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TEXAS A&M AGRILIFE EXTENSION SERVICE l GALVESTON COUNTY OFFICE 4102-B Main Street (FM 519) l La Marque, Texas 77568 l 281.534.3413 l aggie-horticulture.tamu.edu/galveston/index.htm

Saturday, February 18, 2017Galveston County Fairgrounds ~ Hwy 6 ~ Hitchcock, TX

Galveston County Master Gardeners

SPRINGPLANT SALE20

17 AN

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Limited Wagons Available,You Are Welcome To Bring Your Own

Spring Vegetables, Flowers, "Texas Tough" Perennials, Citrus & Fruit Trees, Bulbs, and more!

Seminar&Craft Sale

8 am Educational Seminar Ed Pickett Hall

9 am Plant Sale Rodeo Arena

1pm Close

Galveston County Master Gardeners

For a complete list of plants visit aggie-horticulture.tamu.edu/galveston/index.htm

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Numbered Plants

Plant Identifiers Size

Sec 1 #1 Angelonia (Purple/White) 1 Gal

Sec 1 #2 Angelonia (Pink) 1 Gal

Sec 1 #3 Lanceleaf Coreopsis Coreopsis lanceolata 1 Gal

Sec 1 #4 Mexican Butterfly Weed Asclepias curassivica 1 Gal

Sec 1 #5 Salvia, Pink Deltoid Salvia microphylla 1 Gal

Sec 1 #6 Toothache Plant Spilanthes acmella 1 Gal

Sec 1 #7 Banana Shrub Michellia fuscata 5 Gal

Sec 1 #8 Datura Double Purple Datura metel 1 Gal

Sec 1 #9 Orange Justicia Justicia chrysostephana 1 Gal

Sec 1 #10 Gloxinia Bolivian Sunset Gloxinia brazilianensis 1 Gal

Sec 1 #11 Klien's Hardy Gardenia Gardenia jasminoides 1 Gal

Sec 1 #12 Hibiscus, Yellow Hibiscus hamabo 1 Gal

Sec 1 #13 Dwarf PowderPuff Calliandra emarginata 3 Gal

Sec 1 #14 Rock Rose Pavonia lasiopetala 2 Gal

Sec 1 #15 Yesterday,Today&Tomorrow Brunfelsia sp. 3 Gal

Sec 1 #16 Bleeding Heart Vine Clerodendrum x speciosum 1 Gal

Sec 1 #17 Bleeding Heart Vine Clerodendrum x speciosum 3 Gal

Sec 1 #18 Jasmine, Night Blooming Cestrum nocturnum 3 Gal

Sec 1 #19 Jasmine, Poet's Jasminum officinale 1 Gal

Sec 1 #20 Mexican Flame Vine Senecio confusus 3 Gal

Sec 1 #21 Passion Vine ‐ Inspiration Passiflora 'Inspiration' 1 Gal

Sec 1 #22 Passion Vine ‐ Incense Passiflora x 'Incense' 1 Gal

Sec 1 #23 Orchid, Chinese Ground Bletilla striata 1 Gal

Sec 1 #24 Orchid, Hardy Cymbidium Cymbidium sinensis x ensifolium 1 Gal

Sec 1 #25 Orchid, Nun's 'Big Charlie' Phaius tankervillea 3 Gal

Sec 1 #26 Toad Lily Tricyrtis formosana 1 Gal

Sec 1 #27 Iris, La. Iris 'Black Gamecock' Iris 'Black Gamecock' 1 Gal

Sec 1 #28 Iris, Walking Iris Neomerica gracillis 1 Gal

Sec 1 #29 Blue Bromeliad (Matchstick) Aechmea gamosepala 1 Gal

Sec 1 #30 Match Stick Bromeliad Varigated Aechmea gamosepela 1 Gal

Sec 1 #31 Clivia, Yellow Clivia sp 7 Gal

Sec 1 #32 Black Sapphire Elephant Ear (Taro) Colocasia esculenta 1 Gal

Sec 2 #33 Giant Ligularia Farfugium japonicum 'Gigantea' 3 Gal

Sec 2 #34 Triostar Stromanthe Stromanthes sanguinea 1 Gal

Sec 2 #35 Crown of Thorns "Cherries Jubilee" Euphorbia milii 1 Gal

Sec 2 #36 Crown of Thorns "Paradise Lady" Euphorbia milii 1 Gal

Sec 2 #37 Crown of Thorns "Puppy Love" Euphorbia milii 1 Gal

Sec 2 #38 Crown of Thorns "Summer Tan" Euphorbia milii 1 Gal

Sec 2 #39 Desert Rose 'Rainbow' Adenium obesum 1 Gal

Sec 2 #40 Desert Rose 'Rising Sun' Adenium obesum 1 Gal

Sec 2 #41 Grey Carpet Stemodia Stemodia sp 1 Gal

Sec 2 #42 Gold Bar Grass Miscanthus sinensis 1 Gal

Sec 2 #43 Gulf Coast Muhley Muhlenbergia capillaris 1 Gal

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Sec 2 #44 Bamboo Muhley Muhlenbergia dumosa 1 Gal

Sec 2 #45 Fern, Cretan Brake Pteris cretica 1 Gal

Sec 2 #46 Bur Oak Quercus macrocarpa 5 Gal

Sec 2 #47 Blueberry, Climax Rabbiteye 3 Gal

Sec 2 #48 Blueberry, Premier Rabbiteye 3 Gal

Sec 2 #49 Blueberry, Tifblue Rabbiteye 3 Gal

Sec 2 #50 Blueberry, Pink Lemonade 3 Gal

Sec 2 #51 Blueberry, Emerald Southern Highbush 3 Gal

Sec 2 #52 Blueberry, Misty Southern Highbush 3 Gal

Sec 2 #53 Blueberry, Sunshine Blue Southern Highbush 3 Gal

Sec 3 #55 Blackberry, Kiowa (Pat No 9861) 3 Gal

Sec 3 #56 Blackberry, Ouachita (Pat No 7,162) 3 Gal

Sec 3 #57 Kiwi, Issai Hardy 3 Gal

Sec 3 #58 Muscadine, Carlos 3 Gal

Sec 3 #59 Muscadine, Cowart 3 Gal

Sec 3 #60 Olive, Arbequina (self fruitful) 3 Gal

Sec 3 #61 Grapefruit, Bloomsweet Hybrid Carrizo 3 Gal

Sec 3 #62 Grapefruit, Rio Red Carrizo 3 Gal

Sec 3 #63 Grapefruit, Ruby Red Carrizo 3 Gal

Sec 3 #65 Pummelo, Valentine Carrizo 3 Gal

Sec 3 #67 Lemon, New Zealand Lemonade Carrizo 3 Gal

Sec 3 #68 Lemon, Ujukitsu Carrizo 3 Gal

Sec 3 #69 Lemon, Variegated Pink Carrizo 3 Gal

Sec 4 #70 Clementine, Nules Carrizo 3 Gal

Sec 4 #71 Mandarin, Encore Carrizo 3 Gal

Sec 4 #72 Mandarin, Ponkan Carrizo 3 Gal

Sec 4 #73 Satsuma, Dobashi Beni Carrizo 3 Gal

Sec 4 #74 Satsuma, Miho Carrizo 3 Gal

Sec 4 #75 Satsuma, Owari Frost Carrizo 3 Gal

Sec 4 #76 Satsuma, Silverhill Carrizo 3 Gal

Sec 4 #77 Satsuma, Xie Shan Carrizo 3 Gal

Sec 4 #78 Tangerine, Algerian Carrizo 3 Gal

Sec 4 #79 Tangerine, Dancy Carrizo 3 Gal

Sec 4 #80 Tangerine, Sunburst Carrizo 3 Gal

Sec 4 #81 Tangelo, Minneola Carrizo 3 Gal

Sec 4 #82 Tangelo, Orlando Carrizo 3 Gal

Sec 4 #83a Apple, Multigraft 10 Gal

Sec 4 #83b Peach, Multigraft 10 Gal

Sec 4 #83c Plum, Multigraft (4 varieties) 10 Gal

Sec 5 #84 Navel Orange, Cara Cara Carrizo 3 Gal

Sec 5 #85 Blood Orange, Moro Carrizo 3 Gal

Sec 5 #86 Navel Orange, N‐33 Carrizo 3 Gal

Sec 5 #87 Orange, Pineapple Carrizo 3 Gal

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Sec 5 #89 Orange, Rhode Red Valencia Carrizo 3 Gal

Sec 5 #91 Lemon, Improved Meyer Dwarf Flying Dragon Rootstock 3 Gal

Sec 5 #92 Lime, Persian Dwarf Flying Dragon Rootstock 3 Gal

Sec 5 #93 Grapefruit, Oro Blanco Dwarf Flying Dragon Rootstock 2 Gal

Sec 5 #94 Grapefruit, Ruby Red Dwarf Flying Dragon Rootstock 3 Gal

Sec 5 #95 Mandarin, Kishu Dwarf Flying Dragon Rootstock 2 Gal

Sec 5 #96 Satsuma, Kimbrough Dwarf Flying Dragon Rootstock 2 Gal

Sec 5 #97 Lime, Mexican Own Rootstock 2 Gal

Sec 5 #98 Kumquat, Meiwa (Sweet) Trifoliate Rootstock 3 Gal

Sec 5 #99 Satsuma, Owari Trifoliate Rootstock 3 Gal

Sec 6 #100 Lemon, Eureka Frost Trifoliate Rootstock 3 Gal

Sec 6 #101 Lemon, Improved Meyer Trifoliate Rootstock 3 Gal

Sec 6 #102 Lime, Persian Trifoliate Rootstock 3 Gal

Sec 6 #104 Avocado, Brazos Belle 3 Gal

Sec 6 #105 Avocado, Joey 3 Gal

Sec 6 #106 Avocado, Mexicola 3 Gal

Sec 6 #107 Avocado, Mexicola Grande 3 Gal

Sec 7 #109 Apple, Anna 3 Gal

Sec 7 #110 Apple, Dorsett Golden 3 Gal

Sec 7 #111 Apple, Fuji 3 Gal

Sec 7 #112 Fig, Italian Black 3 Gal

Sec 7 #113 Fig, Italian Honey 3 Gal

Sec 7 #114 Fig, LSU Purple 3 Gal

Sec 7 #115 Fig, O'Rourke (Improved Celeste) 3 Gal

Sec 7 #116 Fig, Petite Negra 3 Gal

Sec 7 #117 Peach, Eva's Pride 3 Gal

Sec 7 #118 Peach, Flordaking 3 Gal

Sec 7 #119 Peach, May Pride 3 Gal

Sec 7 #120 Peach, Mid Pride 3 Gal

Sec 7 #121 Peach, Tex King 3 Gal

Sec 8 #122 Peach, Tropic Snow 3 Gal

Sec 8 #124 Nectaplum, Spice Zee (Pat No 15535) 3 Gal

Sec 8 #125 Plum, Beauty 3 Gal

Sec 8 #126 Plum, Burgundy 3 Gal

Sec 8 #127 Plum, Santa Rosa 3 Gal

Sec 8 #128 Pear, Pineapple 3 Gal

Sec 8 #129 Persimmon, Fuyu 3 Gal

Sec 8 #130 Persimmon, Saijo 3 Gal

Sec 8 #131 Pomegranate, Kandahar Early 3 Gal

Sec 8 #132 Pomegranate, Texas Pink 3 Gal

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Herbs Aloe Vera 1 Gal

MG Grown Angel Trumpet (3‐in 1) Brugmansia sp. 2 Gal

MG Grown Angel Trumpet, White Brugmansia sp. 1 Gal

Perennials Angel Wing Begonia 'Frosty' 10"

