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Hollyhock Flower

Double Hollyhock $4.98 A Royal Horticultural Society prize winner! Here is a beauty you can't afford to miss. If you enjoyed the old-fashioned single Hollyhocks in Grandma's garden (and who didn't) you'll really fall in love with these tall, majestic beauties. Each flower is ruffled, and so double you'll think your carnations took to skyscraper living. "Exquisite" is the best term to describe these Royal Horticultural Society prize winners! Have a fence, house, or garage wall that needs beautifying? Need a colorful background for your perennial bed, or a narrow, but tall divider between beds or gardens? These Double Hollyhocks are just the thing for your purpose. Give you powder-puff beauty at eye level. They stay in bloom for weeks -- from July to September. Plant 12 to 18 inches apart. Grow on a 5-7 foot stalk. We suggest you plant at least 12 for a gorgeous mass color effect. 24 plants would give you an 18 to 27 foot color wall in your garden. We send mixed colors of our choice . Attracts butterflies and hummingbirds, deer resistant, great cut flower.

Hollyhock, Newport Pink Double $3.99 Here is a beauty you can't afford to miss. If you enjoyed the old-fashioned single Hollyhocks in Grandma's garden (and who didn't) you'll really fall in love with these tall, majestic beauties. Each flower is ruffled, and so double you'll think your carnations took to skyscraper living. "Exquisite" is the best term to describe these Royal Horticultural Society prize winners! Have a fence, house, or garage wall that needs beautifying? Need a colorful background for your perennial bed, or a narrow, but tall divider between beds or gardens? These Double Hollyhocks are just the thing for your purpose. Give you powder-puff beauty at eye level. They stay in bloom for weeks -- from July to September. Plant 12 to 18 inches apart. Grow 6 feet tall. We suggest you plant at least 4 of each color for a gorgeous mass color effect. 24 plants (8 of each) would give you an 18 to 27 foot RAINBOW in your garden. We send number one field grown plants.

Hollyhock, Double Yellow $3.99 Here is a beauty you can't afford to miss. If you enjoyed the old-fashioned single Hollyhocks in Grandma's garden (and who didn't) you'll really fall in love with these tall, majestic beauties. Each flower is ruffled, and so double you'll think your carnations took to skyscraper living. "Exquisite" is the best term to describe these Royal Horticultural Society prize winners! Have a fence, house, or garage wall that needs beautifying? Need a colorful background for your perennial bed, or a narrow, but tall divider between beds or gardens? These Double Hollyhocks are just the thing for your purpose. Give you powder-puff beauty at eye level. They stay in bloom for weeks -- from July to September. Plant 12 to 18 inches apart. Grow 6 feet tall. We suggest you plant at least 4 of each color for a gorgeous mass color effect. 24 plants (8 of each) would give you an 18 to 27 foot RAINBOW in your garden. We send number one field grown plants.

Lynn's hollyhock cards Flower Greeting Cards Pk of 10 by CafePress $21 Package of six cards with envelopes, Lynn's hollyhocks, September 2006, Medford Oregon. Photo c2006 andersson Flower Greeting Cards Pk of 10 Greeting cards are a great way to express yourself and to keep in touch with friends and family. A personal note on a beautiful card will make a lasting impression and a touching keepsake.Available in your choice of paper stock

Hollyhock Collection, Double 4 $7.89 The Hollyhock Collection includes 4 plants in each collection, 2 each of pink and yellow. 1 collection includes 4 plants (2 of each color) 2 collections include 8 plants (4 of each color) 3 collections include 12 plants (6 of each color)

Hollyhock, Spring Celebrities Crimson $4.19 Winner of Europe's Fleuroselect Award for top garden plants, this great new semi-double hollyhock bursts with a profusion of deep red semidouble flowers over a long blooming period. Due to its shorter habit, it is a great plant for the middle of the border or smaller gardens where taller hollyhocks would not fit.

Hollyhock Garden II Small Woven Wall Tapestry $130 -Rich Hollyhock Abstract -Artist: Li-Leger -Primary Color: Yellow Red -100% Cotton -Note: Tassels and Rod Are Not Included.

Hollyhock Garden II Large Woven Wall Tapestry $212 -Rich Hollyhock Abstract -Artist: Li-Leger -Primary Color: Yellow Red -100% Cotton -Note: Tassels and Rod Are Not Included.

Flower $10 Flower

Hollyhock Cooks $23.95 Garden-fresh recipes from an island retreat.

