New Carpet of Snow Alyssum is a fragrant annual flower that is popular for rock gardens, borders and walks. Alyssum withstands cool temperatures and the pure white flowers bloom early in your organic garden or flower bed. New Carpet of Snow Alyssum is low growing and deer resistant.

SOWING ... Sow alyssum seed outdoors as soon as the ground can be worked, or as late as midsummer. May be started indoors in March. Place seeds 1/2 inch apart in rows 4 to 6 inches apart. Barely cover seed with fine soil, well pressed down. Keep soil moist until seeds sprout.

THINNING ... When alyssum plants are 2 inches tall, thin or transplant 6 to 8 inches apart in the row.

GERMINATION ... Alyssum seed germinates in 10 to 15 days depending on soil and weather conditions.

ALL AMERICA SELECTIONS WINNER: This winning Alyssum variety blooms in drifts of vibrant purple color like a tropical sea in a bed or as a neat edging around the garden. This companion for Carpet of Snow Alyssum will grow only a few inches high, but 10 inches across. Blooms form when the plant is only weeks old until the end of the season. Perfect for organic gardens.

SOWING ... Sow Alyssum seed outdoors as early as the ground can be worked or as late as mid-July. Cover seed with 1/8 inch of fine soil, well pressed down. Do not cover Alyssum flower seeds deeply. Alyssum may also be started indoors in March or April.

THINNING ... When Alyssum plants are 2 to 3 inches high, thin or transplant 6 to 10 inches apart.

GERMINATION ... Alyssum seed germinates in 8 to 10 days depending on soil and temperature conditions.

This low growing variety of Alyssum is ideal for borders, rock gardens, or bedding. These Alyssum plants are covered with golden blossoms from early Spring into June. Alyssum blooms second season after sowing.

SOWING ... Sow Alyssum seeds in early Spring or as late as July. Cover seed 1/8 inch with fine soil, well pressed down. Do not cover seeds deeply.

THINNING ... Thin or transplant to 4 inches apart when plants are 3 inches tall. Alyssum plants may also be lifted and divided after blooming.

GERMINATION ... Alyssum germinates in 3 to 4 weeks depending on soil and weather conditions.

Flower heads of delightful powder blue tufts of feathery floss with deep green foliage make this lovely flower ideal for pots, beds or borders. A bed of Ageratum edged with the white of Alyssum is a lovely combination along walks, around shrubbery or on exposed banks or slopes.

SOWING ... Plant Ageratum seed outdoors in early spring after danger of frost is past or start indoors 6 to 8 weeks earlier. Space seeds 1/2 inch apart in rows 4 to 6 inches apart. Cover Ageratum seed with 1/8 inch of fine soil, well pressed down. Keep soil moist until seeds start to sprout.

THINNING ... When plants are 2 inches tall, thin or transplant 4 to 6 inches apart in the row.

GERMINATION ... Ageratum seed germinates in 10 to 18 days depending on soil and weather conditions.

The unique "ostrich feather" blooms provide added interest to any garden. Aster is excellent for background plantings, this variety provides beautiful, long-lasting cut flowers as well. Try growing some Crego Mixed Color Asters this flower garden season.

SOWING ... Sow Aster seed outdoors after all danger of frost is past or start indoors 6 to 8 weeks earlier. Cover seed with 1/4 inch of fine soil, well pressed down. Do not cover seeds deeply.

THINNING ... When Aster plants are 2 to 3 inches high, thin or transplant to 12 inches apart in the row.

GERMINATION ... Aster seed germinates in 8 to 10 days depending on soil and temperature conditions.

Aster Powderpuff Mixed Colors Flowers are medium sized, 3 to 3-1/2 inch fully double flowers with quilted centers. Fine for midseason cutting. Base branching habit makes each plant a bouquet in itself when cut. Wilt resistant, in an array of beautiful colors for your flower garden.

SOWING ... Sow aster seed outdoors after all danger of frost is past or start indoors 6 to 8 weeks earlier. Cover seed with 1/4 inch of fine soil, well pressed down. Do not cover aster seeds deeply.

THINNING ... When plants are 2 to 3 inches high, thin or transplant to 15 inches apart in the row.

