Big Green Catalogue

October 2012

The Big Green Catalogue

tools • protective clothing • health & safety equipment • trees shrubs • seeds • wildflowers • publications …and wellies!

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Contents Crowbars, Chisels & Trowels................... 3 Winches & Accessories.............................. 3 Fencing & Carpentry Tools......................4 Forestry Tools..................................................8 Forks, Rakes & Hoes.................................. 10 Grass, Scrub & Hedging Tools..............12 Mells, Hammers, Mattocks & Tampers...................................15 Spades, Shovels, Drainage & Rabbiting Tools..........................................17 Protective Clothing......................................19 Health & Safety Items.............................. 23 Sundries............................................................ 24 Schools & Junior Range......................... 26 Trees and Shrubs.........................................27 Wildlife Hedgerow Collection.............34 Accessories.................................................... 35 Wildflower Plugs......................................... 36 Wildflower Plug Collections................. 42 Wildflower Seed Mixtures.....................43 Wildflower Grass Seed Mixtures.......45 Grass Mixtures.............................................. 47 Lawn Mixes.....................................................48 Individual Wildflower Seed...................49

Everyone knows The Conservation Volunteers as the UK’s favourite green volunteering organisation, but from our base in Doncaster we have also been supplying tools, plants and publications since 1986. Our tools are from leading manufacturers including Bulldog, Bahco, True Temper and Spear & Jackson. Our protective clothing range conforms to British and European standards and all of the plants, seeds and trees we sell are UK native provenance. If you are involved in landscape or habitat management, our range of world-renowned handbooks are there to guide you. We like to think of it as a one-stop-shop!

Profits from the sale of goods in this catalogue help to fund our volunteer conservation work across the UK. Important: Please take care to read the terms and conditions of trading at the back of this catalogue before you place your order. Please note: The photographs in this catalogue are for guidance only and are not necessarily accurate descriptions of the goods offered for sale.

Errors & omissions excepted.

Native Ferns...................................................49

TREES & SHRUBS

Bulbs,Tubers & Rhizomes......................50

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

Traditional Vegetable Seeds.................52

Why plant native provenance trees? Does it really matter? We believe it does. True native species help to maintain the ecological balance.

Organic Vegetable Seeds...................... 56 Outdoor Furniture...................................... 58 Publications.................................................... 59

www.tcv.org.uk/shop Health and safety disclaimer The information given in this publication on behalf of The Conservation Volunteers is believed to be correct, but accuracy is not guaranteed and the information does not obviate the need to make further enquiries as appropriate.

This publication is not a comprehensive statement on all safety procedures and the reader must take all reasonable steps to ensure the health and safety of all users and to take necessary steps to implement a health and safety policy. This publication is issued without responsibility on the part of The Conservation Volunteers for accidents or damage as a result of its use.

Acknowledgements Many thanks to all the manufacturers and suppliers for photographs. Where this has not been possible, the publisher welcomes contact from copyright owners to arrange such permissions.

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All species we supply are native provenance grown from British stock. *We have also included some species that were introduced to Britain (often hundreds of years ago) and have been naturalised.

These have been chosen because of their value to the environment and are marked with an asterisk.

BARE ROOT TREES This is the traditional way of growing trees and they are available in a range of sizes.

Generally the small sizes are not only easier to transport, but establish quickly. Larger sizes, however, are sometimes preferred in situations where an instant effect is needed.

Bare root trees are available once they have

become dormant. This is dependent on the weather but usually early to mid- November through until March when they start growing again.

ROOTRAINER TREES A rootrainer is a vigorous cell-grown one year old seedling, which is easy to handle and establish. It allows the nursery to grow under glass in a controlled environment and produce a high quality, competitively priced plant.

All species are grown and supplied in packs of 15 plants. We cannot split packs as roots can be damaged and drying of the root plug is likely to occur.

ACCESSORIES We offer a wide range of planting accessories that will help your trees and shrubs to grow and thrive. You can protect them against drought, weeds and rabbits.

Product Codes These match the codes in our online shop at www.tcv.org.uk/shop and Price List. Please use these codes when ordering.

Crowbars, Chisels & Trowels CROWBARS & WRECKING BARS

COLD CHISELS

It is advisable to wear steel-toe footwear when working with crowbars or wrecking bars.

It is advisable to use eye and hand protection whilst using a cold chisel. Used for cutting and chipping brickwork, stone and some cold metals. Manugactured from high quality octagonal chrome vanadium steel with a ground cutting edge.

Both used as levers for moving heavy objects as well as for forcing things apart.

Crowbars can also be used to make holes or loosen soil. Wrecking bars can be used to pull nails and are made from heat-treated carbon steel. If you are looking for a good general purpose crowbar try C02.

TROWELS & FLOATS Pick the correct tool for the job – if you are working in a confined area a pointing trowel may be more suitable than a brick trowel.

CROWBARS

CHISELS

C01

Crowbar 48" x 1.25" heel & chisel

C07

Cold Chisel 6" x .5"

C02

Crowbar 60" x 1.25" chisel & point

C08

Cold Chisel 10" x .75"

C03

Crowbar 72" x 1.25" chisel & point

C09

Cold Chisel 10" x 1"

C04 Chisel & V-notch Wrecking Bar with swan neck. 18" x .625"

C10

Cold Chisel 12" x 1"

C11

Brick Bolster 4"

C05

Chisel & V-notch Wrecking Bar with swan neck. 24" x .75"

C12

Floorboard Bolster 2.25"

C06

Chisel & V-notch Wrecking Bar with swan neck. 30" x .75"

TROWELS

C16

Pry Bar. Carbon steel.

C04 C05 C06

C02 C01

C03

C07 C08 C09 C10 C11

C12 C13 C14

C13

Bricklayer’s Trowel 10"

C14

Pointing Trowel 6"

C15

C15 Steel Float 11" x 4.5"

Winches & Accessories It is recomended that adequate training is provided for users of winches. It is advised that users wear sturdy footwear with steel-toe protection, safety helmets and gloves when operating a winch. Winches must be regularly serviced, maintained and examined by competent personnel.

Winches save a lot of time and effort when removing tree stumps from the ground. If buying a winch for the first time, you will also need at least two slings and you may also require a cable.

Winches

W01 T516 Tirfor Winch 1600kg lift cap.

W02 T508 Tirfor Winch 800kg lift cap.

W10 Lugall 20CL Winch Hoist – 1 ton capacity – complete with cable.

winch accessories

W03 Wire Cable for T508 Tirfor Winch – 20m x 8mm W04 Shear Pin for Tirfor Winch T516 (pack of 10) W04A Shear Pin for Tirfor T508 (pack of 10) W05 Wire Cable for T516 Tirfor Winch – 20m x 11mm W08 Endless 3m x 5cm Nylon Sling (2000kg maximum lift)

Shear Pins. These are designed to break before damaging the winch if the load is too heavy. It is advisable to keep a spare stock of pins.

Slings. It is preferable to have two slings, one to go around the anchor point and the other around the object to be winched. Nylon slings do not damage the bark on trees.

Lugall Winches are light and easily carried on site. They are good for directional tree felling, but not for heavy work.

W08A Simplex Flat Sling 3m x 6cm (1000kg Safe Working Load) W08B Simplex Flat Sling 3m x 12cm (2000kg Safe Working Load)

W10

W01

W09 Endless 4m x 5cm Nylon Sling (2000kg maximum lift) W09A Simplex Flat Sling 4m x 6cm (1000kg Safe Working Load) W09B Simplex Flat Sling 4m x 12cm (2000kg Safe Working Load) W13 Ground Anchor for winches 8" disc – 48" shaft W14 Ground Anchor for winches 10" disc – 60" shaft

W03

W08 W09

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Fencing & Carpentry Tools FENCING TOOLS Wire (Monkey) Strainer. This tool provides the best method of applying tension to all types of fence and wire netting.

Earth Borers are effective only on stone free soil.

Post Drivers provide the quickest way of driving intermediate fence posts into the ground. The size to buy depends on the diameter of the post being used.

It is necessary to wear a safety helmet when using the Post Drivers.

Bolt Croppers. These are a must for cutting high tensile fence wire and are also much quicker at cutting wire netting than any other wire cutting tools.

Wire Cutters. These can be used for cutting low tensile fence wire.

Fencing Pliers. A multipurpose fencing tool. Uses include hammering, wire cutting and extracting staples.

Shuv-Holer. This is a specialised tool, used to remove loose soil from fence post holes. It is not designed to break up the ground.

FILES It is advisable to wear eye protection when using a file.

Flat – for general work on iron, steel etc slight taper allows for access into corners and angles.

Half Round – for rapid removal of metal. Suitable for concave and flat surfaces.

CARPENTRY TOOLS It is advisable to wear eye protection when using most carpentry tools.

FENCING TOOLS T01

Monkey Wire Strainer. Fully automatic action strainer (Trewella)

T03 Earth Borer 6" diameter. For preparing holes for concrete posts. It will bore down 3 feet (Drivall) T04

T05

T01

Fencer’s Belt. A strong, adjustable webbing belt with a leather pouch (for nails and staples), leather and steel hammer socket and leather loops for other tools (Drivall)

T03

Post Driver – 5". For 4.75" round or 3.5" square posts.

Drives all types of wooden fence post, leaving the post head undamaged

T06

Post Driver – 6". For 5.75" round or 4.25" square posts.

Drives all types of wooden fence posts, leaving the post head undamaged

T07

Bolt Croppers – 18"

T08

Bolt Croppers, High Tensile – 18"

T11

General Purpose Pliers – 7"

T05 T06

T07

T12 End Cutting Nippers T13

Fencing Pliers – 9"

T14

Hacksaw – 10"-12", adjustable

T15

Replacement hacksaw blade 12"

T71

Wire Cutters 12” overall length, low tensile. Cuts up to 4mm (8 gauge) wire. Compound action magnifies the pressure applied to the handle. Ensures a concentration of force between the jaws. Manufactured from drop forged hardened carbon steel suitable for round and flat sections. With adjustable arms. With cushion grips.

Conform to JIS B4643.

T11

T15

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T08

T14 T71 T12

T13

Fencing & Carpentry Tools T69

Wire Reel (Drivall)

T87

Heavy Duty Shuvholer 54". Wooden handles.

Digs a 10" min. diameter hole (Drivall)

T88

Post Holer. Post hole digger with steel handles.

Digs an 8" min. diameter hole (Drivall)

T89

Mini Shuvholer. Fitted with fibreglass handles.

Digs a 6" min. diameter hole (Drivall)

T90 Automatic chain grab wire strainer. Will strain slack or broken wire, in centre strain or at the fencing post. Ideal with all types of wire including high-tensile and barbed wire. Used on single strand wire. The fencing contractors favourite.

T91

Wire Tightener. For tightening new and existing fence lines. Place over the wire and wind up with the tightening handle T92 (Drivall)

T69

T87

T92 Tightening Handle for use with T91 (Drivall)

T88

T89

T93

T93 Steel Boundary Fence Clamps (Standard Pattern).

When straining high-tensile and mild steel fencing the fence is clamped between the clamp plates, the clamps are strained together until the desired tension has been achieved. The wires are joined in the usual way and the clamps removed. Size 110cms (Drivall) T94 Myti Wire Strainer. Easy to use, leaves both hands free for hammer and staples. Will strain any type of wire round the end of post without damaging the wire (Drivall) T95

Wire Twister. Will assist in bending and knotting fence without damaging the wire (Drivall)

T96 Ezecrimp Tool. Cuts, strips and crimps high-tensile netting, plain and barbed wire (Drivall) T97

Crimp Sleeve 12g. Use for joining high-tensile netting and plain wire. Tub of 100 (Drivall)

T98

Crimp Sleeve 10g. Use for joining high-tensile barbed wire and spring steel. Tub of 50 (Drivall)

T99

Crimp Sleeve 8g. Use for joining mild steel netting and mild steel barbed wire. Tub of 50 (Drivall)

T90

T94

T96

FILES T09 Surform Round File - Suitable for enlarging holes and smoothing internal curved surfaces T40

File Bastard Cut Flat 10"

T41

File Bastard Cut Half Round 10"

T42

File Second Cut Flat 10"

T43

File Second Cut Half Round 10"

T44

File Smooth Cut Flat 10"

T45

File Smooth Cut Half Round 10"

T46

Wooden File Handle

T09

T40 T42 T44 T46 T41 T43 T45

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Fencing & Carpentry Tools CARPENTRY TOOLS T16

T16 Tape Measure 3m (10’) steel high-vis, steel belt clip, power blade return

T18

T17 Tape Measure 10m (33’) fibreglass tape T18 Tape Measure 30m (100’) fibreglass tape T19

Wood Chisel Firmer 0.5"

T20

Wood Chisel Firmer 0.75"

T21

Wood Chisel Firmer 1"

T22

Wooden Mallet

T17

T24 Solid Centre Auger Bit 0.25"

T31

T25 Solid Centre Auger Bit 0.375" T26 Solid Centre Auger Bit 0.5" T27 Solid Centre Auger Bit 0.625" T28 Solid Centre Auger Bit 0.75"

T02

T29 Solid Centre Auger Bit 1" T30 Solid Centre Auger Bits Set Imperial. Boxed 7 pieces.

0.25"-1" (6-25mm equivalent) T33

Wood Flat Bit Set. Imperial. Walleted 6 piece covering 3/8"-1.0" (9-25mm equivalent)

T02 Shaver Tool with 8" plastic holder T19 T20 T21

T31 Surform Planer T32 Spare Surform Planer Blade T22

T34 Spoke Shave – 10" T35

Carpenters Rosewood Try Square - 6"

T36

Girder Section Spirit Level – 900mm/36". Set vials to give vertical and horizontal readings.

T37

Boat Level - 9"

T38

Carpenter’s Saw. Hardpoint hardened and tempered blade. Comfortable tough handle

T33

T30

T50 Supercut Hand Saw. Flame hardened cutting edge. Cross ground tooth profile. Comfort, high impact resistant handle. Marked with 45˚/90˚ angles T39 Tenon Saw 10" Fine Cut 11 TPI T52 Tenon Saw 10" Hardpoint blade and impact resistant handle

T38 T34

T35

T50

T39

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T36

T37

Fencing & Carpentry Tools T47

Wire Brush 10"

T47

T49

Gimlet. Self starting screw point. Spiral fluted shank and beechwood handle. Length 65mm

T51

Girder Section Spirit Level - 1 metre/40". Set vials to give vertical and horizontal readings. Plus fully adjustable vial with 360˚ angle setter

T53

Mole Wrench – 7"

T54

Mole Wrench – 10"

T58

Professional Hacksaw – 12"

T59

Junior Hacksaw

T60

Jack Plane. For preparing rough timber rapidly (Stanley No. 5)

T49

T53 T54

T62 T59

T61 Smoothing Plane. For general purpose applications (Stanley No. 4)

T58

T62 Trimming Knife. Retractable, complete with 5 blades

VICE, AND SOCKET & SPANNER SETS

T60

T86 Table Vice. Can be fitted to any convenient work surface.

Solid cast iron body. Jaw opening 4.5" (Record V150) T81 Socket Set. Metric 24 piece covers 10-32mm. Complete with 125 and 250mm extension bars, ratchet handle, speed brace, T handle, universal joint

T61 T86

T82 Socket Set. Metric and AF. 24 piece covers 10-22mm and 3/8"-15/16". Complete with 125 and 250mm extension bars, ratchet handle, speed brace, T-handle, universal joint T83 Socket Set. Industrial quality 25 piece metric set. Covers 8-32mm. Spark plug sockets M10 and M14. Complete with quick release ratchet handle, universal joint, sliding T-handle, 75, 125 and 250mm extension bars, robust case cushion grip handle and padlock hole T84 Spanner Set. AF 9 piece industrial combination set, covering 1/4"-3/4"

T82 T81

T85 Spanner Set. Metric 14 piece industrial combination set, covering 6-19mm

T84

T85 T83

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Forestry Tools AXES

HOOKS & TONGS

It is important that personal expert instruction is obtained before attempting to use an axe. It is advisable to wear steel-toe protection whilst using an axe.

Used to drag timber logs for stacking once they have been cut into short lengths.

There is no recommended weight of axe to use, it is a matter of personal preference. However, you would be advised to use a lighter axe until you are proficient. Light axes are normally used for hedging, coppicing and snedding.

Felling Axes are used for cutting across the grain of wood, e.g. hedging work.

The Clearing Axe has a replacement blade and is only used when snedding trees. It is safer to use than a billhook.

WEDGES Wedges are used for log splitting and felling large trees to prevent the saw jamming in the felling cut. The metal wedges listed are extremely durable. The longer the wedge, the more the saw cuts can be opened. When using a chainsaw the nylon wedge should be used, to avoid damage to the saw.

A07

BOWSAWS 21" – This is the best general purpose bowsaw. Its triangular shape allows it to get into confined spaces, eg cutting coppice. It is suitable for cutting wood up to 5" diameter.

24" – Suitable for felling and cross cutting trees up to 9" diameter.

30" – This saw is better for cutting and logging larger trees.

BOWSAW BLADES Peg tooth blades are ideal for most general cutting applications but where large quantities of green wood are to be cut, the Raker tooth blade is better suited.

TREE PRUNERS Folding Saw: useful for removing side branches from trees.

Pruning Saw: This saw, when used with a long handle, can remove side branches higher up a tree, as in brashing operations.

A15

A08

A09

A21

A10

AXES A04 Felling Axe 6lb A05

Felling Axe 4lb

A07

Chopping Axe. Heat treated tubular steel shaft with rubber grip, drop-forged polished and lacquered head. Supplied with protective head cover. 1lb

A08

Draw Knife/Bark Shaver

A09 Log Splitting Mini Maul 3lb (Visa) A15 Log Splitting Maul 7lb (Visa)

A18

A21 Log Splitting Maul c/w fibreglass handle 6lb (Visa) A18

Clearing Axe (Bahco)

A19

Clearing Axe replacement blade (Bahco)

A22 Adze Axe c/w handle (Visa) A11 Axe shaft 18” hickory A12 Axe shaft 30” hickory A13 Axe shaft 36” hickory A10 8

Breaking Bar with Cant Hook (Bahco)

A22

A11 A12 A13

Forestry Tools WEDGES A14

Forged Steel Timber Wedge 8.5"

A16

Forged Steel Timber Wedge 10"

A14 A16

A17 Nylon Timber Wedge 4.5" (Bahco)

A17 A24

HOOKS and tongs A23

Pulp Hook c/w plastic handle (Bahco)

A24 Timber Tongs, jaws open to 10.25" (Bahco)

BOWSAWS and blades B01

Bowsaw 21" (Bahco)

B02

Bowsaw 24" (Bahco)

B03

Bowsaw 30" (Bahco)

B05

Bowsaw 24"

B06

Bowsaw 30"

B24

Bowsaw Loggers Pattern 24"

B07

Bowsaw blade peg tooth 21" (Bahco)

B08

Bowsaw blade peg tooth 24" (Bahco)

B09

Bowsaw blade peg tooth 30" (Bahco)

B10

Bowsaw blade peg tooth 36" (Bahco)

B11

Bowsaw blade raker tooth 21" (Bahco)

B12

Bowsaw blade raker tooth 24" (Bahco)

B13

Bowsaw blade raker tooth 30" (Bahco)

B14

Bowsaw blade raker tooth 36" (Bahco)

B15

Bowsaw blade peg tooth 24"

B16

Bowsaw blade peg tooth 30"

A23

B01

B02 B03

B05

B07 to B10

B07T Bowsaw blade peg tooth 21" pack of 10 (Bahco)

B11 to B14

B08T Bowsaw blade peg tooth 24" pack of 10 (Bahco) B11T Bowsaw blade raker tooth 21" pack of 10 (Bahco) B12T Bowsaw blade raker tooth 24" pack of 10 (Bahco) B17

Bowsaw rivets pack of 10

B30

Bowsaw blade guard 30" (easily cut to fit short blades)

B18 B19

TREE PRUNERS B18

Pruning Saw – folding (Bahco)

B19

Pruning Saw 15" (Bahco). Designed for use with wooden handle which is available seperately - code B20 (Optional extension pole available, see B21b)

B20

Pruning Saw Handle for B19 and B21a

B21a Bypass Treetop Pruner (Bahco). Designed for use with wooden handle available seperately - code B20 (Optional extension pole available, see B21b)

B21b

B21b 3 metre Extension Pole for B19 and B21a (Bahco) B21C Ratchet Tree Lopper & Telescopic Pole Saw - 2.4m Telescopic pole. Ratchet cutting mechanism. Pole saw can be used independently or attached to the lopper.

Lopper Cutting capacity: 35mm.

Saw blade size: 25mm x 350mm

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Forks, Rakes & Hoes FORKS It is advisable to wear sturdy footwear with steel-toe protection when using a fork.

Forks have a range of uses in conservation work. They are mainly used to loosen soil when digging a hole, forking matted vegetation out of ponds and general gardening.

The Garden Fork is a large general purpose fork.

The Border Fork has a smaller blade than the Garden Fork, this is useful over long periods e.g. soil aeration and turning, and for use in confined areas.

The Manure Fork with its four prongs makes carrying vegetation much easier than the two pronged Hay Fork.

The Hay Fork is lighter than the Bale Fork, but the Bale Fork has stronger prongs. Both are useful for stoking and turning fires.

The Manure Drag is used to remove debris from ponds and streams.

NOTE: All Bulldog Forks have solid forged heads and varnished ash shafts.

Gardening TOOLS The small Trowels, Forks and Mini Rakes are used for weeding, preparing and planting.

RAKES Garden and Asphalt Rakes are lightweight general purpose tools for clearing and preparing ground or seed beds.

The Hay Rake though not robust, is useful for non-woody vegetation.

Springboks and Lawn Rakes should be used to remove leaves and light debris from grassy areas.

HOES These are general purpose weeding tools for bare and established plots. The draw hoes are useful for breaking up hard ground. For handle definitions, see the Spade section in this catalogue.

forks F01

Garden Fork 28" YD handle (Bulldog Premier 5704)

F02

Garden Fork 28" T handle

F07

Garden Fork 28" PD handle (Bulldog 7103)

F18

Garden Fork 28" made from heat treated steel, wooden shaft and plastic PD handle

F03

Border Fork 28" YD handle (Bulldog Premier 5715)

F04

Border Fork 28" YD handle

F06

Manure Fork 48" manganese steel forged socket and head with varnished shaft & polyproylene handle (Bulldog 1711)

F08

Hay Fork 60" varnished hardwood shaft, manganese steel forged strap and head (Bulldog 1732)

F09

Bale Fork strapped 54" plain handle (Bulldog 4733)

F10

Manure Drag 72" varnished hardwood shaft, manganese steel forged strap and head plain handle (Bulldog 4722)

F06

F02

F04

F09

F41

Junior Fork. 32" overall length. PD handle (Bulldog 5788)

F25

Fork, Rake and Hoe Handle.

60" x 1.25" shaft (not shown)

F26

Fork, Rake and Hoe Handle.

54" x 1.375" shaft (not shown)

F27

Fork, Rake and Hoe Handle.

60" x 1.125" shaft (not shown)

F24 Spade, Shovel, Fork T Handle 28" F25 Spade, Shovel, Fork YD Handle 28"

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F08

F11

F41 Manure Drag 72" handle F11

F10

F07

F01

F03

F18

D24

D25

Forks, Rakes and Hoes Gardening TOOLS

F48

F47 Economy Pruning Set – 9 Piece. 460mm bow saw.

Bypass loppers max cut diam. 60mm. Heavy duty hedge shears with anti-jam shock absorbers. Heavy duty bypass secateurs, max cutting diameter 25mm. Folding pruning saw with push button locking, 200mm blade. Carbon steel hand trowel and weeding fork. Heavy duty woven 170ltr polythene garden bag. 1pr rigger gloves. Colour may vary

F23

F21

F48 Economy Country Gardening Set – 11 Piece. Carbon steel trowel, weeding fork and bulb planter. Spade and fork, both with ground carbon steel blades/prongs, tough polypropylene ‘YD’ handles and shafts. Garden rake, dutch hoe and lawn rake with carbon steel heads, aluminium handles and soft rubber grips. Bypass secateurs with rubber grip – max cut diam. 25mm. Heavy duty woven polythene 170 litre garden bag. 1pr rigger gloves. Colour may vary F21

Hand Trowel 12" overall length with a steel blade and corrosion-resistant epoxy coating (Bulldog 1031)

F22

Hand Trowel 12" overall length

F23

Hand Fork 12" overall length (Bulldog 1041)

F24

Hand Fork 12" overall length

F37

Mini Rake (Sandvik)

F28

Dibber (Draper 8129)

F29

Bulb Planter (Draper 8127)

F44

Riddle. 36cm diameter x 75mm deep.

6mm mesh (Bulldog 8184)

F49

Carbon steel 3-piece fork and trowel set

F24

F37 F28

F47

F36

F34

F33

F50 Single Hand Grass Shears. Spring loaded non-stick blades, 360˚ blade rotation with locking mechanism.

Left/right hand. 200mm blade

F38 F16

RAKES F12

Garden Rake 60" plain handle (Bulldog 1121)

F13

Garden Rake 60" plain handle

F40

Junior Rake 30" overall length (Bulldog 3108N)

F29

F17

F15

F15 Asphalt Rake 66" plain handle (Bulldog) F16

Wooden Hay Rake 70" plain handle, 16 teeth (Bulldog 0247)

F17 Springbok Lawn Rake 20 tines (Bulldog 9128) F36 Leaf Rake, plastic (Draper) F38 Springbok Junior Rake, 8 tines (Bulldog 9116)

HOES F33

Draw Hoe 7" wide blade (Bulldog 1217)

F34

Dutch Hoe 5" wide blade (Bulldog 3232)

F39

Junior Dutch Hoe. 30" overall length (Bulldog 3231N)

F19

Dutch Hoe 5" wide blade

F20

Draw Hoe 6" wide blade

F13

F19

F20

F39

F40

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Grass, Scrub & Hedging Tools SLASHERS

SHARPENING STONES

It is advisable that you don’t wear gloves or work in wet conditions when using a slasher as good grip is essential for safe use.

