WHITE PINE , Needles are soft bluish-green, flexible,

25 plants for $24.00

3-5 inches long, in bundles of 5. Cones are fully

50 plants for $40.00

grown in the summer of the second season, opening

100 plants for $64.00

to discharge seed that autumn. Cones are 4-8 inches

1000 plants for $480.00

long, curved. The bark is deeply divided into broad

ridges that are covered with purplish scales. The tree

commonly attains 100 feet in height and 4 feet in di-

ameter, with a tall, straight stem and pyramidal crown.

Branches are in definite whorls of long lateral

branches sweeping upward in graceful curves. This is

the largest conifer of eastern forests and is long-lived.

The wood is light, straight-grained, easily worked, but

not strong. It is used in cabinet work, interior finishes,

woodenware, matches, and lumber. A large part of

the winter diet of red squirrels is made up of the seed

of the white pine. Grows best in well drained soils.

To reduce potential insect problems, white pine

should not be planted near Norway spruce. Nice 6" -

8" plants. Average years to 8' height, 5 - 7 years.

TWP Individual Plants for $1.65 each

25 plants for $35.75

50 plants for $61.50

WHITE PINE TRANSPLANTS , Bare root plants

100 plants for $102.50

that have been transplanted twice and are well sup-

plied with abundance of roots, Nice 10" - 18" plants.

RED PINE , needles are soft, slender, flexible, lus-

trous, dark green, 5-6 inches long, and in 2-leaved

clusters. Cones are symmetrical, 2-2¼ inches

long, light chestnut-brown and lustrous at maturity.

The thick bark is divided shallowly into broad, flat

ridges that are covered with thin reddish-brown

scales. The tree usually grows to 70-80 feet in

height with a trunk 2-3 feet in diameter.

Red pine has a tall, straight trunk and a symmetri-

cal crown. This species is an important timber tree.

The wood is hard, very close-grained, light, and

quite strong. It is used among other things for con-

struction, pilings, and flooring. Nice 6" - 8" plants.

Average years to 8' height, 5 - 7 years.

25 plants for $24.00

50 plants for $40.00

100 plants for $64.00

1000 plants for $480.00

These species hold their foliage all year long so they are excellent for wildlife

SCOTCH PINE , one of the fastest growing pines. Nee-

dles are 1½ - 3½ inches long in clusters of two, dull blue-

green in color. Young trees have an irregular pyramidal

crown. Grown for Christmas trees and timber. Well

suited for use on long abandoned, trampled pastures.

Will tolerate somewhat poorly drained soils. May reach

60 feet in height. Nice 6" - 8" plants. Average years to 8'

height, 5 - 8 years.

25 plants for $21.75

50 plants for $36.25

100 plants for $58.00

1000 plants for $435.00

AUSTRIAN PINE, beautiful dark green foliage. Very

symmetrical, stout spreading branches. Needles are 3 -

6 inches long, stout, stiff and two needles per bundle.

Good tree for timber and ornamental plantings. Prefers

well drained soils. Will reach 60 feet in height. Nice 6"

- 8" plants. Average years to 8' height, 8 - 12 years.

25 plants for $21.75

50 plants for $36.25

100 plants for $58.00

1000 plants for $435.00

BALSAM FIR , is a small to medium-sized tree. The

dark green needles are ½ to 1 inch long, flattened,

mostly 2-ranked ( one row on each side of the

branch). The cylindrical cones are erect, dark rich

purple in color, 2-4 inches long. Bark on old trees is

thick, rich brown and separated into scaly plates. Bal-

sam fir has a symmetrical, slender, pyramidal crown

that is quite dense. The tree grows up to 60 feet in

height, with trunk diameter of 2 feet. The wood is

light, weak, soft, and coarse-grained. Not much used

for lumber, the balsam fir is utilized in the paper indus-

try for pulp. It is planted as an ornamental and prized

for Christmas trees. Very shade tolerant. Grows in

BALSAM FIR TRANSPLANTS , Bare root plants

well drained to somewhat poorly drained soils. Nice

that have been transplanted twice and are well sup-

8" - 10" plants. Average years to 8' height, 8 - 12

plied with abundance of roots, Nice 10" - 18" plants.

years.

TBF Individual Plants for $1.50 each

25 plants for $20.25

25 plants for $33.00

50 plants for $ 33.75

50 plants for $56.25

100 plants for $54.00

100 plants for $93.75

1000 plants for $405.00

FRASER FIR , is very similar to balsam fir, the minor dif-

25 plants for $24.75

ferences being confined mostly to the cones. The scales

on the cones of Fraser Fir are wider than long, usually

50 plants for $41.25

about twice as wide as long, while the cone scales of Bal-

100 plants for $66.00

sam Fir are generally about twice as long as they are wide.

1000 plants for $495.00

Prefers well drained soils. Good for ornamentals, wind-

breaks, and Christmas trees. The Fraser fir will hold its

needles much longer than Balsam fir when used for Christ-

mas trees. Nice 6" - 8" plants. Average years to 8' height,

8 - 12 years.

FRASER FIR TRANSPLANTS , Bare root plants that

have been transplanted twice and are well supplied with

abundance of roots, Nice 10" - 18" plants.

TFF Individual Plants for $1.75 each

25 plants for $38.95

50 plants for $66.75

100 plants for $111.25

DOUGLAS FIR , dense foliage of soft, flattened, pointed needles

which are ½"-1 ½" long. A straight trunk reaching 100' tall.

25 plants for $22.50

Branches close to the ground in the open, high up in forests, often

50 plants for $37.50

has a blue tinge, with good symmetry. Cones 2"-4" long, and hang

downward. Prefers moist, well drained soils. Somewhat shade tol-

100 plants for $60.00

erant. A favorite Christmas tree. Excellent for ornamentals, hedges

1000 plants for $450.00

and windbreaks. To reduce potential insect problems, douglas fir

shouldn’t be planted near Norway or Blue Spruce. Nice 6"-8" plants.

Average years to 8' height, 10 - 14 years.

DOUGLAS FIR TRANSPLANTS , Bare root plants that have been

transplanted twice and are well supplied with abundance of roots,

Nice 10" - 18" plants.

TDF Individual Plants for $1.75 each

25 plants for $37.00

50 plants for $63.75

100 plants for $106.25

CONCOLOR FIR , ( also called white fir) majestic, dense

conical tree branched to base with silvery green foliage with a

blue tint underneath. Bark thin, smooth, whitish-gray (silvery)

trunk. Needles are flat, plump, blunt, pointed and 1 - 3 inches

long. Tolerates dry, coarse soils, shade and prefers well

drained soils. Excellent for beautification and windbreaks.

Makes good Christmas trees (holds its needles very well).

Wood is moderately valuable for light construction. Will reach

75' in height. Nice 6" - 8" plants. Average years to 8' height,

10 - 14 years.

25 plants for $24.75

50 plants for $41.25

100 plants for $66.00

1000 plants for $495.00

WHITE SPRUCE, needles are ¾ - 1 inch long, and

25 plants for $20.25

bluntly pointed. Cones are usually about 2 inches long,

becoming pale brown and lustrous when mature.

50 plants for $ 33.75

Cones fall soon after they ripen in autumn, rarely per-

100 plants for $54.00

sisting through the winter. The tree grows 60 - 70 feet

1000 plants for $405.00

tall with trunk diameter of 2 feet. This is a very adapt-

able spruce with a pyramidal shape of dense bluish

needles. Shade tolerant, mostly used for windbreaks,

ornamentals, hedges and Christmas trees, also toler-

ates wetter soils. The wood is used for pulpwood, inte-

rior trim and interior parts of furniture. Nice 6" - 8"

plants. Average years to 8' height, 8 - 12 years.

WHITE SPRUCE TRANSPLANTS , Bare root plants

that have been transplanted twice and are well supplied

with abundance of roots, Nice 10" - 18" plants.

TWS Individual Plants for $1.56 each

25 plants for $34.25

50 plants for $58.50

100 plants for $97.50

25 plants for $22.50

NORWAY SPRUCE , Needles are ½ - ¾ inch long, shiny dark green

50 plants for $37.50

in color. The distinctive sweeping branches make this tree very popu-

100 plants for $60.00

lar. Extensively planted as an ornamental, it is also good for wind-

breaks, snow fence and wildlife. It is a very fast growing spruce. Will

1000 plants for $450.00

tolerate somewhat poorly drained soils and will reach 75 feet in height.

To reduce potential insect problems, Norway spruce should not be

planted near white pine or Douglas fir. Nice 6" - 8" plants. Average

years to 8' height, 8 - 12 years.

NORWAY SPRUCE TRANSPLANTS , Bare root plants that have

been transplanted twice and are well supplied with abundance of

roots, Nice 10" - 18" plants.

