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Attract birds to your yard for their beauty as well as bug control. You have almost endless choices in creating a birdscape. The charts on these pages have been broken into areas to help you decide what to plant for which birds you would like to attract.

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Garden Flowers

Aloe	Amaranthus	Asters	Bachelor Buttons	Bee Balm
Black-eyed Susan	Calendula	Canapanula	Cardus	Chrysanthemum
Columbine	Coneflowers	Coral Bells	Coreoposis	Cosmos
Dahlias	Day Lily	Delphinium	Dianthus	Forget-me-not
Four-o'clock	Foxglove	Gaillardia	Hollyhocks	Impatiens
Larkspur	Lupine	Marigold	Monkey Flower	Morning Glory
Poppy	Portulaca	Prince's Feather	Phlox	Snapdragon
Sunflower	Sweet William	Verbina	Zinnia

Grasses

Bristly Foxtail	Bromegrass	Canary	Crabgrasses	Drop Seed
Fescue	Panic	Knotweeds

Vines and Groundcovers

Bittersweet	Blackberry	Cotoneaster	Greenbrier	Honeysuckle
Ivy	Raspberry	Snowberry	Strawberry	Trumpet Vine
Virginia Creeper	Wild Grape	Wintergreen

Weeds

Dandelion	Dock Fennel	Pigweeds	Plantain	Pokeweed
Ragweeds	Sedges	Thistle

Wildflowers

Bunchberry	Butterfly Weed	Cardinal Flower	False Solomon's Seal	Goldenrod
Ironweed	Jack-in-the-pulpit	Jetbread	Jewelweed	Joe-pye Weed
Milkweed	Nightshade	Partridge-berry	Skunk Cabbage	Solomon's Seal
Violets	Wild Lily of Valley	Wild Sasaparilla	Wintergreen	Yarrow

American Beech - $ 13.95 The American Beech tree, Fagus Grandifolia, has a short trunk, with a spreading crown and is a very stately tree. These beech trees have thin, smooth blue-gray bark. The American Beech grows best in full sun, but will withstand partial shade. The fagus grandifolia grows robust in well-drained, moist acid soil; but will not stand compaction. This deciduous species has leaves that are a beautiful dark green in the summer and turn to a golden brown fall color. The foliage on young American Beech remains in winter. This beech tree is a dense shade tree whose nuts attract birds and squirrels. American Beech trees have a slow to moderate growth rate.

Goldenrain Tree-Chin. Flame - $ 9.95 The Chinese Flame tree, Koelreuteria bipinnata, is a deciduous tree that has a round canopy. It is a medium to rapid growing tree with medium green oval leaves. The beautiful yellow flowers, 2" long, in clusters 8-14" long, bloom June-August. The seed pods are long and orange, red or salmon-colored papery in color. They are lantern-like in appearance, form in fall. Chinese Flame trees are drought tolerant and can tolerate poor drainage, poor soils, smog and temperature extremes. It does best in full sun. The deep, non-invasive roots rarely disturb sidewalks. The beautiful flower clusters attract birds and bees.

Snow Drift - $ 25.99 The Snow Drift crabapple is a very profuse bloomer. A good pollinizer for medium to late blooming varieties. It has small to medium sized white flowers that attracts a lot of bees. Snow Drift' Crabapple is a splendid tree and little pruning is required to develop a well-formed, rounded canopy. There appears to be little variation in shape among trees of this cultivar, a characteristic which is coveted by landscape architects. The bright white flowers in the spring give a refreshing look to the landscape and are followed by small, red-orange fruit eaten by birds. Fall color is good, providing a dull yellow glow for two or three weeks. It combines beauty with its great pollinizing chacteristics.

Black Locust - $ 20.95 The Black Locust tree, Robinia pseudoacacia, is sometimes called the yellow locust. Black Locust trees grow naturally on a wide range of sites but does best on rich moist limestone soils. It has escaped cultivation and become naturalized throughout eastern North America and parts of the West. Black locust is not a commercial timber species but is useful for many other purposes.This deciduous tree is a nitrogen fixer and has rapid juvenile growth. It is widely planted as an ornamental, for shelterbelts, and for land reclamation. This fast growing Locust tree is suitable for fuel wood and pulp and provides cover for wildlife, browse for deer, and cavities for birds. It is a very thorny tree which can attain a height of 70-80 feet and can have a diameter of 2-3 feet. The flowers are white, fragrant, and hang in clusters. The individual leaves are small and egg-shaped.

White Ash - $ 19.95 The White Ash tree, Fraxinus Americana, is a handsome native tree. It develops an open and rather round topped crown in its old age. This is the largest of the ash trees in North America. Mature trunks can reach almost 6 feet in diameter. This deciduous tree has firm gray bark with diamond-shaped furrows and interlacing ridges. The tree grows in the rich, moist, well-drained soil of bottomlands and other soil types on not-so-dry slopes. The size and value of White Ash trees makes this one of the primary commercial hardwoods in the United States. The wood is hard, strong, elastic, and very useful. Several kinds of birds eat the fruit. The foliage is dark green in the summer and turns to yellow or maroon in the fall. It is tall, stately, and long lived.

Zumi Crabapple - $ 18.95 The Zumi Crabapple tree, Malus x Zumi 'Calocarpa', is valued for its profuse, spring bloom of fragrant, white flowers and for its glossy, small, bright red crabapples which mature in the fall and often persist into December. A dense, rounded-to-spreading, deciduous tree which grows 12-20' high. The small fruits are edible, but not usually used in cooking. Fruits are long-lasting and attractive to birds. This deciduous tree has rich, dark green foliage. This crabapple is the standard for which other white flowering trees are compared. The flower buds are pink, foliage is green, disease resistance is excellent. In the fall, a long lasting display of small red fruit is offered. This is a semi-dwarf crabapple which is effective when planted as background for other early flowering plants, near fences, in groups as a screen or hedge, or as a specimen planting in the lawn or near the patio. May be used as a street tree.

Witch-hazel - Common - $ 17.95 The Common Witch-Hazel, Hamamelis virginiana, is extraordinary in its flowering habits. It flowers in late October to early December. Many times its slender yellow petals are the only signs of color in the dormant woods. Witch-hazel is pollinated by the winter moth. After pollination, the fruits become dormant for the winter, developing over the following growing season and maturing in the fall, 10-12 months after pollination. Seeds are dispersed by gravity, or are eaten and excreted by birds. Witch-hazel seeds germinate the following spring or enter the seed bank. Early growth is slow, and in fact remains slow throughout the life of the tree in its typical shady habitat. As individuals, witch-hazel probably does not live more than 100 years, but they reproduce from root sprouts, and clones may live for a very long time.

Weigela - Minuet - $ 17.95 The Weigela 'Minuet', Weigela florida 'Minuet', is a hardy dwf variety that was developed in Canada and has green-tinged-purple leaves and produces a profusion of slightly fragrant flowers, a"minuet"in color. The corolla is ruby red, the petal lobes are lilac-purple, and the throat is yellow. The Minuet is hardier than other dwarf cultivars. It's compact, rounded shape is very attractive. This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and birds.

Viburnum - Arrowwood - $ 17.95 The Arrowwood Viburnum, Viburnum dentatum, is a deciduous shrub which usually grows 6 to 8 feet in height, reaching 15 feet under ideal conditions. Spread is equal to height. The habit is dense and multistemmed with arching branches. The foliage is glossy dark green, fall colors are yellows, reds and purples. The creamy flowers are not fragrant and they appear in early summer for two weeks on 2 to 4 inch cymes. The fall fruit is a blue-black drupe, small, very attractive to birds which disseminate the seeds. An adaptable and hardy shrub, produces many suckers, which must be pruned back to keep the plant compact. It withstands high pH, heavy soils and various climatic conditions, some salt tolerance.

