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2012 Annual Flower Seeds
Varieties J through N
Larkspur Seeds
Giant Imperial
Mixed Colors
Hardy Annual. Tall spikes of airy, feathery flowers in light and dark shades of pink, blue, rose, lavender and white are an old-time favorite for home flower arrangements. Blooms in late spring before most other annuals.
21 days for germination. 60 - 90 days to bloom. Grows best in sun or partial shade to a height of 3 feet. After all danger of frost, sow seeds in open ground well exposed. Cover with 1/8 inch soil. When plants are 4 inches tall, thin. Larkspur needs plenty of mosture.
Excellent massed for tall accents or for background plantings. Beautiful as cut flowers. Can be dried for winter arrangements.
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Lobelia Seeds
Crystal Palace
125MG
Annual. Profusion of dainty, dark blue flowers cover this compact plant. Blooms continuously until frost. Most popular where cool summers prolong bloom.
Fifteen to 20 days for germination. 60 - 75 days to bloom. Grows best in sun or partial shade to a height of 4 inches. After all danger of frost, mix with dry sand, sow in open ground well exposed. Cover with 1/4 inch soil. For earlier bloom, start indoors in flats about 8 to 12 weeks before the last expected frost. Cover with 1/4 inch soil. When plants are 3 inches high, thin or transplant.
Ideal for hanging baskets, containers or window boxes. Highly decorative as edgings and in the rock garden.
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Marigold Seeds
Crackerjack
Mixed Colors
400MG
Half Hardy Annual. A blend of bright shades of orange, gold, yellow and primrose. Huge flowers with gracefully overlapping petals bloom from midsummer to first frost.
Five to 8 days for germination. 45 - 60 days to bloom. Grows best in full sun to a height of 3 feet. Start indoors. Or, after all danger of frost, sow directly outdoors. When plants are 4 inches tall, thin or tranplant.
Very effective for backgrounds. Lovely and long-lasting as cut flowers (remove foliage to prevent it from rotting in the water).
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Marigold Seeds
Dwarf Bolero
240MG
Half Hardy Annual. An All-America Selection! The choice over several varieties of dwarf French double carnation flowered marigolds. Bi-color, bright mahogany red blossoms with gold markings are 2 inches across. Early and free blooming.
Five to 8 days for germination. 35 - 50 days to bloom. Grows best in sun or partial shade to a height of 6 - 10 inches. After all danger of frost, sow in open ground well exposed. Cover with 1/4 inch of soil. For earlier blooms, start indoors in flats about 6 to 8 weeks before last frost. Cover with 1/4 inch soil. When plants are 2 inches tall, thin or transplant.
Effective as edgings, in window boxes and containers. Superb bedding plants. Attractive when massed. 35 - 50 days to bloom.
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Marigold Seeds
Petite, Mixed Colors
300MG
Half Hardy Annual. Blooms very early on compact plants and bears a profusion of showy all double flowers. Three of the brilliant colors in this petite mixture are All-America Winners; Gold, Orange and Harmony! Blooms all summer until frost. Easy to grow.
Five to 8 days for germination. 30 - 45 days to bloom. Grows best in full sun to a height of 6 inches.. Start indoors. Or, after all danger of frost, sow directly outdoors. When plants are 2 inches tall, thin or tranplant.
Particularly suited for edgings, window boxes and containers. Superb bedding plants.
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Marigold
Seeds
Petite, Yellow
400MG
Summer Annual. A cheery, yellow crested marigold which blooms very early on compact plants and bears a profusion of all-double flowers all summer long. Very easy to grow.
Five to 8 days for germination. 35 - 50 days to bloom. Grows best in full sun to a height of 6 inches. After all danger of frost, sow in open ground well exposed. Cover with 1/4 inch of soil. For earlier blooms, start indoors in flats about 6 to 8 weeks before last frost. Cover with 1/4 inch soil. When plants are 2 inches tall, thin or transplant.
Particularly suitable for edgings. Excellent as container plant as well as for cutting for bouquets.
