Archive for May, 2007

Black Cherry The Black Cherry tree, Prunus serotina, is native

Tuesday, May 1st, 2007

Black Cherry

The Black Cherry tree, Prunus serotina, is native to eastern North America, Mexico and Central America. It is one of the largest of the cherries, typically growing to 50-80 tall with a narrow-columnar to rounded crown. The Black Cherry tree produces hard, reddish-brown wood that takes a fine polish and is commercially valued for use in a large number of products such as furniture, veneers, cabinets, interior paneling, gun stocks, instrument/tool handles and musical instruments.

Horsey Rocker

Tuesday, May 1st, 2007

Horsey Rocker

In addition to the exquisite fabrics, this Pink Horsey Rocker is crafted with quality pine wood, fire retardant foam and sturdy construction designed to withstand the physical demands of active children. The chair measures approximately 24 inches wide by 18 inches deep by 22 inches high. The seat area measures approximately 12.5 inches wide by 11 inches deep.

Stardom Red Geranium The Geranium Stardom Red, ‘Pelargonium x hybrids’,

Tuesday, May 1st, 2007

Stardom Red Geranium

The Geranium Stardom Red, ‘Pelargonium x hybrids’, exhibits beautiful red flowers. Stardom geraniums, also known as floribundas, have double flowers which emerge early, and they produce many more flowers than zonal geraniums on spreading branches. Stardom geraniums are self-branching, requiring no pinching or growth regulators. Fertilize lightly every 2 weeks. Pinching of the shoots will promote bushiness Remove spent flowers to enhance flowering.

Green Arrow Shelling Pea The Pea Shelling Green Arrow, ‘Pisum

Tuesday, May 1st, 2007

Green Arrow Shelling Pea

The Pea Shelling Green Arrow, ‘Pisum sativum’, is a very productive, dwarf plant with large 4 inch pods containing 9 to11 wonderful sweet peas per pod. Remember when you were a kid how fun it was to pop open a pod and eat the Peas? As an adult, you will enjoy the wonderful taste of Green Arrow peas and appreciate the dwarf, 2 foot vines for ease of growing. Green Arrow is very disease resistant. Shelling peas should be harvested when the pods are plump which is about 3 weeks after flowering.

African American Family Set

Tuesday, May 1st, 2007

African American Family Set

This Multicultural African American Family Set has 1 realistically detailed puppet family. Open someones mind to acceptance. Open their heart to love. Bring home the Multicultural African American Family Set today. Watch the fun and learning begin. Enjoy the smiles!

  • washable vinyl heads and cloth clothing
  • Ages 2-10!
  • actual color and pattern of clothing may vary
  • adult puppets are 10 tall
  • comes with 5 puppets Check out our Puppet Stand, Puppets and Puppet Theaters for the ultimate puppet experience!
  • Magic Carpet Spiraea The Spirea ‘Magic Carpet’, Spirea japonica ‘Magic

    Tuesday, May 1st, 2007

    Magic Carpet Spiraea

    The Spirea ‘Magic Carpet’, Spirea japonica ‘Magic Carpet’, is a colorful shrub that fits almost anywhere in the landscape. In spring the leaf shoots emerge vibrant red, maturing into rich bronze to light green red-tipped foliage. Clusters of deep pink flowers cover the plant in early summer. In fall the foliage takes on russet tones that remain colorful well into November. The 18 to 24 inch rounded plants are full and bushy. Full sun brings out the brightest colors. This plant is very drought tolerantand beautiful in the fall.

    Metal. Crispa Ajuga The Ajuga Metal. Crispa , Ajuga pyramidalis, is

    Tuesday, May 1st, 2007

    Metal. Crispa Ajuga

    The Ajuga Metal. Crispa , Ajuga pyramidalis, is a useful ground cover with short spikes of cobalt blue flowers. Metal. Crispa has very tight, crisp-leafed crinkled purple foliage, almost prune-like, with a green-brown shine. The flowers appear in early spring on 8 spikes with a plant spread of 12-24 . Metal. Crispa is excellent for shady moist areas but will adapt to a little more sun than most Ajuga. If one is looking for a perennial ground cover to exceed in a hard to grow shady area, Ajuga’s are the way to go.

    Asian Family Set

    Tuesday, May 1st, 2007

    Asian Family Set

    This Multicultural Asian Family Set has 1 realistically detailed puppet family. Open someones mind to acceptance. Open their heart to love. Bring home the Multicultural Asian Family Set today. Watch the fun and learning begin. Enjoy the smiles!

  • washable vinyl heads and cloth clothing
  • Ages 2-10!
  • actual color and pattern of clothing may vary
  • adult puppets are 10 tall
  • comes with 5 puppets Check out our Puppet Stand, Puppets and Puppet Theaters for the ultimate puppet experience!
  • Low Down Sunflower The Sunflower Low Down, ‘Helianthus angustifolius Low

    Tuesday, May 1st, 2007

    Low Down Sunflower

    The Sunflower Low Down, ‘Helianthus angustifolius Low Down , a Blooms of Bressingham plant, is a dwarf form of Helianthus First Light . It has a solid mass of deep gold flowers. The fuzzy, linear green leaves make a wonderful contrast with the flowers. Low Down has a plant height of 12 and a spread of 20 . Helianthus should be planted in full sun with average to well-drained soils. Try Helianthus as cut flowers, in the back of beds or borders, with Ornamental Grasses or Asters. Low Down will give a stunning explosion of color to any perennial garden. PP 13,197

    Jack O Lantern Pumpkin The Pumpkin Jack O’Lantern, ‘Cucurbita pepo’,

    Tuesday, May 1st, 2007

    Jack O Lantern Pumpkin

    The Pumpkin Jack O’Lantern, ‘Cucurbita pepo’, is bred to be the “size of a human head”, so go ahead and carve a scary face. The Jack O’Lantern is not just a great pumpkin for carving. The wonderfully flavored flesh is great for making soups, muffins, casseroles, pies, and many other nutritious dishes. They will store for month. Pumpkins prefer rich well drained soil that is high in organic matter. The soil should be kept evenly moist. Harvest before the first light frost or when the pumpkin foliage begins to dry out.