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1. PHEASANT’S EYE Adonis aestivalis
This plant originated from Europe. An easy to grow annual, it hqas finely divided, thread-like leaflets and produces a multitude of cupshaped, dark-centred 1” flowers (much like anemones). It blooms in early summer and, if deadheaded, will continue blooming sporadically until frost. Direct seed in early spring. Does well in slightly alkaline well-drained soil. Ht. 40 cm, Sp. 30 cm. $3.00

2. HOLLYHOCK ‘Indian Spring’ Althaea rosea
Although in fact a perennial, ‘Indian Spring' has been grown as an annual since the 1930s. A good vertical accent in any garden sporting large 12 cm single, ruffled flowers in shades of rose, red and white. D.S. early or Tr. from individual pots. (Germ 60o-65o) Ht. 1.5 - 2 m, Sp. 30cm.
$3.00

3. MEXICANUM DWARF BALL (BLUE BALL) Ageratum
Also known as the Floss Flower, it has been a garden staple for over 75 years. native to the warm areas of North and South America, this annual produces mounds of frothy, blue flowers. It is at home in either border plantings or in naturalized gardens. The 30 cm plants bloom from June until frost. Tolerant of many soil conditions, they usually self seed.
$3.00

4. CORN COCKLE Agrostemma githago
In Greek it means ‘garland of the fields’. This delicate looking cottage garden favourite is sturdier than it looks. Deep pink flowers will bloom all summer at the back or middle of the border. Good for naturalizing with poppies, larkspur or cornflowers. Will self-seed. Grows 60-70 cm tall. Great cut flower, Enjoys poor, welldrained soil in full sun.
$3.00

5. BISHOP’S FLOWER Ammi
A tall naturalistic annual with tall stiff stems topped with30 cm wide flower heads smothered with tiny white flowers. Growing to 100 cm tall, they are at home in a wildflower garden or informal planting. Useful in flower arrangements
$3.00

6. LOVE-LIES-BLEEDING Amaranthus caudatus (A.melancholicus)
The essence of Victoriana with its pendulous, chenille- like marooncoloured ropes up to 50 cm in length. Very dramatic. Grown in Britain since the late 1500s. D.S. and thin early. Ht. 60-90 cm, Sp. 40 cm.
$3.00

7. GREEN LOVE-LIES-BLEEDING Amaranthus caudatus viridus
The green form of the above offers vibrant lime green flower tassels–perfect with the red form in flower arrangements. Grows 60-90 cm.
$3.00

8. SUMMER FORGET-ME-NOT Anchusa capensis
A native of South Africa, specifically the Cape of Good Hope, this one is a must for blue lovers! Clusters of tiny blue flowers adorn 20 cm stems on this biennial that is treated like an annual. A member of the borage family, this self-seeder needs moist, well drained moderately fertile soil and full sun to partial shade. Try it in a mass with white candytuft or California poppies.D.S.
$3.00

9. POOR MAN'S WEATHER GLASS Anagallis linifolia caerulea
The masses of bright gentian blue flowers close up when rain is threatening; hence the name. A prostrate hardy annual well suited to rock gardens or other areas where low, spreading, longflowering plants are desired. It was at one time believed to possess magical properties and was used as a medicinal herb. D.S. and space30 cm . Will self seed.
$3.00

10. TALL SNAPDRAGONS Antirrhinum majus maximum
A must for those who have never grown 90 cmsnapdragons before! Majestic spikes of ruffled snapdragons bloom in gorgeous hues along thick sturdy stems. Excellent mid-level border plants or as sentinels against a wall. Germ. 65o-70o, Tr. Often P. in Zone 8
$3.00

11. BLUE-EYED AFRICAN DAISY Arctotis grandis
Arctotis grandis Originally from South Africa, these heat loving plants thrive in sandy, well drained soil. The 10 cm silvery white, daisy-like blooms with blue disk florets are borne on 50 cm stalks from mid-summer to fall. the tops of the 12 cm lobed leaves are deep green on the top and silvery green on the bottom creating an interesting contrast when stirred in the breeze. Does best when direct seeded.
$3.00

12. CREEPING GLOXINIA Asarina scandens
Hummingbirds love this 2 - 3 m. vine that boasts rosy pink 7 cm long trumpet-shaped flowers that resemble snapdragons. Native to Mexico where it is called Hummingbird Vine, it can also be grown as a houseplant. Makes a dense screen of soft green along a fence or arbour. Start early indoors. Sun to part shade, good, well-drained soil.
$3.00

13. SWAN RIVER DAISY Brachycome iberidifolia
Native to Australia, these easy to grow delightful airy plants bear masses of dainty daisylike flowers among deeply cut, grey-green, fern-line foliage. The 4 cm flowers range from purpleblues to whites and pinks with black or yellow eyes. During the very hot days of summer, blooming will stop but resume in cooler late summer and fall days. Grows to 30 to 40 cm in height. $3.00
$3.00

14. BUR MARIGOLD Bidens aurea
An abundance of golden yellow flowers and soft lush ferny folliage made this a ‘must have’ in your border plantings or containers. These easy to grow annuals will bloom from early summer to frost. Combine them with Blue Bird for stunning container plantings. They do best when directly seeded. Ht. 20 cm
$3.00

15. ORNAMENTAL KALE Brassica
Starting ornamental kale in the early spring and nurturing them throughout the summer will reward you with a brilliant folliage display in the fall when the frost has but the rest of the garden to bed. The frilly leaves range from creamy yellows to purples and reds. The colours become more vibrant after being touched by frost.
$3.00

CALENDULA Calendula officinalis
Dress them up or down, calendulas are one of the easiest, hardiest players in the garden. Frost and drought tolerant, quick to bloom, cheerful and undemanding. D.S. Poor soil O.K. Ht. 42" , Sp. 20 cm