Perennials Angel Wing Begonia 'Miss Mummy' 10"

Perennials Angel Wing Begonia 'Sophia' 10"

Herbs Apple Geranium 1 Gal

Herbs Bay, Cooking Laurus nobilis 1 Gal

Herbs Bay, Cooking Laurus nobilis 3 Gal

Perennials Bougainvillia "3 flower color" 10"

Bulbs Caladium, Peppermint 10/bag

Bulbs Caladium, Pink Splash 10/bag

Bulbs Caladium, Puppy Love (Sun) pink 10/bag

Bulbs Caladium, Southern Charm 10/bag

Bulbs Caladium, White Christmas 10/bag

Bulbs Caladium, White Wonder 10/bag

Herbs Coneflower, Purple Echinacea purpurea 1 Gal

Perennials Daisy, Gerber 4.5"

Perennials Fern, Birds Nest Asplenium nidus 4.5"

Perennials Fern, Black Rabbits Foot Davallia tricomanoides 4.5"

Perennials Fern, Japanese Painted Athyrium niponicum 4.5"

Perennials Fern, Lemon Button Nephrolepis cordifolia 4.5"

Perennials Fern, White Rabbits Foot Davallia tyermanii 4.5"

Perennials Geranium 'American Salmon' Pelargonium 6"

Perennials Geranium 'Cherry Rose' Pelargonium 6"

Perennials Geranium 'Lavendar Blue' Pelargonium 6"

Perennials Geranium 'Partiot Bright Violet' Pelargonium 6"

Herbs Ginger, Zingiber "Baby Ginger" Zingiber officinale 3 Gal

Perennials Graptosedum.Vera Higgins Red X Graptosedum 'Vera Higgins' 4.5"

MG Grown Hibiscus, Chinese Lantern Hibiscus schizopetalus 1 Gal

Perennials Krauss Goldtips Spikemoss Selaginella kraussiana 4.5"

Bulbs Lily, American Galdiator 5/bag

Bulbs Lily, American Hero 5/bag

Bulbs Lily, American Native 5/bag

Bulbs Lily, American Tradition 5/bag

Bulbs Lily, Climbing, Gloria Rothschildiana 1/bag

Bulbs Lily, Triumphator 5/bag

Herbs Mint, Chocolate 1 Gal

Herbs Mint, Mojito 1 Gal

Herbs Mint, Peppermint 1 Gal

Herbs Mint, Spearmint 1 Gal

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Vegetables Onion, 1015 bunch

Vegetables Onion, Southern Belle Red bunch

Vegetables Onion, Texas Legend bunch

MG Grown Orchid, Phalaenopsis Phalaenopsis sp. Qt

Vegetables Pepper, Big Boss Man 1 Gal

Herbs Prostrate Rosemary 1 Gal

MG Grown Purple Porterweed Stachytarpheta frantzii 1 Gal

MG Grown Sedum, Mexicanum Sedum mexicanum 1 Gal

Vegetables Seed Potatoes Red Pontiac 3# bags

Herbs Stevia 1 Gal

Vegetables Tomato, TAM Hot‐Ty 1 Gal

Herbs Turmeric, Longa Curcuma Curcuma longa 3 Gal

Herbs Yarrow 'Old Rose Pink' Achillea millefolium 1 Gal

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PERENNIALS & GARDEN COLOR Section 1 Plant Numbers 1- 46 and at the perennial tables

FRUIT & CITRUS TREES Sections 2, 3, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, and 8 Plant Numbers 47-132

VEGETABLES Can be found at the vegetable tables

HERBS Can be found at the herb tables

BULBS Can be found at the bulb tables

MG GROWN Can be found at the MG Grown tables

Be sure to visit our Garden Fun crafts booth

Index for Plants & Descriptions Perennials.…….……………………………………………. 1-7 Fruit & Citrus Trees….………………………………….. 8-18 Herbs……….…………………………………………………. 19-23 Vegetables…………………………………………………. 24-29 Bulbs……….………………………………………………….. 30-34 MG Grown Plants.………………………………………. 35-36

Note on Average Annual Chill Hours:

Dickinson - 300 hours, plus or minus 100

Galveston, Texas City, Bolivar - 200 hours

North of Interstate 10, see local Extension Office for chill hours

In order to produce certain fruits in the La Marque area, ideally we need 300 chill hours, plus or minus

100. In some years we may reach 500 chill hours in which case the 450 to 500 chill-hour fruits will

produce fruit, and in other years they would not. In those years, there would be little or no fruit

production. However, 450 chill hours would do well in North Houston and beyond.

The Texas Superstar™ designation is for those plants recognized by Texas A&M horticulturists in statewide trials as performers throughout the State of Texas.

GALVESTON COUNTY MASTER GARDENERS’

2017 SPRING PLANT SEMINAR AND SALE List of fruit trees, vegetables, and perennials available on February 18, 2017

Perennial Garden Color Page 1

TEXAS TOUGH PERENNIALS FOR YOUR GARDENS

#1&2 Angelonia Mix (Angelonia angustifolia). Purple, pink and white mix. Can be used as a border

planting, ground cover or as a trailing plant for mixed containers. Grows 12 to 18” high. Plant in full

sun, average water needs, well drained soil.

**** Angel Wing Begonia 'Frosty' (Begonia ‘Frosty’). Compact tender cane perennial can grow up to

24”. Plant in partial shade to shade in well drained soil. Great for containers.

**** Angel Wing Begonia 'Miss Mummy' (Begonia 'Miss Mummy'). Cane heirloom variety grows up

to 24”. Grow in partial sun to shade, keep soil moist but well drained. Also great for containers.

**** Angel Wing Begonia 'Sophia' (Begonia x Hiemalis ‘Sophia’). Compact tender cane perennial can

grow up to 24”. Plant in shade with well drained soil. Great for containers.

**** Ajuga, Bronze Beauty (Ajuga reptans ‘Bronze Beauty’). Groundcover that forms dense carpet-

like mat. Burgundy bronze foliage creates backdrop for blue flowering spikes that appear in spring.

Plant in full sun to shade, well drained soil.

#7 Banana Shrub (Michelia fuscata). Fragrant, creamy-yellow blooms shaded with purple have a

banana-like scent. Compact densely branched shrub displays narrow, glossy leaves. Use near the front

of borders, so fragrance can be enjoyed. Slow growing to 6 to 10 ft. tall and wide. Needs regular

watering - weekly, or more often in extreme heat.

**** Bougainvillea. Tri-color assortment. Flowers begin late spring into fall. Plant in full sun, drought

tolerant once established. Very little care is needed for this plant. Can grow to 30 feet. Prune to

develop shape. 10” hanging baskets

#29 Bromeliad, Matchstick, Blue (Aechmea gamosepala). This winter blooming bromeliad comes

from Brazil. Its blooms are thick bristles of purplish-pink bracts tipped with iridescent blue bead-like

flowers. After flowering, the spike turns dark pink and holds for weeks. It will grow in shady corners or

even places where there is hardly any soil. It can form an attractive, low-maintenance groundcover as

it multiplies very well. Tolerates mild frosts beautifully! Being epiphytic, it can also be grown in the fork

of a tree. This is one tough bromeliad!

#30 Bromeliad, Matchstick, Variegated (Aechmea gamosepala ‘Lucky Stripe’). Tender Perennial.

Flowers vary in color, bracts range from different shades of pink and red to maroon, tipped with petals

from bluish purple and mauve to iridescent blue. 12 – 18” plant, prefers morning sun, average water

needs; drought tolerant once established.




#4 Butterfly Weed, Mexican (Asclepias curassaivica). A root-hardy perennial which grows to 3' in

FULL SUN. Blooms clusters of bright orange flowers spring and fall. Responds well to pruning. Is a main

larva food for the Monarch Butterfly.

#31 Clivia, Yellow (Clivia sp.). Within the Amaryllis family, blooms are yellow and gorgeous. They

prefer shade, grow to 3’ tall, blooms begin to appear in late winter thru spring. Tolerates temps in the

low 20’s, needs well-drained soil.

#3 Lanceleaf Coreopsis (Coreopsis lanceolata). Low to moderate water requirement; full sun to

partial shade. A perennial wild flower with solitary yellow daisy-like flower blooming on long stalks

from May to August. Suitable for naturalizing or for wild garden areas. The blooms make good cut

flowers, and are attractive to bees and butterflies. Deadhead to encourage rebloom and prevent self-

sowing. It thrives on poor soils and is tolerant of heat, humidity, and drought. Texas Native.

#35 Crown of Thorns ‘Cherries Jubilee’ (Euphorbia milli ‘Cherries Jubilee’). Succulent cactus blooms

Spring thru Summer; drought tolerant. Plant in full to partial sun in frost free area, well-drained soil.

Makes a great houseplant.

#36 Crown of Thorns ‘Paradise Lady’ (Euphorbia milli ‘Paradise Lady’). Swirled pink and white

blooms. Individual flower size: 2” Succulent cactus blooms Spring thru Summer; drought tolerant. Plant

in full to partial sun, in frost free area, well-drained soil. Makes a great houseplant!

#37 Crown of Thorns ‘Puppy Love’ (Euphorbia milli ‘Puppy Love’). Succulent cactus blooms Spring

thru Summer; drought tolerant. Plant in full to partial sun in frost free area, well-drained soil. Also

makes a great houseplant.

#38 Crown of Thorns ‘Summer Tan’ (Euphorbia milli ‘Summer Tan’). Succulent cactus blooms Spring

thru Summer; drought tolerant. Plant in full to partial sun in frost free area, well-drained soil. Also

makes a great houseplant.

**** Gerbera Daisy (Assorted varieties and colors). Plants prefer partial shade in our area. Well

drained soil, moderate water requirements. Remove dead stems to encourage more blooms. Reduce

water when after blooming season.

#8 Datura Trumpet Flower, Double Purple (Datura metel). A root hardy Datura in most of our

winters. Non-stop bloomer of large double purple flowers with a white throat. Blooms all summer into

fall. Grows 3 to 5 feet tall with ovate bluish-green foliage. Datura plants need full sun, fertile soil and

regular watering.

#39 Desert Rose 'Rainbow' (Adenium obesum ‘Rainbow’). Popular houseplant and bonzai. Requires

a sunny location and a minimum indoor temperature in winter of 50 °F.




#40 Desert Rose 'Rising Sun' (Adenium obesum ‘Rising Sun’). Popular houseplant and bonzai.

Requires a sunny location and a minimum indoor temperature in winter of 50 °F.

#32 Elephant Ear (Taro), Black Sapphire Gecko (Colocasia esculenta ‘Black Sapphire Gecko’). Dark

satin leaves with maroon undersides. Great for the back of the garden. 4 – 6’ tall and wide, grow in full

sun to partial shade, moist well-drained soil.

**** Fern, Birds Nest (Asplenium nidus). Best kept between 70 and 80 degrees, with high humidity.

Requires loose, rich moist soil. Filtered light to light shade.

**** Fern, Black Rabbits Foot (Davallia trichomanoides). Light green foliage, with white fuzzy rhizomes. Grow in bright, indirect light in moist, well-drained soil.

#45 Fern, Cretan Brake (Pteris cretica). Arching pale green fronds, each with 1-5 pairs of simple or

forked pinnae. Plant in shady areas, winter hardy. This fern is a slow-growing evergreen fern that

typically rises to 18-24” tall and as wide. Requires consistently moist soil.

