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All Plants on this page are in
Trade Quart Pots (Qt.) which are 1.68Pints (794 ml) liquid measure.
(Similar to a true nursery quart on top width and height, but tapered to a
smaller bottom for lighter shipping.) |
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Plant Size
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Most people have never seen a shrub in a
quart pot. Many garden centers don't even offer Perennials in quarts
any more. In garden centers, shrubs are generally only available
in much larger containers: 1-3 gallons. Please take a look at
this photo of
Quart
Shrubs to get a sense of what shrubs in a quart pot look like
and read about Plant Size and
Age on this page so that you have realistic
expectations. We want you to be happy! If you're not
familiar with a quart size shrub you should take the time to look at
these links!
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Vines
grow in different ways and provisions
should be made for how they grow. Under the shopping cart by
each plant, you will see what type of vine it is. This is a
works in progress and take a little while to complete:
The
Clinging vines have rootlets that cling to the surface with aerial
rootlets which will penetrate mortar and/or disc like 'holdfasts'
which cause no damage. These vines are especially effective on large
bare cement walls. The clinging vines adhere tightly to their support
and can provide habitat for insects such as termites, ants and
spiders, and other wildlife. The tight growth promotes decay through
poor air circulation and dampness on wood. They can be grown on
trellises in front of wall that permit air circulation and some space
between the wall and the trellis.
The
Tendril Vines have small tendrils that wrap themselves around
anything they can including themselves to provide support.
There are various devices/clips to give these plants something to
attach to on flat surfaces.
The
Twiners twist around a trellis or stem - good for fences
and trellises. Cannot be untangled for maintenance. Not
good for growing through shrubs or up other trees as they have a
somewhat choking effect. Most vines are Twiners.
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Aconitum
hemsleyanum (A. volubile) - Climbing Monkshood
  
Zone:4 We
sold out of this delight plant last year before we could get the
description online! A vigorous deciduous climber to 7' with
variable width depending on support. Self-pollinating, well,
actually 'bee pollinated' but only one plant is needed for
bloom! Similar to A. fischeri and like all Monkshoods,
poisonous, in case your were thinking of eating it instead of just
admiring it. Interesting combined with Dicentra scandens with
both supported by a deciduous spring blooming shrub or small tree that
could benefit from the vine's blooms. This plant is always slow
to break dormancy in spring and could delay early spring
shipments. It's generally not up until mid-April.
Soil: Well-drained
H: 6' W: 2'*
B/M: Deep blue/7-10
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Actinidia deliciosa
Male Kiwi Vine
Z:7-9
Vigorous, deciduous climber. In early summer, bears clusters of 2 or 3 creamy white flowers, later yellow flowers. Females then produce delicious Kiwi Fruit.
Vigorous grower.
Soil: Well-drained
H: 30' W: Varies B/M: White turning yellow/Summer
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Actinidia
kolomikta 'Arctic Beauty' Kiwi
Vine, Variegated 
Z: 4-9
 Ornamental
vine with beautiful white and pink variegated foliage which does not
appear until the 3rd or 4th year. This might be the prettiest
vine on the market because it's beauty doesn't depend on it's
fragrant flowers -- they are just a delicious bonus! We
originally thought our plants were male but later found out that our
original source may not have been correct about that. We're
not sure if they're male or female. BUT this is, after all a
foliage plant!
Soil:
Moist but well-drained H: 15' W: Varies w/
support B/M: White/5-6
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Actinidia polygama
Silvervine, Silver Vine, Silver Vine Kiwi
Zone: 4-8
AKA.
Trochostigma polygama, Actinidia volubilis A vigorous
deciduous climbing vine that flowers in June. The plants are
male or female and at this time, we haven't separated them into
sex. There are some reports of a hermaphrodite forms, thus
self fertile. This is important only IF you want to grow them for
seed. They are attractive to cats and actually a sedative for
felines and, as such, used in large quantity to sedate Lions,
so, if you have rowdy Lions, Tigers, etc. in your neighborhood...
The leaves are ovate, 6" long, often variegated w/ white or
pale yellow - the primary reason for growing this plant is the
foliage - the fruit is astringent and peppery. Best foliage
color in full sun. Yellow fruit if both male and female are
present.
