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2011 Customer Appreciation SPECIALS If your regular order exceeds $50.00 you may purchase one of the following specials Customer Appreciation 5440 4 pkgs. of Row Cover - page 98 Regular Price $37.96 Special Price 5449 Hosta Collection - page 17 Regular Price $22.49 Special Price 5436 Bleeding Heart Collection - page 8 Regular Price $13.29 Special Price 5432 Tomato Food - page 94 Regular Price $18.99 Special Price $32.99 $18.99 $8.99 $14.99 If your regular order exceeds $40.00 you may purchase one of the following specials Customer Appreciation 5438 Pkg. of 3 Kozy Koats - page 98 Regular Price $15.99 Special Price $12.99 5439 Vegetable Favourites - page 101 Regular Price $16.95 Special Price $12.99 5441 Pkg. of 100 Jiffy Pellets - page 90 Regular Price $16.99 Special Price $12.99 5452 Pkg. of 5 Oriental Lilies (not separately labelled) Regular Price $19.45 Special Price $15.99 If your regular order exceeds $30.00 you may purchase one of the following specials Customer Appreciation 5444 Daylily Collection #4253 - page 14 Regular Price $17.99 Special Price 5435 Pkg. of 5 Asiatic Lilies - mixed colors Regular Price $14.99 Special Price 5445 Pkg. of 25 Mixed Gladioli - page 3 Regular Price $10.99 Special Price 5433 All Purpose Fertilizer 500g - page 92 Regular Price $9.49 Special Price $14.99 $11.99 $8.99 $7.49 Please enter your specials selection on the order form in the space provided. Limit one special per order Special prices expire June 30, 2011 Items may NOT be exchanged for other products 1 INDEX FLOWERS Achillea Acidanthera Aconitum African Daisy Agastache Ageratum Alyssum Amaranthus Anagallis Anchusa Anemones Arenaria Armeria Ascelpias Asters Astilbe Bachelor Buttons Balsam Begonias Bells of Ireland Bergenia Bleeding Heart Browallia Buddleia Bugbane Cactus Calendula Calla Lilies Campanula/ Canterbury Bells Candytuft Cannas Carnation Celosia Chrysanthemum Clematis Cleome Coleus Columbine Coreopsis Cosmos Dahlberg Daisy Dahlias Datura Daylilies Delphinium Dianthus Dusty Miller Echinacea Fern Four O’Clocks Foxglove Freesias Gaillardia Gazania Geranium Gladioli Gourds Gypsophila Helianthus 7, 27 7 7 27 27 27 28 27 28 28 7 28 7, 28 8, 28 8, 28 8 31 28 9, 29 29 8 8 29 10 8 29 29 10 30 30 11 30 30 31 12 31 32 12, 32 12, 32 32 32 13, 14 33 14 13, 33 33 34 12, 34 16 40 33 16 16, 34 35 12, 36 3 35 35 16, 37 Helichrysum Heliopsis Heliotrope Heuchera Hollyhocks Hosta Impatiens Iris Liatris Lilies Lily of the Valley Lobelia Lonicera Lupins Malva Marigolds Monarda Morning Glory Nasturtium Nicotiana Pansies Penstemon Pentas Peonies Petunias Phlox Platycodon Poppy Portulaca Potentilla Pyrethrum Ranunculus Roses Rudbeckia Salpiglossis Salvia Schizanthus Sedum Silver Mound Snapdragon Snow-on-the Mountain Statice Stocks Sweet Peas Thunbergia Tigridia Tithonia Torenia Verbena Veronica Vinca Viola Water Lilies Wild Ginger Zinnias 36 16, 37 37 17 17, 37, 38 17 38, 39 18, 38 20 19, 20 19 40 20 24, 40 21, 40 41, 42, 43 21, 41 41 43 44 46 46 45 22 47-50 23, 51 23, 46 24, 29, 51 52 23 51 24 4 24, 35, 52 52 24, 53 53 24 24 54 25, 34 53 54 38, 55 56 25 56 56 56 25, 57 57 57 26 16 58 FRUITS & VEGETABLES Asparagus Beans Beets Blueberries 5, 61 61, 62 63 5 2 Broccoli Brussel Sprouts Cabbage Cantaloupe Carrots Cauliflower Chives Corn Cucumber Currants Dill Eggplant Endive Garlic Grapes Herbs Horseradish Josta Kohlrabi Leek Lettuce Onions Parsley Parsnips Peas Peppers Potatoes Pumpkin Radicchio