness and tolerance of spring frosts. sweet, extra-juicy fruit is an absolute delight for fresh eating, canning, baking, and freezing. self-pollinating. 'contender' ripens mid-to late august.
'frost' is a freestone with light red blush over greenish yellow. frost is delicious, excellent for eating fresh or canning. it has a showy pink spring bloom and is heavy bearing. these peach blossoms appear late winter and early spring along grey branches, before leaves emerge.
it is juicy, sweet, and very tasty. the tree is one of the more hardy varieties, very productive, and has good resistance to bacteria spot. can be used for all purposes.
reliance is tops in quality — fruits are medium to large, round, bright red attractive cheeks splashed over a yellow skin. bright yellow irm flesh is honey sweet, fine-flavored and comes free from the pit. the stone will not cling, even in coldest, driest seasons. the pit is smaller than any other peach.
super sweet taste, super smooth texture. honeysweet was introduced from purdue university because of its superior attributes for flavor, appearance, and disease resistance. this is a very high quality "seckel or sugar-pear" type, which is larger in size than seckel, and one of the few pears that are self pollinating.
flesh white, and exceedingly fine-grained and buttery; it is full of juice, sweet, with a highly perfumed, vinous flavor.
often referred to simply as ''clapp pears'' this is one of the earliest pears of good quality available. an attractive medium to large, pear with greenish yellow skin complemented with a red blush. very juicy, sweet & flavourful.
trees are upright, medium in size and winter hardy. a good dessert pear. medium in size, green-yellow to yellow. skin thick but tender.
abundant white flowers in spring, the foliage is an attractive, glossy green. use 'ure' for pollination.
excellent dessert pear for northern great plains. fire blight resistant. pollen-sterile, can not be used to pollinate a second pear tree. luscious pear is very hardy and resistant to fire blight.
it has dark green leaves throughout the summer that transform to dark purple in the fall making it quite attractive. the fruits are great for just eating straight off the tree or using them to make jellies or jams.
it is one of the best quality dessert pears. it is small and yellowish brown with fine grained, smooth, and extremely sweet juicy flesh. it has a distinctive, spicy, rich, aromatic flavor and is also ideal for pickling, spicing and canning whole. this fruit ripens in september and the trees are productive, slow growing and reliable.
the fruit should be harvested in mid-august when crisp and still green with a red blush. fruit harvested at that time is sweet and crisp, and may be stored up to 2 months. use either 'parker' or 'patten' as pollinator.
approximate ripening date is august 15. use 'golden spice' as pollinator.
medium size, spreading, vigorous, early bearing tree; reliable annual bearing tree with somewhat drooping habit. somewhat prone to overbearing; needs some thinning. it ripens in mid september.
fruit is medium to large (14-20 oz.) with a brown to golden brown russet. flesh is yellowish white with a good juicy, sweet flavor. fruit quality is very good to excellent.
fruit quality is good to very good. excellent storage life, about 7-8 months. fruit ripens in late august, early september. also known as new century.
white flowers in spring make way to the unusual bright yellow fruit, tasting like a cross between apple and pear, with crisp texture. the delicious fruit is ripe in late august to early september. european pears, like bartlett, can be used for pollination.
leaf clumps are topped in summer (june-july) by upright flower spikes (to 30" tall) bearing tiny, drooping to outward-facing, shuttlecock-like, pale creamy yellow to yellowish green flowers.
stiff, upright, square stems and whorls of two-lipped, tubular, light blue flowers tiered in branched, terminal panicles (12-15" high). long summer bloom period. perennial plant association plant of the year (1995).
this aromatic and drought resistant variety attracts butterflies to the garden. a conard-pyle introduction.
the work of dutch breeder herbert oudshoorn is responsible for this excellent, compact, long-blooming, low-maintenance landscape plant. patent administered by future plants.
a new introduction with a chartreuse green leaf and a large maroon chevron throughout its center. upright growing with a clean habit and reaching 24". self-seeds. blends well with woodland plants. adds color to the shade garden.
the cultivar ‘london grove blue’ was found by north creek nursery at a plant sale in london grove, pennsylvania. this variety is admired for its compact habit, large fragrant lavender blue flowers and maroon colored winter leaves.
in late spring, the clumps are topped with stalks of hummingbird-friendly, pink-lavender flowers that rise just above the foliage...simply stunning.
growing 2-3' tall, they are excellent for perennial borders, corners and for cut flowers. the foliage is dense and compact with deep green, lance-shaped leaves with prominent veins. butterflies love them!
phlox prosper in a cool sunny climate, well-watered, in rich sweet soil. in much of the country, they will thrive in full sun, although partial shade is fine, as long as the plants receive at least 6 hours of direct sun.
in the afternoon, the flowers are deliciously fragrant...simply surreal and a hummingbird delight.
growing 2-4' tall, they are excellent for perennial borders, corners and for cut flowers. the foliage is dense and compact with deep green, lance-shaped leaves with prominent veins. butterflies love them!
grenadine dream’ produces fragrant tubular reddish-purple flowers (each to 1/2” diameter) in densely packed large terminal clusters (each to 8-10’ long) over a long july to october bloom period. each individual flower has a long corolla tube and five flat petal-like lobes. this is a compact, upright, conical perennial that typically grows in a clump to 15-20" tall and to 8-10" wide on stiff stems clad with narrow, opposite, pointed, elliptic, deep green leaves (to 4” long).
phlox paniculata 'laura' is one of the most impressive tall phlox on the market today. the long blooming flowers are lavender-purple with darker eyes and have a striking white star that comes out from the center. butterflies and hummingbirds love it! the foliage is highly resistant to mildew.
in the afternoon, the flowers are deliciously fragrant...simply surreal and a hummingbird delight. for us, phlox 'peppermint twist' gets only a small amount of powdery mildew in damp summers.
individual flowers are densely arranged in large, terminal, pyramidal clusters (panicles to 6-9" long) atop stiff, upright stems which seldom need staking. long mid to late summer bloom sometimes extends into early fall. narrow, opposite, pointed, lance-shaped leaves (to 5" long). good fresh cut flower.
this midsized selection produces large clusters of fragrant flowers, in an exotic blend of ivory, soft pink and creamy yellow. remove faded flowers to encourage more buds to form.
. from spring into early summer, the leaves are deep green with prominent, sunny yellow margins. as the season progresses, the margins lighten to creamy yellow.
an easy to plant to succeed with. long blooming period.
dwarf size makes this an ideal plant for the front of the border or in containers. long flowering from mid-to-late summer.
lavender/pink flowers with a white eye above glossy bright green foliage that stays mildew-free all season.
broad, dark green, thick foliage stays beautiful all season. each member of the fashionably early series has exceptional mildew resistance, thick leathery leaves, and a stoloniferous habit (as opposed to the tightly clumping p. paniculata types).
pale lavender flowers with a lavender pink eye appear from early summer well into midsummer with some rebloom in fall. narrow, spiky, dark green foliage stays beautiful all season. each member of the fashionably early series has exceptional mildew resistance, thick leathery leaves, and a stoloniferous habit (as opposed to the tightly clumping p. paniculata types).
early pink dark eye™ is the perfect choice for retailers looking for early color on neatly compact plants and gardeners wanting color in the garden earlier in the season.
this new hybrid phlox blooms earlier than the typical tall garden phlox (phlox paniculata), starting about 2-3 weeks earlier than the typical phlox. ‘fashionably early princess’ is the very first of the series to bloom. this is a taller variety of hybrid phlox that will work best for the middle to back of the border.
the notched, upturned petals look like tiny pinwheels, especially with movement from the wind. this groundcover phlox grows lower to the ground, spreads slowly, and is more restrained that varieties like ‘purple beauty’ or ‘blue emerald’. perfect for rock gardens or the front of the border. from jim ault at chicagoland grows®.
oliage is nicely complemented by small pinkish-white, five-petaled flowers that bloom in dense, flat, rounded, spiraea-like clusters (corymbs) in late spring. plants in this genus exhibit exfoliating bark on mature branches. the bark peels in strips to reveal several layers of reddish to light brown inner bark, hence the common name.
amber jubilee® is distinct from purple-foliaged ninebarks. its foliage is an improvement over long-time cultivar dart’s gold. amber jubilee® will be effective as a medium shrub in the landscape, whether massed or planted in small groupings.
in spring, clusters of small pinkish white flowers offer a bright contrast against the dark foliage. plants grow just 3-4ft tall and wide at maturity, which make them a good choice for tucking in mixed borders and foundation plantings.
an award winning variety of our native obedient plant, 'crystal peak white' blooms in mid-summer with numerous bright white flower spikes that attract lots of pollinators.
plants typically grow to 24-30" tall on stiff, square stems clad with narrow, lance-shaped, sharp-toothed leaves (to 3-5” long). rhizomes are very short and plants do not spread. dense spikes (8-10" long) of pure white, tubular, two-lipped, snapdragon-like flowers bloom in summer. flowers bloom on each spike from bottom to top.
