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Dahlia - Mignon Silver
Category: Home/Family> Garden> Seeds> Dahlia variabilis
The Dahlia Mignon Silver, 'Dahlia variabilis', has elegant, pure white flowers that are most enjoyed during the evening as the the twilight dulls other garden colors. For white flower lovers, this beautiful flower is a must for your beds, borders, or large containers. The large 3 inch pure white flowers bloom continually from summer through fall. Mignon Silvers prefer full sun and in very hot summer climates, and they prefer some afternoon shade. Place then in rich, well drained soils. Keep them well watered but not soggy. Remove spent flowers to encourage continuous blooming. Plant in the spring after the last frost. This Dahlia is easy to grow and makes an excellent cut flower

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AKA: Dahlia variabilis
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Daisy - African Mix
Category: Home/Family> Garden> Seeds> Dimorphotheca aurantiaca
The Daisy African Cape Marigold, 'Dimorphotheca aurantiaca', should be called "Goddess of the Sun" for flowers that reflect the beauty and the burning color of the sun. The 1 1/2 inch wide flowers close at night, in the shade, and during cloud cover. The flowers are colored in shades of orange and yellow. Cape Marigolds bloom in summer and fall in cool climates, and late winter and early spring in warm climates. The African Cape Marigold Daisy prefers full sun. They do best in light, well drained, and dry soils. Do not over water. In warm dry climates, seed in the fall and in cooler climates, and plant seed after last frost. This plant is excellent for naturalized areas and as ground cover for large areas. It is also great for parking strips, borders, large pots and tubs.

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AKA: Dimorphotheca aurantiaca
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Daisy - Gloriosa
Category: Home/Family> Garden> Seeds> Rudbeckia hirta 'Gloriosa'
The Daisy Gloriosa Blend, 'Rudbeckia hirta 'Gloriosa', has huge 4 to 7 inch flowers. The Gloriosa Blend loves the heat and is drought tolerant. Grown as an annual, Gloriosa Daisy is technically a short-lived perennial and may come back for a second or third year. The large, wide yellow flowers have brown bands or stripes with a brown center. This Daisy blooms for 8 weeks beginning in mid summer. The Gloriosa will grow in almost any soil but it has a preference for rich, alkaline soils that are well drained. They are drought tolerant, but they will bloom best in moist soil. Plant in early spring, 3 to 4 weeks before the last average frost date, or plant up to 2 months before the first fall frost. The Gloriosa Blend is excellent for wildflower planting and in beds and borders. They maintain their color after other flowers are beginning to fade in the fall.

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AKA: Rudbeckia hirta 'Gloriosa'
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Daisy - Painted Robinsons Mix
Category: Home/Family> Garden> Seeds> Chrysanthemum coccineum
The Daisy Painted Robinsons Blend, 'Chrysanthemum coccineum', has bright beautiful 3 inch daisy-like flowers on long stems which makes the Painted Daisy a great cut flower. It's hard to believe that flowers this bright and dramatic come from a perennial plant. Another common name for the Painted Daisy is Pyrethrum. The single and double 3 inch, daisy-like flowers are pink, red, and white with yellow centers. They bloom in the spring to early summer for 2 to 4 weeks. Some fall bloom may be possible if plants are cut down to just above the ground level after the initial bloom. The Robinsons Blend Daisy prefers full sun except in very hot climates where light afternoon shade is recommended. Painted Daisy prefer light, rich, and well drained soils that should be kept moist but not soggy. Plant in the spring, 2 weeks before the average last frost date or in the summer up to 2 months before the first fall frost. The Painted Daisy is excellent as a cut flower.

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AKA: Chrysanthemum coccineum
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Daisy - Shasta
Category: Home/Family> Garden> Seeds> Chrysanthemum maximum
The Daisy Shasta Alaska, 'Chrysanthemum maximum', is an easy to grow, long blooming, very hardy perennial. The large, single, 3 to 5 inch bright white flowers make for a beautiful addition to any perennial garden. The flowers have a distinct yellow center. The Shasta Alaska has a very long blooming period of 90 to 120 days, early summer to fall. It will bloom the first year if started early enough in the spring. . The Shasta Daisy prefers full sun but does well in partial shade in very hot climates. The Alaska prefers moist, rich, well drained soil and needs to be kept well watered. Cut spent flowers to encourage more blooms. Plant in early spring, 2 to 3 weeks before the average last frost date, or as late as 2 months before the first fall frost. The Alaska Shasta makes excellent cut flowers.