**** Fern, Japanese Painted (Athyrium niponicum 'Pictum'). Deciduous fern 18” tall with garnet colored veins. Grow in morning sun to part shade, well-drained moist soil.

**** Fern, Lemon Button (Nephrolepis cordifolia ‘Lemon Buttons’). Compact leaflets on dark green stems; 12” tall. Requires consistently moist soil. Can be used indoors. Morning sun to shade, well drained soil.

**** Fern, White Rabbit's Foot (Davallia tyermanii).Compact, upright, growing 18” high. Versatile

plant; can be used in pots, hanging baskets, or landscapes. Light to full shade, keep soil moist.

#11 Gardenia, Kleim's Hardy (Gardenia jasminoides 'Kleim's Hardy'). The hardiest of the Gardenias

in a versatile, dwarf size. Great in containers, raised beds and in the foreground of borders. Flowers are

star-like with five petals. Evergreen.

**** Geranium ‘Patriot Series’ (Pelargonium sp.) Tender perennial with fragrant leaves and colorful

flowers. Good tolerance to hot, wet summer weather. Plant in full to partial sun in well-drained soil.

****'American Salmon' ****'Bright Violet'

****'Cherry Rose' ****'Lavendar Blue'

#34 Ginger Tricolor, Stromanthe Triostar (Stromanthe sanguinea 'Triostar'). Strikingly colorful

tropical plant never fails to catch the eye, with exotic variegated foliage of cream, green and pink.

Broad, shiny leaves are arranged in fans, with burgundy-pink undersides. Thrives in the shade in moist,

rich, well-drained soil. An excellent choice for a tropical look in containers. Colorful foliage makes this a

wonderful houseplant selection.




#10 Gloxinia, Brazilian Sunset (Gloxinia brazilianensis). A fun and fascinating perennial for a SHADE

garden. This unique, root hardy gloxinia forms 18"-24" mounds of glossy, narrow, lance-shaped foliage

and produces clusters of velvety, vivid orange tubular flowers in spring, summer and fall. Does best

with afternoon shade and moist, well-drained soil.

#44 Grass, Bamboo Muhly (Muhlenbergia dumosa ). A striking, clumping native grass with

wonderful airy foliage. Grows 5' - to 6' tall. Drought tolerant. Full sun.

#42 Grass, Gold Bar (Miscanthus sinensis 'Gold Bar'). Dense, dramatic gold striping accents every

leaf of this bright green leaves from crown to tip. Will reach 4’ at maturity. Useful for adding texture to

beds and borders. Outstanding in upright containers. Deer resistant. Full sun to partial shade; drought

tolerant once established.

#43 Grass, Gulf Coast Muhly (Muhlenbergia capillaris). A clumping native grass to the Houston and

surrounding areas with very fine foliage. Gulf Coast Muhly is a showstopper in the fall producing an

absolute cloud of pink flowers!!! It makes a great border specimen and is spectacular in mass

plantings! It's also a great grass for coastal gardens. Averages 2' tall. Moist, but well drained. It's

drought tolerant once established. Sun.

#12 Yellow Tree Hibiscus (Hibiscus hamabo). A beautiful & unique hibiscus “tree” that grows about

10’-12’ tall & 10’-12’ wide. This hardy, deciduous large shrub or small tree has attractive, somewhat

rounded leaves with a silver backing & is covered with 3”-4” bright sulphur-yellow flowers with a

maroon center in summer. It likes full sun & a well-drained soil.

#27 Louisiana Iris, Black Gamecock (Iris ‘Black Gamecock’). A blue-black self with a narrow gold line

signal. Performs well in cold and warm climates and possibly is the most widely grown Louisiana iris in

the country. Increases rapidly.

#28 Walking Iris (Neomarica gracilis). Plant blooms all year, but is at its best in spring thru autumn.

Foliage stays green all year and grows up to 4 feet. Flowers are blue and white. Each flower lasts only

one day, but another flower will takes its place the following day. Plant in part shade. After flowering

this plant makes many "pups" with air roots to be replanted, or allow them to “replant” themselves.

#18 Jasmine, Night Blooming (Cestrum nocturnum). No fragrance garden should be without 'Night

Blooming Jasmine'! Its fragrance fills the evening air with heavenly, tropical sweetness. It has an

informal habit - freestanding, but with long, vine-like stems. Small clusters of tubular, white flowers

appear at the leaf axils all along the stems. The flowers are attractive but not showy. They are

followed by shiny, bright white, fleshy berries. Averages 4' x 4' in cultivation, but may grow larger if it

is especially happy. Full sun to filtered sun. Root hardy in severe winters. Moist, well-drained soils.




#19 Jasmine, Poet’s (Jasminum officianale). Beautiful, compact, vining shrub with large, deep green

foliage and profuse white and fragrant flowers which bloom in early summer and continue into fall. 1/2

day to full sun and well-drained soil. Bloom Time: June-September.

#9 Orange Flame Justicia (Justicia chrysostephana 'Orange Flame'). This is a knockout plant! Glossy

foliage and striking upright clusters of bright orange flowers. It seems to bloom all the time. Averages

3’ by 3’. Hummingbirds!

#33 Giant Ligularia (Farfugium japonicum 'Giganteum'). Evergreen perennial for shade. Large dark

green glossy round leaves. A tropical looking accent that grows into a 3’ clump. Blooms with clusters of

yellow daisy-like flowers on 4’ stalks in the fall. Shade. Best in moist, well-drained soil.

#46 Burr Oak (Quercus macrocarpa). Large, deciduous tree with a very wide, open crown. Usually

wider than tall, it can exceed 100 ft. in height and width. Acorns large, up to 1 1/2 inches broad with

1/4 to more than 1/2 of the acorn enclosed in the cup. Drought tolerant once established.

#23 Chinese Ground Orchid (Bletilla striata). Terrestrial orchid grows to 18”, with pinkish-purple

blooms in mid-late spring. Plant in moist, well-drained soil; prefers morning sun. Foliage dies to ground

in winter.

#24 Hardy Cymbidium Orchid (Cymbidium sinensis x ensifolium). Easily mistaken for a grass when flowers are absent. Faintly fragrant golden green to chartreuse flowers appear in winter and spring. Plant in morning sun, to partial sun in well drained soil. It adapts well to container culture as long as water can freely drain from roots.

#25 Nun's Orchid 'Big Charlie' (Phaius tankervillea 'Big Charlie'). Foliage can reach 2 to 3 feet tall

and has a clumping habit that can be divided. Bloom spikes can reach 4 feet tall in early spring. Make

great cut flowers. Tender perennial to 20 degrees. Grows best in part to full shade, no hot afternoon

sun. Average water needs.

#13 Powderpuff Fairy Duster, Dwarf (Calliandra emarginata). This beautiful root hardy shrub is

great for both garden and containers. Growing to about 2’ – 3’ tall, Dwarf Fairy Duster is covered with

hot pink “powderpuff” flowers practically non-stop from spring to fall! This shrub is spectacular in

bloom. It has a very tropical look, but is a very tough little shrub. Hummingbirds & Butterflies!!!

Calliandras are known for having very low amounts of airborne pollen. Sun or light shade.

#14 Rock Rose Pavonia (Pavonia lasiopetala). An outstanding sun-loving, drought-tolerant, 2’-3’

mounding native perennial that’s almost constantly blooming 2” hot pink flowers spring to fall.

Attractive, dark green, small arrow-shaped foliage. Sun & well drained soil. Responds well to pruning.

Butterflies!




#5 Salvia, Pink Deltoid (Salvia microphylla ‘Pink Deltoid’) Shrubby plant with somewhat triangular

small leaves with salmon colored flowers. Prefers full sun, but will survive in half sun. Thrives in good

gardening soil or sandy loam. A drought tolerant plant that attracts hummingbirds.

**** Graptosedum, ‘Vera Higgins’ (Graptosedum 'Vera Higgins'). Small succulent with reddish-

bronze-colored foliage; yellow blooms. Grows 1 ft. tall. Drought tolerant once established, plant in full

sun to shade, and well-drained soil.

**** Spikemoss, Krauss’ Goldtips (Selaginella kraussiana 'Gold Tips'). Semi-evergreen groundcover, requires consistently moist soil. Can be used indoors. Morning sun to shade, well-drained soil.

#41 Stemodia, Grey Carpet (Stemodia sp.). Fast-spreading ground cover, blanketing an area with

bright, silvery-soft, almost-white, fuzzy leaves. Growing only about 6 inches tall and spreading to about

3 feet wide, Great filler in the front of garden spaces, especially raised beds, where it can cascade over

onto the ground. It also does great in containers, spilling over the edge for dramatic effect. Full sun is

best, but afternoon shade is okay too. It works in many soils, but they must be well-drained. Once

established, water sparingly.

#26 Toad Lily (Tricyrtis formosana). Flowers are white with heavy reddish-purple spotting and

yellowish throats. Grow in average, medium to wet, well-drained soils in part shade to full shade.

Prefers moist soil.

#6 Toothache Plant/Peek-a-Boo (Spilanthes oleracea). Commonly known as “the toothache

plant”. This prolific bloomer is a native of the tropics of Africa and South America so it thrives in our

heat and humidity. The foliage is glossy and bright green with a tinge of bronze. The mustard yellow,

cone-like flowers have a rust-orange “eye” right on top. They are borne on tall stems above the

foliage. 12”-15” tall with a spread of 24”-30”. Makes a great tall groundcover for full sun to part

shade. Well-drained.

#16 & 17 Vine, Red Wine Bleeding Heart (Clerodendrum x speciosum). A gorgeous, root hardy vine

from tropical Africa with large clusters of deep crimson flowers emerging from wine colored, bell

shaped calyces. The flower clusters are striking against the 6" long, rich, deep emerald green foliage.

This beautiful vigorous vine grows well in FULL SUN or PART SHADE and is a profuse bloomer in heavy

cycles mid-spring to fall. It likes a well mulched, rich, moist, well-drained soil. Butterflies!•

#22 Vine, Incense Passion Flower (Passiflora incarnata x cincinnata). Perennial tendril climbing vine

with three lobed leaves and very large and showy purple flowers over a long period in warm weather.

It is a hybrid between our native Passiflora incarnata and the South American Passiflora cincinnata. It

produces few fruit. A serious "attention grabber" when in flower. Plant on ample support in sunny

location.




#21 Vine, Inspiration Passion Flower (Passiflora ‘Inspiration’). Hybrid vine with improved cold

tolerance. Fast growing but easy to contain. Nectar source for butterflies and bees. Host plant for Gulf

Fritillary & Zebra Longwing butterflies. Full sun to light shade; average water needs.

#20 Vine, Mexican Flame (Senecio confusus). Root hardy with daisy like orange/red flowers clusters

all the growing season. Easy grower -FULL SUN/PARTIAL SHADE -light soil preferred.

#15 Yesterday, Today and Tomorrow (Brunsfelsia floribunda). Slow growing deciduous 4'x4' shrub

with dramatic and fragrant blooms. Morning sun or filtered sun is best. Flowers open rich purple, fade

to mauve and then fade to white over a few days; hence, its nickname. Butterflies! Blooms for an

extended period all spring.

**** These varieties can be found at the perennials table.



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FRUIT BEARING TREES, SHRUBS, PLANTS

CITRUS

TYPES OF ROOTSTOCK

CR = Carrizo. Trifoliate hybrid more tolerant of high alkaline soils, but exhibits less cold hardiness.