the unusual coning habit tends to modify growth rate and shape and to produce a broad, spreading pyramid.
the densely arranged, slightly ascending branches of this dark green, flat-topped, dwarf nest spruce will add classy elegance to any garden. plants break bud and develop bright green new growth earlier in spring than other nest types. use the irregularly rounded, slow-growing, spreading plant as a low garden accent.
longer, flatter needles and a slightly more open habit distinguish 'gregoryana parsonsii' from 'gregoryana'.
a dwarf needled evergreen shrub which has a dense, flat, globose, bun or cushion-like habit. new growth needles are light green, turning to a glossy, dark green with age. typically grows slowly (3" per year) to 12" tall and 18-24" wide, but may occasionally reach 2' tall and 2-3' wide. a sport of picea abies 'nidiformis' (bird's nest spruce).
it features size spreading, horizontal to slightly ascending branches which form a dense, broad-rounded, shrubby flattened globe. thin dark gray needles become 3/4” long. in the spring the fresh young buds add interest to this plants.
the densely arranged of this dark green, rounded-topped, dwarf nest spruce will add classy elegance to any garden. plants break bud and develop bright green new growth earlier in spring than other nest types. use the irregularly rounded, slow-growing, spreading plant as a low garden accent.
prefers full sun in well-drained soil. 1' tall x 2' wide in 10 years. hardy to -50 degrees. usda zone 2.
its wide, conical shape resembles the well-known alberta spruce for which it is a superior alternative. prefers full sun in well-drained soil. 1' tall x 1' wide in 10 years. hardy to -50 degrees. usda zone 2.
it is distinguished from the species by having (1) smaller size with slower growth rate, (2) denser habit, (3) brighter green to blue-green needles and (4) slightly shorter cones.
scaly, dark brown bark. glossy, dark green needles (to 1" long) have white stomatal bands underneath lending a silvery, bicolored effect. egg-shaped cones (to 2" long) are dark purple when young, but mature to a reddish brown.
dwarf. a flat topped, round bush of very dense habit. the needles are an exceptional glaucous blue. in a planting, this conifer becomes the focal point!
if the central leader is removed, the plant will grow wider than tall, until a new leader if formed. it is extensively used as a specimen in the landscape and could be grown in a container.
'mops' is a dwarf cultivar with a dense rounded form that typically matures over time to 3' tall with a similar spread, but is very slow-growing (2-4" per year) and is commonly seen as a 1-2' tall plant. features medium to dark green needles (1-2" long) in bundles of two.
another popular true dwarf selection (to 3' tall), this cultivar forms a dark green, dense mound and won't outgrow its planting space. similar true compact clones include: 'paul's dwarf','sherwood compact', 'valley cushion' and 'white bud'.
valley cushion’ is a dwarf cultivar with a globose form that typically matures to only 2-3’ tall and as wide over the first 10 years, but is very slow-growing (2-3” per year) and is commonly seen as a 1-2’ tall plant. features unusually short, medium green needles (to 1” long) in bundles of two.
bergman japanese white pine will grow to be about 4 feet tall at maturity, with a spread of 6 feet. it has a low canopy with a typical clearance of 5 feet from the ground. it grows at a slow rate, and under ideal conditions can be expected to live to a ripe old age of 120 years or more; think of this as a heritage tree for future generations!
short, soft blue-green needles have considerable twisting; overall a very pleasing selection for a small landscape. prefers full sun in well-drained soil. 2.5' tall x 3' wide in 10 years. hardy to -40 degrees. usda zone 3.
the signature ornamental feature of this huge tree is its brown bark which exfoliates in irregular pieces to reveal creamy white inner bark. mature trees typically display mottled white bark that facilitates identification from great distances. the large 3-5 lobed medium to dark green leaves (4-10” wide) have coarse marginal teeth.
balloon flower is a clump-forming perennial which is so named because its flower buds puff up like balloons before bursting open into outward to upward facing, bell-shaped flowers with five pointed lobes. easily grown in average, medium, well-drained soils in full sun to part shade.
burgundy red. excellent fresh or for preserves, soft and sweet. bears fruit the second season after planting.
a self fruitful variety that ripens in mid september. from the cornell research station in new york.
this heavy-producing variety yields crops of medium to large plums with reddish bronze skin and juicy yellow flesh that's as sweet as candy.
high quality yellow plum. fruit is small to medium. sweet and juicy. excellent for fresh eating and jams. vigorous grower.
a very attractive red plum with a golden blush. sweet, juicy, yellow flesh with excellent quality.
the fruit is reddish bronze and the tree is a moderately vigorous and a heavy bearer of fruit. . one of the best pollinators.
'waneta', produces well the first season after planting, and is one of the best market plums. its fruit is large, red, sweet, juicy and of good quality. now you can enjoy large, red-skinned, yellow-fleshed plums earlier in summer than ever before.
red - excellent for jams, jellies, canning and sauces. early bearing cross that yields fruit the second year after planting.
red-purple. this dwarf cherry plum from minnesota is hardy and resistant to disease and insects. deep red flesh is thick, sweet and smooth textured.
flowers are quite showy, but are usually hidden by the umbrella-like leaves. each flower gives way to an edible, fleshy, maroon purple fruit (mayapple) which may be used to make preserves and jellies. leaves and roots are poisonous, however.
typically grows in a mound to 1-3' tall on unbranched stems. small, bell-shaped, greenish yellow flowers (usually in pairs) on short pedicels dangle in spring from the leaf axils along and underneath the arching stems.
this is an evergreen fern that grows in creeping clumps to 10” tall with erect to arching, leathery, oblong-lanceolate to triangular, deeply-cut, pinnately lobed fronds.
needs considerable moisture to succeed. prefers moist, compost-rich soil.will tolerate full sun if the soil is not too dry. foliage is the same color as 'guinevere' but with flowers like 'garryade crimson'.
p. beesiana is cultivated for its attractive flowers, which range from dark-red, through reddish-purple, to purple, and are produced from april to june. the scapes (flower stalks) are 20–35 cm long, elongating to 50 cm when in fruit and are sometimes covered with a white, meal-like powder on the nodes. each scape bears 2–4 umbels, each consisting of 8–16 flowers.
perfect for a moist rock garden or in light shade beside a stream or pond. best in cool summer regions.
he most important difference between the two is the way the flowers are arranged on the top of the stem. unlike the false oxlip in the true oxlip the umbel drops to one side (see the second image down on the right). flowers from april to late may.
blooms are well above the foliage and numerous for an excellent show. they are shaped a bit like a trumpet or perhaps a phlox in outline with five notched, deep rose-pink, petals to a bloom. as they age, each bloom will fade in color to a pale pastel pink that is very long lasting. there will be both fresh and faded flowers in a drift providing visual color variation.
the leaves are smooth, oval & mid-green in rosettes. tolerates full sun, but prefers shade/semi-shade. rich loam is best - top dress with compost occasionally.
bright, salverform, late spring flowers bloom in tightly-clustered tiered whorls (3 to 6 per stem) on leafless stems typically rising to 18-24" tall from basal rosettes of ovate to lanceolate, medium green leaves. flower colors are often in the salmon-apricot to terra cotta range, but are variable and include cream, rose, red, lavender and purple.
prunus tenella is a deciduous shrub growing to 0.8 m (2ft 7in) by 1.5 m (5ft). it is hardy to zone 2. it is in flower in april, and the seeds ripen from jul to august. the flowers are hermaphrodite (have both male and female organs) and are pollinated by insects.
fruit is relished by many songbirds. nesting cover for a few species of songbirds.
prunnus x cistena is a hybrid cross between p.pumila and p.cerasifera atropurpurea. it is a deciduous shrub growing from 7 to 10 feet in height, with a lesser spread. the foliage is an intense red-purple and keeps its color over the summer.
the blooms are followed by interesting, one-inchdiameter, flattened, tan "wafers" which will persist on the tree if not first consumed by wildlife. in the past, this bitter fruit was used as a substitute for hops in brewing beer.
dark vader lungwort features delicate clusters of purple bell-shaped flowers at the ends of the stems from mid to late spring. it's attractive narrow leaves remain dark green in color with distinctive silver spots throughout the season.
large pink flowers fade to blue over mildew resistant foliage. nice mounding habit. the wavy, spear-shaped leaves are dark green, infused with melting silver.
the flowers of 'silver bouquet' will move to a dark purple in late spring and the shimmering silver foliage will last well into autumn. partial shade is recommended for 'silver bouquet' to gain its full color potential.
this outstanding british variety forms a good-sized clump of large, bright green leaves that are heavily margined in creamy-white. clusters of coral-pink flowers appear in early spring, among the earliest to bloom. because of the large amount of white in the leaves, choose a site that is protected from hot afternoon sun.
a completely open flower is almost ten centimetres in diameter. the flower opens only for a short time during the late morning, as the spring sun spreads its warmth. unlike other pasque flowers, spring pasque flower offers nectar as a reward to pollinators. the ripening achene grows a long, feathery flying hair and the seed can float on the wind for a long time.
easily grown in average, medium, well-drained soil in full sun to part shade. prefers rich, humusy soils. best in cool, moist climates.


