Under The Domewww.buffalogardens.com Issue 1 - 2012

The Buffalo and Erie County Botanical Gardens Society, Inc.2655 South Park Ave - Buffalo, NY 14218 - 716.827.1584 - www.buffalogardens.com

Mission: The Buffalo and Erie County Botanical Gardens is a living museum dedicated to advancing appreciation for and knowledge of plant life and its connection to people and cultures through its documented living plant collection, historic conservatory, education, research and exhibits.

Photo by Chris Podosek

Club & Society InformationBuffalo Bonsai Society - www.buffalobonsaisociety.comWendy Williams, President - 285.8546 - wengo4it@roadrunner.com

Niagara Frontier Koi and Pond Club - www.nfkpc.orgChristine Wilkolaski, Vice President - wilkolaski@roadrunner.com

Niagara Frontier Orchid Society - www.buffalonyorchids.orgJoe DiDomenico - 683.7343 - jdidomenico@roadrunner.com8th District Federated Garden Clubs of New York StateAdrienne Pasquariello - 681.1047 - apasquarie@roadrunner.comWNY Garden Railway Society - Gary Tebo - 548.3117 - grtebo@gmail.comWNY Iris Society - Judy Tucholski-Zon, President - 836.2573 - irisjudy@aol.comWNY Society - Ronnie Dapp - 825.7941 - ronnie@buffalogardens.comWNY Herb Study Group - Donna Schober, President

Hours: Daily 10am-5pm (Closed Thanksgiving Day & Christmas DayGeneral Admission Prices: Please check each show for prices

$7 Adults$6 Seniors (55+)$6 Students (13+ with ID) $4 Kids 3-12Members & kids under 3 are free!

2012 Board of DirectorsOfficersChairman Miche C. Needham, CPA, Lumsden & McCormick, LLPVice ChairmanEd Dore, Dore Landscape Associates Inc.SecretaryKathy Guest Shadrack, Executive Assistant, Mercy HospitalTreasurerBryan DeBroka, HSBC Bank USA

At Large MembersJackie Albarella, Arts in Education InstituteDr. Maria Rita P. AndayaNicholas G. Baich, Chief Court Administrator, Rule of Law ProjectsGordon Ballard, Ad Stuff Promotional ProductsKathy Balus, Business Entrepreneur/Manager and TeacherLawrence E. Christ, COO/LiteLab, Inc.Joseph A. DiDomenico, Jr., Niagara Frontier Orchid SocietyRichard F. Griffin, Esq., Kavinoky Cook, LLP Thomas Herman, Pioneer Central SchoolsStephanie M. Karnas, M&T BankNiscah KoesslerJoy Kuebler, Landscape Architect, PCElizabeth Licata, Buffalo Spree MagazineGail McGee, 8th District Federated Garden Clubs of WNYElizabeth Moll, Educator & Technology ProfessionalPeter Muth, Esq., Hodgson Russ, LLPCathy PaladinoAdam J. Poole, CPA, Freed Maxick & Battaglia, CPAs, PCSara Root, Eric Mower and AssociatesClaire Schen, Ph.D., University of BuffaloPhilip J. Snyder, AIA, Stieglitz Snyder ArchitectureBarbara TomasiCharles Joseph Urlaub, Mercy Hospital

Ex-Officio DirectorsPatricia E. Connolly, Representative of Legislature Chairman Barbara Miller-Willams & Legislator Daniel Kozub

Corrine Rice, Representative of Erie County Executive

James Hornung Sr., Commissioner Erie County Parks, Recreation & Forestry

Thomas Herrera-Mishler, Buffalo Olmsted Parks Conservancy

Director Emeritus - Florence DaLuiso-Zoll

Medicinal GardenIn collaboration with the D’Youville School of Pharmacy and Mercy Hospital of Buffalo, part of Catholic Health, is pleased to announce the creation of a Medicinal Garden. Our Medicinal Garden will provide visitors with a better understanding of the importance of medicinal plants, how they are used in traditional, herbal and modern medicines and further strengthen their awareness of the interdependence between

humans and plants. Future plans for this display include its expansion to a more extensive Outdoor Medicinal Garden on the Gardens’ grounds. Check our schedule for upcoming Medicinal Garden features...

CJ Urlaub, Mercy Hospital of BuffaloDavid Swarts, Botanical Gardens

Christopher Jadoch, RPh, JD, D’Youville College School of Pharmacy

Thank you Mary Ann and Maria! I want to express the appreciation of the entire Botanical Gardens Community to Mary Ann Kresse and Maria Lehman. As board members for many years and Botanical Gardens supporters for life, Mary Ann and Maria will be missed as their terms came to an end in 2011.

Mary Ann Kresse, as a member of the task force to create the public-private partnership between the Society and Erie County, a Board Member and as Board Chair, she has been the guiding light and inspiration behind the growth of the Botanical Gardens for well over ten years. We thank her and know that she will continue to be a valuable asset and resource in the years ahead.

Maria Lehman, Vice Chair of the Board of Directors and former Erie County Commissioner of Public Works was also instrumental in creating the public-private partnership between the Botanical Gardens Society and Erie County in 2004.

Because of Mary Ann and Maria’s efforts and dedication, the Society has become a thriving business and a memorable place to visit! Thank you!

