Our collections are designed to tempt, tantalize and encourage you to grow some delightful combinations of plants.  Each collection consists of one packet of each seed listed.  Prices are the same as individually listed packets in our regular catalog.  Pick the varieties you want from each collection or order the entire collection. 

        Please use our Order Form to purchase collections.  Order by the name of the collection.  Indicate on your Order Form if you wish to purchase more than one packet for a particular seed in a collection. 

        These collections are offered exclusively  through our web site.  Click on each collection for a complete listing of seeds included. 
 
ANNUAL MOONLIGHT GARDEN - Imagine strolling through your garden on a warm summer night with the full moon lighting your path. Many white, silver and night fragrant flowers will enhance your surroundings. 

ANNUAL SHADE GARDEN - For those who are lucky enough to have shade in their gardens, this collection of delightful annuals will add a splash of color. 

BIRD, BEE AND BUTTERFLY GARDEN - Imagine enjoying a warm summer moment watching the birds and butterflies flutter about in your colorful flower garden.  Encourage them to visit with these delights. 

COMPANION PLANTING - Basil loves tomatoes and asparagus loves parsley.  Try these 'friendly companions' and your yield will benefit. 

CUT AND DRIED ANNUALS - There's an artist's eye in each one of us.  These favorites can add beautiful color and texture to any dried flower arrangement or wreath. 

FRAGRANT FLOWER GARDEN - Fragrance is an almost indescribable beauty. This collection of fragrant flowers will delight your senses as well as adding beauty to your garden. 

HERBAL TEAS - Relax on a warm summer day with a refreshing iced tea, or soothe your senses with a hot mug on a cold winter night. With the versatility of these flavorful drinks, it's difficult to resist filling your garden with your favorites.  

ITALIAN HERBS AND VEGETABLES - For those who delight in a culinary garden and crave the aromas of Italy to fill your kitchen, allow these flavors to tempt your taste buds. 

MEADOW WILDFLOWERS - A meadow full of wildflowers is indeed a beautiful sight to behold.  What makes these beauties perfect for meadows is their durability and an ability to withstand heat and drought. 

NATIVE PLANTS - This selection of flowers originated in New England and they are still favorites in the garden today. 

THE OLD FASHIONED FLOWER GARDEN - Join us for a tour back through time to a simpler day. Place yourself in a rocking chair or swing on a wrap-around porch and gaze out at this beautiful old fashioned garden.  

PLANTS FOR DAMP AREAS - Our gardens do not always have ideal conditions for growing  what we want.  Boggy areas are extremely difficult to alter and utilizing plants that thrive under these conditions is challenging. 

POTPOURRI- Fill your home with the delightful fragrances of potpourri.  Create your own mix using plants from your own garden. 

VINES - Vines add dimension to our gardens. Twining, climbing and mysterious - there is a tremendous variety of vines available in a large variety of colors and textures.. 

WHITE DAISIES - White daisies are excellent for their versatility in a sunny garden.  They complement and enhance all other flower colors, adding a splash of freshness wherever they grow. 
 
 

ANNUAL MOONLIGHT GARDEN 
Imagine strolling through your garden on a warm summer night with the full moon lighting your path. Many white, silver and night fragrant flowers will enhance your surroundings. 
Sweet Alyssum Lobularia maritima Carpets the ground like newly fallen snow 
Bishop's Flower Ammi majus Lacy white flower heads are 6 inches across. 
Dusty Miller Senecio cineraria maritima Silver white foliage softens the garden. 
Baby's Breath Gypsophila elegans Sprays with thousands of starry white flowers. 
Love In A Puff Cardiospermum halicacabum Vine with sprays of small white flowers. 
Moonflower Vine Ipomoea alba 5-6 inch silky-white flowers open at night. 
Flowering Tobacco Nicotiana sylvestris 'Only the Lonely' Wonderful night fragrance. 

ANNUAL SHADE GARDEN 
For those who are lucky enough to have shade in their gardens, this collection of delightful annuals will add a splash of color. 
Begonia Grows 1 foot. Covered with a mix of vibrant colors. 
Flame Nettle Coleus 'Wizard Mix' Bright, multi-colored leaves. 
Foxglove Digitalis purpurea 'Foxy Mix' Tubular bell-shaped flowers 
Impatiens Busy Lizzy, New Guinea. Wonderful mounding plants. Multitude of colors. 
Wishbone Flower Torenia fournieri 'Clown Mix' Snapdragon-like flowers. 

