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MONROE COUNTY INSIDE: Table of Contents (p. 2) New & Featured Species (p. 3) Detailed Information for individual tree and shrub species (p. 4-6) Groundcovers & Other Plants (p. 7) Conservation Multipacks (p. 8-11) Seed Packets (p. 12) Enhancement Items (p. 12) Ordering Details (p. 13) Online/Credit Card Payment ___(p. 13) Overstock Sale (p. 13) ecopark Information (p. 14) SOIL & WATER CONSERVATION DISTRICT (SWCD) MONRO COUNTY FLEET CENTER 145 PAUL ROAD, BUILDING #5 ROCHESTER, NY 14624 (585) 753-7380 www.monroecountyswcd.org This is your opportunity to improve the value of your property while developing wildlife habitat, minimizing erosion, and enjoying the beauty of the natural world! What are seedlings, transplants, rooted clumps and dormant plants? A seedling is a bare root tree or shrub. We carry one, two and three year seedlings, depending on if it’s a conifer, hardwood or shrub. Seedlings are shipped while dormant, without a root ball or soil, but are covered in a moist material or root dipped to retain moisture. A transplant is a seedling grown for a year or two, then replanted to another bed to allow for development of a fibrous root system and more branching. A rooted clump is a dormant rooted plant without top growth. It may not have leafing but is ready to grow! Pictured above: A sample of what a 2-3 year old seedling may look like. CONSERVATION TREE AND SHRUB PROGRAM 2018 CATALOG Phone: (585) 753-7380 The 2018 Tree and Shrub Program Catalog is available through the Conservation District’s website at: www.monroecountyswcd.org Please help conserve paper and choose to print only when necessary. MEETING YOUR REQUESTS: We’ve made a few changes to this year’s Tree and Shrub Program including: We now offer online ordering and credit card payment options! With twenty-four individual tree, shrub, and plant species offered, and 42 different plants when including the species in our variety packs; we have something for you. Are you interested in getting a quote for 500 (or more)? Contact our office for more information.

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Page 1: CONSERVATION TREE AND SHRUB PROGRAM … and Shrub/Catalog_2018.pdf · M O N R O E C O U N T Y INSIDE: Table of Contents (p.2) New & Featured Species (p.3) Detailed Information for

M O N R O E C O U N T Y

INSIDE:

Table of Contents (p. 2)

New & Featured Species (p. 3)

Detailed Information for individual

tree and shrub species (p. 4-6)

Groundcovers & Other Plants (p. 7)

Conservation Multipacks (p. 8-11)

Seed Packets (p. 12)

Enhancement Items (p. 12)

Ordering Details (p. 13)

Online/Credit Card Payment ___(p. 13)

Overstock Sale (p. 13)

ecopark Information (p. 14)

SOIL & WATER CONSERVATION DISTRICT (SWCD)

MONRO COUNTY FLEET CENTER 145 PAUL ROAD, BUILDING #5 ROCHESTER, NY 14624

(585) 753-7380 www.monroecountyswcd.org

This is your opportunity to improve the

value of your property while developing wildlife habitat, minimizing erosion, and enjoying the beauty of the natural world!

What are seedlings, transplants, rooted clumps and dormant plants?

A seedling is a bare root tree or shrub. We carry one, two and three year seedlings, depending on if it’s a conifer, hardwood or shrub. Seedlings are shipped while dormant, without a root ball or soil, but are covered in a moist material or root dipped to retain moisture. A transplant is a seedling grown for a year or two, then replanted to another bed to allow for development of a fibrous root system and more branching. A rooted clump is a dormant rooted plant without top growth. It may not have leafing but is ready to grow!

Pictured above:

A sample of what a

2-3 year old

seedling may look like.

CONSERVATION TREE AND SHRUB PROGRAM 2018 CATALOG

Phone: (585) 753-7380

The 2018 Tree and Shrub Program Catalog is available through the Conservation District’s website at: www.monroecountyswcd.org

Please help conserve paper and choose to print only when necessary.

MEETING YOUR REQUESTS: We’ve made a few changes to this year’s Tree and Shrub Program including:

We now offer online ordering and credit card payment options!

With twenty-four individual tree, shrub, and plant species offered, and 42 different plants when including the species in our variety packs; we have something for you.