Weigela - Red Prince - $ 17.95 The Red Prince Weigela, Weigela florida Red Prince, is a deciduous shrub with dark red flowers. It is a full sized plant with good hardiness. The red flowers hold late into the season. It grows best in full sun to partial sun. Foliage is deep, purple-tinted green and forms a compact mound, reaching 6' when mature. Prefers well-drained soil. The cultivar 'Red Prince' is an egg-shaped, upright shrub with mid-green leaves to 4-1/2 inches long. Red, bell-shaped flowers bloom in early summer and again in late summer. Flowers attract hummingbirds. Suitable for shrub and mixed border.

Snowball Bush - Common - $ 17.95 The Common Snowball Bush, Viburnum opulus, also called the European Cranberry bush produces white flowers in late spring. It is a deciduous thicket-forming Old World shrub. In the fall, the leaves turn a wonderful burgundy reddish-purple. About the same time, the bright red, attractive berries ripen, and persist on the plant throughout the winter. Birds, particularly Cedar Waxwings, are very fond of the berries, and can often be found snacking during the winter. Have a snowball fight in June! Kids and adults alike love this rounded plant with masses of flowers. Grows best in full sun to partial shade.

Sumac - Fragrant - $ 17.95 The Fragrant Sumac, Rhus aromatica, is a small shrub, most commonly encountered on limestone uplands, occasionally on acidic sites. It occasionally reaches tree size. Fragrant sumac is a pioneer species, establishing rapidly from seed after heavy disturbance, particularly fire. Like other sumacs, it forms clonal clumps, but not as extensively as the other species. Fragrant sumac is a short-lived pioneer, which reproduces from seed or clonally via root suckers. Seed production is moderately abundant, and seeds are dispersed by birds. Lifespan is about 20-30 years, though clones can live substantially longer. Fruit is important as winter bird food. This is an Important deer browse species. The fruits, steeped in cool water, yield a refreshing drink, like lemonade. Native Americans used the bark of all sumacs as an astringent, and leaves and bark can be used for tanning leather, due to the high tannin content.

Dogwood - Ivory Halo - $ 16.95 The Dogwood 'Ivory Halo', Cornus alba 'Bailhalo',also known as tatarian dogwood, is a cultivar that is noted for its compact size, variegated (white-edged) leaves and bright red twigs in winter. It is a rapid-growing, multi-stemmed, suckering, deciduous shrub that grows to a maximum size of 4-6' tall on erect, usually unbranched stems. The outstanding ornamental features of this cultivar are: (1) bright red winter stems which are particularly showy against a snowy backdrop and (2) medium/dark green leaves (to 4.5" long) which are edged with white. Tiny, yellowish-white flowers appear in flat-topped clusters (to 2.5" diameter) in late spring, with sparse, intermittent, additional flowering sometimes continuing into summer. Flowers give way to clusters of blue-white drupes in summer. Fruit is quite attractive to birds and is generally considered to have as much if not more ornamental interest than the flowers. Fall color is variable, but foliage may turn attractive shades of purple-red.

Privet - Chinese South - $ 15.95 The Chinese South Privet, Ligustrum sinense, is an abundant semi-evergreen small tree or large shrub, most commonly found invading the understory of moist areas. Copious amounts of fruits are produced. The berries turn black when ripe and are gobbled up by birds, which spread the seeds far and wide. The foilage is sometimes so thick that nothing can grow underneath the shrub. It usually reaches a height of 15 feet and has pretty white flowers in the late spring. Its oval leaves are dark green.

Salvia - Marcus - $ 15.95 The Salvia æMarcusÆ, Salvia nemorosa, is a new dwarf version of the Salvia æMay NightÆ. With its compact, dense habit of growing, it is easy to accommodate in any perennial garden. Spikes of intense violet-blue flowers bloom on top gray-green foliage and flower from June to October. æMarcusÆ has a plant height of 12ö and a spread of 12-18ö. Salvia æMarcusÆ should be planted in full sun in a moist well-drained area. To increase bloom time, it should be cut back after the first bloom. æMarcusÆ is a magnet for butterflies, bees and hummingbirds and is deer-resistant. It is hardy for container gardening, as a border plant and provides excellent cut flowers. Blooms look wonderful next to Sedum æMatronaÆ, Achillea 'Coronation Gold' and Saliva æSnow HillÆ. (PPAF)

Sumac - Smooth - $ 15.95 The Smooth Sumac, Rhus glabra, is a shade-intolerant pioneer on heavily disturbed sites, and is particularly common along road and railroad rights-of-way. Usually in clumps of several to many individuals in a clone, rarely more than 25 stems in one clone. Sumac will often be found within the first year following fire. Smooth sumac is a short-lived pioneer, which reproduces clonally via root suckers. Seed production is moderately abundant, and seeds are dispersed by birds. Growth is rapid. Lifespan is about 20-30 years, though clones can persist for centuries. Fruit is important as winter bird food. This is an important deer browse species. It is suited to group plantings in small to large yards. It is especially useful in attracting birds to naturalized yards.

Sweet Bay Magnolia - $ 15.95 The Sweetbay Magnolia tree, Magnolia virginiana , is also called sweetbay, swampbay, or swamp magnolia. This tree is often grown as an ornamental landscape tree because of its attractive foliage, flowers, and fruit. It occurs naturally in moist and wet soils in wetland areas such as swamps and along streams and ponds. Large, multi-stemmed and evergreen this magnolia is noted for its creamy white flower whose fragrance has been described as cool, sweet, and fruity. The leaves, pale green with silvery underside and crimson fruiting cones, are unmistakable. The fruits provide a good food source for many wildlife species, such as, turkey, quail, and numerous songbirds.áSweetbay magnolia is a medium, evergreen tree that generally has a pen crown of sparsely spreading branches, and it is deciduous in the northern United States.

Spice Bush - $ 15.95 The Spicebush, Lindera bezoin, is a native deciduous shrub with a broad, rounded habit which typically grows 6-12' high. Clusters of tiny, aromatic, greenish-yellow flowers bloom along the branches in early spring before the foliage emerges. Flowers of female plants give way to bright red drupes (to 1/2" long) which mature in fall and are attractive to birds. Female plants need a male pollinator in order to set fruit, however. Drupes are very attractive, but are largely hidden by the foliage until the leaves drop. Thick, oblong, light green leaves (to 5" long) turn an attractive yellow in autumn. Leaves are aromatic when crushed. The larva (caterpillar) of the spicebush swallowtail butterfly feeds on the leaves of this shrub. Lindera is named for the Swedish botanist, Johann Lindler. It is used for shrub borders, shade or woodland gardens, moist areas along streams or ponds, native plant gardens or naturalized plantings. They are easily grown in average, medium wet, well-drained soils in full sun to part shade. Fall color is best in sunny areas. Tolerates full shade, but habit becomes more open and wide-spreading.

Weigela - Variegated - $ 15.95 The Variegated Wiegela, Weigela florida 'Variegata', has a compact habit, growing 4-6' high and wide. It has grey leaves with yellow/cream fringes, and dark pink flowers. This deciduous shrub is grown for its showy bell-shaped flowers and spreading, arching growth habit. Leaves are dark green, oval and tapered, to 2.5 inches long. Dark pink flowers with pale pink-white interiors, to 1 1/4 inches long are produced in corymbs on short lateral twigs on previous years growth in late spring to early summer. Flowers are attractive to hummingbirds. Very nice in a mixed shrub border.