TNS Individual Plants for $1.75 each

25 plants for $37.00

50 plants for $63.75

100 plants for $106.25

ENGELMAN SPRUCE , This western United States

native is very winter hardy. Has a narrow pyramidal

shape. Needles are 1 inch or more in length, blue-

green in color and rather soft and flexible. Lower

branches droop, it looks very similar to the Blue Spruce.

It tolerates shade and northern exposures. Will grow in

heavy soils to somewhat poorly drained soils. Used for

beautification, timber and wildlife.

Will reach 50 feet in height. Nice 6" - 8" plants. Aver-

age years to 8' height, 8 - 12 years.

100 plants for

$ 60.00

25 plants for $22.50

1000 plants for $450.00

50 plants for $37.50

COLORADO BLUE SPRUCE , our most popular

conifer. Perfect pyramid in shape, dense crown.

25 plants for $20.25

Color varies from green to blue-green to silver blue.

50 plants for $33.75

Needles are ½ - ¾ inch long, stiff with sharp points.

Cones are 2 - 3 inches long. May reach 75 feet in

100 plants for $54.00

height. Used for ornamental in parks and lawns, good

1000 plants for $405.00

for windbreaks, wildlife and Christmas trees. Grows

best in well drained soils. To reduce potential insect

problems, do not plant near Douglas Fir, but it isok to

plant with White Pine and other spruces. Nice 6" - 10"

plants. Average years to 8' height, 8 - 12 years.

BLUE SPRUCE TRANSPLANTS , Bare root plants

that have been transplanted twice and are well sup-

plied with abundance of roots, Nice 10" - 18" plants.

TBS Individual Plants for $1.60 each

25 plants for $34.25

50 plants for $58.50

100 plants for $97.50

WHITE CEDAR, is often called Arborvitae

( Tree of Life) when used as an ornamental planting.

The flattened branchlets have 4 rows of overlapping

bright green scales, are much branched, and form hori-

zontal fan-like sprays. Foliage has a spicy fragrance

when crushed. Mature cones are light red-brown, a - ½

inch long. The tree grows to 40 - 50 feet in height with

a short, often lobed and buttressed trunk 2 - 3 feet in

diameter. The bark is gray to reddish-brown, often

tinged with orange, and separated into flat connected

ridges. The wood is light, soft, durable, brittle, coarse-

grained, and fragrant. It is used for posts, rails, shin-

gles, and pulpwood. This species is a favorite source of

browse for deer and rabbits in northern swamps. Good

for hedges and wind breaks. Nice 6 “- 10" plants. Aver-

age years to 8' height, 12 - 15 years.

25 plants for $22.50

50 plants for $37.50

100 plants for $60.00

1000 plants for $450.00

WHITE CEDAR TRANSPLANTS , Bare root plants

that have been transplanted twice and are well supplied

with abundance of roots, Nice 10" - 18" plants.

TWC Individual Plants for $1.50 each

25 plants for $33.00

50 plants for $56.25

100 plants for $93.75

HEMLOCK , is a graceful, lacy-foliaged tree of the

cool moist forests. The flat needles are round-tipped,

½ - 1 inch long. Cones are roughly oval, ½ - ¾ inch

long, with scales about as wide as long. The pendant

cones usually remain on the tree until the following

spring. Hemlock is remarkably tolerant to shading by

over-story trees, and may remain in the understory in

natural stands for 25 - 200 years. The tree is usually

60 - 70 feet high with a trunk diameter of 2 - 3 feet. It

often has a broad-based pyramidal shape. Ends of

branches are often drooping and “feathery”. The

wood is light, soft, brittle, and difficult to work. It is

used occasionally for rough or construction lumber

and for pulpwood. Grows in cool moist soils to well

drained. Good for hedges and windbreaks. Nice 6" -

10" plants.

25 plants for $27.00

50 plants for $45.00

100 plants for $72.00

1000 plants for $540.00

HEMLOCK TRANSPLANTS , Bare root plants that

have been transplanted twice and are well supplied

with abundance of roots, Nice 10" - 18" plants.

TH Individual Plants for $1.75 each

25 plants for $38.95

50 plants for $66.75

100 plants for $111.25

JAPANESE LARCH, a 30 - 90' tall pointed top

tree, broadly pyramidal. The larch are the only coni-

fer that drop their needles in autumn, renewing them

each spring. There are conspicuous warty “spurs”

on the twigs. In season, numerous soft needles, ¾”

- 1" long, are clustered at the end of these spurs.

Cones remain on the tree all winter, brown turning

black. An important northern timber tree (used for

poles, posts, railroad ties). Seeds, needles, or inner

bark eaten by ruffed grouse, snowshoe hare, red

squirrels, porcupines and deer. Will grow well in

wet soils, swamps, nice 8" - 12" plants.

25 plants for $27.00

50 plants for $45.00

100 plants for $72.00

1000 plants for $540.00

RED OAK , leaves are 5 - 8 inches long and have 7 - 11

lobes. Each lobe is sharply pointed. Leaves are decidu-

ous, turning red before they fall in autumn. The tree will

reach 60 - 80 feet in height. The acorns are usually about

an inch long with a flat, shallow cup at the base. The

species is often planted as ornamental or shade trees.

Grown on a wide variety of soils, best on silt or sandy

looms. Wood of the red oak is used for flooring, furniture,

boxes, crates, caskets, timber, handles. The hardness

and resistance to wear of red oak, plus its beauty, make it

preferred for flooring for residences. Strong 8" - 12"

plants.

10 plants for $12.75

25 plants for $26.50

50 plants for $42.50

100 plants for $63.75

WHITE OAK , has deciduous leaves 5 - 9 inches long with

7 - 9 rounded lobes. The acorn is about ¾ inch long, light

chestnut brown in color. The tree reaches 80 - 100 feet in

height. In the open, white oak develops a rounded spread-

ing crown. Growth is good on all but the driest shallow

soils, but is best on deep, well- drained loamy soils. Most

white oak is made into lumber for flooring, furniture, tight

cooperage, millwork, timbers, handles, boxes and crates.

Perhaps the largest amounts go into high-quality flooring,

barrels, kegs and casks. Strong 10" - 15" plants.

WO 10 plants for $12.00

25 plants for $25.00

50 plants for $40.00

100 plants for $60.00

SAWTOOTH OAK , native to Asia, introduced in 1962.

Starts to produce acorns ( important wildlife food, especially

for turkey and deer) at 8 - 10 years of age ( vs. 20 - 30

years); very prolific producer. Similar aesthetic and lumber

values as other white oaks. Not a replacement for native

oaks, but an enhancement. Also good for screens and

windbreaks. Develops a very broad crown. Will tolerate

somewhat poorly drained soils. May reach 50 -70 feet in

height. Nice 10" - 15" plants.

10 plants for $12.75

25 plants for $26.50

50 plants for $42.50

100 plants for $63.75

SWAMP WHITE OAK , is an irregular, somewhat

shaggy oak found in swamps and other moist areas.

The bark, though gray, has more brown than in White

Oak, and is ridged and scaly, even on twigs. The leaf

edges are wavy rather than deeply lobed, and are

hairy underneath. Swamp White Oak acorns are

borne in pairs on a stalk, 2 to 4” long. This tree grows

50 to 60’ tall with an equal spread. Swamp White Oak

is an excellent source for fine timber. This tree toler-

ates acid soil . Strong 10" - 15" plants.

SWO 10 plants for $12.00

25 plants for $25.00

50 plants for $40.00

100 plants for $60.00

PIN OAK , takes its name from the many short, pin-like

twigs that clutter the horizontal or downward-sloping

branches. These make identification easy in winter.

The leaf has five to seven deep lobes with long teeth.

The gray-brown bark remains smooth for some time,

gradually breaking into scaly ridges. This tree grows 60

to 70’ tall with a pyramidal shape. Pin Oak tolerates full

sun, high pH and wet soils. Strong 10" - 15" plants.

10 plants for $13.50

25 plants for $28.00

50 plants for $45.00

100 plants for $67.50

BLACK WALNUT , leaves are deciduous, alternate, 12 -

24 inches long, with 15 - 23 sharply-oval leaflets 3 - 3½

inches long. Leaves turn bright, clear yellow in autumn.

The fruit, borne singly or in pairs, is globular, 1½ - 2 inches

in diameter with a thick yellow-green fibrous husk. The

hard, woody nut is dark brown, oval to oblong, 1 - 1½

inches in diameter. The nutmeats are sweet and edible

and are a favorite food for red and gray squirrels. Black

Walnut develops best on deep, well-drained soils and

thrives in well-drained bottom lands and covers. The tree

reaches 100 feet in height and 2 -3 feet in diameter. Uses;

most black walnut goes into furniture of the highest quality.

