Planting times--question from a new gardener

I'm a new gardener, and have spent the last 6 months reading as much as
possible about gardening.  Unfortunately, many of the books contradict one
another, as do mail order nurseries, and anyone else giving advice.  My
question is when it is appropriate to plant in the spring.  We garden in
southwestern Massachusetts, zone 5.  

When can perennials go into the ground?  Hardy annuals?  Dahlias, cannas,
calla lilies?  Day lilies?  

Some say April.  Others mid-May.  Others Memorial Day.  That's a wide spread
for a relatively short growing season, and I want to be able to get as much as
I can from my first full year of gardening.

I'll appreciate any and all suggestions.  Oh, and by the way, some months ago
someone on this list recommended DripWorks in northern Calif as an excellent
source for drip irrigation.  I am working them now, and want to thank whoever
it is that suggested them for they are great.  So thanks to someone.

Laury Epstein
southwestern Massachusetts, zone 5

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