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Moonflower Seeds
(Evening Glory) Ipomoea
2.00G
Annual. Huge, delicately fragrant flowers, more than 4 inches across, open evenings. Vigorous climbing vine. Blooms all summer. Quite attractive near a porch or veranda where their fragrance can be enjoyed by moonlight!
Fourteen to 21 days for germination. 60 - 90 days to bloom. Grows best in full sun to a height between 12 and 18 feet! For earlier blooms, start indoors in 3-inch diameter peat pots 8 weeks before the last anticipated frost. Cover with 1/4 inch soil. Or, after all danger of frost, sow in open ground well exposed. Cover lightly. When plants are 2 inches tall, thin or transplant. Before transplanting, harden off seedlings.
Excellent for temporary screens, hedges and ground covers. If lush growth but no flowers, stop watering. When vines are 12 inches tall, provide support for climbing.
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Morning Glory Seeds
Crimson Rambler
1.50G
Half Hardy Annual. Lovely clusters of trumpet-shaped, crimson with white throat; flowers bloom freely on strong growing vines. Effective contrast when grown with Heavenly Blue. Drought resistant.
Ten days for germination. 50 - 80 days to bloom. Grows best in full sun to a height of 12 feet. After all danger of frost, sow in open ground well exposed. Cover with 1/4 inch of soil. To hasten germination, nick seeds and soak overnight in warm water. When plants are 2 inches high, thin. Does not transplant well.
Excellent for porches, trellises or fences. Use stout cord, on which vines may climb. If lush growth and no flowers, stop watering. Seed is for planting purposes only.
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Morning Glory Seeds
Giant, Mixed Colors
1.50G
Half Hardy Annual. Giant, oddly marked flowers often 3 inches across in radiant shades of red and blue distinguish this fine blend. Graceful vines are ideal for training over arbors and trellises.
Ten days for germination. 50 - 80 days to bloom. Grows best in full sun to a height of 10 feet. After all danger of frost, sow in open ground well exposed. Cover with 1/4 inch of soil. To hasten germination, nick seeds and soak overnight in warm water. When plants are 4 inches high, thin. Does not transplant well.
Excellent for temporary screens, hedges and ground covers. Vines can be trained to cover fences, tree trunks, and unsightly stumps. If lush growth but no flowers, stop watering. Seed is for planting purposes only.
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Morning Glory Seeds
Grandpa Ott
1.00G
Half Hardy Annual. This is a very old variety which has dark purple flowers with a red star. Leaves are mid to dark green and heart shaped, making a strong foliage for the trumpet shaped blooms. They flower in the early morning, from summer till frost.
Ten days for germination. 50 - 80 days to bloom. Grows best in full sun to a height of 12 feet. After all danger of frost, sow in open ground well exposed. Cover with 1/4 inch of soil. To hasten germination, nick seeds and soak overnight in warm water. When plants are 2 inches high, thin. Does not transplant well.
Excellent for porches, trellises or fences. Use stout cord, on which vines may climb. If lush growth but no flowers, stop watering. Seed is for planting purposes only.
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Morning Glory Seeds
Heavenly Blue
1.50G
Half Hardy Annual. The most popular Morning Glory. Huge, gorgeous sky blue flowers with a creamy throat bloom profusely on lush vines. Particularly effective when combined with Crimson Rambler.
Ten days for germination. 50 - 80 days to bloom. Grows best in full sun to a height of 12 feet. After all danger of frost, sow in open ground well exposed. Cover with 1/4 inch of soil. To hasten germination, nick seeds and soak overnight in warm water. When plants are 4 inches high, thin. Does not transplant well.
Excellent for porches, trellises or fences. Use stout cord, on which vines may climb. If lush growth and no flowers, stop watering. Seed is for planting purposes only.
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Morning Glory Seeds
Milky Way
1.00G
Half Hardy Annual. A climbing vine with delicate blooms up to 3 inches across. The heart shaped leaves have white, funnel-shaped flowers with carmine-rose specks. The flower resembles a star. They open in early morning and close by mid-day.
