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to offer. The beautiful 137-acre nature preserve, offers a vast expanse of water, sky, wetlands, native hardwood forest, red pine plantation, tall grass prairie, and glacial landscapes. The Conservancy serves as refuge to over 300 species of plants, over 200 species of birds, and a wide variety of mammals as well as reptiles and amphibians. You can visit their website at: www.laclawrann.org to learn more. 230659008 Spring & Fall Clean-Up Award Winning Renovations ~ Since 1987~ We want your community news! We're looking for photos, calendar listings, Washington County-wide community events & personal accomplishments. Please email information and photos to dailynews@conleynet.com • Brick Walks & Patio • Retaining Walls & Firepit • Stone Step & Walk • Tree Trimming ❤ Two Halls For Rent ❤ Up to 225 People ❤ Air Conditioned ❤ Booking for 2013 and 2014 ❤ Caterer of Your Choice ❤ (262) 251-5470 ❤ N120W15932 Freistadt Rd, Germantown ❤ www.legionpost1.org Germantown American Legion 229528009 except at the inflorescence. The central stem is stout and smooth. The leaves usually occur in whorls of 3-0 along the stem. Above the terminal leaves of the central stem, 1-12 flowers hang downward from stalks about 4-8" long that spread upward and outward. Some glowering stalks may also appear from the axils of the upper leaves. Each showy flower is about 3-4" across, with 6 tepals that flare outward and then curve strongly backward beyond the base of the flower. These tepals are yellowish orange or green near the base of the flower, and become orange to dark orange towards their tips. They have numerous brownish purple dots toward the throat of the flower. The stamens are quite conspicuous. Full/partial sun, likes moist conditions. The Lac Lawrann Conservancy Wildflower & Perennial Sale is a key fundraiser so we can all enjoy what it has 217331002 flower production. Soft red to rose blossoms with a lighter pink throat are produced in clusters on short spikes above the deep green, leathery leaves from early summer through fall. The plants are very heat and drought tolerant so they work well in rock gardens, mailbox gardens, containers, and at the front of the border. Butterflies and hummingbirds adore their sweet nectar. 8-12', average soil, zone 4 Stachys Hummelo- Cotton Candy- A new addition from the Chicago Botanic Garden Stachys 'Pink Cotton Candy" is destined to be a cottage-garden favorite. Tall wands of two-toned, light and dark pink blossoms arise in incredible numbers above clumps of tidy, green leaves. Easy to maintain, and takes light shade in hot climates. Sun, 22"tall; zone 5 Turk's Cap Lily- This native perennial plant is up to 6' tall and unbranched, Bingo every Thursday at 7:00 pm 262-334-4799 www.danielslandscapingltd.com BEFORE AFTER Start The Spring Off Right. 9th Annual Sale Monday, May 6th Thru Saturday, May 18th Only Delivery Available Additional charge may apply Wholesale & Retail Topsoil • Sand • Wash Stone Variety Decorative Stone Hemlock Mulch Premium Bark Mulch $35.00 Per Yard $20.00 Per Yard Cedar Mulch $35.00 Per Yard Wood Chips $20.00 Per Yard Red, Brown or Gold Landscape Supplies 4455 Hwy 144 • Slinger Enviro Mulch $27.00 Per Yard www.bechtelslandscape.com 262-644-9486 Pine Mulch $20.00 Per Yard Extended Hours In The Month of May Mon-Fr 7-6, Sat 8-3, Sun 10-2 Starter Mulch $15.95 Per Yard 232042007 232162002 5 - 5 - 13 • Washington County Post Retail • 13