L.D. OLIVER SEED CO.,INC. 2011 WHOLESALE CATALOG
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L.D. OLIVER SEED CO.,INC. 2011 WHOLESALE CATALOG
L.D. OLIVER SEED CO.,INC. 2011 WHOLESALE CATALOG CELEBRATING 40 YEARS! L.D. OLIVER SEED CO., INC. DEPOT HOME & GARDEN P. O. BOX 156, 26 SUNSET AVE. 36 PARK ST. MILTON, VT. 05468 ESSEX JCT., VT. 05452 TELEPHONE: (802) 893-1241 TELEPHONE: (802) 878-8596 TOLL FREE: (800) 624-2952 (Please ask for wholesale dept.) FAX: (802) 893-2194 WEB SITE: www.ldoliverseed.com E-MAIL US -- [email protected] FOR CUSTOMER PICK-UPS CALL AHEAD FOR AVAILABILITY AND LOCATION. TABLE OF CHARTS AND GUIDES PAGE Cool Season Turfgrasses....................................... 1 Establishing Wildflowers...................................... 14 Fall Cover Crops.............................................. 42-43 Fertilizer Application Chart.................................. 21 Forage Seed Planting Guide.................................... 10 Lime Efficiency Chart......................................... 25 Brought to you by: Peg Nichols Steve Hardy Ted Redman Lori Donna Joan Pecor - President CEO Wholesale Manager Billing & Accounts Receivable Sales Facilitator TABLE OF CONTENTS Bedding......................................................... Bird Food....................................................... Catamount Catamount Catamount Catamount PAGE 41 41 Forage Seed Mixes..................................... Water Star Turf Seed Mixes............................ Specialty Seed Mixes.................................. Turf Seed Mixes....................................... 19 17 18 15-16 Decorative Stone................................................ 30 Erosion Control Mats............................................ Espoma Products................................................. 41 27-29 Fafard Products................................................. Fertilizer – GMF................................................ Fertilizer – GMF No-Phos & Lo-Phos.............................. Fertilizer - Specialty.......................................... Food Plot Mixes................................................. Forage Grass.................................................... 35-36 22 23 24 20 7- 9 Ice & Snow Products............................................. Inoculants...................................................... Intervale Compost Products...................................... 39 12 36 Lawn Care Products – Anderson................................... Lime/Gypsum Products............................................ 37 26 Miscellaneous (Garden Stakes, Play Sand)........................ Mulch-Bark and Ground Cover..................................... Mulch-Hydroseed–Paper and Wood.................................. Mulch-Hydroseed-Tackifier....................................... 30 38 40 41 North Country Organics Products................................. Organic Seeds................................................... 31-32 13 Peat Moss....................................................... Perlite......................................................... 36 36 Reclamation and Conservation Species............................ 6- 7 Spring Grain.................................................... Summer Annual................................................... 11 11 Turf Grass Seed Suppliers....................................... 2- 5 Vermiculite..................................................... Vermont Natural Agri............................................ 36 33-34 Wildflower Mixes................................................ Winter Grain.................................................... 14 12 COOL SEASON TURFGRASSES VARIETY ANNUAL RYEGRASS PERENNIAL RYEGRASS NAMED PERENNIAL RYEGRASS CREEPING RED FESCUE NAMED RED FESCUE HARD FESCUE NAMED HARD FESCUE CHEWINGS FESCUE NAMED CHEWINGS FESCUE KY BLUEGRASS NAMED KY BLUEGRASS TALL FESCUE NAMED TALL FESCUE DAYS TO GERM SEEDING RATE/ 1000SQFT PERSISTANCE TEXTURE SHADE TOLERANT TRAFFIC TOLERANT COLD TOLERANT 5 8 1 YEAR COURSE POOR FAIR POOR 8 8 3-5 YEARS COURSE FAIR FAIR MEDIUM 5-6 5 3-5 YEARS FINE GOOD EXCELLENT MEDIUM 14 4 5 YEARS + FINE GOOD GOOD EXCELLENT 10 4 5 YEARS + FINE TO VERY FINE GOOD TO EXCELLENT GOOD TO EXCELLENT EXCELLENT 14 4 5 YEARS + VERY FINE EXCELLENT POOR EXCELLENT 10 4 5 YEARS + VERY FINE EXCELLENT FAIR EXCELLENT 14 4 5 YEARS + FINE EXCELLENT GOOD EXCELLENT 10 4 5 YEARS + FINE EXCELLENT GOOD TO EXCELLENT EXCELLENT 28 3 5 YEARS + FINE POOR GOOD EXCELLENT 10-21 3 5 YEARS + FINE TO VERY FINE GOOD TO VERY GOOD GOOD TO VERY GOOD EXCELLENT 14 8 5 YEARS + COURSE GOOD EXCELLENT POOR 8-10 8 5 YEARS + FINE GOOD TO VERY GOOD EXCELLENT GOOD SEE THE FOLLOWING PAGES FOR THE TRAITS OF NAMED VARIETIES! EACH SUPPLIER BREEDS THEIR SEED FOR DIFFERENT TRAITS. [1] TURF SEED SUPPLIER PICKSEED has been a trusted source for high-performance turfgrass for more than 30 years. With more than 100 varieties, PICKSEED has a turfgrass for all your needs! The following list represents just some of the varieties which L.D. Oliver Seed has found to work well in the Northeast. We can order any of their varieties – to see more please check out their website at www.pickseed.com. Bentgrass – Primarily used on golf courses. High maintenance, but can be cut very short. Very dense, tillered, upright growing. Thrives at close cutting heights. Excellent density – a true multi-use variety for greens, tees and fairways, that performs well under severe summer stress. Overall dense and attractive turf. Ultimate in turf quality. Tolerates shade, excellent under low fertility. Tolerates ultra-low mowing. Outstanding Dollar Spot resistance. Very heat and drought tolerant. Excellent in greens, tees and fairways. Kentucky Bluegrass – Known for its cold tolerance and stress tolerance. Different classifications for different types. Excellent shade tolerance. Good wear tolerance. AMERICA TYPE Very dark green, dense, and fine leaved. Exceptional disease resistance. MIDNIGHT TYPE Very dark green, dense and fine leaved, Low growing variety with excellent density. AMERICA TYPE Excellent early spring green-up. Aggressive, high quality turf with low mowing tolerance. MIDNIGHT TYPE COMPACT TYPE Vigorous spreader, excellent for sports turf – tough turf with quick healing. AGGRESSIVE TYPE Fine Fescue – Great mixers with 4 different types – chewings, hard, red and sheeps. Low growth habit, moderately dark green color. Thrives in acidic, droughty areas. Attractive blue-green color, excellent for low maintenance. Very strong spreader, great for low maintenance. Good disease resistance. Excellent in shade and open sun. Dark green color. Very salt tolerant. Perennial Ryegrass – Great mixer which germinates very quickly. Very uniform, lower growing, high endophyte variety. Fine texture and dark green color. Excellent salt tolerance. Also highly resistant to Gray Leaf Spot. Highly resistant to Gray Leaf Spot. Excellent overall disease resistance, dark green color. Low and slow growing. Dense, winter-hardy. Great for blending. Tall Fescue – Very drought tolerant. Very persistent. Will spread by producing rhizomes and large numbers of basal tillers. Lower growing semi-dwarf type. Excellent brown patch resistance. Improved heat and summer performance. Low growth habit, excellent disease resistance. Outstanding adaptation to severe turf usage conditions in the Northeast. Premium blend – cutting edge combination of the newest and best ryegrasses available. Highly resistant to Gray Leaf Spot. Excellent overall disease resistance, dark green color. Beautiful dark green color, medium leaf texture, and excellent summer performance. Can be mowed down to ¾ inches. Dark green color, medium leaf texture. Will germinate and grow under high salt conditions, even with water salt levels approaching 10,000 ppm total salts. [2] MOUNTAIN VIEW SEEDS “A seed to suit every need” Mountain View Seed, a world class research, production, and marketing company provides L.D.Oliver with a broad array of turf and forage seeds to suit any need, particularly for the North East geography. Additional details and technical information can be found on their website, www.mtviewseeds.com. These varieties are available individually or as components of our mixtures and blends. Bentgrass - For golf tees, greens, and fairways the easy choice is: SHARK creeping bentgrass. Highly ranked in the NTEP trials, it easily establishes and is very aggressive, competing well against poa. Excellent cold tolerance. Bluegrass – Adapted to NE colder climates, provides outstanding turf quality: ARROWHEAD Kentucky bluegrass has excellent color and density. Earlier spring greenup. Rugged and dependable with excellent disease resistance. BLUENOTE Kentucky bluegrass is an elite type featuring tight compact growth, aggressive fill-in, and excellent root strength. ROYCE Kentucky bluegrass is favored for active use sports areas where tough conditions prevail. Excellent recovery from injury and wear. Fine Fescue – Best for Shade, lower maintenance areas. Excellent in mixtures; CARDINAL creeping red fescue features improved summer disease resistance, and earlier greenup. NAVIGATOR creeping red fescue is an established workhorse in lower fertility areas. COMPASS chewings fescue provides a carpetlike appearance with better drought tolerance. CHARIOT hard fescue is great for poor soils, slopes and other erosion areas. Cold tolerant. Tall Fescue – Deep rooted and durable. Excellent summer stress and drought tolerance; FIRECRACKER LS is a recent development that exhibits a spreading growth habit that provides excellent density and color with the prospect of better recovery from wear. TITANIUM is a broadly adapted tall fescue with dark color, disease resistance, and uniform mowing. Excellent for both sunny as well as shaded areas that are subject to active use. AVENGER provides a dark compact disease resistant turf for high quality lawn and sod. Perennial Ryegrass - quick to germinate and establish. Easiest to grow. Tolerant of close mowing. HOMERUN is a top rated dark green variety with broad insect and disease resistance, traffic tolerance. STELLAR GL is resistant to gray leaf disease. Uniform growth and earlier greenup. Drought tolerant. APPLE GL is more resistant to saline intrusion and tolerates colder environments with less disease. [3] [4] PENNINGTON SEEDS GROWING A BETTER TOMORROW, TODAY… Pennington Seed has a full complement of turf and forage products. The following list is just some of the varieties which L D Oliver Seed has found to work well in the Northeast. We can order any of their varieties. To see other varieties please check their website – www.penningtonseed.com KENTUCKY BLUEGRASS- Known for its cold & stress tolerance. Different classifications for different types. The most outstanding feature of Blue Ridge Elite Kentucky Bluegrass is its exceptional color and performance under low fertility and irrigation. Mallard Bluegrass features spring green up and dark blue-green color, making it one of the greenest bluegrass varieties available. Monte Carlo’s dwarf growth characteristics and high tiller density provides a thick carpet which results in fewer mowings and reduced maintenance costs. FINE FESCUES- Great mixer with 4 different types- Chewings, Hard, Red & Sheep. 