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MUSKEGON CONSERVATION DISTRICT
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2012 Spring Seedling Fundraiser
Other Conservation Products Back to Catalog
Beach Grass - $14 / bundle
Bundles of 100 plants are great for erosion control on sand. Space plants 12" apart. These grasses take
about a month to assimilate to their new location and begin new growth.
Bird and Butterfly Mix - $5 / oz or $18 / 4 oz
A beautiful mixture of wildflowers that provides seeds and nectar to songbirds, hummingbirds and
butterflies. Combination includes vibrant annuals and perennials that ensure blooming throughout the
growing season. Also includes species that attract beneficial garden insects. Sow at a rate of 1 ounce per
100 square feet.
Compost Bin - $70
Convert yard wastes and kitchen scraps into a rich organic soil amendment. 100% recycled plastic bin
holds 11 cubic feet and features a scavenger-proof lid and a sliding bottom door to remove compost.
Includes user guide/composting instruction booklet.
Dahlia bulbs (mixed colors) - $3.50 / package of 3
Daylily tuber fans (mixed colors) - $0.35 each
Deer Forage Base Mix - $5 / lb
A good forage base is one of the necessary components to attract and hold deer. Combination includes
high protein forage during summer for weight gain and antler growth. Also provides good brood cover for
turkey. Best suited for well-drained soils. Mixture includes forage chicory, alfalfa, ladino clover, red clover,
alsike clover, and timothy. Plant 18 lbs per acre.
Game Bird Mix - $5 / lb
Specially developed mix for individuals raising pheasant and quail, or those that wish to attract these birds.
It is a mixture of short millets and sorghums that provide a thick cover and excellent standability for the
winter. Contains wild game sorghum, early dwarf white sorghum, dwarf pearl millet, golden gorman millet,
siberian millet, and wild proso millet. Matures in 80 to 90 days. Plant 8 to 10 lbs per acre.
Plantskydd Animal Repellant - $20 (specify 1 qt sprayer, 1 lb soluble powder, or 1 lb granular shaker)
The active ingredient in Plantskydd Animal Repellant is dried blood. It fools the deer into thinking there is a
predator in the area. This stimulates the fear response which will have them looking for alternative places
to dine. The vegetable oil binder makes it stick tenaciously to plant material and protects dormant plants for
up to 6 months over winter.
Rain Barrel - $85
Save money on your water bill and prevent polluted runoff by collecting rain water to use on your lawn and
garden. 60-gallon barrel features solid brass spigot, two overflow valves, anti-debris/mosquito screen, and
secure fitting lid to protect kids and pets.
Shady Wildflower Mix - $5 / oz or $18 / 4 oz
Use the Shady Wildflower mixture to create a beautiful, low maintenance landscape in areas receiving less
than four hours sun. Includes annuals and perennials for first year results and long-term blooms. One
ounce covers 200 square feet.
Sunny Wildflower Mix - $5 / oz or $18 / 4oz
This Sunny Wildflower mixture will create a beautiful, low maintenance landscape in full sun. Includes
annuals and perennials for first year results and long-term blooms. One ounce covers 200 square feet.
“Trees Planted” Sign - $2
Protect your investment with these 7.5" x 11.25" yellow, aluminum signs. “Trees Planted—Keep Off”
Terra-Sorb Planting Gel - $2 / oz
A naturally-based super absorbent gel. Absorbs 200 times its weight in water and adheres to seedling
roots to keep moist during planting. Mix with water in a large bucket and dip roots. Each ounce will cover
300-500 seedlings.
Tree Planting Bars - $30
Also known as a planting “dibble.” Heavy, metal bar with a straight blade footstep. This tool makes quick
work of seedling planting.
Tree Shelters - $1 (net style) / $2 (blue style)
Protect seedlings from hungry wildlife. Both styles form an approximately 2' high protective tube around
seedlings. Net style is flexible plastic in a diamond weave pattern to allow free air circulation around plants.
Blue style is a translucent blue plastic sleeve that creates a micro-climate to facilitate faster growth.
Vinyl Marking Flag - $0.10 each
Protect your newly planted seedlings by marking their location with these high visibility marking flags.
Flags are 2.5” by 3. 5” on a 30” wire stake.
Warm Season Grass Mix - $15 / lb
Great mix of grasses and wildflowers for rural areas where there is a desire to convert a small field or open
area into a more naturalized wildlife area. Includes big bluestem, little bluestem, indian grass, switch
grass, and variety of native wildflowers. Plant at rate of 6 to 8 lbs per acre.
Wildlife Homes - $45 (bluebird) / $60 (bat) / $75 (wood duck)
Invite wildlife to make their home on your property by providing them with a habitat box handmade from
rough-sawn cedar.
*If you are interested in other varieties of seeds, individual seed quantities, or other seed mixes,
please contact our office.
Other Conservation Products Back to Catalog
Beach Grass - $14 / bundle
Bundles of 100 plants are great for erosion control on sand. Space plants 12" apart. These grasses take
about a month to assimilate to their new location and begin new growth.