FD = Flying Dragon Trifoliate Orange. The dwarfing form of Trifoliate orange. It has all the same

qualities as Trifoliate orange except that citrus grafted onto it averages only 6'-8' in height. It is great

for a small garden, in a container or useful in ultra density plantings. Very cold hardy.

SW = Swingle Citrumelo. A vigorous rootstock. Citrus grafted onto ‘Swingle’ rootstock produces high

quality fruit suitable for eating out of hand.

TF = Trifoliate Orange. Well-adapted to heavy, poorly-drained soils, extremely cold hardy and drought

tolerant once established. It’s the best rootstock for the Houston/Gulf Coast Area.

Seed = Grown on its own seed.

NOTE: All citrus is on Carrizo rootstock, unless noted otherwise. Type of rootstock is marked on the

variety tag from THE WHOLESALE NURSERY.

#85 BLOOD ORANGE, Moro. Most colorful of all the blood oranges. The exterior shows a bright red

blush, and the internal color is deep red. The juice is equally dark, sweet and juicy. The wonderful color

and exotic flavor of this unique orange makes it a popular gift. The fruits are medium-size, easy to peel

and usually seedless. The fruits ripen February to May.

#70 CLEMENTINE, Nules. A dwarf citrus tree for even the smallest spaces. Adapts to most soils. A

heavy yielder, this tree produces sweet, juicy, seedless or near seedless fruit. Ripens October to

December and should be harvested right away. Like all citrus fruits, store your harvest in a cool dry

place for longer shelf life.

GRAPEFRUIT

Grapefruits are large trees! Grapefruits can be expected to grow to 10' to 12' tall with a 10' to 12'

diameter canopy. Grapefruits and pummelos usually have a more acid taste than oranges and

tangerines. Some have some sweetness and some are even much less acid, even mild, compared to

standard grapefruit. Grapefruits usually ripen starting in December and will hang in good quality on the

trees into early and mid-spring.

#61 Bloomsweet. A cross between a pummelo and a sour orange, hefty yellow grapefruit, with

thinner skin, very juicy, fairly sweet pale flesh, unique flavor of grapefruit and orange, easy to peel

and segment, ripens November/December.



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GRAPEFRUIT -- Continued

#93 Oro Blanco (FD). A nearly seedless grapefruit hybrid. It is thick skinned with white flesh. The

fruit is produced from a vigorous, spreading tree. Deliciously sweet, its juicy flesh lacks any grapefruit

bitterness and is less acidic. Ripens late Winter to early Spring.

#62 Rio Red. Deep red flesh. Typical sweet-acid taste of a red grapefruit. Moderately cold hardy.

#63 Ruby Red. The original red grapefruit.Luscious deep ruby flesh that fades to pink at maturity,

sweet-tart flavor. Great for juicing.

#94 Ruby Red (FD). The original red grapefruit.Luscious deep ruby flesh that fades to pink at

maturity, sweet-tart flavor. Great for juicing.

#98 KUMQUAT, Meiwa (TF). Large round very sweet. Great for fresh eating - skin and all is edible.

Very ornamental. A heavy bearer. Survives 17 degrees F. or below.

#100 LEMON, Frost Eureka (TF). Good tart lemon flavor, hardiness same as other lemons.

#101 LEMON, Improved Meyer (TF). Large, very good tasting. Heavy production. Cold tolerant to the

low to mid-20's. Protect in Winter or grow in container and move inside. Flowers in spring and fruits in

fall. Can produce two crops a year if it’s in a protected area, and well-cared for by fertilizing and

watering.

#91 LEMON, Improved Meyer (FD). Large, very good tasting. Heavy production. Cold tolerant to the

low to mid-20's. Protect in Winter or grow in container and move inside. Flowers in spring and fruits in

fall. Can produce two crops a year if it’s in a protected area, and well-cared for by fertilizing and

watering.

#67 LEMON, New Zealand Lemonade. Variety of sweet lemon with few seeds, low acid, pale yellow

fruit. Cross between an orange and a Meyer Lemon.

#69 LEMON, Pink Variegated. Stunning green and creamy white variegated foliage combined with

juicy fruit with light pink flesh, very few seeds. Wonderfully tart and acidic. Excellent landscape tree,

patio tree or container plant. Averages 12’-15’ tall. Sun. Well-drained soil. Ripens in Fall. Protect from

hard freezes.

#97 LIME, Mexican “Key” Lime (Seed). Small, excellent quality fruit. Excellent for pies and limeade.

Very productive. Not cold tolerant. Attractive container plant. Small everbearing tree.



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#102 LIME, Persian (TF). Attractive, compact, medium size tree with dark green leaves. Has dark

green rind that gradually turns light green then yellow at full maturity. Thornless. Ripens mid-

September to early October.

#92 LIME, Persian (FD). Attractive, compact, medium size tree with dark green leaves. Has dark

green rind that gradually turns light green then yellow at full maturity. Thornless. Ripens mid-

September to early October.

#71 MANDARIN, Encore. Medium-size fruit with a thin, yellow-orange rind and excellent flavor.

Good home garden variety. Fruit holds well on tree. Alternate bearing.

#95 MANDARIN, Kishu (FD). Bright orange seedless fruit, sweet and juicy mild flavor, thin skin is

easy to peel. Dwarf, rounded tree good for a container. Moderately cold hardy.

#72 MANDARIN, Ponkan. Medium size tree, grows upright. Fruit is large and sweet; ripens in

December. Mild flavor and aroma.

#84 NAVEL ORANGE, Cara Cara Pink. This navel orange has a flesh color closer to that of a blood

orange. The flavor has a hint of grapefruit with the typical excellent sweetness of a navel orange. Will

withstand mild freezes, but protect from a hard (26° F) freeze.

#86 NAVEL ORANGE, N-33. Exceptionally sweet, seedless, delicious fruit. Easily peeled. Ripens

September to October.

#90 NAVEL ORANGE, Washington. Exceptionally delicious, seedless and easy to peel. Washington

navel orange is also known as the Bahia for the Brazilian city from which it was imported into the

United States in 1870. Navel orange trees have a round, somewhat drooping canopy and grow to a

moderate size at maturity. The Washington navel orange is at its best in the late fall and winter

months, but Will hold on the tree for several months beyond maturity. Stores well.

#87 ORANGE, Pineapple. This is an old variety, dating back to 1873. It was named for its delicate

fragrance and light colored flesh. Sweet, medium-sized fruits are slightly seedy. They mature in late

November and hold well - maybe into February. The tree is thornless and highly productive. It has a

strong tendency to alternate year bearing.

#89 ORANGE, Rhode Red Valencia. Medium to large size tree. Produces large, dark-flesh fruit; richly

flavored, juicy, and nearly seedless. Harvest March through June.

#65 PUMMELO, Valentine. Fruit ripens in February, flesh is red, sweet and juicy. Complex floral

taste, grapefruit sized. Tree is 12 to 14 ft. tall, with long drooping branches.



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SATSUMAS

Satsumas are a variety of tangerine. Buy early, mid and late season varieties to have months of ripe

fruit harvests. All Satsumas are cold tolerant to at least 26° F. They grow in a weeping posture and can

become about 10' tall and 10' wide. Satsumas are unique in that they are seedless or close to seedless

and their flesh is separated from the rind. They are all of outstanding quality.

#73 Dobashi-Beni. Mild and sweet taste, seedless. Zippered skin, easy to peel. Early producer. Very

cold hardy.

#96 Kimbrough (FD). Large size, juicy fruit, excellent flavor, fewer seeds than other varieties of

Satsuma. Late producing, harvest in November. Very hardy variety to the low to mid teens.

#74 Miho. Very flavorful fruit, not many seeds. Ripens around Thanksgiving. More upright tree than

other satsumas. More hardy than other satsumas.

#99 Owari (TF). The original satsuma and still hard to beat. Very good flavor, great production.

Hardy to 22°F or lower.

#75 Frost Owari. Mild and sweet taste, virtually seedless. Zippered skin, easy to peel. Ripens mid-

season harvest.

#76 Silverhill. Vigorous upright tree; thornless. Medium size fruit; rind thin and smooth; seedless. Sweet and juicy fruit ripens October – December; does not hold well on trees; stores well in refrigeration. Very cold hardy variety; withstands 15° temperatures.

#77 Xie Shan. Easy to peel fruit with sweet flavor. This tree will fit into tighter spots in small

gardens. It’s the first satsuma to ripen in the year. Fruit ripens October to December.

#81 TANGELO, Minneola. Cross between grapefruit and tangerine. Large size, easy to peel, good

taste. Moderately cold hardy. Delicious and unique flavor. Harvest December through April.

#82 TANGELO, Orlando. A cross between ‘Duncan’ grapefruit X ‘Dancy’ tangerine. An early

maturing citrus. It is not very cold hardy. The fruit is tender and very juicy, the pale orange flesh and

has a sweet to very sweet taste with low acidity. Harvest November through January.

#78 TANGERINE, Algerian. An early ripening clementine with small, reddish orange fruit. Easy to

peel, almost always seedless, or very few seeds. Juicy and sweet, mild to rich flavor, excellent taste.

Medium-small to medium sized and usually seedless flesh. Rind is deep orange to orange-red, smooth

and glossy. Peels easily. Ripens late fall into winter (December through January).



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#79 TANGERINE, Dancy. Rich flavor, thin red-orange rind, easy to peel. Large, upright, hardy,

beautiful tree. Ripens from December through January.

#80 TANGERINE, Sunburst. Outstanding deep reddish-orange fruit. High in sugar and acidity. Great

taste. Thin smooth rind. Ripens mid-January. More freeze resistant than most mandarins. Minneola

and Orlando are good cross-pollinators for Sunburst; however, Sunburst will produce crops when

planted in close proximity to other varieties of mandarin/tangerine trees.

#68 UJUKITSU. Is it a lemon? Or is it an orange? It’s a cross between orange and lemon! Sweet, very

tasty mild orange flavors. A unique tasting fruit that you will never forget, and you will keep coming

back for more. It is sometimes called a sweet lemon or "Lemonaid Fruit," and it looks a bit like one, but

the taste is perhaps of the best tasting orange.

APPLES

Apples are grown on dwarfing rootstock, so they will be about 6' tall and 5' in diameter. They should be

planted in full sun and need adequate drainage; the roots cannot sit in standing water. Some varieties

need a pollinator to produce fruit. Apple trees lose their leaves in the winter, and should easily

withstand freezes.

#109 Anna. Large crops. Sweet, crisp. Stores 2 months. Self-fruitful, but better production if

pollinated by Dorsett Golden. Late June. 200 chill hours.

#110 Dorsett Golden. Outstanding sweet apple for warm winter areas. Firm, very flavorful, sweet,

like Golden Delicious. Productive. Self-fruitful. Stores 2 months. Very low chill. Pollinator for Anna.

100-200 chill hours.

#111 Fuji. Sweet, crisp, very flavorful. Dull reddish-orange skin, sometimes russetted. Ripe mid-

September. Self-fruitful. 400 chill hours.

#83a Multigrafted Apple. Multiple varieties on one tree. A great choice for gardens with limited

space. Each of the varieties will be labeled on the tree. All are low chill selections recommended for

this area. Self Fruitful, higher in production than a single variety tree.



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AVOCADOS

Once established, avocados are fairly tough trees. However, many avocados fail during the first 12

months due to poor soil drainage, sunburn or improper irrigation habits. Prior to planting, keep

avocado in the pot until late March and bring inside if there is going to be a frost or freeze. Avocados

need protection from both frosts and the sun for the first couple of years.

Avocados are large plants. They can grow to 30 feet tall and their footprint can be 15' or 20' across. Of

course, you can prune them to be smaller. They like as much sun as you can provide. They like to be

well drained after a rain or watering. So, a large sunny spot with good drainage is best.

