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9000 - BACHELOR BUTTON
Frosted Queen Mixed Colours
9023 - BUTTERFLY FLOWER
Silky Formula Mix
BACHEloR
BUTToNS
BERKHEYA
AIMERS FlowERS
An extremely easy to grow
annual. Sow directly outdoors
where they are to bloom mid
April to mid-May, after the soil
has warmed up (18C). Lightly
cover seed with sifted, fine soil
or sand. Keep moist during the
10 day germination period. Thin
plants 20 cm (8") apart in the
garden. Bachelor Buttons do
not transplant well.
9000 - FROSTED QUEEN
MIXED
A picotee or bi-colour flowered
mixture. Bushy, uniform plants
produce loads of blooms all
summer long. Excellent at the
back of the border or as dried
flowers. Matures to 90 cm (36")
height.
Pkt $2.95
9005 - CLASSIC FANTASTIC MIX
Tall 80-100 cm (32-40”) plants
produce a well balanced, eyecatching blend of captivating
blue shades. Flowers often are
two shades of blue or have
dark centres and lighter petals.
Excellent for the border or as
cutflowers. Blooms showy May
through September.
Pkt $2.95
9010 - CLASSIC ROMANTIC MIX
Tall 80-100 cm (32-40”). A mix
of charming pink and pretty
rosy-red shades. Flowers are
often in two shades of pink or
have dark centres and light
petals, others are rosy-red with
white tips. A great border plant.
Pkt $2.95
A very unique border plant for
the garden that’s guaranteed to
keep unwanted visitors away,
because of it’s prickly foliage!
Start seed 8 to 10 weeks early
indoors germinating at 20C
(70F) for 10-14 days. Cover
with 3mm (1/8") of fine soil and
firm. Transplant to the garden
to a full sun location and in
well-drained soil. Considered a
half-hardy perennial but treat
as an annual or pot plant.
9015 - ZULU WARRIOR
large mauve to white flowers
sit above very prickly foliage
with attractive looking cobwebs
draped over the leaves. Grows
to 50 cm (20") tall.
Pkt $2.95
BUTTERFlY
FlowER
Tender perennial Ascelpias.
Start seed late February to the
end of March for summer
bloom. Germinate at 20-25C
(75F) for 10-25 days. Grow on
the dry side to reduce chance
of damping off. Full sun is best.
Space plants at least 30cm (1’)
apart. Keep moist until established.
9023 - SILKY FORMULA MIX
A must for the butterfly garden.
Silky Formula Mix is a fabulous
blend of gold and deep red
flowers. In the fall foliage turns
bronze. Blooms later in the
summer from early indoor
sowings. A favourite of many
kinds of butterflies, especially
the Monarch. we suggest
growing this plant as an
annual. Hardy to zone 7.
Pkt $2.95
9025 - BUTTERFLY MEADOW
9015 - BERKHEYA Zulu Warrior
9005 - CENTAUREA
Classic Fantastic Mix
9035 - CALENDULA
Gitana Fiesta Mix
BUTTERFlY
MEAdow
Extremely easy to grow annual
mix sow seed directly outdoors
where they are to bloom mid
April to mid-May after the soil
has warmed up. Thin to stand
20 cm (8") apart in the garden.
9025 - BUTTERFLY MEADOW
A mixture of annuals and
perennials, in a rainbow of
colours. Includes, Alyssum,
Africa daisy, Bachelor Buttons,
Butterfly weed, Candytuft,
Columbine, Purple Coneflower,
Prairie Coneflower, Coreopsis
Plains and lance leaf varieties, Cosmos, Scarlet Flax,
California Poppy, Siberian wallflower. Average plant height
75cm (30”).
Pkt $2.95
9030 - CALENDULA Apricot Twist
CAlENdUlA
Annual. Adaptable to poor soil
and tolerant of light shade.
Direct garden sow mid to late
May, 6 mm (1/4”) deep. or for
earlier blooms, start indoors in
April at 21C (70F) for the 5-10
day germination period. Grow
on at cooler temperatures of
10-13 C (50-55F).
9030 - APRICOT TWIST
Magnificent double blooms in
apricot and a faint blush of
cream. Compact 35 cm (1214”) height. They also make a
bright addition to salads. An
excellent choice for borders,
containers and mass plantings
Pkt $2.95
9035 - FIESTA GITANA MIX
Fully double blooms in apricot,
cream, orange and yellow.
More compact than other
varieties maturing to 30-35 cm
(12-14”) height and so long
lasting you can enjoy their
colour virtually all summer
long. An excellent choice for
borders and mass plantings
Pkt $2.95
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9045 - CALIFORNIA POPPY
Rosa Romantica
CAlIFoRNIA
PoPPY
A delightful low maintenance
annual. Tolerant of hot sun, dry
conditions. Direct sow mid-May
planting 6 mm (1/4") deep; thin
to stand 20 cm (8") apart when
plants are 5 cm (2") tall. For an
earlier start, sow indoors 6
weeks before last frost.
9040 - THAI SILK
FORMULA MIX
Bushy, compact plants with
contrasting, finely-cut greygreen foliage, flowers all
summer long in beds or
containers. Height 20-25 cm
(8-10").
