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 Butterfly Chrysalis Jewelry
Jade Chrysalis Pendant
Retail Value: $85.00
Reminiscent of the jewel-like quality of the Monarch's chrysalis, this handcrafted glass kiln-fired bead is so realistic you instinctively touch it with care. 20" gold filled chain and 18 ct. gold dots on chrysalis. Glass Artist Jude Rose.
Donated by Melanie McCarthy of The Monarchy.
Minimum bid: $25.00.
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"Painted Ladies" ~ 6" x 6" print
Signed by the Artist: Bev Doolittle!
This is a rare treasure. The signature makes it very valuable. Bev Doolittle signs very few of her pieces.
Donated by Linda & Steve Rogers, Timshelll Farm.
Minimum bid: $100.
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 Live Monarch Foundation Container Collection, comprising:
Small Castle ~ Pyramid Castle ~ Large Castle ~
Jumbo Castle ~ Cone Trap ~Small Sock ~ Medium Sock.
Total Retail Value: $87 plus shipping.
These are awesome cages! Collapsible, lightweight and durable, folds almost flat! Washable, Use 10% bleach to sanitize before reuse. 5 fine mesh sides to promote healthy air flow. One clear vinyl full side window for easy viewing of contents. Large protected zippered opening for easy access. Proven design used to raise thousands of healthy critters. Fine mesh will stop ants, wasps and other nasty predators. Fabric will wick away moisture fast to keep contents dry. Hanging carry loop also holds enclosure closed for storage.
 Great for many small animals and a great travel cage too. Two convenient sizes to meet your exact needs. This is a Live Monarch exclusive product!
Small Castle: 12" cube.
Awesome size for up to 10 cats.
Large Castle: 13" by 13" by 24". $12.00
Perfect for 10-20 cats.
 JUMBO Castle: 24" by 24" by 36.
Perfect for 20-50 cats or flying adults butterflies.
New products!...
Cone Trap
Sock Enclosure "The Caterpillar Keeper"
 Keep your outdoor Caterpillars safe from wasps and from wandering away. An excellent low cost enclosure for displays and easy care. Has a window and two drawstring toggles! Allows you to raise them on the living plant while protecting them even if outside. Also excellent for protecting certain plants from unwanted eating by over anxious caterpillars. Wash / sanitize and reuse over and over and over. Will save 90% of your critters. Used widely in field studies. This is a Live Monarch exclusive product!
Small Sock: 10" by 20" Sock. Great size for a few cats.
Medium Sock: 20" by 39". Great size for a few dozen cats.
Donated by Christopher Singer, Founder, Live Monarch Foundation
Visit the Live Monarch Foundation to see more of these great cages and socks.
Thank you Chris.
Minimum bid: $30.
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Butterfly Boutique Breeder's Set!
Total Retail Value $245.
 The Commercial Butterfly Breeders Manual
Long recognized as the complete source for raising butterflies on a commercial level. Provides several methods for raising and has incredible amount of information not only on the best livestock and hostplant raising but starting up and operating a commercial butterfly farm.
PLUS!...
The Advanced Guide to Commercial Butterfly Production
Get your farm into maximum production mode, cut your labor and minimize disease problems with this special breeding and raising information! These methods and techniques have been proven in the field for farm production.
PLUS!...
 "Handpairing Swallowtail Butterflies" CD
Hand-pairing butterflies is the best way to manage and control butterfly breeding, enabling the commercial breeder or enthusiast to ensure healthy stock from known adults just when you need it. In this video demonstration, butterfly expert Nigel Venters demonstrates just how easy it is to hand-pair Swallowtail butterflies. Nigel's method works equally well with other species, including Monarchs, Mourning Cloaks, etc..
For full details of these items, please visit The Butterfly Boutique
Donated by Nigel Venters, Linda Rogers & Paul Chesterfield of The Butterfly Boutique
Minimum bid: $80.
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Bottle of Wine from the Painted Lady Vineyard
  This wine comes from the Painted Lady Vineyard, located in Skull Valley, Arizona in the Central Arizona Highlands at an elevation of 4,400 ft..
Painted Lady Vineyard grows Gewurztraminer grapes organically, without the use of toxic chemicals, on a one-acre vineyard. Originally planted in 2006 the vines suffered two years of grasshopper infestations and late frosts but this year, 2008, they are finally seeing the fruits of their labor! They are grown organically without the use of toxic chemicals. Eric Glomski, their winemaker, of Page Springs Cellars, ferments all the sugar out of the wine creating a beautiful dry Gewurztraminer, currently being made with grapes from Monterey County, CA.
Donated by Christine Lowe of Bringing Home the Butterflies.
Click HERE to read Christine's own thoughts about this wine.
Minimum bid: $5.
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 Lavender Sachet & Lavender Rice Bag
containing lavender from the Donor's own garden...