BIRD, BEE & BUTTERFLY GARDEN 
Imagine enjoying a warm summer moment watching the birds and butterflies flutter about in your colorful flower garden.  Encourage them to visit with these delights. 
Spider Plant Cleome hasslerana [A] 6 inch flowers. EXOTIC! 
Nasturtium Tropaeolum spp. [A] Old fashioned. STRIKING! 
Flowering Tobacco Nicotiana spp. [A] Wonderful night fragrance. 
Sage Salvia spp. [A] True blue or red flower spikes. 
Sunflower Helianthus [A] Birds love the seeds after they mature. 
Mexican Sunflower Tithonia [A] Very showy & brilliant orange-yellow flowers. 
Pearly Everlasting Anaphalis margaritica 'New Snow' [P] Attracts many species of butterfly. 
Butterfly Weed Asclepias tuberosa [P] Host for the Monarch butterfly caterpillar. 
Purple Coneflower Echinacea purpurea [P] Mature seeds attract goldfinches. 

COMPANION PLANTING 
Basil loves tomatoes and asparagus loves parsley.  Try these 'friendly companions' and your yield will benefit. 
Bouquet Dill Anethum graveolens Can enhance the growth of cabbage, onions and lettuce. 
Basil Ocinum basilicum Enhances the growth of tomatoes and peppers. 
Cress Improves the aroma of radishes when planted in alternate rows. 
Caraway Improves the taste of potatoes when used as an edging plant. 
Nasturtiums & Horseradish Good companions to potatoes. 
Parsley Benefits tomatoes but keep it away from head lettuce. 
Parsley Use as a companion to Asparagus to repel Asparagus Beetles. 
Wormwood Artemisia absinthium Toxics produced can harm tender plants nearby. 
Pumpkins Most varieties can be planted in the rows of cornfields in hills at regular intervals. 

CUT & DRIED ANNUALS 
There's an artist's eye in each one of us.  These favorites can add beautiful color and texture to any dried flower arrangement or wreath. 
Floss Flower Ageratum houstonianum Soft blue flower clusters, to 6 inches across. 
Love-Lies Bleeding Amaranthus caudatus Red fur-like flowers. 
Bishop's Flower Ammi majus Large, lacy-white, flat flowerheads. 
Bells of Ireland Moluccella laevis Straw-colored flowers when dried. 
Celosia Bright flower plumes add a splash of color to any arrangement. 
Bachelor Buttons Centaurea cyanus Deep blue, thistle-like flower heads. 
Corn Flower Centaurea imperialis Double thistle-like flowers in a mix of colors.   
Globe Amaranth Gomphrena globosa Non-fading, purple clover-like flower heads. 
Strawflower Helichrysum One of the most important dried flowers in the industry. 
Love In A Mist Nigella damascena Unique seed pods go well in dried arrangements. 

FRAGRANT FLOWER GARDEN 
Fragrance is an almost indescribable beauty. This collection of fragrant flowers will delight your senses as well as adding beauty to your garden.   
Heliotrope Heliotropium arborescens [A] Delicious sweet vanilla scent. 
Mignonette Reseda odorata [A] An old fashioned favorite popular in potpourri. 
Flowering Tobacco Nicotiana spp. [A] Wonderful night fragrance. 
Phlox drummondii [A] A rainbow of blue, crimson, purple, pink, yellow, or white.  
Wallflower Cheiranthus cheiri [P] Very fragrant yellow, pink and purple flowers. 
Pinks Dianthus caryophyllus [P] Flowers bear a pleasant carnation fragrance. 
Money Plant Lunaria [B] Sweetly scented purple or white flowers. 
Bee Balm Monarda didyma [P] Flowers and leaves bear a spicy fragrance. 
Iceland Poppy Papavar nudicale [TP] Large silky blossoms all season. 
Summer Phlox Phlox paniculata [P] Large flower heads are very fragrant.  