A Message from Mary Ann Kresse, Board Chairman 2009-2011As we welcome and begin 2012 in the brightly blooming Botanical Gardens, we should look back from this vantage point to the progress and “growth” of 2011 - we have come such a long way. Truly, it is the dedication and hard work of staff, Board of Directors and volunteers, and the commitment of support of members, corporations and visitors, who have brought about such success and sustainability. Marking new administrative leadership with the hiring of David Swarts, President & CEO, late in the first month of the year, this assembled team moved through 2011 with advances in exhibits and shows, programs and education, collection and garden maintenance and enhancement, physical improvements and fiscal good health. Erie County completed the new Administrative Building and we took occupancy with an eager new function. Introduction NIGHT LIGHTS in February, dedication of the Arcangel Gallery, successful events and shows in the Main Dome, and throughout the Houses, interior and outside Gardens, drew large numbers of visitors and crowds, marking a record admissions of nearly 90,000 for the year! Last Fall’s dedication of the Medicinal Garden initiated a new collaboration with D’Youville College and Buffalo Mercy Hospital; work has also begun on our indoor Wegmans’ Children’s Garden. Another successful year of bringing Buffalo Public and Charter School students to learn and grow in horticultural pursuits took place because of generous support of HSBC Bank. Initiatives have begun with both the University of Buffalo Schools of Architecture and that of Computer Sciences focusing on preliminary design projection of our Master Plan proposed events building, the “Orangerie”, and the automation of our total collection records and descriptions, respectively. Our Board and staff are following the strategic plan approved in 2010, reviewed and adjusted in the Fall, and we will soon begin to actively seek accreditation by the Association of American Museums. So we move on, preserving and progressing this treasured facility, fulfilling and promoting its mission, enhancing and providing for all the beauty and operation of the Gardens. More has yet to be accomplished but with the momentum established, we will propel to new goals. Adding my personal note, since my term and the privilege of having served as Chairman of the Society has expired, I thank you all for your great work and support in making all of the above a reality. I leave you a great team and officers, a Board of able and skilled stewards, to carry on, and I wish them, and you, continued and growing success in this important endeavor of the Botanical Gardens.

David Swarts, President & CEO

Garden MembershipFree admission to the Gardens Discounts on selected events, classes and trips10% discount in the gift shop & the Great Plant SaleSeasonal mailings and invitations to special eventsReciprocal benefits to over 250 gardens and arboretums

Senior (55+) & Student $30 (with ID) ($54 for two years)Two guest passes and benefits listed above

Individual Gardener $40 ($72 for two years)Four guest passes and benefits listed above

Gardener $75 ($135 for two years)Six guest passes and benefits listed above

Family $60 ($108 for two years) Includes two adults and dependent children under 18Four guest passes and benefits listed above

Grandparents $60 ($108 for two years) Includes two adults and four grandchildren under 18 Four guest passes and benefits listed above

Special Needs GroupsAvailable for human service agencies, nursing homes, senior groups, group homes or other special needs organizations. A membership card will be provided to the agency. After the passes are used, each membership will receive $1 off admission for each visitor and required aides are always admitted free. Level One $40 - 10 passes to the GardensLevel Two $60 - 15 passes to the GardensLevel Three $80 - 20 passes to the Gardens

Garden Club & Plant Societies $125Does not include benefits for individual club members. Ten guest passesSeasonal mailings and invitations to special eventsOpportunity to submit an article for Under The Dome A speaker for a meeting at a discounted rate of $25.00One, one-hour meeting at the Gardens (business hours)10% off one Great Plant Sale order (one order per group)

Docents Needed!Would you like free admission for an entire year to the twelve largest culturals in Buffalo? It’s easy…Just give one year of service (36 hours) to the Education Department at the Botanical Gardens by becoming a trained educator and docent. You don’t need public speaking skills or teaching experience, just a love of the Gardens and of sharing botanical and historical information.

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Of course, we will train you completely and you will be able to shadow under a veteran docent who will not let you “go it alone” until you decide that you are ready. Call 827.1584 ext. 291 to get started.

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Under The Domewww.buffalogardens.com Issue 1 - 2012

The Buffalo and Erie County Botanical Gardens Society, Inc.2655 South Park Ave - Buffalo, NY 14218 - 716.827.1584 - www.buffalogardens.com

Mission: The Buffalo and Erie County Botanical Gardens is a living museum dedicated to advancing appreciation for and knowledge of plant life and its connection to people and cultures through its documented living plant collection, historic conservatory, education, research and exhibits.

Photo by Chris Podosek

We are Going Digital!

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NIGHT LIGHTS at the Gardens

February 1, 2, 3, 4, 8, 9, 10, 11, 15, 16, 17, 186-9pm Wednesdays & Thursdays 6-10pm Fridays & Saturdays INSIDE THE GARDENS!$10 adults, $8 Garden members, seniors & students, $5 kids 3-12, kids under 3 are FREE! *Guest passes and coupons are not valid during NIGHT LIGHTS

A huge success last year! 2012 will bring new features, different lighting arrangements, soundscapes and more! The interior of the Gardens will be illuminated with theatrical and interactive lighting. As visitors walk through the Gardens, they will encounter creative lighting displays and soundscapes that will inspire imaginations and delight your senses! Special features on different nights... check our website for updates!

