CONSERVATION TREE AND PROGRAM 2018 CATALOG

Phone: (585) 753-7380 MONROE COUNTY

SOIL & WATER CONSERVATION DISTRICT (SWCD) MONRO COUNTY FLEET CENTER 145 PAUL ROAD, BUILDING #5 ROCHESTER, NY 14624 (585) 753-7380 www.monroecountyswcd.org

INSIDE: This is your opportunity to improve the  Table of Contents (p. 2) value of your property while developing wildlife habitat, minimizing erosion, and enjoying the  New & Featured Species (p. 3) beauty of the natural world!  Detailed Information for individual What are seedlings, transplants, tree and shrub species (p. 4-6) rooted clumps and dormant ?  Groundcovers & Other Plants (p. 7)  Conservation Multipacks (p. 8-11) A seedling is a bare root tree or shrub. We carry one, two and three year seedlings, depending on if  Packets (p. 12) it’s a conifer, hardwood or shrub. Seedlings are  Enhancement Items (p. 12) shipped while dormant, without a root ball or soil,  Ordering Details (p. 13) but are covered in a moist  Online/Credit Card Payment ___(p. 13) material or root dipped to  Overstock Sale (p. 13) retain moisture. A transplant is a seedling  ecopark Information (p. 14) grown for a year or two, then replanted to another MEETING YOUR REQUESTS: bed to allow for We’ve made a few changes to this year’s Tree development of a fibrous and Shrub Program including: root system and more  We now offer online ordering and credit branching. A rooted clump card payment options! is a dormant rooted  With twenty-four individual tree, shrub, without top growth. It may and plant species offered, and 42 different not have leafing but is ready Pictured above: plants when including the species in our to grow! A sample of what a variety packs; we have something for you.

2-3 year old Are you interested in getting a quote for 500 seedling may look like. (or more)? Contact our office for more information.

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. 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. New Species Highlights ……….………..3 Groundcovers Conifers Black-eyed Susan……………………………7 Colorado Blue Spruce ...... 4 Purple Coneflower………………………….7 Concolor Fir ...... 4 Wild Geranium……………………………...7 Eastern Larch ...... 4 Conservation Plant Multi-Packs Eastern White Pine ...... 4 Edible Multi-Pack (#1) ...... 8 Fraser Fir ...... 4 Fern Plant Pack (#2) ...... 9 Norway Spruce ...... 4 Native Flowering Tree NEW White Cedar ...... 4 & Shrub Pack (#3) ...... 10 SPECIES! Hosta Variety Pack (#4) ...... 11 NEW White Spruce ...... 4 SPECIES! Seed Packets NEW! NEW American Witchhazel……………………..5 Bird & Butterfly Seed Mix ...... 12 MIX! Arrowwood…………………………….… 5 Wildlife Food Plot Seed Mix ...... 12 NEW MIX! Blueberry ...... 5 Wildflower Seed Mix (full sun) ...... 12 Eastern Sweetshrub...... 5 NEW! Wildflower Seed Mix (partial shade) ...... 12 Gray Dogwood ...... 5 NEW! Enhancement Items Red Raspberry ...... 5 Bat Box...... 12 Deciduous Trees Bluebird Nest Box...... 12 American Hazelnut ...... 6 NEW! Fertilizer Tablets (Slow Release) ...... 12 American Sycamore ...... 6 Flags ...... 12 Black Cherry ...... 6 Tree Shelters ...... 12 Red Oak ...... 6 Now accepting Ordering Details ...... 13 credit Sugar Maple ...... 6 cards and online White Oak ...... 6 Overstock Sale ...... 13 orders! Wild Plum ………………………………... 6 ecopark Information ...... 14

Distribution will be: Don’t Miss Our Tree and Shrub Overstock Sale April 19-20, 2018 April 21, 2018 from 9:00 am - 11:00 am 9:00 am until 5:00 pm at the Monroe County ecopark. at the Monroe County ecopark, This is a rain or shine event. Not all species may 10 Avion Drive, Rochester, NY 14624 be available during the overstock sale. All http://monroecounty.gov/ecopark 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. Page 3 NEW OR FEATURED TREE & SHRUB SPECIES FOR 2018

American Witchhazel Eastern Larch This species is the source of This is one of the fastest medicinal witchhazel. It can growing native conifers, up grow nicely, up to 20 feet, in to 80 feet under the right urban areas with adequate conditions. The Eastern soil moisture. Witchhazel Larch is used for wildlife provides food for wildlife food and habitat. The needles and is one of the only native of this tree turn yellow in fall plants that blooms in late fall and drop in the winter. or early winter.

