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Catalog of Annual Seeds
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CATALOG OF ANNUAL SEEDS
2008
Ageratum houstonianum ‘Blue Ball ' Sun - partial shade
FLOSS FLOWER 200,000s/oz 25mg/pkt. $1.99
6-10” Soft blue flower clusters up to 6” across bloom continuously. Lush medium-green heart shaped leaves are hidden by the profusion of blue flowers. Use as an edging plant, in window boxes or containers. G@80°F~9-10 days. Frost tender.
1/8 oz. $3.05
1/4 oz. $6.10
1/2 oz. $12.20
1 oz. $23.16
Amaranthus caudatus Sun Heirloom
LOVE-LIES-BLEEDING 45,000 s/oz.
An old fashioned favorite with some of the most unusual flowers you will ever grow. It is used to give height to formal flower beds and only takes 8-10 weeks from sowing the seeds to flowering. Use as fresh cut flowers or dried flowers. Best grown where the soil is kept dry. G@80°F~10 days in light.
‘Red Tails’ Heirloom 250mg/pkt. $1.09
3-3 1/2’ The small red flowers are tightly packed on 18” spikes with a pendant habit. Green leaves turn bronze as the season progresses.
1/2 oz. $2.99
1 oz. $4.70
2 oz. $9.40
1/4 lb. $17.90
‘Viridus’ 250mg/pkt. $1.09
3-3 1/2’ The chartreuse green flowers are clustered tightly together on trailing flower spikes for maximum impact. No cut flower garden is complete without this bouquet spiker.
1/2 oz. $2.99
1 oz. $4.70
2 oz. $9.40
1/4 lb. $17.90
Ammi majus Sun
BISHOP’S FLOWER / QUEEN ANNE’S LACE 35,000 s/oz. 250 mg/pkt. $1.29
2 1/2’ A wildflower that is similar in effect to Queen Anne’s Lace but easier to grow. The large flat, lacy white flower heads are 6” across. The plant spreads nicely and can be used to fill in spots in the border. It takes 16 weeks to get to the cut flower stage and can be used in mixed arrangements or by itself. The dried flowers can be dyed. G@65°F~16 days in light.
1/4 oz. $2.99
1/2 oz. $5.12
1 oz. $10.24
2 oz. $19.46
Antirrhinum majus Sun - partial shade
SNAPDRAGON 180,000 s/oz.
Pre-chill @34°F~2 days, G@70°F~2 weeks.
‘Magic Carpet Mix’ 100mg/pkt. $1.29
8” dwarf plants can be used in rock gardens, containers and borders, and are a very showy, old garden favorite. The mounded plants have masses of continuous flowers in pink, red, yellow, orchid, rose or white. They will rebloom if dead headed.
1/4 oz. $2.99
1/2 oz. $5.00
1 oz. $10.00
2 oz. $19.07
‘Panorama Mix’ 100mg/pkt. 99¢
2-3’ A dependable garden favorite that is free blooming with a range of flower colors in yellow, pink, red, purples or white. Makes a nice cut flower.
1/4 oz. $3.27
1/2 oz. $6.54
1 oz. $13.08
2 oz. $24.90
Asperula orientalis ‘Blue Surprise’ Sun - partial shade
WOODRUFF 25,000s/oz. 200mg/pkt. $1.29
1’ plants are covered with fragrant lavender-blue flowers. The small flowers are gathered together in clusters held well above the foliage. They make long lasting cut flowers and the plants are attractive in the border. Plant in full sun to partial shade in moist soil. Easy to grow. Direct seed in May. G@60°F~2-3 weeks.
1/8 oz. $3.21
1/4 oz. $6.42
1/2 oz. $12.84
1 oz. $25.68
Begonia (fibrous) Partial shade - shade
Begonia ‘Party Mix’ 2,000,000s/oz. 40s/pkt. $1.39
1’ Large flowered heavy blooming plants for filling large areas in the garden or hanging baskets. This is a mix of green and bronze leaf plants with pink, red or white flowers. Start seed indoors 3 months before the last spring frost. G@68°F~1-2 weeks. Packets only.
Brassica oleracea (Mix) Sun - partial shade
ORNAMENTAL KALE 10,000s/oz. 150mg/pkt. $1.19
8” Impressive heads up to 12” across with lacy leaves and bright red or white centers. Shows best color if the plants are started in late spring and set out in midsummer. The color intensifies with cool weather. G@72°F~3-4 weeks in light.
1/8 oz. $3.05
1/4 oz. $6.10
1/2 oz. $12.18
1 oz. $23.16
Browallia speciosa Sun - partial shade
BLUE BELLS 117,000s/oz. 50seeds/pkt. $1.39
8-12” This dual purpose flower can be grown outside as an annual or indoors as a long blooming houseplant. It has abundant star shaped violet-blue flowers over a neat mound of leaves. Plant from March through May for the flower border and July through August for winter blooms indoors. Very easy to grow as long as it has regular water and fertilizer. G@65°F~2-4 weeks in light. Packets only.
Calendula officinalis Sun
POT MARIGOLD 4,000 s/oz. 300 mg/pkt. 89¢
12-18” This is the flower that is used as a substitute for saffron to give a strong color to rice and a delicate flavor to foods. Used in herbal cosmetics, salads, sauces and teas. Makes a nice bedding plant with large long stemmed orange and yellow flowers. Can be direct sown outdoors in the fall or early spring or start indoors. Autumn sown plants will be hardier and blossom earlier than those started any other time of the year. Try a second planting in July for fall blooms. G@70°F~10 days in the dark.
1 oz. $2.99
2 oz. $4.70
1/4 lb. $9.40
1/2 lb. $17.90
Callistephus chinensis Sun - partial shade
CHINA ASTER 12,000 s/oz.
Sow seeds every two weeks for a succession of fresh blooms to use in arrangements. Easy to grow and wilt resistant. Use in borders, rock gardens and containers. The plants require long days to begin blooming. G@78°F~8-10 days
‘Giant Crego Mix’ 400mg/pkt. 79¢
2-2 1/2’ Giant 4-5” flowers have curled and twisted petals and bloom throughout the summer. Striking as a cut flower. .
1 oz. $3.37
2 oz. $6.74
1/4 lb. $12.84
1/2 lb. $24.37
‘Rainbow Mix’ 400mg/pkt. $1.29
2 1/2’ This unusual heritage variety has single daisy like flowers. They come in shades of blue, pink, red and white with yellow centers.
1 oz. $3.37
2 oz. $6.74
1/4 lb. $12.84
1/2 lb. $24.37
Cardiospermum halicacabum Sun
LOVE IN A PUFF 390s/oz 2g/pkt. $1.59
12’ Vines are covered with sprays of small white flowers that are followed by balloon-like seed pods. Grow it in an area with moist soil. Very tender. Start seeds indoors 6 weeks before the last frost and transplant outside 2 weeks after the last frost. G@68°F~3-4 weeks.
1/4 oz. $3.27
1/2 oz. $6.54
1 oz. $13.08
2 oz. $24.90
Celosia Sun
WOOLFLOWER 30,000-36,000s/oz.
Each flower will bloom for 8 weeks before fading, and the plant will continue producing flowers until frost. Heat tolerant. Be careful not to over water. G@78°F~7-10 days.
COCKSCOMB C. cristata
‘Chief Mix’ 100mg/pkt. $1.19
40” Flower plumes are bicolor red-gold, carmine, fire (dark red with green leaves), gold, persimmon (orange-scarlet), red (dark red with bronze leaves), and rose.
1/64 oz. $2.99
1/32 oz. $4.36
1/16 oz. $8.72
1/8 oz. $17.44
‘Fireglow’ 100mg/pkt. $1.29
20-24” AAS winner 1964. Brilliant red crested flowers resemble a cock’s comb. Makes an unusual cut flower. Packets only.
FEATHER C. plumosa
Century Series 100mg/pkt. $1.79
28” Deep green leaves and 10” tall, broad flower plumes. Blooms until frost and each flower will last for 8 weeks before fading. Use the flowers in fresh and dried flower arrangements, beds or containers. Do not over water or the plants will get collar rot. Heat tolerant. G@78°F~7-10 days. Packets only.
‘Century Mix’ White, red, yellow, pink or orange.
WHEAT C. spicata
‘Flamingo Feather’ 50mg/pkt. $1.39
3’ An easy to grow cut flower with soft pink flower spikes that fade to white. Blooms until frost and each flower will last 8 weeks before fading. Do not over water or the plants will get collar rot. Heat tolerant. G@78°F~7-10 days.
1/64 oz. $2.99
1/32 oz. $5.40
1/16 oz. $10.80
1/8 oz. $21.60
Centaurea Sun
CORNFLOWER / BACHELORS BUTTONS 7,000 s/oz.
Easy to grow. Blooms from early summer until fall. Self seeds and naturalizes and birds love the seeds. Use in beds, borders or meadows. If direct seeded in the fall the plants will bloom in June. G@62°F~2-4 weeks in the dark.
C. cyanus ‘Blue Boy’ Heirloom 400mg/pkt. 79¢
24-30” Double cornflower-blue blossoms are 2” across.
