The 2015 Tree & Shrub brochures and order forms are available from the Genesee County Soil and Water Conservation District.
Categories include:
- Coniferous tree seedlings;
- Deciduous tree seedlings (new -- swamp white oak, black gum);
- Wildlife shrubs (new -- winterberry, witch hazel, Midwest crabapple);
- Flowers (new -- yarrow, aromatic aster, bee balm, zebra mallow, cross gentian, English lavender, wild columbine;
- Grasses and sedges (new -- feather reed or diamond grass, red head fountain grass, banana boat sedge);
- Variety packs = nut trees / edible (apricot, plum, butternut, pecan) / edible berries / wildlife shrub or windbreak pack;
- NEW! Apple tree packages (only these must be ordered by March 15);
- Planting, garden & habitat supplies (new -- Whiff Deer Deterrent, how-to guide book "Backyard Fruit Production"), bat houses, marking flags, tree shelters, etc.;
- Wildflower seed packs;
- Plus, tree seedling planters available for rent (day or half-day).
The GC Soil and Water Conservation District office is located at 29 Liberty St. in the City of Batavia. Phone is 343-2362.
E-mail: <genco.soil_waterconservation@yahoo.com>
Deadline is April 1 for all orders except apple tree packages (March 15). Orders placed after deadline may be filled until supplies last, but cannot be guaranteed. Quantities are limited. Distribution is mid-April and you will be notified of the pick-up date. Plants are sold for conservation purposes only. The district is not responsible for the success or failure of the plants.
Checks may be made out to: Genesee Co. SWCD.