Spring 2013 Plant Sale Think spring! Think conservation! Your purchase of carefully selected affordable plants helps fund technical assistance, educational tours, and workshops in the conservation and management of local natural resources in Hampshire county. Color photos, credit card and PayPal orders: pioneervalleyconservation.org Follow the sale on for specials and online raffles! (find us at “Hampshire Hampden Conservation Districts”)

Order by Wednesday, April 10th

Many items come in bundles for discounted rates. Order in multiples of the minimum quantity specified. You will receive a confirmation once we process your order. Refunds or exhanges are available in case of sold out items. You will be informed in your confirmation or by phone in advance of the sale. Questions? Contact Julie Meyer, 413-230-7722, [email protected]

Pick-up

All orders must be picked up Saturday, April 27th, 9am-12 noon. Three-County Fairgrounds, Exhibition Hall, 41 Fair Street, Northampton. Bring your confirmation letter for admittance into the fairground! Any unclaimed orders will be donated to conservation groups. We regret that we cannot provide a refund if you miss the pick-up. It is your responsibility to guarantee survival of plants after they leave the sale. Bare-root seedlings are vulnerable and can dry out in 15 minutes. Thus, keep roots cool, away from sunlight, and wrapped in moist newspaper. Do not soak in water for more than 2 hours. We recommend same-day planting for best viability. Heel into soil if you must wait to plant.

In cooperation with the USDA Natural Resource Conservation Service

Hampshire Conservation District

Evergreen Trees Description AMERICAN ARBORVITAE (Thuja occidentalis) Pyramid then conical form. Adoptable to a range of soils, shade. 25’ in 20 years, to 50’ high. Long lifespan. Pulpwood, windbreak, privacy screen. Native to the northeast. U.S. Attracts 48 native pollinators!

Size 4-year transplant 12-18”

Price 5/$18 25/$50

WHITE (ALBERTA) SPRUCE (Picea glauca) Sea-green. Pyramid then conical form. 4-year seedling Prefers full sun, well-drained soil. Low deer browse. Bird habitat, windbreak, reforestation, 16-24” pulpwood. Medium growth. 30’ in 20 years, to 100’ high.

5/$12 25/$45

COLORADO BLUE SPRUCE (Picea pungens glauca) Pyramid then conical form. Slow 4-year seedling growth. Good soil, shade, and drought tolerance. Christmas tree, fuel, long-lived. Spruces 12-24” attract over 100 native pollinators, and then some.

5/$12 25/$45

BALSAM FIR (Abies balsamea) Dark green, fragrant. Pyramid then conical form. Good needle retention. Christmas tree, ornamental. Slow growth. 18’ in 20 years, to 60’ high.

4-year transplant 6-12”

5/$12 25/$45

o Soft needles, citrus scent. Pyramid then conical form. CONCOLOR FIR (Abies concolor) Shade, drought tolerant. ant. Excellent Excelle Christmas tree. 20’ in 20 years; to 120.’

2-year seedling 12-18”

5/$12 25/$45

FRASIER FIR (Abies fraseri) Sha Shade tolerant. Excellent Christmas tree. Grows moderately 3-year seedling 8-16” fast, 20’ in 20 years, to 50’ high. All Al firs attract over 100 native pollinators.

5/$12 25/$45

Deciduous Trees Description

Size

Price

RIVER ER BIRCH (B (Betula nigra) Unique peeling cinnamon-colored bar, Fast growing. Yearround color c standing out in fall and winter. Deer resistant. Grows 40’ to 70’ with 40’ to 60’ spread. Attracts over 400 native pollinators.

12-18” seedlings

$3

BLACK WALNUT (Juglans nigra) Wide-spreading branches, trunk branches high off ground (won’t block views) Harvest edible nuts, dye, lumber, fuel, and coppice. 35’ in 20 years, can grow to 50-150’. And yes, it attracts pollinators too, over 120 natives.

18-24”seedling

$3

PERSIMMON (Diospyros virginiana) Grows best in moist, rich, sandy soil, but is quite adaptable; it can even tolerate poor, dry locations. Will tolerate a bit of shade, but for good fruit production it needs plenty of sun. Doug Tallamy reports over 44 native pollinators are lured by its sweet flowers. Diospyros means “fruit of the gods.”

12-18” seedling

$3

BLACK GUM (Nyssa sylvatica) prefers moist, well-drained, rich, deep, acidic soils, but adapts surprisingly well to dry, average, alkaline soils. Appeals to 25 native pollinators.