1 oz. $2.99
2 oz. $5.82
1/4 lb. $11.64
1/2 lb. $22.18
C. cyanus ‘Jubilee Gem’ 400mg/pkt. 99¢
12” Rich dark blue flowers are up to 2” across.
1 oz. $2.99
2 oz. $5.82
1/4 lb. $11.64
1/2 lb. $22.18
C. cyanus ‘Polka Dot Mix’ 400mg/pkt. 79¢
16-30” Blue, maroon, red, rose-pink, lavender and white flowers.
1 oz. $2.99
2 oz. $4.10
1/4 lb. $7.79
1/2 lb. $14.75
C. cyanus ‘Tall Mix’ 400mg/pkt. 89¢
2’ Mix of thistle-like flowers in blue, pink, white, lavender and red.
1 oz. $2.99
2 oz. $4.10
1/4 lb. $7.79
1/2 lb. $14.75
C. imperialis ‘Sweet Sultan Mix’ 400mg/pkt. $1.19
2-3’ Thistle-like flowers are large, double and come in a mix of white, rose, lilac, purple or yellow. Easy to grow and will bloom from early summer until fall. Direct seed in early spring or in the fall for June blooming. Does not transplant well. G@62°F~7-14 days in the dark.
1/2 oz. $2.99
1 oz. $4.70
2 oz. $9.40
1/4 lb. $17.90
1/2 lb. $34.01
C. moschata ssp. suaveolens 400mg/pkt. $1.29
2’ A fully double yellow flowered plant for the wildflower meadow and cut flower garden. It has a strong chocolate fragrance. Interplant in drifts with other plants for support.
1/2 oz. $3.21
1 oz. $6.42
2 oz. $12.84
1/4 lb. $25.68
Chrysanthemum carinitum Sun
PAINTED / TRICOLOR DAISY 10,000s/oz. 300mg/pkt. $1.39
18-36” Daisy like flowers with black and brown centers have petals with concentric rings of different colors. The petals can be any combination of white, yellow, red or purple. Plant in beds, borders or containers. They make a long lasting cut flower. Direct seed in rich soil in the spring as early as possible. Keep the soil moist in hot weather. G@68°F~3 weeks.
1/2 oz. $2.99
1 oz. $4.70
2 oz. $9.40
1/4 lb. $17.90
Cleome hasslerana Sun-partial shade
SPIDERPLANT 13,000s/oz.
Cleome is an easily grown, exotic looking background plant. It is tall and graceful with bright green leaves. It blooms from summer to fall, with new flowers constantly forming. The flowers are 6” across with attractive, long, slender seed pods. Heat and drought tolerant. Direct seed outside after all danger of frost is past or start early indoors and set out after last frost. Pre-chill seeds at 34°F~5 days. G@80°F.
‘Color Fountain Mix’ 250mg/pkt. $1.09
3-5’ Pink, purple or white flowers for the back of the border.
1/2 oz. $2.99
1 oz. $5.82
2 oz. $11.64
1/4 lb. $22.18
‘Rose Queen’ 250mg/pkt. 89¢
3-6’ Delicate looking pink flower clusters that are very showy.
1/2 oz. $2.99
1 oz. $5.82
2 oz. $11.64
1/4 lb. $22.18
‘White Queen’ 250mg/pkt. $1.09
3-6’ Large white flowers are striking anywhere in the garden.
1/2 oz. $2.99
1 oz. $5.82
2 oz. $11.64
1/4 lb. $22.18
Cobaea scandens Sun
CATHEDRAL BELLS 560s/oz. 1g/pkt. $1.99
10-12’ This vine has bell shaped flowers and blooms profusely all summer. Give it a tall support to climb, it does not need tying. Start indoors in February-March in New England . Presoak for 2 hours in lukewarm water. Set the seeds on edge in seed starting mix and cover lightly with more mix. Start in individual peat pots, the seedlings resent root disturbance. Set out in spring after all danger of frost is past. G@68°F~4 weeks.
‘Violet Flowers’
‘White Flowers’
1/8 oz. $3.80
1/4 oz. $7.60
1/2 oz. $15.20
Coleus Sun-partial shade
FLAME NETTLE 100,000s/oz.
Coleus thrive in a wide range of light intensity and can be used as a houseplant or outside in containers or flower beds. It can be planted in sunny areas in New England but in warmer areas should be planted in partial shade. Sow indoors 6-8 weeks before the last frost. G@75°F~12-14 days in light.
‘Black Dragon’ 25mg/pkt. $1.39
12” This is a strikingly colored variety with deep purple leaves and deep red edges. They are oakleaf shaped with serrated edges. Packets only.
‘Wizard Mix’ 25mg/pkt. $1.79
10” bushy plants with brightly colored oakleaf type leaves. They are gold, orange, pink, rose, scarlet, purple, green and pastels. There is no need to pinch this variety. Packets only.
Consolida orientalis Giant Imperial Series Sun
LARKSPUR 8,000s/oz. 800mg/pkt. $1.09
4-5’ Larkspur are good cool season cut flowers as well as good dried flowers. The single flowers are clustered together on 14” spikes with leaves that are medium-green and deeply cut. They grow vigorously and will need to be staked. Plant in the back of the border. Plant seeds in autumn or spring in rich, well cultivated soil in a sheltered location. Pre-chill seeds @32°F, then G@60°F~2-3 weeks in dark.
‘Giant Imperial Blue Spire’
‘Giant Imperial Mix’ Blue, purple, pink, red and white flowers.
1/2 oz. $3.37
1 oz. $6.74
2 oz. $12.84
1/4 lb. $24.37
Coreopsis tinctoria Sun - partial shade
CALLIOPSIS, TICKSEED 90,000s/oz. 500mg/pkt. $1.00
24-28” Wildflower with single yellow and maroon bicolor flowers that resemble daisies with a velvety texture. The bushy plants have slender stems and feathery green foliage. They are easy to grow and bloom from the beginning of summer through fall. They reseed without becoming invasive. Grows quickly from seed and tolerates poor soil, but does not transplant well. G@60°F~1-2 weeks.
1 oz. $3.37
2 oz. $6.74
1/4 lb. $12.84
1/2 lb. $24.37
Cosmo s Sun 3,900 s/oz.
Bushy plants that are early flowering, easy to grow and will self sow. The plants have lacy foliage and have a tendency to blow over if they are not planted in a sheltered area. The flowers attract gold finches after they go to seed. Tolerates poor soil, heat and humidity. Direct seed. G@68°F~3 weeks in light.
C. bipinnatus ‘Psyche Mix’ 800mg/pkt. $1.29
4’ Double flowered cosmos with a short ruffled row of inner petals. Pink, magenta or red flowers with yellow centers.
1/2 oz. $3.40
1 oz. $6.80
2 oz. $12.90
1/4 lb. $24.48
C. bipinnatus ‘Seashells Mix’ 800 mg/pkt. $1.29
4’ Pink, purple or white flowers with a unique shape. The petals are curled into tubes.
1/4 oz. $2.99
1/2 oz. $4.70
1 oz. $9.40
2 oz. $17.90
C. bipinnatus Sensation Series Heirloom 800 mg/pkt. 99¢
4-5’ Daisy-like single flowers 4” across with serrated petals.
‘Dazzler’ - Red
‘Mix’ - Heirloom Reds, roses, pinks and whites.
‘Pinkie’ - Rose pink
‘Purity’ - White
‘Radiance’ - Pink with crimson center
1 oz. $2.99
2 oz. $5.72
1/4 lb. $10.89
1/2 lb. $20.64
C. bipinnatus ‘Vega Mix’ 800mg/pkt. $1.29
20-24” Single daisy-like flowers that are red, pink, purple or white. This dwarf cosmos is especially good in containers.
1/2 oz. $2.99
1 oz. $5.00
2 oz. $10.00
1/4 lb. $19.00
C. bipinnatus ‘ Versailles Flush’ 800mg/pkt. $1.29
3 1/2-4’ One of our most attractive cosmos, the flowers are white with a rose blush. It is a professional quality cut flower with sturdy stems. A bunch of Versailles Flush makes a beautiful bouquet.
1/4 oz. $2.99
1/2 oz. $4.70
1 oz. $9.40
2 oz. $17.90
C. sulphureus ‘Bright Lights’ 600mg/pkt. 89¢
2-4’ Daisy-like 2” semi-double flowers in yellow, orange and red with serrated petals.
1 oz. $2.99
2 oz. $5.72
1/4 lb. $10.89
1/2 lb. $20.64
C. sulphureus ‘Cosmic Yellow’ 600mg/pkt. $1.69
12-20” AAS Winner. Sturdy self supporting plants are covered with double and semidouble flowers. They are well branched and vigorous.
1/16 oz. $3.58
1/8 oz. $7.16
1/4 oz. $13.62
1/2 oz. $25.81
Cynoglossum amabile Sun
BUGLOSS / CHINESE FORGET-ME-NOT 6,500s/oz 250mg/pkt. 99¢
18-24” Beautiful clusters of 1/4” blue flowers that resemble forget-me-nots. Easy to grow in hot dry areas where true forget-me nots will not thrive. Direct seed after all danger of frost is past. Self seeds and comes back year after year. G@65-70°F~5-8 days.