Viburnum - Doublefile - $ 15.95 The Doublefile Viburnum, Viburnum tomentosum, is a lovely shrub that provides a three-season interest. It has large white, lacy blooms in spring. Scarlet berries in late summer, and beautiful maroon-purple fall foliage. Birds love this shrub. This shrub has a strong horizontal growth habit. Prune to maintain desired size. (4-5'). Easy to grow in sun or shade.

Sumac - Flameleaf - $ 15.95 The Flameleaf Sumac, Rhus copallina, is a shrub or occasionally a small tree. When left alone it will often form thickets. It is widespread in open uplands along fence rows and in waste places. It is a prolific sprouter after a fire. Leaves have a winged axis and turn flame red to dark purple in the fall, hence the common name. Fruit matures in late summer remaining attached into winter and is eaten by many species of birds and white-tailed deer. White-tailed deer also use it as a browse.

Weigela - Pink - $ 15.95 The Pink Weigela, Weigela florida, is a deciduous shrub that is prized for its showy bell-shaped flowers and spreading, arching growth habit. Leaves are dark green, oval and tapered, to 2.5 inches long. Dark pink flowers with pale pink-white interiors, to 1 1/4 inches long are produced in corymbs on short lateral twigs on previous years growth in late spring to early summer. Flowers are attractive to hummingbirds. Native to China. Very nice in a mixed shrub border.

Compact American Cranberrybush - $ 15.95 The Compact American Cranberrybush, Viburnum. trilobum 'Alfredo', is native, hardy plant and has edible red fruits in fall, which are great for making jellies (and of course, for birds, too). It has superb red orange fall color.This compact American Cranberrybush grows rounded and upright, to about 5 to 6 feet high.

Dogwood - Redosier - $ 15.95 The Redosier Dogwood, Cornus sericea, is a freely spreading shrub with many stems, 3-18' tall; branching is opposite, young stems (and most old ones) often bright, smooth, shiny red. Leaves are opposite, deciduous, oval 5-10 cm long. White threads run through the veins toewards the leaf tip. Flowers are white to greenish, small 2-4 mm across with 4 petals.; flowers are numerous in dense flat-topped clusters. Fruits are white, berry-like drupes, 7-9 mm long. This plant brightens up a winter landscape. Shade tolerant; provides cover and food for wildlife and birds. It is adapted to both wet and dry sites and a variety of soil types.

Dogwood - Silky - $ 15.95 The Silky Dogwood, Cornus amomum, has attractive white, greenish-white or yellow flower clusters in the spring and blue and white fruit in the fall. This plant tolerates poorly drained soils. It is used for hedgerows, windbreaks and for stream bank erosion control. The fruits are bluish in color. The fruit is eaten by game birds, especially important as a source of food for migrating songbirds. The twigs are an important source of winter browse for deer and rabbits. Mature height: a small to medium sized shrub to 12'.

Scabiosa - Pink Mist - $ 14.95 The Scabiosa 'Pink Mist', Scabiosa columbaria, also know as the Pincushion Flower, has wonderful 2" pink flowers that bloom from June to October. 'Pink Mist' is a reminiscent of a pincushion full of pins. With its gray-green foliage, it has a plant height of 12ö and a spread of 12-18", not to mention being disease resistant. It is best to plant Scabiosa in full sun, with well-drained soil and should be watered regularly throughout the warmer months to increase its overall performance. Deadheading after the first bloom will encourage repeat bloom time. 'Pink Mist' is great for attracting butterflies and hummingbirds and does excellent in rock gardens. It will do excellent for front-of-the-border areas, with Coreopsis 'Moonbeam', Dianthus 'Bath's Pink', in mass plantings or as cut flowers. ( PP 8957)

Penstemon - Pikes Peak Purple - $ 14.95 The Penstemon æPikes Peak PurpleÆ, Penstemon x mexicale, has constant small, violet-purple flowers that bloom all summer long with narrow, lance-shaped evergreen foliage. æPikes Peak PurpleÆ has a plant height of 15ö and a spread of 12ö. It is best to plant Penstemon in a full sun location, having a moist, well-drained area. Being drought tolerant, æPikes Peak PurpleÆ looks great in a perennial border, in a naturalized setting, in rock gardens or for cuttings. Hummingbirds and butterflies love this perennial, not to mention being deer resistant.

Aster - Woods Blue - $ 14.95 The Aster æWoods BlueÆ, Aster x dumosus, is a lavender blue daisy-like flower blooming from August through September. With its perfectly clean, compact, dark green, disease resistant and rust free foliage, this plant has a height of 12ö and a plant spread of 24ö. This plant has emerged in the past few years with superb flowers and longer bloom times. Aster æWoods BlueÆ does require full sun, but can take some afternoon shade, in a moderate soil range with good drainage that does not become extremely dry during the summer. Aster æWoods BlueÆ makes an excellent container plant or front of the garden feature and looks great with ornamental grasses. æWoods BlueÆ is attractive to bees, butterflies and birds and looks beautiful all season long.

Aster - Woods Pink - $ 14.95 The Aster æWoods PinkÆ, Aster x dumosus, has clear pink flowers with gold centers and daisy-like flowers blooming August through September. With its perfectly clean, compact, dark green, disease resistant and rust free foliage, this plant has a height of 12ö and a plant spread of 24ö. æWoods PinkÆ has emerged in the past few years with superb flowers and longer bloom times. Aster æWoods PinkÆ does require full sun, but can take some afternoon shade, in a moderate soil range with good drainage that does not become extremely dry during the summer. Aster æWoods PinkÆ makes an excellent container plant or front of the garden feature and looks great with ornamental grasses. æWoods PinkÆ is attractive to bees, butterflies and birds and looks beautiful all season long.

Aster - Woods Purple - $ 14.95 The Aster æWoods PurpleÆ, Aster x dumosus, is a purple daisy-like flower blooming August through September. With its perfectly clean, compact, dark green, disease resistant and rust free foliage, this plant has a height: 12ö and a plant spread of 24ö. æWoods PurpleÆ has emerged in the past few years with superb flowers and longer bloom times. Aster æWoods PurpleÆ does require full sun, but can take some afternoon shade, in a moderate soil range with good drainage that does not become extremely dry during the summer. Aster æWoods PurpleÆ makes an excellent container plant or front of the garden feature and looks great with ornamental grasses. æWoods PurpleÆ is attractive to bees, butterflies and birds and looks beautiful all season long.

Astilbe - Bridal Veil - $ 14.95 The Astilbe æBridal VeilÆ, Astilbe arendsii, is a colorful feathery flower with white blooms and lacy deep green on bronze-green foliage. The flowers contrast wonderfully with its dark green glossy foliage. Astilbe æBridal VeilÆ blooms in mid summer and is 28-30ö tall and a plant width of 36ö. Do not allow Astilbe æBridal VeilÆ to dry out. It is most successfully grown in a shady area but can tolerate some morning sun. A moist, well-drained area is key for this plant. In order to keep Astilbe looking good for the next year, do not cut it back in the winter, (the old foliage helps protect the plant from winter damage), but prune in early spring. Astilbe can be used as cut flowers, perennial borders or shade gardens with HostaÆs and Ferns. Astilbe is considered to be deer resistant and will attract hummingbirds.

