GOOD FLOWER SEED Q 08069 ZINNIAS Giant Cactus
08197 ZINNIA Starlight Rose. AAS Winner. Dis- ease resistant and drought tolerant – the most forgiving zinnia you can grow. A natural for borders, contain- ers and mass plantings. Starlight Rose thrives in hot, sunny, dry conditions and resists Leaf Spot and Mildew which often devastate zinnias. Com- pact, bushy plants grow 12 to 18 in. tall and wide. Blooms about 65 days from sowing. Annual.
05831 GORGEOUS GERANIUMS
colors – all shades of scarlet, crimson, rose, pink, cream and white. One of our most popular va- rieties for containers, beds, borders and window boxes. An excellent houseplant in the winter. Ht. 18 in. Annual.
Fleuriste Mixed. Delightfully fragrant, with a variety of leaf patterns and shapes. Our finest double, semidouble and single varieties of the most gorgeous and brilliant
Flowered Mixed. Huge double chrysanthemum-like quilled flow- ers. Many folks believe these to be the most beautiful zinnias of all. They make superb cut flowers with their long stems and eye-catching pin-quilled flowers in a wide assortment of colors. Grows to about 28 in. tall, loves sun and hot weather. Easy-to-grow, just sow directly in the garden. Annual.
06829 MARIGOLD Gar- land Orange. Deep orange, 3-1/2 to 4-1/2 in., fully double blooms flower continuously on long, sturdy stems. This variety was bred specifically to create garlands and other floral decora- tions for celebrations and parties. Easy-to-grow and adaptable to a wide range of soil conditions. Daylength sensitive. Ht. 28-60 in. Annual.
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Excelsior Mixed. Spikes of speck- led, shapely blooms. Very easy- to-grow, succeeds under
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of flowers during June and July. Ht. 5 ft. Biennial.
tions, with a profu- sion
08744 FOXGLOVE
06026 GILIA. This ad- mirable annual will succeed almost anywhere and can be sown at any time. Blossoms are lilac or purple with a yel- low throat. Nice in bouquets and mass plantings. Ht. 24 in. Annual.
PLANT Ipomopsis. Long, 3 ft. spikes of very beautiful, dazzling scarlet, spotted blooms surrounded by fine, feath- ery foliage. Hummingbirds and butterflies adore it – and you will too, for the border and cut flowers! A native American plant that tolerates adverse weather well. Ht. 3 ft. Annual.
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NIGELLA Moody Blues. Spectacular dou- ble blooms in a delightful range of blue shades are followed by attractive seed pods. Easy-to-grow and ideal for creating a soothing drift of color in borders as well as mak- ing a dramatic cut or dried flower. Ht. 20-24 in. Annual.
08903 LUPINE Tiny Tots Mixed. It took years to arrive at this early-blooming, dwarf variety – at less than 2 ft. tall, it almost qualifies as a bedding plant! Delivers a truly complementary selection of colors, with uni- form cones in shades of purple, blue, peach, pink, and orange blush shading to cream. Bright green, open-faced foliage spreads at the base of each cone, filling in empty spaces to create continuous coverage. Small in stat- ure but big on impact! Ht. 18-20 in. Perennial zones 4-8.
07002 MOONFLOWER VINE. This night bloom- ing climbing vine perfumes the garden with its huge 5 to 6 in. flowers that open at dusk. Attractive heart-shaped leaves add to the beauty of this unusual, vigorous climber. An-
nual.
08102 ZINNIA Pinca. Huge, 5 in., cactus-flowered, fully double bright-pink blooms are packed with long, slender petals that open light green, then quickly mature to an elegant shade of pink. Perfect for cutting – the more you cut, the more it flowers – and absolutely stunning in the garden! Flowers are long-lasting and will begin bloom- ing in the beginning of summer and continue well into fall. A lovely way to dress up fresh arrangements and gardens. Ht. 36 in. Annual.
Marvel of Peru Mixed. Bi- colored and solid shades of white, yellow, gold, orange and red. Flowers open late afternoon and close again the next morning. Annual.
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FLOWER SEED
Early blooming and prolific flowering. Compact plants are covered with large 2 in. reddish gold and yellow flowers. Blooms continue even in the hottest weather. Ht. 6-8 in. Annual.
MARIGOLD Janie Mix.
08216 Grandmother’s Old-Fashioned Flower Garden.
During the lean years of the Great Depression, our cus- tomers were unable to afford flower seeds. So in 1938, as the Depression was ending, we introduced Grandmother’s Old- Fashioned Flower Garden. It quickly became our most popu- lar mixture, and remains so to this day. Our Old-Fashioned Garden is a complete garden consisting of at least 20 vari- eties of annuals. Packet Price – See scroll at center of page; (K) 1/2 oz. $5.50; (L) 1 oz. $10.25; (M) 1/4 lb. $28.95; (N) 1/2 lb. $51.95.
05540 COSMOS Rubenza. A fashionable color new to Cosmos. The dark ruby-red color of the 2-1/2 in. to 3 in. blooms matures to a deep rose, creating a delightful two-tone effect. Bushy plants have dark green, finely cut foliage. Cut flowers are a must with this beauty. Ht. 24-32 in. Annual.
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05554 COSMOS Xanthos. 2016 Fleuroselect Gold Medal Winner! Unique, soft, stunning yellow, 2 to 2-1/2 in. blooms on compact, well branched plants, are early flowering and uniform. Adds a completely new color to compact Cosmos varieties. Excellent for beds, borders, containers and makes lovely cut flower arrangements. Flowers from June to Septem- ber. Ht. 20-25 in. Annual.
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