1 oz. $3.40
2 oz. $6.80
1/4 lb. $12.92
1/2 lb. $24.48
Dahlia Sun
‘Unwin's Mix’ 2,800s/oz. 900mg/pkt. 99¢
30” Mix of double and semi double flowers in a wide range of colors.
Flowers from mid to late summer. When frost has blackened the leaves, cut off the stems near ground level and dig up tubers for winter storage in a cool, dry environment. Easy to grow from seed. Direct seed or start early indoors. G@80°F~10 days in the dark.
1/4 oz. $2.99
1/2 oz. $5.00
1 oz. $10.00
2 oz. $19.07
Datura metel ‘Belle Blanche’ Sun
HORN-OF-PLENTY 2,800s/oz. 500mg/pkt. $1.49
3’ This striking plant has fragrant white trumpet shaped flowers held upright over blue-green foliage. Use it as a pot plant or as a specimen in the garden. It’s flowers open at night and are 4-5” across. Seeds should be started indoors in early spring. The plants are fast growing. Mix the seeds with damp sand and place in the refrigerator for 1 week before planting in peat moss. G@68°F~3-4 weeks.
1/16 oz. $3.80
1/8 oz. $7.60
1/4 oz. $15.20
Digitalis purpurea ‘Foxy Mix’ Partial shade
FOXGLOVE 125,000s/oz. 350mg/pkt. $1.09
2-3’ AAS winner. This long blooming foxglove is the only one that can be grown as an annual. It starts blooming at 18” tall. The large sturdy flower spikes are white, pink, yellow, cream or rose with spots. The plants may need to be staked. They take 5 months to start blooming from seed. G@70-80°F~2 weeks in light.
1/16 oz. $2.99
1/8 oz. $5.10
1/4 oz. $10.20
1/2 oz. $19.38
Dimorphotheca aurantiaca Sun
AFRICAN DAISY 12,000s/oz. 300mg/pkt. $1.19
1’ A wildflower with single yellow or white daisy-like flowers that are 3” wide. The plants love heat and sun and bloom all summer until frost. Requires little care once established and if dead-headed regularly, will bear more flowers. G@70°F~2 weeks in the dark.
1/2 oz. $2.99
1 oz. $5.00
2 oz. $10.00
1/4 lb. $19.00
Dolichosos lablab Sun
HYACINTH BEAN VINE 120s/oz.
A quick growing vine that needs a trellis, fence or mailbox for support. It should be planted in clusters of three for best effect. Direct seed outside after danger of frost is past or start early indoors in peat pots, as they do not transplant well. G~15 days 1” deep in fine soil.
‘Hyacinth Bean’ 3g/pkt. $1.39
10’ A striking ornamental with bright green leaves and purple stems. The sweet-pea-like flowers are white, pink or purple and are replaced by electric purple seed pods. Packets only.
‘Ruby Moon’ 3g/pkt. $3.99
10’ If you love purple you need to grow this vine. It has bronze-purple leaves and dark purple stems. The flowers are pink and appear on the plant at the same time as the electric purple pods. Packets only.
Eccremocarpus scaber ‘Tresco Mix’ Sun
CHILEAN GLORY VINE 13,000s/oz. 100mg/pkt. $1.39
10’ Clusters of tubular yellow, orange and red flowers from early summer to late fall. Attracts hummingbirds. It needs support to climb and will twine around supports as well as send out tendrils. It should be planted with other climbing vines for the best effect. Try it with Hyacinth Bean (see Dolichosos above). Start seeds indoors 4-6 weeks before the last frost and transplant outside 2-3 weeks after the last frost. Very tender plants. G@60°F~4 weeks. Barely cover the seeds.
1/32 oz. $2.99
1/16 oz. $5.76
1/8 oz. $11.52
1/4 oz. $21.89
Eschscholzia californica Sun
CALIFORNIA POPPY 20,000s/oz.
These plants need little care and can survive in dry areas with sandy soil. Blue-gray foliage contrasts nicely with satiny flowers that bloom from June to frost. Clip the flowers from the plant before the bud opens for cut flowers. Drought tolerant and naturalizes especially in shoreline areas. Direct seed outdoors. It does not transplant well. G@75°F~14 days.
‘Carmine King’ 350mg/pkt. $1.39
1’ Flowers in many shades of carmine and pink with white centers.
1/2 oz. $2.99
1 oz. $4.70
2 oz. $9.40
1/4 lb. $17.90
‘ Ivory Castle ’ 350mg/pkt. $1.39
1’ Ivory white, cup shaped flowers with many lovely possibilities.
1/2 oz. $2.99
1 oz. $4.70
2 oz. $9.40
1/4 lb. $17.90
‘ Mission Bells Mix’ 350mg/pkt. $1.19
1’ Flowers are many shades of pastel yellow, pink and orange with lightly ruffled petals.
1/2 oz. $2.99
1 oz. $4.70
2 oz. $9.40
1/4 lb. $17.90
‘ Orange ’ 350mg/pkt. $1.00
18” Wildflower that is exceptionally vigorous and usually self seeds.
1 oz. $3.58
2 oz. $7.16
1/4 lb. $13.62
1/2 lb. $25.81
Euphorbia marginata Sun - partial shade
SNOW ON THE MOUNTAIN 2,500s/oz. 500mg/pkt. $1.29
2-3’ Variegated green and white foliage with white flowers. Can be used as an ornamental background plant and the leaves make good filler in fresh flower arrangements. Plants may need staking around August. The 2” white spotted bracts appear from August to October. Self sows. Pre-chill seeds @34°F~1 month. G@69°F~4 weeks.
1/4 oz. $3.27
1/2 oz. $6.54
1 oz. $13.08
2 oz. $24.90
Gazania splendens Sun
TREASURE FLOWER 14,000s/oz. 200mg/pkt. $1.29
1’ Daisy-like flowers in solid and striped combinations of yellow, orange and red. Prolific long blooming and half hardy plants. Start seed indoors in February-March and transplant after the last frost. G@68°F~2 weeks.
1/4 oz. $3.27
1/2 oz. $6.54
1 oz. $13.08
2 oz. $24.90
Gillia tricolor Sun
BIRDS EYE 62,000s/oz. 100mg/pkt. $1.29
2’ A profusion of small fragrant bell shaped flowers with purple tips and dark blue and gold centers. The plants are bushy and well branched with finely divided leaves. Easily grown, hardy border plant. Direct seed in spring in light well drained soil. G@60°F~1-2 weeks.
1/2 oz. $2.99
1 oz. $4.70
2 oz. $9.40
1/4 lb. $17.90
Gomphrena Sun
GLOBE AMARANTH 7,000s/oz.
Distinctive clover-like flowers are 1-2” across and bloom from July to October. For dried arrangements, cut the flowers when they are in full color and hang upside down to dry in small bunches. The dried flowers hold their color and form indefinitely and are a nice addition to potpourri. Makes a good bedding or pot plant. Easy to grow and drought tolerant. G@70°F~20 days in light.
‘Mix’ 500mg/pkt. 99¢
2’ Gomphrena globosa. Combination of white, red, pink, purple and orange flowers for the front of the mixed flower bed.
1/8 oz. $2.99
1/4 oz. $5.28
1/2 oz. $10.56
1 oz. $20.14
‘Strawberry Fields’ 500mg/pkt. $1.29
2’ Gomphrena haageana . This is a striking deep red flower. Try it in the flower border with the ornamental pepper Pretty Purple.
1/8 oz. $2.99
1/4 oz. $5.28
1/2 oz. $10.56
1 oz. $20.14
Gypsophila elegans ‘Covent Garden’ Sun
BABY’ s BREATH 10,850s/oz. 500mg/pkt. 89¢
24-30” This is the florist gypsophila that bears thousands of tiny starry flowers which are single, have white petals, 1/4” across and form small sprays. Makes a nice filler in the border and blooms ten weeks after starting from seed. Cut back after each flush of flowers to prolong the blooming period. Make successive plantings every 2-3 weeks for a continuous supply of blooms. G@75°F~10 days in the dark.
2 oz. $3.58
1/4 lb. $7.16
1/2 lb. $13.62
1 lb. $25.81
Helianthus Sun
SUNFLOWER
Easy to grow. Attracts birds once their seeds have matured. The stems are sturdy and will not need support. Tolerates heat and drought. G@72°F~1 week.
COMMON SUNFLOWER H. annuus
‘Autumn Beauty’ 750s/oz. 4g/pkt. $1.29
6-7’ Bicolor or tricolor single flowers are yellow, orange and maroon with brown centers and 5-7” across.
1 oz. $2.99
2 oz. $5.12
1/4 lb. $9.73
1/2 lb. $18.44
‘Henry Wilde’ 750s/oz. 3g/pkt. $1.29
9’ Branching plants have many golden flowers with black centers.