We offer 3 varieties:

16. 'ORANGE KING'
Dating back to the mid-1800s ‘the king’ is said to be the oldest strain of double calendula. These deep orange, vigorously growing heirlooms have survived despite extensive modern breeding of this genus. Excellent with blue bachelor's buttons. O.
$3.00

17. 'CREAM BEAUTY'
Pale butter-coloured, double flowers. A refreshing colour option.
$3.00

18. 'LEMON BEAUTY'
A bright lemon-coloured double flower that will last and last well after the first frost. O.
$3.00

19. HONEYWORT Cerinthe major ‘purpurescens’
Honeywort is destined to become very popular as a container plant. Growing to 42" , fleshy blue-green leaves are motled in white and near the end of each stem they form deep blue bracts ending in clusters of purple and pink modding bells. A very unusual but very pretty addition to your container plantings. Soak seeds overnight. Start indoors 6 weeks before last frost. Annual.
$3.00

20. TIGER PAW ASTER Callistephus pavlova
Like most asters, this variety makes a great cut flower and comes in a wide array of colours. The quilled flower petals are incurved, twisted and reminiscent of a tiger’s paw. The 10 cm flower heads are carried by strong, long stems growing to 72" .
$3.00

21. CHINA ASTER 'Queen of the Market' Callistephus chinensis
Achoice cut flower. Starts blooming earlier than most asters, providing long-lasting bouquets of large double flowers on strong stems in a rich array of colours. Prolific bloomers. Name is Greek for beauty (kallos) crown (stephanos). Germ. 65o-70o, Tr. Ht. 60 cm. Sp.30 cm.
$3.00

22. COCKSCOMB Celosia cristata tall
What could be more reminiscent of the Victorian age than these plush rooster combs of velvety bloom? The Greeks described them as ‘burned’. Tight clusters of red, pink or yellow in this mixture will give you unique cuts for your fresh or dried bouquets. Start indoors in spring and plant in full sun with rich moist soil. Easy Tr. Ht. to 42" Sp. 30 cm.
$3.00

23. BASKETFLOWER 'Aloha' Centaurea americana
Like giant bachelor's buttons, these cornflower relatives bear striking 10 cm rose-lilac blooms supported by basket-like bracts atop strong 100 cm stems. Good cut flowers, fresh or dried while in full bloom. Keep deadheaded for a continuous show. D.S. early.
$3.00

24. BACHELOR’S BUTTONS 'Jubilee Gem' Centaurea cyanus
An older, dwarf, double variety of the well known cornflower. The mesmerizing colour of blue glass has earned them the folk name “bluebottle”. Originating in Britain and Europe. Suitable for containers, beds and as a cut flower. Deadhead occasionally. Will self seed generously. 30 cm tall. Space 20 cm. D.S. Poor soil O.K.
$3.00

25. CORNFLOWER Centaurea cyanus
The standard blue cornflower. A classic addition to any wildflower meadow, in a dazzling shade of blue. Combines well with field poppies. D.S.. 60 cm tall. Reseeding annual.
$3.00

26. RED BOY Centaurea cyanus
A red version of the above. Try them together for a dazzling show
$3.00

27. BLACK BOY Centaurea cyanus
A black version of the above. Mix blue, red and black for a show stopper effect.
$3.00

28. SNOWMAN Centaurea cyanus
A white version of our popular cornflowers, they will compliment any of our other varieties. D.S. Easy. N.
$3.00

CHRYSANTHEMUM
These fast growing, long blooming, easy to grow and care for annuals bear masses of 60 cm daisy-like flowers on 60 cm stems. Blooming from summer to frost they are a dependable plant for your border or cottage garden, and they also make great cut flowers. Start indoors 6-8 weeks before last frost or direct seed just before last frost.

29. GLORIA Chrysanthemum segetum
This variety has 60 cm dia. golden yellow blooms with a yellow centre. Great for garden colour or bouquets.
$3.00

30. HELIOS Chrysanthemum segetum
Bright yellow flowers have a contrasting dark centre. Amust for your cottage garden.
$3.00

31. ELEGANT CLARKIA Clarkia elegans
The clarkia genus was named after the first "official" non-native explorer who crossed the Rocky Mountains in 1806 who came upon these exquisite flowers. The elegant clarkia bears long, self-supporting stems covered with frilly flowers like 60 cm double roses in salmon, red, white and mauve. Easy. D.S. early. Ht. 60-80 cm, Sp. 42" O. N.
$3.00

CLEOME
Of Mediterranean origin, this member of the caper family is easy to grow and definitely will make a statement, especially when planted in a mass. The species name, hasslerana, is after the plant collector Emile Hassler. The flowers of cleome are 15 - 20 cm across but because they are open and airy, they always look graceful. Though the leaves and stalks are sticky and thorny cleome makes wonderful cut flowers. Plant them with cosmos to capture a Victorian atmosphere. Early 1800’s. Tr. or D.S.

We offer the following:

32. 'COLOUR FOUNTAIN' Cleome hasslerana
Make a splash with cleome. Heat-loving ‘spider flower’ grows 120 cm strong stalks, branching out with large terminal trusses of airy flowers which evolve into spider-like seed pods. Colours are violet, deep rose, pink and white.
$3.00

33. 'CHERRY QUEEN' Cleome hasslerana
Astriking deep red sure to catch attention. Ht 120 cm
$3.00

34. 'WHITE QUEEN' Cleome hasslerana
Spidery white flowers form fluffy clouds atop stiff branches. Ht 120 cm
$3.00

35. 'VIOLET QUEEN' Cleome hasslerana
Pale bluish-purple hues make a frothy show in the border or massed with ‘White Queen’. Ht 120 cm
$3.00

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