HERBAL TEAS 
Relax on a warm summer day with a refreshing iced tea, or soothe your senses with a hot mug on a cold winter night. With the versatility of these flavorful drinks, it's difficult to resist filling your garden with your favorites. 
Anise Pimpinella anisum Licorice flavored seeds. Eye opening & soothes digestion. 
Pot Marigold Calendula officinalis[A] Gives a delicate flavor to herbal teas. 
Catnip Nepeta cataria Dried leaves soothe human nerves. 
German Chamomile Matricaria recutita Apple scented flowers have soothing qualities. 
Roman Chamomile Chamaemelum nobile Strong flavored tea of Peter Rabbit. 
Upland Cress Barbarea verna For coughs and to stimulate appetite. 
Sweet Fennel Foeniculum vulgare Anise scented leaves. 
Horehound Marrubium vulgare Treats coughs and colds. 
Lemon Mint Monarda pectinata A replacement of lemon. 

ITALIAN HERBS AND VEGETABLES 
For those who delight in a culinary garden and crave the aromas of Italy to fill your kitchen, allow these flavors to tempt your taste buds. 
Sweet Genovese Basil Developed in the Genoa area of Italy for its excellent flavor. 
Garlic Chives  A distinctive garlic-like aroma and flavor for salads, sauces and vinegars. 
Greek Oregano The strongest flavored oregano. Used in Italian dishes, sauce and pizza. 
Parsley The most popular garnish for your Italian dishes. 
Thyme A popular seasoning for sauces. 
Bean 'Roma II' Bears the strong flavor and shape preferred by Italian chefs. 
Beet 'Chioggia' This Italian heirloom was bred in Italy and is still cultivated there. 
Eggplant 'Long Purple' An Italian-type that is easy to slice and an old favorite. 
Squash 'Italian Climbing' Bred in Italy. Eaten like a cucumber when under 6 inches long. 
Squash 'Coccozelle Zucchini' Originally bred in Italy. Favored for its unique colors.  
Tomato 'Principe Borghese' An heirloom that is used to make sun-dried tomatoes in Italy. 

MEADOW WILDFLOWERS 
A meadow full of wildflowers is indeed a beautiful sight to behold.  What makes these beauties perfect for meadows is their durability and an ability to withstand heat and drought. 
Calliopsis Coreopsis tinctoria [A] Single yellow and maroon bicolor flowers. 
Candytuft Iberis umbellata 'Fairy Dwarf Mix' [A] Red, pink or white flowers. 
Cosmos [A] Daisy-like flowers in a variety of colors. Easy to grow and self seeds. 
California Poppy Eschscholtzia californica [A] California wildflower. Orange-yellow. 
Toad Flax Linaria maroccana [A] Dainty snapdragon-like flowers. 
Basket of Gold Alyssum [P] Golden-yellow. A vigorous ground cover. 
Butterfly Weed Asclepias tuberosa [P] Bright orange flowers all summer. 
Jupiter's Beard Centranthus [P] Rose-red plumes. 
Chicory Chicorum [P] Blue flowers from June to frost. 
Shasta Daisy Leucanthemum [P] Giant single-flowered daisies are 2-3 inches across.   
Blue Flax Linum perenne [P] Light blue cup-shaped flowers all summer. 
Evening Primrose Oenothera [P] Masses of buttercup-like flowers 

NATIVE PLANTS 
This selection of flowers originated in New England and they are still favorites in the garden today. 
Wild Columbine Aquilegia canadensis [P] Red or yellow flowers May to June. 
False Indigo Baptisia australis [P] Spectacular true blue flowers. 
Wild Bleeding Heart Dicentra eximia [P] Nodding pink & white heart-shaped blooms.   

THE OLD FASHIONED FLOWER GARDEN 
Join us for a tour back through time to a simpler day. Place yourself in a rocking chair or swing on a wrap-around porch and gaze out at this beautiful old fashioned garden. 
Love Lies Bleeding Amaranthus caudatus [A] Unusual red fur-like flowers. 
Balsam Impatiens balsamina [A] Showy double camellia-like blooms. 
Heliotrope [A] Deep violet flower clusters. Delicious vanilla scent. 
Mignonette Reseda odorata [A] Back of the border favorite used in sachets. 
Nasturtium Tropaeolum [A]Strikingly beautiful. Yellow, orange, red or marbled.  
Snapdragon Antirrhinum majus [A] Very showy with masses of continuous colors. 
Stock Matthiola incana [A] Pink, red, carmine, purple or white double flowers. 
Sweet Pea 'Perfume Delight Mix' [A] A mix of older, wonderfully fragrant varieties. 
Hollyhock Alcea [B] Single 3-5 inch flowers in a range of colors. 
Columbine Aquilegia [P] Wide range of single colors, bicolors or tricolors.  
Jupiter's Beard Centranthus [P] Rose-red plumes. Great in the informal border. 
Shasta Daisy Leucanthemum [P] The favorite yellow centered white daisy.  
Delphinium [P]Elegant spikes of blossoms in a multitude of colors. 
Sweet William Dianthus barbatus [B] Self seeds, easy to grow. Variety of colors. 
Carnation Dianthus caryophyllus 'Grenadin' [P] 2 inch double / semi double flowers. 
Baby's Breath Gypsophila paniculata [P] Hundreds of double white flowers. 
Rose Campion Lychnis [P] Brilliant rose-crimson flowers, woolly grey foliage. 
Summer Phlox Phlox paniculata [P] Large 5-6 inch flower heads in many shades. 
Jacob's Ladder Polemonium caeruleum [P] Intense blue flowers, ladder-like foliage. 
Johnny-Jump-Up Viola tricolor [P] Tricolor blooms are yellow, purple and white. 