It is advisable to wear gloves when using sharpening stones.

These fall into general types: the brushing hook, used for cutting light vegetation and grass, and the heavy duty slasher, used for cutting woody vegetation.

Dunse Slasher, a short-handled slasher, this is used for light vegetation and hedgelaying preparation.

Irish Slasher, a heavy duty slasher – best for hedgelaying, cutting thicket, and general purpose use.

The Irish Brushing Hook is a heavy duty general purpose brushing hook for non-woody vegetation.

The General Pattern Brushing Hook is similar to the Irish Brushing but not as robust.

Brushing hooks are made with forged manganese steel cutting blades.

BILLHOOKS It is advised not to work in icy or wet conditions as good grip when using a billhook is essential.

Yorkshire Billhook. This long-handled billhook is best used twohanded for hedgelaying and coppicing.

Double Edge Billhook. The curved blade is used for heavy cutting, and the straight one is kept very sharp for trimming.

Southern Counties/Devon Billhook. This is designed for coppicing, brashing and light snedding.

Newtown Billhook. This has a straighter blade and is useful for hedging.

The Cigar Stone is to sharpen tools used for cutting grass and herbaceous vegetation, e.g. sickle.

The Canoe Stone is finer than the cigar stone and is used on tools for cutting woody vegetation and brash, e.g. billhook.

Combination Oil Stone. This rectangular stone has one coarse side and one fine side. It can be used when a fine edge is required, e.g. wood chisel.

LOPPERS, SECATEURS & SHEARS Loppers are a useful alternative to bowsaws and billhooks. Loppers can be used for cutting scrub and small branches up to 3cm-5cm diameter. Many loppers are ruined by cutting thicker material. If you cannot cut through in one cut, with little effort, use a bowsaw or billhook.

Secateurs and loppers come in two types: Anvil and Bypass.

Shears are used for a multitude of tasks including grass edging, hedge trimming and thin non-woody vegetation.

SICKLES The grass hooks are lightweight tools designed to cut grass and annuals.

The Cranked Grass Hook has a handle that raises the user’s hand above ground.

Little Giant Grass Hook. The tool has a disposable blade so requires no sharpening. However it is more fragile than the grass hooks.

Scythette. A very useful but fragile tool for cutting grass, nettles etc.

The long handle means the user need not stoop.

The Scythe is for cutting large amounts of grass. It is a specialised tool that requires great care when used.

SHARPENING STONES S17

Diamond Whetstone – requires only light pressure to produce a keen edge on steel, ceramic, glass, tungsten carbide and stone. Set of three (3 grades of mesh).

70 x 25 x 5mm

S23

Cigar Stone

S24

Canoe Stone

S26

Combination Oil Stone

S23

S26

12

S26

S24

Grass, Scrub & Hedging Tools SLASHERS S01

Dunse Slasher 10" blade 30" handle (Bulldog 3820)

S02 Single Edge Irish Slasher 10" blade 36" handle (Bulldog 3821) S03 Single Edge Heavy Duty Slasher 10" blade 36" handle (Spear & Jackson) S04

Double Edge Irish Slasher 10" blade 36" handle (Bulldog 3825)

S05

Irish Brushing Hook 15" blade 36" handle (Bulldog 3810)

S06

General Pattern Brushing Hook 15" blade 36" handle (Bulldog 3812)

S07

Hereford Brushing Hook 15" blade 36" handle (Bulldog 3813)

S12

Brushing Hook Shaft 36" – please state the type of tool

S41 Slasher Shaft 36" – please state the type of tool

BILLHOOKS S08

Yorkshire Billhook 9" double edge blade 14" handle (Bulldog 3830)

S10

Double Edge Billhook 10" blade 6" handle (Bulldog 1830)

S13

Devon Billhook 9.5" blade 5.5" handle (Bulldog 1807)

S03

S04

S02

S01

S07

S06

S05

S14 Southern Counties Billhook 10" blade 6" handle (Spear & Jackson) S15 Newtown Billhook 10" blade 5.5" handle (Bulldog 1844) S16 Newtown Billhook 10" blade 5.5" handle (Spear & Jackson)

LOPPERS, SECATEURS & SHEARS S51

Bypass Action Lopper 22" 32mm cutting capacity.

Hardened carbon steel blades for strength and durability.

Teflon™ coated blades for smooth cutting. Light but tough tubular steel handles with rust-resistant vinyl coating. Soft feel grip for comfortable, non-slip ease of use and shock absorbers to reduce jarring.

(Spear & Jackson 4822SG)

S54

Bypass Action Professional Lopper 16" 30mm cutting capacity (Bahco)

S56

Bypass Action Professional Lopper 32" 50mm cutting capacity (Bahco) Pic on next page

S54 S51

S57 Anvil Action Lopper 30" 50mm cutting capacity (CEKA 5042) Pic on next page

S55

S08

S10

S15

S13 13

Grass, Scrub & Hedging Tools S57

S58

Heavy Duty Bypass Action Loppers 28" handle, 38mm cutting capacity

S75

Compound Bypass Action Loppers with Extending Handles (Bulldog BD311TW)

S59

Compound Anvil Action Loppers (Bulldog BD1115Y2)

S60

Bypass Secateurs 9" Easy reach thumb catch.

Textured ergonomic handles, coil spring.

Hardened carbon steel blade for positive cutting action. For occasional / light duty use only (Spear & Jackson 5960BS)

S56

S75

S59 S38

S61 Anvil Secateurs 7.5" Easy reach thumb catch.

Textured ergonomic handles, coil spring.

Hardened carbon steel blade for positive cutting action. (Spear & Jackson 5958AS)

S39

S62

Bypass Secateurs 9" (Felco No.5)

S63

Bypass Secateurs 25mm Heavy Duty (Rutland). Bypass secateurs with a non-clogging telescopic spring and single-handed locking mechanism. Textured rubber grip handles. Overall length: 215mm. Maximum cutting diameter: 25mm. Weight: 297g

S64

Bypass Secateurs 20mm Standard Duty (Rutland).

Bypass secateurs with a non-clogging telescopic spring and single-handed locking mechanism. Contoured rubber grip handles. Overall length: 200mm. Maximum cutting diameter: 25mm. Weight: 249g

S66

Bypass Professional Secateurs 8" (Bahco)

S67

Bypass Professional Secateurs 8"Left handed version of S66 (Bahco)

S68

S58

S60 S61

S62

S68

S71

S66 S67

S69

Pocket Knife, single blade, 4" (CEKA 9037)

S69 Lightweight Stainless Steel Gardening/ Pruning Knife 7" (Bahco) S70

Professional Hedging Shears 22" (Bahco)

S71

Professional Long Handle Hedging Shears 29" (Bahco)

S72

Hedging shears. 8" blade (Bulldog BD2032T)

S73 Long Handle Edging Shears (True Temper W200C)

S70 S72

S74 Long Handle Lawn Shears (True Temper W202C) S77 Multi Tool – secateurs, mini saw, 2 pruning knives, bottle opener and corkscrew (Spear & Jackson 8140RS) S38

Replacement anvil for S57

S39

Replacement blade for S57

S77

S28 S29

SICKLES S18

Grass Hook Cranked (Bulldog 1812)

S19

Grass Hook (Bulldog 1811)

S20 Little Giant Grass Hook 12" blade S21 Scythette 36" length, 12" blade S22

Replacement blades for Little Giant/Scythette

S28 Scythe snaith, aluminium (Bulldog 0243) S29 Scythe blade 24" (Bulldog 0221)

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S19 S18

S73 S22 S21

S74

Mells, Hammers, Mattocks & Tampers When using any mell or hammer always assess whether safety eyewear is needed. It is advisable to wear sturdy footwear with steeltoe protection.

Club Hammer is used with cold chisels or brick bolster on stonework.

MELLS

MATTOCKS

These are used for driving in posts, stakes etc and don窶冲 split the wood. They have cast iron heads and should NOT be used on stone or metal objects.

It is advisable to wear sturdy footwear with steel-toe protection and safety helmet when using a mattock. If operating on stony ground, eye protection is also advised.

HAMMERS

The Pick Head Mattock is useful for loosening compacted or stony ground. It should not be used to break rocks.

Sledge Hammers are used for breaking up brickwork, or using on steel stakes, nails etc. They should not be used on wooden objects like posts, as they cause damage to the wood. The 7lb Sledge Hammer is a comfortable size for long periods of use. The 10lb Sledge Hammer is the best sized hammer for general use.

Claw Hammers are a must for fencing and woodworking tasks. They are also useful for fixing some types of tree ties. The type of shaft is a matter of personal choice.

Walling and Brick Hammers are best for dry stone walling tasks.

The Grubbing Mattock is the most versatile of the mattocks. For example, the broad blade is suitable for loosening soil and the axe blade can be used to cut through roots.

TAMPERS AND CROWBAR TAMPER Crowbar Tampers are useful for firming in fence posts. Tampers are used to firm and compact gravel, paths etc.

Ball Pein is a general purpose metalwork hammer.

Mells H01

Maul 13" x 5" rubber head. Wooden shaft

H07

Fencing Mell 7lb. Fibreglass shaft (Visa)

H08

Fencing Mell 14lb. Fibreglass shaft (Visa)

H01

HAMMERS

H07 H08

H02 Sledge Hammer 7lb. 30" hickory shaft with fine grain forged steel head, hardened and tempered with polished faces H12 Sledge Hammer 7lb. Fibreglass shaft

H02 H03 H04

H03 Sledge Hammer 10lb. 36" Hickory shaft H36 Sledge Hammer 10lb. Fibreglass shaft H04 Sledge Hammer 14lb. 36" Hickory shaft H37 Sledge Hammer 14lb. Fibreglass shaft H10

Claw Hammer 1lb. Hickory shaft with fine grain forged steel head, hardened and tempered with polished faces

H11

Claw Hammer 1lb. Fibreglass shaft with textured, slip-resistant rubber grip

H13

Ball Pein Hammer 1lb. Hickory shaft

H38

Ball Pein Hammer 1lb. Fibreglass shaft

H14

Ball Pein Hammer 2lb. Hickory shaft

H39

Ball Pein Hammer 2lb. Fibreglass shaft

H41 Scutch Hammer 22oz. Hickory shaft, double-bit type H42

H36 H37

H22窶ォ28窶ォ30窶ォ31

H05 H06 H10

H13 H14

H11

H41

H39

Detachable Bit to fit H41.

Plain or Course, please state. Box of 100

H05 Sledge Hammer Shaft 30" hickory for 7lb head H06 Sledge Hammer Shaft 36" hickory for 10lb/14lb head H28

10" hickory for 2.5lb/4lb club/lump hammer

H22

14" hickory for 1lb ball pein hammer

H30

16" hickory for 2lb ball pein hammer

H31

13" hickory for 1lb claw hammer

H42

15

Mells, Hammers, Mattocks & Tampers H15

Club/Lump Hammer 2.5lb. Hickory shaft with fine grain forged steel head, hardened and tempered with polished faces

H40 Club/Lump Hammer 2.5lb. Fibreglass shaft with textured, slip-resistant rubber grip H16

Club/Lump Hammer 4lb. Hickory shaft with fine grain forged steel head, hardened and tempered with polished faces

H29

Club/Lump Hammer 4lb. Fibreglass shaft with textured, slip-resistant rubber grip

H17

Walling Hammer 4lb. 8" wooden shaft

H18

Brick Hammer 2lb. 8" wooden shaft

H40

H15 H16

H29

HAMMER WEDGES H32 No 2: suitable for 1lb-2.5lb head weight

H17

H32

H33 No 3: suitable for 3lb-7lb head weight H33

H34 No 4: suitable for 10lb-28lb head weight H35 No 5: suitable for above 28lb head weight

H34

MATTOCKS H24

Mattock Pick Head 5lb

H25

Mattock Grubbing Head 5lb

H26

Chisel and Point Pick Head 7lb

H35

H20

TAMPERS H19

Punner/Tamper round head. Metal handle, 10lb

H21

Punner/Tamper square head. Metal handle, 10lb

H20

Post Rammer 6’6" overall length (Drivall)

H23

Crowbar Tamper 48" overall length, 6" x 2" diameter head

H25

H21

16

H24

H26

H19

H23

Spades, Shovels, Drainage & Rabbiting Tools SPADES It is advisable to wear strong footwear, preferably steel-toe protection when using a spade.

The Garden Spade is a large general purpose spade for all digging uses. The choice of garden spade is down to personal preference but some people find that the treaded version is easier to use on hard ground, and offers improved comfort and flexibility.

The Border Spade is lighter than the garden spade and has a narrower blade particularly suited to work in confined spaces, or for long periods of digging, e.g. tree planting.

The Junior Spade has a narrower blade than the border spade and a shorter handle.

EDGING KNIFE

The Lightweight Trenching Shovel is suitable for ditching and shovelling soil and loose gravel.

The Round Mouthed Shovel is more robust than the lightweight trenching shovel and is well suited to shovelling rubble, concrete and gravel.

The Square Mouthed Shovel can hold more material than the round mouthed version. It is useful for lifting and shovelling loosely packed material, eg gravel, off a flat surface.

RABBITING AND DRAINING TOOLS These are specialised but excellent tools for digging land drains, post holes and deep narrow trenches.

HANDLE DEFINITIONS T All wooden shaft and handle. ‘T’ shape grip

Used for cutting a straight edge on grass. Cuts and lifts turf.

YD All wooden shaft and handle. ‘D’ shape grip

NOTE: All wooden-shafted Bulldog spades have solid forged heads and varnished ash shafts.

PYD/PD

Hardwood shaft and plastic handle.

‘D’ shape grip

SHOVELS

PY

Fibreglass, or steel, shaft and handle, sleeved in polypropylene. ‘D’ shape grip

Shovels are not designed for digging.

Metal YD

Hardwood shaft and hand grip, metal Y. ‘D’ shape grip

SPADES D01

Garden Spade 28" YD handle (Bulldog Premier 5600)

D18

D02

Junior Spade 32" overall length PD handle (Bulldog 5673)

D05 Border Spade 28" YD handle (Bulldog Premier 5609)

D03

Garden Spade Treaded 28" YD handle (Bulldog Premier 5610)

D04 Garden Spade Treaded 28" PD handle D22

Garden Spade 28" PD handle

D19

Garden Spade 28" PD handle (Bulldog 7101)

D02

D04

Garden Spade Treaded Fibreglass 28" PY handle (Bulldog 5151)

D12

Border Spade 28" PD handle

D15

Border Spade 28" PD handle (Bulldog 7102)

D23

Half Moon Edging Knife aluminium shaft with T handle

D24 Spade, shovel, fork T handle 28"

D15

D25 Spade, shovel, fork YD handle 28"

D05

D19

D01

D18

D22

D24

D25

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Spades, Shovels, Drainage & Rabbiting Tools

D10 D24 D07

D20

D25

D21

HANDLE DEFINITIONS T All wooden shaft and handle. ‘T’ shape grip YD All wooden shaft and handle. ‘D’ shape grip PYD/PD

Hardwood shaft and plastic handle. ‘D’ shape grip

PY

Fibreglass, or steel, shaft and handle, sleeved in polypropylene. ‘D’ shape grip

Metal YD

Hardwood shaft and hand grip, metal Y. ‘D’ shape grip

D11

SHOVELS D07 Lightweight Trenching Shovel 28" T handle D08 Heavy duty Trenching Shovel 28" metal YD handle (Bulldog 5212) D10

Round Mouthed Shovel 28" T handle (Bulldog 5302)

D11

West Country Shovel 54" plain handle (Bulldog 2309)

D20 No 2 Solid Socket, Round Mouth Shovel, YD handle D21 No 2 Solid Socket, Square Mouth Shovel, YD handle

RABBITING & DRAINING TOOLS D13

Rabbiting Spade 26" T handle (Bulldog 5514)

D14 Telecom Rabbiting Spade, plain tubular steel 66" handle (Bulldog 5391) D16 Newcastle Draining Tool, 16" blade, strapped 28" T handle (Bulldog 4504) D17 Newcastle Draining Tool, 16" blade, 28" T handle D26 Spade, Shovel, Fork Rivets 0.5lb

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D13

D14

D16 D17

Protective Clothing P14 P14A

PROTECTIVE CLOTHING Please note, all protective clothing (including chainsaw) conforms to British and European Standards.

CHAINSAW CLOTHING Chainsaw protective clothing is essential for chainsaw operators.

The helmet set helps to protect the eyes from chippings, the ears from permanent hearing damage, and the head from falling debris.

P23

The leg protection is provided by a loose fibre which will clog the chain and should prevent serious injury. The boots are structured to protect the feet.

FOOTWEAR P13

P14

Rigger Boot – Internal safety toe cap, energy absorbing heel, water resistant uppers, steel midsole, fur lined. Sizes 6-12. Available in tan.

P13

Work Boot – Internal safety toe cap, heat and oil resistant sole, sizes 3-12. Black

P14A As P14, size 13 P23

Workboot – Chukka style. Internal safety toe cap, heat and oil resistant sole. Sizes 4-12. Black

P28

Work shoe – Internal safety toe cap, heat and oil resistant sole, sizes 6-12. Black

P15

Men’s PVC Soft Toe Wellington, sizes 6-12.

Green or black

P16

Women’s PVC Soft Toe Wellington, sizes 3-8.

Green

P56

Men’s Heavy Duty PVC/Nitrile Safety Toe Wellington, sizes 5-12. Green or black

P57

Women’s PVC Safety Toe Wellington, sizes 3-7. Green

P29 Traders Thinsulate™ Boot. 200 Joule steel toe cap and steel midsole. Shock absorber heel. Sole: anti-slip, antistatic, thermoplastic polyurethane, resistant to oils, acid and alkalis. Heat resistant to 200˚C. Nubuck leather upper. Water penetration resistant. Warm Thinsulate™ P17 P18 lining. Black. Sizes 6-13 P30 Safety Trainer. Dual density PU sole. 200 joule steel toe cap and steel midsole. Shock absorber heel. Anti-slip and anti-static. Sole resistant to oil, acids and alkalis. Heat resistant to 200˚C. Leather upper. Black. Sizes 6-13

P29

P15

P19 P61

P56 black/green

WADERS P17 Soft Toe Thigh Waders, adjustable belt fixing straps.

Dunlop. PVC. Sizes 6-12 P18 Safety Toe Thigh Waders, adjustable belt fixing straps.

Dunlop. PVC. Sizes 6-12 P19 Soft Toe Chest Waders, fitted with shoulder straps.

Dunlop. PVC. Sizes 6-12 P61 Safety Toe Chest Waders, fitted with shoulder straps.

Dunlop. PVC. Sizes 6-12 19

Protctive Clothing CLOTHING

WORKWEAR

P34

Highway Jacket. Class 3 saturn yellow PU coated polyester with fixed nylon quilted lining. Hi-vis body bands 2 x 50mm, sleeve bands 2 x 50mm, braces 2 x 50mm. Sizes M, L, XL

P25

Boilersuit, cotton drill, navy. Sizes 36"-50" chest

P26

Bib and Brace Overall, cotton drill, navy. Sizes 32"-50" waist

P36

Boilersuit, polycotton, royal blue. Sizes 36"-50" chest

P35

Waistcoat. Class 2 saturn yellow knitted polyester.

Hi-vis body bands 2 x 50mm. Sizes L, XL

P37

Bib and Brace, polycotton, royal blue. Sizes 34"-48" waist

P38

Work Trousers, polycotton, royal blue. Sizes 30"-48" waist

P31

Waterproof Suit. Lightweight and breathable PVC/Nylon with taped seams, drawstring, studded cuffs and leg bottoms, elasticated waist, zip front.

Navy. Sizes S, M, L, XL, XXL

P52

Coverall. White. Lightweight breathable fabric. Attached hood. Sizes S, M, L, XL, XXL

NOTE: Hi-vis Class 2 is for use on or near A and B class roads.

Class 3 is for use on or near dual carriageways and motorways P67 Pioneer Bomber Jacket – Weatherproof. Outside: Hardwearing - Soft handfeel nylon/taslon PU fabric with fully taped seams. Reflective trim. Fully lined hood with drawcord/cordlock toggles concealed under collar. Zipped pen pocket on sleeve. Right breast multi pocket with concealed ID card feature. Multiple lower pockets with zipped safety function and hand warmer. Ribbed waistband and Knitwrists. Inside: Fleece upper body lining. Breast pockets.

P70 Action Work Trousers. Polycotton. Zip fly, seven zipped multi-size pockets. Double seat and knee patches.

Navy. Sizes 36"-48" Knee pads available seperately, order code P71 P71

Knee Pads. Ergonomically designed pads providing comfort, protection and durability. One pair to suit Action Work Trousers P70.

P34

P34

P66 Sunhat – conforms to BS8466, 100% cotton, UPF 50+, colour: olive, one size P72 Mongolian Cap: Trappers style cap, folding ear flaps with button fastening, good insulation in cold conditions, one size, colour navy P74 Hi-Vis Hooded Jacket, Hi-Vis hooded jacket. EN471 class 3. 280gsm fleece fabric. 100% polyester. 2 band & brace.

3M (TM) Scotchlite tape. Colour: Saturn yellow.

P75 Constructor Hi-Vis Traffic Jacket, EN471 Class 3. PU coated polyester. Quilt lining with heavyweight polyester filling. Concealed hood. Two way heavy duty zip front with storm flap and security pocket. 2 lower pockets with flaps. Inside breast pockets. Knitted storm cuffs. Internal wicking strip. Fully taped seams. Reflective tape.

Colour: Hi-Vis orange.

P76 Railspec Vest – Hi-Vis, GO/RT 3279. EN510:1994. Hi-Vis polycotton. All velcro closure. Reflective tape.

Colour: Orange.

P77 Hi-Vis Traffic Jacket and Bodywarmer , EN471 Class 3. GO/RT 3279. Heavyweight PU coated polyester.

Nylon lining. Concealed hood. Two-way heavy duty zip with storm flap. 2 lower hip pockets with flap. Knitted storm cuffs. Fully taped seams. Comes complete with bodywarmer. Colour: Orange P78 Thinsulate ™ Black Hat , Acrylic 3M Thinsulate™ lining.

Microfibre technology traps air to keep the wearer warm.

Effective when wet and dries quickly. Ideal for winter use.

One size. Colour: Black.

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P52 P35

Protctive Clothing SAFETY EQUIPMENT P20 Standard Safety Helmet (BS5240) fully adjustable harness which covers size range 16cm-21cm. Colour may vary

P24

P24 Safety Ear Defenders (BS6344) adjustable headband and foam cushioned ear pieces P21 Safety Goggles (BS2092) general purpose with ventilation and one piece lens

P20

P41 Safety Spectacles (BS2092) lightweight, flexible with clear side shields and adjustable arms. Scratch resistant polycarbonate lenses

P54

P54 One Piece Over Spectacles with side ventilation. Suitable for wearing over prescription spectacles.

P53

Disposable Foam Earplugs. 1pair. EN352-2:1993 P41

GLOVES P42 Ladies Lightweight Nitrile Gloves – Small. 100% Nylon seamless shell with nitrile coated palm and fingers.

Conforms to EN388 3.1.2.1

P21

P42A PU Coated Glove – Black - Nylon Glove. Polyurethane palm coated. Machine Knitted. Sizes S – XL. Conforms to EN388 4.1.3.1 P43

PVC Knitted Wrist Gloves. Protection when working in oily, greasy areas

P44

Change to Canadian HQ Rigger Gloves. Grey split leather glove with heavyweight red cotton backing and safety cuff. Fleecy lined palm and thumb-face for added comfort.

Conforms to cat II EN388 4 1 4 4.

P45

Heavy Duty Rigger Gloves. Increased protection for heavy duty work

P46

Yellow Criss Cross Gripper Gloves. High grip

P47

Hedging Gauntlets, lined

P48

Petite Gardening Gloves. Suitable for small hands

P53 P43

P44

P50 Petite Leather Rigger Gloves suitable for small hands.

Leather palms and fingers. Knitted wrist.

P55 Small Nitrile Gloves. Washable P60

P45

P48

P46

P50

P47

Gripper Gloves. Sizes: Small to XL Cat II EN388 2142.

P65 Latex Coated Multi-Purpose Glove. Mixed fibre seamless shell with natural rubber coated palm and fingers. Conforms to EN388 Cat II 2.2.4.3. Colour may vary.

P79

Canadian Nappa Hide HQ Rigger Gloves. Mens black furniture hide Canadian pattern Rigger Glove. Reinforced palm, finger tips and knuckle strap, red cotton back and pasted safety cuff. Conforms to EN388 2 1 2 1

P80

Canadian Double Palm HQ Rigger Gloves. For those heavy jobs where added protection is essential. Two layers of well tanned contrast coloured leather across the palm, around the forefinger and across the thumb face. Conforms to EN388 4234

Glove colours may vary

P55

P60

P65

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Protctive Clothing CHAINSAW CLOTHING P07

Chainsaw Safety Trousers. These protective waist trousers have a highly durable outer fabric and water repellent finish.

Offers 9 layers of leg protection, breathability and comfort.

65% Polyester 35% Cotton. Weight: 245g/m.

Colour Black/Orange. Sizes: S-3XL. Conforms to EN381-5: 1995 CLASS 1, TYPE A, 20 M/S.