7 Seas is a chewings fine fescue developed for improved shade tolerance and resistance to powdery mildew. Razor Strong Creeping Red Fescue is an excellent shade tolerant, fine textured turf with a dark green color. Predator is an endophyte enhanced turfgrass that requires less irrigation frequency than bluegrass, ryegrass and other fine fescues. PERENNIAL RYEGRASSApplaud II is exceptionally resistant to Grey Leaf Spot and other diseases while providing excellent wear tolerance. Soprano has exceptional color and density with highly desired traits of disease resistance, improved drought and traffic tolerance. Tri-Plex Ryegrass is a moderately priced, high quality dark green, fine textured blend of perennial ryegrass. TALL FESCUE Justice is an elite tall fescue turfgrass that requires less irrigation frequency than bluegrass, ryegrass and fine fescues. Rebel IV has outstanding color, superb fine texture, dwarf growing characteristics and improved disease resistance. OTHER SUPPLIERS The varieties that we have in stock are listed in the price list. Additional seed suppliers and varieties are offered. Please call Ted Redman by 3/1/11 to check availability and pricing. [5] RECLAMATION & CONSERVATION SPECIES BLUESTEM -LITTLE A low maintenance, drought tolerant, warm season bunch grass that can be seeded in full sun and a wide variety of soil types. For best results, soil pH should be between 5.5 and 6.5. Variety: Camper ------------------------------------------------------------------------ BLUESTEM -BIG A tall, native, warm season bunch grass that is very leafy and grows well on hot, droughty sites. It has poor shade tolerance, but tolerates medium to low fertility, acid, sandy, loamy and clay-like soils. Variety: Niagara ------------------------------------------------------------------------ DEERTONGUE Native warm season bunch grass that grows to a height of 1 to 3 ft., with broad short leaves and strong fibrous root system. Will tolerate sites with a pH as low as 3.8. Grows in low fertility, acid, loamy and sandy soils. Has excellent drought tolerance and poor shade tolerance. Prefers moderately well drained soil. Variety: Tioga ------------------------------------------------------------------------ INDIANGRASS A native, perennial, warm season bunch grass that is moderately drought tolerant. It grows best in deep, well-drained soil, but is tolerant of moderately wet soil. Varieties: NE54, WI Ecotype ------------------------------------------------------------------------ LOVEGRASS A native, perennial, warm season bunch grass that grows best in upland sandy soils. Varieties: Sand, Weeping ------------------------------------------------------------------------ LATHCO FLATPEA Deep rooted, long-lived, viney legume which grows to a height of 30”, with long narrow leaflets and pink flowers. Grows well in a variety of soils with low fertility. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ SEDGEGRASS Deep rooted, low drought tolerant, no salt tolerant bunch grass. Grows to 3’ tall. Variety: Fox ------------------------------------------------------------------------ SWITCHGRASS A winter hardy, perennial, warm season grass that grows native in non-tidal marshes, stream banks, lake shores, moist woods, and fresh tidal marshes. Variety: Blackwell ------------------------------------------------------------------------ [6] RECLAMATION & CONSERVATION SPECIES(Cont.) VETCH -CROWN Perennial legume with dark green foliage and pinkish-lavender to white clusters of flowers, with mature plant height of 3 feet. Grows in a variety of soils with low fertility. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ WILD RYE A tall, erect, perennial, cool season bunchgrass that can tolerate low fertility and full to partial sun. Varieties: Canadian, Virginia -----------------------------------------------------------------------For more reclamation product information, see the following website: www.ernstseed.com ALFALFA FORAGE GRASS Herbaceous perennial legume that is highly drought tolerant. Improved varieties provide increased disease resistance, winter hardiness, and yields. Provides high-quality pasture for all classes of livestock. Prefers moderate drain soils. Varieties: 8920, Multiplier 3, Vernal, Attention, Power 4.2 ------------------------------------------------------------------------ BROMEGRASS A leafy sod-forming perennial which spreads underground by rhizomes. It grows best in moist, well drained, fine textured soils. Varieties: Smooth, Meadow ------------------------------------------------------------------------ BIRDSFOOT TREFOIL A forage legume that grows to a height of 1-2 feet. Bright yellow flowers bloom in May through July. Grows in medium fertility, slightly acid soils. Varieties: Empire, Bull, Leo ------------------------------------------------------------------------ WHITE FIELD CLOVER Winter hardy, perennial, cool season legume that grows 2-4 feet tall. Will tolerate wet, flooding, acid soils. Use for hay and pasture mixes. Varieties: Alsike, Ladino, Kopu II, White ------------------------------------------------------------------------ REED CANARYGRASS Reed Canarygrass is a long-lived clumpy perennial with course rhizomes. Grows best under cool moist conditions. Varieties: Chiefton, Palaton ------------------------------------------------------------------------ DUO FESTULOLIUM A cross between ryegrass and meadow fescue. Heartier than ryegrass with a high feed value. Recommended for hay, grazing, silage, or green chop. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ [7] RED CLOVER FORAGE GRASS(Cont.) Fertile well drained soils of high moisture-holding capacity are best for growing red clover. The inclusion of grass in clover pastures is desirable to control soil erosion, and cattle are less likely to bloat on mixtures. MAMMOTH RED CLOVER Late flowering or single-cut type usually produces one crop. Variety: Altaswede ARLINGTON RED CLOVER Has high resistance to northern anthracnose and powdery mildew. Early flowering variety. MEDIUM RED CLOVER An early type which produces two to three hay crops per year. Varieties: Medium, Starfire II ------------------------------------------------------------------------ SWEET CLOVER It does not tolerate acid soils. Flowers are yellow. Variety: Yellow Blossom ------------------------------------------------------------------------ ORCHARDGRASS Grows in clumps and is shade and drought tolerant. Varieties: Potomac, Tekapo, Latar ------------------------------------------------------------------------ TIMOTHY A bunchgrass which prefers wet to moderately drained soils. Varieties: Climax, Uncert Climax, Green Mountain, Tuukka ------------------------------------------------------------------------ KENTUCKY BLUEGRASS Long-lived, highly palatable pasture grass. Varieties: Troy, Ginger ------------------------------------------------------------------------ ITALIAN RYEGRASS Establishes quickly and produces high top quality yields. Varieties: Fantastic, Ajax ------------------------------------------------------------------------ TETRAPLOID RYEGRASS It has good palatability, high crude protein content, rapid re-growth, good drought tolerance, as well as good persistence. Varieties: Prana, Tonga ------------------------------------------------------------------------ TALL FESCUE Breeding has increased palatability, adaptability, and resistance to major diseases. No Endophyte Varieties: Fawn, Bronson ------------------------------------------------------------------------ [8] FORAGE Product Sheet Ampac provides many proprietary forage and turf grass seeds, in addition to a full line of public varieties and commons. The following is a brief description of the key characteristics of proprietary forage varieties we offer: Orchardgrasses GRASSLAND’s TEKAPO – Improved performance under grazing. Med-late maturity leafy variety. Profuse tillering. PROFIT - A med/late-maturing orchardgrass bred primarily for forage production. This means farmers should see very impressive dry matter production resulting in increase profits . Perennial Ryegrasses TONGA Tetraploid – Alfalfa-equivalent maturing, high yielding tetraploid. Winter hardy. POWER Tetraploid – A new, high aftermath digestibility, high energy, and medium maturing tetraploid perennial ryegrass. Good cold tolerance. Short Rotation Ryegrass FEAST II- A late maturing tetraploid ryegrass. Vigorous growth and re-growth capability. High feed quality. Festulolium DUO Tetraploid – Highly palatable (PRg X MF) Festulolium. Improved persistence and winter hardiness. Bromes LAKOTA Prairie Bromegrass - Season-long palatability, very high yielding. Bred for central and upper USA YORK Smooth Bromegrass – High yields, excellent persistence. Bred at Cornell. Fescues GOLIATH Tall Fescue - Endophyte-free, good rust resistance, high nutritive value making a great choice for fall stockpiled feed. BRONSON Tall Fescue – High yielding for hay and grazing. University data shows excellent palatability for a tall fescue. Annual Ryegrass FANTASTIC – High yielding early diploid. Bred at the University of Florida for rust resistance. Timothy TUUKKA Timothy - Excellent leaf-to-stem