Crop 292 JUNE Issue of Flowering Shrub Farm Monthly All Picture Newsletters; January February March April May 1 to 15 May 16 to 31 June 1 to 7 June 8 to 14 June 15 to 21 June 22 to 30 July August September October November December Click on the picture and it may open a larger version with more detail. This version of the newsletter is being sent out for subscribers only or those they wish to share it with. I will add a couple of new pictures every day so you can track whats in bloom and how well its standing up to warm temperatures. 09:50. Most recent additions near the top.
'Semi-Plena', 'White Rose of York', 'Bonnie Prince Charlie's Rose', 'La Rose de York', Rosa x alba suaveolens, Rosa x alba nivea, Rosa alba 'Semi plena' introduced before 1597, (zones 3 thru 9, 8 feet x 5 feet), strongly fragrant it blooms for several weeks in late spring to early summer. None for sale right now but I will be trying to root cuttings in July. 'LEDA' , 'Painted Damask' Damask Old Garden Rose introduced in 1827, (zones 4 thru 9, 4'x7'), strongly fragrant it blooms for several weeks in late spring to early summer. If interested contact me.
On Left is 'American Pillar', Wichuranna Rambler Rose introduced in 1902, zones 4 through 9, 25 feet wide on a fence or trellis, non recurrent single pink and white flowers. flowers for several weeks late spring to early summer.. On Right is 'Rosa mundi' or 'Rosamond' (Rosa gallica versicolor), Gallica Rose introduced before 1581, (zones 4 thru 8, 4'x4'), a sport of the 'Apothecary's Rose' named after Rosamond Clifford; Mistress to King Henry II, fragrant, it blooms for several weeks in late spring to early summer. Check the date the picture was taken noted on the lower right hand side of each picture.
Check out the inventory in the Rose catalog and the Lilac catalog. The picture of the sign shows how many of that variety I have for sale as of the date also on the sign. If you click the inventory picture it opens a large picture of all the available plants with the sign in front. I am working on the June inventory.
On Left is 'American Pillar', Wichuranna Rambler Rose introduced in 1902, zones 4 through 9, 25 feet wide on a fence or trellis, non recurrent single pink and white flowers. flowers for several weeks late spring to early summer (just this one in a 25 gallon pot right now for $100 that we are using to propagate new plants from in July). On Right is 'Tuscany' , 'The Old Velvet Rose', gallica old garden rose with semi-double maroon purple flowers and yellow stamens, introduced before 1596 in Italy, Hardy in zones 4 through 8, 4 feet tall x 3 feet wide ($25 each in 3 gallon pots). Check the date the picture was taken noted on the lower right hand side of each picture. List of Roses
Above are rooted rose cuttings that I cut from stock plants last year. On July 4, I will cut back each one to 3 leaves and fertilize with Espoma Rose Tone.
On Left is the Alba Rose 'Celestial' ($30 each in a 7 gallon pot). 'Celeste', 'Celestial' Alba Old Garden Rose introduced before 1600, (zones 3 thru 8, 6 feet x 4 feet), fragrant and shade tolerant it blooms for several weeks in late spring to early summer. On Right is Alba Rose 'Konigin Von Danemark' ($30 each in a 7 gallon pot). 'Konigin Von Danemark', 'Queen of Denmark', 'Naissance de Venus', Alba Old Garden Rose introduced in 1826, (zones 4 thru 9, 4 feet x 4 feet), fragrant, it blooms for several weeks in late spring to early summer (check the date in the lower right hand corner of each of these flower closeups to see when the picture was taken). Check the date the picture was taken noted on the lower right hand side of each picture. List of Rose varieties we propagate and grow for sale during our Plant Sale
On Left is the 'Souvenir de Philemon Cochet' Hybrid Rugosa Rose, ($30 each in a 7 gallon pot). Introduced in 1900, Hardy in zones 3 through 9, 5 feet tall x 5 feet wide. On Right is 'Tuscany Superb', Hybrid Gallica Rose ($30 each in a 7 gallon pot). Introduced in 1837, non recurrent, 4'X3', sport of 'Tuscany', introduced by Paul in 1848, semi-double flowers of velvety dark red that fades to purple. golden stamens in center. strongly perfumed. Check the date the picture was taken noted on the lower right hand side of each picture.
