Order Bulbs Now to Light Up Chester in Spring 2017

posted Monday, September 26, 2016

Now is the time to order bulbs from Chester Townscape so they can be planted this fall to produce a burst of color in early 2017. The daffodil bulb that will Light Up Chester next spring is once again the showy and reliable bright yellow King Alfred.

Participants may plant bulbs on their own property, purchase bulbs to donate back to Chester Townscape [CT] for its volunteers to plant along the Brookside Cemetery wall to augment bulbs that survived last year's snowless winter, donate money to CT to help with its beautification projects, or do a combination of all three. With enthusiastic support over the past two years from individuals and businesses, CT volunteers have planted masses of daffodils at a wide variety of public locations around town. Those bulbs have been followed each year by impatiens plants that bloomed all summer and augmented the many flower-filled planters positioned around the town. The floral campaign - now seasonally adjusted with pumpkins, mums, and corn stalks - will continue to beautify Chester and make it a lovely place to live and visit.

Orders for bulbs may be taken by any member of Chester Townscape or by contacting Carol Gilbert (802-875-1599). Order forms are available now at the Whiting Library. Bulbs may also be purchased at the Fullerton Inn. All bulbs, along with planting instructions, should be picked up at the Front Desk of the Fullerton Inn on the Chester Green from Wednesday September 28 through Wednesday October 12 from 10 AM to 4 PM.

A mini-bag of six bulbs is $5.00, perfect for even young children or grandchildren to plant! A regular bag of 12 bulbs is $10.00. For larger, more brilliant displays, participants can become a 40-Watt Donor (48 bulbs for $40), a 60-Watt Donor (72 bulbs for $60), or a 100-Watt Donor (120 bulbs for $100). Proceeds from the bulb sale will help fund CT's growing list of enhancement projects and add to the appeal and character of the town for those who live, work, or do business here.

Chester Townscape is a committee of Chester Community Alliance, a 501 (c)(3) charitable organization. For further information about Chester Townscape and its town projects and contacts for them, please visit www.chestervt.gov/chester-townscape.

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