P08

Chainsaw Safety Bib and Brace. Offers 9 layers of protection to the front of each leg. Excellent breathable and water resistant properties. Is sweat wicking, lighter and more flexible while also giving the wearer maximum mobility. 65% Polyester 35% Cotton. Weight: 245g/m Colour: Black/ Orange. Sizes: S-3XL. Conforms to EN381-5: 1995 CLASS 1, TYPE A, 20 M/S.

P59

Chainsaw Safety Jacket. A modern and smart jacket for those that want to look their best whilst working. The jacket is extremely comfortable and water-repellent, transporting moisture away quickly. 65% Polyester 35% Cotton. Weight: 245 g/m. Colour: Black/Orange. Sizes: S-3XL.

P08 P07

P59

chainsaw/forestry safety HELMET P01

Chainsaw/Forestry Head Protection Kit complete with visor, hearing protection, sun peak and neck guard. Class 1 optics and high tech design provide good visibility and full-face protection. Comes complete with a reinforced visor holder, increasing the stability of the helmet. Ear protector SNR: 23dB. ABS Helmet. Mesh Visor. ABS/Polystyrene Ear protector. Conforms to EN397, EN352-3, EN166 3B, EN1731.

P01

P01A Chainsaw/Forestry Headgear. Fitted with 5C visor and Optime 1 ear muffs. Full adjustability, ‘up/down’ in 3 positions. Adjustable ratchet harness ergonomically designed with eight adjustable positioning. Can also be used with communication ear muffs. Cable channel for storage.

P01A

P01B Strimmer Unit with Polycarbonate Visor. Combines the high protection factor JSP Classic Extreme ear muffs with a polycarbonate visor. Conforms to EN 352:2002 SNR = 30 Visor Conforms to EN 166.2001.B. P01C Strimmer Unit with Mesh Visor. As P01B, but with a mesh visor. Visor conforms to EN 173.

P01B

P01C

Gloves & BOOTS P10

Chainsaw Safety Gloves. Top quality leather palm and fingers. Reinforced palm. Breathable water-resistant back. Sizes: S – XXL (7-12).

P11

Chainsaw Entry Level Safety Boots. Water repellent printed leather upper with chainsaw cut protection. TEXELLE breathable lining absorbs and releases moisture. Abrasion resistant. Footbed made of EVA and fabric, anatomic, holed, antistatic. PU/Nitrile rubber resistant outsole to +300°C (1 minute contact). Available in European Sizes 4046 (UK sizes 6.5-11) Ideal boots for occasional/home use.

Note: All chainsaw clothing conforms to British and European safety standards.

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P10

P11

Health & Safety Items FIRST AID KITS – guaranteed minimum contents K01 K01A K02 K02A K03 K03A K03B K03C K03D K03E K03F Guidance note 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 Non-woven triangular bandages 2 2 4 6 8 4 - 1 2 3 4 Medium sterile dressing (120 x 120mm) - - 6 9 12 6 - 1 4 6 8 Large sterile dressing (180 x 180mm) 1 1 2 3 4 2 3 1 1 2 2 Sterile Eyepad Dressing - - - 4 6 2 2 - 2 3 4 Assorted sterile transparent plasters 6 6 20 40 60 - 30 10 40 60 100 Sterile Blue plasters - - - - - 20 - - - - Alcohol free cleansing wipes 2 2 6 10 20 10 10 4 20 30 40 Pair disposable gloves 1 1 1 2 3 1 1 - - - Safety pins - - 6 12 12 6 12 2 6 12 24 Conforming bandage (50 x 45mm) - - - - - - 2 1 - - Conforming bandage (75 x 45mm) - - - - - - 1 1 1 1 1 Scissors - - - - - - 1 1 1 1 1 Adhesive tape - - - - - - - 1 1 1 1 Pair Nitrile Disposable Gloves - - - - - - - 1 1 1 12 Resusitation Faceshield - - - - - - - 1 1 1 2 Foil Blanket - - - - - - - 1 1 1 3 Burn Dressing - - - - - - - 1 1 1 2 Eyewash 250ml - - - - - - - 1 - - Sterile Finger Dressings - - - - - - - - - 3 4 Contents list - - - - - - - 1 1 1 1 Adhesive sign: Kitchen First Aid kit located here - - - - - 1 - - - - K02

FIRST AID KITS K01 K01A K02 K02A K03 K03A K03B K03C K03D K03E K03F

First Aid Kit - Traveller's (Boxed) 1 Person (HSE Compliant) First Aid Kit - Traveller's (Pouch) 1 Person (HSE Compliant) First Aid Kit - 10 Person (HSE Compliant) First Aid Kit - 20 Person (HSE Compliant) First Aid Kit - 50 Person (HSE Compliant) First Aid Kit - Kitchen 10 Person (HSE Compliant) First Aid Kit - PSV (HSE Compliant) First Aid Kit - Travel (BS8599) First Aid Kit - Small - Up to 25 Employees (BS8599) First Aid Kit - Medium - 25 to 100 Employees (BS8599) First Aid Kit - Large - Over 100 Employees (BS8599) 1 Kit per 100 employees

K01A

K03B

Personal safety K04 Eye Wash Station. Durable polypropylene clear plastic carry case. Includes 2 x 500ml eye wash solution, 2 x eye bandages and bracket for wall mounting K05 Eye Wash Solution – replacement bottle 500ml K05A Eye Wash Pods - 25 x 20ml sterile Sodium Chloride 0.9% w/v Ph.Eur. For irrigation only K06 Plasters. Box of 100 assorted sizes. Fabric K06A Plasters. Box 100 assorted sizes. Waterproof K07 Skin Care Centre – Empty - Manufactured from robust plastic with no mechanical parts. Dimensions (W x H x D): 350 x 335 x 115mm K08 Replacement Hand Cleaner for K07 K09 Replacement Protective Cream for K07 K10 Replacement Skin Sanitiser for K07 K11 Fast Orange Deep Clean Hand Cleaner 3 ltr pumptainer K19 Mediclens Tissues. Box 100 in individual sachets K28 Gel Hand Sanitiser 150ml K26 Sunscreen 150ml tube. Advanced, waterproof sunscreen for professional use. Protects the skin against UV-A (ageing) and UV-B (burning) rays. SPF 30

K03A

K04

K05

K06A

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Health and Safety Items K20 Sharps Disposal Container, 0.6 litre

K20

K21 Sharps Disposal Container, 2.0 litre K21A Sharps Disposal Container, 4.0 litre K22 Sharps Disposal Kit – single use. Includes: Sharps Container; disposal bag; disinfectant spray; gloves; antiseptic wipe; tweezers; instruction leaflet

K22

K23 Life Aid Resuscitator K12

Vinyl Gloves, Clear, pre-powdered disposable, Box 100

K12A Vinyl Gloves, Clear, powder-free disposable, Box 100

SAFETY SIGNS & WARNING MATERIAL

K23

K13

First Aid Sign 250 x 300mm self-adhesive

K14

Fire Exit Sign 600 x 200mm self-adhesive

K15

Fire Extinguisher Sign 300 x 400mm self-adhesive

K16

Hazard Warning Sign 600 x 500mm self-adhesive. Includes – Hazardous Area, Conservation Work in Progress, No Entry

K17

Hazard Warning Sign 600 x 300mm self-adhesive. Includes – Hazardous Area, Conservation Work in Progress

K18

Barrier Tape. Non-adhesive red/white diagonal stripe hazard tape 500mtr c/w dispenser

K24

Fluorescent warning triangle. Tough ABS plastic folding design combines sturdy four-footed base with rubber feet and high visibility interlocking triangle. Conforms to ECER27.

Tested to E1 specification. Plastic carrying case.

K17

K16

Sundries M44 Wheelbarrow inner tube

M44

M45 Puncture repair kit M06 Water Carrier, PVC holds 2 gallons M07 Water Carrier, PVC with tap holds 5 gallons M30 Kettle, aluminium 6pt M14 Linseed Oil, 5 litres M19

Rope, polypropylene, 6mm x 220m

M20 Rope, polypropylene, 10mm x 220m M21

Rope, sisal, 0.5" x 100ft

M22

Rope, sisal, 0.75" x 100ft

M23

Rope, sisal, 0.5" x 200ft

M07 M21 - M24 M14

M24 Rope, sisal, 0.75" x 200ft

M06

M26 Rubber Bucket, holds 3 gallons M27 Plastic Bucket, holds 3 gallons M28 Broom, Bass 13" head c/w shaft M29 Broom, heavy duty polypropylene 13" head c/w shaft

M26

M30

M42 Canvas Waterproof Toolbag. Size: 30"x 18"x 8" M43 Plastic Watering Can 10 ltr

M42

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M19 M20

Sundries M47 Litterpicker. Trigger action operates plastic jaws. Lightweight aluminium shaft, length 30" (76cm) M48 Litterpicker, extra long. As M47. Length 37" (94cm)

M49

M49 The Storm Kettle. A safe outdoor water boiler which works in the wettest and windiest weathers. Will boil 1.4 litres of water using twigs, newspapers or dry grass.

M40 Storm Kettle Bag. Protect and carry your Storm Kettle.

Enough room for your kettle and a water bottle. Side pocket for accessories. Adjustable shoulder strap.

Padded hand straps. ‘Climate neutral’ manufacturing.

Natural jute.

M55

M40

Flexible Bucket. Versatile and virtually indestructible.

40 litre capacity. Colour may vary.

M57 Tarpaulin. 4.5m x 6m. Washable, shrinkproof, rotproof, tear-resistant and UV stabilised to prevent fading.

Double laminated polyethylene weave with rope lined hems which are heat sealed with aluminium eyelets at 1m intervals. Reversible blue/green. 120g with standard corners.

M62 Industrial Swing Back Steps. A heavy duty step. Serrated non-slip treads at 250mm intervals. Fitted with hinged locking stays. Kitemarked BS2037. Class 1 M53

Compact Style Binoculars 10x25. Folding design for easy storage and transport. High quality roof prisms and UV protective coated ocular lenses in a polyurethene body coated in a shock absorbing high grip rubber armour.

Diopter adjustment. Folding soft rubber eye cups.

Fingertip central focusing. Neck strap eyelets and tripod mount, c/wneck strap and cleaning cloth. Lead and arsenic free.

M53

M55

M59 Mini Air Compressor/Pressure Gauge/Tyre Inflator. c/w 3m cable, 12v car accessory plug, nozzles and adaptors.

Gauge in lb/sq in and kg/sq cm. upto 300 psi M60 4000Kg Tow Rope. Two zinc plated steel safety hooks.

Elasticated core minimises drag on overrun. Heavy duty stitched webbing. “On Tow” sign. Manufactured to BS AU 1871983. Extended length 4m M52

M47 M57

M59

Pop-Up Garden Waste Bag. Rot-proof woven polyethylene. Tear resistant stitching for durability. 170ltr garden waste bag comes flat pack, compressed and held down with loops and toggles for storage. Self-supporting with a 20kg max load

M51 Garden Knapsack Sprayer – 16Ltr, Spray lance with locking trigger and four adjustable nozzles, that clips onto handle for storage. Pressurising pump handle with grip and storage loop. Pressure release valve. Adjustable webbing shoulder straps.

M52

M54 Battery Booster Cable. For use on cars and light commercial vehicles. Easy starting with low power loss.

Tangle free copper cable with double insulation. Robust fully insulated colour coded clamps. Supplied with a heavy duty storage bag. Medium duty. Suitable for 12 and 24 volt systems. 3.5m cable. 25mm 2 multi-stranded cable core rated to 350 amps.

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Sundries M58 Gardeners Kneeling Pad. Designed for ease of use and user comfort, lightweight and durable with single grab handle. Manufactured from easy to clean water-resistant dense EVA foam, 18mm thick. Dim. 180 x 406 x 18mm.

M61 30m Garden Hose Set. Standard reinforced garden hose, bore size 13mm. Complete with snap action spray nozzle, female water stop, female fitting and universal tap connector.

M63 Hose Reel Set. Complete with 30m hose and fittings.

Easy to assemble - snap and click, needs no tools. Stores up to 45m of 16mm hose or 60m of 13mm hose.

M64 Combination Pouch. Manufactured from leather with a fully riveted double stitched construction. Chrome leather, five pockets and one loop. Belt not included.

M65 Heavy Duty Leather Belt. Heavy duty natural split leather with heavy buckle and retaining loop. Colours vary.

M66 Grit Bin – 198ltr capacity . Drop down double skinned lid, built to withstand the harshest of climatic conditions, long lasting, forklift grooves enable easy maneuvering when stocked with grit salt, tough. UV resistant, rust proof, recyclable, double skinned lid.

Size 70cm x 45cm x 80cm. Colour: yellow.

M67 Grit Bin 396ltr capacity . As M66. Perfect for larger scale areas. Fully nestable. Size: 122cm x 61cm x 89cm.

M68 Mobile Tool Cabinet. Detachable 2 drawer top box.

Large tilt opening parts bin. Top carry handle with soft touch grip zone and large locking clasps. Internal 4 compartment tote tray. Rear ‘H’ hooks for storing extension leads and large wheels for easy movement.

Dimensions (W x D x H): 490 x 330 x 720mm.

M69 2 Way Walkie Talkies. Pack of two 8 channel handsets with a frequency range of up to 5km. Features include backlit LCD display for use in dark or poorly lit areas, auto power save, audible alert tone, on/off/volume switch and plastic belt clip. Each handset comes complete with four AAA Nimh rechargeable batteries and mains charger unit.

M70 Holdall. 100% 600D-Nylon with PVC backing. Rubber base panel. Nylon webbing handles with Velcro cushion grip. Adjustable and detachable shoulder strap.

U-shaped top zip. 1 front zipped shoe pocket. 2 Side zipped pockets (one with flap) with velcro closure. Size: 58cm(L) x 30cm(H) x 31cm(W).

Schools & Junior Range P73-5 to P73-12

K26 Sunscreen 150ml tube. Advanced, waterproof, white viscous sunscreen for professional use. Protection against UV-A and UV-B rays. SPF-30

F39

K27 Sunscreen 1 litre bottle.

P7312 Children’s Hi-Vis Waistcoat Age 10-13 Satin yellow knitted polyester, 3M Scotchlite™ reflective bands. Velcro front fastening.

F40

P737 Children’s Hi-Vis Waistcoat Age 7-9 P735 Children’s Hi-Vis Waistcoat Age 4-6 P48

Petite Gardening Gloves. Suitable for small hands

P50

Petite Leather Rigger Glove. Suitable for small hands. Quality leather palm and fingers. 65% leather, 35% cotton. Knitted wrist.

203mm long. Colour may vary.

D02

Junior Spade 32” overall length PD handle (Bulldog 5673)

F39

Junior Dutch Hoe. 30” overall length (Bulldog 3231N)

F40

Junior Rake 30” overall length (Bulldog 3108N)

F11

Junior Fork. 32” overall length. PD handle (Bulldog 5788)

HB13 Practical Conservation – advice for teachers. 58 page book.

A4 paperback, wire-bound. 61 illustrations. Contains advice on how to plan the development of school grounds, including a survey of the area, drawing up the plan and safely organising the work.

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P48 D02

P50

HB13

F11

Trees and Shrubs

Trees and Shrubs

ASPEN

BIRCH – DOWNY

Aspen is the one definitely native poplar.

It will thrive in the most harsh conditions.

The rounded leaves make a distinctive sound as they flutter in the wind. Catkins are produced in the spring. Beware, when planted in good soil aspen can be very invasive

Similar in appearance to the silver birch except as the name suggests the dark coloured bark has a soft downy feel to it

(Populus tremua)

(Betula pubescens)

ALDER

(Alnus glutinosa)

damp clay ground acid/alkaline soil

growth rate

– fast

16m plus 40-60cm 3A

60-80cm 3B

80-100cm 3C rootrainer 20-40cm 3D average mature height

Particularly suited to wet sites, besides freshwater lakes and along riverbanks. The alder flowers in March before the leaves come out producing reddish catkins and small cones. Will tolerate both exposed and shady situations.

growth rate

acid soil growth rate

– fast

16m plus 40-60cm 7A

60-80cm 7B

80-100cm 7C rootrainer 20-40cm 7D average mature height bare root

BIRCH – SILVER (Betula pendula)

BEECH

(Fagus sylvatica)

wet ground alkaline soil

bare root

wet ground

– fast

6-15m 40-60cm 1A

60-80 cm 1B

80-100cm 1C rootrainer 20-40cm 1D average mature height

bare root

A common woodland species. Its graceful growth habit is enhanced by attractive white bark. Yellow/green catkins are produced in spring. Prefers sun or partial shade.

ASH

(Fraxinus excelsior) The beech is an attractive tree that may be trimmed to form a dense hedge. It needs plenty of space and is unstable on poorly drained soil. Little will grow under its dense canopy of leaves. light, dry ground alkaline soil growth rate

well drained ground acid soil growth rate

– fast

16m plus 40-60cm 6A

60-80cm 6B

80-100cm 6C rootrainer 20-40cm 6D average mature height

bare root

– medium

16m plus 40-60cm 4A

60-80cm 4B

80-100cm 4C rootrainer 20-40cm 4D average mature height

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The ash is a traditional woodland species best suited to deep well-drained sites. It is one of the last trees to come into leaf and is one of the first to loose its leaves in the autumn. Its flowers are very dark, nearly black and come out before the leaves develop. Will tolerate exposed sites.

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well drained ground neutral to alkaline soil

growth rate

– medium

16m plus 40-60cm 2A

60-80cm 2B

80-100cm 2C rootrainer 20-40cm 2D average mature height

bare root

bare root

BEECH – COPPER

(Fagus sylvatica purpurea) Similar in every way to common beech except it has copper coloured leaves. bare root

40-60cm 60-80cm rootrainer 20-40cm

5A 5B 5D copper beech

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Trees and Shrubs BLACKTHORN

BUCKTHORN – ALDER

Found on roadsides and hedgerows the Blackthorn is a spiny shrub producing clusters of small white flowers in February/ March. The small sour sloe berries traditionally used for flavouring gin, develop in the autumn.

Found in hedgerows, preferring wet sites.

Produces flowers then red berries from July through to November.

BUDDLEIA*

(Rhamnus frangula)

(Buddleia davidii) rob bowker

(Prunus spinosa)

wet ground alkaline soil growth rate

– medium

6-15m 40-60cm 13A

60-80cm 13B

80-100cm 13C rootrainer 20-40cm 13D average mature height

light, dry or heavy ground

light or heavy well drained ground

bare root

acid/alkaline soil

growth rate

Attractive to butterflies, hence the common name ‘butterfly bush’. Benefits from regular pruning, this shrub produces honey-scented flowers in cone-shaped spikes.

– medium

6 – 15m bare root 40-60cm 9A

60-80cm 9B

80-100cm 9C rootrainer 20-40cm 9D average mature height

alkaline soil

growth rate-medium average mature height

rootrainer

BUCKTHORN – PURGING

15-30cm

1-5m 17D

WILD PLUM*

(Rhamnus cathartica)

(Prunus myrobalana) A small deciduous tree, it was first introduced for its fruit and has escaped,

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(Buxus sempervirens)

A dense evergreen shrub traditionally used for ornamental hedges. Tolerates heavy pruning although not essential.

An uncommon shrub which is often found at lakesides. It will not tolerate heavy shade or dry ground. Produces white-green flowers followed by black berries. It is the food plant of the brimstone butterfly.

light, dry ground growth rate

– slow

6-15m 20-40cm 10AA rootrainer 10-20cm 10D

heavy wet ground

average mature height

bare root

alkaline soil growth rate

1-5m 40-60cm 14A

60-80cm 14B

80-100cm 14C rootrainer 20-40cm 14D

light, dry ground

1-5m 30-40cm 20-40cm

average mature height

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GROWTH RATE – MEDIUM BARE ROOT

BURNET ROSE

(Hippophae rhamnoides)

A spiny shrub with small, narrow leaves and orange berries. Prefers dune and coastal sites. light medium ground alkaline soil

growth rate-medium average mature ht

bare root

12AA 12D

40-60cm 60-80cm 80-100cm rootrainer 20-40cm

7m 40-60CM 8A 60-80CM 8B

average mature height

3m

– medium

container grown

ACID/ALKALINE SOIL

Buckthorn – SEA

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Sometimes confused with gorse. However broom has leaves not spines. Bright yellow flowers appear in midsummer. In the right habitat broom spreads rapidly and must be cut back if planted in gardens.

rootrainer

DRY/HEAVY GROUND

bare root

(Cytisus scoparius)

acid soil

– medium

average mature height

BROOM

growth rate

especially into hedgerows and woodland margins, probably from stones dropped by birds. Groups of white flowers appear with the leaves in April/May followed by purple fruit (damsons) in the autumn.

15A 15B 15C 15D

(Rosa spinosissima) © jocelen janon

alkaline soil

Trees and Shrubs CHESTNUT-HORSE*

A heathland and coastal rose which creates dense ground cover. The stems have spiney bristles and white flowers are produced in mid summer followed by purplish-black hips.

CRAB APPLE

(Aesculus hippocastanum)

(Malus sylvestrus)

light/heavy ground acid/alkaline soil

growth rate

– fast

average mature height

rootrainer

15-30cm

2m

11D

CHERRY – BIRD (Prunus padus)

A small attractive tree, it produces white/ pink blossom in spring followed by crops of apples in autumn. Crab apples are suitable for jam making.

A large handsome tree commonly found in woodlands and parks. A children’s favourite because the spires of white flowers develop into ‘conkers’.

light, dry or heavy ground acid/alkaline soil

light, dry or heavy ground; alkaline soil growth rate

growth rate

average mature height

bare root

16m plus bare root 40-60cm 20A

60-80cm 20B

80-100cm 20C rootrainer 20-40cm 20D average mature height

wet ground

acid/alkaline soil growth rate

– medium

DOGWOOD

CHESTNUT – SWEET*

(Cornus sanguinea) An attractive shrub bearing eye catching flowers and dark red bark. Commonly found in wood and scrubland. light, dry, heavy

(Castanea sativa) rob bowker

An attractive small tree found in deciduous woodland. Creamy white flowers appear in May produce dark cherries in August. Likes sheltered sites.

– slow

6-15m 40-60cm 22A

60-80cm 22B

80-100cm 22C rootrainer 20-40cm 22D

– fast

6-15m 40-60cm 18A

60-80cm 18B

80-100cm 18C rootrainer 20-40cm 18D average mature height

bare root

ground

alkaline soil; growth rate

– medium 1-5m bare root 40-60cm 23A

60-80cm 23B

80-100cm 23C rootrainer 20-40cm 23D

average mature height

CHERRY – WILD (Prunus avium)

ELDER joël reynaud

(Sambucus nigra)

An attractive tree found in woodland and hedgerows. It produces white/pink flowers in spring followed by red cherries in autumn. light, dry ground alkaline soil growth rate

– medium

6-15m 40-60cm 19A

60-80cm 19B

80-100cm 19C rootrainer 20-40cm 19D average mature height

bare root

A large tree producing immature fruits at the base of small catkins.

Commonly found in deciduous woodlands. light, dry ground, acid soil growth rate – medium average mature height 16m plus bare root 40-60cm 21A

60-80cm 21B

80-100cm 21C rootrainer 20-40cm 21D

A common shrub found in the countryside.

It produces large heads of cream flowers followed by clusters of dark red/black berries often used in cooking and wine making. light, dry or heavy ground alkaline soil growth rate

– medium

1-5m 40-60cm 24A

60-80cm 24B

80-100cm 24C rootrainer 10-20cm 24D average mature height

bare root

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Trees and Shrubs FIELD ROSE

HAWTHORN/QUICKTHORN

(Rosa arvensis)

A widely spreading rose that seldom exceeds 1.5 metres in height. The flowers are white 3-5 cms across followed by red hips. heavy ground

– fast

1.5m 40-60 cm 25A 60-80 cm 25B

average mature height

light, dry or heavy ground acid/alkaline soil

growth rate

light, dry ground

– slow

acid soil

1-5m bare root 40-60cm 28A

60-80cm 28B

80-100cm 28C rootrainer 20-40cm 28D

GORSE

average mature height

(Ulex europaeus) rob bowker

A common evergreen shrub which produces attractive yellow flowers all year round. It makes an excellent hedge due to its spiny leaves. Grows well in exposed sites.

1-5m 30-40cm 15-30cm

rootrainer

container-grown rootrainer

Mostly grown in a woodland setting, hazel is well known for the lamb’s tail catkins and nuts it produces.

Hazel is a traditional wood used for fencing Will tolerate some shade. heavy ground; alkaline soil

26AA 26D

growth rate

– fast

6-15m 40-60cm 29A

60-80cm 29B

80-100cm 29C rootrainer 20-40cm 29D average mature height

bare root

GUELDER ROSE (Virburnum opulus)

heavy, wet ground growth rate

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alkaline soil growth rate

– slow

6-15m bare root 40-60cm 27A

60-80cm 27B

80-100cm 27C rootrainer 20-40cm 27D average mature height

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16m plus 40-60cm 32A

60-80cm 32B

80-100cm 32C rootrainer 20-40cm 32D bare root

An attractive tree when grown as a single specimen.

It is also ideal for creating a dense hedge. Well known for its use as a christmas decoration. The female tree produces berries in November / December. light, dry or heavy ground

– slow

rootrainer

(Juniperus communis) A small usually low growing evergreen shrub. Like holly it is the female plant which produces black fruit which is used commercially to flavour gin. light, dry ground growth rate

6-15m 30-40cm 10-20cm

average mature height

container-grown

JUNIPER

acid/alkaline soil

acid/alkaline soil

growth rate

– medium

average mature height

(Ilex aquifolium)

heavy wet ground

A stately tree it can be grown as a specimen tree or for hedging. The grey fluted bark is an attractive feature. Will grow well in sun or partial shade. alkaline soil

HOLLY

One of the most attractive hedgerow shrubs, it is not a rose at all. It produces cream flowers followed by red berries in the autumn. Will tolerate shady sites.

