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When: Thursday, April 24 and Friday, April 25; 8 am–6 pm Where: STLCC Meramec, Lot K We are pleased to bring you a range of plants that will bring months of joy and satisfaction as they grow and bloom in the coming season. In the following pages, you will find a list of the annuals, perennials and vegetables that will be available for purchase this year. The prices are listed as well, and will be marked at the sale (although some may vary due to plant size). We accept cash or checks to SLCC. We regret that we cannot hold your plant purchases due to space and liability issues. All profits go to the Horticulture Club to be used for travel and campus projects. Note: Occasionally plants just aren’t available from the supplier or don’t grow well for us and won’t be available. Horticulture Club 2014 Spring Plant Sale

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When:"Thursday,"April"24"and"Friday,"April"25;"8"am–6"pm"Where:"STLCC"Meramec,"Lot"K!!!

We!are!pleased!to!bring!you!a!range!of!plants!that!will!bring!months!of!joy!and!

satisfaction!as!they!grow!and!bloom!in!the!coming!season.!!

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In!the!following!pages,!you!will!find!a!list!of!the!annuals,!perennials!and!vegetables!

that!will!be!available!for!purchase!this!year.!The!prices!are!listed!as!well,!and!will!be!

marked!at!the!sale!(although!some!may!vary!due!to!plant!size).!We!accept!cash!or!

checks!to!SLCC.!We!regret!that!we!cannot!hold!your!plant!purchases!due!to!space!and!

liability!issues.!All!profits!go!to!the!Horticulture!Club!to!be!used!for!travel!and!

campus!projects.!

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Note:!Occasionally!plants!just!aren’t!available!from!the!supplier!or!don’t!grow!well!for!us!and!won’t!be!available.!!!

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Horticulture-Club-2014"Spring"Plant"Sale"

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Horticulture*Club*2014*Spring*Plant*Sale*!

Annuals ! ! ! !

!Summer&Snapdragon&Angelonia)angustifolia)‘Serena*Blue’)

Angelonia is a favorite of ours because of its beautiful flowers and tolerance to most conditions. It loves full sun and blends well in a perennial border. Also available in lavender, pink, and white.

6pk — $4.00

!Tropical&Milkweed&Asclepias)curassavica))‘Silky*Deep*Red’*

This plant is a cherished member of the milkweed family and will bring Monarchs and other butterflies to your garden beds or containers. It loves full sun and grows to 3-4 feet in good conditions.

4” pot — $4.00*

!Tropical&Milkweed&Asclepias)curassavica))‘Silky*Gold’*

This plant is a cherished member of the milkweed family and will bring Monarchs and other butterflies to your garden beds or containers. It loves full sun and grows to 3-4 feet in good conditions.

4” pot — $4.00

!Begonia&&Begonia)‘Baby*Wing*Pink’)We are pleased to share a gorgeous mix of begonias this year. This garden standard is tops when it comes to bedding plants or your containers. Crackling Fire Orange, Crackling Fire Yellow, and Dragon Wing Red are also available.

4” pot — $4.00

!Ornamental&Pepper&Capsicum)annuum)‘Chilly*Chili'*

These plants perform beautifully in hot summer weather. They have purple foliage and black to purple fruit that eventually change to a deep red providing beautiful contrast.

4” pot — $4.00

!Ornamental&Pepper&Capsicum)annuum)'Purple*Flash'*

These plants perform beautifully in hot summer weather. They have purple foliage and black to purple fruit that eventually change to a deep red providing beautiful contrast.

4” pot — $4.00

!Madagascar&Periwinkle&Catharanthus)roseus)

Pacifica XP varieties deliver a tight, 5 to 7–day flowering window and uniform, upright habit across all colors. Outstanding in hot, dry and sunny conditions.

XP Orange, Rose Halo, & White available

6pk — $4.00*

!Papyrus&Cyperus)papyrus)

Likes wet, boggy soils in full sun to part shade. Grow in containers at the margins of water gardens, pools or ponds. Grows well in both standing water (up to 12”) and in boggy soils.

6” pot — $4.00

!Dwarf&Papyrus&Cyperus)prolifer)

Dwarf papyrus can be planted in pots, along the waters edge of a pond, or even in a pond. The crown of the plant should never be covered in water; the purpose is to keep the bulk of the soil or root mass wet.

6” pot — $4.00 !

!Dicondra&Dicondra)argentea)‘Silver*Falls’*

Don’t worry, we’re growing more this year! Little silver leaves on flowing 3-4’ plants. Loves sun. Fantastic alone or as accent.

