Growing Green for 50 Years

July kicks off the start of Lawyer Nursery’s 50th year of producing plants for you, our customer. It’s our birthday... but your present. Born in 1959, we’re celebrating our 50th birthday in 2009. And while Mother Nature is raining on our fields, producing some exceptional looking crops, the economy is trying to rain on our parade. But, we won’t let it. To pledge our continued partnership, we’re going to give you a irthday present. OUR 2009 CROPS AT OUR 2008 PRICES. And for some icing on the cake, several crops are dramatically below 2008.

You’re formally invited to our birthday party... as long as you bring a smile, eat some cake, and order your party favors. We hope to see many of you at:

• Farwest– August 21-23, 2008 Booth 8072 & 9071
  
• Garden Expo– Oct 21-22, 2008
  
• Green Industry Show– Nov. 20-21 ,2008
  
• MANTS– Jan. 7-9, 2009 Booth 1312 & 1314
  
• CENTS– Jan. 26-28, 2009 Booth 3063
  
• ProGreen- Jan. 14-16, 2009 Booth 378

If you can’t make it to our party, call our friendly sales people, place your order, and get your present. Our website is also available for placing your order, reviewing the latest news articles or checking information on plants and availability. You may also fax in an order here is a link to our fax order form. In our 50 years, our greatest success is your loyalty. Thus, for 2009, we will again respond to your bottom line. Holding our prices improves your profitability. Your profitability is our priority. In 1959. In 2009. “Happy birthday to us all.”

The American Nursery and Landscape Association has selected sustainability as a major focus. This covers multiple aspects of the products we provide, the way they are produced, the way they are transplanted, the way those products are used, and the broader effects of use. This takes the industry to a broader world-view with ‘Right plant – Right place’ being only a part of that view. Plants have an important role in reduction of energy demands, air filtration, carbon sequestration, and soil and water conservation.

Studies including those by University of Florida, American Forests and USDA Forest Service have found that there can be up to 20% reduction in energy use by plantings that protect buildings from summer sun by large deciduous trees or strong northern winds in winter by evergreens. This savings directly reduces carbon emissions for energy production, on average 1.39 pound of carbon dioxide per kilowatt, and is one of the mostimportant roles of trees in greenhouse gas reduction. In addition to shading, evapotranspiration by vegetation reduces air temperatures. Some species that will provide dense shade include Oak, Maples, Lindens and evergreens.

Placement of the plants to provide the maximum impact varies by location but is consistently to provide shade to walls and windows that receive the most sun in the summer or the most wind in the winter. In more northern locations the south and west facing surfaces are most important in summer, while the east and west are the priority in southern areas where the sun is more directly overhead at mid-day. In most of North America winter winds are from the north and west, but local conditions should be considered.

Vegetation can improve air quality by adding oxygen, removing pollution and reducing carbon dioxide. That same to the air. Research indicates that the amount released depends on the species, the age and the air temperatures. Results indicated that net temperature reduction in cities from shading by tree cover can reduce ozone production, and that decreasing temperatures also reduces the release of hydrocarbons by the vegetation itself. In other words, the more trees the better. The evaluation of which species have the most positive impact is ongoing, but healthy trees that are not stressed by urban conditions are the best place to start (see Urban Tolerance).

Carbon sequestration, by especially planting trees, has been proposed as a method for decreasing green house gas levels. The dry weight of treesis one half carbon. The efficiency of carbon uptake and the rate of release of the carbon by plants vary widely. release, and even the species of plant impact on atmospheric carbon. While the extent of the global impact of carbon sequestration by vegetation is debated, there is no debate that the atmosphere. Research is ongoing to determine the most effective use of vegetation.

The use of vegetation for control of both quantity and quality of water run off and for soil stabilization has been a priority for rural areas since the dust bowl years. Increasingly, this value to urban areas has also become a priority for development and long term planning. The Nursery & Landscape industry role in providing plant material and information continues to put us at the forefront. Specific recommendations are found here. In all cases, the right plant – right place mantra remains valid. Soil, moisture, temperatures and microclimate, pollution, and other factors go into deciding the suitability of a plant for a specific location and purpose. Healthy plants will provide the greatest benefits. In selecting the plant and the place, these additional aspects, such as energy savings, are aspects to consider.