18-24” seedling

$3

Shrubs ELDERBERRY ELDERB BE (Sambucus canadensis) Open fountain shape. White flowers in summer, abundant fruit for people, birds, mammals. Fast-growing erosion control on moist soil. 7-10.’ 40 native pollinators are enticed by the flowers. Medicinal. Try some fritter flowers.

12-18” seedling

$3

MT. LAUREL (Kalmia latifolia, ‘Sarah’) Dark evergreen foliage with rich pink blossoms. Sun or shade. Dense upright habit with an overall rounded shape. Grows to 5’ tall and wide. 30 pollinators feed on the flowers.

2 gallon pot

$28

SUMMERSWEET (Clethra alnifolia,‘Hummingbird’ ) Compact. Long, extremely fragrant white flowers attracts hummingbirds, pollinators. Yellow fall foliage. 3-4’ tall, slightly wider.

2 gallon pot

$22

KNOCK-OUT ROSE (Rosa ‘Knockout’) Bloom of cherry-red flowers throughout summer. One of the hardiest, drought-tolerant, Japanese beetle and disease-resistant roses. Compact. 2-3’ tall x 3-5’ wide.

2 gallon pot

$22

NINEBARK (Physocarpus opulifolious, ‘Summer Wine’) Native. Fine texture, compact branching. Purple foliage. Grows to 6’ tall and wide. This species lures over 40 native pollinators to its soft pink flowers in late summer.

2 gallon pot

$22

INKBERRY (Ilex glabra, ‘Densa’) Excellent berry-producing, evergreen native that birds love. Great planted in groups. Compact holly tolerates heat, drought, sun, shade. Pest and disease resistant. Lures over 30 species of pollinators. 3-4’ tall and 4-5’ wide.

2 gallon pot

$24

OAKLEAF HYDRANGEA (Hydrangea quercifolia, ‘Snow Queen’) Creamy white blooms grow in large panicles in late spring. Oak-like foliage turns from dark green to red in fall. Exoliated bark on stems. Sun to part shade. Grows 6-8’ tall and wide.

2 gallon pot

$24

Perennials Description

Size

Price

SIBERIAN LARKSPUR (Delphinium Grandiflorum, ‘Blue Butterfly’) Bright blue flowers cover mounds of lacy leaves. Long blooming season. Attracts 10 species of butterflies, yet not deer. Full sun. 14” high.

4” pot

$4

PAINTED DAISY (Tanacetum coccineum) Long-stemmed, showy, daisy-like flowers in shades of pink, red, and rose. Superb for cuttings. Full sun-part-shade. 2-2’ high.

4” pot

$4

BUTTERFLY WEED (Asclepias tuberosa) Tough, drought-tolerant native with intense orange flowers in mid to late summer. Attracts many varieties of butterfly. Sun. 2’ high and wide. Late to emerge from soil but worth the wait.

Large plug

$3

CONEFLOWER (Echinacea purpurea, ‘Ruby Star’) Easy to grow native. Large, dark green leaves with ruby petals and a bronze cone. Drought tolerant once established. Attracts butterflies and small birds. Sun. 2-3’ high x 2’ wide.

Large plug

CARDINAL FLOWER (Lobelia cardinalis) Native. Crimson red flowers on bronze-green foliage. Self-seeds. July-Sept. Full sun to part shade. 2-4’ high x 2’ wide. Nectar entices ruby-throated hummingbirds, swallowtail butterflies, and more.

Large plug

5” deep x 2” square

$3

5” deep x 2” square

5” deep x 2” square

$3

Perennials (Continued) Description BLAZING STAR (Liatris spicata) Native gayfeather. Upright pinkish-purple spikes in July/August. Excellent cut flower and magnet for butterflies, bees, rare moths and hummingbirds. Deer resistant. Full to part sun, moist soil. 3-5’ high and 2’ wide. SUNDIAL LUPINE (Lupinus perennis) Fragrant, pea-like, blue/violet flowers in late spring. For butterflies, hummingbirds, pollinators. Nitrogen fixer. Requires good drainage, sun. 1-2’ tall. CORAL BELLS (Heuchera americana, ‘Dale’s Strain’) Variable, silver-blue marbling on leaves, excellent native woodland groundcover, does well in dry shade though prefers moist, well-drained part sun conditions. White flowers in spring. Deer resistant. 18” x 18.”

Size Large plug

Price $3

5” deep x 2” square

Large plug

$3

5” deep x 2” square

Large plug

$3

5” deep x 2” square

GOLDENROD (Solidago rugosa, ‘Fireworks’) Fluffy golden sprays burst from this Large plug 5” deep x 2” square green bushy native in fall. More compact and slower spread than the species. Excellent interspersed with grasses and other meadow plants in sandy loam. 3-4’ tall and 2-3’ wide.