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According to Pokerstars, a total of 870 players decided to take part in the first ever NAPT Venetian event in Las Vegas.
The tournament, which got under way just a few hours ago, is the second event in the newly formed NAPT (North American Poker Tour).
The event is being taped for broadcast on ESPN2, and will be aired on April 26th (10 pm ET).
Many "Team Pokerstars Pro" members are taking part in this event, including Daniel Negreanu, Greg Raymer, Barry Greenstein, Chris Moneymaker and Joe Hachem.
There were rumors swirling earlier this week that Full Tilt Poker was instructing its "red pros" to steer clear of this tournament. Full Tilt's representation in this tournament seems pretty light, as I have only seen David Benyamine, Gavin Smith and Justin "Boosted J" Smith mentioned in any chip counts or updates so far. Many of Full Tilt's top names are at the Commerce for the WPT Celebrity Invitational though, which gets under way in just a few minutes.
Players started this event with 30,000 chips, and each level is an hour long on Day 1. Starting tomorrow, the levels will be 75 minutes long. Players will battle it out for a total of five days, with the eventual winner being crowned on February 24th.
Erica Schoenberg, Joe Cada and Daniel Negreanu are a few of the names who are off to strong starts in this event. David Benyamine, Kevin Saul and Justin Bonomo, on the other hand, have all been sent to the rail already.
Pokerstars has to be doing cartwheels over the turnout for this event. The online poker behemoth's impact on this event has obviously been profound, as last year's Venetian Deep Stack Extravaganza main event in February had a turnout of 263 players, and the buy-in was only half as much ($2,375+$125).
The first two events of the NAPT (PCA, Venetian) have had a total of just under $20 million in prize money and nearly 2,500 total registrations. The World Poker Tour can't be happy about that at all, as the NAPT will just continue to eat into their field sizes and overall exposure.
We'll have further updates as this tournament progresses..

