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At Down To Earth PricesAnnual and Perennial Varieties of Flower Garden Seeds:
Cosmos (Bright Lights), Dwarf Sensation and Sensation Early Mix Cosmos, Unwin's Mixed Dahlia, Connecticut Yankees Delphinium, Silver Dust Dusty Miller, English Daisy, Helichrysum Mixed Everlasting (Strawflower), Flowering Kale, Forget Me Not, Marvel of Peru Four O'Clock, Mixed Colors Foxglove (Digitalis) Flower Seed.
| June 24, 2008
Please note that most of our vegetable, flower and herb seeds - including collections - are now SOLD OUT for the season. Please check back with us in January for the 2009 seeds. Our Pumpkin Patch is still fully stocked with all varieties, and our Country Store has a full selection of great gardening gifts. |
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Bright Lights (Mixed Colors) COSMOS Flower Seed Stock #: HSF6025 Price: $1.69 Annual -- Height 3 feet * Heat and Drought Resistant * Out of Stock for the Season Cosmos reach the height of their beauty in the autumn, when they become one of the dominant flowers in the garden. Given plenty of room, the tall plants branch freely, producing abundant flowers. Cosmos are heat and drought resistant. Excellent in large flower beds as well as for cutting. SOWING ... Sow Cosmos seeds outdoors when danger of frost is past or start indoors about 3 weeks earlier. Plant Cosmos in rows 2 feet apart spacing seed 1 inch apart in the row. Cover seeds with 1/4 inch of fine soil, well pressed down. Keep soil moist until plants start to grow. THINNING ... When Cosmos plants are 3 to 4 inches tall, thin or transplant 1 to 2 feet apart. GERMINATION ... Cosmos seed germinates in 8 to 15 days depending on soil and weather conditions. REMARKS ... Cosmos continues to bloom until frost if flowers are kept picked. Cosmos does well in any sunny location. |
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Dwarf Sensation Mixed COSMOS Flower Seed Stock #: HSF6026 Price: $1.69 Annual -- Height 18 to 24 inches * LOW GROWING * Out of Stock for the Season A low growing version of the popular Sensation Mixed Cosmos, this variety is well suited for beds as well as for cuttings. Earlier than taller kinds, this variety produces an abundance of large flowers in shades of reds, pinks and whites. Heat and drought resistant, Cosmos will bloom throughout the season. Share some Cosmos flower seed with a gardening friend. SOWING ... Plant Cosmos seed outdoors after all danger of frost is past, or start indoors about 3 weeks earlier. Plant in rows 18 inches apart, spacing seeds 1 inch apart in the row and cover over seed with 1/4 inch of fine soil, well pressed down. Keep soil moist until plants start to grow. THINNING ... When Cosmos plants are 3 to 4 inches tall, thin or transplant 10 to 12 inches apart in the row or bed. GERMINATION ... Cosmos seed germinates in 8 to 15 days depending on soil, temperature and weather conditions. REMARKS ... Plants will continue to bloom until frost if flowers are kept picked. Cosmos does well in any sunny location. The finely cut foliage and delicate flowers make a good background planting for other low growing flowers. |
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Sensation Early Mix COSMOS Flower Seed Stock #: HSF6027 Price: $1.69 Annual -- Height 3 to 4 Feet Out of Stock for the Season * ALL AMERICA SELECTIONS WINNER * Cosmos reach the height of their beauty in the Autumn when they become one of the dominant flowers in the garden. Given plenty of room, the tall Cosmos plants branch freely, producing abundant flowers. Heat and drought resistant. Cosmos is excellent in large flower beds, as well as for cutting. SOWING ... Sow Cosmos seed outdoors when danger of frost is past or start indoors about 3 weeks earlier. Plant in rows 2 feet apart, spacing seed 1 inch in the row. Cover seed with 1/4 inch of fine soil, well pressed down. Keep soil moist until plants start to grow. THINNING ... When plants are 3 to 4 inches tall, thin or transplant 1 to 2 feet apart. GERMINATION ... Cosmos seed germinates in 8 to 15 days depending on soil, temperature and weather conditions. REMARKS ... Cosmos continues to bloom until frost if flowers are kept picked. Cosmos does well in any sunny location. |