$3

BEARD TONGUE (Penstemon digitalis ‘Husker Red’ ) Neat habit and stunning reddish stems and leaves. White flowers attract pollinators. Sun. 26-30” tall and 12-18” wide.

$3

PURPLE LOVE GRASS (Eragrostis spectabilis) Light green foliage in summer turning to a bronzy-red in fall holding a mauve cloud of flowers. Irresistable texture plant for the late summer garden mass planting. Drought tolerant. Deer resistant. 18-24” tall and 2-3’ wide.

Large plug 5” deep x 2” square

Large plug

$3

5” deep x 2” square

SWITCHGRASS (Panicum, ‘Northwind’) Native. Unique steel-blue, wide, thick leaf blades Large plug turn golden yellow in fall. Drought tolerant. Full to part-sun. Feeds pollinators. 4-5’ tall and 5” deep x 2” square 2-3’ wide. Excellent specimen accent, great for erosion control, looks great en masse.

$3

Herbs Description

Size

Price

ROSEMARY (Rosmarinus officinalis) Tender perennial and a beautiful, evergreen plant. Overwinter indoors. Culinary- add fresh or dried leaves to your cooking! Full sun.

4” pot

$4

LAVENDER (Lavandula x intermedia, ‘Phenomenal’) Exceptional winter survival, deerproof. Silvery foliage, mounding habit, elegant flowers and fragrance. Beautiful planted en masse. 18-24” tall and wide.

1 quart pot

$4

AMERICAN PARSLEY (Petroselinum crispum) Indispensible herb with many culinary uses or as an ornamental with its curly mounding habit. Biennial. Sun. 12” tall and wide.

4” pot

$4

TRI-COLOR SAGE (Salvia officianalis ‘Tri-color’) Gray-green leaves marbled with white, pink, purple. Lavender blue flower. Aromatic foliage used fresh or dried in cooking. Attractive to bees and butterflies. Herb gardens, mixed borders and containers. Sun. 18” tall and 24” wide.

8” pot

$8

ORANGE THYME (Thymus citriodorus, ‘Fragrant Orange’) Citrus orange flavor adds interest to fish and game. Great with poultry. Makes a flavorful tea. Nice addition to fruit salads. Blue-grey foliage topped with pale lilac flowers. Sun. 8-12” tall and wide.

4” pot

$4

Edibles Description

Size

Price

PAW PAW (Asimina triloba,’Metacomet’) Small to medium native tree, suckering to form colonies. Delicious fruit, sweet and custard like. Pest resistant. Need 2 for pollination. Bred by local grower in Holyoke. Zone hardy between 5 and 6. Sun to part-shade. Grows to 35’. Limited quanties available, order early.

Pair of 2, 4¼” pot, $36/pair 8-12” tall

APPLE ‘Yellow Newtown Pippin’ High quality dessert and processing apple. Excellent for cider. Ripens late October to early November. 10-12’ semi-dwarf.

3-4’ bare root

$28

APPLE ‘Northern Spy’ Thin-skinned. Juicy, tender, crisp. Slightly sweet, tangy perfume. Excellent for eating fresh and cooking. Escapes early frosts. Bears in 3-4 years. Good keeper. 10-12’ semi-dwarf.

3-4’ bare root

$28

WILD APPLE (Malus antonovka) Each tree genetically unique, grown from seed, not grafted. Pink-tinged flowers. Large, yellow fruit. Great food for wildlife. Extremely hardy. 15’-20’ (keep shorter by pruning). Give ‘em a try!

2’ bare root

$6

PEACH ‘Reliance’ Dependably hardy. Fast-growing. Bears young, abundant producer of medium-sized, yellow with red blush, medium soft, juicy fruit. Self-fertile. 8-10’ high.

3-4’ bare root

$28

GRAPES ‘Reliance’ Pink-tinged purple fruit, seedless, tender, sweet. Disease-resistant, hardy, …reliable! Self-pollinating. 8’ high x 8’ wide.

12-15” bare root

$12

RHUBARB ‘Valentine’ A superb red rhubarb with thick, fleshy stalks that do not lose Bare root color when cooked. Considered the sweetest of all the red rhubarbs. Excellent for freezing and fresh use.

$8

BLUEBERRIES... NOTE: Purchase one of each to ensure cross-pollination and season extension. Gray-green leaves turn burgundy red to orange in fall! BLUEBERRIES ‘Reka’ Early season. Produces an abundant crop of medium-sized, high 1 gallon pot, quality berries. 6’ tall and 4’ wide. 2’ plant

$15

BLUEBERRIES ‘Bluegold’ Mid season. Exceptionally firm, flavorful and uniform sized berries. Compact, round bush up to 4’.