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Daisy - White Buttons
Category: Home/Family> Garden> Seeds> Chrysanthemum paludosum
The Daisy White Buttons, 'Chrysanthemum paludosum', has masses of small 1/2 to 1 inch white flowers with yellow centers that bloom for months and months. The bright white flowers look radiant in the light of a full moon. There are so many flowers, it is hard to see the foliage. They bloom continually from spring until fall. Shear the White Buttons Daisy back in mid summer to encourage better fall bloom. The White Buttons Daisy prefers full sun. The White Buttons prefers moist, rich, well drained soil and needs to be kept well watered. Cut spent flowers to encourage more blooms. Plant in early spring, 2 to 3 weeks before the average last frost date. The White Buttons Daisy makes excellent cut flowers and is used in window boxes, pots, rock gardens and as an edging plant.

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AKA: Chrysanthemum paludosum
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Daisy - Yellow Buttons
Category: Home/Family> Garden> Seeds> Chrysanthemum multicaule
The Daisy Yellow Buttons, 'Chrysanthemum multicaule', has delightful masses of buttery, golden-yellow flowers atop mats of fleshy, succulent green foliage. You will be delighted with this low growing annual groundcover that has masses of pretty little 1/2 to 3/4 inch daisy-like, cup-shaped flowers. Yellow Buttons bloom continually from spring to fall with the best blooming occurring during the cool weather of spring and fall. The Yellow Buttons Daisy prefers full sun and average garden soil that is well drained. Keep them well watered but not soggy. Plant these easy to grow daisies in the spring, 2 weeks before the last average frost date. Besides an annual groundcover, the Yellow Buttons can be used as a cut flower and it is excellent in window boxes, pots, and rock gardens.

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AKA: Chrysanthemum multicaule
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Daisy - Zulu Prince
Category: Home/Family> Garden> Seeds> Venidium fastuosum
The Daisy Cape Zulu Prince, 'Venidium fastuosum', is a beautiful cut flower and is perfect for hot, dry, sunny spots. The Zulu Prince holds large 4 inch flowers that are exotic looking in the garden. The flowers have creamy white petals with an inner ring of purple and yellow. The Cape Daisy blooms from mid summer to late fall. This plant is also known as "Monarch of the Veldt" and has very attractive silvery foliage. The Cape Daisy Zulu Prince will grow in almost any soil, but it has a preference for rich, alkaline soils that are well drained. They are drought tolerant but they will bloom best in moist soil. Plant in early spring, after the last average frost date. The Zulu Blend is excellent for wildflower planting and in beds, borders, parking strips, or roadsides.

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AKA: Venidium fastuosum
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Datura - Angels Trumpet
Category: Home/Family> Garden> Seeds> Datura meteloides
The Datura Angel's Trumpet, 'Datura meteloides', has fragrant and showy flowers that open late in the day to enhance the evening garden. If your time only allows you to enjoy an evening garden, then the Datua is the plant. The pale blooms will glow well into the twilight and their scent is heavenly. The flowers are 6 inches long, trumpet-shaped and white in color, tinged with lilac. The flowers last only a day or two, but blooms appear from mid summer to late fall. The Angel's Trumpet Datura requires full sun and prefers well drained soils. Water regularly, but do not over water. Plant in the spring, 1 to 2 weeks before the last frost. Take advantage of the heavenly fragrance by planting the Datura close to a window. Note: All parts of this plant are poisonous.

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AKA: Datura meteloides
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Delphinium - Pacific Giant Mix
Category: Home/Family> Garden> Seeds> Delphinium elatum
The Delphinium Pacific Giant Blend, 'Delphinium elatum', is one of the most breathtaking plants you can grow in your garden. The Pacific Giant Blend is statuesque and spectacular in color. The tall and closely packed, large, well formed blossoms appear in colors of pink, violet, and many shades of blue. The Delphinium blooms from late spring into early summer and they bloom for 3 to 6 weeks. The Pacific Giant Delphinium prefers full sun and rich, moist, well drained soil. When flowers begin to fade , cut back the stalks and fertilize immediately. A second set of spikes may occur and bloom in late summer or early fall. Plant in the spring after the last average frost date or as late as 2 months before the first fall frost. Pacific Giants make great cut flowers and a background for flower beds.

