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CONTENTS

PLANTING GUIDES

PERENNIALS

ORNAMENTAL GRASSES

SHRUBS AND TREES

• Trees

• Evergreen Azaleas

• Evergreen Broadleaf

• Fruit Trees and Shrubs

• Deciduous Shrubs

ROSES THAT GROW!

WATER GARDENING

HERBS

ANNUALS

and much more!

PLANTING SHRUBS AND TREES

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1.Check light and soil requirements of your plant. REMEMBER- Right plant ,right place.

2. In heavy clay soil: prepare a large shallow area(1 foot deep) The wider the better. Incorporate 30%organic matter (Compost, peat humus, leaf mold Etc. ). Avoid sand

In areas of poor drainage plant a little higher. The wetter the soil the higher the plant ball should be.

3. Loosen the soil to twice the width of the root ball. Add a little organic matter. Your aim is to get the tree or shrub to grow into surrounding soil- don't spoil the roots or they will never move out! Cut or straighten circular roots.

4. Stake plants only when necessary. Staking tends to slow a plant's development down.

5. Fertilize in spring, but stop nitrogen rich fertilizing by mid summer- This allows new growth to stop and harden up before frost.

6. Protect tender bark from rabbit and deer damage -wrap in early winter. Remove the wrap in the spring.

7. Watch damaging bark with string trimmers, lawn mowers etc.

8. Mulch soil but avoid mulch on the trunk.

PERENNIALS

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ACHILLEA (Yarrow)

x'Moonshine', Lemon yellow flower heads on shorter stems to 24". Fern-like foliage appears woolly-gray. Blooms June-July.

millefolium 'Apple Blossom', soft lilac-pink flowers to 24". Compact plants with fragrant fern like foliage. Blooms from June-July and intermittently through September. Very attractive

m. 'Fire King', bright rose-red, 18"-24", June-July. Finer appearing fern-like foliage than A. Red Beauty. Flower heads are wider, up to 6", and slightly more open.

m. 'Paprika', ruby red flowers with yellow centers standing 24"-28" blooming June-July and intermittently through Sept.

ptarmica 'The Pearl', double white flowers to 24". Shorter leaves are rather narrow and dense green. June-Aug. Flowers are borne in small heads carried on loose corymbs. "Sneezeweed" A good replacement for gypsophila. Easy to grow

tomentosa, yellow, 6", June-July. A tight, mat forming habit to 15" wide. Small, woolly textured foliage is aromatic when crushed. Well-drained, full sun. "Woolly Yarrow" Native to Europe. Great for rock gardens

ACONITUM (Monk's Hood) Poisonous- great for gardens with too many deer!

x 'Bicolor', blue and white, 28", July-Aug. A very nice color combination. Hooded blue and centered white. All parts of Aconitum are poisonous.

napellus, violet blue helmet shaped flowers on 36" spikes bloom July-August. Cut flower. Prefers cool, moist, part shade.

'Sparks Variety', purple flowers and slightly taller to 50". July-August

Carmaechelii later blooming variety we plant with Japanese anemones. A stand of this plant looks magnificent.

AEGOPODIUM (Bishop's Weed, Gout Weed, Snow-on-the-Mountain)

podagraria 'Variegatum', strong growing ground cover with white and green variegated foliage to 10". White flower heads appear above the foliage in late May into June. Vigorous. I'm not joking! Plant by itself

AJUGA (Bugle Flower)

reptans 'Burgundy Glow', pink and white variegated foliage make this one especially attractive with blue flowers to 6", April-May. Will grow in shade.

r. 'Jungle Beauty', large mahogany-purple leaves with great texture to them and majestic blue blooms that stand a stately 10" tall, April-May.

p. 'Metallica Crispa', blue, 6", April-May. Nicely more rounded, deep mahogany-maroon colored foliage. Crisp, curled leaves, with a metallic bronze luster. I would grow it in more shade and avoid wet soils.

p. 'Purpurea Crispa', blue, 3"-5", April-May. Tight, clump forming habit. Very crinkly lettuce-like leaves. Leaves are deep mahogany-purple in color. Strange!

Allium, (Ornamental Onion) Great plants

senescens 'Glaucum' (Corkscrew Chives) lilac flower balls to about 12". Foliage is dense green and flat. July-August. Unique corkscrew shoots.

Schoenphrasm (Common Chives) see Herb section- Keeps aphids away!

Try some of the fall bulb varieties

ALYSSUM (Basket of Gold)

saxatilis 'Compactum' (Aurinia saxatilis 'Compactum'), yellow flowers in April-May, 15"-18" Semi-evergreen gray-green mound will get to 12" providing a fabulous "Basket" of flowers.

Sunny Border Apricot- lovely color

AMSONIA (Bluestar)

hubrechtii, steel-blue flowers, 28", June - Gorgeous fall leaf color- Plant lots is my advice. Great for naturalistic landscapes. This relatively rare species has very fine delicate foliage. Incredible fall color as the leaves change to a striking fiery yellow orange.

tabernaemontana 'Salicifolia', light blue, 36", June. clump-forming with willowy stems having terminal clusters of many star-shaped individual flowers. another great plant - just give it a little time to establish it self- Golden fall color

ALCEA(Hollyhock)

rosea 'Zebrina' (Malvus sylvestris), white or creamy pink with electric purple veining, 24"-30", June-Aug. A spectacular color that catches everyone's eye. Old fashioned single blooms. Naturalized to the US.

ALCHEMILLA (Lady's Mantle)

mollis, bright yellow-greenish flowers, 18", May -June. clump-forming to 24". Pale green leaves with crinkled edges. Fine textured sprays of flowers. Silken leaves sparkle when rain or dew collects on them.

Use as a great ground cover-

alpina- lovely dwarf form with beautiful silver edge

Anchusa azurea (Alkanet) Stunning Blue flowers 30" Spring

ANEMONE (Windflower)

pulsatilla (Pulsatilla vulgaris), mixed colors although usually shades of purple, violet, or blue that reach 8". Bell shaped flowers. Fuzzy leaves. One of the first colors of spring. Great for the wildflower garden or rock. "Pasque Flower"

h. 'Honorine Jobert', white, 30", Sept.-Oct. Slightly cupped, white flowers with contrasting yellow stamens are carried on wiry, branching stems. Single-semi-double petals.

ANGELICA

gigas, deep crimson purple-red 32"-63", June-Sept. Exotic half-sphere, umbrella-like blooms with shiny green ground leaves which are divided several times. The umbels are arranged in a zig-zag formation and give a waxy appearance. Fascinating cut flower. Butterflies. Winner of a gold medal at the plant fair "Plantarium '93" in the Netherlands. Ours is quite spectacular. Can be a short lived perennial.

ANTHEMIS (Hardy Marguerite)-

Long flowering - easy to grow- Great yellow daises for dry soil.

tinctoria 'E.C. Buxton', white daisy with yellow eye to 24". Long bloom June-September. A nice cut flower.

'Kewayi'- Gold daisies on 20 24" stems . Long blooming

'Sancti-johannis', deep pure orange daisies get to be a very strong 24", May-June.

AQUILEGIA (Columbine)

for woodland garden. Seeds itself- easy to grow

canadensis, red spurs-yellow sepals, 18", April-June. A must for every garden because of its great and consistent performance.

c. 'Corbett', yellow flowers on native columbine. A must have statement for the native, woodland, rock, or just any garden. A very workable 18", April-June.

'McKana Hybrids', noticeably large flowered and spurred mixed colors to 30". May-June. This is the one grandma probably has in her garden. Great to cut.

flabellata 'Mini-Star', blue with white corolla, 6-8", May-June. Not many can pass up this adorable dwarf variety. Glaucus foliage, large flowered. A Rock Garden gem.

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vulgaris 'Woodside Mix', double white, rose, pink, plum, powder blue flowers, 24", April-May. Considered in England as the finest columbine available . Beautifully marbled, lemon-yellow, golden cream foliage, some mottled some not. A profusion of large 2-1/2" flowers, A rare and priceless asset to the garden in sun or shade. Seeds are true to form.

"Beidermeir" mixed whites, purples and pinks- very attractive flower form Height 10- 16"

ARABIS (Rock Cress)-

trails down rock walls

blepharophylla 'Spring Charm', rose pink flowers, 8", April-May. Dense compact foliage. Needs great drainage.

caucasica 'Compinkie' Pink flowers in Spring

ARCTOSTAPHYLOS (Bearberry )

(see shrub section)

ARMERIA (Sea Thrift, Sea Pinks) Great for rock garden.

maritima 'Merlin', soft pink, 8", May-July. Evergreen, clump forming mounds of dense green grass-like foliage. A heavy display of pure pink flowers that seem to carry much longer than other varieties. Sunny, well drained soil.

maritima 'Pride of Dusseldorf', bright pink, 6-8", April-May.

ARTEMISIA (Wormwood)

x 'Huntington', lacy silver foliage is bolder than 'Powis Castle'. Leaves are slightly wider. Will grow to 36" and quite bushy.

lactiflora, creamy white plumes, green foliage. Will grow 36"-48". August-October. "Ghost Plant" "White Mugwort"- Different looking - I quite like it

l. 'Guizho' Striking contrast plant. Blackish green foliage on mahogany stems. Four feet high with white flowers.

'Powis Castle', fine lacy gray foliage to 36". An old time favorite for accents. Dry conditions in winter

ludoviciana 'Valerie Finnis', noticeably wider leaves barely serrated, 18-24". Good spreader

schmidtiana, "Silver Mound", a low mound of silver fern like, very finely and deeply cut foliage. 10".Can fall apart by mid summer and look pretty miserable.

Stelleriana 'Silver Brocade' Compact serrated foliage. Needs excellent drainage. I think this looks splendid on out terrace . Highly recommemded.

ARUNDO (Giant Reed)

donax, large glaucus-green corn like foliage. Plumes reach 18' high and are a foot long. This is the best plant to happen for screenings, country landscapes, and one of the better uses is on a golf course. We are trying out its hardiness at Greystone

donax 'Variegata', large corn-like leaves are striped with creamy white variegation, 10'-12'. White pampas plumes in October.

ASARUM (Wild Ginger)

good ground covers for shade

canadense, mahogany-purple brown, 1", April. Kidney-shaped, leathery, dark green leaves. Pitcher-shaped flowers with tail-like lobes bloom beneath the foliage. Woodland plant. Native to North America.

europeum, purplish-brown, 1", April. Kidney-shaped leaves are noticeably shiny and glossy. Illuminates the Woodland Garden. Spreads slowly. Native from Europe.

ASCLEPIAS (Butterfly Weed)

incarnata, pink flower heads reach to 40", July-August. "Swamp Milkweed". Great for moist to wet areas.

i.'Ice Ballet' Pure white flowers. June - august. Great cut flower.

tuberosa, large heads of small bright orange flowers, 24", July-August. Always a #1 choice to attract butterflies. Also used for the cut flower arrangement. Native to eastern North America. Ours gets better and better. Leave once planted.

ASTER (Michaelmas Daisy, New England Aster)

Great for late summer color

tataricus, deep lavender-blue flowers in mass atop very strong stems that reach up to 6'. Blooms September-October. This is color you can see from the road and a ways away. Coarse looking perennial

novae-angliae 'Alma Potschke', stunning bright rose-pink, 36", September. Recommended

n.a. 'Harrington Pink', clear pink, 48", September-October.

n.a. 'Hella Lacey', royal purple with yellow center, 48", Sept.-Oct.

n.a. 'Purple Dome', dark purple, 18"-24", September-October. This newer cultivar stays naturally compact. Close flowers give a great solid color effect. This selection was named by Mt. Cuba Center in Greenville, DE, originally from Mr. Robert Seip of Lennilea Farm in Alburtis, PA.

dumosus- various dwarf varieties always available

ASTILBE (Spirea)- great for shady moist sites-long flowering, many colors and sizes

'Deutschland' 2' high . Creamy white flowers and a vigorous grower.

'Fanal', dark red, 24", June-July, full plumes over dark green almost red-green foliage. The red answer for early flowering and forcing.

'Montgomery', dark red, 26", July, thick spikes with dark red -green foliage.

'Peach Blossom', light salmon pink, 24", June-July. A favorite for its pleasant color.

'Red Sentinel', red, 26", July-Aug., full plumes, very durable, good cut variety.

'Rheinland', pink, 24", June-July, short very full plumes, heavy bloomer.

'Straussenfeder' (Ostrich Plume), pink, 36", long, broad, loose, and overhanging plumes, July-August.

chinensis 'Pumila', lavender-pink, 10", August-Sept.. Short thick plumes in abundance. Excellent creeper. Low foliage.

simplicifolia 'Bronze Elegans', deep pink, 18", July-August. A late bloom over shiny bronze-green foliage.

s. 'Sprite', pink, 12"-15", July-August. Very attractive bronze foliage. Dark stemmed. Leaves are nicely rough edged. Perennial Plant Association plant of the year 1994

s. 'Visions', lilac-purple flowers, 15", June-July. Compact and bushy form. Bronze green foliage. The darker flower pinacles sets this one apart.

'Henny Graafland' probably my favorite small astilbe - Quite simply delightful. Attractive foliage and flowers. Even the seed heads look nice!

ASTRANTIA (Masterwort)

major 'Rosea', bright pink, 28", May-Sept. Basil foliage resembles that of the native geranium. Daisy-like, cushion-centered umbels of small flowers on slightly branched, airy scapes. Excellent near streams or boggy areas. Shady, woodsy soil.

AUBRETIA (Purple Rock Cress)

very site specific - Grows beautifully in England but needs precise requirements here.

'Purple Gem', purple, 4", April-May.

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BAPTISIA (False Indigo).

Every garden should have some- magnificent

australis, blue pea-shaped flowers on a spike, 38", June-July. Very dependable, long lived plant. Small rounded glaucus leaves. Native to eastern North America. PA to GA to IN.

lactea (pendula), white, 38", June-July. An incredible acquisition. An absolute garden statement. Black stemmed, glaucus leaves. A black shell on top of each white flower will make any garden stand in awe. A little difficult to find. If you see it buy it.

BELAMCANDA (Blackberry Lily, Leopard Flower)

chinensis, orage with red spots, 30", June-July. A Fan of sword-shaped, semi-erect leaves. Orchid star-shaped flowers to 2" across. When the flower capsule breaks after flowering a cluster of black seeds appear resembling a blackberry. Good for fall designs and floral arrangements

BOLTONIA

easy to grow big fall color

asteroides 'Pink Beauty', small pink daisies in dense clusters stand on top stems. Glaucus blue-green leaves add to the attraction. This will get a little higher than the white. 54", Can need support or let in fall amogst others! August-October.

a. 'Snowbank', Great perennial for late color… white daisies in mass on top stiff stems of 48". Doesn't need staking August-Sept.

BRUNNERA (Siberian Bugloss)

macrophylla 'Variegata' (B. 'Dawson's White'), blue, 12"-15", April-May. The rare and elusive variegated form of this treasured forget-me-not flower. Large heart-shaped leaves have a cream variegated margin. Expensive but great plant for semi shade. Limited quantities and expensive- worth it!

BUDDLEIA (Butterfly Bush)

Heavy blooming shrub like habit. Flowers resemble a cone and can reach to 10" long. Very fragrant. Fabulous attraction for butterflies, hummingbirds. Bloom from August to October. Should be pruned each spring for good bushing effect. Plant in sunny well drained areas and be prepared for some die-back - Acts like a perennial!

'Black Knight', deep purple, 54"-60". My favorite especially planted next to white flowering plants.

CAMPULA (Bellflower, Harebells)

carpactica 'Blue Clips', violet blue bell flowers' 6"-8", June-August. Small, leafy, mound forming branching stems have a rounded to oval, toothed leaves.

c. 'White Clips', white flowers, 6", compact and tight. June-August.

glomerata 'Superba', rich violet, 20", May-July. Taller form of densely clustered bell shaped flowers.

percifolia "Telham Beauty" Good upright form to 24" Peach leaf variety.

poscharskyana, violet-blue, 6", May-September. Star shaped flowers on leafy stems. Leaves are round and serrated. Vigorous runners make it excellent for banks, walls, rock gardens.

x 'Birch Hybrid', deep violet, 3"-4", June-July. Many open bell-shaped flowers on tough, arching, prostrate stems. Very small, ivy-shape, bright green, very toothed leaves form a very attractive evergreen mound.

CARYOPTERIS (Blue Mist Spirea)

find sunny dry spot. Needs pruning in spring

clandonensis 'Longwood Blue', blue, 36", slightly silvery-green foliage. Noticeably blooming a couple weeks later. September-October. Can have die back in cold winter.

CENTRANTHUS (Red Valerian, Jupiter's Beard)

ruber, crimson, 24", May-July. Flowers create a dome appearance. Used often as a cut flower.

'Albus', white, 24", May-July. Branching heads of small, star-shaped flowers. Centranthus thrive in poor, exposed conditions.

Cerastrium tomentosum (Snow in Summer) 4-5" silver mats - white flowers early in summer. For hot, dry sunny sites.

CHELONE (Turtlehead)

glabra, white turtle head shaped flowers brushed with a pink tip (nose). Appears all white at first sight. Look close to notice its nose. Very strong plant. 32", August-Sept. Native form often found near woodlands, meadows.

Lyonii Pinkhooded flowers- requires moist soil- flowers late season

CHRYSANTHEMUM (under gone all kinds of name changes- will change ours if it proves successful!)

nipponicum, white daisy with yellow center, 28"-30", Sept.-Oct. A woody plant that can resemble a small shrub. Wide, dark green, solid leaves. Produces many 4" flowers. "Nippon Daisy" "Japanese Daisy"

coccineum 'James Kelway', deep red, 24", May-June. Lacy green foliage. "Pyrethrum" "Painted Daisy"

i. 'Sheffield Pink', (Hillside Pink), salmon pink, 36", Sept-Nov. Recommended

'Mei-Kyo', bright rose-pink with yellow centers, 26", October-November. Fully double, pom-pom like flowers in mass. Very hardy, bushy habit. "Korean Mum" Ours has performed wonderfully

rubellum 'Clara Curtis', deep pink daisy, 20", July-October. A striking display of 3" pink daisies.

r. 'Mary Stoker', a unique form whose flowers open yellow and age to gold. 24", July-October.

superbum, 'Alaska', white, 24"-26", June-August. "Shasta Daisy"

'Thomas Killen' Our most popular seller- Strong upright performer

s. 'Barbara Bush' Variegated form that is proving to be a winner

weyrichii, pink, 6", August-September. Foliage stays low, almost matted to the ground. Will form a nice patch.