Astilbe - Fanal - $ 14.95 The Astilbe æFanalÆ, Astilbe arendsii, is a colorful feathery flower with deep red blooms and lacy deep green or bronze-green foliage. The foliage in spring is mahogany but as autumn approaches the blooms turn to shades of brown that look wonderful in winter snowscapes. The flowers contrast wonderfully with the dark green glossy foliage. Astilbe æFanalÆ blooms in mid summer and is 24ö tall and a plant width of 18-24ö. Do not allow Astilbe æFanalÆ to dry out. It is most successfully grown in a shady area but can tolerate some morning sun. A moist, well-drained area is key for this plant. In order to keep Astilbe looking good for the next year, do not cut it back in the winter, (the old foliage helps protect the plant from winter damage), but prune in early spring. Astilbe can be used as cut flowers, perennial borders or shade gardens with HostaÆs and Ferns. Astilbe is considered to be deer resistant and will attract hummingbirds.

Penstemon - Red Rocks - $ 14.95 The Penstemon æRed RockÆ, Penstemon x mexicale, has constant small, bright, rich, magenta flowers that bloom all summer long with narrow, lance-shaped evergreen foliage. æRed RockÆ has a plant height of 15ö and a spread of 12ö. It is best to plant Penstemon in a full sun location, having a moist, well-drained area. Being drought tolerant, æRed RockÆ looks great in a perennial border, in a naturalized setting, in rock gardens or for cuttings. Hummingbirds and butterflies love this perennial, not to mention being deer resistant.

Black-eyed Susan - Goldsturm - $ 14.95 The Rudbeckia æGoldsturm Black-Eyed SusanÆ, Rudbeckia fulgida, is an easy to grow perennial with large flower heads of golden yellow and black to brown centers. The flower heads are 3+ to 5 inches across, with a plant spread of 18-24ö and a height of 24ö. The dark green foliage sits at the bottom on the tall daisy-like flowers and bloom from July to September. Rudbeckia æGoldstrum Black Eyed-SusanÆ was selected Perennial of the Year in 1999, and one can see why. æBlack-Eyed SusansÆ need to be grown in full sun in somewhat moist soil conditions in a well-drained area. It is great in borders, for cut flowers or for naturalized areas. Rudbeckia attracts butterflies, provides food for birds in the winter and is mildew-resistant. Plant in masses with Veronica æGoodness GrowsÆ, Alchemilla æLadyÆs MantleÆ or with ornamental grasses.

Black-eyed Susan - Indian Summer - $ 14.95 The Rudbeckia æIndian SummerÆ, Rudbeckia hirta, is an easy to grow perennial with large flower heads of golden yellow with dark eyes that bloom form July to September. Rudbeckia æIndian SummerÆ has a plant spread of 12-18ö and a height of 34-48ö. The dark green foliage sits at the bottom on the tall daisy-like flowers and turns to mahogany in the fall. æIndian SummerÆ in an AAS winner, and one can see why. æIndian SummersÆ need to be grown in full sun in somewhat moist soil conditions in a well-drained area. It is great in borders, for cut flowers or for naturalized areas. Rudbeckia attracts butterflies, provides food for birds in the winter and is mildew-resistant. Plant in masses with Veronica æGoodness GrowsÆ or with ornamental grasses.

Astilbe - Montgomery - $ 14.95 The Astilbe æMontgomeryÆ, Astilbe japonica, has wonderful deep red to scarlet-red flowers with dark red-bronze foliage changing to green in the spring. The flowers contrast wonderfully with the glossy foliage. Astilbe æMontgomeryÆ blooms in mid summer and is 20ö tall and a plant width of 24ö. Do not allow Astilbe æMontgomeryÆ to dry out. It is most successfully grown in a shady area but can tolerate some morning sun. A moist, well-drained area is key for this plant. In order to keep Astilbe looking good for the next year, do not cut it back in the winter, (the old foliage helps protect the plant from winter damage), but prune in early spring. Astilbe can be used as cut flowers, perennial borders or shade gardens with HostaÆs and Ferns. Astilbe is considered to be deer resistant and will attract hummingbirds.

Bee Balm - Petite Wonder - $ 14.95 The Monarda æPetite WonderÆ, Monarda didyma, also known as Bee Balm, Bergamont, Horsemint, Oswego Tea, is a clump-forming perennial that has tubular, two-lipped, light pink flowers with dark green aromatic foliage. æPetite WonderÆ stands at 12Æ high and has a plant spread of 12-18ö and blooms from July to August. If deadheaded, (remove old flowers from plant) longer bloom times will be encouraged. It is one of the smallest Monarda in its family and has the darkest foliage. Monarda needs to be planted in full sun, but will tolerate afternoon shade. Petite Wonders are best grown in rich soil in a well-drained area, not being allowed to dry out. The leaves of Monarda can be used for teas and in salads. Attracting hummingbirds, butterflies and bees, particularly when massed, Monarda provides color and contrast for the perennial border, wild garden, meadow, and herb garden or along ponds or streams.

Penstemon - Prairie Splendor - $ 14.95 The Penstemon æPrairie SplendorÆ has large flowers of white, rose, lavender and pink with narrow, lance-shaped evergreen foliage. The flowers only last for about four weeks in midsummer but defiantly donÆt want to be missed. æPrairie SplendorÆ has a plant height of 26ö and a spread of 18-24ö. It is best to plant Penstemon in a full sun location, having a moist, well-drained area. Being drought tolerant, æPrairie SplendorÆ looks great in a perennial border, in a naturalized setting, in rock gardens or for cuttings. Hummingbirds and butterflies love this perennial, not to mention being deer resistant.

Bee Balm - Petite Delight - $ 14.95 The Monarda 'Petite Delight', Monarda didyma, also known as Bee Balm, Bergamont, Horsemint, Oswego Tea, is a clump-forming perennial that has tubular, two-lipped, light red to purple flowers with dark green aromatic foliage. 'Petite Delight' stands at 15' high and has a plant spread of 12-18" and blooms from July to August. It is one of the smallest Monarda in its family and has the darkest foliage. If deadheaded, (remove old flowers from a plant) longer bloom times will be encouraged. Monarda needs to be planted in full sun, but will tolerate afternoon shade. Petite Delights are best grown in rich soil in a well-drained area, not being allowed to dry out. The leaves of Monarda can be used for teas and in salads. Attracting hummingbirds, butterflies and bees, particularly when massed, Monarda provides color and contrast for the perennial border, wild garden, meadow, and herb garden or along ponds or streams.

Pink Flowering Dogwood - $ 14.95 The Pink Flowering Dogwood tree, Cornus florida rubra, has very large pink flowers that appear in the early spring before the foliage comes out. The foliage turns a brilliant red in the fall, followed by bright berries which last into the winter. The trees grow to a height of 15 feet. This deciduous tree is the Classic Single Pink flowering beauty. Very popular and widely planted. Pink Flowering Dogwood trees have bright red fruits, which are loved by birds, and mature in early fall and usually persist until the middle of December. The reddish brown wood is extremely hard and has been used to make tool handles. It is a great landcape and ornamental tree.

Willow Oak - $ 14.95 The Willow Oak tree, Quercus phellos, is one of the most popular trees for streets, parks, estates, and residential properties. This shade tree is also grown as far north as Cape Code with reasonable success. A beautiful specimen oak, the Willow Oak is a relatively fast growing species, about 2Æ a year. Willow Oak trees have moderate water requirements and a moderate tolerance to salt and alkali soils. This deciduous trees fall color is yellow to yellow-brown. The Willow Oak is a good street tree because it is tolerant of heat, drought, air pollution and standing water. Acorns are a good food source for birds and squirrels. The small leaves are easy to clean up in the fall.