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AKA: Delphinium elatum
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Dianthus - Maiden Pink Shrimp
Category: Home/Family> Garden> Seeds> Dianthus deltoides 'Shrimp'
The Dianthus Maiden Pink Shrimp, 'Dianthus deltoides 'Shrimp', has very vivid, crimson-scarlet flowers that appear the first year from seed. The flowers are starry wonders with the most vivid color you have ever seen. The 1/2 to 3/4 inch flowers are star shaped and borne on the ends of 8 to 10 inch stems. The Shrimp Dianthus bloom in the summer for 8 to 10 weeks and will sometimes bloom again in the fall. The Maiden Pink Dianthus prefers full sun and light, sandy, well drained soil that is slightly alkline. Do not over water for best results. Deadhead often, and mulch in cold winter climates. Plant in the early spring, 2 to 4 weeks before the average last frost date, or up to 2 months before the first fall frost. The Maiden Pink is used for borders, as an edging, and in rock gardens.

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AKA: Dianthus deltoides 'Shrimp'
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Diascia - Twinspur Pink Queen
Category: Home/Family> Garden> Seeds> Diascia barberae
The Diascia Twinspur Pink Queen, 'Diascia barberae', is a low growing groundcover, sprinkled with adorable rose-pink flowers. You will fall in love with the charming shell-like rose-pink flowers. The shell-like flowers are 3/4 inch across and have two prominent spurs on the back. The Pink Queen starts blooming near the end of spring and continues blooming through summer. Plant the Pink Queen Diascia as soon as the soil is warm enough to be worked easily, 2 to 4 weeks before the average last frost date. The Pink Queen Twinspur is ideal for rock and alpine gardens and is smashing in mixed borders and containers.

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AKA: Diascia barberae
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Echinacea - Purple Coneflower
Category: Home/Family> Garden> Seeds> Echinacea purpurea
The Echinacea Purple Coneflower, 'Echinacea purpurea', is a long lived tough perennial that withstands drought, wind and humidity and it is used for its suspected medicinal value. This easy to care for North America Native Wildflower is an excellent addition to any garden. The Purple Coneflower has 2 to 3 inch long drooping petals that are surrounded with a purple/maroon/brown conical center, 3 inches in diameter. The flowers appear on tall stems above the foliage. The bloom period is during the summer for 30 to 60 days. Purple Coneflower Echinacea will perform in full sun or light shade. In very hot summer climates, provide some afternoon shade. Well drained soil is a must for Echinacea Coneflowers as they cannot withstand standing water. Plant in early spring, 3 to 4 weeks before the last frost or as late as 2 months before the first fall frost. They make excellent cut flowers and borders>/p>

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AKA: Echinacea purpurea
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English Daisy
Category: Home/Family> Garden> Seeds> Bellis perennis
The English Daisy, 'Bellis perennis', has profuse bright red and white cushion-like flowers that are a perfect accent for any border. The English Daisy is the "original" Daisy. The yellow-eyed, bright red and white flowers will brighten up any border or rock garden. The 2 inch wide white flowers have tons of petals that are tipped with red. The English Daisy blooms in cool temperatures. The English Daisy prefers full sun but does well in partial shade in very hot climates. The English Daisy prefers moist, rich, well drained soil and needs to be kept well watered. Cut spent flowers to encourage more blooms. Plant in early spring, 2 to 3 weeks before the average last frost date or as late as 2 months before the first fall frost. The English Daisy makes excellent cut flowers and is an outstanding bedding and border plant.

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Flax Blue
Category: Home/Family> Garden> Seeds> Linum perenne 'Lewisii'
The Flax Blue Lewisii, 'Linum perenne Lewisii', is a drought resistant, sun loving, graceful plant with clusters of sky-blue flowers that last 6 to 12 weeks. The pleasing 1/2 to 1 inch azure blue flowers appear on airy, delicate, gracefully arching branches. The blooms last one day, but they are continually replaced by new ones. The Blue Flax blooms from late spring to late summer. They will bloom longer in cooler climates. The Lewissi Blue Flax requires full sun or very light shade. The flowers close near the end of day or when they are in the shade. Place them in well drained soil and after flowering, shear back the plants. Plant in the spring after the last average frost date or 2 months before the first fall frost. Flax looks great when planted in mass and in rock gardens.

