Flowers

Canterbury Bells (Cup and Saucer Mix)-- This popular heirloom grows 2-3 ft. tall with flowers borne on branching sprays in rose, white, lavender and blue.  Plants started from seed in December will bloom in June and will bloom for 3 months. Seeds started later in the season will bloom the following year. Use it for a good show in window boxes and beds during cool weather.  Approx. 400 seeds

Empress of India-- A bushy nasturtium with single red blooms. An old fashioned flower that is strikingly beautiful and easy to grow. Use in beds, borders, pots, or as a ground cover. The flowers and leaves are edible and have a peppery taste. Direct seed after the ground has warmed up in the spring.   If the soil is too rich, the plants will not produce many flowers. They do especially well in hot dry areas with sandy soil and plenty of sunshine.  Approx. 25 untreated seeds

Shasta Daisy Chrysanthemum -- Daisy like flowers with black and brown centers have white petals. Plant in beds, borders or containers. They make a long lasting cut flower.  Direct seed in rich soil in the spring as early as possible or start in flats in late winter. Keep the soil moist in hot weather. Germinates in about 3 weeks.  Approx. 50 untreated seeds

Sweet Pea Seeds-- This is the original sweet pea from which  most other sweet peas are descended. It is the most fragrant sweet pea ever with 3-4 purple/blue bicolor flowers per stem. It was introduced more than 300 years ago. Plant in ordinary but fertile soil in a sheltered sunny location, water freely and mulch to keep the roots cool. Remove the faded blooms promptly. Most sweet peas need support to climb up or a low wall to grow over. Direct seed in autumn or spring. Soak seeds overnight before sowing.  The seeds are toxic.  Approx. 25 untreated seeds

Wee Willie Sweet Williams-- Single flowers 3-5” across in red, rose and crimson bicolors. An old fashioned flower that’s easy to grow and will self seed.    These plants grow best in cool areas and are not suitable for tropical zones. Sweet Williams make excellent cut flowers and will last long if the water is changed regularly. Protect plants with a light mulch after the ground freezes. G@68°F~1-2 weeks.  Approx. 250 untreated seeds.