Well-Sweep Herb Farm 2017 Catalog $3.00 Our Formal Herb & Perennial Garden ‘Hidcote’ Lavender Echinacea - ‘Mama Mia’ Cone Flower Farm Hours Monday - Saturday, 9:00 to 5:00. Closed Sundays and Holidays. Special Openings: Sundays 11 - 4, April 23 - July 30 & December only. The farm is open year-round, but please call before stopping by January - March. Phone: (908) 852-5390 Fax: (908) 852-1649 www.wellsweep.com Our Well-Sweep 205 Mount Bethel Rd, Port Murray, New Jersey 07865-4147 Meehania - Meehan’s Mint ‘Kent Beauty’ Oregano & Garden Gnome Sanguinaria - Double Bloodroot ‘Fire Chief’ Heuchera Sempervivum - Hens & Chicks ‘Fire Storm’ Geum ‘Josephine’ Pink Clematis WELCOME To Well-Sweep Herb Farm! Our farm, a family endeavor, is located in the picturesque mountains of Warren County and is home Our Plants to one of the largest collections of herbs and perenni- Our plants are grown naturally, without chemi- als in the country. Germinating from the seed of cal pesticides or fungicides. All plants are shipped prop- handed down tradition and hobby - to a business that erly labeled and well-rooted in three inch pots or quart has flourished, 2017 proclaims our 48th year. containers as noted in the catalog by (Qt.). Weather From around the globe, with a breadth of Acan- permitting, our widest selection of herb plants and pe- thus to Zatar, our selection spans from the familiar rennials are available for purchase around May 15th. and unusual to the rare and exotic. This season we are introducing 57 intriguing new plants to our collection Our News which now tops 1,878 varieties. Whether you’re a col- Several distinguished plants compliment our se- lector, designer, dabbler, or windowsill gardener ... we lection this year: the rare blue and white ‘Royal Stripes’ hope to arouse the curiosity of all. Gentian, the tasty Changshou Kumquat, the unique ‘Cherry Berry’ Wintergreen with quarter size fruit, the Our Farm stunning ‘Lion King’ Iris with 8" double blossoms and Come Visit! We invite you to bring a picnic our own introduction - 'Well-Sweep Pink' Aster. lunch, play with your children on the swings, visit our We have always strived to not only provide you farm animals, enjoy a leisurely stroll along our garden with a listing of our plants but also a catalog that is a paths, or just relax and enjoy the beauty of the day. gardeners reference - enjoy! Don’t miss our handy The farm features a multitude of herbs and pe- Gardener’s Guide - helpful lists of plants by their noted rennials, display gardens, and a gift shop. Our shop is uses, see page 74. filled with a wonderful assortment of dried flowers, In some respect every plant known to human- wreaths, statuary, books, essential oils, hard-to-find pot- kind, whether common or rare, shares a useful pur- pourri supplies and unusual gifts for all ages. pose either in the aesthetic appeal of their foliage or Our butterfly, herb, medicinal, perennial and blooms, their culinary or medicinal virtues, or their rock gardens burst forth with breathtaking displays diverse variation of fragrance or flavor. By including throughout the farm and have been featured in na- some of this information, it is our wish that we may tional magazines and books. Our brick-pathed formal enlighten you, enhance your lifestyle, or broaden your herb garden boasts a knot garden, as well as a display horticultural interests. While it is our pleasure to share of the 35 basils, 73 lavenders, 46 rosemarys, 87 thymes, this information, ultimately you are responsible for the and 77 scented-leaf geranium varieties that we stock. way that you use your plants. We encourage you to Whether for pleasure, inspiration, or ideas ... come see continue your own research before experimenting. It the possibilities. is our hope that you will be inspired to expand your collection with some of our extraordinary specimens. Our Guarantee The International Herb Association has chosen With 48 years in the trade, we want you to ex- Cilantro - Coriandrum as the 2017 Herb of the Year. perience the same gardening rewards that we do, and Join us in celebrating this herb at our Midsummer Herb for this reason we strive to provide you with high-qual- Festival - Saturday, July 22nd. Come see our selection! ity robust plants. If you are less than pleased with your order, Our Thanks notify us within 10 days; if we were in error, a full Your patronage helps support a small family refund of the merchandise will be issued accordingly. business that provides personal service, as well as, an We reserve the right to request return of the items prior enjoyable place for you to visit and relax. We thank to adjustment. you for choosing Well-Sweep Herb Farm for your gar- A few damaged leaves may occur in transit, this dening needs. Plants are our passion - we hope our usually will not affect the vitality of the plant. If excess love and fascination with them encourages you to feel damage has occurred, however, please contact us im- the same. We look forward to your visit or order, and mediately. We trust you understand that we are not hope to see you soon. responsible for loss due to improper care. Louise, Cyrus & David Hyde, and Staff 3 Directions to Well-Sweep Table Of Contents The farm is located between Hackettstown and Washington, NJ. Books............................................... 