On the Left is 'Albertine', Climbing or Wichuranna Rambler Rose introduced around 1921, growing up to 25 feet wide on a trllis, hardy in zone 5 it has pink flowers that have a massive bloom for several weeks in early summer Hardy in zones 6 through 9, 20 feet tall and wide. We dont currently have any for sale but I am taking cuttings in July. On the Right is Low bush blueberries being sent mail order within New York State. I took the plants from their pots, trimmed back the foliage somewhat and removed excess soil. I wrapped the root balls in alluminum foil to retain moisture and because foil is easy to put on, take off and recycle. I send blueberry bushes, Pinxterbloom Azaleas and Superba Lilacs this way. It cost me $15.45 Flat Rate Priority. A heck of a lot cheaper than the gas to get to the plant sale from near Buffalo, NY.
On Left is the 'Comte de Chambord' Portland rose ($30 each in a 7 gallon pot). Old Garden Rose introduced in 1860. Zones 5 thru 9, 4 feet x 4 feet, fragrant. Blooms for us throughout summer in flushes when the faded flowers are regularly pinched off. On Right is species rose Rosa rugosa alba ($30 each in a 7 gallon pot). Rosa Rugosa 'Alba' is a white flowered variant of Rosa rugosa also called the 'Hedgehog Rose' and 'The Japanese Rose', 8 feet tall, hardy in zone 3. flowers all summer. Check the date the picture was taken noted on the lower right hand side of each picture.
On Left is the 'Sarah Van Fleet' Hybrid Rugosa Rose ($30 each in a 7 gallon pot). Hardy in zones 6 through 9, 8 feet tall x 6 feet wide. On Right is 'Scabrosa' Hybrid Rugosa Rose (own root) available in 7 gallon pots for $30 each. Introduced by Harkness in 1950. (Zones 3 thru 8, 5 feet x 5 feet) shade tolerant, moderately fragrant flowers bloom late spring and throughout summer, reddish gold fall foliage. Check the date the picture was taken noted on the lower right hand side of each picture.
On Left is Pinxterbloom Azalea in 1 gallon pots for $8 each or 3 gallon for $25 each. Though I didn't get the hundred or so I am used to this spring we still have these ten left over from last year. Seedlings germinated from seed collected on the Appalachian Trail. I fill each pot with spruce pine bark mulch and a little faferd potting mix on top with the azalea planted in it. On Right is Syringa microphylla 'Superba' (in 1 gallon pots for $8 each). Often used as a spring flowering hedge where they are planted two feet apart. Check the date the picture was taken noted on the lower right hand side of each picture.
On Left is 'Comte de Chambord' Portland Rose (in 7 gallon pots for $30 each when they flower). On Right is the Hybrid Rugosa Rose 'Souvenir de Philemon Cochet' (in 7 gallon pots for $30 each). Click each picture for a larger image that can be studied more closely or saved as wallpaper.
On Left is 'Four Seasons' Autumn Damask Rose (in 3 gallon pots for $25 each as they flower). When I do an inventory I take pictures of each sign that shows, on a green dot, how many plants of that variety I had for sale as of the date also attached to the sign. Go to the Rose Catalog for the most recent rose inventory.
On Left We have blueberry bushes in 3 gallon pots for $10 each. This year I have the native lowbush 'Aiton' wild blueberry that grows throughout the NE but is particularly famous in Maine and we have the half high blueberry 'Northsky' thats a hybrid between the native high bush and the native low bush blueberries. We also have a few highbush 'bluecrop' left also in 3 gallon pots for $10 each. On Right you can see where my office in the barn is through the Red Door (behind the house). I post my cell phone number on the garage door so you can call me if I am "out to lunch". There is a door bell button between the garage doors.
