Baptisia ‘Starlite Prairie Blues’

elcome to Contrary Mary's! We are a small, family-owned greenhouse located southwest of Chicago, and we specialize in unusual perennials, hostas, aquatic plants, collectors conifers, and unique trees and shrubs that you won't find at big chain nurseries. We also provide custom landscape design and installation services, including pond and water garden creations. We can help you find the perfect plant for your sunny (or shady, damp, dry, etc.) spot to provide color and texture. Our plants are perfectly suited to our Midwest environment in Chicagoland; all of our perennials are hardy to at least Zone 5, and are plants that I think are excellent additions to everyone's garden (gotta haves!)

We have tons of great new plants this year - look for the on our plant pages! Our new catalog is now available, and is full of great information!

We are excited to have an expanded selection of Natural Stone Fountains and bodacious bubbling beauties—come on out and see our new display!! Also new this year, a great selection of bareroot veggies—asparagus, onions, potatoes, and rhubarb (oh, my!), procurable at the end of March. Don’t forget about our 30+ varieties of heirloom and hybrid tomatoes that will be ready at the end of April too!

When you visit, be sure to inquire about becoming a Contrary Mary Planthead—ya get special deals and e-mails…and learn the special handshake too!

Finally, check out our NEW section regarding seminars…have fun while learning about way-cool stuff!! We’ll be updating it throughout the year, so be sure to check it out frequently!

Contrary Mary’s Spring Farm Hours
March 1 - 30, 2008
	Saturdays and Sundays (closed Sunday 3/23/08 for Easter)	10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Beginning April 1, 2008 we will resume our regular spring/summer hours:
	Tuesdays - Saturdays	9:00 am - 6:00 pm
	Sundays	10:00 am - 4:00 pm
	Mondays	Closed

e have a great selection of perennials, shrubs, and trees at our Minooka Farm and Nursery. We have several new display beds and TWO large display ponds to help you visualize the magic that you can create with our plants in your own little paradise! Just a reminder - as we feature larger, more mature plants, we DO NOT SHIP PLANTS (so come see us!) We do have a great selection of pond supplies available, however!

One of Mary’s Top Ten favorites, rose Morden Sunrise

We’re located near the intersection of I-80 and I-55 (see us on a map!) To get to our farm and nursery from Chicago and suburbs, take Interstate 55 south to the Route 52 exit and go west (towards Shorewood). We are approximately 7 miles from that point. Once you reach the intersection of Route 52 and Ridge road (a 4-way stop), keep going straight. We are exactly 1.7 miles west, on the north (right-hand) side of Route 52. Our phone number at the Farm is (815) 521-9535.

e of course are continuing to offer our landscape consultation service, consulting services, and a full line of pond supplies available. We are Certified Aquascape Contractors! Call us at (815) 521-9535 or e-mail us to find out more about how we can help your landscape come to life with fabulous perennials and maybe even a water feature!

As always, we are grateful for your support and patronage.we sure couldn’t do it without you! Come see us at the farm, and meet our THREE official canine greeters and new crew of weeders! Keep smilin’, and think green!!!

Jamie	Mickey	Duncan the teenager