BERKSHIRE CONSERVATION DISTRICT FALL 2009 BULB & PERENNIAL SALE TULIPS 1. SINGLE LATE BEAUTY MIX 15/$9 Single Late Tulips are perhaps the most popular L tulips of all time. The latest flowering tulips 20-30 and have the most diverse colors. 2. APELDOORN, Tulipa Darwin Hybrid, 15/$9 One of the most well-known tulips around the M world! Huge, brilliant red flowers on sturdy stems. 22 3. ANGELIQUE, Tulipa double late, 15/$9 Fragrant, double, gorgeous rose pink, peony- L Like blooms are long lasting and hold up well. 16 4. TULIP NATURALIZING BLEND 30/$12 This is a mix of Species tulips which are short M tulips perfect for rock gardens. This class of 6-12 tulips are wild and naturalize very well. ALLIUM 12. ALLIUM GIGANTEUM 3/$12 Spectacular giant purple softball sized MS blooms; 5-6 in diameter on 3 4 foot stems. 13. ALLIUM PURPLE SENSATION 5/$6 Densest flower and deepest color! Vivid LS 4-5 purple spheres on strong 20-30 stems. 14. ALLIUM AZUREUM 15/$7 1" Globes of star-shaped sky blue flowers atop LS-ES straight 20 stems. Long lasting. 15. ALLIUM MOLY 20/$6 Clusters of golden yellow, starry flowers in late L May. Plant close together in clumps (5 10/sq ft.) 14 among perennials. The leaves of the Allium will go dormant in summer when perennials are in bloom. DAFFODIL/NARCISSUS 5. DUTCH MASTER, /VALUE PAK 32/$12 Huge, long lasting, brilliant yellow blooms, E, 18 6. TRUMPET MIX 32/$12 Trumpet narcissus variety, naturalizes well. EM, 18 7. JONQUILLA FRAGRANT MIX 32/$12 Several different varieties of fragrant jonquil. EM 6-15 REBLOOMING BEARDED IRIS 8. HARVEST OF MEMORIES Radiant sunny yellow bloomer with ruffled edges. M+L, 30, 3/$14 NEW BIGGER 3/5 FAN! 9. FREQUENT FLYER Fragrant, ruffled, pure white flowers 3/$14 with pale lemon beards. 36, M+L 10. TENNISON RIDGE 3/$14 A two time award winner! This burgundy iris has M+L ruffled falls and upright standards. 36 16. ALLIUM HAIR 10/$7 Looking for a dramatic flower shape for your garden LS-ES and floral designs? The unusual flower form has a 18-24 purple heart with green long hair like thin petals. SPECIALTY BULBS 17. GLORY OF THE SNOW, Chionodoxa lucilliae 15/$6 White-eyed blue flowers with 6 to 10 buds E per stem. Easily naturalizes. 5 18. CHECKERED LILY, Frittillaria meleagris 15/$6 Nodding, graceful, bell-shaped, flowers have a M unique checkered pattern in shades of purple. 8 Naturalize in moist, shady gardens. 19. SUMMER SNOWFLAKE, Leucojum aestivum 5/$6 Lush foliage, 1-1½ " wide nodding white bells L make this a hardy garden favorite. 16 20. GRAPE HYACINTHS, Muscari armeniacum 30/$8 Dense spikes of urn shaped blue flowers with a fine M white fringe. Naturalize quickly. Long lasting. 6 11. PINK REPRISE 3/$14 A little shorter than the others, this iris with M+L its warm pink blooms with red beards look 24 gorgeous planted in front of Tennison Ridge. E-Early spring M-Mid spring L-Late spring S-Early Summer MS-Mid Summer LS-Late Summer F-Fall - Deer Resistant
21. MUSCARI GOLDEN FRAGRANCE 9/$10 Unique yellow flowers spikes with intriguing M grape-purple flowers at the tips. Its delightful 12 fragrance has elements of banana and gardenia. If left undisturbed, they will multiply rapidly. 23. LILY ORIENTAL MIX 4/$8 A summer garden full of breathtaking MS-LS flowers without a lot of fuss,. 24-36 24. ASIATIC LILY STARGAZER 4/$8 Large, superbly fragrant crimson blossoms with MS-LS white edges and dark pink speckles. 24-36 25. LILY PUMILIUM 3/$9 This graceful, long lasting, fragrant lily has MS up to 50 bright reddish/orange, recurved, 18 nodding flowers. Great for borders! 26. AUTUMN FLOWERING CROCUS 2/$10 Colchicum Lilac Wonder, The large vase Fall shaped blooms have narrow amethyst segments with white lines in the center. 8 27. CROCUS SPECIES MIX 24/$8 Delicate and colorful early bloomers, in shades E of lavender, purple, yellow, and white. 2-3 28. CROCUS LARGE FLOWERING MIX 30/$8 Large colorful blooms with dark grass-like foliage. 4-6 28. PEONY, Karl Rosenfeld 1/$8 Deep red double blooms. Blooms heavily. 24-30", ES. 29. WOOD HYACINTH MIX, Scilla campanulata, 20/$9 Pink, white, & blue flowers shaped like a broad L bell with a flared rim, 12 to 15 flowers hang from a sturdy, round stalk. Multiplies easily, even in shade. 30. SPANISH GARLIC, 'Spanish Roja' 3/$5 This gourmet garlic is famous for its pleasingly hot And spicy bite This hardneck variety does very well in cold climates. 