Are you interested in getting a quote for 500 (or more)? Contact our office for more information.

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Page 2 TABLE OF CONTENTS

PLEASE NOTE: Sizes of stock may vary from year to year. Although we can not guarantee a size, be sure to check the sizes listed on the order form and within this catalog when making your selections.

Don’t Miss Our Tree and Shrub Overstock Sale

April 21, 2018 from 9:00 am - 11:00 am at the Monroe County ecopark.

This is a rain or shine event. Not all species may be available during the overstock sale. All

remaining species, are first come, first serve.

*Note: Printed copies of the 2018 Tree and Shrub Program catalog are available through our

office, upon request for a fee.

Distribution will be:

April 19-20, 2018 9:00 am until 5:00 pm

at the Monroe County ecopark, 10 Avion Drive, Rochester, NY 14624 http://monroecounty.gov/ecopark

Now accepting

credit cards and

online orders!

NEW SPECIES!

NEW SPECIES!

New Species Highlights ……….………..3

Conifers

Colorado Blue Spruce ................................. 4

Concolor Fir ................................................. 4

Eastern Larch ............................................... 4

Eastern White Pine ...................................... 4

Fraser Fir ....................................................... 4

Norway Spruce ............................................ 4

White Cedar ................................................. 4

White Spruce ................................................ 4

Deciduous Shrubs

American Witchhazel……………………..5

Arrowwood…………………………….… 5

Blueberry ...................................................... 5

Eastern Sweetshrub..................................... 5

Gray Dogwood ............................................ 5

Red Raspberry ............................................. 5

Deciduous Trees

American Hazelnut ..................................... 6

American Sycamore .................................... 6

Black Cherry ................................................. 6

Red Oak ........................................................ 6

Sugar Maple ................................................. 6

White Oak .................................................... 6

Wild Plum ………………………………... 6

Groundcovers

Black-eyed Susan……………………………7

Purple Coneflower………………………….7

Wild Geranium……………………………...7

Conservation Plant Multi-Packs

Edible Fruit Multi-Pack (#1) ......................... 8

Fern Plant Pack (#2) ....................................... 9

Native Flowering Tree

& Shrub Pack (#3) ......................................... 10

Hosta Variety Pack (#4) .............................. 11

Seed Packets

Bird & Butterfly Seed Mix ........................... 12

Wildlife Food Plot Seed Mix ....................... 12

Wildflower Seed Mix (full sun) .................. 12

Wildflower Seed Mix (partial shade) ....... 12

Enhancement Items

Bat Box............................................................ 12

Bluebird Nest Box......................................... 12

Fertilizer Tablets (Slow Release) ............... 12

Flags ................................................................ 12

Tree Shelters .................................................. 12

Ordering Details .......................................... 13

Overstock Sale ............................................. 13

ecopark Information ................................... 14

NEW MIX!

NEW MIX! NEW!

NEW!

NEW!

NEW!

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NEW OR FEATURED TREE & SHRUB SPECIES FOR 2018

Gray Dogwood

This is a low-growing wild hedge with a thickly branched structure used as wildlife habitat. Blooms white flower clusters followed by white fruit in bright red fruit stalks. 18-24” seedlings with a height up to 6’.

Eastern Sweetshrub

The deciduous shrub grows 3-12 feet tall and wide. It is used as wildlife habitat and has a strong camphor smell when it is scraped. It produces dark red, strongly scented flowers that resemble a small magnolia flower.

American Witchhazel

This species is the source of medicinal witchhazel. It can grow nicely, up to 20 feet, in urban areas with adequate soil moisture. Witchhazel provides food for wildlife and is one of the only native plants that blooms in late fall or early winter.

Questions? Call Monroe County SWCD @ (585) 753-7380

American Hazelnut

The nuts produced from this tree have a higher nutritional value than acorns and beechnuts. This plant provides a food source for a variety of wildlife and humans. Broadly oval deciduous leaves. 12-18’’ seedling, height up to 10’.

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Edible Fruit Multi-pack

This multi-pack contains two of each blackberry, raspberry, and strawberry plants and two different varieties of blueberry. See page 7 for more details.

Eastern Larch

This is one of the fastest growing native conifers, up to 80 feet under the right conditions. The Eastern Larch is used for wildlife food and habitat. The needles of this tree turn yellow in fall and drop in the winter.

