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Happy Gardening Newsletter
May 12, 2006

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Hello Happy Gardeners,
The end of this 2006 Spring shipping season is upon us and, as always, we have some 'can't miss' deals for our readers and valued customers!  From Acidenthera to Zephyranthes and a bunch of great items in between, fill those last few spots in your garden for spectacular summer blooms!  Also, we're catching up on Garden Photo contest winners and you can read about those below!  Let us know if you're still looking for something in particular and we'll do our best to help you out!  By the way, our Fall 2006 Catalog will be online soon...watch for announcements coming in the next few weeks!

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END OF SPRING SPECIALS!!
Click here to order these great deals...discounts are limited to quantities on hand...first come, first serve!
   

Sprekelia Formosissima - Brilliant red, orchid-like flower

Size:  14/16 cm
Plant:  2 Bulbs Per Sq Ft 
Bloom Time: Mid Spring 
Planting Depth:  4-6"
Height:  8-12"
Zone: 3-9, dig and store for winter zones 3-9
Exposure: Sunny
60% DISCOUNT
SPECIAL 10 for $10.00
10 for $25.00

Peony Sarah Bernhardt - Tall, pale pink

Size:  2/3 eyes
Plant:  1 Root Per 3 Sq Ft 
Bloom Time:  Late Spring - Early Summer
Height:  36"
Zone: 3-9
Exposure: Sunny/semi-sunny
Planting Depth:  Cover with 1" of soil
50% DISCOUNT
SPECIAL 2 for $5.00
3 for $15.00
Hosta Gold Standard Ribbed golden leaves with blue-green edge and lavender flowers.

 

Size:  #1 division
Plant:  1 Root Per 2 Sq Ft 
Bloom Time:  Summer
Height:  20-24"
Zone: 3-9
Exposure: Shade
Planting Depth:  Cover with 2" of soil
50% DISCOUNT
SPECIAL 2 for $5.00
1 for $5.00
Daylily Stella d'Oro - Small, golden yellow flowers; repeat bloomer and great for containers

Size:  #1 division
Plant:  1 Root Per Sq Ft 
Bloom Time:  Mid Spring
Planting Depth:  Cover with 3" of soil
Height:  14"
Zone: 3-9
Exposure: Sunny
62% DISCOUNT
SPECIAL 4 for $5.00
5 for $16.25
Daylily Lusty Leland - Large leaves and large red flowers with yellow throat; extended day blooms

 

Size:  #1 division
Plant:  1 Root Per Sq Ft 
Bloom Time:  Mid Summer
Planting Depth:  Cover with 3" of soil
Height:  14"
Zone: 3-9
Exposure: Sunny
35% DISCOUNT
SPECIAL 3 for $5.00
5 for $12.75
Crocosmia George Davidson - Yellow flowers; excellent cut flowers 

Size:  8/9 cm
Plant:  5 Bulbs Per Sq Ft 
Bloom Time:  Summer
Height:  30"
Zone: 4-10
Exposure: Any
Planting Depth:  4"
50% DISCOUNT
SPECIAL 10 for $3.00
10 for $6.00
Acidenthera - Stalks of fragrant white flowers with brown centers make this a unique addition to your garden; Dig and store for winter in zones 3-7.

Acidenthera

Size: 8/10 cm 
Plant:  9 Bulbs Per Sq Ft 
Bloom Time:  Summer
Planting Depth:  4"
Height:  26-30"
Zone: 3-10
Exposure: Sunny
57% DISCOUNT
SPECIAL 20 for $3.00
10 for $3.50
Zephyranthus Robustus - Pink; Beautiful blooms that flourish after watered or after it rains.  Perform well in pots where they are not hardy.  Dig and store for winter in zones 3-8.

Size:  6/8 cm
Plant:  5 Bulbs Per Sq Ft 
Bloom Time:  Summer
Planting Depth:  2-3"
Height:  8-12"
Zone: 3-10
Exposure: Sunny / semi-sunny
67% DISCOUNT
SPECIAL 25 for $4.00
25 for $15.00
Chlidanthus Fragrans - Fragrant, yellow lily-like flowers and are excellent for cut flowers; Dig and store for winter in zones 3-7.

Size:  10/12 cm
Plant:  2 Bulbs Per Sq Ft 
Bloom Time:  Summer
Planting Depth:  4-6"
Height:  12-15"
Zone: 3-9
Exposure: Sunny
50% DISCOUNT
SPECIAL 10 for $3.00
10 for $5.95
Ixias Mixed - Multiple flowers of yellow, white, rose and pink, work great in a container on the patio and make an excellent cut flower.  Dig and store for winter in zones 3-8.

Size:  5/+ cm
Plant:  10 Bulbs Per Sq Ft 
Bloom Time:  Summer
Planting Depth:  3-4"
Height:  12-15"
Zone: 3-10
Exposure: Sunny
50% DISCOUNT
SPECIAL 50 for $3.00
50 for $5.95

Alocasia Macrorrhiza - Upright elephant ear (Dark green)

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Size:  7/9 inch
Plant:  1 Bulb Per 3 Sq Ft 
Bloom Time:  Summer until frost
Planting Depth:  Cover with 2" of soil
Height:  4-5'
Zone: 3-10
Exposure: Sunny / semi-sunny
50% DISCOUNT
SPECIAL 1 for $3.00
3 for $18.00

Hymenocallis Sulfur Queen (Yellow) - Peruvian Daffodils are great as pot plants and contain 3-5 flowers per stem.  Their lush green foliage remains attractive long after flowering.  Dig and store for winter in zones 3-7.

