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Lilac - Dwarf Korean

Same Lilac scent in a smaller size

Dwarf Korean Lilac (Syringa meyeri 'Palibin') is known as a compact but spreading plant. It is smaller and denser than other Lilac bushes.

The Dwarf Korean Lilac blooms heavily in mid to late spring with dense, showy clusters of pale lilac flowers that are spread over the entire canopy. This variety is very fragrant and begins blooming at an early age.

With a mature height of 4-5 feet The Dwarf Korean Lilac is so versatile. It can fit in tight places and small gardens. A great choice for a foundation plant because it won’t block windows. It is also very tolerant of pollution making it a perfect choice for an urban garden.

The Dwarf Korean Lilac is cold hardy and easy to grow. It is also adaptable to most any soil conditions.

If you love lilacs but thought you didn’t have room for one the Dwarf Korean Lilac is for you. Now you can enjoy the captivating fragrance of lilac in a small yard or even in a decorative planter. Their compact size makes them a great selection for any garden or small landscape.

*Cold Hardy

*Adaptable

*Heavy bloomer

TOO DAM FUNNY

 TYPICAL GOVERNMENTAL MOVE.

This is a good one!! Look at the two pictures; then scroll down

This is an actual letter sent to a man named Ryan DeVries regarding a pond on his property. It was sent by the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Quality, State of Pennsylvania. This guy's response is hilarious, but read the State's letter before you get to the response letter, you won’t stop once you start. WOW Love this man.

This is an actual letter: State of Pennsylvania 's letter to Mr. DeVries:

SUBJECT: DEQ ... File No.97-59-0023; T11N; R10W, Sec 20; Lycoming County

Dear Mr. DeVries:

It has come to the attention of the Department of Environmental Quality that there has been recent unauthorized activity on the above referenced parcel of property. You have been certified as the legal landowner and/or contractor who did the following unauthorized activity:

Construction and maintenance of two wood debris dams across the outlet stream of Spring Pond.

A permit must be issued prior to the start of this type of activity. A review of the Department's files shows that no permits have been issued Therefore, the Department has determined that this activity is in violation of Part 301, Inland Lakes and Streams, of the Natural Resource and Environmental Protection Act, Act 451 of the Public Acts of 1994, being sections 324.30101 to 324.30113 of the Pennsylvania Compiled Laws, annotated.

The Department has been informed that one or both of the dams partially failed during a recent rain event, causing debris and flooding at downstream locations.. We find that dams of this nature are inherently hazardous and cannot be permitted. The Department therefore orders you to cease and desist all activities at this location, and to restore the stream to a free-flow condition by removing all wood and brush forming the dams from the stream channel. All restoration work shall be completed no later than January 31, 2010.

Please notify this office when the restoration has been completed so that a follow-up site inspection may be scheduled by our staff. Failure to comply with this request or any further unauthorized activity on the site may result in this case being referred for elevated enforcement action..

We anticipate and would appreciate your full cooperation in this matter. Please feel free to contact me at this office if you have any questions.

Sincerely,

David L. Price
District Representative and Water Management Division.

Here is the actual response sent back by Mr. DeVries:

Re: DEQ File
No.. 97-59-0023; T11N; R10W, Sec. 20; Lycoming County

Dear Mr. Price,

Your certified letter dated 11/17/09 has been handed to me. I am the legal landowner but not the Contractor at 2088 Dagget Lane , Trout Run, Pennsylvania .

A couple of beavers are in the process of constructing and maintaining two wood 'debris' dams across the outlet stream of my Spring Pond. While I did not pay for, authorize, nor supervise their dam project, I think they would be highly offended that you call their skillful use of natures building materials 'debris.'

I would like to challenge your department to attempt to emulate their dam project any time and/or any place you choose. I believe I can safely state there is no way you could ever match their dam skills, their dam resourcefulness, their dam ingenuity, their dam persistence, their dam determination and/or their dam work ethic.

These are the beavers/contractors you are seeking. As to your request, I do not think the beavers are aware that they must first fill out a dam permit prior to the start of this type of dam activity.

My first dam question to you is:
(1) Are you trying to discriminate against my Spring Pond Beavers, or
(2) Do you require all beavers throughout this State to conform to said dam request?