Serviceberry

Among the first of the early spring trees and shrubs to bloom, flowers in March-May, and fruiting June-August. At least 40 different song bird species are known to feed on its fruit. Available in the Native Flowering Tree & Shrub Pack. See page 10 for details.

White Flowering Dogwood

This species can be used to prevent erosion or as a windbreak. It also produces a striking display of white flowers when in full bloom in April and May. Available in the Native Flowering Tree & Shrub Pack. See page 10 for details.

Back by popular demand!

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Colorado Blue Spruce (Picea pungens) Native

Slow growth rate, up to 100 feet. Prefers moist, acidic, well-drained soils with partial to full sun. Primarily used for screens, windbreaks, and Christmas trees. Sharp needles with a bluish tint. 15”+ seedling. Price: $12/10pack; $47/50 pack; $80/100 pack

Concolor Fir (Abies concolor) Native Slow to moderate growth rate, up to 120 feet. Prefers deep, permeable soils with partial to full sun. Primarily used for Christmas trees and lumber. Curved silver/green needles. 12-18” seedling. Price: $16/10 pack; $63/50 pack; $105/100 pack

Eastern White Pine (Pinus strobus) Native Rapid growth rate, up to 150 feet. Prefers moist to well-drained soils with partial to full sun, but is adaptable to adverse soil conditions. Primarily used for lumber and Christmas trees. Long, slender, soft, blue-green needles in clusters of five. 10-16” seedling. Price: $14/10pack; $52/50 pack; $87/100 pack

Fraser Fir (Abies fraseri) Non-Native This stately tree is commonly used for Christmas tree production and wildlife benefits. With a moderate growth rate reaching 50 ft., shiny dark green needles, a distinctive bark and dense pyramidal shape it is a popular choice. It grows in cool, moist soils. 10-18” transplant*. Price: $21/10 pack $88/50 pack; $157/100 pack.

White Spruce (Picea glauca) Native Slow to moderate growth rate, up to 100 feet. Prefers moist, well-drained soils and is shade tolerant. Not tolerant to pollution, winter salt spray, dry soils, and heat. Primarily used for lumber, windbreaks, Christmas trees, screens and wildlife habitat. Green needles, with pungent odor when crushed. 10-15” seedling. Price: $12/10 pack; $44/50 pack; $72/100pack

Eastern Larch (Larix laricina) Native Rapid growth rate, up to 80 feet. Prefers full to partial sun and predominately wet conditions with poor to moderately drained soils. Primarily used for lumber and wildlife habitat. Deciduous, needlelike leaves produced in clusters. 12-24” seedling. Price: $17/10 pack; $68/10 pack; $114/100 pack

Norway Spruce (Picea abies) Non-Native Slow to moderate growth rate, up to 130 feet. Prefers moist, acidic, well-drained soils with partial to full sun. Does not tolerate poorly drained soils. Primarily used for windbreaks, ornamental plantings, and sometimes Christmas trees. Dark green needles. 10-15” seedling. Price: $12/10 pack; $44/50pack; $78/100 pack

White Cedar (Thuja occidentalis) Native Slow growth rate, up to 50 feet. Prefers moist, well-drained, loamy soils in full sun, but very adaptable to adverse conditions, such as heat, drought, humidity, and pollution. Used for lumber and wildlife habitat. It’s needles are aromatic. Also known as American arborvitae. 9-15” transplant*. Price: $20/100pack; $84/50 pack; $154/100pack

*A transplant is grown for a year or two in a bed, then replanted to allow for more branching and root development.

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DECIDUOUS SHRUBS

Red Raspberry (Rubus latham) Native Rapid growth rate, up to 4 feet. Prefers moist, well-drained soils with full sun. The berries are primarily used as a food resource for humans and wildlife. White flowers bloom from May to July and the juicy red berries ripen around in July. 12-24” seedling. Price: $35/10 pack; $130/50 pack

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Blueberry (Vaccinium corymbosum) Native

Moderate growth rate, up to 12 feet. Prefers a wide variety of soil conditions with saturation. This is a shade tolerant species. Primarily used for fruit production and to attract wildlife. White-pinkish flowers bloom from February to June and 1/2” blue berries fruiting from April to October. 9-12” seedling. Price: $61/10pack; $206/50 pack

