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CORNUS - DOGWOOD
SPRING 2006
CORNUS - DOGWOOD
Cornus
alba - Tatarian Dogwood - Redtwig Dogwood — (-50°F, USDA Zones 2-7)
Bright red, slender arching branches, hardy and vigorous to 8-10' tall and
almost as wide. Leaves are typical of the dogwood in varying colors of yellow,
orange and red in the fall. White, flat topped inflorescences appear in May
through June followed by fruit. This shrub can be grown in acid or alkaline
soil, dry or wet conditions and in full sun or heavy shade. Attracts
butterflies.
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Cornus
alba‘Cream Cracker’ — (-15°F, USDA Zones 6-9)
Nearly 3' high this shrubby dogwood has chartreuse young stems aging to
purple-red. Foliage is softly textured, light green with cream-yellow
variegation on the edge. Flower panicles are small and open; the 4 petalled
star shaped flowers are white with purple stamens. A great medium sized
shrub for sun to part shade. 6-12'' $19.95
71717 Cornus
alba‘Hedgerow’s Gold’ — This wonderful Dogwood has bright yellow and green
variegated leaves on deep red stems. Grows to about 5' tall with equal
width. Adds brightness to a dreary area of the landscape. 1-2' $14.95, 2-3'
$19.95
73296 Cornus
alba‘Ivory Halo’ — Syn. ‘Bailhalo’. Know for its compact size and
variegated foliage of dark green leaves edged with white. Small,
yellow-white flowers appear intermittently from late spring to early summer
followed by blue-white fruit that you and the birds will find quite
attractive. 6-12'' $13.95, 2-3' $24.95
70002
Cornus
alternifolia - Pagoda Dogwood — (-40°F,
USDA Zones 3-8) This very appealing multistemmed shrub or single trunked tree
develops into a beautiful layered specimen in the landscape. The horizontal
branches have 4" oval leaves occurring alternately instead of opposite like most
dogwoods. Small white flower clusters appear on top of the foliage in May or
June. Rich blue black fruit follow in late summer and blend with the reddish
purple leaves of fall. Grows 15-25' tall and 20-35' in width. 3-4' $22.95
71242
Cornus
alternifolia ‘Argentea’ — Many landscapers consider
this to be the finest variegated shrub or miniature tree available for the
small garden or blended into the perennial/shrub border. Its small leaves
have creamy white margins and are fine in texture, gracefully floating
horizontally. Seeing it is to fall in love. It grows slowly and will
eventually reach 10-15' in height with an 8' spread. 6-12'' $39.95
73266 Cornus
alternifolia Golden Shadows™ — A most exciting new cultivar with leaves that have a
broad gold edge on a lime-green background. It is a strong grower with the
classic layered habit of this species. Very outstanding. 1-2' $59.95
71456
Cornus
canadensis - Bunchberry — (-50°F, USDA
Zones 2-8) An exceptional ground cover for the shady side of the garden.
Spreading by rhizomes with terminal whorls of soft green leaves. Late spring to
early summer brings a blanket of large white bracts flushed with pink. Fall puts
on its own display with round red fruit. Grows 6-9" a year and spreads
indefinitely. I have seen this grow on rocky islands off the Maine coast it
yellows with too much sun but will grow almost anywhere if it will grow there!
3-6'' $6.95, 6-12'' $12.95
70745
Cornus capitata ‘Mountain Moon’ - Himayalan Dogwood — (10-20°F, USDA Zone
8-10) Evergreen and vigorous with soft gray/green foliage. Flowers are large and
sulphur yellow. Edible 1-2" fruit are crimson red. A most interesting Cornus!