Gray Dogwood Eastern Sweetshrub This is a low-growing wild The deciduous shrub grows hedge with a thickly 3-12 feet tall and wide. It is branched structure used as used as wildlife habitat and wildlife habitat. Blooms white has a strong camphor smell clusters followed by when it is scraped. It white fruit in bright red fruit produces dark red, strongly stalks. 18-24” seedlings with a scented that height up to 6’. resemble a small magnolia flower.

American Hazelnut Serviceberry The nuts produced from this Among the first of the early tree have a higher spring trees and shrubs to nutritional value than acorns bloom, flowers in March- and beechnuts. This plant May, and fruiting June- provides a food source for a August. At least 40 different variety of wildlife and song bird species are known humans. Broadly oval to feed on its fruit. Available deciduous . 12-18’’ in the Native Flowering Tree seedling, height up to 10’. & Shrub Pack. See page 10 for details.

White Flowering Dogwood Edible Fruit Multi-pack This multi-pack contains two This species can be used to of each blackberry, raspberry, prevent erosion or as a and strawberry plants and windbreak. It also produces a Back by striking display of white two different varieties of popular blueberry. demand! flowers when in full bloom in See page 7 for more details. April and May. Available in the Native Flowering Tree & Shrub Pack. See page 10 for details.

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Colorado Blue Spruce Fraser Fir (Picea pungens) Native (Abies fraseri) Non-Native Slow growth rate, up to 100 feet. This stately tree is commonly used Prefers moist, acidic, well-drained for Christmas tree production and soils with partial to full sun. wildlife benefits. With a moderate Primarily used for screens, growth rate reaching 50 ft., shiny windbreaks, and Christmas trees. dark green needles, a distinctive Sharp needles with a bluish tint. bark and dense pyramidal shape it 15”+ seedling. is a popular choice. It grows in cool, Price: $12/10pack; $47/50 pack; moist soils. 10-18” transplant*. $80/100 pack Price: $21/10 pack $88/50 pack; $157/100 pack.

Concolor Fir Norway Spruce (Abies concolor) Native (Picea abies) Non-Native Slow to moderate growth rate, up Slow to moderate growth rate, up to 120 feet. Prefers deep, to 130 feet. Prefers moist, acidic, permeable soils with partial to full well-drained soils with partial to sun. Primarily used for Christmas full sun. Does not tolerate poorly trees and lumber. Curved silver/ drained soils. Primarily used for green needles. 12-18” seedling. windbreaks, ornamental plantings, Price: $16/10 pack; $63/50 pack; and sometimes Christmas trees. $105/100 pack Dark green needles. 10-15” seedling. Price: $12/10 pack; $44/50pack; $78/100 pack

Eastern Larch White Cedar (Larix laricina) Native (Thuja occidentalis) Native Rapid growth rate, up to 80 feet. Slow growth rate, up to 50 feet. Prefers full to partial sun and Prefers moist, well-drained, loamy predominately wet conditions with soils in full sun, but very adaptable poor to moderately drained soils. to adverse conditions, such as heat, Primarily used for lumber and drought, humidity, and pollution. wildlife habitat. Deciduous, Used for lumber and wildlife needlelike leaves produced in habitat. It’s needles are aromatic. clusters. 12-24” seedling. Also known as American arborvitae. Price: $17/10 pack; $68/10 pack; 9-15” transplant*. $114/100 pack Price: $20/100pack; $84/50 pack; $154/100pack Eastern White Pine White Spruce (Pinus strobus) Native (Picea glauca) Native Rapid growth rate, up to 150 feet. Slow to moderate growth rate, up Prefers moist to well-drained soils to 100 feet. Prefers moist, well- with partial to full sun, but is drained soils and is shade tolerant. adaptable to adverse soil Not tolerant to pollution, winter conditions. Primarily used for salt spray, dry soils, and heat. lumber and Christmas trees. Long, Primarily used for lumber, slender, soft, blue-green needles in windbreaks, Christmas trees, clusters of five. 10-16” seedling. screens and wildlife habitat. Green Price: $14/10pack; $52/50 pack; needles, with pungent odor when $87/100 pack crushed. 10-15” seedling. Price: $12/10 pack; $44/50 pack; $72/100pack *A transplant is grown for a year or two in a bed, then replanted to allow for more branching and root development. Page 5 DECIDUOUS SHRUBS