If you are not discriminating against these particular beavers, through the Freedom of Information Act, I request completed copies of all those other applicable beaver dam permits that have been issued. (Perhaps we will see if there really is a dam violation of Part 301, Inland Lakes and Streams, of the Natural Resource and Environmental Protection Act, Act 451 of the Public Acts of 1994, being sections 324.30101 to 324.30113 of the Pennsylvania Compiled Laws, annotated.)

I have several dam concerns. My first dam concern is, aren't the beavers entitled to legal representation? The Spring Pond Beavers are financially destitute and are unable to pay for said representation -- so the State will have to provide them with a dam lawyer.

The Department's dam concern that either one or both of the dams failed during a recent rain event, causing flooding, is proof that this is a natural occurrence, which the Department is required to protect. In other words, we should leave the Spring Pond Beavers alone rather than harassing them and calling them dam names.

If you want the damed stream 'restored' to a dam free-flow condition please contact the beavers -- but if you are going to arrest them, they obviously did not pay any attention to your dam letter, they being unable to read English.

In my humble opinion, the Spring Pond Beavers have a right to build their unauthorized dams as long as the sky is blue, the grass is green and water flows downstream. They have more dam rights than I do to live and enjoy Spring Pond. If the Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Protection lives up to its name, it should protect the natural resources (Beavers) and the environment (Beavers' Dams).

So, as far as the beavers and I are concerned, this dam case can be referred for more elevated enforcement action right now. Why wait until 1/31/2010? The Spring Pond Beavers may be under the dam ice by then and there will be no way for you or your dam staff to contact/harass them.

In conclusion, I would like to bring to your attention to a real environmental quality, health, problem in the area It is the bears! Bears are actually defecating in our woods. I definitely believe you should be persecuting the defecating bears and leave the beavers alone. If you are going to investigate the beaver dam, watch your dam step! The bears are not careful where they dump!

Being unable to comply with your dam request, and being unable to contact you on your dam answering machine, I am sending this response to your dam office.

THANK YOU,

RYAN DEVRIES & THE DAM BEAVERS

Mu Shu Pork

Ingredients

4 teaspoons cornstarch, divided 8 teaspoons soy sauce, divided 5 teaspoons dry sherry, divided 8 ounces boneless lean pork, cut into matchstick pieces 3 dried mushrooms 2 dried wood ears 1 tablespoon water 1/2 teaspoon sugar 1 teaspoon sesame oil 7 teaspoons vegetable oil, divided 2 eggs, lightly beaten 1 teaspoon minced fresh ginger 1/2 cup sliced bamboo shoots (1/2 of 8-ounce can), cut into matchstick pieces 1 small carrot, shredded 1/2 cup chicken broth 2 cups bean sprouts (about 4 ounces) 2 green onions with tops, cut into 1-1/2-inch slivers 1/2 cup hoisin sauce 16 Mandarin Pancakes (recipe follows) 1. For marinade, combine 1 teaspoon cornstarch, 2 teaspoons soy sauce and 2 teaspoons sherry in large bowl. Add meat; stir to coat. Let stand 30 minutes. 2. Meanwhile, place dried mushrooms and wood ears in small bowl; cover with hot water. Let stand 30 minutes; drain. Squeeze out excess water. Cut off and discard mushroom stems; cut caps into thin slices. 3. Pinch out hard nobs from center of wood ears; discard. Cut wood ears into thin strips. 4. For sauce, combine remaining 3 teaspoons cornstarch, 6 teaspoons soy sauce and 3 teaspoons sherry in small bowl. Add water, sugar and sesame oil; mix well. 5. Heat 1/2 teaspoon vegetable oil in small nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add 1/2 of eggs, tilting skillet to cover bottom. Cook eggs just until set. Loosen edges and turn omelet over; cook 5 seconds. Remove omelet from skillet. Repeat with another 1/2 teaspoon vegetable oil and remaining eggs. 6. When omelets are cool, cut in half. Stack halves; cut crosswise into thin strips. 7. Heat remaining 6 teaspoons vegetable oil in wok or large skillet over high heat. Stir in ginger. Add meat; stir-fry until meat is no longer pink in center, about 2 minutes. Add mushrooms, wood ears, bamboo shoots, carrot and chicken broth; stir-fry 2 minutes. Add bean sprouts and onions; stir-fry 1 minute. 8. Stir cornstarch mixture; add to wok. Cook, stirring constantly, until sauce bubbles and thickens. Stir in omelet strips. 9. To serve, spread about 2 teaspoons hoisin sauce onto each pancake. Spoon about 3 tablespoons pork mixture down center. Fold over bottom; roll up. Mandarin Pancakes Makes about 20 pancakes   Ingredients 2 cups all-purpose flour 3/4 cup boiling water 2 tablespoons sesame oil     1. Place flour in bowl; make well in center. Pour in boiling water. 2. Stir flour mixture with wooden spoon until dough looks like lumpy meal. 3. Press dough into ball. On lightly floured surface, knead dough until smooth and satiny, about 5 minutes. Cover with clean towel and let rest 30 minutes. 4. Roll dough into 10-inch long log. Cut into 1-inch pieces; cover with plastic wrap. 5. Cut each piece of dough in half, keeping remaining dough pieces covered. Roll each half into ball; flatten slightly. On lightly floured surface, roll each dough piece into 3-inch circle; brush with small amount of sesame oil. Stack two dough circles together, oil-side in. 6. Roll the pair of dough circles together into 6- to 7-inch circle with rolling pin; cover and set aside. Repeat with remaining dough, keeping remaining dough pieces covered. 7. Heat nonstick skillet over medium-low heat. Cook pancakes, one pair at a time, turning every 30 seconds, until cakes are flecked with brown and feel dry, 2 to 3 minutes. (Be careful not to overcook pancakes or they will become brittle.) 8. Remove pancakes from pan. Separate each pancake into two pancakes while still hot. Stack pancakes on plate; keep covered while cooking remaining pancakes. Fold pancakes into quarters and arrange in serving basket. Serve immediately.   Note   Pancakes can be prepared ahead and refrigerated or frozen in resealable plastic bags.   Note   To reheat, wrap pancakes in clean towel (thaw completely, if using frozen). Steam over simmering water 5 minutes.