It is also prized for gunstocks and interior finishes. In furni-

ture, it is used either as solid wood or as veneer. It is popu-

lar for any interior finish where its striking grain and color

10 plants for $15.00

create special effects. The wood is particularly well suited

25 plants for $31.25

to gunstocks because of its stability after seasoning, its fine

50 plants for $50.00

machining qualities, its uniformity of texture and its beauty.

It became popular in Colonial days as an imitation of the

100 plants for $75.00

more expensive mahogany. Strong 10" - 15" plants.

CHINESE CHESTNUT , this small tree is resistant to

the chestnut blight disease. This popular tree is liked

for its spreading form. It’s leaves are long and narrow

with slender pointed teeth. Spiky clusters with sharp

spines contain a single nut. The nuts are very popular

with wildlife and humans. Plant at least two trees for

pollination. Tolerates a wide range of soil conditions.

Will reach 20 - 30 feet in height. Nice 10" - 15" plants.

10 plants for $20.00

25 plants for $42.00

50 plants for $67.00

100 plants for $100.00

FILBERT , (Also called Hazelnut) Leaves are 2 - 5",

somewhat heart shaped and double-toothed. Flowers

in April - May. The nuts are edible enclosed in thin

flattened husks. Filberts may reach a height of 10 -

15'. Anyone who has tried to collect these nuts in late

summer has found that he is not alone in appreciation

of them. Squirrels Chipmunks, Blue jays, deer,

grouse, quail and pheasant usually get there first.

Nice 8 - 12" plants

10 plants for $12.00

25 plants for $23.75

50 plants for $40.00

100 plants for $60.00

BUTTERNUT , has deciduous, alternate leaves 15 to

20 inches long with 11 - 17 pointed-oblong leaflets 2 -

3 inches long. Leaflets are downy on the undersides.

The fruit, borne in drooping clusters of 3 - 5, is oval,

1½ - 2½ inches long, greenish-brown and sticky on

the surface of its thick husk. The nut is oval, light

brown, long-pointed and many-creased on the hard

surface. The nutmeat is sweet and is favored by peo-

ple as well as wildlife. Butternut grows best in covers,

on slopes and on terraces. It is a fast growing spe-

cies on favorable sites. The tree rarely attains more

than 100 feet in height and 3 feet in diameter. It often

divides 20 - 30 feet from the ground into stout limbs

that form the wide spreading, round-topped crown

typical of open grown trees. The wood is light, soft

and not strong. It is used for interior finishes and fur-

niture. Strong 10" - 15" plants.

10 plants for $18.00

25 plants for $37.50

50 plants for $60.00

100 plants for $90.00

SUGAR MAPLE , is one of the largest and most important

hardwoods of eastern forests. Leaves are 3 - 5 inches across,

rounded at the base, with sparse, large, pointed teeth on the

margins. In autumn, sugar maple leaves are exceptionally col-

orful with brilliant reds and yellows. The fruit, a U-shaped pair

of winged seeds, ripens in the fall. The tree grows 75 - 100

feet in height with a trunk diameter of 3 - 4 feet. In crowded

stands, sugar maple develops a tall, straight trunk and a nar-

row crown. Open-grown trees have a shorter stem and

rounded crown. The bark of mature trees is thick, light gray to

brown, and broken by vertical furrows into plate-like scales.

The sap is used to make maple syrup and maple sugar. Sugar

maple is a popular shade and ornamental tree. Grows best on

fertile well drained to somewhat poorly drained soils. Nice 8" -

10" plants.

10 plants for $ 12.50

50 plants for $41.00

25 plants for $24.00

100 plants for $61.50

RED MAPLE, (soft maple) Leaves are 2 - 6 inches long and

somewhat broader than long. They turn brilliant scarlet, orange

or bright yellow in autumn. The paired, winged fruit is reddish,

V-shaped, and ripens in late spring or early summer on droop-

ing stems 3 - 4 inches long. On old trunks, the bark is thick,

dark gray and separated by vertical ridges into large plate-like

scales. Commonly grows to 75 - 90 feet tall with diameters of

1½ - 2½ feet. Red maple is often planted as an ornamental.

10 plants for $15.00

The buds and samaras (seeds) are a primary food source for

25 plants for $31.25

gray squirrels in late winter and early spring. Sprouts are a fa-

50 plants for $50.00

vorite deer browse. Tolerates wet, swampy soils, but grows

100 plants for $75.00

best on fertile well drained loam. Nice 8" - 12" plants

EUROPEAN MOUNTAIN ASH , a small tree, commonly reaches a

height of about 25 feet. The leaves are 6 - 10 inches long with ob-

long leaflets 3 - 5 inches long. The flowers grow in thick clusters in

May and the fruit, a bright orange-red, which develops from these

clusters mature in fall and often remain on the tree late in the winter.

The fleshy red fruits are eaten by many birds and mammals includ-

ing grouse and turkey. Thrives in moist soils. Nice 8" - 12" plants.

10 plants for $12.00

25 plants for $23.75

50 plants for $40.00

100 plants for $60.00

BLACK LOCUST , leaves are 8 - 14 inches long, each one being

made up of 7 - 19 oval leaflets alternate on both sides of the long,

slender stem. The whitish flowers are very fragrant and hang in

clusters on long stems. Fruit is in the form of brown flat pods, each

bearing 4 - 8 kidney-shaped, dark-orange-brown seeds. Pods are

mostly persistent on the tree through the winter. The tree grows on

a variety of soils. It may attain heights of 70 - 80 feet and diameters

of 3 - 4 feet. Black locust has heavy branches that often fork fairly

close to the ground. Twigs bear spines ½ - 1 inch long. The thick

bark is deeply furrowed, dark reddish-brown and scaly. Bark of

sprouts and seedlings are important food for cottontail rabbits in

winter, especially when snow accumulates. Seeds are used by

many kinds of birds. Nice 10" - 12" plants.

10 plants for $8.50

50 plants for $29.00

25 plants for $18.25

100 plants for $43.50

WHITE BIRCH , leaves are nearly triangular, long-pointed, 2½ - 3

inches long and have coarse-toothed margins. The tree is short-

lived, rarely attaining heights above 20 - 30 feet and trunk diameters

more than 18 inches. The bark is dull chalky-white on the surfaces.

The bark, with its fairly prominent horizontal markings resembles

that of paper birch, but does not peel readily. The tree is able to

establish readily on poor soils and is often one of the first species to

invade open lands. The wood is light, soft and not strong, being

used for pulpwood, spools and fuel. Very attractive in “clumps”

plant 3 together to form a clump. Very attractive golden fall foliage.

Strong 8" - 10" plants.

10 plants for $12.00

50 plants for $40.00

25 plants for $25.00

100 plants for $60.00

RIVER BIRCH , This tree grows to 40 to 70’ high with a spread that

is similar to its height. River Birch has a medium to fast growth rate.

The color of the exposed inner bark ranges from gray to cinnamon to

reddish browns. This tree will develop best in moist, swampy soil and

river banks Strong 8" - 10" plants.

RIB

10 plants for $13.50

50 plants for $45.00

25 plants for $28.25

100 plants for $68.00

AMERICAN BASSWOOD OR LINDEN , a handsome shade tree,

spreads broadly when space permits. The large, heart-shaped,

veiny leaves are easy to identify. Basswood bark is dark and

deeply furrowed. The wood is light and fine grained. It is prized

by wood-carvers because it is easily worked. The flowers yield

an excellent honey. Height 60—100’. Prefers deep, moist soil,

but will grow on drier, heavier soil. Nice 8" - 12" plants.

ABL 10 plants for $18.00

50 plants for $60.00

25 plants for $37.50

100 plants for $90.00

TULIP POPLAR, Is a tall straight tree with unique four pointed leaves, 6

- 10" in size. It one of most distinctive and attractive trees. It’s large tulip

like, greenish yellow flowers has given rise to the name “tulip tree”. May

grow to 100' in height. The wood is light, soft, resistant to splitting, straight

grained, light yellow or brown in color. It is largely made into lumber for

interior finish and used where a soft easily worked wood is required. The

seeds are eaten by song birds and squirrels . Prefers upland soils.

Strong 8 - 12" plants.

10 plants for $12.00

50 plants for $40.00

25 plants for $25.00

100 plants for $60.00

“MIDWEST” CRABAPPLE , this small tree variety has been

selected for it’s wildlife values. The bushy, dense crown pro-

vides good wildlife cover. It’s white or pinkish blossom in mid-

May and produces numerous small, deep red fruits which cling

on the branches into winter to provide winter food. Tolerates

some shade, but does better in full sun. Grows in moderately

well to well-drained soils. Does well in clumps, windbreaks or

hedges. Will reach 25 feet in height. Nice 8" - 12" plants.