4” pot — $4.00

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Horticulture*Club*2014*Spring*Plant*Sale*Annuals ! ! ! !

!Echinacea&&Echinacea)‘PowWow*White’*

Let the (flower) show begin! The sensational explosion of 3-4" pure white flowers with golden centers dazzles from early to late summer.

4” pot — $4.00 !

!Echinacea&&Echinacea)‘PowWow*Wild*Berry’*

This selection of coneflower offers more flowers on shorter plants than most other varieties. It has vibrant fuchsia petals to adorn its numerous blooms. 4” pot — $4.00 !

!Globe&Amaranth&Gomphrena)globosa)‘Fireworks’*

This plant loves the heat! Its beautiful fuchsia flowers are slow starters, but when everything else has withered this plant is at its peak. Also available in Gnome Purple, Gnome White, and QIS Red (which is similar but has a bright red flower instead).

4” pot — $4.00

*Sunflower&Helianthus)annuus!‘Soraya’)

This dazzling sunflower has unique bicolor petals and grows to an impressive 7' tall in full sun.

4” pot — $4.00

!Sunflower)Helianthus)annuus!‘Teddy*Bear’)

Big, double, fluffy flower, producing very dwarf, 15cm (6in) ultra double golden-yellow blooms. A real eye-catcher in the border, looks good in containers and is a must for its long lasting, impressive appearance in a vase.

4” pot — $4.00 !

!Polka&Dot&Plant&Hypoestes)phyllostachya)Select*Mix*

The Polka Dot Plant is very useful for a mass display but will also create a nice edging along a shaded walk or patio. Many people place it into a container for display on the deck or patio.

6 pk — $4.00

!Hardy&Hibiscus&&Hibiscus)moscheutos)‘Luna*Rose’*

The biggest bloomer of all the Hibiscus, watch for H. moscheutos to put forth enormous 12" dinner plate size blooms. The plants themselves are fairly tame in size, topping out at about 6'-8' high and a narrow 3' wide.

6” pot — $4.00 !

!New&Guinea&impatiens&Impatiens)hawkeri)SunPatiens*Series*

Compact SunPatiens are dense, bushy plants that are well-branched and covered with flowers. They grow 24” to 36" tall and equally wide in the garden and slightly shorter (18-24" tall) in containers and baskets.

6pk — $4.00

!Ornamental&Sweet&Potato&Vine&Ipomoea)batatas))'Marguerite'*

Its lime-green to bright yellow green foliage is a great contrast plant for any garden. Can be used as a annual groundcover but also works great as hanging baskets and potted plants.

4” pot — $4.00

!Morning&Glory&Ipomoea)purpurea)‘Clark’s*Heavenly*Blue’*

Vivid large blue trumpet–shaped flowers with a white throat and heart–shaped foliage on a vigorous vine.

4” pot — $4.00

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Horticulture*Club*2014*Spring*Plant*Sale*Annuals ! ! ! !

!Lantana&Bandana&Cherry&Sunrise&Lantana)camara)

Everyone knows lantana...tough as nails for tough spots. Don’t forget to water extra when it’s dry or hot, they do a bit better that way. We have Bandana Cherry Sunrise, Bandana Lemon Zest, and Confetti (pictured) available for colors. Full Sun is an absolute must.

4” pot $4.00

!Sun&Parasol&Giant&Crimson&Mandevilla&Mandevilla)x!'Sunmandecrikin'*

With the largest flowers of the Sun Parasol series, up to 4 to 6 inches, and large, glossy, deep green leaves which form a bushy vine, this selection is excellent for patio containers and trellises. Giant Pink also available.

6” pot — $4.00

!Boston&Fern&Nephrolepis)exaltata)

The lush arching, dangling fronds of Boston fern are especially suited to hanging baskets, but they also look great on a pedestal. Give the plant medium to bright light, high humidity, temperatures between 60 and 75 degrees F, and evenly moist soil to ensure success.

Hang — $4.00

!Geranium&Pelargonium)x)hortorum)‘Maverick*Red’*

These are a little bit closer in appearance to a classic geranium than the scented varieties. However, they pack a punch and deliver vivid colors and huge flower heads. Available in Red and Violet.

4” pot — $4.00

!Spreading&Petunia&Petunia)x)hybrida*

Paul says there’s never enough purple petunias in the world. Here’s a fantastic sampling, although clearly they're not all purple. 6 pk — $4.00

!Moss&Rose&Portulaca)grandiflora)‘Pink*Happy*Trails’)

Also sometimes called moss rose, the Happy Trails series of portulaca is an outstanding bedding plant that will spread along the ground or drape beautifully over the edge of your containers. Primrose and Pink are available.

