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Pine Wilt: A Fatal Disease of Exotic Pines in the Midwest
by Mark Gleason
MF2425
This bulletin explains how pine wilt is caused, how it spreads in the landscape, and measures that can be taken to manage the disease. 8-page, color.
Ttile is available for download only, it is not available in print.
Published Date: Feb 2000
Prairie Bloom Perennial Flowers
by Alan B. Stevens Robin L. Ruether
MF2772
This is a list of perennial flower varieties that have exhibited superior performance for three to five years or more in K-State bedding-plant research trials. 12 pages, b/w.Revision Date: Mar 2015
Growing Flowers in Pots
by Robin Dremsa Alan B. Stevens
MF2874
Advice about container gardening: containers, fertilizer, choice of plants, varieties, design, location, sun, and watering. 4 p.Revision Date: Mar 2010
Growing Roses
by Gustaaf A. van der Hoeven Mary Lewnes Albrecht Larry D. Leuthold
MF799
A guide to growing roses. Complete with a rose grower's calendar.Revision Date: Apr 1993
Ornamental Grasses
MF3048
Grasses are easy care plants adapted to both prairie soils and Midwest climate. They do well with natural rainfall and require little or no watering. Ornamental grasses also provide exciting texture, color, and form that is not easily replicated by other plants. 4 p.Published Date: Apr 2012
St. John's Wort
by Rhonda Janke
MF2629
In Europe, St. Johns wort has been approved for use by physicians in treating anxiety, depression, inflammation of the skin, blunt injuries, wounds and burns.Published Date: May 2004
White Sage
by Rhonda Janke
MF2633
This sage is different than the common garden sage, which is known for its culinary and medicinal uses. White sage is often used in ceremonies, but rarely used internally.Published Date: May 2004
All Heal/Self Heal
by Rhonda Janke
MF2636
Research suggests the plant possesses antibiotic, hypotensive and antimutagenic qualities. acid. Rich in natural antioxidant compounds, contains more rosmarinic acid than rosemary.Published Date: May 2004
Prairie Star Annual Flowers
MF2769
Lists annual flowers proven best suited for our prairie climate. 12-page b/w.Revision Date: May 2018
Red Clover
by Rhonda Janke
MF2625
Red clover is a common forage crop. Demand is high for quality red clover blossoms, but harvest is labor-intensive. Historically valued for its use in controlling coughs.Published Date: May 2004
Narrow-Leaved/Pale Purple Coneflower
by Rhonda Janke
MF2620
Echinacea pallida has been approved by European physicians for use against fevers and colds. E. angustifolia is more in demand and has been more extensively used historically.Published Date: May 2004
Butterfly Milkweed/Pleurisy Root
by Rhonda Janke
MF2623
This beautiful plant has a bright orange flower and gorgeous fruit pods in late summer. The root is found in some commercial cold remedy teas.Published Date: May 2004
Purple Coneflower
by Rhonda Janke
MF2624
Garden and wild varieties have medicinal properties, so this can be a dual purpose crop because the flowers are also in demand in the floral industry and local flower markets.Published Date: May 2004
Joe Pye Weed
by Rhonda Janke
MF2615
This herb is named after a New England medicine man who used it to induce sweating in people with typhus fever. The flowers are very nice.Published Date: May 2004
Marsh Mallow
by Rhonda Janke
MF2617
Some believe marshmallows were originally made from the root of this plant, cooked with sugar and whipped until they were fluffy. Marsh mallow is a beautiful plant in the landscape.Published Date: May 2004
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