The Tulsa Master Gardener Bedding Plant Sale 2010
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Instructions:
In order to use the web site for ordering, please follow these steps:

1) print a copy of the order form (see link at top right of this page);
2) fill out the order form for the plants you desire; and
3) pay for the "pre-paid" bedding plants (see below) by bringing the form(s)     to the Tulsa County OSU Extension. Keep a copy.
    The address and a map can be found by clicking on "Contact Us",
    above right, this page.
    Thanks.

Plant pick-up is scheduled for Thursday, April 15, 2010 from 10:00 am to 7:00 pm at the Central Park Hall(due west of Fair Meadows Grandstand).

Thank you for supporting the Tulsa County Master Gardeners' annual bedding plant sale fundraiser. The Master Gardeners (MGs) use the funds generated by the sale to provide several educational programs that impact individuals of all levels in the Tulsa area. For instance, these funds pay for the school programs and materials used as MGs go into the classroom to interact with elementary school students and their teachers. They present a total of eight different guided, hands-on, 45-minute programs with horticultural learning experiences.

Other important Master Gardener programs are the Senior Living Project that involves residents of assisted living centers and nursing homes. MGs help develop gardens and hanging baskets for the enjoyment and education of residents. MGs provide Habitat for Humanity homes with landscapes. The MG Speakers Bureau is available to speak to community groups with presentations on a variety of topics. The MGs also present a large educational exhibit at the Home and Garden Show each year in March.

MGs use the Outdoor Classroom and Community Garden program to provide educational assistance for special projects in Tulsa area public schools and public gardens. A Demonstration Garden is maintained at the OSU Extension Center to educate the public about horticulture materials, methods and techniques they can use in their own gardens. Each year through the OSU Extension office, MGs also serve to educate the public by answering approximately 50,000 telephone calls relating to homeowners' questions and problems. The Tulsa Master Gardener website is another valuable resource tool.

With your support of our bedding plant sale, we will be able to continue these and other programs.The plants in our sale are sold in two different ways: one group is to be preordered and prepaid no later than Friday, March 26, 2010 (use the attached order form). Preordered plants will be available for pickup on Thursday, April 15, 2010 from 10:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. We will also have perennials and premium annuals available for purchase only on April 15, 2010 from 10:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. on a first come, first served basis. In this exciting part of our sale, we will be offering over 100 different and unusual varieties of perennials, premium annuals, herbs and hanging baskets priced from $2.00 to $20.00. We will offer as many Oklahoma Proven and other award winners as possible.

Useful plant information is available in the attached Helpful Plant Hints brochure and on our web site at http://www.tulsamastergardeners.org.

Remember on pickup day, April 15, 2010, additional premium annuals and perennials will be available for sale.
1. Plant pick-up: Thursday, April 15, 2010 from 10:00 am to 7:00 pm at Central Park Hall(due west of Fair Meadows Grandstand). Fairground location subject to change, signs will be posted.
2. Orders not picked up by 7:00 pm on 4/15/10, become in-kind donations to the MG Foundation. Holding plants over is not possible.
3. Order deadline: Friday, March 26, 2010 by 4:00 pm with PAYMENT at Tulsa County Master Gardener office.
4. Customer must retain yellow copy for plant pick-up or bring copy of order if taken from website

OKLAHOMA PROVEN is a plant evaluation and promotion program designed to help consumers choose plants appropriate for Oklahoma gardens. Each year a tree, shrub, perennial and annual plant are selected that will thrive in most of the conditions found in Oklahoma. Sponsored by Oklahoma State University, Oklahoma Botanical Garden and Arboretum, Oklahoma Department of Agriculture and Oklahoma Cooperative Extension Service.

ALL AMERICA SELECTIONS (AAS) is a non-profit organization created to award, recommend and publicize new varieties, species, etc. of sufficiently high standards to be successful in most home gardens. Trial grounds, judges, and test gardens throughout North America are utilized.