Astilbe - Rheinland - $ 14.95 The Astilbe æRheinlandÆ, Astilbe japonica, has wonderful clear pink flowers with mid green foliage changing to green in the spring. The flowers contrast wonderfully with the glossy foliage. Astilbe æRheinlandÆ blooms in mid summer and is 24ö tall and a plant width of 18ö. Do not allow Astilbe æRheinlandÆ to dry out. It is most successfully grown in a shady area but can tolerate some morning sun. A moist, well-drained area is key for this plant. In order to keep Astilbe looking good for the next year, do not cut it back in the winter, (the old foliage helps protect the plant from winter damage), but prune in early spring. Astilbe can be used as cut flowers, perennial borders or shade gardens with HostaÆs and Ferns. Astilbe is considered to be deer resistant and will attract hummingbirds.

Astilbe - Sprite - $ 14.95 The Astilbe æSpriteÆ, Astilbe simplicifolia, was the Perennial of the Year in 1994 and one can see why. With its wonderful apple blossom light pink flowers and dark bronze foliage with crinkly edges, it is defiantly an eye catcher. The flowers contrast wonderfully with the glossy foliage. The rust-colored seed heads are also attractive in the fall. Astilbe æSpriteÆ blooms in mid summer and is 12ö tall and a plant width of 10-12ö, being the smallest Astilbe in its family Do not allow Astilbe æSpriteÆ to dry out. It is most successfully grown in a shady area but can tolerate some morning sun. A moist, well-drained area is key for this plant. In order to keep Astilbe looking good for the next year, do not cut it back in the winter, (the old foliage helps protect the plant from winter damage), but prune in early spring. Astilbe can be used as cut flowers, perennial borders or shade gardens with HostaÆs and Ferns. Astilbe is considered to be deer resistant and will attract hummingbirds.

Box Elder Maple - $ 13.95 The Box Elder Maple tree, Acer negundo, is also commonly known as ashleaf maple, Manitoba maple, box-elder maple, and western box-elder. This deciduous maple tree is a small-to-medium-sized tree, reaching heights of 50 to 75 feet, with a trunk diameter up to 4 feet. The trunk is relatively short and tapering, and the crown is spreading and bushy. It has a thick trunk and upright branching habit, but is more often seen as a smaller tree with cane-like, bright green branches. Box Elder trees are fast growing and tolerate poor conditions. These shade trees have brittle wood. Boxelder bugs eat seeds on female trees. Although it grows best on moist soils, box-elder is drought and cold resistant. It can also tolerate flooding for extended periods (up to a month). The seeds are a source of food for birds and mammals, and are important because they stay on the tree through winter, when other food resources are scarce.

Cherry Bark Oak - $ 13.95 The Cherrybark Oak tree, Quercus falcata var. pagodifolia, is also called bottomland red oak, red oak, swamp red oak, swamp Spanish oak, and Elliott oak. Cherrybark Oak trees are a highly-valued red oak in the South. It is larger and better formed than southern red oak and commonly grows on more moist sites. This deciduous tree has heavy strong wood which makes it an excellent timber tree; it is used for furniture and interior finish. Many wild animals and birds use the acorns as food. This tree is also a pleasant shade tree and is a fast growing Oak tree.

Yellow Trumpet Creeper - $ 13.95 This is a rapid growing, clinging vine produces orange trumpet shaped flowers in the summer months that attract hummingbirds. A tough vine for hot and dry sites. The invasive nature of this plant makes it hard to get rid of but also very hardy. The abundant sprays of trumpet-shaped yellow flowers cover this deciduous vine for an extra long bloom season. Excellent for covering fences or arbors. This is consideredby many to be the superior of the species.

Black Gum - $ 13.95 The Blackgum tree, Nyssa sylvatica, is also known as the Black Tupelo or Sourgum. Blackgum trees are considered one of our most beautiful native trees. It is thought of as one of the five best shade trees in America. The Black tupelo tree makes an excellent specimen tree with its outstanding summer and fall foliage and habit. It is lovely in a naturalized area. The Blackgum has moderate water requirements, and displays a moderate tolerance to salt and alkali soils. This deciduous trees has outstanding scarlet fall color and displays a lustrous dark green color in the summer. The tree is pyramidal when young and then opens with age. Some branches are pendulous and the right-angled branches are attractive in winter. It is a good street tree that casts light shade. It does not tolerate standing water. The Blackgum tree is a honey plant for bees and the fruit attracts birds.

Gaillardia - Kobold - $ 13.95 The Gaillardia æKobold Blanket FlowerÆ, Gaillardia x Goblin, has wonderful blooms that are red, orange and bright yellow, and are almost daisy like. The foliage is a gray-green almost basil like. æKoboldÆ blooms from early June through fall with a plant height of 12ö and a width of 10-12ö. It is a major attractor to bees, butterflies, birds and resistant to rabbits and deer. æKobold Blanket FlowersÆ require full sun and well-drained soil. Gaillardia will do best in soil that is not too fertile and should not be over watered. For the perfect site, try planting in sunny borders, dry or windy sites, in mass plantings or in containers. æKobold Blanket FlowerÆ will also produce long-lasting cut flowers.

Catmint - Walkers Low - $ 13.95 The Nepeta æWalkers LowÆ, Nepeta faassenii, also known as Catmint, has a low mounding gray-green foliage with deep lavender-blue flowers and is one of the most vividly colored in its family. Blooming from June to September, it has a plant height of 10ö and a plant spread of 18-24ö. Cutting back æWalkers LowÆ hard after its first bloom will extend its blooming time. æWalkers LowÆ should be planted in full sun, but can tolerate afternoon shade. It is very drought tolerant but does need a well-drained area. æWalkers LowÆ makes an excellent border plant, great in rock gardens, good for naturalizing and in an attractive addition to ornamental herb garden. It harmonized beautifully with Penstemon æPikeÆs Peak Purple.Æ Not to mention, æWalkers LowÆ attracts butterflies, hummingbirds and bees and is a perfect first gardeners perennial.

Bee Balm - Raspberry Wine - $ 13.95 The Monarda æRaspberry WineÆ, Monarda didyma, also known as Bee Balm, Bergamont, Horsemint, Oswego Tea, is a clump-forming perennial that has tubular, two-lipped, raspberry flowers with dark green aromatic foliage. æRaspberry WineÆ stands at 36Æ high and has a plant spread of 24-36ö and blooms from July to August. If deadheaded, (removal of dead flowers from plant) longer bloom times will be encouraged. Monarda needs to be planted in full sun, but will tolerate afternoon shade. Rasberry Wines are best grown in rich soil in a well-drained area, not being allowed to dry out. The leaves of Monarda can be used for teas and in salads. Attracting hummingbirds, butterflies and bees, particularly when massed, Monarda provides color and contrast for the perennial border, wild garden, meadow, herb garden or along ponds or streams.

Lobelia - Qu. Victoria Cardinal Flow. - $ 13.95 The Lobelia 'Queen Victoria Cardinal Flower', Lobelia fulgens, has unique dark red, almost scarlet, spiked flowers with burgundy foliage. Blooming from summer into early fall, 'Queen Victoria' has a plant height of 3' and a spread of 12-18". 'Queen Victoria' needs to be planted in full sun, but can tolerate some afternoon shade. It does prefer moist soil but should be planted in a well-drained area. 'Queen Victoria' attracts hummingbirds and butterflies and looks great in mass plantings, in any perennial garden. Try Lobelia with Veronica 'Royal Candles' or Hibiscus 'Kopper King'.