Lighting designs by: SitlerHQ, LLC and Volt Vision, Inc.

Wines of the Buffalo Meridian February 193:30-5pm, GM$20, NM$24 We can’t promise to transform you into a wine connoisseur, but we can help you shake the winter blahs as we sample the wines of the regions on the Buffalo Meridian. Light munchies will be provided to cleanse our palates as Ed Dore directs our sommelier quest.Registration is required. Call 827.1584 ext. 291.

Dollar Day - February 2010am-5pm - $1, Members & kids under 3 are free!

Orchid Show - February 25-26by: The Niagara Frontier Orchid Society & the Gardens10am-5pm - $9 Adults, $8 Seniors (55+) & Students (13+ with ID), $5 Kids 3-12, Members and kids under 3 are always Free! Dozens of special orchid exhibits will be spread throughout the Gardens and the many blooming orchids in the permanent collection will be at their best! There will be educational programs daily for growing orchids and other aspects of indoor gardening. There will be plenty of orchids for sale as well as supplies from our various vendors. Our orchid vendors will include Bloomfield Orchids, Marlow Orchids, and Piping Rock Orchids and other vendors include Hydroponics of Buffalo. Come out to the Gardens to see hundreds of blooming orchids!

Doug Hansgate - February 25-March 18*Included with admission

Orchids - They are so diverse and beautiful you wonder how nature has been able to create such a variety of such uniquely beautiful flowers. It is my privilege to present to you some compelling photos showcasing that deliciously intricate and artistically thought provoking wonder of the orchid species. Explore the details and makeup that have helped to create such a diverse group of blooms, but most importantly revel in the magnificence that is the ORCHID.

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Saturday Art Classes for KidsSeries KA - January 14, 21, 28 Series KB - February 4, 11, 18Series KC - March 3, 10, 17 Series KD - April 28, May 5, 12 Series KE - June 2, 16, 239-10:30am - GM&NM $30 per series or $11 per classThese multi-medium art classes are for kids ages 5-15. Taught by Artist Joan Saba, a product will be complete in each class. Supplies are included.

Chris Podosek, John Gerovac & Arnold Abira January 14 - February 20 *Included with admissionNIGHT LIGHTS at the GardensThis will be an exhibit of the 2011 NIGHT LIGHTS at the Gardens event. Three artists with three different perspectives! See the Gardens in a new light!

Amaryllis & Cymbidiums - January 21 - February 20Special Garden Feature *Included with admission

Sunday Kids Programs January 22, February 26, March 25 and April 2211am-1pm, *Included with admissionKids aged 4-10 will have a wonderful time as they dabble in a new activity each month with help from docents.

Monday Morning Adult Art Classes Series WA - January 23, 30, February 6, 13Series WB - February 27, March 5, 12, 26Series WC - April 23, 30, May 7, 14Series WD - June 4, 11, 18, 258:45-10:15am - GM$54 per series/$15 per class, NM$60 per series/$16 per classNovice or Veteran artist - you’ll benefit from Joan’s tutelage. For a suggested list of supplies, call 827.1584 ext. 291.

Wednesday Morning Adult Drawing ClassesSeries DA - Feb 1, 8, 15, 228:45-10:15am - GM$54 per series/$15 per class, NM$60 per series/$16 per classThis beginner/intermediate drawing class will cover shading techniques, value scale, symmetry, grid method, perspective, positive and negative space and composition. For a suggested list of supplies, call 827.1584 ext. 291.

Bud BuddiesFebruary 4, 11, 18, March 3, 10, 17, 24, 31, April 14, 21, 28, May 510:45-11:30am, Each Session GM child $2, NM child $3Calling all kids ages 4-10 for garden fun on Saturdays! Join us for activities, games, songs, stories and more. Every session will be different! Space is limited so make sure to pre-register online or by calling 827.1584 ext. 291.

Medicinal Garden - February 410am-1pm *Included with admissionNational Heart Month - FebruaryActivities include: botanical displays highlighting the plant sources for medications used to treat medical conditions related to the heart and cardiovascular system, blood pressure education and screenings, education regarding the ABCS of the Million Hearts national campaign aiming to prevent 1 million heart attacks and strokes over the next five years.

Medicinal Garden - February 2510am-1pm - * included with admissionNutrition & Poison Prevention Month - March Activities include: presentations about the benefits of foods from plants containing health-promoting compounds; botanical displays of edible plants which are good for health; and common local plants which may be toxic to humans and pets; education regarding the prevention of accidental ingestion of toxic substances by infants and children in the home.