Radish Rhubarb Saskatoons Spinach Squash Strawberries Swiss Chard Tomatoes Turnip Watermelon SUPPLIES Bonemeal Books Charcoal Fertilizer Gloves Hanging Baskets Iron Chelate Kozy-Koats Lawn Seed Netting Peat Moss Pellets, Pots Perlite Seed Starter Seeder Soil Test Kits Sprayers Trays Vermiculite 64 63 64 74 65, 66 64 65 67, 68 69, 70 6 70 68 68 6 5 70, 71 5 6 73 72 72, 73 6, 74 76 76 75, 76 77, 78 76 78 80 79 6 6 80 81, 82 6 80 83 - 86 81 86 92 100 89 92 – 94 97 98 93 98 88 97 89 90 89 89 91, 96 99 99 90 89 Exhibition Gladioli 4553Old Spice — smoky lavender 4505Oscar — dark blood red 4554 Priscilla — pink, darker edge 4556 Purple Flora — deep, dark purple 4531 Rapid Red — pure red 4511Rhapsody in Blue — violet blue, splashed white 4524 San Remo — bright pink 4510 Tampico — rose-pink 4525 Traderhorn — scarlet, ivory marks 4533 Vista — purple pink white tricolour 4527 Winter Prosperity — pure white Gladioli Culture Choose a sunny location (a different spot each year) with well-drained, rich soil. Plant about 15 cm (6”) deep, 10 cm (4”) apart in rows 30 cm (12”) apart. Dusting the corms with Bulb Dust prevents insect and disease damage. Mound up the rows and water well, occasionally but thoroughly. Frequent but light watering will cause the roots to come to the surface where they can be scorched by the sun. Fertilize with Bonemeal or a balanced-formula, general purpose brand. When cutting the flowers, allow some leaves to remain on the plant to mature the corms. When the leaves turn brown in the fall, dig up the plants, cut off the stalks, and store the corms inside in a warm spot for 10 to 14 days to dry them quickly. When the old bulb can be broken off with a snap, it is time to store the new ones in a cool spot (5°C is best) for the winter. Dusting with Bulb Dust is recommended. Gladioli Collection The corms (bulbs) are not separately marked, but they are all different except in larger quantities or late in the season. No. 1 or Jumbo size. 4490 Pkg. of 10 Assorted Glads $5.29 4491 Pkg. of 25 Assorted Glads $10.99 4492 Pkg. of 50 Assorted Glads $18.99 4493 Pkg. of 100 Assorted Glads $35.99 DWARF Glads About half the height of regular glads, used for borders and floral arrangements. Our mixture includes tutones. Plant in clusters. 4955 Pkg. of 20 Dwarf Glads $10.99 Hybrid Gladioli Prices: for the following 10 varieties. Pkg. of 3 (one variety only) Pkg. of 5 (one variety only) Pkg. of 10 (one variety only) Pkg. of 25 (one variety only) exhibition Glads Prices: for the following varieties. Pkg. of 3 (one variety only) Pkg. of 5 (one variety only) Pkg. of 10 (one variety only) Pkg. of 25 (one variety only) 4526 4532 4515 4503 4530 4502 4518 4514 4558 4555 4504 4506 4517 4509 $2.69 $3.79 $5.99 $12.99 4612 Belle DeNuit — velvety burgundy red 4601 Black Jack —deep ruby, black edge 4603 Blues — pale lavender blue 4609Coral Lace — fringed salmon peach 4606 Dolce Vita — pink, darker edges 4613 Limoncello — bright lemon yellow 4619 Stereo — red-yellow bicolor 4608 That’s Love — light pink, red heart 4610Vandohla — fuchsia pink, magenta centre 4616 Zizanne — white, red accents Alaska — snowy white Blue Mountain — blue-violet Brilliance — scarlet red Chit Chat — red-pink blend Finishing Touch — light orange Frosty White — ruffled white Good News — deep velvety rose-pink Green Star — green-yellow Jester — ruffled yellow Jester Gold — deep yellow Jubilee — orange, yellow throat King’s Gold — ruffled yellow Lucky Number — pink Match Point — tall red Glads - Dwarf $2.89 $4.39 $7.99 $16.99 Bonemeal Pure bonemeal that many gardeners prefer to use for perennials, bulbs, and general garden fertilizing. It is slow-acting and is therefore less likely to over-fertilize plants. Will not burn when used as directed. 