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Conservation District
310 Allen Road, Suite 301
Carlisle, PA 17013-9101
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31st Annual Tree Seedling Sale 2008
Each year the Conservation District holds a tree seedling sale to raise funds for our
environmental education projects. The seedlings range from evergreens to hardwoods and groundcover.
Most seedlings come packaged in bundles of 10 and range in size from 7 - 24 inches.
The district also sells acorns, flowering bulbs, wildflower mix, tree shelters and stakes.
If you would like to be added to the tree sale mailing list please email your mailing address to us.
conserve@pa.net
Below are links to items that were available for 2008:
Trees
Groundcover
Bulb Packages
Wildflower Mix
List of Frequently Asked Questions
2008 TREE SEEDLING DESCRIPTIONS & INFORMATION
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COLORADO BLUE SPRUCE
Should reach 6 feet in 8-9 years starting with three year seedling. Grows to 100 feet. One inch silvery blue to bluish green needles. Not all plants will have the bluish colored needles. Good for ornamental, colorful screen, windbreak or Christmas tree. Ordinary soil, average moisture. Full sun. Slow growing. |

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DOUGLAS FIR
Should reach 6 feet in 7 - 8 years starting with three year seedling. Will grow to 200 feet. Short soft blue-green needles. Popular Christmas tree because of its color, symmetrical form and its ability to hold needles for a long time. Grows best in moist well drained soils. Full sun. |

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WHITE PINE (ADIRONDACK)
Should reach 6 feet in 6-7 years starting with three year seedling. Will grow to 100 feet. A five needle pine, soft,light green blue four inch needles. Good for windbreak or hedge. Dry or poorly drained soils. Full sun. |

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CONCOLOR FIR
Also known as White Fir. Should reach 6 feet in 8-9 years with a three year seedling. Grows to 120 feet. Silver truck and soft silver foliage. One of the best Christmas trees. Holds needles best of any short needled tree. Needs good drainage. |

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RED MAPLE
Also known as scarlet or swamp maple. Growth 40 to 60 feet. Highly prized because of its bright red flowers
in early spring before leaves appear. Medium to dark green leaves turn yellow to brilliant red in fall.
An excellent wetland species, can tolerate wet, swampy soil conditions. Native to eastern U.S. |

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WHITE OAK
Grows to 50-80 ft. Dense foliage is bluish-green to reddish-brown in autumn. Grows best in a deep, loamy, well
drained soil. Advantages are that they are easily transplanted when young and have a high resistance to ice breakage
and oak wilt. Good tolerance of highway salt. Long lived tree and requires very little maintenance.
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RED OAK
Fast growth 60-70 ft. Dense, lustrous green foliage turns a deep red in fall. Grows best in sandy to rich loamy
soil in full sun. Tolerant of urban conditions such as salt, ozone and sulphur dioxide. Native to eastern to mid
United States. Germinating acorns - Place acorn on its side and cover with approximately 1 inch of soil. For a
better survival rate, place a tree shelter over the acorn.
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SHADBLOW SERVICEBERRY
Also known as Juneberry. Grows to a height of 25 to 30 feet. Blooms in early spring. Covered with billowy masses
of small white flowers in racemes. Purplish black, berry-like edible fruits in summer are attractive to birds.
Fall color is yellow to red. |