Horticulture 1 Certificate Serieswith David Clark, HorticulturistThe Certificate Program is for the serious gardeners, as well as, those who just want to know more than gardening basics. To earn the certificate, you must attend all six classes, but individual classes may be taken if desired. (Classes will be repeated in 2013 in the event that you must miss one.) If you’ve ever attended a class that David has taught, you know you’re in for a memorable experience! David has a wealth of knowledge and is able to convey his subject with infectious enthusiasm. Be entertained while you learn! 11am-1pm, GM$105 for series or $20 per class, NM$130 for series or $25 per classHCP 101 Basic Botany and Plant Environment - January 28HCP 102 Basic Propagation (with advanced techniques) - March 3Bonus Class! - March 10 *See belowHCP 103 Pest Management and Disease - March 31 HCP 104 Shrubs and Trees - May 5HCP 105 Annuals and Perennials - June 9HCP 106 Garden Design - June 23

Horticulture 11 Certificate Series

with David Clark, HorticulturistDavid is back again by popular demand and he promises lots of hands-on learning and of course, fun, in this series of classes. 11am-1pm, GM$105 for series or $20 per class, NM$130 for series or $25 per classHCP 201 Soil Science - February 18Bonus Class! - March 10 *See belowHCP 202 Advanced Propagation - March 24HCP 203 Practical Principles of Pruning - April 28HCP 204 Hydroponics - June 2HCP 205 Water Gardening - June 16HCP 206 Landscape Design 2 - Landscape Remediation and Grasses - June 30

David Clark - March 10Ecology and the Interaction of Natural Systems in Home Gardens11am-12pm, GM$8, NM$10, Students$5Join the Gardens’ favorite local horticulturist, David Clark as he explains the delicate and balanced ecosystems of your yard and how to foster and maintain some amazing relationships. *This is also included as a Bonus Class in the Horticulture I & II Sponsored by: The Buffalo and Erie County Botanical Gardens, Cornell Cooperative Extension Master Gardeners of Erie County and 8th District Federated Garden Clubs of New York State

Victorian Tea - March 1111am-1pm, GM$20, NM$24 - Join us for a light lunch, tasty tea and an entertaining presentation. Unique teapots will be available for your shopping pleasure…and don’t forget to don your Victorian bonnet! Registration is required - call 827.1584 ext. 291

Joan Saba - March 23-April 15*Included with admissionArt in Bloom - My oil paintings feature sun-drenched flowers where shadows provide intrigue and color reigns supreme. Their grand scale, masterful brushwork, and rhythmic compositions are a visual delight.

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Paradise Under Glass - March 236pm-9pmGM $25, NM $28, After March 18 $30Dont miss this great event to celebrate SPRING! Wear your tropical attire and see a sneak preview of the

Spring Flower Show, try your luck at a great basket raffle, enjoy Dundee Ale & Lager, Seagram’s Escapes, delicious tidbits from: Lucarelli’s, Ilio DiPaolo’s, Obviously Avi Catering, Curly’s, Quaker Bonnet and Tandoori’s, free parking and more! Purchase online at www.buffalogardens.com or by calling 827.1584 ext. 204

Spring Flower Show - March 24 - April 1510am-5pm - $9 Adults, $8 Seniors (55+) & Students (13+ with ID), $5 Kids 3-12, Members and kids under 3 are always Free!

Farmer Brown’s Petting Zoo - 10am-4pm dailyVisit baby bunnies, chicks, lambs, pigs, a donkey, goats and more!

The Easter Bunny - March 24, 25, 31 April 1, 6, 7, 8 - 10am-5pm

Easter Arrangement - April 46-7:30pm, GM$30, NM$35The ham won’t be the only thing that smells great on your Holiday table! Bring clippers, and a box to transport your creation.

Dress Your Easter Best - April 6-810am-5pm - *Included with admissionCelebrate spring tradition and wear an Easter Bonnet or Easter Tie to the Gardens! The Easter Bunny’s Helper will choose winners throughout the day and winners will receive a prize. You can make it, borrow it or buy your bonnet or tie!

Easter Egg Hunt - April 711am - Pre-Registration Only! GM Child/Grandchild $6, NM Child/Grandchild $8After March 25 $10The Hunt sells out every year! Register early!Register online at www.buffalogardens.com, on the registration form in the back of this book or by calling 827.1584 ext. 204Kids ages six and under are eligible to participate in the Hunt. Each Hunter will collect two eggs to exchange for a great prize! The Hunt is outside so dress accordingly and bring a bag or

basket to collect eggs. Hunters are admitted free to the Gardens this day! If you plan to visit the Botanical Gardens this day before or after the hunt, please see Spring Flower Show admission prices. Inside - kids of all ages can enjoy fun activities: a scavenger hunt, games, a petting zoo, prizes and more!

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9. Dicentra ‘Burning Hearts’, Fern-leaved Bleeding Heart - $10NEW VARIETY! Absolutely fantastic! Striking rose-red heart shaped flowers with a white edge. Produced all season atop a mound of blue-gray foliage. Likes mulch for adequate moisture. 10”-12”H&W, psh/sh, Z3. Deer resistant.

10. Echinacea purpurea ‘Southern Belle’, ConeflowerNEW VARIETY! True magenta flowers with ray petals and broad pom-poms. Vigorous grower with a spectacular habit will not spread like coneflower. 30-36”H&W, sun, Z5. Attracts butterflies.

11. Heuchera villosa ‘Circus’, Coral BellsNEW CULTIVAR! Beautiful yellow-green leaves with reddish-black veining, PLUS large sprays of bright red flowers in spring. 16”H x 24”W, sun/psh, Z4. Attracts hummingbirds and is deer resistant.

12. Heuchera villosa ‘Midnight Rose’, Coral BellsNEW VARIETY! Deep purple leaves are splashed with hot pink in spring. As the season progresses, the spots lighten to creamy pink. 12”H, 24”W, sun/psh, Z4. Deer resistant. Gardener’s Note: Goes great with Aconitum ‘fischeri’, Monkshood and Hucherella ‘sweet tea’.