#104 Brazos Belle. Mexican variety. Large purple-black fruit with great flavor 6-12 ounces. Beautiful

tree grows 25’ tall x20’ wide. Harvest August to October. Cold hardy – mature trees can tolerate 15-

18°F.

#105 Joey. Beautiful tree growing 25’x20’ with 6-10 ounce thin skinned fruits with good flavor August

to October. Heavy bearer. Found in Uvalde, Texas. Cold hardy – mature trees can tolerate 15-18°F.

#106 Mexicola. Pear-shaped 5 oz. fruits with high quality flesh and paper-thin, purplish-black skin.

Tree is tall, spreading and vigorous. Fruit ripens September - November. Requires well-drained soil.

May defoliate at 20 degrees but recovers quickly from freezes.

#107 Mexicola Grande. High quality avocado with high oil content and paper-thin, purple black skin.

Fruit ripens August to October. Hardy to 18° F. Requires well-drained soil.

BLACKBERRIES

Plant in existing soil with no amenities. You can plant them every three to four feet. They need either

full sun or partial sun to produce. They need to be mulched well prior to summer and watered

regularly during the summer during extended dry spells in order to get production in the spring. They

need no protection from winter freezes - they do okay with freezes. They have virtually no pests or

disease problems, so they are easy to care for. No spraying needed.

#55 Kiowa. PP#9861 The world’s largest blackberry — up to 3" long! Blooms earlier and longer than

other berries. Upright, heavy producer, harvest early June. Fruit is large enough to make fresh

cobbler with just a few, great for juice or wine. Self-pollinating.

#56 Ouchita. PP#17162 - Bears consistently high yields of large sweet berries over a five week

period on thornless canes. The berries are about the size of a quarter and contain approx. 10% - 12%

sugar. The erect habit of the blackberry makes it easy to maintain in the landscape. Good disease

resistance.



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BLUEBERRIES

Blueberries can be grown in Galveston County. Blueberries have few disease or insect problems, and

just need to be planted in acidic soil. If you have soil that is not acid, you can mix in some sphagnum

peat moss and add a little sulfur to bring the pH down to an acidic level. Blueberries also like even

watering, but don't like to stand in water, so a raised bed is a good place to plant them. The two types

best suited for the Gulf Coast are rabbiteye and Southern Highbush.

RABBITEYE BLUEBERRIES

#47 Climax. Dark berry with good flavor, not as heavy a producer. Ripens early (May).

#48 Premier. Excellent flavor but not as heavy a producer. Ripens early to mid season.

#49 Tifblue. Most outstanding. Use other varieties to lengthen harvest time. Ripens mid to late

season.

SOUTHERN HIGHBUSH BLUEBERRIES

#51 Emerald (PP#12165). Produces abundant crops of the largest Southern Highbush berries with a

mild, sweet flavor. Its rounded, spreading bush habit make it a great landscape plant. Dependable in

southern climates with a low chill requirement of 250 hours. Evergreen in warm climates.

#52 Misty. High yielding evergreen 6-ft. tall shrub with large, good quality fruit. Fruit ripens early

May. Misty is often used to pollinate other blues. Self-pollinating.

#53 Sunshine Blue. Vigorous 3-ft. evergreen semi-dwarf shrub that looks nice in the landscape.

Showy hot pink flowers fading to white in late spring, yields abundant crops of large berries with a

sweet tangy flavor. Ripens into a true deep blue color. 150 chill hours. Tolerates a higher soil pH

than most blueberries.

#50 Pink Lemonade. A stunning ornamental that bears delicious blueberries. This Rabbiteye x

Southern Highbush hybrid blueberry produces showy pink flowers in spring and gold and orange

foliage in fall, with a bright pink blueberry in late July to early August. Grows to 5 feet in height with

an equal spread. Prefers full sun and acidic soil and although self-fertile, will perform best when other

blueberries planted nearby.



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FIGS

Figs are easy to grow, and one tree can usually produce enough for an entire family and many friends.

Most fig varieties yield two distinct crops of fruit each year. The first crop is produced on the previous

year's shoot growth, while the second crop is borne on the leaf axils of the current season's growth.

The amount of pruning can affect the quantity of fruit produced, whether first or second crop figs. Figs

can grow very large, 10' or more tall and wide, depending on the variety, or they can be pruned to your

desired size. They do not like standing water and produce best in full sun. They do not need a

pollinator. Fig trees lose their leaves in fall. They do best when heavily mulched.

#112 Italian Black. Heirloom fig grown in Belle Chase, Louisiana for over 100 years. Jet black fruit

with deep red pulp. Produces an early crop on old wood, and summer crop on new wood. Closed

eye. Ripens in July.

#113 Italian Honey. Large sweet green fig with honey colored flesh. Does well in the ground or

container and can yield two crops a year depending on growing conditions. Likes full sun and well-

drained soil. 300 chill hours.

#114 LSU Purple. Released in 1991 by Louisiana State University. Medium size (about 20 per lb.).

Glossy reddish to dark purple. White flesh with light strawberry pulp. Very good mild flavor. High

sugar content. Closed-eye. Very cold tolerant. The tree is a large, vigorous, upright growing tree with

above average resistance to leaf diseases.

#115 O’Rourke. Trees are vigorous, producing upright trunks with a tendency to produce horizontal

growth during the juvenile phase. Produces good quality fruit.

#116 Petite Negra. Grows to 3 – 4 feet; perfect plant for container garden. Produces medium-sized

fruit with black skin and red, juicy sweet flesh. Bears fruit twice a year.

GRAPES

Muscadine grapes are full of sugar and sweeter than any grape you have eaten. Instead of growing in

bunches, they grow in many small clusters. They have firm skin and tender flesh. Buy one male plant

for each two female plants, in order to have proper pollination. Plant bare-root plants as soon as

possible after you purchase them. Select a dappled-sun to sunny well-drained location.

#58 Muscadine, Carlos. Extremely heavy producer of medium-sized, bronze grapes. Cold hardy and

disease resistant. Number one bronze muscadine for juice or white muscadine wine in the

southeastern United States.



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GRAPES -- Continued

#59 Muscadine, Cowart. Vigorous vine; produces large clusters of medium-size black grapes. Self-

pollinating. Delicious as fruit, juice, jelly, or wine. Cold hardy, heavy producer. Ripens in early season.

#57 KIWI - Issai Hardy. Fuzzless, grapesize fruit high in vitamin C. Sweeter than standard kiwi and

can eat without peeling. Compact winter hardy vine, but sensitive to frost. Self pollinating. Plant in full

sun, well drained soil. 300 chill hours.

#124 NECTAPLUM, Spice Zee. (US Patent #15535) The first NectaPlum® from Zaiger Genetics: a

white-fleshed, nectarine-peach-plum hybrid. Skin is dark maroon at fruit set, and turns pale pink when

ripe. Fully ripe fruit is unparalled in flavor, and both nectarine and plum traits are easily detectable.

Tree is quite ornamental. Tremendous purplish pink bloom in the spring, followed by a flourish of red

leaves which mature into lush green in late summer. Self-fruitful. Very productive. 200-300 chill hours.

#60 OLIVE - Arbequina European. This beautiful 15' tree originated in Spain. Earliest to bear fruit,

usually at 3 years. Self-fruitful. The black fruit has excellent flavor and is used for oil or table fruit.

Ripens in mid Fall. Frost resistant. Requires excellent drainage.

PEACHES

Peach trees need to be pruned to get sunlight onto all branches. It is important to develop a modi ed

central-leader sca old well-spaced around the trunk hori ontally and ver cally with upward-sloping

limbs 5 to 60 from horizontal.

#117 Eva's Pride. Low-chill peach. Ripens midway between MayPride and MidPride. Large, firm,

delicious yellow freestone. Self-fruitful. Patent pending. Zaiger. 100-200 chill hours.

#118 Flordaking. Very early season peach from Florida. High quality fruit ‐ large, firm, flavorful

semifreestone, very sweet when fully ripe. Self pollinating. Ripens June‐July. 300 chill hours

#119 MayPride. Zaiger. Superior new variety. Delicious fruit - the best low chill peach for its season.

Larger than other early peaches. Ripens in May. Large showy, pink blossoms. 175-200 chill hours.

#120 MidPride. Zaiger. Best yellow freestone peach for warm winter climates of Houston.

Exceptional flavor and dessert quality. Mid-season. Self-fruitful. Excellent! 250 chill hours.

#121 TexKing. Large, sweet, juicy, yellow meat peach. This Texas A&M release is a semi-freestone

peach. Self-fruitful, ripens mid May - early June. 400 chill hours.



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PEACHES -- Continued

#122 Tropic Snow. Excellent! One of the sweetest peaches to be grown in our area. White meat,

freestone, large early season. Self-fruitful. 200 chill hours.

#83b Multi-Grafted Low Chill Peach. Multiple varieties on one tree. A great choice for gardens with

limited space. Each of the varieties will be labeled on the tree. All are low chill selections

recommended for this area. Self Fruitful, higher in production than a single variety tree.

#128 PEAR, Pineapple Pear. The Pineapple pear tree has large yellow fruit with a red blush. It’s crisp

flesh has an unusual pineapple flavor. A good variety for the deep south. Bears a large crop at an early

age and can reach 15’-20’ tall. Self-fruitful, but bears better with a second variety. Blight resistant and

ripens in August. 150 chill hours.

PERSIMMON

#129 Fuyu. Medium-size, flat shape. Firm, non-astringent. Very hardy, attractive tree. Practically pest

free. Self-fruitful. 200 chill hours.

#130 Saijo. Small, acorn-shaped fruit. Astringent until ripe, then sweet, few seeds. Ripens September

through November. Upright tree. Hardy to -10 degrees.

PLUMS

Plum trees need to be pruned to get sunlight onto all branches. It is important to develop a modified

central-leader scaffold well spaced around the trunk horizontally and vertically with upward-sloping

limbs 45° to 60° from horizontal. This builds a strong infrastructure for holding the fruit and helps give

sunlight access to lower limbs.

#125 Beauty. Sweet, flavorful plum. Productive in coastal climates. Reddish-purple skin, fully ripe

fruit has red flesh. Late May. Self-fruitful. Excellent pollinator. 250 chill hours.

#126 Burgundy. Sweet mild flavor, rates high in taste tests. Maroon colored skin, deep red-wine

flesh. No tartness. Ripens late May. Self-fruitful. Excellent pollinator for most other plums. 150-300

chill hours.

#127 Santa Rosa. Tree grows to 12 ft. x 12 ft. with fragrant white blossoms in late May. Fruits mature

into large, deep red plums with yellow flesh ready for harvest in late July or early August.

#83c Multigrafted Plum. Multiple varieties on one tree. A great choice for gardens with limited

space. Each of the varieties will be labeled on the tree. All are low chill selections recommended for

this area. Self Fruitful, higher in production than a single variety tree.



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POMEGRANATE

Pomegranates are easy to grow in Galveston County with no significant disease or insect pest

problems. All the varieties described below need 150-200 chill hours each winter to produce fruit,

which means that anywhere in the greater Houston area will be fine places to grow these

pomegranates. The juice around the seeds is very delicious and a delight to eat. Fruit can be juiced and

the seeds removed through a strainer, if you object to a mouthful of often edible delicious seeds.

#131 Kandahar Early. Long lived, easy to grow 15‐25’ tall tree. Drought and disease tolerant. Harvest

sweet tasting, fruits with blush red skin, and red plentiful juicy flesh in September. Grows well in a

container. 150‐200 chilling hours.