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AKA: Linum perenne 'Lewisii'
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Forget-Me-Not - Victoria Blue Dwarf
Category: Home/Family> Garden> Seeds> Myosotis sylvatica 'compacta'
The Forget-Me-Not Victoria Blue, 'Myosotis sylvatica compacta', is a superior strain of one of the earliest spring bloomers. Not many plants bloom well in the shade, but Victoria Blue prefers it. The Victoria Blue Forget-Me-Not has numerous 1/3 inch flowers that are petite, blue star-shaped and with a white center. The flowers rise gracefully above neat, low growing mounds. They bloom in early spring for 2 to 4 weeks. The Victoria Blue prefers partial sun to partial shade. The soil should be light, rich, and well drained. They should be kept evenly moist and they should not dry out. Plant in early spring or in or late summer/early fall. The Forget-Me-Nots are excellent for woodland settings and for an early splash of color in moist shady areas.

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AKA: Myosotis sylvatica 'compacta'
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Forget-Me-Not - Victoria Pink Dwarf
Category: Home/Family> Garden> Seeds> Myosotis sylvatica 'compacta'
The Forget-Me-Not Victoria Pink, 'Myosotis sylvatica compacta', is a superior strain of one of the earliest spring bloomers. Not many plants bloom well in the shade, but Victoria Pink prefers it. The Victoria Pink Forget-Me-Not has numerous 1/3 inch flowers that are petite, pink star-shaped and with a white center. The flowers rise gracefully above neat, low growing mounds. They bloom in early spring for 2 to 4 weeks. The Victoria Pink prefers partial sun to partial shade. The soil should be light, rich, and well drained. They should be kept evenly moist and they should not dry out. Plant in early spring or in or late summer/early fall. The Forget-Me-Nots are excellent for woodland settings and for an early splash of color in moist shady areas.

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AKA: Myosotis sylvatica 'compacta'
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Four OClock - Marvel of Peru
Category: Home/Family> Garden> Seeds> Mirabilis jalapa
The Four O'clock Marvel of Peru, 'Mirabilis jalapa', has flowers that often open after 4 pm for late day drama. They are lightly fragrant. Four O'clock grows and flowers almost anywhere including hot, windy spots. The 2 inch long, 1 inch wide tubular shaped flowers appear in colors of crimson, red, scarlet, white, pink, and yellow. The Marvel of Peru blooms in summer through fall. Four O'clocks prefer full sun but will tolerate light shade. They also tolerate a wide range of soils but they prefer a sandy well drained location. Water frequently for best results. Plant in the spring after the last average frost date. Marvel of Perus are excellent for pots or large tubs, and they make an great annual hedge.

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Foxglove - Gloxiniaflora Mixture
Category: Home/Family> Garden> Seeds> Digitalis purpurea 'Gloxiniiflora'
The Foxglove Gloxiniiflora, 'Digitalis purpurea 'Gloxiniiflora', is a dramatic bloomer for your shade garden and it makes a stunning cut flower. The Gloxiniiflora is a very sturdy variety of Foxglove. It is considered a biennial because it produces foliage the first year and flowers the 2nd year. The 2 to 3 inch long flowers are white, pink, salmon, yellow, cream, and cerise. Foxglove begins blooming in spring and blooms for 6 to 8 weeks. The Gloxiniiflora is one of the few flowering plants that flowers well in the shade and it will take some sun. The Foxglove requires a slightly acidic, sandy, well drained soil with quite a bit of organic material. It prefers to be moist. Plant seeds in the spring after the last frost up until 2 months before the first fall frost.

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AKA: Digitalis purpurea 'Gloxiniiflora'
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Gaillardia - Dwarf Goblin
Category: Home/Family> Garden> Seeds> Gaillardia grandiflora
The Gaillardia Goblin, 'Gaillardia grandiflora', is commonly called Blanket Flower. The Goblin is a dwarf Gaillardia that is easy to grow and blooms continuously. This compact plant is perfect for the front of the border. The semi-double flowers are 3 inches wide and are a deep red with wide gold edges. Goblins will bloom continuously from early summer until first frost. This star garden performer also attracts butterflies. Goblin Gaillardia prefer full sun and average well drained soil. They will not tolerate heavy wet soil in the winter. Deadhead the spent flowers regularly. Plant in the spring as soon as the soil can be worked or in the summer/early fall, or at least 2 months before first fall frost. Goblins are used in low borders, rock gardens and in hot dry locations.