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according to pokerstars, a total of 870 players decided to take part in the first ever napt venetian event in las vegas.
the tournament, which got under way just a few hours ago, is the second event in the newly formed napt (north american poker tour).
the event is being taped for broadcast on espn2, and will be aired on april 26th (10 pm et).
many "team pokerstars pro" members are taking part in this event, including daniel negreanu, greg raymer, barry greenstein, chris moneymaker and joe hachem.
there were rumors swirling earlier this week that full tilt poker was instructing its "red pros" to steer clear of this tournament. full tilt's representation in this tournament seems pretty light, as i have only seen david benyamine, gavin smith and justin "boosted j" smith mentioned in any chip counts or updates so far. many of full tilt's top names are at the commerce for the wpt celebrity invitational though, which gets under way in just a few minutes.
players started this event with 30,000 chips, and each level is an hour long on day 1. starting tomorrow, the levels will be 75 minutes long. players will battle it out for a total of five days, with the eventual winner being crowned on february 24th.
erica schoenberg, joe cada and daniel negreanu are a few of the names who are off to strong starts in this event. david benyamine, kevin saul and justin bonomo, on the other hand, have all been sent to the rail already.
pokerstars has to be doing cartwheels over the turnout for this event. the online poker behemoth's impact on this event has obviously been profound, as last year's venetian deep stack extravaganza main event in february had a turnout of 263 players, and the buy-in was only half as much ($2,375+$125).
the first two events of the napt (pca, venetian) have had a total of just under $20 million in prize money and nearly 2,500 total registrations. the world poker tour can't be happy about that at all, as the napt will just continue to eat into their field sizes and overall exposure.
we'll have further updates as this tournament progresses..


