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jade plants (Dubuque) 15h - For house/deck/porch: *several shapely well-established 4 to 6" jade plants (the variety with pointed leaves)

dogwood tree + plants, described (Dubuque) Gifted 1d - Ornamental tree: *Pagoda dogwood seedling, 6 inches tall. Healthy with three or four branches already. Our 30-year-old tree is 20 feet tall. So you can see example of mature tree. For house/deck/porch: *several shapely well-established 4 to 6" jade plants (the variety with pointed leaves) *two kalanchoe--small scalloped fleshy leaves, very sweet coral bloom clusters on established plants For house/porch/yard: *two nicely established 7" to 9" geraniums with pink or coral blooms *healthy 5" start of German ivy Wildflowers (from my yard): *bluebells--bloom in mid-to later April. *bloodroot--blooms in mid-April. Perennials for yard: *feverfew--well-behaved plant with lacy foliage and small daisy shaped white flowers. A pleaser. *bishop's weed--hardy, disease-resistant ground cover blooms in June and July You're welcome-to any, some, or all.

note cards and greeting cards (Dubuque) 5d - *Note cards--Nature's Portrait floral. *Assorted birthday and all-occasion cards. *Sorry-I-Missed-Your-Birthday cards 3 retro (unused). 3 new. All with matching envelopes. *Set of 6 blank: two teddy bears riding a swan. *post-it cards with stickers. *12 2x3" "Wonderful wishes" note cards--for gift tuck-ins or other small greetings. *adhesive bookplates--idyllic swan scene in blues/greens. You're welcome to any, some, or all.

framed vintage needlework (Dubuque) Gifted 6d - 1930s or 40s hand embroidered with French knot blossoms and straight stitches for leaves, fence, and house depicting the "Home Sweet Home" birthplace of Howard Payne, who wrote "Home Sweet Home." 8.5" x 10.5" black and gilt wood-framed glass with 1.5" black and gold border. Nicely done, and in good shape.

felt/feathers/corks/pipe cleaners + (Dubuque) 6d - *felt--eight uncut 12"x8" squares + several other pieces. Many colors *6 pairs of 1/2" googly eyes. Still in package. *large baggie of royal blue feathers, and some bright yellow. *partial pack of pipe cleaners, many colors. *Evergreen monogram "W" Garden stone insert. 4.5" in diameter *2015 Moon Calendar. *many small stickers "a dozen large corks You're welcome to any, some, or all.

plants bloodroot/ground cover/patio (Dubuque) Withdrawn 9d - * one bloodroot, from my yard (low white wildflower, blooms in mid-April) * two kinds of groundcover, both shade- and sun-tolerant: periwinkle and bishop's weed * summer annual--two 7" geraniums with pink or coral blooms * three varieties of plant for house, porch, or patio jade: four 3" to 5" plants. kalanchoe: several 3" to 5" plants. German ivy: one 3" plant. You're welcome to any, some, or all.

serving bowl, platter, Coke glass + (Dubuque) 10d - *large red Coca-Cola glass, iconic style diner style perfect plastic 6" tall. "new 3.5" X 3.5" ceramic dragon fly coaster. Never used. Perfect. *9" white serving bowl, 2" deep. No chips or cracks. *10" pressed glass platter in floral pattern. Perfect condition. *3" antique glass waffle-surface pepper shaker with red plastic lid. Fine condition. *3X5X2" red ceramic loaf pan--oven, dishwasher, microwave safe. Good for gifting baked loaf. Perfect. *salt & pepper pair--3" tall square glass w/ discrete red/blue fireworks , stainless steel lids. Like new. *4" tall clear Glassnow maple syrup bottle, with dime-sized looped handle. Perfect. *coasters--3 sets: 1. four Pacific shore photo. Great condition. 2. four Ceramic French chef & goose 3. five "Genuine Leather" in case. Stamped: Charge It by Jay. *5 matching 1985 Schilling spice bottles: Arrowroot, Caraway, Cumin, Mint, Sage. Labels, all--good. *1984 Betty Crocker Coupon Catalog--31 pages, complete w/ order forms and envelopes. Good cond. *White 5.75" tall, 5" diameter white "mse" brand teapot with embossed rim. No chips, cracks (or lid). *3.5" old lead glass, finely etched with flowers. Tiny crack in rim. Best for display or bouquet. *5" white plastic cheese shaker with blue flip-top. *3X4X7" storage container w/lids; two clear squeeze bottles with screw-on flip-top lids. You're welcome to one, some, or all.

