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Heirloom and Unusual Annual Flowers

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36. COLEUS RAINBOW MIX Solenostemom
Arriving in England from Java in 1825, coleus, with its multi-coloured folliage became an instant hit. The colours range from balck and scarlet to golds and pinks and everything in between. they do equally well in sun or shade but in a shady spot the colours are more vibrant. Plant in masses or in baskets for a stunning effect. Easy to grow. DS, Tr.
$3.00

37. CHINESE PAGODAS Collinsia heterophylla
Bands of lilac/white bi-lobed flowers grow around the stems at intervals like a pagoda high rise. These shade-loving plants were popular in Victorian times for children’s gardens. Originally a wildflower from northern California, their appeal was irresistable when they were “discovered” on a plant collecting expedition in 1824. D.S. 42" tall. Space30 cm . N.
$3.00

38. TICKSEED Coreopsis tinetoria
This 120 cm tall North american native A.k. Tickseed is a long blooming, self seeding annual that deserves a spot in any garden. The 60 cm daisy-like blooms range from yellows to brownreds and bi-colours. Cutting them for bouquets and deadheading will encourage flowering. Be sure to let some blooms go to seed to ensure next year’s crop. Native, DS
$3.00

COSMOS
'Kosmos' is Greek for beautiful. Well named for its graceful form and glowing colours. One of the most adaptable and versatile of all the easy annuals. A true "cut and come again"; cutting stems for bouquets only encourages more sideshoots and more flowering right through fall. Introduced in the early 1900’s. D.S. or Tr. for flowers in 8 weeks. Poor soil O.K.

We have the following varieties available:

39. ‘SUNSET’ Cosmos sulphureus
Back by popular demand! Introduced in the 1890’s, this species is quite different from the bipinnatus. ‘Sunset” bears deep orange, ruffled flowers only 60 cm across, but with the same profusion and heat tolerance. Ht 70 cm, Sp. 20 cm O.
$3.00

40. 'SENSATION' Cosmos bipinnatus
AAS Gold Medal winner in 1936 and still one of the best. Simple 10-12" daisy-like flowers in gorgeous shades of pinks, red and white on wellbranched, self-supporting plants 100 cm tall. Asensation against a house, fence, the back of a border or a meadow garden. Sp 30 cm.
$3.00

41. 'DAZZLER' Cosmos bipinnatus
AAS Gold Medal Winner in 1943, this variety boasts reddish-pink blossoms with finely-cut, airy foliage. Ht. 100 cm. Sp 30 cm.
$3.00

42. 'RADIANCE' Cosmos bipinnatus
A rich, crimson centre is encirled by deep rose petals that contrast the ferny foliage of these heat-tolerant easy to grow beauties. Ht. 100 cm, Sp. 12 cm.
$3.00

43. 'PSYCHE' Cosmos bipinnatus
Semi-double petals of purple and pink circle a yellow center to give a ruffled look. Ht. 100 cm,
$3.00

44. 'SEA SHELLS' Cosmos bipinnatus
Fluted foxglove-like petals around button centres bloom for several months on this fetching and unusual variety. Colours are red, pink and white. Ht 90 cm. Sp 30 cm.
$3.00

45. 'PURITY SUPERIOR' Cosmos bipinnatus
A very select offering from Europe, developed from the white component of the ‘Sensation’ mix. Reputedly the finest, most robust white cosmos available.
$3.00

46. CHINESE FORGET-ME-NOT Cynoglossum amabile
Named for the Greek words for dog (kyon) and tongue (glossa). Seeds of this biennial (treated as an annual) scattered in drifts in early spring will grow 40-60 cm tall for a gorgeous mid-summer show of deep blue flowers with gray green leaves. Try sowing with calendula, allysum or candytuft. Moderately fertile, well-drained soil in sun or partial shade. Over fertilization will promote course leaf growth at the expense of flowers. D.S.
$3.00

47. DAHLIAS Dahlia veriabilis
Originating in Mexico, these easy to grow, showy annuals will dominate your summer border. The semi-double flowers range from very light pastels to gaudy neons and everything in between. This plant will reward you with a profusion of blooms. Feeding them bonemeal in June and August will promote blooming. Deadheading is essential to flower production. Lift the tubers in the fall and store in a cool dry place and replant them in the spring. Ht. 60 cm, Sp.30 cm
$3.00

LARKSPURS Delphinium consolida More compact versions of their perennial delphinium cousins. On our "highly recommended" list for beauty, ease of culture, length of bloom time and cutting qualities, both fresh and dried. Numerous dense spikes of double flowers are produced on 90 cm plants. Will re-seed and appear as if perennial. Easy. D.S. early.