10 plants for $ 8.00

50 plants for $26.00

25 plants for $16.25

100 plants for $39.00

HYBRID POPLAR , 80-100' upright and rapid growing tree.

This tree is great for wet areas and wind breaks. Nice 8" - 12"

plants.

10 plants for $12.00

50 plants for $40.00

25 plants for $25.00

100 plants for $60.00

BLACK CHERRY , has deciduous leaves 2 - 6 inches

long and ½ to ¾-inches wide, narrowly-oval or oblong and

pointed. The white flowers bloom when the leaves are

about half grown. As the fruit develops the berries reach

full size (a to ½-inch diameter). The cherries are dark red

when they are fully developed, turning black with dark pur-

ple flesh as they ripen. They are food for wild animals and

birds. Black cherry is the largest of the native cherries of

the United States and the only one of commercial value.

The tree reaches 60 feet (sometimes more) in height and 3

feet or more in diameter. It grows on all kinds of sites ex-

cept those that are very swampy or extremely dry. Bark on

older trees is in small scaly plates with edges slightly up-

raised. Uses - nearly all black cherry harvested is sawed

into lumber that is remanufactured into a variety of valuable

products. Some of the highest-quality furniture on the mar-

ket is made from solid cherry wood. Nice 8" - 12" plants.

10 plants for $13.50

50 plants for $45.00

25 plants for $28.00

100 plants for

SYCAMORE, American Sycamore is a massive tree, fre-

quently attaining a height of 100' and a diameter of 3' to 10'

with a wide-spreading crown. The sycamore is characterized

by bark which peels off in large brown sheets, revealing the

cream-colored fresh bark beneath and giving the bark an at-

tractive mottled appearance. The hard yellowish to brown,

coarse-grained wood is used for furniture, boxed and wooden

ware. Fast growing and prefers moist soil. Nice 1' - 2' plants.

10 plants for $12.00

50 plants for $40.00

25 plants for $25.00

100 plants for $60.00

SASSAFRAS , called green stick by the Indians because of

its bright green twigs. Peculiar, mitten-shaped, three-lobed

leaves. Children chew the aromatic twigs. Older people

recall the teas and tonics made from the roots. 25 to 50’ in

height, aromatic tree or thicket-forming shrub. The fruit is

an elliptical shiny, bluish-black berry that is devoured by

birds. The leaf color ranges from green to yellow in the

summer, to deep orange, scarlet and then purple in the

fall. Sassafras grows in moist, particularly sandy soil in the

sun, however light shade is preferred. Nice 8" - 12" plants.

10 plants for $13.50

50 plants for $45.00

25 plants for $28.00

100 plants for $67.50

CATALPA , The large, heart shaped-shaped leaves, spotted

white flowers and bean-like seed pods characterize Catalpa.

The bark is red-brown and scaly. Leaves grow opposite or in

three. Flowers are beautiful upright clusters, the petals

marked with gold and purple spots, exhaling a heavy fra-

grance. Catalpa is fast growing. Its wood is coarse but dura-

ble, hence valuable for fences, post, poles and similar uses.

Height 40—60’. Catalpa will tolerate all types of soil. Nice 8"

- 12" plants.

10 plants for $21.60

50 plants for $72.00

25 plants for $45.00

100 plants for $108.00

AMERICAN BITTERSWEET, 20' vigorous climbing vine. Its yellow-

orange fruit is collected for dried flower arrangements. American Bitter-

sweet is great for poor soils and full sun. This plant should be planted

in an area by itself because it can over take surrounding vegetation.

Nice 8" - 12" plants.

10 plants for $16.00

50 plants for $53.00

25 plants for $33.00

100 plants for $79.50

BURNING BUSH , 15-20' broad and mounded shrub. It has dark green

leaves that turn a brilliant red in the fall, along with bright orange-red berries.

It makes a colorful line fence. Burning bush is a very adaptable plant and

tolerates shade. This plant prefers well-drained soil and it will withstand

heavy pruning. Nice 8" - 12" plants.

BUB 10 plants for $12.00

50 plants for $40.00

25 plants for $25.00

100 plants for $60.00

NINEBARK , 5-9' spreading shrub. May - June it has white flowers and in

mid-September it has a red fruit. It has a beautiful exfoliating bark. Nine-

bark prefers full sun and dry conditions. Foliage is browsed by the deer.

Nice 8" - 12" plants.

10 plants for $12.00

50 plants for $40.00

25 plants for $25.00

100 plants for $60.00

BUTTONBUSH , This native plant is great for wet areas. Will grow 3 - 6'

tall rarely growing to tree size, 5-7 leaflets and striking blooms in late sum-

mer. The many-flowered cylindrical stalks of white blossoms are up to 20"

long. Fruit husks are smooth. Plant is browsed by deer. Nice 8" - 12"

plants.

10 plants for $12.00

50 plants for $40.00

25 plants for $25.00

100 plants for $60.00

RED OSIER DOGWOOD , 7-9' slender, upright shrub. It has

beautiful clusters of white flowers in the spring, white drupe fruit

in August and loads of lush green leaves in the summer. In the

winter when you expect a drab yard, they put on a fiery show of

color with their bright red stems contrasting against the snow.

Can be trimmed for a nice hedge. Likes moist to poorly drained

soil. Provides good cover and browse for the whitetail deer.

Nice 8"-12" Plants

RDW 10 plants for $12.00

50 plants for $40.00

25 plants for $25.00

100 plants for $60.00

CHERRY NANKING , 6-10' dense shrub by tree. In mid-April the

plant will have pinkish-white flowers and in mid-June it will have

scarlet, sweet fruit that are great fresh and make excellent jams

and jellies. Provides habitat for birds and other wildlife that love

fruit. A great conservation plant. Easily grown, resists drought and

is widely adaptable. Nice 8" - 12" plants.

10 plants for $12.00

25 plants for $25.00

50 plants for $40.00

100 plants for $60.00

OHIO BUCKEYE , Generally around 30’ in height. The fruit is a

spiny capsule about 2” long containing 2 dark brown, shiny seeds

each having a characteristic “eye”. (It is the white spot on the

brown nut that gives the Buckeye its name.) The wood is light

and soft.

10 plants for $16.00

50 plants for $53.00

25 plants for $33.00

100 plants for $79.50

FORSYTHIA , 8 - 10 feet upright and wide shrub. Early blooming. Thick

and bushy. Especially prized for its golden flowers that bloom before the

first green leaf appears. Very hardy, good boarder, living fence speci-

men or foundation planting. Full sun needed for maximum flowering.

Nice 8" - 12" plants.

10 plants for $15.00

50 plants for $50.00

25 plants for $31.25

100 plants for $75.00

COMMON LILAC , The best known of all Lilacs in the U.S. This shrub can be

as tall as 15' and flowers are fragrant and lilac colored. Leaves are some what

heart-shaped and smooth. Lilacs like full sun , but can tolerate partial shade.

Prefers good drainage. Nice 1' - 2' plants.

10 plants for $12.00

50 plants for $40.00

25 plants for $25.00

100 plants for $60.00

BUTTERFLY BUSH , A prolific, late blooming plant, it needs winter wind

protection. If they do suffer winter kill, cut them back to the ground and the

roots will usually survive. It likes full sun and well drained soil.

10 plants for $13.50

50 plants for $45.00

25 plants for $28.25

100 plants for $68.00

TRUMPET VINE, A vine climbing high by aerial rootlet in double rows along twigs.

Leaflets 7 - 11 egg-shaped, toothed. Buds green, smooth. Leaves 3" - 12". Flow-

ers 2" - 3", orange-red, tubular or funnel-shaped, clustered, July - September.

Fruits 4" - 8" dry, pod-like, containing many small winged seeds, August - October.

Hummingbirds visit blossoms.

10 plants for $15.00

50 plants for $45.00

25 plants for $30.00

FOUNTAIN GRASS, 1-3' upright-open, mound forming plant. This plant

does well as a transition grass between formal and natural areas. Fountain

Grass flowers, July through the fall, with its color changing from a whitish pur-

ple to coppery purple, that will persist into winter. It prefers full sun to very

light shade. Fountain Grass does well in any fertile, moist or well drained soil.

It is also great for erosion control. Nice 1' - 2' plants.

10 plants for $13.50

50 plants for $45.00

25 plants for $28.25

100 plants for $68.00

Luxuriant and beautiful in cool, shady problem spots

you may have around your home or garden.

Ostrich Fern, Appearance: Handsome, vase-shaped plant. Deciduous fronds, to

4’, are 6” to 1’ wide from creeping rootstock. Range: In East, and south to Virginia;

west to Missouri, British Columbia. Culture: Easy to grow in woods soil or on stream

banks. Spreads rapidly in gardens.