CIMICIFUGA (Bugbane, Snakeroot, Fairy Candles)

racemosa, white, 54", July-August. Very long, thin, candle like racemes. A woodland plant.

simplex 'White Pearl' 4-5' plant - Creamy white spikes September to October. A great plant.

ramosa 'Atropurpurea', creamy white, 48", Sept-Oct. Large, very divided leaves are mahogony-purple and all maroon stemmed. Shady woodland plant. "Black Snakeroot"

CLEMATIS (Queen of the Flowering Vines)

Showy, large flowering vines. Usually used to climb, or train, to a fence, post, trellis, or even a wall. Pruning the vines heavily in March can be a basic technique for grooming. Not permitting seed heads to develop can produce recurrent blooms throughout the summer. Although Clematis perform in full sun their roots prefer cool moist soil. A heavy mulch can provide this if natural shade cannot be cast at the base. Plant deeper than when in container.

'Contesse de Bouchard', velvet rose-pink large semi-double flowers. One of the best pinks. 6"-7" flower. June-July, and Sept. 8-12'. Mid-Late.

'Earnest Markham', bright petunia red with soft yellow stamens. Robust grower, free flowering. 5"-6" flower. July, August and Sept. 12-15'. Late.

'General Sikorski', large, overlapping, purple-blue peta is with a dust of red on each. Cream stamens. Vigorous grower. 4"-5" flower. June & September. 8-12'. Early summer.

'Henryi', pure white, long pointed sepals, brown stamens. Exotic flower. 7"-8" flower. June and September. 12-20'. Early-Mid.

'Jackmanii', most profuse blooming purple. Long lived, most reliable. 5-6" flower. June, July, and September. 10-12'. Mid-Late.

'Lanuginosa Candida', large pure white with yellow stamens. Very fine, heavy texture, full flowers with rounded sepals. One of the best large whites. 7"-9" flower. June, July, and Sept.. 10-15'. Mid.

maximowicziana (paniculata), very vigorous grower and trouble free. It exhibits a complete blanket of small, very fragrant white flowers. 1" flower. August-October. 10-20'. "Sweet Autumn". Late.

'Nelly Moser', pale pink with dark red bar down the middle of each sepal. Color becomes more intense under cool conditions. 5"-6" flowers. May, June, August and September. 8-12 feet. Early-Mid.

'Ramona', lavender-blue flowers with dark stamens. Very vigorous grower. 6"-8" flower. July, August and September. 10-16'. Mid.

'The President', deep purple flowers with reddish-plum centers. 7"-8" flower. June through September. 8-12'. Early-Mid.

CONVALLARIA (Lily of the Valley)

majalis, fragrant white bell-shaped flowers during May. Nice wide dark green oval leaves. Spent blooms become small orange berries on the stem. Used extensively for ground covering.

m. 'Striatum', white, 8", May. Fragrant, bell-shaped, "Lilies-of-the-Valley" bloom in front of large, 8" oval leaves that are amazingly striped with yellow variegation. Rare and elusive. ( For us too!)

COREOPSIS

grandiflora 'Early Sunrise', golden yellow semi-double flowers, 18", June-September. All American Award Winner.

rosea 'American Dream', pink, 15", June-August. Fine threadleaf foliage. Pink form of C. moonbeam. Native to eastern U.S.

verticillata 'Golden Showers', larger bright yellow flowers, 29", June-August. Threadleaf foliage. Great cut flower variety. Native.

v. 'Moonbeam', bright yellow, 18", June-September. A guaranteed performer. "Threadleaf Tickseed". Perennial Plant Association's plant of the year 1992. Native from MA, to FL, west to AK.

v. 'Zagreb', deep yellow, 12"-15", June-August. A great bushy compact form of the threadleaf foliage.

CORYDALIS (Corydaline, Fume Root)

cheilanthifolia 10- 12" high. Flowers all season. More upright than lutea. Fern like leaves

lutea, yellow, 8"-12", May-September. Semi-evergreen, clump-forming perennial with fleshy texture, fibrous roots. Very divided, basal, gray-green leaves that are individually rounded, sometimes arching-droopy. Slender flowers with short spurs along dense racemes. Excellent naturalizer.- seeds easily

flexuosa 'Blue Panda', sky blue, 12"-15", May-August. A corydalis with fragrance! From China's Panda Country comes this prize possession. Light aqua-green foliage. Very limited supplies

Crambe cordifolia (Kale) a big 4-5' Statement for the garden.

DELOSPERMA (Ice Plant) (Zone 6!)

Succulent tubular foliage. Flowers are spectacular. Thick foliage.. Great for dry or sandy areas. Worth trying in our zone. Sandy well drained soil a must.

cooperi, rose-pink, 2", June-July. Matting foliage.

DELPHINIUM (Larkspur)

A unique style of perennial known for it's tall stately flower spikes. No. 1 choice cut flower. Most varieties now offered do not need staking therefore making them very desired for the garden.

'Belladonna', light blue, 36", June. Hybrid cross between D. elatum and D. grandiflorum. Smaller in stature than Pacific Giants. Well-branched with many flower stems. Foliage is also more divided.

'Magic Fountains', mixed blue, sky blue, lavender, white, 28", June-July. Great compact habit. Very bushy foliage. Thick flower stems.

DIANTHUS (Hardy Pinks, Carnations, Sweet William)

'War Bonnet', dark red flowers, 10"-15", June-August. Blue-gray foliage compact.

deltoides 'Brilliant', bright crimson flowers on green foliage, 6". May-June. Excellent matting, sprawling habit. Rock garden. Will rebloom after a trim. "Maiden Pinks".

'Flashing Light', ruby red, 6", May-June. Striking dark bronze purple foliage. My personal favorite.

d. 'Zing Rose' will flower all summer - likes dry conditions

gratianopolitanus 'Tiny Rubies", pink, 4", May-June. A rock garden classic. Another healthy display of flowers. Gray-green mounds, very tight.

DICENTRA (Bleeding Heart)

formosa 'Luxuriant', cherry red, 15", May-September. Slightly larger, fern like foliage. continuous blooms.

spectabilis, pink heart-shaped flowers hang off a long arching stem. 30", May-June. Goes dormant in summer.

DIGITALIS (Foxglove)

x. mertonensis 'Strawberry Crush', rosy-mauve-strawberry-pink, 30", June-July. This cross between D. grandiflora and D. purpurea has given us larger flowers, heavier blooms, and a Foxglove that has proven quite perennial rather than it's biennial parent. Nicely large, oval, hairy, soft basal leaves.

DORONICUM (Leopard's Bane)

cordatum, yellow daisy, 16"-20", April-May. Basil heart-shaped, bright green leaves are hairy and wavy edged. Shallow roots prefer cool moist soils. Preferred cut flower. Foliage goes dormant in summer. First of the summer daisies

Echinacea

purpurea 'Magnus', deep rose flowers are larger than normal and the petals don't seem to droop. 36". June-August. Cut flower.

'White Swan', white flowers with a coppery-brown cone, 30", June-August.

p. 'Bravado'

ECHINOPS (Globe Thistle)

ritro, globular thistle-like metallic blue flowers. 32", July-August. Spiny green-gray foliage. Extremely attractive cut flower.

EPIMEDIUM (Barrenwort) Very trendy plants!

Carpeting perennial with dense, heart-shaped, divided leaves on wiry stems. Foliage in spring and fall is usually a dark brownish red. Clusters of cup shaped, star-like flowers with short spurs on open wiry stems also. Shade-part shade, rich, moist soil.

x youngianum 'Niveum', white, 8"-10", May-June. A more compact form than most. Bushy, smaller, bronze tinted leaflets turn green in late spring.

x 'Rubrum', crimson, 10"-12", May-June. Flowers have a white corolla and yellow spurs. Dark tinted leaves in spring and fall.

x versicolor 'Sulphureum', yellow, 12"-15", May-June. Another vigorous form and probably the best that tolerates conditions others may not.

EQUISETUM (Horsetails)

hyemalis, long hollow tubular stems are segmented. Extremely vigorous. Moist, wet places and water 2"-6". Stems are 28"-30".Lovely with light coming through stems.

ERIGERON hybrids (Fleabane)

Very attractive small daisy type flowers. Pinks and blues.

ERYNGIUM (Sea Holly) Every garden should have one

planum, steel blue teasel-like flower, 24"-30", June-July. Excellent cut or dried flower.

yuccafolium (Rattlesnakemaster) a striking plant . Easy to grow . very coarse and interesting foliage.

EUPATORIUM (Hardy Ageratum, Joe-Pye-Weed)

maculatum 'Gateway', large deep rose flower heads on wine red stems, 5'-6'. August-September. Leaves are whorled, serrated and lance-shaped. An unmatched specimen plant. Great near water and naturalizing. Native to eastern U.S. I love this plant!

x 'Chocolate' Very impressive new introduction- White flowers - dark leaves- You must see it !

coelestinum'Cory', dark blue very tight heads with sturdy branching stems. 24"-28". August-November. Cut flower. Native to eastern U.S.- Needs long summer to bloom

EUPHORBIA epithymoides (Cushion spurge)

18" bushy clumps of yellow flowers in spring. It seeds itself readily. Our first splash of color with the late daffodils.

dulces 'Chameleon' new bronzy purple leaves- lime yellow blossoms - a real eyecatcher.

FERNS-

becoming a very fashionable plant once more

Dryopteris erythrosora, 'Autumn Fern' dark green foliage, new fronds open with coppery-pink color, fade to a dark green and reflect a bronze color in fall. Evergreen 26"-30".

Polystichum arostichoides, 'Christmas Fern', dark green, wide bladed fronds appear in the middle of this fern resembling a cinnamon stick, hence its name. Likes acid soils. Foliage opens slightly pale but intensifies during the summer. Wide fronds. 30".

Dennstaedtia puntilobula, 'Hay Scented Fern', pale green fronds, lacy texture. Fronds appear to grow straight out of the ground. A creeper that spreads by rhizomes. Crush the fronds to discover the scent of fresh hay. 18"-20".

Athyrium niponicum 'Pictum', 'Japanes Painted Fern', the most colorful with soft grey-silver foliage with red and green flushes. Dark stems. Spreads slowly to form a mound. 10".

Athyrium felix-femina, 'Lady Fern', attractive, finely cut, feathery fronds with a dark stem make this fern so desired. 26"-30".

Dryopteris felix-mas undulata 'Robusta', 'Robust Male Fern', vigorous thick foliage, strong fronds are slightly wavy or rippled along their length. Evergreen. 30".

Matteuccia struthiopteris, 'Ostrich', huge fronds put this one in a class by itself. Extremely stately. Will get to at least 4'. If near a waters edge with open shade this fern can reach to 6'.

Osmunda regalis, 'Royal Fern', leafy, lance-shaped fronds have bright brown plumes early on. Likes acid soils, a lot of moisture. 40".

Onoclea sensibilis, 'Sensitive Fern', first to reflect the onset of fall. That touch of cool weather will turn these fronds gold. The best ground covering fern. Also produces brown colored flowered fronds that resemble those of a "Cinnamon Fern" which will remain for a nice texture unless removed.

Dryopteris, 'Wood Fern', erect medium size fern. The naturalizing fern with no worry. Outward curving. Evergreen. 18"-24".

FILIPENDULA (Meadowsweet, Queen-of-the-Meadow)

rubra 'Venusta', dark pink, 48"-54", June-July. Large, full leaves are jagged. Tall branching stems with large fluffy plumes. This is a Native North American species. "Queen of the Prairie"

ulmaria 'Flore-Pleno', double white flowers, 30"-36", June-July. A robust grower. Green foliage.

u. 'Variegata', white flowers, 24", June-July. A thick creamy yellow band down the middle of eachleaf makes this one different.

GAILLARDIA (Blanket Flower)

cut back late summer to help see it through the winter with new basal shoots

grandiflora 'Burgundy', large wine red daisies, 24"-30", June-August. Will rebloom till frost if dead-headed.

g. 'Goblin', yellow with red margins, 15"-24", June-September. Short compact variety seems to bloom forever. Will re seed itself.

GALIUM (Sweet Woodruff, Bedstraw)

odoratum, small white flowers, 10", May-June. Excellent ground cover. Thick foliage with the leaves encircled around the stems and all along the stems. Used to flavor wines or beer. Native to Europe, North Africa, and Asia.- Can plant small bulbs amongst it

GAURA

lindheimeri, white flowers increasing along a stem age to rose, 36", July-October. Sword like foliage with some red tinge to it. Flowers resemble little butterflies. Native to Texas and Louisiana. Not reliably hardy but sometimes it doesn't matter!

GERANIUM (Cranesbill)

Highly valued for their summer color and attractive foliage. Foliage of the macrorrhizum's is very fragrant. Geranium foliage exhibits all the fall leaf colors available; reds, yellows, maroons, bronze, providing unsurpassed fall texture in the garden.

'Ann Folkard' new electric magenta flowers- 18" high foliage

'Johnson's Blue', vivid violet blue, 18"-24", June-August. Long bloom and a large perfect mound of color.

maculatum, violet rose, 15"-24", May-June. Airy clusters of flowers above high foliage. Nice slow creeper. Native. "Wild Geranium"

m. 'Chatto' Earliest blooming geranium - and will rebloom July and August

cantabrigiense, rose purple, 12", June-August. Thick foliage has glossy leaves. Great for rock garden.

c. 'Biokovo', light pink, 12", June-August.

macrorrhizum 'Walter Inwersen', pale lavender pink, 18"-24", June-August.

m. 'Album', white, June-August. Rounded leaves slightly wavy on edge. Very aromatic foliage.

x oxonianum 'Claridge Druce', pink with dark veins, 18"-26", June-Sept. This cross has given us improved vigor and increased free flowering. Dainty, rounded, lobed leaves.

sanguineum 'Album', white, 12"-15", June-August. Cup shaped flowers over a gorgeous mound of dark green, rounded, deeply divided foliage. Fabulous groundcover spread to 24". a great variety for an array of conditions.

s. 'Max Frei', reddish purple, 8"-12", June-September. A larger flowered hybrid with intense color. More prostrate, bold green leaves.. Very attractive plant.

striatum 'Lancastriense', light pink with red veins, 10-12", June-September. Bushy, creeping foliage. "Bloody Cranesbill".

GEUM

'Mrs. Bradshaw', double red flowers, 24"-28", May-June. Easy to grow perennial. Foliage is attractive too.

'Lady Strathden' double yellow flowers

GYPSOPHILA (Baby's Breath)

repens 'Alba', white, 8", May-June. Creeping ground cover form. flowers give a solid color display. Bluish-Green foliage.

r. 'Rosea', pink, 8", May-June. Excellent forms for Rock Garden, wall, or dry banks.

HELENIUM (Sneezeweed)

Excellent late summer flowers. Should be much more popular

'Bruno', mahogany-red, 36", July-September. Stout stems clothed with narrow, lance-shaped leaves, rise from basal growth. Sprays of daisy-like flowers 1" across each with a noticeable center disc.

'Moerheim Beauty' 30- 36' Bronze red blossoms

flexuosum (nudiflorum), yellow daisy flowers on strong stems reaching 36". July-September. Dark green foliage. Cut flower.

HELIANTHUS (Perennial Sunflower)

angustifolius, bright yellow daisies reach a height of 6'. Strong branches. Long narrow, leathery, lance-shaped leaves to ²" wide. Great bright fall color. August-October. Cut flower. Native from New York to Texas.

decapetalus 'Loddon Gold', fully double yellow pom-pom type flower, 36"-38". Large wide leaves. August-October.- Good spreader

HELIOPSIS (Orange Sunflower, False Sunflower)

helianthoides 'Summer Sun', golden yellow daisies on stiff stems, 36", July-September. Cut flower. Classic long flowering daisy

HELLEBORUS (Christmas Rose, Lenten Rose)

Almost evergreen but can look a little tatty after winter. Soon perks up in spring

niger, white flowers have golden stamens, 12"-18", blooms may occur during winter or by March. Evergreen, well divided, broad, deep green leaves. Cup-shaped, nodding flowers. "Christmas Rose".

orientalis, mauve-pink, 18"-24", blooms during winter or by March. Evergreen, clump-forming, with dense, divided foliage which give way to cup-shaped winter color. "Lenten Rose" New colors being bred all the time.

THE HEMEROCALLIS COLLECTION (Daylily)

We have a great selection.

Long-lived perennial. Drought and heat tolerant. Little to no maintenance. Tolerates and grows well in practically any soil.

'Eenie Weenie', yellow, 8"-10", 3" flower, Repeat flowering . Great ground cover

'Happy Returns', lemon yellow with green throat, 18"-24", June-October. Most popular true yellow re-bloomer.

'Hyperion', lemon yellow, 38", 5" flower, fragrant. July.

'Joan Senior', creamy white with lime throat, 28"-30", 6" flower, June-July, August, September. Rebloomer. Fragrant. Semi-Evergreen.

'Melon Balls', glowing melon red with orchid overtones, 20", 2" flower, July.

'Stelle de Oro', golden yellow, 15"-18", 3" flower, June-October. Rebloomer.