American Witchhazel (Hamamelis virginiana L.) Native Slow growth rate, up to 20 feet. Grows nicely in urban areas with adequate soil moisture, highly shade tolerant, grows under conditions from shade to sun and moist to well drained soils. Source of medicinal witch hazel. Bright yellow flowers, blooms in fall. 12-24” seedling. Price: $15/10 pack; $58/50pack

Gray Dogwood (Cornus racemosa Lam.) Native Slow growth rate, up to 6 feet. Tolerates many climatic conditions, moderate shade tolerance. Used as low-growing wild hedge and wildlife habitat. White flower clusters bloom in June or July followed by white fruit in bright red fruit stalks in September or October. 18-24” seedling. Price: $16/10 pack; $62/50 pack

Eastern Sweetshrub (Calycanthus floridus) Native Deciduous shrub growing up to 12 feet tall. Prefers average, medium, well-drained soil. Tolerates full sun to partial shade. Blooms strongly scented dark red flowers in April and July. Lotus resembles small magnolia flower. 12-18’’ seedling. Price: $16/10pack; $62/50 pack

Are you planting near a road? Remember to consider salt tolerance before you plant!

Species that have moderate to high salt tolerance include:

Arrowood (Viburnum dentatum) Native Is often used for borders or screens to attract birds that eat its fruit. Grows to a height of 6-15 ft., with arching branches and a rounded crown. The plant develops white flowers and the fruit is bluish-black between August and November. 18-24” seedling. Price: $15/10pack; $58/50pack

Colorado Blue Spruce

White Cedar White Spruce

Blueberry Black Cherry Red Oak White Oak

Questions? Call Monroe County SWCD @ (585) 753-7380

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Page 6 DECIDUOUS TREES

White Oak (Quercus alba) Native Slow growth rate, up to 100 feet. Prefers coarse, deep, moist, well drained, slightly acid soils with partial to full sunlight, but very adaptable to many different soil types, textures and drainages. Primarily for lumber and habitat & food resource for wildlife. Acorns are oval, with 1/4 covered with a cap which drops off at maturity. Bark is whitish or light gray. 18-24” seedling. Price: $14/10 pack; $58/50 pack

Questions? Call Monroe County SWCD @ (585) 753-7380

American Sycamore (Platanus occidentalis) Native

Rapid growth rate, up to 100 feet. Prefers moist, deep, rich soils with full sun, but is very adaptable to dry, wet, compacted, and poor soil conditions. Primarily used for pulpwood and wildlife habitat. Has a large, broad, open crown, with crooked branches. Bark is attractively mottled. 18-24” seedling. Price: $13/10 pack; $53/50 pack

Black Cherry (Prunus serotina) Native Rapid growth rate, up to 80 feet. Prefers moist, rich, moderately-well drained soils, but will tolerate a variety of soil types, textures, and drainages with partial or full sun. Primarily used for lumber and for habitat & food resource for wildlife. Flowers are small and white. Crushed foliage and bark have a cherry-like odor and a bitter taste. 18-24” seedling. Price: $13/10 pack; $53/50 pack

Sugar Maple (Acer saccharum) Native Slow growth rate, up to 150 feet. Prefers rich, well-drained soils and is shade tolerant. Will tolerate drier upland soils. Primarily used for commercial sap production and habitat & food resource for wildlife. Leaves are deciduous, opposite, and are long-petioled. Fruits are paired, winged nutlets. As our New York State tree it provides a beautiful display of fall color. 18-24” seedling. Price: $15/10 pack; $64/50 pack

Red Oak (Quercus rubra) Native Moderate growth rate, up to 80 feet. Prefers deep, fertile, well drained, finely textured soils, but very adaptable to many different soil types, textures, and drainages with partial sun to full sun. Primarily used for lumber and habitat & food resource for wildlife. Bitter acorns are heavily predated upon by mammals. 12-24” seedling. Price: $12/10 pack; $50/50 pack

Wild Plum (Prunus americana) Native

Wild Plums can be eaten fresh, canned, and preserved in jams for human consumption. Turkeys, foxes, and songbirds eat the fruit as well. It is recommended as a drought resistance, erosion control plant and for creating wildlife habitat. Wild plum can grows to a height of 24 ft. and has white flower clusters in April/May and fruit in August. 12-15” seedling. Price: $13/10 pack; $53/50 pack

American Hazelnut (Corylus americana) Native Moderate growth rate, up to 10 feet. Prefers sun to partial shade and rich, moist, well-drained soils. Cultivated for nut production. Also provides habitat and food to wildlife. Broadly oval deciduous leaves. 12-18’’ seedling. Price: $14/10 pack; $58/50 pack

Compost mulch will be available at the ecopark during both the Tree and Shrub pre-order

distribution and overstock sale.

