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Old 02-11-2008, 03:03 PM posted to chi.general,rec.gardens
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Default Any great plant sales in Chicago area?

On Nov 1, 7:49�pm, "SYMPLASTLESS222" wrote:
YES!

Contact Wilson's nursery about a mile SW of Chicago. �They have trees that
they will hand dig and prune all roots. �More cost but much higher quality.


Were you dropped on your head at birth or are you naturally
retarded... no wonder you post such little factual plant info, you're
functionally illiterate.

The OP asked for "rock bottom clearance prices"... anytime a nursery
custom digs the price will be substantially higher than already dug
stock, especially in frozen ground. And of course some nurseries will
dig all winter, even if the ground is frozen, they have the excavating
equipment juat as major landscapers will plant all winter... but it
cost$$$$!

In colder climes (like Chicago) at this time of year nurseries have
already heeled in any plants worth saving, the rest are already in the
compost heap. All one will find for sale are those plants in the
greenhouses, and balled and burlapped conifers and those in pots that
are also heeled in awaiting Santa, but I promise those are not at
Charlie Brown bargain prices. I would advise folks not to purchase
potted conifers for indoor decorating thinking they will plant them
outdoors right after the holidays... they are a way over priced
gimmick, more than half will die, and those are sold with no
warranty. It's far wiser to buy larger conifers and plant them from
spring thru fall, and forget all about live conifers indoors, what a
stupid concept, pure marketing to those with more dollars than brain
cells.