6-7' $89.95
70178
Cornus controversa - Giant Dogwood — (-30°F, USDA Zones 4-8) This large
Japanese variety can grow to 45' in height with a spreading crown. In late
spring clusters of small flowers bloom profusely above the beautiful tiered
branches clothed in dark green. Fruit appear in late summer and in autumn the
leaves turn a rich red and purple. A very beautiful and graceful tree. 1-2'
$16.95, 4-5' $52.95, 5-6' $64.95
72046
Cornus
controversa ‘Janine’ — This variegated selection has a
similar form to the species with horizontally spreading branches. Its growth
rate is much faster than the white variegated form. The leaves are brightly
colored yellow with green centers. 5-7'' clusters of white flowers appear
May to June. The fruit is red-purple changing to blue-black August through
September. An exceptional dogwood that will especially brighten a dark
background. 2-3' $109.95
70003
Cornus
controversa ‘Eddie’s White Wonder’ — (-20°F, USDA Zones
5-9) This dogwood is a highly praised cross of C. florida and C. nuttallii and
can be a multi stemmed large shrub or many branched small tree. “Eddie” flowers
with huge, pure white bracts. Grows 20' high and 15' wide. An exceptional hybrid
for the those who want the classic, stately dogwood. 3-6'' $9.95, 4-5' $59.95
Cornus
florida - Eastern Dogwood — (-20°F, USDA Zones 5-9) Often considered the
aristocrat of small flowering trees, this is a low branching dogwood with a
rounded crown and somewhat tiered form. White, 2" flower bracts open in April
and May. Red fruit ripens in late summer. Leaves glow with reds and purples in
fall. Provide evenly moist, acidic, well drained soil in partial shade.
73268
Cornus
florida ‘Alba Plena’ — We are very glad to offer
this double flowered dogwood again to our customers after quite a few years
of not finding it. The pure white double flowers that cover the plant and
its brilliant red-orange fall color make it a truly fine plant for almost
any landscape. 3-4' $79.95
71354 Cornus
florida ‘Autumn Gold’ — A small variety with golden green leaves in summer
graced early by white bracts with yellow in the center. The fall brings
golden yellow, and in winter, the bare stems glisten a golden orange. A
wonderful lift for a dreary day. 1-2' $34.95
71113 Cornus
florida ‘Cherokee Brave’ — This very fast growing cultivar blooms with dark
red bracts, quite a head turner! New growth is prominently red turning to a
darker green in summer followed by brilliant reds and burgundy in the fall.
Grows to 30' tall and 25' wide. 2-3' $49.95, 6-7' $129.95
70005 Cornus ‘Cherokee Chief’ — Lovely, deep rose red bracts cover the foliage in
early summer on this classic Cornus florida. 2-3' $36.95, 3-4' $49.95, 5-6'
$69.95
71050 Cornus
florida ‘Cherokee Daybreak’™—The variegated green and white leaves become an
exciting show when white bracts intensify the white of the foliage. The fall
color is a unique pink to deep red. Not likely to scorch but still best
grown in dappled conditions in hot summer areas. 3-4' $79.95, 4-5' $99.95,
5-6' $129.95
70046 Cornus
florida ‘Cherokee Princess’ — Considered somewhat disease resistant. Produces
an abundance of 5" white bracts earlier than most of the cultivars.
Excellent choice where summer heat can come early. 3-4' $49.95, 4-5' $76.95,
6-7' $119.95
70258 Cornus
florida ‘Cherokee Sunset’ — Has unusual deep pink flowers and variegated
leaves that will not burn in the sun. The vigorous and somewhat disease
resistant new growth emerges with a raspberry glow, a beautiful sight in
early spring. 1-2' $34.95
70047 Cornus
florida ‘Cloud 9’ —Has an abundance of overlapping snow white bracts creating
a fabulous textured tapestry. ‘Cloud 9’ grows slowly into a stately
spreading tree. 2-3' $74.95, 5-6' $119.95
73269 Cornus
florida ‘Dixie Collinade’ — A very upright habit makes this the only really
columnar dogwood available. It grows to 15-20' and has white flowers with
large red fruit and brilliant red-burgundy fall color. The narrow growth
habit makes it very versatile when designing your landscape. A winner! 1-2'
$27.95
71560 Cornus
florida ‘Pink Flame’ — The variegated foliage with yellow edges and green
centers is often kissed with a beautiful pinkish hue. The flower bracts are
white brushed with pink. 3-4' $64.95, 4-5' $79.95
71991 Cornus
florida ‘Pygmaea’— This dense spreading dwarf form sports many white bracts;
its large thick leaves create an elegance whether used in the landscape or
in a planter. Fall brings red foliage. It eventually achieves a height of
6-8'. 2-3' $39.95
72261 Cornus
florida ‘Royal Red’ — New foliage emerges blood red, and returns to a dark red
in the fall. The large flower bracts open a deep red, covering this dogwood
in a royal cloak. 4-5' $109.95
70010 Cornus
florida Rubra Group Selection — Has beautiful pink to pink-red flower bracts.