Denotes butterfly Nectar or Larval Plant
Denotes Hummingbird Nectar plant

Flats
Ageratum (Hawaii Blue) - Plants grow 6-12" tall and 9-12" wide. Plant 9" apart in sun to light shade for blooms most of the summer. Water regularly. Grows best in rich, moist soil. Easy to transplant, even when in bloom. Excellent for borders and containers. Problems: mildew, slugs or snails. Water in the morning so foliage can dry to prevent mildew; treat mildew with fungicide. Use bait or horticulture diatomaceous earth to treat slugs or snails.
Begonias - Plants grow 6-12" tall and 4-8" wide. Plant 10" apart in full sun or partial shade. In hot areas, select bronze-leaf begonias for heat resistance and green- leaf begonias for shaded areas. Use plenty of organic matter when planting (peat moss, garden compost). Begonias are shallow rooted and need amendments to retain moisture without over watering. Begonias have few insect problems but are sensitive to fungal diseases: Botrystis blight (flowers shrivel and die) and powdery mildew. Water in the morning so foliage can dry; persisting mildew can be treated with fungicide.
Coleus (Wizard Mix) - Plants grow 6-24" tall and 8-12" wide. Plant 10-12" apart in partial or deep shade. Will survive in full sun if adequately watered but foliage color will fade; the more red pigment in the leaves, the more sun tolerant. Soil should be rich in organic matter and kept moist. Fertilize regularly with 20-20-20 fertilizer. Pinch stems often to promote branching and compact form. Remove flower buds to encourage vigorous growth all summer and into fall.
Dianthus (Floral Lace Mix) - A carpet of extra-large, lacy blooms cover compact plants. Good tolerance to hot weather. Provide well-drained soil kept evenly moist. Feed monthly and remove faded flowers.
Impatiens (Dazzler Mix) - Plants grow 12" tall and 12" wide. Plant 12" apart in shade in organic-rich soil. Water regularly and mulch to keep the soil cool and to keep the plants blooming. Fertilize impatiens sparingly; if overfed, they stop blooming. Problems: slugs and snails in young plants; use bait or horticulture diatomaceous earth.
Marigolds - Marigold Flowers will bloom from mid-summer all the way until frost. They can be used for indoor arrangements, but give off a pungent odor that is sometimes too strong indoors.
Periwinkle/Vinca - Plants grow 9-12" tall and 12- 18" wide. Plant 10" apart in well drained soil in full sun. Vinca is both heat and drought tolerant. Regular summer watering will keep the plants blooming. For best results plant after April 25th to avoid a late frost.
Petunias - Plants grow 8-12" tall. Plant 8-12" apart in sunny location with average to well drained soil. Plants do well in sandy and dry soil. Will benefit from pinching at planting time to encourage bushy growth. If plants become leggy, cut them back and they will soon re-bloom. Problems: susceptible to aphids; treat with insecticidal soap or heavy spray of water.
Portulaca (Mix) - Low grower, 6-8". Great for sun-drenched gardens. Long-blooming annual ground cover. Small red, pink, yellow, orange or white rose-shaped flowers that open early in the morning and close by afternoon. Not good cut flowers. Established plants are highly heat- resistant and drought-tolerant. Will grow in any soil, but flowers best in poor soils. Excellent for edging, rock gardens, containers and hanging baskets. Plants often re-seed.
Salvia - Plants grow 6-24" tall. Plant 8-12" apart in rich, well-drained soil in full sun or partial shade. Water regularly in hot weather. Very sensitive to fertilizer burn; feed lightly but often throughout the summer.
Snapdragons (Montego Mix) - Plants grow to 6-8". Plant in full sun and water regularly. Reaches peak performance in spring and early summer. Avoid watering foliage when possible. Effective as edging and in rock gardens, raised beds, or containers.
