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62. STRAW FLOWERS Helichysum bracteatum
These Australian natives love a hot, sunny spot in the garden and will reward you with 7 cm double- flowered blooms ranging from white and yellow to scarlet. Cut and hang them in small bunches away from direct sunlight to dry thedn use them in dried arrangements. Direct sow this annual after the last frost or start them indoors 4 weeks earlier. Ht. 70 cm
$3.00

63. HELIOTROPE Heliotropium arborescens
From ‘helios’, the sun; ‘trope’, a turning of; (flowers turning to the sun). This native of Peru was a very popular plant in victorian times. It grows to 120 cm high and one foot wide and flowers profusely through the summer boasting trusses of rich purple, sweetly-scented, butyterfly attracting blooms. Start early indoors. Sow seeds and lightly cover. Tr. Germ 70o-80o, Ht. 30 cm.
$3.00

64. MEXICAN TULIP POPPY Hunnemania fumarifoia
Named after a 19th century botanist, this tender perennial that is treated like an annual is loaded with clear yellow flowers on lacey green foliage. Growing up to 150 cm high it will bloom 5 weeks after germination and keep blooming all summer long. Hailing from Mexico, it needs full sun and well drained soil. The flowers are 7 cm wide and are reminiscent of California poppies but the plant is bushier and taller. Great cut flower.
$3.00

CANDYTUFT Iberis
The name ‘candy’ is from Candia, the ancient name of Crete and ‘Iberis’ comes from the original name for Spain and Portugal. Also known as candy mustard, this plant was used as a cheap substitute for mustard and thus shunned by estate gardeners of yesteryear. Tidy, lowgrowing masses of colour are perfect for edging.

65. GIANT HYACINTH-FLOWERED CANDYTUFT
Iberis amera grandiflora
The queen of all candytufts, this variety produces multiple30 cm heads of bright-white flowers that bloom over a long period. Lightly scented and a wonderful cut flower to grace your table long after the first frosts. D.S. Ht. 30 cm.
$3.00

66. ANNUAL CANDYTUFT Iberis umbellata
(‘umbrel’ refers to the Latin word for ‘little shade.) This mixture of white, rose, violet and pink is a hardy annual that will thrive in poor soil and tolerate dry conditions. Sow every two weeks for continuous bloom. Ht. 15-30 cm Sp 20 cm
$3.00

67. BALSAM (Lady's Slipper) 'Double Rose-Flowered' Impatiens balsamina
Seeing their peak of popularity as bedding plants in Victorian times, beautiful balsam is waiting for a comeback. These dense, bushy 70 cm plants with long serrated leaves carry their sumptuous 5 cm double rose-like blooms at the leaf axils in the top 60 cm. Very showy and longblooming. Easy. D.S.
$3.00

LAVATERA
Named after the 16th century Swiss botanist, Dr. Lavater, this native of the Mediterranian region is also known as Mallow. The flowers are large and resemble those of the hibiscus. Growing to a height of between 60 cm-120 cm, they are a sturdy and compact plant. Plant them in masses and they will reward you with a profusion of blossoms. You will wonder why you’ve never grown them before! Easy to grow, sow seed outside after the last frost. Sp. 30 cm
$3.00

68. LAVATERA ‘Loveliness’
Lavatera trimestris
Funnels of deep rose pink. Ht 70 cm-120 cm.
$3.00

69. LAVATERA ‘Tanagra’
Lavatera trimestris (3 months of bloom)
The hard to find variety Tanagra bears multitudes of silky cup shaped flowers in carmine pink. Ht. 100cm-120 cm
$3.00

70. SILVER CUP LAVATERA
Lavatera trismestris
This variety is not silver at all, but pink with dark veins. Ht. 60 cm
$3.00

71. WHITE LAVATERA ‘Mont Blanc’
Lavatera trismestris
Silky petals unfurl to reveal pure white 7 cm flowers. Ht. 60 cm
$3.00

72. VENUS’ LOOKING GLASS – WHITE
Legousia speculum-veneris
Amultitude of 2 cm white saucer shapped flowers are borne in corymbs of 2 or 3 on the tips of 30 cm branching stems. It is an ideal plant for an annual border garden or mixed in a wildflower garden and makes an unusual cut flower. Easy to grow. Blooms summer into fall. D.S.
$3.00