Generally not quite as cold hardy as the species, but always a plentiful
display of bracts. 2-3' $72.95, 3-4' $84.95, 4-5' $99.95, 5-6' $158.95, 6-7'
$179.95
70012 Cornus
florida ‘Welchii’— Syn. ’Tricolor’. This beautiful tree has variegated
foliage, green with cream edges and exquisite pink margins that turn darker,
eventually coloring shades of purple in fall. The white flower bracts stay
more vibrant when this dogwood is planted in partial shade. 1-2' $34.95,
4-5' $79.95
Cornus
Jersey Star® Dogwoods — (-20°F, USDA Zones 5-8) From
work at Rutgers’ University by Dr. Elwin Orton, these are a cross between C.
nuttalii and C. kousa.
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Cornus ‘Venus’® — (-10°F, USDA Zones 6-8) True to
the form of the other Rutger’s hybrids this Cornus is fungus
resistant. To top that off the white bracts are huge, making the tree look
snowed upon during its summer bloom. It grows to 18' x 20' in 20 years with
dense branching. A fantastic combination of its parents. 4-5' $54.95
70256
Cornus kousa - Oriental Dogwoods — (-20°F,
USDA Zones 5-8) When young, this dogwood is a straight upright tree that later
becomes spreading with a distinct horizontal branching structure. Most will
eventually become 20-30' trees with beautiful multicolored trunks. The bracts as
well as the leaves are small, but the leaves are usually hidden by the prolific
display of bracts when in bloom. This tree flowers June and July for around 6
weeks. The leaves are 2-4" long, dark green and the flowers have 4 oval, narrow
bracts 1-2" long. Flower bracts are followed by raspberry red fruit and deep red
fall color. The oriental dogwoods are considered to be more resistant to disease
than the eastern or western dogwoods (C. florida and C. nuttallii)
Plant in fertile, humus-rich, well drained, slightly acidic soil in sun or
partial shade. 2-3' $36.95
70911
Cornus kousa ‘Autumn Rose’ — An especially delightful
tree with creamy green new foliage. Bracts open green changing to brilliant
white, covering the tree in absolute abundance in June. And guess its autumn
color? It’s vivid! 6-12'' $11.95, 1-2' $24.95, 3-4' $49.95, 4-5 $89.95, 6-7'
$124.95
71795
Cornus kousa ‘Big Apple’ — The fruit on C. kousa and its cultivars is generally a
knobby red drupe, resembling a raspberry in appearance and size, but of firm
texture. These are edible though mealy. ‘Big Apple’ was named for the
exceptionally large fruit which keep color on the tree through October.
Heavily textured, dark green leaves show off the lovely white bracts. The
tree grows to 30'. 3-4' $27.95
70887
Cornus kousa ‘Blue Shadow’ —Has dark blue-green leaves, a dense growth habit and
pure white bracts appearing at an early age. Just one more nice choice for
varying the greens in the landscape. 1-2' $14.95, 3-4' $27.95
Cornus kousa
var. chinensis —A unique variety whose abundant flower bracts turn
from cream to white and eventually red-pink. Excellent crimson fall color.
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Cornus kousa
var. chinensis ‘Galzam’- Galilean — This is a very
hardy, robust growing dogwood with enormous hunter green leaves that
hold their color well through the summer. In early summer, abundant,
gigantic, creamy white bracts cover the tree, followed by big
strawberry-like fruits. Growth habit is broadly vase-shaped and becomes
more rounded as tree matures. Grows 20-25' tall. 4-5' $79.95
73368
Cornus kousa
var. chinensis ‘Girard’s Dwarf’ — A perfect specimen for the small garden, this
unusual dogwood grows less than 4' tall in ten years! As an added bonus,
this diminutive cutie blooms its little heart out at an early age,
covering itself in 4'' white blossoms. 2-3' $59.95
73369
Cornus kousa
var. chinensis ‘Greensleeves’ — (-30°F, USDA Zones 4-9) This cultivar has faster
growth, a more tidy symmetrical branching habit, and the deepest green
leaves of the kousa selections. The bracts are creamy white on this
reliably disease resistant, 25 to 30' tree. Dark red and purple fall
colors. 2-3' $32.95
70617
Cornus kousa
var. chinensis ‘Milky Way’ — An especially disease resistant cultivar of C. k.
