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2012 Annual Flower Seeds
Varieties A through I
African Daisy Seeds
Mixed Colors
300MG
Annual. Colorful blooms of orange, yellow and apricot-toned "daisies" contrasting with dark centers make these flowers a bright feature for sunny beds. Low, spreading plants bloom profusely over long season. Drought resistant.
Seven to 15 days for germination. 50 - 60 days to bloom. Grows best in full sun to a height of 12 inches. After all danger of frost, sow in open ground. Cover with 1/4 inch soil. Prefers light, dry and not too rich soil. For earlier bloom, sow in flats indoors about 4 to 5 weeks before the last frost. When plants are a few inches high, thin or transplant. (Plants will not mature properly if not thinned).
In Arizona and California plant in late summer for winter bloom. Excellent for borders and rock gardens as well as beds.
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Alyssum Seeds
Carpet of Snow
450MG
Hardy Annual. Masses of tiny white blossoms, with their honey-like fragrance, quickly shape themselves into low, lacy mounds of flowers and foliage, with clumps measuring about 8 inches wide. Easy to grow.
Five to 14 days for germination. 49 - 84 days to bloom. Grows best in sun or partial shade to a height of 4 - 6 inches. After danger of frost, sow seeds in open ground well exposed. Cover with 1/8 inch of soil. When plants are 2 inches tall, thin to allow for spreading.
Ideal for edging and good in rock gardens, on sunny banks and wall crevices. Excellent for window boxes and hanging baskets.
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Alyssum Seeds
Royal Carpet
450MG
Hardy Annual. An All-America Selection because of its low height and spreading growth. Delightfully fragrant flowers bloom all summer long. Their deep purple color contrasts pleasingly with Alyssum, Carpet Of Snow. Easy to grow.
Five to 14 days for germination. 49 - 84 days to bloom. Grows best in partial shade to a height of 4 inches. After all danger of frost, sow seeds in open ground well exposed. Cover with 1/8 inch of soil. When plants are 2 inches tall, thin to allow for spreading.
Ideal for edging flower beds, for shrub borders and filling in rock gardens. Also good ground cover.
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Annual Cut Flower
Seed Mixture
600MG
A colorful blend of America's favorite old-fashioned flowering annuals. Some bloom early, some late. There are tall "spike" flowers, others with round blossoms, and airy sprays of "filler" flowers. Packet illustration is a guide only to the contents.
Contains Strawflower, Aster-Crego Mixed, Calendula-Single Mixed, Plains Coreopsis, Bachelor Button-Mixed, Clarkia, Cosmos-Sensation Mixed, Chinese Forget-Me-Not, Larkspur-Giant Imperial Mixed, Gypsophila-elegans White, Corn Poppy, Black-Eyed Susan, Marigold-Crackerjack Mixed, Zinnia-Cactus Mixed, and Godetia.
Five to 25 days for germination. 25 - 50 days to bloom. Grows best in full sun to a height between one and three feet. Broadcast seeds over beds which have been raked to roughen. Cover lightly with sand or crumbly soil. Firm by light tamping. Keep beds moist for a week or so to sprout seeds.
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Bachelor Button Seeds
Cyanus Double, Mixed Colors
1.00G
Hardy Annual. Wonderful blend of attractive shades of blue, pink, ruby red and white. Bright blossoms, larger than common Bachelor Buttons (or cornflowers) have long stems and bloom prolifically with very little care.
Ten to 15 days for germination. 42 - 49 days to bloom. Grows best in sun or partial shade to a height of 24 inches. After danger of frost, sow seeds in open ground well exposed. Cover with 1/8th inch of soil. When plants are 4 inches tall, thin.
Ideal cut flowers for bouquets. Colorful grouped in borders or massed in beds. For softer border, edge with Ageratum or Alyssum.
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Black-Eyed Susan Vine
Seeds (Thunbergia)
870MG
A very neatly fashioned flower that resembles a daisy. Since it only grows to about 6 feet in length, it can also be grown in containers or window boxes. The orange-yellow flowers with a dark center adds a colorful flavor to your flower garden. Blooms from early summer to early fall. If grown in a container, can be moved inside before the first frost.
Fourteen to 20 days for germination. 84 days to bloom. Grows best in full sun or partial shade to a height of 6 feet. For earlier bloom, start indoors in 3-inch diameter peat pots 8 weeks before the last frost. Cover with 1/4 inch of 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 the seedling.
Excellent for temporary screens, hedges and ground covers. Support by a trellis, strings or wire or allow to cover unsightly tree stumps or rocks. Keep soil moist.
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Cardinal Climber Vine Seeds
700MG
Annual. Bears loads of gorgeous, small but brilliant deep scarlet trumpets starting in mid-summer. Blooms until fall. Deep green, finely-cut feathery foliage and dark stems add to its attractive effect.
Ten days for germination. 50 days to bloom. Grows best in full sun to a height of 10 - 15 feet. Sow seed after all danger of frost in warm area with sunlight. Cover with 1/4 inch of soil. Thin when seedlings have 2 to 3 leaves.