American Witchhazel Eastern Sweetshrub (Hamamelis virginiana L.) Native () Native Slow growth rate, up to 20 feet. Deciduous shrub growing up to Grows nicely in urban areas with 12 feet tall. Prefers average, adequate soil moisture, highly medium, well-drained soil. shade tolerant, grows under Tolerates full sun to partial shade. conditions from shade to sun and Blooms strongly scented dark red moist to well drained soils. Source flowers in April and July. Lotus of medicinal witch hazel. Bright resembles small magnolia flower. yellow flowers, blooms in fall. 12-18’’ seedling. 12-24” seedling. Price: $16/10pack; $62/50 pack Price: $15/10 pack; $58/50pack

Arrowood Gray Dogwood (Cornus racemosa Lam.) Native (Viburnum dentatum) Native Slow growth rate, up to 6 feet. Is often used for borders or Tolerates many climatic screens to attract birds that eat its conditions, moderate shade fruit. Grows to a height of 6-15 ft., tolerance. Used as low-growing with arching branches and a wild hedge and wildlife habitat. rounded crown. The plant White flower clusters bloom in develops white flowers and the June or July followed by white fruit is bluish-black between fruit in bright red fruit stalks in August and November. September or October. 18-24” seedling. 18-24” seedling. Price: $15/10pack; $58/50pack Price: $16/10 pack; $62/50 pack Blueberry Red Raspberry (Vaccinium corymbosum) Native (Rubus latham) Native Moderate growth rate, up to 12 Rapid growth rate, up to 4 feet. feet. Prefers a wide variety of soil Prefers moist, well-drained soils conditions with saturation. This is with full sun. The berries are a shade tolerant species. Primarily primarily used as a food resource used for fruit production and to for humans and wildlife. White attract wildlife. White-pinkish flowers bloom from May to July flowers bloom from February to and the juicy red berries ripen June and 1/2” blue berries fruiting around in July. from April to October. 12-24” seedling. 9-12” seedling. Price: $35/10 pack; $130/50 pack Price: $61/10pack; $206/50 pack Are you planting near a road? Remember to consider salt tolerance before you plant! Species that have moderate to high salt tolerance include:

 Colorado  Blueberry Blue Spruce  Black Cherry  White Cedar  Red Oak  White Spruce  White Oak

Questions? Call Monroe County SWCD @ (585) 753-7380 Page 6 DECIDUOUS TREES American Hazelnut Sugar Maple (Corylus americana) Native (Acer saccharum) Native Moderate growth rate, up to 10 Slow growth rate, up to 150 feet. Prefers feet. Prefers sun to partial shade rich, well-drained soils and is shade and rich, moist, well-drained tolerant. Will tolerate drier upland soils. soils. Cultivated for nut Primarily used for commercial sap production. Also provides habitat production and habitat & food resource and food to wildlife. Broadly oval for wildlife. Leaves are deciduous, deciduous leaves. opposite, and are long-petioled. 12-18’’ seedling. are paired, winged nutlets. As our New Price: $14/10 pack; $58/50 pack York State tree it provides a beautiful display of fall color. 18-24” seedling. Price: $15/10 pack; $64/50 pack American Sycamore White Oak (Platanus occidentalis) Native (Quercus alba) Native Rapid growth rate, up to 100 feet. Slow growth rate, up to 100 feet. Prefers moist, deep, rich soils with Prefers coarse, deep, moist, well full sun, but is very adaptable to drained, slightly acid soils with partial dry, wet, compacted, and poor to full sunlight, but very adaptable to soil conditions. Primarily used for many different soil types, textures and pulpwood and wildlife habitat. drainages. Primarily for lumber and Has a large, broad, open crown, habitat & food resource for wildlife. with crooked branches. Bark is Acorns are oval, with 1/4 covered attractively mottled. with a cap which drops off at maturity. 18-24” seedling. Bark is whitish or light gray.