3878 Bonemeal 1.5 kg box $11.49 3879 Bonemeal 3.5 kg bucket $22.99 Glads - Exhibition Glads - Hybrid 3 Roses rose Culture Choose a sunny location with free air circulation and rich well-drained soil. Soak the bushes in water 24 to 72 hours before planting. Dig a wide hole with a centre mound to fan out the roots. The graft (on tea roses) should be about 5 cm (2”) below the soil surface. Fill the hole with water and add a soil and peat moss mixture gradually. A transplant fertilizer is recommended at this time. Water very well. Our Tea Roses can be wintered on the Prairies with a little protection (northern climates will require special attention). Cut your bushes down to about 30 cm (12”), then mound them up with soil or mulch and cover with vented plastic, jute, or a cardboard box. Snow cover is also an excellent insulator. Do not uncover too early in the spring, and water very well. Shrub roses usually need no covering or protection unless they are in an area that does not get much snow cover. Plant in an area getting adequate winter snow cover. In the fall, cut down to 30 cm (12”) and cover with soil, straw, peat, etc. Do not uncover too soon in the spring. Hardy shrub roses Hybrid Tea Roses Very hardy Canadian-grown shrubs, taller than Tea types, and with abundant but smaller blooms. Usually no extra winter protection is needed beyond snow cover. More disease and mildew resistant. 4873 Capt. Samuel Holland — climbing pink 4891 Champlain — scarlet 4879Hope For Humanity — dark red 4872 John Cabot — red-orange 4880 John Davis — fragrant pink 4871J. P. Connell — yellow/ivory tutone 4870Morden Blush — light pink 4892 Morden Centennial — bright pink 4877 Prairie Joy — medium pink PRICE: $15.99 each SPECIAL: Buy 3 or more of the above Shrub Roses and pay only $14.99 each. Buy 6 or more and pay only $13.99 each. The imported varieties listed on this page are 3 year field grown and are grafted on canina-stock roots to make them nearly “winter-proof.” 4843 Criterion — classic pink 4841Double Delight — creamy white turns to strawberry red, double 4848 Duftzauber — dark red 4846 Ena Harkness — deep red 4844 Indian Summer — creamy orange 4847 José Carreras — creamy white 4840 Maizner Fastnacht — blue-lavender 4842Osiria — dark red, silver reverse 4849 Richard Tauber — golden yellow 4845 St. Richard of Chichester — yellow PRICE: $12.99 each SPECIAL: Buy 3 or more of the above Tea Roses and pay only $11.99 each. Buy 6 or more and pay only $10.99 each Rose Spikes Premeasured, controlled release fertilizer specially formulated for roses (12-16-12). Feeds up to 8 weeks. 5143 Pkg of 10 spikes $9.99 BOOKS On roses 5262 Roses for Northern Gardeners — 64 pages by David Darrap. Tips on planting and caring for roses in the Prairie climate. Pruning and winter protection instructions are also included. $5.95 Rose Food 5268 Rose Favorites — 352 pages by Lois Hole. Lois describes the best features of some of her favorite roses. Shows you how to create a successful rose garden with step-by-step instructions. Packed with colour photographs. This book will keep your garden coming up roses. Softcover. $19.95 A concentrated water soluble fertilizer specially formulated for roses (14-12-12). 