Ajuga - Bronze Beauty - $ 13.95 The Ajuga æBronze BeautyÆ, Ajuga reptans, is a useful ground cover with short spikes of blue flowers. The foliage is evergreen in most regions and has an attractive bronzy-brown shade that quickly forms a low carpet of medium-sized rounded leaves. æBronze BeautyÆ will perform well in tubs or mixed containers and makes a beautiful ground cover. The flowers appear in late spring on 4ö spikes and spreads of 12-18ö. Ajuga æBronze BeautyÆ will do best in a shaded area but will adapt to morning sun, the foliage colors will be more vivid with morning sun. Bronze Beautys prefer moist soil with a good drainage but will tolerate moderately dry areas. Do avoid soggy conditions. This Ajuga looks great in rock gardens, as a border plants and mass plantings. Butterflies and hummingbirds are attracted to Ajuga, not to mention being deer resistant and a low allergen. If one is looking for a perennial ground cover to exceed in a hard to grow shady area, Ajuga is the way to go.

Penstemon - Husker Red - $ 13.95 The Penstemon æHusker RedÆ, Penstemon digitalis, is one of the most popular Penstemon in its family. Being Perennial of the Year in 1996, one can see why. Best known for its maroon-red foliage, the white flowers make a wonderful contrast. Blooming in early summer, it has a plant height of 3Æ and a spread of 12-18ö. It is best to plant Penstemon in a full sun location, having a moist, well-drained area. Being drought tolerant, æHusker RedÆ looks great in a perennial border, in a naturalized setting or for cuttings. Hummingbirds and butterflies love this perennial, not to mention being deer resistant.

Scabiosa - Pink Passion - $ 13.95 The Scabiosa 'Pink Passion', provides a nonstop display of pink Pincushion flowers bloom above compact foliage. Pink Passions are the nearest thing to a perpetually-blooming hardy perennial we've seen. It is best to plant Scabiosa in full sun, with well-drained soil and should be watered regularly throughout the warmer months to increase its overall performance. Deadheading after the first bloom will encourage repeat bloom time. æPink Passion' is great for attracting butterflies and hummingbirds and does excellent in rock gardens. It will do excellent for front-of-the-border areas, with Coreopsis æMoonbeam', Dianthus 'Bath's Pink', in mass plantings or as cut flowers. Also an excellant plant for pots, baskets and window boxes.

Grass - Prairie Dropseed - $ 13.95 The Grass 'Prairie Dropseed', Sporobolus heterolepis, is a native American prairie plant. Prairie Dropseed produces a magnificent fountain of fine-textured, emerald green leaves, adding a touch of elegance to any planting. Considered by many to be the most handsome of the prairie grasses, it makes a well-defined and distinctive border when planted 18 to 24 inches apart. The seedhead has a faint but unmistakable fragrance, often described as resembling a combination of fresh popcorn and cilantro. The highly nutritious seeds are much sought after by birds. Grows two feet high on any well-drained soil, and does particularly well on dry sand. It has an upright, arching growth habit. As the seed ripens, it droops over.The plant turns a golden yellow in the fall.

Coral Bells - Strawberry Swirls - $ 13.95 The Heuchera 'Strawberry Swirl, Heuchera x 'Strawberry Swirl', also known as Coral Bells, Alumroot and Crimson Bells, have ruffled green leaves overlaid with silver veining. They are a lovely background for the gorgeous strawberry pink flowers. What sets this plant off from the others is the very tall (30") stalks of coral-pink blooms which give off a mild fruit aroma. Strawberry Swirls will attract both Hummingbirds and bees. They look especially good around the edge of borders, woodland edges, rock gardens, perennial borders, or in mass to form an attractive ground cover.

Grass - Little Bluestem - $ 13.95 The Grass 'Little Bluestem', Schizachyrium scoparium, is a native American prairie grass. It is also know as "Sagegrass" or "Beard grass'. It can reach up to 3-4' and has a blueish hue to the leaves. The leaves turn a rich orangy wheat color in fall. It will tolerate poor soils. A great plant for mass plantings. It provides cover and feeding sites for quail, turkeys and other ground nesting birds. Flowers are scattered along the upper parts of the stem branches, with long hairs creating a feathery appearance. There is a single, white,hairy flower cluster at the tip of each stalk.

Gaillardia - Burgunder - $ 13.95 The Gaillardia æBurgunderÆ, Gaillardia x grandiflora 'Burgundy', also known as Gaillardia burgundy, has wonderful waxy red-maroon flowers with slight pale yellow centers. The foliage is a gray-green almost basil like. æBurgunderÆ blooms from early June through fall with a plant height of 23-29ö and a width of 12-18ö. It is a major attractor to bees, butterflies, birds and resistant to rabbits and deer. Gaillardia æBurgundersÆ require full sun and well-drained soil. Gaillardia will do best in soil that is not too fertile and should not be over watered. For the perfect site, try planting in sunny borders, dry or windy sites, in mass plantings or in containers. æBurgunderÆ will also produce long-lasting cut flowers.

Grass - Shenandoah Switch - $ 13.95 The Grass 'Shenandoah Switch Grass',Panicum virgatum 'Shenandoah', has a burgundy-red color to the foliage.This one starts out red in June, by mid-summer it looks like Bloodgrass, and in fall, it is a rich burgundy. Given full sun and average soil, it is a slow grower. The foliage starts out as deep green but takes on the red color thru the summer. The 4' height, makes this a good choice for a specimen plant. It is one of the shortest Switch Grass varieties available. This plant will grow in dry to moist soils or well-drained, loamy, sandy or clay soils with a pH of a neutral to slightly alkaline. It's attributes include naturalizing, attracting birds and suitable for cut and dried flowers.

Grass - Soft Rush - $ 13.95 The Grass 'Soft Rush Grass', Juncus effusus Quarter Creek, Upright Divergent. Known for its narrow, soft round stems and vertical growth, Soft Rush has medium green foliage that turns yellowish brown after the first frost. Flowers are noticeable and are borne at the stem tips in early summer. An effective foliage plant in any water setting or continaer. Grows best in moist, peaty soils in light shade. Soft Rush grasses are pest and disease free. They are versatile and may be found in fresh- or saltwater wet areas. Soft rush provides food and nesting to birds and other wildlife

Moneywort - Goldilocks - $ 13.95 The Moneywort 'Goldilocks', Lysimachia nummularia, also known as Creeping Jenny, displays trailing discs of greenish gold that turn-bright yellow in sun. An attention-getting groundcover that's also a superb addition to patio pots and hanging baskets. This Moneywort is versatile, tough, and extra cold-resistant. This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds.

Ajuga - Catlins Giant - $ 13.95 The Ajuga æCatlinÆs GiantÆ, Ajuga reptans, is a useful ground cover with short spikes of blue flowers. æCatlinÆs GiantÆ is one of the largest-growing varieties, forming bronzy-red, spinach-like leaves. This Ajuga is an excellent ground cover for shady areas where perennials and grass will not grow. Combine æCatlinÆs GiantÆ with yellow and purple spring blooming perennials to make an attractive garden. The flowers appear in spring on 4ö spikes with a plant spread of 12-24ö. Ajuga æCatlinÆs GiantÆ will do best in a shaded area but will adapt to morning sun, the foliage colors will be more vivid with morning sun. Catlin's Giants prefer moist soil with a good drainage but will tolerate moderately dry areas. Do avoid soggy conditions. This Ajuga looks especially good in containers and mixed tubs. One may also try on banks or slopes, under trees or around shrubs but it is not tolerant to foot traffic. Butterflies and hummingbirds are attracted to Ajuga, not to mention being deer resistant and a low allergen. If one is looking for a perennial ground cover to exceed in a hard to grow shady area, Ajuga is the way to go.