We offer the following:

48. ‘BLUE BELL’
A hard to find heirloom strain in clear blue.
$3.00

49. ‘SALMON BEAUTY’
An unusual and desirable colour of larkspur.
$3.00

50. ‘WHITE SPIRE’
A cool vertical accent, good for dividing colour schemes or in a pure white section.
$3.00

51. ‘IMPERIAL MIX’
A colourful mix of all your favourites.
$3.00

52. CHINESE LARKSPUR Delphinium grandiflorum chinense
Discovered in Mongolia this old standby with finely cut, feathery foliage came to Canada in the early 1920’s. Great for pots or the border it boasts large elf-capped-shaped marine blue blossoms on multi branches. For a stunning show, plant in a mass and give it sun/part shade and well-drained soil. Ht. 50 cm Sp.30 cm P in milder areas. Easy D.S. early
$3.00

53. TWIN SPUR Diascia barberea
From ‘diaskeo’ meaning ‘to adorn’, this native of South Africa is a member of the snapdragon family. It is a sprawling, trailing plant that bears pink flowers that have two, slender, horn-like spurs on each blossom. Perfect for containers in sun or partial shade. Sow in early spring. Blooms all summer and into fall. Making a real comeback (Perennial to Zone 7) Ht 30 cm Sp. 30 cm D.S.
$3.00

54. CALIFORNIA POPPY
‘Ballerina’ Eschscholtzia californica
A very choice multicoloured variety with double, fluted petals like the skirts of a ballerina. The satin-sheened 7 cm flowers of pink, red, cool cream and gold dazzle the senses as they dance among the lacy, grey-green foliage. Easy. D.S. Ht. 40 cm, Sp. 20 cm. Keep dead-headed.
$3.00

55. BABY’S BREATH
Tiny star-shaped frothy flowers .2" across smother delicate foliage. Useful for garden filler or in floral arrangements. Growing to a height of 60 cm, they make great cut flowers and are wonderful massed with blue or red corn flowers. Plant every two weeks for successive harvest. Sow seed in situ in spring. D.S.
$3.00

SUNFLOWERS
All the world loves the joyful exuberance of the sunflower. Easy to grow and wonderful for children (of all ages!) These popular cutting flowers are my daughter’s favourites and always remind me of her sunny disposition.

We offer the following:

56. 'EBONY & GOLD' Helianthus annuus
A striking cut-flower variety. Tall plants are well-branched bearing gorgeous black-centred, 15-20 cm golden sunflowers on long stems. To 2 cm.
$3.00

57. ‘AUTUMN BEAUTY’ Helianthus annuus
With all the recent hybridization of sunflowers these older strains are becoming increasingly more obscure. 'Autumn Sunset' is a lovely branching, multi-flowered variety with rich colours ranging from golden through deep red. To 2m.
$3.00

58. ‘MAMMOUTH’ Helianthus annuus
Grown by natives and settlers alike for seeds, fibre and fodder, their wide sunny faces have always been a welcoming sight. Country fair sized - some up to 30 cm across. Note how the ripe seeds form a perfect spiral pattern in the flower’s centre. Ht. to 2.5 m N.
$3.00

59. TOPOLINO Helianthus annuus
A dwarf branching sunflower growing to about 40 cm in height with dark centred medium sized deep yellow blooms. Great for pot culture or border plants.
$3.00

60. ‘TEDDY BEAR’ Helianthus annuus
This heirloom dwarf variety of sunflowers grows to about 50 cm. The 12 cm flowers are double deep yellow and are ideal for cutting. This variety is as easy to grow as its taller
cousins.
$3.00

61. ICE CREAM Helianthus debilis
This free flowering vareity has multiple soft creamy yellow flowers with dark centres, is well branched and reaches to 180 cm. An elegant and graceful verticle accent for the back of a border.
$3.00

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