6 pk — $4.00

!Purslane&Toucan&Yellow&Portulaca)oleracea)

Heat–loving and drought–tolerant Toucan performs well in mixed containers, baskets, and garden beds.

6 pk — $4.00

!Black–Eyed&Susan&Rudbeckia)hirta)‘Cappucino’)

Rudbeckia Cappuccino huge orange–red flowers reach 4" across and are so numerous they blanket the foliage.

4” pot — $4.00

!Black–Eyed&Susan&Rudbeckia)hirta)‘Prairie*Sun’)

This annual is sometimes described as a biennial or even a tender perennial, but for safety sake we'll just say it's an annual. Bright yellow faces on sturdy plants for full sun

4” pot — $4.00

!Silver&Sage&Salvia)argentea)‘Artemis’*

Artemis is sometimes called silver sage and features fuzzy silver leaves that provide a great foliar contrast and Coral Nymph has a unique coral colored bloom that really is an eye-catcher. 6 pk — $4.00

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Horticulture*Club*2014*Spring*Plant*Sale*Annuals ! ! ! !

!Texas&Sage&Salvia)coccinea)‘Lady*in*Red’*

All-America Selection Winner. Lady In Red is a superb selection of the wildflower, Salvia coccinea, with its open and airy bright red, 6-8" spikes. Victoria Blue also available.

6 pk — $4.00

!Sallyfun&Blue&Emotion&Salvia&Salvia)farinacea)‘Sallyfun*Blue*Emotion’*

This variety produces stunning blue-violet blooms, on distinctive dark stems; a compact plant with good weather resistance, and a long season of bloom.

4” pot — $4.00

!Anise&Sage&Salvia)guaranitica)‘Black*&*Blue’*

Gets its name from the flowers, the flowers are blue in color and the calyx is almost black in color. The Sage will flower from late summer until late fall.

6” pot — $4.00

!Pumpkin&on&a&Stick&Solanum)integrifolium)

This is actually an ornamental eggplant! The kids will love this novelty plant and once fruit have ripened, the stems can be cut and leaves removed to make fantastic fall arrangements.

4” pot — $4.00

!French&Marigold&Tagetes)patula)‘Durango*Red’*

This is a series of marigolds direct from Ball Seed that offer exceptional color and the durability that only a marigold can give you. These guys love full sun and will be available in Durango Bee, Durango Flame, and Durango Tangerine.

6 pk — $4.00

!Black&Eyed&Susan&Vine&Thunbergia)alata)‘Susie*White*with*Black*Eye’*

Susie can “pop” into flower in as little as 6 weeks, and is excellent in hanging baskets or window boxes.

4” pot — $4.00

!Mexican&Sunflower&Tithonia)rotundifolia)‘Red*Torch’)

More commonly known as the Mexican sunflower, this is a fast growing annual that can quickly reach 6' in height. It has bright orange flowers that attract wildlife and loves full sun. ‘Fiesta del Sol’ also available.

4” pot — $4.00

!Zinnia&Zinnia)marylandica)

Zaharas are the gold standard for zinnias these days. Look great all season with way less disease than the old fashioned cultivars. 20% larger blooms. Available in Profusion Yellow, Star Orange, Star Gold, Zahara Double Cherry, and Zahara Double Fire (pictured).

6 pk — $4.00 !

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Horticulture*Club*2014*Spring*Plant*Sale*!Perennials*(Non–Native)* ! ! ! !

!Bear’s&Breeches&Acanthus)mollis)

Bear’s breeches, is a clump-forming perennial that is grown as much for its attractive foliage as for its architecturally bold flower spikes.

$7

!Century&Plant&Agave)guiengola)'Creme*Brulee'*

This is elegant with wide, medium green leaves surrounded by a 1" border of creamy white.

$10

!Chinese&Wild&Ginger&Asarum)splendens)

This plant is a spectacular ground cover for woodland and shade gardens. Its variegated foliage offers a nice change from our native Asarum.

$7

!Lady&Fern&Athyrium)'Ghost')

New fronds have a shimmering whitish color that darkens slowly to a silvery green with burgundy accents.

$8

!Siberian&Bugloss&Brunnera)macrophylla)‘Emerald*Mist’*

Green and silver blotched foliage with intense blue forget-me-not flowers make this a perfect shade perennial.