Bird and Butterfly Mix - $5 / oz or $18 / 4 oz
A beautiful mixture of wildflowers that provides seeds and nectar to songbirds, hummingbirds and
butterflies. Combination includes vibrant annuals and perennials that ensure blooming throughout the
growing season. Also includes species that attract beneficial garden insects. Sow at a rate of 1 ounce per
100 square feet.
Compost Bin - $70
Convert yard wastes and kitchen scraps into a rich organic soil amendment. 100% recycled plastic bin
holds 11 cubic feet and features a scavenger-proof lid and a sliding bottom door to remove compost.
Includes user guide/composting instruction booklet.
Dahlia bulbs (mixed colors) - $3.50 / package of 3
Daylily tuber fans (mixed colors) - $0.35 each
Deer Forage Base Mix - $5 / lb
A good forage base is one of the necessary components to attract and hold deer. Combination includes
high protein forage during summer for weight gain and antler growth. Also provides good brood cover for
turkey. Best suited for well-drained soils. Mixture includes forage chicory, alfalfa, ladino clover, red clover,
alsike clover, and timothy. Plant 18 lbs per acre.
Game Bird Mix - $5 / lb
Specially developed mix for individuals raising pheasant and quail, or those that wish to attract these birds.
It is a mixture of short millets and sorghums that provide a thick cover and excellent standability for the
winter. Contains wild game sorghum, early dwarf white sorghum, dwarf pearl millet, golden gorman millet,
siberian millet, and wild proso millet. Matures in 80 to 90 days. Plant 8 to 10 lbs per acre.
Plantskydd Animal Repellant - $20 (specify 1 qt sprayer, 1 lb soluble powder, or 1 lb granular shaker)
The active ingredient in Plantskydd Animal Repellant is dried blood. It fools the deer into thinking there is a
predator in the area. This stimulates the fear response which will have them looking for alternative places
to dine. The vegetable oil binder makes it stick tenaciously to plant material and protects dormant plants for
up to 6 months over winter.
Rain Barrel - $85
Save money on your water bill and prevent polluted runoff by collecting rain water to use on your lawn and
garden. 60-gallon barrel features solid brass spigot, two overflow valves, anti-debris/mosquito screen, and
secure fitting lid to protect kids and pets.
Shady Wildflower Mix - $5 / oz or $18 / 4 oz
Use the Shady Wildflower mixture to create a beautiful, low maintenance landscape in areas receiving less
than four hours sun. Includes annuals and perennials for first year results and long-term blooms. One
ounce covers 200 square feet.
Sunny Wildflower Mix - $5 / oz or $18 / 4oz
This Sunny Wildflower mixture will create a beautiful, low maintenance landscape in full sun. Includes
annuals and perennials for first year results and long-term blooms. One ounce covers 200 square feet.
“Trees Planted” Sign - $2
Protect your investment with these 7.5" x 11.25" yellow, aluminum signs. “Trees Planted—Keep Off”
Terra-Sorb Planting Gel - $2 / oz
A naturally-based super absorbent gel. Absorbs 200 times its weight in water and adheres to seedling
roots to keep moist during planting. Mix with water in a large bucket and dip roots. Each ounce will cover
300-500 seedlings.
Tree Planting Bars - $30
Also known as a planting “dibble.” Heavy, metal bar with a straight blade footstep. This tool makes quick
work of seedling planting.
Tree Shelters - $1 (net style) / $2 (blue style)
Protect seedlings from hungry wildlife. Both styles form an approximately 2' high protective tube around
seedlings. Net style is flexible plastic in a diamond weave pattern to allow free air circulation around plants.
Blue style is a translucent blue plastic sleeve that creates a micro-climate to facilitate faster growth.
Vinyl Marking Flag - $0.10 each
Protect your newly planted seedlings by marking their location with these high visibility marking flags.
Flags are 2.5” by 3. 5” on a 30” wire stake.
Warm Season Grass Mix - $15 / lb
Great mix of grasses and wildflowers for rural areas where there is a desire to convert a small field or open
area into a more naturalized wildlife area. Includes big bluestem, little bluestem, indian grass, switch
grass, and variety of native wildflowers. Plant at rate of 6 to 8 lbs per acre.
Wildlife Homes - $45 (bluebird) / $60 (bat) / $75 (wood duck)
Invite wildlife to make their home on your property by providing them with a habitat box handmade from
rough-sawn cedar.
*If you are interested in other varieties of seeds, individual seed quantities, or other seed mixes,
please contact our office.
| Office Hours: Tuesday - Friday 7:30am - 5:30pm Due to the nature of our work, the office may be closed during regular office hours as our staff are working in the field or attending appointments with landowners. Thank You! Phone: 231-773-0008 |
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| Download 2012 Tree Seedling Fundraiser Catalog (674KB, pdf) Order Form (115KB, pdf) |