Mandarin Orange Chicken

Ingredients

4 boneless skinless chicken breasts (about 1/4 pound each) 1/8 teaspoon salt 1/8 teaspoon black pepper   Nonstick cooking spray 1/2 cup finely chopped onion (about 1 small) 1/2 cup orange juice 2 teaspoons minced fresh ginger 1 teaspoon sugar 2 teaspoons cornstarch 1/4 cup cold water 1 can (11 ounces) mandarin orange segments, drained 2 to 3 tablespoons finely chopped fresh cilantro 2 cups hot cooked rice   Additional fresh cilantro (optional) 1. Pound chicken slightly between 2 pieces of plastic wrap to 1/4-inch thickness using flat side of meat mallet or rolling pin. Broil chicken 6 inches from heat source 7 to 8 minutes on each side or until chicken is no longer pink in center. Or, grill chicken on covered grill over medium-hot coals 10 minutes on each side or until chicken is no longer pink in center. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. 2. Spray medium nonstick saucepan with cooking spray; heat over medium heat until hot. Add onion; cook and stir about 5 minutes or until tender. Add orange juice, ginger and sugar. Heat to a boil. 3. Combine cornstarch and water in small bowl; add to juice mixture, stirring until thickened. Boil 1 minute, stirring constantly. Stir in orange segments and cilantro. Serve chicken over rice; top with sauce. Garnish as desired.

Chicken and Vegetables with Mustard Sauce

Ingredients 1 tablespoon sugar 2 teaspoons cornstarch 1-1/2 teaspoons dry mustard 2 tablespoons reduced-sodium soy sauce 2 tablespoons water 2 tablespoons rice vinegar 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts 4 teaspoons vegetable oil, divided 2 cloves garlic, minced 1 small red bell pepper, cut into short thin strips 1/2 cup thinly sliced celery 1 small onion, cut into thin wedges 3 cups hot cooked Chinese egg noodles (3 ounces uncooked)     1. Combine sugar, cornstarch and mustard in small bowl. Blend soy sauce, water and vinegar into cornstarch mixture until smooth. Cut chicken into 1-inch pieces. 2. Heat 2 teaspoons oil in wok or large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add chicken and garlic; stir-fry 3 minutes or until chicken is cooked though. Remove and reserve. 3. Add remaining 2 teaspoons oil to wok. Add bell pepper, celery and onion; stir-fry 3 minutes or until vegetables are crisp-tender. 4. Stir soy sauce mixture; add to wok. Cook and stir 30 seconds or until sauce boils and thickens. 5. Return chicken with any accumulated juices to wok; heat through. Serve over Chinese noodles. Garnish with celery leaves, if desired.