Pkt $2.95
9045 - ROSA ROMANTICA
double flowered California
poppy. Incredibly attractive,
romantically coloured salmonpink & carmine gradually
fading to a soft pink. Petals are
lightly striped and brushed for
an exquisite finish. The flowers
open into a tulip shape.
Pkt $2.95
9050 - MILKMAID
Masses of creamy white/yellow,
fluted and semi-double flowers
above a fine blue-green foliage.
Excellent for containers, mass
planting in borders or with other
low growing annuals. Height
20-25 cm (8-10”).
Pkt $2.95
9055 - MISSION BELLS
Enjoy a spectacular display of
glowing flowering jewels the
same year sown. A mixture of
glorious colours. If you’re a fan
of California poppies (who
isn’t?), Mission Bells will
exceed
you’re
wildest
expectations!
Pkt $2.95
9050 - CALIFORNIA POPPY
Milkmaid
9040 - CALIFORNIA POPPY
Thai Silk Formula Mix
9055 - CALIFORNIA POPPY
Mission Bells
9085 - COLUMBINE Lime Sorbet
9060 - CARNATION Picotee Fantasy Mix
9110 - COSMOS Candy Stripe
ColUMBINE
(Aquilegia)
Easy to grow perennial. Chill
seed 4 days at 5C (40F) prior to
sowing. Start 8 weeks early
indoors but do not cover as light
is required for germination. Germinate at 21C (70F). Outdoor
sowing can be made in late
May or June for bloom the following year. Zone 3
9085– LIME SORBET
New flower colour, ‘lime-onwhite’. Mature plants reach
100cm (40”) garden height.
Pkt of 10 sds $2.95
CARNATIoN
(Dianthus caryphyllos) Best
started 8 weeks early indoors.
Sow seed 3mm (1/8”) deep and
keep at 21C (70F). Transplant
to the garden late in May.
Transplant 30cm (1’) apart.
9060 - PICOTEE FANTASY
MIX
Spicy fragrance & spectacular
colors make carnations ideal
for the border or as cut flowers.
Picotee fantasy mix is a lovely
blend of large, double, striped
and picoteed blooms on
strong, robust plants. Matures
to 60cm (2’) garden height.
Pkt $2.95
CoSMoS
Best results are achieved when
this seed is directly garden
sown although some prefer to
start it indoors 4 weeks before
last frost. Choose a full sun
location, sow 6 mm (1/4") deep
mid to late May. Thin to plants
30-40 cm (12-16") apart in the
garden. Annual.
9100 - DOUBLE CLICK
A reliable summer annual that
will add height and colour to
the garden border all summer
long. large plants, 80cm (31”).
Pkt $2.95
9105 - SEASHELLS MIXED
Unusual
tubular
petals
grouped around a bright yellow
centre. Flowers average 5 cm
(2") across in a pastels blend of
rose, pink and white. Sturdy
plants, uniform flowering and a
lacey, cut foliage. Excellent for
tall backgrounds and borders.
A good cutflower, too. Grows
about one metre tall (39").
9110 - CANDY STRIPE
Ice white flowers boldly
splashed, bordered and striped
with crimson…some even stay
pure crimson on the same
plant. A unique colour in
Cosmos. when mature, plants
grow to 90 cm (3’) tall.
Pkt $2.95
9100 - COSMOS Double Click
9105 - COSMOS Seashells Mixed
Place your order:
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FAX (519) 886-0605
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9130 - DAHLBERG DAISY Gold Carpet
ColEUS
Seeds need light to germinate.
Keep seeds moist until they
germinate.
Seedlings
will
appear within a couple of
weeks. Transplant to containers
or the garden after all danger of
frost has past.
9075 - BLACK DRAGON
Attractive, curious looking
ruffled, dark burgandy leaves.
Best colour displayed in bright,
indirect light. Tolerant of shade.
Grow in pots or in the garden.
Mature height to 30 cm (12”).
Start indoors eight weeks
before last spring frost.
Pkt $2.95
9135 - DAHLIA Stargazer
dAHlBERG
dAISY
Free-flowering, easy growing,
stays compact all summer long
and so easy to grow it almost
thrives on neglect. Start seed
directly outdoors in a full sun
location or directly into containers.
9130 - GOLD CARPET
Plants 30 cm (1’) high and wide
have a light green ferny foliage
and are filled with single, daisylike yellow flowers. Blooms all
summer long in full sun and
well-drained garden soil.
Pkt $2.95
CUP &
dAHlIA
s/g)
SAUCER VINE (100
Start 6-8 weeks early indoors.
(Cobea)
This fascinating tropical annual
climber is perfect for fences,
walls or trellis and best of all it’s
easy to grow from seed. Start
3-4 weeks early indoors in pots,
cover with 3mm (1/8") of soil
and keep and moist during the
8-10 day germination period.
Germinate at 21C (70F). Cover
seed with a fine sifting of soil
and keep moist.