Drought tolerance for Sustainability

Water is the key to life on earth. This limited resource has become the focus of increasing demand and contention. Urban versus agricultural use, increased periods of local drought, water quality and quantity issues for fish and wildlife species, water use for energy production; all these issues and more are having to be addressed in the public arena and in the impact is no exception. It is necessary for our industry to address how we use water and what we present to our customers for their use. One way to reduce impact of water use is through the promotion of plants that will be sustainable in droughted conditions without major supplemental water. Planting an “English Garden”, England’s precipitation averages around 36 inches per year, in average less than 15 inches per year, has the obvious drawback of high the western US, precipitation supplemental water demand.Even in areas with higher rainfall, dry conditions are experienced by plants in micro climates such as extremely sandy soil, moisture depletion and evapotranspiration rates. Adaptations to droughted conditions as tolerance or resistance include deep rooting, leaf changes to reduce water loss such as smaller leaves, more waxy cuticle development, fewer stomata on leaves, and seasonal cycles that reduce water loss during high stress periods such as leaf drop. These adaptations allow the plant to withstand conditions of low soil moisture, making them suitable for the drier landscape sites. One way to look for plants suited to the local soil moisture conditions is to start with native plants that grow in the drier conditions. North American native plants are indicated with a flag symbol. Additional information is provided in the descriptions and on our website on the Native Plant Characteristics Chart.

Firewise Landscapes

At this time of year, much of the country is concerned with the dry conditions not just losses to drought. Fires can be a problem for urban, suburban and rural areas as seen with losses of property from California to Florida to Minnesota. Landscaping decisions that can reduce risk from fire are very important. General steps to produce a ‘Firewise’ landscape include:

• Layout to keep combustible materials away from structures by placing shrubs in
  islands, trees spaced 15 feet from structures and each other’s canopy. Mulch that is
  noncombustible within 3 feet of structure and keep firewood 100 feet away. Rock walls, sidewalks, gravel, water features and well-watered turf can serve as firebreaks
  to help in structure protection.
  
  
• Choose plants for the area within 30' of structures with:

Firewise Plant Suggestions
Acer spp.	Maple
Alnus spp.	Alder
Amelanchier spp.	Serviceberry
Arbutus menziesii	Madrone
Arctostaphlys uva-ursi	Kinnikinnik
Betula spp.	Birch
Buddelia davidii	Butterfly Bush
Calocedrus decurrens	Incense Cedar
Cercis spp.	Redbud
Cercocarpus spp.	Mountiain Mahogany
Clematis spp.	Clematis*
Cornus florida	Flowering Dogwood
Cornus sericea	Red Osier Dogwood
Cotoneaster spp.	Cotoneaster.
Elaeagnus commutata	Silverberry
Fagus spp.	Beech
Fraxinus spp.	Ash
Gaultheria spp.	Wintergreen, Salal
Hibiscus spp.	Rose of Sharon or Hisicus
Ligustrum spp.	Privet
Lonicera spp.	Honeysuckle
Magnolia	Magnolia
Mahonia spp.	Oregon grape or Mahonia
Malus spp.	Apple, ornamental or fruit
Parthenocissus spp.	Ivy or Virginia creeper*
Philadelphus spp.	Mock Orange
Populus spp.	Cottonwood
Populus tremuloides	Quaking Aspen
Potentilla spp.	Cinquefoil
Prunus spp.	Cherry, Plum, ornamental or fruit
Prunus virginiana	Chokecherry
Pyrus spp.	Pear, ornamental or fruit
Quercus spp.	Oaks
Robinia pseudoacacia	Black Locust
Rosa spp.	Rose
Salix spp.	Willow
Sorbus spp.	Mountain Ash
Spiraea spp.	Spiraea
Symphoricarpos	Snowberry, Coralberry
Syringa spp.	Lilac
Thuja plicata	Western Red Cedar
Viburnum spp.	Viburnums or Snowball Bush
Viburnum trilobum	American Highbush Cranberry
Wisteria spp.	Wisteria*
Yucca spp.	Yucca