40-60cm 31AA 20-40cm 31D

(Carpinus betulus)

(Corylus avellana)

– slow

container grown

– medium

average mature height 6-15m

HORNBEAM

acid/alkaline soil

average mature height

growth rate

HAZEL

light, dry ground growth rate

Commonly found in deciduous woodlands, honeysuckle is a climber rather than a shrub. It can be cut back to form a hedge.

It produces a sweet scented yellow/pink flower followed by red berries.

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bare root

(Lonicera pericyclamen)

The hawthorn must rate as the best know hedgerow species. It produces white ‘may blossom’ noted for its sweet smelling scent, followed by deep red haws in autumn and winter. It will tolerate being planted in all situations.

acid/alkaline soil growth rate

HONEYSUCKLE

(Crataegus monogyna)

–

slow

30A 30D

average mature height

1-5m

rootrainer

10-20cm

33D

Trees and Shrubs Laurel*

MAPLE – FIELD (Acer campestre)

alkaline soil

Introduced to Britain from SE Europe in the 16th century, laurel is an evergreen shrub. Often planted for winter game cover. Shade tolerant, grows on most soils except chalk. Long spikes of dull white flowers arise from the leaves in April. Red berries develop, turning black when ripe in autumn.

A small tree commonly found in woodlands and hedgerows. Its most attractive feature is the fruit or ‘keys’ known to children in our part of the country as ‘spinning jennies’.

16m plus 40-60cm 38A

60-80cm 38B

80-100cm 38C rootrainer 20-40cm 38D

(Prunus laurocerasus).

light, dry or heavy ground. acid soil. growth rate

- medium.

- 6m.

30-40cm 16AA 40-60cm 6A

average mature height bareroot

heavy ground growth rate bare root

OAK – SESSILE (Quercus petraea)

heavy ground alkaline soil growth rate

– medium

6-15m 40-60cm 36A

60-80cm 36B

80-100cm 36C rootrainer 20-40cm 36D average mature height

LIME – SMALL LEAVED

bare root

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(Tilia cordata)

MAPLE – NORWAY*

Similar to English Oak, this tall elegant tree is widely grown in woodlands and hedgerows. It prefers moist situations.

(Acer platanoides)

Common in parks and large gardens.

This species flowers in March before the leaves are out. Very densely leafed in summer.

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A popular fast growing tree seen mainly in parks and beside roads. Produces tiny fragment flowers in June/July followed by hard pea-like fruits. Thrives in both sun or shade.

OAK – HOLM (EVERGREEN)*

– fast

16m plus bare root 40-60cm 37A

60-80cm 37B

80-100cm 37C rootrainer 20-40cm 37D

(Quercus ilex)

average mature height

– medium

16m plus 40-60cm 34A

60-80cm 34B

80-100cm 34C rootrainer 20-40cm 34D average mature height

bare root

OAK – ENGLISH/ PENDUNCULATE

LIME – LARGE LEAVED

(Quercus robur) Rob bowker

(Tilia platyphyllos)

16m plus 40-60cm 39A

60-80cm 39B

80-100cm 39C rootrainer 20-40cm 39D bare root

acid/alkaline

growth rate

– medium

average mature height

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growth rate

wet ground; acid soil growth rate

light, dry or heavy ground

heavy ground alkaline soil

– medium

average mature height

One of our most stately evergreens, it can be kept clipped to form a dense imposing hedge. Despite variations, oak has many common traits, they grow into huge trees which may live for centuries. heavy ground; alkaline soil growth rate

The large leafed lime is the tallest broad – leafed British tree, some specimens reaching over 100ft. Both limes are susceptible to aphid invasion. heavy ground alkaline soil growth rate

– medium

16m plus 40-60cm 35A 60-80cm 35B 80-100cm 35C

average mature height

bare root

– medium

16m plus 20-40cm 40D

average mature height

rootrainer

With its massive frame the majestic oak is a basic part of our countryside. It flowers before the leaves appear, to produce acorns sitting in little cups in the autumn.

An extremely valuable tree for supporting wildlife.

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Trees and Shrubs OSIER

ROSE – DOG

Avoid planting near buildings as the root system can damage foundations and drains etc. Produces catkins in the spring.

Will tolerate sun or light shade.

Typically found in long established hedgerows. Produces large pink/white blooms in early summer followed by red rose hips in autumn. The hips are a rich source of vitamin C, used for rose hip syrup, wine etc.

(Rosa canina)

(Populus nigra)

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(Salix viminalis)

POPLAR – BLACK

damp/wet ground alkaline soil growth rate

– fast

5m bare root 60-80cm 43B

80-100cm 43C rootrainer 40-60cm 43D average mature height

PEAR – WILD* (Pyrus communis)

Occasionally found in hedgerows and edges of woods and parks. Flowers in April followed by small brown pears in July/ August. light, dry or heavy ground acid/alkaline soil

growth rate

– slow

16m plus 40-60cm 41A

60-80cm 41B

80-100cm 41C rootrainer 20-40cm 41D average mature height

bare root

light, dry or heavy ground alkaline soil growth rate

light, dry or heavy ground acid/alkaline soil

– fast

growth rate

16m plus 40-60cm 44A 60-80cm 44B 80-100cm 44C

average mature height

bare root

1-5m 40-60cm 47A

60-80cm 47B rootrainer 15-30cm 47D bare root

Privet – Oval Leaved

growth rate

– medium

16m plus bare root 20-40cm 42AA

40-60cm 42A rootrainer 20-40cm 42D average mature height

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(Rosa rugosa) Commonly on rough ground, banks and dunes. Produces white/red flowers in early summer followed by hips in autumn. light, dry ground acid/alkaline

any well-drained soil growth rate

– fast – july and august

growth rate

flowering period fully hardy bare root

40-60cm 60-80cm

– fast

soil

1-5m 40-60cm 46A

60-80cm 46B rootrainer 15-30cm 46D average mature height

bare root

65A 65B

PRIVET – WILD

ROWAN/MOUNTAIN ASH

(Ligustrum vulgare)

(Sorbus aucuparia)

An attractive tree found in woodlands and

(Pinus sylvestris)

light, dry ground. acid soil

Rhamanus rose*

This vigorous, oval leaf privet makes a crisp, pollution-tolerant hedge for an urban or surburban site. The small, oval, bright green leaves provide dense cover, and clusters of white flowers appear in July and August followed by shiny, spherical, black fruit. If grown as a hedge and kept pruned, it is unlikely to flower. Position: full sun or partial shade.

PINE – SCOTS

Widely used in forestry planting especially in the highlands of Scotland. Frequently found in old parklands.

– fast

average mature height

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One of the smaller willows having long fine leaves and flexible shoots used for basket making. Grows well in shallow standing water.

Usually grown in garden hedges but is often found in hedgerows. If left untrimmed will produce white flowers in spring followed by black berries. light, dry or heavy ground alkaline soil growth rate

– medium

1-5m bare root 40-60cm 45A

60-80cm 45B

80-100cm 45C rootrainer 20-40cm 45D average mature height

gardens. It will grow at high altitude, hence its other name, mountain ash. Creamy white flowers in spring followed by bright red berries throughout winter. light, dry ground acid soil growth rate

– fast

6-15m 40-60cm 49A

60-80cm 49B

80-100cm 49C rootrainer 20-40cm 49D average mature height

bare root

Trees and Shrubs SPINDLE

WALNUT COMMON*

WILD SERVICE (Sorbus torminalis)

A tall spreading tree with ashlike leaves and familiar edible fruits. The nuts will not appear until the tree has been established for about 10 years.

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(Juglans regia) © wayne boucher/cambridge 2000

(Euonymus europaeus)

Another species belonging to the rowan and whitebeam family.

Produces an attractive creamy/white flower followed by brown berries. heavy ground

light/dry or heavy ground

An inconspicuous deciduous shrub with small pale flowers. It is noted for the fruits which form as bright pink cases that split to reveal orange seeds.

acid/alkaline soil; growth rate

growth rate

16m plus 30-40cm 52AA

40-60cm 52A rootrainer 15-30cm 52D

alkaline soil; growth rate

bare root

There are several varieties of willow that are native to the British Isles. Mainly found in damp woodlands, beside dykes and streams and along riverbanks. All species have several features in common, they are quick growing, very hardy and thrive best in moist soil. They bear green/yellow catkins and the foliage appears in spring.

dick clark

(Viburnum lantana)

– fast

average mature bare root

2m 48A 48B 48D

height

40-60cm

60-80cm rootrainer 15-30cm

alkaline soil

A deciduous shrub widely found in woods, scrubland and hedges.

Produces cream flowers followed by flat clusters of oval berries, red turning to black. heavy ground alkaline soil growth rate

growth rate

– fast

average mature height

6-15m

Bay Willow (Salix pentandra) a anderberg

acid/alkaline soil growth rate

damp wet ground

rootrainer

40-60cm

56D

– slow

1-5m 40-60cm 53A

60-80cm 53B

80-100cm 53C rootrainer 20-40cm 53D average mature height

bare root

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(Acer pseudoplatanus)

WHITEBEAM (Sorbus aria)

Crack Willow (Salix fragilis) a anderberg

m igari

light/heavy ground

6-15m 20-40cm 55AA 40-60cm 55A

WILLOW

WAYFARING TREE

(Rosa rubiginosa)

An erect bush with prickles. The 3-4 cm flowers are pink with a golden centre.

– medium

average mature height

bare root

average mature height

SWEET BRIAR

– slow

average mature height

light, dry or heavy ground

– medium 6-15m bare root 40-60cm 50A

60-80cm 50B

80-100cm 50C rootrainer 20-40cm 50D

alkaline soil

bare root

60-80cm 80-100cm rootrainer 40-60cm

57B 57C 57D

light, dry or heavy ground

acid/alkaline soil; growth rate

6-15m bare root 40-60cm 51A

60-80cm 51B

80-100cm 51C rootrainer 20-40cm 51D

average mature height

– fast

A small tree of the rowan family, not often found in the wild. Most common in parks and on roadsides. It produces a long lasting crop of orange/red berries. Will not tolerate very wet areas. light/heavy ground alkaline soil growth rate

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Grey Willow (Salix cinerea) Widespread in woodlands. The sycamore is not the most popular tree because of its invasive vigorous growth. Will tolerate exposed/coastal situations.

bare root

60-80cm 80-100cm rootrainer 20-40cm

59B 59C 59D

– medium

6-15m 30-40cm 54AA

40-60cm 54A rootrainer 20-40cm 54D average mature height

bare root

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Trees and Shrubs Goat/Pussy Willow 40-60cm 60-80cm 80-100cm rootrainer 20-40cm

YEW

(Ulmus glabra) 58A 58B 58C 58D

(Taxus baccata) alan atkinson

bare root

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(Salix caprea)

White Willow (Salix alba) bare root

60-80cm 80-100cm rootrainer 20-40cm

60B 60C 60D

The hardiest elm, able to grow in coastal conditions as well as hillsides and by water. It produces purplish flowers in early March before the leaves form in April/May followed by bunches of large pale green fruits with nutlets in the centre, turning brown before being shed in July.

HEAVY DAMP GROUND ACID/ALKALINE SOIL GROWTH RATE – SLOW

30-40M 40-60CM 62A 60-80CM 62B 80-100CM 62C 40-60CM 62D

average mature height BARE ROOT

ROOTRAINER

Hedgerow & Woodland Tree Collections

Commonly found in old woodlands and artificial surroundings such as churchyards.

An evergreen conifer with dark green foliage and red berries. As a tree it may reach 40 foot but is usually clipped as an evergreen hedge. The leaves and seeds of the yew are poisonous. light, dry ground alkaline soil growth rate

– slow

6-15m 30-40cm 61AA

40-60cm 61A rootrainer 10-20cm 61D average mature height

bare root

All trees supplied as 40 – 60 cm bareroot stock and with the appropriate number of spiral guards (60cm) and canes (90cm) for the Hedgerow collections and tree shelters (60cm) and stakes (75cm) for the woodland collections.

Mixed Hedgerow Collection x 50 trees Code 90 Includes 25 x Hawthorn, 5 x Blackthorn, 5 x Hazel, 5 x Field Maple, 5 x Dog Rose and 5 x Guelder Rose.

Mixed Hedgerow Collection x 250 trees Code 93B Includes 175 x Hawthorn, 25 x Blackthorn, 20 x Common Dogwood, 15 x Spindleberry, and 15 x Guelder Rose.

Mixed Hedgerow Collection x 500 trees Code 93A Includes 350 x Hawthorn, 75 x Blackthorn, 25 x Common Dogwood, 25 x Spindleberry and 25 x Guelder Rose.

Mixed Hedgerow Collection x 1000 trees Code 93 Includes 750 x Hawthorn, 100 x Blackthorn, 50 x Dogwood, 50 x Spindleberry and 50 x Guelder Rose.

Hawthorn Hedgerow Collection x 1000 trees

Code 92

Woodland Collection x 250 trees Code 94A Includes 50 x English Oak, 50 x Ash (we are currently looking into an alternative for the 2012-2013 season), 25 each of Small Leaf Lime, Green Beech, Wild Cherry, Silver Birch, Field Maple, 6 x Hawthorn, 6 x Common Dogwood, 6 x Blackthorn, 7 x Guelder Rose.

Woodland Collection x 500 trees Code 94 Includes 100 English Oak, 100 Ash, (we are currently looking into an alternative for the 2012-2013 season), 50 each of: Small Leaf Lime, Beech, Wild Cherry, Silver Birch, Field Maple, 12 Hawthorn, 12 Dogwood, 13 Blackthorn and 13 Guelder Rose.

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Accessories

Accessories

TREE SHELTER Tree shelters are used to help young trees become established. They facilitate weed control and offer some protection against animals. Available in three sizes, stakes included. diameter

73mm - 105mm

protection against rabbit 60cm protection against rabbit

75cm protection against deer 1.2m

71 73 70

SHRUB SHELTER Similar to the tree shelter but with a wide diameter, therefore suitable for multistemmed or bushy shrubs. Supplied complete with stake. diameter

height

13-16cm 60cm

72

SPIRAL TREE GUARD The spiral tree guard is mainly used on single stem trees and offers protection against rabbits. Supplied complete with a bamboo cane for support.

Sold in multiples of 5. diameter

height

4cm 60cm

74

EASY WRAP An alternative to spiral tree guards. Gives protection from rabbits and herbicide spraying. Ideal for hedging. Expands from 5cm to 6.5cm. Comes supplied with a bamboo support cane. diameter

height

5cm 60cm

77

TREE STAKES Although the appropriate stake is supplied when purchasing tree guards we are able to offer a wide selection of pre-treated stakes for all aspects of tree planting.

0.75m 0.90m 1.2m 1.5m

30mm x 30mm 30mm x 30mm 30mm x 30mm 40mm x 40mm

87 88 89 61

BAMBOO CANES Canes are supplied with our spiral tree guards but can be purchased separately and used as an aid to marking young trees when weeding. They can also prevent wind-blow on exposed sites. height

90cm

78

WEED CONTROL Useful for suppressing weed growth around newly planted trees and also helps retain moisture.

100cm x 100cm weed mat 69 50cm x 50cm weed mat 69A 1m x 50m roll weed control fabric 69B 1m x 100m roll weed control fabric 69C 1m x 50m roll ground cover matting 69D 1m x 100m roll ground cover matting 69E plastic pegs 15cm 69F metal pegs 20cm 69G

TREE TIES Used for attaching trees to stakes.

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60cm x 25mm 22mm supersoft tree tie 60cm x 22mm buckle tie

supersoft tree tie 50cm x

79 79A 79B

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Wildflower Plugs

BEDSTRAW – HEDGE (Galium mollugo)

This taller member of the bedstraw family is found in hedgerows and open woodlands.

It is a useful plant in the garden, but not as colourful as Lady’s Bedstraw.

INFORMATION – WILDFLOWER PLUGS minimum order quantity is 10 plugs and multiples of 10 of each species chosen Wildflower plugs are available all year round. They are grown in 37ml cells, wherever possible in peat-free compost and consist of a modular rootball, with 1-3 inches of foliage depending on the species. They are grown in a way that aids rapid and successful plant establishment.

AGRIMONY

100

(Agrimonia eupatoria)

This native perennial grows on roadsides, hedgebanks and on field edges and it is more common in the south. It has spikes of yellow flowers, a faint sweet scent, and well shaped pretty foliage. soil type neutral: normal

60cm flowering season/colour june-august, yellow uses yellow dye, blood purifier, colds

(Geum urbanum)

height

100cm

flowering season/colour june-september, white uses red dye

BEDSTRAW – LADY’S (Galium verum)

Fabled to have been part of the bedding in the stable at Bethlehem, this is found on roadsides and grasslands of light or sandy soil. It is a member of the bedstraw family which is well suited to cutting for indoor bouquets.

Its dried seed heads also make good winter decoration. situation sun

soil type alkaline: normal/dry

75cm

101

june-august, yellow

uses milk (curdling for cheese), diuretic

and a footbath

BELLFLOWER – CLUSTERED

A delicate flowered plant is usually located in hedgerows, woodlands and any shady places.

It has dense foliage and would make a good ground cover plant in a shaded border or under trees. situation sun

60cm flowering season/colour may-august, yellow

height15-30CM

height up to

instead of quinine. leaves infusion as an astringent for washing

104

(Campanula glomerota)

Small and compact clusters of violet flowers.

This vibrant coloured plant can be found in grassland. Also suitable for rock gardens

situation partial shade/shade

soil type acid/alkaline: normal/moist

uses roots fabled to have been used

103

flowering season/colour

height up to

Avens – wood

situation sun/partial shade

soil type neutral/alkaline: moist

height

situation sun/partial shade

102

soil type welll-drained

flowering season/colour june onwards, violet

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(Stachys officinalis)

BURNET – GREAT (Sanguisorba officinalis)

A very common plant, it grows in open woodlands, clearings, and even some grasslands. It is a vigorous plant which is attractive to bees.

A tall perennial with erect stems growing from a woody stock.

Found mainly in damp meadows and on river banks.

Oblong heads of tiny reddish purple flowers.

situation sun/partial shade

situation moist, wet, sun

soil type neutral: normal height up to

60cm

height

45-90cm

BURNET – SALAD

BIRD’S FOOT TREFOIL 107

(Sanguisorba minor)

(Lotus corniculatus)

Also known as ‘bacon and eggs’, it can be found in grassland areas and is a very pretty member of the clover family. This plant forms a low dense mat and should be planted near the front of the border/meadow.

situation dry, moist height

30cm

n hagen

Mainly found in marsh or wet grassland. The flower heads are larger than the common bird’s foot trefoil.

(Hypochoeris radicata)

height up to

60cm

flowering season/colour

CLOVER – RED (Trifolium pratense)

situation sun

soil type well-drained

april-june, yellow

CAMPION – RED s imhof

(Silene dioica)

height

112

This useful garden plant inhabits shady woods and hedges. It is vigorous and needs to be grown among other tall plants to prevent it falling over, and self-seeds readily. It also has flowers which completely close at night. situation partial shade/shade

soil type neutral: normal

60-80cm

flowering season/colour

may-september, red

uses dried seedheads

117

An essential component of the spring meadow, red clover was mainly used as cattle fodder. The flowers are widely used in remedies for skin complaints.

80/90cm

flowering season/colour

height

115

This is found in grasslands and on roadsides. It is very attractive to bees and insects, and is often mistaken for a dandelion.

soil type acid/alkaline: normal/moist

height

soil type clay

– august,

CAT’S EAR

situation sun

situation wet clay

flowering season/colour june

may-august, white

may- september, yellow.

This is found in grasslands and moist areas.

Regular cutting can encourage this plant to also flower in autumn.

(Lotus uliginosus)

yellow

– july,

(Ranunculus acris)

BIRD’S FOOT TREFOIL – GREATER (MARSH) 106

80-90cm

flowering season/colour

soil type neutral: normal

30-40cm

BUTTERCUP – MEADOW 110

may-september, yellow/red

height

situation sun

green/purple

flowering season/colour

114

Scented only in the evenings, this plant dwells on roadsides and wastelands. To get the best effect, the white campion should be planted in large clumps with other wildflowers in a wild garden.

Mainly occurring in pastures and wasteland, but also scree, rocky outcrops and cliffs.

Rosette leaves with purple tinged flower.

flowering season/colour june

soil type alkaline: poor/dry

30cm

109

soil type limestone

situation sun

height

–

deep red

uses: bronchitis (inhaled), bites, tea

(Silene alba)

soil type acid/alkaline: normal

flowering season/colour september

june-september, red/purple

CAMPION – WHITE

situation sun/partial shade

soil type loam, clay, limestone

flowering season/colour

height

108 h beck

BETONY

10-45cm

flowering season/colour may onwards,

pinkish red

COW PARSLEY (Anthriscus sylvestris)

116

Found in profusion growing by roadsides, commonly known as Queen Anne’s lace due to its white lacelike flowers. situation sun

soil type dry, moist

height

60-90cm

flowering season/colour april

– june,white

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(Primula veris)

FOXGLOVE

This was a very common plant, but is now much harder to find. It grows in hedges and grasslands. It is especially valuable as an earlyflowering nectarsource for insects.

height

onwards, yellow

HAWKBIT – GREATER (Leontodon hispidus)

– poisonous

GOAT’S BEARD

122

(Tragopogon pratensis)

A stout perennial growing from a thick taproot.

Found in grassy areas, the flower only opens fully on sunny mornings.

Attractive to birds.

situation sun, moist height

soil type neutral/alkaline: normal/moist

75cm

flowering season/colour

DAISY – OX-EYE

(Leucanthemum vulgare)

121

Also called ‘dog daisy’ this common perennial lives on grassy banks and roadsides. It is an invasive plant and so is better suited for planting in ‘wildflower meadows’ and follows the flowering of spring bulbs effectively. It is attractive to insects, butterflies and bees for its nectar. situation sun/partial shade

soil type neutral/alkaline: normal height

60cm

flowering season/colour

may-august, white/yellow

uses: fabled to deter flies if planted

near a house. used as a tonic. leaves and roots used to flavour soups

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A slow growing rosette forming species which grows mainly in open grassland.

A pollen/nectar source for many insects. situation sun, wet

soil type clay, limestone

height

15-45cm

flowering season/colour june onwards,

IRIS – YELLOW (Iris pseudacorus)

30-60cm

flowering season/colour june

– july,

yellow

HAREBELL

may-september, blue/purple

126

yellow soil type loam, clay

situation sun

15cm

flowering season/colour august

b wernersson

120 This limy-soil lover grows on roadsides and banks and in limestone. Named after its seed head’s similarity to the beak and head of a crane, this is a vigorous plant.

height up to

soil type oam, clay

150cm

uses digitalin

A dandelion-like flower found on roadsides and path edges. Attractive to finches

height

june-september, pink/purple

april-may, yellow

125

situation sun, moist

flowering season/colour

25-30cm

flowering season/colour

(Geranium pratense)

(Leontodon autumnalis)

soil type acid: moist

situation sun/partial shade

CRANE’S BILL – MEADOW

This biennial inhabits moist cleared woodlands, or shady hedgerows. This is a good plant to grow to hide a wall/fence or for some height under trees.

HAWKBIT – AUTUMN

situation sun/partial shade

soil type neutral/alkaline: normal height

123

(Digitalis purpurea)

n hagen

COWSLIP

127

(Campanula rotundifolia)

This member of the bellflower family is found in chalky hedgerows and grasslands.

Besides being useful for a meadow site, this plant is also good for the taller rock garden, or in summer pots and tubs. It will also grow low down in path and wall crevices. situation sun/partial shade

soil type alkaline/acid: normal/poor/dry height

25-40cm

flowering season/colour

july-september, blue

131

This ‘flag iris’ is found in ditches, by rivers and in marshes. It needs full sun to flower and is effective when planted around a pond or boggy border.

It’s spread can be controlled by thinning the rhizomes which are part above and part below ground. It is used as a ‘ladder’ or ‘perch’ by water insects. situation partial shade/shade

soil type acid/alkaline: moist height

120cm

flowering season/colour

may-july, yellow

KNAPWEED – BLACK (Centaurea nigra)

132

This tough member of the daisy family inhabits grasslands and some hedgebottoms.

It has a thistle-

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like appearance and hairy leaves and is a striking plant for either border or meadow.

situation partial shade/shade

situation sun/partial shade

soil type normal/alkaline: wet

soil type acid/alkaline: normal height

50cm

height

march-july, yellow

june-october, pink

MARJORAM – WILD

KNAPWEED – GREATER 133

(Origanum vulgare)

(Centaurea scabiosa)

situation sun/partial shade

soil type neutral/alkaline: normal/dry height

situation sun/partial shade

50-75cm

situation partial shade/shade

soil type neutral/acid: normal/moist height

15-20cm

flowering season/colour

march-may, yellow

QUAKING GRASS – COMMON (Briza media)

flowering season/colour

80-90cm

june-september, purple

MEADOWSWEET

uses digestive disorders and treating

wounds, parts can be used in salads.

This impressive flower is usually located at pond edges, in marshes and other swampy places. It is best planted around a pond or in a moist border, but it selfseeds very quickly if unchecked. Though absolutely no relation, it may be planted near to yellow loosestrife for a lovely display. situation sun/partial shade

situation sun/ partial shade

soil type neutral/alkaline: moist

90cm flowering season/colour june-september, cream uses flavouring mead, curing fevers and height up to

digestion problems

OXLIP

soil type neutral/alkaline: moist

100cm plus flowering season/colour june-august, purple uses fevers, tanning leather height

140

(Primula elatior)

A short hairy perennial closely related to the primrose. Found mainly in moist habitats, such as ditches, moist grassy areas and stream sides.