Soil:
Rich, moist
H: 16-17' W: B/M: White/5-6
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 Dutchman's
Pipes or Aristolochia
Play
an important role in the life of native Pipevine Swallowtail -PVS-
butterfly. The flowers provide nectar for the butterflies and the
leaves are an important food source for the caterpillars of this
butterfly. (Obviously, while in the Butterfly stage, PVS also
like the nectar from Buddleias - shown at left!) The vines are vigorous enough
to share there foliage with the PVS when in the caterpillar stage.
Aristolochias
are always very late to break Dormancy - show growth after their
winter rest! This may cause a shipping delay in early
spring. We prefer to wait until they start to leaf out.
They also do not start to form the current year's feeder roots until
the new growth starts.
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Aristolochia baetica
Portugese Hardy Dutchman's Pipe Zone:
5-9
A
woody-based, twining climber or rambling ground cover with small
heart-shaped, pointed, glaucous gray-green leaves, abundant tubular
purple funnel-shaped flowers and attractive longitudinally ribbed
seed capsules. These blooms really look like an old-fashioned
pipe. And like most Dutchman's Pipes, loved by Butterflies at
various stages in their life!
Soil:
Well-drained H: 8' W:
36" B/M: Purple/ June-July
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Aristolochia clematitis
Hardy Dutchman's Pipe, Birthwort Zone:
3-9
Touted
as a
powerful
herb for arthritis, gout, cancer, wound healing, etc. but,
of course, we can't speak to that. This climbing Perennial has been
used in ancient Egypt, in medieval Europe and by the American
Indians for several centuries. Very cold hardy, it has naturalized
in the New England States. The small yellow 'pipes' have a
tube shape and face out. This plant, like all Aristolochia, is
a primary food for Pipevine
Swallowtail (PVS) & is reported as a choice
plant for them due to it's vigorous, spreading growth.
In most of the middle to lower states, it will be hardy enough to
live in a large pot/tub to restrict growth, if desired. Large, substantial,
heart-shaped green leaves with mustard yellow blooms.
Soil:
Woodland, well-drained H:3' W:Indef.
B/M: Yellow/
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Aristolochia contorta
Dutchman's Pipe Zone:
3-8
The
hardiest of the Dutchman's Pies, from Siberia, NE China and
Mongolia. Small refined heart-shaped leaves with
greenish-yellow flowers. Especially decorative "hot air
balloon' shaped seed pods are 1 1/2" across. More sun and
heat tolerant than other Aristolochias.
Soil:
Moist but well-drained H:
5' W: Varies with support
B/M: Yellow /5-7
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Aristolochia
durior (microphylla) Hardy Dutchman's
Pipe Zone:
4-8
Grown
primarily for it beautiful, heart-shaped, HUGE dark green leaves,
6-10" wide but it does also have small, 2" Mahogany &
cream blooms (like a Meerschaum pipe) in late spring.
Withstands urban pollution, is rarely bothered by diseases or
insects and creates a dense shade. Rapid growth once
established so it needs a strong support. Native to
Pennsylvania down thru Georgia. For more information and
photos see this Univ.
of Connecticut page.
Soil:
Well-drained H: 30' W: Varies w/
support B/M: Mahogany & cream/Late
Spring
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Aristolochia
fimbriata White Veined Hardy Dutchman's
Pie Zone: 7-9
Beautiful
medium green round leaves veined white set the background for the
bloom or pipe which is one of the most interesting of the hardy
Dutchman's Pipe. 1-2" long yellow and brown flowers,
resembling miniature elephant trunks appear all summer. It looks like it has a gold beard!
Great butterfly larvae food, pretty in the garden, or in appropriate
zones, wonderful in a hanging basket due to it's prostrate habit and
it's evergreen when brought inside. Also the hanging seed pods
as well as the blooms are attractive resembling as one writer said,
"ribbed little watermelons"!
Soil:
Well-drained H: 6" W:36" B/M:
Burgundy Brown and Yellow/All summer
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Bignonias are always slow to break
dormancy in spring and send out new foliage. If you're
ordering for an early spring arrival (live in the Deep South), the
plants may have no leaves. This does not mean that they are puny
or sick or dead! They're just slowly waking up from their winter
nap. If you prefer that they be fully leafed out before
shipping, please tell us and we will delay shipping until they
are. In March, early April, the Bignonias will almost always
just be 2 or 3 cut back, bare stems. They generally leaf out in
mid-April.