Hollyhock Wisdom $15.59 No Synopsis Available

Hollyhock Days $16.53 No Synopsis Available

Hiatt Manufacturing Hollyhock Hummingbird Feeder $19.22 The Hollyhock Hummingbird Feeder is the perfect feeder to get started with! Large 27 oz. nectar capacity provides plenty of feed for your hummingbirds. The red color of the feeder attracts many hummingbirds. The wide-mouth bottle opening makes for easy filling and the Hollyhock Feeder fully disassembles for easy cleaning. The specially designed base is leak resistant. Feeder includes a S-hook to hang feeder from any Stokes Select accessory. Type: Feeders

DecalGirl NSHOLLYHOCK Netbook Skin Hollyhock $27.61 Since 2003 DecalGirl has been manufacturing fullcolor removable vinyl skins for laptops cell phones game consoles iPods and other devices. DecalGirl was the first on the skin scene With thousands of designs to choose from on hundreds of devices we have a skin for you All skins are manufactured right in our Milton Delaware facility. DecalGirl NSHOLLYHOCK Netbook Skin Hollyhock

Hiatt Manufacturing HIATT38104 Hollyhock Hummingbird Feeder $23.79 The Hollyhock Hummingbird Feeder is the perfect feeder to get started with Large 27 oz. nectar capacity provides plenty of feed for your hummingbirds. The red color of the feeder attracts many hummingbirds. The widemouth bottle opening makes for easy filling and the Hollyhock Feeder fully disassembles for easy cleaning. The specially designed base is leak resistant. Feeder includes a Shook to hang feeder from any Stokes Select accessory.

PUMA Drift Cat II L (Children's) - Glacier Gray/Black/Hollyhock $39.95 Dynamic low profile Formula 1 style. Sleek, simple, clearly a winner. Available Colors: White/Pink Lady/Fuchsia Purple, Glacier Gray/Black/Hollyhock.

Hollyhock, Fiesta Time™ $5 A great new variety in hollyhocks! This stunning selection produces loads of double, fringed, rose pink blossoms in mid-summer on compact 3' plants. A great choice for small gardens and containers. Blooms: mid-summer. Shipped: potted plants.

DecalGirl BBTHOLLYHOCK BlackBerry Tour Skin Hollyhock $24.96 Since 2003 DecalGirl has been manufacturing fullcolor removable vinyl skins for laptops cell phones game consoles iPods and other devices. DecalGirl was the first on the skin scene With thousands of designs to choose from on hundreds of devices we have a skin for you All skins are manufactured right in our Milton Delaware facility. DecalGirl BBTHOLLYHOCK BlackBerry Tour Skin Hollyhock

DecalGirl IPD2HOLLYHOCK iPad 2 Skin Hollyhock $33.74 Since 2003 DecalGirl has been manufacturing fullcolor removable vinyl skins for laptops cell phones game consoles iPods and other devices. DecalGirl was the first on the skin scene With thousands of designs to choose from on hundreds of devices we have a skin for you All skins are manufactured right in our Milton Delaware facility. DecalGirl IPD2HOLLYHOCK iPad 2 Skin Hollyhock

DecalGirl AIP4HOLLYHOCK iPhone 4 Skin Hollyhock $24.96 Since 2003 DecalGirl has been manufacturing fullcolor removable vinyl skins for laptops cell phones game consoles iPods and other devices. DecalGirl was the first on the skin scene With thousands of designs to choose from on hundreds of devices we have a skin for you All skins are manufactured right in our Milton Delaware facility. DecalGirl AIP4HOLLYHOCK iPhone 4 Skin Hollyhock

DecalGirl AIP3HOLLYHOCK iPhone 3G Skin Hollyhock $24.96 Since 2003 DecalGirl has been manufacturing fullcolor removable vinyl skins for laptops cell phones game consoles iPods and other devices. DecalGirl was the first on the skin scene With thousands of designs to choose from on hundreds of devices we have a skin for you All skins are manufactured right in our Milton Delaware facility. DecalGirl AIP3HOLLYHOCK iPhone 3G Skin Hollyhock

DecalGirl BBCHOLLYHOCK BlackBerry Curve Skin Hollyhock $24.96 Since 2003 DecalGirl has been manufacturing fullcolor removable vinyl skins for laptops cell phones game consoles iPods and other devices. DecalGirl was the first on the skin scene With thousands of designs to choose from on hundreds of devices we have a skin for you All skins are manufactured right in our Milton Delaware facility. DecalGirl BBCHOLLYHOCK BlackBerry Curve Skin Hollyhock

Eroica Hollyhock Jacquard Storm $7.98 This medium weight woven jacquard fabric is very versatile and perfect for window treatments (draperies, curtains, valances, swags), duvet covers, pillow shams, toss pillows, slipcovers and upholstery. Colors include copper, olive, tan and black.

Eroica Hollyhock Jacquard Pearl $7.98 This medium weight woven jacquard fabric is very versatile and perfect for window treatments (draperies, curtains, valances, swags), duvet covers, pillow shams, toss pillows, slipcovers and upholstery. Colors include shades of beige.