Trophy Taker Series-

Here is our selection of Dr App's choices from Centerton Nursery

'BIG TIME HAPPY' An everbloomer that's going to make you happy, big time! 4" lemon self with green throat, well kept foliage, to 1 6", first blooms early and go continuously, bloom is fragrant and extended, Apps hybrid of 'Happy Returns', dormant diploid, Trophytaker introduction 1995- I am very impressed by this one

'FINAL TOUCH' The final touch to the season, blooming late July through mid September, 5" pink and lavender bicolor with green yellow throat, to 32", bud-building and can have up to 75 buds per scape, fragrant, dormant diploid,

'HOT EMBERS' Watch this fire glow. 6" orange-red self, to 30", first blooms mid-season, award winner, very hot color, hardy evergreen

'INNOCENT BYSTANDER' No way this one gets lost in the crowd. 5" near white self with green throat and the faint suggestions of yellow and pink, edge to 36", first blooms mid-season, super rebloomer extended. Apps hybrid of Joan Senior, semi evergreen diploid,

'LAUREN LEAH' large 6" creamy white with touches of pink blends, short 18" habit, first blooms early mid-season, award winner, semi-evergreen diploid,

'PREPPY PINK' Graduate up to this ivy-leaguer. 4" rose-pink self with white midribs, deeper rose eyezone and yellow-green throat, fragrant to 32", first blooms mid-season, excellent rebloomer. Considered one of the longest blooming pink Daylilies. dormant diploid, Trophytaker TM induction 1 995

'ROYAL OCCASION' What an affair! 5" jewel burgundy with black eyezone and green throat, heavy substance, to 26", first blooms mid-season, excellent rebloom, extended, received first award 1994 semi-evergreen diploid,

SILOAM DOUBLE CLASSIC' 5" bright peach pink double self, very fragrant, short 16", first blooms early-mid season, winner of awards including the Stout

'SILOAM MERLE KENT' 4" bright orchid with deep purple eye and green throat, frilly, 18", first blooms mid-season, extended, winner of numerous awards, dormant diploid,

'SOUNDS OF SILENCE' So famous they wrote a song about it . 5" light yellow cream self with green throat, ruffled, to 26", first blooms mid-season, extended, fat buds, exceptional foliage, semi-evergreen diploid,

'SUNNY HONEY' Color breakthrough .... 4" spectacular honey tone, great in combination with purples, to 24", first blooms early and rebloom continuously, hybrid of Stella x Brocaded Gown, great plant for unique color and long bloom season, semievergreen diploid,

'WOODSIDE AMETHYST' Tiffany would blush at the sparkling beauty of this 4" lavender purple gem with green / yellow throat, light ruffles, to 30", first bloom early-mid, extended, heavy scape branching, semi- evergreen diploid, Trophy takerTm induction 1993

'WOODSIDE RUBY' 5" bright ruby red jewel self with lighter midribs and lemon at, ruffles, to 34", first blooms mid-season with a long period, award winner, semi-evergreen diploid.

HEPATICA (Liverleaf)

americana, cup shaped violet blue flowers resemble anemones. 6", April-May. Woodland plant. Will go dormant in summer. Native wildflower. Availability limited.

Herniaria glabra (Burstwort or Bladderwort) evergreen carpeting -will go bronze color in winter if there is no snow cover .

HEUCHERA

micrantha 'Palace Purple', small white flowers, 24"-30", June-July. Dark burgundy-purple foliage. Can tolerate dryer condition than most.

s. 'Bressingham Hybrids', lighter rose-pink shades. May-July. 24".

s.'Fairy Cups', scarlet red, 15"-20", June-July. The leaves are cupped upward on the edges. Symetrically rounded so as to appear like mini lily pads. Quite rare specimen.

x 'Chocalate ruffles', creamy white, 24"-26", June. Incredibly ruffled leaves that are amazingly true light Chocolate brown on top and a burgundy underside that is seen between all the ruffles! This plant is under patent. Asexual propagation is prohibited.

HEUCHERELLA

tiarelloides 'Bridget Bloom', pink, 20", May-July. This is a unique cross of Heuchera and Tiarella cordifolia. Blooms heavily both spring and late summer and intermittently in between.

HIBISCUS (Rose Mallow)

X 'Anne Arundel' giant and I mean giant pink flowers- dinner plate size- Interesting leaves.

X 'Lord Baltimore' Huge deep scarlet flowers and deeply incised flowers.

moscheutos 'Southern Belle', mixed colors of deep red, white and pink. Flowers are 10"-12" wide. 36". July.

THE HOSTA COLLECTION

(Plantain Lily, Funkia, August Lily)

Excellent perennials for shade to part sun. Will grow in almost any soil though prize specimens are usually found in moist well-drained conditions. Key traits would be their hardiness, disease resistance and attractive foliage. The following abbreviations reflect foliage size at maturity: DW-Dwarf (3-6"), S - Small (6-12"), M - Medium (12-24"), L - Large (24-36").

'Aphrodite', double white,24", August. Large 4" flowers are very fragrant. Double form of H. plant. 'Grandiflora'. M-L

'Francee', lavander, 26"-28", June - July. Dark green oblong leaves have a consistent white margin. One of the best white-margined varieties. M.

'Ginko Craig', purple with dark veins, 12"-18", July-August. Long, narrow green leaves with an irregular with margin. S.

'Gold Standard', lavender, 24", August. Early leaves open light green with dark green margin. Center of leaves turn white-gold by summer. Strong grower. Award winner. M.

'Golden Tiara', deep lavender flowers, 14" Aug-Sept. Small quite heart-shaped leaves with a wide cream gold margin. Holds form and texture excellently. Good multiplier. S.

'Great Expectations', white, 28"-30", June-July. Medium, puckered leaves are bright golden yellow and age through the season to white. Outstanding blue-green margin keeps it all together! M-L.

'Halcyon', violet, 28", July. Medium sized oval spear-shaped leaves. Very chalky blue leaves. Thick texture. Some claim it to be the bluest form available. M

'Krossa Regal', very light lavender, almost white flowers, 38"-42", August. Very large oval leaves with powder blue texture. Upright leaves. A practically unsurpassed large blue specimen. L.

'Love Pat', near white flowers, maybe a very light brush of lavender, 16", June. Very round, heavily puckered blue leaves. A Fabulous specimen. It's a miniature sieboldiana 'Elegans' with enhanced texture. S.

'Patriot', lavander, 28", June-July. Dark green leaves with an extremely wide white margin.

'Royal Standard', white, 36", August-September. Medium size spear shaped green leaves. Very reliable, care free specimen. Very fragrant, and will perform in full sun if needed. M.

'Sum & Substance', very light lavender flowers reach 36", August. Huge chartreuse-green leaves will reach to 18" across. Older leaves become puckered. This is just an unbelievable specimen. Three awards, No. 1 on popularity polls. L

s.'Francis Williams', white, 30", July. Yet another one that stands in a class by itself. Very large blue-green leaves with a wide creamy golden margin. Heavily puckered. Spectacular variety. L.

and lots more - you'll have to come and see for yourself!

HOUTTUYNIA

cordata 'Chameleon', white, 10", August. Very striking heart shaped leaves and multicolored with red, white, yellow and bronze shades. Vigorous growth habit with underground rhizomes. Great for water gardens.

HYPERICUM (St. John's Wort)

calycinum, 2" yellow flowers, 20", June-July. could be used as a small shrub or hedge. Woody stems, nicely rounded somewhat glaucous leaves. Semi-evergreen. Good ground cover. Rock garden.

IBERIS (Candytuft)

sempervirens 'Snowflake', white, 10", May-June. A larger flower than the species is carried over dark green, narrow evergreen foliage. Mound shape.

s. 'Autumn Beauty' Flowers in spring and in Fall

INULA

candida ssp verbascifolia, yellow daisy flower, 8", June-August. Lance, shaped, elliptic, hairy, felt-like foliage.

ensifolia- I grew this one from seed I bought in England. I what lovely little chaps they turned out to be.. Masses of yellow daisies all summer long. Zone companies list it as zone 6 - but out ours survives brilliantly.j

IRIS

cristata, blue, 6", May. Neat fans of small sword-like leaves. Flat, star-shaped flowers facing upward. Once established, preferably in semi-shade and moist soil, it will spread slowly until hindered. Excellent woodland or peat bank. Native to e. United States.

pseudacorus, bright yellow flowers are beardless, 40", June. Tall narrow dark green sword-like foliage. Very strong grower. Great for wet areas and will grow below water. "Yellow Flag"

ensata'Variegata', purple-violet, 30", June. Narrow, sword-like leaves are striped white.

siberica 'Ceasar's Brother', violet blue, 30", June.

s. 'Claret Cup', dark purple violet, 30", June.

'Immortality', white, 29", May-June, Aug.-Sept. An incredible performer. Just short of ever-blooming more west but definite rebloomer here!

KNAUTIA

macedonica, a profusion of deep crimson red, scabiosa-like flowers that bloom from May-October. Can get to 2 feet wide and 18"-24" tall with divided lacy foliage as scabiosa.

KNIPHOFIA (Red-Hot-Poker, Tritoma, Torch-Lily)

pfitzeri, orange-red, 30", July-Aug. Gray-green sword-shaped foliage. Conspicuous poker-like or cone-like flower spike.

uvaria 'Border Ballet', red, scarlet red, 30", June-Sept. Recently offered and sure to excite some gardeners, we now have a more compact, dwarf strain than the Pfitzers variety. Prolific flowers bloom well into fall months.

Lamiastrum galeobdolon 'Herman's Pride' unique silver colored foliage for shade garden. Attractive in flower too. Small yellow flowers.

LAMIUM (Dead Nettle)

maculatum 'Beacon Silver', dark pink, 6", April-June. Silver foliage with a narrow green border. Snapdragon-like flowers.

'Beedhams White' The best yellow ground cover for shade. It's a new one - it does have a white rib in the middle , if any one is wondering.

m. 'Shell Pink', pink, 8", May-July. Nice green leaves are marked down the center with white midrib.

m. 'White Nancy', white flowers, 6", April-June. Silver white foliage with a margin. Ever popular white form.

LATHRYUS (Sweet Pea)

latifolius, maxed colors of red, pink, and white. A vigorous perennial which grows 4-6 feet and blooms July-August. Usually used for a fence, trellis, or hang over rocks or a wall.

LAVANDULA (Lavender, English Lavender)

angustifolia 'Hidcote', deep purple flower spikes, 12"-15", June-September. A nice more compact variety.

a. 'Munstead', lavender-blue, 15", July-September. Fragrant flowers and foliage. Most common strain. Variety that is used for culinary purposes.

LEONTOPODIUM (Edelweiss)

alpinum, white star shaped flowers, 10", May-June. Woolly flower leads and foliage. Glaucous green narrow leaves. Prime rock garden plant.

LIATRIS (Gayfeather,Blazing Star)

spicata 'Floristan White', white , 30", July-September. Native.

s. 'Kobold', dark rose-purple, 18"-24", July-September. A nicely compact form.

LIGULARIA (Ragwort, Senecio)

dentata 'Desdemona', clusters of orange daisy-like flowers on purple stems, 36",July-August. Large rounded, heart-shaped, leaves are purple on the underside and purple stemmed. Prefers moist areas.

d. 'Othello' Flowers two weeks later.

stenocephala 'The Rocket', yellow flowers are borne on tall spikes making this a favorite. To 42", July-August. The leaves are triangular and toothed. Needs moisture and shade.

LILIUM (Asiatic Lilies, Summer Lilies, Garden Lilies)

oriental 'Mini Stargazer', deep rose-pink with white margin, speckled, 20", August. Full size blooms on a shorter plant, giving our Stargazer more versatility in the border garden.

o. 'Mona Lisa', light pink slightly speckled, 26", July-August. A very popular forced Easter lily. Very fragrant, clean color.

o. 'Casa Blanca', pure white, 30", July. Very large flowers and very fragrant.

LIMONIUM (Statice, Sea Lavender)

platyphyllum (latifolium), lavender blue airyflower sprays on stiff stems, 22", July-August. Evergreen foliage with more long and narrow leaves. Cut or dried flowers.

LIRIOPE (Lily Turf)

muscari 'Big Blue', dark violet flower stalks, 12", August-September. Grass-like foliage. Spent blooms turn to black berries creating attractive ornamental texture.

LOBELIA (Cardinal Flower)

cardinalis, scarlet red flowers, 32", July-September. A spike of flowers. Should be planted in a very moist area. Native. East and Central North America.

X 'Fan Scarlet' Very attractive foliage and stunning crimson flowers . I have found this one easier to grow

LUPINE

Palmately compound leaves. Showy, thick pea-like flower spikes. Should avoid being planted in hot dry locations.

'Russell Hybrids', mixed colors of red, pink, white, blue, yellow on stately spikes 30"-36". May-June. A hybrid by an individual, George Russell of Yorkshire, England.

LYCHNIS (Catchfly, Campion)

coronara, magenta-red, 28"-30", June-July. Silver-grey foliage. Seeds itself freely. Loves dry sunny conditions

LYSIMACHIA (Circle flower, Loosestrife)

clethroides, white, 32", July-August. small white flowers are densely packed into terminal spikes that arch near the tipgiving it the appearance of a goose neck. "Gooseneck Loosestrife"

nummularia 'Aurea', bright yellow, 2"-3", June-July. Low, ground-hugging, creeping, rooting stems have pairs of rounded soft yellow leaves. "Creeping Jenny"

Punctata (Yellow Loosestrife) Easy to grow spreading perennial. Tolerates wet soil. Height to 20 inches. It will colonize a wet area.

MACLEAYA (Plume Poppy)

cordata, creamy white, 54"-60", July-August. Large, rounded and lobed, gray-green leaves with gray-white undersides. Thick hollow stems hold large, feathery pinacles of dainty flowers.

MAZUS

reptans, violet-blue, 2", May-June. Narrow, oval, toothed leaves are in pairs along stem.

MERTENSIA (Virginia Bluebells)

virginica, blue, 20", April-May. New flowers look pink but open blue. Strong clump forming plant. Goes dormant after blooming. Native. Wildflower.

MITCHELLA (Partridge Berry)

repens, evergreen ground cover with rounded glossy green foliage. Brilliant scarlet berries appear April-May producing on exquisite ornamental texture. Part shade to shade in a woodland setting that is moist provide for an ideal environment.

MONARDA (Bee Balm)

Numerous tubular flowers extend out of a ball shaped whorl. Long stems make for a good cut flower. Fragrant aromatic foliage. Very attractive to hummingbirds and bees. Vigorous growth habits.

didyma 'Marshall's Delight', pink, 34", June-July. Listed as mildew resistant.

d. 'Gardenview Scarlet', deep scarlet red, 36", June-July. Large flowers. Mildew resistant.

MUEHLENBECKIA (Wire Plant)

axillaris 'Nana', greenish white, 2", June. Much branched prostrate sprawling mat forming to 1 ft. across. Very dense, tiny, rounded foliage. This plant is unmatched for traffic use.

NEPETA (Catmint,Catnip)

Very popular perennial herb. Aromaticf ragrant gray-green foliage is especially attractive to cats.

mussinii, lavender-blue, 10"-12", June-July. Oval, light green, slightly toothed leaves are aromatic. Good sprawling habit. Good for edging or tumbling over walls or paving.

faassenii, blue, 15", May-June. More erect habit makes for its great popularity. Smaller more narrow leaves. Compact.

f. 'Snowflake', white, 10", May-August. Unbelievable bloom period. A compact center gives way to a more open habit.

m. 'Dropmore', deep lavender blue, 15"-24", June-August. Much more foliage substance with gray hairy underside. Larger flowers.

OENOTHERA (Evening Primrose, Sundrops)

perennis, yellow, 6"-15", June-July. Clump forming, basal foliage, narrowly spoon-shaped glossy green leaves. Loose spikes of small nodding-like fragrant flowers.

speciosa 'Siskiyou', pink, 10", August-September. Similar to O.S. Rosea but slightly more controlled habit. Hardy in well drained areas.

tetragona 'Summer Solstice' (Sonnerwende), bright yellow, 18", July-September. Dense spikes of clustered, fragrant, cup-shaped flowers. Shiny, narrowly oval, green leaves are basal and flower stems mahogany-red.

OPUNTIA (Hardy Cactus, Prickly Pear)

humifusa 'Rafinesquei', light yellow, 3"-5", June. Flat, rounded to oval, cactus pads sprawl to 24". Frilled, cup-shaped flowers to 3" wide. Dark red, oblong fruit appears after the flower. Sunny, dry conditions.

ORIGANUM (Oregano, Wild Marjoram)

laevigatum 'Herrenhausen', dark pink flower clusters reach 24", July-September. Maroon purple foliage. Very showy. Excellent for cut or dried flower. Aromatic foliage.

PAEONIA (Garden Peony)

lactiflora 'Festiva Maxima', double white, lightly dusted in the center with crimson, 34", May. Huge, very full, fragrant blooms on strong stems. Long lasting for cut flower. Vigorous.

l. 'Karl Rosenfeld', bright crimson red double blooms, 36", May-June. Extra large, velvety flowers. Floriferous. Attractive lush foliage.

l.'Sarah Barndhardt', double pink flowers, 36", June. Fragrant. Recommended for cutting.

Lots more . Pop in and see.

TREE PEONIES

suffruticosa, assorted colors, red, pink, white, yellow, 36"-48", June. Shrub habit. Woody stems. Full to light shade, fertile, well-drained soil. "Tree Peony"

Papaver orientalis (Oriental Poppy)

'Princess Victoria Louise', salmon pink with broad ring of black stamens, 30", May-June.

PENSTEMON (Beard Tongue)

digitalis 'Husker Red', white with pink blush, 30", June-July. Noted for its red stems and mahogany red foliage. Flowers are flushed white followed by ornamental seed pods. Native to North America.

PEROVSKIA (Russian Sage)

Perennial Plant Association Plant of the Year 1995

atriplicifolia, P. superba lavender blue, 36"-40", July-September. Semi-woody stems. Finely divided silver-gray foliage. Leaves and flowers are aromatic. Heat and drought tolerant.

'Filagran', lilac-blue, 36", July-September. Extremely fine, disected foliage. Bushy habit. Strong sturdy stemsas P. Longin.

Phlomis russelliana (Phlomis) Yellow candelabra flowers in June and July.

PHLOX (Carolina Phlox)

carolina 'Miss Lingard', white, 28"-30", June-September. Phlox bear their flowers in spherical-type heads. Many flowers make up the entire bloom. This variety is very desired because of its large bloom, length of bloom period, and especially because the foliage is powdery mildew resistant. "Wedding Phlox"

PHLOX (Mountain Pinks, Moss Pinks)

subulata 'Coral Eyes', pink white with distinct coral eye, 4", May. Fine green foliage. Mat forming. Popular border.