Rice bag: heat 2-3 minutes in the microwave and place on sore muscles or use to heat winter sheets before bed time.
Donated by Theresa Chesmore of ButterflyWay.com.
Minimum bid: $15.
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 "Purse Cage"
Value $45.
Hand-painted, lace-trimmed "purse cage" with a latched swing door in front. Will hold one Monarch or several smaller butterflies. Perfect for the flower girl!
Donated by Melanie McCarthy of The Monarchy.
Minimum bid: $15.
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 Mounted Atlas Moth
Attractively mounted in a wood and glass frame.
Retail value approx. $140.
The Atlas moth (Attacus atlas) is a large saturniid moth found in the tropical and subtropical forests of Southeast Asia, and common across the Malay archipelago. Atlas moths are considered to be the largest moths in the world, with wingspans around 10-12 inches. Females are appreciably larger and heavier than the males.
Donated by David Bolhken, Monarchs Forever and Kathleen Ziemer, ButterfliZ of Iowa
Minimum bid: $50.
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The following items of exquisite butterfly jewelry were designed, created and donated by renowned artist Barbara Bosco. All butterfly wings used in Barbara's work are from "naturally expired" butterflies. |
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 Sterling Round Filigree pendant - 18" ch - Orange-barred Sulphur
(Barbara Bosco Jewelry)
Retail Value $150.00.
Donated by Barbara J. Bosco ~ B. Bosco Designs.
Minimum bid: $50.
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US shipping will be paid by the donor. (See Shipping Note).
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 Sterling Oval Neckring - Monarch insert and Monarch Oval Drop Earwires
(Barbara Bosco Jewelry)
Retail Value $300.00.
Donated by Barbara J. Bosco ~ B. Bosco Designs.
Minimum bid: $100.
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US shipping will be paid by the donor. (See Shipping Note).
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 Sterling Link Bracelet - Tropical Colored Wing Inserts
(Barbara Bosco Jewelry)
Retail Value $225.00.
Donated by Barbara J. Bosco ~ B. Bosco Designs.
Minimum bid: $80.
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US shipping will be paid by the donor. (See Shipping Note).
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Hanging Double Glass Bevel 6"x9" - Oval / Wrought Iron Scroll Stand, filled with Monarch Wings
 (Barbara Bosco Jewelry)
Retail Value $200.00.
Donated by Barbara J. Bosco ~ B. Bosco Designs.
Minimum bid: $50.
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25 x "Le Paper" Jigsaw Puzzle Favors with the winner's Company Logo
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Retail Value $200.00.
Donated by Jacob Groth of Swallowtail Farms
A great promotional piece or gift to a valuable customer!
Jacob will supply 25 of these 12-piece puzzles with your own company logo or other graphic of your choice. Puzzle size is 3" x 4¼". Includes your choice of tin or clear pillow pack to hold the puzzle pieces. Tin size is 2½" x 2" x 5/8" and pillow pack size is 2" x 3" x ¾". Both tin and pillow pack will have puzzle preview image on front.
Minimum bid: $70.
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 Three-dozen Western Monarch Chrisalides
(Livestock redeemable from May - September 2011)
Retail Value: approx. $195.
Donated by John Utterback of Utterback Farms, Inc.
Minimum bid: $65.
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Three-dozen Western Monarch Chrisalides
(Livestock redeemable from May - September 2011)
Retail Value: approx. $195.
Donated by John Utterback of Utterback Farms, Inc.
Minimum bid: $65.
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US shipping will be paid by the donor. (See Shipping Note).
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 Two Dozen Eastern Monarch Butterflies
(Livestock redeemable from May - Mid-July 2011)
Retail Value: $252.
Donated by Susan Inget & Arthur Inget of
Added Touch Celebration Inc..
Minimum bid: $85.
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 Active Aliforms™ Animated Butterfly
Retail Value: $25.
"Made in America, these electric moving butterflies will last for years. Just plug in an Elegant Aliform and enjoy its relaxing, silent motion without the need to replace batteries. Use them on plants, flower arrangements, picture frames, computer monitors, or for any indoor decorative purpose. In addition to your living room, bedroom, or den, Great gifts for butterfly lovers, indoor gardeners, nature enthusiasts, and shut-ins."
Donated by DeeDee Nunn & Lena Nunn of
Sweet Memories Butterfly Farm.
Minimum bid: $10.
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 Candy-filled Bug Barn
Retail Value: $8.
Something tasty for the kids - of all ages!
Donated by DeeDee Nunn & Lena Nunn of
Sweet Memories Butterfly Farm.
Minimum bid: $4.
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Candy-filled Bug Barn
Retail Value: $8.
Something tasty for the kids - of all ages!
Donated by DeeDee Nunn & Lena Nunn of
Sweet Memories Butterfly Farm.
Minimum bid: $4.
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 Principles and Procedures for Rearing
High Quality Insects
John C. Schneider, Editor. Authors: Dr. Frank Davis and others.