Excellent for growing on trellis, post, wall; makes a lush, attractive temporary screen. Provide support for climbing vines.
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Coleus Seeds
Rainbow, Mixed Colors
100MG
Annual. A favorite for its large velvety leaves in many rich colors and combinations with red, green and yellow predominating, make this a superb ornamental plant. Coleus develops rich colors if shaded from afternoon sun.
Ten to 15 days for germination. Foliage plant. Grows best in partial and full shade to a height of 12 inches. For early color, start indoors. Or after all danger of frost, sow outdoors. Thin or tranplant when 3 inches tall.
Very attractive massed, planted in borders, or as an edging. Leaves may be rooted and potted for winter color as indoor houseplant. Pinch tops to encourage branching.
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Cosmos Seeds
Bright Lights, Mixed Colors
825MG
Half Hardy Annual. Airy, daisy-like blossoms from early summer through mid-autumn in glowing, sunny shades of yellow, gold, orange and scarlet. Fine in bouquets. Heat resistant; thrives in poor soil.
Five to 14 days for germination. 45 - 60 days to bloom. Grows best in sun or partial shade to a height of 3 feet. Plant seed as early in spring as soil can be prepared. Cover with 1/8 inch of soil. Or, start indoors under fluorescent plant grow lights 6 weeks prior to last frost. When plants are 2 inches high, thin or transplant.
Lovely and long lasting for cut flowers and ideal for tall backgrounds. Hardy plants are easy to grow.
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Cosmos Seeds
Sensation, Mixed Colors
900MG
Half Hardy Annual. An All-America Selection! Tall, old-fashioned favorite that bears airy, daisy-like blossoms of bright crimson, deep rose, pink and white from early summer through mid-autumn. Heat resistant; thrives in poor soil.
Five to 14 days for germination. 45 - 60 days to bloom. Grows best in sun or partial shade to a height of 3 1/2 feet. For early blooms, start indoors. After all danger of frost, sow in open ground well exposed. Cover with 1/4 inch of soil. When plants are 4 inches tall, thin or transplant.
Lovely and long lasting for cut flowers and ideal for tall backgrounds.
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Cypress Vine Seeds
Mixed Colors
750MG
An abundance of bright, star-shaped red, rose, and white flowers make this one of the loveliest climbers available. With delicate, contrasting foliage, this vine is perfect for a porch, fence, arbor, trellis, or any area where a vine may climb.
Ten days for germination. 50 days to bloom. Grows best in full sun to a height of 10 to 15 feet. Sow seed after all danger of frost in open ground well exposed. Cover with 1/4 inch of soil. When plants have 2 to 3 leaves, thin to one plant every 12 inches.
Excellent for porches, trellises or fences; makes an attractive screen. Use stout cord on which vines may climb. If lush growth and no flowers, stop watering.
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Four O'Clock Seeds
Mixed Colors
4.00G
Annual. An old favorite whose brilliant trumpet-shaped flowers open in late afternoon, remain open all night and usually close before noon the next day. Remains open on cloudy days. Produces colorful blooms of white, shades of red, pink and yellow.
Seven to 14 days for germination. 50 - 80 days to bloom. Grows best in full sun to a height of 2 - 3 feet. After all danger of frost, sow seeds in open ground well exposed. Cover with 1/4 inch of soil. When plants are 4 inches high, thin.
Large, bushy plants with neat, smooth leaves are excellent to use as low hedges or as temporary shrubs. Resists city smoke and grime. Especially nice for evening fragrance.
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Hyacinth Bean Vine Seeds
2.00G
Annual. This robust climber has large, purple-veined leaflets and 1-inch flowers of pinkish-purple and white. Long spikes of blooms stand out from the foliage and then give way to clusters of maroon, 3 inch long seedpods. All parts of plant are edible Blooms summer to fall. Easy to grow.
Seven to 14 days for germination. 40 - 50 days to bloom. Grows best in full sun to a height of ten to fifteen feet. After all danger of frost, sow in open ground well exposed. Cover with 1 and 1/2 inches of warm soil. When plants are 3 inches tall, thin. Seedlings do not transplant well.
Train on fence or trellis. Excellent for quick cover. Nutritious and flavorful as snap bean or shelled bean. Performs best if watered and weeded all season.
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Impatiens Seeds
Dwarf, Mixed Colors
25MG
Annual. Compact, glossy leaved plants begin blooming while small. Vivid blossoms in shades of rose, salmon and white cover plant from summer to fall. Blooms reliably in heavy shade.
Fifteen to 18 days for germination. 55 - 70 days to bloom. Grows best in shade to a height of 18 inches. About 6 weeks before the last frost, sow indoors in flats or pots. Cover lightly with soil. Keep in cool, sunny place or under fluorescent plant lights. After all danger of frost has passed, when plants are a few inches tall, transplant outside.
Excellent container plant. Use in planters, window boxes and hanging baskets. Superb for beds in shady areas. Makes an excellent winter houseplant.
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