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Morning Glory - Flying Saucer
The Morning Glory Flying Saucer, 'Tpomoea tricolor', is a sister of 'Heavenly Blue'. The Flying Saucer displays a blue star that has a crystal white background with radiating stripes of sky blue. Flying Saucer flowers are 5 inches across and they exhibit a throat that is tinted with soft lemon yellow. Flying Saucers bloom from summer until first frost and will bloom more abundantly during cool weather. The flowers open in the morning and close in the evening. Flying Saucer Morning Glory prefers full sun and average ,sandy, well drained soil. Water them frequently so they do not dry out. Morning Glories seem to bloom earlier and with more blooms when they are constricted to a pot. Plant in the spring after the last average frost date. Plants started too early are less vigorous than those started later. This excellent vine will cover fences and trellises, grow as ground cover, or hang in large baskets or pots. ... details
Muskmelon - Israeli - Old Original The Muskmelon Israeli, 'Cucumis melo', has creamy-white flesh and a unique and very tasty flavor. Large, oval, 7 to 8 pound fruits are on very vigorous and productive vines. The fruit is very aromatic and the flavor is unique, making this melon a variety worth trying. The fruits do not have ribs or sutures and has sparse netting with a yellow-orange rind. The Israeli Muskmelon is an annual and is very sensitive to frost. Israeli vines spread to about 10 feet in diameter, about the same as most muskmelons. The flesh is a creamy-white color. Plant in the spring, 1 to 2 weeks after the last frost when soil temperatures are warm. Muskmelons prefer light and well drained soil. Muskmelons use a lot of water but they should not ever be soggy wet. |
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