Retail Value $75.
Donated by Dr. Frank Davis
Dr. Davis is an emeritus adjunct professor in MSU's Department of Entomology and Plant Pathology and retired U.S. Department of Agriculture entomologist with the Agricultural Research Service.
This book covers the major components of a successful rearing program. They include artificial diets, environmental biology, rearing systems, insect pathology (diseases and microbes that contaminate artificial diets), colony genetics, quality control, insectary design, insectary management, safety and health issues.
Chapters & Authors:
1 Introduction: NORMAN C. LEPPLA, FRANK M. DAVIS & JOHN C. SCHNEIDER
2 Insectary Design and Construction: WILLIAM R. FISHER
3 The Insectary Manager: WILLIAM R. FISHER
4 Health and Safety Issues in Rearing Arthropods: JOHN P. REINECKE
5 Genetic Considerations and Strategies for Rearing High Quality Insects: MICHAEL A. CAPRIO
6 Environmental Biology of Insect Rearing: JOHN C. SCHNEIDER
7 Insect Nutrition, Feeding, and Artificial Diets: MUHAMMAD F. CHAUDHURY
8 Microbial Contamination and Insect Rearing: G. DOUGLAS INGLIS & PETER P. SIKOROWSKI
9 Entomopathogens and Insect Rearing: G. DOUGLAS INGLIS & PETER P. SIKOROWSKI
10 The Basics of Quality Control for Insect Rearing: NORMAN C. LEPPLA
11 Insect Rearing Production Systems, A Case Study: The Southwestern Corn Borer: FRANK M. DAVIS
Minimum bid: $25.
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 Monarch License Plate
Donated by Edith Smith of Shady Oak Butterfly Farm
An unusual license plate to decorate your car.
Minimum bid: $20.
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 100 4"x4" Release Boxes with clear window
Ideal for small releases
Retail Value: $28.00.
Donated by Alicia Baylor of Buena Vista Butterfly Farm
Minimum bid: $10.
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 Butterfly Ceramic Trivet ~ Ornament
Retail Value: $15.00.
Has a stand to stand up as a photo as well as a hole in the back for hanging. Measures 7¾" x 7¾".
Donated by Alicia Baylor of Buena Vista Butterfly Farm
Minimum bid: $5.
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 Monarch Ceramic Trivet ~ Ornament
Retail Value: $15.00.
Measures 7¾" x 7¾". Has a stand and a hole on the backing so it can be hung or just stand.
Donated by Alicia Baylor of Buena Vista Butterfly Farm
Minimum bid: $5.
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 "Advice from a Butterfly" T-shirt Size X-Large.
Retail Value: $15.00.
Donated by Alicia Baylor of Buena Vista Butterfly Farm
Minimum bid: $5.
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 "Got Milkweed?" T-shirt Size X-Large.
Retail Value: $15.00.
Donated by Alicia Baylor of Buena Vista Butterfly Farm
Minimum bid: $5.
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 Specialty Seed Packs With Instructions
includes butterfly specialty plants and some other cool tree/plant seeds.
1. Paw Paw (Asimina triloba) 8 seed pack
2. Calico Flower (Aristolochia elegans) 20 seeds, 2 packs
3. Japanese Flowering Cherry (Prunus serrulata) 15 seeds
4. Black Hollyhock (Alcea nigra)
5. Silver Dollar Eucalyptus - 15 seeds
6. Cashew Nut Tree (20 seeds)
 7. Pinyon Pine Tree (Pinus cembroides 'edulis') - 30 seeds
Retail value is $75.00.
Donated by Linda & Steve Rogers of Timshelll Farm.
Minimum bid: $25.
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"Up Up and Away!"
 by artist Maryalyce.
A 12" X 12" canvas acrylic painting depicting a
marvelous Monarch flying high after stopping
to nectar on some zinnias and asters.
Value: Priceless!
Donated by Maryalyce (Artist)
and Christine Lowe of Bringing Home the Butterflies
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About the Artist:
 Maryalyce Gooding describes herself as a really late bloomer, who started painting when she was seventy. She had no formal education in painting, but was influenced by her husband who was a commercial artist for over 50 years. Always a nature lover, "Mary" has found a deeper appreciation for all of creation, and loves every minute painting it.
Minimum bid: $50.
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 Silver Butterfly Bracelet
This Silver Butterfly Bracelet is a one of a kind, handmade design by Hannah Staples. All metal parts are sterling silver with Swarovski crystal, Carnelian stones and Czech glass.
Value: $130.00.
Donated by Kim Sutton of FlutterBuys Butterfly Release
Minimum bid: $60.
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Butterfly Flag
 29” x 43”
An unusual flag with a large butterfly motif - flag size 29" x 43".
Value: $40.
Donated by Folk's Butterfly Farm: www.folksbutterflyfarm.com
Minimum bid: $15.
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