1 oz. $2.99
2 oz. $5.12
1/4 lb. $9.73
1/2 lb. $18.44
‘Mammoth’ 25-30s/oz. 4g/pkt. 89¢
9-12’ This is the largest sunflower you will ever see. The enormous flowers have a single row of yellow petals. This is the variety to grow to get a large harvest of seeds for roasting or to feed the birds.
2 oz. $2.99
1/4 lb. $3.07
1/2 lb. $6.14
1 lb. $12.28
‘Music Box’ 1,680s/oz. 1g/pkt. $1.99
2 1/2’ A mix of daisy-like flowers that are 5” across and grow from a single stem. The flowers are a mix of colors from creamy-yellow to mahogany-red and bicolor. They all have a single row of petals and a black center.
1/16 oz. $2.99
1/8 oz. $5.54
1/4 oz. $11.08
1/2 oz. $21.06
‘Ruby Eclipse’ 400s/oz. 1g/pkt. $1.69
6’ This is a mix of ruby red to pink shades. The flowers all have dark centers and some of the petals are tipped with white or yellow. It was bred for cut flower production and is pollenless. Packets only.
‘Sunspot’ 420s/oz. 1g/pkt. $1.69
15" This is the best sunflower to grow in containers. It has huge 8" yellow flowers on a sturdy single stem. If planted in the garden give each plant about 12" of space. It takes about 70 days to bloom from seed. Packets only.
‘Taiyo’ 700s/oz. 4g/pkt. $1.29
4-5’ Bred for cut flower production with large yellow flowers with black centers. Very showy!
1/2 oz. $2.99
1 oz. $4.70
2 oz. $9.40
1/4 lb. $17.90
‘Velvet Queen’ 750s/oz. 4g/pkt. $1.29
6’ Maroon petals with a black center. Blooms from July to August.
1 oz. $3.58
2 oz. $7.16
1/4 lb. $13.62
1/2 lb. $25.81
CUCUMBER LEAF SUNFLOWER H. debilis
‘Ice Cream’ 750s/oz. 4g/pkt. $1.79
4-6’ Creamy-white petals with a black center from July to August.
1/4 oz. $2.99
1/2 oz. $5.00
1 oz. $10.00
2 oz. $19.07
Helichrysum Sun
STRAW FLOWER 45,000s/oz.
This is one of the most important flowers for the dried flower industry and it is easy to grow. The flowers have a slightly papery texture and they give a spot of concentrated color in the border. Blooms from midsummer to fall. To dry the flowers, cut them just before they start to show pollen and hang upside down in small bunches. Wires can be attached before drying. Direct seed 1-2 weeks before the last frost. G@78°F~10 days in light.
‘Bright Bikini Mix’ 100mg/pkt. $1.29
12-14” Double and semi-double 2” flowers that bloom all summer with a mix of white, yellow, orange, pink or red.
1/16 oz. $2.99
1/8 oz. $5.54
1/4 oz. $11.08
1/2 oz. $21.06
‘Tall Double Mix’ 300mg/pkt. 89¢
3-4’ Double 2” flowers bloom from midsummer to fall in a mix of white, yellow, orange, pink or red.
1/2 oz. $2.99
1 oz. $4.90
2 oz. $9.80
1/4 lb. $18.62
Heliotropum arborescens ‘Marine’ Sun
HELIOTROPE 50,000s/oz. 100mg/pkt. $1.49
20” This is an old favorite with deep violet flower clusters up to 15” across that smell like sweet vanilla. Blooms all summer until frost, making this the best heliotrope for bedding. The deep green foliage has purple veination. Outstanding massed in sunny beds or in front of the border. Sow seeds indoors in March or April for earlier blooms, or direct seed outdoors after danger of frost is past. They can be brought indoors to winter over. G@75°F~2-3 weeks.
1/32 oz. $3.37
1/16 oz. $6.74
1/8 oz. $12.84
1/4 oz. $24.37
Helipterum roseum ‘Goliath’ Sun
CRISP EVERLASTING 11,000s/oz. 300mg/pkt. $1.29
20” A sought after dried flower with large flowers that are deep rose with dark centers. They are long lasting fresh cut flowers. Hardy. Direct seed in early spring. G@68°F~1 week.
1/2 oz. $2.99
1 oz. $5.82
2 oz. $11.64
1/4 lb. $22.18
Iberis umbellata ‘Fairy Dwarf Mix’ Sun
CANDYTUFT 10,000s/oz. 250mg/pkt. 89¢
8-12” The flowers are red, pink or white and bloom from June to September. Plant every three weeks and dead head the plants to get the longest growing season possible. Can be grown in beds, borders, containers and as a mass planting. Blooms 10 weeks after sowing seed. G@60°F~2-3 weeks in light.
1 oz. $3.37
2 oz. $6.74
1/4 lb. $12.84
1/2 lb. $24.37
Impatiens balsamina Sun - partial shade
BALSAM, BUSH MIX 3,300s/oz 500mg/pkt. $1.19
2’ An old fashioned easy to grow flower with showy double blooms. They are all shades of pink, scarlet, yellow, purple and white. Frost tender. Start seeds indoors 6 weeks before last frost. Leave seeds on the surface of the soil as they need light to germinate. Transplant after all danger of frost is past. G@68°F~2 weeks.
1/2 oz. $2.99
1 oz. $4.70
2 oz. $9.40
1/4 lb. $17.90
Impatiens
BUSY LIZZY Full shade - partial shade 45,000s/oz.
G@70-75°F~1 week in light. After germination reduce heat to 65°F.
‘Double Mix’ 20s/pkt. $2.49
12-18” Double blooms that resemble miniature roses but are easier to grow. The flowers are red, pink and orange and they bloom from spring to fall frost. These plants are more vigorous than the single flowered impatiens. Use in window boxes, tubs, beds or try them as a houseplant. Packets only.
Tempo Series 40s/pkt. $1.99
8-10” Medium-large, single flowers that are borne prolifically on bushy, mounded plants. Use in window boxes, tubs, beds or try them as houseplants. Packets only
‘Blue Satin’ Lavender
‘Coral’
‘Mix’
‘Salmon’
‘Scarlet’
‘Violet’
NEW GUINEA IMPATIENS Full shade - sun 11,500s/oz.
Blooms 16 weeks after starting from seed. Use in window boxes, tubs, beds or as house plants. Do not let the soil dry out. Grow in light shade to full sun in rich sandy loam. They will produce more flowers in partial shade but they are more tolerant of sun than other varieties of impatiens. G@78°F and keep at that temperature until they are ready for transplanting.
‘Tango’ 10s/pkt. $2.29
18-24” Exceptionally large, iridescent orange blossoms that are 3” across on plants with deep green foliage. Packets only.
Ipomoea Sun
Large showy flowers on tender, twining vines. They are quick growing and need support to climb up. Easy to grow and very rewarding. Scarify the seeds and soak overnight before planting. Direct seed after the last frost or start earlier indoors.
I. alba Heirloom
MOONFLOWER VINE 130s/oz. 4g/pkt. $1.29
10-15’ Vine with gorgeous silky white flowers that are 5-6” across. They stay closed most of the day but swirl open in less than 2 minutes at night and on cool or cloudy days and release their fragrance. Heart-shaped leaves. Water every 10 days if the rain is not adequate. G@75°F~2 weeks in dark.
1 oz. $2.99
2 oz. $4.70
1/4 lb. $9.40
1/2 lb. $17.90
1 lb. $33.92
I. x multifida Heirloom
CARDINAL CLIMBER 1,000s/oz. 2g/pkt $1.49
10’ Vines are covered by a blaze of red flowers with white throats. Flowers are trumpet shaped, 2” across and show up beautifully against the palm like green foliage. They bloom from July through September. G@80°F~2 weeks.
1/4 oz. $2.99
1/2 oz. $5.00
1 oz. $10.00
2 oz. $19.07
I. quamoclit (pennata) Heirloom
CYPRESS VINE MIX 1,000s/oz. 1g/pkt. $1.29
20’ Clusters of red star shaped flowers are 1 1/2” across with leaves that are finely divided. G@ soil temp. of 80°F takes 2 weeks.
1/4 oz. $2.99
1/2 oz. $5.00
1 oz. $10.00
2 oz. $19.07
I. tricolor
MORNING GLORY
8-10’ The trumpet shaped flowers open in the morning and usually close by midday . The vine has attractive heart-shaped leaves. G@75°F~2 weeks in dark.
‘Early Call Mix’ 480s/oz. 2g/pkt. $1.29
Flowers are pink, purple, blue, white or magenta. They begin blooming when the plants are 2’ tall and flower until frost.
1/2 oz. $2.99
1 oz. $5.82
2 oz. $11.64
1/4 lb. $22.18
‘Flying Saucers’ 480s/oz. 2g/pkt. $1.19
Flowers are white with lavender streaks radiating out from the center.
1 oz. $3.37
2 oz. $6.74
1/4 lb. $12.84
1/2 lb. $24.37
‘Grandpa Ott’ 480s/oz. 2g/pkt. $1.29
This is the morning glory that started the Seed Savers exchange. It has deep purple flowers with red streaks and a pink center.
