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#6492 Antique Peking Chinese Rug 11’4″ X 13’7″
$ 96.08
Description This 19th century Peking Chinese rug measures 11’4” x 13’7”. It has a center medallion in three shades of blue with rose encircling a smaller center medallion with a rose background and chrysanthemum flowers. The field design has three colors of blue and pale saffron yellow with two large footed urns with flowering plants coming into the field up to the medallion. These are flanked by Chinese fretwork flower stands with blossoms. The corners are worked in a Chinese fretwork motif combining chrysanthemum blossoms. The inner border has a Greek key design on a blue ground. The next border has chrysanthemums and a modification of the fretwork found in the corners in three colors of blue and rose. The main border has cartouches in pale rose on a dark and light blue ground containing elements of the corner motifs. This rug is over 120 years old and the condition is full pile. The buyer pays the shipping and insurance of $450.
Planting & Care
At a Glance â 3-in-1 Combination Peach Tree
- Sun: 1/2 day to full day of sun
- Soil: Well-drained, moderately fertile soil
- Water: Keep evenly moist during establishment
- Rootstock: Semi-dwarf (Lovell)
- Size: 12â15 ft at maturity
- Pollination: Self-fertile
- Harvest: JulyâSeptember
- Hardiness: USDA Zone 5â9
Planting & Care â 3-in-1 Combination Peach Tree
Site Selection
- Choose a location with excellent sunlight to ensure full sweetness and color.
- Good airflow reduces fungal pressure, especially in humid or coastal climates.
Soil Preparation
- Prefers well-drained loam or sandy loam; avoid clay-heavy or waterlogged soil.
- Add compost to improve drainage and fertility.
- Ideal soil pH: 6.0â7.0.
Planting Instructions
- Plant at the same depth as in the nursery pot.
- Water deeply and mulch with 2â3 inches of organic matter.
- Keep mulch a few inches away from the trunk.
Watering & Fertilizing
- Maintain consistent moisture during the first 1â2 years.
- Deep water 1â2 times per week in heat or drought.
- Peaches are medium feedersâuse a balanced organic fertilizer in early spring if growth appears weak.
- Avoid overfertilization, which reduces fruit quality and increases disease risk.
Pruning & Graft Management
- Prune more vigorously growing grafts to maintain balance across the tree.
- Encourage an open center to improve light penetration.
- Thin fruit clusters to improve size and prevent limb damage.
Harvest & Use
- Frost offers classic peach flavor with strong leaf curl resistance.
- Salish Summer (Q-1-8) produces juicy, richly flavored fruit well-suited to cooler climates.
- Indian Free provides brilliant red flesh and outstanding complexity.
- Muir delivers exceptionally sweet, aromatic fruit.
General Tips
- Combination peach trees thrive when graft vigor is balanced yearly through pruning.
- Renew mulch annually and water consistently for best fruit quality.
- Leaf curlâresistant varieties reduce the need for sprays in many climates.