13. Heucharella ‘Sweet Tea’, Foamy BellsNEW VARIETY! Uniquely colored selection! Forms a full, robust clump with small white flowers in late spring. Apricot orange spring foliage burgundy center blotch, darkens to coppery orange, russet and cinnamon tones in summer. Great plant for dry shade. 20”H x 27”W, psh/sh, Z4. Deer resistant. Gardener’s Note: Goes great with Aconitum ‘fischeri’, Monkshood and Cimicifuga ‘Chocoholic’.

14. Monarda didyma ‘Coral Reef’, Bee Balm NEW VARIETY! Fluorescent coral to salmon pink blooms from July to frost over dark green, mildew resistant foliage with an upright habit. 3’H x 12”-18”W, sun, Z3. Attracts butterflies, hummingbirds and is deer resistant

15. Symphyotrichum ‘Wood’s Purple’, Fall AsterLight purple flowers appear late summer through fall. It has clean, compact, dark green foliage that looks great all season. Great mildew resistance! 12-18”H&W, sun, Z3. Deer resistant

16. Tradescantia ‘Sweet Kate’, SpiderwortViolet-blue blossoms with sulfur-yellow stamens contrast sharply with the brilliant gold foliage. Protect from afternoon sun. Bloom from early summer to frost and tolerates dry conditions. 1’H&W, psh/sh, Z5. Deer resistant

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New suppliers this year! - Orders due April 4

Perennials - $8 each unless noted

1. Aconitum fischeri, MonkshoodUnusual lavender blue spike flower, late summer to early fall, with no need to stake. Tolerates wet soil and likes mulch. 24”H x 2’ W, sun/psh, Z4. All parts poisonous and critter resistant. Gardener’s Note: Goes great with Cimicifuga ‘Chocoholic’ and Heucherella ‘Sweet Tea’!

2. Agastache ‘Tango’, Sunset HyssopFragrant upright spikes of fiery orange from June to frost atop compact grey-green foliage. Likes well drained soil. 16”H x 1’W, sun, Z5. Hummingbird food and deer resistant

3. Baptisia ‘Twilight Prairieblues’, False Indigo 40” spikes of unique deep violet-purple blooms with a lemon yellow keel above blue-green foliage. Blooms from May to mid June. Likes well-drained soil. 4’H x 4’W, Z4, sun. Great for cut (flowers) black pods and deer resistant.

4. Brunnera ‘Emerald Mist’, Siberian BuglossNEW VARIETY! Silver bars connect to form a silver collar on green leaf. Blue Forget-me-not type blooms in spring. 12”-15”H&W, psh/fsh, Z3. Deer resistant.

5. Buddleia davidii ‘Santana’, Butterfly BushNEW VARIETY! Variegated yellow-dark green foliage, fragrant, purple-red flowers June to frost. 4-5’H x 3’W, cut back to 8” each year, Z5. Attracts butterflies and deer resistant.

6. Carex oshimensis ‘Evergold’, SedgeCreamy yellow leaves with deep green margins. They cascade softly to the ground in a fountain like manner. Makes an excellent ground cover and prefers dry to average soil. 9”H, 12-18”W, sun/psh, Z5. Deer resistant.

7. Cimicifuga ‘Chocoholic’, Black Snakeroot - $10NEW VARIETY! RARE! Deep bronze purple dissected leaves. Bottlebrush flowers open mauve then lighten to white that flower late summer to mid fall and likes humus rich soil. Very fragrant distinctive specimen for partial shade. 2-3’ H x 2’W, psh, Z4. Deer resistant and butterflies love it! Gardener’s Note: Goes great with Aconitum ‘fischeri’, Monkshood and

Hucherella ‘sweet tea’.

8. Crocosmia ‘Venus’, MontbretiaNEW VARIETY! Carmine red buds bloom to golden orange flowers with distinct red scalloping above lance shaped foliage from late summer. 18”H x 20”W, sun/psh, Z5.

Annuals - $2.90 each

17. Begonia Tuberous MixTerrific flower power. Large, double blooms in a variety of bright colors. Exceptional garden performance in shady beds and containers. Tight compact habit and uniform flowering. 8-10”H x 8-10”W, psh/sh. 4pack

18. Celosia argentea cristata ‘Cramer’s Burgundy’Uniquely shaped flowers, the blooms are hardy, wavy clusters in a deep maroon color. With very leafy stems and distinct, velvety flowers this plant will make an excellent addition to your flower bed. Flowers last long and are a great cut or dried flower. 30-36”H x 18”W, sun. 6 pack

19. Coleus ‘Black Dragon’Great indoors or out! A mysterious coleus to add to your garden or container with an eye-catching deep, purple maroon color and dramatic, toothed-edged foliage and rumpled leaves. Great texture and beautiful colors. 12-18”H, psh. 6 pack

20. Gazania ‘New Day Mix’A compact plant with gray-green foliage and large, daisy-like blooms in an array of vibrant colors including a unique rose pink, striped variety. This drought tolerant annual makes an excellent flower in mixed containers, as a groundcover or at the edge of a flowerbed. 8-10”H x 6”-9”W, sun. 6 pack

