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The Daffodil ‘Bell Song’, ‘Narcissi jonquilla’, a fall planted bulb, is a delicate beauty for the front of the border, in pots or in the rock garden. It is a free-flowering miniature with a salmon-pink cup and an icy-white perianth. The blossoms last up to 4 weeks and appear in very early spring. They are great for mass plantings, containers, and borders.Bell Song bulbs, once planted, can remain in the ground for many years. They will multiply and produce the most abundant flowering results in the 2nd and 3rd year. If necessary, very large clumps of bulbs can be lifted as soon as the leaves wither, and then they can be divided and replanted as soon as possible. After flowering, let the leaves yellow before cutting them back. The plants are deer, rabbit, and squirrel resistant.

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The Decorative Dahlia Le Baron, ‘Dahlia’, a spring planted tuberous root, has violet. This Dahlia produces masses of large blooms from July until frost. Dahlia’s are ideal for cut flowers, borders, containers, and massings. They tend to bloom for long periods, and few plants offer as much variety and showy flowers as the Dahlia. They do best in well drained, humus rich soils.

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The Grass Pony Tails, ‘Stipa tenuissima’, is very graceful with a soft fair-colored pony tail, This perennial will come back every year and bloom the first year. Plants do not get anymore graceful than Pony Tails. Pony Tails Grass has soft 8 inch plumes atop the plants. The flower heads appear in the summer. After sowing, flower heads will appear in 16 weeks.Pony Tails prefer full sun and well drained infertile soils. It is very drought tolerant, but even moisture produces the most flower heads. Plant in the spring, 3 weeks before the last average frost date. Spray the flowers with florist dye to create any color you want. This plant is used for a tall, grassy groundcover and looks very nice in clumps.

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The Calla Lily Regal, ‘Zantedeschia’, a spring planted tuber, produces wonderful purple colored flowers. The flower is trumpet like in form and has a waxy texture. Calla Lilies are also know as pig lilies. The Calla Lily has sword-shaped leaves which are formed at the end of celery-like stalks. The leaves are heart-shaped and are a rich, dark green color that may be speckled. The Calla Lilly makes an excellent cut flower and are great container plants.

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Winter Red Winterberry, ‘Ilex verticillata ‘Winter Red’, is a female selection that has abundant, large bright red fruit that persist into the winter, which are excellent food for birds. The dark green foliage turns a shiny bronze color in fall. Winterberries are the “queens” of the fruiting shrub world when ranked for ornamental value. The fruiting branches are great for decoration in the garden or in the house. The leaves drop off the plant in late fall to expose the beautiful berries. You’ll need both male and female plants to produce fruits and Red Winterberry requires Ilex ‘Southern Gentleman’ for pollination and berry production. A wonderful shrub for winter interest, the Winter Red Winterberry shrub reaches 6-8 feet in height and width. It is one of the best plants for fall and winter color.

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The Cactus Dahlia Ambition, ‘Dahlia’, a spring planted tuberous root, produces endless supplies of purple, 6 inch flowers all summer long. The Cactus Dahlia take their name from their unusual pointed, narrow petals. Dahlia’s are ideal for cut flowers, borders, containers, and massings. They tend to bloom for long periods and few plants offer as much variety and showy flowers as the Dahlia. They do best in well drained, humus rich soils.

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The Dinnerplate Dahlia ‘Akita’, ‘Dahlia’ a spring planted tuberous root, produces vibrant orange flowers with white tips. The Dinnerplate Dahlia starts blooming in early summer and produces large amounts of flowers. They are especially suitable for bedding plants, balconies and patios. Dahlia’s are ideal for cut flowers, borders, containers, and window boxes. They tend to bloom for long periods, and few plants offer as much variety and showy flowers as the Dahlia. They do best in well drained, humus rich soils.

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The Canna Pretoria, ‘Canna’, also known as a novelty Canna or Bengal Tiger, has bold orange flowers with yellow and green striped variegated foliage. ‘Pretoria’ is a prolific grower and medium in size. It has a plant height of 3-4′ and a plant spread of 24-36″ It will bloom from July to October. ‘Pretoria’ should be planted in full sun and in a well drained area. Cannas are an excellent choice for patio plants and they add color, height, and texture to any perennial border. For a tropical look in your garden, don’t forget Canna’s.

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The Daylily Frances Joiner, Hemerocallis ‘Frances Joiner’ (Joiner, ‘88), has large 5 1/2 inch double peony type blooms that are beige color and fade to rose on towards the edges on green foliage. Frances Joiner is a mid-season rebloomer. It can survive harsh conditions that many other plants can not and prefers full sun for the best performance.Daylilies are some of the easiest plants to grow and are a good choice for any gardener. The will grow in almost any soil and handle drought to wet soil conditions. Use for stand alone plantings, edging, in borders or in mixed containers and tubs.

