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Bare Root? 2016: Year of the
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2016 Season Kickoff 2 Letter From Jack
Plant Something in 2016
Home Grown 4 Why Bare Root Fruit Trees? 6 Year of the Carrot
Indoor Living 8 Spring Home Décor
Outdoor Living 10 Beyond Expectations in 2016 Inspiring Patio Furniture Styles
From Al’s Experts 14 Escape to Spring
Primroses, Ranunculus & Cineraria
16 Orchids
Easier Than You Think!
Purple People 17 What’s Your Favorite Bulb?
Gardening 101 18 Weeds of the Portland Metro Area 20 Late Winter Perennials
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Plant Something
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he holidays are over and it is time for me to get back on track! With the new year comes new goals, dreams, and aspirations in the garden. It is definitely time to plant something as my hands have been empty of fresh soil for far too long. I was forced into an early indoor hibernation by the wet winter, but I am thankful that all talk of drought has come to a halt as our rivers overflow and I am ready to get back outside and enjoy my plot of earth. At Al’s, we will kick off the new year and the start of planting season with our Escape to Spring. This event is sure to pack a bright, sunny punch to your dark winter days and get you motivated to move outdoors. Get a glimpse at the earliest blooms of spring and our newest selection of pottery and patio furniture. There will be benefits for our loyal Garden Rewards Members and some amazing deals to help get your spring off to a great start. Every year, the National Garden Bureau chooses one edible class to highlight. I am happy to announce that 2016 is the Year of the Carrot! While carrots are among the most popular vegetables to grow in the home garden, they are also one of the top 10 economically important vegetable crops in the world. For this reason, it seems logical to recognize the carrot for its importance and popularity! Our Annual Grower, Jill West, shares more information on carrots and how to make them part of your daily diet in the article, Year of the Carrot 2016, on page 6.
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Orchids add beauty and a touch of the tropics when the weather outdoors makes you want to hop on a plane to Hawaii. Orchids are easy to care for and have beautiful, long-lasting flowers. For tips on how to choose and grow orchids in your home, read our article, Orchids are Easier than You Think by Houseplant Buyer, Judy Alleruzzo, on page 16. Nobody likes unwanted visitors who come into your yard and put down roots. However, we have to deal with them so we might as well face the situation head on! No, I’m not talking about your pesky neighbors, I am talking about weeds. Weeds can wreak havoc in your yard and landscape if left untreated. Winter is a great time to get a grip on your weeds before they multiply in the spring. Aaron Rivera, Al’s Dry Goods Buyer, has put together a weed guide for the Portland Metro Area to help you identify your weeds. Read about them on page 18. With the good Lord willing and the weather permitting, we will be out in our gardens soon, enjoying another growing season. We hope you will look to Al’s again this year, whether you need garden advice or garden goods. Now don’t just sit around, get outside and plant something!
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Home Grown
Why
BARE ROOT Fruit Trees? F
ebruary is one of the best times to plant bare root fruit trees, but why bare root? Bare root fruit trees give you the advantage of seeing the root structure and health. In addition, they are easier to transport because they are lighter and can more easily be lifted into position. When planting any bare root fruit tree, be sure to choose an area of the yard that gets full sun and good drainage, especially for cherries and apricots. The most important thing to remember is to group trees together that have similar root stocks and spraying needs.
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by Tim Mouzakis Al’s Tree & Shrub Buyer
Soak the roots overnight in water before planting. If the tree is not going to be planted within 24
hours after purchase, “heel” the tree into a pile of soil or a big bucket of soil mix. Cover the entire root area of the tree so they don’t dry out. Keep the soil moist until the tree is planted.
Dig the planting hole twice as wide as the roots.
It’s not necessary to dig a hole any deeper than the length of the rootstock, usually about a foot. However, if drainage is a problem, be sure to break up any layers of hardpan that may exist in the current soil.
Mix native soil with soil amendment.