1/4 oz. $2.99
1/2 oz. $5.00
1 oz. $10.00
2 oz. $19.07
‘Heavenly Blue’ Heirloom 480s/oz. 2g/pkt. $1.19
Flowers are blue with a white center and up to 4” across.
1 oz. $2.99
2 oz. $5.52
1/4 lb. $10.50
1/2 lb. $19.90
‘Pearly Gates’ 480s/oz. 2g/pkt. $1.19
Pearly white flowers that are 4-5” across.
1 oz. $3.37
2 oz. $6.74
1/4 lb. $12.84
1/2 lb. $24.37
‘Scarlet O’Hara’ 480s/oz. 2g/pkt. 89¢
Deep pink flowers with a white center, they are 4” across.
1 oz. $2.99
2 oz. $5.52
1/4 lb. $10.50
1/2 lb. $19.90
Ipomopsis rubra Sun
STANDING CYPRESS 22,000s/oz. 200mg/pkt. $1.39
3-4’ Easy to grow, heat & drought tolerant plants. Ferny foliage and scarlet flowers attract hummingbirds and butterflies. Blooms in late summer with long spires of tubular flowers. Makes a long lasting cut flower. Plant in large groups in the border for stunning effect. Needs well drained soil. G@60°F~2-3 weeks.
1/4 oz. $2.99
1/2 oz. $5.00
1 oz. $10.00
2 oz. $19.07
Lagurus ovatus ‘Hares Tail’ Sun
ORNAMENTAL GRASS 39,000s/oz 100mg/pkt. $1.29
1’ This grass makes an attractive addition to the garden with seed heads that are off-white and softly woolly. The plants are upright with narrow grass-like leaves. Plant in clumps for best appearance. Seeds can be started indoors 8 weeks before the last frost or outside 3 weeks before the last frost. G@70°F~1 week.
1/16 oz. $2.99
1/8 oz. $5.54
1/4 oz. $11.08
1/2 oz. $21.06
Lathyrus odoratus Sun
SWEET PEA 350s/oz.
Plant in ordinary but fertile soil in a sheltered location, water freely and mulch to keep the roots cool. Remove the faded blooms promptly. Most sweet peas need support to climb up or a low wall to grow over. Direct seed in autumn or spring. Soak seeds overnight before sowing. G@65°F~2-3 weeks in dark.
‘Bijou Mix’ 3g/pkt. 89¢
16” A dwarf sweet pea with large fragrant flowers that appear early in the season on bushy plants. The flowers are 2” long with 3-5 flowers to every cluster.
1 oz. $3.58
2 oz. $7.16
1/4 lb. $13.62
1/2 lb. $25.81
‘Cupani’ Heirloom 3g/pkt. $1.29
5’ This is the original sweet pea from which all of our sweet peas are descended. It is the most fragrant sweet pea ever with 3-4 purple/blue bicolor flowers per stem. It was introduced more than 300 years ago.
1 oz. $3.58
2 oz. $7.16
1/4 lb. $13.62
1/2 lb. $25.81
‘Cuthbertson Mix’ 3g/pkt. 79¢
5-10’ A long stemmed prolific mix that is heat resistant, with flowers that are 2” long with 2-3 flowers to every cluster. Needs support to climb up.
1 oz. $2.99
2 oz. $4.10
1/4 lb. $7.79
1/2 lb. $14.75
‘Old Spice Mix’ Heirloom 3g/pkt. $1.29
5-6’ This mix of intoxicatingly fragrant antique sweet peas has excellent heat resistance. The flowers are solid, bicolored and striped. They are climbing varieties, plant them in front of a trellis and they will bloom through the summer.
1 oz. $3.58
2 oz. $7.16
1/4 lb. $13.62
1/2 lb. $25.81
‘Perfume Delight Mix’ 3g/pkt. 89¢
3-4’ A mix of the older, wonderfully fragrant varieties, with flowers that are 2” long with 3-5 per cluster. Needs support to climb up. Heat tolerant grandifiuras.
1 oz. $2.99
2 oz. $5.52
1/4 lb. $10.5
1/2 lb. $19.90
‘Royal Family’ 3g/pkt. 79¢
4-6’ A mix of clear colored flowers that have longer stems and larger blooms than the standard varieties. The flowers are 2 1/2” long with 6 or more florets per stem. This plant is heat resistant and blooms in summer. Needs support to climb up.
1 oz. $2.99
2 oz. $5.52
1/4 lb. $10.5
1/2 lb. $19.90
‘Winston Churchill’ 3g/pkt. $1.29 Limited Availability
5’ Fragrant crimson flowers on cold tolerant vines. Needs support to climb up. Credit Card orders only, please.
1 oz. $3.58
2 oz. $7.16
1/4 lb. $13.62
1/2 lb. $25.81
Lavatera trimestris Sun - partial shade
ROSE MALLOW 450s/oz. 250mg/pkt. $1.29
3-4’ This wildflower is a woody shrub that is covered from summer to fall with white or pink hollyhock-like blossoms that are 3” across. It does not need to be staked. Use in the border, along fences, walls and hedges. Reseeds freely. Direct seed in autumn or spring. Does not transplant well. Be sure to give the plants plenty of room to establish themselves. G@70°F~2-3 weeks.
1 oz. $2.99
2 oz. $5.52
1/4 lb. $10.50
1/2 lb. $19.90
Limonium sinuata Pacific Series Sun
STATICE 12,300s/oz. 150mg/pkt. 89¢
30” This series has long flowering spikes on strong stems. Sow seeds in February for an August harvest of dried flowers. As a garden plant or fresh cut flower it can be direct seeded about the time of the last frost. Easy to grow, but needs extra care when transplanting. G@70°F~2-3 weeks.
‘American Beauty’ Rose red
‘Gold Coast’ Canary yellow
‘Mix’
1/16 oz. $2.99
1/8 oz. $4.48
1/4 oz. $8.96
1/2 oz. $17.03
Linaria Sun
Direct seed outside in mid spring as they don’t transplant well. G@62°F~2 weeks.
L. maroccana
SPURRED SNAPDRAGON 400,000s/oz. 400mg/pkt. $1.29
1-2’ A wildflower with dainty snapdragon-like flowers that blooms from spring to summer. The flowers are pink, yellow or violet and their lower lip is marked with a contrasting color, usually white or yellow. Plant in borders, rock gardens or meadows with sandy well drained soil. If you dead head the plants they will rebloom.
1/2 oz. $2.99
1 oz. $4.70
2 oz. $9.40
1/4 lb. $17.90
L. reticulata
PURPLE-NET 700,000s/oz. 50mg/pkt. $1.29
8” Heavy blooming border plant with purple netting on red or yellow flowers. The flowers resemble snapdragons but have better disease resistance.
1/4 oz. $3.12
1/2 oz. $6.24
1 oz. $12.48
2 oz. $23.74
Lobelia Sun - partial shade 725,000s/oz.
Plant the bush types in beds and borders. Trailing lobelia makes stunning window boxes, planters and hanging baskets. Does best in cool locations. It flowers 2 months from planting and continues until hard frost. If necessary, cut the plant back to encourage continued blooming. Pre-chill seeds @34°F~4 weeks before sowing. G@70°F° during the day, @50°F at night ~3 weeks in light.
BUSH TYPE L. erinus
‘ Crystal Palace ’ 100mg/pkt. $1.29
4-6” Masses of small blue flowers over green leaves. The plants are compact and early flowering.
1/32 oz. $2.99
1/16 oz. $5.76
1/8 oz. $11.52
1/4 oz. $21.89
‘White Lady’ 100mg/pkt. $1.29
4-6” Masses of small icy white flowers on compact plants.
1/16 oz. $2.99
1/8 oz. $5.10
1/4 oz. $10.20
1/2 oz. $19.38
TRAILING TYPE L. pendula
‘Cascade Mix’ 100mg/pkt. $1.49
12” Gorgeous trailing plants with blue, purple, pink, crimson or white flowers.
1/32 oz. $2.99
1/16 oz. $4.74
1/8 oz. $9.48
1/4 oz. $18.05
‘Cascade Red’ 100mg/pkt. $1.49
6-12” Trailing lobelia with exceptionally large crimson flowers.
1/32 oz. $2.99
1/16 oz. $4.74
1/8 oz. $9.48
1/4 oz. $18.05
‘Sapphire’ 100mg/pkt. $1.29
12” Trailing lobelia with deep blue flowers and a white eye.
1/16 oz. $2.99
1/8 oz. $5.10
1/4 oz. $10.20
1/2 oz. $19.38
Lobularia maritima Sun
SWEET ALYSSUM 85,000s/oz.
A fragrant cool weather plant that self sows and spreads fast. Use in window boxes, the front of the border, as a ground cover and in the rock garden. Cut back after flowering to improve appearance and encourage reblooming. Avoid over watering in the seedling stage. G@80°F~8 days in light.
‘New Carpet of Snow’ 250mg/pkt. 79¢
4” Improved ‘Carpet of Snow’ is more uniform and has denser growth. Medium-green foliage is covered by 2” clusters of white flowers.