Size:  14/16 cm
Plant:  1 Bulb Per Sq Ft 
Bloom Time:  Late Spring
Planting Depth:  4-6"
Height:  12-15"
Zone: 3-10
Exposure:  Sunny
40% DISCOUNT
SPECIAL 2 for $3.00
5 for $12.50

Canna Stuttgart - Variegation is bright white against a clean green leaf and has orange-peach flowers.

Size:  2/3 eyes
Plant:  1 Bulb Per 2 Sq Ft 
Bloom Time:  Summer through Fall
Height:  6-8'
Zone: 3-10
Exposure: SHADE, water well
Planting Depth:  Cover with 1" of soil
50% DISCOUNT
SPECIAL 2 for $5.00
1 for $4.95
Gladiolus Mixed - Gladiolus are excellent for cut flowers.  You can enjoy their blooms in 80-100 days after planting and all summer long by planting bulbs in two-week intervals.  Dig and store for winter in zones 3-7.

Size:  8/10 cm
Plant:  5 Bulbs Per Sq Ft 
Bloom Time:  Summer through Fall
Planting Depth:  3-4"
Height:  30-42"
Zone: 3-10
Exposure: Sunny
25% DISCOUNT
SPECIAL 20 for $3.00
25 for $5.00
Eucomis Autumnalis White - Pineapple Lily; Sweet & spicy creamy white flowers; excellent for container growing; dig and store for winter in zones 3-7

Size:  2 - 2 1/4"
Plant:  1 Bulbs Per Sq Ft 
Bloom Time:  Summer
Planting Depth:  6"
Height:  12-16"
Zone: 3-10
Exposure: Sunny
25% DISCOUNT
SPECIAL 2 for $3.00
2 for $4.00
Eucomis Comosa Pink - Pineapple Lily; Purplish-pink flowers; excellent for container growing; dig and store for winter in zones 3-7

Size:  2 - 2 1/4"
Plant:  1 Bulbs Per Sq Ft 
Bloom Time:  Summer
Planting Depth:  6"
Height:  16-24"
Zone: 3-10
Exposure: Sunny
25% DISCOUNT
SPECIAL 2 for $3.00
2 for $4.00
       
CLICK HERE TO ORDER THESE SPECIAL DEALS WHILE SUPPLIES LAST!!!
   
Garden PHOTO Contest (How to Enter)
Our photo contest winners for April 2006 is Sherry Stiltner from Bossier City, LA who sent us a photo of her waterfall.

Also, our photo contest winner for May 2006 is Ranson Johnson from Liberty, TN who sent us a photo of his garden.

Sherry Stiltner Ranson Johnson

Click here to see their full photos and information.  By the way, Sherry and Ranson both win a $20.00 gift certificate redeemable for any items in our catalogs...you can too...just send in your photos today! 

We really have enjoyed getting your pictures for our contest and they continue to be eligible for each month's drawing ...we are looking forward to seeing more wonderful photos of your gardens this year!

   
Spring 2006 Catalog - Click here to browse!
  Our Spring 2006 Catalog is now online offering a terrific selection of top quality flowerbulbs & perennials to ensure a colorful Summer!  We've added a link to download our printed catalog (Requires Adobe Reader Get Acrobat Reader ) as well as a new picture menu to make it even easier for you to find the items you're looking for!
     

Canna Orange Futurity Daylily Wayside Cream Delight Hosta Alex Summers
     
 

For Spring, all orders over $50.00 receive 1 FREE Daylily and orders over $100.00 receive 2 FREE Cannas and 1 FREE Daylily.  Also, when you sign our guestbook, you will get a 10% discount (not applicable on sale priced items) on your first online order.  Remember to order early to ensure availability and that your credit card will not be charged until your order is shipped!

If you need or want a copy of our Spring 2006 catalog mailed to you, send us an email at info@touchofnature.com with your address and we will be happy to send it to you!

   
Spring Catalog NOTES....
  New items for this Spring include Aztec Lilies (Sprekelia), Bushels of Bulbs (Daylilies, Siberian Iris, Japanese Iris, Lilies, Liriope, Hostas, Gladiolus), Dwarf Canna Eureka, Dwarf Reblooming Canna Orange Futurity, Canna Stuttgart, Daylily, Cheek to Cheek, Daylily Country Uncle, Daylily Fantastic Rose, Daylily Kruegerrund, Daylily Lavender Luxury, Daylily Mallard, Daylily Rosie Meyer, Daylily Wayside Cream Delight, Hosta Alex Summers, Hosta Dream Weaver, Hosta El Nino, Hosta Sieboldiana, Hosta Snow Cap, Lycoris Radiata and Lycoris Squamigera.
     

Daylily Lavender Luxury Hosta Dream Weaver Lycoris Squamigera

We promise to continue to excel in our customer service by confirming your order expediently, notifying you by email when your order has shipped, forward tracking information so you can follow the shipment and follow up with you to assure that your products arrived in good order!

   

We hope that some of these items will find a home in your garden, on your patio, on your balcony or in your home.  You can rest assured that your order will have our fullest attention and we know that you will be pleased with the quality results.

Remember........a smile is just one bulb away!  Happy Gardening!

Bert Leek
Touch of Nature, Inc.

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