Please
note: As young plants, Bignonias are slow. It is not
atypical for 'yearlings' to be somewhat diminutive plants that
probably won't have roots that fill out the quart pot they're planted
in. This is normal. They're potted in late winter but
pretty much sit patiently and wait until hot weather -- May-June
before they start growing. You will see a marked jump in growth
the second year and thereafter.
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Bignonia capreolata
Crossvine or Anisostichus
Z: 6-9
Semi-evergreen, self-clinging vine. Handsome foliage & flowers are principal ornamental features. Excellent for covering a fence or trellis. Should be more widely used. Foliage is not as heavy as many vines, so it's good for lighter weight trellises or where you don't want a solid cover. Mocha scented blooms. Takes deep shade but flowers better with sun.
Soil: Moist but well-drained H: 30'
W: Varies w/ support B/M: Orange/4-5
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Bignonia capreolata 'Dragon Lady'
Ruby Colored Crossvine Z: 5-9
A
wonderful, fairly new to the trade Bignonia that was awarded the Pennsylvania
Horticultural Society's Gold Medal Award. Cultivars, such as
'Dragon Lady' are more restrained in growth than the species.
Best growth obtained in cool zones in full sun. Evergreen in
warm areas, semi-evergreen in cooler areas with burgundy hues to the
foliage. Distinctive, orange-tinged ruby blooms, rather than the
typical orange. A nice color change. Hardier and more
floriferous than the species.
Soil:
Moist but well-drained H: 20'
W: Varies with support B/M: Ruby
red/6-7
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Bignonia capreolata 'Tangerine Beauty'
Crossvine, Tangerine Beauty
Z:6-9
A J.C. Raulston Selection from the North Carolina Arboretum and that's
an ultimate stamp of approval! Trumpet shaped, FRAGRANT 2" long flowers are best in sun.
Very new to the trade. EVERGREEN NATIVE! Choice, choice, choice!
See
note above regarding year old plants.
Soil:
Moist but well-drained H: 30' Width: Varies
B/M:
Tangerine/4-5
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A note on young Campsis...
While vigorous growers in mid-life and
on, they are on the slow side the first year or so and especially need
protection the first winter.
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Campsis grandiflora 'Morning Calm'
Chinese Trumpet Vine
Z:(6B)7-9
 Best flowers in sun. Not as aggressive as our native, C. radicans because it does not develop the abundant & prominent
root-like 'holdfasts' that our native does. A fast-growing vine with age but not
nearly as vigorous as our Trumpet Creeper. 'Morning Calm' was introduced by the J.C. Raulston Arboretum which is an ultimate horticultural stamp of approval. This
was, hands down, our biggest selling plant in 2003. An
exceptionally large bloom.
Soil: Fertile, well-drained
H: 20-25' W: 6-9' B/M: Peach w/ yellow
throat/ June + occasionally
after
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Campsis radicans
Orange Trumpet Vine Z: 4-9
Native to both the US and China. Dark green foliage emerges in late spring becoming golden yellow in autumn. Attaches itself to walls w/out special supports or will ramble along the ground. Superb on fences & trellises. Can be kept smaller by early spring pruning. Best flowers in sun. Takes 2-3 years to establish then very robust.
Soil: Fertile, well-drained H: 30-40' W: 6-9'
B/M: Orange/ 7-9
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Campsis
radicans 'Flamenco' Red Trumpet Vine Z: 4-9
As
above but large brilliant red flowers with an orange center in August
and September. Very vigorous like all trumpet vines but with
sock-it-to me red blooms, it's destined to become a favorite.
Takes 2-3 years to establish and is then a very robust grower.
Soil: Fertile, well-drained H: 30-40' W: 6-9'
B/M: Red w/ orange/ 7-9
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Campsis radicans
'Flava'
Yellow Trumpet
Vine
Z:4-9
A
yellow form of Trumpet Vine. Dark green foliage emerges in late spring becoming golden yellow in autumn. Attaches itself to walls w/out special supports or will ramble along the ground. Superb on fences & trellises. Can be kept smaller by early spring pruning. Best flowers in sun. Takes 2-3 years to establish then very robust.
Soil: Fertile, well-drained
H: 30-40' W: 6-9' B/M: Yellow/ 7-9
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Campsis radicans 'Judy'
Yellow Trumpet Vine, Trumpetcreeper
Zone: 4-10
 Virtually
smothers itself in yellow trumpet-shaped flowers. Blooms are
yellow with a dark throat. This Woodlander's selection was
discovered in eastern North Carolina. A vigorous, deciduous
woody climber that will draw 'Hummers' like a magnet. Can give
a lush tropical look to the Northern Garden with it's compound
deciduous leaves.