73. VENUS’ LOOKING GLASS – BLUE
Legousia speculum-veneris
Similar to above but the flowers are violet blue with white centres.
$3.00

74. STAIRCASE PLANT
Leonotis leonurus
Back by popular demand!! Rarely seen or offered, this strange and wonderful plant looks like something from a Dr. Suess book. Whorls of fuzzy, rich orange flowers blooms at intervals up tall, spear-like stems which branch from the base. Loves lots of sun. Sure to invite comment. Ht. 180 cm Sp. 70 cm Tr. Germ. 65o-70o
$3.00

75. MEADOW FOAM (Poached Egg Flower)
Limnanthes douglasii
By popular request. Adelightful 15 cm beauty covered in lightly fragrant buttercup-type flowers, yellow-centred with white rims. Popular in Victorian English gardens though originally a west coast wildflower. Likes moisture. Reseeds. Good under Calendula 'Cream', 'Transformer' Nigella or blue flowers D.S. Easy. N.
$3.00

76. FAIRIES’ TOADFLAX Linaria morrocana ‘Fairy Bouquet’
A dainty cottage variety, developed in England in 1872. Tiny snapdragon-like flowers in pastel shades cover the branching stems of this 25 cm plant in early summer. Delicate foliage. Excellent along with Sweet Alyssum or as an understorey for taller plants or to fill in bare spots. AAS Winner in 1933. D.S. thin to 10 cm. Poor soil O.K.
$3.00

77. SCARLET FLAX Linum grandiflorum 'Rubrum'
This Victorian oldie is back by popular request. Deep rose-red saucer-shaped flowers 4 cm across are produced from June-Aug. on these dainty plants. A good companion for Fairies Toadflax. D.S. Will not transplant. Easy. Poor soil O.K. Ht. 45 cm, Sp. 20 cm.
$3.00

78. BLUEBONNET LUPIN Lupinus texensis
An annual lupin growing only 50 cm tall with dense spikes of indigo blue flowers. Provide a sloped area or hillside with well drained soil and they will be inclined to naturalize and appear perennial. D.S. Does not transplant. Poor soil O.K.
$3.00

79. ANNUAL MALLOW MIX Malope trifida
A long flowering annual that grows to 90 cm and produces 5 to 8 cm blooms from summer until the first heavy frost. The trumpet-shaped flowers range from pale to dark purple red with dark purple veins and a good for cutting. An easy to grow annual which can be direct seeded or easily started indoors. Likes direct sun but can tolerate partial shade.
$3.00

80. MAGIC HOLLYHOCK Malva s. ssp. mauritiana
A rare and stunning relative of the true hollyhock. Royal-purple 7 cm hibiscus-shaped flowers with almost black veins form all the way up the stems. Needs staking. Grow as an annual or perennial in Zone 4-9. D.S. early. Ht. 1-2 m, Sp. 30 cm. O
$3.00

81. BELLS OF IRELAND, SHELL FLOWER Molluccella laevis
Hailing from the Mediterranean and NW India, the dramatic green spires of this unusual flower are popular in dried bouquets. Tiers of green bells cradling tiny white or pink flowers grow along hollow, erect stems. The bells emerge green in late summer and fade to papery brown when dry. 60 cm tall. Moist, well-drained soil.
$3.00

82. BABY BLUE EYES Nemophila mesziesii
A Victorian garden favourite originating as a wildflower from the Pacific coast. Radiant little 2 cm cupped flowers of sky blue with white centres bloom freely on this low-growing, spreading plant. Needs moisture and some shade. Easy. D.S. early. Ht 15 cm , Sp.15 cm . N.
$3.00

83. CUP FLOWER Nierembergia ‘Purple Robe’
A native of Argentina, cup flower will produce masses of rich purple blooms from summer to early fall in full sun but will tolerate part shade. Dark green ferny foliage supports these tidy cup shaped flowers with yellow throats. Grows 20 across. Perfect for edging, front of the border, rock gardens or containers. Sow seed indoors 8 weeks before frost. Tr.
$3.00

83a. BRUGMANSIA SUAVEOLENS
This medium sized semi-woody shrub has a a many-branched single trunk and produces 25-40 cm trumpet shaped flowers. Available in white, yellow and pink.
$3.00

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