1/2 oz. $3.37
1 oz. $6.74
2 oz. $12.84
1/4 lb. $24.37
‘Royal Carpet’ 250mg/pkt. 89¢
4” Clusters of 2” deep violet-purple flowers that blanket the ground when in bloom.
1/4 oz. $3.27
1/2 oz. $6.54
1 oz. $13.08
Malcomia maritima Sun
VIRGINIA STOCKS 60,000s/oz. 500mg/pkt. $1.29
8” Fragrant pink, white or lavender flowers just 4 weeks from germination. The small flowers have 4 petals and bloom profusely. A cool weather plant that should be direct seeded early in the spring or started indoors and transplanted out in early spring. G@58°F~2 weeks.
1 oz. $3.37
2 oz. $6.74
1/4 lb. $12.84
1/2 lb. $24.37
Matthiola Sun - partial shade
M. bicornis Heirloom
EVENING SCENTED STOCK 32,500s/oz. 400mg/pkt. $1.29
18” Pink or purple flowers have 4 petals and a delicious scent when they open at night. It will perfume the garden on summer evenings. Cold tolerant. Direct seed in early spring or start indoors and transplant in early spring. G@68°F~2-3 weeks.
1 oz. $2.99
2 oz. $5.52
1/4 lb. $10.50
1/2 lb. $19.90
M. incana ‘7 Weeks Mix’
STOCK 18 ,000s/oz. 200mg/pkt. $1.29
12” This is an old favorite that is easy to grow with double flowers in a wide range of colors; pink, red, carmine, purple or white. This is the only bedding stock that will bloom in really hot weather and the 6” flowers start blooming very early. Use in containers, borders or beds. Add lime if the soil is too acidic. G@68°F~2-3 weeks.
1/32 oz. $3.56
1/16 oz. $7.12
1/8 oz. $14.24
Mimosa pudica Sun Heirloom
SENSITIVE PLANT 5,000s/oz. 350mg/pkt. $1.29
6-12” A novelty plant with leaves that fold up immediately when they are touched. Their recovery is prompt and the action may be repeated without doing them harm. They also fold up at night as if to rest. The leaves are finely textured, deep green, pinnately compound and look almost like a fern. Bears small pink flowers. Likes warm, humid conditions and is easy to grow. Sow in the spring. As the plants mature they become less vigorous. Cut them back to 2” and new growth will develop. G@80°F~12-15 days in dark.
1/8 oz. $2.99
1/4 oz. $4.10
1/2 oz. $8.20
1 oz. $16.40
Mimulus x grandiflorus Partial shade
MONKEY FLOWER 625,000s/oz. 5mg/pkt. $1.29
12-14” Showy, two-lipped yellow flowers are spotted with maroon or purple. Sow the seeds indoors in early spring and transplant after all danger of frost is past. They appreciate light in the afternoon and regular deep watering. May be brought indoors for the winter. G@70°F~2 weeks.
1/16 oz. $2.99
1/8 oz. $4.48
1/4 oz. $8.96
1/2 oz. $17.03
Mina lobata Sun - partial shade
EXOTIC LOVE 1,000s/oz. 500mg/pkt. $1.39
5’ Vine that can be grown up a trellis or planted in hanging baskets. Trumpet-shaped flowers mature from scarlet to creamy yellow. Start seeds early indoors before last frost or outdoors 2 weeks after the last frost. G@72°F~2 weeks.
1/16 oz. $2.99
1/8 oz. $5.10
1/4 oz. $10.20
1/2 oz. $19.38
Mirabilis jalapa Sun Heirloom
FOUR O’CLOCK 520s/oz. 3g/pkt. $1.09
2-3’ A wildflower that bears trumpet flowers in red, yellow, white or a combination of the three. The flowers are 2” long, 1” wide and are borne freely. They open toward the end of the day or whenever it is cloudy and they stay open all night. Blooms from summer until frost and reseeds itself. G@70°F~2 weeks in the dark.
1 oz. $2.99
2 oz. $5.12
1/4 lb. $9.73
1/2 lb. $18.44
Moluccella laevis Sun - partial shade
BELLS OF IRELAND 4,000s/oz 500mg/pkt. $1.09
2 1/2’ Bright kelly-green ‘flowers’ that are great for St. Patrick’s Day and make a nice contrast for multicolored flowers. Dried flowers are straw colored. Cut the spikes when they are fully developed and pull off any remaining leaves before using them in arrangements. They will reseed themselves if you leave some blossoms on the plant. Direct seed in mid May or start them earlier indoors. Pre-chill seeds @50°F~5 days. G@85°F during the day and@50°F at night ~35 days.
1/2 oz. $2.99
1 oz. $4.70
2 oz. $9.40
1/4 lb. $17.90
Nemophila menziesii Sun - partial shade Heirloom
BABY BLUE EYES 14,000s/oz. 500mg/pkt. $1.29
4-12” A wildflower with beautiful, cup-shaped, sky-blue flowers with white centers that are 1” across. They bloom in spring and summer. The plants have slender stems and feathery, deeply cut light green foliage. Good in the front of the border or along walk ways. Plant in ordinary but moist soil. They need to get at least 30” of rain per year or need to be regularly watered when it is dry. Direct seed outside before the last frost. G@55-60°F~10 days.
1/2 oz. $2.99
1 oz. $4.70
2 oz. $9.40
1/4 lb. $17.90
Nicotiana Sun - partial shade
FLOWERING TOBACCO 285,000s/oz.
Should be grown where their night fragrance can be appreciated. They are wonderful in a moonlight garden. Use in the border or flower beds. G@72°F~2-3 weeks in light.
N. alata ‘Tinkerbell's Mix’ 100mg/pkt. $1.19
18” Hybrid plants that have masses of funnel shaped flowers in red, pink, white or chartreuse. They are 2” long and bloom from early summer until frost. A very compact, uniform and floriferous series.
1/16 oz. $2.99
1/8 oz. $5.10
1/4 oz. $10.20
1/2 oz. $19.38
N. langsdorfii 100mg/pkt. $1.39
3’ Panicles of greenish-yellow, funnel shaped flowers. They make striking cut flowers and will self seed.
1/16 oz. $2.99
1/8 oz. $5.54
1/4 oz. $11.08
1/2 oz. $21.06
N. sylvestris 100mg/pkt. $1.39
3-5’ Flowers are white, funnel shaped, 1 1/2”, and bloom all summer.
1/16 oz. $3.37
1/8 oz. $6.74
1/4 oz. $12.84
1/2 oz. $24.37
Nierembergia hippomanica Sun
CUP FLOWER 190,000s/oz. 100 mg/pkt. $1.49
8” The spreading plants are smothered with cup shaped flowers from spring to fall. They have a close growing habit and fine foliage. Try them in hanging baskets as well as the front of the flower border. Grow in moist but well drained soil that is regularly watered. Start indoors in early spring, seedlings can be set out 2-3 weeks before the last frost, or they can be started directly outdoors after the last frost. G@68°F in 2-3 weeks. Seed may not be available every year.
‘Purple Robe’
‘White Robe’
1/32 oz. $3.56
1/16 oz. $7.12
1/8 oz. $14.24
Nigella Sun - partial shade
LOVE IN A MIST 11,000s/oz.
Feathery green foliage gives these plants a misty appearance. The seed pods are added to dried flower arrangements. Easy to grow, needs little care and self sows. Direct seed in early spring and plant at intervals to lengthen the bloom time. G@60°F~2-3 weeks in dark.
‘Miss Jekyll Blue’ 500mg/pkt. 89¢
18-24” An old favorite with sky blue flowers that are 1 1/2” across, with a double row of petals and a green center.
1 oz. $2.99
2 oz. $5.12
1/4 lb. $9.73
1/2 lb. $18.44
‘Persian Jewels Mix’ 250mg/pkt. $1.19
2-3’ An unusual looking plant with white, pink, blue or purple flowers. They all have green centers.
1 oz. $2.99
2 oz. $5.12
1/4 lb. $9.73
1/2 lb. $18.44
Papaver Sun
POPPY
One of our most popular flowers. Direct seed in autumn or spring. Does not transplant well. G@70°F~2 weeks in light.
P. glaucum ‘Tulip Poppy’ 280,000s/oz. 350mg/pkt. $1.29
2-2 1/2’ This rare Turkish poppy has huge scarlet flowers. Unlike most poppies the flowers hold their petals upright like tulips.
1/2 oz. $3.37
1 oz. $6.74
2 oz. $12.84
1/4 lb. $24.37
P. paeoniflorum ‘White Cloud’ 126,000s/oz. 100mg/pkt. $1.39
3-4’ Extra large pure white, fully double flowers.
1/16 oz. $2.99
1/8 oz. $4.48
1/4 oz. $8.96
1/2 oz. $17.03
P. rhoeas ‘American Legion’ Heirloom 250,000s/oz. 500mg/pkt. $1.09
1-2’ A red open-faced poppy that blooms from spring to early summer. It is 2-3” across with a black center. A wildflower that can be used in informal settings, country gardens, roadsides or meadows. Drought tolerant. 1 lb. of seed will cover an acre.