Price: $13/10 pack; $53/50 pack 18-24” seedling. Price: $14/10 pack; $58/50 pack Black Cherry Wild Plum (Prunus serotina) Native (Prunus americana) Native Rapid growth rate, up to 80 feet. Wild Plums can be eaten fresh, Prefers moist, rich, moderately- canned, and preserved in jams for well drained soils, but will human consumption. Turkeys, tolerate a variety of soil types, foxes, and songbirds eat the fruit as textures, and drainages with well. It is recommended as a partial or full sun. Primarily used drought resistance, erosion control for lumber and for habitat & food plant and for creating wildlife resource for wildlife. Flowers are habitat. Wild plum can grows to a small and white. Crushed foliage height of 24 ft. and has white flower and bark have a cherry-like odor clusters in April/May and fruit in and a bitter taste. 18-24” seedling. August. 12-15” seedling. Price: $13/10 pack; $53/50 pack Price: $13/10 pack; $53/50 pack Red Oak (Quercus rubra) Native Compost mulch will be available at the ecopark Moderate growth rate, up to 80 during both the Tree and Shrub pre-order feet. Prefers deep, fertile, well distribution and overstock sale. drained, finely textured soils, but very adaptable to many different This is a great source for you to obtain excellent soil types, textures, and drainages nutrients and cover for your plantings! However, with partial sun to full sun. mulch is not for use in vegetable gardens. Residents Primarily used for lumber and should bring their own containers and a shovel. habitat & food resource for wildlife. Bitter acorns are heavily For more information, visit the ecopark website at: predated upon by mammals. http://www.monroecounty.gov/ecopark 12-24” seedling. Price: $12/10 pack; $50/50 pack Questions? Call Monroe County SWCD @ (585) 753-7380

Page 7 OTHER PLANTS Black-eyed Susan Purple Coneflower (Rudbeckia hirta) Native (Echinacea purpurea) Native Perennial with a rapid growth rate, up to 3 feet. Prefers well Purple coneflower is a perennial herb that produces drained to somewhat poorly drained soil in full sun. Yellow aesthetically pleasing cone shaped flowers. The flowers flowers with dark brown spherical centers bloom from June to attract pollinators such as humming birds and butterflies. September. It is planted to beautify landscaping and in critical Birds will feed on its . The plant can also be used to area seedings for erosion control. make popular herbal remedies and have become increasingly rare in the wild. Dormant rooted clumps. Dormant rooted clumps. Price: $16/10 pack; $68/50 pack Price: $13/10 pack; $50/50 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

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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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’ Blueberry - ‘Blue Crop’ (Rubus darrow) (Eldorado x (Vaccinium corymbosum) Brewer) x Hedrick Native ‘Bluecrop’ Native Moderate growth rate, up to 5 The most widely planted mid- feet. Prefers moist to well- season producing blueberry drained, sandy loam soils with in the world. It can partial to full sun. Not tolerant produce high yields of medium to dry, hot conditions. Primarily sized blueberries. It is a disease used as a food resource by resistant and cold hardy humans and wildlife blueberry plant produced by (blackberries have record selective breeding. The plant can diameter of 1 inch). This hybrid grow to a height of 6-8’. Blue bears its large fruit over a long crop blueberries are enjoyed by season from late spring through humans and animals. early summer. Fruits are borne on second-year canes.

Blueberry - ‘Jersey’ Raspberry - ‘Latham’ (Vaccinium corymbosum) (Rubus latham) Native ‘Jersey’ Native This plant requires full sun to Is a late season producing grow well. It typically flowers blueberry plant. It produces high in the late spring and produces yields of small blueberries. The bright and tasty berries mid plant is cold hardy and can grow summer that are enjoyed by in a wide range of soils when birds as well as humans. It compared to other blueberry grows to approximately 3-5’ in cultivar. Jersey blueberries are height and has dark green also enjoyed by humans and leaves. animals.

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.

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Fern Plant Variety Pack #2— Plant pack contains 10 plants with two of each species. All of these ferns are protected plants in . Plants will be sold in dormant rooted clumps.

Price: $18.00 per packet

Maidenhair Fern Christmas Fern (Adiantum pedatum) (Polystichum acrostichoides) Native Native Moderate growth rate, up to 2.5 Moderate growth rate, up to 2 feet in height and 1.5 feet in feet in height and 2 feet in width. Prefers moist, acidic width. Prefers moist, well- soils, but will tolerate medium drained and acidic soils in well-drained soils in partial partial to full shade. This shade to full shade. This perennial fern is evergreen, perennial fern is finely- dark green, with a textured, with somewhat frilly characteristic "ear-like" lobe fronds which have curved pointing upwards. Most stalks and are palmately- commonly found in divided. woodlands.

