2203C SNOW WHITE CARNATION. (Clavel Blanco) DIANTHUS CARYOPHYLLUS. Probably the whitest carnations you will ever see. An excellent cutflower, they also make wonderful bedding and border plants. Have spicy-sweet fragrance. Annual. 25 seeds $1.75
2207C BISHOP'S FLOWER. AMMI MAJUS. White flowers in 6" wide umbels. 1-3 ft. high with feathery compound foliage. Belongs in every cutflower arrangement. Annual. 25 seeds $1.75
2208CD LONG STEMMED BLACK EYED SUSANS. (Rudbequia, Ojo de Poeta, Ojo de Venus) RUDBECKIA ASTERACEAE. This variety of Black Eyed Susans is particularly well suited for cut flowers. Vase life is 6-10 days. Zones 3-8. 25 seeds $1.75
2211C BLANKET FLOWER. GAILLARDIA ARISTATA. A hardy drought resistant perennial that forms huge colonies of brilliant red flowers with yellow rims. Easy to raise.1-2 ft. high. Zones 2-10. 25 seeds $1.95
2212C CLASPING CONEFLOWER. RUDBECKIA AMPLEXICAULIS. A beautiful native flower. Has large, black cone-shaped heads surrounded by bright yellow flowers. A hardy annual 1 1/2-2 ft. high. A heavy reseeder. Zones 3-8. 25 seeds. $1.75
2218CD CORN POPPY. (Amapola Maíz) PAPAVER RHOEAS. A hardy native of Europe that bears large 3-4 inch blooms in shades from white to pink. Foliage is inconspicuous. 2-3 ft. high. Highly visible flower that is raised for its use in cut and dried arrangements. Zones 2-8. 25 seeds $1.75
2221C GOLD YARROW. (Milenrama) ACHILLEA FILIPENDULINA. A beautiful flower with fern- like foliage and loads of mustard-yellow flowers. A staple for cut flower arrangements. Vase life up to 14 days. Zones 3-9. 50 seeds $1.75
2224C INDIAN BLANKET. FIREWHEEL. GAILLARDIA PULCHELLA. A striking flower with bright red flowers ringed by yellow. Thrives in full sun. 2 ft. tall. Makes an excellent border plant. Zones 2-10. 50 seeds $1.75
2227C PURPLE HORSE MINT, Lemon Mint, Lemon Bee Balm. MONARDA CITRIODORA. A hardy annual with deep purple to lavender blooms. Flowers are arranged in whorls stair-stepping up a single stem. Attracts bees and hummingbirds. Annual. 25 seeds $1.75
2229C BLUE SAGE. (Salvia Azul) SALVIA FARINACEA. A marvelous specimen. Has densely congested violet-blue flowers concentrated in whorls about a square stem. Drought tolerant and likes sandy soil. Zones 4-9 15 seeds $1.75
2231CD MEXICAN HAT. PRAIRIE CONEFLOWER. RATIBIDA COLUMNIFERA. A robust annual that has black, cone shaped heads surrounded by fire-red ray flowers on upright, branching stems. Flower resembles a colorful Mexican sombrero. Annual. 25 seeds $1.75 For picture/culture information Click Here
2237CD PURPLE CONE FLOWER. ECHINACEA PURPUREA. A robust, drought tolerant perennial with soft lavender to purple petals surrounding an iridescent, red- orange center on sturdy stems. 2-3 ft. tall with a vase life of 5-9 days. Zones 3-8. 30 seeds $1.75
2239C SHASTA DAISY. (Margarita Shasta) CHRYSANTHEMUM MAXIMUM. A beautiful daisy that is easy to grow and has a vase life up to 10 days. Has soft-white petaled flowers with yellow centers. Zone 3-9. 30 seeds $1.75
2242CD SWEET WILLIAM. (Clavel de Ramillete, Clavel de San Isidro, Minutisa) DIANTHUS BARBATUS. Very sweet fragrant flowers have fringed petals of red, pink, purple or violet. Vase life of 7-10 days. Will bloom in as little as 70 days from seeds. Annual. 25 seeds $1.75
2244C WALLFLOWER. CHEIRANTHUS ALLIONII. A bushy flower plant native to the Canary Islands. Bears an abundance of vivid orange flowers that have a delightful fragrance. A very compact plant. Annual. 25 Seeds $1.75
2251CD LOVE IN A MIST. DEVIL IN A BUSH. NIGELLA DAMASCENA. Derives its name from its misty appearing, needle shaped foliage. A hardy annual whose multi-color flowers have double rows of petals with arching green centers. Annual. 25 seeds $1.75 For picture/culture information Click Here
2255CD MAYFLOWER. GERMAN CHAMOMILE. (Magarzuela, Manzanilla Hedionda, Matricaria) MATRICARIA. A hardy perennial with finely cut foliage and profusion of small daisy-like flowers. Very easy to raise from seed. Will flower in as soon as 16 weeks from seeds. Excellent for cut and dried arrangements. Annual. 50 seeds $1.95
2261CD BIRD'S EYE. GILIA TRICOLOR. A beautiful plant with clusters of violet to lavender bell shaped flowers having a delightful chocolate fragrance. Hardy annual with feathery foliage growing 1-2 ft. tall. Annual. 25 seeds $1.75
2266CD PURPLE DENSE BLAZING STAR. LIATRIS SPICATA. A hardy perennial reaching 3-6 ft. tall with rosy purple spikes of flowers reaching 15" in length. Excellent for dried or cutflower arrangements. Zones 4-10. 25 seeds $1.75
2268CD APPLE OF PERU. NICANDRA. Sky blue, inch wide flowers all summer on a vigorous annual plant with light green, wavy edged leaves. Flowers are followed by attractive, unusual, papery winged pods that are excellent in dried arrangements. Annual in all zones. 15 seeds $1.75
2270CD. CITRIODORA. EUCALYPTUS. Beautiful, shiny, round silvery-grey leaves. Makes excellent cut foliage. Can be container grown. Will stand cold to -17 degrees. Outside it will grow as a tree to 50 ft. Annual. 5 seeds $1.95
Note about seed germination: Most species of seeds have hard casings to protect the seed "embryo". For most of these "hard" seeds, the outer shell must be scarred, scratched or softened in some way. Some species take up to a year to germinate and will need help in the beginning to get the shell softened. Most varieties of slow germinating seeds will turn black and rot if there is not sufficient heat in the soil (75 to 90 degrees F. for most species) or if the soil dries out or is allowed to remain too wet, which will encourage the growth of one or another of the varieties of fungus or mold. It is important to speed up germination and to get the plants growing as soon as possible in order to avoid potential problems. Anyone who has soaked dried beans before cooking is familiar with the process of softening up the shell. When the outer shell is softened it allows the contents to expand. Potassium Nitrate (Saltpeter) can help in softening up these outer shells. It is available in many drug stores, but for those who have difficulty obtaining a small amount, we offer 1 teaspoon packets for $1.00. Soak the seeds in a solution of one teaspoon of the Saltpeter to one quart of warm water for at least 24 hours. Do not allow the seeds to dry out but sow them immediately using the remaining solution to water the soil or other growing medium. Soak several species of seeds at once in smaller containers of the same solution and have the containers of growing medium or soil ready for planting as soon as the soaking period is complete. SS100 Potassium Nitrate (Saltpeter) one teaspoon packet $1.00