31. SHALLOTS, Allium oschaninii 10/$5 The bulbs are a culinary onion with a superb mild flavor. Plant in a sunny, well-drained position. E-Early spring M-Mid spring L-Late spring S-Early Summer MS-Mid Summer LS-Late Summer F-Fall - Deer Resistant MISCELLANEOUS 32. BULB BOOSTER FERTILIZER $6 33. BLUEBIRD BOX $12 34. BAT HOUSE $20 35. PLANTSKYDD DEER REPELLANT $24 1 Lb Soluble Powder 36. RABBIT & SMALL CRITTER REPELLANT $10 Easy to use, 1 lb shaker can 37. MOUSEGUARDS/TREE WRAPS 2/$3 38. BULB ASSORTMENT RAFFLE - 5 chances for $3 ($50 value). BULB RAFFLE! $50 VALUE! Our 2009 FALL BULB PROGRAM offers you first quality, imported Dutch bulbs at low prices. All bulbs and perennials are hardy for this area. Choose from this year s wider selection and brighten your garden for spring! Your order allows us to continue our work in cooperation with other federal, state, and local agencies on natural resource conservation issues within Berkshire County. We do not receive any funding from the state or federal governments. Our spring and fall plant sales are the major fundraising source of the district. This enables us to provide conservation assistance, scholarships, and environmental educational information to the public. Thank you for your support! The Berkshire Conservation District is staffed on a part-time basis, T-Th, 10am 2pm. Located in Rm 206 of the Silvio Conte Federal Building with the Natural Resource Conservation Service. SEE PHOTOS OF THE BULBS IN BLOOM AND ORDER ONLINE THRU PAYPAL
www.berkshireconservation.org PLEASE PLAN AHEAD and MARK YOUR CALENDAR! ORDERS MUST BE PICKED UP ON Saturday, Sept. 26, 2009. If you are unable to pick up your order, please arrange for someone else to pick it up for you! Orders not picked up will be considered a donation to the District. Once we have processed your order, you will receive a confirmation in the mail with an assigned order number and directions to your pick up site. Questions? Call: (413) 443-1776 X102 or Email: deborah.burke@ma.usda.gov Mail order form with a check payable to: Berkshire Conservation District 78 Center St. Suite 206 Pittsfield, MA 01201 DEADLINE FOR ORDERING is August27 th! MAIL IN YOUR ORDER FORM WITH A CHECK OR ORDER ONLINE THRU PAYPAL www.berkshireconservation.org *WE DO NOT SHIP! ORDER FORM Name Phone ( Day) (Cell) Mailing Address Town State Zip CURRENT Email: Be sure to receive our emails by adding us to your address book! Item # Description/Species Quantity Unit Price Total Price 35 Bulb Assortment Raffle 5 chances ($50 value) $3.00 PICK UP DAY IS SATURDAY SEPTEMBER 26 th 9am til Noon Choose Your Pick Up Site Below ORDER SUB TOTAL DEDUCT 10% IF 09 MEMBER Monument Mt. HS, Great Barrington Lakeview Orchard, Lanesboro Burke s, Peru A map and directions will be mailed to you once your order is processed. This will be your only notice, PLEASE SAVE IT! HANDLING $3 DONATION (TAX DED.) Berkshire County BCC Scholarship Adrian Meyer Scholarship Mass. Envirothon TOTAL PAYMENT ENCLOSED $
Berkshire Conservation District Silvio O. Conte Federal Bldg 78 Center St. Suite 206 Pittsfield, MA 01201 NONPROFIT ORG. U.S. POSTAGE PAID PITTSFIELD, MA 01201 PERMIT NO. 187 FALL 2009 BULB SALE Support your Local Conservation District Please share this brochure with a friend. Deadline to order is August 26th!
UPCOMING EVENT Advanced Training Workshop for Soil Evaluators sponsored by Berkshire Conservation District, Tri-Town Health, and Berkshire Community College Describing, Documenting, and Interpreting Complex Soil Conditions in Deep Holes Workshop #T508-0026 Presented by: Peter C. Fletcher, Certified Professional Soil Scientist and Soil Evaluator This course is designed for professionals who are Certified Soil Evaluators. The focus of the course is on documenting and interpreting soil conditions within deep observation holes located in areas with varied soil/geologic conditions. Prior to going into the field, participants will be given instruction on how to access available reference materials for the field sites. Participants will work as individuals or in small groups, and will complete Massachusetts Dept of Environmental Protection, Form 11 - Soil Suitability Assessment for On- Site Sewage Disposal for each of the deep holes. A Certified Professional Soil Scientist/Soil Evaluator will be available for consultation, and instruction during this period. 10 Training Credit Hours COURSE INFO Dates: Monday, October 5 2pm - 6pm Tuesday, October 6 8:30am - 4:30pm Cost: $250 Instructor: Peter Fletcher, Certified Professional Soil Scientist and Soil Evaluator Location: Berkshire Community College campus 1350 West St. Pittsfield, MA Room: TBA Register: Call the Office of LifeLong Learning at 413-236-2122 or 2123 Mail in a registration form with check made payable to: BCC, ATTN: LifeLong Learning, 1350 West Street, Pittsfield, MA 01201 Fax registration form: 413-496-9511 Light snacks and drinks will be provided. The cafeteria will be available for lunch or you may bring your own for the field day. Congratulations! THE 2009 BERKSHIRE CONSERVATION DISTRICT ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE SCHOLARSHIP HAS BEEN AWARDED TO BCC STUDENT GLENN LYNDE!