The Linn County Chapter of Oregon Small Woodlands Association is sponsoring a tree seedling sale on Feb. 16 at the Santiam Building at the Linn County Fair and Expo Center at 3700 Knox Butte Road in Albany. This is near I-5 Exit 234. The sale will take place from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m., or while supplies last, so it is recommended to come early.

Conifer tree seedings include Douglas fir, Ponderosa pine, incense-cedar, Western redcedar, noble fir, grand fir, Western hemlock, coast redwood and giant sequoia. The hardwoods are Chinese pistache, Eastern redbud, Japanese snowbell, Kousa dogwood, Oregon ash, Pacific madrone, pagoda dogwood, purple smoketree, red alder, strawberry tree and tulip tree.

Prices for the conifers are 75 cents to $1.50, depending on species. The prices for the hardwoods and shrubs range from $2 to $3. Bagged swordfern is available for $5 and pink rugosa rose for $2.

Some of these trees are excellent for smaller places around a home, flower in the spring or have nice fall colored leaves. Most seedlings will be two-year-old bare root, directly from the nursery.

An information table will be available to view samples, see pictures and read information about the seedlings. An OSU Extension trained master woodland manager will be present to answer questions and provide information on which trees are best suited for a particular planting site.

Portions of the money earned will be used to help fund the Linn County Chapter's educational programs for youth in Linn County. These include forestry camp and college scholarships.

If you have any questions or to pre-order please contact Fay or Sherm Sallee at 451-5322 or e-mail sksallee@proaxis.com.