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Tricyrtis (Toad Lily) ‘Empress’ Acer pseudoplatanus ‘Eskimo Sunset’ Photo by Bob Foster R. vaseyi Photo by E. Daniels Fire Rim Photo by Brigg’s Nursery Echinacea ‘Cheyenne Spirit’ Photo by Skagit Gardens Barbatum Photo by Tom Michalski Hachmann’s Picobella Photo by Brigg’s Nursery Asplenium Fern ‘Hart’s Tongue’ Photo by Skagit Gardens R. lepidostylum Shirasawanum ‘Aureum’ (Golden Full Moon) Maple (Spring) R. schlippenbachii Acer palmatum - Olsen’s Frosted Strawberry Syringa Sensation Lilac Everred Photo by Glendoick Gardens, Cox Lewisia ‘Sunset Group’ Photo by Skagit Gardens R. Ribbon Candy Leucanthemum ‘Royal Glory’ Photo by Skagit Magnolia ‘Genie’ Photo by PlantHaven Hydrangea ‘Glowing Embers’ Briggs Moonlight Daphne Photo by Brigg’s Nursery Abies Koeana Midnight Mystique Photo by Jens Birck Photo by Dr. J. Brueckner Wild Ginger Photo by Jim Bartlett Karin Seleger Acer palmatum Elegans Superflimmer Peach Cloud R. niveum Terra Photo by Jim Barlap Kousa Dogwood ‘Summer Gold’ Sappho Sport Abies koreana ‘CIS’ Photo by Iseli Nursery Nandina gulfstream domestica Heavenly Bamboo Photo by Brigg’s Nursery Mendosina Photo by T. Huisman Cherries and Merlot Photo by J. Woodard Cherries and Merlot Photo by Frank Fujoika Cherries and Merlot Photo by Frank Fujoika Acer palmatum ‘Kamagata’ Maple (Spring) Kalmia Bullseye Acer palmatum ‘Orgon Sarasa’ Maple (Fall) Ground Covers - Nuccio’s Pearl Camellia Sempervivum ‘Silver King’ Photo by Skagit Gardens Thymes, Sedums and Sempervivum Dicentra spectabilis Alba Photo by Brigg’s Nursery Kalmia ‘Peppermint’ Photo by Brigg’s Nursery Primula ‘Belarina Colbalt Blue’ Photo by Skagit Gardens Magnolia ‘Rustic Rubra’ Eryngium (Sea Holly) ‘Big Blue’ Photo by Skagit Gardens Helleborus Double ‘Amber Gem’ Fastuosum Flore Pleno Magnolia ‘Elizabeth’ Calicarpa Beauty Berry Candy Corn Photo by Briggs Nursery R. luteum (Pontica) Asiatic Lily ‘Violet’ Photo by Skagit Gardens Hydrangea quercifolia ‘Ruby Slippers ‘ Arpege Azalea Avery Kalinka Delphinium New Millinnium Series ‘Green Twist’ Photo by Skagit Gardens Thuja occidentalis ‘Mr. Bowling Ball’ u Photo by Iseli Nursery Picea abies ‘Pumilla’ p Photo by Iseli Nursery Leptinella ‘Platt’s Black’ Photo by Skagit Gardens p Pieris Andromeda Katsura Photo by Brigg’s Nursery Pomegranate Splash Hydrangea macrophylla ‘Pistachio’ Acer palmatum ‘Geisha Gone Wild’ Photo by Buchholz & Buchholz ‘Ben Morrison’ Azalea Hamamelis ‘Aphrodite’ Photo by Whitney Gardens Brunnera ‘Silver Heart Photo by Skagit Gardens Acer shira ‘Moonrise’ Rose Dew Photo by Jim Barlup Cornus Kousa ‘Ruby Slippers’ Chorus Line Blue Ensign Photo by Bob Foster Hotei Forsythia Chamaecyparis obtusa ‘Fernspray Gold’ Photo by IseliNursery Sciadopitys ‘Umbrella Pine’ Sedum Spathulifolium ‘Cape Blanco’ Heucherella ‘Sweet Tea’ Photo by Skagit Gardens Magnolia ‘Blushing Belle’ Magnolia ‘Sunsation’ Magnolia ‘Black Tulip’ Magnolia Sunburst Magnolia ‘Limelight’ Magnolia ‘Sieboldi’ Photo Reimer’s Nurseries Ltd. Hamamelis mollis (Witch Hazel) ‘Barmstedt Gold’ Blue Baron Photo by A. Emery Adiantum capillus ‘Maidenhair Fern’ Photo by Brigg’s Nursery Clematis ‘Kiri te kanawa’ Mario Pagliarini Photo by RareFind Nursery Honey Butter Photo by Brigg’s Nursery Hamamelis mollis (Witch Hazel) ‘Barmstedt Gold’ Dear Friends, Welcome to Our The foundation of the garden and nursery has and will always be the “rhododendron”, some being 50 to 80 years of age, while oth- ers are just first graders, or teenagers. Interspersed among this 61st Edition prestigious group is a wonderful selection of magnolias, maples, kalmias, camellias, conifers and a growing variety of bulbs, 1955 - 2016 perennials and ornamental trees. We continue to collect plants from around the world and add them All dogs must remain in their owner’s vehicle. Please contact to our garden and nursery. As a result, the consumer has a greater The Garden if your dog must be removed from that vehicle. choice than ever before, of not only new plants, but those time We have a large covered gazebo for those who wish to have a honored ones. picnic &/or use their laptop computer with our Free WIFI, while Bloom Time: The peak blooming season usually occurs around others in their party enjoy the garden &/or shop at the nursery. Mothers' Day. However, many rhododendrons, azaleas, kalmias, Family traditions make the Garden/Nursery a focal point each flowering trees and shrubs continue to bloom well into June and spring, and those traditions become the exponent for increased a few into early July. Early blooming rhododendrons start public awareness, recognition and as a result, subsequent growth. showing color in early February. Fragrant rhododendrons and We also provide great service and quality plants that keep cus- azaleas bloom