PLANTS FOR DAMP AREAS 
Our gardens do not always have ideal conditions for growing  what we want.  Boggy areas are extremely difficult to alter and utilizing plants that thrive under these conditions is challenging. 
Iris sibirica 'New Hybrids' [P] Graceful and delicate.  
Primrose  Primula japonica [P] Candelabra-like flower sprays. Great woodland plant. 
Prairie Black Eyed Susan Rudbeckia triloba [P] Golden button-like, brown eye. 
Angelica archangelica [H] Grown for stems and leaves. Good background plant. 
Upland Cress Barbarea verna [H] Leaves and greens used in salads.
Sweet Woodruff Galium odoratum [H] Fragrant white flowers. Shady ground cover. 
Watercress Nasturtium officinale [H] Naturalizes in moist areas. 

POTPOURRI 
Fill your home with the delightful fragrances of potpourri.  Create your own mix using plants from your own garden. 
Tansy Tanacetum vulgare [H] Fern-like scented leaves and yellow daisy-like flowers. 
Thyme Thymus spp. [H] Small fragrant leaves and flowers of pinks or white. 
Feverfew Tanacetum parthenium 'White Stars' [P] Scented leaves and small button-like flowers. 
Mignonette Reseda odorata [A] Greenish-white flowers with orange stamens. 
Lavender Lavandula spp. [H] Blue-grey fragrant leaves and flowers in shades of purple and blue. 
Lemon Balm Melissa officinalis [H] Leaves have a wonderful lemon fragrance. 
Clary Sage Salvia sclarea [H] Balsam scented leaves. 

VINES 
Vines add dimension to our gardens. Twining, climbing and mysterious - there is a tremendous variety of vines available in a large variety of colors and textures 
Scarlet Runner Bean [V] Edible & decorative. Scarlet blossoms followed by long pods. 
Canary Creeper [A] Small yellow flowers all summer and most of the fall. 
Chilean Glory Vine [A] Tubular yellow, orange and red flowers. 
Cup & Saucer Vine [A] 3 inch tubular, bell-shaped purple flowers. 
Cypress Vine [A] Star-shaped red flowers. 
Hyacinth Bean [A] Sweet pea-like flowers followed by bright purple pods. 
Exotic Love [A] Trumpet-shaped scarlet to creamy yellow flowers. 
Love in a Puff [A] White flower sprays followed by balloon-like seed pods. 
Moonflower Vine [A] 5-6" silky white flowers. 
Morning Glory [A] Trumpet-shaped flowers in blue, white or deep pink. 
Black-Eyed-Susan Vine [A] Single open-faced, orange, white or yellow. Black eyes. 
Clematis tangutica 'Radar Love' [P] Pendulous yellow flowers.  
Perennial Sweet Pea Lathyrus [P] Rosy-pink, white and rosy-purple flowers. 

WHITE DAISIES 
White daisies are excellent for their versatility in a sunny garden.  They complement and enhance all other flower colors, adding a splash of freshness wherever they grow.  
Chamomile Matricaria, Chamaemelum [H] White with yellow centers. 
Feverfew Tanacetum parthenium 'White Stars' [P] Small double white. 
Pearly Everlasting Anaphalis margaritacea [P] Pearly white with yellow eye.  
Oxeye Daisy Chrysanthemum leucanthemum 'Oxeye Daisy' [P] White with yellow. 
Shasta Daisy Chrysanthemum leucanthemum 'Alaska' [P] White with yellow.