9070 - SCANDENS BLUE
long-stemmed bell-shaped
flowers average 5cm (2-1/2)
across in a deep purple-blue
hue and they flower right
through to frost. Can climb to
2m (12’) tall if given support or
a wall to grow on.
Pkt $2.95
Barely cover the seed and
keep moist during the 7-14 day
germination period. Germinate
at 21C (72F), grow on at
slightly cooler temperatures of
16C (60F). Transplant to the
garden late-May.
9135 - STARGAZER
An new dahlia with unique
cactus flowers born on dwarf,
well-branched plants.
Pkt $2.95
9140 - HARLEQUIN MIXED
Semi-double, multi-coloured.
Small plants bloom all summer.
Pkt of 15 seeds, $2.95
Place your order:
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9075 - COLEUS Black Dragon
9150 - FLOWERING CABBAGE
Osaka Series Mixed
FlowERING
CABBAGE /
KAlE
Another great annual for
summer colour. Start seed 8
weeks early in peat pots,
germinate at 20C (70F) for 1015 days. June /July flowering.
Sow seed 3 mm (1/8") deep.
Transplant 30 cm (1’) apart
after danger of frost has
passed.
9150 - OSAKA SERIES
MIXED CABBAGE
Highly ornamental plants for
late
summer/early
fall
flowering. Very colorful waved
edged leaves and tight centres
make these an excellent
ornamental
variety
for
bed/borders. Height 30cm (1’).
Pkt $2.95
9160 - NAGOYA SERIES
MIXED KALE
Excellent for filling in barren
spaces after summer flowers
have bloomed. Uniform plant
habit and growth with a high
degree of cold resistance to
extend flowering. leaves are
tightly fringed and colorful.
Pkt $2.95
FlowERING
FlAX
Difficult to transplant. Direct
sow outdoors where you want
them to grow as soon as the
soil can be worked. Sow 6mm
(1/4") deep keep moist during
the 12 day germination period.
Thin plants to 8 to 10 inches
apart. Successively sow seeds
in three week intervals into mid
May. This will help maintain an
even display of blooms through
the summer.
9155 - FLOWERING FLAX Bright Eyes
9165 - Bellevue Mixed
9155 – BRIGHT EYES
A rare and exceptional plant
similar in every way to Scarlet
Flax except they produce the
most striking white flowers with
red centres. Flowers average
2.5-3.5 cm across on 30-45 cm
plants. Provides quick, easy
colour in borders or in and
around late flowering bulbs.
Pkt $2.95
FlowERING
MAPlE
(Abutilon)
Sow seed April 1st. Place seed
on top of soil and lightly cover.
Germinate at 24C (75F) for 5-7
days at high humidity, then
grow at slightly cooler temperatures of 18-21C (65-70F).
Transplant 3 seedlings to each
pot when at the 4th leaf stage.
Blooms the first summer in 10
cm (4") pots.
9165 – BELLEVUE MIXED
COLOURS
This mix of large, bell-shaded
flowers in shades of orange,
red and yellow blooms all
summer long in full morning
sun and light afternoon shade.
Matures to 90 cm (3’) height.
Pkt $2.95
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9175 - FOUR O’CLOCKS
Broken Colours
9170 - TOBACCO Only the Lonely
FlowERING
ToBACCo
(Nicotiana)
Start seed 6 weeks early
indoors leaving them uncovered on the surface of the
growing medium. Maintain a
temperature of 21-24C (7075F) within the growing
medium. Germination requires
10-15 days. Grow on at a temperature of 17C (62F). Space
plants 30 – 45 cm (12-18") apart
in the garden
9170 - ONLY THE LONELY
(Nicotiana Sylvestris) A very
stately accent plant maturing to
1-1.5m height. long, white
trumpet-shaped flowers with a
lovely fragrance bloom midsummer to fall. Tolerant of sun
or partial shade. Great for the
back of the border!
Pkt $2.95
9200 - GAZANIA Kiss Yellow Flame
9185 - FOXGLOVE Apricot Beauty
FoUR
o’CloCK’S
Also known as Marvel Of Peru.
Sow seed directly outdoors in
late May or early June about 1
cm (3/8") deep. Thin plants to
stand 45 cm (18") apart in the
garden when they are 5-8 cm
(2-3") tall. Seed can also be
started 6 weeks early indoors.
Germination
occurs
very
quickly – in about 7 days at
21C (72F) soil temperatures.
While they perform best in full
sun or partial shade. Annual.
9175 - BROKEN COLOURS
A very unique colour combination of solid coloured, long
trumpet-like blooms each highlighted or "broken" with
splashes and stripes of different
shades.
Pkt $2.95
9180 – SUNSHINE YELLOW
A bright yellow version of this
favourite
garden
flower.
outstanding in the garden.
Pkt $2.95
FoXGloVE
(Digitalis)
Although considered a biennial
it re-seeds so easily it can be
considered
a
permanent
garden fixture. Start seed
indoor early February through
March. Germinate at 20C (70F)
and keep moist during the 1421 day germination period.
Grow
on
at
cooler
temperatures of 15C (60F).
Note – seeds and plants are
considered toxic if eaten.
9185- APRICOT BEAUTY
Peachy apricot blooms are
outstanding in the garden.