135

Closely related to the trollius this plant loves all moist areas like ditches and damp woods. With its striking triangular leaves it is excellent for pond edges even if the water rises and floods a

137

This highly fragrant flower is found in marshes, wet meadows and ditches. It is an ideal plant for moist borders, pond edges and other damp places.

n hagen

(Lythrum salicaria)

(Filipendula ulmaria)

situation sun/shade soil type clay, wet height

30cm

flowering season/colour

april-may, yellow

143

This very attractive perennial grass grows in meadowlands and on chalky downlands. It is effective as a contrasting feature in a mixed border, or in taller grassy areas.

uses flavouring meat, helps insomnia

flowering season/colour

(Caltha palustris)

Seldom seen in the same places as its close relative the cowslip, primroses prefer moist woodlands, under hedge-rows and shady grasslands.

In a garden this would be an ideal plant in a shady border, but it is more suited to wilder planting under a shady tree or hedge.

july-september, pink

LOOSESTRIFE – PURPLE 134

142

(Primula vulgaris)

uses in wine, relieve headaches

soil type neutral/alkaline: dry

MARIGOLD – MARSH

136

A very valuable herb, it is found on roadsides, grasslands and dry banks. It is a good ground cover plant and forms a lovely golden bush at the front of a border.

This relative of the cornflower lives in hedgerows, grasslands and on roadsides. It provides good colour for the garden, whilst also being useful for drying the buds and flowers and having attractive leaves. It is also well favoured by butterflies and used by bees and birds.

height

40-50cm

flowering season/colour

flowering season/colour

PRIMROSE

situation sun/partial shade

soil type neutral/alkaline: normal height

30-60cm

flowering season/colour

june-august, purple

RAGGED ROBIN (Lychnis flos-cuculi)

144

A member of the pink family, this vigorous plant is found in marshes, damp woods and moist meadows.

Though the flowering season ends in june, it is possible to get a second showing if the stems are cut back after flowering. It is best placed in a damp spot, though can stand a dry shaded border. situation sun/partial shade

soil type acid/alkaline: moist height

60-70cm

flowering season/colour may-june, pink

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145

(Ononis repens)

This woody perennial grows long trailing stems with sticky hairy leaves along which the pink pea like flowers are borne. situation sun, grassy places

soil type dry, chalk height

30cm

flowering season/colour july

september, pink

–

RIBWORT PLANTAIN (Plantago lancaolata)

141

This grass like perennial grows abundantly in meadows, pastures, wasteland and rocky outcrops.

soil type neutral/alkaline: normal height

80-90cm

uses mix with borax and samphire and use for dandruff

(Scabiosa columbaria)

150

This teasel family member inhabits chalky grasslands and meadows. It is an excellent plant to grow to attract bees and butterflies and the seeds are valuable to birdlife. soil type alkaline: dry height

65cm

june-september, blue/purple uses as field scabious

SEDGE – PENDULOUS 146 (Carex pendula)

Tuft forming evergreen sedge with narrow leaves and drooping pale brown flowers up to 14cm long.

flowering season/colour april onwards,

15-60cm

flowering season/colour may

– june,

pinkish red

153

This plant grows in hedgerows and woodlands. This is a vigorous plant and is probably better suited to a hedge bottom or large bank, rather than a border. situation partial shade

soil type acid/alkaline: normal height

50-60cm

flowering season/colour

brown

june-september, yellow.

uses tea for insomnia, oil soothes cuts

SCABIOUS – DEVIL’S BIT

148

(Succisa pratensis)

This is a moistureloving plant which inhabits marshes, wet meadows and moist woodlands.

It is a good weed suppressant, but needs support for its long stems, preferably by other plants. It attracts butterflies and bees and seed eating birds. situation sun/partial shade

soil type acid/alkaline: normal/moist

80cm

flowering season/colour

june-october, blue/pink

SCABIOUS – FIELD (Knautia arvensis)

149

This plant, also known as ‘gypsyrose’, lives in grasslands, roadsides and hedgebottoms.

It will attract large numbers of butterflies,bees and birds.

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soil type loam, clay, limestone

height

(Hypericum perforatum)

flowering season/colour

60cm

situation sun, dry, moist

ST JOHN’S WORT – PERFORATE

situation sun

soil type loam, sand, clay

height

Found in a wide variety of habitats, mainly meadows, pastures and waysides. Food plant of the Small Copper butterfly.

june-september, blue

SCABIOUS – SMALL

152

(Rumex acetosa)

flowering season/colour

situation sun height

SORREL – COMMON

situation sun

STITCHWORT – GREATER

situation damp, wet soil type acid height

90-150cm

flowering season/colour may

A common perennial creeping plant with large white flowers found in woods, hedges and on roadsides usually on damp soils.

– june,

brown

SELFHEAL

(Prunella vulgaris)

151

This low growing perennial dwells in hedges, grasslands, roadsides and some woodlands. It grows by sending out runners and is easily smothered by taller grasses. It is also inviting to bees, butterflies and insects. situation sun/partial shade

soil type neutral/acid: normal height

20-30cm

flowering season/colour

june-september, blue/purple

156

(Stellaria holostea)

uses wounds, colds, liver purification

situation damp, sun, shade soil type heavy height

15-60cm

flowering season/colour april

- may,

white

STRAWBERRY – WILD 155 (Fragaria vesca)

This wild fruit plant is wide-spread in woodlands, hedgerows and grasslands. It has a trailing habit and very sweet fruit – attractive to birds.

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VETCH – KIDNEY

height

(Anthyllis vulneraria)

20-30cm

flowering season/colour april-july, white

uses fruit, infusion

TEASEL

157

(Dipsacus fullonum)

This biennial inhabits riverbanks as well as some dry pastures. Only flowers for a short period but the spiky heads remain eye-catching for autumn and winter. Seeds easily and may need controlling. Attracts bees, insects and butterflies and, in autumn, goldfinches. situation sun

soil type neutral/alkaline: normal/moist

180cm flowering season/colour july-august, purple height up to

TOADFLAX – COMMON 159 (Linaria vulgaris)

This grows in hedgerows, roadsides and open woodlands, as well as occasionally in grasslands. This is a vigorous, even invasive, plant and should be planted on its own at the edge of the garden, or amongst equally aggressive plants. Attracts bees and the spotted fritillary caterpillar. situation sun

soil type neutral/alkaline: normal height

60cm

flowering season/colour

june-october, yellow/orange

uses diuretic

TUSSOCK GRASS

(Deschampsia caespitosa)

situation shade/partial shade

soil type sand, loam, clay

13-120cm

flowering season/colour june

silver/prrple

– august,

make a good garden plant if put into full sun. Viper’s Bugloss is very attractive to bees, insects and butterflies.

This low growing member of the pea family occurs naturally in grassy areas, hedgerows, woods and thickets. It is a short lived plant which can be located near the sea. It has quite large striking flowers which would add to any dry, sunny border.

situation sun

soil type neutral/alkaline: normal/dry

height up to

75cm

flowering season/colour june-september, blue

uses young leaves in salad, flowers as a

culinary decoration

WILD CARROT

Smelling of fresh carrots, this upright biennial grows mainly in grassy places.

Produces umbrella shaped heads up to 7cm diameter.

soil type acid/alkaline: normal/dry

height up to

50cm

flowering season/colour may-september, yellow

VETCH – TUFTED (Vicia cracca)

162

This scrambling plant inhabits grasslands, hedgerows and fens. It has dense foliage and attractive flowers.

As a climber it is effective grown through tall shrubs or along a fence or wall.

situation sun/shade

soil type neutral: normal

height

30-100cm

flowering season/colour june-august, white

WOUNDWORT – HEDGE 166 (Stachys sylvatica)

Perennial plant with a strong smell and very bristly.

Dark beetroot purple flowers with white blotches.

Attractive to bees.

Found in woods

situation sun

soil type normal/alkaline: moist

height

200cm

flowering season/colour may-august, purple

VETCHLING – MEADOW 163

and hedgerows.

(Lathyrus pratensis)

This climbing perennial is found in hedgerows, grass-lands and fens. The plant has a scrambling habit and in the wild often grows though small shrubs. situation sun/ partial shade

soil type neutral/alkaline: moist height up to

situation light shade soil type loam, damp

height

30-90cm

flowering season/colour june-

september, purple

YARROW

This very common flower dwells in grasslands, hedges and in gardens.

It makes a good tall border plant, though it will need to be thinned often as it is a vigorous grower.

100cm

yellow

(Echium vulgare)

164

This is found on sand dunes, cliffs and other dry places. It can become a nuisance if planted and allowed to seed into dry soils, however it does

167

(Achillea millefolium)

flowering season/colour may-aug,

VIPER’S BUGLOSS

165

(Daucus carota)

situation sun

160

An evergreen perennial found in a wide variety of habitats, meadows, woodland, dappled shade. Produces silver/purple spikelets

height

161

dan tenaglia

situation sun/partial shade/shade

soil type neutral/alkaline: normal

situation sun/partial shade

soil type acid/alkaline: normal/dry height

50-70cm

flowering season/colour

june-september, white/red/pink

uses excellent for fresh arrangements and for drying for winter arrangements

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Wildflower Plug Collections

Find more Wildflower Plug Collections online: www.tcv.org.uk/shop

Wildflower Plug Collections Supplied as 37ml plugs, these collections have been specially selected to create a range of wildlife habitats for gardens and open spaces. Since different species are available throughout the year we will select the plants, choosing a minimum of 10 different species.

CHALK & LIMESTONE

This unique soil type of drier alkaline grassland supports a range of downland habitats in the hillier regions of Britain. This collection is suitable for most garden situations with the exception of heathland.

50 plants 201 150 plants 210

HEDGEROW

Many farm hedges have disappeared from the countryside and with them their associated plants, flowers and wildlife. The flowers we have chosen used to be common in the wild and will provide an excellent food source for birds and insects. They are rich and vibrant in colour and can be planted in most gardens and on most soils.

50 plants 202 150 plants 211

WOODLAND

A woodland is far more than a few trees planted together. Cultivation of wildflowers, grasses and ferns at floor level all add to the habitats created for wildlife that feed on leaves, nectar and pollen. In this collection we have selected a range of wildflowers that will survive in a variety of soils in shade or semi-shaded conditions.

50 plants 203 150 plants 212

EDIBLE PLANTS

Condiments can be replaced with flavoursome plants to help you prepare culinary delights throughout the year.

Herbs and flowers such as chicory, marjoram and wild strawberry may be included.

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COLOUR FOR THE GARDEN

Window boxes and gardens provide an opportunity for everyone to have some involvement with nature by creating a small sanctuary for wildlife. A window box or flower border in a sunny, sheltered position, if planted with the right flowers, can provide nectar and pollen for insects throughout the spring and summer, and seed for birds in winter.

50 plants 205 150 plants 214

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BIRDS, BEES, BUTTERFLIES AND INSECTS

If your habitats lack appeal for birds and insects you might try our special mixture of flowers to attract these species of wildlife.

50 plants 206 150 plants 215

Long season MEADOW

Meadows can be created by setting aside the edges and corners of public parks, playing fields, gardens and lawns, all of which will benefit from the attractive mix of colour provided by wildflowers.

50 plants 207 150 plants 216

Bees

As bees depend on flowers for food our wildflower plug collection provides an excellent food source and habitat essential for them to survive.

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Moths

Our wildflower plug collection is selected to attract moths which are vital for feeding birds and pollinating plants, and which are a major but often overlooked part of our garden wildlife.

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rob bowker

Available all year round 50 or 150 plant collections

Wildflower Seed Mixtures

Wildflower Seed Mixtures Cornfield annuals and biennials mix

All of our wildflower seed is of native provenance.

100g, 1Kg & 10Kg packs Order codes are in in bold If sown alone: 2g per square metre, 8Kg per acre, 20kg per hectare. If sown with a perennial wildflower mix: 1g per square metre, 4Kg per acre, 10Kg per hectare. You may increase these amounts if you want a higher concentration of colour.

Standard cornfield annuals mix A mix of 6 native wildflower species, with 5 annuals and the perennial white campion (included as it behaves like an annual).

Once a common sight in the cornfields of the UK, these vibrant flowers were driven from the fields through advances in herbicides. Some of the easiest wildlflowers to grow, providing a vivid riot of colour in the early summer. Unlike most wildflowers, the species in this mix will tolerate soils of high fertility.

Species Agrostemma githago – corncockle Anthemis arvensis – corn chamomile Centaurea cyanus – cornflower Chrysanthemum segetum – corn marigold Papaver rhoeas – corn poppy Silene alba – white campion

40% 5% 20% 15% 15% 5%

Annuals agrostemma githago – corncockle anthemis arvensis – corn chamomile centaurea cyanus – cornflower chrysanthemum segetum – corn marigold Biennials daucus carota – wild carrot digitalis purpurea – wild foxglove dipsacus fullonum – teasel echium vulgare – viper’s bugloss oenothera biennis – evening primrose papaver rhoeas – corn poppy reseda luteola – weld verbascum nigrum – dark mullein

20% 5% 12% 12% 12% 6% 2% 4% 5% 12% 6% 4%

100g 309A 1kg 309B 10kg 309C

Cornfield cereals mix A mix of wheat, barley and oats to create the typical cornfield look. The seed comes covered with a dressing to aid germination and help prevent disease. The most appropriate varieties of cereals (either winter or spring) will be chosen depending on the time of your order.

Species Barley Oats Wheat

33.33% 33.33% 33.33%

Tortoise food mix

Special cornfield annuals mix

Sowing rate

A mix of 12 native wildflower species, with 11 annuals and the perennial white campion (included as it behaves like an annual).

Species

100g 308A 1kg 308B 10kg 308C

Species

100g 310A 1kg 310B 10kg 310C

100g 307A 1kg 307B 10kg 307C

Agrostemma githago – corncockle Anthemis arvensis – corn chamomile Centaurea cyanus – cornflower Chrysanthemum segetum – corn marigold Matricaria recutita – scented mayweed Myosotis arvensis – field forget-me-not Papaver rhoeas – corn poppy Papaver somniferum – opium poppy Silene alba – white campion Silene noctiflora – night-flowering catchfly Sinapsis arvensis – wild mustard Viola arvensis – field pansy

A mix of 12 native wildflower species, with 5 annuals and 7 biennials. Many of the species in this mix are excellent bee plants such as cornflower, evening primrose and viper’s bugloss.

30% 5% 5% 5% 5% 1% 10% 0.5% 5% 5% 7.5% 1%

Outside – 20g per square metre.

Inside – 50g per square metre A mix of 21 wild species all suitable to grow as tortoise food.

Species Capsella bursa-pastoris – shepherd’s purse Cichorium intybus – chicory Convulvus arvensis – field bindweed Hypochaeris radicata – common catsear Lapsana communis – nipplewort Leontodon autumnalis – autumn hawkbit Leontodon hispidus – rough hawkbit Malva moschata – musk mallow Malva sylvestris – common mallow Onobrychis viciifolia – sainfoin Plantago lanceolata – ribwort plantain Plantago major – greater plantain Plantago media – hoary plantain Sisymbrium officinale – hedge mustard

4% 8% 7% 2% 3% 2% 2% 4% 4% 8% 8% 4% 4% 5%

Sonchus arvensis – corn sowthistle Sonchus oleraceus – smooth sowthistle Taraxacum officinale – dandelion Trifolium pratense – red clover Trifolium repens – white clover Vicia cracca – tufted vetch Vicia sativa – common vetch

4% 5% 6% 5% 5% 3% 7%

100g 311A 1kg 311B 10kg 311C

General purpose mix A mix of 15 native wildflower species which are fairly strong growing in comparison to other wildflowers, and therefore this mix is excellent on soils of high fertility where other wildflowers would not survive.

Species Achillea millefolium – yarrow Centaurea nigra – common knapweed Daucus carota – wild carrot Galium verum – lady’s bedstraw Leontodon hispidus – rough hawkbit Leucanthemum vulgare – oxeye daisy Plantago lanceolata – ribwort plantain Primula veris – cowslip Prunella vulgaris – self heal Ranunculus acris – meadow buttercup Rhinanthus minor – yellow rattle Rumex acetosa – common sorrel Sanguisorba minor – salad burnet Silene alba – white campion Silene dioica – red campion

5% 8% 8% 8% 1% 8% 5% 1% 9% 8% 7% 8% 8% 8% 8%

100g 312A 1kg 312B 10kg 312C

Tall herb mix A mix of 23 native wildflower species which grow on a wide range of soils and are chosen for their height, with the intention being that this mix be sown on areas which are only viewed from a distance.

Species Achillea millefolium – yarrow 4% Agrimonia eupatoria – common agrimony 5% Centaurea nigra – common knapweed 7% Centaurea scabiosa – greater knapweed 3% Daucus carota – wild carrot 6% Galium verum – lady’s bedstraw 6% Geranium pratense – meadow cranesbill 2% Hypericum perforatum – common st. John’s wort 2% Knautia arvensis – field scabious 6% Leucanthemum vulgare – oxeye daisy 4% Lychnis flos-cuculi – ragged robin 2% Malva moschata – musk mallow 4% Malva sylvestris – common mallow 4% Plantago lanceolata – ribwort plantain 5% Prunella vulgaris – self heal 7% Ranunculus acris – meadow buttercup 6% Rhinanthus minor – yellow rattle 5% Rumex acetosa – common sorrel 3% Silene alba – white campion 6% Silene dioica – red campion 6% Succisa pratensis – devilsbit scabious 2% Verbascum nigrum – dark mullein 2% Vicia cracca – tufted vetch 3%

100g 313A 1kg 313B 10kg 313C

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Wildflower Seed Mixtures Spring flowering mix

Clay soils mix

Hedgerow mix

A mix of 12 native wildflower species which grow on a wide range of soils and all flower early in the season, from april through to the end of june.

Species

A mix of 19 native wildflower species which are found on clay soils, which may retain water occasionally, yet dry out and crack open in the summer.

A mix of 18 native wildflower species. The mixture contains a diverse range of species suitable for both sun and semi-shade.

Species

Leucanthemum vulgare – oxeye daisy Lychnis flos-cuculi – ragged robin Plantago media – hoary plantain Primula veris – cowslip Prunella vulgaris – self heal Ranunculus acris – meadow buttercup Ranunculus bulbosus – bulbous buttercup Rhinanthus minor – yellow rattle Rumex acetosa – common sorrel Sanguisorba minor – salad burnet Silene dioica – red campion Trifolium pratense – wild red clover

Species Achillea millefolium – yarrow Centaurea nigra – common knapweed Galium verum – lady’s bedstraw Knautia arvensis – field scabious Lathyrus pratensis – meadow vetchling Leontodon hispidus – rough hawkbit Leucanthemum vulgare – oxeye daisy Lotus corniculatus – birdsfoot trefoil Lychnis flos-cuculi – ragged robin Plantago lanceolata – ribwort plantain Primula veris – cowslip Prunella vulgaris – self heal Ranunculus acris – meadow buttercup Rhinanthus minor – yellow rattle Rumex acetosa – common sorrel Stachys officinalis – betony Succisa pratensis – devilsbit scabious Trifolium pratense – wild red clover Vicia cracca – tufted vetch

Achillea millefolium – yarrow Agrimonia eupatoria – common agrimony Alliaria petiolata – garlic mustard Centaurea nigra – common knapweed Digitalis purpurea – wild foxglove Filipendula ulmaria – meadowsweet Galium mollugo – hedge bedstraw Geum urbanum – wood avens Knautia arvensis – field scabious Lathyrus pratensis – meadow vetchling Leucanthemum vulgare – oxeye daisy Malva moschata – musk mallow Prunella vulgaris – self heal Silene alba – white campion Silene dioica – red campion Stachys sylvatica – hedge woundwort Torilis japonica – upright hedge parsley Vicia cracca – tufted vetch

8% 2% 5% 2% 14% 12% 10% 3% 12% 15% 13% 4%

100g 314A 1kg 314B 10kg 314C

Summer flowering butterfly & bee mix A mix of 17 native wildflower species which grow on a wide range of soils and flower between mid-june and midsepember.

Species Achillea millefolium – yarrow Anthyllis vulneraria – kidney vetch Centaurea nigra – common knapweed Centaurea scabiosa – greater knapweed Daucus carota – wild carrot Galium verum – lady’s bedstraw Knautia arvensis – field scabious Lathyrus pratensis – meadow vetchling Lotus corniculatus – birdsfoot trefoil Prunella vulgaris – self heal Rhinanthus minor – yellow rattle Scabiosa columbaria – small scabious Stachys officinalis – betony Succisa pratensis – devilsbit scabious Trifolium pratense – wild red clover Verbascum nigrum – dark mullein Vicia cracca – tufted vetch

4% 3% 13% 4% 11% 13% 4% 2% 10% 13% 10% 2% 3% 1% 3% 2% 2%

100g 315A 1kg 315B 10kg 315C

Long season mix A mix of 19 native wildflower species suitable for a range of soil types, providing flowers through the entire season, from april to mid-september.

Species Achillea millefolium – yarrow Centaurea nigra – common knapweed Centaurea scabiosa – greater knapweed Daucus carota – wild carrot Galium verum – lady’s bedstraw Knautia arvensis – field scabious Leucanthemum vulgare – oxeye daisy Lotus corniculatus – birdsfoot trefoil Malva moschata – musk mallow Plantago media – hoary plantain Primula veris – cowslip Prunella vulgaris – self heal Ranunculus acris – meadow buttercup Ranunculus bulbosus – bulbous buttercup Rhinanthus minor – yellow rattle Rumex acetosa – common sorrel Scabiosa columbaria – small scabious Stachys officinalis – betony Succisa pratensis – devilsbit scabious

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4% 10% 2% 10% 10% 2% 8% 3% 2% 1.5% 1.5% 10.5% 7% 7% 8% 10% 1% 1.5% 1%

4% 11% 8% 2.5% 2% 1% 8% 5% 2% 6% 1.5% 10% 12% 10% 10% 1% 1% 3% 2%

100g 317A 1kg 317B 10kg 317C

Wetland mix A mix of 17 native wildflower species Species Achillea millefolium – yarrow 4% Centaurea nigra – common knapweed 10.5% Filipendula ulmaria – meadowsweet 10% Lathyrus pratensis – meadow vetchling 2% Leucanthemum vulgare – oxeye daisy 8% Lotus corniculatus – birdsfoot trefoil 4% Lotus pedunculatus – greater birdsfoot trefoil 2% Lychnis flos-cuculi – ragged robin 1.5% Ononis repens – common restharrow 0.5% Plantago lanceolata – ribwort plantain 6% Primula veris – cowslip 1.5% Prunella vulgaris – self heal 12% Ranunculus acris – meadow buttercup 12% Rhinanthus minor – yellow rattle 10% Rumex acetosa – common sorrel 10% Trifolium pratense – wild red clover 4% Vicia cracca – tufted vetch 2%

100g 318A 1kg 318B 10kg 318C

Water’s edge mix

100g 320A 1kg 320B 10kg 320C

Woodland mix A mix of 15 native wildflower species that are all tolerant of heavy shade.

Species Alliaria petiolata – garlic mustard 10% Allium ursinum – ramsons/ wild garlic 2% Campanula trachelium – nettle leaved bellflower 1% Digitalis purpurea – wild foxglove 4% Filipendula ulmaria – meadowsweet 8% Galium mollugo – hedge bedstraw 10% Geum urbanum – wood avens 11% Hyacinthoides non-scripta – english bluebell 7% Hypericum hirsutum – hairy st. John’s wort 1% Prunella vulgaris – self heal 10% Silene dioica – red campion 12% Stachys officinalis – betony 5% Stachys sylvatica – hedge woundwort 10% Teucrium scorodonia – wood sage 5% Torilis japonica – upright hedge parsley 4%

100g 321A 1kg 321B 10kg 321C

Dry soils and green roof mix A mix of 20 native wildflower species that are typical of well drained sites and are tolerant of drought conditions.

Species

Angelica sylvestris – wild angelica 1.5% Centaurea nigra – common knapweed 16% Filipendula ulmaria – meadowsweet 18% Geum rivale – water avens 3% Iris pseudacorus – yellow flag iris 23.5% Juncus effusus – soft rush 2% Juncus inflexus – hard rush 8% Lathyrus pratensis – meadow vetchling 1.5% Lotus pedunculatus – greater birdsfoot trefoil 2% Lychnis flos-cuculi – ragged robin 2% Lythrum salicaria – purple loosestrife 3% Ranunculus acris – meadow buttercup 16% Succisa pratensis – devilsbit scabious 2% Vicia cracca – tufted vetch 1.5%

Achillea millefolium – yarrow Agrimonia eupatoria – common agrimony Anthyllis vulneraria – kidney vetch Centaurea nigra – common knapweed Centaurea scabiosa – greater knapweed Daucus carota – wild carrot Echium vulgare – viper’s bugloss Galium verum – lady’s bedstraw Knautia arvensis – field scabious Leucanthemum vulgare – oxeye daisy Linaria vulgaris – common toadflax Lotus corniculatus – birdsfoot trefoil Malva moschata – musk mallow Plantago lanceolata – ribwort plantain Plantago media – hoary plantain Primula veris – cowslip Prunella vulgaris – self heal Ranunculus acris – meadow buttercup Ranunculus bulbosus – bulbous buttercup Rhinanthus minor – yellow rattle

100g 319A 1kg 319B 10kg 319C

100g 322A 1kg 322B 10kg 322C

A mix of 14 native wildflower species that will all tolerate flooding once established, and many would also grow in a pond.