21. Impatiens ‘Dazzler Coral Splash’NEW VARIETY! Beautiful blooms are a rich color of pink with a coral eye. Uniform plants fill in quickly with plentiful green foliage and masses of blooms that flower freely all summer until frost. 9-11”H x 13-15”W, psh/sh. 6 pack

22. Impatiens ‘Super Elfin Paradise Mix’A knockout tropical mix of lavender, lipstick pink, violet and salmon. Well-branched plants give an abundance of color throughout the growing season. Mounded, upright growth habit with great landscape performance in a shady or part shade area. 8-10”H x 12-14”W, psh/sh. 6 pack

23. Lobelia ‘Palace Blue’Great edging plant! Intense, dainty cobalt blue flowers on attractive, compact bronzed-leaved foliage bloom continuously throughout the growing season until frost. Great for rock gardens, trailing pots, edging and containers. Mounding habit of 5-8”H x 6”W, sun. 6 pack

24. Marigold ‘Moonsong Deep Orange’2010 All America Selections winner. The intensely deep orange flower heads are large and fully doubled. This prolific bloomer provides color during the summer and fall on very uniform and well-branched plants. Fade-resistant color and is extremely drought and heat tolerant. 12-15”H x 11-14”W, sun. 4 pack

25. Marigold African ‘Vanilla’Delightful, large double blooms of creamy vanilla for more subtle planting schemes. Extra large flowers make for a great show of color all season long. Low maintenance, heat tolerant and fragrant flowers. Attracts butterflies. 16”H x 10”W, sun. 6 pack

26. Marigold ‘IncaYellow II’Large, double, 4” blooms in vibrant shades of gold and yellow. Strong stems and neat habit that continues providing brilliant color all season long. A reliable performer with long-lasting, ultra-colorful blooms. Great for mass planting in sunny beds and borders. 12-13”H x 10”W, sun. 6 pack

27. Nicotiana Starmaker ‘Pink Picotee’Unique star-shaped flowers with a rosy pink edge that fades to white in the center. Early bloomer that continues all season and does well in heat and humidity. This compact, shorter plant is excellent for containers and beds. 10-12”H x 10-12”W, sun. 6 pack

28. Petunia ‘Dolcissima Fragolino’Fabulous color from an Award-winning Series. Large colorful blooms are a magnificent mix of raspberry-pink, cranberry red, and soft rose tones with a dark stripe down each petal. Perfect for window boxes, hanging baskets and an annual border. Repeatedly blooms throughout the entire growing season. 8-12”H x 8-10”W, sun. 6 pack. 4 pack

29. Petunia ‘Double Cascade Mix’4-5” double flowers in a mix of vibrant colors; burgundy, deep velvety maroon; lavender-pink splashed with white, bright bubble-gum, and a rich, deep blue. Lush color from numerous blooms on cascading foliage. Bred for good weather resistance. 10-15”H x 24-30”W, sun. 4 pack

30. Petunia ‘Double Blue Cascade’Striking, large, double velvety purple flowers that look similar to carnations with ruffled petals. Cascading habit makes them perfect as a ground cover, for containers and window boxes. Bred for good weather resistance. 10-15”H x 24”W, sun. 4 pack

31. Petunia ‘Shockwave Coral Crush’New! Smaller blooms with a unique coral color and creamy yellow throat. Color does not fade from the summer sun. Early to flower with continuous color all season. Mounding, spreading habit make it an ideal plant for containers, window boxes, edging plants or an annual ground cover. 7-10”H x 30-36”W, sun. 4 pack

32. Salvia ‘Summer Jewel Red’2011 All America Selections winner. Early blooming dwarf, annual sage that blooms profusely all summer long and into the fall. Beautiful, bright red flowers on sturdy stems that attract hummingbirds and butterflies. This native plant can tolerate heat, humidity and dry soils and makes for a great cut flower. 20”H x 16”W, sun. 6 pack. Deer resistant.

33. Zinnia ‘Magellan Mix’Large 4-5” blooms on a dwarf plant in a unique mix of bright colors. Coral, cherry, ivory, orange, pink, scarlet, salmon and yellow. Uniform growth habit on a heat tolerant and reliable annual. Provides exceptional color from early summer until frost. Great for containers or borders. 12-14”H x 10-12”W, sun. 4 pack. Deer resistant.

FREE Botanical Gardens Re-usable bag when you place your Great Plant Sale order

online at www.buffalogardens.com One bag per order. Bags will be included in

your order at pick up on May 19-20

Rachel - May 5-June 3Through a Child’s LensHer first exhibition... Rachel is a 10-year-old fourth grader. Her photographs have received first place at the Erie County Fair and she has won first place in the Binational Tourism Alliance’s Doors Open Niagara Architage Contest four years in a row, including an award for the photograph of the Botanical Gardens that is in this exhibition. She enjoys taking pictures of plants and architecture, which makes the Gardens a natural fit. In the future, she hopes to be an art teacher and a photographer. *Included with admission

National Teacher Day - May 83:30-6pm - Free for Teachers (with ID)To honor this noble profession, we are offering free admission from 3-6pm on National Teachers’ Day to all teachers. Just show your id badge and come in to see what we have to offer. Enjoy a free tour, science demos and more!