'Chattahooche', blue with maroon eye, 12", April-May. Narrow dark green foliage is purple on the underside. Open sprawling habit.

PHLOX stolonifera 'Sherwood Purple' great ground cover for shady areas.

X 'Spring Delight' outstanding new introduction. Unusual and rare. 12 - 15" tall . We will be trying this one out.

PHYSOSTEGIA (False Dragonhead, Obedient Plant)

virginiana 'Alba', white, 28"-32", July-September. 1" trumpet like flowers are produced in mass on terminal spikes. Extremely vigorous perennials. Can become invasive. Loves moisture. Good cut flowers.

v. 'Variegata', rose pink, 36"-42", July-Sept. Bright yellow-white variegated foliage. Very eye catching display.

v. 'Vivid, deep rose pink, 30"-36", July-Sept.

virginiana dwarf form(v. vivid 'Dwarf'), rose pink, 24", July-Sept. As vigorous but with a compatible height.

PLATYCODON (Balloon Flower)

'Sentimental Blue', blue, 8"-10", June-September. An F-1 hybrid with maximum performance values. Vigorous compact plants can spread 10"-12" the first year.

'Fuji Pink'

POLEMONIUM ( Jacob's Ladder)

'Blue Pearl' great shade plant - easy to grow and not fussy about soil.. Blue flowers. 10" clumps

POLYGONATUM (Solomon's Seal)

biflorum, pale yellow to greenish-yellow, 18"-24", April-May. arching branches with veined leaves. Unbranched stems with opposite leaves. Double rows of pendulous flowers. Native wildflower. "Small Solomon's Seal"

falcatum 'Variegatum', fragrant white bell-shaped flowers hang from stem axils. 26", April-May. Leaf margins and tips are edged with white. "Variegated Solomon's Seal"

POTENTILLA (Cinquefoil)

nepalensis 'Miss Wilmott', carmine scarlet with darker center, 12"-18", June-July. Strawberry-like leaves. Sprawling yet compact habit.

PRIMULA (Primrose)

japonica, mixed colors of red, white, pink, crimson, 15", May-June. Whorls of flowers in umbels. Long, wide, heavy textured basal leaves. Cool, moist and shady location. "Japanese Primrose"

PRUNELLA (Selfheal)

grandiflora - mixed - attractive perennial for the shade

PULMONARIA (Lungwort, Bethlehem Sage)

saccharata 'Mrs. Moon', pink turning to blue, 12", April-may. compact, clump forming. Nicely rounded oval shape leaves with silver white spots on them.

s. 'Janet Fisk', pink open to blue, 12", April-May. leaves are twice as large as other P. saccharata. Pale3 chartreuse green based leaves with heavy silver-white spots are smeared over 80% of leaf making it more marbled.

s. 'Sissinghurst White', pure white flowers, 12", April-May. Very rounded lighter green foliage with silver white spots.

longifolia 'Bertram Anderson', a noticeably narrower, longer leaf than Mrs. Moon with silver white spots. Pink open to blue, 12", April-May. This plant is magic

'Roy Davidson', sky blue, 10", April-May. Long, narrow leaves, evenly spotted. Excellent true light blue color is distinctly exquisite.

RATIBIDA (Prairie coneflower, Mexican Hat)

pinnata, yellow, 54", July-September. Large, narrowly divided, laceolate leaves. Course and slightly hairy texture. Meadow speciman plant.

RUDBECKIA (Coneflower, Black-Eyed Susan)

fulgida variety fulgida, yellow, 28", August-November. Shiny deep green leaves, more rounded at ends. Smaller flowers on well branched stems in mass. As R. Goldstrum begins to fade this is approaching it's prim!. Native.

fulgida 'Goldsturm', deep yellow, 24", July-September. One of the most carefree perennials. Heat, drought tolerant. Excellent plant for all areas. "Black Eyed Susan"

nitida 'Herbstonne', single yellow, 5" flower, 6-8 feet, July-September. Very vigorous habit. An awesome plant. Iron stems.

nitida 'Goldquelle', double yellow, 36", July-September. Fully double pom-pom-like blooms on very appreciable, sturdy, shorter stems.

X 'Autumn Sun' very large plant. Six feet and flowers very late. Great plant.

hirta "Indian Summer" Big single yellow - Gets better and better-

SALVIA (Meadow Sage)

azurea 'Grandiflora' (Pitcheri), sky blue flowers, 36", August-October. Very late to break dormancy. Tall, loose flower spikes should be staked.

nemorosa 'May Night' 12- 14" violet spikes. Often repeats. 1997 Perennial Plant of The Year.

superba 'Blue Hill', true blue, 15"-20", June-September. Finally a real blue color. Improved compact habit and very floriferous.

verticillata 'Purple Rain', purple flowers, 24"-30", June-September. Long arching spikes from bushy, triangle shape green-gray coarse, hairy appearing leaves.

SANGUINARIA (Bloodroot)

canadensis, white, 12", April-May. Wildflower. Palmately lobed foliage. Glaucus gray leaves. Terminal flower bud on a leafless red stalk. Native. Woodland garden. Roots are red and when broken excrete a red sap that was used by Indians as war paint.

SAPONARIA (Soapwort)

x 'Max Frei', large blooms of rose-pink, 8"-12", July-August. Low, sprawling habit. Long, narrow foliage slightly glaucus, round at the tip. Can get woody. Well drained soil.

SAXAFRAGA

veitchiana, white, 4", June-July. Spread groundcover. Very stoloniferus. Well rounded dark green fleshy-like leaves. Little baby plants are produced off stolons. Dainty sprays of flowers, star-shaped with two red spots making them appear as swallow-tail butterflies. Part-shade, well drained soil and somewhat dry soil appears best. "Gay Butterflies"

SCABIOSA (Pincushion Flower)

caucasica 'Kompliment' Big blue flowers 24" stems . Very attractive

columbaria 'Butterfly Blue", blue, 15", May-November. Unbeatable perennial. Continuous blooming. 2" flowers. Blooms profusely all year long.

c. 'Pink Mist', pink, 15", May-November. You knew it had to come. The pink form of 'Butterfly Blue'. Unmatched profusion of continuous blooms. Intensely pink in spring and late summer through Fall with cooler weather. Flower buds have been noted to remain on the plant all year. This cultivar is now protected by U.S. PP No. 8957. Asexual propagation is prohibited.

SEDUM (Stonecrop, Live Forevers, Neverdie)

'Autumn Joy', salmon-bronze to coppery red, 20", August-October. Gray-green, thick, oblong leaves. Broccoli-head type flower.

spectabile 'Brilliant', bright lavender-pink, 20", August-October. Gray-green foliage.

'Vera Jameson', rose pink, 12", August-September. Mahogany red to purplish-gray foliage. Nice border variety. Compact, clump forming.

spurium 'Dragons Blood', deep crimson red, 4", June-August. Creeping, mat forming. Dark green foliage turns bronze-red in the fall.

SIDALCEA (Miniature Hollyhock)

rosea 'Party Girl Mix', bright shades of roses and pinks. An occasional white. 30", June-October. Glossy, rounded foliage in tight mounds. Stiff flower stems with cup-shaped, racemed blooms.

SOLIDAGO (Goldenrod) Don't laugh these are excellent ornamental perennials.

canadensis 'Crown of Rays', yellow, 28"-36", July-August. Large flower heads to 10" across. Very stiff upright form. Narrow leaves. Native to n.e. North America.

monnieri glossy, dark green foliage. New plant for us, lovely pink and white flowers.

sphacelata 'Golden Fleece', yellow, 18"-24", July-October. Arching stems with terminal clusters offlowers tightly arranged. Dense, rounded leaf basal foliage.

STACHYS (Lamb's Ears)

Very soft woolly foliage resemble a lamb's ear. Creeping spreading habit. Used often for borders but increasingly as garden specimens with newer varieties. Flowers can be used cut or dried.

byzantina, 'Big Ears' (Helene Von Stein), Huge leaves as its name suggests. 6"-10" woolly leaves. Excellent tight clumping habit. Spreads slowly. Practically sterile, maybe a couple flower spikes. Stands up to heat extremely well and will tolerate much more moisture than others.

b. 'Silver Carpet', silver, woolly leaves. A hybrid of the species which is making it very desired for the landscape. Does not produce flowers! Dry, well drained soil.

TEUCRIUM (Germander)

chamaedrys, rose pink, 12", July-August. Evergreen. Clump forming. Grown for foliage and miniature hedge effect.

THYMUS

citriodorus 'Doone Valley', strongly lemon scented leaves with bright yellow tipped variegation spring and late summer-winter. Low prostrate mound.

vulgaris 'Silver Thyme', lilac-lavander, 8", July-August. Bushy, upright form. White variegation on gray-green leaves. Fragrant.

TIARELLA (Foam Flower)

cordifolia 'Laird of Skye', white, 10", April-May. Larger flowered form. Dark green leaves are large, lobed, and ruffled. A vigorous form with continuous stolons.

c. 'Slick Rock', white, 6", April-May. Small leafed. Looks like a miniature plant. Trailing, runner habit. Excellent groundcover. Woodland.

wherryi, white, 8"-10", May-June. Heart-shaped leaves a little more rounded on the edges. More clumpforming, lacking stolons.

TRADESCANTIA (Spiderwort, Widow's Tears)

'Red Cloud', bright, almost flourescent cerise red, 18"-26", June-October. Narrower foliage. Vigorous.

'Snowcap', white, 18"-20", June-September. Thick foliage. Deep green color.

TRICYRTIS (Toad Lily) easy to grow

formosana 'Amethystina', 24"-36", June-October. Orchid-like blooms are based white with brushed streaks of amethyst blue. A Tinge of yellow may be found in the throat. Shady woodland area will keep this specimen awesome. Upright arching stems. Alternate leaf structure. Ovate shaped leaves, glossy, reflect parallel venation.

x. 'Miyazaki', 20"-28", September-November. White orchid-like flowers are spotted lilac-purple. This is unique in that the stems arch sideways and the flowers appear all along the stems. alternate green, pointed leaves are hairy on the edges.

TRILLIUM (Wake-Robin), Birthroot)

grandiflorum, white, 10", April-May. Flowers are 3"-4" wide. 3 wide petals look star-shaped. Rounded leaves with narrow point. Single stemmed. Wildflower.

erectum, purple, 10"-15", April. 3 lobed, single leaf atop a fleshy stem. Native. "Purple Trillium"

TYPHA (Cattails)

minima, 30", long,narrow, glaucus-green leaves/blades. Spikes of rust brown flowers turn into decorative, cylindrical seed heads - 'cattails'. Must be in saturation. Can be submerged in water. "Dwarf Cattails"

VERBASCUM (Mullein)

phoeniceum, mixed colors, white, pink, rose, and lavendar, 24"-30", May-June. Large, coarsely-toothed, gray-green, basal leaves. Flowers in erect, slender racemes. Nice columnar habit.

VERNONIA (Iron Weed) Great

noveboracensis, purple, 5-8 feet, August-October. Large heads of individual aster-like flowers. Long, linear foliage. Super strong stems. SHOULD BE PLANTED MUCH MORE

VERONICA (Speedwell)

alpina 'Goodness Grows', blue, 10"-14", April-November. Slightly more rounded, lush green leaves. Continuous blooms are unbeatable. Will spread up to 24" across.

longifolia 'Icicle', white, 20"-24", June-September. Upright, clump forming habit. Large leaves 2"-3". Large flower spikes.

l. 'Sunny Border Blue', blue 18"-24", June-September. Large blue flower spikes. Thick, heavy substance leaves. Strong stems. Hybridized by the founder of Sunny Border Nurseries, Robert Bennerup. Does not perform as well as I would like.

VERONICASTRUM (Culver's Root, Black Root)

virginicum, white, 48", August-September. Flowers are in dense erect racemes to 9"long and are branched at the tip of stems. Stems are clothed with whorls of narrow lance-shaped leaves in sets of five. native to E. U.S.

VINCA (Perriwinkle, Myrtle)

major 'Robusto Variegated', violet blue, 10"-15", April-June. Large, rounded leaves to 3" wide. Strong trailing habit. Cream and light green variegation. Creeping, spreading, groundcover. Tons of upright flowers out of the center.

VIOLA

cornuta 'Baby Fanjo', bright yellow, 4", April-May. An abundance of flowers. "Horned Violet","Tufted Violet"

labradorica, violet purple, 6", May-September. Bronze-purple foliage. Self seeds but very easily contained. Will tolerate sun. Strong spring bloom then light throughout the season.

YUCCA (Adam's Needle)

filamentosa 'Bright Edge', creamy white, 48"-54", June-July. Basal elaves are 1" wide, 18"-20" long narrow, gray-green with a striking yellow margin. Very pointed, needle-like tips; be careful.

THE ORNAMENTAL GRASS COLLECTION

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GRASSES

Calamagrostis acutiflora 'Karl Foerster', (Feather Reed Grass) narrow foliage, tall plumes to 5 feet with golden wheat colored seed heads. Looks gorgeous next to rudbeckias

Calamagrostis a. 'Overdam', (Overdam Feather Reed Grass) striking silver variegated foliage and more loose golden inflorescence to36".

Carex elata 'Bowles Golden' (Bowle's Golden Carex) Evergreen, tuft or clump forming sedge with brilliant golden yellow foliage to 15"-18". Solid stems bear incredibly contrasting blackish-brown small flower heads in summer. Will grow in shade and wet conditions

Chasmanthium latifolium, (Northern Sea Oats) 30", flat oat-like seed heads. Vigorous. cut & dried flower arrangements. Very attractive in winter.

Deschampsia caespitosa, 'Schottland', (Tufted Hair Grass) 30", tight inflorescens of light brown stand high over very dense mounds.

Elymus 'Glaucus', (Blue Lyme Grass) erect pale blue-gray blades reach 24". Excellent for full sun ground covering. Drought resistant spreader.

Erianthus 'Ravennae', (Ravenna Grass or Hardy Pampas).large silvery white plumes can reach 7'-14' tall. Nice gracefully arching foliage.

Festuca 'Elijah Blue', (Blue Fescue) low tufted blue foliage. Best blue variety available. 10"-12". "Blue Grass" (f. ovina glauca) Likes sunny dry conditions.

Glyceria maxima 'Variegated', (Manna Grass) creamy yellow and green variegated foliage to 18". Very wet areas. Will spread aggressively.

Millium effusum 'Aureum', . (Golden Wood Millet Grass) light yellow-green foliage arches upward to 24". Attractive display of brown seed heads in Spring

Miscanthus sinensis 'Adagio', (Dwarf Maiden Grass) narrow blades only 2' high. Fantastic plumes reach 4' and when fully open reflect blushes of pink. A prime specimen in dwarf selection.

s. 'Graziella', (Graziella Maiden Grass) dense green, narrow leaves, clumping mound nicely compact to 28" high where taller plumes to 5'-6' emerge with large lacy white blooms.

s.'Gracillimus', (Maiden Grass) slender tall arching leaves 5'-6'. Fine feathery flowers in September.

s. 'Morning Light', (Silver Maiden Grass) silvery white variegated leaves. Short form 3'-4'.

s. Purpurescens', (Red Leaved Maiden Grass or Flame Grass) wider green foliage turns red later in summer into the fall. District contrast with silky white plumes in September. 3'-4'.

s. 'Silver Arrow', (Japanese Silver Grass) wide bladed white variegated arching foliage. 5'-6'.

s. 'Strictus', (Porcupine Grass) yellow banded leaves with rigid upright habit. 4'-5'.

'Yaku Jima', (Dwarf Maiden Grass) quite low, narrow blades with slight silver overtones, arch upwards only to 18"-20". Many dark tan plumes in September to 3'.

Panicum virgatum 'Heavy Metal', stiff upright chalky blue foliage to 36". Airy open seed heads. "Switch Grass"

'Hans Hermese' People just love the red foliage and inflorescence

PENNISETUM (Fountain Grass)

alopecuroides 'Hamelin', (Dwarf Fountain Grass) a week earlier blooming, finer foliage, tight compact habit, 18"-24", August-October.

Phalaris arundinacea 'Picta', (Ribbon Grass) white variegated foliage 18"-24". Very vigorous. Ground cover. Tolerates poor dry soils well. Don't plant with other perennials.