1/2 oz. $2.99
1 oz. $4.70
2 oz. $9.40
1/4 lb. $17.90
P. rhoeas ‘Shirley Mix’ 250,000s/oz. 350mg/pkt. $1.09
28-30” Double flowers that are 1/2” across in bright colors of white, yellow, pink, scarlet and some may even be bicolor. Blooms in early summer, makes nice cut flowers and may even self sow. The plants have lovely, deep lobed leaves. Use in borders and country gardens.
1 oz. $3.37
2 oz. $6.74
1/4 lb. $12.84
1/2 lb. $24.37
P. somniferum ‘Florist’s Poppy’ 62,000s/oz. 350mg/pkt. $1.29
30-48” Single lilac-purple flowers are 3-4” across. Blooms appear in early summer but are short lived. The flowers are followed by large bulbous seed pods that are dried and used by florists in arrangements. Makes a nice cut flower, easy to grow and self sows. Plants have blue-green deeply lobed foliage and do not need staking.
1/2 oz. $2.99
1 oz. $4.70
2 oz. $9.40
1/4 lb. $17.90
Passiflora caerulea Sun Heirloom
BLUE PASSION FLOWER 5,500s/oz. 250mg/pkt. $1.39
12’ Tender vine grown as a pot plant above zone 7. Exotic starry blue flowers within a year of starting from seed. Plant in a large pot for the most vigorous plant and give it support to climb. Overwinter indoors. The plants can tolerate light frosts. G@68°F~4 weeks.
1/16 oz. $2.99
1/8 oz. $5.72
1/4 oz. $11.44
1/2 oz. $21.78
Pelargonium Orbit Series Sun
GERANIUM 6,000s/oz. 10s/pkt. $2.69
12” One of the best geraniums, the Orbit series has single flowers borne in florets 6” across. Blooms all summer. Use them in the border, for landscaping, containers, or window boxes. Start from seed in January or February. G@75°F~7-21 days in light. Packets only.
‘Mix’ Fiery red, orange, pink, violet, white
‘Red’
Petunia Sun - partial shade 270,000s/oz.
In early spring sow seeds uncovered and keep humidity high until seedlings emerge. Transplant outside after all danger of frost is past. G@72°F~1 week in light.
Carpet Series 6mg/pkt. $2.49
10” A multitude of medium sized blooms above compact foliage. The flowers are 2 1/2” across and bloom very early. The flowers are slightly fragrant. Use for edging, tubs and window boxes. Packets only.
‘Mix’ White, pink, red, purple, blue and yellow
‘Velvet’ Purple
‘Purple Wave’ 10s/pkt. $1.59
5” AAS winner. A landscaping petunia that quickly spreads up to 5’ wide and also makes a lush hanging basket. Very heat tolerant. Flowers are bright rosy-purple and up to 3” across. Packets only.
Phacelia tanacetifolia Sun
PURPLE TANSY 15,000s/oz. 300mg/pkt. $1.29
1-3’ Curved lavender-blue flower spikes are in bloom from April to July. They are filled with nectar for attracting honey bees. It is a good cover crop and makes great compost. Direct seed in moist but well drained soil of moderate fertility in May. The plants may self sow. G@68°F~2-4 weeks. Cover seed thinly with soil.
1 oz. $2.99
2 oz. $5.12
1/4 lb. $9.73
1/2 lb. $18.44
Phlox drummondii ‘Beauty Mix’ Sun
ANNUAL PHLOX 14,000s/oz. 250mg/pkt. 99¢
8-10” Flowers in blue, crimson, purple, pink, yellow or white that bloom all summer. Easy to grow as a ground cover, in beds, at the front of the border, in rock gardens, containers and as an edging plant. Dead head to encourage reblooming. Heat tolerant. Do not over water following germination or the seedlings will damp off. Direct seed where you want them to grow. G@60°F~2-3 weeks in dark.
1/4 oz. $3.27
1/2 oz. $6.54
1 oz. $13.08
2 oz. $24.90
Portulaca Sun
MOSS ROSE 280,000s/oz.
Blooms all summer until frost and may self sow. Can endure the hottest, driest conditions. Use as a flowering ground cover, on rock walls, in sunny beds and hanging baskets. Water only during extreme heat. Plant the seeds in spring in ordinary, well drained soil. G@72°F~12 days in light.
‘Double Mix’ 200mg/pkt. 89¢
9” Double flowers are 2” across with rose-like petals. They are pink, red, yellow and white. Plants are compact and free branching.
1/8 oz. $2.99
1/4 oz. $5.62
1/2 oz. $11.24
1 oz. $21.40
‘Single Mix’ 200mg/pkt. 99¢
9” Each flower has a single row of silky petals in shades of pink, red, yellow and white. This is a compact, free branching plant.
1/8 oz. $2.99
1/4 oz. $5.62
1/2 oz. $11.24
1 oz. $21.40
Reseda odorata Sun Heirloom
MIGNONETTE 27,000s/oz. 250mg/pkt. $1.19
30-36” An old fashioned favorite with 1/2”, greenish-white flowers that bloom from early summer to frost. They have lots of small petals, and a mass of tufted orange stamens in the center. Clusters of flowers form loose heads that are held up on spikes and are useful for fresh flower arrangements, sachets and potpourris. This is one of our most fragrant garden flowers. Plant towards the back of the border. Direct seed in early spring. Avoid over watering mature plants. Barely cover the seeds with soil, they need light to germinate. G@70°F~1-3 weeks.
1 oz. $3.37
2 oz. $6.74
1/4 lb. $12.84
1/2 lb. $24.37
Rhodochiton atrosanguineus Sun
PURPLE BELL VINE 11,700s/oz 15seeds/pkt. $2.39
10’ This profuse bloomer is attractive as a screen for porches or for climbing up fences. The violet-red flowers are tubular and hang off the vine. It blooms from July-October if it is started indoors in March and set out after the danger of frost is past. G@68°F~2 weeks. Packets only.
Ricinus communis Sun
CASTOR BEAN 25-60s/oz.
A strikingly attractive and exotic looking background plant that originated in Africa . This can be used as a quick growing temporary hedge and makes a wonderful accent plant in flower beds. The seeds are poisonous, so keep them away from children and pets. They are a mole repellent. Seed pods may be clipped off before they mature if children or pets play in the area where the plant grows. Needs to be staked. The seeds can be used as a mole repellent. Direct seed in early spring. Pre-soak for 24 hours. G@75°F~5 days.
‘Gibsonii’ 1/2oz/pkt. $1.99
5’ Dark red hand-shaped leaves that are up to 1’ across. Petal-less flowers appear in summer followed by large, spiky seed pods.
1 oz. $3.37
2 oz. $6.74
1/4 lb. $12.84
1/2 lb. $24.37
‘Zanzibariensis’ 1/2 oz/pkt. $1.29
7-10’ Dark green hand-shaped leaves are 2’ across. Petal-less flowers appear in summer followed by large, spiky seed pods.
1 oz. $3.37
2 oz. $6.74
1/4 lb. $12.84
1/2 lb. $24.37
Rudbeckia hirta Sun - partial shade
GLORIOSA DAISY 53,000s/oz.
The flowers make a long lasting (up to two weeks) cut flower. Best grown as an annual but may be perennial in some gardens. Direct seed in early spring or start indoors and transplant in late spring. G@68°F~2-3 weeks.
‘Gloriosa Daisy’ 250mg/pkt. $1.29
1-3’ These striking plants have yellow and red bicolor flowers with dark centers. They are single and up to 6” across.
1/2 oz. $2.99
1 oz. $5.82
2 oz. $11.64
1/4 lb. $22.18
‘Cherokee Sunset’ 100mg/pkt. $1.99
2’ AAS winner. The double flowers are gold, orange, yellow, mahogany, red and bronze bicolors. They are 3-4” across and very showy. Packets only.
Salpiglossis ‘Grandiflora Mix’ Sun Heirloom
PAINTED TONGUE 125,000s/oz. 250mg/pkt. $1.29
20-30” A mix of large trumpet shaped flowers that are bright white, red, yellow, brown, near blue or violet with contrasting veining and a velvety texture. Do not allow the plants to become pot bound or they will never reach their full growth. Plant them in the landscape before their blooms occur. They have a compact, bushy habit and can be used in the front of the flower beds, borders or as a pot plant. Start seeds indoors very early in the spring. G@70°F~1-2 weeks in dark.
1/4 oz. $3.27
1/2 oz. $6.54
1 oz. $13.08
2 oz. $24.90
Salvia Sun
S. coccinea ‘Lady in Red’
SCARLET SAGE 8,400s/oz. 100mg/pkt. $1.99
12-24” AAS winner. The most brilliant rich scarlet flowers of all the red sages with blooms that are 1” across, trumpet shaped and spiral up around the flower spikes. It has fuller blossoms than most varieties and blooms from late summer to frost. Resistant to weather extremes; drought and heat tolerant. A very tough plant that is easy to grow. Plant in beds, pots or natural gardens. Start seeds early in the spring. G@72°F~10 days in dark. Packets only.