#132 Texas Pink. Bears up to ” round, sweet fruits, with pink outer skin and red arils. Deciduous

upright tree suitable for landscaping. Self-pollinating; cold hardy. Plant in full sun, well-drained soil.



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HERBACEOUS PLANTS FOR COOKING, FRAGRANCE, AND HEALTH

ALOE VERA. Great plant for outdoors, or indoors. Full sun to partial sun, indoors, high light. If grown in

pots, use succulent potting medium, let dry out between watering. Protect from frost, drought

tolerant, well drained soil outdoors.

BASIL, Cinnamon. Quick-growing, with deep red central stem and small, dark green foliage. Easy to

cultivate. Thrives in warm weather in full sun and well-drained soil.

BASIL, Genovese. Italian pesto basil, with a flavor that is slightly sweet and peppery and most perfectly

suited for grinding up into aromatic and nutritious basil pesto. Thrives in warm weather in full sun and

well drained soil.

BASIL, Large Leaf Italian. Fragrant, flavorful, extra-large leaves. Grows 18 to 24 inches high and 12 to

15 inches wide. Dark green, shiny leaves grow up to 3 inches long on a tall, erect plant that is slow to

bolt.

BASIL, Lettuce Leaf. Huge 3-5-inch leaves; leaves are closely set on well-branched plants 18 to 24

inches high. Thrives in warm weather in full sun and well-drained soil.

BASIL, Lime. Sweet and fragrant with mild citrus taste. Lime scent of leaves pair well with lemon basil.

Thrives in warm weather in full sun and well-drained soil.

BASIL, Round Midnight. Highly aromatic purple leaf basil; hybrid with shiny leaves and dense habit.

Thrives in warm weather in full sun and well-drained soil.

BASIL, Thai Siam Queen (Ocimum x citriodorum). Strong clove scented Thai basil that is ornamental,

and highly flavored. Purple blooms grow on large leaved plants. Great for herb or landscape garden.

Thrives in warm weather in full sun, well drained soil.

BAY LAUREL, Bayleaf (Laurus nobilis). A wonderfully fragrant evergreen shrub or small tree. The leaves

are edible – used for centuries in cooking. Can grow in sun or partial sun – tolerates temps into the low

20’s. Beautiful in containers or in the garden. A must for every cook!

CALENDULA, Pacific Beauty Mix. Flowers up to 4 inches in colors of orange, apricot, yellow, peach and

cream. Historical heirloom plant. Grow in partial shade and well-drained soil. Not tolerant of our heat

and humidity in mid-summer.

CARAWAY (Carum carvi). Biennial herb with feathery leaves and delicate white flower heads. Aromatic

seeds are used to flavor cakes and breads and may also be used in a variety of meat dishes. Grows best

in fertile, well-drained soils, containers. Does not tolerate moisture or clay soils. Plant in morning

sun/partial sun.



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CHIVES, Onion (Allium schoenoprasum). Leaves and bulbs are used to add a mild onion flavor to soups,

salads, soft cheeses, stir-fries, potatoes, and eggs. Avoid lengthy cooking as this will eliminate the

flavor.

CILANTRO, Calypso. Foliage commonly called cilantro, while the edible seed is known as coriander.

Grows well in cool weather; this variety is slowest to bolt.

CONEFLOWER, Native Purple (Echinacea purpurea). Blooming spring to fall, Native Purple Coneflower

is an outstanding perennial, cut flower, butterfly attractor and overall fantastic plant for the garden

during our hot summers. The flower stalks can reach 2’ tall or more. Coneflowers like sun to light

shade, and good drainage. Their golden-brown seedheads remain on the flower stalk long after the

petals fade and provide food for birds. Texas Native.

DILL (Anethum graveolens). Annual herb most popular for its use in making pickles, dill leaves are also

useful in egg, vegetable, seafood, fish, and potato dishes. Makes an excellent vegetable dip when

mixed with soft cheeses or sour cream. Harvest leaves in spring and summer and use fresh or dried.

FENNEL, Bronze. Sweet aroma and an aniseed flavor. Grows erect with a thick root and stout stems.

Leaves are finely dissected into fronds. Host plant to Black Swallowtail Butterfly.

FENNEL, Florence. The bulbous stem can be steamed, grilled or served raw; it's like celery with a

delicate anise aroma. Can grown 24 inches tall. Likes full sun. Host plant to Black Swallowtail

Butterfly.

GERANIUM, Apple (Pelargonium odoratissimum). Continuous blooms of small white flowers. Rounded

and trailing compact habit makes a fantastic container plant. Tender perennial. Pinch for fullness. Grow

in full sun to partial shade, in well drained soil. Drought tolerant once established.

GINGER, Zingiber ‘Baby Ginger.’ The rhizomes, or "ginger roots", have a pungent taste that is popular

in Asian and Indian cuisine for flavor and medicinal value. Plants cannot withstand frost, and must be

grown in moist soil with regular water. Easily cultivated and work well in outdoor gardens, or indoors

as windowsill plants.

LEEKS (Allium porrum). Leeks have a sweet but mild onion flavor and are used to flavor salads, soups,

and stir-fries. They are slow growing, but provide a tasty reward.

MARJORAM, Sweet Marjoram (Origanum majorana). A delicately flavored culinary herb used in soups,

meat dishes, pastas and tomato sauces. Adds flavor to oil and vinegars. Fresh leaves should be added

about the end of cooking so as not to loose flavor. Harvest leaves to use fresh or dried.



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MINT, Apple. Apple-spearmint fragrance. Grows to 3 feet, topped by spikes of lilac flower heads in late

spring to summer. Prefers rich, moist soil. Can spread quickly if not cut back often or confined. Prefers

partial shade in our area. Moderate water requirements.

MINT, Chocolate (Mentha x piperita ‘Chocolate’). This herb has a delicious chocolate and peppermint

fragrance. Its leaves are bronze-green and its blooms are long, feathery and lavender-hued. Perennial –

likes full or partial sun. Bees and butterflies flock to mint flowers. Keep well watered. A great mint to

add to your herb collection!

MINT, Mojito (Mentha x villosa). Fresh leaves or dried, they are great for many meats and confections.

Fresh leaves used in the Cuban drink ‘Mojito’. Prefers rich, moist soil. Mints can spread quickly if not

cut back often or confined. Prefers partial shade in our area, moderate water requirements.

MINT, Orange. Nice orange-mint fragrance. Grows to 24”, topped by white and pink flowers on short

spikes from mid to late summer. Prefers rich, moist soil. Invasive spreader if not confined. Prefers

partial shade in our area, moderate water requirements.

MINT, Peppermint (Mentha x piperata). Plants with open lavender blooms in late summer. Tolerates light frost. Great for hot and cold drinks. Prefers rich, moist soil. Invasive if not confined. Prefers partial shade in our area. Moderate water requirements.

MINT, Spearmint (Mentha spicata). Excellent flavor and fragrance that is released by crushing the leaves. Great for hot and cold drinks. Prefers rich, moist soil. Invasive if not confined. Prefers partial shade in our area. Moderate water requirements.

OREGANO, Cuban (Plectranthus amboinicus). Green or variegated fleshy leafed herb used as seasoning

throughout the Caribbean and Latin America. Actually a plectranthus, it is used in sauces and salsas,

and any other dish that calls for oregano. It has a strong flavor so a little goes a long way. Care should

be taken not to over water. Full sun, partial shade.

OREGANO, Greek (Origanum vulgare hirtum). Strong oregano aroma and flavor, dark green leaves with

white flowers. At maturity, reaches 18 inches tall and wide.

OREGANO, Italian (Origanum majoricum). Strong oregano aroma and flavor, dark green leaves with

small white flowers. Grow in full sun to part shade, moist, well drained soil. Grows to 18 inches tall and

wide.

PARSLEY, Italian Flatleaf. Large, bright green leaves on compact plants. Space 12 inches apart. Leaves

are used as garnish and to add flavor to savory dishes, sauces, dressings, potatoes, stews and stuffings.

Italian flat-leafed parsley has a stronger flavor. Pick leaves throughout the growing season and use

fresh or dry, or freeze for later use.



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PARSLEY, Moss Curly Leaf (Petroselinum crispum). Biennial plant. Grows best between 72°F and 86°F;

plant in pots that can be moved depending on the season and sun strength. Grows well in deep pots,

but requires 6 hours of sunlight/day. Snip stalks close to the ground from the outside. Host plant for

the swallowtail butterfly larvae. Plant some for the caterpillars, and plant some for you!

PENNYROYAL (Mentha pulegium). A perennial groundcover with bright leaves and strong minty

fragrance much like spearmint. Grows 4 to 6 inches tall and spreads indefinitely. Grow in sun to part

shade, moist soil. Wash hands after handling.

ROSEMARY, Prostrate (Rosemarinus ‘Prostrata’). One of those very special herbs that’s a must in any

sunny landscape. Prostrate Rosemary is an evergreen cascading shrub that mounds to about 2’ tall

eventually and cascades over anything; walls, landscape timbers, rock, out of containers, etc. Use it

near walkways where you can enjoy the fragrance of the foliage. Covered with small blue flowers in

the winter and early spring. Drought tolerant. Full sun or light shade. Must have good drainage. Great

for cooking.

SAGE, PINEAPPLE (Salvia elegans). Delightful pineapple scented leaves with spires of cardinal-red

blooms in late summer and fall. Plant in full sun, well-drained soil. Attracts hummingbirds and

butterflies!

SALAD BURNET (Poterium sanquisorba) A wonderfully delicate cucumber flavor in a very attractive

hearty plant. Will tolerate partial shade, prefers well drained soil. 6 – 10 “ high x 8 – 12” wide. Toss

into salads; a real find for those who love the taste of cucumber, but find it somewhat difficult to

digest.

STEVIA (Stevia rebaudiana Bertoni). Perennial herb that grows well in Zones 8 and higher. Prefers

sandy loam but will grow in clay soils as well. If your garden has poor drainage or frequent rains, plant

in a raised bed or container to avoid root rot. Full sun with moderate water and requires virtually no

maintenance during the growing season. Forms a dense cluster of stout branches to about 2x2-feet.

TANSY (Tanacetum vulgare). A herbaceous perennial with small buttony yellow flowers that attract

beneficial insects. Tansy is no longer grown for culinary purposes but is useful as a decorative plant.

Full sun, average water needs. Flowers can be added to potpourris.

TARRAGON, Mexican (Tagetes lucida). Blooms a golden-yellow flower similar to a marigold in the fall

until frost. Likes SUN or PARTIAL SHADE with good drainage Thrives in hot, humid areas. Has anise

flavor. Plants bloom lightly in the spring, then profusely in the fall atop stems ranging from 14 to 30

inches.



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THYME, Lemon (Thymus citriodorus). Vigorous and easy to grow with a great lemon flavor and smell.

Plant in full sun to partial shade, well drained soil. Grows to 12 inches. Lemon thyme’s lemony

fragrance and flavor make it ideal for any recipe calling for lemon juice, lemon zest or lemon flavoring.

Evergreen in mild winters, normally perennial otherwise. Great in rock gardens.

THYME, Summer. Grows 6-12 inches. Offers a spicy, pungent flavor in a compact plant. Not tolerant in

our area to heat and humidity in mid-summer.

TURMERIC, Longa (Curcuma longa). A member of the Ginger family. Low-growing tropical herbaceous

plant, which forms many long thin rhizomes. Main ingredient of curry powder, and can be used as a

dye. Plant in partial shade to shade, well-drained soil.