This is a great source for you to obtain excellent nutrients and cover for your plantings! However,

mulch is not for use in vegetable gardens. Residents should bring their own containers and a shovel.

For more information, visit the ecopark website at: http://www.monroecounty.gov/ecopark

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OTHER PLANTS

Black-eyed Susan (Rudbeckia hirta) Native

Perennial with a rapid growth rate, up to 3 feet. Prefers well drained to somewhat poorly drained soil in full sun. Yellow

flowers with dark brown spherical centers bloom from June to September. It is planted to beautify landscaping and in critical

area seedings for erosion control. Dormant rooted clumps.

Price: $16/10 pack; $68/50 pack

Wild Geranium (Geranium maculatum) Native

A perennial with a moderate growth rate, up to 2 feet. Prefers moderately well drained to somewhat poorly drained soils with full sun to part shade. This is a herbaceous wildflower that blooms from April to May. The pale

pink to deep pink flowers attract butterflies and makes for a great ornamental flower.

Dormant rooted clumps. Price: $16/10 pack; $68/50 pack

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Questions? Call Monroe County SWCD @ (585) 753-7380

Purple Coneflower (Echinacea purpurea) Native

Purple coneflower is a perennial herb that produces aesthetically pleasing cone shaped flowers. The flowers

attract pollinators such as humming birds and butterflies. Birds will feed on its seeds. The plant can also be used to

make popular herbal remedies and have become increasingly rare in the wild.

Dormant rooted clumps. Price: $13/10 pack; $50/50 pack

Planting and Storage Tips If storage is necessary, be sure to store your seedlings in a dark, cool area. Once in storage, check the moisture content of each bundle and sprinkle with water if necessary. DO NOT SOAK SEEDLINGS FOR MORE THAN 30 MINUTES. Plant your seedlings as soon as possible. This reduces mortality rates. Use a site that’s been properly prepared. Sod should be removed and be sure to consider sun and shade

preferences for each plant as well as soils, drainage and pH before planting. Plant your seedlings at the proper depth and cover with mulch or weed mats. Water your seedlings and plants often.

Following these tips can greatly increase plant survival rates!

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Page 8 CONSERVATION MULTI-PACKS

Editable Fruit Multi-Pack #1— Plant pack contains 10 plants with two of each species. All of these plants produce fruit that is edible to humans and also enjoyed by wildlife. Blueberry, raspberry, and blackberry plants will be sold in dormant seedlings larger than 9 inches and strawberry plants are sold in dormant roots. Price: $35.00 per packet

Blackberry - ‘Darrow’ (Rubus darrow) (Eldorado x Brewer) x Hedrick Native

Moderate growth rate, up to 5 feet. Prefers moist to well-drained, sandy loam soils with partial to full sun. Not tolerant to dry, hot conditions. Primarily used as a food resource by humans and wildlife (blackberries have record diameter of 1 inch). This hybrid bears its large fruit over a long season from late spring through early summer. Fruits are borne on second-year canes.

Blueberry - ‘Blue Crop’ (Vaccinium corymbosum) ‘Bluecrop’ Native The most widely planted mid-season producing blueberry cultivar in the world. It can produce high yields of medium sized blueberries. It is a disease resistant and cold hardy blueberry plant produced by selective breeding. The plant can grow to a height of 6-8’. Blue crop blueberries are enjoyed by humans and animals.

Raspberry - ‘Latham’ (Rubus latham) Native

This plant requires full sun to grow well. It typically flowers in the late spring and produces bright and tasty berries mid summer that are enjoyed by birds as well as humans. It grows to approximately 3-5’ in height and has dark green leaves.

Strawberry - ‘Jewel’ (Fragaria ananassa) Native

A common variety of strawberry that is widely grown and sold. The berries are large and wedge shaped that are firm and are abrasion resistant. This variety of strawberry is well known for its flavor and high quality berries. This plant also has longer yielding seasons than other strawberry plants. The flowers of the strawberry plant can attract pollinators and the plant and it’s fruit are eaten by many animals.