Notes

SHRUBS AND TREES

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TREES

Acer ginnala 'Compacta' (Compact Amur Maple) - This very small (to 7'), compact form is very hardy. Foliage is glossy green and has excellent scarlet autumn color. Zone 3

Acer griseum (Paper Bark Maple) - Height 20-30' x 25' spread, oval-rounded habit. Exfoliation starts on second year stems, revealing the cinnamon to red-brown bark characteristics. Excellent red fall color. An exceptional slow growing tree. You should see our display tree. Zone 4

Acer palmatum dissectum 'Ever Red' (Ever Red Japanese Maple) - Finely cut leaves that are consistently red. Mounding habit, growing to 5-8' tall with a comaparable spread. Zone 5

Acer palmatum dissectum 'Garnet' (Garnet Japanese Maple) - Good, reddish-purple finely cut leaves on graceful, weeping branches. Slow growing large shrub to small tree. Zone 5

Acer palmatum dissectum 'Red Select' (Red Select Japanese Maple) - Dwarf ornamental tree with finely cut, red foliage. Plant in full sun for best color. Zone 5

Acer platanoides 'Crimson King' (Crimson King Maple) - Height 40-50' x 35-45' spread at maturity. Rounded, symmetrical crown. Nice maroon leaf all summer. Interesting grayish-black bark. Zone 3

Acer platanoides 'Variegatum' (Variegated Norway Maple) - Large 50' plus trees with interesting whoite margin on leaves. Zone 4

Acer rubrum 'October Glory' (October Glory Red Maple) . Long lasting red red fall foliage, Big shade tree that will grow in wet conditions, Zone 5

Acer rubrum 'Red Sunset' (Red Sunset Maple) - A superb form of red maple with striking red fall color. Foliage is bright green and textured, and long lasting through the fall. Makes for an excellent shade tree. Zone 4

Acer saccharum 'Green Mountain' (Green Mountain Sugar Maple) Spectacular Fall Foliage display. Yellows, reds and Oranges .Great for exposed areas. Zone 4

Amelanchier laevis 'Snowcloud' (Snowcloud Shadblow PP7203) Attractive narrow light tree. Delicate and airy- Multi season interest. Edible fruits. Easy to grow. Recommended. Height 20' Native Tree Zone 4

Amelanchier x grandiflora 'Autumn Brilliance' (Autumn Brilliance Shadblow) - Clusters of pure white flowers in spring and bright red foliage in fall. The branching habit ismore spreading than the typical form. Zone 4

Betula jacquemontii (Whitebarked Himalayan Birch) - Height 30-40'. Pyramidal oval habit, dark green leaves, milky-white bark. Less prone to borer infestation. Single stems. Considered whitest of all birches. Zone 5

Betula nigra 'Heritage' (Heritage Birch) - Grows 40-50'. The pinkish-white, peeling bark is very attractive and begins at a young age. A superior selection to our native river birch, it has a rounded habit and tolerates wet conditions. Zone 4

Betula pendula 'Youngi' (Youngi Weeping Birch) - Branches are slender and perfectly pendulous. Bark is snowy white. Zone 3

Betula pendula 'Youngi Twisted Form' (Twisted Weeping Birch) - Develops central leader, side branches extending and arching, forming a double helix crown. Zone 3

Betula X platphylla/Sezchuanica 'Crimson Frost' (Crimson Frost Birch) Selected for its striking reddish- purple leaf color all summer and the exfoliating bark that turns white with a cinnamon hue. I am extremely impressed by this truly 4 season plant.Height 30' Zone 4

Caragana arborescens (Weeping Caragana or Siberian Pea Shrub) Lovely small cascading tree . Only 5' high . Great accent for small landscape. Attractive yellow flowers. Will grow in very dry conditions. Walker variety has finely cut leaves. Zone 2

Cercidiphyllum japonicum 'Pendula' (Weeping Katsura Tree) - Weeping branches have blue-green leaves. Grows to a height of 25'. Foliage turns an attractive yellow-orange in the fall. Zone 4

Cercis canadensis. (Redbud MN Strain) Very hardy - not to be confused with southern grown. Handsome small vase shaped tree. Flowers very early - purple pink pea like.- Will grow in partial shade and sun. Zone 4.

Cercis canadensis 'Forest Pansy' (Forest Pansy Redbud) - A selection of redbud with spectacular deep, scarlet leaves. Our specimen looks quite amazing !Zone 5

Cornus mas 'Golden Glory' (Golden Glory Dogwood) Lovely small tree . Yellow flowers are formed in spring. Height 20' Zone 5

Cornus kousa (Kousa Dogwood) - Height 20-30" with an equal sread. Bark exfoliates with age. Showy white flowers appear late May, early June. Large red globose fruit in late Aug - Oct. Foliage reddish-purple to scarlet in fall. Much more disease and insect resistant than our native Cornus florida. Zone 5-8.

Cornus x 'Stellar Pink' (Stellar Pink Dogwood) - The bracts are broad and the flowers are a rich pink. zone 5

Crataegus laevigata 'Superba' (Crimson Cloud Hawthorne) Stunning and exceptionally large red white flowers. Diseases resistant. Attractive berries produced in the fall. Height 15' Zone 4

Crataegus viridis 'Winter King' (Winter King Hawthorne) Looks spectacular in winter months. Fruits heavily when young. Silver grey bark exfoliates when young. A must for your winter garden. Height 20' Zone 4

Elaeagnus angustifolia (Russian Olive) Desirable silver foliage plant that can be grown as shrub or tree. Highly fragrant yellow flowers . Salt and drought tolerant. Makes an impenetrable barrier with its large thorns. Height 20' Zone 2

Fagus sylvatica 'Purple Fountain' (Purple Fountain Beech) - A form of the Weeping Purple Beech with a narrow, upright growth habit. The branches cascade down from a centr5al stem. Purple-green foliage in summer. Zone 5

Franklinia alatamaha (Franklinia) - Height 10-25' x 6-15' width. Small tree with upright branches. Attractive slightly fluted trunk. Beautiful 3-5", white fragrant flowers with yellow center spear in late July-Aug. Orange to red fall color. Zone 5

Ginkgo biloba 'Princeton Sentry' (Princeton Sentry Ginkgo) gorgeous upright or fastigate form of this marvellous tree. Great fall color . Disease resistant and easy to grow. Other varieties available. Height 70' Zone 4

Gleditsia triacanthos inermis 'Skyline' (Skyline Honeylocust) - A broadly, pyramidal and majestic variety. This Honeylocust reaches a height of 50 ft. with a 30-35 ft. width. Develops a strong, sturdy trunk and shapely crown. Thornless. Has attractive dark green foliage which turns golden yellow in the fall. Zone 4

Gleditsia triacanthos var. inermis 'Sunburst' (Sunburst Honeylocust) - Height 30-35'. Pyramidal head, golden leaves on new growth. Zone 3-9

Gymnocladus dioicus (Kentucky Coffeeetree) seed pods 8 " long . a picturesque tree in winter. Adaptable to many conditions. Height 50' Zone 4

Koelreuteria paniculata (Goldenraintree) - Late flowering, medium-sized tree growing to about 30' tall. Showy yellow flower panicles appear in July. Tolerant of a wide range of conditions. excellent choice for a patio tree. Zone 5

Laburnum x watereri 'Vossii' (Goldenchain Tree) - Upright oval to round headed small tree, with compound foliage. 2' long racemes of bright yellow flowers in late May to early June. Zone 5

Larix decidua 'Pendula' (Weeping European Larch) - Weeping form of the European Larch. Shapeis pyramidal with pendulous branches. Soft needles are green, but turn orange and yellow in autumn. Can be used as a specimen plant or placed in the background. Zone 2

Magnolia stellata 'Royal Star' (Royal Star Magnolia) - Height reaches 10 ft. with a 10 ft. width. A compact, rounded form with deep green foliage. Produces large double white 3" flowers in April. Yellow fall color. Zone 4

Magnolia x loebneri'Leonard Messel' (Leonard Messel Magnolia) - An upright, rounded form with brilliant fuschia to lilac flowers. Grows 20 ft. tall and 25 ft. wide. Zone 5

Malus floribunda (Japanese Flowering Crabapple) - Height 18-20 ft. x 20-25 ft.width. Broad, rounded crabapple with yellow and red fruit, fading white flowers from pink-red buds. One of the best disease resistant crabapples. Zone 4

Malus 'Camzam' (Camelot Crab PP7147) new dwarf variety with lovely burgundy tinged leaves. Fuschia pink blooms. Disease resistant. Zone 4

Malus sargenti (Sargent Crabapple) - Height 6-10' x 12-18' width. Bright red fruit, highly disease resistant. Single pure white flowers from expanding red-pink buds. A natural dwarf with dense branching and a wide spreading from. Zone 4

Malus x 'Indian Magic' (Indian Magic Crabapple) - Height 15-20' x 15-20' width. Rounded habit. Highly disease resistant except to scab. Glossy red/orange fruit of unusual shape. Red buds open to single pink flowers. Zone 4

Malus x 'Red Jade' (Red Jade Crabapple) - Height 12-15'x 12-15' widht. Abundant bright red fruit. A good weeping specimen plant. Deep pink buds open to single white flowers. Zone 4

Malus x 'Sugar Tyme' (Sugar Tyme Crabapple) - A new, upright, oval shaped crabapple. Abundant pink buds opening to white flowers. Persistent dark red fruit. Disease resistant. Zone 4

Malus x zumi calocarpa (Redbud Crabapple) - This crabapple produces large, fragrant, pure white flowers and bears small red fruit. Growth habit is rounded and spreading. Zone 4

White Cascade

Metasequoia glyptostroboides (Dawn Redwood) - a vigorous, upright deciduous conifer. Tolerates wet sites and has interesting fall color. Zone 5

Nyssa sylvatica (Black Gum) - Pyramidal in habit with dense branching. Native to the eastern half of the United States, the leaves are a shiny dark green that turn a brilliant orange or scarlet in the fall. Zone 4

Oxydendrum arboreum (Sourwood) - A spectacular multi-interest tree. Showy white flowers in August followed by outstanding crimson-red fall color. Zone 4

Parrotia persica (Persian Parrotia) Multiseason tree . Exciting foliage spring and fall. Bark becomes very attractive. Height 20' Zone5

Populus 'Prairie Sky' (Prairie Sky Poplar) New from Canada. If you love the look of a Lombardy popular this tree is for you. Fast growing and disease resistant. Height 50' Zone 2

Prunus x Snow Fountain (Snow Fountain Weeping Cherry) - A weeping cherry with abundant white flowers in April. Very finely branched. Zone 5.

Pyrus calleryana 'Aristocrat' (Aristocrat Pear) - Considered by many the finest Callery Pear. More open and spreading which makes it more resistant to storm damage. Abundant white flowers in May. Glossy green foliage in summer, followed by crimson-red fall color. Zone 4

Robinia pseudoacacia 'Frisia' ( Frisia Locust) Yellow leaves all through the summer . We have several planted here at greystone gardens . used extensively in England. Height 40' Zone 4

Salix niobe (Niobe Weeping Willow) - Stately weeping form. Golden bark. Thrives in wet sites. Zone 4

Sorbus aucuparia 'Michred' ( Cardinal Royal Mountain Ash) An improved selection of Mountain Ash - developed by Michigan State University. Brilliant red berries an August and \September. Need Good drainage. Height 25' Zone 2

Styrax japonicus (Japanese Snowbell) - A small shrubby tree that is under used in the American landscape. In May, a profusion of white bell-shaped pendulous flowers. Pest free. Zone 5

Syringa reticulata 'Ivory Silk' ( Ivory Silk Lilac) a most attractive small flowering tree. Cherry like bark for winter interest and flowers in July. Height to 20' Compact oval upright shape. Zone 4

Taxodium distichum (Baldcypress) distinctively handsome tree for wet areas. Looks like dawn redwood. It is a deciduous conifer- but leaves turn a lovely warm color before falling. Ours is doing very well by our pond. Height 60' Zone 5

EVERGREEN AZALEAS

Do plant on north or east side of your property

Bixby - Compact dwarf with dark red flowers. Foliage turns from deep green to mahogany in fall. Very hardy. Excellent choice for the New American Garden. Zone 5

Girard's Fushia - Medium growth habit to approximately 4'. Reddish purple flowers against dark green glossy foliage. This is an excellent focal plant with its exceptional color and winter leaf retention. Zone 5.

Girard's Hot Shot - Globose in form, maturing to approximately 3'. Large, single, orange-red flowers against dark green foliage that turns orange-red in fall. An excellent low maintenance azalea for the landscape. Zone 5.

Girard's Pleasant White - Vigorous, rounded and compact plant matures at 3'. Large white flowers with creamy throat. Flowers later than Delaware Valley or Snowball. Zone 5.

Kaempo - Grows twice as wide as tall. A cross of A. Kaempferi x A. Gumpo. Late blooming, producing large hot-pink flowers in mid-late May. Its compact habit makes it an excellent low maintenance azalea. Zone 5.

AZALEA HYBRIDS

poukanensis 'Compacta' - Compact grower, reaching 4' in height. Mildly fragrant, lilac to rose colored flowers blooming in mid-May. Dark green foliage turning an attractive purplish-red in autumn. A double flowering, evergreen azalea. Zone 5.

Stewartstonian - A large, wide, hardy Kaempferi hybrid 5'x4'. Brick-red flowers against small dark green leaves. Exceptional red fall foliage makes this a very popular northern selection. Zone 5.

AZALEAS DECIDUOUS HYBRIDS

viscosum hybrids - These summer flowering azaleas introduced by Weston Nurseries come in a broad range of colors: soft pink to dark, rich pink. They grow well in full sun or partial shade and in poorly drained to normal soils. Fall color is attractive.

Lemon Drop (V) - Flowers buds are peach, opening to pastel yellow in July with a subtle lemon fragrance. Autumn color is red followed by distinctive red-brown stems in winter. Zone 4.

SWAMP AZALEA

Pink and Sweet new variety with pink flowers

Weston's Innocence (V) - A beautiful deciduous azalea from Weston Nurseries. A heavy bloomer with small white blossoms in late June. Vigorous, wide spreading plant. Mildew resistant. Foliage turns red with yellow ribs in the fall. Zone 4.

mucronulatum 'Cornell Pink' - Selection of A. mucronulatum growing taller than wide (up to 5' tall). Small, bright pink flowers up and down their leafless branches. Excellent early color in late March through early April. Zone 4.

schlippenbachi (Pink) - Dwarf, globe up to 4-5'. Often called the Royal Azalea. Large, fragrant, pale to rose pink flowers with a brown dotted throat. Very hardy and an excellent choice for naturalizing the landscape. Zone 4.

NORTHERN LIGHTS

Developed by the University of Minnesota Landscape Arboretum, these new introductions are extremely hardy and resistant to powdery mildew.

Golden Lights - Bright yellow flowers, fragrant when in bloom. Zone 4.

Orchid Lights - Pale lilac flowers appear a week earlier than other Northern Lights introductions. Flower buds are very hardy. Dwarf, compact form growing 2-3'.

Rosy Lights - Deep pink flowers with rose-red shading. Fragrant and very lovely. Zone 4.

EVERGREENS

Chamaecyparis obtusa 'Crippsii' (Cripp's Golden Hinoki Cypress) - A popular,slow growing form of Hinokicypress with bright golden-yellow foliage. The plant is upright with a feathered branching habit. Graet golden color for winter landscape, Zone 3.

Chamaecyparis obtusa 'Templehof' (Templehof Hinoki Cypress) - A slow growing, globose form with dark-green, plume-like foliage. An excellent accent specimen. Zone 3.

Chamaecyparis pisifera 'Cyanoviridis' (Boulevard Cypress) - There is no mistaking this vigorous large plant with its deep silvery-blue foliage. Has strong upright habit. Zone 3.

Chamaecyparis pisifera 'Filifera Aurea' (Gold Thread Cypress) - We have selected a cultivar that is brightly yellow year-round and that does not sun-scald in summer. Slower growing, with a very tight habit. Zone 3.

Chamaecyparis pisifera 'Squarrosa Pygmaea' (Miniature Silver Cypress) - Has a soft, textured, shiny blue foliage with a dwarf, mounding growth habit. Use this as a nice addition to a dwarf conifer garden. Zone 3.

Chamaecyparis thyoides 'Rezek Dwarf' (Rezek's Dwarf Cypress) - A very compact, conical, dwarf evergreen with tiny leaves. Zone 5.

Microbiota decussata (Russian Cypress) - Low growing, spreading conifer, native to Siberia, that does well in shade. Good, hardy, substitute for juniper. Foliage is soft and feathery and turns bronze in winter. Zone 2.

Picea abies 'Nidiformis' (Bird's Nest Spruce) - A dense, wide spreading, dwarf evergreen with a distinct flat top. It will typically grow twice as wide as it is tall. An excellent low maintenance plant. Zone 2.

Picea glauca 'Conica' (Dwarf Alberta Spruce) - A compact, pyramidal spruce that is very slow growing. It is widely used in the landscape because of its low maintenance, slow growth habit and rugged dependability. Zone 2

Picea pungens 'Glauca Globosa' (Dwarf Globe Blue Spruce) - Globose evergreens with bluish-white foliage growing about 2-3' tall with almost double the width. Top remains flat. Zone 3.

Pinus mugo var. mugo (Dwarf Mugo Pine) - A dense, mounding pine which grows wider than high. Quite durable, use this plant on its own or in the landscape to accent other taller growing specimens. Zone 2.

Pinus strobus (Eastern White Pine) - A handsome, native specimen with soft evergreen foliage and a graceful growth habit. A versatile tree which makes an excellent tall hedge or specimen tree. Zone 3.

Pinus strobus 'Nana' (Dwarf White Pine) - Dense, globose habit with dark green foliage. A handsome plant for the rock garden. These are selected witches-brooms which are grafted at the nursery. Zone 3.

JUNIPERS

Juniperus conferta 'Blue Pacific' (Blue Pacific Juniper) - Low trailing, blue-green foliage ground cover. Grows about 2" in height and is an excellent ground cover for seashore locations. Zone 5.

Juniperus horizontalis 'Bar Harbor' (Bar Harbor Juniper) - Very hardy, fast growing, prostrate juniper. A bluish-green plant that turns purple in the winter. This juniper makes a wonderful ground cover. Zone 2

Juniperus h. 'Blue Chip' (Blue Chip Juniper) - low prostrate habit with excellent steel-blue foliage color throughout the year .

Juniperus h. 'Plumosa Compacta Youngstown' (Compact Andorra Juniper) - A dense, flat, spreading habit. Assumes a purplish to bronze tinge in winter.

Juniperus h. 'Wiltoni' (BlueRug Juniper) - Very flat growing form with trailing branches. Foliage is a very intense silver-blue and will be light purplish in the winter. Fairly rapid but compact in growth. Very popular ground cover Juniper. Zone 2

Juniperus procumbens 'Nana' (Dwarf Procumbens Juniper) - A dwarf, compact mat with branches one on top of the other. Foliage is blue-green, slightly purplish in winter. One of the best accent ground covers. Zone 5

Juniperus squamata 'Blue Star' (Blue Star Juniper) - Very slow growing, with a low, rounded habit. This spectacular plant remains dense throughout its life and has an extremely eye-catching rich blue color. Zone 4

UPRIGHT JUNIPER VARIETIES

Their distinctly strong upright growth habit creates an excellent focal point or softens corners in a landscape. Offered in a broad range of colors and widths, these hardy junipers make a perfect substitution for arborvitae in the foundation planting. Zones 3&4

Juniperus chinensis 'Blue Point' (Blue Point Juniper) - Pyramidal evergreen with a dense upright habit. Foliage is bluish-green. Makes a nice accent but can also be an effective hedge. Zone 4

Juniperus scopulorum 'Gray Gleam' (Gray Gleam Juniper) - Foliage is blue-gray.

Juniperus scopulorum 'Moonglow' (Moonglow Juniper) - Foliage is strong blue.

Juniperus scopulorum 'Wichita Blue' (Wichita BlueJuniper) - Foliage is bright silver-blue.