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The Osso Chair by Mattiazzi was designed to express its natural beauty. Using highly sophisticated digital control equipment, the geometrical wood panels allows a strength of design.
The OSSO collection includes a chair, armchair, high and low stools and a complete range of tables.
Mattiazzi sets targets in order to satisfy a defined and challenging list of sustainable aims: No emissions (volatile organic compounds) into the atmosphere No hazardous waste No landfill waste Total use of 100% clean energy 100% of the company-owned buildings with high energy saving Mattiazzi obtained the environmental certification ISO 14001:2004.

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the osso chair by mattiazzi was designed to express its natural beauty. using highly sophisticated digital control equipment, the geometrical wood panels allows a strength of design.
the osso collection includes a chair, armchair, high and low stools and a complete range of tables.
mattiazzi sets targets in order to satisfy a defined and challenging list of sustainable aims: no emissions (volatile organic compounds) into the atmosphere no hazardous waste no landfill waste total use of 100% clean energy 100% of the company-owned buildings with high energy saving mattiazzi obtained the environmental certification iso 14001:2004.


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I guess we all know how stressful trading can be, at least, all the traders reading this will relate. For the non-traders, you are probably confused at what we do on the computer all day and, sometimes, night. Well, for the most part, it is all about stressing over the charts and trades, but we cannot do it all day so here is what we really do.
Waking up is going to be the best time of all because you still have big dreams, thinking it will be your day to make a fortune. I would have stated the exact time a trader wakes up, but we are all in a different timezone and with weird alarm times on our phones. The point is, waking up is usually the best time for a trader, unless they already have a losing trade running. If you left a trade open the previous day, then you check on it before your eyes are fully open, and it can be either very good or bad.
Next thing is to check your favourite forex forum for gossip. Every trader has that one website they visit regularly just to read what other people have to say. This is the place you get most of your trading ideas and tips, and one of the few websites you don’t need Google to help you find. This is also, what you read as you wait for your coffee to warm up. Finally, you sit at your desk and begin to analyse the markets before making your first trade.
I can’t even go into the trading details here, about the actual market analysis, there is an entire library section for that. What I will say is that the first trade is going to be the most important – make a good decision and you will have a spring in your step for the rest of your day. Lose this trade and you will be ready to bite the head off anyone posting about their wins.
After your first trade, that’s when you start to get bored because you can’t just stare at the screen, so you Google funny pictures and run into these sort of pictures. After spending an hour or more hitting the arrow key on your keyboard, giggling to yourself and occasionally switching back to the trading window with the Alt+Tab combo, you’re either happy or extremely pissed.
Now it’s time to take a break; again, this can be different for everyone depending on what they are trading and their trading strategy. A winning trade means that you will enjoy your lunch, otherwise you shall be eating in anger, wishing you had spent that money on a better meal.
Now is the time to count your losses or profits, either way, it’s reminiscing time. As Kenny Rogers said, you never count your money while you’re sitting on the table. Afternoon is usually slow because the morning hour trades have already set your mood, now it’s all about waiting for the dust to settle. Most of us will have a drink at this point, whether in defeat or success before we finally lay in bed and dream of the George Soros billionaire lifestyle.