Questions? Call Monroe County SWCD @ (585) 753-7380

Blueberry - ‘Jersey’ (Vaccinium corymbosum) ‘Jersey’ Native Is a late season producing blueberry plant. It produces high yields of small blueberries. The plant is cold hardy and can grow in a wide range of soils when compared to other blueberry cultivar. Jersey blueberries are also enjoyed by humans and animals.

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Questions? Call Monroe County SWCD @ (585) 753-7380

CONSERVATION MULTI-PACKS Page 9

Fern Plant Variety Pack #2— Plant pack contains 10 plants with two of each species. All of these ferns are protected plants in New York. Plants will be sold in dormant rooted clumps. Price: $18.00 per packet

Cinnamon Fern (Osmunda cinnamomea) Native Moderate growth rate, up to 5 feet in height. Prefers poorly drained, wet acid soils and in partial to full shade. This perennial fern gets its name because of the cinnamon-colored hairs covering leaf stalks and reproductive bodies.

Christmas Fern (Polystichum acrostichoides) Native Moderate growth rate, up to 2 feet in height and 2 feet in width. Prefers moist, well-drained and acidic soils in partial to full shade. This perennial fern is evergreen, dark green, with a characteristic "ear-like" lobe pointing upwards. Most commonly found in woodlands.

Ostrich Fern (Athyrium pycnocarpon) Native Moderate growth rate, up to 3 feet in height. Prefers moist soils with partial to full shade. This fern has a smooth lance shaped pinnae and has sharp pointed tips that are reduced at the base.

Maidenhair Fern (Adiantum pedatum) Native Moderate growth rate, up to 2.5 feet in height and 1.5 feet in width. Prefers moist, acidic soils, but will tolerate medium well-drained soils in partial shade to full shade. This perennial fern is finely-textured, with somewhat frilly fronds which have curved stalks and are palmately-divided.

New York Fern (Thelypteris noveboracensis)Native Moderate growth rate, up to 1.5 feet in height. Prefers well-drained to poorly-drained soils in partial to full shade. This fern is straw-colored, shading to green, scales tan to reddish brown.

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Serviceberry (Amelanchier) Native Slow growth rate, up to 25 feet. Prefers moderately drained to poorly drained soils in partial to full shade. At least 40 different song bird species are known to feed on its fruit. Blooms white flower in March-May. 6-12”dormant seedling.

Black Chokeberry (Aronia melanocarpa) Native Moderate growth rate, up to 12 feet. Prefers moderately drained soils with full sun. The berries are consumed by wildlife and humans. Flowers are white, blooming in May with fruit harvested in the fall. 18-24”dormant seedling.

Elderberry (Sambucus canadensis) Native Rapid growth rate up to 7 feet. Prefers well drained to poorly drained soils and sunlight to shade. Berries used by humans and wildlife. Attracts pollinating insects. Blooms white flowers in June and July followed by dark purple berries. 18-24”dormant seedling.

American Cranberry (Viburnum opulus) Native Slow growth rate up to 10 feet. Prefers moderately to poorly drained soils and full sun. Berries consumed by humans and wildlife. Blooms white flowers in May and June followed by red berries. 18-24”dormant seedling.

White Flowering Dogwood (Cornus florida) Native Moderate growth rate with a height up to 30 feet. Prefers well drained soil with partial sun. Striking display of white flowers when in full bloom in April and May. 18-24”dormant seedling.

Questions? Call Monroe County SWCD @ (585) 753-7380

Native Flowering Tree & Shrub Multi-Pack #3— Plant pack contains 10 plants with two of each species. All plants in this pack will be sold in dormant seedlings. Price: $18 per packet

NEW SPECIES!

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CONSERVATION MULTI-PACKS Page 11

Questions? Call Monroe County SWCD @ (585) 753-7380

Variegated Hosta (Ventricosa) A Hosta with huge, glossy, dark green leaves of average thickness that have a slightly twisted tip. The leaves are heart-shaped and deeply veined. Medium-purple blooms with distinctive striping are shown atop 40” scapes in midsummer. This Hosta has numerous pods filled with fertile seeds that are produced after the flowers.