BROADLEAF EVERGREENS

Andromeda polifolia 'Compacta' (Bog Rosemary) - The compact, low growing habit, blue-green, leathery foliage makes this plant suitable for edging and naturalizing. Likes a peaty and sandy soil with plenty of moisture. Prolific, light pink flowers in late April. Zone 3

Arctostaphylos uva-ursi (Kinnickkinnick) - A reliable ground cover, particularly in seashore conditions. Does best in poor, sandy soil. No more than 12" high, the dark green foliage turns reddish-brown in autumn for year-round effect. The persistent red berries add winter interest. Zone 3.

Buxus microphylla 'Winter Gem' (Winter Gem Boxwood) - Winter hardiness and low, compact growth are the prominent features of this cultivar. The rich, deep green leaves maintain their color well through our winters. Zone 5

Euonymus fortunei 'Emerald Gaiety' (Emerald Gaiety Euonymus) - Medium size green leaves with pronounced white margins. This mounding plant will climb if planted along a structure or stone wall. Foliage margins become light rosy-pink in winter. Zone 5.

Euonymus fortunei 'Emerald Gaiety' Large Leaf (Emerald Gaiety Euonymus) - Similar to the smaller form except leaves are noticeably larger. Wide, irregular margins of white, accent the predominantly green foliage. Maintains this green and white color through the winter. Zone 5

Gaultheria procumbens (Christmas Wintergreen) - This plant makes an attractive, compact evergreen ground cover. Persistent bright-red edible berries that have a wintergreen flavor. Zone 3

Ilex glabra 'Compacta' (Compact Inkberry) - As the name suggests, this cultivar is tighter branching than the species. A very hardy evergreen, it can make a good hedge with its upright, mounded form. A native plant that does well in seashore conditions. Zone 5

Ilex x meservae 'Blue Girl' (Blue Girl Holly) - Female blue holly that is reliably hardy. Produces abundant set of bright red berries among the glossy, dark blue-green foliage. Good compact growth habit. Zone 5

Ilex x meservae 'Blue Prince' (Blue Prince Holly) - Dark, blue-green leathery foliage on purple stems. This hardy male will pollinate any meservae holly. Can grow 6-8' tall with a full, more compact form than Blue Boy. Zone 5

Ilex x meservae 'Blue Princess' (Blue Princess Holly) - Large, dark blue-green foliage and exceptional berry production make this evergreen holly particularly attractive. This broad growing holly can reach a height of 12 feet and 9 feet wide. Performs well in full sun or partial shade. It can be used in the landscape as a specimen or as accent piece. Zone 5

Ledum groenlandicum (Labrador Tea) - Native evergreen shrub with small, felt-like leaves that are aromatic when crushed. Tolerates cool, boggy areas. White flowers in late May into June. Zone 2

Pieris 'Brouwer's Beauty' pp #3742 (Brouwer's Beauty Andromeda) - Dense, compact habit. New growth foliage yellowish-green turning dark green and shiny. Purplish-red buds open to white flowers in April. A cross between P. japonica and P. floribunda retaining many desirable traits from both parents. Somewhat lace bug-resistant and hardier than all P. japonica cultivars. A local Connecticut introduction. Zone 4

MOUNTAIN LAUREL HYBRIDS

Kalmia grows well in full shade, partial sun, and full sun. Sunnier locations will foster more vigorous growth and intensify flower coloration.

Elf - Miniature - Miniature in habit and slower growing. Flowers are standard size with light pink buds opening almost pure white. A small wonder. Zone 5

Minuet - Miniature - Miniature with a wide, uprightform and dark green, glossy foliage. Full size flowers, light pink in bud, opens with a bright cinnamon band. A standout among miniatures. Zone 5

RHODODENDRON

Besse Howell - Handsome, medium-sized dwarf with a compact habit and dark green foliage. Grows wider than tall. Frequently sets multiple buds opening to beautiful burgundy-red flowers in late May. Zone 5

Catawbiense Album - Vigorous grower with buds flushed a soft lilac and pure white blossoms. One of our hardiest broadleaf whites, ithas an upright habit with medium to dark green foliage. Zone 5

Catawbiense Grandiflorum - Attractive, vigorous shrub with long-lasting, large lilac flowers from late May to June. Attractive dark green foliage makes this a good background plant. Zone 5

English Roseum - Vogorous, upright grower with large leaves. Rose-pink blossoms appear in late May and June on this medium size variety. Zone 5

Nova Zembla - Perhaps one of the best reds, this popular upright grower has handsome foliage and blossoms in mid-season. A consistent performer, it has shown itself to be quite heat tolerant and cold resistant. Zone 5

Roseum Elegans - Notably hardy, medium size shrub that is widely planted due to its ability to withstand temperature extremes. Soft lilac-purple blossoms appear late mid-season. Reliable bud formation at a young age. Zone 5

SMALL LEAF VARIETIES

Aglo - Aromatic plant that produces numerous soft pink flowers that cover the branches in early May. A hardy, fast growing plant with a dense, mounding habit, it prefers full sun and well-drained, rich soil. Excellent winter leaf retention. Zone 4

Boule de Neige - Hardy, low growing and compact plant, becomes rounded with age. Pink buds are followed by slightly frilled white flowers. The evergreen foliage is an appealing green. Zone 5

Impeditum - Handsome, dwarf evergreen forms a cushion of tiny, dark green leaves growing low and compact. Purple to bluish-purple flowers appear in april to May. Zone 5

New Patriot - Violet red blossoms appear in mid-April and cover the plant. Small, dark green leaves take on a purplish-maroon color in winter. Compact and dense in habit. New Weston Nurseries introduction. Zone 4

Pioneer Silvery Pink- Long, lustrous leaves stay dark green all year round. Abundant, clear pink flowers appear in May. The plant habit is broad and upright. Zone 5

Waltham - Dwarf, mounding growth habit. Very similar to R. x Wilsonii with the exception of the profuse, pink flowers in mid-May. Foliage dark green. Performs best in shade. Zone 4

YAKUSIMANUM HYBRIDS

Low growing and very compact, these hardy landscape plants are becoming very sought after. Their small size allows them to mature in a foundation setting and not outgrow their usefulness. Foliage maintains a good green color in winter and many of the hybrids have a showy indumentum on the underside of the leaf.. After the flowers pass, new growth emerges as silver shoots and contrasts nicely with the foliage. They will adapt to sun or shade but are noted for their ability to tolerate sun. Handsome enough to use as specimen and unique enough to create an interesting accent. An excellent choice for any garden!

yak. 'Ken Janek' - One of the most admired of the Yaks with a thick cover of fawn indumentum on the lower leaf surface. Habit is low and spreading. Wide, pale pink florets edged in pink in mid-May. Zone 5

COLONADE APPLES

These unique fruit trees are proven producers of tasty, full-size fruit. However their upright columnar growth habit sets them apart from other dwarf fruit trees. They will grow up to 8 ft. tall, but only 2 ft. wide. The short spur-type stems up and down the trunk produce loads of blossoms in spring, and yield generous crop of easy-to-pick apples in the fall. They are an ideal choice for small yards or container growing. These trees can be pollinated by any other apple variety. we have two varieties available.

Emerald Spire - Attractive white flowers are followed by crisp, green apples with a beautiful golden blush. Mid-season harvest. Zone 5

Crimson Spire - Crimson red apples have a crisp and tangy taste. The colorful fruit hanging on this tree are almost as showy as the white blossoms. Zone 5

DECIDUOUS SHRUBS

Aesculus pavia (Red Buckeye) - Clump forming, round-top shrub or small tree. Handsome plant when in flower in May. Grows well in shade but prefers sun. Fruit ripens in October, after the leaves have dropped, showing capsules with 1 0r 2 lustrous brown seeds. Zone 4

Aronia arbutifolia 'Brilliantissima' (Red Chokeberry) - Native shrub with small, white flowers in spring and bright red berries in the fall. has excellent red autumn color. Thrives in wet soil. Zone4

Berberis thunbergi 'Atropurpurea' (Red Japanese Barberry) - Maintains its red foliage throughout the growing season. A good vigorous shrub that makes an excellent hedge. This is one of the best shrubs for dry locations. Zone 4

Berberis thunbergi 'Aurea' (Golden Barberry) - Erect, compact branching habit. Its brilliant yellow foliage makes a nice contrast especially against a green background. Zone 5

Berberis thunbergi 'Crimson Pygmy' (Crimson Pygmy Barberry) - A slow growing, red leaf form with a mounding, denseplant habit. A very colorful shrub which stands out in any garden and requires little maintenance. Zone 4

Berberis thunbergi 'Rosy Glow' (Rosy Glow Barberry) - A vigorous growing shrub with distinctive bicolored red and white foliage on the new growth. Zone 4

Berberis x gladwynensis 'William Penn' (Wm. Penn Barberry) - Dwarf evergreen barberry with dark green foliage and purple-yellow fruit. Mounding habit with arching branches, this plant is an excellent choice for low hedges. Zone 5

Buddleia davidii (Butterfly Bush) - A herbaceous woody plant that is quite vigorous with some varieties growing to 10 feet per year. This is a must plant for any summer garden with its many striking colors in July, August and September. On a bright summer day butterflies will congregate around this plant, hence its name. Zone 5 (Black Knight - dark purple, Nanho Blue- blue dwarf, Royal Red - reddish purple, White Profusion - white)

Calycanthus floridus (Sweetshrub) - The flowers which bloom in mid-May are very aromatic. The flowers are a distinctive brown color and look a little like a pineapple. Grows in deep shade. Zone 4

Caryopteris x clandonensis 'Dark Knight' (Dark Knight Blue Mist) - A low growing, mounding shrub with aromatic foliage, reaching a height of 2-3 ft. at maturity. Prefers full sun and loose, rich soil conditions. An improved selection of Blue Mist with darker purple-blue flowers that bloom in late summer. Zone 6

Cephalanthus occidentalis (Buttonbush) - A rounded-shaped shrub, growing to 6-10 ft. tall and 6-8 ft. wide. Flowers are a soft, creamy-white blooming in August. Prefers moist to wet soil conditions. A tough, native shrub.

Chaenomeles speciosa 'Cameo' (Cameo Quince) - Apricot-pink flower blooming early in spring. The pink flowers are double. Zone 4

Chaenomeles speciosa 'Jet Trail' (Jet Trail Quince) - Beautiful, pure-white blossoms appear in the early spring. This, like many of the quince, is easily sheared into a hedge form. Zone 4

Chamenomeles 'Toyo Nishiki' (Toyo Nishiki Quince) - A shrub of rounded outline, spiny branches. Leaves bronzy-red when unfolding, changing to dark, glossy green. Flowers pink, white, and red combination on same branch. Zone 4

Clethra alnifolia (Summersweet) - A versatile, native shrub that thrives in wet soils. Its small, white spiked flowers are quite fragrant with the blooming period in late July. Foliage turns a bright yellow in the fall. Zone 3

Clethra alnifolia 'Rosea' (Pink Clethra) - Very similar to C. alnifolia with the exception of clear, pink flowers in mid-summer. Zone 3

Clethra barbinervis (Japanese Clethra) - Shrub to small tree noted for smooth grayish-brown bark. Dark leaves turn yellow in fall and summer brings fragrant white flowers. A plant for all seasons. Zone 5

Cornus alba 'Elegantissima' (Variegated Dogwood)- During the growing season the bicolored white and green leaves give this plant a distinctive appearance. its bright red branches are quite attractive during the winter. A hardy, large, accent plant. Zone 2

Cornus mas 'Golden Glory' (Golden Glory Dogwood) - This is a truly multi-dimensional plant with small, yellow flowers appearing early in the spring before the leaves. Edible red berries maturing in the fall. This selection has much improved glossy, lustrous foliage. Can be used as a shrub or small tree. Zone 4

Cornus racemosa (Graytwig Dogwood) - Hardy, vigorous shrub good for naturalized plantings. profuse, white berries in summer. Zone 3

Cornus sericea 'Baileyi' ( Bailey's Red-Twig Dogwood) - An improved form of the species with a deeper red, winter stem. Selectively prune older branches out to keep vigorous stems coming, which are redder than older branches. Thrives in wet soils. Zone 2

Cornus sericea 'Flaviramera' (Yellow Twig Dogwood) - Has vivid yellow bark for winter display; especially if pruned vigorously. Zone 2

Corylopsis pauciflora (Buttercup Winterhazel) - A compact shrub, reaching only 4-6 ft. tall with serrated foliage. Bell-shaped, drooping flowers bloom very early (mid to late March) with a primrose-yellow color. Zone 5

Corylus avellana 'Contorta' (Harry Lauder's Walkingstick) - Distinctive, twisted, curled growth that is particularly showy in winter. Long, pendulous catkins in early spring. an excellent choice for a novelty specimen plant. Zone 4

Cotinus coggygria 'Royal Purple' (Royal Purple Smokebush) - Its plumes of grayish panicles stand out. The most blood-red foliage of all the smokebush. A large shrub or small tree. Zone 5

Cotoneaster apiculatus (Cranberry Cotoneaster) - This plant is similar to horizontalis in habit but is faster growing and the berries are larger. Excellent fall foliage. Zone 4

Cotoneaster horizontalis (Ground or Rock Cotoneaster) - The most popular deciduous Cotoneaster. Has an attractive, compact, low spreading habit and abundant red berries in the fall. Zone 4

Cytisus scoparius 'Moonlight' (Moonlight Scotchbroom) - The primrose-yellow flowers which cover this upright plant in May make it an outstanding plant in the garden. Is used extensively by the seashore where it thrives in the sandy, slightly acid soil conditions. Zone 5

Daphne x burkwoodii 'Carol Mackey' (Carol Mackey Daphne) - A new plant that is quite hardy, capable of adapting itself to poor, sandy soil conditions. The prolific pink flowers are extremely fragrant when they appear in May, and they persist for many weeks after the initial bloom. Its foliage is a distinct green and white that adds interest to an already distinctive plant. Zone 5

Deutzia gracilis 'Nikko' (Nikko Deutzia) - Dense, low growing, spreading habit. Prolific, white flowers in May. Fall foliage is crimson-red. Zone 5

Eleagnus umbellata (Autumn Olive) - Intensely fragrant flowers in the spring with bright red berries in the fall that attract wildlife. Its silvery foliage gives it interest throughout the growing season. Use this plant carefully as it is a fast growing invasive plant. Zone 3

Enkianthus campanulatus (Red-Vein Enkianthus) - Strongly upright, deciduous shrub. Drooping, bell-shaped, white flowers with a reddish tinge are born in clusters in late spring. Green foliage turns vivid scarlet in autumn. With no serious pest problems, this is a carefree plant in the landscape. Zone 4

Euonymus alatus 'Compactus' (Dwarf Burning Bush) - A versatile, hardy shrub that makes an excellent deciduoushedge. One of its brightest qualities is its intens scarlet fall foliage. Dense, compact growth habit. Zone 3

Forsythia 'Arnolds Dwarf' (Arnold's Dwarf Forsythia) - A selection from the Arnold Arboretum. This Forsythia has insignificant flowers. Growth is compact and is used in mass plantings for difficult sites. Zone 3

Forsythia mandshurica 'Vermont Sun' (Vermont Sun Forsythia) - This is a very hardy Forsythia; flower buds survive well into northern New England. It has yellow flowers in early spring and a nice yellow fall color. The large leaves appear to be insect-resistant and have the shape of a lilac. Zone 3

Forsythia suspensa (Weeping Forsythia) - This plant can be identified by its wide arching branches that cascade over from the top of the plant to touch the ground. Zone 5

Forsythia viridissima 'Bronxensis' (Dwarf Forsythia) - This is an extremely compact, slow growing plant but unlike Arnold's Dwarf, the flowers are quite numerous and showy. Zone 5

Fothergilla gardenii (Dwarf Fothergilla) - The most dwarf of all the Fothergillas, it is a wonderful plant for small gardens. Its terminal spiked flowers in summer are white and showy, and its fall color is a brilliant yellow to scarlet color. Zone 5

Fothergilla x 'Mount Airy' (Mount Airy Fothergilla) - An interspecificcross of F. gardenii and F. major selected by Michael Dirr. Attractive dark green foliage, turning a striking yellow, orange, and red in the fall. Abundant 2" bottlebrush, honey-scented flowers in April to mid May. Matures to 3-5 ft. and keeps a nice mounding growth habit. Zone 5

Genista pilosa 'Vancouver Gold' (Vancouver Gold Woadwaxen) - Bright yellow, pealike flowers cover this plant in April and May. Low growing and spreading. Adaptable to poor soil conditions. Zone 5

Hamamelis vernalis (Vernal Witch Hazel) - The fragrant, pale yellow flowers open in late Feb. to early March. Growth habit is open and can grow to10-12 ft. high. The fall foliage is a nice bright yellow. The earliest flowering plant in spring. Zone 4

Hamamelis x intermedia 'Arnold's Promise' (Arnold's Promise Witch Hazel) - A plant introduced bythe Arnold Arboretum. This large shrub, maturing to 20 ft. high and wide, produces clusters of fragrant, clear yellow flowers with an reddish calyx cup. a lovely alternative to Forsythia due to its fragrance and flowering time. blooms from February to March. Zone 5

Hamamelis x intermedia 'Diane' (Diane Witch Hazel) - Considered to be one of thebest red-flowering forms. a vigorous shrub that grows to a height of 15 ft. Copper-red flowers in March have a slight fragrance. Orange-red and yellow fall color. Zone 5

Hybiscus syriacus (Rose of Sharon) - SINGLE FLOWERING VARIETIES - The queen of the summer flowering shrubs, Hibiscus have been dramatically improved by the late Dr. Don Egolf at the United States National Arboretum. The cultivars have a compact growth habit and heavy textured, dark green leaves. Large, showy flowers display profuse, continuous blooms for up to three months. The cultivars are triploid, producing sterile flowers, eliminating the source of weed seedling. This old stand-by has been radically changed and deserves increased use in the landscape. Zone 5-6 ('Aphrodite' - single pink/dark red throat, 'Bluebird - single blue, 'Diana' - single white, 'Minerva' - single purple)

Hydrangea macrophylla 'All Summer Beauty' (All Summer Beauty Hydrangea) - This variety grows more compact than Nikko Blue and is considered more flower bud hardy. Produces rich, blue globose flowers in acidic soil. Flower color will vary from light blue to pink in neutral soils.