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The Caladium Florida Roselight, ‘Caladium x hortulanum’, displays soft pink leaves with a green edge. Fancy Leafed Caladiums, South American beauties, are very showy foliage plants with bright red, pink, green and white variegated leaves. Pot early indoors with a starting temperature of 70 degrees or more, then plant them, pot and all, outdoors in the shade or semi-shade after spring frosts. Or, plant them in shady window boxes where sun-loving annuals won’t grow. Water well and spray leaves frequently during hot, dry weather. Ideal for shade! Large #1 bulbs are 1-1/2 to 2-1/2″ diameter. Zones 10-11. Elsewhere prior to frost, dig, dry and store bulbs in a cool, dry frost-free place.

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The Decorative Dahlia Smokey, ‘Dahlia’, a spring planted tuberous root, has beautiful white flowers with lavender streaks. This Dahlia produces masses of large blooms from July until frost. Dahlia’s are ideal for cut flowers, borders, containers, and massings. They tend to bloom for long periods, and few plants offer as much variety and showy flowers as the Dahlia. They do best in well drained, humus rich soils.

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The Daylily Daring Deception, Hemerocallis ‘Daring Deception’, has beautiful dark purple centers with light pink petals and dark green semi-evergreen foliage. Daring Deception will bloom from early to mid summer and is a constant rebloomer. It can survive harsh conditions that many other plants can not and prefers full sun for the best performance.Daylilies are some of the easiest plants to grow and are a good choice for any gardener. The will grow in almost any soil and handle drought to wet soil conditions. Use for stand alone plantings, edging, in borders or in mixed containers and tubs.

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The Butterfly Plant A. Incarnata Ice Ballet, ‘Asclepias’, displays snow white flowers. It is a beacon for butterflies and a low care perennial. Excellent for borders, as tall ground cover or for cut flowers. This plant is one of the most attractive plants for butterfly gardens; as a nectar source. It is also utilized by monarch butterflies for egg-laying. Its beautiful clusters of pink flowers begin blooming in early summer and last well into fall. It prefers to be planted in full sun and needs well drained soil. Use in mass plantings, as a border plant, or as a tall ground cover. Excellent for use in dried flower arrangements.

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The Daffodil ‘Quail’, ‘Narcissi jonquilla’, a fall planted bulb, is a delicate beauty for the front of the border, in pots or in the rock garden. It is a free-flowering miniature with dark yellow almost orangish colored cups. The blossoms last up to 4 weeks and appear in very early spring. They are great for mass plantings, containers, and borders.Quail bulbs, once planted, can remain in the ground for many years. They will multiply and produce the most abundant flowering results in the 2nd and 3rd year. If necessary, very large clumps of bulbs can be lifted as soon as the leaves wither, and then they can be divided and replanted as soon as possible. After flowering, let the leaves yellow before cutting them back. The plants are deer, rabbit, and squirrel resistant.

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The Allium ‘Mt. Everest’, ‘Allium Hybrid’, a fall planted ornamental onion bulb, will produce creamy white flowers. This tall Allium hybrid produces large 6″ spheres of creamy white flowers - like giant snowballs. The plants are vigorous and the flowers are long-lasting. They are great for ornamental value and widely used for both landscape and cut flower purposes. The blooms are pleasantly fragrant and this plant is an easy and prolific addition to the garden. Plant in groups of ten or more for an eye catching focal point. Alliums prefer to be dry during their dormancy. The Allium Mt. Everest is ideal for mass plantings, borders, and cut flowers. These plants are rabbit, squirrel, and deer resistant. Mt. Everest has a bloom period of about 3 weeks and they bloom in late spring to early summer.

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The Prairie Mallows Else Heugh, ‘Sidalcea’, is a 2 to 4 foot-tall perennial that bears showy spikes of 2-inch-wide pink frilled flowers. Great cottage-garden plant that has the look of mini Hollyhocks, but not the dominating height or aggressive self-seeding. Long blooming seasons makes this a favorite in a mixed perennial border. Slender and upright, the prairie mallow is not extravagantly showy, but it’s pretty enough in sunny beds. It has generous blooms, flowering for weeks in midsummer; naturalizes easily. It has average water needs but don’t overwater. They require partial shade. You’ll love the long-flowering plants in your summer garden. This is an old-fashioned flower that everyone loves.

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