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PEAR TREE PACK
Pack includes one each:
Seckel: Small with rich yellowish-brown skin when fully ripe. One of the best quality dessert pears.
Ideal for home garden. Vigorous, hardy and productive. Ripens by mid September.
Potomac: Fruit is moderate in size, averaging 2 1/2". Flesh texture is moderately fine and buttery.
Flavor is pleasingly subacid with mild aroma and is similar to Beurre D'Anjou in character. Tree is moderately
vigorous and resistant to fire blight.
Note: In order to get proper pollination, varieties should be planted no
farther than 50 ft. apart.
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APPLE TREE PACK
Pack includes one each:
Liberty: Medium size, yellow fleshed dessert apple
with 90% red over yellow background color. Vigorous, spreading, annual bearer. Resistant to apple scab, cedar
apple rust, fire blight and mildew.
CrimsonCrisp: Disease resistant. Medium
size with attractive crimson red color over 95% of the surface. Firm, crisp texture with tart, complex flavor.
Grower friendly, spreading habit, fruiting throughout tree on two and three year old branches. Fruit matures mid
season and will keep in cold storage for six months.
GoldRush:Best
known for its remarkable keeping qualities (10-11 months) and sweet crisp flavor. Resists oxidation when cut,
making a very yellow sauce or firm crisp slices for baking. Shape is slightly upright with a semi-spur habit.
Resistant to scab and mildew with moderate resistance to fire blight.
Note: In order to get proper pollination,
varieties should be planted no farther than 50 ft. apart. Customers can expect trees to start producing a small
number of apples in 3 to 4 years. Trees should be fully producing apples in the 5th year.
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GROUNDCOVER
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MYRTLE
(PERIWINKLE)
Small, shiny
evergreen leaves with violet-blue flowers in the spring. Grows well in shade
or sun. Valuable to cover hard to mow banks. Plant 1 foot apart. Very hardy.
Stays green through summer and winter. 8 - 10 stems/plant.
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ACORNS (RED OAK)
Grows to 75 feet. Fastest growing of all the oaks. Its dense, lustrous green foliage
turns a deep red in the fall. Grows best in sandy to rich loamy soil in full sun. It transplants easily and
withstands city conditions. Tree produces one inch long acorn. The wood is commercially valuable to the furniture
and lumber markets.
Germinating acorns - Place acorn on its side and cover with approximately 1 inch of soil. For a better survival
rate, place a tree shelter over the acorn.
SHOWY NORTHEAST NATIVE WILDFLOWER MIX WITH NATIVE GRASSES
15% Little Bluestem 10% Side Oats Grama 10% Silky Wild Rye 10% Indian Grass 7% Partridge Pea 5% Big Bluestem Niagara 5% Ox Eye Sunflower 5% Black Eyed Susan |
4.5% Tall White Beard Tongue 4% Wild Senna 3% Zigzag Aster/New York Aster Mix 3% Great St. John's Wort 3% Marsh (Dense) Blazing Star 2% Common Milkweed 2% Butterfly Milkweed 2% Whorled Rosinweed |
2% Ohio Spiderwort 2% Golden Alexanders 1.5% New England Aster 1.5% Wild Bergamot 1% Blue False Indigo 1% Wild Blue Lupine 0.5% Round Head Lespedeza |
Planting instructions:
It is recommended to mix four (4) parts of sand or soil with one (1) part of seed. This will help to evenly spread the seed. After spreading the seed over the bare ground, lightly rake the seed into the soil. A thin layer of straw or hay mulch can also be used after seeding is completed.
BULB PACKAGES AVAILABLE THIS YEAR

E - Spectacular Gladiolus (annual, likes sun)
Stately blooms in dazzling multi-colored assortment.
Height: 4'-5' ; Bloom: 90 days after planting

G - New Tiger Lilies (perennial, likes sun)
Exotic beauties of rich colors with curled and delicately dotted petals of red, white, yellow or pink.
Vigorous growth of 15 to 20 flowers on each stem.
Height: 3'-4' ; Bloom: July-September
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H - Everbearing Strawberry Plants (perennial, likes sun)
The best available virus-free plants! Large, red, juicy berries throughout summer.
Height: 10" ; Bloom: spring and summer before fruit

L - Elf Lillies (perennial, likes sun)
New dwarf (elf) lillies, ideal for pots, planters and borders in the garden. They have colorful and fragrant characteristics. You will be delighted with these new miniatures.
Height: 16" ; Bloom: July to September
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FAQ-Frequently Asked Questions
Following is a list of questions and answers about our tree sale. This page is for informational purposes only and does not guarantee survival of any plantings. If your question is not addressed on this list, please call or email the Conservation District for assistance. Thank you.
Q.How should I plant my trees?
A.Dig a hole deep enough to make sure roots extend downward and do not form a "J". Make sure the hole is deep enough to cover all roots. Pack soil firmly around the roots. Keep watered. If possible, keep weeds and grass from growing to high or thick, blocking the sunlight from the tree.
Q.How do I care for the seedlings if I am not going to plant them right away?
A.The trees should be "Healed in". Dig a small hole or trench, tamp the seedlings in the ground, keep watered.
Q.What are tree shelters?
A.A tree shelter is a biodegradeable polypropelene tube that surrounds your hardwood seedlings and protects them from deer, rabbits, rodents, herbicides, mowers and weed trimmers. Tree shelters create a greenhouse environment that encourages seedling growth. Not recommended for evergreens. See picture.

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