Plants are more compact than
the Excelsior types and reach
75 cm (30") in the garden.
Pkt $2.95
9190 - GAILLARDIA
Arizona Red Shades
GAIllARdIA
(400 s/g)
East to grow and tolerant of
most soils plus they thrive on
summers heat and full sun..
Excellent for garden or cutting.
Sow indoors or outdoors
anytime from April through
August. Germinate at 20-25C
(70-80F) soil temperatures for
14-21 days. Do not cover
seeds as light helps in quicker
germination.
9190 – ARIZONA RED
SHADES
Enjoy the same outstanding
garden performance as it’s
highly acclaimed, awardwinning cousin Arizona Sun
and be spoiled with a flower
power that’s second to none!
deep crimson 10 cm (4”)
flowers literally smother the
plant from late spring through
September. Compact plants
average 30 cm (1’) height.
Pkt $2.95
GAZANIA
(400 s/g)
Slow growing annuals should
be started 8-10 weeks early
indoors. Germinate in total
darkness at 17C (62F) for 7-10
days. Grow on at slightly cooler
temperatures. Do not overwater
as this will cause crown rot.
9195 - FROSTY KISS MIX
Beautiful daisy-like flowers almost hide the silvery-green foliage. Nicely mounded, uniform
plants stay compact at 20-25
cm (8-10") size and look absolutely stunning in the hot sun.
A formula mix of eight spectacular colour combinations.
Pkt $2.95
9195 - GAZANIA Frosty Kiss Mix
9205 - GERANIUM
(Perennial) Vision Pink
9200 - KISS YELLOW FLAME
The best seller in the series!
This lip-smacking colour will be
the highlight of your garden.
fully open yellow blooms with
scarlet-red flame down the centre of each petal nestled above
dark green foliage.
Pkt $2.95
PERENNIAl
GERANIUM
Geraniums need to be started
indoors in January/February.
Sow seed 6 mm (1/4") deep
and maintain a temperature
with the medium of 21-24C
(70-75F) during the 5-20 day
germination period. Grow on at
15-18 (60-65F). Transplant to
10 cm (4") pots for growing on.
Move to the garden after all
danger of frost has passed
spacing 45 cm (18") apart.
9205 - VISION PINK
luminescent saucer-shaped
pink flowers with ornate red
veins blooming May-August
are a striking contrast to the
dark green foliage which turns
to red in the fall. Mounded
plants reach 40cm (18")
garden height. Good in full sun
to light shade.
Pkt 8 sds $2.95
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9210 - GLORIOSA DAISY
Autumn Colours Mixed
9220 - HIBISCUS Carolina
Mixed Colours
9235 - HONEYWORT Kiwi Blue
9232 - HOLLYHOCK Halo Mixed
9215 - GLORIOSA DAISY Toto Gold
9240 - HYACINTH BEAN Lablab
9225 - HOLLYHOCK Double Apricot
9260 - LAVATERA Novella
GloRIoSA
dAISY
Full sun and dry soil. Bloom for
weeks on end. Start seed
indoors in March. Cover seed
with 3 mm of soil at 20C (70F)
for 21 days. Outdoors, sow
seed in May or June for bloom
the following year. Perennial.
Zone 3.
9210 - AUTUMN COLOURS
MIXED
Masses of bronze/yellow
petals, red rings and rusty red
centres create an attractive
contrast in the landscape.
Excellent for cutting and easy
to grow from seed. Height 60
cm (2’)
Pkt $2.95
9215 – TOTO GOLD
dwarf, bell-shaped plants are
filled with 5-7 cm (2-3") round
golden-orange flowers with
dark centres. A great border
plant for full sun, dry soil.
Height 30 cm
Pkt $2.95
Seed dealers:
Some listings
subject to limited
quantities.
HIBISCUS
Spectacular perennials for
sunny backgrounds. Start 6
weeks early indoors; germinate
at 21C (70F) for 5-7 days–
soak seed for 12 hrs prior to
sowing. Hardy to Zone 5.
9220 – CAROLINA MIXED
COLOURS
Big, bold dramatic flowers in
red, pink and white with a
contrasting eye. Flowers midsummer through fall.
Pkt $2.95
HoNEYwoRT
(Cerinthe)
Start seed 6 weeks early
indoors. Germinate at 21C
(70F) or direct garden sow
early May. Tolerant of most
soils and withstands drought
conditions extremely well. Very
attractive to bees. Self-seeds
in mild climates giving the
impression it is a perennial, but
in reality it is an annual.
9235 – KIWI BLUE
Rich, brilliant purple-blue
nodding flowers contrast over
deep blue bracts on strong
stems. Compact plants mature
to 60 cm (2’) height.
Pkt $2.95
HollYHoCK
(110 s/g)
Old fashioned cottage garden
perennial. Direct outdoor
sowing May or September will
produce flowers the following
summer. Space plants 60 cm
(24") apart. Zone 2.
9225 - DOUBLE APRICOT
Fully double flowers of bright
apricot.
Pkt $2.95
9230 – QUEENY MIXED
dwarf plants, mixed colours.