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Dwarf (Unwin's) Mixed Colors DAHLIA Flower Seed Stock #: HSF6028 Price: $1.69 Annual -- Height 2 feet Out of Stock for the Season Dahlias are easily grown from seed. Dahlias will bloom the first year. Dahlia plants bear a profusion of single and semi-double flowers in a wide assortment of bright colors. SOWING ... Plant Dahlia seed outdoors after all danger of frost is past or start indoors 4 to 6 weeks earlier. Plant Dahlias in rows 15 inches apart, spacing seed 2 inches apart in the row. Cover seed with 1/4 inch of fine soil, well pressed down. THINNING ... When Dahlia plants are 2 to 3 inches high, thin or transplant to 15 inches apart each way. GERMINATION ... Dahlia seed germinates in 7 to 10 days depending on soil, temperature and weather conditions. REMARKS ... Dahlias prefer a well drained, rich, light soil, and full sunshine. Water soil near plants frequently. Dahlia bulbs can be dug in the fall and stored in peat moss over winter. The Dahlia bulbs can then be planted again in the Spring. |
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Connecticut Yankees DELPHINIUM Flower Seed Stock #:HSF6929 Price: $1.69 Perennial -- Height 2 to 3 feet Out of Stock for the Season * ALL AMERICA SELECTIONS WINNER * Delphinium is one of the most popular perennials in the flower garden. This lovely perennial Delphinium blooms the first year. The shorter plants normally do not need staking. Large double florets are shades of blue, lavender and white. SOWING ... For Delphinium blooms the first year, plant indoors in early spring, or plant outdoors about one week before last frost date. Plant Delphinium in rows 18 inches apart and cover seed with 1/8 inch fine soil, well pressed down. Keep soil moist until plants start to grow. THINNING ... When Delphinium plants are 3 to 4 inches high, thin or transplant 12 to 18 inches apart. GERMINATION ... Delphinium seed germinates in 14 to 21 days depending on soil, weather and temperature conditions. REMARKS ... Delphinium may be grown in sun or partial shade. Provide support if plants will be exposed to strong winds. Seeds planted early will produce some blooms the first year. Delphinium may also be planted in late Spring to early Fall. |
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Silver Dust DUSTY MILLER Flower Seed Stock #: HSF6030 Price: $1.69 Annual -- Height 18 to 24 inches (Cineraria maritima) Out of Stock for the Season EASY TO GROW: These hardy plants are grown for their silvery foliage. Tolerant of heat and drought, Dusty Miller provide color contrast as borders around the garden or in beds with other annuals or perennials. Dusty Miller is easy to grow. Try some Dusty Miller this flower growing season. SOWING ... Plant Dusty Miller seed outdoors in full sun or partial shade as soon as the ground can be worked or start indoors 4 to 6 weeks earlier. Plant in rows 18 inches apart, spacing seed 2 to 3 inches in the row. Cover seeds with 1/8 inch of fine soil, well pressed down. THINNING ... When plants are 2 to 3 inches high, thin or transplant 12 to 18 inches apart in rows or beds. GERMINATION ... Dusty Miller seed germinates in 8 to 12 days depending on soil and weather conditions. REMARKS ... While grown as an annual in the Northeast, Dusty Miller is a half-hardy perennial and will survive mild winters or when well mulched for protection. |
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ENGLISH DAISY Flower Seed Stock #: HSF6031 Price: $1.69 Perennial -- Height 6 inches (Bellis Perennis) Out of Stock for the Season English Daisy has large, double flowers with needle shaped petals, bloom in spring and early summer on compact plants. English Daisy blooms in shades of white, pink and rose. SOWING ... Sow English Daisy seeds 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 English Daisy seeds deeply. THINNING ... When plants are 2 to 3 inches high, thin or transplant the English Daisy to 12 inches apart in the row. GERMINATION ... English Daisy seed germinates in 1 to 2 weeks depending on soil and temperature conditions. REMARKS ... English Daisy plants prefer moist, well drained soil, semi-shade and cool weather. |
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Helichrysum Mixed EVERLASTING Flower Seed (Strawflower) Stock #: HSF6032 Price: $1.69 Annual -- Height 2-1/2 Feet *DRIED FLOWERS * Out of Stock for the Season DRIED FLOWERS: The Helichrysum mixed Everlasting flower (Strawflower) is the most widely grown variety of all the types used for drying. Everlasting flowers are an ornament in the garden when growing because of their wide range of brilliant colors. If you have a dull garden spot, try planting some Helichrysums mixed Everlasting flowers this flower growing season. SOWING ... Plant Helichrysums mixed Everlasting flower seed outdoors after all danger of frost is past or start indoors 4 to 6 weeks earlier. Sow seed in rows 12 inches apart and cover seed with 1/8 inch of fine soil. Everlasting flower seed may be planted as late as mid June. THINNING ... When Everlasting flower plants are 2 to 3 inches high, thin or transplant to 12 inches apart in the row or bed. GERMINATION ... Everlasting flower seed germinates in 7 to 14 days depending on soil and weather conditions. REMARKS ... Everlasting flowers (Strawflower) for drying should be gathered when partially unfolded, and hung by the stems, head downward in a cool dry place. |