10 roots for $23.27

50 roots for $77.58

20 roots for $38.79

CINNAMON , Osmunda cinnamomea. This is one of the first ferns to emerge in

the spring. Young fronds (fiddleheads) are completely covered with white, wooly

hair befor e they open. Fertile leaves are bright green in early spring turning golden

y ellow at maturity in May to June. Grow 2 - 3 ‘ tall as a vase shaped cluster. Ma-

ture become covered with masses of cinnamon colored spores. Prefers shade, will

tolerate dry conditions. Easy to grow, attractive along or among low shade loving

perennials. Hearts of fiddleheads have nut flavor and are eaten raw or cooked.

CNF 10 roots for $23.27

50 roots for $77.58

20 roots for $38.79

CHRISTMAS FERN , Appearance: Evergreen leaves stand 2N to 3N high

and are 2O to 4O wide, falling down around crown in spring as croziers ap-

pear. Range: In East, and south to Florida; west to Wisconsin and Texas

and Gulf states. Culture: Desirable for garden in not-too-rich woods soil. It

will grow on slopes in open shade.

CFF

10 roots for $23.27

50 roots for $77.58

20 roots for $38.79

ELDERBERRY, Is a spreading shrub that grows to a height of 12

feet. It has bright-green compound leaves, white flowers in June and

July, and purple berries from August to October. Produces fruit in 4 to

5 years; matures in 7 to 8 years. Grows in medium-fertility, acid,

clayey, loamy and sandy soils; fair drought tolerance; fair shade toler-

ance; tolerates somewhat poorly drained soils. Some of it uses are

food for wild turkey, squirrel, game, and songbirds. Can be used for

shelterbelts and landscaping.

10 plants for $15.00

50 plants for $50.00

25 plants for $31.25

100 plants for $75.00

AMERICAN CRANBERRY , A tall shrub reaching 15—20 feet. Will grow in

full sun or partial shade. Grows best in well drained, moist soil, Clusters of

white flowers bloom in May. The berries are red in color and tart, September

to November. They are a favorite of the ruffed grouse, pheasant and several

songbirds include cranberry in their diets. Nice 12" - 15" plants.

ACB 10 plants for $13.25

50 plants for $44.00

25 plants for $27.50

100 plants for $66.00

BLUEBERRY , a tall shrub. Leaves elliptice, slightly hairy or hairless,

usually without teeth, and green beneath. Leaves 1e” - 3¼”. Height to

12'. Flowers after leaves expand, May - June. Fruits blue to blue-black

with whitish powder, sweet, June - September. This species is the basic

stock of many cultivated varieties. Fruits taken by mourning dove, ruffed

grouse, pheasant, and many songbirds.

BLB Individual Plants $3.50 each

10 plants for $28.00

50 plants for $105.00

25 plants for $61.25

BLACKBERRY , This variety is a vigorous grower, starts to bear during

the regular mid-summer blackberry season and continues until fall.

These berries are large and sweet. They are wonderful fresh canned or

frozen. Important winter browse for deer. Nice 8" - 12" plants.

BRB 10 plants for $33.00

50 plants for $110.00

25 plants for $68.75

RED RASPBERRY , There are extra large, extra fine, bright red berries.

They’re firm, with a superior appearance and a flavor that is absolutely

unsurpassed. They bear tremendous crops, are excellent for freezing,

cooking and desserts. Bears in mid season. Important winter browse for

deer. Nice 8" - 12" plants.

RRB 10 plants for $33.00

50 plants for $110.00

25 plants for $68.75

These thrive on banks, slopes, and hard to cover spots.

IVY: English-Hedra Helix. A fast spreading evergreen vine that covers bare patches

with a dark green glossy blanket of 2" leaves that are heart shaped on mature plants.

Flowers are inconspicuous in September producing tiny round black fruit. Does well in

poor soil and with little water. Likes full sun or shade. Its’ tenacious climbing habit has a

nice effect when grown near trees, tree trunks, fences, walls and buildings. Stands up-

right 6"-12" tall. Vine may creep or climb to 50 ft.

10 plants for $11.85

50 plants for $38.79

25 plants for $24.24

100 plants for $58.19

MYRTLE: Trailing Periwinkle - Vinca minor. A broadly lance-shaped evergreen

2" leaf, with 1"-2" blue-violet flowers in spring. Likes shade but tolerates sun.

Runners spread fast making a thick mat 10" high. Is good for borders, as a

background to seasonal bulbs and is among the best for planting along trouble-

some slopes. May be sheared annually to encourage dense growth.

10 plants for $13.20

50 plants for $44.18

25 plants for $27.48

100 plants for $66.27

PACHYSANDRA : Japanese Spurge - Pachysandra terminalis. A fine ever-

green ground cover growing to uniform height of 6". These hardy plants are the

best for deep shade, but will tolerate moderate sun. Grows where many other

plants do not succeed such as beneath trees or shrubbery or in odd shady cor-

ners. Has thick, glossy-dark green, 4" spoon shaped leaves. Creamy white flow-

ers are followed by white fruits in the fall.

10 plants for $11.85

50 plants for $38.79

25 plants for $24.24

100 plants for $58.19

BABY’S BREATH : double flowers appear in wispy panicles above the com-

pact foliage. Valued as a long-lasting cut flower and also as a filler plant in gar-

dens. The perfect cover up for dying bulb foliage. Needs full sun, attracts butter-

flies

BBP “Perfecta” - large, double white flowers

5 plants for $17.24

10 plants for $29.09

“Pink Fairy” - large, light pink, double flower

5 plants for $15.09

10 plants for $25.59

Blooms year after year - without replanting!

DAYLILY: 24” - 36" high perennial. Make a beautiful flowering ground cover - ex-

tensive root systems, spread rapidly and discourage weed growth. Will produce

lovely 2 - 5 “ bright blooms. Highly adaptable plant thriving in most soil conditions

and will tolerate light shade. Nice heavy, one frame division. All orange blooms

with yellow gold throat.

10 plants for $22.63

50 plants for $75.43

30 plants for $56.57

100 plants for $113.14

Each packet contains 4 bulbs, 1 bulbs of each color Autumn Red (dark red, yellow

center), Bonanza (yellow, orange center), Purple d’Oro (purple), Stella d’Oro

(yellow)

DL-RY

4 plants for $ 9.70

12 plants for $21.55

8 plants for $16.70

Each packet contains 4 bulbs, 1 bulbs of each color Catherine Woodbury (lavender

pink), Date book (deep pink), Hall’s Pink (light pink), Jungle Princess (deep plum)

DL-PP

4 plants for $ 9.70

12 plants for $21.55

8 plants for $16.70

REBLOOMING DAYLILY: Event blooming packet— contains 3 bulbs of the

Platinum Palette Series: Sweet Liberty (pink, yellow throat), Raspberry Tonic (red,

yellow throat) and Melon Mist (white, yellow throat).

RB-YO

3 plants for $ 8.08

9 plants for $18.32

6 plants for $14.28

BUTTERFLY GLADIOLI, Shorted than their larger-flowering siblings ( no

staking! ) They are exceptional for planting in borders and a wonderful selec-

tion for cut flowers. Each bulb will produce an average of 1 - 2 flower spikes.

A Gladiolus spike will typically produce over 25 buds. The buds will open from

the bottom of the spike upwards and approximately a third of the buds will

bloom together at one time. Height is 36" prefers full sun. Each packet con-

tains 8 bulbs 1 bulbs of each of Mirella (red), Chaming Lady (violet), Halley

(white), Blackpool (white, red-yellow throut), Mademoiselle deParis (red, white

throat), Alice (salmon, red throat), Holland Pearl (deep maroon), Hymph

(white—Violet throat).

ABG 1 pkt ( 8 bulbs )

$5.91

3 pkts ( 24 bulbs)

$16.13

2 pkts ( 16 bulbs )

$9.68

The ease of establishing and the low maintenance of native wildflowers make them a natural

choice for the home landscape. They are 100% wildflower seed - no fillers. Along with the

beauty of the wildflower, native plants provide important sources of food and shelter for wildlife.

Partially shaded Mix

Northeast Perennial & Annual Mix

The 1 oz. packet covers approximately 125sq. ft., 4

The 1 oz. can covers approximately 125sq. ft., 4 oz.

oz. poly bag covers approximately 500sq. ft. and is

poly bag covers approximately 500 sq. ft. Species

specially formulated for woodlands and shady ar-

included are Baby's Breath, Cornflower, Lance

eas. It includes Black Eyed Susan, Zigzag

Leaved Coreopsis, Ox Eye Daisy, Red Corn Poppy,

Asters, Little Bluestem, Ox Eye Sunflowers and 13

Wallflower, Dame’s Rocket, Bachelor’s Button and

other species.