On Left is the Alba Rose 'Great Maidens Blush' (in 7 gallon pots for $30 each). On Right is the Hybrid Demask X Eglantine Rose 'Hebes Lip' (in 7 gallon pots for $30 each).
On Left is the Gallica Rose 'Cardinal de Richelieu' (in 7 gallon pots for $30 each). On Right is the Gallica Rose 'Duc de Guiche' (in 7 gallon pots for $30 each).
These espalier trained apple trees are available for sale for $30 each. 'Stayman Winesap' on Left and 'Liberty' on Right. Most of my espalier is sold by appointment so call my phone at 518-526-9101 and make an appointment.
On Left is the Damask Rose 'Mme Hardy' in 7 gallon pots for $30 each and on Right is the Kordesii Climbing Rose 'Dortmund' also in a 7 gallon for $30. This version of the newsletter is being sent out for subscribers only or those they wish to share it with. I will add a couple new pictures every day so you can track whats in bloom and how well its standing up to warm temperatures. I will also have a link to a page with inventory pictures I have taken in April, May and June this year.
On left is Gallica Rose 'La Belle Sultane' a big mother of a rose bush in a 45 gallon pot that we use to propagate more plants. I dont think I have any for sale right now. On Right is the Alba Rose 'Celestial' in a 7 gallon pot for $30.
On Left is Rhododendron maximum Rosebay Rhododendron, red form; $8 each in 1 gallon pots. On Right is Rosa gallica 'Complicata' in 7 gallon pots for $30 each.
40A. Along sidewalk in front of 40 Voorheesville Ave. I plan to add closeups of each rose blooming closely associated with the row its blooming in. Click on the picture and it may open a larger version with more detail. Note the date the picture was taken in lower right.
On Left is 'Fantin Latour' (in pots for $25 or $30 each) and on right is 'Ispahan' (not for sale right now). Click on the picture and it may open a larger version with more detail.
On Left is Gallica Rose 'Duchesse of Montebello' and on right is Gallica Rose 'La Belle Sultane' (both are huge plants in 45 gallon pots that we use for propagation and dont have any for sale right now). Click on the picture and it may open a larger version with more detail.
40E. Right behind the house. Hybrid Rugosa 'Fimbriata' is blooming in the background ($30 each in a 7 gallon pot). Click on the picture and it may open a larger version with more detail.
40G. Click on the picture and it may open a larger version with more detail.
40H. Hybrid Rugosa 'Delicata' has pink flowers ($30 each in a 7 gallon pot). Click on the picture and it may open a larger version with more detail.
Rose de Rescht Portland Rose ($30 each in a 7 gallon pot).
40K. The old greenhouse. Click on the picture and it may open a larger version with more detail.
40M. Click on the picture and it may open a larger version with more detail.
40N. Click on the picture and it may open a larger version with more detail.
40Z. Last row. Contains 'Fru Dagmar Hastrup' , 'Great Maidens Blush', 'Camieux' ($30 each in a 7 gallon pot).. Click on the picture and it may open a larger version with more detail.
On Left are locking tag labels hanging from the ceiling in the barn (each has the variety name along with its crop number and date of introduction). When a plant starts to flower and the flower proves the variety I attach a locking Label. We don't sell Roses or Lilacs until they flower or after they have previously flowered proving the variety. On Right is a picture showing a comparison of the pots we grow plants into; 1 gallon, 3 gallon, 7 gallon, 15 gallon and 25 gallon. Another size 45 gallon is really to heavy to sell but instead is used for display only. I usually sell the 7 gallon for $30, the 15 for $50 and the 25 for $100 but the other sizes are negotiable.
About the ALL-PICTURE-NEWSLETTER by andyvancleve
Flowering Shrub Farm Monthly All Picture Newsletters; January February March April May 6 to 16 May 20 to 31 June 4 to 7 June 8 to 9 June 11 to 13 June 16 to 25 July August September October November December
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