Hydrangea macrophylla 'Nikko Blue' (Nikko Blue Hydrangea) - In an acid soil this produces one of thetruest deepest blue flowers. Blooming time is in mid summer, therefore making this plant highly desirable in the summer landscape. Zone 6

Hydrangea paniculata 'Grandiflora' (Pee Gee Hydrangea) - This popular old time favorite can often be seen around older homes. Its large, white pom pom-like flower heads in mid summer are easily recognizable and can be dried and preserved. Very hardy. Zone 4

Hydrangea paniculata 'Tardiva' (Late Panicle Hydrangea) - Large (12"), upright white flowers contrast nicely with its dark green foliage. Blooms in mid to late August. Grows to 6-8 ft. tall. and 10 ft. wide. Makes a beautiful presentation in a container because the showy flowers do not flop and fall over as in Pee Gee. Zone 4

Hypericum prolificum (Shrubby St. Johnswort) - One of the hardiest Hypericums, the winter twigs are a glossy brown. Has double-yellow flowers that bloom in summer and persist for many weeks. This is a fine native shrub. Zone 4

Ilex verticillata (Winterberry) - A fine, native, deciduous shrub common to wet and swampy areas. The female plants produce intense red fruit that persist into the winter months. As a bonus, it has a nice yellow fall color. Zone 3

Ilex verticellata 'Afterglow' (Afterglow Winterberry) -Same as the species except that the berries are a bright reddish-orange that persist well into the winter. Nice compact habit. Zone 3

Ilex verticellata 'Early Male' (Early Male Winterberry) - Necessary for pollinating and subsequent fruit set on the female winterberries Afterglow and Red Sprite. Zone 3

Ilex verticellata 'Jim Dandy' (Jim Dandy Winterberry) - An early flowering male winterberry whose prolific blooming period extends long enough to pollinate Red Sprite, Aurantiaca, and Afterglow. Low mounding form to 5 ft. Zone 4

Ilex verticellata 'Late Male' (Late Male Winterberry) - Necessary for pollinating andsubsequent fruit set on the female winterberries Sparkleberry and Winter Red. Zone 3

Ilex verticillata 'Red Sprite' (Red Sprite Winterberry) - Deciduous shrub with deep green foliage and large red berries. This cultivar has a compact, dwarf habit. Great for attracting birds. Zone 3

Ilex verticillata 'Sparkleberry' (Sparkle Winterberry) - An United States National Arboretum introduction. Compact habit, new growth emerges purplish. Abundant medium-sized red berries in fall and winter. Zone 5

Ilex verticillata 'Winter Red' (Winter Red Winterberry) - Darker green foliage than other species. Turns a glimmering bronze in fall. Large, bright red fruit appear in abundance. Zone 5

Itea virginica 'Henry's Garnet' (Henry Garnet Sweetspire) - Will do well in most soils but prefersmoist conditions. The flowers are white racemes in late June or July and slighly fragrant. The fall foliage is a beautiful scarlet-red. Zone 5

Kerria japonica (Japanese Keria) - This graceful plant has many lemon-yellow flowers appearing in mid-May. The twigs, especially the younger ones, stay green all winter making it especially attractive. Zone 4

Kolkwitzia amabillis (Beauty Bush) - This plant produces abundant pink flowers in mid-June that almost completely envelop the shrub. It has a reddish fall color and the stems are reddish and exfoliating. A tough hardy plant. Zone 4

Lindera benzoin (Spicebush) - A native to the eastern United States, it performs best in moist soils and partial shade. The twigs and leaves when broken, have a pungent aroma. The yellow flowers appear in April and the fall foliage is a clear yellow. Zone 4

Lonicera tatarica 'Arnold's Red' (Arnold's Red Honeysuckle) - Has red flowers deeper than just about any other honeysuckle. Very hardy and vigorous. Zone 3

Myrica pensylvanica (Bayberry) - An east coast native, every part of the plant is aromatic when crushed. It thrives in a wide range of soils but can be seen growing many times in dry arid soils along outcroppings or at the seashore. Zone 2

Philadelphus x 'Miniature Snowflake' (Miniature Minnesota Snowflake) - All the attributes of Minnesota Snowflake with a distinctive, dwarf, compact, growth habit. Very showy and prolific white flowers that are scented. Zone 4

Philadelphus x 'minnesota Snowflake' (Minnesota Snowflake Mockorange) - Double white flowers are sweet scented in mid-June. Habit is upright and well branched. Zone 3

Potentilla fruticosa 'Abbottswood' (Abbottswood Bush Cinquefoil) - A good hardy, white Potentilla that is loose, spreading and flowers freely throughout the hot summer months. Zone 2

Potentilla fruticosa 'Coronation Triumph' (Coronation Triumph Cinquefoil) - An attractive Potentilla growing to 4 ft. tall with soft green foliage and abundant, bright yellow flowers. The plant stays superbly compact and mounding. It out-performs Jackmanii. Zone 2

Potentilla fruticosa 'McKay's White' (McKay's White Cinquefoil) - An improved alternative to Abbottswood. Developed at McKay's Nursery , WI. It is a low mounding plant maturing to 24" in height and width. Produces loads of creamy white flowers for an extended period of time. Zone 3

Potentilla fruticosa 'Primrose Beauty' (Primrose Beauty Cinquefoil) - Has outstanding silver-gray foliage that accent the pale yellow flowers during the summer months. Compact spreading habit. Zone 2

Prunus cistena (Sandcherry) - This purple leaf Sandcherry makes a good accent plant not only for its distinctive foliage in summer but also in winter with its deep purple stems. Upright and vigorous habit. Zone 3

Prunus glandulaos 'Rosea' (Pink Flowering Almond) - Stiffly upright, hardy shrub that reliably produces abundant, pink flowers up and down the stem in April. Very showy. Zone 2

Rhus aromatica 'Gro-Low' (Gro-Low Fragrant Sumac) - Low, wide spreading plant growing about 2-3 ft. tall. Fragrant yellow flowers in April are followed by a red hairy fruit. Scarlet to orange fall color. Zone 4

Salix caprea 'Rosea' (French Pussy Willow) - An upright, vigorous, spreading shrub that tolerates wet conditions. The pink catkins appear in spring before the leaves. Zone 4

Salix chaenomeloides (Japanese Pussy Willow) - An outstanding, vigorous Pussy Willow, growing up to 12 ft. a year. Producing beautiful 3" curlywhite catkins that are much showier and larger than Salix discolor. Zone 4

Salix discolor (Pussy Willow) - Extremely vigorous plant. Will grow almost as wide as high with large, silvery-white catkins early in spring before the foliage. Prefers wet conditions. Zone 3

Salix melanostachys (Black Pussy Willow) - The black catkins make this a very interesting Pussy Willow and the stems in winter are a nice purple-black color. Slower growing and more compact than discolor. Zone 5

Salix discolor 'Pendula' (Weeping Pussy Willow) - Has all the attributes mentioned under S. discolor but with a graceful weeping habit. Zone 3

Salix purpurea 'Nana' (Dwarf Blue Leaf Artic Willow) - Great for soil retention on steepslopes with its low, spreading growth habit. It has attractive steel-blue foliage in summer, and purplish twigs in winter. Zone 4

Spirea bumalda 'Anthony Waterer' (Anthony Waterer Spirea) - Versatile plant that can be used both as hedge or foundation plant. Long bloom time starting in mid-June. flower color is rose-0red. Young foliage is tinged pink when it first appears. As with most spireas, if you remove old blooms the plant will continue to produce additional flowers in ;August and September. Zone 4

Spirea bumalda 'Crispa' (Crisp Leaf Spirea) - our favorite 'bumalda' type spirea. Deeply serrated, twisted leaves with the new growth reddish-purple. Foliage has great crimson-red fall color. Pink flowers in mid-June. A truly under-used Spirea. Zone 4

Spiraea bumalda 'Gold Flame' (Gold Flame Spirea) - Changing foliage color throughut the season makes this an attractive spirea. Spring growth bright yellow turning to a blend of green and yellow in summer and then to copper-orange in fall. Pink flowers in June and July. Zone 4

Spirea japonica X 'Magic Carpet' (Magic Carpet Spirea) Great new plant- Flowers - new tip color and stunning fall display. Zone5

Spiraea japonica 'Alpina' (Alpina Spirea) - Our most dwarf spirea. Will not grow more than a foot tall, spreading to only 2-3 ft. Soft-pink flowers in June. Can be used both as a foundation plant or ground cover. Zone 4

Spiraea japonica 'Little Princess' (Little Princess Spirea) - Compact, mounding growth habit. Similar to Spiraea japonica 'Alpina' except it is about twice as vigorous. Bright pink flowers in June and July. Zone 4

Spiraea japonica 'Neon Flash' (Neon Flash Spirea) - A shocking display of vivid red flower clusters against the green foliage, appearing from May through Sept. The new growth is purple-red, and the mature size is 3 ft. tall and 5 ft. wide. Zone 4

Spirea japonica 'Shibori' (Shibori Spirea/formerly Shirobana) - Unique selection in that it produces both pink and white flowers on the same plant. Growth habit similar to 'Anthony Waterer' except slightly more compact. Will also repeat bloom if you remove old flower panicles in June. Zone 4

Spiraea nipponica 'Snowmound' (Snowmound Spirea) - A dense, compact spirea with excellent blue-green foliage throughout the season. Prolific white flowers in late-May. No repeat blooms. Zone 4

Spiraea prunifolia (Bridalwreath Spirea) - Upright growth habit. Our earliest blooming spirea produces double white flowers in mid-April. It is one of the few spireas which have reddish fall color. Zone 4

Stephanandra incisa 'Crispa' (Cutleaf Stephanandra) - A unique and under-used woody ground cover. Compact habit but very vigorous, thrives in both sun and partial shade. Foliage isfinely dissected. Flowers inconspicuous. Good fall color. Zone 4

Symphoricarpos alba (Snowberry) - One of the few shrubs with large white berries in fall that attract wildlife. A tough plant that thrives in any soil condition. Flowers are inconspicuous. Zone 3

Syringa palabin (Dwarf Korean Lilac) - A compact, small leaf lilac. Prolific, fragrant bloom in May, even at an early age. Flower color lavender. Clean foliage that is not susceptible to powdery mildew. Zone 4

Syringa patula 'Miss Kim' (Miss Kim Lilac) - Very similar growth habit and flowers to Syringa palabin. a very recent introduction from Korea with leaves that are large and glossy. Zone 3

Syringa prestoniae 'James Mcfarlene' (James McFarlene Lilac) - An extremely hardy lilac that blooms twoweeks later than the French hybrids. An introduction from the University of New Hampshire, it can tolerate wet soil conditions-fatal to most other lilacs. Zone 2

Syringa x prestoniae 'Miss Canada' (Miss Canada Lilac) - One of the finest Prestonaie Lilacs. This is also the hardiest lilac of any kind we grow. This late, intensely pink, single flowering lilac blooms profusely at a young age. With larger than normal true-green leaves, this is simply an outstanding lilac. Zone 2

Viburnum carlesii(Koreanspice Viburnum) - The most fragrant flowers of all viburnums. Large dull-green foliage. White flowers in mid-May. As with all fragrant viburnums, flower buds are produced in fall so never winter prune. Zone 4

Viburnum dentatum 'Chicago Lustre' (Chicago Lustre Viburnum) - An improved introduction of V. dentatum from the Morton Arboretum. Outstanding dark green, glossy foliage. Zone 3

Viburnum dilatatum 'Erie' (Erie Viburnum) - A superior selection of V. dilatatum from the United States National Arboretum. Selected for thick, dark green glossy foliage. Compact, globose growth habit. Large, glossy, pinkish-crimson fruit that ripens in August and persists until mid-winter. Highly disease-resistant with fall color varying from red-orange to yellow. Zone 5

Viburnum lantana 'Mohican' (Mohican Viburnum) - An United States National Arboretum selection. Beautiful foliage that isthick and a dark blue-green. Very compact growth habit and highly disease-resistant. Prolific white flowers early May. Zone 4

Viburnum opulus 'Compactum' (Compact Cranberry Bush) - A selected, compact strain of V. opulus. Flat, white flowers in May followed by persistent red fruit. Zone 3

Viburnum opulus 'Nanum' (Dwarf European Cranberry Bush) - An extremely dwarf selection of V. opulus. Has dense, mounding growth habit that can be used for formal, low hedge. Three year old plants are eight inches in height. Zone 4

Viburnum opulus 'Roseum' (Snowball Viburnum) - A selection of V. opulus that has large, showy, globose, double white flowers in early May. Zone 3

Viburnum plicatum (Japanese Snowball Viburnum) - Cultivated in China and Japan. prominent, white, globose flowers in May form parallel rows along horizontal branches. Dense6-10 ft. shrub with red berries turning blue-black. Zone 4

Viburnum prunifolium (Blackhaw Viburnum) - A native viburnum with dense, mounding growth habit. Can grow to be quite large with excellent red fall color. White flower in late May followed by blue-black fruit. Zone 5

Viburnum p. tomentosum 'Mariesii' (Mariesii Viburnum) - A superior selection V. p. tomentosum. a more compact growth habit with horizontal branching making the white flower very showy. Red fruit turns black in winter. Zone 4

Viburnum p. tomentosum 'Shasta' (Shasta Viburnum) - A spectacular new United States National Arboretum selection with multi-seasonal interest. Superior to Mariesii, growing twice as wide than high with strong, horizontal branching. flowers very abundant and one and one-half time larger than those found on other V. plicatum clutivars. Fruit ripens red turning black at maturity. Zone 4

Viburnum p. tomentosum 'Shoshoni' (Shoshoni Viburnum) - A dwarf seedling of V. shasta from the United States National Arboretum. Unique, dense growth habit with abundant white flower in May, followed by persistent scarlet fruit. Seventeen year old plant at the aroboretum is only 3.8 feet high and 6.5 feet wide. Shoshoni is a viburnum suitable for foundation plantings, rock gardens, and hedges. Zone 4

Viburnum sargentii 'Onondaga' (Onondaga Viburnum) - An United State National Arboretum selection. Compact growth habit. Young foliage dark-maroon that maintains a maroon-tinge when mature. White flowers in May followed by red fruit. Fall color red. Zone 4

Viburnum trilobum 'Bailey's Compactum' (Bailey's Compact American Viburnum) - Compact shrub growing 5-6' tall. Hardy with beautiful, deep red fall foliage. White flowers appear in late May followed by red fruit. Zone 3.

Viburnum trilobum 'Wentworth' (Wentworth Viburnum) - Superior fruiting form of v. trilobum. Large, red fruit, excellent tasting, good for making preserves. Similar growth habit and fall color of V. trilobum. Zone 3

Viburnum x Burkwoodii (Burkwood Viburnum) - Semi-evergreen hybrid between V. carlesii and V. utile. Fragrant white bloom in mid-May. Foliage superior to V. carlesii, very glossy and dark green. Zone 5

Viburnum x 'Cayuga' (Cayuga Viburnum) - An United States National Arboretum introduction. A highly fragrant viburnum with flower clusters larger and showier than V. carlesii. Pink flower buds open white. Foliage dark green, glossy and highly disease resistant. Zone 5

Viburnum x 'Conoy' (Conoy Viburnum) - A true dwarf, semi-evergreen Viburnum from the United States National Arboretum. Small, dark green foliage that is very glossy. Somewhat fragrant flowers in late May. An outstanding new plant. Zone 5

Viburnum x 'Eskimo' (Eskimo Viburnum) - An United States National Arboretum selection. A unique and outstanding new viburnum, it is the first to combine the tubular V. carlesii type flower in a snowball inflorescence. Dwarf growth habit and semi-evergreen foliage. Flowers profusely at young age, an ideal foundation plant. Zone 5

Viburnum x 'Huron' (Huron Viburnum) - A new, interspecific hybrid from the United States National Arboretum. Beautiful, lustrous, dark green foliage that is semi-evergreen. compact growth habit and prolific, showy, red fruit. This plant combines the best from the evergreen and deciduous species of Viburnum. Zone 5

Viburnum x juddii (Juddii Viburnum) - A V. carlesii hybrid with large dull green foliage. Fragrant, white flower in May. Compact growth habit, especially at a young age. Zone 4

Viburnum x 'Mohawk' (Mohawk Viburnum) - A superior United States National Arboretum selection of V burkwoodi. Dark red flower buds open to white petals with red blotches on reverse side. Flowers prolifically at very young age and has strong, spicy clove fragrance. Compact growth habit. Foliage is resistant to powdery mildew and bacterial leaf spot. Foliage turns a brilliant orange-red in fall. Zone 5

Weigela florida 'Bristol Snowflake' (Bristol Snowflake Weigela) - A spreading and rounded shrub, growing to a height of 6 ft. and 8 ft. wide. Profuse flowers are clear white with some pink. Blooms in May-June. A vigorous, compact grower introduced from the Mid-West. Zone 4

Weigela florida 'Java Red' (Java Red Weigela) - Compact, globose growth habit. New foliage is purplish-red turning dark green when mature. Profuse flowers that are deep red buds opening to pink. Zone 5

Weigela florida 'Minuet' (Minuet Weigela) - A Canadian introduction that is dwarf and hardy. Good quality foliage that has a purple tint. Profuse red flowers from even young plants. Zone 4

Weigela florida 'Variegata' (Variegated Weigela) - Compact growth habit. Foliage distinctly variegated, green with creamy-white edges. Flowers pink in June. Zone 5

Yucca filamentosa (Adam's Needle) - A hardy, herbaceous evergreen with large, succulent, pointed leaves that are blue-green. Mid-summer plant produces showy, tall spikes with many inverted white flowers. Tolerant of sandy soil conditions, it does quite well in seashore conditions. Excellent companion plant in grass and perennial gardens. Zone 4

Yucca filamentosa 'Golden Sword' (Golden Sword Yucca) - Sword-like evergreen leaves with a bright band of gold down the center of each leaf. clump form growing to a height of 2 feet. Tall spikes of creamy-white flowers in summer. Zone 4