GERMINATION ... Aster seed germinates in 8 to 10 days depending on soil and temperature conditions.

This variety of Bachelor's Buttons is easy to grow and will bloom continuously, producing brilliant blue flowers on long stems that are fine for cutting.

SOWING ... Plant Bachelor's Buttons seed outdoors as soon as ground can be worked or start indoors 4-6 weeks earlier. Cover seed with 1/8 inch fine soil, well pressed down, as darkness aids germination.

THINNING ... When plants are 3 to 4 inches tall, thin or transplant 12 to 15 inches apart.

GERMINATION ... Bachelor's Buttons seed germinates in 5 to 10 days depending on soil and weather conditions.

This Double Mixed Colors Bachelor's Buttons Flower Seed (Cornflower) flower variety is very easy to grow. Bachelor's Buttons (Cornflower) will bloom continuously, producing brilliant colored flowers on long stems, in your flower garden that are fine for cutting and display.

SOWING ... Plant seed outdoor as soon as ground can be worked or start indoors 4 to 6 weeks earlier. Cover Bachelor's Button seed with 1/8 inch of fine soil, well pressed down as darkness aids in germination.

THINNING ... When Bachelor's Buttons plants are 3 to 4 inches tall, thin or transplant 12 to 15 inches apart.

GERMINATION ... Bachelor's Buttons seed germinates in 5 to 10 days depending on soil and weather conditions.

This variety of Bachelor's Button (Cornflower) (Centaurea Cyannus) produces bushy plants covered with double flowers in a full color range including shades of blue, pink, white and red. Plants are covered with blossoms all season making an ideal flower garden plant.

SOWING ... Plant the Bachelor's Button seed outdoors as soon as the ground can be worked or start indoors 4 to 6 weeks earlier. Plant in rows 12 inches apart, spacing seed 3 to 6 inches in the row. Cover seeds with 1/8 inch of fine soil, well pressed down as darkness aids in germination.

THINNING ... When plants are 2 to 3 inches high, thin or transplant 10 to 12 inches apart in rows or beds.

GERMINATION ... Bachelor's Button seed germinates in 5 to 10 days depending on soil and weather conditions.

This delightful old flower garden Balsam favorite bears a large number of Camellia-like blossoms nestling close to the central spike, which measures over 2 inches across. Balsam colors range from deepest tones to light pastel shades.

SOWING ... Plant Balsam seed outdoors after all danger of frost is past or start indoors 4 to 6 weeks earlier. Sow seed in rows 18 inches apart and cover seed with 1/8 inch of fine soil. May be planted as late as early July.

THINNING ...When Balsam plants are 2 to 3 inches high, thin or transplant 18 inches apart in the row or bed.

GERMINATION ... Balsam seed germinates in 7 to 14 days depending on soil and weather conditions.

Black Eyed Susan: Golden orange, single flowers that reach up to 4 inches across, with contrasting small dark eyes. Showy in the garden and fine for cutting. Black Eyed Susan plants bloom July to fall. These flowers are great for the organic garden...!

SOWING ... Sow Black Eyed Susan seed outdoors in early spring through mid summer or start seed indoors 6 to 8 weeks earlier. Cover seed with 1/4 inch of fine soil, well pressed down. Do not cover Black Eyed Susan flower seed too deeply.

THINNING ... When Black Eyed Susan plants are 2 to 3 inches high, thin plants to 12 to 15 inches apart.

GERMINATION ... Black Eyed Susan seed germinates in 7 to 21 days depending on soil and temperature conditions.

Blue Flax is a free flowering perennial bearing large single flowers of light blue. Blue Flax is very attractive in masses and useful in borders. An Organic garden must have...!!!

SOWING ... Sow Blue Flax seed outdoors in spring or early summer. For best results loosen soil with rake or hoe. Cover flax seed with 1/8 inch of fine soil, well pressed down. Keep soil moist until seedlings appear.

THINNING ... When Blue Flax plants are 2 to 3 inches high, thin to 8 to 10 inches apart. Flax does not transplant well.

GERMINATION ... Blue Flax seed germinates in 9 to 15 days depending on soil and weather conditions.