Blooms the first season from
early sowings. Grows 50cm
(22”) tall, perfect height for a
place in any garden.
Pkt $2.95
9232 – HALO MIXED
The all time classic of English
cottage garden flowers; ideal
for adding height to borders. A
stunning combination of single
flowers in bright colours, each
flower made more appealing
by the centre “halo”. Blooms 58 cm (2-3”) size lots of them.
Makes a beautiful cutflower
and the edible flowers can be
added to salads for a tasty
treat. Plants mature to 1.51.8m (5-6’) height.
Pkt of 15 seeds, $2.95
HYACINTH
BEAN
(Dolichos)
Annual. Start seed directly in
the garden late May. Support
vines.
9240 – DOLICHOS LABLAB
Ruby pods appear all at once
throughout the summer. Grow
like a pole bean as plants
reach 2 m (6’) height plus.
Pkt $2.95
lAVATERA
Annual mallow or rose mallow.
Hibiscus-like blooms up to 7cm
across. Full sun. Prefers cool
weather. Sow directly mid May.
Thin to 30 cm (1") apart.
9260 - NOVELLA
deep green foliage and rich,
deep
rose
flowers
are
outstanding July through
September. Matures to 35 cm
(14") height.
Pkt $2.95
9230 - HOLLYHOCK Queeny Mixed
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9265 - LAVENDER Vicenza Blue
lAVENdER
(Lavandula angustifolium)
Perennial.
Sow
indoors
January to March, germinating
at 20C (70F) for 15-20 days.
Seed is primed for improved
germination. A summer long
performer that withstands heat
and
drought
conditions.
Fragrant deep blue flower
spikes. Robust plants mature
to 28cm (15”).
9265 - VICENZA BLUE
Flowers during the summer.
Grows 38cm (15") tall. Resents
transplanting, so start in peat
pots. Alternatively, sow directly
in the garden late May. Hardy
to Zone 5.
Pkt $2.95
Did you know...
We think lavender was first
domesticated by Arabian
herbalists. Lavender spread
across Europe from the middle
east through Greece about
3,000 years ago.
The name “lavender” may
have originated with the
prependancy for the herb to
be used in washing cloths
because the natural essential
oils in lavender inhibit bacteria
growth and drive away
insects.
Lavender is believed to be of
benefit for a multitude of
problems, including stress,
anxiety, exhaustion, irritability,
and as a breath freshener and
mouthwash.
All these claims aside, the
wonderful aroma and benefits
to pollinating insects and the
seeds as food for birds make
lavender a good choice, as is!
We recommend you give it a
try in your sunny garden. You
won’t be disappointed.
9275 - LIATRIS Blazing Star
9285 - MALOPE Vulcan
9295 - MARIGOLD Signet lemon
9290 - MALVA Zebrina
9270 - LEOPARD’S BANE Little Leo
9300 - MARIGOLD Jolly Jester
lEoPARd’S
BANE
(Doronicum)
Also known as Leopards Bane.
This dwarf perennial is often
mistaken for a yellow gerbera
with its daisy-like flowers. Chill
seed 3-4 days prior to sowing.
Hardy to Zone 4.
9270 – LITTLE LEO
An early blooming perennial
that performs well at the front
of the border. dwarf, compact
plants mature to 35 cm (14")
height and are loaded with 5
cm (2") bright yellow daisy-like
blooms.
Pkt $2.95
lIATRIS
A pretty cutflower or border
perennial. Sow seed indoors
early March. Do not cover seed
as light is beneficial to
germination.
9275 - BLAZING STAR
Pretty rose-pink, pipe-cleaner
shaped flowers over grass-like
foliage. Blooms July and
August.
liatris
is
not
loosetrife.
Pkt $2.95.
MAloPE
(Musk Mallow)
Sow seeds where they are to
bloom after danger of frost has
passed. Cover with 3 mm
(1/8") of soil in a partially
shaded location. Seed can be
started early indoors in March
for early June or July flowering.
Germinate for 10-14 days at
21C (70F).
9285 – VULCAN
The most intense deep
purple/red flowered form with
dark veining almost completely
hides the light green foliage.
one of our favourites and
makes a great cutflower!
Matures to 1.5M (4’) height.
Pkt $2.95
MAlVA
(Sylvestris)
(Tender
Perennial).
Free
blooming, easy to grow. Chill
seed 3-4 days prior to sowing.
Start early indoors for blooms
in the first year, or sow directly
in June for flowers the next
year. Hardy to Zone 4.
9290 – ZEBRINA
Tall 90-120 cm (3-4’) stems are
covered with 5 cm (2") blooms
An old fashioned favourite.
Pkt $2.95
MARIGold
The “everywhere plant”. Full
sun. Sow six weeks early
indoors, lightly cover with 3 mm
of soil and germinate at 21C for
10 days. Sow direct mid May.
9295 – SIGNET LEMON
Known as Mexican Marigold
when first introduced in 1798
these very dwarf, mounding
plants mature to only 25 cm
(10” tall). They boast a fresh
green, lacey foliage aromatic of
citrus and are loaded with
small,
dime-size,
single
flowers. In constant bloom all
summer. Sow in a group of 3-4
plants per 30 sq cm.