High moisture content in leaves.
Low oil or resin content.
Minimal foliage and dead branches.
Low height.
Drought resistance.
(see Firewise Plant Suggestions list)

• Maintain landscape to reduce leaf litter and other dead plant material. Keep
  plants from becoming drought stressed by plant selection and adequate watering.
  Trim low branches from trees or branches from shrubs that reach the tree canopy.
  These branches can form a ladder to carry flames from the ground into the treetops.
  
  
• Plant low growing trees or shrubs under power lines. Tree limbs that may break
  power lines during high winds are especially dangerous during drought and hot
  conditions. (see Under the Wires Chart)

  Plants for Under the Wires Botanical Name Common Name Acer circinatum Vine Maple Acer ginnala Amur Maple Acer griseum Paperbark Maple Amelanchier alnifolia Serviceberry Cercis canadensis Redbud Cornus alternifolia Pagoda Dogwood Cornus florida Flowering Dogwood Corylus avellana European Filbert Crataegus coccidnoides Kansas Hawthorn Hibiscus syriacus Rose of Sharon Malus spp. Crabapples Prunus ‘Thundercloud’ Thundercloud Flowering Plum Rhus typhina Staghorn Sumac Syringa pekinensis Peking Lilac Viburnum dentatum Arrowwood Viburnum opulus European Cranberry Bush Viburnum trilobum American Cranberry Bush Vitex angus castus Chaste Tree

  Note that all species may drop dead material. Remove plant litter regularly. *Vines should not be attached to buildings in a firewise landscape.

  Grading

  We grade to accepted industry standards of sizes, quality and count. We urge our customers with questions on expected grades to call and discuss our grading standards in advance of ordering. Height grades are measured from the root collar or soil line. Consideration in height grading is given to the shoot or top form, although acceptable limits will depend very much on the species and normally intended use. Caliper grades are measured above the root collar and are designated in this catalog as follows:

  Caliper Grades
  English	Metric Millimeters	Grade Number
  <3/32"	<2 mm	#4
  3/32"	2-3 mm	#3
  1/8"	4-5 mm	#2
  3/16"	5-7 mm	#1
  1/4"	7-10 mm	1/4"
  3/8"	10-13 mm	3/8"

  Generally, caliper graded stock is intended for rootstock purposes and less consideration in grading is given to the form of the top of the plant than when grading by height. Conservation grade is intended and suited for planting shelterbelt, for erosion control, wildlife habitat, and other conservation purposes. Conservation stock is graded mainly on the merits of its possible survival with minimal consideration to deficiencies which detract from its value in the meets the higher standards set for other grades.

  GRADE-AGE CODES

  Standard Age Notation

  This listing is the standard notation or abbreviation for the age of either seedling or transplanted nursery stock. For example in 2-1 notation, 2 is a plant that was grown for 2 years in a seedbed and 1 year as a transplant.

  

   

  Key To Abbreviations & Symbols

  • BR = Branched
  • Bdl = Bundle
  • C = Cutting (hardwood)
  • CON = Seedling Conservation Grade
  • COP = Canadian Ornamental Plant Foundation
  • CVI = Certified Virus Indexed
  • G = Graft
  • MNRC = Minnesota Research Center
  • N.F. = National Forest
  • P = Plug
  • PMC = Plant Materials Center
  • RC = Rooted Cutting
  • S = Seedling
  • SF = State Forest
  • TC = Tissue Culture
  • TR = Transplant
  • TRCON = Transplant Conservation Grade
  • USDA = United States Department of Agriculture
  • VT = Virus Tested
  • #1 = Rooted cutting with 12" min. height