14 other species.

WF7SH

1 oz Packet for $5.38

WF7SU

1 oz Packet for $5.38

WF4SH

4 oz Poly Bag for $10.75

WF4SU

4 oz Poly Bag for $10.75

Butterfly & Hummingbird Garden Mix

The 1 oz. can covers approximately 125sq. ft., 4 oz.

poly bag covers approximately 500 sq. ft. Species

included are Purple Cornflower, Sweet William,

Cosmos, Perennial Gaillardia, Catchfly and 15 other

species.

WF7BB

1 oz Packet for $6.45

WF4BB

4 oz Poly Bag for $12.36

Showy Northeast Native Mix

The 1 oz. can covers approximately 125sq. ft., 4 oz.

poly bag covers approximately 500 sq. ft. Species

included are Smooth Blue Aster, wild Bergamot,

Golden Alexanders, Wild Senna, partridge Pea and

14 other species.

WF7OR

1 oz Packet for $5.38

WF4OR

4 oz Poly Bag for $10.75

Tree Tubes

MiracleTree Tubes

Tubes Dramatically Increases Growth And

What is a tree shelter? It's a rigid corrugated plastic

Survival Rate Over Time.

sleeve anchored by a hardwood stake, that promotes

seedling growth. Tubes provide protection from the dry-

ing wind, rodents, mowers, deer, drought and herbi-

cides. The other major benefit of tree Tubes is that they

create a "mini-greenhouse" around the tree which con-

serves moisture & promotes terminal development.

Seedling survival is greatly improved. Tubes are left on

the trees and photo-degrade in 5 to 7 years. Tree

Tubes have been used commercially for years.

Tubes can be used on transplanted seedlings, previ-

ously planted seedlings, wild volunteers, grafts, stump

sprouts and even pre-germinated acorns or nuts. They

can be used on nut trees, fruit trees, windbreaks, shade

or reforestation trees.

Proper installation is critical to the tree shelter's suc-

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2 ft.

$2.04

$1.77

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is ready to answer any questions you may have.

2'/S

2 ft./stake

$2.68

$2.41

$2.14

There are two sizes to choose from: 2 ft and 5 ft.

the 5 foot size comes with bird netting for the top. Size

is chosen based on the species and protection needed.

2' Stake

2 ft

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5 ft.

$4.62

$4.35

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Which Size To Choose

5'/S

5 ft./stake

$5.65

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Protect from

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other rodents

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Stake, bird

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3’ sq

VisPore Mats

Weeds

Staples

VisPore Tree Mats

The easy way to supplement the essentials of tree growth!

WATER: VisPore Tree Mats give your tree 9 square feet of weed-

free soil all to itself, with no competition from thirsty weeds.

LIGHT: VisPore Tree Mat keeps weeds away so they can't hog

the sunlight and shade out seedlings.

NUTRIENTS: Using VisPore Tree Mats is like treating every tree

to a banquet of nutrients. Without weeds to compete for valuable

nutri-

ents, your trees take advantage of everything the soil offers.

Mats are 3' sq. and come with anchor staples for installation

BARLEY STRAW

Barley straw has been publicized as an effective, organic remedy to algae problems. However, research

shows that barley straw does not always solve algae problems. More research is being done, but pond own-

ers should be wary of absolute claims regarding barley straw’s effectiveness.

British researchers have found that barley straw controls algae through a complicated chemical reaction that

is poorly understood. Since the US Environmental Protection Agency has determined that barley straw is not

a legal pesticide, it may not be sold as an algae control product. Homeowners may apply it to their ponds, but

only with the caution that it may not always work as expected.

If you plan to apply barley straw to a pond, follow these general recommendations:

Apply barley straw to a pond as soon as ice is gone. The algae control properties of barley straw take

several weeks to begin.

Determine your pond’s size in acres, then plan to apply 200 - 250 pounds of barley straw per acre

(about 4 - 5 bales)

When you get the bales, break them up & fluff up the stems so they make a big, loose pile. Stuff the

barley straw into several woven sacks, like 50# onion bags. Insert a buoyant object into the bag. The

assembly should be able to float at the surface of the pond.

Place the floating sack on the pond surface & anchor it to stay in place, the sacks should be spaced

evenly around the pond to assure even coverage. Barley straw should not be anchored near the edge

of the pond, except near an inflowing water course. Make sure they never block the pond spill way. *

*(Taken from the article “How to prevent and control algae in farm ponds” by Jim Ochterski, Cornell Coopera-

tive Extension South Central New York Agricultural Team, and Rebecca Schneide, Cornell University Depart-

ment of Natural Resources, with research from North Carolina Cooperative Extension Service, Purdue Uni-

versity, and the USDA NRCS. April 2003)

BARLEY STRAW BALE POND KIT

Barley Straw Bale Pond Kit to help manage your pond algae problems, naturally. Barley straw helps to inhibit

the growth of algae to avoid bloom in your pond. The kit includes one (1) bale barley straw, 5 large green

mesh bags ( 22 x 36 each ) with draw string and floatation devices.

BSPK

Barley Straw Kit

Pond Size

Bales

Price/Kit

Small Ornamental Ponds (10’x10’)

Small bag

$3.50

¼ acre

$22.50

½ acre

$37.50

¾ acre

$45.00

1 acre

$52.00

*Each kit includes: 1 barley straw bale, 5 large green mesh bags (22” x 36” ) with draw string, 5 floatation de-

vices. Instructions included.

BSB

Barley straw bale only $15.00

BIRD AND BAT HOUSES

BATHOUSE

Fight West Nile Virus with bats. Bats can eat thousands of night flying

insects, including mosquitoes, so many people are now realizing their

benefits. Bats prefer warm houses, so placement of the house is impor-

tant. Position the house 15' - 20' high on an exposure that receives at

least 6 hours of sunlight. Any exposure except the north should be fine.

Best sites are 20' - 25' from trees or other obstructions. Houses should

be placed on the side of a building or on a pole, not in a tree. Put the

bat houses out in April or May.

BHH - Bat House - $11.83 each

BLUEBIRD HOUSES

We celebrate the beautiful Bluebird as a symbol of hope and

happiness. Bluebird are in jeopardy primarily because they

cannot find enough places to breed successfully. Bluebirds

most often compete for nesting sites with house sparrows and

starlings. Very early in the spring, bluebirds begin nesting in

rural localities. They prefer open areas with scattered trees

where the ground is not covered with tall under growth. Pas-

tures and large lawns are good locations.

BBB - Bluebird House $11.83 each

BUTTERFLY HOUSES

Butterfly houses provide shelter from wind and rain and provide caterpillars a

nice place to pupate. Butterfly houses have slots the ideal size for keeping

birds out while giving butterflies protection and are beautiful garden decora-

tions.

BFH - Butterfly House - $16.13 each

8' FENCE POST: Wooden cedar fence post approximately 3" diameter. Excellent for attaching bird houses

and nesting boxes, also great for fences.

8FP

$4.82 each

KESTREL HOUSES

American Kestrel and Sparrow Hawk prefer open urban or cultivated ar-

eas containing scattered trees or other high perches, such as utility lines.

Their habitat is varied, including forest edges, orchards and pastures.

AKH - American Kestrel House - $18.28 each

WREN HOUSE

House Wrens prefer areas with trees and shrubs. Hang the wren house

6' - 10' high in a tree or shrub. It pays to put up 2 - 3 wren houses in a

back yard. The house may be 20' - 50' apart. They seldom build second

or third nests in the same house in the same year; they will move to one

of the vacant houses instead.

WRH - Wren House - $10.75 each

WOOD DUCK HOUSES

Wood duck boxes are the most successful when placed over water,

but can also be placed in woodland habitat up to half-a-mile from open

water and should be mounted on a post 6-8' high with the entrance

hole facing south or west. Protecting previously used nests is very im-

portant. Once successful, a female will nest in the same cavity year

after year.

WDH - Wood Duck House - $18.28 each

SCREECH OWL HOUSES

Screech owls prefer abandoned woodpecker holes at the edge of a field

or neglected orchard. They will readily take to a box lined with an inch or

two of wood shavings. If you clean the box out in late spring after the

young owls have fledged, you may attract a second tenant-a kestrel.

Trees isolated from larger tracts of woods have less chance of squirrels

taking over the box.