$7

!Siberian&Bugloss&Brunnera)macrophylla)‘Silver*Heart’*

Silvery heart-shaped leaves and alluring powder blue flowers clusters in the late spring. Plant in the woodland or shade garden and provide excellent drainage.

$8

!Silver&Sedge&Carex)platyphylla)

Clump-forming sedge with powder blue leaves up to an inch or more wide. Spreads slowly to form a textured groundcover.

$8

!Clematis&Clematis)fujimusume)

6–7” smooth light blue flowers with a central star of golden yellow stamens that mature to attractive golden seedheads.

$10

!Clematis&Red&Cardinal&Clematis)‘Red*Cardinal’*

Large-flowering, semi-woody climbing clematis vine which typically grows 8-12' and features red flowers.

$10

!SuperPSized&Elephant&Ear&Colocasia)gigantea*'Thailand*Giant'*

Huge green leaves can measure 5ft long x 4ft wide each. Full–grown plants typically reach 9ft tall.

$10

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Horticulture*Club*2014*Spring*Plant*Sale*!

Perennials*(Non–Native)* ! ! ! !

!Lily&of&the&Valley&Convallaria)majalis)‘Bordeaux’)

Bordeaux is a little taller and larger than the species; stem base is wine–colored.

$5

!Mexican&Hen&&&Chicks&Echeveria)shaviana*'Pink*Frills'*

Makes an excellent accent succulent with a frilly/frosty appearance to the rosette–shaped violet colored leaves. The leaves have bright pink margins.

$8

!All&Gold&Japanese&Forest&Grass&Hakonechloa)macra)‘All*Gold’*

A graceful, colorful groundcover for shady areas. Slender stems hold bright golden-yellow foliage having the effect of a tiny bamboo.

$8

!Sunflower&Helianthus)'Happy*Days'*

A midsized perennial sunflower, ideal towards the middle of a sunny border but also short enough for containers or tubs. This forms an upright mound of pointy dark-green leaves.

$7

!Coral&Bells&‘Pistache’&Heuchera)‘Pistache’*

Light, lime-green to chartreuse leaves are topped by creamy white flowers in summer. Tolerant of heat and humidity, 'Pistache' colors best in partial shade and prefers moisture-retentive but well-drained soil.

$8

!Coral&Bells&‘Frosted&Violet’&Heuchera)‘Frosted*Violet’)

Violet purple foliage with deep burgundy veins form a vigorous but neat clump which is accented by small, dainty pink, pearl-like flowers on wiry stems.

$8

!Coral&Bells&‘Georgia&Peach’&Heuchera)‘Georgia*Peach’)

Leaves are up to 8" across in lovely glowing peach with a silver wash. This offering is more heat and humidity tolerant.

$8

!Heartthrob&Rose&Mallow&Hibiscus)moscheutos)'Heartthrob'*

The flowers reach 8 to 10 inches wide and sport a black center and black veining. The burgundy-maroon petals are slightly ruffled.

$10

!Contrast&in&Styles&Siberian&Iris&Iris)siberica)‘Contrast*in*Styles’)

These blooms measure up to 5 inches wide, with standards of rich plum-purple, blue styles, and flaring falls that feature bold white and yellow signals with purple veins against a violet background.

$7

!Phyllis&Smith&Shasta&Daisy&Leucanthemum)×)superbum)‘Phyllis*Smith’*

Single flowers with very finely-cut or fringed petals surrounding a yellow center. Excellent for cutting. Removing faded flowers will greatly increase the blooming time.

$7

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Horticulture*Club*2014*Spring*Plant*Sale*!Perennials*(Non–Native)* ! ! ! !

!Ostrich&Fern&Matteuccia)struthiopteris)

Large, lustrous, dark green fronds arch gracefully and give the tropical feel of a palm. Happiest in a cool moist site, it will tolerate more sun at the side of a stream or pond.

$8

!Siam&Ruby&Banana&Musa)'Siam*Ruby')

Huge, tropical, ruby red leaves are splashed with bright lime green, each offering a unique pattern of colors. Young plants start out more green and color intensifies with sun exposure.

$10

!Beardtongue&Penstemon)'Dark*Towers')

Glossy bronze-red foliage is topped by masses of tubular light pink flowers. Adds rich, contrasting color to beds, borders and mixed containers. Tolerates high heat and humidity.

$7

!Angel&Wings&Rose&Rosa)chinensis)'Angel*Wings'*

Angel Wings miniature rose will begin producing fragrant flowers when quite young in a mix of shell pink, rose and white. The plant often reaches 3'.

