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40 vintage greeting cards 50s...70s (Dubuque) Anniversary, Baby, Birthday, Get Well, Easter, Good Cheer, Sympathy. None have been sent. Varied in style and subject. All with matching envelopes. However, there is some fading and discoloration on some cards and some envelopes. Another 5 have been signed (but with no added greeting) & envelopes neither stamped nor addressed. . You are welcome to any, some, or all.

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X-Mas cactus (Dubuque) Gifted 6" plant. Reliable old-fashioned houseplant. Works fine on shady deck or in backyard shade. Blooms regularly with fertilizer and minimal watering.

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milkweed, loosestrife (Dubuque) *milkweed is the one Monarch butterflies use for laying their eggs. If you let me know, I can pot up several if you have a spot you can use them in *goose-neck loosestrife--thigh-high perennial with erect thumb-long clusters of white blooms which give it its name. Fills a sunny space beautifully. At peak now behind my house.

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43 Stories & Essays about Iowa (Dubuque) 43 Stories Recollections, & Essays on Iowa's Place in Twentieth-Century American Literature. Edited by Tom Grimes, 1999. 766 pages. Very good condition.

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Dictionary of European Authors (Dubuque) New one online line (looking JUST like this one) is priced at $140 dollars. This 1,016-page dictionary of famous authors was compiled by Kunitz & Colby and published in 1967 by H.W. Wilson. In very good condition (especially for its age).

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WEST WING: All 7 Seasons (Dubuque) 45 discs, 154 episodes, of WEST WING, classic series featuring Martin Sheen as U.S. president. In a compact pack of seven 10"x6" folders. In good shape.

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Vintage Aluminum Breadbox (Dubuque) Withdrawn Mid-Century modern, roll-top with round wooden knob. All original in good working condition. 15" wide, 7"tall, 11" deep.

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Jade plants--several to choose from (Dubuque) Jade plants are "low-maintenance succulents, thrive in bright light and well-drained soil, perfect for indoor containers." Happy in yard, porch or patio during Iowa summer; winters over well inside. These plants are "crassula obliqua" (with sharp-tipped green leaves), in sizes small to medium.

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Speedo float for pool (Dubuque) Speedo shark/sun/sea monster-themed pool float. 3 feet long, 1 1/2 feet wide. 3-foot pull strap. Clean and in fine condition.

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sherbet bucketss & small bottles (Dubuque) 12+ 54oz. plastic sherbet containers with lids, Clean and ready for use. 24+ clear amber pill bottles with lids. No labels. Clean. Ready for storage, water play, sandbox. Welcome to any, some, or all.

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many flower pots (Dubuque) All sizes and colors, several hanging pots. Most are plastic. You may have what you'd like.

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ceramic pieces for art or yard (Dubuque) Gifted ceramic/dishes/pottery pieces: from 1853-1873 white wheat plate to large 21st century cachepot. turquoise hanging birdbath, blue teapot sculpture, small glazed green cache pot, big cat-decorated contemporary teacup, +++. A box full of variety--in pieces, for your art, your yard, or both.

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cards--sympathy , baby, X-mas (Dubuque) Includes 7 sympathy cards. 2 Anne Geddes welcome new baby, 9 Christmas. May have any, some, all.

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40 vintage greeting cards 50s--70s (Dubuque) Withdrawn Anniversary, Baby, Birthday, Get Well, Easter, Good Cheer, Sympathy. None have been sent. Varied in style and subject. All with matching envelopes. However, there is some fading and discoloration on some cards and some envelopes. Another 5 have been signed (but with no added greeting) & envelopes neither stamped nor addressed. . You are welcome to any, some, or all.

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old-fashioned hollyhock and phlox (Dubuque) One of each: *Old-fashioned hollyhock. Pale pink. Established in pot for two months. About 8" tall. (Can show you mine ready to bloom). *Old-fashioned garden phlox. Three feet tall.i pot and ready for travel. Will bloom white, already forming blooms now. You may have more if you like.

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Christmas cactus (Dubuque) Withdrawn One 6" plant. Old-fashioned reliable houseplant. Works fine on shady deck or in backyard shade. Blooms regularly with fertilizer and judicious watering.