Scabiosa - Giant Blue - $ 13.95 The Scabiosa 'Giant Blue' is a vigous version of the 'Buttefly Blue'. It has larger lavender-blue flowers that bloom from June to October. æGiant BlueÆ is reminiscent of a pincushion full of pins. With its gray-green foliage, it has a plant height of 16ö and a spread of 12-18". It is also disease resistant. It is best to plant Scabiosa in full sun, with well-drained soil and should be watered regularly throughout the warmer months to increase its overall performance. Deadheading after the first bloom will encourage repeat bloom time. æGiant BlueÆ is great for attracting butterflies and hummingbirds and does excellent in rock gardens. It will do excellent for front-of-the-border areas, with Coreopsis æMoonbeam', Dianthus 'Bath's Pink', in mass plantings or as cut flowers.

American Beech - $ 13.95 The American Beech tree, Fagus Grandifolia, has a short trunk, with a spreading crown and is a very stately tree. These beech trees have thin, smooth blue-gray bark. The American Beech grows best in full sun, but will withstand partial shade. The fagus grandifolia grows robust in well-drained, moist acid soil; but will not stand compaction. This deciduous species has leaves that are a beautiful dark green in the summer and turn to a golden brown fall color. The foliage on young American Beech remains in winter. This beech tree is a dense shade tree whose nuts attract birds and squirrels. American Beech trees have a slow to moderate growth rate.

American Elm - $ 13.95 The American Elm tree, Ulmus americana, is the largest and most wide spread elm tree in the United States. These Elm trees have a tall drooping crown growing above divided trunks which give the Ulmus americana a distictive vase-like appearance. This shade tree grows best on rich moist soils but will withstand less than optimum conditions. American Elm trees are used on lawns, shelterbelts, and as an ornamental. This deciduous tree provides birds and mammals with food from the fruit and the buds of this native tree. It grows rapidly and it is widely adaptable.

Grass - Indian - $ 13.95 The Grass 'Indian Grass', Sorghastrum nutans, is a clump forming native grass that reaches 4-5' in height. Golden, plume-like seed heads are formed in the summer. Indian grass is one of the most important native tall grasses. There are prominent claw-like lobes or "rabbit-ears" at the point where the leaf blade attaches to the stem. Indian Grasses have plume-like seed heads that turn a chestnut brown, and later take on a grey coloration. This grass is fairly tolerant to drought conditions. Seeds are consumed by birds and small mammals.

White Fringe Tree - $ 13.95 The White Fringetree, Chionanthus virginicus, is a deciduous shrub or small tree with a spreading, rounded habit. It is also known as Old Mans Beard. The common name refers to the slightly fragrant, spring-blooming flowers which feature airy, terminal, drooping clusters (4-6" long) of fringe-like, creamy white petals. Flowers give way to clusters of olive-like fruits which ripen to a dark, bluish black in late summer and are a food source for birds and wildlife. Wide, spear-shaped leaves (to 8" long) turn yellow in autumn. White Fringetrees are easily grown in average, medium wet, well-drained soil in full sun to part shade. It prefers moist, fertile soils. These deciduous trees seldom need pruning. They are intolerant of air pollution and prolonged dry conditions and grow in groups, as specimens in lawns, in shrub, or in woodland borders. They may also may be used in native plant gardens or near streams or ponds. They are spectacular in full bloom.

Sugarberry - $ 13.95 The Sugarberry tree, Celtis laevigata, is also commonly called sugar hackberry or southern hackberry or Mississippi hackberry.Sugarberry trees are basically a southern version of common or northern hackberry. The Sugarberry tree differs from common hackberry because the fruits are juicier and sweeter, bark is less corky, and leaves are narrower with mostly smooth margins. It has better resistance to witchesÆ broom and less winter hardiness. Sugarberry is a medium to large sized deciduous tree that typically grows 60-80Æ tall with upright-arching branching and a rounded spreading crown. The trunk diameter ranges from 1-3' and the mature gray bark develops a warty texture. Female flowers give way to an often abundant fruit crop of round fleshy berry-like drupes maturing to deep purple. Fruits are attractive to a variety of wildlife, especially birds. Fleshy parts of the fruit are edible and sweet. Leaves are glossy to dull green leaves (2-4ö long) and have a yellow fall color.

Virginia Creeper - $ 13.95 Virginia creeper is a fast-growing, high-climbing vine that attaches itself with tendrils which expand, disk-like, on their tips. The deciduous leaves that radiate outward from a leaf stem, like spokes on a wheel. Each leaflet is about 3"-7" long and an inch or two wide. The leaves turn fiery red in fall and are very showy. The individual flowers are tiny and inconspicuous, and arranged in elaborate long-stemmed clusters, with each flower at the tip of its own flower stem. The berries are blue-black, less than a half-inch across and much relished by birds. Easy to grow, Virginia creeper can get out of hand if not managed. It will send up sprouts and seed itself, and established plantings may smother shrubs and trees. Virginia creeper will thrive in most soils, in sun or partial shade, with or without a structure to climb on. Virginia creeper is favored for its brilliant fall foliage and as a manitenance-free ground cover. When allowed to clamber over trees or other tall structures, it develops elongated leafy festoons that are especially showy. Where there is nothing to climb, it attaches to the ground with adventitious roots, and makes an excellent cover for slopes or other places where grass is not practical or desired.

Horsechestnut Buckeye - $ 13.95 The Horsechestnut Buckeye tree, Aesculus hippocastanum, is a beautiful, round-headed tree perfectly suited for use in smaller yards. This flowering tree has long, dense clusters of single, bright-red flowers and are very attractive and favored by hummingbirds. Horsechestnut Buckeye trees are deciduous. This tree is widely planted in parks, avenues and in large gardens. This tree bloomes in early summer with individual flowers that have crumpled white petals which ages to dull red. Fruits have a leathery case covered with short prickles and in autumn release large seeds. The dark green foliage turns yellow-brown in fall. The nuts produced by this species are inedible. Wildlife such as squirrels gather many, and plant those that they don't eat. These trees prosper in full sun and also attracts butterflies.

Southern Red Oak - $ 13.95 The Southern Red Oak tree, Quercus falcata, is characterized by its rough bark. The Southern red oak is also referred to as Spanish oak. Southern Red Oak trees are a medium-sized tree with a short trunk and large branches supporting a rounded crown. The bark is dark gray in color, furrowed, and is marked by rough ridges and plates. It is a tree of the Old South, ranging from Maryland to Arkansas, Louisiana and Texas. The acorns are usually produced singly, and biennially. They are 1/2 to 3/4 inch long, roughly spherical and orange-brown. Songbirds, turkey, a variety of small mammals and deer eat the nuts.The Southern Oak tree is deciduous and is a good shade tree adapted to drier sites. The wood of the Southern Red Oak is strong and coarse-grained.

American Hornbeam - $ 13.60 The American Hornbeam tree, Carpinus caroliniana, is a shade tolerant under story tree. American Hornbeam trees are also known by the common names of Musclewood, Ironwood, Blue Beech, and Water Beech trees. The word "hornbeam" comes from the words "horn" for "toughness" and "beam" an old English word for "tree" and refers to this tree's very hard, tough, wood. This deciduous species provides nuts that are eaten by many birds such as grouse, bobwhite, pheasant and wild turkey. Cottontail rabbits and deer nibble on the shoots of this tree. Carpinus caroliniana exhibits leaves that are thin and beautifully translucent. This shade tree will provide cool, dense shade in the summer because of its many leaves giving a dense appearance. In late autumn the leaves turn deep scarlet and orange providing good fall color tree.

