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#6888 Antique Peking Chinese Rug 12’0″ X 14’5″
$ 96.08
Description This circa 1880 Peking Chinese rug measures 12’0” x 14’5” (371 x 441 cm). This is the greatest Chinese of its type that I have EVER seen. It is totally covered in mythological beasts and true animal images. There are four ducks swimming in a lake. There is the sacred mountain with a horse grazing on its slope. There is an actual house cat. There are two does and stags in various positions around the field. There are cattle and water buffalo. There are masses of birds. There is a crane and a phoenix bird. There is one horned monkey. There is a Foo dog and a Qulin ( which I have never seen in a rug before) and which is a combination horse and dragon breathing smoke. There is a pair of camels, and an elephant. There are small lake scenes with pagodas and little houses. There is a hump back a bridge and large trees. There are weeping willows and rockeries. This carpet absolutely has it all! The entire scene is in every shade of blue, ivory and light tan on a medium navy blue background. The border motif consists of a light blue inner border of flowers and leaves on a mohair ground. The major border is flowers and trees with different types of birds on a darker blue ground. The outer border is flowers and meandering vines on a pale blue ground. The browns have eroded a bit in the carpet (a sign of age). They can be rewoven if it bothers the buyer. I personally like it. The carpet is 99.9% full pile. It is clean and ready to go. The ends and sides are complete Chinese carpets of this size are extremely hard to find .Until I saw this rug, I thought that this combination of exciting design with an all over sense of serenity was impossible. The buyer pays the shipping of $400.00.
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.
