Scott Associates' 2009 Plant Sale
Mark your calendar for the September 11 to 13 Plant Sale! Besides offering a variety of hard-to-find perennials, trees, shrubs, and houseplants, this year’s sale will feature new cultivars of old favorites, mini-lectures and consultations with design experts. Though many of the featured plants are new cultivars, they are from tried and true plants that excel in Delaware Valley gardens.
Dates
Directions
Features
Dates:
Friday, Sept. 11 |
To become a Plant Sale Special Friend and attend our preview reception with first chance to shop, contact the Scott Arboretum offices at 610-328-8025 or scott@swarthmore.edu |
| Saturday, Sept. 12 10 am to 1 pm Scott Associate Shopping |
Scott Associates must show their membership cards for admission. If you have lost or misplaced your card, or would like to become a member, please contact the Scott Arboretum offices at 610-328-8025 or scott@swarthmore.edu or click here. |
| Saturday, Sept. 12 1 pm to 3 pm General Admission |
Admission is free and open to the public. |
| Sunday, Sept. 13 10 am to 2 pm General Admission |
Admission is free and open to the public. |
Directions
From Pennsylvania I-476, take Exit 3 Media/Swarthmore. At the bottom of the exit ramp, follow the sign for Swarthmore and turn onto Baltimore Pike. Stay in the right lane on Baltimore Pike and in less than a ¼ mile, turn right onto Route 320. (Be careful of the turns on Route 320); proceed to second traffic light on Rt. 320; turn left onto College Avenue.The Plant Sale will be held on the Cunningham playing field at Swarthmore College. Follow the directional signs on Route 320 for parking.
Features of the 2009 Plant Sale:
- Hundreds of varieties of perennials, trees, shrubs, and vines.
- Choice of houseplants.
- Plant experts and landscape designers to assist you during all hours of the Sale.
- Mini-lectures with plant experts during the sale.
- Individualized sessions with landscape designers to discuss your garden plan.
- 2009 Plant Sale Handbook, containing cultural information on the complete Plant Sale inventory. (Also available on our website after July 15.)
- Visa and MasterCard accepted.
- Free admission and parking.
- Rain or shine!
- Proceeds will support the new Wister Center.