Trumpet Creeper - $ 12.95 This is a rapid growing, clinging vine produces orange trumpet shaped flowers in the summer months that attract hummingbirds. A tough vine for hot and dry sites. The invasive nature of this plant makes it hard to get rid of but also very hardy. The abundant sprays of trumpet-shaped orange flowers cover this deciduous vine for an extra long bloom season. Excellent for covering fences or arbors.

Dropmore Scarlet Honeysuckle Vine - $ 12.95 The Dropmore Scarlet Honeysuckle Vine, Lonicera 'Dropmore Scarlet', is a vining honeysuckle that is very winter hardy and easy to grow. It has loads of fragrant scarlet-orange, tubular flowers from June to September. Hummingbirds are always visiting this plant in our gardens. Dropmore Scarlet Honeysuckle Vines do best in at least a half day of full sun in consistently moist, organic soil. Be sure to give it a support to climb on right away or soon after it's planted. Easy to grow in fertile, well-drained soil.

Sweet Gum - $ 11.95 The Sweetgum tree, Liquidambar styraciflua, is a rapid growing shade tree usually grown for its excellent fall color. It has an upright pyramidal growth habit in its youth and then becomes spreading, irregular and open as it ages. The star shaped lustrous dark green foliage turns a spectacular fall color, often a combination of green, yellow, orange, red and purple foliage, but sometimes solid crimson, burgundy or scarlet. The Sweetgum tree usually does not flower or fruit for the first 15 to 20 years. It prefers full sun and can grow to 60 feet high and 40 feet wide. The Sweetgum tree has landscape value as a shade, specimen or focal point tree. Sweetgum trees are an excellent lawn, park, or street tree. Birds like the seeds it produces. The bark has a corky appearance. It has spectacular colors, is fast growing, and has great shade.

Dwarf Red Buckeye - $ 11.95 The Dwarf Red Buckeye tree, Aesculus pavia, is one of the first plants in the woodland to reawaken in spring. The Red Buckeye trees starts sending out tender new leaves as early as February, up to a month before the surrounding oaks and maples show any sign of renewed life. Red buckeyeÆs lavish carmine flowers come early, too, and are an important source of food for hummingbirds in the months before most other plants are in flower. This deciduous tree is a wonderful little tree to plant at the edge of a woodland garden, near a patio, or as the focal point at the curve of a path. It is especially pretty when underplanted with early spring wildflowers. Its large, drooping, dark green leaves provide plenty of interest throughout the growing season. The lush foliage also provides excellent cover for songbirds. Red buckeye should be recommended to all impatient gardeners, because it brings instant gratification: It starts blooming when it is just 3 feet tall. It is known for its deep crimson flowers borne in early summer. It is easy to grow.

Eastern Red Cedar - $ 10.95 The Eastern Red Cedar, Juniperus Virginiana, is a small to medium-sized aromatic evergreen tree. Typically, the trunk is straight and the tree has a pointed, dense, conical crown that may be varied or irregular, depending on ecotype or competing vegetation. The fruit, or cone, is berrylike and dark blue. Birds devour the fruit. Eastern Red Cedar trees can grow on a variety of soils. Its deep roots and small leaf surface make it very drought resistant. It is the primary species in most windbreaks. The wood of the Red Cedar is fragrant and is used extensively for furniture. The foliage is bright green to dark green.

Red Mulberry - $ 10.95 The Red Mulberry tree, Morus Rubra, is a medium-sized tree, reaching approximately 50, and occasionally, 70 feet in height. The trunk can reach a diameter of up to two feet. The broad, rounded crown consists of many shorter branches, making red mulberry a desirable shade tree. It is a rapid-growing tree. The tree's value is derived from its abundant fruits, which are eaten by people, birds, and small mammals. Red mulberry is found on a variety of sites in the East and Central U.S. and is tolerant of shade. The fruit is an edible red-purple drupe that resembles blackberry. It has dark green leaves, and the fall color of the leaves is yellow.

Mimosa Tree - $ 10.95 The Mimosa tree, Albizzia julibrissin, sometimes called Silk tree, was introduced to the United States in 1745 for use as an ornamental plant because of its unusual, attractive and fragrant pom-pom like flowers and interesting fern-like foliage.This deciduous tree is attractive to bees, butterflies, and birds. In gardens this tree grows to 20û30'. Mimosa trees are fast-growing but rather short-lived. It has a single trunk with smooth gray bark. Each bipinnate leaf is made up of hundreds of tiny leaflets coated in white hairs, giving the foliage a silvery cast. In late winter or spring the domed crown is decked in sprays of small, globular, golden yellow flower heads. It is able to survive winter in southern U.S., but flowers better in climates with a longer, drier summer.

Persimmon - $ 9.95 The American Persimmon tree, Diospyrus virginiana, is a native fruit tree with attractive edible fruit. Its dark-green leaves conceal small fragrant white flowers that are replaced by pale-orange fruits, which ripen after frost. While persimmon grows on many kinds of soils, it attains its greatest size on sandy, clay soil in bottoms. It is one of the first invaders of old fields with the seeds brought in by wild birds and animals. The leaf is rather leathery and dark green. Its average length is about 4 inches. Persimmon trees are well known for its delicious orange fruit and bark which resembles alligator hide. This deciduous tree provides fruit for birds and the buds and leaves are a source of food for deer, opossum, gray and fox squirrel, quail, raccoon, wild turkey, red and gray fox and coyote. It is very important as a wildlife food. Persimmon wood is hard and dense. It is used for golf club heads, handles for files and carving tools, billiard cues, shuttles and mallets. Plant a persimmon at the woodland's edge or in an open field. The bright green leaves change to a bright golden yellow in the fall making this tree highly prized as an ornamental tree. Our Persimmon trees are unsexed. Approximately 90% of our Persimmons are females, so purchasing 10 or more should insure fruiting. In a good environment and with good care, fruiting will begin in year six and continues for fifty years or more.

Goldenrain Tree-Chin. Flame - $ 9.95 The Chinese Flame tree, Koelreuteria bipinnata, is a deciduous tree that has a round canopy. It is a medium to rapid growing tree with medium green oval leaves. The beautiful yellow flowers, 2" long, in clusters 8-14" long, bloom June-August. The seed pods are long and orange, red or salmon-colored papery in color. They are lantern-like in appearance, form in fall. Chinese Flame trees are drought tolerant and can tolerate poor drainage, poor soils, smog and temperature extremes. It does best in full sun. The deep, non-invasive roots rarely disturb sidewalks. The beautiful flower clusters attract birds and bees.

Hummingbird Garden - $ 3.95 Ounce packet contains the following: Over 10,000 flower seeds 16 different flowers Plants up to 100 squre feet

Songbird Garden - $ 3.95 Contains 10 quick-bloom annuals and 5 favorite perennials. You'll enjoy cosmos, plains coreopsis, cornflower (a big birdseed favorite)wild baby's breath, wild sunflower (another songbird favorite) red poppy and others. Perennials include lance leaf coreopsis, purple coneflower, dame's rocket, and black-eyed Susan.

Sunflower Favor - $ 0.79 Everybody's favorite fast-growing flower, this garden giant sunflower will be up and standing tall in no time. These beautiful packets make a lovely sunny favor for any event or mailing. A favorite for kids (They love to grow sunflowers.) or any event or mailing. Yes, this is the sunflower that sets seeds the birds love. Packet size is 2 1/2 x 3 3/4".

The Bird House Book: How to Build Fanciful Bird Houses and Feeders, from the Purely Practical to the Absolutely Outrageous No Synopsis Available.

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Gifts for the Bird Lover