Hosta Variety Multi-Pack #4— Plant pack contains 10 with two of each plant. Plants will be sold in dormant roots. Price: $20.00 per packet

Hosta (Fortunei-Hyacinthina) A selection great for mass plantings with broad, firm, heart-shaped leaves that are deep gray-green on top and blue below. This Hosta has greater sun tolerance when compared to other Hosta varieties. Pale lavender flowers appear on 30" scapes in mid to late summer.

Hosta (F. aureomarginata) This Hosta has large mounds of wavy, green, glossy, pointed leaves that are both sun and drought tolerant. Fragrant, white flowers appear on 35-40" scapes in late summer; fragrance is most pronounced in the evening.

Varietaged Hosta (Undulata albo) As one of the first hostas to come up in the spring it has medium green leaves with wavy, white margins and gray-green streaks at the junction of the margin and center. Note that this Hosta may lose its variegation temporarily if in a potted container, during the hottest part of the season. It has pale lavender flowers appearing on 31-45” scapes in midsummer.

Variegated Hosta (Undulata varigata) This Hosta has wavy leaves with white centers and irregular green margins, twisted at the tips. It too may lose its variegation temporarily, if planted in a container, during the hottest part of the season. It has lilac flowers that appear on 38” scapes in midsummer.

NEW SPECIES!

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SEED PACKETS

Bird & Butterfly Mix: This mix is a great choice for those looking to diversify habitat

for birds and butterflies, while beautifying areas. A good companion to the variety packets on page 10. Needs full sun and covers 1300 sq. ft. (Species Include: Butterfly Milkweed, New England Aster, Siberian Wallflower, Shasta Daisy, Dwarf Godetia, Dwarf Cosmos, Lance-leaved Coreopsis, Purple Prairie Clover, Illinois Bundleflower, Sweet William Pinks, Purple Coneflower, Indian Blanket, Annual Candytuft, Roundheaded Bush Clover, Gayfeather, Sweet Alyssum, Black-Eyed Susan, Pincushion Flower, and Zinnia). Seeding rate: 7 oz./1,000 sq. ft. (roughly 9.5 lbs./acre). $16.00 per 4 oz. packet.

Wildflower Seed Mix (Part Shade): This is a great mix to add color to partly shaded areas of your

landscape. Includes annuals and perennials and covers 300 sq. ft. per oz. A variety of flowers bloom throughout the season. (Species Include: Sweet Alyssum, Dwarf Columbine, Clarkia, Cynoglossum, Coreopsis, Rocket Larkspur, Sweet William Pinks, Foxglove, Purple Coneflower, Baby’s Breath, Dames Rocket, Candytuft, Baby Blue Eyes, Corn Poppy, Black-Eyed Susan). Seeding Rate: 2 oz./1,000 sq. ft. $11.00 per 4 oz. packet.

Wildflower Seed Mix (Full Sun): The perfect colorful seed mix for sunny spots. This mix includes

annuals and perennials and covers 300 sq. ft. per oz. A variety of flowers bloom throughout the season. (Species Include: Annual Mallow, Arroyo Lupine, Baby Blue Eyes, Baby Snapdragon, Black-Eyed Susan, Blanketflower, Blue Flax, Catchfly, Clarkia, Dame’s Rocket, Evening Primrose, Farewell-to-Spring, Foxflove, Globe Gilia, Lance-Leaved Coreopsis, Phlox, Plains Coreopsis, Prairie Aster, Purple Coneflower, Scarlet Flax, Siberian Wallflower, Upright Prairie Coneflower, Yarrow). Seeding rate: 2 oz./1,000 sq. ft. $11.0 per 4 oz. packet.

Wildlife Food Plot Seed Mix: The ideal high quality, specialty wildlife food plot mix of White Clover, Soy Bean, and Alfalfa will cover a 1/4 of an acre per bag. This seed mix can be used to attract wildlife for hunting and wildlife viewing purposes. This mix will do well in a variety of soils, and will tolerate both sun & shade conditions. This seed mix is intended to be broadcast seeded for ease of planting. Seeding rate: 6 lbs./0.25 acre. $30.00 per 6 lb. bag.

Questions? Call Monroe County SWCD @ (585) 753-7380

*Note: All items on this page include sales tax in the prices listed.

