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Unique attributes make this pin oak even more majestic

St. Paul, Minn. (Spring 2010) First Editions® Majestic Skies™ Northern Pin Oak brings straighter branching, a more symmetrical shape and substantial foliage to the Northern Pin Oak variety. Majestic Skies' even form and dense, glossy dark green leaves make it a great shade tree choice. Pin oaks are known for their stunning red fall color and Majestic Skies is no exception. This tree puts on a great season ending show!

Deep red color sets this maple apart.

St. Paul, Minn. (Spring 2010) First Editions® Matador™ Maple provides soothing shade through the summer and stretches the wonderful fall season just a bit longer. This exciting new, season-extending tree changes to its fall color a little later than some maples. And, its red color is deeper and more consistent than others of the same species. Matador’s symmetrical branching and upright form make it an excellent shade tree, perfect for any yard or park area.

A tripple-dipped treat for your garden.

St. Paul, Minn. (Spring 2010) offers triple the delight for hydrangea lovers. This hydrangea paniculata’s enormous blooms start out a creamy vanilla-white, changing to a soft pink and finally to a ripe strawberry-red. The unique red color lasts for three to four weeks, longer than most hydrangeas of this variety. New blooms keep the multicolored show going throughout the summer and early fall.

Full, frilly blooms put a smile on your face

St. Paul, Minn. (Spring 2010) Gardeners looking for a more compact hydrangea paniculata will be thrilled with First Editions Tickled Pink. This playful hydrangea will reach a height of just 4- to 5-feet, and its unique blooms and strong stems make it a standout in any garden space.

Graceful, arching shape and season long interest all packed into a compact tree

St. Paul, Minn. (Spring 2010) – First Editions® Ruby Tears™ packs all the beauty of a crabapple tree into a petite package. Its smaller size makes it a great ornamental tree for any yard.

The perfect vertical accent for any yard

St. Paul, Minn. (Spring 2010) – If your landscape needs some uplifting appeal check out First Editions® Standing Ovation™ Serviceberry. This serviceberry features a narrow silhouette that adds height to any garden space. Its compact size and uniform habit makes it a great choice for smaller yards.

New flowering cherry tree is hardy to Zone 4

St. Paul, Minn. (Spring 2010) – First Editions® Spring Wonder™ Sargent Cherry Tree offers something to love all season long… even if you live in Zone 4! This beautiful flowering cherry tree has delicate, single pink flowers in the spring that mature into small, reddish-black fruit. Its new leaves start out purple, turning shiny, dark green in the summer. The tree’s upright, vase-shaped form and polished, red-brown bark add to its three-season appeal.

This compact spiraea is a show-stopper.

St. Paul, Minn. (Spring 2010) – Spiraea are known for their stellar performance in just about any garden setting. First Editions® Superstar™ Spiraea steals the show with its more compact form and spectacular three-season appeal.

Get the look of fall mums throughout the summer

St. Paul, Minn. (Spring 2010) If youʼre looking for great flower power in your garden, Grand Mum™ Bee Balm delivers. This third edition to the Grand™ bee balm series starts blooming in mid-summer, showing off large, pink flowers and fragrant foliage.

The 2010 Easy Elegance® Rose Collection Introductions

St. Paul, Minn. (Spring 2010) – Add easy-to-grow, stunning color to your garden with the newest additions to the Easy Elegance® Rose Collection. Both Como Park and Coral Cove offer the perfect combination of beauty and low-maintenance, making them ideal for seasoned rose growers and new gardeners alike. As own root, shrub roses, Como Park and Coral Cove are ideal for garden plots, as a carefree border plant or in containers. They are as easy to maintain as any shrub. In fact, all the roses in the Easy Elegance collection are so easy to grow, theyʼre guaranteed!*

Easy Elegance Roses: So easy to grow they’re guaranteed for two years*.

St. Paul, Minn. (Spring 2010) – Join us for a tour of the 2010 Easy Elegance® Rose garden. The following varieties are currently available at better garden centers across the country. Be sure to read up on Como Park and Coral Cove, two new varieties joining the collection in the spring of 2010.

First of its kind, two-year rose guarantee.

St. Paul, Minn. (Spring 2010) – Easy Elegance® roses are so easy to grow, theyʼre guaranteed for two full years. Homeowners who purchase and plant any Easy Elegance rose will enjoy spectacular color and season-long blooms GUARANTEED. If the plant doesnʼt thrive for two years, Bailey Nurseries will refund the purchase price.

Bailey Nurseries New Variety Chosen for the “Remember Me” Rose Garden

St. Paul, Minn. (Spring 2010) – Patriot Dream, a new rose from Bailey Nurseries, is the 2010 “Remember Me” Rose Garden selection. The vibrant, deep salmon-orange blooms and superior garden performance of this beautiful rose make it a perfect choice to honor the men and women who were on American Airlines Flight 77 and those in the Pentagon on September 11, 2001.