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THE BEST GARDEN GLOVES ON THE MARKET

For many years we have stocked a wonderful glove that we found at a plant conference in North Carolina. I guess these gloves really were a good idea because they eventually found their way to Canada and we are now able to source them through a Canadian supplier. They are the same gloves with flexible, waterproof palms and fingertips and a ventilated tight mesh back along with stretchy cuffs to keep dirt out. They are amazingly durable, yet flexible enough to allow very fine work like weeding out small seedlings. gloves. The good news is that the price has come down considerably since we no longer have to import them from California.

Green with yellow mesh back

Specify Unisex Small, Med, Large or X Large.

$8.00 + taxes. Add $ 2.00 for shipping if they are not being sent with a plant order.

PERENNIAL GARDENING GUIDE 4^th Edition

By John Valleau

We have hundreds of books in our library but we always turn to this reference first. It is a Canadian publication with zoning references for our climate. Updated and enlarged for 2003 it is fully illustrated with hundreds of detailed photographs in colour. The book contains sections on perennials, ground covers, ornamental grasses, herbs and ferns. Many of the newest cultivars on the market are listed making it one of the most up to date reference books available. We recommend that everyone, from beginner to expert, should add this book to their collection. $17.95

HORTICULTURAL MARKING PENS

We tried many different commercial nursery pens over the years. We found these markers to be the most durable and long lasting. Markings stay on plastic labels for several years in the garden. If the plant tag is pushed down into the soil at the side of the plant the ink does not fade at all. One marker should last the average gardener at least one full season.

PRICE PER MARKER $ 4.50

GRO-MARK MARKING PEN

This is a new product we tried this year and found to be an excellent alternative to the Nursery Marking Pen.

It is waterproof and fade proof and has a slightly finer tip

PRICE PER MARKER $ 3.50

WHITE PLASTIC LABELS

Durable white plastic markers for use with marking pen.

15 cm (6") 15 for $ 1.00

PERMANENT METAL GARDEN MARKERS

For 2004 we have introduced a new line of metal labels, which are excellent for permanent marking in the garden. They are durable, easy to read and come in a range of sizes and styles. They are virtually indestructible, unless run over with the tractor. You can write on these labels with a nursery-marking pen or pencil or use any of the label makers to make your own permanent labels.

E Series label 1.125" x 3.5" available in 2 heights

15" . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. $0.75 each . . ......... 25 for $15.00

20" . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $0.85 each .. .......... 25 for $16.00

C Series (Rose Markers) tilted 1" x 2.625" labels

10” . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . $0.55 each............ 25 for $11.00

D Series (Swinging Labels) 1.75" x 2.25" labels

10". . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $0.55 each............ 25 for $11.00

In the nursery we use a “Brother” label maker to produce our permanent labels for the display beds. When attached to one of these metal markers they are still perfect after more than eight years.

PLANT HYBRIDIZER’S WIRED LABELS

Made with a 1.5cm x 5cm flexible, durable plastic tag for marking on and an eyelet and fine wire twist tie, these tags are ideal for attaching to the stalk of a pollinated flower to leave until the seed develops or just for marking plants and shrubs with information for relocating the plant later during the year or in the spring of the following year.

Hybridizer’s tags 10 for $ 1.00