king +standard sheets/pillow cases (Dubuque) Gifted 10d - *10 king pillow cases: Three cream with rose color trim. Pair cranberry. Pair ivory polyester with faint leaf pattern. One rose. One white percale Lady Pepperell. One white cotton/polyester. *4 standard pillow cases: One with a pattern of domestic cats; One with tiny pink/blue hears and flowers; one blue/green/lavender floral: one with white flowers on blue striped background *one small (12"x22") pillow case, pale green *two double-bed sheets: one 81x108" 100% cotton Mohawk percale--white with blue and lavender flowers; one yellow fitted. *4 king-flannel pillow cases: one pair white Orvis King 100% cotton, like new. One navy. One green. *flannel king-sized fitted sheet white with green cabbage rose print. Hole in one corner. Good for repurposing as lap blanket, etc. You're welcome to any, some, or all.

platter, salt & peppers, loaf pan + (Dubuque) Withdrawn 11d - *10" pressed glass platter in floral pattern with naturalized edge. Perfect condition. *3" antique glass waffle-surface pepper shaker with red plastic lid. Fine condition. *3X5X2" red ceramic loaf pan--oven, dishwasher, microwave safe. Good for gifting baked loaf. Perfect. *brick red cache pot. 5.5" tall, 4.5" diameter. Perfect condition. *salt & pepper pair--3" tall square glass w/ discrete red/blue fireworks , stainless steel lids. Like new. *4" tall clear Glassnow maple syrup bottle, with dime-sized looped handle. Perfect. *coasters--3 sets: 1. four Pacific shore photo. Great condition. 2. four Ceramic French chef & goose 3. five "Genuine Leather" in case. Stamped: Charge It by Jay. *1984 Betty Crocker Coupon Catalog--31 pages, complete w/ order forms and envelopes. Good cond. *5 matching 1985 Schilling spice bottles: Arrowroot, Caraway, Cumin, Mint, Sage. Labels, all--good. *White 5.75" tall, 5" diameter large white ceramic "mse" teapot with embossed naturalized design around rim. No chips, cracks (or lid). *3.5" old lead glass, finely etched with flowers. Tiny crack in rim. Best for display or bouquet. *5" white plastic cheese shaker with blue flip-top. *3X4X7" storage container w/lids; two clear squeeze bottles with screw-on flip-top lids. You're welcome to any, some, or all

Pokemon birthday party supplies (Dubuque) 12d - Unopened, still in packaging: paper plates, napkins, tablecloth, 2 banners.

plants--for house/porch/patio (Dubuque) Withdrawn 12d - jade: four 3" to 5" plants. kalanchoe: 3" to 5" plants. German ivy: one 3" plant. geraniums: two 7" plants in one pot. Will have pink or coral blooms. You're welcome to any, some, or all.

felt, feathers, misc. craft items (Dubuque) Withdrawn 14d - *felt--eight uncut 12"x8" squares + several other pieces. Many colors *6 pairs of 1/2" googly eyes. Still in package. *large baggie of royal blue feathers, and some bright yellow. *partial pack of pipe cleaners, many colors. *Evergreen monogram "W" Garden stone insert. 4.5" in diameter *2015 Moon Calendar. *many small stickers "a dozen large corks You're welcome to any, some, or all.