Pkt $2.95.
9300 – JOLLY JESTER
A very distinct and novel
variety with brilliant red petals
very distinctly divided by yellow
stripes. Excellent for tall
borders.
Pkt $2.95
Place your order:
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9310 - MICHALMAS DAISY
Ostrich Feather
MICHAlMAS
dAISY
(Aster)
Annual. Sow seed directly
outdoors in mid-May. Note –
germination can be irregular
and ranges from 50-80%.
9310 - OSTRICH FEATHER
BLUE
Huge feathery flowers on
branching stems. deep blue
blooms and very early
flowering. Matures to 50 cm
(20") height.
Pkt $2.95
MoRNING
GloRY (BUSH)
(Convulvulus tricolour)
Dwarf, compact plants only 30
cm (1’) tall are great for
informal planting schemes and
summer beds. Sow seed
directly outdoors where it is to
bloom. Soak seed for 6-12
hours prior to sowing and
cover with 3 mm (1/8") of soil.
Keep moist during the 10 day
germination period. Annual.
9315 - BLUE ENSIGN
Brilliant blue flowers with contrasting throats of white and yellow sit just above the foliage on
these neat, compact plants.
Blooms June through September.
Pkt $2.95
9320 - RED ENSIGN
Rich, deep red flowers with
brilliant white throats and
compact, tightly mounded
plants. Another great annual
for the border or for filling in
between perennials
Pkt $2.95
9345 - NASTURTIUM Whirlybird Cream
9325 - MORNING GLORY Heavenly Blue
NASTURTIUM
Easy to grow annual for
baskets, window boxes or
mass plantings. Do not overfertilize. Direct garden sow mid
to late May 2.5 cm (1") deep,
thin to 20 cm (8") apart. Full
sun is preferred but partial
shade is better in areas with
hot summer temperatures.
Blooms are edible.
9340 – PEACH MELBA
A real colour breakthrough in
Nasturtiums – warm orangepeach flowers have contrasting
red veined throats with an
attractive marbled foliage. An
outstanding combination!
Pkt $2.95
9345 – WHIRLYBIRD CREAM
Compact,bushy plants produce
semi-double, propeller-like flowers that sit atop its rich, bright
green foliage. Free-flowering,
tolerant of drier soils. outstanding in baskets or borders.
Matures to 30 cm (1’) height.
Pkt $2.95
MoRNING
GloRY (VINE)
(Ipomoea spp.)
Easy to grow, climbing types
for quick color on fences, walls
or trellis in full sun to partially
shaded areas. Soak seed for
24 hours prior to sowing
directly in the garden. Sow
mid-May. Vines can grow to 4
m (13’) in height.
9325 - HEAVENLY BLUE
Heirloom
Sky blue flowers. Blooms start
early and are 10 cm (4") across
This is the variety everyone
admires most. It has the
biggest flowers of the morning
glories tribe.
Pkt $2.95
9330 - MORNING GLORY Feringa
9335 - MORNING GLORY
Knowlians Black
9320 - MORNING GLORY Red Ensign
9315 - MORNING GLORY Blue Ensign
9330 – FERINGA
Fluorescent combination of
violet and rose pink trumpetshaped flowers. Very unique
color blend.
Pkt $2.95
9335 - KNOWLIANS BLACK
Incredibly
striking,
very
attractive deep violet blooms
with a striking cerise-red star. A
vigorous climber.
Pkt $2.95
9337 – CARNEVAL DE VENEZIA
Multi-coloured blooms. Enjoy
flowers all summer long twining
& climbing to 2m (6’) height.
Transform your garden with all
the dazzling colours of the
Venice Carnival.
Pkt of 40 seeds, $2.95
9337 - MORNING GLORY
Carneval de Venezia
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9350 - POPPY Coral Reef
oRIENTAl
PoPPY
Perennial. Long stemmed
flowers, unusual color range.
Start seed indoors in February
or early March. Germinate at
20C (70F) for 14-21 days then
grow on at slightly cooler
temperatures. Do not cover
seed as light aids germination.
Outdoor sowing should take
place anytime from May to midJuly or late fall for germination
the following spring.
9350 - CORAL REEF
large, vibrant flowers. Intense
coral pink colour. Spectacularly
vivid when sown en-masse.
Vigorous plants flower over a
long season typically lasting
May through August. Height
60cm (24”).
Pkt $2.95
9355 – CHECKERS
Pure, silky white flowers
individually marked with a deep
black cross for the ultimate
contrast! These sturdy plants
with their rich green foliage are
ideal for brightening borders or
as cutflowers. Height 75 cm
(30”).
Pkt $2.95
Growing tips...
Oriental poppies are hardy to
growing zone 3.
If you have light textured,
limestone based soils, you’re
in luck! Poppies thrive under
these conditions.
Oriental poppies benefit from
a aggressive cutting after
flowering. Cut all stems and
foliage flush to the ground.
Re-growth begins a couple
weeks later. If growing
conditions are favourable,
poppies cut back in this
manner will flower again in
late summer.
