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AMARYLLIS  PRE-ORDERS 

The year-end holidays are fast approaching - consider giving your new and long-time customers a pre-potted, boxed Amaryllis bulb to enjoy. Once watered it will bloom in about 6 weeks. Nice size bulb, 26-28cm. Minimum order is 6. Call with questions and pricing.

Rhododendron 'Aglo'

If you are looking for fall color and want to try using something other than Burning Bush, come on over and take a look at these two beauties which are sure to turn some heads - the small-leaf Rhododendron 'Aglo' and Spiraea japonica 'Froebelii'.

Most PJM Rhododendron turn a deep, dark red which adds contrast to the landscape this time of year, but 'Aglo' can rival many plants grown expressly for fall interest. The leaves turn to a beautiful mix of mohogany and bright red. Besides its change in leaf color when cooler weather hits, the buds you see above will form beautiful wavy pink flowers with a deeper pink throat in time for next spring's show.  It's a perfect size for a foundation growing 4-5' tall or for a shrub or mixed border. They come in handy also when a small evergreen screen is needed. Plant in full sun to partial shade. Barbara has grown hers for years and loves it! 

Spiraea japonica 'Froebelii'

 Spiraea japonica 'Froebelii' is a Spiraea not many are familiar with. It has the typical pink fuzzy flowers June-July, is a nice compact size (3-4' x 4-5' wide), is hardy to Zone 4 and quite heat tolerant for a japonica. But this time of year it's the toothed leaves that turn a carmine red-orange that grab our attention. Use in an island with grasses and juniper or along a foundation. They can also be massed on a hill - great for erosion control. Plant them in full sun for a double whammy of summer and fall color!

Next Tuesday, the 15th, is our last fall Learn and Earn class at our Meadowbrook site - there's still time to sign up!   

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What: Tour our Container Production farm and test your plant ID knowledge
When: Tuesday, November 15th, 3:00 pm (meet 2:45)
Where: Meadowbrook Rd., Planters' Choice
Credits: 1.5 for Pesticide License 3a or 3d or Private Applicator

No cost!

Receive a better understanding of just how container growing works and earn your credits for 2011!  

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What: Prepare for the 3a Pesticide Supervisory License Test
When: 6 classes, Tuesdays; Jan. 10, 17, 24, 31, Feb. 7, & 14,  2012, 3:00 pm sharp!
Where: Planters' Choice Newtown Sales Office
Cost: $150.00 non-refundable  

Sign up for these 6 - 1.5 hour sessions geared specifically to the information you need to help you test for this important license. Registration fee payable at time of signup in order to hold your spot. This class limited to 25 people so sign up early!  

Carex 'Ice Dance'

common name: Sedge Grass

size: 12-18" spreading
interest: Variegated foliage
culture: Moist soil, part shade

time of year: year round interest
companion plants: Hosta, Turtlehead, Astilbe 

'Ice Dance' is a clump forming grass that will spread by rhizomes. It's nice for woodland gardens, fall containers, perking up areas along the foundation and especially useful as a  groundcover making it a nice alternative to Pachysandra. The leathery leaves are edged in a creamy yellow with dark green centers. It does have a flower, but it's insignificant.  It is an easy-to-grow perennials that's low-maintenance - just divide if needed in spring. Old foliage can be cut back late winter to keep them extra neat.

Next Friday will be our last Perennial of the Week for the year. If you'd like to know more about any perennial we grow, or have a particular one you find yourself using again and again - drop us an email. We'd like to mention it in an upcoming Pick!

Come on over for your tree replacement needs! Ornamental trees and shade trees are available, above ground and ready to be planted. LARGE SIZES AVAILABLE as well as smaller sizes. Give us a call!   

Chamaecyparis obtusa 'Fernspray Gold'

Broadleaf and Ornamental Evergreens
Buxus microphylla 'Winter Gem'21-24"
B. sempervirens (Common Boxwood) 18-21", 24-28", 30-36" 36-42"

B. x 'Green Velvet' 21-24"

Chamaecyparis obtusa 'Fernspray Gold' (Golden Hinoki False Cypress) Plant in partial shade. Will burn in full sun. 10 year size is 6' tall x 4' wide. 

Plus a nice selection of dwarf conifers and smaller Holly for your winter containers. Ask your salesperson for more ideas!  

Nice selection of 'Blue Maid', 'Blue Stallion', 'Centennial Girl', 'China Girl', 'Dragon Lady' and 'Nellie Stevens' - all at 25% off. (Please note this does not include Ilex opaca and Ilex pernyi.)

Evergreens for Screening - Call for pricing and available sizes.

Picea abies (Norway Spruce) 

P. pungens (Colorado SPruce) 

Pinus strobus (White Pine) 

Thuja occidentalis and plicata (Eastern and Western Arborvitae)

Tsuga canadensis (Canadian Hemlock)

Like the look? Pick up some bulbs today!

BULBS

There's plenty of time to plant your spring flowering bulbs! Daffodils and Crocus will be among the first flowers your customers will see next year. Stock up now - plant before the ground freezes! Beautiful! 

Happy Veterans Day!