National Public Gardens Day - May 1110am-5pm - $1Free mini-tours all day!Members and kids under 3 are always Free! National Public Gardens Day is a national day of celebration to raise awareness of America’s public gardens and their important role in environmental stewardship and awareness, plant and water conservation, and education in communities nationwide.

Mother’s Day Tea Cup Arrangement - May 1211am-12:30pm, GM$30, NM$35Put a tear in Mom’s eye when you present her with this lovely fresh flower arrangement in a china tea cup! Kids, with an accompanying adult, are welcome to participate.

Bonsai Show - May 19-2010am-5pm - $9 Adults, $8 Seniors (55+) & Students (13+ with ID), $5 Kids 3-12, Members and kids under 3 are always Free! Bonsai masters and novices display their prized trees at their peak. Do not miss this once a year opportunity to see these meticulously manicured trees all in one place. This event is brought to you by The Buffalo Bonsai Society and the Gardens.

The Great Plant Sale - May 19-20* May 18 - 4-7pm - Members and Volunteers Only! Open to the Public May 19-20 9am-4pm *In the new Administration BuildingDon’t miss the Greatest Plant Sale of the year! Highlights include: hanging baskets, annuals, perennials, ornamental trees & shrubs, rare and unusual plants, deer resistant plants & flowers, native plants, tropical plants, Japanese maples, herbs and MUCH, MUCH MORE!!

Museum Week - May 31 - June 61-3pm each day... Free mini tours of the Botanical Gardens!$7 Adults, $6 Seniors (55+) & Students (13+ with ID), $4 Kids 3-12, Members and kids under 3 are always Free! Visit your local museums during this state-wide Museum Week!

Celebration of Color - June 16 - August 510am-5pm - $9 Adults, $8 Seniors (55+) & Students (13+ with ID), $5 Kids 3-12, Members and kids under 3 are always Free! Nature has so much color to offer and we are going to highlight it! From our front walkway, outdoor perennial shrub garden to our indoor tropical paradise... the Gardens will be bursting with colorful plants and flowers!

Baltimore Trip - March 30 - April 1Please join us for some fun as we partner with AAA Tours to travel via luxury motor coach to the beautiful historic city of Baltimore. Trip includes the Howard Peters Rawlings Conservatory and Botanical Gardens, The National Aquarium, Fort McHenry, the Inner Harbor and a few surprises…. We close our excursion as we travel homeward with a stop at the 23 acres of botanical beauty at Hershey Gardens, in Hershey PA. For more details, call 827.1584 ext. 291

Master Gardeners of Erie County - April 14, 28, May 12, 26, June 9, 23, July 7, 21, August 4, 18, September 1, 15, 29

Master Gardeners will be at the Gardens to answer gardening questions. Bring your soil to test! Soil testing will be done while you wait. For a small fee of $5, you may bring up to three different samples. Soil remediation strategies will be suggested based on the findings. Proceeds from the soil testing benefit the Cornell Cooperative Extension Master Gardeners of Erie County. Please call 827.1584 ext. 291 for information on how to take your soil samples.

Wire Wrapped Stone Cabochon - April 19 or May 176-8pm - GM$45, NM$50 *Offered twice!Diana Traver of Exotic Gemmery will teach you how to create a pendent of your own! A cabochon (from the French word caboche or head), is a gemstone which has been shaped and polished as opposed to faceted. Chain not included.

Black Friday - Spent Spring Bulb Sale - April 278am - $7 per bagWe are pulling thousands of bulbs and they all must go! We provide a bag and you fill it with many different varieties. Limit 3 bags per person! Sale is in garage behind the Gardens.

Basket Weave Hypertufa - April 2810:30am-12pm, GM$25, NM$30

Fashion you own unique planting container from peat moss, perlite and Portland cement. Bring a basket with a defined structure to get the best results. (The basket may have to be sacrificed when un-molding the planter so don’t bring a prized heirloom!)

Refresh, Revive, Rejuvenate! - May 3Welcome Buffalo Spree’s new Beauty Book in Buffalo’s most beautiful garden

5:30-9pm - $15 - All ticket proceeds will be donated to the Buffalo & Erie County Botanical GardensThe Botanical Gardens offers the perfect backdrop to introduce a fresh philosophy and creative new ideas on beauty and fashion. Spree’s fashion writer, Erin Habes reveals this viewpoint throughout the garden space with avant-garde fashion creations that use the botanical backdrop in exciting ways. Experience an evening of shopping, beauty, and wearable art creations. There

will also be a silent auction. Ticket includes: admission, fashion exhibition, over 30 retail and beauty vendors, appetizers, cash bar and much more! Tickets will be available starting March 1 at www.buffalospree.com or by calling 716.783.9119 ext. 2202

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Saturday Art Classes for Kids cGM&NM $30 per series or ($11 per class - circle dates attending)

cSeries KA - Jan 14, 21, 28 cSeries KB - Feb 4, 11, 18 cSeries KC - March 3, 10, 17 cSeries KD - April 28, May 5, 12 cSeries KE - June 2, 16, 23

