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#7318 Antique Peking Chinese Rug 9’1″ x 15’5″
$ 99.77
Description This third-quarter 19th century Peking Chinese Oriental carpet measures 9’1” X 15’5”. This is a very interesting Peking Chinese rug with a dragon and bat motif. And to keep things from getting too dull, they threw in a center medallion of two phoenix birds standing on one leg with the other leg extending outward, on a rockery separated by a white carnation. At either end of the field there is a very sinuously drawn five toed dragon chasing the flaming pearl of wisdom surrounded by cloud and bat motifs. In each corner is a large symbol for Shou, the Chinese character for happiness and long life. Each of these symbols are surrounded by five ivory bats, also symbols of good fortune. All of this is taking place on a field of deep blue. The minor border consists of cloud formations in light brown, white, and dark brown, some outlined in blue on a very deeply saturated ground. The major border is medium dark chocolate brown with symbols of ancient money separated by a sprig of flowers. The rug is in excellent condition. It is clean and ready to go. The buyer pays the shipping with insurance of $350.00.
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.