Species

4% 5% 9% 10% 2.5% 5% 8% 2% 2.5% 2% 8% 2% 10% 5% 10% 10% 2.5% 2.5%

3.5% 3% 1.5% 10% 2.5% 9% 3% 10% 2.5% 7% 0.5% 5% 2.5% 3% 3% 1.5% 9% 7% 6.5% 10%

Wildflower Grass Seed Mixtures Acid soils mix A mix of 18 native wildflower species suited to acidic soils, down to about pH5.

Species Achillea millefolium – yarrow Centaurea nigra – common knapweed Digitalis purpurea – wild foxglove Galium verum – lady’s bedstraw Hypochaeris radicata – common catsear Leontodon autumnalis – autumn hawkbit Leucanthemum vulgare – oxeye daisy Lotus corniculatus – birdsfoot trefoil Lychnis flos-cuculi – ragged robin Plantago lanceolata – ribwort plantain Primula veris – cowslip Ranunculus acris – meadow buttercup Rhinanthus minor – yellow rattle Rumex acetosa – common sorrel Rumex acetosella – sheep’s sorrel Stachys officinalis – betony Teucrium scorodonia – wood sage Vicia cracca – tufted vetch

2.5% 11% 5% 11% 1% 2% 7% 3% 3% 3% 1.5% 11% 10.5% 10% 10.5% 3% 2.5% 2.5%

100g 323A 1kg 323B 10kg 323C

Chalk and limestone soils mix A mix of 19 native wildflower species.

Typically of low fertility, chalk and limestone soils support some of our most striking wildflowers.

Species Achillea millefolium – yarrow Anthyllis vulneraria – kidney vetch Centaurea nigra – common knapweed Centaurea scabiosa – greater knapweed Daucus carota – wild carrot Filipendula vulgaris – dropwort Galium verum – lady’s bedstraw Knautia arvensis – field scabious Leontodon hispidus – rough hawkbit Leucanthemum vulgare – oxeye daisy Lotus corniculatus – birdsfoot trefoil Ononis repens – common restharrow Origanum vulgare – wild marjoram Pimpinella saxifraga – burnet saxifrage Plantago media – hoary plantain Prunella vulgaris – self heal Ranunculus acris – meadow buttercup Rhinanthus minor – yellow rattle Sanguisorba minor – salad burnet

3.5% 3% 7% 4% 10% 4% 10.5% 5% 1% 5% 5% 0.5% 1% 0.5% 4% 6% 10% 9% 11%

100g 324A 1kg 324B 10kg 324C

Flowering lawn mix A mix of 12 native wildflower species that will all tolerate close mowing to a height of about 5cm for the majority of the year.

Species Achillea millefolium – yarrow Anthyllis vulneraria – kidney vetch Galium verum – lady’s bedstraw Hypochaeris radicata – common catsear Leontodon hispidus – rough hawkbit Leucanthemum vulgare – oxeye daisy Lotus corniculatus – birdsfoot trefoil Plantago lanceolata – ribwort plantain Primula veris – cowslip Prunella vulgaris – self heal Ranunculus acris – meadow buttercup Rumex acetosa – common sorrel

100g 325A 1kg 325B 10kg 325C

4% 4% 12% 3% 4% 8% 10% 8% 7% 16% 12% 12%

Wildflower Grass Seed Mixtures

Summer flowering butterfly & bee meadow mix A mix of 17 native wildflower species and six species of grass. The wildflower species in this mix grow on a wide range of soils and flower between mid-june and midseptember.

Wildflower species Achillea millefolium - yarrow Anthyllis vulneraria - kidney vetch Centaurea nigra - common knapweed Centaurea scabiosa - greater knapweed Daucus carota - wild carrot Galium verum - lady’s bedstraw Knautia arvensis - field scabious Lathyrus pratensis - meadow vetchling Lotus corniculatus - birdsfoot trefoil Prunella vulgaris - self heal Rhinanthus minor - yellow rattle Scabiosa columbaria - small scabious Stachys officinalis - betony Succisa pratensis - devilsbit scabious Trifolium pratense - wild red clover Verbascum nigrum - dark mullein Vicia cracca - tufted vetch

These mixes are made up of 20% wildflower seed and 80% grass seed.

Allow 5g/m2, 20kg per acre, 50kg per hectare, although you can increase this if you want a more concentrated effect.

These are ‘tailor made’ mixes to suit a wide range of situations. For each type the wildflowers and grasses are selected to provide species which have the best opportunity to thrive, provide colour over the season and to attract wildlife.

4% 3% 13% 4% 11% 13% 4% 2% 10% 13% 10% 2% 3% 1% 3% 2% 2%

Grass species Agrostis capillaris - common bent Cynosurus cristatus - crested dogstail Festuca ovina - sheep’s fescue Festuca rubra ssp. Litoralis - slender creeping red fescue Festuca rubra ssp. Rubra - strong creeping red fescue Poa pratensis - smooth stalked meadow grass

100g, 1Kg & 10Kg packs Order codes are in in bold Larger quantities available, please call 01302 388883 for prices.

5% 15% 20% 20% 20% 20%

100g 414A 1kg 414B 10kg 414C

Long season meadow mix Spring flowering meadow mix A mix of 12 native wildflower species and six species of grass.The wildflower species in this mix grow on a wide range of soils and all flower early in the season, from April through to the end of June.

Wildflower species Leucanthemum vulgare - oxeye daisy Lychnis flos-cuculi - ragged robin Plantago media - hoary plantain Primula veris - cowslip Prunella vulgaris - self heal Ranunculus acris - meadow buttercup Ranunculus bulbosus - bulbous buttercup Rhinanthus minor - yellow rattle Rumex acetosa - common sorrel Sanguisorba minor - salad burnet Silene dioica - red campion Trifolium pratense - wild red clover

8% 2% 5% 2% 14% 12% 10% 3% 12% 15% 13% 4%

Grass species Agrostis capillaris - common bent Cynosurus cristatus - crested dogstail Festuca ovina - sheep’s fescue Festuca rubra ssp. Litoralis - slender creeping red fescue Festuca rubra ssp. Rubra - strong creeping red fescue Poa pratensis - smooth stalked meadow grass

100g 413A 1kg 413B 10kg 413C

5% 15% 20% 20% 20% 20%

A mix of 17 native wildflower species and six species of grass. The wildflower species in this mix grow on a wide range of soils and flower between mid-June and midSepember.

Wildflower species Achillea millefolium - yarrow Anthyllis vulneraria - kidney vetch Centaurea nigra - common knapweed Centaurea scabiosa - greater knapweed Daucus carota - wild carrot Galium verum - lady’s bedstraw Knautia arvensis - field scabious Lathyrus pratensis - meadow vetchling Lotus corniculatus - birdsfoot trefoil Prunella vulgaris - self heal Rhinanthus minor - yellow rattle Scabiosa columbaria - small scabious Stachys officinalis - betony Succisa pratensis - devilsbit scabious Trifolium pratense - wild red clover Verbascum nigrum - dark mullein Vicia cracca - tufted vetch

4% 3% 13% 4% 11% 13% 4% 2% 10% 13% 10% 2% 3% 1% 3% 2% 2%

Grass species Agrostis capillaris - common bent Cynosurus cristatus - crested dogstail Festuca ovina - sheep’s fescue Festuca rubra ssp. Litoralis - slender creeping red fescue Festuca rubra ssp. Rubra - strong creeping red fescue Poa pratensis - smooth stalked meadow grass

5% 15% 20% 20% 20% 20%

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Wildflower Grass Seed Mixtures Chalk and limestone meadow mix

Wildflower species

A mix of 19 native wildflower species and six species of grass.

Wildflower species Achillea millefolium - yarrow Anthyllis vulneraria - kidney vetch Centaurea nigra - common knapweed Centaurea scabiosa - greater knapweed Daucus carota - wild carrot Filipendula vulgaris - dropwort Galium verum - lady’s bedstraw Knautia arvensis - field scabious Leontodon hispidus - rough hawkbit Leucanthemum vulgare - oxeye daisy Lotus corniculatus - birdsfoot trefoil Ononis repens - common restharrow Origanum vulgare - wild marjoram Pimpinella saxifraga - burnet saxifrage Plantago media - hoary plantain Prunella vulgaris - self heal Ranunculus acris - meadow buttercup Rhinanthus minor - yellow rattle Sanguisorba minor - salad burnet

3.5% 3% 7% 4% 10% 4% 10.5% 5% 1% 5% 5% 0.5% 1% 0.5% 4% 6% 10% 9% 11%

Grass species Agrostis capillaris - common bent Cynosurus cristatus - crested dogstail Festuca ovina - sheep’s fescue Festuca rubra ssp. Litoralis - slender creeping red fescue Festuca rubra ssp. Rubra - strong creeping red fescue Poa pratensis - smooth stalked meadow grass

5% 15% 20% 20% 20% 20%

100g 423A 1kg 423B 10kg 423C

Hedgerow A mix of 18 native wildflower species and six species of grass. The mixture contains a diverse range of species suitable for both sun and semi-shade.

Wildflower species Achillea millefolium - yarrow Agrimonia eupatoria - common agrimony Alliaria petiolata - garlic mustard Centaurea nigra - common knapweed Digitalis purpurea - wild foxglove Filipendula ulmaria - meadowsweet Galium mollugo - hedge bedstraw Geum urbanum - wood avens Knautia arvensis - field scabious Lathyrus pratensis - meadow vetchling Leucanthemum vulgare - oxeye daisy Malva moschata - musk mallow Prunella vulgaris - self heal Silene alba - white campion Silene dioica - red campion Stachys sylvatica - hedge woundwort Torilis japonica - upright hedge parsley Vicia cracca - tufted vetch

4% 5% 9% 10% 2.5% 5% 8% 2% 2.5% 2% 8% 2% 10% 5% 10% 10% 2.5% 2.5%

Grass species Agrostis capillaris - common bent Cynosurus cristatus - crested dogstail Festuca ovina - sheep’s fescue Festuca rubra ssp. Litoralis - slender creeping red fescue Festuca rubra ssp. Rubra - strong creeping red fescue Poa pratensis - smooth stalked meadow grass

5% 15% 20% 20% 20% 20%

100g 419A 1kg 419B 10kg 419C

Woodland meadow mix A mix of 15 native wildflower species and six species of grass. The species in this mix are all tolerant of heavy shade.

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Alliaria petiolata - garlic mustard 10% Allium ursinum - ramsons/ wild garlic 2% Campanula trachelium - nettle leaved bellflower 1% Digitalis purpurea - wild foxglove 4% Filipendula ulmaria - meadowsweet 8% Galium mollugo - hedge bedstraw 10% Geum urbanum - wood avens 11% Hyacinthoides non-scripta - English bluebell 7% Hypericum hirsutum - hairy St. John’s wort 1% Prunella vulgaris - self heal 10% Silene dioica - red campion 12% Stachys officinalis - betony 5% Stachys sylvatica - hedge woundwort 10% Teucrium scorodonia - wood sage 5% Torilis japonica - upright hedge parsley 4%

Grass species

Agrostis capillaris - common bent Cynosurus cristatus - crested dogstail Festuca ovina - sheep’s fescue Festuca rubra ssp. Litoralis - slender creeping red fescue Festuca rubra ssp. Rubra - strong creeping red fescue Poa pratensis - smooth stalked meadow grass

5% 15% 20% 20% 20% 20%

100g 420A 1kg 420B 10kg 420C

General purpose meadow mix A mix of 15 native wildflower species and six species of grass.

Wildflower species

Achillea millefolium - yarrow Centaurea nigra - common knapweed Daucus carota - wild carrot Galium verum - lady’s bedstraw Leontodon hispidus - rough hawkbit Leucanthemum vulgare - oxeye daisy Plantago lanceolata - ribwort plantain Primula veris - cowslip Prunella vulgaris - self heal Ranunculus acris - meadow buttercup Rhinanthus minor - yellow rattle Rumex acetosa - common sorrel Sanguisorba minor - salad burnet Silene alba - white campion Silene dioica - red campion

Grass species

Agrostis capillaris - common bent Cynosurus cristatus - crested dogstail Festuca ovina - sheep’s fescue Festuca rubra ssp. Litoralis - slender creeping red fescue Festuca rubra ssp. Rubra - strong creeping red fescue Poa pratensis - smooth stalked meadow grass

5% 8% 8% 8% 1% 8% 5% 1% 9% 8% 7% 8% 8% 8% 8%

Grass species

Agrostis capillaris - common bent Cynosurus cristatus - crested dogstail Festuca ovina - sheep’s fescue Festuca rubra ssp. Litoralis - slender creeping red fescue Festuca rubra ssp. Rubra - strong creeping red fescue Poa pratensis - smooth stalked meadow grass

Achillea millefolium - yarrow Agrimonia eupatoria - common agrimony Centaurea nigra - common knapweed Centaurea scabiosa - greater knapweed Daucus carota - wild carrot Galium verum - lady’s bedstraw Geranium pratense - meadow cranesbill Hypericum perforatum - comm. St. John’s wort Knautia arvensis - field scabious Leucanthemum vulgare - oxeye daisy Lychnis flos-cuculi - ragged robin Malva moschata - musk mallow Malva sylvestris - common mallow Plantago lanceolata - ribwort plantain

4% 5% 7% 3% 6% 6% 2% 2% 6% 4% 2% 4% 4% 5%

20% 20%

Wildflower species

Angelica sylvestris - wild angelica 1.5% Centaurea nigra - common knapweed 16% Filipendula ulmaria - meadowsweet 18% Geum rivale - water avens 3% Iris pseudacorus - yellow flag iris 23.5% Juncus effusus - soft rush 2% Juncus inflexus - hard rush 8% Lathyrus pratensis - meadow vetchling 1.5% Lotus pedunculatus - greater birdsfoot trefoil 2% Lychnis flos-cuculi - ragged robin 2% Lythrum salicaria - purple loosestrife 3% Ranunculus acris - meadow buttercup 16% Succisa pratensis - devilsbit scabious 2% Vicia cracca - tufted vetch 1.5%

Grass species

100g 418A 1kg 418B 10kg 418C

A mix of 23 native wildflower species and six species of grass.

20%

A mix of 14 native wildflower species and six species of grass. The species in this mix will all tolerate flooding once established, and many would grow in the pond itself.

20%

Tall herb meadow mix

5% 15% 20%

Water’s edge meadow mix

5% 15% 20%

20% 20%

7% 6% 5% 3% 6% 6% 2% 2% 3%

100g 412A 1kg 412B 10kg 412C

Agrostis capillaris - common bent Cynosurus cristatus - crested dogstail Festuca ovina - sheep’s fescue Festuca rubra ssp. Litoralis - slender creeping red fescue Festuca rubra ssp. Rubra - strong creeping red fescue Poa pratensis - smooth stalked meadow grass

100g 411A 1kg 411B 10kg 411C

Wildflower species

Prunella vulgaris - self heal Ranunculus acris - meadow buttercup Rhinanthus minor - yellow rattle Rumex acetosa - common sorrel Silene alba - white campion Silene dioica - red campion Succisa pratensis - devilsbit scabious Verbascum nigrum - dark mullein Vicia cracca - tufted vetch

5% 15% 20% 20% 20% 20%

Dry soils & green roof meadow mix A mix of 20 native wildflower species and six species of grass. The species in this mix are typical of well drained sites and are tolerant of drought conditions.

Wildflower species

Achillea millefolium - yarrow Agrimonia eupatoria - common agrimony Anthyllis vulneraria - kidney vetch Centaurea nigra - common knapweed Centaurea scabiosa - greater knapweed Daucus carota - wild carrot Echium vulgare - viper’s bugloss Galium verum - lady’s bedstraw Knautia arvensis - field scabious Leucanthemum vulgare - oxeye daisy Linaria vulgaris - common toadflax Lotus corniculatus - birdsfoot trefoil Malva moschata - musk mallow Plantago lanceolata - ribwort plantain Plantago media - hoary plantain

3.5% 3% 1.5% 10% 2.5% 9% 3% 10% 2.5% 7% 0.5% 5% 2.5% 3% 3%

Grass Mixtures Primula veris - cowslip Prunella vulgaris - self heal Ranunculus acris - meadow buttercup Ranunculus bulbosus - bulbous buttercup Rhinanthus minor - yellow rattle

1.5% 9% 7% 6.5% 10%

Grass species

Agrostis capillaris - common bent Cynosurus cristatus - crested dogstail Festuca ovina - sheep’s fescue Festuca rubra ssp. Litoralis - slender creeping red fescue Festuca rubra ssp. Rubra - strong creeping red fescue Poa pratensis - smooth stalked meadow grass

5% 15% 20% 20% 20% 20%

100g 421A 1kg 421B 10kg 421C

Acid soils meadow mix A mix of 18 native wildflower species and six species of grass. The nv12 mix is suited to acidic soils, down to around pH5.

Wildflower species Achillea millefolium - yarrow Centaurea nigra - common knapweed Digitalis purpurea - wild foxglove Galium verum - lady’s bedstraw Hypochaeris radicata - common catsear Leontodon autumnalis - autumn hawkbit Leucanthemum vulgare - oxeye daisy Lotus corniculatus - birdsfoot trefoil Lychnis flos-cuculi - ragged robin Plantago lanceolata - ribwort plantain Primula veris - cowslip Ranunculus acris - meadow buttercup Rhinanthus minor - yellow rattle Rumex acetosa - common sorrel Rumex acetosella - sheep’s sorrel Stachys officinalis - betony Teucrium scorodonia - wood sage Vicia cracca - tufted vetch

2.5% 11% 5% 11% 1% 2% 7% 3% 3% 3% 1.5% 11% 10.5% 10% 10.5% 3% 2.5% 2.5%

Grass species

Agrostis capillaris - common bent Cynosurus cristatus - crested dogstail Festuca ovina - sheep’s fescue Festuca rubra ssp. Litoralis - slender creeping red fescue Festuca rubra ssp. Rubra - strong creeping red fescue Poa pratensis - smooth stalked meadow grass

5% 15% 20% 20% 20% 20%

100g 422A 1kg 422B 10kg 422C

Flowering lawn mix A mix of 12 native wildflower species and six species of grass. The species in this mixture will all tolerate close mowing to a height of about 5cm for the majority of the year.

Wildflower species Achillea millefolium - yarrow Anthyllis vulneraria - kidney vetch Galium verum - lady’s bedstraw Hypochaeris radicata - common catsear Leontodon hispidus - rough hawkbit Leucanthemum vulgare - oxeye daisy Lotus corniculatus - birdsfoot trefoil Plantago lanceolata - ribwort plantain Primula veris - cowslip Prunella vulgaris - self heal Ranunculus acris - meadow buttercup Rumex acetosa - common sorrel

Grass species

Agrostis capillaris - common bent Cynosurus cristatus - crested dogstail Festuca ovina - sheep’s fescue Festuca rubra ssp. Litoralis - slender creeping red fescue Festuca rubra ssp. Rubra - strong creeping red fescue Poa pratensis - smooth stalked meadow grass

100g 424A 1kg 424B 10kg 424C

4% 4% 12% 3% 4% 8% 10% 8% 7% 16% 12% 12%

Wetland meadow mix A mix of 17 native wildflower species and six species of grass. This mix is best suited to sites that remain damp year round and may experience some flooding.

Wildflower species Achillea millefolium - yarrow 4% Centaurea nigra - common knapweed 10.5% Filipendula ulmaria - meadowsweet 10% Lathyrus pratensis - meadow vetchling 2% Leucanthemum vulgare - oxeye daisy 8% Lotus corniculatus - birdsfoot trefoil 4% Lotus pedunculatus - greater birdsfoot trefoil 2% Lychnis flos-cuculi - ragged robin 1.5% Ononis repens - common restharrow 0.5% Plantago lanceolata - ribwort plantain 6% Primula veris - cowslip 1.5% Prunella vulgaris - self heal 12% Ranunculus acris - meadow buttercup 12% Rhinanthus minor - yellow rattle 10% Rumex acetosa - common sorrel 10% Trifolium pratense - wild red clover 4% Vicia cracca - tufted vetch 2%

Grass species Agrostis capillaris - common bent Cynosurus cristatus - crested dogstail Festuca ovina - sheep’s fescue Festuca rubra ssp. Litoralis - slender creeping red fescue Festuca rubra ssp. Rubra - strong creeping red fescue Poa pratensis - smooth stalked meadow grass

20% 20% 20%

A range of grass mixtures designed to suit most areas.

Allow a minimum of 5g per square metre, 20kg per acre, 50kg per hectare 100g, 1Kg & 10Kg packs Order codes are in in bold

Value mix A mix of six grass species, suitable for a wide range of soils.

Species Agrostis capillaris - common bent Cynosurus cristatus - crested dogstail Festuca ovina - sheep’s fescue Festuca rubra ssp. Litoralis - slender creeping red fescue Festuca rubra ssp. Rubra - strong creeping red fescue Poa pratensis - smooth stalked meadow grass

5% 15% 20% 20% 20% 20%

100g 417A 1kg 417B 10kg 417C

100g 425A 1kg 425B 10kg 425C

Clay soils meadow mix

Select mix

A mix of 19 native wildflower species and six species of grass. The species in this mixture are found on clay soils, which may retain water occasionally, yet dry out and crack open in the summer.

A diverse mix of 10 grass species, three of which are native (indicated by n following the species name). Suitable for a wide range of soils.

Species

Wildflower species

Agrostis capillaris - common bent 3% Anthoxanthum odoratum (n) - sweet vernal grass 3 % Briza media (n) - quaking grass 2% Cynosurus cristatus - crested dogstail 22% Festuca ovina - sheep’s fescue 22% Festuca rubra ssp. Commutata - chewing’s fescue 22% Festuca rubra ssp. Litoralis - slender creeping red fescue 13% Hordeum secalinum (n) - meadow barley 1% Poa pratensis - smooth stalked meadow grass 10% Trisetum flavescens - yellow oatgrass 2%

Achillea millefolium - yarrow Centaurea nigra - common knapweed Galium verum - lady’s bedstraw Knautia arvensis - field scabious Lathyrus pratensis - meadow vetchling Leontodon hispidus - rough hawkbit Leucanthemum vulgare - oxeye daisy Lotus corniculatus - birdsfoot trefoil Lychnis flos-cuculi - ragged robin Plantago lanceolata - ribwort plantain Primula veris - cowslip Prunella vulgaris - self heal Ranunculus acris - meadow buttercup Rhinanthus minor - yellow rattle Rumex acetosa - common sorrel Stachys officinalis - betony Succisa pratensis - devilsbit scabious Trifolium pratense - wild red clover Vicia cracca - tufted vetch

4% 11% 8% 2.5% 2% 1% 8% 5% 2% 6% 1.5% 10% 12% 10% 10% 1% 1% 3% 2%

Grass species

5% 15% 20%

Agrostis capillaris - common bent Cynosurus cristatus - crested dogstail Festuca ovina - sheep’s fescue Festuca rubra ssp. Litoralis - slender creeping red fescue Festuca rubra ssp. Rubra - strong creeping red fescue Poa pratensis - smooth stalked meadow grass

20%

100g 416A 1kg 416B 10kg 416C

20% 20%

5% 15% 20%

Grass Mixtures

5% 15% 20% 20% 20% 20%

100g 426A 1kg 426B 10kg 426C

Clay soils mix A mix of 11 species of grass suitable for clay soils, four of which are native.

Species: Agrostis capillaris - common bent 3% Alopecurus pratensis (n) - meadow foxtail 2% Anthoxanthum odoratum (n) - sweet vernal grass 3 % Briza media (n) - quaking grass 2% Cynosurus cristatus - crested dogstail 21% Festuca ovina - sheep’s fescue 22% Festuca rubra ssp. Commutata - chewing’s fescue 21% Festuca rubra ssp. Litoralis - slender creeping red fescue 13% Hordeum secalinum (n) - meadow barley 1% Poa pratensis - smooth stalked meadow grass 10% Trisetum flavescens - yellow oatgrass 2%

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Grass Mixtures

Lawn Mixtures

Wetland mix

Woodland mix

A mix of 12 species of grass suitable for sites that remain damp year round and experience some flooding, five of which are native (indicated by an n following the species name).

A mix of nine species of grass suitable for sites in full shade, two of which are native.

Species Agrostis capillaris - common bent 2.5% Alopecurus pratensis (n) - meadow foxtail 3% Anthoxanthum odoratum (n) - sweet vernal grass 2.5% Briza media (n) - quaking grass 1.5% Cynosurus cristatus - crested dogstail 16.5% Deschampsia cespitosa (n) - tufted hairgrass 2% Festuca ovina - sheep’s fescue 16.5% Festuca rubra ssp. Commutata - chewing’s fescue 16% Festuca rubra ssp. Litoralis - slender creeping red fescue 29% Hordeum secalinum (n) - meadow barley 1% Poa pratensis - smooth stalked meadow grass 7.5% Trisetum flavescens - yellow oatgrass 2%

100g 428A 1kg 428B 10kg 428C

Water’s edge mix A mix of nine species of grass suitable for sites that experience prolonged flooding, three of which are native (n). Sow are given as long before flooding as possible.

Species Agrostis capillaris - common bent 4% Alopecurus pratensis (n) - meadow foxtail 4% Anthoxanthum odoratum (n) - sweet vernal grass 5% Cynosurus cristatus - crested dogstail 14% Deschampsia cespitosa (n) - tufted hairgrass 5% Festuca ovina - sheep’s fescue 17% Festuca rubra ssp. Litoralis - slender creeping red fescue 17% Festuca rubra ssp. Rubra - strong creeping red fescue 17% Poa pratensis - smooth stalked meadow grass 17%

100g 429A 1kg 429B 10kg 429C

Hedgerow mix A mix of 10 species of grass suitable for sites in semi-shade, two of which are native (n).