ratio and quick regrowth. High yielding. Alfalfa ATTENTION II Alfalfa with StandFast™ - improved standability and recovery after harvest with high quality and yields. FD 5.0, WSI 2.0, DRI 28/30. Clovers/Miscellaneous KOPU II White Clover- Selected for stolon density, great for grazing, high yielding with large leaf size. STARFIRE II Red Clover - combines high yield, improved persistence, a strong disease package and the ability to be cut three to four times per year. Star Fire II is an excellent choice for top dairy or beef producers. PRO-MAX™ BMR - Low Lignin Hybrid Sudangrass is the first true sudangrass with the BMR trait. # 43 [9] FORAGE GRASSES CROP ALFALFA CLOVERS ALSIKE LADINO MED RED MAM RED SWEET BIRDSFOOT CROWNVETCH BROMEGRASS ORCHARD REED CANARY TIMOTHY FESCUES RED SHEEP TALL RYEGRASS ANNUAL PERENNIAL ITALIAN WINTER FESTULOLIUM KYBLUEGRASS BARLEY OATS WHEAT SOYBEAN SORGHUM FIELD PEA BUCKWHEAT JAP MILLET ESSEX RAPE LB /AC 16-20 2-10 1-7 6-12 5-12 2-12 4-10 5-15 7-20 4-12 5-12 2-12 GERM* USES PLANT 7 DAYS HAY, ALL PURPOSE 7 7 7 7 7 12 10 14 10 21 10 DAYS DAYS DAYS DAYS DAYS DAYS DAYS DAYS DAYS DAYS DAYS HAY HAY, PASTURE HAY, PASTURE COVER, PAST. HAY, COVER PASTURE EROSION CONT HAY, PASTURE HAY, PASTURE HAY, PASTURE HAY, PASTURE SOIL TYPE SPRING ALL TYPES OR AUGUST DRAINED SPR,FALL SPR,FALL SPR,FALL SPRING SPRING SPRING SPRING SPR/AUG SPRING SPR/AUG SPR/FALL 15-50 14 DAYS PASTURE SPR/FALL SPR/FALL 15-30 14 DAYS PASTURE 6-30 14 DAYS HAY, PASTURE SPR/FALL ALL 30-50 5 DAYS COVER CROP EARLY 30-90 6 DAYS COVER, PAST. SPRING 35-45 5 DAYS COVER, PAST. OR 112 5 DAYS COVER CROP FALL 25-45 8 DAYS PASTURE SPR/FALL 20-35 10 DAYS PASTURE SPR/FALL 100 7 DAYS COVER CROP SPR/FALL 64-96 7 DAYS COVER CROP SPR/AUG 120 10 DAYS COVER CROP FALL 50-80 14 DAYS PASTURE SPRING 15-40 10 DAYS HAY, PASTURE SPRING 60-90 6 DAYS COVER CROP SPR/FALL 40-60 10 DAYS COVER CROP SPR/AUG 20-40 10 DAYS HAY SPRING 30-50 8 DAYS PASTURE SPRING WET & ACID MOIST WET & ACID WET & ACID ALL WET & ACID WELL DRAIN ALL ALL ALL ALL ALL ALL ALL ALL ALL ALL ALL ALL ALL ALL HEAVY/MED ALL DRAINED DRAINED ALL ALL ALL DRAINED *GERM – NUMBER IS VALID ONLY AFTER SOIL TEMPERATURE HAS REACHED 60 DEGREES [10] NOTES INOCULANTS OR COATED INOCULANTS SOME COATED SOME COATED INOCULANTS INOCULANTS SOME COATED DROUGHT TOL INOCULANTS SUMMER ANNUAL BUCKWHEAT It is well adapted to poor soils and is used for cover crops. --------------------------------------------------- MILLET A rapidly growing annual used for bird feed. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ PEA An annual legume similar to garden peas, but lacking in sweetness and flavor. Often combined with Triticale or used as a cover crop. Variety: Canadian Field ------------------------------------------------------------------------ RAPE A good emergency pasture for hogs and sheep. Varieties: Bonar, Essex, Forage ------------------------------------------------------------------------ SORGHUM A versatile feed option which produces high quality silage and feed. Brown midrib sorghum provides an increase in energy for livestock. Sorghum Sudangrass is used for silage, green chop, or hay. Varieties: Sorghum Sudan, BMR Sudan, Pro-Max Sorghum ------------------------------------------------------------------------ VETCH A legume that is used for hay, pasture, or erosion control. Varieties: Milk, Hairy, Common ------------------------------------------------------------------------ BARLEY SPRING GRAIN Barley is resistant to smut and powdery mildew. Varieties: Thoroughbred, Bailey, Lacey ------------------------------------------------------------------------ OATS Oats are widely grown for grain and straw. They are also used for pasture, hay, or silage. Varieties: Rodeo, Intimidator, Cayuse ------------------------------------------------------------------------ SPRING WHEAT Spring wheat should be planted as early as possible. It can be used for human, as well as animal food source. Varieties: Profit Hard Red, Barrie ------------------------------------------------------------------------ SOYBEANS A food grade variety widely used for tofu and other soybean foods. Variety: Vision ------------------------------------------------------------ TRITICALE A hybrid combination of two annual cereal cropswheat and rye. -----------------------------------------------------------------------[11] WHITE WINTER WHEAT WINTER GRAIN A soft white wheat with yields, lodging resistance, and test weight equal to Geneva, with a straw height slightly shorter. Has very good resistance to powdery mildew. Winter wheat should be planted between mid and late September. Recommended seeding rate is 90 to 120 lbs. per acre. Variety: Richland ------------------------------------------------------------------------- RED WINTER WHEAT A high yield red wheat with an excellent disease resistance package. It had one of the highest winter survival ratings in Cornell trials. Recommended seeding rate is 90 to 120 lbs. per acre. Variety: Harvard ------------------------------------------------------------------------- WINTER BARLEY Has excellent straw strength and a very high tolerance to barley yellow dwarf. Should be planted in early to mid-September. It should be ready to harvest about two weeks earlier than winter wheat, possibly allowing for some double cropping. Plant at the rate of 96 lbs. per acre, using the same fertility program as wheat. Varieties: McGregor, Thoroughbred ------------------------------------------------------------------------- SPELT Spelt is a specialty winter grain that is very similar to wheat; however, the grain has a hull on it. It is missing some of the components that make people allergic to wheat gluten. It has tall straw. Best planted prior to October 1st. Seed at 150 lbs. per acre. ------------------------------------------------------------------------- WINTER RYE Winter rye establishes well in cold soils, and has more horizontal growth for better ground cover. It is a very tall early variety, and exhibits great winter hardiness. Seed at 110 to 140 lbs. per acre. ------------------------------------------------------------------------- INOCULANTS Legume inoculants are strains of beneficial bacteria called rhizobia. The rhizobia attach themselves to the seed, and promote greater nodulation and fixation of nitrogen. This promotes better stand establishment and stronger plants with a greater ability to withstand adverse conditions. For legumes used in forage situations, higher levels of available nitrogen translate into maximum protein production. ITEM NUMBER INOCULANT SIZE FULL CASE INAL050 ALFALFA/CLOVER TREATS 50-60 lbs. 60/case INBT050 BIRDSFOOT TREFOIL TREATS 50-60 lbs. 60/case INCR050 CROWNVETCH TREATS 50 lbs. 60/case INGA008 GARDEN TREATS 8 lbs. 200/case [12] ALFALFA - ORGANIC SEEDS COMMON –from Canada. -----------------------------------------------------------------------BARLEY - from New York. -----------------------------------------------------------------------BUCKWHEAT - COMMON –from New York. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ CLOVERS ALSIKE –white clover from Canada. MEDIUM RED –multi-year red clover from Canada. MILO WHITE –white clover from Oregon. YELLOW BLOSSOM –from Canada. -----------------------------------------------------------------------OATS - COMMON –from New York. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ ORCHARDGRASS NIVA –a late maturing, very winter hardy seed. Has good persistence and palatability. -----------------------------------------------------------------------PEAS - PINOCHIO –consistent high yields. -------------------------------------------------------------– from New York. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ REED CANARYGRASS RYEGRASS CALIBRA PERENNIAL –has very high disease resistance, and tolerates close grazing. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ TIMOTHY CLIMAX TIMOTHY –see “Forage” description. TUNDRA –adapted to grass production in wet and cold areas. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ VETCH HAIRY –from New York. MILKVETCH –from New York. ---------------------------------------------------------WINTER RYE – from Canada. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ WINTER WHEAT RICHLAND –a soft white wheat resistant to Wheat Spindle Streak Mosaic virus, Wheat Soil borne Mosaic virus, and Powdery Mildew. It is the highest yielding variety for the past 2 years. INGOT -from New York. -----------------------------------------------------------------------We can blend most organic seed mixes! Please call for prices. For more organic seed information, see the following websites: www.dlf.com www.lakevieworganicgrain.com [13] WILDFLOWERS L.D. OLIVER NORTHERN REGION WILDFLOWER MIX - A mixture of 19 native and naturalized wildflowers specially formulated for this area. A combination of annual, biennial, and perennial wildflowers offering an ever-changing carpet of color through the seasons. Contains the following ingredients: Bachelor Button, Scarlet Flax, Blue Flax, Siberian Wildflower, Baby’s Breath, Sweet William, Mixed Lupine, Dwarf Plains Coreopsis, California Poppy, Clarkia, Spurred Snapdragon, Corn Poppy, Dames Rocket, Annual Gaillardia, White Yarrow, Purple Coneflower, Lance Leaf Coreopsis, and Sensation Cosmos. Recommended application: 1/2 lb. per 3000 sq. ft., 4 to 8 lbs. per acre Available sizes: 1/2 lb. (SHAKER) Item #WFFF1/2 Wgt: .50 lbs. 4 lb. (BUCKET) Item #WFFF004 Wgt: 4 lbs. --------------------------------------------------------------------------PERENNIAL WILDFLOWER MIX - A mixture of 14 perennial wildflowers specially formulated for the northeast. Contains the following ingredients: Perennial Lupine, California Poppy, Siberian Wallflower, Blue Flax, Dame’s Rocket, Lance Leaf Coreopsis, Purple Coneflower, Sweet William, Blanketflower, Shasta Daisy, Prairie Coneflower-Yellow, Black Eyed Susan, Ox-eyed Daisy, and White Yarrow. Recommended application: 1/2 lb. per 3000 sq. ft., 4 to 8 lbs. per acre Available sizes: 1/2 lb. (SHAKER) Item #WFFP1/2 Wgt: .50 lbs. 4 lb. (BUCKET) Item #WFFP004 Wgt: 4 lbs. --------------------------------------------------------------------------SHADY WILDFLOWER MIX – A mixture of perennial and annual wildflowers specially formulated for the northeast. Contains the following ingredients: Baby Blue-Eyes, Candytuft, Chinese Forget-Me-Not, LanceLeaved Coreopsis, Purple Coneflower, Baby’s Breath, Rocket Larkspur, Chinese Houses, Shasta Daisy, Sweet William Pinks, Corn Poppy, Johnny Jump-Up, Clarkia, Spurred Snapdragon, Dwarf and Giant Columbine, ForgetMe-Not, Tussock Bellflower, and Monkeyflower. Requires strong, filtered sunlight or 1-4 hrs. of direct sun per day. Recommended application: 7 to 14 lbs. per acre Available sizes: 1/2 lb. Item #WFFS1/2 Wgt: .50 lbs. 4 lb. Item #WFFS004 Wgt: 4 lbs. --------------------------------------------------------------------------- ESTABLISHING WILDFLOWERS 1. Rake the area to form grooves. 