1 gallon pot, 2’ plant

$15

BLUEBERRIES ‘Chandler’ Mid to late season. Largest berry of any available on the market. Fruits over a period of 4-6 weeks, and has very nice flavor. Vigorous, with a spreading habit of 5-6’.

1 gallon pot, 2’ plant

$15

RED RASPBERRY ‘Nova’ Summer-bearing. Berries are firm, bright-red, medium to large in size, and have good shelf life.

Bare root

5/$15

STRAWBERRIES ‘AC Wendy’ Large fruits are wedged-shaped to conic. Firm bright red flesh, excellent flavor. Vigorous and highly productive. Great for fresh eating and freezing.

Bare root

25/$16

STRAWBERRIES ‘Cavendish’ High yields of large, firm, bright red berries with outstanding flavor. Vigorous and runner well with berries ripening over a long season.

Bare root

25/$16

Edibles (Continued) Description

Size

Price

STRAWBERRIES ‘Sparkle’ Best for jam and freezing. Flavorful, high-quality, attractive fruit. Extremely vigorous, may require thinning over time.

Bare root

25/$16

BLACKBERRY ‘Prime Jan’ Fall-bearing. Fruits on one-year wood in late summer, may also fruit on second year canes earlier in season. Sweet berries. Easy to grow.

Bare root

5/$25

HORSERADISH ‘Big Top’ Selected locally for size, vigor, and disease resistance! Produces for decades!

Bare root

5/$15

Extras Description

Size

COMPOST A well-graded mixture of cow manure, vegetables and other organic matter. No odor. Compliments of Smith Vocational & Agricultural High School students.

20 lb. bag

BIRD HOUSES Tall, narrow box with hole near top for bluebirds and martins. Hang on post in an open area. Use several boxes around a field. FERTILIZER TABLETS Agriform brand. Slow release for up to two years. Place a few in root zone during planting.

Price $5

$12

Bag of 20

RAFFLE TICKETS Win an assortment of plants! Raffle will be held the day before the sale. Prize will be included in the winner’s order.

$5

1/$2 5/$5

BRING YOUR SOIL FOR TESTING - Master Gardeners will test your soil and answer questions on pruning, composting and bare root planting methods on pick-up day for a $1 donation. How to sample: Dig a hole 6” to 8” deep (3” to 4” for lawns). Using a clean trowel, take a thin vertical slice from the side of the hole. Place in a clean container. Repeat sampling in at least 5 test holes. Mix well in a container. Place ½ cup of the mixed soil in a small plastic bag, close tight, label and bring to pick-up.

Hampshire Conservation District

John Omasta

Northampton (413) 584-0031

Elkalai Khalid

Amherst (413) 253-0528

Antonio Laudati

Florence (413) 250-0595

Julie Meyer, District Office Hadley (413) 230-7722

The Hampshire Conservation District is governed by a board of supervisors – locally elected citizens who volunteer their time and leadership for conservation and meet once a month. Bring your ideas and join us! Contact John Omasta @ 413-584-0031, [email protected]

2013 Order Form- Hampshire Conservation District Plant Sale 20

Order early-plants are limited. Orders must be received by Wednesday, April10th! Name Street Address Town State

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You may also order by credit card and PayPal at: www.pioneervalleyconservation.org RAFFLE Win an assortment of plants! Winner will be announced online the day before; the prize will be at pick-up during sale day with purchase. 1 ticket for $2, 5 tickets for $5 DONATE Tax deductible! The District is funded only by this sale and your contribution. Thank-you! MAKE CHECKS PAYABLE TO: Hampshire Conservation District MAIL CHECK & ORDER TO: Hampshire Conservation District PO Box 60302 Florence, MA 01062

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QUESTIONS? Please contact Julie Meyer at 413-230-7722, [email protected], or John Omasta at 413-584-0031, [email protected]

Thank you for your order and happy gardening!

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Spring 2013 Plant Sale Hampshire Conservation

District New this year! * larger (3-year) seedlings for better viability * more plants suitable for multiple uses * more locally procured plants

Mark your calendar with these dates: Order deadline is Wednesday, April 10th Pick-up day is Saturday, April 27th, 9:00 a.m. - 12 noon

2013 Spring Plant Sale Hampshire Conservation District 195 Russell Street, Suite B6 Hadley, Ma 01035

Non-Profit U.S. Postage Paid Permit No. 97 Hadley, MA 01035