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milkweed, goose-neck loosestrife (Dubuque) Withdrawn *common milkweed--the one Monarch butterflies use for laying their eggs. Can pot up several if you have a spot you can use them in *goose-neck loosestrife--thigh-high perennial with erect thumb-long clusters of white blooms which give it its name. Fills a sunny space beautifully. At peak now in my alley.

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box of broken ceramics (Dubuque) Withdrawn broken ceramic/dishes/pottery pieces: from 1853-1873 white wheat plate to large 21st century cachepot. turquoise hanging birdbath, blue teapot sculpture, small glazed green cache pot, big cat-decorated contemporary teacup, +++. A box full of variety--for your art, your yard, or both.

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Speedo pool float (Dubuque) Expired Speedo shark/sun/sea monster-themed pool float. 3 feet long, 1 1/2 feet wide. 3-foot pull strap. Clean and in fine condition.

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stonecrop, hollyhock (Dubuque) Gifted *Old-fashioned hollyhock. Pale pink. Established in pot for two months.

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Sedum Autumn Joy--3 nice plants (Dubuque) Gifted "Sedum 'Autumn Joy' . . . . is a popular, low-maintenance garden perennial prized for its late-summer blooms that turn from light pink to copper-red by autumn. Growing 1–2 feet tall and wide, it thrives in full sun and well-drained, lean soil, making it ideal for borders and attracting butterflies." (AI overview). The three I'm giving away have appreciated sun and water--are thriving nicely with light and room to grow and flourish. *Lambs ears. Perennial known for fuzzy gray leaves. One 6", one 3". Both healthy, nicely established. *Old-fashioned hollyhock. Pale pink. Established in pot for three months.

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WEST WING: all seven seasons (Dubuque) Withdrawn 45 discs, 154 episodes, of WEST WING, classic series featuring Martin Sheen as U.S. president. In a compact pack of seven 10"x6" folders. In good shape.

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Large Calphalon Pan (Dubuque) Gifted * 7 quarts. 6.6 liters. 12" across. 3" deep. Dishwasher safe. Heavy-duty handles on each side. Some light scratching on bottom of pan.

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iowa writers' workshop (Dubuque) Expired Seven Decades of the Iowa Writers' Workshop: 43 Stories Recollections, & Essays on Iowa's Place in Twentieth-Century American Literature. Edited by Tom Grimes, 1999. First edition. 766 pages. Unread. Very good condition.

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collector's guide to post cards (Dubuque) Gifted 175-page 8 1/2" x 11" soft cover book by Jane Wood. Hundreds of photos of vintage post cards, organized by theme. Most black and white. Some in color. 1984, values updated 1993. Excellent condition.

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Four geraniums (Dubuque) Gifted One large in 8" x 11" pot, red blossoms, blooming now. Three smaller, pink or red blossoms in 3" pots.

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Jade plants (Dubuque) Expired Jade plants are "low-maintenance succulents, thrive in bright light and well-drained soil, perfect for indoor containers." Happy in yard, porch or patio during Iowa summer, winters over well inside. 16 plants offered here are "crassula obliqua" (with sharp-tipped green leaves), in sizes small to medium.

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hollyhock, sedum (stonecrop) (Dubuque) Expired Perennials: *Old-fashioned hollyhock. Pale pink. Established in pot for two months.

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linens, antique and new (Dubuque) Gifted *Never-used "Pioneer Woman" valance 5 feet across. Pink, red, blue yellow flowers, including peonies and morning glories on cream background. Pale blue crocheted trim. *Unused (50s?) linen hand towel w/ green/orange/brown trim +2 embroidered cups with bouquet. *Ecru linen hand towel with yellow/blue trim, pierced shell design on one end, dainty crocheted trim. *Two red apple-shaped hot pads with green leaves and hanger-loop stems, nicely home sewn. *Home Sweet Home hand towel--blue/white crocheted edge; words in yellow; Image of English Cottage and flowers done in hucking. . *Fringed red hand towel with black and white simple hand-stitched trim. *New hand towel--daisies + sunflowers with yellow crocheted hanging loop + large matching button. *Four 1950s hand towels with varied and considerable history, design, color, and wear. *Cotton pillow cover with yellow roses and rosebuds, ready to re-purpose.

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set of reebok ankle/wrist weights (Dubuque) Gifted In original box. As good as new. Pair of weights, 1.5 pounds each. Neoprene. Turquoise with black straps.

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