2. Broadcast seed with shaker or cyclone seeder. See seeding rates above. 3. Lightly rake over area to ensure proper soil/seed contact. When to Plant: Early spring is the best time, but dormant seeding is also an option. Late summer seeding should be at least 8-9 weeks prior to first frost. Companion Crop: A non-competing companion grass such as sheep fescue or hard fescue will bulk up the mix for easier application, stabilize the soil until wildflowers become established and decreases annual weed competition. Use 4 lbs. per 1000 sq. ft. with the wildflower mix. Maintenance: Established wildflowers do not require a lot of maintenance. If natural rainfall does not occur, watering will aid in germination and establishment. Mow the area in the fall. This will make the area neater, and spread the seeds of the annuals for germination in the following year. [14] CATAMOUNT TURF SEED MIXES The following mixes are the stock turf mixes at Oliver Seed Co. -----------------------------------------------------------------------ATHLETIC MIX - Fine textured mix with good recuperative potential and wear tolerance. Seed at 4 lbs. per 1000 sq. ft. FORMULA: 40% KENTUCKY BLUEGRASS 20% TOUCHDOWN KENTUCKY BLUEGRASS 20% AMERICA KENTUCKY BLUEGRASS 20% FUTURA 3000 PERENNIAL RYEGRASS Available sizes: 50 lb. Item #ATHL050 Wgt: 50 lbs. 25 lb. Item #ATHL025 Wgt: 25 lbs. -----------------------------------------------------------------------VT. CONSERVATION MIX - Fine to coarse textured mix of grasses designed to suit a wide range of soil types. Seed at 5 lbs. per 1000 sq. ft. FORMULA: 35% RED FESCUE 25% TALL FESCUE 15% ANNUAL RYEGRASS 12% PERENNIAL RYEGRASS 10% KENTUCKY BLUEGRASS 3% WHITE CLOVER Available sizes: 50 lb. Item #CONS050 Wgt: 50 lbs. 25 lb. Item #CONS025 Wgt: 25 lbs. 10 lb. Item #CONS010 Wgt: 10 lbs. 10/5 lb. Item #CONS105 Wgt: 50 lbs. -----------------------------------------------------------------------CONTRACTORS MIX - Economical mix of medium to coarse bladed grasses. Seed at 5 lbs. per 1000 sq. ft. FORMULA: 30% RED FESCUE 30% ANNUAL RYEGRASS 30% PERENNIAL RYEGRASS 10% TALL FESCUE Available sizes: 50 lb. Item #CONT050 Wgt: 50 lbs. 25 lb. Item #CONT025 Wgt: 25 lbs. -----------------------------------------------------------------------GREEN MOUNTAIN SPECIAL MIX - 100% perennial grasses with fine to medium texture. Seed at 4 lbs. per 1000 sq. ft. FORMULA: 40% CREEPING RED FESCUE 40% PERENNIAL RYEGRASS 20% KENTUCKY BLUEGRASS Available sizes: 50 lb. Item #GMS050 Wgt: 50 lbs. 25 lb. Item #GMS025 Wgt: 25 lbs. 10 lb. Item #GMS010 Wgt: 10 lbs. 10/5 lb. Item #GMS105 Wgt: 50 lbs. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ [15] CATAMOUNT TURF SEED MIXES(Cont.) NEW ENGLAND PREMIER SHADE MIX – A mix of highly rated varieties from the NTEP trials. Great for sun or shade. Deep roots, drought tolerant, endophyte enhanced. Seed at 4 lbs. per 1000 sq. ft. FORMULA: 25% NAVIGATOR RED FESCUE 25% LONGFELLOW II CHEWING FESCUE 25% APPLAUD PERENNIAL RYEGRASS 15% SPARTAN II HARD FESCUE 10% ANNUAL RYEGRASS Available sizes: 50 lb. Item #NE#1050 Wgt: 50 lbs. 25 lb. Item #NE#1025 Wgt: 25 lbs. 10 lb. Item #NE#1010 Wgt: 10 lbs. 10/5 lb. Item #NE#1105 Wgt: 50 lbs. -----------------------------------------------------------------------PLAYGROUND MIX - Durable mix of medium bladed perennial turf grasses. Seed at 5 lbs. per 1000 sq. ft. FORMULA: 35% CREEPING RED FESCUE 25% PERENNIAL RYEGRASS 20% CHEWINGS FESCUE 10% KENTUCKY BLUEGRASS 10% ANNUAL RYEGRASS Available sizes: 50 lb. Item #PLAY050 Wgt: 50 lbs. 25 lb. Item #PLAY025 Wgt: 25 lbs. 10 lb. Item #PLAY010 Wgt: 10 lbs. -----------------------------------------------------------------------SANDY SOIL MIX - Designed for problem sandy soils. Fine to medium texture grasses with deep root systems. Seed at 4-5 lbs. per 1000 sq. ft. FORMULA: 35% NAVIGATOR CREEPING RED FESCUE 30% FIESTA 4 PERENNIAL RYEGRASS 20% TALL FESCUE 10% ANNUAL RYEGRASS 5% WHITE CLOVER Available sizes: 50 lb. Item #SAND050 Wgt: 50 lbs. 25 lb. Item #SAND025 Wgt: 25 lbs. 10 lb. Item #SAND010 Wgt: 10 lbs. 10/5 lb. Item #SAND105 Wgt: 50 lbs. -----------------------------------------------------------------------SHORTY MIX –Slower germination, but good shade and drought tolerant varieties. Seed at 3 to 4 lbs. per 1000 sq. ft. FORMULA: 40% SPARTAN II HARD FESCUE 30% LOWGROW II PERENNIAL RYEGRASS 30% MOONSHADOW KENTUCKY BLUEGRASS Available sizes: 50 lb. Item #SHOR050 Wgt: 50 lbs. 25 lb. Item #SHOR025 Wgt: 25 lbs. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ [16] NEW WATER STAR TURF SEED MIXES The following mixes use the Water Star coated seed from Pennington Seeds. This coating adds mycorrhizae to help root development. Another element in the coating attracts water. The seed that is coated is very drought tolerant or wear tolerant, or fast germinating. INTRODUCING COATED SEED WATER STAR WEAR GREEN – Very drought tolerant and will handle heavy traffic. Has the highest levels of endophytes available. FORMULA: 80% PREMIUM WATER STAR TALL FESCUE BLEND 15% APPLAUD PERENNIAL RYEGRASS WATER STAR 5% RIDGELINE KENTUCKY BLUEGRASS WATER STAR Available sizes: 50 lb. Item #WSWEARGR050 Wgt: 50 lbs. 25 lb. Item #WSWEARGR025 Wgt: 25 lbs. -----------------------------------------------------------------------WATER STAR FAST ESTABLISHMENT – A quick germinating mix which establishes rapidly. FORMULA: 25% APPLAUD II PERENNIAL RYEGRASS WATER STAR 25% INTEGRA II PERENNIAL RYEGRASS WATER STAR 25% RAZOR CREEPING RED FESCUE WATER STAR 15% RIDGELINE KENTUCKY BLUEGRASS WATER STAR 10% ANNUAL RYEGRASS Available sizes: 50 lb. Item #WSFAST050 Wgt: 50 lbs. 25 lb. Item #WSFAST025 Wgt: 25 lbs. -----------------------------------------------------------------------WATER STAR DROUGHT GREEN – Coated seed which will stay green with 50% less water. FORMULA: 25% RAZOR RED FESCUE WATER STAR 25% 7 SEAS CHEWING FESCUE WATER STAR 25% JUSTICE TALL FESCUE WATER STAR 25% PREDATOR HARD FESCUE WATER STAR Available sizes: 50 lb. Item #WSDROUGR050 Wgt: 50 lbs. 25 lb. Item #WSDROUGR025 Wgt: 25 lbs. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ SALT GREEN MIX SALT GREEN MIX – A mix which will withstand roadside salt and low quality water. FORMULA: 25% PREDATOR HARD FESCUE 25% SEABREEZE GT SLENDER CREEPING 25% FIESTA IV PERENNIAL RYEGRASS 15% JASPER II RED FESCUE 10% PROSPERITY KENTUCKY BLUEGRASS Available sizes: 50 lb. 25 lb. Item #SALTGR050 Item #SALTGR025 [17] Wgt: 50 lbs. Wgt: 25 lbs. CATAMOUNT SPECIALTY SEED MIXES UVM #1 MIX – A fast establishing mix good for sun or shade. 4 to 5 lbs. per 1000 sq. ft. FORMULA: 75% FUTURA 3000 PERENNIAL RYEGRASS BLEND 15% CROSSFIRE 3 TALL FESCUE 10% CREEPING RED FESCUE Seed at Available size: 50 lb. Item #UVM1050 Wgt: 50 lbs. -----------------------------------------------------------------------BANK MIX – A fast germinating, coarse-seeded mix well suited for sites with minimum preparation. As its name implies, for use on banks and other high erosion sites. Seed at 112 lbs. per acre. FORMULA: 87% WINTER RYE 5% CREEPING RED FESCUE 4% PERENNIAL RYE 4% MEDIUM RED CLOVER Available size: 50 lb. Item #BANK050 Wgt: 50 lbs. -----------------------------------------------------------------------HORSE LAWN – Want to let your horses graze on your lawn? Use this endophyte-free lawn mix. Your horse will thank you. FORMULA: 40% DUO FESTULOLIUM 25% CREEPING RED FESCUE 20% KENTUCKY BLUEGRASS 10% FANTASTIC ANNUAL RYEGRASS 5% COLONIAL BENTGRASS Available sizes: 50 lb. Item #HORSE050 Wgt: 50 lbs. 25 lb. Item #HORSE025 Wgt: 25 lbs. -----------------------------------------------------------------------NEW HAMPSHIRE SLOPE 44 - Provides quick cover and dense sod for establishing slopes and controlling erosion. Will tolerate acidic soils with medium fertility, and prefers well drained conditions. Not recommended for grazing or forage. Seed at 60 lbs. per acre. FORMULA: 43% CREEPING RED FESCUE 33% PERENNIAL RYEGRASS 8% REDTOP 8% ALSIKE CLOVER 8% BIRDSFOOT TREFOIL Available size: 50 lb. Item #NHSL44050 Wgt: 50 lbs. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ ADDITIONAL FORMULATIONS We buy seed from multiple suppliers and specialize in custom seed mixing, and can package in any size you require. We offer quick and reliable service. Please call for quotations! D.O.T. seed mixes for several states are on file, and we are precertified with the State of Vermont to supply seed mixes for use on state projects. [18] CATAMOUNT FORAGE SEED MIXES PASTURE MIX - Designed for horses. Provides good feeding value. Contains a tetraploid ryegrass to prevent bloat. Tolerates a wide range of soil types with good recuperative potential. Seed at 25 lbs. per acre. FORMULA: 30% 30% 20% 10% 5% 5% ORCHARDGRASS DUO FESTULOLIUM TALL FESCUE (NO ENDOPHYTES) TETRAPLOID PERENNIAL RYE KOPU II WHITE CLOVER STARFIRE II RED CLOVER Available sizes: 50 lb. Item #PAST050 Wgt: 50 lbs. 25 lb. Item #PAST025 Wgt: 25 lbs. -----------------------------------------------------------------------T-A FORAGE MIX - For hay, silage, or green chop. Will tolerate somewhat poorly drained soils, and acidic soils. Seed at 15 lbs. per acre. FORMULA: 80% 20% TIMOTHY ALSIKE CLOVER Available sizes: 50 lb. Item #TAA050 Wgt: 50 lbs. 25 lb. Item #TAA025 Wgt: 25 lbs. -----------------------------------------------------------------------T-A-R FORAGE MIX - For hay, silage, or green chop. Will tolerate somewhat poorly drained soils and acid soils. Includes medium red clover (an early bloomer), which encourages availability of two crops for haying. Seed at 15 lbs. per acre. (TWR without ALSIKE