Bat Box Roosting Housing

Provide a home for a small brown bat or other species of bats. Little brown bats are insectivores, eating moths, wasps, beetles, gnats, mosquitoes, midges and mayflies, among others. Since many of their preferred meals are insects with an aquatic life stage, such as mosquitoes, they prefer to roost near water.

$15.00 each

Bluebird Nest Box

Provide a home for our State Bird! Order with your spring plants or stop in anytime. Ask for mounting guidelines when you pick up your nest box.

$15.00 each

Fertilizer: Slow Release Tablets

Slow release fertilizer tablets last for approximately 2 years. Typically one tablet is used per tree/shrub planted.

$1.00/10 tablets

Flags Use these brightly colored, 3 ft. wire flags to mark your planting site. Marked planting sites are less likely to be mowed over! Each bundle includes 100 flags.

$14.00/100 flags

Tree Shelters Includes a 4 ft. bio-degradable tube, stake and bird net. These help

to protect hardwood trees from wildlife damage while speeding

up growth rate.

$9 each

$75 (10 pk.)

$350 (50 pk.)

OTHER ENHANCEMENT ITEMS

NEW MIX!

NEW MIX!

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You can now order in the traditional way by mailing your order form and check or you may choose to pay by credit card.

If you plan to pay by credit card, you may choose from the following options:

1. Order and pay online through our website: www.monroecountyswcd.org

2. Complete the order form with credit card details and email/mail form

3. Complete the order form and send via email/mail followed by calling to make payment at (585) 753-7380

If emailing form, send to: [email protected]

If ordering by mail, complete and submit your order form and check to:

Monroe County SWCD

145 Paul Rd., Bldg. #5, Rochester, NY 14624.

ALL ORDERS MUST BE RECEIVED BY MARCH 2, 2018

PLEASE REMEMBER – THE CONFIRMATION WE MAIL WILL BE OUR ONLY CONTACT UNTIL YOU PICK UP YOUR ORDER.

Distribution of all pre-orders will be: April 19-20, 2018, 9:00 a.m. — 5:00 p.m.

at the ecopark on 10 Avion Drive, Rochester, NY 14624 For directions visit: http://www.monroecounty.gov/ecopark

IMPORTANT ORDERING INFORMATION

TREE & SHRUB OVERSTOCK SALE April 21, 2018 9:00 a.m. — 11:00 a.m. at the:

Monroe County ecopark 10 Avion Drive, Rochester, NY 14624

This is a rain or shine event! To ensure you can receive the selections you want we recommend pre-

ordering. For those that miss the pre-order deadline visit the Overstock Sale, noting that not all species may be available at that time. We sell to our customers on a first come, first served basis.

All seedlings are bare root. Stock may be used for wildlife habitat, erosion control, reforestation, windbreaks, landscaping,

Christmas trees, etc. All trees and shrubs sold are to be used for the above conservation practices. All trees and shrubs are sold

with the understanding that they will not be removed from the planted site with roots attached for resale. Orders are filled on

a first-come, first-serve basis, while supplies last. The District reserves the right to refund payment on species and items if

they should become unavailable. Because the District cannot check a planting location, nor guard against improper handling

and planting procedures or weather related problems, the District will not be responsible for replacement or refunds of orders

after distribution. Returned checks WILL NOT be reprocessed. Bounced checks will incur a $20 fee.

In such situations, the only forms of payment accepted will be money order, cash, or credit card.

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The District’s Annual Conservation Tree and Shrub Program distribution site will be at the Monroe County ecopark facility. The ecopark provides county residents with an innovative facility that serves as a “one-stop drop-off” to dispose of and

recycle their items. This facility is a partnership between Monroe County and Waste Management of New York.

Regular Collection Hours:

Wednesdays 1:00 pm—6:30 pm

Saturdays 7:30 am—1:00 pm

Please note that there will not be collection hours available during our pre-order distribution (April 19-20). No ecopark staff will be available at that time. We

encourage you to visit during their new hours listed above or come by during our Overstock Sale scheduled for Saturday, April 21.

Compost mulch will continue to be available at the ecopark during both the Tree and Shrub pre-order distribution and overstock sale. This is a great source for

you to obtain excellent nutrients and cover for your plantings!

For more information, visit the ecopark website at:

http://www.monroecounty.gov/ecopark