Use up to 1 part NW Best Soil Builder & Top Dressing or Al’s Planting Compost, to 1 part native soil (depending on the clay content of the soil). Mix Al’s Transplant Fertilizer in the hole around the roots. Refer to the label for amount, usually around 2 cups for a tree this size.
Place the tree on a slight mound in the middle of the hole, and then spread out the roots. Don’t let them encircle
the tree. Face the bud union of the fruit tree (where the root stock and fruiting section have been grafted; you’ll see the bump) to the north east, away from the direction of the sun. Back fill the hole without compacting the soil. Instead, drench the soil several times to allow it to settle and eliminate any air pockets. Add 2-3” of mulch around the tree. Be sure not to cover the bud union - this needs to remain above any soil or mulch added.
Don’t forget to add an irrigation system for the fruit trees! Soaker hoses are really the best way to ensure
Customer Favorites!
Apple :: Honeycrisp
Sweet, but with a solid crunch.
Cherry :: Rainier
Sweet & juicy - not tart. These pits spit the furthest!
Peach :: Frost
Velvety flesh tastes just like summer.
Pear :: Bartlett
Excellent - when ripe, the flesh is butter smooth in texture.
you get a good, deep root watering. When trying to establish a tree, consistent watering is key.
Stake the tree.
If you are located in a particularly windy location, use 2 stakes and a flexible tape (like stretch tie) to allow the tree to sway gently, but not be blown over by the wind. After the first year, fertilize with Al’s 10-4-8 or 8-2-4 slow release fertilizer.
Prune :: Italian Prune Great for beginners as they are self-fertile (doesn’t require an additional pollinator), and produce abundantly. 2016 Season Kickoff |
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YEAR CARROT of the
The National Garden Bureau has named the carrot the 2016 Vegetable of the Year, and with good reason! Carrots are the second most popular vegetable after potatoes (which still reign supreme). They are versatile, nutritious, and lucky for us, easy to grow. An average-sized carrot provides more than 200% of your daily Vitamin A requirement, being loaded with betacarotene which our body converts into Vitamin A. They’re also one of the few vegetables out there that you can eat the whole plant root to tip. The top greens can be used in salads or chopped and used as a substitute for parsley. I hear backyard chickens like them too. If you thought carrots were just orange, you might be surprised at all the different sizes, shapes and colors you can grow. Here’s a peek at some of the more unique and colorful varieties a v a i l able.
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2016
by Jill West Al’s Seed Grower
Atomic Red
An heirloom variety that is both unique looking and super healthy. The 8” long brilliant red roots are packed with lycopene, which has been shown in studies to help prevent many types of cancer. These flavorful, almost spicy carrots are best served cooked to make the lycopene more available.
Cosmic Purple
This heirloom variety has bright purple skin and yellow-orange flesh on the inside. Unlike other purple varieties, which can sometimes be bitter, Cosmic Purple has a sweet flavor and tastes great raw or cooked.
Rainbow Mix Liven up your next vegetable tray with this colorful mix of red, purple, white, yellow, and orange varieties that are rich in vitamins and minerals with a sweet flavor. It’s also a great variety to use in a kid’s garden as they’ll have a blast picking all the different colors. Little Finger
Grow your own baby carrots! Averaging 3” in size, this variety was originally developed in France for canning and pickling, but their sweet flavor and fast grow time make them an ideal fresh snack that comes straight from your garden. Their small size also makes them a great variety to try in containers.
Parisian Market These short round carrots have been popular in Europe for many years and are the perfect solution for shallow or heavy soils that longer rooted carrots don’t grow well in. They are the perfect size and shape to toss in stews and roasts whole, no prep work needed. Like Little Finger, this is another great variety to try in containers. Solar Yellow
These lemon-yellow roots have extra-crunchy sweet flesh, and a color that brightens up the dinner plate. When eating these raw, pick when carrots are finger-sized for the best flavor. Larger, older roots (6-7” long) taste best when cooked.