YARROW, 'Old Rose Pink' (Achillea millefolium). Old-fashioned perennial with aromatic leaves that

produces flower heads in compound corymbs. Best grown in dry to medium, well-drained sandy loams

in full sun. Great for cottage gardens, wild gardens, meadows, prairies and naturalized areas. Good

fresh cut or dried flower. Can be used as a flowering ground cover in sunny out-of-the-way areas.



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SPRING TRANSPLANTS FOR YOUR KITCHEN GARDEN

CANTALOUPE - Hales Best. Great melon, known for sweet, juicy goodness. Fruits weigh 5 to 6 pounds,

and it's mostly flesh -- the seed cavity is small and the rind reasonably thin.

EGGPLANT - Black Beauty. Plants produce 4 to 6 large fruit or more if kept harvested and well

watered. For best quality, harvest before its glossy, dark skin begins fading to dull purple. Easy to grow.

EGGPLANT - Ichiban. 6 – 8” long fruit. Tolerates heat well. 4 – 6 fruits per bush.

EGGPLANT - Louisiana Long Green. Appealing light green skin and full-bodied, nutty, white flesh.

Slender fruits grow 8 – 9” long. Tall plants that produce high yields.

EGGPLANT - Midnight Hybrid. Early production, fat black-skinned, creamy white inside, delightful

flavor. 55 days.

LETTUCE - Red Sails. A favorite for salads and garnishes. Deep bronze-red, crinkly leaves have mild,

bitter-free flavor. A pretty partner for green-leaf varieties. Grow in single rows, plants spaced 18 inches

apart, or in containers.

LETTUCE - Romaine. Elongated, thick leaves which are crisp and savory, and hold these qualities well

after harvest. Very heat resistant, the plants are slow to bolt; ideal for either fall or spring. Space

romaine lettuce plants 12" apart.

ONION - 1015. The sweetest of the sweet onion varieties! The bigger it gets the sweeter it gets. Stores

up to two months if cured properly. Pink Root Rot Resistant.

ONION - Southern Belle Red. Flattened globe-shaped, ruby red bulbs, can get up to 4”. the sweetest

red onion available for short day areas. Plant in full sun, well drained fertile soil.

ONION - Texas Legend. Yellow, globe shaped, sweet, open pollinated onion. Can get up to 6”. contains

25 active compounds that inhibit growth of cancerous cells, help combat heart disease, & stimulate

immune system. Plant in full sun, well drained fertile soil.

POTATO - Red Pontiac (Seed Potatoes). Easiest and most adaptable red potato there is to grow. Deep

red skin and eyes, white flesh. Does extremely well in heavy soils.

SQUASH - Yellow Crookneck. Traditional variety well known for its buttery flavor and firm texture. Big

plants are late to begin bearing, but then yield consistently over a long picking period. Best picked

small, 4 – 5” long.

TOMATILLO - Rio Grande Verde. Large, 3 – 4 oz. apple-green fruits, no staking; high yields. NOTE: 2 or more

plants increase pollination and provide greater yields.



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WATERMELON - Black Diamond. A very popular round variety. Premium quality and size (averages 35-

50 lbs., but can get much larger). Flavorful red flesh, bruise-resistant rinds.

ZUCCHINI - Dark Green. Vigorous variety produces good yields of straight, smooth fruits. An open-

pollinated variety best suited to the home garden, with abundant yields of lightly mottled dark green

fruits. Pale greenish-white, firm flesh. Harvest when 6 – 8” long.

PEPPERS

Scoville Heat Units (SHU) is a measurement of the pungency (spicy heat) of various peppers, such as

the jalapeño, the ghost pepper, and the world's hottest pepper, or other spicy foods.

SWEET PEPPERS

Better Bell II. Thick-walled, 4-lobed fruits are 4“ tall and 5“ wide; start out green but mature to a

bright, shiny red. 75 days. (0 SHU)

Big Bertha. Giant 7″ long, thick walled fruits on vigorous medium to tall plant. Delicious cooked or raw.

72 days. (0 SHU)

California Wonder. Mild flavor – terrific sweetness. 4″ long, thick walled peppers on medium sized

plant. Heavy bearing and vigorous. 75 days. (0 SHU)

Chinese Giant Red Bell. Large fruits produced on 24” compact plant. High yields. 80 days. (0 SHU)

Corno di Toro. Fruit ripens to bright red. 8 - 10" long and 2½-3” wide at the top; sweet, crisp, full-

bodied flavor. 75 – 80 days. (0 SHU) Heirloom variety.

Golden Summer. 4″ wide x 4” long sweet pepper starts out lime green and matures to a beautiful

sunny gold. Gourmet pepper for salad, stuffing or cooking. 70 days. (0 SHU)

Red Marconi. Italian pepper that yields big 7“ long, tapering fruit; very sweet and great for fresh or

frying. 80 days. (0 SHU)

Yolo Wonder. Thick walled, uniform shaped fruit. Good container variety. 70 days. (0 SHU) Heirloom

variety.

MILD PEPPERS

Anaheim Chile. Prolific bearer of long thin fruits about 6" long. Delicious mildly hot flavor, excellent for

roasting or frying; good yields of very large chili peppers.

Banana, Sweet. 7-9″ long peppers on 18-24″ tall plants. Sweet tasting, great for eating fresh, heavy

yields, compact plant. Matures in 85 days. (0 SHU)



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MILD PEPPERS -- Continued

Big Boss Man. Ancho-poblano hybrid with extra large, dark green fruits; high yields. Disease resistance:

TMV. 70 – 75 days. (1500–4000 SHU)

Big Jim. Largest of the New Mexican varieties. Pods up to 12 inches long that weigh as much as 4 oz. 75

days. (500-2,500 SHU)

Cajun Belle. Miniature bell pepper with a blend of heat and sweet. Plants reach 24" in width and

height, producing high yields of firm-walled fruits. 60 days. (100–1,000 SHU)

Carmen. Sweet taste for salads and roasting, especially when partially or fully red-ripe. Tapered fruits

average 6" long x 2-1/2" wide, 5 oz. 75 days. (0 SHU)

Cubanelle. Long, tapered pepper with more flavor than other bell peppers. Though classified as a

sweet pepper, some gardeners detect a mild to moderate spicy kick. 70 - 80 days. (100–1,000 SHU)

Heirloom variety.

Fajita Hybrid. 4″ long x 3.5″ wide. Mildly spicy, with thick block walls, has a zesty crunch. Matures in

77-80 days. (500–1000 SHU)

Holy Mole. Dark green fruit on vigorous, upright plants, if left on the plant, they mature to a dark

chocolate brown color. 85 days. (700 SHU)

HOT PEPPERS

Banana, Hot. Profuse bearer of 6-inch-long, medium hot peppers. Produces well even in hot weather.

75 days. (5,000–10,000 SHU)

Cayenne, Long Slim Red. A hot, zesty and pungent organic pepper that is 6" long, but only a 1/2" wide.

CAUTION: Use rubber gloves, or clean hot peppers under running water to avoid skin burn from the

pepper juice. (45,000 SHU)

Chiltepin. Tiny peppers that pack a huge punch! Small 2 – 4 foot tall bush that produce high yields.

Plant in the shade or under trees, as direct sun can harm plant. (50,000–100,000 SHU)

Ghost Pepper (Bhut Jolokia). 2.5-3” long. One of the hottest peppers! 36 -48” tall plant. Mature in 85-

90 days. (1,000,000 SHU)

Habañero, Red. Fruity flavor similar to other habaneros, delicious in just about any dish, especially

salsas and hot sauces. Matures in 90 days. (200,000-300,000 SHU)

Jalapeño. 3.5” long thick-walled fruits grow in large numbers on vigorous 26” tall plant. Matures in 73

days. (2,500-8,000 SHU)



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HOT PEPPERS -- Continued

Jalapeño Gigante. Peppers measure as large as 5-inches long. Can be harvested throughout the

summer when they’re green or red. 80 days.

Senorita Jalapeño. Heavy yields of 3” tall and 1¼” wide peppers. Dark green, eventually turning purple

then red. 85 days. (5,000 SHU)

Serrano. Dozens of fruits per plant. Pick them early when the peppers are green and more mild or wait

until they're mature and "red hot". Space plants 18-24" apart. (23,000 SHU)

Tabasco. The plants grow up to 4 feet tall and are covered with small, thin peppers that have a

delicious flavor. Excellent performer. Attractive in the landscape. (50,000 SHU)

Trinidad Scorpion. Wrinkled, lantern-shaped fruits ripen to a searing red-orange. Named as the world’s

hottest pepper by the New Mexico Chile Institute. (855,000-1,041,427 SHU)

TOMATOES

Arkansas Traveler. 6-8 oz. juicy, mild flavored fruit. One of the very best heirloom varieties. Resists

cracking. Disease resistant. 65–70 days. Indeterminate.

Big Beef. Extra large 10-12 oz. ruby red tomatoes are firm, juicy and highly flavored. Disease resistant,

and heavy yields. 75 days. Indeterminate.

Big Rainbow. Large beefsteak with fruits up to 20 oz. Flesh marbled with red in bottom half of fruit.

Mild, sweet flavor. 82 days. Heirloom variety. Indeterminate.

Brandy Man. First hybrid of Brandywine, up to 16oz. Luscious pink color, fantastic flavor. Strong

disease resistance. 80 days. Indeterminate.

Brandywine Pink. Beefsteak-shaped fruit that dates back to 1885. Potato leaved foliage, open

pollinated with great taste. 85 days. Heirloom variety. Indeterminate.

Bush Celebrity. All American Selections winner. 8 to 9 oz. red fruits with flavorful blend of sugar and

acid. Disease resistant. 65 days. Determinate.

Bush Champion. Excellent variety for small space gardens and containers. Produces extra-early, yields

of big 8 to 12 oz. fruits. 65 days. Determinate.

Bush Early Girl. Early ripening, 6–8 oz. fruit on compact 18" plants. Large yields, with good disease

resistance. 54 days. Determinate.

Caspian Pink. Yields large, mild flavored 12 oz. pink fruit. Great fresh or cooked. 80 days. Heirloom

variety. Indeterminate.



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TOMATOES -- Continued

Celebrity. All-purpose variety with superb flavor, disease resistance and heavy yield. Crack-resistant

fruits average 7 oz. 70 days. Determinate.

Champion II. Medium sized fruits with delicious flavor. Good disease resistance with high yields.

Wonderful for slicing and canning. 70 days. Indeterminate.

Cherokee Purple. Dusky pink, 8 to 12 oz. fruits. Flavor is rich and full. Easy to grow and heavy bearing.

80 days. Heirloom variety. Indeterminate.

Delicious. This really big tomato produces huge 1- to 3-lb. fruit and are flavorful, juicy and delicious. 75

days. Indeterminate.

Early Girl. This variety starts bearing fruit earlier and produces longer than other medium-sized

tomatoes. Crack resistant. 65 Days. Indeterminate.

Fantastic. Tasty, globe-shaped, scarlet red medium-sized fruits are nearly crack free. Heavy yields and

excellent for canning. 70 days. Indeterminate.

German Giant. Produces an abundance of deep pink tomatoes that are huge and brimming with flavor.

Potato leaved foliage. 75 days. Heirloom variety. Indeterminate.

German Johnson. Large, deep pink, flavorful, and nearly crack-free. Disease-resistant, and thrives in

hot humid areas. 80 days. Heirloom variety. Indeterminate.

Juliet. Crack resistant, elongated cherry tomatoes. Fruits weigh 1 oz., tolerant to late blight and leaf

spot. 60 days. Heirloom variety. Indeterminate.