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i guess we all know how stressful trading can be, at least, all the traders reading this will relate. for the non-traders, you are probably confused at what we do on the computer all day and, sometimes, night. well, for the most part, it is all about stressing over the charts and trades, but we cannot do it all day so here is what we really do.
waking up is going to be the best time of all because you still have big dreams, thinking it will be your day to make a fortune. i would have stated the exact time a trader wakes up, but we are all in a different timezone and with weird alarm times on our phones. the point is, waking up is usually the best time for a trader, unless they already have a losing trade running. if you left a trade open the previous day, then you check on it before your eyes are fully open, and it can be either very good or bad.
next thing is to check your favourite forex forum for gossip. every trader has that one website they visit regularly just to read what other people have to say. this is the place you get most of your trading ideas and tips, and one of the few websites you don’t need google to help you find. this is also, what you read as you wait for your coffee to warm up. finally, you sit at your desk and begin to analyse the markets before making your first trade.
i can’t even go into the trading details here, about the actual market analysis, there is an entire library section for that. what i will say is that the first trade is going to be the most important – make a good decision and you will have a spring in your step for the rest of your day. lose this trade and you will be ready to bite the head off anyone posting about their wins.
after your first trade, that’s when you start to get bored because you can’t just stare at the screen, so you google funny pictures and run into these sort of pictures. after spending an hour or more hitting the arrow key on your keyboard, giggling to yourself and occasionally switching back to the trading window with the alt+tab combo, you’re either happy or extremely pissed.
now it’s time to take a break; again, this can be different for everyone depending on what they are trading and their trading strategy. a winning trade means that you will enjoy your lunch, otherwise you shall be eating in anger, wishing you had spent that money on a better meal.
now is the time to count your losses or profits, either way, it’s reminiscing time. as kenny rogers said, you never count your money while you’re sitting on the table. afternoon is usually slow because the morning hour trades have already set your mood, now it’s all about waiting for the dust to settle. most of us will have a drink at this point, whether in defeat or success before we finally lay in bed and dream of the george soros billionaire lifestyle.


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The Fyrtex SK is a smaller version of the Fyrtex SB nozzle and one of the smallest of its kind. The yield is relatively low compared to the other nozzle series. The Fyrtex SK is available in four body and adapter models, each with different design features. The nozzle consists of two tungsten carbide wear parts (core and insert). The cores and inserts are available in a variety of types and sizes. Each part is available in two different types of tungsten carbide (Y or M). The stainless steel part is made of SS 316.
For more information, download the Fyrtex SK product guide.

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the fyrtex sk is a smaller version of the fyrtex sb nozzle and one of the smallest of its kind. the yield is relatively low compared to the other nozzle series. the fyrtex sk is available in four body and adapter models, each with different design features. the nozzle consists of two tungsten carbide wear parts (core and insert). the cores and inserts are available in a variety of types and sizes. each part is available in two different types of tungsten carbide (y or m). the stainless steel part is made of ss 316.
for more information, download the fyrtex sk product guide.


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Shower your Sims with the finest things in Sims 3 stuff packs!
The Sims 3 stuff packs offer a whole world of cool and crazy collectables to enhance and improve your online world. From clothes, to furnishings, to entire towns, you now have the chance to make the world in your image.
The Master Suite pack lets you deck out your home with stylish furniture and furnishings - and intimate apparel! For something more sleek and gadget-driven, try the Design and High Tech pack. Outdoor Living offers you barbecues, jacuzzis and more for the perfect patio party, while Town Life lets you give the entire town a makeover!
With further packs letting you add a touch of Diesel fashion or Katy Perry's Sweet Treats, in the Sims 3, the world is truly what you make of it!
Love your material things and grab your Sims 3 Stuff Packs today!

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shower your sims with the finest things in sims 3 stuff packs!
the sims 3 stuff packs offer a whole world of cool and crazy collectables to enhance and improve your online world. from clothes, to furnishings, to entire towns, you now have the chance to make the world in your image.
the master suite pack lets you deck out your home with stylish furniture and furnishings - and intimate apparel! for something more sleek and gadget-driven, try the design and high tech pack. outdoor living offers you barbecues, jacuzzis and more for the perfect patio party, while town life lets you give the entire town a makeover!
with further packs letting you add a touch of diesel fashion or katy perry's sweet treats, in the sims 3, the world is truly what you make of it!
love your material things and grab your sims 3 stuff packs today!


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The F Plus | It's Trichy!
You might expect that the people over at KinkyForums are dilettantes with their sexual proclivities, but that would be a mistake. They have found what is, for them, the one perfect fetish: hair. They may disagree on hair length, hair texture, and the most desirable haircuts, but they really like hair. And, as you're about to learn, their love of hair comes at a disservice to you, personally.
This week, The F Plus actually was commenting on your beautiful bobs.
like hair. And, as you're about to learn, their love of hair comes at a disservice to you, personally.
Download this NSFW image of pubic wigs.

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the f plus | it's trichy!
you might expect that the people over at kinkyforums are dilettantes with their sexual proclivities, but that would be a mistake. they have found what is, for them, the one perfect fetish: hair. they may disagree on hair length, hair texture, and the most desirable haircuts, but they really like hair. and, as you're about to learn, their love of hair comes at a disservice to you, personally.
this week, the f plus actually was commenting on your beautiful bobs.
like hair. and, as you're about to learn, their love of hair comes at a disservice to you, personally.
download this nsfw image of pubic wigs.