Fourteen days for germination. 60 - 90 days to bloom. Grows best in full sun to a height of 12 feet. After all danger of frost, sow in open ground well exposed. Cover with 1/4 inch of soil. To hasten germination, nick seeds and soak overnight in warm water. When plants are 4 inches high, thin. Does not transplant well.
Excellent for temporary screens, hedges and ground covers. Vines can be trained to cover fences, tree trunks, and unsightly stumps. If lush growth and no flowers, stop watering. Seed is for planting purposes only.
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Moss Rose (Portulaca) Seeds
Double, Mixed Colors
300MG
Half Hardy Annual. Ruffled, rose-like blooms in a vivid mix of delightful shades of rose, crimson, white, salmon and yellow. Appear delicate, but are extremely tough. Requires little moisture.
Seven to 14 days for germination. 60 - 98 days to bloom. Grows best in full sun to a height of 4 - 6 inches. For early blooms, start indoors. Or after all danger of frost, sow outdoors. When plants are 1 inch high, thin or transplant.
Particularly decorative in rock gardens and as edgings. Ideal for containers. Plant with masses of cactus flowered Zinnias as background to create a vibrant color effect.
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Nasturtium Seeds
Alaska Mix
3.00G
Annual. The green and white marbled leaves of this bushy nasturtium contrast nicely with the bright 2-inch blooms of yellow, orange and crimson. Leaves and flowers are edible with the peppery taste of watercress.
Seven to 12 days for germination. 32 - 40 days to bloom. Grows best in full sun to a height of 16 inches. In late spring, sow in open ground well exposed. Cover with 1/2 inch of soil, not too fertile. When plants are 3 inches tall, thin. Does not transplant well. Water sparingly.
Excellent in window boxes and containers as well as for edgings and bedding plants. Flower and leaves are a tasty, peppery addition to salads and vegetables.
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Nasturtium Seeds
Dwarf Cherry Rose
3.00G
Annual. Long flower stems reach well above the round, blue-green leaves. The color is like nothing else in flowerland. Luminous cherry rose appears over silver foliage, and the wavy-edged petals are folded into semi-double blooms.
Seven to 8 days for germination. 32 - 40 days to bloom. Grows best in full sun to a height of 12 inches. In late spring, sow in open ground well exposed. Cover with 1/2 inch of soil, not too fertile. When plants are 3 inches tall, thin. Does not transplant well. Water sparingly.
Excellent in window boxes and containers as well as for edgings and bedding plants. Flower and leaves are a tasty, peppery addition to salads and vegetables.
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Nasturtium Seeds
Jewel, Mixed Colors
3.60G
Summer Annual. Semi-double, slightly ruffled, fragrant blossoms are held up above foliage, not hidden. Long stems. Delightful range of delicate colors... yellow, orange and scarlet with a sprinkling of mahogany, ruby and cherry rose.
Seven to 8 days for germination. 32 - 40 days to bloom. Grows best in full sun to a height of 12 inches. After all danger of frost, sow in open ground well exposed. Cover with 1/2 inch soil, not too fertile. When plants are 3 inches tall, thin. Does not transplant well. Water sparingly.
Short and compact vines make this a neat edging and planter-box flower. Flowers and leaves are a tasty, peppery addition to salads and vegetables.
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Nasturtium Seeds
Scarlet Gleam
3.00G
Annual. Big, red-orange flowers perch above the foliage of this easy-to-grow, bushy nasturtium. Enjoy the flowers in fresh-cut bouquets or sprinkle a few on salads for a peppery treat. Blooms summer to frost.
Seven to 14 days for germination. 32 - 40 days to bloom. Grows best in full sun to a height of 20 inches. After all danger of frost, sow in open ground well exposed. Cover with 1/2 inch soil, not too fertile. When plants are 2 inches tall, thin. Does not transplant well. Water sparingly.
Excellent for hanging baskets. Ideal for borders. Unsurpassed as cut flowers. Use with Nasturtium 'Moon Gleam' (above) for nice color contrast. Flowers and leaves are a tasty, peppery addition to salads and vegetables.
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