Monday Morning Adult Art Classes cGM$54 per series or ($15 per class - circle dates attending) cNM$60 per series or ($16 per class - circle dates attending)

cSeries WA - Jan 23, 30, Feb 6, 13 cSeries WB - Feb 27, March 5, 12, 26 cSeries WC - April 23, 30, May 7, 14 cSeries WD - June 4, 11, 18, 25

Wednesday Morning Adult Drawing Classes - Series DA - Feb 1, 8, 15, 22 cGM$54 per series or ($15 per class - circle dates attending) cNM$60 per series or ($16 per class - circle dates attending)

Bud Buddies - Feb 4, 11, 18, March 3, 10, 17, 24, 31, April 14, 21, 28, May 5 cEach Session GM child $2, NM child $3 (circle dates attending)

cWines of the Buffalo Meridian - February 19 - GM$20, NM$24

Horticulture 1 Certificate Series cGM$105 for series or ($20 per class - circle dates attending) cNM$130 for series or ($25 per class - circle dates attending)

cHCP 101 Basic Botany - Jan 28 cHCP 102 Basic Propagation - March 3 cBonus Class! - March 10 cHCP 103 Pest Management - March 31 cHCP 104 Shrubs and Trees - May 5 cHCP 105 Annuals and Perennials - June 9 cHCP 106 Garden Design - June 23

Horticulture 11 Certificate Series

cGM$105 for series or ($20 per class - circle dates attending) cNM$130 for series or ($25 per class - circle dates attending)

cHCP 201 Soil Science - Feb 18 cBonus Class! - March 10 cHCP 202 Advanced Propagation - March 24 cHCP 203 Practical Pruning - April 28 cHCP 204 Hydroponics - June 2 cHCP 205 Water Gardening - June 16 cHCP 206 Landscape Design 2 - June 30

cDavid Clark - March 10 - GM$8, NM$10, Students$5

cVictorian Tea - March 11 - GM$20, NM$24

cParadise Under Glass - March 23 - GM $25, NM $28, After March 18 $30

cEaster Arrangement - April 4 - GM$30, NM$35

cEaster Egg Hunt - April 7 - GM Child/Grandchild $6, NM Child/Grandchild $8 After March 18 $10

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cWire Wrapped Stone Cabochon - April 19 - GM$45, NM$50

cWire Wrapped Stone Cabochon - May 17 - GM$45, NM$50

cBasket Weave Hypertufa - April 28 - GM$25, NM$30

cMother’s Day Tea Cup - May 12 - GM$30, NM$35

Plantasia - e Official Sponsor of Spring  

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ORDER FORM - Events & ProgramsArt Camps for Kids - July & August Check our website for details or call 827.1584 ext. 291.

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1. Aconitum fischeri

2. Agastache ‘Tango’

3. Baptisia ‘Twilight Prairieblues”

4. Brunnera ‘Emerald Mist’

5. Buddleia davidii ‘Santana’

6. Carex oshimensis ‘Evergold’

7. Cimicifuga ‘Chocoholic’ - $10

8. Crocosmia ‘Venus’

9. Dicentra ‘Burning Hearts’- $10

10. Echinacea purpurea ‘Southern Belle’

11. Heuchera villosa ‘Circus’

12. Heuchera villosa ‘Midnight Rose’

13. Heucherella ‘Sweet Tea’

14. Monarda didyma ‘Coral Reef’

15. Symphyotrichum ‘Wood’s Purple’

16. Tradiscantia ‘Sweet Kate’

17. Begonia Tuberous Mix

18. Celosia argentea cristata

19. Coleus ‘Black Dragon’

20. Gazania New Day Mix

21. Impatiens Dazzler Coral Splash

22. Impatiens Super Elfin Paradise Mix

23. Lobelia Palace Blue

24. Marigold ‘Moonsong Deep Orange’

25. Vanilla African Marigold

26. Marigold ‘IncaYellow II’

27. Nicotiana Starmaker ‘Pink Picotee’

28. Petunia Dolcissima Fragolino

29. Petunia Double Cascade Mix

30. Petunia Double Blue Cascade

31. Petunia Shockwave Coral Crush

32. Salvia ‘Summer Jewel Red’

33. Zinnia Magellan Mix

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c $30 Senior $54 for two years c $30 Student $54 for two years c $40 Individual Gardener $72 or two years c $60 Family $108 for two years c $60 Grandparents $108 for two years c $75 Gardener $135 for two years c $100 Gardener Plus $180 for two years

Gift ShopIf you are anxious for spring, now is the time to start planning that new space in your garden. Children of all ages will spend several magical hours waiting for their very own fairy to visit their garden. Our new line

of fairy merchandise will help create your own realm of enchantment that will be enjoyed by kids of all ages. All of our garden products offer additional charm and personality to any garden space. The Botanical Gardens Gift Shop, great for your outside garden space or perfect for bringing your garden inside.

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Are you sick of winter days?

Think summer.

Call the Botanical Gardens to book your tropical event. It’s always warm inside our beautiful, glass building, so

why not take advantage.

We have opened up the calendar for 2013 so call

for additional information regarding booking an event

here. Also, we do have a few dates left for 2012, so get your

requests in soon!

Contact Mary at 827.1584 ext. 219

mrose@buffalogardens.com

As always, thanks for sharing in

life’s moments with us.

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The Buffalo and Erie County Botanical Gardens2655 South Park AvenueBuffalo, NY 14218

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