4” pot — $5

!Salvia&‘New&Dimension&Blue’&Salvia)nemorosa)‘New*Dimension*Blue’)

Large, compact and well-branched plants topped by strong-colored flowers that are long-lasting in the landscape.

$7

!Stonecrop&‘Carl’&Sedum)‘Carl’)

Upright form producing flat clusters of magenta flowers in August. Succulent foliage is smooth gray-green throughout the growing season. Easy to grow. Drought tolerant.

$7

!Hens&and&Chicks&Sempervivum)assortment*

Sempervivum is the perfect plant for hot, dry, sunny locations with very well-drained soil.

$5

!Betony&Stachys)officinalis)'Hummelo'*

An interesting and unusual perennial for near the front of the border, or in containers. Plants may be clipped back hard immediately after blooming to tidy up the clumps for the rest of the season.

4” pot —$7

!Culver’s&Root&Veronicastrum)virginicum)‘Alba’*

Notable for its striking flower spikes. This is a good choice for a mixed border, the white flowers being borne in upright spikes.

$5

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Horticulture*Club*2014*Spring*Plant*Sale*!Perennials*(Local*Native)* ! ! ! !

!Thimbleweed&Anemone)virginiana)

This spring-blooming anemone is a Missouri native plant that grows up to 2' tall (sometimes taller in the wild) and typically occurs in rocky or dry open woods or wooded slopes.

4” pot —$5

!Columbine&Aquilegia)Canadensis)

Nodding flowers of red with extended yellow stamens and red spurs pointing upward. Adds elegance to your spring blooming garden, and a source of early nectar.

4” pot —$5

!Butterfly&Weed&Asclepias)tuberosa)

This plant is a cherished member of the milkweed family and will bring Monarchs and other butterflies to your garden beds or containers. It loves full sun and grows to 3-4 feet in good conditions.

4” pot —$5

!Aromatic&Aster&Aster)oblongifolius)

Aromatic Aster is one of the last Aster species to bloom in the fall. Despite the name, the flowers have no aroma but the leaves do when crushed.

4” pot —$5

!Ohio&horsemint&Blephilia)ciliata)

A wide variety of bees are attracted to the flowers.

Most commonly found in open areas, Ohio horsemint does best in dry to moist soils in full sun to partial shade.

4” pot —$5

!Bottlebrush&Grass&Elymus)hystrix)

This graceful woodland grass produces seedheads that resemble a bottlebrush. Growing in clumps on well–drained soil, it adapts to a wide range of soil conditions including heavy clay.

4” pot —$5

!Sideoats&Grama&Boutelua)curtipendula)

This drought tolerant grass is native to open rocky woodlands and mixed grass prairies.

4” pot —$5

!Oak&Sedge&Carex)albicans)

This spreading native grass makes an excellent shade groundcover. Fine texture gives the sedge a soft appearance that is nice as an underplanting for shade perennials.

4” pot —$5

!Prairie&Coreopsis&Coreopsis)palmate)

Coreopsis sports bright yellow flowers in mid-summer. Spreads to form a dense mat.

4” pot —$5

!Purple&Prairie&Clover&Dalea)purpurea)

Purple prairie clover is a native Missouri prairie clover which grows in glades, rocky woods, and prairies throughout the State.

4” pot —$5

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Horticulture*Club*2014*Spring*Plant*Sale*!Perennials*(Local*Native)* ! ! ! !

!Yellow&Coneflower&Echinacea)paradoxa)

Bright pure yellow flowers consist of drooping petals surrounding a soft brown cone.

4” pot —$5

!Closed&Gentian&Gentiana)andrewsii)

Closed Gentian is a Missouri native wildflower often found in moist woods, thickets and low wooded areas near streams and ponds. Typically grows 1-2' tall with tight clusters of tubular deep blue flowers that never open.

4” pot — $5

!Rose&Verbena&Glandularia)canadensis)

Makes spectacular displays on dry, rocky hillsides. Color varies from true pink to magenta to rose-purple, probably depending on soil.

4” pot —$5

!Alum&Root&Heuchera)richardsonii)

Use in a rock garden, perennial border, native plant garden or open woodland garden. Does well in dry locations, as an edging plant, and as a ground cover.

4” pot —$5

!Little&Bluestem&Schizachyrium)scoparium)

This is a must have ornamental grass. It thrives in the driest and hottest spots you can throw at it and has a beautiful silvery blue fall color that gives it it's name. Great planted with most smaller native forbes.