var. chinensis, this tree is a profuse fruiting and blooming
variety. Pure white flower bracts and rich bronze and crimson autumn
color add to its desirability. 1-2' $14.95, 3-4' $59.95
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Cornus kousa var. chinensis ‘North’s Variegated’ — (-20°F, USDA Zones 5-8) A fast growing,
spreading crown form. White flowers of good size form even on young
stock. The best trait of this variety is its variegation. White edges,
dark and light green centers, with pink highlights on some leaves other
leaves have irregular mottling and spotting. Fall color is dark red to
purple. Eye-catching in all seasons. Size of this variety is estimated
at 18' x 15'. 1-2' $29.95
70876
Cornus kousa
var. chinensis ‘Sunsplash’ — Slow growing with a dense, fairly upright habit. The
boldly colored variegated leaves of bright yellow and green seem to
shine on the new growth. Will tolerate full sun better than most
variegated forms. Medium sized white flower bracts and wonderful red and
burgundy fall colors. 1-2' $16.95, 2-3' $29.95
70450
Cornus kousa
var. chinensis ‘Wolf Eyes’ — The outstanding variegation on this diminutive
dogwood is reported to withstand even intense summer heat; however, it
still performs best with partial shade. The creamy white blooms appear
in profusion in early summer. Leaves are ruffled with well-defined
margins surrounding the green central eye. Fall foliage is pink to red
and the fruit are bright red. Grows to 6' tall and equally wide. Mildew
resistant. Young trees may take a few years to show the extremes in
variegation. 6-12'' $16.95, 3-4' Specimen $99.95, 4-5' $64.95
70661
Cornus kousa ‘Elizabeth Lustgarten’ — This beautiful
tree is considered a weeper, reaching a height of about 7 to 15' depending
on how high the leader might be staked. It attains a spread of about 4-5'.
Mature trees form a graceful, rounded crown with flowing tresses of white
flower bracts gracing the trailing branches--reminiscent of a bridal train
in early summer. 1-2' $29.95, 2-3' $39.95
70906
Cornus kousa ‘Gold Star’ — An excellent selection for the smaller yard with its
slow growth and often shrub-like appearance. The leaves are each splashed
with a broad, golden yellow central band and contrast nicely with the
pristine white flower bracts. 1-2' $27.95, 2-3' $44.95, 3-4' $59.95
71992
Cornus kousa Heart Throb® — Deep red bracts, almost 4" wide, cover this rounded,
eventually 30' by 30' tree. If you love deep color, you’ll fall in love with
this ‘Heart Throb’. 4-5' $129.95
71514
Cornus kousa ‘Lustgarten Weeping’ — A heavy weeping variety of the white flowered
‘Elizabeth Lustgarten’. The branches can arch at 12-15' and can extend to
10' wide in about 10 years. When in bloom, the pendulous branches are just
showered with white flower bracts, an eye-catching display! 5-6' $109.95
70662
Cornus kousa ‘National’ — This vase-shaped, vigorous tree bears large, creamy white
flower bracts and larger fruit than most of the other cultivars. A wonderful
addition for extending interest. 5-6' $109.95
70888
Cornus kousa ‘Radiant Rose’ — Syn. C.k. ‘Honros’. The delightful red colorations on
leaves and stems show off against the greenery of summer. And, this cultivar
becomes absolutely radiant when the large pink bracts appear. Its value
continues with rich red fall color. 1-2' $24.95, 3-4' $59.95, 5-6' $109.95
Cornus kousa
‘Rosabella’ — See
Cornus kousa ‘Satomi’.