Species Agrostis capillaris - common bent 3% Anthoxanthum odoratum (n) - sweet vernal grass 2.5% Cynosurus cristatus - crested dogstail 11% Deschampsia cespitosa (n) - tufted hairgrass 1.5% Festuca ovina - sheep’s fescue 14% Festuca rubra ssp. Commutata - chewing’s fescue 12% Festuca rubra ssp. Litoralis - slender creeping red fescue 14% Festuca rubra ssp. Rubra - strong creeping red fescue 14% Poa nemoralis - wood meadowgrass 14% Poa pratensis - smooth stalked meadow grass 14%

100g 430A 1kg 430B 10kg 430C

Species Agrostis capillaris - common bent 3% Anthoxanthum odoratum (n) - sweet vernal grass 3% Cynosurus cristatus - crested dogstail 11% Deschampsia cespitosa (n) - tufted hairgrass 5% Festuca ovina - sheep’s fescue 14% Festuca rubra ssp. Litoralis - slender creeping red fescue 14% Festuca rubra ssp. Rubra - strong creeping red fescue 14% Poa nemoralis - wood meadowgrass 22% Poa pratensis - smooth stalked meadow grass 14%

100g 431A 1kg 431B 10kg 431C

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Economy lawn mix An inexpensive mixture that produces a hard wearing lawn suitable for mowing down to a height of 20mm.

50% 50%

100g 435A 1kg 435B 10kg 435C

Fine lawn mix

Species 4% 11% 38% 15% 15% 15% 2%

100g 432A 1kg 432B 10kg 432C

Acid soils mix A mix of eight species of grass suitable for acidic soils down to a pH 5, two of which are native (n).

Species Agrostis capillaris - common bent 4% Anthoxanthum odoratum (n) - sweet vernal grass 3 % Cynosurus cristatus - crested dogstail 11% Deschampsia flexuosa (n) - wavy hairgrass 2% Festuca ovina - sheep’s fescue 35% Festuca rubra ssp. Litoralis - slender creeping red fescue 15% Festuca rubra ssp. Rubra - strong creeping red fescue 15% Poa pratensis - smooth stalked meadow grass 15%

100g 433A 1kg 433B 10kg 433C

Chalk & limestone soils mix A mix of nine species of grass suitable for chalk or limestone soils, with quaking grass being native.

Species

100g 434A 1kg 434B 10kg 434C

100g, 1Kg & 10Kg packs Order codes are in in bold

Perennial ryegrass Strong creeping red fescue

A mix of seven species of grass suitable for dry soils or a green roof environment.

Agrostis capillaris - common bent Briza media (n) - quaking grass Cynosurus cristatus - crested dogstail Festuca ovina - sheep’s fescue Festuca rubra ssp. Litoralis - slender creeping red fescue Festuca rubra ssp. Rubra - strong creeping red fescue Koelaria macrantha - crested hairgrass Poa pratensis - smooth stalked meadow grass Trisetum flavescens - yellow oatgrass

Sowing rate: 50g per square metre, 200kg per acre, 500kg per hectare.

Compostion

Dry soils & green roof mix

Agrostis capillaris - common bent Cynosurus cristatus - crested dogstail Festuca ovina - sheep’s fescue Festuca rubra ssp. Litoralis - slender creeping red fescue Festuca rubra ssp. Rubra - strong creeping red fescue Poa pratensis - smooth stalked meadow grass Trisetum flavescens - yellow oatgrass

Lawn Mixes

5% 1.5% 14% 19% 19% 19% 1.5% 19% 2%

Produces a high quality lawn suitable for close mowing down to 6mm.

Common bent Chewing’s fescue Slender creeping red fescue

20% 40% 40%

100g 436A 1kg 436B 10kg 436C

Intermediate lawn mix Produces a lawn more wear tolerant than the final lawn mix, although it will be less fine. Suitable for mowing down to a height of 10mm.

Common bent Chewing’s fescue Slender creeping red fescue Strong creeping red fescue Smooth stalked meadow grass

5% 30% 25% 35% 5%

100g 437A 1kg 437B 10kg 437C

Hard wearing lawn mix Produces a very hard wearing lawn suitable for mowing down to 15mm.

Common bent Chewing’s fescue Slender creeping red fescue Strong creeping red fescue Perennial ryegrass Smooth stalked meadow grass

5% 20% 15% 25% 30% 5%

100g 438A 1kg 438B 10kg 438C

Shaded areas lawn mix Produces a lawn ideal for shaded areas, suitable for mowing down to a height of 15mm.

Common bent Sheep’s fescue Slender creeping red fescue Strong creeping red fescue Perennial ryegrass Wood meadow grass Smooth stalked meadow grass

100g 439A 1kg 439B 10kg 439C

5% 10% 25% 25% 20% 5% 10%

Individual Wildflower Seed

Individual Wildflower Seed

Native Ferns

Native Ferns We have chosen a range of native ferns that would look good either in an ornamental garden or in their natural woodland habitat.

Find more Wildflower Seed species online: www.tcv.org.uk/shop

All of our individual wildflowers seeds are native provenance These can be used on their own or mixed with the meadow grass mixtures 100g, 1Kg & 10Kg packs English Name Latin Name

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Argimony – Common Agrimonia eupatoria Angelica – Wild Angelica sylvestris Avens – Wood Geum urbanum Bedstraw – Hedge Galium mollugo Bedstraw – Lady’s Galium verum Borage Borago officinalis Bugloss – Viper’s Echium vulgare Burnet – Salad Sanguisorba minor Buttercup – Meadow Ranunculus acris Campion – Red Silene dioica Campion – White Silene alba Carrot – Wild Daucus carota Catsear – Common Hypochaeris radicata Chamomile – Corn Anthemis arvenis Corncockle Agrostemma githago Cornflower Centaurea cyanus Cowslip Primula veris Cranesbill – Meadow Geranium pratense Daisy – Oxeye Leucanthemum vulgare Dandelion Taraxacum officinale Evening Primrose Oenothera biennis Fleabane – Common Pulicaria dysenterica Foxglove – Wild Digitalis purpurea Mustard – Garlic Alliaria petiolata Hawkbit – Autumn Leontodon autumnalis Hawkbit – Rough Leontodon hispidus Iris – Yellow Flag Iris pseudacorus Knapweed – Greater Centaurea scabiosa Knapweed – Lesser Centaurea nigra Mallow – Musk Malva moschata Marigold – Corn Chrysanthemum segetum Meadowsweet Filipendula ulmaria Parsley – Cow Anthriscus Sylvestris Parsley – Upright Hedge Torilis japonica Pimpernel – Scarlet Anagallis arvensis Plantain – Ribwort Plantago lanceolata Poppy – Corn Papaver rhoeas Primrose – Wild Primula vulgaris Ramsoms/Wild Garlic Allium ursinum Rue – Goat’s Galega officinalis Saxifrage – Burnet Pimpinella saxifraga Scabious – Devilsbit Succisa pratensis Scabious – Field Knautia arvensis Scabious – Small Scabiosa columbaria Self Heal Prunella vulgaris Soapwort Saponaria officinalis Sorrel – Common Rumex acetosa Sorrel – Sheep’s Rumex acetosella St. John’s Wort – Common Hypericum perforatum St. John’s Wort – Hairy Hypericum hirsutum Valerian – Red Centranthus ruber Vetch – Kidney Anthyllis vulneraria Vetchling – Meadow Lathyrus pratensis Violet – Common Dog Viola riviniana Weld Reseda luteola Woundwort – Hedge Stachys sylvatica Yarrow Achillea millefolium Yellow Rattle Rhinanthus minor

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Common Polypody Polypodium vulgare

501

1 Litre Pot. Evergreen A low growing fern with deep cut leathery fronds. Ideal for walls, banks and rockeries.

Height: 30cm, Spread: 30cm.

Will tolerate most soils.

Hart’s Tongue Fern Asplenium scolopendrium

502

1 Litre Pot. An evergreen with bright green leathery fronds, makes it a good contrast with other ferns.

Height: 90cm, Spread: 60cm.

For crevices, walls and under trees.

Lady Fern Athyrium filix - femina

503

2 Litre Pot. A deciduous fern, with delicate tufts of light green fronds.

Height: 90cm, Spread: 90cm.

Wet woodland locations & shady pond margins.

Male Fern Dryopteris filix-mas

504

1 Litre Pot. A semi-evergreen which often remains evergreen in milder areas. Tall upright feathery fronds.

Height: 120cm, Spread: 90cm.

Will grow in full sun, but needs moist soil.

Shuttlecock Fern Matteucia struthiopteris

505

1 Litre Pot. Erect sterile fronds of bright green surround the dark brown fertile fronds of this deciduous fern forming a shuttlecock shape.

Height: 90cm Spread: 90cm.

Will tolerate sun but prefers a shaded site and needs moist soil. Ideal for waterside sites in boggy conditions.

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Bulbs, Tubers & Rhizomes

Bulbs,Tubers & Rhizomes All our bulbs are of native provenance. All bulbs can be ordered all year round. The Autumn planting bulbs will be dispatched in September, October and early November. The spring planting bulbs, bulbs in the green will be dispatched mid-February to mid-March.

All bulbs in the green species are despatched freshly lifted, when they are in active growth.

Individual bulbs have a minimum order of 10 per species.

WOOD ANEMONE

SNOWDROP

Originally from Wales and SW England, this bulb loves moist areas in woodlands, and in boggy meadows. They seem to grow better on heavy clay or in leaf-moulded lighter soils. They do not like full sun.

This perennial lives in deciduous woodlands and mountain meadows. It is low-growing and makes a good mat under a garden tree.

situation partial shade

soil type acid/alkaline moist height

20cm

flowering season/colour

january-march, white

autumn planting bulbs

– 603

in the green, spring planting bulbs

– 615

situation sun

soil type neutral/alkaline moist

height up to

35cm

flowering season/colour

WILD GARLIC

march-may, white

autumn planting bulbs

– 606

in the green, spring planting bulbs

WILD DAFFODIL

– 625

SNAKESHEAD FRITILLERY

These are found in damp woodlands, moist meadowlands, and parklands Daffodils are best planted where they won’t be disturbed, and should be planted in September. situation sun/partial shade

soil type neutral/acid moist

40cm flowering season/colour february-april/may, creamy yellow autumn planting bulbs – 601 in the green, spring planting bulbs – 619 height approx

These, the most common native member of the onion family, inhabit woodlands and shady places. The leaves have an incredible scent, but this plant does contrast with other plants in a moist, shady border. situation sun/shade

soil type neutral/acid moist

height

45cm

Originally found growing in damp meadows in southern England, but is now quite rare in the wild.

flowering season/colour

april-june, white

autumn planting bulbs

– 604

in the green, spring planting bulbs

– 621

soil type damp

LESSER CELANDINE

height up to

situation sun/partial shade

april, red/purple/cream autumn planting bulbs

– 617

Lily of the Valley Found in woods, this native bulb grows oval leaves and is richly fragrant.

Popular with both gardeners and bees.

An early spring flower, these dwell in ditches, woods and hedges. The base of a deciduous tree is a good place in the garden for this bulb. It is quite vigorous. situation partial shade/shade soil type neutral moist

height up to

height

50

– 609

in the green, spring planting bulbs

soil type acid/neutral normal

50cm flowering season/colour april-june, blue autumn planting bulbs – 602 in the green, spring planting bulbs – 611

25cm

flowering season/colour

english BLUEBELL These pretty bulbs are located in open woodlands, or under deciduous trees, often near the sea. In the garden they can be planted in a border or amongst herbaceous plants, and need regular splitting.

situation full sun

situation prefers woodland

20cm

soil type damp

flowering season/colour

height up to

march-may, gold/yellow autumn planting bulbs

– 605

in the green, spring planting bulbs

20cm

flowering season/colour may, white

– 627

autumn planting bulbs

– 610

in the green, spring planting bulbs

– 613

Bulbs, Tubers & Rhizomes Tenby Daffodil A native species mainly found in Wales, it is also the emblem of Wales. Daffodils are best planted where they won’t be disturbed.

Available for autumn planting in the green. autumn planting bulbs

– 612

Cuckoo Pint Other common names include Wild Arum, Lords and Ladies, Devils and Angels, Cows and Bulls, Adam and Eve, Bobbins, Naked Boys, Starch-Root and Wake Robin. Attractive leaves and sheath in spring, conspicuous spike of orange-red berries in autumn.

22-30 cm

autumn planting bulbs

– 614

Wild Cyclamen Found in wood or hedgerow. Pink or white flowers, decorative heart shaped leaves. flowers augustseptember height

Spring Snowflake

Umbel-like white flowers in MayJune which open star-like in the sun. height

15-30 cm

autumn planting bulbs

– 622

in the green. spring planting bulbs

– 637

Nodding Star of Bethlehem White, nodding bell-shaped flowers. Suits grassland. Flowers April – May. height

15-30cm

Similar to Summer Snowflake, but as the name suggests it flowers earlier – from February to April, and has scented flowers.

Moist ground in semi-shade preferred. height

15-20 cm

in the green, spring planting bulbs

Spikes of helmeted, bluishviolet flowers.

Flowers in MayJune

autumn planting bulbs

– 624

in the green. spring planting bulbs

– 638

7-15 cm

autumn planting bulbs

Martagon Lily Pink spotted dark purple flowers and turned back to make the fanciful Turk’s cap. flowers june-july

90-120 cm

autumn planting bulbs

– 618

Summer Snowflake White flowers in April-May. Suited to damp grassland or moist soil border. height

30-60 cm

autumn planting bulbs

– 620

in the green, spring planting

630

120-180 cm 9cm pots

bulbs in

Flowers are yellow, nodding and fragrant. Suits woodland. Flowers in April/May.

autumn planting bulbs

– 632

15-30cm

autumn planting bulbs

– 626

in the green. spring planting bulbs

– 639

Solomon’s Seal

Winter Aconite

– 616

height

height

height

629

MonkshOOD

Wild Tulip

situation shade height

Common Star of Bethlehem

–

Glossy leaves and yellow chalice shaped flowers will carpet woodland January-February. height:

5–10cm

in the green, spring planting bulbs

623

Double Snowdrop Flowers of white double blooms in Febrary-March.

Found in damp woods and river banks. height

10-20 cm

in the green, spring planting bulbs

628

Arching stems carrying greenish white bell-like flowers. Suits woodland. Flowers in May – June. height

30-60 cm 9cm pots

bulbs in

autumn planting bulbs

– 633

Spring Bulb Collection Contains a mix of Daffodil, Bluebell, Snowdrop, Wood Anemone, Wild Garlic/Ramsons

50 bulbs – 607 100 bulbs – 608 500 bulbs – 631

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Traditional Vegetable Seed

Traditional Vegetable Seed Vegetables Asparagus Pea One of our all time favourites. Small winged pods should be harvested when about 3-4cm long, superb flavour akin to Asparagus. Will crop all summer long if picked regularly. Brilliant scarlet flowers.

Needs no staking but pods camouflage well in the foliage so search well. Sow in drills 2cm deep in May in the growing site with 35cm between rows. Can be started earlier under cloches. To cook, just top and tail the pods, steam or lightly boil and serve with a knob of butter - delicious!

Seed count 50 VS01

Beetroot – Boltardy Beetroot Boltardy is the most popular choice for early sowing, good resistance to bolting. Produces medium size globe shaped roots of superb deep red with no rings. GOOD RESISTANCE TO BOLTING. Seed count 275 VS02

Beetroot – Detroit Globe Introduced nearly a century ago and still one of the favourites for main crop sowing.

Deep red flesh, marvellous flavour and stores well. Easy to grow and much more tasty than fresh shop bought beetroot. It should be harvested just at the right time when the size of a tennis ball.

Seed count 275 VS03

Beetroot – Wodan F1 Delicious medium size roots which rarely become woody. Pick young as baby beet or leave to mature. Seed count 200 VS04

Beetroot – Pablo F1 This excellent deep red beetroot can be used as a baby beet, or grown on as a main crop. Perfect for any salad with its globe roots and sweet tasting smooth VS05 flesh. Seed count 200

Leaf Beet – Rhubarb Chard The plant forms clusters of leaves tinged red with a deep red rib. The leaves can be gently cooked like Spinach and the ribs treated like Asparagus. Pick young stems and the plant will keep producing 52

new growth. Ideal as a baby leaf and adds colour to salads, with its remarkable red petioles, mid-rib and veins.

Seed count 100 VS06

Leaf Beet – Rainbow Chard Bring colour to your vegetable garden. A lovely mixture of various coloured stems and leaves that can be used as baby leaf for salads or delicious cooked when fully VS07 grown. Seed count 125

Leaf Beet – Perpetual Spinach Plants produce a mass of mid-green leaves on thin green stems which will continue to be produced right through the winter.

Seed count 250 VS08

Borecole – Dwarf Green Curled Very frizzy curled deep green leaves held on plants 50-60cm tall which need no staking. The older larger leaves will be more bitter so best to use only young VS09 leaves. Seed count 425

Borecole – Nero Di Toscana An Italian type of curly kale sometimes known as Black Russian. Tight, long and heavily blistered leaves of dark green.

Seed count 175 VS10

Broccoli – Purple Sprouting The most popular of the sprouting varieties, very hardy and produces an abundance of dark purple spears, in March, which turn green on cooking.

Seed count 750 VS11

Broccoli – White Sprouting Apart from the different spear colour the leaves are less frilly and blue-green.

Creamy white spears which are slightly milder in flavour than the purple and lighter green when cooked. Late February/ March harvest onwards.

Seed count 725 VS12

Brussel Sprouts – Evesham Special A good all rounder, produces large quantities of medium size solid sprouts from September to December.

Seed count 500 VS13

Brussel Sprouts – Maximus F1 Hybrid A high quality variety with a good flavour.

Ideal replacement for PEER GYNT. Seed count 75 VS14

Brussel Sprouts – Crispus F1 Club root resistant. Early to mid-season production of dark green buttons which stand well on the plant for several weeks.

Pick from September to November.

Seed count 20 VS15

Brussel Sprouts – Montgomery High yielding, high quality sprouts that are very attractive in shape with a good flavour. Erect strong plant with good resistance to the wind. Ideal replacement VS16 for Wellington.

Cabbage – Greyhound Reliable old favourite. Compact heads which are produced quickly. Few outer leaves so it can be grown at 30cm spacings. Suitable for sowing under glass in February. Seed count 500 VS17

Cabbage – Hispi F1 Hybrid Really versatile variety. Good medium size heads with excellent flavour. Very fast growing. Can be sown under glass in February for June cropping. For a Hispi addict sow in October under glass and transplant to cold frames in the New Year for a spring crop. Seed count 100 VS18

Cabbage – January King Distinct type of cabbage, the outer leaves of the heart have a red tinge and the leaves have light blistering like a Savoy. Sweet crisp texture. Crops from December to January. Very hardy. Seed count 500 VS20

Cabbage – Kilaton F1 High yielding, autumn/winter cabbage, ballhead variety. It has a nice green external colour, even after long storage. Head weight approx. 2.5-4kg (5.1/2-9lb). Club VS21 root resistant. Seed count 50

Cabbage – Primo Very popular of this type. Very firm medium size heads of excellent quality and flavour. Can be sown in February under glass and then outside to produce crops from July onwards. Seed count 500 VS22

Cabbage – Red Drumhead Solid round heads with crisp hearts of purple red colour. Ideal for pickling and cooking. Crops from September onwards.

Seed count 500 VS23

Cabbage – Stonehead F1 Hybrid Lovely crisp texture to the creamy white hearts. Can be planted at 30cm spacings, stands well and crops from September onwards. Seed count 95 VS24

Traditional Vegetable Seed Cabbage – Tundra F1

Carrot – Sweet Candle

Courgette – Zucchini

One of the best introductions in years. Very frost hardy and matures quickly, sown May to July ready in November but holds until April. Great flavour.

Seed count 125 VS25

Exceptional taste, high yielding, uniform cylindrical shaped roots with round tips.

Rich orange colour with an extra sweet flavour. Excellent for late summer. Ideal for exhibitors. Seed count 500 VS35

Smooth skin of really dark green. Slim and cylindrical with excellent internal quality.

Ideal for freezing.

Seed count 20 VS45

Calabrese – Green Magic

Carrot – Trevor F1

Produces a large central head that should be cut first, followed by delicious smaller healthy shoots to pick frequently over a long period. Shows good resistance to white rust. Seed count 100 VS26

A heavy yielding Nantes type, sweet succulent taste, with good colour and texture. Great in summer salads and winter casseroles.

Seed count 400 VS36

Calabrese – Chevalier F1

Cauliflower – Aalsmeer

Dual purpose type. Sow in containers lined with tissue for moisture retention on a window sill and cut when about 4cm tall.

Broadcast seeds in a small patch in the garden and cut the whole leaves. Spring sowing for cutting after about 4 weeks.

Seed count 5000 VS46

Good, dome-shaped heads, followed by lots of secondary growth, Ideal variety for VS27 freezing. Seed count 75

Carrot – Amsterdam Forcing

Early vigorous variety with excellent curds that are well protected. Creamy white heads of good depth and weight. Frost VS37 hardy. Seed count 95

Very sweet flavour, good colour and small core. First choice for early sowing under cloches. Small cylindrical roots that freeze well. Seed count 1000 VS28

Cauliflower – Autumn Giant

Carrot – Autumn King

Cauliflower – Clapton F1

Much grown maincrop and storing variety.

Heavy yields, long thick roots, good colour and flavour. Can be pulled as required during the winter.

Seed count 2000 VS29

Carrot – Chantenay Red Cored Highly recommended variety for early maincrop. Stump rooted, excellent colour and texture. Smooth skin, small core and tastes good too! Seed count 2000 VS30

Large solid white heads well protected from the weather. Seed count 225 VS38

A cauliflower with good quality white curds carried high off the ground so is kept VS39 very clean. Seed count 30

Cauliflower – Igloo Early variety with good, clean, white heads.

Can be used as mini-vegetable when grown close together, or at wider spacing for larger heads.

Seed count 70 VS40

Carrot – Early Nantes

Celeriac – Giant Prague

The favourite for successional sowing.

Blunt ended cylindrical roots with very small core. Superb flavour and colour.

Seed count 2000 VS31

Roots are globular with slightly flattened base. Medium green foliage. Stores well.

Good flavour. Harvest from late September onwards. Seed count 600 VS41

Carrot – Flyaway F1 Hybrid

Celery – Golden Self Blanching

The first variety to have tolerance to Carrot Fly as it is far less attractive to the egg laying flies. Broad shouldered, stump ended roots with smooth skin and excellent colour. Nantes type for midseason. Seed count 500 VS32

The stalks are more yellow-green and not such a strong flavour as Giant White but a lot less work. Ready from about August onwards. Seed count 1000 VS42

Carrot – Mixed A mixture of purple, orange and yellow carrots to add colour to salads or cooked VS33 meals

Specially bred for its ability to produce a lot of leaf and bolt much slower than traditional old types. Good flavour and VS43 colour. Height 60-90cm

Carrot – James Scarlet Intermediate

Courgette – All Green Bush

Reliable old favourite for maincrop and exhibition. Broad shouldered tapering roots of deep orange. Great flavour.

Seed count 2000 VS34

High yields of dark green fruits that should be cut when about 8-10cm long.

Crops over a long period when harvested VS44 regularly. Seed count 25

CoriAnder – Leisure leafy

Cress – Curled

Cucumber – Aurelia F1 Dark green uniform fruit that responds well to cooler temperatures.

Seed count 4 VS47

Cucumber – Bedfordshire Prize An old favourite for outdoor growing.

Vigorous habit and high yields of light green ridged fruit. Pick young to avoid bitterness.

Seed count 50 VS48

Cucumber – Crystal Lemon Quite distinct round pale coloured fruits.

Very vigorous and prolific. Considered more digestible by some connoisseurs.

Seed count 30 VS49

Cucumber – La Diva All American Selection Winner. Extra sweet, non-bitter fruit. Smooth thin skin.

Seed count 25 VS50

Cucumber – Telegraph Improved The nearest old variety to a glasshouse type. Medium long dark green fruits.

Can be grown outside, under glass, in polythene tunnels or in a cold frame.

Seed count 15 VS51

Fennel – Sweet Florence The old traditional variety. Best for later summer sowings when bolting is not a normal problem. Fine flavour. Leaves can be used as a herb. Seed count 375 VS52

Kohl Rabi – Green Delicacy Pale green skin with pure white flesh.

Fine texture and flavour when harvested the size of a tennis ball. Earliest of all the varieties. Seed count 500 VS56

Leek – Giant Winter Excellent late variety with heavy thick stems. Will stand in the ground for a long VS57 time. Seed count 500 53

Traditional Vegetable Seed Leek – Jolant Very early variety with a mild flavour. Use for mini-veg or grow on to harvest from August onwards. Vigorous and gives a high-density stem. Seed count 200 VS58

Leek – Musselburgh Most popular variety/strong growing habit.

Very winter hardy, thick stems. Ready from December onwards. Seed count 425 VS59

Leek – Prizetaker/Lyon Uniform habit produces long thick white stems. As the name implies is ideal for the show bench. Matures from early autumn VS60 onwards. Seed count 300

Marrow – Long Green Trailing Produces large dark green fruits with a paler green stripe. Trailing habit needs a lot of room. Marrows can be cut before the first frost free but cool area and used VS69 during the winter. Seed count 20

Mizuna Dark green leaves on long white stems.

Use uncooked in salads or add to a stir-fry.

Seed count 500 VS70

Mustard – White Produces crisp sprouts with a hint of spicy VS71 flavour. Seed count 2500

Lettuce – Little Gem Cos

Onion – Ailsa Craig

Small compact heads of bright green.

Slightly more open than other varieties but outstanding for its flavour. Sow early spring up to July. Seed count 1400 VS61

Large globe shaped bulbs with mild flavour and golden straw coloured skin. A good exhibition onion but does not store for long periods. Use in early winter.