Because carrots are a root vegetable, it’s best to start seeds directly in the ground or container since trying to transplant them later will result in split or deformed carrots. Here are some tips for success: Carrots like loose, well-drained soil, with lots of composted organic material to allow roots to develop uniformly. Shallow or heavy (clay) soils can result in stunted or split carrots. Direct sow seeds outdoors March through July for a continuous harvest all summer long. Plant in rows that are spaced 12-16” apart. Plant seeds ¼” deep, and cover with sifted compost or vermiculite to retain even moisture around the seeds and improve germination since the seeds are so small. Once the seeds have germinated, thin the plants to 1 every 3” within the row to give each carrot enough room to grow. Once the plants have 7-10 leaves, mound 1-2” of soil around the base of the plant to keep the tops of the carrots that poke out of the soil from turning green from the sunlight. Harvest when brightly colored for best flavor.
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Beyond
Expectations in 2016
by Teri Schafer Al’s Patio Furniture Buyer
Biscayne Collection
G
etting itchy to go outside and spend your first day in the garden? Then head out to your patio and start dreaming about a way to bring new life to your outdoor living space. Imagine yourself in a cozy club chair to finish your morning cup of coffee. Start planning the gathering of friends for dinner around your new dining table, followed with a fire in your
new luxurious outdoor fireplace. This year, you can make your dreams a reality when you come to Al’s to redesign your outdoor living space. We are bringing the WOW factor to you with our BIGGER selection of BETTER styles that will be BEYOND your wildest expectations. We have the highest quality furniture in extraordinary styles from Modern Inspiration to Timeless Treasures. It’s easy to find the perfect fit for your patio.
Crestwood Collection
Modern Inspiration The Biscayne Collection is a distinctive contemporary group available in a fieldstone finish, both in swivel club chairs and sectional seating. Our Crestwood Collection features a modern twist with deep radiused arms formed with the perfect accent for you outdoor entertaining.
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New Haven Collection
Bold & Chic The New Haven Collection offers the best of both worlds: dining comfort with a modern sling chair or a plush cushion surrounding you in comfort. Available in deep seating. It’s time to dive into the season with a new modern, yet timelessly chic group. The new Skyline Collection has a small profile with sleek lines that will add an accent of color and be a perfect fit for a small deck or patio.
Skyline Collection
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Manhattan Collection
Stand Out Styles The new Manhattan Collection offers a brand new bold frame styling and fabric pattern you would see on the cover of the hottest magazines. It is available in deep seating and will transform your deck to a modern Manhattan look. The Monterra Collection has pillowed cushioning for the ultimate in outdoor relaxation. The curvature of the frame and elegant arched back brings indoor comfort to your outdoor room year-round.
Monterra Collection
Mayfair Collection
Timeless Treasures The Mayfair Collection offers a beautiful, layered arched design to make a timeless statement on any patio. It features elegant scrolled arm styling and comes in a variety of deep seating club chairs and sectional pieces giving you the option of creating the perfect sized seating area for your outdoor room. The Santa Barbara Collection is durable and made to last even the worst weather. It comes in multiple pieces and dozens of styles so you can customize you personal outdoor space.
Santa Barbara Collection
Lake Lure Collection
Fresh and Affordable The Lake Lure Collection is comfortable and classy for the best value on the floor. Add a pop of color to your backyard with these colorful Pinecrest Bistro sets.
Pinecrest Bistro
Enjoying your family and friends shouldn’t be relegated only to indoor spaces. Consider adding comfort to your outdoor spaces as well. • Look online, buy local. It’s so important to try out the patio furniture before buying. The average American works 47-50 hours per week. Comfort is paramount when relaxing after a busy day at work. • Dine in Style. The dining experience in a comfortable outdoor living space can be easy with the right outdoor furniture and space for your personal cooking and serving style. Put your guests at ease when they enjoy your inspired menu on the perfect sized table and chairs on your newly designed deck. • Embrace the Elements. Remember the durability of materials for our Oregon weather, i.e. all-weather wicker or cast aluminum. You will relax when you don’t have to worry about rain hitting your patio unexpectedly.