New York Fern Ostrich Fern (Thelypteris noveboracensis) (Athyrium pycnocarpon) Native Native Moderate growth rate, up to 1.5 Moderate growth rate, up to 3 feet in height. Prefers well- feet in height. Prefers moist drained to poorly-drained soils soils with partial to full shade. in partial to full shade. This fern This fern has a smooth lance is straw-colored, shading to shaped pinnae and has sharp green, scales tan to reddish pointed tips that are reduced at brown. the base.

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 stalks and reproductive bodies.

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Native Flowering Tree & Shrub Multi-Pack #3— NEW SPECIES! 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

Black Chokeberry Elderberry (Aronia melanocarpa) (Sambucus canadensis) Native Native Moderate growth rate, up Rapid growth rate up to 7 to 12 feet. Prefers feet. Prefers well drained to moderately drained soils poorly drained soils and with full sun. The berries sunlight to shade. Berries are consumed by wildlife used by humans and and humans. Flowers are wildlife. Attracts white, blooming in May pollinating insects. Blooms with fruit harvested in the white flowers in June and fall. 18-24”dormant July followed by dark seedling. purple berries. 18-24”dormant seedling.

Serviceberry American (Amelanchier) Cranberry Native (Viburnum opulus) Slow growth rate, up to Native 25 feet. Prefers Slow growth rate up to 10 moderately drained to feet. Prefers moderately poorly drained soils in to poorly drained soils partial to full shade. At and full sun. Berries least 40 different song consumed by humans bird species are known to and wildlife. Blooms feed on its fruit. Blooms white flowers in May and white flower in March- June followed by red May. 6-12”dormant berries. 18-24”dormant seedling. seedling.

White Flowering Dogwood (Cornus ) 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.

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Page 11 CONSERVATION MULTI-PACKS

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

Hosta Hosta (Fortunei-Hyacinthina) (F. aureomarginata) A selection great for mass This Hosta has large mounds of plantings with broad, firm, wavy, green, glossy, pointed heart-shaped leaves that are leaves that are both sun and deep gray-green on top and drought tolerant. Fragrant, blue below. white flowers appear on 35-40" This Hosta has greater sun scapes in late summer; tolerance when compared to fragrance is most pronounced other Hosta varieties. Pale in the evening. lavender flowers appear on 30" scapes in mid to late summer.

Variegated Hosta Varietaged Hosta (Undulata albo) (Ventricosa) As one of the first hostas to A Hosta with huge, glossy, come up in the spring it has dark green leaves of medium green leaves with average thickness that have wavy, white margins and gray a slightly twisted tip. The -green streaks at the junction leaves are heart-shaped of the margin and center. Note and deeply veined. that this Hosta may lose its Medium-purple blooms variegation temporarily if in a with distinctive striping are potted container, during the shown atop 40” scapes in hottest part of the season. It midsummer. This Hosta has pale lavender flowers has numerous pods filled appearing on 31-45” scapes in with fertile seeds that are midsummer. produced after the flowers.

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.

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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 NEW MIX! 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 NEW MIX! 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. OTHER ENHANCEMENT ITEMS Bat Box Provide a home for a small brown bat or other species of bats. Little $15.00 each Roosting brown bats are insectivores, eating moths, wasps, beetles, gnats, Housing 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.

Bluebird Provide a home for our State Bird! Order with your spring plants or $15.00 each Nest Box stop in anytime. Ask for mounting guidelines when you pick up your nest box.

Fertilizer: Slow Slow release fertilizer tablets last for approximately 2 years. Typically $1.00/10 tablets Release Tablets one tablet is used per tree/shrub planted.

Flags Use these brightly colored, 3 ft. wire flags to mark your planting site. $14.00/100 flags Marked planting sites are less likely to be mowed over! Each bundle includes 100 flags.

Tree Shelters Includes a 4 ft. bio-degradable tube, stake and bird net. These help $9 each to protect hardwood trees from wildlife damage while speeding $75 (10 pk.) up growth rate. $350 (50 pk.)

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

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Page 13 IMPORTANT ORDERING INFORMATION

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

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. Page 14

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