4” pot — $5

!Missouri&Primrose&Oenethera)macrocarpa)

Missouri primrose does not spread aggressively like some primrose plants and is very desirable in the wild flower garden. This showy native wildflower is pollinated by night-flying Sphinx Moths.

4” pot —$5

!Palm&Sedge&Carex)muskingumensis)

This native sedge hails from marshes and flood plains in the Midwest. Light green, grasslike leaves radiate from the top of 2-foot-tall stems.

4” pot —$5

!Switch&Grass&Panicum)virgatum)

Switch grass can be used to add fall color to naturalistic borders and woodland-edge gardens. It is also a great wildlife plant.

4” pot —$5

!Purple&Beardtongue&Penstemon)cobaea)

Spikes of loosely spaced, large violet to deep purple tubular flowers. Blooms in late spring.

4” pot —$5

!Prairie&Dropseed&Sporobolus)heterolepis)

Fine textured, deep green foliage with lovely, light and airy flowers to 2 1/2" in September and October. Flowers have a slight fragrance similar to coriander.

4” pot — $5

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Horticulture*Club*2014*Spring*Plant*Sale*!Perennials*(Local*Native)* ! ! ! !

!Longhead&Coneflower&Ratibidia)columnifera)

This perennial coneflower, sometimes grown as an annual, has a long season of flowers on thin, branching stems. The flowers resemble small hats, with yellow reflexed ray florets and large greenish-brown columnar centers.

4” pot —$5

!Royal&Catchfly&Silene)regia)

Coming into bloom around mid-summer, Royal Catchfly is a sticky little plant that will quickly become one of your garden favorites. It blooms for about a month, and as its name suggests, it has tiny sticky hairs that catch insects attempting to climb its stem or munch on its leaves.

4” pot —$5

!Tickseed&Coreopsis&)

This spring bloomer has a cheerful yellow bloom on small plants that are easy to maintain. It can take a beating and will surely spread its cheer making little baby tickseedlings to share with friends.

4” pot —$5

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Horticulture*Club*2014*Spring*Plant*Sale*!!

Vegetables* ! ! ! !

!Jersey&Hybrid&Asparagus&Asparagus)x)‘Jersey’)

Jersey Hybrid normally reaches to a mature height of 9.75 inches. This plant needs a moderate amount of maintenance.

6–8” pot — $4.00

!Black&Turtle&Beans&Phaselous)vulgaris)))

These attractive beans are tasty and healthy. Researchers have found that these fiber, iron, and protein rich legumes improve digestive and hearth health.

4” pot — $4.00

!Chioggia&Beets&Beta)vulgaris)subsp.)vulgaris)

Pronounced “kee-oh-gee-ya.” Chioggia beets are also known as Candystripe Beets and Bulls Eye Beets for their red and white alternating rings.

4” pot — $4.00

!Anaheim&Chili&Pepper&Capsicum)annuum)

Anaheim chiles are a good complement to egg dishes, stews, and vegetable dishes.

4” pot — $4.00

!Jalapeno&Chili&Pepper&Capsicum)annuum)

Jalapeno peppers are versatile peppers. If you leave the jalapeno pepper on the plant long enough, it will turn red. The red variety are just as delicious as the green jalapeno pepper, though a touch sweeter.

4” pot — $4.00

!Amethyst&Eggplant&Solanum)melongena)

Ornamental plants with silvery foliage and violet flowers bear bright purple, chubby oval fruits.

4” pot — $4.00

!Bright&Lights&Swiss&Chard&Beta)vulgaris)var.)cicla)'Bright*Lights'*

This chard mix has stems in gold, pink and crimson. A few plants will be white and pink striped, orange, scarlet, purple, green and white. All are delicious to eat.

4” pot — $4.00

!Mortgage&Lifter&Tomato&Solanum)lycopersicum)'Mortgage*lifter'*

Huge heirloom beefsteak (up to 4 lb.; average 2½ lb.).

3” pot — $2.00

!Sungold&Tomato&Solanum)lycopersicum)L.)‘Sungold’*

The golden-orange sweet-tart fruits are borne in large clusters. The flavor develops early, so this little tomato is great for snacking a week before full maturity.

3” pot — $2.00

!Supersweet&100&Cherry&Tomato&Lycopersicon)esculentum)

Cherry tomatoes with sugary flavor. The scarlet, cherry-sized fruits are produced in long pendulous clusters right up to frost. Grow on stakes or a fence.

3” pot — $2.00

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