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AKA: Gaillardia grandiflora
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Godetia - Semi-Dwarf Mix
Category: Home/Family> Garden> Seeds> Clarkia amoena
The Godetia, 'Clarkia amoena', is a native American Wildflower that has tall spikes of shimmering, satiny petals. This Godetia is a native to California and British Columbia and is one of the most beautiful flowers you can grow. The flowers are satiny, wavy, and rippling, looking somewhat like a full skirt and are ideal as a cut flower. Godetia is dramatic grown in large pots. Place in full sun in coastal climates, and in part shade in hot summer climatesGodetia blooms June through August in most climates. Godetia prefers average garden soil that is well drained. They do not like to be over watered. To use stems as cut flowers, cut when the top bud opens and the others will open shortly after. Plant in the spring, 2 weeks before the average last frost date. In zones 8 through 10, plant in the fall.

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Gomphrena - Strawberry Fields
Category: Home/Family> Garden> Seeds> Gomphrena haageana
The Gomphrena Strawberry Fields, 'Gomphrena haageana', will delight you with it's vivid, striking red flower clusters. It is a native of Texas and Mexico so they are recommended for areas with hot and humid summers. Strawberry fields has 3/4 inch wide, round, papery. lover-like flower heads. They bloom from summer into early fall. The clover-like vivid red flowers will brighten your garden. Strawberry Fields prefers full sun and will grow in any well drained garden soil but prefers light, sandy soil. They do not require any special care and are fairly drought tolerant. Plant in the spring after the last average frost date. They make excellent cut and dried flowers.

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AKA: Gomphrena haageana
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Grass - Blue Eyed
Category: Home/Family> Garden> Seeds> Sisyrinchium bellum
The Grass Blue Eyed, 'Sisyrinchium bellum', is a delightful little Iris relative from the coast of California. The tufts of narrow, upright bluish-green leaves lend a casual air to the flower bed or rock garden. They resemble an ornamental grass until constellations of bluish-purple star shaped flowers appear for several weeks in the spring. The Blue Eyed Grass blooms in early spring through early summer. They may rebloom in the fall. Blue Eyed Grass prefers well drained sandy soils. Plant them in full sun to light shade. They are somewhat drought tolerant but they like evenly moist soil. Plant in the early spring, 2 to 4 weeks before the last average frost date or late summer/early fall. The Blue Eyed Grass is used in flower beds, cottage gardens, meadows, or rock gardens where it's self sowing habit and wandering ways are assets.

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Grass - Bunny Tails
Category: Home/Family> Garden> Seeds> Lagurus ovatus
The Grass Bunny Tails, 'Lagurus ovatus', is wonderful for flower arrangements. The furry flowers are practically shatter-proof. Kids love the flower heads. Bunny Tails forms an upright fountain of charming soft and fluffy flower heads that are as soft as an actual bunny tail. The 2 inch long flower head are dense, pale and feathery. The flower heads appear in late summer and they are light green, turning to buff. Bunny Tails will grow in full sun to light shade locations. They will withstand poor soils but will do best in average fertile soil. Plant in the spring, 3 weeks before the last average frost date. Spray the flowers with florist dye to create any color you want. This plant is used for a tall, grassy groundcover.

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AKA: Lagurus ovatus
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Grass - Cat
Category: Home/Family> Garden> Seeds> Avena sativa
The Grass Cat Oats, 'Avena sativa', is an important part of a cat's diet. We have chosen the best grass for cats, Oat Grass. It provides nutrients and is a good digestive aid. Plant this grass to keep your cats from eating potentially harmful house plants. It assists cats with furball elimination and provides certain vitamins and mineral to the cat's diet. Place Oat Grass seed by a window and the window light will supply enough light to get Oat Grass to the 2 to 4 inch height needed for cats to start munching down. Normal household temperatures is ideal for germination and plant growth. Place seeds in potting soil to start the growth process. Use a container that is over 6 inches in diameter so the cats will not knock over the container.

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