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Mixed Colors FLOWERING KALE Flower Seed Stock #: HSF6033 Price: $1.69 Annual -- Height 18 inches Out of Stock for the Season A very attractive and colorful member of the Kale Family. Heads have heavy-fringed leaves that resemble regular kale. Very showy as a border plant in pots or tubs on the patio. Flowering Kale colors range from magenta, rose, pink to yellow and white with darker green-blue edges. Flowering Kale will truly generate some interesting conversation in the flower garden. SOWING ... Select a sunny location and plant Flowering Kale outdoors in moist, well-drained soil as soon as soil can be worked. Cover seed with 1/2 inch of soil, well pressed down. THINNING ... When Flowering Kale plants are 2 to 3 inches high, thin or transplant to 12 inches apart. GERMINATION ... Flowering Kale seed germinates in 7 to 14 days depending on soil and temperature conditions. REMARKS ... Plant Flowering Kale in June or July for fall and winter color. Best color develops in cool weather. |
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FORGET-ME-NOT Flower Seed Stock #: HSF6034 Price: $1.69 Annual -- Height 18 inches (Cynoglossum Firmamant) Out of Stock for the Season These Forget-Me-Not compact plants bear large sprays covered with plentiful small flowers. The clear blue color is very unique in the plant world. SOWING ... Sow Forget-Me-Not outdoors as early as ground can be worked. Cover Forget-Me-Not seeds with 1/8 inch of soil, well pressed down. THINNING ... When Forget-Me-Not plants are 3 inches tall, thin or transplant the seedlings to 10 inches apart . GERMINATION ... Forget-Me-Not seed germinates in 10 days depending on soil and weather conditions. REMARKS ... Forget-Me-Not flowers are excellent for use in borders, rock gardens or garden pots on the patio or rooftop gardens. |
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Marvel of Peru Mixed Colors FOUR O'CLOCK Flower Seed Stock #: HSF6035 Price: $1.69 Annual -- Height 2 Feet Out of Stock for the Season Four O'Clock is a well-known free flowering garden favorite. The sturdy bushes bear their showy flowers in great profusion all summer long. The flowers open about 4 o'clock in the afternoon and all day during cloudy weather. SOWING ... Plant Four O'Clock seed outdoors after all danger of frost is past. Sow seed in rows 12 to 18 inches apart and cover seed with 1/2 inch of fine soil, well pressed down. THINNING ... When plants are 2 to 3 inches high, thin or transplant 12 inches apart in the row or bed. GERMINATION ... Four O'Clock seed germinates in 7 to 14 days depending on soil and weather conditions. REMARKS ... These mixed colors of Four O'Clocks are easily grown and make a colorful, low hedge, very rapidly. Very pretty in the flower garden. |
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Finest Mixed Colors FOXGLOVE Flower Seed (Digitalis) Stock #: HSF6036 Price: $1.69 Hardy Biennial -- Height 4 feet (Digitalis Purpurea) Out of Stock for the Season Tall clusters of Foxglove spikes lend stateliness to a garden that no other flower will impart. Foxglove plants bear many beautiful speckle-throated flowers, in an array of colors atop leafy stems. If flower spikes are cut before going to seed, a second bloom is very often obtained. SOWING ... Sow Foxglove seed outdoors in early spring through mid-summer. Cover seed with 1/8 inch of fine soil, well pressed down. Do not cover seeds deeply. Fresh plantings of Foxglove seed should be made each year to have flower blooms each summer. THINNING ... When plants are 3 to 4 inches high, thin or transplant 18 inches apart each way. GERMINATION ... Foxglove seed germinates in approximately 2 weeks depending on soil and temperature conditions. REMARKS ... Foxglove does best in partial shade, but will grow in full sunlight if the ground is kept moist. |
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