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by Judy Alleruzzo Al’s Annual Buyer
escape to
SPRING
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ach year we wait for those warmer days, when the soil is finally ready for planting. We’ve kept busy all winter long with those very necessary maintenance chores, and if we’ve done our job well, we’ll be the first to benefit from all the color spring has to offer. At Al’s, spring preparation actually takes place beginning in November. So while you are enjoying pumpkin pie and looking forward to the holidays, The Farm is busy planting primroses. Primroses are the quintessential flower of early spring, as they seem to brighten any corner of the garden or container.
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Another great choice is Ranunculus. We love them for their flower structure, and all those layers of delicate petals. Ranunculus is a good height for your garden, allowing you to place other foliage at their base. They are particularly easy - just deadhead them as desired, and you’re good to go! And then there is Cineraria - a dazzling relative of the daisy! Known as the “first flower of spring”, Cineraria truly lives up to its reputation. First developed by the British Royal Gardens in 1777, Cineraria is a member of the Aster family and is closely related to the gerbera daisy, straw flower, and sunflower. Cineraria like moderation in terms of light, water, temperature and humidity. With the right amount of each, you’re sure to see spectacular blooms from these prolific plants.
Make the most of your blooms by deadheading spent flowers to encourage new buds to form. After 3-4 weeks, your Cineraria should grow back in their full extravagance! It’s an easy process, with incredibly rewarding results. So whether it’s Primroses, Ranunculus or Cineraria for your early spring garden, escape with us! Spring is here and it’s time to get out there and plant something that brings you joy and reminds you of the even warmer days ahead.
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Cineraria Care Instructions Light: Cineraria are sensitive to glaring light and do best indoors in a window that gets bright but indirect sunlight. Outdoors it prefers partial to full shade. Water: Cineraria like moist soil, but don’t over do it! Be careful not to saturate the soil or let your plant sit in standing water - but also make sure not to let the soil dry out either. For best results, soak your Cineraria in the sink and let the excess water drain out completely. If your plant came in a decorative cover, remove it before soaking and replace it once the pot fully drains. Temperature: Cineraria are tender perennials that thrive in cool temperatures, ideally between 50° and 65° F. Under optimum conditions, Cineraria will flower for up to 3 full weeks. Warmer conditions will shorten the flower life of individual blossoms and may keep buds from opening. Humidity: Cineraria are very sensitive to high humidity. It is generally satisfied with dry indoor air and doesn’t need to be misted.
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Orchids: Easier Than You Think!
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by Judy Alleruzzo Al’s Houseplant Buyer
hink of this: beautiful flowers sitting on your table for 3 to 4 months with little day to day care. Do you know which amazing, long lasting flower I am talking about? It might surprise you, but I’m talking about the Phalaenopsis Orchid, also called the Moth Orchid. This is the orchid’s nickname because the flower looks like a moth in flight. This orchid is one of the sturdiest, longest flowering, easy-care orchid I know of in the orchid family. They are found naturally in the tropical rain forests of Southern China, India, Malaysia, The Philippines, Thailand and even in Northern Australia. Phalaenopsis Orchids are not parasitic plants, stealing water and nutrients from their host trees. They are really epiphytic plants just anchoring themselves to the tree branches by their thick grayish roots. The orchids absorb moisture from their surroundings. Any dust and leaves that fall on their root zone break down and provide nutrients to the plants. Because Moth Orchids grow so easily in the wild, they make very easy orchids to grow in your home. A good tip in choosing a Moth Orchid is to pick one that has many unopened flower buds. This ensures many weeks of enjoying the beautiful flowers in your home. When the last flower has finished blooming, keep watering and fertilizing your orchid. It may push more flowers in a few week’s time. If you are craving blooming orchids, stop in an Al’s Garden Center to select another orchid to take its place. You will find a colorful variety of Phalaenopsis and other unique species of orchids any time of the year. Once you experience the beauty of orchids and their ease of care, you’ll be hooked on having them in your home all year round!
