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Narcissus Gallery

Daffodils and other flowers in the genus narcissus are the classic harbingers of spring. They grow well in the Catskills; they are hardy and deer-resistant as well.

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Primrose Gallery

Primroses are versatile, some are suited to damp shade, others do best in the rock garden, and others love pond-side and stream-side in full sun.

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Dwarf bearded iris bloom much earlier than the standard German bearded iris.

Bleeding hearts and narcissus contrast with the early spring foliage.

Glory-in-the-Snow (Chionodoxa) will spread by seed if left undisturbed.

Foamflower (Tiarella) is a shade lover native to the eastern US.

This skunk cabbage from the Pacific northwest is perfect for shady, damp situations, like our local yellow flowered species.

Pussy willow glories in sunny wet situations.

Japanese coltsfoot (Petasites) is best used in a natural setting on a large scale as it is very robust and can get out of control.