available for horse hay.) FORMULA: 50% 30% 20% TIMOTHY MEDIUM RED CLOVER ALSIKE CLOVER Available sizes: 50 lb. Item #TAR050 Wgt: 50 lbs. 25 lb. Item #TAR025 Wgt: 25 lbs. -----------------------------------------------------------------------T-A-R-A FORAGE MIX - For hay, silage, or green chop. Alfalfa is not recommended for poorly drained areas, but is highly drought tolerant. Alfalfa also reduces risk of bloat. Seed at 15 lbs. per acre. FORMULA: 40% 30% 20% 10% ALFALFA TIMOTHY MEDIUM RED CLOVER ALSIKE CLOVER Available sizes: 50 lb. Item #TARA050 Wgt: 50 lbs. 25 lb. Item #TARA025 Wgt: 25 lbs. -----------------------------------------------------------------------We also make TW and T-W-R, where we use white field clover in place of alsike clover. We will make mixtures using organic seeds (see page 13 for varieties). Please call for prices. [19] FOOD PLOT MIXES CATAMOUNT WHITE TAIL DEER MIX - Designed for deer. Provides for good feeding value. Tolerates a wide range of soil types. Seed at 25 lbs. per acre. Plant in spring or fall. FORMULA: 30% KOPU II WHITE CLOVER 30% WHITE CLOVER 20% VERNAL ALFALFA 10% DUO FESTULOLIUM 5% STARFIRE II RED CLOVER 5% APPIN TURNIPS Available sizes: 50 lb. Item #CATWTDEER50 Wgt: 50 lbs. 25 lb. Item #CATWTDEER25 Wgt: 25 lbs. 10 lb. Item #CATWTDEER10 Wgt: 10 lbs. 5 lb. Item #CATWTDEER05 Wgt: 5 lbs. -----------------------------------------------------------------------WILDLIFE BRASSICA MIX – Great harvest plots for late season. All annual mix with high protein. Contains turnips, chicory, rape, and brassica. Plant in the fall. Seed at 5 lbs. per acre. Available sizes: 2½ lb. Item #WPBRAS02.5 Wgt: 2½ lbs. 5 lb. Item #WPBRAS05 Wgt: 5 lbs. 15 lb. Item #WPBRAS15 Wgt: 15 lbs. 30 lb. Item #WPBRAS030 Wgt: 30 lbs. -----------------------------------------------------------------------WILDLIFE CHICORY/CLOVER MIX – A year-round drought tolerant mix with clovers and chicory. Plant in spring or fall. Seed at 12# per acre. Available sizes: 3 lb. Item #WPCHIC03 Wgt: 3 lbs. 6 lb. Item #WPCHIC06 Wgt: 6 lbs. 12 lb. Item #WPCHIC12 Wgt: 12 lbs. -----------------------------------------------------------------------WILDLIFE GRAZING MIX – An awesome perennial legume mix developed for poor soil conditions. Contains clover, sanfoin, and chicory. Plant in spring or fall. Seed at 12 lbs. per acre. Available sizes: 3 lb. Item #WPGRAZ03 Wgt: 3 lbs. 6 lb. Item #WPGRAZ06 Wgt: 6 lbs. 12 lb. Item #WPGRAZ12 Wgt: 12 lbs. -----------------------------------------------------------------------WILDLIFE ULTIMATE PLUS MIX – An alfalfa mix developed for deep soils, good fertility and proper pH. Contains clovers, alfalfa, and chicory. Plant in spring or fall. Seed at 12 lbs. per acre. Available sizes: 3 lb. Item #WPULTI03 Wgt: 3 lbs. 6 lb. Item #WPULTI06 Wgt: 6 lbs. 12 lb. Item #WPULTI12 Wgt: 12 lbs. -----------------------------------------------------------------------For more food plot information, see the following website: www.wildlifeperfect.com [20] FERTILIZER ANALYSIS & APPLICATION The three numbers in the analysis tell the percentage of the three essential plant foods: nitrogen, phosphorus, and potassium. Additional numbers indicate the addition of secondary or minor plant food elements: Magnesium (Mg), Copper (Cu), Zinc (Zn), Iron (Fe), Manganese (Mn), Boron (B), and Sulfur (S). Nitrogen will increase growth of leaves and stems, stimulates rapid early growth, and greening up the plant. A deficiency in nitrogen will cause yellow leaves and stunted growth. Phosphorus promotes root formation and growth. Particularly helpful to root crops such as potatoes, carrots, and beets. A deficiency in phosphorus will cause lower leaves to turn red, purple or an unusual deep green. Potassium increases plant vigor and resistance to disease. It stimulates production of strong, stiff stalks, promotes the production of sugar, starch and oils, and increases plumpness of fruits and vegetables. A deficiency will result in yellow leaves at the tips and edges, weak stalks, and poor “setting” of fruit. APPLICATION RECOMMENDATIONS LAWNS – ESTABLISHED ANALYSIS Lawn Supreme – All Formulas 20-xx-12 Fall Supreme/Lawn Starter 06-xx-12 62% Slow release One Step – All Formulas 12-xx-07 w/pel lime FLOWERS and VEGETABLES ANALYSIS Lbs./1000 Sq. ft. Garden Supreme 20-30 lbs. 08-16-16 18-20 lbs. 10-10-10 20-25 lbs. TREES & SHRUBS ANALYSIS 5-10-5, 5-10-10 10-10-10 15-15-15 Apply beyond Lbs./1000 Sq. ft. 5 lbs. 5 lbs. 8 lbs. LAWNS – NEW SEEDING ANALYSIS Lawn Starter 04-20-10 Fall Supreme/Lawn Starter 06-xx-12 62% Slow release Garden Food GMF 05-02-10 1.2Mg Row application Banding /25 /100 sq. ft. linear ft 2-3 lbs. 2-3 lbs. 2-3 lbs. Both sides 2-3 cups 2 cups 2 cups Lbs./1000 Sq.ft 10 lbs. 10 lbs. 20 lbs. Circling Per plant 1-2 Tablespoons 1½ Tablespoons 1½ Tablespoons ---------------DIAMETER OF DRIP LINE------------ 10 FEET 20 FEET 40 FEET 60 FEET 80 FEET 2 lbs. 1 lbs. ½ -1 lb. 6-9 lbs. 3-4 lbs. 2-3 lbs. 25-38 lbs. 12-19 lbs. 8-13 lbs. fertilizer beginning ¼ distance outer limits of the branches. [21] from 56-84 lbs. 28-42 lbs. 19-28 lbs. trunk and 100-150 lbs. 33-50 lbs. 20-30 lbs. extend 15% GMF CONSUMER FERTILIZERS The following blends of GMF fertilizer are in CONSUMER BAGS. Each bag has complete directions for use, rates of application, and spreader settings. In heat-sealed 6 mil. poly bags (unless otherwise noted). 5-10-5, 5-10-10, and 10-10-10 - Ever popular and economical general purpose fertilizers for lawns, vegetables, flowers, and trees. Available sizes: (5-10-5) 25 lb. and 50 lb. (5-10-10) 25 lb. and 50 lb. (10-10-10) 25 lb. and 50 lb. (19-19-19) 50 lb. GMF ONE STEP for LAWNS 12-3-7 - Our timesaving fertilizer and pelletized lime combine with iron to encourage dark green color. Provides major nutrients along with a variety of micronutrients. 40 lb. bag covers 5,000 sq. ft. Available sizes: GMF One Step 40 lb. GMF One Step 50% Organic 40 lb. GMF LAWN STARTER 4-20-10 - Our professional starter promotes turf grass establishment, rooting, disease resistance, and wear tolerance. 50 lb. bag covers 5,000 sq. ft. Available sizes: 25 lb. and 50 lb. GMF LAWN SUPREME 20-3-12 1.2 MG. - Encourages dark green color, increases plant vigor and disease resistance. REGULAR for quick feeding, and GMF LAWN SUPREME 50% SLOW RELEASE for extended feeding. 50 lb. bag covers 10,000 sq. ft. Available sizes: 25 lb. and 50 lb. GMF FALL SUPREME/LAWN STARTER 6-16-12 1.2 MG. - An excellent fall/starter fertilizer with 62% slow release nitrogen for extended feeding. Keeps roots growing well beyond the end of top growth, thereby guarding against winterkill. 50 lb. bag covers 5,000 sq. ft. as a starter or covers 10,000 sq. ft. as a WINTERIZER. Available sizes: 25 lb. and 50 lb. [22] GMF NO-PHOS & LO-PHOS FERTILIZERS In their continuing campaign to control phosphorus contamination of it’s watershed effective January 1, 2008, the state of Maine is requiring a sign to be prominently posted wherever fertilizer containing phosphorus is sold. Additional information is available at: www.maine.gov/dep/blwq/doclake/fert/sign.pdf. Phosphorus is an essential element for root development in new seedings. However, most established lawns require little or no phosphorus. Old habits are hard to break, but we do offer ALL OUR BLENDS without phosphorus and with prominent “No-Phos” labels. MOST POPULAR BLENDS: “NO “NO “NO “NO “NO “NO PHOS” PHOS” PHOS” PHOS” PHOS” PHOS” FALL SUPREME in 50 lb. bags ONE STEP in 40 lb. bags ONE STEP 50% Org. in 40 lb. bags LAWN SUPREME in 50 lb. bags LAWN SUPREME 50% SR in 50 lb. bags 10-0-10 in 25 lb. or 50 lb. bags New Hampshire encourages a LOW PHOSPHORUS (less than 5%) fertilizer with a slow release nitrogen for areas within 250 ft. of the water’s edge. For this, we offer the following GMF “LO PHOS” fertilizers: GMF GMF GMF GMF 12-3-07 12-3-07 20-3-12 20-3-12 ONE STEP in 40 lb. bags ONE STEP 50% Organic in 40 lb. bags LAWN SUPREME in 50 lb. bags LAWN SUPREME 50% Slow Release in 50 lb. bags There are many sources of phosphorus build-up in lakes and watersheds BESIDES fertilizer (detergents, plant debris, sewage, and manure), and many steps we all can take to control phosphorus build-up, and preserve the pristine beauty of our waters. Education is the key. ADDITIONAL GMF FORMULATIONS The list of additional blends which are available is endless! If they bring you a soil sample recommendation, try to let us know how many pounds of each nutrient is called for per acre/1,000 sq. ft. We have all the micronutrients, and can also blend with sulfate of potash, ammonium sulfate, sulfur coated urea, nitroform, and meth-ex (nutralene). Available sizes: 25 lb., 50 lb., 80 lb., and bulk bags [23] SPECIALTY FERTILIZERS ALUMINUM SULFATE (17% AL) Soil acidifier used to correct unfavorable alkaline pH soils for acidloving plants, like azaleas and rhododendrons. Available size: 50 lb. Item #GENAS50 Wgt: 50 lbs. AMMONIUM SULFATE 21-0-0 (24% S) Economical source of sulfur in sulfate form - the only form of sulfur that plants can utilize directly. Recommended for blueberries. Available sizes: 50 lb. Item #GENAMM50 Wgt: 50 lbs. 50 lb. Item #GMF21000050 Wgt: 50 lbs. CALCIUM AMMONIUM NITRATE 27-0-0 (8% CA) Contains equal parts of fast acting nitrate-nitrogen and more slowly available ammonium-nitrogen. Available size: 50 lb. Item #GENCAN50 Wgt: 50 lbs. CALCIUM NITRATE 15.5-0-0 (19% CA) Ideal source of water-soluble nitrogen and calcium for irrigational purpose. Also controls tomato blossom end-rot when sprayed on foliage. Available in GREENHOUSE GRADE. Available sizes: 50 lb. Item #GENCN50 Wgt: 50 lbs. GREENHOUSE GRADE 50 lb. Item #GENCN50GHG Wgt: 50 lbs. MAGNESIUM SULFATE (EPSOM SALTS) (9.85% MG, 12.9% S) Supplies a more immediate response for magnesium deficiency correction than dolomitic liming methods. 100% water soluble for use as a spray. Available size: 50 lb. Item #GENMS50 Wgt: 50 lbs. NITROFORM (UREAFORM) 38-0-0 Slow-release “synthetic organic” source of nitrogen created by combining urea and formaldehyde. Releases 1/3 of nitrogen in first 4-6 weeks, with remainder released gradually through season. Available size: 50 lb. Item #GMF38000050 Wgt: 50 lbs. TRIPLE PHOSPHATE (0-46-0) Granular for easy application, ideal for lawns, trees, and vegetables. Available sizes: 50 lb. Item #GENTRIPLE50 Wgt: 50 lbs. 12/5 lb. Item #ESPTRIPLE12/5 Wgt: 60 lbs. SULFUR 90% Water degradable elemental sulfur use. Lowers pH of soils. (See page 25) Available size: 50 lb. Item #GENSUL50 Wgt: 50 lbs. SUL-PO-MAG (K-MAG) 0-0-22 (11Mg 22S) A naturally occurring ORGANIC combination of potassium, magnesium, and sulfur. 