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Is it an eagle or a dove? Aquilegia or Columbine? Actually this perennial wildflower that has become one of the favorite old-fashioned garden favorites is both! It's Latin name is Aquilegia, from aquila, meaning eagle -- a reference to the long spurs on the flowers. The common name, Columbine, comes from the Latin name for dove, perhaps for the sweetness of its nectar.

Columbines are native to woodlands and meadows throughout the Northern Hemisphere, and more common at higher altitudes. There are about 70 species worldwide, and several of these have been cultivated as our garden flowers. Ones developed from the common European A. vulgaris generally have shorter spurs than the A. caerulea or A. canadensis, both North American wildflowers. A long-time favorite, the columbine has been cultivated for generations. It grows well in rock gardens, massed in a border, or in a semi-shaded spot among hostas and ferns.

Cultivars of columbines produce graceful flowers that nod with the breeze atop their tall stems. The blooms have 5 petals that each form a long nectar containing spur in front of 5 elongated sepals that resemble a second set of petals. The hybrid plants bloom in almost all colors of the rainbow, including white, and often are two toned with sepals and petals of contrasting colors. The deep green foliage with lacy lobed leaves is attractive even when the flowering season has ended. With their store of nectar, the flowers are favorites of hummingbirds.

This is an easy plant to grow, adapting to most conditions. It does best in moist rich soils, with some shade. The foliage clumps emerge from a long woody rootstock. Most cultivars will grow from one to 3 feet tall, upright and quite bushy when mature. The flowers can be widely spaced on the tall stems, facing downwards or in an upright tight flower grouping, depending on the cultivar.

Columbines will self seed very readily, so either clip off the immature seed heads or be prepared to thin out seedling the following spring. Most columbines will bloom in their second season and will live about 4 years, so you will want to keep some of the seedlings. Watch out for leaf miners that can spoil the appearance of the leaves. If they appear, just cut back the plants to encourage new clean growth.

Species and Varieties:

A caerulea: Native to the Rockies, the cultivated plants have blue-green foliage and typical long-spurred white and lavender flowers. This is Colorado's state flower.

A. canadensis: Delicate brick-red flowers with yellow centers, this native wildflower is a good woodland or border flower, loved by hummingbirds.

A. flabellata: The Japanese fan columbine is a dwarf species, with large waxy blue or white flowers. A perfect rock garden specimen, with blue-green leaves.

A. vulgaris: This is the European native columbine, with small frilly flowers in shades of blue, maroon and violet. Many cultivars are available.

Cultivars: Many double flowers have been developed, as well as variations of color and size. They readily cross with each other, creating even more possibilities! Here are a few:

Dorothy Rose: Lovely light rose-pink flowers with distinctive blossoms that have several blooms set inside one another.

Blue Barlow: A distinctive blue double blossom that looks like a tiny dahlia.

Nora Barlow: Wide open fully double flowers in combinations of red, pink and green, these resemble mini-dahlias.

McKana's Giants: Large showy flowers with long spurs and wide trumpets in a mixture of pastels, this one stands a full 30 inches. Great for cutting, this is an All America Selection.

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MB100 High Pressure Electric $89 Designed for our Sport Boats, PaddleSkis, & Kayaks (except the SE-330), the MB-100 high speed electric pump is specifically designed for higher pressure inflatable boats. Hooks up to a car battery. Just set the pressure gauge to the desired pressure and turn on.

The Ramones Eagle And Logo Sticker Set $4.99 EAGLE AND LOGO - STICKER SET

Sea Eagle 380xd Inflatable Kayak $899 Sea Eagle 380x inflatable kayak. 12'4" long, holds 2 adults. Rated for up to class 4 whitewater.

Sea Eagle Surf Mat $19 Great Fun on the Ocean!Two built in skegs let the Sea Eagle Surf Mat track down the face of a wave like a North Shore pro! Double I-Beam construction makes it rigid and bouyant, and an extra heavy PolyKrylar material make it tough and durable.

Sea Eagle 330 Deluxe Package $299 Sea Eagle 330 Inflatable Canoe. Rugged 33 mil polykrylar hull. 11'2" x 2'10" Only 26 lbs. Complete with two seats, two 7' 10" paddles, footpump, and repair kit.

Sea Eagle 14SR Deluxe Inflatable Boat $2299 Sea Eagle 14SR Inflatable sport boat. Deluxe Package. Carries 7 adults, 40 HP engine. Double reinforced 19" inflatable tubes.

