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  • … Narcissus ‘Petit Four’ is in Division 4. It blooms in mid spring with 4½ inch flowers in which only the cup is doubled. … toxic and will not be eaten by deer or rabbits. The name Narcissus comes from the Greek word for narcotic and is tied to the myth of a young man known as Narcissus who fell in love with his … where he had been admiring himself, Narcissus flowers grew up around the pool. Archived Copy: This content was captured before February 2022, and is no longer being updated. …
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  • … Key contributions: After retiring from American Telephone & Telegraph as an attorney for 44 years, Hall devoted himself full-timeto breeding irises and daylilies. He developed more … of irises and daylilies, which became widely admired and cultivated by horticulturists around the world. Other honors: Hybridizer Award (1944) Foster Memorial Plaque (1949)  … Key contributions: After retiring from American Telephone & Telegraph as an attorney for 44 years, Hall devoted himself full-timeto breeding irises and daylilies. He developed more …
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  • … Only a small percentage of them are nursery-propagated and available to gardeners. There is considerable variety in the color and shape of their foliage, often mottled or striped. Many … when used in perennial borders, city gardens, and containers. Since most varieties thrive for only a few years, gardeners should treat tulips as short-lived perennials. However, there are … their spring growth but require an extended dry period during their summer dormancy. For this reason, they will grow more vigorously in garden areas that are not watered excessively …
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  • … Narcissus ‘Itzim’ is in Division 6 and blooms in early- to mid-spring. There is only one flower per stem and it … toxic and will not be eaten by deer or rabbits. The name Narcissus comes from the Greek word for narcotic and is tied to the myth of a young man known as Narcissus who fell in love with his … where he had been admiring himself, Narcissus flowers grew up around the pool. Archived Copy: This content was captured before February 2022, and is no longer being updated. …
    Type: Garden Guide Plant
  • … Narcissus ‘White Marvel’ is in Division 4. It blooms in mid to late spring with 3½ inch double flowers. The petals are … toxic and will not be eaten by deer or rabbits. The name Narcissus comes from the Greek word for narcotic and is tied to the myth of a young man known as Narcissus who fell in love with his … where he had been admiring himself, Narcissus flowers grew up around the pool. Archived Copy: This content was captured before February 2022, and is no longer being updated. …
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  • … of tubular yellow flowers with long stamens and pistils protruding from the flowers. The fruit is a dry capsule with long filaments. Diervilla sessilifolia , native to the Southeast, named for the very short petioles on the leaves, is also distinguished by four thin ridges running … late May, and continue sporadically until September. New growth is tinged red. Archived Copy: This content was captured before February 2022, and is no longer being updated. …
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  • … oils, and flower remedies. Learn an herbal view of how “dis-ease” gradually builds in the body, and ways to reverse that process. Walk into the gardens to become acquainted with … Realize what to put in an herbal first-aid kit and why. Take home reference materials for long-term use. Register for this class and Exploring Flower Essences at once and save 10 percent. Please call (847) 835-6801 …
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  • This perennial can be grown as a vine or ground cover. It can reach a length of 40 feet with a … purple-chocolate colored flowers. It does produce an edible fruit, but more than one plant is required for good pollination. Prune in late spring after the flowers appear to keep the size of the plant …
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  • … leaves which are a dark-reddish purple. In early spring, before the leaves appear, the tree is covered with masses of violet-pink flowers that spring straight from the bare trunks and which … a graceful spreading growth habit and a low hanging canopy. With its richly colored foliage this tree makes a wonderful specimen for a larger garden. Archived Copy: This content was captured before February 2022, and is no …
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  • … Large pink flowers are produced virtually continuously from late spring to the first hard frosts of fall on this non-hardy perennial. Plant in full sun, average soils. This cultivar thrives in hot dry weather and provides a nectar source for pollinator insects and birds over an extended period of time. Dark green foliage sets off the
    Type: Garden Guide Plant