2/10/14 7:29 PM 2014 years 50 CATALOG celebrating celebrating come and discover. come CATALOG 2014 PRST STD U.S. Postage PAID Permit #350 New Haven, CT 1159 Bronson Rd, Fairfield, CT 06824 203 259 5609 203 254 2701 fax Landscape Design 203 254 2303 olivernurseries.com Oliver2014CatalogCVR.indd 1 OliverNur_CatCover_2014 2/13/14 1:45 PM Page 1 A Thought for Our Time ... Directions to Oliver Nurseries The nursery is located at 1159 Bronson Road at the juncture of Bronson and “Those who contemplate the beauty Sturges Roads and we may be reached at (203) 259-5609. of the earth find reserves of strength WESTBOUND (From New Haven to New York) that will endure as long as life lasts. k There is something infinitely Via CONNECTICUT TURNPIKE (I-95) healing in the repeated refrains of Take exit 20 (Bronson Road). From there, the nursery is .8 miles. At the bottom nature, the assurance that dawn of the ramp, turn right onto Bronson Road. Continue straight through two stop signs. After the second stop sign the nursery is immediately on the left. comes after night, and spring after winter.” Via MERRITT PARKWAY (Rte. 15) –Rachel Carson Take exit 44 (Rte. 58). From there, the nursery is 4.5 miles. At bottom of ramp turn left. Proceed to stop light at Rte. 58 (Black Rock Turnpike). Make a left k NURSERY HOURS: and go under the Merritt to the first stop light. Make a right on Congress Street following it for roughly 2 miles to the second stop sign. (The first stop Spring March–Summer Sale Mon.–Sat. 8:00–5:00 sign is at Burr Street.) At the second stop sign, turn left onto Hillside Road and Sun. 9:00–5:00 continue straight to the first stop sign. Bear left down the hill staying on Summer July–Labor Day Mon.–Sat. 8:00–4:30 Hillside Road. Continue straight through 2 more stop signs until the road ends Fall September–Mid-November Mon.–Sat. 8:00–5:00 at Bronson Road. There is a convenience store on your right. Turn left onto Sun. 9:00–5:00 Winter Mid-November–December Mon.–Fri. 9:00–4:00 Bronson and the nursery is .6 miles on the right. Closed: January, February, July 4 and Labor Day k EASTBOUND (From New York to New Haven) As always, we are available by appointment if our hours are not convenient. In the slow season, we strongly urge you to phone ahead as our hours fluctuate. Via CONNECTICUT TURNPIKE (I-95) Take exit 21 (Mill Plain Road). From there the nursery is .8 miles. Turn left at k CATALOG CREDITS: the foot of the ramp onto Mill Plain Road, passing under the turnpike. At the Cover: Photo by Amy Vischio first stop sign, turn left onto Sturges Road. In about 100 yards, bear right at the first intersection, continuing on Sturges Road through the first stop sign and Illustration: Lori Chips, Jill Duguid, Melanie Fox, Kate Jamison, Lynn Morgan across a stone bridge to a second stop sign. At that stop sign, turn right, and and Kimberly Proctor continue .3 miles to the nursery on the left. Copy: Andrea Busk, Lori Chips, Amy D’Orio, Jed Duguid, Marlyse Duguid, Melanie Fox, Scott Jamison, Vinny LoVerme and Kristin Schleiter Via MERRITT PARKWAY (Rte. 15) Take exit 42 (Weston Road, Rte. 57). From there the nursery is 6.2 miles. At bottom of ramp turn left at stop light (Weston Road, Rte. 57). Immediately bear left to four-way stop sign. Go straight through stop sign on Weston Road (Daybreak Nurseries is on your right) until it ends at Cross Highway. Turn left at the three-way stop sign onto Cross Highway. Go straight through the first 1159 Bronson Road, Fairfield, CT 06824 stop sign to the second stop sign at Bayberry Lane. Turn right onto Bayberry (203) 259-5609 Fax: (203) 254-2701 Lane and continue straight until the road ends at Long Lots Road (Hulls Farm Landscaping: (203) 254-2303 Road). Turn left onto Long Lots and follow this until it ends at Bronson Road. www.olivernurseries.com Turn right on Bronson and the nursery is 1.1 miles on the right. Friends & Gardeners, Welcome to the fiftieth anniversary issue of our spring catalog. Once again, we have made some very positive and exciting changes here at the nursery. A business, like a garden and life itself, is an evolutionary process. So, in addition to our usual winter mainte- nance projects you will notice that our old logo from the 70’s has been updated to reflect the evolution the nursery has undergone these past four decades. To that end, with this cat- alog marking our fiftieth year, we are proud and excited to introduce our fresh, new look. Another exciting change involves the renovations to the barn affectionately referred to as the “pottery barn”.The design team of Jim, Matt and Will have spent all win- ter converting the space into their new studio. This will allow them to continue to grow as one of Fairfield County’s most able landscape design build firms. I invite you all to stop by this spring and see all that is