70754
Cornus kousa ‘Satomi’ — Syn. ‘Rosabella’, ‘Satomi Red’. New bracts open white,
fading to a bright-rose red as the season progresses. The leaves and
branches have a lot of red pigment. Requires some shade. Young trees may
produce white bracts when young; the beautiful red color and the abundance
of bloom come with maturity . The amount of red will vary according to the
environment, with the absolute best color in cooler climates. It’s the most
popular choice among the pink reds in the nursery for local customers when
in bloom. 1-2' $24.95, 2-3' $39.95, 4-5' $109.95
71497
Cornus kousa ‘Silver Cup’ — (-30°F, USDA Zones 4-9) A variety selected for its
drought resistance and full blooms, making the tree as sturdy as it is
beautiful. The white blooms retain a cup shape when fully open. In fall the
foliage turns red, and provides a lovely contrast with the small pinkish
fruits. 2-3' $34.95
70878
Cornus kousa ‘Snowboy’ — Here’s a variegated dwarf, much in demand and difficult to
locate. Slow growing, the low branching and spreading habit of this dense
dwarf lends itself to both training as a single trunked tree or left to
branch as a shrub. Protect from hot afternoon sun to protect the beautiful
pale gray green foliage with narrow white margins and occasional splashes of
yellow. It definitely will scorch. Mature height is 8' tall with a 6'
spread. 1-2' $21.95, 3-4' $109.95
70910
Cornus kousa ‘Trinity Star’ — A profuse bloomer sporting densely clustered white
bracts. The new leaves show mottled pink, green and white in an interesting
twisting whorl. The dense foliage matures to a deep green and covers this
flat-topped, spreading tree to 12' with similar spread. An exceptional
selection. 3-4' $82.95
70761
Cornus kousa ‘Weaver’s Weeping’ — An especially desirable weeping form that has
lovely white bracts in great cascading masses. It will reach 12' x 12'.
6-12'' $19.95, 1-2' $29.95
Cornus mas - Cornelian Cherry — (-30°F, USDA Zones 4-8) For more selections,
see Fruiting section. From the Ukraine, these hardy and attractive
ornamentals also offer large and tasty fruit. Frost-hardy yellow flowers
appear in late February followed by fruit which turns bright red when ripe
in September. grows slowly to 12-15'. Give this plant a half day or more of
sun. Somewhat self-pollinating but for best fruit set, two varieties should
be planted.
72300
Cornus mas ‘Golden Glory’ — An excellent selected
cultivar outstanding for its prolific flowering habit. Somewhat more
upright than the species to 15 to 20'. Buds can be damaged in severe
winters. A real glory of gold when in bloom! 3-4' $34.95
71048 Cornus nuttallii - Pacific or Western White
Dogwood — (-10°F, USDA Zones 6-9) This is the ethereal West Coast native whose
large flower bracts appear before the leaves, first a soft green and later a
pristine white or sometimes a blush pink. On the western dogwood the real
flowers (¾'') are purple to green, clustered inside 4-8 pointed showy bracts.
This tree is not suited to the eastern United States. Site these trees in a
sunny, open location with good air circulation for best bloom but Cornus
nuttallii can perform well in considerable shade. 6-12'' $8.95
72128 Cornus nuttallii ‘Barrick’ — This selection from Salem,
Oregon, is a fast growing, vigorous tree. It will surprise you in autumn
when it consistently has a second bloom. We’ll give you more information as
we watch this new cultivar in the nursery. 3-6'' $9.95, 6-12'' $14.95, 5-6'
$109.95
70261 Cornus nuttallii ‘Colrigo Giant’ — This is a low growing but upright tree. Very
vigorous with very large 8" flower bracts. Heavy textured green leaves give
good fall color. The parent plant was found in the Columbia River Gorge,
thus the name. 6-12'' $12.95, 1-2' $26.95, 5-6' $119.95
70016 Cornus nuttallii ‘Goldspot’ — An unusual form with interesting variegation on the
foliage. The older leaves are splashed, spotted and mottled with creamy
yellow markings. The tree blooms when only 2' tall and the beautiful white
bracts are larger than that of the species. An added bonus is its two month
flowering season. 6-12'' $12.95
71903 Cornus omeiense
‘Porlock’ — (-20°F, USDA Zones 5-8) A rapid growing hybrid from
Cornus kousa var.
