Our Favorite Flower Garden Selections

Our Favorite Flower Garden Selections

Note: Although there are a few perennials sprinkled around in this list, none are really hardy perennials and we grow them as annuals. All will of course bloom first year.

FL004 STRAWBERRY STICK CHENOPODIUM
Appropriately named for its numerous , strawberry like edible fruits all along the stems. Light green foliage on base branching plants. Excellent for beds, borders and tubs.
25 seeds $1.95

FL010 JOSEPH'S COAT ( AMARANTHUS )
This form of amaranthus grows quickly to 3 ft. with richly variegated foliage. A very hardy form of amaranthus. Likes dry, sunny locations. Sow seeds on surface, will germinate in about 10-15 days.
50 or more seeds per pack, $1.95

FL011 STRAWBERRY PARFAIT DIANTHUS
A very attractive and unusual dianthus with a bright red eye surrounded by shades of light rose edge. Very appealing.
15 seed $1.95

FL025 JAPANESE FLOWERING CABBAGE
A slightly different type of flowering cabbage that has wavy and fringed edges. This mixture contains two colors, red on green and white on green. Adds a distinct accent to your flower bed. Sow in July for a beautiful fall plant. Germinates in 10-15 days.
10 seeds per pack, $1.95

FL040 DWARF COREOPSIS MIX
This is my favorite type of coreopsis. Seems to flower forever in rich hues of red and yellow. Only grows to about 12 inches tall, but stands out in the flower bed. Germinates in a couple of weeks.
50 seeds to a pack, $1.95

FL045 FRAGRANT CARNATION MIX
The most fragrant carnations I know of in a range of colors from pink, white, yellow, red to orange. Grows to 15 in. tall with straight stems.
25 seeds to a pack, $1.95

FL055 CIGAR PLANT ( CUPHEA )
Very unusual flowers in a shade of russet-orange and in the shape of cigars. Rather bushy plants growing to about 18" or so. Seeds germ. in about 3-4 weeks
10 seeds $1.95

FL065 MULTI-COLORED FOXGLOVE ( DIGITALIS )
This is the only foxglove you will ever need for bedding and pots. Fast growing to 3 ft. with many different shades of white, cream, yellow rose and red. Blooms all summer with a profusion of flowers.
About 50 seeds to a pack, $1.95

FL075 SILKY CALIFORNIA POPPY
A very ornamental poppy with double and semi-double flowers in a large variety of colors. Foliage is tinted bronze. Flowers close at night.
25 seeds, 1.95

FL085 FLOWERING MAPLE ( ABUTILON )
This is a small Maple leafed plant that bears huge flowers in attractive shades. The leaves are often variegated and very attractive. Seeds will germinate in about 2 weeks.
20 seeds $1.95

FL090 ORNAMENTAL BASIL ( DARK OPAL )
The perfect plant for borders and mass plantings, and is quite edible. Has attractive, dark purplish-bronze foliage growing to 15 inches with spikes of lavender-white flowers. Germinates in about a week.
About 50 seeds to a pack, $1.50

FL100 AUSTRALIAN SILK OAK ( GREVILLEA )
This plant makes an excellent annual border with its fine fern-like foliage. Also makes an excellent inside plant for the winter months.
20 seeds $1.95

FL120 DOUBLE GIANT ACROCLINIUM
An excellent flower for sowing in fall for winter bouquets and early in Spring for the first Spring bouquets. Bears large, brightly colored strawflowers in shades of rose, pink and white. Germinates in about 2-3 weeks.
About 40 seeds to a pack, $1.95

FL122 ROSE ICECYCLE HELICHRYSUM
A must for a truly magnificent centerpiece. Tall sturdy stems with flowers of pure silver tone with a hint of rose pink.
25 seeds $1.95

FL125 BLUE AGERATUM
This lovely Ageratum will grow to about 24 inches tall with strong stalks and lovely medium blue flowers. It is considered the best ageratum for cutting. Carefree and easy to grow. Sow seeds on surface as they need light to germinate. Will sprout in about a week to ten days.
50 or more seeds to a pack, $1.95

FL135 BUTTON FLOWER ( AMMOBIUM )
An excellent flower for cut or dried arrangements. Bears button-like white flowers with yellow centers on stout stems. Grows to about 16 in. tall. Germinates in 10-14 days.
About 50 seeds to a pack, $1.95

FL140 ASTER CUTFLOWER MIX
A mixture of Apricot, pink, scarlet, blue, yellow, white and salmon flowers that are perfect for cutflowers. Four inch. double flowers on a very sturdy stem growing to 30 inches tall. Highly resistant to wilt.
About 30 seeds to a pack, $1.95

FL145 BELLS OF IRELAND ( FLORIST'S VAR.)
Perfect for cut or dried arrangements. Has spikes of bell-like sheaths of translucent green foliage surrounding small white flowers. For best germination, freeze seeds for 5 days, then soak in warm water ( room temp. ) for one week. Do not cover seeds when sowing as they need light for germination.
25 seeds to a pack, $1.50