Eroica Hollyhock Jacquard Cappuccino $7.98 This medium weight woven jacquard fabric is very versatile and perfect for window treatments (draperies, curtains, valances, swags), duvet covers, pillow shams, toss pillows, slipcovers and upholstery. Colors include golden honey, teal, tan and mocha.

Eroica Hollyhock Jacquard Cocoa $7.98 This medium weight woven jacquard fabric is very versatile and perfect for window treatments (draperies, curtains, valances, swags), duvet covers, pillow shams, toss pillows, slipcovers and upholstery. Colors include mocha, teal and tan on a brown background.

Eroica Hollyhock Jacquard Antique $7.98 This medium weight woven jacquard fabric is very versatile and perfect for window treatments (draperies, curtains, valances, swags), duvet covers, pillow shams, toss pillows, slipcovers and upholstery. Colors include grey and mocha on a beige background.

Eroica Hollyhock Jacquard Merlot $7.98 This medium weight woven jacquard fabric is very versatile and perfect for window treatments (draperies, curtains, valances, swags), duvet covers, pillow shams, toss pillows, slipcovers and upholstery. Colors include tan, copper, olive and rust.

Eroica Hollyhock Jacquard Delft $7.98 This medium weight woven jacquard fabric is very versatile and perfect for window treatments (draperies, curtains, valances, swags), duvet covers, pillow shams, toss pillows, slipcovers and upholstery. Colors include yellow, grey and white on a cream background.

Hollyhock : A Spirit of Mischief $20.47 No Synopsis Available

Tips on Cut Flowers

If you want to have lovely flower arrangements in your home, you need to care for the flowers you use. Follow these guidelines to have beautiful flowers every time.

Cut your flowers in the morning before the sun comes up, or in the early evening after it sets. The sun closes the pores of the blossoms, preventing the stems from absorbing water properly. Be sure to use a sharp knife or shears to avoid bruising stem tissues and leaving ragged edges. Cut steins at an angle. This will provide the stem with a broader surface for absorbing water.

Place your cuttings carefully, in a flat flower basket, and avoid crowding the blossoms. Plunge into ice cold water up to the flower head as quickly as possible. This will harden them. If necessary, make several trips to and from the flower bed. Long stems and small buds will add to the beauty of the arrangement.

Material Preparation
Around one third of the foliage should be removed from the stem. Remove all top buds which tend to make the stem heavy. Gladioli for example, have small florets at the top which, if they do not open, will weigh down the other blossoms by contrasting unpleasantly with the lighter effect of the latter.

Bleeding stems
Dahlias, Poppies, Hollyhocks, Poinsettias.
A milky or glue like substance runs from the stems of these flowers when cut. To stop this action, hold the cut end of the stem over the flame of a candle until it is sealed. This should take about twelve seconds.
Another method is dipping the stem tips into boiling water for a couple of minutes, being very careful to protect the flowers from the steam. After this is done, plunge them directly into ice water. Poppies and dahlias react most favorably to the latter method.

Woody Stems
Rhododendron, Chrysanthemums, Lilacs.
Place the stems of the preceding on a hard surface and hammer them lightly; bruising the stems so that they may absorb water more readily.

Stock, Roses.
Scrape a small portion of the stems of these flowers with a sharp knife; placing them quickly in cold water almost to the flower heads.

Other Flowers
Iris, Daffodils, Calla lilies, Tulips.
The stems of these flowers may be cut straight across. Since evaporation occurs quickly, it is suggested that you wrap the entire units in newspaper. Place them in water and put them in a dark place over night before arranging.

What to Avoid
Do not keep flowers out of water for any length of time.
Flowers should not be left in direct sunlight. It fades them.
Keep fingers off blossoms whenever possible. The heat of our hands is injurious to them.
Dead and wilting flowers ruin the appearance of the arrangement. Remove them.
Avoid over crowding in the vase.
Heat and drafts shorten flower life.
Do not pile flowers on top of one another.
Quick changes in temperature are inadvisable.

Hints on Prolonging the Lives of Flowers -
Change water regularly. (Every day, if possible.)
Remove all foliage from below the water line.
Snip a small bit of the stems off diagonally, before placing them into the arrangement. This will retard bacteria growth.
Fresh water will keep your flowers garden crisp.
Sprinkle your rose arrangements daily.
Flowers enjoy ice cold water.
A few drops of vinegar will help retard bacteria growth. Too much is harmful.
A chemical flower prolonger may be used. These are available at the flower shops.
Spray gardenias with a little fresh water, and then cover with a moist piece of cleansing tissue until ready for use. This will prolong freshness.
Sometimes partially wilted lilacs may be rejuvenated by wrapping in moist newspaper and placing in water to be stored in a dark spot overnight.
You may keep camellias from turning brown by putting a few grains of salt in the center of each flower.
Prolong the lives of water lilies by pumping alcohol into the stems and placing them in cold water for several hours.

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