100% water-soluble, essentially chloride-free (less than 2.5%). Available sizes: 50 lb. Item #GMF00002250 Wgt: 50 lbs. 25 lb. Item #GMF00002225 Wgt: 25 lbs. [24] LIME/GYPSUM PRODUCTS PULVERIZED LIME 50% of this product passes the 100-mesh screen. Very messy– should only be spread with a drop spreader. Available sizes: 40 lb. Item #LIDECO40 Wgt: 40 lbs. 80/pallet 12/5 lb. Item #LIESP125 Wgt: 60 lbs. -- PELLETIZED LIME 50% of the GMF pelletized lime passes through a 200-mesh screen. Not messy–works like fertilizer. Can be spread in either a drop spreader or a rotary spreader. Available sizes: 40 lb. Item #LIGEPE40-HI MAG Wgt: 40 lbs. 70/pal 40 lb. Item #LIGMPE40-HI CAL Wgt: 40 lbs. 63/pal GRANULAR LIME Granular lime has the lowest short-term availability of all lime. Messy–should only be spread with a drop spreader. Available size: 50 lb. Item #LIGESO50 Wgt: 50 lbs. 56/pallet ATHLETIC FIELD MARKER Superior quality ground marble marking material designed for use on all types of athletic fields. Available size: 50 lb. Item #LIGEPR50 Wgt: 50 lbs. 56/pallet GYPSUM Calcium sulfate with 22-23% available calcium and 15-18% sulfur in a pelleted and powdered form. Loosens heavy clay soils, aids soil aeration and water percolation. Leaches out excessive amounts of sodium and magnesium. Counteracts winter salt damage. Available sizes: 50 lb. Item #GYPOW50 Wgt: 50 lbs. 40/pallet 50 lb. Item #GYPELL50 Wgt: 50 lbs. 48/pallet 36 lb. Item #GYPESP036 Wgt: 36 lbs. 63/pallet 12/5 lb. Item #GYPESP12/5 Wgt: 60 lbs. –- NEUTRALIME DRY Balances soil pH within 6-10 days of application – with the added plus of longer control, up to 18 weeks. Available sizes: 40 lb. Item #LINEUTRA40 Wgt: 40 lbs. 50/pallet 4/10 lb. Item #LINEUTRA10 Wgt: 40 lbs. 50/pallet See the charts on page 25 to determine lime efficiency. [26] ESPOMA TONE PRODUCTS Holly-tone® 4-3-4 Bulb-tone® 3-5-3 ESPHOLLYT12/4 ESPHOLLYT6/8 ESPHOLLYT020 ESPHOLLYT040 ESPBULBT12/4 ESPBULBT020 Formulated for acid-loving plants. In 4, 8, 20 & 40 lb. bags Perfect for all bulbs. Rich in bone meal. Provides balanced feeding. In 4 and 20 lb. bags ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Plant-tone® 5-3-3 Garden-tone® 3-4-4 Developed for professional gardeners. Provides safe, continuous feeding for all vegetables. In 4, 8, 20 & 40 lb. bags Excellent starter plant food. In 4, 8, 20 and 40 lb. bags ESPPLANTT12/4 ESPPLANTT6/8 ESPPLANTT020 ESPPLANTT040 ESPGARDENT12/4 ESPGARDENT6/8 ESPGARDENT020 ESPGARDENT040 Flower-tone® 3-4-5 Tomato-tone® 3-4-6 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Helps prevent blossom end rot. Produces plump, juicy tomatoes. In 4, 8 and 20 lb. bags Promotes and prolongs abundant blooms. In 4 and 20 lb. bags ESPFLOWERT12/4 ESPFLOWERT020 ESPTOMATOT12/4 ESPTOMATOT6/8 ESPTOMATOT020 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Rose-tone® 4-3-2 Tree-tone® 6-3-2 Provides a long-lasting reservoir of nutrients. The safe way to prize winning blooms. In 4, 8 and 20 lb. bags For planting and feeding shade, fruit & ornamental trees. In 4 and 20 lb. bags ESPROSET12/4 ESPROSET6/8 ESPROSET020 ESPTREET12/4 ESPTREET020 --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------For more Espoma product information, see the following website: www.espoma.com [27] ESPOMA ORGANIC TRADITIONS Compost Starter® Kelp Meal® 1-0-2 Unique bio-organic mix. Contains microbes cultured for fast composting. Brown seaweed, dried. A rich source of minerals and plant hormones. In 3.5 lb. bags In 3.5 lb. bags COESP12/3.5 ESPKELP12/3.5 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Bone Meal® 4-12-0 Garden Gypsum® Pelletized Domestic bone meal for bulbs and perennials. Helps cure turf burns from ice-melters and pets. In 4.5, 10, and 24 lb. bags In 5 and 36 lb. bags BONE124.5 BONE610 BONE024 GYPESP12/5 GYPESP036 Cottonseed Meal® 6-2-1 Greensand® 0-0-0.1 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------An excellent, 100% organic plant food for use on trees and shrubs. Rich in trace elements. In 2.75 lb. bags In 10 and 36 lb. bags COTESP12/2.75 ESPGRSAND6/10 GRSAESP036 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Dried Blood® 12-0-0 Rock Phosphate® 0-3-0 Safe source of organic nitrogen. A time proven remedy for sickly plants. Pelletized Contains 3% available and 24% total phosphate. In 3.5 and 17 lb. bags In 5, 28, and 35 lb. bags ESPBLOOD12/3.5 ESPBLOOD17 RPBL125 RPESP028 ESPBLACKROCK035 --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- [28] ESPOMA QUICK SOLUTIONS Garden Lime® Garden Food® 5-10-5 Raises the pH. An agricultural grade, all purpose plant food. Pelletized In 5 lb. bags In 5 lb. bags LIESP125 ESP05100512/5 Garden Manure® 4-2-2 Garden Food® 10-10-10 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Dehydrated poultry manure. Approved for organic gardening. A general purpose garden food. In 2.75 lb. bags In 5 lb. bags CMESP12/2.75 ESP10101012/5 --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Super Phosphate® 0-20-0 Organic Seed Starter Mix® Enhanced with Mycotone®. For seedlings & cuttings. Promotes root growth and fruit and flower setting. In 5 lb. bags In 8 and 16 qt. bags ESPSUPER125 GEESPORG068 GEESPORG016 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Triple Super Phosphate® 0-45-0 An enriched source of phosphorus. In 5 lb. bags ESPTRIPLE12/5 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------If you need any other Espoma products, check with us for price and availability. [29] DECORATIVE STONE Adds a decorative touch to any lawn or garden. Provides an attractive contrast to green areas, while controlling erosion and holding moisture. DECO RIVER PEBBLES/PEA PEBBLES Beautiful earthy colors ranging from light beige to dark brown. Deco Pebble size: ½ cu.ft. Item #STDEPE50 5/8” Wgt: 50 lbs.** Pea Pebble size: ½ cu.ft. Item #STDEPP50 3/8” Wgt: 50 lbs.** WHITE MARBLE CHIPS Brilliant white stone. Available sizes: ½ cu.ft. ½ cu.ft. ½ cu.ft. Item #STMADMD50 Item #STVTWHITE40 Item #STMADLG50 1/2” 3/4” 1” Wgt: 50 lbs.** Wgt: 40 lbs.* Wgt: 50 lbs.** 3/4” Wgt: 40 lbs.* -Black and white stone. ½ cu.ft. Item #STVTBLACK40 3/4” Wgt: 40 lbs.* -Natural plum slate stone. ½ cu.ft. Item #STVTPLUM40 3/4” Wgt: 40 lbs.* 3/4” Wgt: 40 lbs.* RIVER RED -Natural red slate stone. Available size: ½ cu.ft. Item #STVTRED40 BLACK FROST Available size: HARVEST PLUM Available size: MOUNTAIN GREEN Available size: -Natural green slate stone. ½ cu.ft. Item #STVTGREEN40 * ABOVE STONE IS STACKED 56/PALLET **ABOVE STONE IS STACKED 63/PALLET ***OTHER COLORS AVAILABLE-CALL FOR PRICE AND COLORS*** GARDEN STAKES MISCELLANEOUS Hardwood plant stakes: straight, strong, and pointed. For all types of medium and heavy staking. 3 ft. Item #GDNSTK253 Wgt: 25 lbs. 25/bundle 4 ft. Item #GDNSTK254 Wgt: 25 lbs. 25/bundle 5 ft. Item #GDNSTK255 Wgt: 30 lbs. 25/bundle 6 ft. Item #GDNSTK256 Wgt: 30 lbs. 25/bundle PLAY SAND Available sizes: WHITE PLAY SAND NATURAL PLAY SAND GOLDEN PLAY SAND Item #SAWHPL50 Item #SAPLAY50 Item #SAGOLD50 [30] Wgt: 50 lbs. Wgt: 50 lbs. Wgt: 50 lbs. 56/pallet 56/pallet 56/pallet North Country Organics All Natural Land Care Supplies Many of our products are Pro-Gro 5-3-4 North Country Organics’ premium general purpose fertilizer that excels in every application. Pro-Gro is a high nutrient natural product that plants and trees respond to with rapid and sustained growth, making it the most popular blend of nurserymen, landscapers, fruit and vegetable growers, farmers, and retail dealers. Item # NCPG50......50 lb. bags.....50 per pallet Item # NCPG25......25 lb. bags.....80 per pallet Item #NCPG05........5 lb. bags.......8 per case Pro-Start 2-3-3 Excellent choice for root crops, legume vegetables, perennials, flowering shrubs, mature fruit trees, legume hays (as a summer top-dress), and especially as a starter fertilizer for any kind of seed or transplant. Item # NCPS50......50 lb. bags.....50 per pallet Item # NCPS25......25 lb. bags.....80 per pallet Cheep Cheep 4-3-3 Single ingredient, all purpose organic fertilizer from North Country Organics designed to fulfill the needs of certified organic growers and ecological land care professionals at a significantly lower cost. Item # NCCC50......50 lb. bags.....50 per pallet Pro-Booster 10-0-0 Special blend of protein meals and natural nitrate of soda that offers 10 percent total nitrogen, one third of which is immediately available (water soluble) and two thirds in a slow release form. Item # NCPB50......50 lb. bags.....50 per pallet Pro-Holly 4-6-4 A natural fertilizer blended from mineral and organic ingredients specifically made for ericaceous and other acid loving plants such as Azaleas, Ferns, Heaths, Hydrangeas, Raspberries, Blueberries, Pachysandras, Holly, and Rhododendrons. Item # NCPH50......50 lb. bags.....50 per pallet Item # NCPH25......25 lb. bags.....80 per pallet Greensand This naturally occurring iron-potassium silicate (also called glauconite) has the consistency of sand but is able to absorb 10 times more moisture making it an exceptional soil conditioner for pastures, forage fields, orchards, small fruits, vegetables and greenhouse potting mixes. Item # GRSA050......50 lb. bags.....50 per pallet Sulfate of Potash Bone Char 0-16-0 A natural potash mineral that contains 51% soluble potash. Potassium is second only to nitrogen in terms of the abundance needed for plants. Item # NCSOP50......50 lb. bags.....50 per pallet A biochar that contains more than 16% available phosphate (P2O5) and 32% total phosphate. It is OMRI listed and can be applied without restriction on certified organic farmland. Item # NCBC50......50 lb. bags.....50 per pallet Sulfate of Potash/Magnesia Phosphate Rock A natural occurring rock phosphate that provides an excellent source of slowly available phosphorus, calcium and many essential trace elements. Item # RPBL050......50 lb. bags.....50 per pallet [31] Also referred to as Sul-Po-Mag or K-Mag (these