Verbenas (Quartz Mix) - The 'Quartz' series of Verbena is an excellent garden performer. The Quartz series has a spreading, mounded growth habit and hold their flowers well above the foliage. Can have full sun to light shade in fertile well drained soil. Space plants 8" - 12" apart. Keep the soil moderately moist. Try to avoid overhead watering to help prevent occurrences of powdery mildew. Feed monthly with a balanced liquid fertilizer.
Gazania (Daybreak Red Stripe) - All-America Winner. Rise and shine with 3" early blooming flowers. Thrives in hot, dry soils. Use as a summer groundcover. Compact 8-10" plants flower early from seed. Annual, Sun. Space 6-8" apart.
Mexican Zinnias - Plants grow up to 18" and will spread about 20" with a mounding form. Tolerant of foliar diseases such as powdery mildew and bacterial leaf spot. Single 2-3" blooms are borne just above dark green foliage. Flowers can be cut and used in informal arrangements and, if cut, will reward with flowers all summer long. Plants are carefree with few pests. Heat and drought tolerant with strong heat-of-summer flowering when many other plants have peaked. Easy to grow. Plant in full sun. Profusion Cherry and Profusion Orange were AAS award winners in 1999, and Profusion White was the AAS medal winner in 200l.
Zinnia (dreamland mix) - Dwarf plants that have large fully double blooms. Naturally compact and early blooming, this hybrid is ideal for pot production and borders.
Hanging Baskets
Vinca Cora Cascade - Cascade™ is perfect for containers of all kinds, particularly those high enough to show off its full trailing glory. It thrives in full sunshine, despite unseasonable high temperatures, punishing humidity, or frequent late-afternoon rain. Its resistance to aerial phytophthora, the disease responsible for the mysterious "sudden death" of Vincas in wet climates, sets it apart from all others, and makes for a very low-maintenance plant that blooms nonstop all summer long.
Double Impatiens - Plants grow 12" tall and 12" wide. Plant 12" apart in shade in organic-rich soil. Water regularly and mulch to keep the soil cool and to keep the plants blooming. Fertilize impatiens sparingly; if overfed, they stop blooming. Problems: slugs and snails in young plants; use bait or horticulture diatomaceous earth.
Ivy Geraniums - Plants grow up to 24" tall. Plant 12" apart in rich, well-drained soil in full sun, preferably with afternoon shade. Geraniums perform best when diligently watered and fertilized. Remove spent blooms. To prevent fungus, apply water to the ground only, not to the foliage or flowers.
Petunias, Double Wave - Plants grow 8-12" tall. Plants do well in sandy and dry soil. Will benefit from pinching at planting time to encourage bushy growth. If plants become leggy, cut them back and they will soon re-bloom. Problems: susceptible to aphids; treat with insecticidal soap or heavy spray of water.
Dragonwing Begonias - Plants grow 6-12" tall and 4-8" wide. In hot areas, select bronze-leaf begonias for heat resistance and green- leaf begonias for shaded areas. Begonias are shallow rooted and need amendments to retain moisture without over watering. Begonias have few insect problems but are sensitive to fungal diseases: Botrystis blight (flowers shrivel and die) and powdery mildew. Water in the morning so foliage can dry; persisting mildew can be treated with fungicide.
Premium Annuals
Angelonia - A much improved version of an old-fashioned Angelonia (a.k.a. summer snapdragon). Drought tolerant. Full sun. Annual except in zones 10 - 11. No deadheading. Beautiful, tough and vigorous from spring until the first hard frost.
Euphorgia - Plant euphorbia in full sun and well-drained soil. Add a light application of organic fertilizer to the planting hole. Place the plants no deeper than they were growing in the containers. Set the plants 1 foot apart. Mulch around but not on top of the plants with 3 inches of organic compost. Water well until soil is completely moist.