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Easy Care Tips y Moth Orchids need bright light with NO direct sunshine. y If planted in a bark medium, water about 1 time a week. y If the orchid is planted in moss, water when the top layer feels dry to the touch. y Fertilize with a half dose of orchid fertilizer each time you water the plant.
If you forget fertilizer, it’s not a problem, but try to remember the next time. y
What's Your Favorite
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Spring Planting Bulb?
“Crocosmia
is my choice of bulb because of its bold summer color, and the hummingbirds love it as much as I do!”
“Dahlias
are my summer favorite because there are so many colors and shapes to choose from.” -Tim, Al’s of Woodburn
-Rachel, Al’s of Gresham
“Gladiolas
are a triple threat. They are great in containers, great in established landscapes, and great for bouquets and cut flower arrangements. They are an extremely easy spring bulb with versatile uses throughout your outdoor and indoor landscape.” -Nicole, Al’s of Sherwood
“Lilies are wonderfully predictable in their performance. If that wasn’t enough, the Lilum family is comprised of a huge range of visual variety for your gardening delight!” -Terri, Al’s of Sherwood Terri's Tips for Lilies: R R R R R R R R R
Lilies are some of the easiest flowers to plant and care for. They’ll grow in any well-drained soil. Sun to part-sun will produce blooms. Colors range from white to deep purple and everything in between. They provide months of bloom time. Plant bulbs in succession - 1 or 2 weeks apart - for continual bloom from mid-summer to fall. They can be planted in rows or blocks for cutting. They’re perfect for adding to mixed borders, and informal or cottage gardens. Lilies are great in containers, especially the shorter varieties that are 1½ feet tall. Lilies can be extremely fragrant. ‘Stargazer’ is great for perfuming a garden or your home. Hummingbirds adore these plants! 2016 Season Kickoff |
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WEEDS
OF THE PORTLAND METRO AREA by Aaron Rivera Al’s Dry Goods Buyer
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e all have them, but what are they? By definition, they are “a plant growing where it is not wanted and in competition with cultivated plants.” Identification of the “weed” is quite critical as its type determines the best way to get rid of it. For instance, you will want to deal with invasive blackberry plants much differently than clover. Below, you will find some examples of some common garden weeds that occur in the Northern Willamette Valley. Once you identify the type that you have, come to Al’s Garden Center and we can help you find the best way to do away with the pesky weeds!
Annual bluegrass Poa annua
In the Pacific Northwest, annual bluegrass usually germinates in late summer through spring when moisture is adequate.
Prevent (in lawns): Scotts® Turf Builder® + Weed Control
Bittercress
Cardamine oligosperma
Bittercress is most problematic in propagation and overwintering of crops. It is most prolific from late fall through early spring.
Prevent: Espoma Organic® Weed Preventer
Bull thistle Cirsium vulgare
Prevent: Don’t allow it to go to seed!
Common chickweed Stellaria media
Kill: Roundup®
Bull thistle is one of the most common thistles the Northwest. In fact, the specific name vulgare means ‘common’. Kill: Crossbow®
Common chickweed is primarily a winter annual broadleaf in the Pacific Northwest, but in some coastal areas, it can survive year-round.
Prevent: Espoma Organic® Weed Preventer
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Kill: Bonide® Sedge Ender®
Kill: Roundup®; Ortho® Weed B Gon®
Creeping woodsorrel Oxalis corniculata
Creeping woodsorrel is one of the Oxalis species commonly found in Oregon landscapes.
