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2012 Annual Flower Seeds
Economy Packets
Annual Cut Flower
Mixture
Economy Pack
2.00G
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.
Five to 25 days for germination. 25 - 50 days to bloom. 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.
Scatter seed in a sunny corner and enjoy an array of lovely blossoms to cut all summer. The more you cut, the more you will have. It is helpful to mix clean, dry sand with the seed. We recommend one to two parts sand to one part seed.
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. Packet will plant approximately 176 square feet.
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California Poppy Seeds
Extra Golden
Economy Pack
1.25G
Hardy Annual. Silky, golden-orange flowers bloom early on erect, slender stems above lacy blue-gray foliage. Compact plants are drought tolerant and sturdy despite their delicate appearance. California state flower. Packet will plant approximately 160 square feet.
Fourteen to 21 days for germination. 70 - 90 days to bloom. Grows best in full sun to a height of 12 - 18 inches. In early spring, sow in open ground well exposed. Cover with 1/4 inch of soil. In mild climates, plant in fall or winter. When plants are 2 inches tall, thin. Does not transplant easily.
Excellent for sunny banks, terraces, rock gardens, borders and containers. In dry areas, for easy maintenance, plant with African Daisies, Salvia or Cockscomb.
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Four O'Clock Seeds
Mixed Colors
Economy Pack
7.75G
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.Packet will plant approximately 465 square feet.
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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Gourd Seeds
Ornamental Mixture
Large & Small
Fruited Types
Economy Pack
4.00G
Annual. A selection of large and small fruited annual gourd varieties which are decorative and useful. Colorful small fruited types make ideal table decorations. If properly dried, will last indefinitely. Large fruited varieties included. Names are descriptive of their shapes and uses. This packet will plant approximately 20 hills. Packet illustration is a guide only to the contents.
Ten to 20 days for germination. 90 - 130 days to bloom. Sow 5 seeds evenly spaced in hills 3 inches high and 12 inches across. Young vines should have a fence, trellis or heavy cord on which to climb. When young vines are about 8 inches long, thin to 3 plants per hill. Does not transplant well.
Will do best in light and sandy soil. Usually takes full time until frost for large gourds to mature.
To dry gourds, wait until fruit is fully developed and hard enough to pick from the vines. Pick before frost. To preserve, avoid bruising and wash thoroughly. Store in a dry, well ventilated place until thoroughly dried out and hard. Can then be waxed or painted.
Contains small gourds including Crown of Thorns, Spoon, Pear Bi-Color, Flat Striped, Orange, Warted, White Apple. Contains large gourds including Dipper, Bottle, Powderhorn and Italian Edible. 90 - 130 days to bloom. Grows best in full sun.
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Marigold Seeds
Crackerjack
Mixed Colors
Economy Pack
1.50G
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. Blooms all summer long.Packet will plant approximately 340 square feet.
Five to 8 days for germination. 45 - 60 days to bloom. Grows best in full sun to a height of 3 feet. 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 of soil. When plants are 4 inches high, thin or transplant.
Ideal for backgrounds. Lovely and long-lasting as cut flowers (remove foliage to prevent it from rotting in the water). War shades of Crackerjack combine best with similar colors as found in Celosia and Dwarf Marigolds.
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Nasturtium
Seeds
Jewel
Mixed Colors
Economy Pack
7.50G
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. Packet will plant approximately 75 square feet.
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 seeds 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.
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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Sweet Pea Seeds
Early Flowering
Mixed Colors
Economy Pack
7.50G
Hardy Annual. Large, waved, fragrant blossoms in a range of bright colors including red, pink, blue, violet, coral, cream and white. Ideal for greenhouses and for early outdoor bloom. Thrives in cool weather. Can bloom during short winter days. Packet will plant approximately 24 square feet.
Ten to 14 days for germination. 65 - 75 days to bloom. Grows best in full sun to a height of 5 feet. After all danger of frost, sow in open ground well exposed. Cover with 1 1/2 inches of fine soil. For earlier bloom, sow indoors 4 to 6 weeks before transplanting. Cover with 1 1/2 inches of soil. Soak seed in water for 24 hours before sowing. When plants are well established, thin or transplant. In Zone 1, plant in fall for winter/spring bloom.
Train vines on trellises, fences or on strings for private screens on porches. Good cut flower. Apply fertilizer often and keep well watered. Remove faded flowers to prolong bloom.
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Sweet Pea Seeds
Royal Family
Mixed Colors
Economy Pack
7.50G
Annual. Large fragrant blossoms of Royal Sweet Peas will charm you in a range of dazzling colors of white, pink, red and maroon. Showy blooms flower freely an annual vines. Spring blooming, floribunda type. Thrives in cool weather. Packet will plant approximately 25 square feet.
Ten to 14 days for germination. 65 - 90 days to bloom. Grows best in full sun to a height of 5 feet. After all danger of frost, sow in open ground well exposed. Cover with 1 1/2 inches of fine soil. For earlier bloom, sow indoors 4 to 6 weeks before transplanting. Cover with 1 1/2 inches of soil. Soak seed in water for 24 hours before sowing. When plants are well established, thin or transplant. In Zone 1, plant in fall for winter/spring bloom.
Train on fences, trellises or on strings for private screens on porches. Good cut flower. Remove faded flowers to prolong bloom. Apply fertilizer often and keep well watered.
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Zinnia Seeds
Giant Double
Mixed Colors
Economy Pack
2.00G
Half Hardy Annual. The most popular of all Zinnia mixtures. Large, striking, showy blooms in a wide variety of brilliant shades that bloom freely from midsummer until frost. Packet will plant approximately 140 square feet.
Five to 10 days for germination. 35 - 60 days to bloom. Grows best in full sun to a height of 2 1/2 feet. After all danger of frost, sow in open ground well exposed. Cover with 1/4 inch of soil. For earlier bloom, start indoors in flats about 4 weeks before last expected frost. Cover with 1/4 inch soil. When plants are 3 inches high, thin or transplant.
Excellent for tall backgrounds. Gorgeous in mass plantings and superb as cut flowers. Remove faded blossoms to prolong bloom. Give plenty of fertilizer and water.
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Zinnia Seeds
State Fair, Giant
Mixed Colors
Economy Pack
2.00G
Half Hardy Annual. Huge, 4 to 6 inch blooms in a blend of radiant colors. A wide range of luminous shades, many not available in any other variety. Developed through a revolutionary breeding process which produces extremely vigorous plants. Packet will plant approximately 295 square feet.
Five to 10 days for germination. 60 - 75 days to bloom. Grows best in full sun to a height between 2 1/2 and 4 feet. After all danger of frost, sow in open ground well exposed. Cover with 1/4 inch of soil. For earlier bloom, start indoors in flats about 4 weeks before last expected frost. Cover with 1/4 inch soil. When plants are 3 inches high, thin or transplant.
Excellent for tall backgrounds. Gorgeous in mass plantings and superb as cut flowers. Remove faded blossoms to prolong bloom. Give plenty of fertilizer and water.
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