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#7514 Antique Peking Chinese Rug 10’0″ X 16’9″
$ 96.08
Description This very lovely, circa 1930 oversized Peking Chinese Oriental rug measures 10’0” x 16’9” (304 x 515 cm). It has an old ivory colored field with a center medallion consisting of a large rondele of flowers (lotus blossoms and peonies) with two large butterflies. The four corners are worked in a motif consisting of a rockery from which is sprouting a large flowering tree with two butterflies flitting around. The field motif has six sprays of flowers in three colors of blue, a little peach, lavender and a splash of coral. The minor inner border has a medium pale blue ground with butterflies and flowers in ivory, peach, brown and lavender. The major border has meandering sprays of flowers and vines with potted plants on tables in each corner, all on a dark blue ground. This rug is in perfect, mint condition. The ends and sides are complete. It is clean and ready to go. The buyer pays the shipping with insurance of $450.00.
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.