Prevent & Kill (in lawns): Scotts® Turf Builder® + Weed Control Prevent (in beds): Espoma Organic® Weed Preventer Kill (in beds): Bonide® Chickweed, Clover & Oxalis Killer
Dandelion
Taraxacum officinale
Dandelion is a hardy perennial which can be persistent in ornamental crops.
Prevent & Kill (in lawns): Scotts® Turf Builder® + Weed Control Kill (in beds): Roundup®
Mouseear chickweed Cerastium vulgatum
As the name suggest, mouseear chickweed leaves are oblong, fleshy with pointed tips and prominent hairs or fuzzinessresembling mouse ears.
Prevent: Espoma Organic® Weed Preventer
Pearlwort
Sagina procmbens
Euphorbia maculata
Kill: Roundup®
Pearlwort grows most aggressively in containers and gravel areas where water is abundant. It is commonly found growing with Liverworts.
Prevent: Espoma Organic® Weed Preventer
Prostrate spurge
Kill: Bonide® BurnOut®
During Oregon’s typically cooler summers, Prostrate spurge usually becomes problematic only during the hottest part of summer.
Kill: Roundup®
Yellow nutsedge Cyperus esculentus
Yellow nutsedge is a noxious weed and restrictions on shipping exist for many shipping destinations. It is a serious concern with field grown nursery stock, especially balled in burlap crops.
Kill: Roundup®
Yellow woodsorrel Oxalis stricta
Yellow woodsorrel is a species of Oxalis that is commonly found in nurseries and landscapes throughout Oregon.
Prevent & Kill (in lawns): Ortho® Weed B Gon® Chickweed, Clover & Oxalis Killer
Be sure to always follow manufacturer's instructions on the label.
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by Judy Alleruzzo Al’s Perennial Buyer
his time of year, we are all just marking time until spring arrives. We want to get out to our deck containers or gardens as soon as possible, but what kind of plants are the right ones to use?
Late winter gardens and containers are all about foliage texture and using as much color as you have available. The selection of plants may be limited but there is a group of evergreen, long lived plants called perennials, that make this time of year not so bleak! For containers planted late winter, all rules about planting similar needs plants together goes out the frosty window. The winter sun is not strong enough to harm shade loving plants, so mixing sun loving and shade loving plants in containers is OK for this season. The only rule is there are no rules except to add a variety of textured plants to make the container interesting during the Northwest’s gray days. If there are a few dry days to plant in the garden, remember “right plant, right place” for these more permanent garden sites. A selection of winter interest plants will brighten up that space until the spring flowers arrive. Whatever your winter garden space, adding a few new plants will make you smile every time you look out that frosty window.
Hellebores Helleborus
Lovely assortment of flower color from white to light and dark pink to purple-blue. Flowers begin blooming in January and stay on the plant until spring. Evergreen foliage looks great all year long. Height to 12 to 14 inches Full Shade or Morning Sun and Afternoon Shade
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Garden tip: As flower buds appear, trim off old foliage to allow flowers and new foliage to shine!
Candytuft
Heuchera
White flower clusters and evergreen foliage. Nice to use as a ground cover.
Bright, lemony-lime chartreuse, evergreen foliage.
Height 6 to 8 inches
Full Shade or Morning Sun and Afternoon Shade
Iberis ‘Purity’
Full Sun Garden tip: After flowers fade, trim back to encourage new foliage.
‘Lime Marmalade’
Height 11 inches Garden tip: Tiny, white flowers in spring and foliage can be used in bouquets.
Aubretia
Autumn Fern
‘Axcent Series’
‘Dryopteris erythrosora’
Violet or magenta flowers in late winter to early spring.
Evergreen foliage emerges coppery-red and matures to deep green.
Height 4 to 6 inches
Height 30 inches
Sun or Morning Sun and Afternoon Shade
Full Shade or Morning Sun and Afternoon Shade
Garden tip: After flowers fade, trim back to encourage new foliage.
Garden tip: Trim off old foliage as needed.
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