text: I should explain, for those of you who are not used to such a complicated text, that this poem of mine has three languages in it, all three of which were spoken during the Huertgen Forest battles: American English (taken from Paul Boesch's 1962 book "Road to Huertgen, Forest in Hell"); from the Catholic Mass for the days in late October/early November 1944 when army chaplains on both sides of the front line will have read aloud, during combat, the Latin liturgical texts for the last Sunday in October (Feast of Christ the King) and for November 1 (Feast of All Saints). The biblical Latin quotations are from Psalm 84:1, John 18:36, and Revelations 5:12 and 7:3. Further quotations are from gravesites at the German Military Cemeteries in Huertgen and Vossenack, and, lastly, from signs and advertisements that I and my family saw in the fall of 1964 when we did our hiking through the (by then peaceful and idyllic) Huertgen Forest.

lowercased: i should explain, for those of you who are not used to such a complicated text, that this poem of mine has three languages in it, all three of which were spoken during the huertgen forest battles: american english (taken from paul boesch's 1962 book "road to huertgen, forest in hell"); from the catholic mass for the days in late october/early november 1944 when army chaplains on both sides of the front line will have read aloud, during combat, the latin liturgical texts for the last sunday in october (feast of christ the king) and for november 1 (feast of all saints). the biblical latin quotations are from psalm 84:1, john 18:36, and revelations 5:12 and 7:3. further quotations are from gravesites at the german military cemeteries in huertgen and vossenack, and, lastly, from signs and advertisements that i and my family saw in the fall of 1964 when we did our hiking through the (by then peaceful and idyllic) huertgen forest.


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Question #1: Thank you for recommending the recent article on Gilded Serpent about Milaya but I still have a few more questions. What are the most typical steps in the Milaya dance? What was the life like of the girls that inspired this dance? What is the rhythm used, or what is the most characteristic thing in a song that is for "Milaya"? And I haven’t quite understood if the Milaya dance is folkloric or not.
Answer: I am not good at describing steps or technique without physical demonstration. I highly recommend you take a workshop or get an instructional DVD for Milaya; however, I will say that most of your traditional Bellydance technique can be used but with a different nuance.
It is really about the character depiction.
A variety of strutting type walks are often associated with Milaya. Performing hip accents while standing on one leg is associated with Alexandria. Much of the performance is utilizing the heavy black veil in different ways of wrapping or not. This prop is integral to the dance.
The lead drummer for the El Tannoura Troupe in Cairo once showed me a variety of rhythms he said were Alexandrian. Each one had a different name. I have forgotten this kind of detail but they all seemed like variations on Maksoum and Masmoudi Soghair. Often upbeat songs depicting the character or beauty of the Alexandrian girl or a song describing a city or town on the Mediterranean are used, The answers to your other questions are probably answered in the comments by Morocco and myself at the bottom of the article you read.
Question #2: Please explain the appropriate etiquette for accepting tips when performing.
her show. It insinuates she is a prostitute (I found this out the hard way by throwing piles of cash on a dancer in Cairo I admired, trying to win her affection, and then being promptly scolded by management and getting a very angry look from the dancer). If someone would like to offer a tip, then it is encouraged to do so after the show and it is more polite to offer gold than cash. In many places flowers are thrown on the dancer to show appreciation in the middle of the show (can get slippery). Most of the tips/presents I received when performing in the Middle East were in gold. Either way, it should be in an envelope or wrapped.
of the performance is often diminished.
If the employer is offering large tips as payment, then this employer can afford to pay an appropriate fee and if tipping becomes part of the equation…bonus, but never expected or needed.
Outside of Arab countries, tipping is more prevalent. If an audience member starts approaching you while dancing waving some cash, then you can turn away and ignore them or be more forgiving and with a big smile and a "thank-you" take the money out of their hand before they get too close and then place it down near a musician or on top of your veil. If the patron insists on aiming for your bra strap, then definitely turn away and ignore them.
If you work with musicians, it is customary to split the tips as they contributed greatly to the success of your show. In many establishments, it is a three-way split between management, the musicians and the dancer. The same practice is implemented for singers as well. Musicians are often not kind on stage to artists who have previously withheld tips. It is a good idea to tip a waiter and ask them to pick up your tips for you. It is not becoming for a dancer to pick tips up off the floor. At a wedding, the kids are usually eager to do this chore for you. Always, double check at a wedding to make sure that the tips were meant for you and not for the bride and groom.
some good, some not so, but most of them were once my students. For some reason, I keep hearing mean-spirited gossip, insults and lies that these teachers spread about me. I cannot begin to explain the pain this has given me and now leaves me wanting to never teach or dance again. Any advice?
Answer: Hey, you are not alone. I am sure if you talk to most teachers who have been around for a while, they have all experienced different degrees of this kind of behaviour. I have recieved many a tearful midnight phone call from teachers with the same story. One of the first times this happened to me, I asked the person in question why she would spread such lies and she quite frankly answered "but Yasmina, it is just competition!" She seemed surprised I did not get it. Whatever the reasons, I find it is best to ignore and just go about your business as usual. Definitely try not to retaliate. You will only bring yourself down in so many ways by getting caught up in an unfortunate web. Sooner or later, this person(s) will get tired of such antics or maybe even go away or apologize eventually. Students are sometimes like kids and when they are in that adolescent stage of discovering their independence, they can get kind of rebellious. Don’t worry, they eventually grow up and lose their insecurity. If not, at least it is not your concern. A wise musician once told me "not to worry about what was being said, just be thankful people are talking about and reacting to you, because it means you matter and are important".
The feeling of wanting to give up and quit can happen for many reasons. The above mentioned would be a good one of course, but there are so many. At all of these discouraging moments, I find it best to dig down deep to the original fire that was lit in your belly because of Bellydance.
Ask "why are you upset?", then "why does this reason make you upset?", then "why did this happen?" etc. When you forget about who is saying what or which event you were not invited to or whatever the details, and you just dance and/or teach for your original reason or impetus, then things usually fall into place again and the path to take is clear. Even if you have one student whom you are inspiring and being inspired by then you are back on track, sharing the joy.
Some audiences don’t know that they are expected to tip. Don’t take it personally.