Men's shirts--size L (Dubuque) 14d - *size L Amazon essentials long-sleeved blue polyester sweatshirt. Very good condition. *size L Minnesota Renaissance Festival gray t-shirt, good condition. *size L black clerical shirt--short sleeves, two pockets, straight hem with button-adjustable fit. *size L (36-38) Lands' End polyester/lycra white long-johns. *Size L two pairs of heavy socks. *size L/XL ReSolve black/gray/orange gloves adjustable wrist, drawstring cuff. Some wear on right palm. You're welcome to any some or all.

Hong Kong folding screens 1963 (Dubuque) 18d - *2 Unusual 1963 Hong Kong Tourist Association free-standing four-season folding Chinese screens. One (birds and flowers) opens to display the year's festivals, monthly temperatures, suggested attire. Second (women in traditional dress) describes beauties of each season. *1962 edition of "Treasured Verses" 20 pages of poems in 4x9" promo pamphlet for Warp's Publishing. *"FODOR'S 89: Budget Europe: A Cost-Conscious Guide to 28 Countries." Based on "53 Years of Travel Experience," 577-page paperback in very good condition. Might be someone's trip down memory lane. You're welcome to any, some, or all.

"Home Sweet Home" framed needlework (Dubuque) Withdrawn 18d - 30s or 40s: printed background of the birthplace of Howard Payne, who wrote "Home Sweet Home." Hand embroidered--French knot blossoms and straight stitches for leaves, fence, and house outline. 8.5" x 10.5" black and gilt wood framed glass with 1.5" black and gold border. Nicely done, and in good shape.

box for antique quilt wedding gift (Dubuque) 18d - I'm giving an antique quilt to give to my niece--the oldest great-great granddaughter of the woman who pieced the quilt--for her wedding this summer. 15" x 18" x 4" are the dimensions of the folded quilt. Something slightly bigger would be fine. If anyone has a right-sized box in good condition, it would be much appreciated.

Men's shirts--size L and XXL (Dubuque) Withdrawn 18d - *Size XXL: Two Robert Barakett white pima cotton t-shirts. Good shape. Extremely comfortable. *size L (36-38) Lands' End polyester/lycra white long-johns. *size L Amazon essentials long-sleeved blue polyester sweatshirt. Very good condition. *size L Minnesota Renaissance Festival gray t-shirt, good condition. *size L black clerical shirt--short sleeves, two pockets, straight hem with button-adjustable fit. *Size L two pairs of heavy socks. *size L/XL ReSolve black/gray/orange gloves adjustable wrist, drawstring cuff. Some wear on right palm. You're welcome to any some or all.

drawer handles; casters, hose guide (Dubuque) 30d - *Set of four 1-5/8" black stem caster wheels. Clean and in good condition. *Two wooden drawer handles are 4.5 " wide, unfinished and never used. Include mounting screws. *Hose guide for holding/supporting drainage hose from washer to sink. Has a single hole for hanging. All clean nand in fine shape. You're welcome to any, soime, or all.

sheets/pillow cases king & standard (Dubuque) Withdrawn 31d - *10 king pillow cases: Three cream with rose color trim. Pair cranberry. Pair ivory polyester with faint leaf pattern. One rose. One white percale Lady Pepperell. One white cotton/polyester. *4 standard pillow cases: One with a pattern of domestic cats; One with tiny pink/blue hears and flowers; one blue/green/lavender floral: one with white flowers on blue striped background *one small (12"x22") pillow case, pale green *two double-bed sheets: one 81x108" 100% cotton Mohawk percale--white with blue and lavender flowers; one yellow fitted. *4 king-flannel pillow cases: one pair white Orvis King 100% cotton, like new. One navy. One green. *flannel king-sized fitted sheet white with green cabbage rose print. Hole in one corner. Good for repurposing as lap blanket, etc. You're welcome to any, some, or all.

two new window screens (Dubuque) 31d - For cold frame or tender seedling shade? Both screens are 18.5" X 36 13/16" custom-made by Zephyr aluminum w/Better View screen and gray frame. Perfect condition. Never used.