9355 - POPPY Checkers
PHloX
A great annual for summer
colour. Start seed 8 weeks
early in peat pots as Phlox
does not transplant well. Peat
pots can be directly garden
sown when plants are large
enough to go to the garden.
Germinate at a maximum soil
temperature of 18C (65F) for
10 days in total darkness as it
improves germination results.
(Warmer temperatures will
cause seed to not germinate).
Transplant 45 cm (18") apart in
the garden after danger of frost
has passed.
9390 - PHLOX Century Blue Star
Custom Seed Packets
Specially designed
seed packets permit
you to add your own
message below the
colourful flower
illustration.
Here’s a blank space
that measures 7/8”
high by 2¾” for your
message.
9390 - CENTURY BLUE
STAR
Hybrid Phlox. Blue flowers fade
to almost white at the outer
edge of petals creating an
antique-like look.
Garden
height is 25 cm (10") but
valuable too in containers and
baskets.
Pkt of 10 sds $2.95
9395 - MOODY BLUES
let us rock your garden with
this rich blend of blues. Soft
whites and pale blue to deeper
blue flowers all summer long.
Easy to grow, dwarf, bushy
plants average 25cm (10”)
height. For summer beds or
patio pots it’s hard to beat.
Pkt of 10 sds $2.95
Did you know...
Oriental poppy is actually
native to northern Iran, north
eastern Turkey and the
Caucasus.
Most garden Oriental poppies
are actually hybrids between
P. bracteatum and P. pseudoorientale.
It’s thought that Roman
legions spread the poppy
throughout Europe as they
marched to build empire.
9395 - PHLOX Moody Blues
Flower Variety:
800 - Black-eyed Susan
801 - Bouquet Mixture
802 - Cosmos
803 - Forget-me-not
804 - daisy
805 - Sunflower
806 - wildflowers
807 - Zinnia
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9407 - RUDBECKIA Denver Daisy
9408 - RUDBECKIA Tiger Eye Hybrid
RUdBECKIA
9090 - PURPLE CONEFLOWER
Primadonna Deep Rose
9095 - PURPLE CONEFLOWER
Paradiso Mix
PURPlE
CoNEFlowER
Outstanding perennials for the
border. Tolerant of full sun to
light shade. Flowers the first
year from early indoor sowings.
Start seed during January or
February for July or August
flowering. Sow seed 3 mm
(1/8") deep. Germinate at 18C
(65F) for 10-20 days; grow on
at cooler temperatures of 15C
(60F).
9090 – PRIMADONNA DEEP
ROSE
Early, larger and longer lasting
daisy-like, lavender blooms up
to 15 cm (5") diameter, coneshaped centre. Matures to 90
cm (3’) garden height.
Pkt $2.95
9095 – PARADISO MIX
Perennial. An exciting blend of
colours & flower forms.
Flowers the first year from
early January sowings. Sow
3mm (1/8th”) deep. Full sun is
best. Germinate at 18C (65F)
for 10-20 days. Garden height
is 30-40 cm (12-16”).
Hardy to Zone 4.
Pkt of 10 seeds, $2.95
No garden is complete without
some Black Eyed Susans. This
robust perennial withstands
heat and drought better than
most. Start seed indoors
February through March for
blooms the first season.
Germinate at 20C/70F for 1421 days. Transplant to a partial
shade to full sun location.
Direct sowing in the late fall is
works well, too.
9409 – MORENO
A free flowering Gloriosa daisy
with deep chocolate petals that
radiate through bronze, orange
to yellow at their tips. Very
compact, 30 cm (12”) plants
are loaded with flowers midsummer through late fall. Heat
tolerant, tender perennial, best
treated as an annual.
Pkt of 50 seeds, $2.95
9407 – DENVER DAISY
Extreme
heat
tolerance,
summer long flowering and an
ability to perform under
extreme conditions. Strong,
robust plants are adorned with
masses of golden yellow
flowers with rusty red rings,
and dark centre. Its bushy habit
ensures it won’t fall over in
adverse weather. Mature
plants average 45cm (18”)
height.
Pkt 25 sds $2.95
9408 – TIGER EYE (HYBRID)
Basal-branching plant habit
with a bushy appearance and a
width and height that’s just
about equal. long-lasting
double flowers with golden
yellow petals and a dark brown
centre disk. Height & spread in
the garden is 40-60cm (16-2”).
Pkt 25 sds $2.95
9415 - BLUE SPLENDER (MIX)
9410 - ROSE OF SHARON
RoSE of
SHARoN
(Hibiscus
syriacus)
This
gorgeous shrub is hardier than
any hibiscus although their
flowers look very much alike. A
cold germinator this seed
should be stratified. Place seed
in planting tray, moisten, wrap
in plastic and freeze for 5
weeks. Bring back into the
warmth for germination. This
usually takes 14-21 days,
occasionally more. Protect for
winter the first couple of
seasons. Perennial.
9410 – ROSE OF SHARON
Hardy. Produces rose-red 10
cm (4") single/double flowers
with a contrasting eye. Grows
to 3 m (10’) height at maturity,
spreads 2 m (6’) wide. An
excellent lawn highlight, hedge
or windbreak.