S. farinacea ‘ Victoria ’
MEALY CUP SAGE 28,000s/oz. 250mg/pkt. $1.49
20-24” This salvia has dense clouds of dark blue flowers all summer on spikes of well branched, compact and long flowering plants. Use in beds, borders and pots. This is the best blue salvia for drying. Leave seeds on the surface of the soil in the light. G@85°F for 2 days, then G@75°F~2-3 weeks.
1/32 oz. $2.99
1/16 oz. $4.74
1/8 oz. $9.48
1/4 oz. $18.05
S. splendens ‘Carabiniere Scarlet’
SCARLET SAGE 8,400s/oz. 250mg/pkt. $1.29
12-14” This series of salvia starts blooming when it is 6” tall which is only 6 weeks from sowing. Flowers are borne on 8” spikes and they have dense, uniform clumps of intense color that will continue flowering until frost. Tolerant of heat and drought but must have ample moisture until the plants are established. Use in beds, borders or pots. G@72°F~2 weeks in light. Do not cover seeds.
1/16 oz. $2.99
1/8 oz. $5.82
1/4 oz. $11.64
1/2 oz. $22.18
Sanvitalia procumbens Sun Heirloom
CREEPING ZINNIA 29,000s/oz. 500mg/pkt. $1.29
6-8” A wildflower that blooms prolifically from early summer to frost. The flowers are daisy-like, single, 3/4-1” across and yellow with a black eye. A creeping plant that is tolerant of heat, drought and poor soil. Use as an edging plant, ground cover or in hanging baskets. Plant in spring in ordinary garden soil. Add peat or humus to the top layer of the soil. G@75°F~10 days in light.
1/8 oz. $2.99
1/4 oz. $5.62
1/2 oz. $11.24
1 oz. $21.40
Schizanthus wisetonensis ‘Angel Wings Mix’ Sun - partial shade
BUTTERFLY FLOWER 43,000s/oz. 500mg/pkt. $1.29
12-15” Easy to grow with open throated flowers that are edged, striped, or veined with contrasting colors. The bicolor flowers are white, pink, crimson, violet or purple with yellow centers, 2” across. They bloom early and resemble butterflies or orchids. Use in beds, borders and containers. The flowers make lovely corsages. Avoid getting the leaves and flowers wet when watering during very hot weather. Start seeds in spring. G@60°F~2 weeks in dark.
1/8 oz. $2.99
1/4 oz. $5.62
1/2 oz. $11.24
1 oz. $21.40
Senecio cineraria ‘Silver Dust’ Sun - partial shade
DUSTY MILLER 90,000s/oz. 250mg/pkt. $1.29
10-24” Mainly grown for its finely divided silver-white foliage but it does produce small daisy-like flowers. Cut back to keep small and neat. Use to accent other plants or to soften the garden, or plant in window boxes or beds. G@70°F~10 days in light.
1/16 oz. $2.99
1/8 oz. $4.48
1/4 oz. $8.96
1/2 oz. $17.03
Sorghum bicolor Sun
BROOM CORN 1,200s/oz. 4g/pkt. $1.29
10' When planted with tall sunflowers, broom corn makes a traffic stopping display. The plants look like corn with huge ornamental tassels on top. The older the seed heads get the more intense their colors. They start forming 60 days from seeding. This is a mix of heirloom varieties in all shades of red, yellow, black and earth tones. The plants are frost tender. Direct seed outdoors 1-2" deep after the last frost. G@65°F~1-2 weeks.
1 oz. $3.37
2 oz. $6.74
1/4 lb. $12.84
1/2 lb. $24.37
Tagetes Sun
MARIGOLD
Disease resistant, repels pests and makes a long lasting cut flower. Blooms from midsummer to frost and dead heading prolongs the bloom period. Attracts butterflies and bees. G@75°F~10 days.
AMERICAN MARIGOLD T. erecta 8,000s/oz.
‘Crackerjack Mix’ 250 mg/pkt. 79¢
30-36” Fully double flowers are 3-4” across in yellow, orange or gold. May require staking.
1 oz. $3.04
2 oz. $6.08
1/4 lb. 12.16
1/2 lb. $24.32
‘Kilimanjaro White’ 50mg/pkt. $1.39
18-20” A unique marigold with double, vanilla-white flowers.
1/64 oz. $3.15
1/32 oz. $6.30
1/16 oz. $12.60
1/8 oz. $25.20
FRENCH MARIGOLD T. patula 9,000s/oz.
Boy O’ Boy Series 180mg/pkt. 99¢
10-12” Crested double flowers that are 2” across.
1/16 oz. $2.99
1/8 oz. $4.48
1/4 oz. $8.96
1/2 oz. $17.03
‘Boy O’ Boy Mix’ Yellow, orange and bicolors.
‘Boy O’ Boy Yellow’
Disco Series 150mg/pkt. 99¢
10-12” Single flowers are 2” across. Even people who don’t like marigolds like these flowers.
‘Disco Mix’ Yellow, orange, red or yellow-brown bicolor
‘Disco Bright Yellow’
1/32 oz. $2.99
1/16 oz. $5.60
1/8 oz. $11.20
1/4 oz. $21.35
‘Janie Mix’ 200mg/pkt. $1.29
10” A series with crested, double, 2 1/2” flowers that are different shades of yellow and orange.
1/16 oz. $3.37
1/8 oz. $6.74
1/4 oz. $12.84
1/2 oz. $24.37
‘Lemondrop’ 250mg/pkt. 99¢
8-10” Double, medium-sized canary-yellow flowers.
1/4 oz. $3.14
1/2 oz. $6.28
1 oz. $12.56
2 oz. $23.94
‘Queen Sophia’ 180mg/pkt. 99¢
10-12” AAS winner 1979. An award winning plant with brick-red and yellow bicolor flowers that are 3” wide with broad petals.
1/16 oz. $2.99
1/8 oz. $5.10
1/4 oz. $10.20
1/2 oz. $19.38
‘Sparky Mix’ 250mg/pkt. 79¢
10-12” An old favorite with a profusion of large, double, 2 1/2” flowers that are orange, red, or a bicolor combination of the two.
1/16 oz. $3.37
1/8 oz. $6.74
1/4 oz. $12.84
1/2 oz. $24.37
SIGNET MARIGOLD T tenuifolia 28,000s/oz.
‘Gnome’ 180mg/pkt. $1.29
9-12” A very unusual marigold with mounds of fern-like foliage densely covered by single, golden-orange flowers, 1/2” across.
1/16 oz. $3.37
1/8 oz. $6.74
1/4 oz. $12.84
1/2 oz. $24.37
‘Gem’ 200mg/pkt. $1.29
10” Fern leaf plants are covered with single red flowers with a citrus scent and flavor. Especially easy to grow, even for a marigold.
1/8 oz. $3.04
1/4 oz. $6.08
1/2 oz. $12.16
1 oz. $24.32
Talinum paniculaum ‘ Kingswood Gold’ Sun
JEWELS OF OPAR 72,000s/oz. 50 mg/pkt. $1.99
2’ This unique plant has soft yellow-green leaves and clouds of pink star shaped flowers all summer. They sway well above the leaves on purple stems. Plant in full sun in containers or in the border. The plants are heat resistant and drought tolerant. They are easy to grow and will self seed in most situations. Direct seed after the last frost. G@65°F~2-3 weeks. Packets only.
Thunbergia alata Sun
BLACK-EYED-SUSAN VINE 1,260s/oz. 1 g/pkt. $1.39
5-6’ Native to South Africa, a frost tender perennial that is grown as an annual in New England. A twining vine with single, open faced flowers in a mix of orange, white or yellow with black eyes. Use in hanging baskets, pots, window boxes, on trellises or balconies. Soak seeds in water for several days before starting and change the water daily. Direct seed in late spring or start seedlings 6 weeks earlier indoors. If starting indoors, be sure to space plants far enough apart that they do not become entangled. G@70°F~12 days.
1/8 oz. $2.99
1/4 oz. $5.62
1/2 oz. $11.24
1 oz. $21.40
Tithonia rotundifolia Sun
MEXICAN SUNFLOWER 2,800s/oz. 300mg/pkt. $1.49
3-4’ A quick growing summer annual that thrives in hot weather. It has brilliant orange-scarlet flowers that are 3” across, resemble sunflowers and blooms from August to frost. Easy to grow and attracts monarch butterflies. Use as a screen, hedge or a background plant. Start seeds indoors 6-8 weeks before the last spring frost. Tender. G@70°F~2 weeks in light.
1/2 oz. $2.91
1 oz. $5.82
2 oz. $11.64
1/4 lb. $22.18
Torenia fournieri ‘Clown Mix’ Full shade - shade
WISHBONE FLOWER 375,000s/oz. 30s/pkt. $1.49
8-10” AAS winner. Snapdragon-like flowers are 1” across and borne in clusters throughout the season in blue, blue and white, pink, burgundy, orchid, plum, rose or violet. Very heat tolerant. Use in |