Sea Eagle 8FD Inflatable Boat $549 9' 7" Four man inflatable boat. Complete with motormount, floorboards, two seats, oars, pump, repair kit

Eagle $11.81 Salah ad-Din, or Saladin as he is known to the Franks, was a Kurd, the son of a despised people, and yet he became Sultan of Egypt and Syria. He united the peoples of Allah, recaptured Jerusalem, and drove the Crusaders to the very edge of the sea. He battled, and in the end tamed King Richard the Lionheart, who well deserved his savage name. He was a great man, the greatest man that I ever knew, but when I first met him, he was only a skinny child...- The Chronicle of Yahya al-Dimashq But alongside the legend of Saladin there is another story. When the Crusader army is routed beneath the walls of Damascus in 1148, a young Saxon named John is captured and enslaved. He is bought by Yusuf, a slight, bookish boy, for the price of a pair of sandals. And so begins the story of two enemies brought together by fate and of a friendship that will change the face of the Holy Land. Timid Yusuf will grow up to become the warrior Saladin, nicknamed 'the Eagle'; John will first teach his young master the art of war, before returning west to serve first the King of Jerusalem and then King Richard himself. From spectacular set-piece battles to the political manoeuvrings of the corrupt Crusader court, from the brutality of single combat to the sophistication of Islamic life, this is the first in a remarkable trilogy that will chart the story of the greatest leader the Middle East has ever known.

Sea Eagle 10.6SRD 5 man Inflatable boat $1499 10' 6" Inflatable boat Deluxe package. HOlds 5-people, 15 hp. capacity. Rugged 1000 denier fabric, reinforcement layers under hull. Great for yacht tending.

Sea Eagle 9 Fisherman's Dream Kit $599 Rugged 11' x 4'8" Inflatable boat featuring super thick 38 mil Polykrylar hull material, wooden floorboards, two seats, motormount, oars, foot pump and repair kit.

Sea Eagle 375fc Fold Cat Pro Angler $1299 Pontoon boats are a great way to get to places where fish are hiding. But who has 35-40 minutes to spare to put your boat together? Most rowing frames take that long to assemble. Our FoldCat has a unique folding support system that can be inflated and assembled in 5 minutes by one person.

Sea Eagle 12.6 SRD 6 Man inflatable Boat $1799 12' 6" - 6 man inflatable boat. Rugged 1000 denier material, maintenance free plastic floorboards. 3 year warranty. Complete kit - see page for details.

SeaEagle.com life jacket $39 Sea Eagle Coast Guard Approved Life Jackets are good looking and durable. Features four plastic closures on adjustable nylon straps for a comfortable, secure fit.

The Eagle $6.99 The Eagle

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Nylon Carry Bag for inflatable boat $25 Our storage bag is a convenient way to transport your Sea Eagle. This 26x43 inch bag will comfortably hold a deflated SE-6, SE-8, SE-9, or SE-330 and several accessories (i.e. oars, pump & motormount).

AB-25-3 OARS $30 Our AB-25-3 Oars will row a Sea Eagle 6, 8 or 9 at a surprisingly brisk pace. Aluminum shaft with ABS plastic blades. Length is 56 inches long. (pair)

Rebel Eagle $2.49 Rebel Eagle Vinyl Sticker Set of three rebel stickers. One 6x2.25 eagle with rebel bandana, one 2x1.5 Confederate flag, one 1.75x1 rebel pride.

8.10YT Yacht Tender Inflatable Boat $999 3 man foldable inflatable boat. Inflates in minutes, folds to fit in any trunk. 5 hp. capacity, makes a great yacht tender or RV companion

Bow Storage Bag $21 This trim, attractive bag fits on the bow of our 420x, 380x & 340x kayaks. Great for storing snacks, sodas, repair kits or a spare pump.Also fits on our 395ps and 435ps paddleski models.

Stern Storage Bag $18 This trim, attractive bag fits on the stern of our canoes. Great for storing snacks, sodas, repair kits or a spare pump.

395ps PaddleSki $899 2 person inflatable rowing catamaran kayak. Great for sea kayaking!

340xd Explorer Kayak $849 2 person inflatable kayak, great for camping and whitewater.

Nylon Seat Bag for Aluminum Seat $39 Makes excellent use of the dead space underneath the wooden seat. Nylon flap secured with Velcro makes attachment easy. Comes with Nylon shoulder strap to carry to and from your boat. Storage capacity: 14 x 24 x 9.

SE370 Deluxe Kayak $349 12 ft kayak featuring:Self bailing drain valveThree deluxe one-way valvesLashed down inflatable spray skirtsI-beam construction floor2 skegs on the bottom for better tracking & speed Pressure Gauge and Repair KitBow & Stern Grab Line3 year warranty

Repair Kit For Transom Boats $15 Repair kit for Transom Sport Boats, Explorer Kayaks and Paddleski models. Includes two pieces of hull material, tube of glue & Halkey-Roberts valve replacement tool.

A-41 Large Bellows Pump $39 A high capacity footpump made of durable ABS plastic. Packs down for easy travel. Comes with adapter valves for Motormount boats, Transom boats, Paddleski, and kayak models.

MB-50 Electric Pump $39 The MB-50 electric pump inflates our motormount boats in a matter of minutes. Includes a cigarette lighter adapter for automotive use. Includes multiple valve adapters and a nine foot battery cable. This pump is for the SE6, SE8, SE9 and SE330 models.

Deluxe Fly Fishing Seat $39 Our new Deluxe Fly Fishing Kayak High Seat provides super comfort and great back support like our regular Deluxe Kayak seat, but it sits you up 3” higher for greater casting comfort. Can be used with the SE 330, 395 ps, 435 ps, 340x, 380x, & 420x.