are brand names), is also a natural mineral salt and typically contains 22 percent potash, 11 percent magnesium and 23 percent sulfur. Item # NCSPM50......50 lb. bags.....50 per pallet North Country Organics All Natural Land Care Supplies Many of our products are The Good For Line Introducing eight new soluble products for Trees, Turf, Transplants, Fruits, Flowers, Vegetables, Greenhouses, and Compost Tea Contains proprietary mixtures of soluble seaweed, humic, and fulvic powders. Ingredients are OMRI listed. GOOD FOR TREES is especially formulated to rejuvenate struggling trees and to maintain vitality in healthy trees. Item# NCGFTREE03......3-lb. box GOOD FOR TRANSPLANTS ensures low mortality, quick recovery from transplant shock, faster and more dense root development, and accelerated growth. Item# NCGFTRAN03......3-lb. box GOOD FOR TURF greatly increases resistance to stress from drought, heat, foot traffic, and mowing. Item# NCGFTURF03......3-lb. box GOOD FOR FRUIT significantly increases production, sugar content, and shelf-life of various fruits. Item# NCGFFRUIT03......3-lb. box GOOD FOR VEGETABLES significantly improves the growth and development of all plant parts. Item# NCGFVEG03......3-lb. box GOOD FOR FLOWERS increases perennial propagation, root development, and coloration. Item# NCGFFLO03......3-lb. box GOOD FOR GREENHOUSES increases the speed of germination and the percentage of plant seeds germinated. Item# NCGFGREE03......3-lb. box GOOD FOR COMPOST TEA has the ideal combination of soluble seaweed, humic, and fulvic extracts to accelerate both bacterial and fungal proliferation. Item# NCGFCOMP03......3-lb. box Grub Guard Beneficial nematodes that can control lawn and crop pests such as Grubs, Weevils, Borers and Fungus gnats. These tiny beasts enter into the bodies of damaging grubs and other insect larvae to reproduce and consequently kill the host. Item # NCGG1......1 mil. pkgs. Item # NCGG6......6 mil. pkgs. Organic Gem Organic Gem is made using only FRESH deep-water bottom-feeding fish - rich in over 70 trace minerals and free from harmful coastal heavy metals. Organic Gem is the purest organic fish fertilizer on the market today! Item # NCGEM5......5 gal. pail Item # NCGEM128........1 gal. jug Item # NCGEM32..........1 qt. jug Milky Spore A powder, containing the bacteria Bacillus popilliae. Milky Spore Powder inoculates an area of turf and can control Japanese beetle grubs for 15 years or more. Item # NCMS20......20 lb. bags Item # NCMS10......10 oz can We distribute other North Country Organic products. For more NCO product information, go to www.norganics.com [32] Sta Se rting ed s Cu and ttin gs T ra ns pla n ts sin g To . 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Available size: INTERVALE 20 qt. Item #GEINGE20 Wgt: 20 lbs. 70/pal. TOPSOIL Available size: INTERVALE 20 qt. Item #TSINV30 Wgt: 30 lbs. 70/pal. Wgt: 20 lbs. 30/pal. Wgt: 20 lbs. Wgt: 20 lbs. Wgt: 20 lbs. 30/pal. 30/pal. 33/pal. PERLITE Available size: SUPER COARSE 4 cu.ft. Item #PERLI004 VERMICULITE Available sizes: FINE GRADE 4 cu.ft. Item #VERMF004 MEDIUM GRADE 4 cu.ft. Item #VERMI004 COURSE GRADE 4 cu.ft. Item #VERMC004 CANADIAN PEAT MOSS PEAT MOSS Partially decomposed product with large cell structure which acts like a sponge, retaining moisture and helping to prevent leaching of ferti lizer. Loosens clay soil and binds sandy soil. Adding to compost will reduce compaction in soil. FAFARD PEAT MOSS Available sizes: 3.8 cu.ft. Item #PEATFA4 2.2 cu.ft. Item #PEATFA2 1 cu.ft. Item #PEATFA1 Wgt: 56 lbs. Wgt: 28 lbs. Wgt: 14 lbs. 30/pallet 50/pallet 100/pallet Wgt: 56 lbs. Wgt: 28 lbs. Wgt: 14 lbs. 30/pallet 50/pallet 100/pallet LAMBERT PEAT MOSS Available sizes: 3.8 cu.ft. Item #PEAT004 2.2 cu.ft. Item #PEAT002 1 cu.ft. Item #PEAT001 ***We will special order 5.5 cu. ft. peat moss – please call*** [36] ANDERSON LAWN PRODUCTS STEP 2 STEP 3 STEP 4 CRABGRASS PREVENTER WEED & FEED LAWN FOOD WINTERIZER Contains DIMENSION® Pre-Emergent Herbicide Contains DISSOLVE® Post-Emergent Herbicide Premium Fertilizer Formulation Contains Iron & Sulphur Pre-emergent control of crabgrass Provides a quick greening Controlled-release nitrogen Contains 20-0-4 plant food Fertilizes for a quick, deep greening Post-emergent control of over 140 broadleaf weeds Controlled-release nitrogen Contains 22-0-3 plant food AFORWEFENP018 Covers 5,000 sq.ft. AFORWEFENP054 Covers 15,000 sq.ft. -------------------FORTIFY ABOVE/BELOW GRUB AND INSECT CONTROL Fertilizes for a quick, deep greening Extended greening from controlledrelease nitrogen For use on all turf grasses Contains 21-0-7 plant food AFORLAWNNP016 Covers 5,000 sq.ft. AFORLAWNNP048 Covers 15,000 sq.ft. -------------------FORTIFY SEASON LONG™ GRUB CONTROL INSECTICIDE Stimulates root growth Helps promote winter hardiness Contains 18-0-12 plant food -------------------FORTIFY CRABGRASS PREVENTER WITH TEAM® HERBICIDE Contains 0.039% Bifenthrin® Contains 2.3% Carbaryl®, and .058% Bifenthrin® Contains .2% Imidacloprid® Contains 2% Team® Feeds your lawn, and kills over 30 major surface feeding and sub-surface insects Leaves no unpleasant odor Contains 18-3-5 plant food Kills over 30 major pests on lawn and ornamentals Kills a broad range of both surface feeding and subsurface insects Leaves no unpleasant odor AFORGRUB012 Treats up to 6,000 sq.ft. STEP 1 AFORCRABNP017 Covers 6,000 sq.ft. AFORCRABNP045 Covers 16,000 sq.ft. -------------------FORTIFY INSECT CONTROL PLUS FERTILIZER AFORBUG015 Treats up to 5,000 sq.ft. Stops grub damage before it gets started Can be applied from April through August One application stops damage from white grubs, Japanese and other beetles AFORMERIT015 Treats up to 5,200 sq.ft. [37] AFORWINTNP018 Covers 5,000 sq.ft. Controls crabgrass and other unsightly weeds Ideal for established lawns AFORCRAB010 Treats up to 5,000 sq.ft. MULCH – BARK/GROUND COVER BLACK CEDAR MULCH Application before growing season provides an efficient pre-emergent weed control. Aids in moisture retention, dark black in color. Available size: 3 cu.ft. Item #MBBC003 Wgt: 60 lbs. 60/pallet BUCKWHEAT HULL MULCH Works as a ground cover or can be used to stuff pillows. Available size: 2 cu.ft. Item #MGBH002 Wgt: 20 lbs. CEDAR CHIPS 38/pallet 100% Maine cedar works not only as ground cover, but also as a natural insect repellent. Recommended for use around home and building foundations. Light red in color, economical. Available size: 3 cu.ft. Item #MGCC003 Wgt: 60 lbs. 45/pallet CEDAR MULCH 100% Cedar works not only as ground cover, but also as a natural insect repellent. Recommended for use around home and building foundations. Light red-brown in color, economical. Available size: 3 cu.ft. Item #MBCM003 Wgt: 60 lbs. 54/pallet COCOA SHELL MULCH Fine in texture, dark brown in color with faint chocolate aroma. Nice contrast to green areas. Available size: 2 cu.ft. Item #MGCS002 Wgt: 40 lbs. 65/pallet HEMLOCK MULCH High quality mulch produced from Maine hemlock. The reddish color provides an excellent contrast around trees and shrubs. Available size: 3 cu.ft. Item #MBHM003 Wgt:60 lbs. 45/pallet RED CEDAR MULCH Application before growing season provides as efficient pre-emergent weed control. Aids in moisture retention, deep red in color. Available size: 3 cu.ft. Item #MBRC003 Wgt: 60 lbs. 51/pallet SPRUCE/PINE MULCH Softwood blends of pine and spruce. Light brown reddish color, economical. Available size: 3 cu.ft. Item #MBSP003 Wgt:60 lbs. 45/pallet For more mulch–bark/ground cover information, see the following website: www.greenmountainmulch.com [38] ICE & SNOW PRODUCTS CALCIUM CHLORIDE Two to five times faster than rock salt and ice melt blends. Effective down to -25F. Safe for lawns and concrete when used as directed. Does not leave white residue like other salts. Available sizes: FLAKES 50 lb. Item #ICCA050 48/pallet PELLETS 50 lb. Item #ICCAPEL050 45/pallet MAGNESIUM CHLORIDE Works on contact, and cuts through ice. This has great melting power, but is gentle on concrete, lawn, and plants. Effective to -25°F. Also in a rock salt & magnesium chloride blend. Available sizes: FLAKES 50 lb. Item #ICMC050 45/pallet PELLETS 50 lb. Item #ICMCP50 45/pallet MIXED 40 lb. Item #ICRS/MG040 63/pallet ROCK SALT Least expensive way to melt snow and ice. Effective melting temperature 12F. Available sizes: 50 lb. Item #ICRSGMF50 56/pallet 25 lb. Item #ICRSGMF25 100/pallet UREA Ice melt used by airports. Less corrosive than salt. Works down to 15-20F. Available sizes: 80 lb. Item #GMF46000080 25/pallet 50 lb. Item #GMF46000050 40/pallet 25 lb. Item #GMF46000025 80/pallet ALL PURPOSE SAND Excellent product to enhance traction on driveways and walks. Available size: 60 lb. Item #ICAPS060 56/pallet TUBE-TRAC SAND An ideal vehicle weight stabilizer in 60 lb. tubes that fit into trunks of cars and beds of trucks. Sand can be used from the re-sealing tube bag to aid traction in an emergency situation. Available size: 60 lb. Item #ICTS060 42/pallet [39] WOOD MULCH MULCH – HYDROSEED – WOOD Contains 100% of the highest quality wood fiber, now with SlikShot. Available: CONWED Item #MHWCW1000/50 Wgt: 50 lbs. 30/pallet BLENDS MULCH – HYDROSEED – WOOD/PAPER A combination of refined wood fiber Now with SlikShot for better yield, ground coverage. Available: ENVIROBLEND 70/30 BLEND 70/30 BLEND 2NDNATURE POURABLE A pourable to improve time by up Available: with high quality cellulose mulch. less hose clogging, and better Item #MHWEN50 Wgt: 50 lbs. 30/pallet Item #MHWSNB50 Wgt: 50 lbs. 30/pallet fiber mulch flake with a wood/paper composition, designed the performance of hydroseeding machines. Decreases loading to 95% in jet agitated hydraulic seeders. JETSPRAY Item #MHWCJS40 Wgt: 40 lbs. 48/pallet PENNMULCH Item #MPPM050 Wgt: 50 lbs. 40/pallet SEED AIDE Item #MPSA50 Wgt: 50 lbs. 40/pallet MULCH – HYDROSEED - PAPER A natural biodegradable product made from recycled newspaper, conveniently colored green to insure uniformity of application and grass appearance. Retains humidity, allows rapid sprout. Acts as an insulating agent against sudden changes in weather. BENO-VERT PAPER MULCH Available size: 40 lb. NATIONAL FIBER Available size: 40 lb. Item #MHPBV40 Wgt: 40 lbs. 40/pallet Item #MHPNF40 Wgt: 40 lbs. 31/pallet [40] EROSION CONTROL MATS/STAPLES Available: ERO MAT (STRAW) GRASS MAT (GREEN) FUTURA GREEN MAT FUTURA GREEN MAT FUTURA NETLESS 8’W 4.2’W 6.5’W 3.25’W 6.5’W x x x x x 132’L 150’L 135’L 135’L 90’L Item Item Item Item Item METAL STAPLES (1000/bx) BIODEGRADABLE STAKES (500/bx) #MHBEM45 #MHMGRASS5 #MHFUT6.5 #MHFUT3.25 #MHF4NETLESS Item #MHBEMSl Item #MHBIOS1 Wgt: Wgt: Wgt: Wgt: Wgt: 50 45 45 25 45 lbs. lbs. lbs. lbs. lbs. Wgt: 25 lbs. Wgt: 3 lbs. MULCH – HYDROSEED – TACKIFIER BENOTACK BINDER A compliment binder especially for use with BENO-VERT hydro-mulch. A non-polluting vegetable gum formulation that allows BENO-VERT and seeds to adhere perfectly to slopes during the germination period. Left to dry, it forms a creamy white covering. In this form, it has a pH level of 4-6. Available size: 10 kg. Item #MHTBT22 Wgt: 22 lbs. SECOND NATURE TACK Wood and paper mulch tackifier. One 3 lb. bottle treats l acre. Can also be used as a dust abatement agent, drift control agent, or water retaining agent. Available size: 3 lb. Item #MHTEB01 Wgt: 3 lbs. SHAVINGS BEDDING Kiln dried combination of sawdust and coarse shavings in a compressed bale. Available sizes: 3.0 cu.ft. Item #SHAVFIN3.0 Wgt: 35 lbs. 35/pallet(fine) 3.5 cu.ft. Item #SHAVLARGE Wgt: 40 lbs. 30/pallet(coarse) STRAW Seed-free straw for mulch. Available size: varies BLACK OIL SUNFLOWER Available sizes: 50 lb. 25 lb. Item #STRAW Wgt: ASK 15/pallet Item #BIBO050 Item #BIBO025 Wgt: 50 lbs. Wgt: 25 lbs. 40/pallet 80/pallet BIRD FOOD [41] FALL COVER CROPS This information has been provided by LAKEVIEW ORGANIC GRAIN. Cover crops make so much sense – they cut fertilizer costs, improve soil health and condition, prevent soil erosion, improve water holding and infiltration capacity, produce nitrogen, and much more. Many cover crops are ALLELOPATHIC, which means they exude chemicals from their roots that suppress the growth of other plants (weeds!) around them. Cover crops are either LEGUMES (clover, hairy vetch, peas, alfalfa) which convert nitrogen in the air to a form that plants can absorb or NON-LEGUMES (buckwheat, cereal/small grains, and crucifers like radish, turnip and mustard) that contribute added organic matter and suppress weeds. Both groups are useful tools in a crop rotation line-up. Often you don’t have to choose one type over the other type but you can use a mixture of different types of cover crops. Peas & oats, rye & vetch, winter peas & triticale, oats & radish, are particularly useful combinations. When planning which cover crop to plant in the fall, it is also helpful to divide the available species into (1) those that will WINTER-KILL, and not re-grow in the spring, and (2) those that will produce some growth in the fall, go dormant during the winter, and then grow back in the spring. The following is more information about both types of cover crops. WINTER–KILLED COVER CROPS RADISH – Studies have shown that corn & soybeans, planted after a fall radish cover crop, will have significantly higher yields. Radish reduces soil compaction by punching holes through compacted layers, improving water infiltration, suppressing weeds and nematodes, and controlling erosion in fall & winter months. They scavenge and hold soil nutrients at the surface and increase soil organic matter by up to 5 tons/acre. After manure applications, they effectively hold the nutrients. Plant 30-60 days before the first killing frost. CAUTION: They do not smell good as they rot in the spring. OATS – Produces vigorous grassy growth through the fall. Oats natural ALLELOPATHY (see first paragraph) suppresses weeds while producing lots of biomass. By spring the oats are gone. Oats can be grown alone or in combination with peas, turnips, or radishes. Plant 40-60 days before the first killing frost. Fall oats, especially mixed with turnips or peas, make great grazing. BUCKWHEAT – A quick-growing cover crop that effectively suppresses weeds, frees up phosphorus, and softens and loosens the soil. Buckwheat works even in poor soils with persistent weed problems. It is commonly planted in the summer, although it can also be used as a fall cover. FIELD PEAS – A legume whose vines break down rapidly, releasing accumulated nitrogen in a form that other plants can easily use. Mix with oats in the fall as the small grain is needed for support. YELLOW MUSTARD – Lakeview has been using yellow mustard as a short time spring cover crop prior to planting red kidney beans with great success. Like radishes, mustard is a crucifer, producing glucosinolates (or “hot” flavored chemicals) that suppress root rots and nematodes in the soil. This year they are trying to use it as a fall cover crop. [42] OVER –WINTERING COVER CROPS RYE – A hardy grain which can be seeded later and still produce a tremendous amount of biomass. Ryes strong allelopathy suppresses weeds and also controls nematodes and insect pests. Rye is often mixed with hairy vetch. WARNING: Rye can be vigorous in the spring and if not plowed under fairly early, you may need to mow or chop it before plowing. HAIRY VETCH – Vegetable farmers love vetch for its strong nitrogen fixation, soil structure improvement, and weed suppression. Vetch planted in the fall with rye or wheat produces an early spring cover that can be tilled or rolled before planting vegetable seed or transplants. WARNING: Vetch is considered a noxious weed in winter small grains grown for milling. Flour made from wheat contaminated with vetch seed is bitter with unattractive black specks. Getting rid of vetch can be very difficult, since the raw seed contains hard seed which does not necessarily come up the first year it is planted. TRITICALE – A cross between wheat and rye, triticale combines the vigor and wide adaptability of rye with the growth habit of wheat. Triticale is highly versatile as a cover crop, forage, or grain crop. It mixes well with peas or vetch. Both winter and spring versions of triticale are available which expands its usefulness. AUSTRIAN WINTER PEAS – Planted in September with barley or triticale, it grows moderately through the fall, then in the spring it explodes with vigorous viney growth and purple flowers, adding lots of nitrogen to the soil. The small grain is needed to support and protect the peas against winter kill. Lakeview has found that 2 bu barley/A is about the right amount to provide adequate support for the peas without being too competitive. This also makes a highly nutritious and palatable spring pasture for grazing. MEDIUM RED CLOVER – This is the standard, dependable, widely adapted legume cover crop that organic farmers rely on for much of their nitrogen needs. Lakeview has frost-seeded red clover into their winter small grains in February-March. It grows through the spring, and really takes off after grain harvest. By the following year, the clover can be plowed, providing enough soil nitrogen to grow a healthy crop of corn or a vegetable crop. Clover can also be sown with a spring small grain before grain emergence. Be aware that soil diseases affecting beans, peas and soybeans are also hosted by clover, so close rotations of these crops may technically be rotating crop species, but may not be sufficiently rotating root pathogens. RECOMMENDED SEEDING RATES – CALL FOR OTHER CROP RATES CROP RADISH OATS BUCKWHEAT FIELD PEAS YELLOW MUSTARD WINTER RYE HAIRY VETCH WINTER TRITICALE AUSTRIAN WINTER PEAS MEDIUM RED CLOVER PLANTING DATE AUG – MID SEPT LATE AUG – MID SEPT UNTIL EARLY SEPT UNTIL EARLY SEPT EARLY SPRING – FALL? MID SEPT – LATE OCT MID SEPT – MID OCT MID SEPT – LATE OCT MID SEPT – MID OCT EARLY SPRING, FALL SEEDING RATE/A 6 – 8 LB 50 – 100 LB 40 – 60 LB 60 – 100 LB 7 – 10 LB 100 – 150 LB 8 – 10 LB 100 – 150 LB 60 – 100 LB 8 – 15 LB [43] SEEDING DEPTH ¼ - ½ IN 1 – 2.5 IN ½ - 1.5 IN 1 IN FROST SEED – ¾ IN 1 – 2 IN ¼ - ½ IN 1 – 2.5 IN 1 IN FROST SEED – ½ IN *ORDER DEADLINE IS JANUARY 15, 2011! EARLY POTATOES* CHIEFTAIN - Very good flavor, shallow eyes and good appearance make this a popular commercial variety and an excellent all-purpose red. Resistant to scab, stem end browning, and late blight. Does better in clay soils than other reds. Has a high over-all yield. IRISH COBBLER – A white potato that is a well-respected heirloom. It is good for mashing and baking. The Irish Cobbler has deep eyes and an oblong shape. RED NORLAND – This is the earliest red potato, which has perfectly round tubers with shallow eyes. It’s a good keeper with heavy yields. YUKON GOLD – This light yellow oval potato has good flavor, good storability, and drier texture than most yellows. Tubers are oval and slightly flattened with small pink eyes. This is a very popular variety. MID-SEASON POTATOES* KENNEBEC – A white oblong potato that is widely adaptable to varying soil conditions, and resistant to late blight. They produce high yields of large delicious spuds for fresh eating and storage. SUPERIOR - A white potato with good yields. A fairly good keeper. LATE POTATOES* GREEN MOUNTAIN - A white potato that has a good appearance and flavor with a dry texture. Known as an excellent baker with long storage. It thrives in a wide-range of soil types, and produces abundantly under many different growing conditions. KATAHDIN – A white round potato that is widely adapted to northern soils. It’s excellent as an all-purpose storage variety, with a very good appearance and medium to high yields. The tuber set is frequently near the surface; hill well to avoid sunburned tubers. RED PONTIAC – A favorite red potato with medium-deep eyes, good for mashing and for winter storage. Large plants produce high yields of large tubers, with some tolerance to drought. RUSSET BURBANK - An "Idaho" type white potato that is excellent for baking. ONION SETS* RED - Global in shape and covered with a reddish-purple skin. Use them in salads or for garnishing. They are fairly hardy, but not good keepers. WHITE (BOILING) – Thin, translucent, white skinned onion that can be harvested before maturity, and are known as boilers or picklers. Fairly strong in flavor. Use in soups and stews, or in a dry martini! YELLOW (STUTTGARTER) – All-purpose onion with a mild pungent flavor. The Stutgarter produces excellent green onions, and produces a round full season onion. [44]