SOH - Screech Owl House - $18.28 each

Other Books of Interest

Squirrel Proofing Your

Home & Garden

Deer Proofing Your Yard

Rhonda Massingham Hart

& Garden

This practical guide is filled

Rhonda Massingham Hart

with effective tips for keeping

Control deer damage to

squirrels from destroying gar-

your garden by thinking

dens and birdfeeders and from

like they do! This book

invading attics, garages and

tells you how to use the

basements.

habits and behavior of

deer to keep them off your

SPYY - Paper $13.99

land - everything from

planting things they do not

like to tricking their senses

of smell

DPYY - Paper $13.99

The Flower Gardener’s

Bible

Lewis & Nancy Hill

The Vegetable Gardener’s

Photos by Joseph DeSciose

All the inspiration and advice

Bible

you need on flower garden-

Edward C. Smith

ing is gathered here in a sin-

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pals - Wide rows, Organic

tion on nurturing plants, im-

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and diseases

vegetable gardening, making it

possible for everyone to have

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VGBH - Hardcover $40.50

cyclopedia of more than 400

plants with advice on how to

keep them happy and thriv-

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FGBP - Paper $29.70

FGBH - Hardcover

$40.50

COUNTRY WISDOM BULLETINS - These 32-page, easy-to-follow bulletin, written by experts.

Contains valuable “how-to” information and illustrations. Books are a must have for the handy person or the

hobbyist. Each book covers a single subject in depth. At $4.26 each , they are an unbeatable value! Most

books are in stock at our office. Come up to see what they are all about.

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GARDENING

A-181 Growing & Using Cilantro

A-220 Herbal Tea for lifelong

A-208 Making Simple Birdbaths

A-182 Water Gardening in

Health

A-209

10 Easy Birdfeeders

A-2

Wide-Row Planting, the

Productive Miracle

Containers

A-223 Cooking with Edible

A-212 Building 5 Birdhouses

A-4

Potatoes, Sweet & Irish

A-183 Growing & Using Garlic

Flowers

A-214 Building a Purple Martin

A-5

Cover Crop Gardening, Soil

A-188 Worm Composting

A-249 Sensational Soy: Recipes

House

A-189 Grow the Best Tomatoes

for a Healthy Diet

A-217 Building Stone Walls

Enrichment with Green

A-190 Grow the Best Strawberries

A-255 Green Tea: Antioxidants in

Manures

A-15 SCAT: Pest Proofing Your

A-195 Growing & Using Tarragon

a cup

ANIMALS

Garden

A-200 Growing & Using Dill

A-281 Cooking with Cranberries

A-17 Eggs & Chickens

A-21 What Every Gardener

A-202 Improving Your Soil

A-282 Jams, Jellies & More

A-18 Raising Ducks & Geese

A-203 Fertilizers for Free

A-64 Attracting Birds

Should Know About Earth-

A-204 All the Onions & How to

CRAFTS

worms

A-93 Raising Game Birds

A-33 Berries, Raspberry & Black

Grow Them

A-3

Braiding Rugs

A-121 Tack: Care & Cleaning

A-35 Grafting Fruit Trees

A-205 Gardening to Attract Birds

A-16 Chair Caning

A-122 Buying & Selling a Horse

A-49 Gardening Answers

A-219 Growing Herbs for Cold &

A-34 Stenciling

A-137 Bird Food Recipes

Flu Relief

A-96 Making Baskets

A-173 Raising a Healthy Guinea

A-53 Great Grapes! Grow the

Best Ever

A-225 Growing & Using Chives

A-98 Making Country-Style

Pig

A-54 Pruning Trees, Shrubs &

A-229 Grow 15 Herbs for

Curtains

A-224 Building Chicken Coops

Vines

Fragrance

A-109 Quilting Basics

A-241 Breaking Your Dog’s Bad

A-61 Grow 15 Herbs for the

A-231 Ginkgo Biloba

A-113 Wallpapering, Step-by-Step

Habits

A-232 Growing& Using Echinacea

A-120 Hooking Rugs

A-242 Housebreaking & Training

Kitchens

A-63 Grow the Best Asparagus

A-234 Planning & Planting a Moon

A-128 Knitting Problem-Solver

Your Puppy

A-68 Grow the Best Corn

Garden

A-130 Making Potpourri

A-251 Cat Toys

A-71 Grow Super Salad Greens

A-235

10 Easy-Care Perennials

A-149 Make 22 Herbal Gifts for

A-257 Breaking Your Cat’s Bad

A-73 Drought Gardening

A-236 Easy-Care Water Garden

the Holidays

Habits

A-89 Grow the Best Blueberries

Plants

A-150 Making Grapevine Wreaths

A-258 Homemade Treats for

A-99 Landscaping with Bulbs

A-250 Easy-Care Orchids

A-153 Picture Framing

Happy, Health Dogs

A-102 Creating a Wildflower

A-154 Making Gingerbread

A-259 Raising a Healthy Rabbit

Meadow

COOKING

Houses

A-261

10 Herbs for Happy,

A-103 Flower Arranger’s Garden

A-47 Making the Best Apple

A-156 Selling Your Crafts at Craft

Healthy Cats

A-104 Starting Seeds Indoors

Cider

Shows

A-267 Crate-Training Your Dog

A-108 Landscaping with Annuals

A-50 Baking with Sourdough

A-159 Weaving Country Baskets

A-268 Boarding Your Dog

A-110 10 Steps to Beautiful Roses

A-55 Winter Squash & Pumpkins

A-160 Essential Oils in the Bath

A-269 Building a Doghouse

A-114 Grow a Butterfly Garden

A-56 Easy Game Cooking

A-162 Holiday Gifts from Nature

A-271 Keeping Your Indoor Cat

A-116 Growing Miniature Roses

A-57 Making Cheese, Butter &

A-163 Holiday Gifts from the

Happy & Healthy

A-117 Grow the Best Root Crops

Yogurt

Woodshop

A-272 Teaching Your Cat Simple

A-119 Growing & Using Basil

A-62 Cooking with Honey

A-165 Holiday Gifts Kids Can

Tricks

A-124 Creating Your Own Water

A-74 Cooking with Tofu

Make

Garden

A-75 Making Home Made Wine

A-168 Natural & Herbal Family

A-127 Using Beneficial Insects

A-77 Cooling with Dried Beans

Remedies

COUNTRY LIVING

A-131 Growing & Using Scented

A-86 Cooking with Yogurt

A-177 Making Prints from Nature

A-13 Axes & Chainsaws: Use &

Geraniums

A-91 Favorite Pickles & Relishes

A-192 Making Hand Dipped

Maintenance

A-132 Flowering Shrubs

A-97 Salt-Free Herb Cooking

Candles

A-26 Keeping Basements Dry

A-133 Planning & Planting Your

A-101 Making Liqueurs for Gifts

A-196 Making & Using a Flower

A-51 Making Maple Syrup

Dwarf Fruit Orchard

A-105 Fast & Easy Ways to Cook

Press

A-65 Butchering Livestock at

A-138 Grow the Best Peppers

Vegetables

A-216 Easy-to-Build Adirondack

Home

A-140 Gardening in Clay Soil

A-106 Recipes for Gourmet

Furniture

A-67 Buying Country Land

A-145 Growing & Cooking with

Vegetables

A-226 Making Your Own Incense

A-69 Fast Growing Firewood

Mint

A-111 Making Home Made Candy

A-256 Making Herbal Hand

A-70 Woodlot Management

A-147 Long Lasting Hanging

A-112 Making & Using Flavored

Cream & Salves

A-72 How Safe is Your Water

Plants

Vinegars

A-262 Making Holiday Wreaths

A-87 Cold Storage for Fruits &

A-148 Extending Your Gardening

A-115 Cooking with Potatoes

Vegetables

Season

A-123 Great Rhubarb Recipes

BUILDING

A-88 Buying an Old House

A-151 Container Gardening

A-125 Cooking with Oats

A-6

Building Simple Furniture

A-186 Building Homebrew

A-155 Growing & Using Lavender

A-126 Cooking with Rice

A-19 Build a Pond for Food &

Equipment

A-157 Growing & Using Oregano

A-129 Making & Using Mustards

Fun

A-191 What to Do When The

A-158 Tips for Dirt Cheap

A-135 Making Quick Bread

A-28 Simple Home Repairs

Power Fails

Gardening

A-142 Making Ice Cream &

A-39 Building & Using Cold

A-199 Making Natural Milk Soap

A-161 Growing & Using

Frozen Yogurt

Frames

A-210 Saving injured & Orphaned

Rosemary

A-144 Basic Home brewing

A-42 Build a Pole Woodshed

Wild Birds

A-166 Growing & Using Sage

A-146 Perfect Grilled Meats

A-76 Build Your Own

A-211 Hand-Feeding Chickadees

A-167 Grow a Hummingbird

A-152 Perfect Grilled Vegetables

Underground Root Cellar

A-215 Creating a Bird Habitat in

Garden

A-164 Holiday Gift from the

A-81 Build a Smokehouse

Your Backyard

A-169 Gardening in Sandy Soil

Kitchen

A-82 Build Rabbit Housing

A-218

10 Essential Herbs for

A-170 Growing & Using Hot

A-172 Making European Breads

Lifelong Healt h

Peppers

A-174 Tea & Teatime Recipes

A-92 The Best Fences

A-171 Controlling Weeds

A-176 Salsas

A-136 Restoring Hardwood Floors

A-179 Growing Herbs in

A-184

15 Herbs for Tea

A-139 Easy Composters You Can

containers

A-197 Food Drying Techniques

Build

A-180 Growing & Using Thyme

A-198 Basic Bread Baking

A-178 Building a Bat House

TREE & SHRUB SALE - GENERAL INFORMATION

SEEDLING DESCRIPTION: All stock is bare root. They are 1 or 2 years old. Average height is 4 to 8 inches for Evergreens, and 6 to

12 inches or more for Hardwoods. See the rest of mailing for more additional information on trees & shrub species and the other

items offered.

