Sam Kedem Nursery - A Note From Sam

Sam Kedem Nursery
TOWN & COUNTRY ROSES

Dear Friends,

It is a pleasure to bring forth yet another offering. This season has seen many changes at the nursery & farm, that will become more apparent in the coming years: installed pot in pot tree-system for 10 & 20 gallon containers, floor-heating system in our propagation house and erected pole barn. Fruit production was expanded to include raspberry & fruit tree varieties for pick-your- own (PYO), which as of today includes: apples, pears, plums, strawberry & raspberry. We strive to produce tasty high-quality produce while using organic practices.

2004 season marks the nursery’s15^TH anniversary. In the past year a good friend of many local gardeners, passionate gardener and renowned horticulturist, Raymond Swanson, has passed away. Ray followed our progress during his retirement years from the start, always helpful & witty like a seasoned veteran (served in the Navy during WW II), excellent storyteller & fisherman. It was an honor for us to know Ray; we will surely miss him.

The mission of the nursery since the onset was to select hardy roses for the Northern tier. Listening to gardeners & experts’ advice, as well as experimenting ourselves, we have managed to bring forth a comprehensive selection of own root hardy roses for northern gardens & beyond.

Visiting the nursery this season, you will find a variety of products, including: perennials, shrubs, trees, custom soil blends, organic plant food & plant protection, seasonal (baskets, bulbs, bedding plants, herbs, cut flowers, sweetcorn, pumpkin, decorations), home-made jam, crafts & collectibles .

Also we will be offering landscape/garden design & service in addition to the consulting rosarian program which runs on weekends during May & June. If you wish to explore it with us, it is best to arrange an appointment, especially during peak season (April-June).

This catalog includes species & varieties that are available for shipment and at the nursery. We did not include miniature roses since we no longer ship them; however you will find them, along with many other plants & products, at the nursery.

Many thanks to our loyal customers who encourage us & appreciate the value of service & quality. Our sincere appreciation to Wioletta & Peter, who came back from Poland and helped industriously to bring forth the season’s offerings on time.

Yours, Sam

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The Nursery & Farm

The nursery was established in 1989. While the focus of the catalog is on hardy roses, the nursery, which is open daily April to October, offers many shrubs, perennials, ornamental, fruit & shade trees, vines & evergreen.

The farm was established in 1996 and includes both nursery and fruit for PYO. Although not strictly organic, we have all but eliminated harmful pesticides from our production, relying on natural & bio-control instead. As part of the long-standing commitment to our customers we have installed display gardens, adding more each year.

We offer custom organic plant food. This is a great product, which benefits all flowering plants: perennials, annuals & shrubs. It has long lasting activity in the soil – one or two applications per season, enhance soil bioactivity and addresses safety & environmental concerns.

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Visiting the Nursery

The farm is located southeast of St Paul, MN, about half an hour drive. From Hastings go 3 miles south on highway 61 towards Redwing; turn west (right) on 190^th St., one block, to Lena Ave., than south to the nursery. Approaching us from the Twin Cities or Rochester, use Hwy 52, then follow 190^th St. heading east for 7 miles; turn right on Lena Ave. From Redwing follow hwy 61 northbound to 190^th St. and left towards Lena Ave.

Store hours: Mon - Thu 8-7; Fri 8-6; Sat 9-6; Sun 10-5, April - September. PYO hours: Strawberries – from 6:30 AM. The store will be closed on Mondays during April due to shipments. During off-season please call in advance. Groups are welcome with advance notice.

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New Roses for 2004

Roses: Apart (HRug) pink semi-double, very fragrant; Blue Skies (Dr. Griffith Buck) mauve, HT; ; Fairy Dance is a medium red everblooming Polyantha; “Garden Jubilee” Ô series of roses (world premiere) are bred for hardiness & disease resistance, as well as free-flowering on new & old wood; Sold at the nursery only: FirecrackerÔ red; Funny FaceÔ pink; Hot WonderÔ medium red.

Vines: Clematis Pink Fantasy blooms repeatedly through summer; Myojo has intense color with large boss of golden anthers; Victor Hugo deep violet small flowers on a vigorous vine; Etiole Violette deep purple small flowers, very prolific & vigorous; Purpurea Plena Elegans double small flowered rich mahogany purple, vigorous & very hardy; Paniculata small white fragrant flowers in fall on a hardy vigorous vine; Elsa Spaeth lavender-blue summer bloomer.

Honeysuckle vines Mandarin has tubular orange-red flowers through summer; Purpurea has fragrant ivory flowers and attractive foliage; Goldflame pink flowers with golden center & lush foliage; Honey BabyÔ fragrant creamy yellow flowers produced freely throughout summer.

Ordering Tips

Ordering from the catalog can be done in various ways: regular mail, email, fax, telephone, and through our website. Please check the Availability List on our website prior to placing your order.

Shipping Rates: Generally, the more volume per order, the lower the shipping cost per plant.

Discounts: Check Volume Discount chart under the Price Schedule section in the catalog and the Special of the Month page on our website.

Pick up orders: We require 3 day advance notice for bare-rooted plants during peak time.

Shipping container-grown plants: In an effort to reduce the risk of damage & cost, the plants are shipped with less soil inside heavy-duty plastic bags. If you wish to receive plants in containers, shipping rates will increase.

Note: Volume Discounts apply to plants only.

Placing orders: During winter (December – February) you will receive acknowledgements via email or standard mail; please review the information, including shipping address and report any error. When using the order form on the website you may use our Toll-Free number (877.340-2304) for payment information. Avoid placing order or alterations by phone on weekends during season, as our staff is helping customers at the nursery. Our office hours are 7:00 AM-4:30 PM CT during weekdays.