Lemon Tree. Abundant fruits low in sugars and high in acids, so they have a tart bite. 70 days. Heirloom

variety. Indeterminate.

Park's Whopper. Produces big, 4” juicy, crack resistant fruit. High yields, long season, and disease

resistant. 65 days. Indeterminate.

Patio. Large harvests of bright red 3-4 oz. fruits on 24″ tall bush. 70 days. Determinate.

Pineapple. Beefsteak variety with huge yellow-gold fruit often striped in red and boasting fewer seeds

and more solids. 85 days. Heirloom variety. Indeterminate.

Red Cherry, Large. The fruits average 1 oz. Vines are very productive and show some resistance to

disease; open-pollinated. 75 days. Indeterminate.

Red Pear. Pear-shaped, 7-9 oz. fruits with ribbed shoulders; juicy, sweet flavor . Harvest when

shoulders are still green. 78 days. Heirloom variety. Indeterminate.



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TOMATOES -- Continued

Red Zebra. 2 to 3” round cherry fruits with orange streaks, growing on high yielding plants. 90 days.

Indeterminate.

Roma. Produces 2- to 3-ounce, plum shaped fruits. High yield plants resistant to Verticillium and

Fusarium wilt. 70 days. Heirloom variety. Determinate.

Striped German. Flat, medium to large, up to 12 oz. ribbed-shoulder fruits are shaded yellow and red.

Complex, fruity flavor with smooth texture. 78 days. Heirloom variety. Indeterminate.

Super San Marzano. Very productive, 1 x 5-inch, red paste tomato. Improved variety of San Marzano

tomato that has been dehybridized over a period of years. 70 days. Indeterminate.

Sweet Chelsea. Produces high yields of extra-sweet 1-oz. cherry sized fruits. Disease resistant and

crack resistant. 65 days. Indeterminate.

TAM Hot-Ty. The hot in the title means it will set fruit in the heat which Texas Gardeners can

appreciate! Resistant to tomato yellow leaf curl virus (TYLCV) and Fusarium wilt Races 1&2. Compact

plant with firm round thick fleshed fruit. Developed by Dr. Kevin Crosby, Horticulturalist at Texas A&M

University. 60 days to maturity. Determinate.

Tycoon. Superior resistance to heat, disease, and nematodes. High yields of 9 – 12 oz. beefsteak

tomatoes. A Texas Superstar™ selection. 80 days. Determinate.

Valencia. Sunny orange color fruits average 8-10 oz. with very few seeds. 75 days. Heirloom variety.

Indeterminate.

Yellow Pear. High numbers of yellow bite sized fruits on a vigorous plant. 75 days. Heirloom variety.

Indeterminate.



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HIDDEN TREASURES – BULBS, RHIZOMES, CORMS – Spring Additions

All bulbs can be found at the Bulb Table.

Gloriosa Rothschildiana Climbing Lily

A "must have" plant for southern gardens, Gloriosa

Rothschildiana is a gorgeous crimson-red with bright yellow

edges. Its 5 inch long slender leaves attach themselves to

anything they can with tendrils coming from the tips of the

leaves. The vine grows fast in warm weather, blooms, then dies

after a few months. After a bit, another vine may come up from

the tuberous root. Drought tolerant and pest free. Can be

grown in containers. Prefers something thin to climb on (wire

trellis/support structure). Plant bulb in full sun to partial shade,

in well-draining bed, 3” deep, 1 per sq. ft. Blooms throughout

growing season early to late summer, grows to 5’ if on a trellis.




Naturalizing Hybrid Lilies. These are the easiest of lilies to grow in our Zone 9. They will multiply

each year, add stunning color to your landscape and make excellent cut flowers. These hybrid lilies are

a cross between longiflorum and Asiatic lilies. They provide trumpet flowers, long vase life and grow

upright which make the flowers face up. Bloom time is late spring through summer.

Planting in the garden: Plant in groups, in well-draining soil in beds or borders, in full sun to part

shade, 4 to 6” deep and 8-12” apart. All grow 36”-40” tall. Plants can become leggy if they don’t get

enough sun. Cover with mulch.

Planting in Pots: Lilies can also be planted in pots to enjoy fragrance indoors. Use 6” pot. Soak bulb for five minutes in multi-purpose fungicide to prevent root rot. Plant 3 bulbs in well-draining soil covered with at least 2” of soil.

Five selections are available at this sale:

American Native, Orange <<<<<

Triumphator, White and rose >>>>>

American Tradition, Pink <<<<<

American Hero, Yellow

>>>>> American Gladiator, Pink <<<<<




CALADIUMS - Fancy and Strap (Lance) Leaf) - How to tell the difference?

The main physical difference is where the stem meets the leaf - fancy caladiums have a stem towards

the center of the leaf, strap has a stem that meets at the edge. Generally, Fancy leaf prefers shade to

filtered sun, Strap leaf likes partial shade to sun. To be sure check info by each variety shown below.

Fancy Leaf Strap (Lance) Leaf

We will be selling No. 1 size caladiums at this sale which are: 1 ½” to 2 ½” in diameter. All will

work well planted in well-draining raised beds, baskets or in pots.

How to Plant Caladiums: Caladium tubers (sometimes called bulbs) like warm moist (not soggy) soil.

Plant in our region when soil is at least 70 degrees (~ April 1st). Soil and Galveston beach water temps

are close, so check water temp, too. Plant in a raised, well-draining bed, knobby side up about 1½" to

2” deep, 8-14” apart in the spring when soil warms. Planting too early can cause tuber to rot or be

delayed in development.

How to Water Caladiums: Always water caladiums regularly. Keep the soil slightly moist. Add mulch, to

help retain soil moisture and conserve water. If you have caladiums in full sun, don’t let them dry out.

How to Feed Caladiums: Use a slow-release fertilizer such as Osmocote Outdoor & Indoor Smart-

Release Plant Food 19-6-12 or a liquid feed such as Miracle-Gro Liquid All Purpose Plant Food 12-4-8.

Bulb Storage until soil warms to 70 degrees:

Caladiums are tropical plants, and bulbs must be stored at temperatures above 60°F (16°C) with a

relative humidity in the neighborhood of 75%. There needs to be good air exchange to prevent build-

up of gases, as well. Caladiums are particularly sensitive to the presence of ethylene gas. When storing

caladiums, unpack them immediately upon arrival and store them in open trays with proper air

circulation.




Fancy Leaf Caladiums available at this sale (for full shade or filtered sun)

Caladium, Pink Splash (Shade)

Green veins and edging with upright habit. Works well in beds,

baskets or pots. Grows 18-24”. Tolerates morning sun.

Caladium, Southern Charm (Shade or Filtered Shade)

Introduced in 2016, grayed white background with burgundy

red veins. Works well in beds, baskets or pots. Has thick leaves

so will take more filtered sun in shade. Grows 12-18” tall.

Caladium, White Christmas (Shade)

Silvery white windows, with wide green veins. Don’t overcrowd

when planting, can be planted in beds, baskets or pots. Grows

18-24” tall. Full shade to partial sun.




Strap (Lance) Leaf Caladiums available at this sale (for partial sun to sun)

Caladium, Peppermint (Sun)

White variety features a candy cane center with modest green

outer leaf border, grows 12-18” tall for beds, baskets or pots.

Takes partial sun to shade.

Caladium, Puppy Love (Sun)

Pink variety introduced in 2015. Works well in full sun. Grows

18-24” tall. For beds, baskets or pots.

Caladium, White Wonder (Sun)

Frilly white strapped shaped leaves with distinctive green

borders. This variety grows well in sun to partial shade. Makes

an outstanding border plant for garden or landscape. Grows 12-

18” tall.



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The plants listed below will be available at the

Homegrown & Home-tested by Master Gardeners table

along with a variety of other plants.

Angel Trumpet (3-in 1) Pink/Yellow/White (Brugmansia sp.). It’s a Trifecta!! Large shrub or

small tree with semi-woody branches. Grow in moist, well-drained soil, sun to part shade.

Flowers mid to late spring in warm climates and continue into fall. Plants need protection from

frost; roots are hardy.

Angel Trumpet, White (Brugmansia sp.). Large Shrub or small tree with semi-woody branches.

Grow in moist, well-drained soil, sun to part shade. Flowers mid to late spring in warm climates

and continue into fall. Plants need protection from frost; roots are hardy.

Gaura, Native (Gaura lindheimeri) Native Texas perennial that thrives in hot, humid climates. 3’

stems covered with many white flowers in spring. Plant in full sun, well drained soil.

Hibiscus, Chinese Lantern (Hibiscus schizopetalus). Pendulous blooms on a rambling branched

plant. Root hardy in our area, prefers full sun, well drained soil.

Orchid, Phalaenopsis. Great houseplants; will grow and flower in a moderately bright

windowsill. Keep soil mix moist, but with good drainage. Water every 7 to 10 days. Fertilize with

orchid mix.

Purple Porterweed (Stachytarpheta frantzii). Upright tropical perennial with deep purple

blooms from spring to fall. Grows to 3-4’high x 3’wide. Plant in full sun to partial shade in well-

drained soil. Attracts butterflies and hummingbirds.

Scarlet Pentapetes (Pentapetes phoenicia). 4’ high plant with heavily lobed leaves; orange-red,

flowers open around noon and close following day. Full sun to part shade, well drained soil.

Drought tolerant; attracts bees, butterflies and birds.

Sedum, Dwarf Grey (Sedum potosinum ‘Dwarf Grey’). Succulent groundcover with cylindrical

leaves, white flowers in summer. Grows to 6”. Full sun to partial shade; well drained soil.



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Sedum, Mexican (Sedum mexicana). A wonderful 1” tall evergreen groundcover that carpets

and cascades on and over anything. Produces 8” stems with thousands of tiny yellow flowers in

spring. A tough little groundcover with a wonderful texture that will grow almost anywhere!

Full sun or light shade & good drainage. Cut back the flower stems after blooming.

Verbena 'Homestead Purple' (Verbena sp.). A verbena with tough leaves, a twisty trailing

clumper about a foot tall which can spread to 3' wide or wider. An heirloom hybrid with

fragrant bright purple flowers from March to frost. FULL SUN, drought tolerant.

Vine, Sweet Potato Vine ‘Margarita’ (Ipomoea batatas ‘Margarita’). Chartreuse leaves that

lean to gold in sun, pale green in partial shade. Plant in full sun or partial shade with consistent

moisture.

Please visit the MG Grown table for complete offerings as at the time of printing all

items were not known.

Thank you for supporting the Galveston County Master Gardeners. Proceeds from today’s sale of plants are used to develop and maintain the Horticulture Demonstration Gardens located at the Galveston County AgriLife Extension Office and Carbide Park, which the public is invited to enjoy and learn from year-round.

OUR NEXT PLANT SALE AND SEMINAR

WILL BE IN THE FALL

OCTOBER 14, 2017 For more information about the Master Gardeners and the educational programs they provide, visit the Galveston County AgriLife Extension Office located at 4102-B Main Street inside Carbide Park in La Marque, call 281-309-5061, or visit our website: http://aggie-horticulture.tamu.edu/galveston/

Texas A&M AgriLife Extension provides equal opportunities in its programs and employment to all persons, regardless of race, color, sex, religion, national origin, disability, age, genetic information, veteran status, sexual orientation, or gender identity. The Texas A&M University System, U.S. Department of

Agriculture, and the County Commissioners Courts of Texas cooperating.

http://aggie-horticulture.tamu.edu/galveston/

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