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Primula veris,Campanula rotundifolia, Verbascum thapsus, Armeria maritime, Only those few of us who are botanists will be able to identify behind the technical nomenclature the flowers known to the majority by less formidable titles: Cowslip, Bluebell, Mullein, Thrift. But the number will be even less of those who can penetrate into the lost world concealed by the popular names: they are so long with us we imagine they are part of a permanent tradition. Maybe you have heard of the growing trend to plant flowers that have original names reflecting the life of the virgin mother Mary. So much can be gained from learning about the history of our favorite plants and trees. Backyardgardener is the Largest Gardening Store in the World.
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Perfectly proportioned small pumpkins are 5 to 6" in diameter, 3.5 to 4" tall, with smooth, orange skins and solid, dark green stems. Disease resistant. All-America Selections Winner. Garden Hints: For a head start in short summer areas, start seeds (more ...)
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These little white pumpkins are only 3" in diameter and are ideal for Halloween and Thanksgiving decorations. Plant 4 to 6 seeds in groups 6 to 8' apart, or sow in rows, thinning to one plant every 2 to 3'. Plants about 5 groups.
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If given plenty of moisture, fertilizer and space, Big Max will live up to its name. Bright orange skin covers 4" thick bright yellow-orange flesh. Delicious for pies. Garden Hints: Let only 1 to 2 pumpkins develop per vine for largest size. Mulch (more ...)
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When the first settlers arrived in New England, native Americans were growing pumpkins that looked like this one among their corn. It is the original Halloween pumpkin and makes great pies too.
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The fine orange flesh of this favorite is the best for rich pumpkin pies. Easy to handle, at only 6-7 lbs. each.
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Kids will love these tiny pumpkins. Each plant bears 6 or 7 fruits. Plant 4 to 6 seeds in groups 6 to 8' apart, or sow in rows, thinning to one plant every 2 to 3'. Plants about 5 groups.
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A spooky addition to your Halloween celebrations! Fruits, 8 to 10" across, weigh 10 to 12 lbs. and have delicious orange flesh that stores well. Plant seeds in groups 6 to 8' apart, or sow in rows, thinning to one plant every 2 to 3'.
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Exhibition size pumpkins. The colossal fruits are round and covered with smooth, glossy, bright red-orange skin. A packet plants a 10-15' row. Burpee bred. Plant 6-8' apart, sow in rows, thinning to one plant every 2-3'.
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We introduced it to America in 1883, but it had long been popular in France. The pumpkins are slightly flattened, heavily ribbed and make wonderful autumn displays.
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Small Sugar is even better for pies than its larger cousin Connecticut Field pumpkin. When Mr. Burpee offered it in 1887 he said: "A very prolific and handsome little pumpkin; usual size about 10" in diameter; skin is a deep orange-yellow. It is (more ...)
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