chinensis and C. capitata. More
spreading than some, and looking similar to a Chinese dogwood this tree is a
prolific bloomer with large, wide, white bracts from June to July that
consistently turn a nice pink with maturity. 4-5' $105.95
71492 Cornus omeiense ‘Summer Passion’— (-10°F, USDA
Zones 6-9) A vigorous grower reaching heights up to 35'. We believe this species
from China is similar to the evergreen C. kousa selection found in Japan
and Korea, but with increased hardiness and growth. Leaves are glossy green with
coppery red new growth. The first cold of winter sets a tint of red-purple to
the leaves. Bracts of creamy white in the summer. 3-4' $44.95
Cornus Stellar® Dogwoods — (-20°F, USDA Zones 5-8) From
work at Rutgers’ University by Dr. Elwin Orton, these are a cross between C.
florida and C. kousa. The trees are vigorous and very floriferous
once mature; however, young trees flower sporadically, if at all the first 3
years. All have a single main trunk and tend to branch low, often almost to the
ground. The trees are resistant to the common dogwood borer and to anthracnose.
Flower bracts stay a good 2 weeks, and the tree grows to about 20' in 20 years.
70920 Cornus Aurora® — An exceptionally beautiful
tree--this variety has uniform white bracts from top to bottom. It is often
so dense that very little foliage shows through. The flower bracts are large
and overlapping with rounded edges. 4-5' $49.95
70903 Cornus Celestial® —(formerly ‘Galaxy’) This cultivar has an erect habit with
a nice spread of limbs. The bracts have a green tint when they first open,
later becoming a brilliant white. 1-2' $24.95, 3-4' $39.95
70812 Cornus Constellation® — Another white form of this fine series. This one has
well-separated flower bracts and a somewhat thinner structure adding a
delightful airiness to the garden. 4-5' $167.95, 6-7' $192.95
70768 Cornus Stellar Pink® — The beautiful bracts of light pink and white delight
the eye every spring. This dogwood has so many flower bracts it appears as a
cloud of cotton candy in the yard--a great pink dogwood! 3-4' $54.95, 4-5'
$69.95, 5-6' $82.95
Cornus sanguinea - Bloodtwig Dogwood — (-30°F, USDA Zones 4-7) Bloodtwig
dogwoods are readily adaptable to many different situations. Make sure they are
pruned regularly, usually in the spring, to keep their red stems coming in
winter. These dogwoods have clusters (cymes) of many tiny, usually creamy white
flowers in spring.
71498 Cornus sanguinea ‘Midwinter Fire’ — One of the best plants
for all seasons. The dark green leaves of summer first frame the white
flower clusters, then frame the bright clusters of red berries. The leaves
change to a fiery yellow-red-orange in the fall and are followed by an
incredible eye-catching blaze all winter from the stems, red at the base to
orange and then yellow at the tips--a great partner for purple foliage
plants. ‘Midwinter Fire’ grows 8-10'. 1-2' $19.95, 2-3' $29.95
Cornus
sericea — (-40°F, USDA Zones 3-8) Syn. C.
stolonifera . This is another great dogwood for brilliant stem color. This
red twig grows 6 to 10' in height and spreads by underground stems to a 12'
clump. The dark green leaves of the species turn yellow-orange to red in the
fall. Small cream flowers appear in flat-topped clusters, May-June, and are
followed by round, white fruit. Doesn’t do well in high heat and humidity in
summer, though it loves moist soil. Native to wet, swampy areas in its natural
habitat but grows well with less water.
73548
Cornus
sericea ‘Cardinal’ — A selection developed in
Minnesota with shining coral stems in winter. A Breathtaking color
combination when the soft green foliage graces the coral stems in spring. In
2004 we had the opportunity to see it growing amidst the snow, it actually
causes heart palpitations. 1-2' $15.95
70431 Cornus
sericea ‘Flaviramea’ — Bright yellow-green winter shoots--a standout in the
winter garden! The stems have a golden cast all summer as well and show off
delightfully when the medium green leaves fill out the shrub. Bears the
typical creamy flowers of the species. 2-3' $22.95
70817 Cornus
sericea ‘Silver & Gold’ — Grown for its spectacular variegated foliage; truly
one of the finest foliage plants around. The leaves have beautiful creamy
white margins. This species shows off its golden green stems both with its
foliage and without. Grows quickly to 4-5' in height and spread; you will
soon have a beautiful shrub. 2-3' $19.95, 3-4' $29.95
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