in late April and early May. tomers coming back year after year. We have remodeled our The Autumn leaf color occurs from mid-October to early office to include a beautiful Gift Shop. We are also able to serve November, and is an uncommonly beautiful sight with the multi- your planting needs throughout the year with landscaping ser- tude of large trees and shrubs. From late November through late vices for your garden. Our nursery and landscape divisions have December the spawning chum salmon can be seen in our mean- the capabilites of working with homeowners to suggest specific dering creek. plants for their gardens, irrigational systems, garden renovations, Reservations: seasonal yard maintenance and eco friendly horticultural solu- It is helpful to make reservations for large groups. This insures tions. the presence of ample staff to better serve your needs along with The Whitney Gardens & Nursery including all the staff have the necessary space and time to enhance each person's visit. joined together to pledge 100% of the proceed from the design- Admission Charge: $1.00/person. Children under 12 are admit- ing, sewing and selling of Aprons for Scholarships of $500.00 ted free. to a graduating Quilcene/Brinnon student. We wish to thank Coffee, tea and hot chocolate are available at a nominal fee. everyone who so graciously help us to achieve this goal. Thank What to Wear: you for your continued patronage and have a wonderful New We encourage visitors to dress for the elements, particularly in Year. casual clothing and comfortable walking shoes. It may be deemed Table of Contents appropriate to bring along an umbrella and/or boots. Brinnon receives an annual rainfall of approximately 55 inches every year, Berries, Fruit, & Nut Trees 78 which is about the same as the Seattle/ Tacoma areas. Camellias _____________________________ 34 Clematis ______________________________ 77 How Much Walking: There are many pathways throughout this 7-acre site. Most are Conifers ______________________________ 35 covered with a combination of sand and gravel, and a few are Deciduous Azaleas ______________________ 38 grass-covered. The gently sloping terrain is not totally suited to Evergreen Azaleas ______________________ 41 wheelchairs. Benches are placed throughout the garden. A lei- Ground Covers & Perennials _____________ 46 surely stroll takes approximately one to two hours over one-half Kalmias, Mountain Laurels _______________ 56 mile of pathways. Magnolias _____________________________ 57 Maples _______________________________ 59 Whitney Gardens of Dreams Native Northwest Plants 67 The Gardens announce a beautiful house rental through VRBO Ordering Information ____________________ 82 (Vacation Rental by Owner). The wheelchair accessible house Planting Instructions ___________________ 80 includes 2 bedrooms (1 King, 1 Queen), 2 bathrooms (1 with Rhododendron Hybrids ___________________ 2 tub and one with walk-in shower). Fully equipped kitchen with Rhododendron Species ___________________ 68 2 eating areas. A large livingroom with a marble fireplace. Wifi Shrubs, Trees & Vines ___________________ 74 and TV plus many other amenities. For details, availability and USDA Hardiness Map _____________________40 reservations, please call us at (800) 952-2404 or email us at [email protected] 2016 Whitney Gardens All Rights Reserved throughout the world. No part of this publication may be produced by any mechanical, photographic, or electronic process, nor may it be stored in a retrieval system, transmitted, or Gift Certificates otherwise copied for public or private use without prior permission from the Whitney Gardens & Nursery. Available at the Garden/Nursery Telephone (800) 952-2404 or E-mail [email protected] Website: www.whitneygardens.com. • Brinnon, WA 98320 • Ph: (800) 952-2404 • Fax: (360) 796-3556 Email: [email protected] 1 Rhododendron Hybrids Catalogue Key Aladdin (R. griersonianum x R. auriculatum) This catalogue has been designed to give the consumer as much perti- Some Shade Tall 6’ June Pink 0°F. nent information as possible. A statuesque plant with stiff upright well-branching stems that display Plant Name Parentage large lance shaped hairy matte green leaves, which behold large trum- ↓ ↓ peted pale pink rounded, somewhat laxed-shaped blooms. (Crosfield Beautiful Day (Hotei x Crest) 1930) 10”- 12”, 12”- 15” Some Low Late Yellow 0°F. Shade 3' May ∗Alena (Cunningham’s White x R. decorum) Environ- Approx. Bloom Bloom Hardi- Sun/Pt Shade Medium 4’ Late April Fragrant White -15°F. ment Height in Time Color ness Large, richly scented ball-shaped snowy-white flowers stippled with 10 years light yellow spots within, are presented on a round broadly branching Planting Environment. Even though we recommend (1) some shade for plant encased with