Barbecued Pork

Ingredients 1/4 cup soy sauce 2 tablespoons dry red wine 1 tablespoon brown sugar 1 tablespoon honey 2 teaspoons red food coloring (optional) 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1 green onion with top, cut in half 1 clove garlic, minced 2 whole pork tenderloins (about 12 ounces each), trimmed   Green onions (optional)

1. Combine soy sauce, wine, sugar, honey, food coloring, cinnamon, onion and garlic in large bowl. Add meat; turn to coat completely. Cover and refrigerate 1 hour or overnight, turning meat occasionally. 2. Preheat oven to 350°F. Drain meat, reserving marinade. Place meat on wire rack over baking pan. Bake 45 minutes or until no longer pink in center, turning and basting frequently with reserved marinade. 3. Remove meat from oven; cool. Cut into diagonal slices. Garnish with green onions, if desired.

Really ?

A cat is forbidden from leaving the house without three bells around its neck

Apparently the inhabitants of Longbern were upset about cats killing their birds.

A law was passed with the specific intent of stating the punishment for stealing crayfish.

RS 14:67.5 § 67.5. Theft of crawfish; penalty

A. No person shall knowingly, willfully and intentionally fish or take any commercial crawfish from any crawfish farm, except with the consent of the owner thereof.

B.(1) Whoever commits the crime of theft of crawfish when the misappropriation or taking amounts to a value of five hundred [...]

A new law (reported in The Guardian newspaper April 2005) in Turin imposes a fine of 500 Euros for dog owners who fail to walk their dogs at least three times a day.

A person may not cross state lines with a duck atop his head.

A person must obtain a permit to spread rat poison.

Sec. 5-2. Putting out poison.

(a) It shall be unlawful for any person to scatter or put out or otherwise distribute on his premises within the city any poison in any form or manner whatsoever which is or may likely be sufficiently lethal or of such strength as to cause death to any animal or [...]

A person who dyes, stains, or otherwise alters the natural coloring of a bird or rabbit commits a Class B misdemeanor. (Ind. Code 15-2.1-21-13(b)

IC 15-2.1-21-13 Birds or rabbits; sale restricted; exception; discoloring prohibited Sec. 13. (a) A person who sells: (1) a bird under the age of three (3) weeks; or (2) a rabbit under the age of two (2) months; commits a Class B misdemeanor. This subsection does not apply to commercial breeders or distributors whose facilities [...]

A policeman may bite a dog to quiet him.

A product made with a pig’s leg or thigh and drumsticks of a turkey is a ham

In 1990 the House of Representatives came to this conclusion.

Against the law to tie a giraffe to a telephone pole or street lamp.

All bees entering Kentucky shall be accompanied by certificates of health, stating that the apiary from which the bees came was free from contagious or infectious disease.

All bees entering Kentucky shall be accompanied by certificates of health, stating that the apiary from which the bees came was free from contagious or infectious disease. -KRS 252.130 (Passed in 1922; Repealed in 1948)

All cats must wear three bells to warn birds of their whereabouts.

All dog waste must be removed from any yard within seven days.

6.24.015 Removal of materials between January 15th through May 15th.

(a) During the period from January 15th to May 15th of each and every year, it shall be unlawful for any person to permit any animal or fowl manure, excrement or other fly breeding material to remain on or at his premises for a period [...]

All dogs sold for consumption must have a government approved tattoo.

All families must be given a hog from the town’s mayor.

All garbage must be cooked before it can be fed to any hogs.

Sec. 7-187. Preparation of garbage, etc., fed to hogs.

All garbage, refuse, offal or other material other than grain foodstuffs to hogs must be cooked on the premises just prior to the feeding of the hogs.

(Code 1961, § 4-39)

All horse drawn vehicles must have brakes

Each horse-drawn vehicle engaged in carrying loads on the streets and highways of the District shall be equipped with an effective brake.