FL155 TASSEL FLOWER ( CACALIA )
Excellent cut flower growing 14-18 inches tall with orange and yellow tassel like flowers. Seeds germinate in about 2 weeks.
50 seeds to a pack, $1.95

FL160 SUPER WHITE CANDYTUFT ( FLORIST'S STRAIN )
This flower will stand out in any arrangement. Beautiful large trusses of brilliant white flowers on sturdy stems. Very easy to raise. Seeds germinate in about 10 days.
50 seeds to a pack, $1.95

FL175 SATIN GODETIAS
Very easy to grow plants that reach 8 inches tall. Blooms all summer with loads of satiny, 2" flowers on sturdy branches. Sow about 1/16" deep in soil. Spray for aphids.
5 seeds $2.00

FL259 RAINY ORANGE LISIANTHUS
Watercolor hues of soft yellow, barely touched with pink, give these blooms all the promise of a summer dawn. Lovely pastel colors with an extravagant look!
10 pelleted seeds $1.95

FL260 FRENCH LEPTOSIPHON
A free flowering hardy annual with tiny flowers in various shades. Excellent groundcover specimen.
500 seeds $1.95

FS415 PEPPERMINT AGASTACHE
A mixture of delightful colors including deep blue, white, carmine-rose, heather lilac, and light blue. Grows 2-3 tall. Foliage has delightful peppermint fragrance. Flowers 4 months from seeds. 40 seeds $1.95

FS420 EAGLE CLAW AQUILEGIA
A delightful sweet scented aquilegia that grows 12" tall with yellow-green "eagle claws" clasps and purplish brown bonnets with yellow green anthers. A most unique plant for borders, rock gardens and containers. 15 tiny seeds $1.95

FS435 SILVER CARPET. CERASTIUM
An excellent plant for rock gardens, along walls or for low borders. Low growing habit ( 8" ). Silvery-white foliage and white flowers. 100 seeds $1.95

FS465 CLIMBING SWEET PEA MIX. LATHYRUS
A vigorous climbing vine that bears loads of sweet pea flowers in shades of rose, white and pink. Great for covering walls, fences, mailboxes, etc. 10 seeds $1.85

FS470 SUNRISE LUPINES. LUPINE
A spectacular lupine bearing white, gold, bronze and azure blue flowers rising in tiers above blue-green foliage. Very fragrant and an excellent cut flower. 10 seeds $1.95

FS475 HOLLYHOCKS, CHATER'S DOUBLES. ALCEA ROSEA
Fully double 4" blooms in a blend of scarlet, crimson, pink, rose and yellow. Blooms thickly massed on tall, stately stems. 20 seeds $1.95

FS485 ANGEL BLUSH. LYCHNIS
Large 1+" blooms of blushed white with a soft pink center and muted veining. Beautiful complement to the silvery-gray foliage. Grows almost anywhere and prefers a poor dry soil. Grows to 30" tall. 50 seeds $1.95

FS490 PINK EVENING PRIMROSE. OENOTHERA
A lovely border plant growing to 12" with silky, rose colored blooms that deepen to a -yellow center. Highly fragrant. 20 seeds $1.95

FS505 GIANT PAINTED DAISIES. PYRETHRUM
Big 4" daisy flowers on long stems reaching 24" tall. Easy to raise and makes excellent cut flowers. 20 seeds $1.95

FS510 FRAGRANT PANSIES.
Hard to believe but true! One of our favorite Spring flowers is now improved with a strong lovely fragrance. Be the first to have these in your neighborhood. Flowers have a bright yellow blotch against a dark purple background, very unusual. 20 seeds $2.50

FS515 WATERCOLOR PANSIES. VIOLA
A must have for all gardens. A lovely mixture of soft, subtle pastel shades of apricot, mauve, tangerine, peach, primrose, pink, blue and white. Early to bloom, these light, delicate colors compliment any background. 20 seeds $1.95

FS520 SUPER GIANT SIZED PANSIES
An amazing pansy that bears incredibly large 4" blooms on small 7" high plants. Very vigorous, they bloom early and continue to bloom into the summer. A mixture of colors range from red, rose, scarlet, blue, purple, white and yellow. 20 seeds $1.95

FS525 BLACK DEVIL PANSY
A truly unique pansy with a coal black color that is unmatched and a tiny yellow eye. Large 3+" flowers will grab everyone's attention. 20 seeds $1.95

FS530 HENS AND CHICKS POPPY. PAPAVER VAR.
This is a flower arranger's find of a lifetime! A poppy with a most unusual seedhead, a central pod surrounded by smaller pods ( chickens ). Very unique plant produces long stems up to 24". 50 seeds $1.95

FS535 MOUNTAIN VERBASCUM ( MULLEIN )
A unique form of mullein growing from 24-48" tall with spires of creamy white flowers with plum-pink eyes. Very easy to grow. 25 seeds $1.95

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