Soil: Well-drained
H:30' W: 6-9 B/M: Yellow/Late summer
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Campsis
x tagliabuana 'Guilfoylei' Trumpet Vine,
Trumpet Creeper
Zone 4-10
 This
recent Australian introduction to the trade is a persistent, prolific
bloomer with reddish orange blooms on the outside and scarlet
inside. VERY LARGE reddish orange flowers are an absolute magnet
for attracting 'hummers' to your garden!
Soil:
Fertile, well-drained H: 30-40'
W: 6-9' B/M:
Reddish orange /June+ Fall
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Campsis
x tagliabuana 'Indian Summer'™
('Kudian'
PP#13189)
Zone 4-10 'Indian
Summer' is the trademarked name for the patented Campsis 'Kudian' but
by whatever name this is a winner. Recently introduced from the
Netherlands, this hybrid of Chinese and American Trumpet Vines
produces 3" apricot with and red throat. blooms in large, hanging
clusters nearly all summer. Like all Campsis it's dependable and
easy to grow but only reaches a 'diminutive' 12 feet tall (a virtual
dwarf in the Campsis world of 30-40' tall vines). Flowers
readily even when young. The flowers are more of an apicot
orange color (RHS CC 29) with orange red throats and red stripes
running lengthways. Best in full sun. Soil:
Fertile, well-drained H: 12'
W:3-4' B/M: Apricot w/
red throats/June+ Fall
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Campsis x tagliabuana
'Madame Galan' Trumpet
Vine Z: 4-10
 Cross of
C. grandiflora and C. radicans, very popular in the US.
It has the best features of both parents and is very cold
tolerant. Flowers well with
deep red/orange apricot blooms, larger than C. radicans. A weaker
climber than C. radicans
which is actually one of it's selling points -- in this case -- weaker
is better -- it doesn't take over your house! The flowers
are nearly the same color, so you can't tell them apart by that.
It's in the more restrained growth habit that give Madame Galan her
league of fans. Also, she will take more shade and still perform
better than the species. Introduced in 1889.
Soil:
Fertile, well-drained H: 30-40'
W: 6-9' B/M:
Salmon red/June+ Fall
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Celastrus scandens female
American Bittersweet, Female Z:
3-8
Woody, deciduous climber that is most well-known for wreath-making
with it's orange-yellow berries. Will grow on walls, fences, pergolas
or even a tree. Best for a rough area that needs coverage - rock
piles, fences, old barns. But the berries -- well, it's all about the
berries! Best in poor soil -- no
fertilizer needed.
Soil: Well-drained
H: 20-30' W: B/M: Small, yellow-green / Summer
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Clematis and Sun
Contrary to what we've always
heard, many clematis, in fact, are quite happy in Part Shade.
The Clematis Society is in England where they don't know sun as we
know it! All of the old information came from there. As it
turns out, in many cases, our Part Sun in the US is quite enough for
many clematis and, additionally, some prefer it so their blooms don't
get bleached. So forget the old adage, "Face in the sun,
feet in the shade," as the last word. That's not the die
hard rule now. Additionally, many of these vines are happy to
spend their entire life in a big tub -- cold hardy enough and of a
height (10') that makes this ideal.
How
to Plant, Care for and Prune your Clematis by one of my favorite
garden writers, Debra Teachout-Teashon.
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Clematis armandii 'Snowdrift' Evergreen
Clematis
Zone: 6-9
A
vigorous, EVERGREEN Clematis which produces a profusion of star-shaped
pure white 2-3" flowers from March to April that are sweetly
scented. Loves a sunny west or south-facing site, sheltered from
cold winds. Glossy green leaves stay on all year.
Fast-growing. No routine pruning necessary but if it gets to
wide, prune right after flowering, cutting back to a healthy
bud.
Soil:
Fertile,
well-drained soil, neutral soil
H:20-30' W: B/M: White/3-4
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Clematis
ternifolia (paniculata) Sweet Autumn
Clematis
Z:4-9
A
strong vigorous grower that is just spectacular. My mother had
one growing along the rail to her deck and you could see cars slow
down to take a look-see whenever it was blooming! Not a wimpy
clematis, it's in fact, a great, robust grower. From
Australia and New Zealand. Smothered with FRAGRANT blooms from
August 'til Frost then showy, silvery, filigreed seed heads thru
winter. Prune this vine down to one to two buds in early
spring before new growth starts.