All persons must carry a bag with them at all times when they walk their dog in case said dog “poops”, or risk a $100 fine.

30-5. Removal of excrement.

The owner shall carry and use a bag or other device to pick up and remove any excrement said dog shall drop on property other than their own.

30-6. Penalties for offenses.

Any person violating the provisions of this Article shall be subject to a penalty of not less than twenty-five [...]

All persons wishing to keep a rhinoceros as a pet must obtain a $100 license first.

Section 8.05.020 Permit–Definition.

Except as provided in this chapter, no person shall possess, keep, maintain or have in his possession or under his control, within the city, any elephant, bear, hippopotamus, rhinoceros, lion, tiger, leopard, panther, ocelot, lynx, cougar, wolf, alligator, fox, raccoon, coyote, monkey, ape, chimpanzee, birds of prey, poisonous reptile, other dangerous or [...]

Alligators may not be kept in bath tubs.

Alligators may not be tied to fire hydrants.

An old ordinance forbids parking for over two hours unless a horse is tied to the car.

Animals are banned from mating publicly within 1,500 feet of a tavern, school, or place of worship.

Animal Laws in the USA

Weird and dumb animal laws USA

Alaska
It is illegal to shove a live moose out of an airplane whilst in flight.

Arizona
Donkeys must not be allowed sleep in bathtubs.

Arkansas
It is unlawful to walk a cow down Main Street after 1:00 PM on Sunday.

California
Animals must not be allowed to mate publicly within 500 yards of a tavern, school, or place of worship.

Colorado
It is illegal to ride a horse while under the influence of alcohol.

Connecticut
Any Dogs  
 bearing tattoos must be reported to police.

Florida
Elephants tethered to a parking meter will be charged the same as it would for a vehicle.

Georgia
Goldfish must not be given away as an incentive to play of bingo.

Idaho
It is illegal to fish from a camel's back.

Indiana
It is illegal to pass a horse on the street.

Iowa
Horses must not eat fire hydrants.

Kansas
Shooting rabbits from motorboats is illegal

Kentucky
It is illegal to dye a duckling blue for the purpose of selling it unless more than six are for sale at the same time.

Louisiana
Stealing an alligator carries a ten year jail sentence.

Maine
Deer must not be fed.

Maryland
Taking a lion to the cinema is illegal

Massachusetts
Gorillas are not allowed in the back seat of any car.

Michigan
Killing a dog using a decompression chamber is illegal

Minnesota
Entering Wisconsin with a chicken upon ones head is illegal.

Mississippi
Stabling of Horses within 50 feet of any road is illegal

Missouri
It is illegal to provide alcohol to elephants.

Montana
It is illegal to carry sheep in the cab of a truck without a chaperone.

Nebraska
Whale fishing is illegal

Nevada
It is illegal to drive a camel on the public highway

New Hampshire
Any cattle that crosses state roads must be fitted with a diaper type device to gather its feces

New Jersey
Detaining or causing delay to a homing pigeon is illegal.

New Mexico
It is prohibited to hunt in the Mountain View Cemetery.

North Carolina
Elephants may not be deployed to plough cotton fields.

Ohio
It is illegal to display coloured chickens for the purpose of selling.

Oklahoma
It is illegal to have the hind legs of any farm animal in your boots.

Oregon
Canned corn must not to be used for fishing bait.

Pennsylvania
Motorist seeing horses coming in their direction must pull off the road, cover camouflage his car with a blanket or canvas in order that it blends in with the countryside until the horses pass.

Rhode Island Racing a horse over any public highway, or testing the
 of the horse is illegal.

South Carolina
Horses must not be kept in bathtubs.

South Dakota
Horses are not allowed in the Fountain Inn unless they are wearing pants.

Tennessee
Shoot any game other than whales from a moving vehicle is illegal

Texas
It is illegal to shoot a buffalo from the second story of a hotel.

Utah
Birds have the right of way on all public highways.

Vermont
It was illegal to tie a giraffe to a telephone pole. (Repealed)

Virginia
Only raccoons may be hunted and then only until 2:00 AM

West Virginia
Road kill can be picked up and taken 
 for supper.

Wisconsin
Livestock have the right-of-way on public roads.

Wyoming
You may not take a photograph of a rabbit from January to April without an official permit.

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