10 Christmas Shop ................................. 8 I-80: Take Exit 19. At the end of the ramp, turn left onto Route 517 South. Follow approximately five miles to the third light from Code Explanations.................... 14 - 15 80 East or the fourth light from 80 West. At light in Hackettstown Directions .......................................... 4 cross Route 46/Main Street to Grand Avenue. Follow for one mile to Dried Flowers ........................... 12 - 13 a one-lane train underpass. At this point, Grand Avenue becomes 629 South/Rockport Road. Continue on Rockport Road for 4.4 Gardener’s Guide, The ............. 74 - 79 miles. After climbing a long hill and reaching its peak, you will make Gift Certificates ............................... 13 a right onto Mt. Bethel Road. The farm is one mile ahead on the left. Gift Shop ........................................... 9 I-78 East: (Allentown, PA area.) Take Exit 6 (Warren Glen Herb Plants & Perennials ......... 16 - 73 - Asbury); at end of exit make left onto Route 632 East - there are no Hours ................................. Front Cover signs. Follow for 4.5 miles, at stop sign make left, then next immedi- Map ................................................... 4 ate right onto 632 East/Asbury-Anderson Road, follow for 2.7 miles Oils, Essential & Fragrance ............... 9 to light. Cross over Route 31 onto 632 East, follow for 4.4 miles, then make right onto 57 East for .2 miles. (*-continued below) Open House ...................................... 5 Order Form............................... 81 - 82 I-78 West: Take Exit 17 for Route 31 North; follow 10.9 miles Perennials, Flowering .. See Use Code “FP” to Washington, NJ. At the light in Washington, turn right onto Route Plant Care ........................................ 73 57 East; follow for 3.4 miles. (*-continued below) Potpourri ........................................... 9 I-95: Take exit for Route 31 North; follow approximately 37 Potpourri & Culinary Supplies ....... 11 miles to Washington, NJ. At the light in Washington, turn right Scented Geraniums................... 52 - 54 onto Route 57 East; follow for 3.4 miles. (*-continued below) Shipping Instructions ...................... 80 Route 22: (Easton, PA area.) Follow Route 22 East into Special Events ............................... 5 - 8 Phillipsburg, NJ and take Route 57 East to Washington, NJ. At the Topiaries .......................................... 13 main intersection in Washington, you will cross Route 31. From there follow Route 57 East for 3.4 miles. (*-continued below) Tours .................................................. 8 Transplanting Tips .......................... 15 (*) At the first traffic light, turn left onto 629 North/Port Well-Sweep Logo ............................. 80 Murray Rd; follow this for 1.5 miles. Once past the fire house, make a right onto 629 North/Rockport Road. Go 1/2 mile and then bear left onto Mt. Bethel Road. The farm is one mile ahead on the left. 4 SPECIAL EVENTS June 3, Saturday, 9:00 to 5:00 June 10, Saturday, 10:00 to 11:30 Spring Herb Open House Container Gardening Lectures: 9:00, 10:00 & 2:30 Growing herbs in containers is an enjoyable and Herb Garden Tour: 10:30 rewarding pastime - whether on a windowsill, patio Buzzy Bees: 11:00 or deck. Learn about choosing plants that work well Thai Cooking: 11:30 & 12:45 together, soil recommendations, as well as helpful care Mushrooms & Fungi: 12:00 instructions. You will plant your very own 17" round Backyard Medicinal Herbs: 1:00 planter featuring 10 plants from a selection - every- Herb Garden Tour: 3:30 thing will be provided. Planter needs at least 6 hours of direct sunlight. Reservations are required. $52.00 Welcome to Well-Sweep Herb Farm! Enjoy a day of free informative lectures and presentations, as well June 10, Saturday, 1:30 to 3:30 as tours of our spectacular gardens. Lectures for the day begin at 9:00 with Growing Hypertufa and Using Culinary Herbs, then Perennials of Dis- tinction at 10:00 and Shade Perennials at 2:30. Planters At 10:30 and 3:30 Garden Tours on the history Create two of your own hypertufa trough plant- and uses of both exotic and familiar herbs will be led ers with that Old English look. Choose from a variety by Cyrus Hyde - noted lecturer and collector, and his of shapes and sizes for your project. We will be com- grandson - Patrick McDuffee. bining cement, perlite and other ingredients - so wear At 11:30 and 12:45 join Jay Chai, owner of the old clothes, bring rubber gloves and a face mask.