Soil:
Well-drained H:30' W: Varies w/
support B/M: White/Autumn
Growth Rate: Fast
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Clematis
'Petit Faucon' (Evisix)
This shrubby Clematis is on the Ci-E
Shrub Page
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Clematis
recta 'Purpurea'
This shrubby Clematis is on the Ci-E
Shrub Page
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Clematis ternifolia - see
Clematis paniculata
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 Clematis virginiana
Virgin's Bower Zone:
3-9
Similar
to and often confused with Sweet Autumn clematis but the key to
identifying them is simple - Virgin's Bower has toothed leaves, Sweet
Autumn clematis has un-toothed leaves. Wonderful 1" white
flowers with fluffy white stamens from July thru September.
Soil:
Well-drained
H: 10-20' W: 3' B/M: White/Fall
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Cocculus
orbiculatus Queen Coralbeads
Zone: (6)7-10
A
twining climber with lustrous dark green leaves that are heart-shaped
or oval, changing to golden yellow in Fall. In July-August, it
has panicles of small creamy flowers which give way to pea-size
blue/black berries in 5" clusters like grapes. Prefers a
warm sunny spot. Great for growing over arbors, fences, etc
which it will cover with a dense mass of shiny greenery.
Grows 3-6' per year. Little pruning is required or recommended
as the mass of tiny twining stems is hard to separate for
pruning. Native to China, Japan and (shown growing in this
photo by Forest & Kim Starr) in Hawaii.
Soil:
Well-drained H: 7-12'
W: Varies with support B/M:
White/7-8
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Codonopsis
clematidea Asian Bonnet Bellflower
Zone: 5-9
A
twining herbaceous vine with astounding flowers of pale greenish-blue
(bell-shaped) beautifully marked inside with rings of blue, yellow and
violet black! Looking inside the bloom is like looking into a Kaleidoscope!
Works wonderfully when allowed to intertwine through shrubs.
Left to it's own devices, it will sprawl out in a puddle like a large
Perennial with the flowers held upright on stems. Quite fragile
looking stems when they start in spring produce surprisingly robust
foliage. See what folks have to say about it on Dave's
Garden.
Soil: Moist
but well-drained H: 3-5' W: B/M: Greenish blue/Late summer
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Decumaria
sinensis Chinese Climbing
Evergreen Hydrangea Zone:
7-10
Asian
counterpart to our Native Woodvamp, with excellent, dense foliage with
lustrous, dark green leaves (evergreen in milder climates) climbing by
aerial rootlets and can be used to cover walls, fences or to climb
trees or arbors. In spring it produces massive quantities of
reputedly honey-scented, large inflorescences of many small, off-white
blooms borne densely in terminal heads. Unlike other members of
the Climbing Hydrangea family, it doesn't produce the sterile flowers
that give rise to a lace-cap type bloom but is still extremely showy
in flower. Best out of strong wind.
Soil:
Humus enriched, well-drained H:
16'
W:
B/M: White tinged green/5-6
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Dicentra macrocapnos
Yellow Bleeding Heart Vine
Zone: 7-9
Herbaceous
climbing vine with exquisite ferny bright-green foliage. Stems
arise in spring from a thick tuber and climb to 16-20" feet
--taller than Dicentra scandens and with a round, plump seed
pods. Flowering from summer thru late Fall with the classic
Bleeding Heart bloom but in pure yellow in drooping clusters which
become tinged with orange red at the tips with age.
Wonderful climbing thru shrubs or up small trees. From the
Himalayas and Nepal, the pale green foliage has almost silver
markings which gives it's a wonderful luster. This recent
introduction is one of the best. Protect from Spring frosts. Soil: Moist
bit well-drained
H: 16-20' W: B/M: Yellow/Mid-summer
thru Fall
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Dicentra
scandens Yellow Climbing Bleeding Heart Vine
Z: 6-9
From Nepal & SE China, this bleeding heart is like no other. A VINE w/ pale, lemon yellow to white blossoms, shaped much like
D. eximia but tinged w/ pink or purple. Zone 5 per Royal Horticulture
Society but I think that's probably incorrect. Zone 6 in a warm
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