Spring 2008

Many of the plants listed are our own introductions, in addition to those of other breeders...often appearing here for the first time in commerce (see list of PDN Intros). Other offerings are simply some of mother nature's wonderful and overlooked gems. Our plants are not just botanical novelties, but good non-invasive garden plants. We like to encourage gardeners to plant in our now famous "Drifts of One", which in contrast to conventional landscaping techniques helps to put fun back in gardening.

Since 1984, we have conducted one of the most extensive hosta breeding programs in the country, yielding exciting introductions like Hosta 'White Wall Tire'(98), Hosta 'Tattoo' PP 11,603 (98), Hosta 'Elvis Lives' (95), and the ugliest hosta ever, Hosta 'Out House Delight' (94)! Despite the large number of hostas on the market today, there is room for distinctive leaf patterns, better flowers, and good old Southern non-wimpy names.

Our website, in operation since early 1997, has allowed us to list items available only in small quantities that could not be included in our wild and crazy print catalog. With our secure site, purchasing plants over the web couldn't be easier, but don't visit just for purchasing. Our site offers much more including daily logs from our plant expeditions, a series of fascinating plant articles, a USDA plant hardiness map, a list of lectures, and an array of really cool links.

Our display and trial area here at Juniper Level Botanic Garden contains well over 17,000 different plants arranged in an aesthetic display...see our on-line photos. As plants are evaluated for garden worthiness, they are propagated and then find their way into the catalog. If you are visiting Raleigh, NC, be sure to check out the section on how to visit the nursery and display gardens. There is nothing like seeing a mature plant in person to visualize how it will fit into your own garden.

Although we are strictly a retail nursery, our customer list is a veritable who's who of American Horticulture from the largest wholesale nurseries in the US to the smallest backyard gardeners...all at the same great price. Fasten your seatbelt for a raucous ride through our wild and crazy catalog...enjoy!

-Tony " I consider every plant hardy until I have killed it myself...at least three times." Avent