Pkt of 10 sds $2.95
SHAdES oF
BlUE
Mixed annual blue flowers. For
early blooms, start seed eight
weeks before last frost under
lights or in the greenhouse.
May be directly sown or
transplant into the garden after
all danger of frost has past.
9415 – BLUE SPLENDER
Try something a little different
in this year’s garden. Sow this
colour themed packet of mixed
annual blue flowers for an
outstanding garden display.
Blue is the rarest colour in the
garden. our expertly selected
all blue mix provides an
unexpected array of rich pastel
hues.
Pkt $2.95
9480 - ASPERULA Blue Woodruff
BlUE
woodRUFF
(Asperula orientalis) Originally
from Turkey this low growing
beautiful annual flower does
well in partial shade to filtered
sunlight. Performs well in pots
too, as long as it is not allowed
to dry out between watering.
Sow directly outdoors late in
may or early June. Annual.
9480 – BLUE WOODRUFF
Small, delightfully fragrant,
tubular flowers of lavenderblue bloom throughout the
summer months. Attaractive in
the garden, in pots and a
butterfly favourite too! A
gracefull annual for any
garden. Matures to 30-40cm
(12-16”)
Pkt $2.95
9409 - RUDBECKIA Moreno
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9455 - SWEET PEA Streamers Mixed
9435 - SUNFLOWER Terracotta
9440 - SUNFLOWER Peach Passion
9445 - SUNFLOWER Jade
9450 - SUNFLOWER Moulin Rouge
9460 - SWEET PEA Ocean Foam
SUNFlowER
(Helianthus) Annuals
Sow directly outdoors where
they are to bloom late May.
Choose a well drained sunny
location. Sow seed 6 mm (1/4")
deep. Thin seedlings 30 cm
(12") apart. Germinates best at
20C (70F). Fertilize several
times over the season for
improved flowering.
9430 - LEMON AURA
The only pure, double lemon
sunflower. Pollen-free flowers
on branching plants are perfect
for cutflowers and borders.
Height 120 cm (4’). Flowers 12
cm (4") dia.
9435 - TERRACOTTA
Terracotta coloured blooms,
multi-branched plants. large
flowers 15 cm (5") dia. Ideal for
cutting and borders. Height
2.5 m (6’) height in 55 days.
9440 – PEACH PASSION
High quality peach coloured
flowers with a darker centre fill
the multi-branched plants. A
totally unique cutflower or
border plant. Flowers average
12 cm (4") diameter.
9445 – JADE
Multi-branching plants are
perfect for cutflowers or the
back of the border. Blooms 12
cm (4") diameter, matures to
120 cm (4’) height.
9450 – MOULIN ROUGE
A deep red with a darker disk.
Great for mixed bouquets or on
it’s own. Flowers average 1215cm (4-6") diameter. Mature
plant height is 180 cm (6’).
All Sunflowers above:
Pkt $2.95
9465 - SWEET PEA Red Rover Mixed
SwEET PEA
Sweet Peas are hard to beat.
Sow into full sun to partial
shade and well-drained soil.
Soak seed 24 hours prior to
planting. Direct garden sow
April/May when the soil is
workable and still quite cool.
Sow 6-12mm (1/4-1/2") deep
and 5 cm (2") apart.
Germination can take up to 16
days, sometimes longer. Hot
dry summers tend to limit
growth and flowering. Irrigate
during drought. Thin to 10 cm
(4") apart. Keep well watered
and well-fed throughout the
growing season. Excellent
along fences, walls and used
as cutflowers. Annual.
9470 - SWEET PEA Strawberry Sundae
9485 - ZINNA Swizzle Cherry / Ivory
9490 - ZINNA Swizzle Scarlet - Yellow
9455 - STREAMERS MIXED
Unbelievable colour combinations that will turn heads wherever planted. All streamers are
striped with white flakes
throughout the flower.
9460 - OCEAN FOAM MIXED
Navy-blue; light blue and frothy
cream.
9465 - RED ROVER MIXED
Various shades of scarlet,
deep red striped red and white
plus soft pinks.
9470 - STRAWBERRY
SUNDAE
Pastel blend of pink, rosy bicolour and white.
9475 - INCENSE MIX (MOST
FRAGRANT)
our most fragrant mix by far!
Early blooming, long stemmed,
heat tolerant and the broadest
range of colours. Great for
garden or cutflowers.
All Sweet Peas above:
Pkt $2.95
9430 - SUNFLOWER Lemon Aura
ZINNIA
Select a sunny location and
sow seed mid to late May.
Barely cover the seed with a
fine sifting of soil and keep
moist during the 5-10 day
germination period. Best sown
directly to the garden. They do
not respond favourably to
transplanting and often show
signs of shock. Annual.
SWIZZLE SERIES
Flowers up to 10 cm (4")
across, completely smother
these, full, bushy plants. Very
striking in the border or
containers. Height is 30 cm (1’)
9485 - SWIZZLE
“CHERRY/IVORY”
9490 - SWIZZLE
“SCARLET/YELLOW”
All Zinnia above: Pkt $2.95