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question #1: thank you for recommending the recent article on gilded serpent about milaya but i still have a few more questions. what are the most typical steps in the milaya dance? what was the life like of the girls that inspired this dance? what is the rhythm used, or what is the most characteristic thing in a song that is for "milaya"? and i haven’t quite understood if the milaya dance is folkloric or not.
answer: i am not good at describing steps or technique without physical demonstration. i highly recommend you take a workshop or get an instructional dvd for milaya; however, i will say that most of your traditional bellydance technique can be used but with a different nuance.
it is really about the character depiction.
a variety of strutting type walks are often associated with milaya. performing hip accents while standing on one leg is associated with alexandria. much of the performance is utilizing the heavy black veil in different ways of wrapping or not. this prop is integral to the dance.
the lead drummer for the el tannoura troupe in cairo once showed me a variety of rhythms he said were alexandrian. each one had a different name. i have forgotten this kind of detail but they all seemed like variations on maksoum and masmoudi soghair. often upbeat songs depicting the character or beauty of the alexandrian girl or a song describing a city or town on the mediterranean are used, the answers to your other questions are probably answered in the comments by morocco and myself at the bottom of the article you read.
question #2: please explain the appropriate etiquette for accepting tips when performing.
her show. it insinuates she is a prostitute (i found this out the hard way by throwing piles of cash on a dancer in cairo i admired, trying to win her affection, and then being promptly scolded by management and getting a very angry look from the dancer). if someone would like to offer a tip, then it is encouraged to do so after the show and it is more polite to offer gold than cash. in many places flowers are thrown on the dancer to show appreciation in the middle of the show (can get slippery). most of the tips/presents i received when performing in the middle east were in gold. either way, it should be in an envelope or wrapped.
of the performance is often diminished.
if the employer is offering large tips as payment, then this employer can afford to pay an appropriate fee and if tipping becomes part of the equation…bonus, but never expected or needed.
outside of arab countries, tipping is more prevalent. if an audience member starts approaching you while dancing waving some cash, then you can turn away and ignore them or be more forgiving and with a big smile and a "thank-you" take the money out of their hand before they get too close and then place it down near a musician or on top of your veil. if the patron insists on aiming for your bra strap, then definitely turn away and ignore them.
if you work with musicians, it is customary to split the tips as they contributed greatly to the success of your show. in many establishments, it is a three-way split between management, the musicians and the dancer. the same practice is implemented for singers as well. musicians are often not kind on stage to artists who have previously withheld tips. it is a good idea to tip a waiter and ask them to pick up your tips for you. it is not becoming for a dancer to pick tips up off the floor. at a wedding, the kids are usually eager to do this chore for you. always, double check at a wedding to make sure that the tips were meant for you and not for the bride and groom.
some good, some not so, but most of them were once my students. for some reason, i keep hearing mean-spirited gossip, insults and lies that these teachers spread about me. i cannot begin to explain the pain this has given me and now leaves me wanting to never teach or dance again. any advice?
answer: hey, you are not alone. i am sure if you talk to most teachers who have been around for a while, they have all experienced different degrees of this kind of behaviour. i have recieved many a tearful midnight phone call from teachers with the same story. one of the first times this happened to me, i asked the person in question why she would spread such lies and she quite frankly answered "but yasmina, it is just competition!" she seemed surprised i did not get it. whatever the reasons, i find it is best to ignore and just go about your business as usual. definitely try not to retaliate. you will only bring yourself down in so many ways by getting caught up in an unfortunate web. sooner or later, this person(s) will get tired of such antics or maybe even go away or apologize eventually. students are sometimes like kids and when they are in that adolescent stage of discovering their independence, they can get kind of rebellious. don’t worry, they eventually grow up and lose their insecurity. if not, at least it is not your concern. a wise musician once told me "not to worry about what was being said, just be thankful people are talking about and reacting to you, because it means you matter and are important".
the feeling of wanting to give up and quit can happen for many reasons. the above mentioned would be a good one of course, but there are so many. at all of these discouraging moments, i find it best to dig down deep to the original fire that was lit in your belly because of bellydance.
ask "why are you upset?", then "why does this reason make you upset?", then "why did this happen?" etc. when you forget about who is saying what or which event you were not invited to or whatever the details, and you just dance and/or teach for your original reason or impetus, then things usually fall into place again and the path to take is clear. even if you have one student whom you are inspiring and being inspired by then you are back on track, sharing the joy.
some audiences don’t know that they are expected to tip. don’t take it personally.