ORDERING INFORMATION: Orders are filled on a "first come, First served" basis. Since all trees are pre-ordered, each species is

available while quantities last. The District must reserve the right to make substitutions with similar species, and/or issue refunds,

should order quantities exceed the number available due to circumstances beyond our control. No refunds will be given for trees not

picked up after 7 days past the effective pick-up date. All orders must be prepaid. Checks or money orders should be made out to

"CHAUT. CO. SWCD"

SPECIES SELECTION: Choose your species carefully using the information provided. If you should have any questions, we will be

glad to assist you in your selections. The District cannot be responsible for the success or failure of your plantings.

PICK-UP DAY: You will be notified by First Class mail when and where to pick up your trees. There will be two (3) pick-up days at the

Jamestown location, and one (1) day at the Dunkirk-Fredonia location. Please be sure to indicate your pick-up site preference on the

order form.

CARE OF YOUR SEEDLINGS: Poor survival can be attributed to poor handling, planting or care. Immediately check seedlings to

see if they have dried out. Keep moist, not wet at all times. Keep in a cool, shaded, humid place until planting. Plant seedlings as

soon as possible! If you can't plant within 3-4 days, it is best to "heel" them in. To "heel in", follow these directions:

1. Dig a trench for your shrubs in a cool moist area where

they will be protected from the sun and wind so their

development will be retarded. The trench should be deep

enough to permit burying all roots.

2. Remove all packing material or grass that may harbor mice.

3. Place seedling bundles along one side of a trench,

cut the strings and spread out the plants.

4. Spread out the roots, refill the trench and pack the soil

firmly around the roots. So no air pockets are present.

5. Keep the soil moist around the seedlings.

PERMANENT PLANTING: If an area is too wet to drive on or mow much of the year, chances are it's too wet for good tree growth.

The illustrated planting method works well for small bare-root seedlings. Use a shovel, soil spade or dibble bar (tree planting bar) as

shown:

Avoid these common errors: They kill healthy seedlings:

POST PLANTING CARE: Proper care after planting increases survival rate:

1. Deep, thorough watering when rain is lacking - 1st year.

2. Weed control for first 2-3 years is critical.

3. Control pests such as deer, mice, etc. using management or tree Tubes.

Helpful Steps for Successful Plantings

Location — It is very important to select a location that matches your plant’s light and

moisture preferences.

Always match the garden to the plant, not the other way around. If you have a sun-loving plant that likes to dry out

between watering, it will never be happy in a partly-shaded, waterside location.

Hole — Plants need a large hole so roots can spread

and settle in.

Not only will this allow roots to spread out, but it will also allow you to

improve your soil with the additives your plant needs to thrive. Remem-

ber: the better your soil, the bigger and faster your plants will grow.

Mud — Create a “mud bath” for roots to ease transplant shock and keep roots safe from air

pockets.

Once your plant is in the ground, make a raised rim of soil around it, slightly wider than its roots, and fill it to the brim

with water. This will help hold water around the roots until the plant established in its new home. Muddying-in ensures

that the roots are drenched in water and prevents air pockets in the soil surrounding the roots.

Food —Plants do not live on love alone! Feed new plants to get them off to a good start.

Unless you already have rich, fertile soil, your plants need extra food to grow their best.

Regular additions of compost and other organics are terrific, but you will also want to use

other fertilizers to stimulate growth and help the plant get off to a strong start.

Water —a good rule of thumb to follow is an inch of water a week to

keep plants hydrated and happy.

In spring and early summer Mother Nature may take care of this for you, but once you go two weeks

without a steady, hard rainfall, it’s time to get the sprinkler! If many of your plants are in containers,

you need to be even more vigilant—many of these plants may need water every day during the hot-

test summer weather.

Mulch —to save water, keep down weeds, and protect plants.

Mulch is simply any material applied on top of the soil around your plants to keep moisture in

and weeds out. It may be organic, such as straw, pine needles, grass clippings, leaves, com-

post, bark and even sawdust. Or it may be inorganic: ground-up tires, small rocks, polyethyl-

ene sheets, etc. Simple leave a few inches between your plant’s stem and the mulch, so the

Soil —Build better soil! Improve your soil regularly to ensure nearly trouble free gardening.

FIND OUT WHAT YOUR SOIL NEEDS . Begin with a test from

your local Cooperative Extension Service. They will tell you how to

take a soil sample and will test it for a minimal charge.

ADD LOTS OF ORGANIC MATTER . No matter what your soil

needs, you can’t go wrong by adding organics; compost, well rotted

manure, peat moss—frequently and heavily. Every time you prepare

to replant annual beds take the time to work in as much organic matter

as you can lay your hands on. When you weed your perennial and

shrub borders, work organic matter into the soil. When you mulch

before frost, apply 4 to 5 inches of good organic material. With each

watering the organics will be dispersed, and eventually your soil will

be rich and easy to work with.

WINDBREAKS

DEFINITION AND USES.

Windbreaks serve as obstacles to surface winds. They are created by planting trees or shrubs in strips

across the direction of prevailing winds.

DESIGN AND LOCATION.

Windbreak plantings are generally narrow and long, from a few feet to 40 feet in width. They should ex-

tend beyond the actual area to be protected in order to be effective at the ends. Their height depends

upon the kinds of plants used. Trees may reach 40 or 50 feet or more in height. The location is mainly on

the windward side of the area being protected. Effective control is obtained for a distance of 10 to 20

times the windbreak height on the leeward side.

The spacing of two or more plantings may be based on the height and effective distance for control. Thus

a windbreak with an effective height of 10 feet will give protection for 100 to 200 feet while one of 30 feet

will serve a distance up to 600 feet. This is the maximum spacing recommended for extensive areas of

cultivated land. At this distance, the ground wind velocity may be reduced only 15 to 20 percent but this

may still be effective for wind protection. It is important to know that windbreaks only partially control

wind velocity and that over most of the area affected, the wind will still have over half its total velocity.

Since the fully effective height will not be attained for a considerable period, often 10 to 25 years, it may be

desirable to plant additional temporary windbreaks, to be removed as the others reach adequate effective-

ness.

To be most effective, the permanent windbreak planting should be triangular in cross section, wide at the

bottom and narrow at the top. Two center rows of evergreen trees, bordered on each side by a row of me-

dium-height shrubs and then a row of low shrubs is recommended for the best protection of large fields,

especially where destructive winds commonly come from more than one direction. Spacing should be 12

to 14 feet in the rows and between rows for the evergreen trees except for northern white cedar, which

should be spaced 6 to 8 feet apart in the row.

The number of trees may be doubled and the spacing halved in order to speed early effectiveness but if

this is done, these extra plants should be removed in about five years. The next row of shrubs should be 6

to 12 feet from the trees, with the plants 4 to 6 feet apart in the row. The outer row of small shrubs should

be 4 feet from the inner shrubs and 3 to 4 feet apart in the rows. All plants should be placed in positions

staggered with those in adjacent rows.

Narrower plantings may suffice for many situations. The omission of the two shrub rows on the leeward

side provides a desirable break about 30 feet wide. Where tall trees will not adversely affect adjacent crop

growth, a two-row planting of one tree row and one shrub row on the windward side will do.

KINDS OF PLANTS TO USE.

Since windbreaks are generally planted on good land, many tree and shrub species are suitable insofar as

soil needs go. Among the evergreen trees, the Norway spruce, white spruce, northern white cedar, hem-

lock, white pine, red pine and scotch pine are best. For the higher shrubs, the serviceberry is recom-

mended.

Since it is very important to have the windbreak develop as rapidly as possible, cultivation between the

rows is advisable until the plants are about 3 feet high. Use of a complete fertilizer on the shrubs after the

first year is recommended. Mulching may be used as a substitute for cultivation where preferred.