new, but more importantly all that is the same - namely the knowledgeable and friendly people you have come to trust in helping you develop your gardens and properties to their fullest potential. Sincerely, Scott Friends, A few days ago Scott called me and requested that I write the introduction for the nursery's fiftieth anniversary. Hundreds of thoughts raced through my mind as I set out to write a " tome" - and then Jed called to say I only had two days! Well, the so called "tome" will have to wait for the nursery newsletter! Sometimes over studied and over thought words are, at best, adeqate. But, words off the cuff and from the heart are the best - so here goes: Every time I visit the nursery I am overwhelmed with pride, admiration and nostalgia! I think back to my father's original aim of offering only the best, and of introducing to the local clientele azaleas and rhododendron not offered elsewhere. He was successful, and, that same aim has persisted with every species of plant life we presently offer. This vision of a nursery that focuses on pioneering, not competing, has helped garner Oliver Nurseries the reputation it so richly deserves! At no other nursery will you find more pleasant and inspiring natural surroundings, more knowledgable plant people, willing to help, and plants that are healthier and better cared for! For these reasons I commend Scott, and all those who have contributed so much to the Oliver Nurseries legacy over these past fifty years. My heart swells every time I have the opportunity to revisit my father's, and my own, dream, fulfilled. You all know who you are, some are gone, some elsewhere on their own horticultural ventures, and some still with the nursery - my most sincere thanks and gratitude!! I'm like a very proud papa!!!!! Sincerely, John W. Oliver Terms of Business Guarantee We guarantee that all plants sold by us are true to name. This guarantee is limited to the purchase price of the plant. We offer no guarantee as to the hardiness, growth, or performance of any stock we sell, since we have no control over its handling or care after it leaves our nursery, nor of the weather conditions to which it may be subjected. The hardiness ratings in this catalog are based on the U.S. Department of Agriculture Plant Hardiness Map. They represent our opin- ion, or the best opinion available to us, and are offered as a service only, and not as a guarantee. Landscape Guarantee All woody plants, planted by us, are guaranteed for two full growing seasons. Unless otherwise specified, all guarantees are void if full payment is not received within 30 days of job completion. Gift Certificates Today’s gift . that can be planted anytime. For the plant lover or the new home- owner, a nursery gift certificate makes a most appropriate holiday, birthday, or anniversary present. Available at the nursery for pick up, or we would be happy to send the certificate direct to the recipient for you. Design Services Oliver Nurseries has been serving Fairfield County for fifty years! During that time we have become a resource for all aspects involved with landscaping includ- ing design, plant installation, masonry, site work, drainage, walkway and driveway designs. Because we are a small company, we are very hands on, and pride our- selves in giving special attention to every detail. From design to installation, we have the resources to make your dreams a reality. If you are interested in these services, Olivers Design Associates can be reached at 203-254-2303, or come into the nursery and fill out a landscape inquiry form. Oliver Nurseries CATALOG k 2014 This book is dedicated in loving memory to Marilyn Oliver, Ellie Spingarn and Adam Carvallo k Contents For the Beginning Gardener ............................. ii Plant for Success ........................................vi Key to Symbols ........................................ix Alpine Plants ............................................1 Annual Plants . ........................................25 Perennial Plants . ......................................55 Vines ................................................111 Woody Plants ........................................120 Site Solutions ...........................................221 Directions ................................Inside Back Cover This catalog represents our enthusiasms, rather than being an all-inclusive list of availability. Please feel free to ask if we have failed to list something of inter- est to you. We are sorry, but we cannot offer direct mail services. Oliver Memberships We are members of the: Alpine Garden Club (England) Alpine Garden Club of British Columbia American Hosta Society American Rhododendron Society Connecticut Botanic Society Connecticut Nursery and Landscape Association The Eriogonum Society Highstead Arboretum J.C.