4 square plastic buckets with lids (Dubuque) Gifted 33d - These bright green buckets are 12" tall and 10" by 8" square. They have snug fitting blue lids and handles. Fine, clean condition.

misc. craft supplies (Dubuque) Withdrawn 33d - *felt--eight uncut 12"x8" squares + several other pieces. Many colors *6 pairs of 1/2" googly eyes. Still in package. *large baggie of royal blue feathers, and some bright yellow. *partial pack of pipe cleaners, many colors. *Evergreen monogram "W" Garden stone insert. 4.5" in diameter *2015 Moon Calendar. *many small stickers "a dozen large corks You're welcome to any, some, or all.

retro office and school (Dubuque) 33d - *small gold colored pen and pencil: one 4" Space Pen by Fisher USA; one 4" slender pencil, ring on end. *Westcott Made in U.S.A. wooden ruler. *pencils, incl. 2 unsharpened: "Oglala Lakota College" + Chaffee Zoological Gardens SAVE RAINFOREST *Partial pack of retro copy paper+ carbon paper used in1970s to make copies. You're welcome to any, some, or all.

2 drawer handles;plastic hose guide (Dubuque) Withdrawn 33d - *Drawer handles are 4.5 " wide, unfinished and never used. Include mounting screws. Perfect. * Hose guide for holding/supporting drainage hose from washer to sink. Has a single hole for hanging. Both n fine shape. You're welcome to either or both.

3 old post cards. 2 maps, 1 FODORS (Dubuque) 33d - *3 antique (1920s to 1940s) monochrome post-card-sized prints of Florence, Italy architecture. *2 folding maps from Philippines: "Discovering DAVAO"; "CEBU and BOHOL: A Traveller's Map." 1st ed. *"FODOR'S 89: Budget Europe: A Cost-Conscious Guide to 28 Countries." Based on "53 Years of Travel Experience," 577-page paperback in very good condition. Might be someone's trip down memory lane. You're welcome to any, some. or all.

bracket for wall-mount lamp, phone (Dubuque) Withdrawn 33d - *Wall cord cover for wall lamp: two 14.5" long brown painted metal covers; one 10" mounting bracket. *Vtech #30-009494E2 cordless phone wall-mount adapter bracket. Never used. Simple. One piece, dark gray plastic. Appears to cost $16.00 new online. You're welcome to either, or both.

U-shaped plastic hose guide (Dubuque) Withdrawn 33d - For holding/supporting drainage hose from washer into sink. At peak of the U, has a single hole for hanging. In fine shape.

"Home Sweet Home" framed stitchery (Dubuque) Withdrawn 33d - 30s or 40s: printed background of the birthplace of Howard Payne, who wrote "Home Sweet Home." Hand embroidered--French knot blossoms and straight stitches for leaves, fence, and house outline. 8.5" x 10.5" black and gilt wood framed glass with 1.5" black and gold border. Nicely done, and in good shape.

Collectible 1990 LIFE Magazine (Dubuque) 35d - *"The LIFE 100 Most Important Americans of the 20th Century," from Jane Adams to Malcolm X. 1990 Life Magazine. Good condition.

1939 Sunday newspaper (Dubuque) 39d - Unique: 20-page Sunday Supplement from "This Week Magazine" February 19, 1939. Articles and ads from this "Indianapolis Star" Sunday magazine include: *"A Foreigner Looks at Our Flag." *an article on then movie star Nancy Kelly. *an illustrated short story by Hugh Austin, "The Way Girl Are". *an illustrated short story "The Mysterious Lodger," by E. Phillips Oppenheim. *an article on arm injuries in baseball training camp. *another short story, this one by Jane Abbott: "Undutiful Daughter." a full-page ads for Swift's Premium Bacon, another for Elgin watches. . . . and many other engaging historical curiosities. The supplement is whole. Pages are whole, with some edges curled. Looking for a curious, history-loving, appreciative home.