Seed count 400 VS72

Lettuce – Lobjoits Cos An old favourite. Deep green outer leaves, colour is retained in the heart. Very crisp and well flavoured. Ideal for spring and autumn sowings. Seed count 1400 VS62

Lettuce – Lollo Rosso Delightful deep red tinge over most of the leaves. Distinct texture. Loose leaf type.

Seed count 550 VS63

Lettuce – Mixed A good economy, one packet containing a mix of butterhead, cos, crisp and loose leaf types to give you a spread of varieties and textures in one row. Seed count 1200 VS64

Lettuce – Red Salad Bowl Sometimes referred to as Oak leaf type.

Large heads made up of a mass of serrated leaves of dark red for individual picking.

Seed count 1200 VS65

Lettuce – Salad Bowl The first of the "cut and come again" types to arrive in our gardens. Bright green serrated leaves form large heads. Gives a different texture to salads.

Seed count 1000 VS66

Lettuce – Webbs Wonderful Probably the most popular and widely grown of all varieties. Large frilly crisp heads. Slow to run to seed even in hot weather. Seed count 1400 VS67

Marrow – Long Green Bush Has all the attributes of Green Trailing but with a bush habit for more limited space.

Highly productive. Seed count 20 VS68 54

Onion – Bedfordshire Champion Great all round variety. Large globe shaped golden brown bulbs with excellent keeping qualities but can be susceptible to downy VS73 mildew. Seed count 400

Onion – Red Brunswick Late maturing semi flat bulbs of dark red.

Medium to large in size with excellent flavour. Very decorative, fresh in salads or cooked with pasta. Seed count 275 VS74

Onion – White Lisbon (Spring) The traditional spring onion. Long white stems with bright green tops which are slow to form a bulb. Mild flavour. Sow from March to July. Seed count 800 VS75

Parsley – Triple Curled Prolific supplies of lush green leaves with heavy curling. Fine flavour.

Seed count 500 VS76

Parsnip – Countess F1 Main crop variety with good disease tolerance and high yield. Smooth skin, very uniform - ideal for the show bench.

Seed count 350 VS77

Parsnip – Tender and True One of the most popular varieties.

Very uniform, pale coloured skin and outstanding flavour. Good choice for the VS78 show bench. Seed count 800

Parsnip – White King Semi-long roots with smooth cream white skin and flesh. Finest flavour in our opinion.

Seed count 800 VS79

Pepper – Sweet Mixed A special selection of varieties to give a mixture of colours and shapes. Heavy block shaped fruits with mild flavour.

Seed count 100 VS80

Pepper – Apache F1 A dwarf bush variety producing masses of small chilli-type fruit. Young green fruits are milder in flavour, the heat increases as VS81 peppers mature. Seed count 10

Pumpkin – Hundredweight The traditional Hallowe'en pumpkin. Can get huge if grown singly. Oval to round with deep orange flesh. Allow 200cm between plants.

Seed count 15 VS82

Pumpkin – Jack O’ Lantern Perfect size for Halloween lights. Skin is golden orange and flesh is fine flavoured and deep orange. Stores through the winter. Plant at 90cm spacings. Ready in about four months from sowing.

Seed count 15 N/A

Radish – French Breakfast One of the most famous varieties. Long roots of red with a white tip.

Seed count 1200 VS83

Radish – Mixed A special pack containing a mixture of French Breakfast, Scarlet Globe and Sparkler to give a variation in one row.

Seed count 1000 VS84

Rocket – Salad Delicious spicy dark green leaves very simple to grow. Sow successionally.

Seed count 1000 VS85

Savoy – Best of all Round flattened heads with large blue green leaves. Solid hearts of good texture and flavour. Harvest begins in August and September. Seed count 500 VS86

Spinach – Summer Round Bloomsdale Heavy yielding summer variety. Produces a mass of dark green leaves and is slow to bolt in hot weather. Seed count 225 VS87

Swede – Ruby Bred for extra sweetness, it has dark purple-skinned globe shaped roots with creamy yellow flesh and is a really useful winter vegetable. Good resistance to powdery mildew. It cooks well with an outstanding flavour. An AGM winner that's also winter hardy. Seed count 900 VS88

Traditional Vegetable Seed Sweet Corn - Kelvedon Glory F1 Hybrid

Turnip – Milan Purple Top

An old favourite giving early crops from August onwards. Good flavour and high quality cobs with golden yellow kernels.

Seed count 50 VS89

Flat shaped roots of light purple and white with white flesh. Fast to mature and ideal for an early start under cloches.

Seed count 1200 VS99

Sweet Corn – Tasty Gold F1 Hybrid

Winter Squash – Cha Cha F1

The 21cm long cobs are filled right up to the tip with golden kernels of super sweet flavour. This is a super sweet type (SH).

Matures early September onwards.

Seed count 50 VS90

Buttercup type with dark green, slightly flat-round fruits. Bright orange flesh cooks dry, flaky and sweet with a delicious taste.

Average weight 2kg with a yield of 3-4 fruits per plant. Seed count 15 N/A

Sweet Corn – Sugar Buns F1

Winter Squash – Butternut

Sweet, tender and the earliest of all the corn varieties. Selected for its improved germination and long harvesting period.

Seed count 50 VS91

Now quite common in the supermarket.

Elongated pear shape light orange golden colour with deeper orange flesh. Matures in late autumn for winter storage.

Seed count 15 N/A

Tomato – Ailsa Craig A tried and tested variety renowned for its flavour. Greenback type giving good crops of medium size fruit. Seed count 75 VS92

PEAS

Tomato – Alicante

Alderman

Best described as an improved Moneymaker type. Heavy crops of uniform smooth, medium size fruits of good flavour maturing quite early. Seed count 75 VS93

Tomato – Gardeners Delight One of the most popular varieties producing trusses with large crops of small fruits but with outstanding flavour.

Seed count 50 VS94

Tomato – Garden Perle Delicious, rosy-red, cherry-size fruits. Ideal to grow in hanging baskets. Early to crop and continues to crop all season. Fruit trusses tumble over basket sides.

Seed count 25 VS95

Tomato – Golden Sunrise The golden yellow fruits are considered by many to be the best flavoured tomatoes there are. Medium size, nice and fleshy.

Seed count 75 VS96

Tomato – Moneymaker Probably the most famous variety of tomato. Heavy crops of medium size fruit of average flavour but very reliable.

Seed count 75 VS97

Tomato – Shirley F1 Hybrid One of the most popular hybrid varieties, early into production with large trusses of medium size fruits on strong plants.

Seed count 15 VS98

Popular with exhibitors. Tall growing so support is essential. Large pods and lots of them. Excellent flavour. Height 150cm.

Seed count 300.

VS100

Early Onward Blunt pods of dark green with good flavour, some 10 days earlier than Onward.

The pods are well filled and prolific. Height 60cm. Seed count 350 VS101

Hurst Green Shaft One of the most popular varieties. Heavy crops of long pointed pods produced in pairs containing about 10 peas of wonderful flavour. Height 60cm.

Seed count 350 VS102

Douce Provence The variety for autumn sowing or early spring sowing under cloches for the first pick of the season. Fast growing.

Replacement for Feltham First. Height VS103 75cm (30") Seed count 350

BROAD BEANS Aquadulce Claudia Slightly longer pod and slightly more winter hardiness than Aquadulce. In all other respects they are the same.

Seed count 45 VS104

Masterpiece Green Long pods with bright green beans of outstanding flavour. Freezes well and gives an early and heavy crop.

Seed count 50 VS106

Sutton Dwarf Bush variety but yields as well as most taller varieties. White seeded beans of good flavour. Can be autumn sown under VS107 cloches. Seed count 50

CLIMBING FRENCH BEANS Cobra Black seeded for early production. Pods about 7mm in diameter, long and straight can be harvested over a long period. Can be used for indoor or outdoor production.

Seed count 50 VS108

DWARF FRENCH BEANS Masterpiece Popular choice of long standing. Early crops of large flat podded type. Bright green. Suitable for early sowing under cloches or outside. Seed count 150 VS109

Tendergreen Medium long pencil podded type of light green with distinct purple markings which disappear on cooking. Virtually stringless and a good freezer. Seed count 150 VS110

RUNNER BEANS Enorma Very heavy cropper, the commercial favourite. Long slender pods with superb flavour. Good exhibition choice.

Seed count 55 VS111

Polestar Completely stringless, bright green, smooth, fleshy pods. Early and heavy cropper. Seed count 45 VS112

Scarlet Emperor An old favourite. Early into production, shorter growing and slightly rough pod texture but outstanding flavour.

Seed count 55 VS113

Bunyards Exhibition First introduced over 100 years ago. Heavy cropping white seeded type with long pods of 8 or 9 beans. Good flavour and a VS105 good freezer. Seed count 50 55

Organic Vegetable Seed

Organic Vegetable Seed Aubergine – Black Beauty A medium early variety producing dark glossy violet coloured fruit. Oval to globe shape up to 12cm in length with dark green VO01 calyx. Seed count 50

Basil – Sweet Genovese The most popular variety with a strong scent. Use in pasta sauces and salads, especially with tomato. Combines well with VO02 garlic. Seed count 500

Beet – Detroit Introduced nearly a century ago and still one of the fabvourites for main crop sowing. Deep red flesh, marvellous flavour VO03 and stores well. Seed count 250

Beet Leaf – Swiss Chard Large pure white rib with attractive dark green leaf. Seed count 175 VO04

Beetroot – Cylindra Grows above ground and because of its cylindrical shape is ideal for slicing.

Delicious flavour. Should be harvested when young. Seed count 240 VO05

Borecole – Westland Winter

Calabrese – Green Sprouting This variety does not produce the large central head of the hybrids but throws a profusion of individual spears over a long period starting in August.

Seed count 350 VO11

Carrot – Amfine Has a very sweet flavour, good colour and small core. The first choice for early sowing under cloches with small cylindrical roots VO12 that freeze well.

Carrot – Autumn King The most popular main crop carrot. The yield of long thick roots with good colour and flavour can be pulled as required during winter.

Seed count 400 VO13

Carrot – Berlicum A late maincrop type with long deep redorange conical shape roots up to 23cm (9") long.

Seed count 50 VO14

Carrot – Flakkee Easy to grow and although considered a mian crop variety can be successionally planted to give a continuous crop. It produces large, thick roots, very good colour and flavour. It will thrive in even rather poor soils, but give it some encouragement and you will be amazed.

Seed count 700 VO15

Carrot – Flyaway F1

Large spreading plant habit with curled blue green leaves. Very winter hardy and high yielding for cropping from October to March.

VO06

Tolerant to carrot fly as i is less attrative to the egg-laying flies. A mid-season, stump rooted variety with excellent and smooth VO16 skin. Seed count 300

Broccoli – Purple Sprouting

Carrot – Early Nantes

The most popular of the sprouting varieties, very hardy and produces lots of dark purple spears in March, which turn green on cooking. Seed count 250 VO07

Brussel Sprouts – Darkmar 21 This variety produces large, dark green sprouts which are ready from October to December. Seed count 150 VO08

Brussel Sprouts – Groninger Produces medium sized green sprouts and gives a steady supply of great tasting sprouts through the autumn and into the VO09 winter.

Cabbage – Enkuizen Glory Produces medium-large, hard round heads.

An early, excellent-keeping variety. An heirloom variety.

VO10 56

Vigorous grower with 16cm long cylindrical blunt ended roots of deep red/orange for mid season use.

Seed count 500 VO17

Cauliflower – Goodman F1 Early variety with a vigorous growing habit with well protected, solid, white curds.

Matures approximately 80-90 days after VO18 transplanting.

Celeriac – Prinz An outstanding variety, very suitable for early production under cover, or later in open ground. Round, smooth roots with superb, firm, white inner quality.

Seed count 100 VO19

Chives Mild onion flavour for salads, sauces and soups. Very decorative mauve pompom flower heads. Moist fertile soil. Ht 30cm VO20 Seed count 200

Coriander – Cilantro Leaves used in salads and to flavour many Indian and Chinese dishes. Seeds used for curry, chutney and cream cheese. Also known as Chinese or Indian Parsley. Height VO21 60cm

Courgette – Nero Di Milano Medium early, dark green, cylindrical fruit of about 18-20cm in length. Erect, open plant habit for easy picking.

VO22

Cress – Sprint As the name suggests it is very fast gorwing, can be grown in punnets.

Seed count 3000 VO23

Cucumber – Marketmore Thick dark green fruit with small white spines up to 20cm in length. Medium early ridge type for outdoor protection.

Seed count 25 VO24

Cucumber – Styx F1 Hybrid Straight, uniform fruit of excellent quality.

Open plant habit for easy working and with a high level of tolerance to Powdery VO25 Mildew. Seed count 4

Dill – Sari This variety was specially bred for flavour with great flavour and high yields on short stalks. Good resistance to root disease and good for forcing. Seed count 200 VO26

Endive – Pancalieri Broad bulky heads with dark green, very serrated outer leaves and creamy white hearts. Cropping throughout the year.

Seed count 250 VO27

Fennel – Romanesco Big round bulbs weighing between 500gm and 1000gm. High bolting resistance and best grown for late cropping.

Seed count 150 VO28

Gourd – Waltham Butternut Elongated fruit with small bulbous end.

Skin is pale golden orange with deep orange flesh of sweet flavour that improves after storage. Produces about 4 fruits per VO29 plant, weighing up to 2 kg.

Gourd – Uchiki Kuri With striking, bright orange skin, this variety is also known as Onion Squash because of its flattened round shape. Flesh is dark yellow and very tasty and fruits VO30 weigh about 1.5 kg.

Leek – Carentan Large thick stems with blue-green foliage.

Crops late Oct - early Jan. VO31

Organic Vegetable Seed Leek – Hannibal

Parsley – Grune Perle

Tomato – Chadwick

A reliable variety that crops heavily from mid July to mid October. Long thick white shafts and dark green leaves. An excellent baby leek if harvested early.

VO32

Dark green extra curled. Ht 75cm

Vigorous growing plant that has strong disease-resistance. Large, cherry-type fruit of good sharp flavour.

VO58

VO45

Parsnip – Pixie F1

Lettuce – Blonde Maraicheri

Very good disease resistance. Smooth, sweet and tender parsnips which can either be harvested young or allowed to VO46 mature and grow larger.

Large erect heads with wide pale green leaves. Quick growing for early summer VO33 cutting.

Pepper – Hungarian Wax

Lettuce – Roxy Red butterhead type with very compact, heavy heads. Leaves have green base with uniform red edge and very crisp for spring, summer and autumn cropping. Highly VO34 disease resistant.

Lettuce – Mixed A mixture of types and colours to provide a wide selection for salad use.

VO35

Lettuce – Red Salad Bowl

Radish – French Breakfast

Flat shaped roots of white skin and reddish top. Very fast to mature and can be started VO61 under cloches.

One of the most famous varieties, Lovely light red and white roots with crisp mild VO48 flavour. Seed count 500

Radish – Saxa

Lettuce – Salad Bowl

Radish – Sparkler

Large spreading habit with masses of long, pale green leaves.

VO37

Globe shaped roots of deep red with white VO50 lower portion.

Lettuce – Saladin

Rocket – Salad

Compact ‘Iceberg’ type with good standing abil-ity. Resistant to leaf rot and very suitable for spring and summer VO38 planting.

A superb salad with leaves of a delicious spicy flavour. Quite unique and compulsive VO51 eating.

Lettuce – Winter Crop

Familiar grey leaved shrub with attractive blue-mauve flowers. Use leaves for stuffings and to flavour potatoes and rich meats. Medicinal plant with antiseptic VO52 properties.

A Rijnsburger selection with round, firm, dark yellow skinned bulbs having long VO40 storage ability.

Onion – Sturon Big, round, yellowish-brown bulb for maincrop production. Outstanding storage ability. First-class quality and flavour. VO41

Onion – White Lisbon Sow from March to August for salad onions. Or as substitute for chives in cooking. Use as companion plant with carrots to deter carrot fly.

VO42

Oriental – Mizuna

Sage

Savoy – Vertus Medium-late variety with round, flattish heads. Leaves are greyish-green and well blistered. Seed count 200 VO53

Spinach – Giant Winter A very hardy variety that stands well producing large lance shaped medium VO54 green fleshy leaves.

Spinach – Matador Excellent early all round variety . Slow bolting with good mildew resistance.

Excellent taste and texture. Late sowings last well into winter.

VO55

Dark green peppery leaves can be picked over a long period. Mizuna is very bolt resistant. Ideal to use in mixed leaf salads or stir-fries. Can be used all year round.

Prefers fertile soil and light shade. VO43

Swede – Magres

Parsley – Italian Giant

Produces large, round fruits, weighing up to 500 gm. Ideal for slicing for sandwiches or frying. Strong, tall plants.

VO57

Plain leaved. Strong flavour and vigorous.

Ht 75cm.

VO44

Tomato – Red Cherry Very productive. Fruits are borne in clusters on the indeterminate vines all summer. Fruits are very sweet and have a VO60 nice taste, good for salad.

Round, scarlet roots that are early to VO49 mature. Seed count 500

Onion – Balaton

Excellent quality, standard variety, with heavy crops of medium size fruits.Very VO59 reliable.

An excellent sweet pepper that turns quite hot as it matures. Small plants 45cm tall, very early and extremely productive with masses of 10cm long tapered peppers.

Ripening through green yellow orange to VO47 red. Very uitable for containers.

Similar to Salad Bowl but with deep redbronze leaves.

VO36

Early maturity variety that can be overwintered. Large compact, soft heads with wide, round, pale green leaves. VO39

Tomato – Moneymaker

Globe shaped with purple skin colour and yellow flesh. Sow May/June for lifting February – April VO56

Tomato – Beefsteak

Turnip – Milan Purple Top

BROAD BEANS Broad Bean – Super Aquadulce Extremely hardy variety for sowing late autumn. Long podded and white seeded, with white eye.Very good for freezing.

Less susceptible to blackfly because of earliness.

Seed count 40 VO62

PEAS Pea – Kelvendon Wonder Very popular and reliable dwarf variety, producing heavy crops of excellent tasting peas. Good for successional sowings to provide crops all spring and summer. VO63

Pea – Rondo Late maturing variety with large, dark green straight pods up to 10cm long. VO64

RUNNER BEANS Runner Bean – Enorma Superb quality bean with long, straight pods of fine texture and first-class flavour.

A favourite with commercial growers for its heavy cropping ability as well as its uniformity.

Seed count 40 VO65

Runner Bean – Scarlet Emperor An old favourite. Early into production, shorter growing and slightly rough pod VO66 texture but outstanding flavour.

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Outdoor Furniture Find more Outdoor Furniture online: www.tcv.org.uk/shop

Outdoor Furniture

G04 – Traditional Picnic Bench 4 seater

A range of hard wearing, robust outdoor furniture made in Britain using sustainable wood from FSC/PEFC sources. Easy to assemble with easy to follow instructions.

All the timber is treated with waterbased preservative rather than harmful solvent based treatments.

G01

Classic traditional wooden picnic bench with a sturdy construction and a practical appeal. Large and robust. Easy selfassembly, seats and top are pre-assembed – just bolt to the legs. A pre-drilled hole to take a parasol.

760mm 1067mm table width 610mm seat height 440mm overall height table length

G05 – Traditional Picnic Bench 6 seater

G02

As the 4 seater above except the table length is 1370mm.

G06 – Traditional Picnic Bench 8 seater

G04

can accommodate wheelchairs

G01 – Park Bench Classic three seater bench is ideal for playgrounds and parks. Made from heavy duty tubular frame steel which is galvanised to prevent rust. Can be bolted down to a hard, flat surface to prevent theft. Delivered in pre-assembled sections, and hence requires on-site assembly. length

1680mm

height floor to top of back rest

480mm seat width 430mm

870mm

seat height

G02 – Picnic Bench 8 Seater This sturdy and robust picnic bench offers comfortable seating for up to eight adults.

Made from heavy duty tubular frame steel which is galvanised to prevent rust. Can be bolted down to a hard, flat surface to prevent theft. Delivered in pre-assembled V-sections, requires on-site assembly.

1680mm 1330mm table height 760mm table width 665mm seat height 450mm length

width

G03 – Round Picnic Bench Attractive heavy duty outdoor picnic bench. Easy self assembly, seats and table top are pre-assembled – just bolt together with the legs. Includes a pre-drilled hole to take a parasol.

1330mm 982mm table height 776mm seat height 465mm

table diameter seat length

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G03

G05

Classic traditional wooden picnic bench with a sturdy construction and a practical appeal. Large and robust. Extended dimensions to accommodate wheelchairs at both ends of the table.

760mm 2280mm table width 610mm seat height 440mm overall height table length

G07 – Bench 3 seater

G06

Classical design. Easy self-assembly, seats and top are pre-assembed – just bolt to the legs. A pre-drilled hole to take a parasol.

1600mm 930mm depth 660mm

length height

G08 – Junior Round Picnic Bench Manufactured to withstand rough treatment, the junior round picnic bench has a reduced seat height and happily accommodates eight children. Easy selfassembly, seats and top are pre-assembed – just bolt to the legs. A pre-drilled hole to take a parasol.

G07

G08

570mm 900mm seat length 700mm seat height 335mm

overall height

table diameter

G09 – Junior Traditional Park Bench 6 seater Reduced floor to seat height and seat to table top gap makes this ideal for use by young people. Easy self-assembly, seats and top are pre-assembed – just bolt to the legs. A pre-drilled hole to take a parasol.

630mm 1370mm seat height 390mm seat width 205mm height

table length

G09

Publications

Publications

Dry stone Walling

Fencing

footpaths

hedging

sand dunes

159 pages, 391 illustrations

141 pages, 296 illustrations

215 pages, 432 illustrations

123 pages, 150 illustrations

108 pages, 112 illustrations

This is the most comprehensive book available on the building of dry stone walls and other structures. Dry stone walling is one of the most ancient building techniques, used worldwide where stone outcrops at the earth’s surface. Britain’s varied geology has produced a wide range of building styles, which demonstrate the waller’s skill in making the best use of the locally available stone. The latest edition, revised by master craftsman Sean Adcock, gives detailed but clear advice on all aspects of the walling craft.

Properly built, functional fences are essential for land management. Their main use in conservation is to protect newly planted or regenerating woodlands and coppices from browsing animals. Fences are also essential to permit grazing of pastures, downland, heaths and other semi-natural areas.

A good fence will look neat, do the job, and last for many years. A badly built fence will cause constant problems. This handbook gives comprehensive information on all aspects of fence constructionand the construction of stiles and gates is described in detail.

Britain’s 150,000 miles of rights of way are an invaluable resource, which give access to every type of landscape, from urban fringe to riverside and coast, farmland, moor and mountain. Many popular paths, especially in the uplands, have become eroded through over-use. The traditional skills of stone pitching and drainage have been revived and developed to make these paths safe and pleasant to walk, whilst encouraging eroded areas to recover by revegetation. These skills, along with the building of bridges, steps and stiles are detailed in this handbook.

Hedges are an important feature of the British countryside, as well as being a valuable wildlife habitat. Neglect, rather than removal, is now the greatest threat and many hedges need laying to encourage new growth from the base. This book is the most detailed reference available on hedge laying, and gives clear practical advice for anyone wanting to master this craft. Many regional styles are described. Advice is also given on choosing suitable species for a new hedge, as well as planting techniques and aftercare.

Construction and repair of Cornish hedges is included.

Sand dunes are fragile habitats, easily damaged by the trampling of visitors. Dunes are also constantly changing, affected by the sea and wind.

Any management work requires understanding of dune systems, and the way they change. This handbook describes dune development and details the techniques for buildig fences to trap sand and encourage dune accretion. Details are given on planning and building paths and fences to direct visitors. Marram grass planting is described, along with information on managing dune grasslands and slacks.

toolcare

tree planting & aftercare

the urban handbook

waterways & wetlands

woodlands

55 pages, 72 illustrations Toolcare covers everything a conservation group needs to know on the subject of tools.

This includes information and space-saving ideas on how to fit out a toolstore to store sufficient tools for group use.

Detailed advice is given on designing and fitting out a workshop for the repair and maintenance of tools, with comprehensive information on sharpening, regrinding, replacing hafts and handles and other aspects of toolcare.

128 pages, 102 illustrations A comprehensive guide to establishing native trees.

Thousands of trees fail due to poor choice of species and lack of aftercare. This book gives clear practical advice on choosing, planting and caring for young trees to ensure the success of planting schemes. Information is included on propagation to produce planting stock of ‘local provenance’. Information is included on establishing woodland ground flora and encouraging natural regeneration of trees.

137 pages, 61 illustrations, 13 colour plates, 40 project examples A guide to practical environmental work in urban areas,including habitats which are more diverse than those found in intensively farmed countryside. Parks, gardens, allotments, recreation areas, industrial sites, ‘brownfield’ land and school grounds have a huge potential for local community involvement. These are areas where people can create the type of environment that they want, and put into action their ideas on community gardens, recycling, safe play areas and other green issues.

171 pages, 196 illustrations Marshes, damp pastures, ponds and streams comprise a huge range of valuable habitats, and are vital in absorbing rainfall and regulating water flow. This book advocates the protection of these resources, and of managing streams with ‘soft landscaping’ methods rather than with pipes and concrete. This handbook gives detailed practical advice on all aspects of pond creation and management, building dams and sluices, managing streams, and creating reed beds for water treatment and wildlife.

205 pages, 200 illustrations Most British woods have been managed over the centuries for coppice products, fuel, timber and other products, and their wildlife diversity owes much to this. In the past century, many woodlands were neglected, planted with conifers, or cleared for development. There is a great need to re-establish management, particularly in coppice woodlands. The revision covers the full range of woodland work (including coppicing) with new sections on charcoal burning, green woodworking and the management of woodlands for wildlife.

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