Yucca glauca (Soapweed) - Green sword-like foliage with a thin white margin. Greenish-white flowers appear on 3-4 ft. spikes in July. Hardy Yucca that will do well in hot, dry locations. Zone 3

CLIMBING PLANTS

Actinidia arguta 'Issai' (Self fertile Kiwi) A hardy, vigorous twinning vine that is dioecious. Sweet tasting fruit matures later in the summer- Zone 4

Akebia quinata (Five leaf Akebia) Twining vine with very attractive foliage. Fragrant chocolate - purple flowers in late May . One of my favorite little Known vines. Easy to grow. Zone 5

Amelopsis brevipedunculata (Porcelain Berry) Berries are about the size of peas, borne in clusters changing from pale lavender to yellow to porcelain blue- Very unusual looking. Climbs by tendrils. Fruits are showy. Zone 4

Aristolochia durior (Dutchman's Pipe) Very vigorous . twinning vine. Large heart shaped leaves stay flat against a trellis. Grows in sun or shade . Very quick coverage. Zone4

Campsis radican ( Trumpet Vine) Big aggressive vine- Really attracts the hummingbirds. Masses of orange red flowers in the summer. Zone 4

Campsis radicans 'Flava' Yellow Trumpetvine . Shrubby coarse foliage vine. Flowers are yellow to yelow orange. An improved form of the species. Zone 5

Campsis xtagliabuana 'Madame Galen' (Madame Galen Trumpet Vine) My favorite - better flowers - and more of them - Zone 4

Celastrus scandens ( American Bittersweet) A trouble free , vigorous growing vine with showy orange red fruit in the fall. It does need a male to pollinate the flowers. Native plant that will cover eyesore quickly Zone 2

Clematis (see under perennial section)

Hydrangea anomala petiolaris (Climbing Hydrangea) Probably the best climbing vine. Will grow in very shady conditions . Has no pest or disease problems. Stunning in flower- even when flowers fade! Attractive exfoliating bark in winter. Zone 4

Lonicera X brownii 'Dropmore Scarlet' (Dropmore Scarlet Honeysuckle) Flowers all summer. Bright orange scarlet tubular flowers Zone3

Lonicera X heckrotti ( Goldflame Honeysuckle) Red and yellow flowers all summer and has atytractive blue green foliage. Zone 5

Lonicera japonica 'Halliana' (Hall Honeysuckle) A twinning, extremely vigorous vine with fragrant, creamy- white flowers all summer. Can thrive in sun or shade and is good for tough sites. My favorite! Zone 5

Lonicera periclymenum 'Berries Jubilee' (Berries Jubilee Honeysuckle) Fragrant yellow flowers summer and fall. Bright red berries give it a special attraction. Blue green foliage. Zone 5

Parthenocissus quinquefolia ( Virginia Creeper) Native vine with lustrous green leves that turn a stunning crimson red in fall. Excellent climber particularly on masonary. Zone 3

Parthenocissus tricupidata (Boston Ivy) Will cover almost any thing- Great crimson fall color. Zone 4

Wisteria floribunda (Japanese wisteria)

Wisteria sinensis (Chinese Wisteria) An aggressive climbing vine that produces, showy long, pendulous flowers in June. Twines in a clockwise direction. Needs to be pruned correctly. Zone 5

Wisteria sinensis 'Aunt Dee' (Aunt Dee Wisteria) A twining vine needing a support to grow on. Light purple flowers, slightly fragrant. Needs correct pruning. Zone 4

Notes

ROSES THAT GROW!

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David Austin's English Roses

The best of the old roses- flowers fragrance and the ability to flower all summer. I have been growing David Austin Roses in Clarks summit for over 6years. Although they may not be our hardiest rose but they have performed very well. It worth growing them for their fragrance alone! Give them a good start and mulch of manure after the ground freezes each year and you will be rewarded amply. They are certainly much hardier than Hybrid T roses as a whole and, as such, are quite suited to our climate. Our selection contains some of his best.

Abraham Darby Named after the great British industrialist- this rose will go to work straight away. Long arching stems bear quantities of neatly cupped apricot- yellow flowers- Lovely fruit fragrance it is tall enough to be grown as a climber 8'high

Fair Bianca A pure white rose with flowers of the most exquisite old rose form. It has round buds that open to beautiful cups filled with petals that become saucer shaped. Excellent for small gardens with its short but strong growth and wonderful myrrh like fragrance 4' high

Graham Thomas A great rose. Does very well in here. It produces apricot pink buds and medium cupped flowers of a rich glistening yellow- It really is a gorgeous color. Fragrance is outstanding too 4'high

Heritage Every garden should have one. All the qualities in a rose you could desire. The flowers really are stunning. Produced in large or small sprays- they are medium sized and colored in the purest clear shell pink you can find. Few thorns are produced . It is robust and good compact size 4'high

Mary Rose A classic from Austin- Named after Henry VIII's flag ship that sunk on its maiden voyage! Fragrance of the old damasks. Neat form that is always branching to produce new flowers. One of our first roses to bloom- It doesn't stop until the heavy frosts arrive.

Othello Very large, full flowers. They have a exquisite cup shape. Their color is crimson which later turns to pleasing shades of mauve and purple. Strong upright growth , it can be used as a small climber. Great rebloomer and strong old rose fragrance 7'high

The Squire Thick petaled flowers of the deepest unfading crimson with rich old rose fragrance. The growth is strong but not too dense. The individual blooms are magnificent being huge- up to 5" across and possessing a deep full cup.

Rugosa Type Roses

Roses for tough dry spots. Some do quite well in semi shade. New hybrids flower all summer long. Remember to give the big ones space!

Topaz Jewell The first reblooming yellow rugosa rose. A true break through. The arching branches of this dense shrub shaped rose are covered with fragrant light yellow flowers all season. Clean habit and disease resistant. 5' high

Hansa Own root . Height to 6 feet. Hybrid rugosa type rose. Large red hips ripen after the petals fall. Flowers are a reddish violet and extremely fragrant. Zone 4 and needs space

Linda Campbell A very hardy recent introduction. It's flowers have a brilliant crimson color. It is heat tolerant and flowers are produced in clusters of 5-15 blooms . Clean and healthy foliage and few thorns compared to most rugosas. 5'high

Meidiland Roses

We have sold thousands of these. They are low care easy to grow and disease resistant roses. What they lack in fragrance they make up in display !

Fuschia Own root. 24" high . Good Spread -2-3' Ever blooming and low growing. Flowers earlier and will carry on through the summer until frost. A very distinguished plant with a stunning flower color. Recommended. No pruning and very disease resistant

Pearl . Perhaps my favorite. Ours at Greystone garden has performed brilliantly. Great ground cover and flowers all summer. Height to 18". We have had no disease problem , Don't prune, east to grow.

Pink Great for mass planting and hedges. We also use it as a specimen. Long lasting single pink flowers are born on upright 4' plants. Bloom is continuous from spring until autumn. We often get a display of orange red hips into winter.

Red Another excellent ground cover rose. We have ours growing in partial shade and on a steep bank. It looks great over most the summer and sells lots of plants. Very hardy and height to 2'

Royal Bonica New and improved version of the popular Bonica. Masses of deep pink flowers over an incredibly long season. Extremely cold hardy and disease resistant. Blossoms are larger than bonica and tend not to fade in the sun. it will reach a height of 4.5' and requires virtually no attention. Highly recommended.

White Great for mass planting - it really gets covered in pure whit flowers. Spectacular in the early season then flowers on and off till frost. Height to 3-4'

Cherry The new meidiland rose for us - A cherry version of the pink variety. Same upright habit , hardiness and ease of growing. SA much brighter and overall stunning appearance.

Landscape Roses or Shrub Roses

Similar to Meidiland roses- Each year there are more and more great varieties to choose from. I expect a rose to act like a good shrub. If it doesn't it has no place in my garden. Here are some that make the grade.

Carefree Wonder Height to 4 feet. Starting in spring , it is civered with semi double blooms combining a bold pink on the face of the petal and a creamy white underneath. Keeps on flowering until Fall. Unusually vigorous growth is compact and neat- it never grows out of bounds. Zone 4 PP#7783

Carefree Delight I have nothing but praise for this rose. Unusually free flowering with masses of five petal , two and half inch vivid pink flowers. Arching canes are covered with an abundance of delicate disease resistant foliage. Extremely hardy , even in Minnesota. It will become very popular- Arching canes to 3 feet . Can be controlled easily

Carefree Beauty An exceptionally disease resistant , low care plant. Blooms freely all season with semi double, coral pink flowers. Orange red hips add fall and winter interest. PP#4225

Robin Hood Own root . Height to 4 feet. Hedge type of rose with clusters of small cherry red blooms throughout the summer. Zone 5

Climbing Roses

Unfortunately there is not a great choice for those of us in the colder and more exposed regions - I have tried many . These work well.

New Dawn An old popular favorite. A beautiful , soft pink with an abundance of double blooms . Gives a fantastic spring display and repeats all summer. An extremely vigorous , disease resistant and unusually hardy climber. I have this one at home and on the cafˇ arbor. Magnificent

White Dawn Strong spreading rose with fragrant pure white gardenia - like flowers. The best repeat blooming climber. Add terrific contrast to other varieaties with its pure whit color.

Canandian Roses

From the two Canadian research stations Morden and Otttawa come these outstanding roses. The are tested for hardiness and do not need any protection in the far north , so obviously they don't need any here. Just make sure they get the drainage they deserve.

Explorer Roses

Developed in Ottawa and named after the famous Canadian explorers

Alex MacKenzie Own root. Height to 5 feet. Deep red cup shaped flowers (floribunda type) are produced freely in clusters all summer. Great disease resistance. Zone 4

Charles Albanel Own root. Height to 1 foot. I really like this one . Makes a great ground cover. Fragrant magenta flower s all summer. Zone 3

Henry Hudson own root. Height to 2 feet . A beautiful low growing semi dwarf rose that only reaches 2 feet.. Throughout summer it produces large quantities of rosy pink buds that open to fragrant double white flowers flushed with pink. Highly disease resistant to black spot and mildew. Very low maintenance - highly recommended . Zone 3

J.P. Connell Own root . Height to 4 feet. The first yellow rose to be relaesed from ythe explorer series. Vigorous upright growth producing lemony yellow flowers all summer. Zone 3

Jens Munk Own root. Height to 5 feet. Medium pink fragrant flowers from June till August . In fall it is adorned with flowers and attractive red hips . Extremely hardy. Zone3

John Franklin Own root. Height to 4 feet Red fragrant flowers in clusters of up to 30. Flowers all summer and very disease resistant, Zone 3

Parkland Series

Adelaide Hoodless Own root .Height to3 feet Clusters of up to 25 flowers per stem from June until heavy frost. Glossy foliage and very mildew resistant. Semi double lowers are bright red and slightly fragrant. Zone 3

Cuthbert Grant Own root. Height to3 feet .One of the new series combining flower quality and plant hardiness. Award winning introduction with large deep red double flowers and luxuriant foliage. Zone 3

WATER GARDENING

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Here at Greystone gardens we grow and propagate a good range of water plants. You might also have noticed the great selection of wetland plants in our inventory. We believe a well designed and well stocked pond adds a sort of magic to a garden. We carry those plants that are easy to grow and are hardy through our winters.

You will find a good selection of pond accessories- pumps, filters , pond lining materials, fountains, books, water treatments and much more in our garden shop. We also have a lovely range of indoor fountains that are particularly attractive in the winter season.. We have several excellent water garden displays for our visitors to gain ideas.

Usually available from Mid may onwards

HARDY WATER LILIES

Beautiful, delicate, colorful and fragrant. Everyone loves the hardy lilies. Their blossoms open just above the surface of the water or float gently on it. The Leaf stems adjust to the water's depth. Hardy water lilies are at home in natural ponds, liner ponds, preformed ponds or tubs. With a little care to prevent freezing of the roots in winter- to us this means having about 2' or more water above them - their beauty can be enjoyed year after year. Lack of experience will not harm them - they just grow when provided with sunlight, rich soil and warm shallow water.

We carry an excellent selection

Whites include Gladstone, Marliac White

Yellows - Gonnere Chromatella Sunrise

Reds - Attraction, Sultan. Perry's Red

Pinks - Hollandia

Changeables Comanche ( can even take a little less sunlight)

BOG AND MARGINAL PLANTS

Giant Arrow head Sagittaria spp. distinctive leaves stand one to 2' out of the water. Flowers freely in a series if white spikes. Easy to grow. Good at pulling nitrogen from the water.

Japanese arrowhead Sagittaria japonica. Attractive leaf form not so aggressive as the above.

Lizard's Tail (Saururus cernuus) the small fragrant flowers that are produced at the end of the plant resemble a lizards tail. Very handsome hardy aquatic plant with heart shaped leaves. Wet soil or shallow

Sweet Flag Iris Acorus calamus Grows 2-3 feet leaf blades similar to iris. This plant was once used for flavoring candies. Outstanding foliage plant. Grows in shallow water or wet soil. Perfect for any size water garden

Variegated Flag Iris (Iris pseudacorus variegata) Variegated in Spring - Can be very large- Quite rare.

Yellow Flag Iris (Iris pseudacorus) a very large plant To 5' - Yellow flowers early in season

Umbrella Palm (Cyperus alternifoliius) It is a most useful plant for it is happy in or out of water. Being tender it must be wintered indoors. It grows 3-5 feety hugh with flat grassy umbrella like heads of leaves.

Minature Cat-Tail Typha Minima Atractive small version to2'

Hardy Thalia (Canna) (Thalia dealbata) A handsome marginal plant with tall greyish leaves sone 5' high. Arching sprays of small purplish flowers. I not sure how hardy it is for us so I protect mine each year

Pickerel Rush (Pontederia cordata) considered to be the finest blue flowered hardy aquatic plant. Strong growing will reach 1-2 feet. Olive green leaves. It should be planted in mud near the edge of the pond. We sometimes have a white flowering variety too.

Parrott's Feather (Myriophyllum proserpinacoides) great floating plant for edge of pond. Beautiful leaves- they grow in dense whorls around the stem. Ours overwinters outside - but it takes its time regenerating in the Spring. Will form a living carpet.

Graceful Cattail (Typha laxmannii) Really beautiful plant - Slender leaves make a wonder backdrop for other plants.

Horsetail (Equisetum hymale) Wonderful for the exotic Asian look year after year. Easy to grow and looks gorgeous when sunlight passes through its stems.

Water Cress (Nasaturtium officinale) Dark green leaves and small white flowers. Does especially well on the edge of a pond near moving water. Used in salads or as a garnish.

Blue Flag Iris (Iris versicolor) Strong erect leaves with soft blue flowers. Easy to grow

OXYGENATING PLANTS

Anacharis

HERBS

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There has been a tremendous surge of interest in herbs. Their use in cooking, cosmetic purposes, decorating and their well documented medicinal uses have all increased substantially. Here at Greystone Gardens we employ many herbs as excellent ornamental plants- Some of these are listed in our perennial section. Availability varies according to season please call for current availability.

Here is a list of herbs we generally have available for culinary purposes

Angelica - strong clean flavor- Can be used in summer drinks, fruit salads and ice cream..

Basil indispensable for many Mediterranean dishes, the fresh leaf has a sweet clove like spiciness and is superb on fresh tomatoes with a little olive oil and in hot tomato dishes Annual sow every few weeks

Bay - easily dried and can be used with parsley and thyme to make bouquet garni.

Chervil one of the classic fine herbes of French cuisine. Great used in omelets, salads and chicken before roasting-

Chives - chopped chives lift many foods above the mundane- Add at the end of cooking- they can be frozen but dry poorly.

Coriander- The leaves and ripe seeds have two distinct flavors. The seeds are warmly aromatic and indispensable in tomato chutney and curries. The leaves have an earthy pungency, delicious in salads, vegetables and poultry dishes.

Dill unique spicy green taste- The leaves go well with fish, cream cheese and cucumber.

Fennel- pronounced aniseed flavor, fennel is an excellent digestive. The swollen bulb of Florence fennel can be eaten raw in salads or cooked.

Lemon Balm - very refreshing- used in salads , herbal teas- Finely choppewd the leaves add a lemony sweetness to sauerckraut, mayonaise and more besides.

Lovage- the leaves and stems have a meaty flavor- Use carefully. Young leaves and stems can be used as a steamed vegetable

Mints- familiar clean sharp[ flavors- we carry a good range . many uses including- sauces, syrups, vinegar, vegetables, chocolate cakes

Oregano and Marjoram- marjoram has a distinct savory flavor while oregano is slightly stronger. Marjoram has many uses including, vegetable soups, pasta, fish, game, beef, chicken and meat ;loaf. Oregano is good with pizzas and other Italian dishes.

Parsley- very popular herb- Italian leaf is stronger but the curly leaf is very attractive visually.- Use in salads, sauces , mayonnaise and egg dishes- Use in bland dishes towards the end of cooking

Rosemary- the aromatic resinous leaf aid I the digestion of fats. Traditionally sprinkled on roast lamb and pork. Use fresh or dried

Sage another strongly flavored, pungent herb- aids in digestion of fats. Use with onion soup, stewed tomatoes, omelets, herb scones. Fresh has better taste.

Summer and Winter Savory- similar taste to thyme. Sprinkle finely chopped leaves on soups and sauces.

Scented Geraniums ( Pelagoniums) Great for flavoring teas and drinks.

Sorrel - sharp flavor with tangy zest of lemon- livens up dull dishes. Sorrel soup is a classic and sorrel is often cooked and served like spinach

Tarragon- an aristocrat of the herb world- it is indispensable for bŽarnaise and hollandaise sauces, soups, fish, and delicate vegetables

Thyme- stimulates the appetite- use with meat, shellfish, poultry- Very strong when fresh . try lemon thyme in fish and poultry dishes

ANNUALS

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Here at Greystone Gardens we grow a careful selection of interesting annuals . Although we do carry some of your favorite - you will an interesting selection of unusual and extremely good new introductions. People who have seen our container displays in the summer know just how good our selection. We also try some very new introduction and some seeds from England; some times they do brilliantly sometimes they don't make the grade! It is always fun to try- and every year we find a real gem!

By the end of February we normally have a list of the great annuals we always have available in the Spring.