Evolvulus - Plant established plants outdoors after all danger of frost has passed. It likes rich, well-drained soil and needs just average water. It's somewhat drought-tolerant, so don't overwater.
Geraniums - Plants grow up to 24" tall. Plant 12" apart in rich, well-drained soil in full sun, preferably with afternoon shade. Geraniums perform best when diligently watered and fertilized. Remove spent blooms. To prevent fungus, apply water to the ground only, not to the foliage or flowers.
Lanatana - Butterflies are attracted to lantana plants, making them a staple of butterfly gardens. Lantana plants also attract hummingbirds. Lantana plants like full sun and tolerate poor soils.
Mexican Heather - Shrublet 6-24" tall with flexible, leafy branchlets. Small, narrow leaves and tiny purple blooms from summer to frost. Very hardy. Interesting summer color in beds, as formal edging, along paths, in containers. Pinch tips for compact growth. Sun to partial shade.
Pentas - Star shaped single red flowers bloom all summer. Plant grows 8-10". Attracts butterflies, bees and hummingbirds. Good garden performance and heat tolerant. Sun to partial shade.
Pepper, Ornamental - Ornamental (not recommended for eating) This plant is suitable for growing indoors. Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater. Requires consistently moist soil; do not let dry out between waterings. Suitable for growing in containers. Will take full sun. Fruit size: under 2". Fruit color: Green changing to red, Cream changing to red, Purple changing to red.
Scaevola - Long lasting flowers. Tolerates heat and humidity. Will take sun. Blooms early summer to early fall. Soil: Sandy loam to clay loam. Normal watering.
Sun Coleus - Able to grow in full sun. Low Maintenance, plant in well drained soil. Water regularly.
*Sweet Potato Vine `Blackie,' `Margarita,' - Grown for their attractive foliage. Blackie has deep purple-black leaves. Margarita's leaves are chartreuse. Related to Morning Glory. Plant in full sun. Requires well-drained soil (preferably sandy loam) and plenty of room. Use as contrast specimens in beds, hanging baskets, or borders. 'Margarita' was the Oklahoma Proven annual plant selection in 2002.
Annual Accents
Asparagus Fern - Arching or drooping stems 3-6' long with shiny, bright green, needle-like 1" leaves. Shade tolerant. Grows in ordinary or even poor soil. Great for hanging baskets. Annual outdoors or can be used as houseplant.
Dracaena Spike - Hardy upright accent plant with long sword-shaped leaves growing from a common point. Plant in sun to partial shade. Grows up to 24" tall, spacing 8". Use with flowering bedding plants. Tolerates most soil conditions. Add a balanced slow-release fertilizer to soil when planting.
Joseph's Coat - Plants grow 4-10" tall. Prized for eye-catching yellow-green foliage, compact growth habit, durability. Water regularly.
Vinca Vine - The vinca vine is a trailing vine that grows green and white leaves. A vinca vine is very fast growing. Vinca vines bloom with delicate violet trumpet like flowers. This vine will not climb surfaces, but can be strung over wires or other such mediums, and makes a wonderful ground cover. Stems are of various lengths up to 24". May be pruned to shape. Excellent for hanging baskets, borders, or walls. Plant in part sun to shade. Keep soil moist and incorporate a slow release fertilizer into the soil when planting.
Herbs
Herbs - Best when planted in a sunny, well-drained location; raised beds and containers are ideal. Most prefer loam or sandy loam soil. Water moderately. Pinch back to control growth. Mature foliage should be harvested regularly to maintain quality and plant vigor. Thyme, oregano, sage, chives, and rosemary are considered perennial in our area. Basil and parsley are annuals.
Basil
Chives
Coriander
Dill
Lavender
Oregano
Parsley
Rosemary
Thyme

PLANTS WILL BE AVAILABLE FOR PURCHASE THE DAY OF THE PLANT SALE (APRIL 15, 2010) FROM 10:00 A.M. TO 7:00 P.M. ON A FIRST COME, FIRST SERVED BASIS.

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