5144, 350 g pkg. $8.99 4 Vegetables & Fruits Gooseberries An old favourite, these one year old roots bear large, juicy, berries with a tart flavour. Use for jams, jellies, pies, etc. This plant will withstand heat and drought better than other fruits. Hardy. 4008 Gooseberries each $7.49 Asparagus Roots These two year old roots produce thick green spears with a tint of purple on the tips. Don’t pick too many the first season; next year’s crop will be much larger. Plant 45 cm (18”) apart in rows 90 cm (36”) apart, in a well-drained, not-too-windy spot. 4001 Asparagus Pkg. of 8, $7.49 Pkg. of 25, $16.99; Pkg of 50, $29.99 Horseradish This perennial root thrives with little or no care, producing pungent, white-flesh horseradish. The root is used for relish, seasoning, etc. Can be left undisturbed for years. Plant in a moist but welldrained, sunny spot. Top size selected stock. 4013 Pkg. of 2 Horseradish $6.99 Asparagus — Jersey KNIGHT An improved strain of Mary Washington Asparagus, with more uniform spears. More disease and rust resistant. Two year old roots. 4002 Pkg. of 5 Jersey Asparagus $8.49 Asparagus — PURPLE PASSION HASKAP (Lonicera) Very hardy, edible honeysuckle shrub, up to 2 m (6’) tall, with blue berries. Flavour like blueberries and raspberries. You need to plant 3 varieties for pollination. Our collection includes one each of Tundra, Borealis and Northern Jewel. 4900 Haskap Collection (3) $29.99 New for 2011! Dark purple spears, with a milder sweeter flavour. 4004 Purple Asparagus Pkg. of 5 $11.99, Pkg. of 25 $39.99 Blueberries Semi-hardy on the southern Prairies. Give them extra winter protection. Plant in a semi-shaded spot that gets lots of snow cover. Blueberries need acid soil; use lots of peat moss when planting and fertilize with our special Berry Food (see page 92). For best pollination, plant 2 varieties. Both listed are hardy, very sweet, and ripen mid July. 4009 Blueberries Collection - one each of Blue Crop and Blue Ray $16.99 Raspberries Plant in deep, well-drained soil. Plentiful moisture with proper drainage are absolutely necessary. All varieties listed are hardy, and self-pollinating. Fertilize at flowering time. 4030 Boyne. Spring-bearing. Two year old canes. Medium-sized deep red juicy fruit, ideal for freezing and processing. Berries are borne on two year old wood. Pkg of 5 canes $11.99 Pkg of 10 canes $21.99 4031 Heritage. Everbearing. One year old canes. Medium to large, firm, red berries with a mild flavour, borne in July and again in September. Sturdy canes. Fruit appears on first year’s growth. Pkg of 5 canes $11.99 Pkg of 10 canes $21.99 4902 Fall Gold. Everbearing. Large golden yellow berries. Two crops per season. Pkg of 5 canes $19.99 Pkg of 10 canes $33.99 Grapes Hardy on the southern Prairies with protection. Choose a sunny, well-drained spot. One year old plants. 4010 Concord — aromatic table grape 4003Seyval Blanc — citrus flavoured white wine grape 4032Baco Noir — small dark red wine grapes, flavour like blackberries 4033Marechel Foch — blue berries for wine 4036 Sovereign Coronation — blue seedless PRICE: $7.49 each Asparagus-Purple Passion Gourmet Shallots Garlic 5 Red Currants Garlic Sets These one year old roots produce large dark red berries. Used for desserts, preserves, jams, jellies, etc. Plant in a spot getting lots of snow cover. Water well. 4005 Red Currants each $7.49 For flavouring stews, soups, meats, etc. Separate the bulb into cloves and plant individually. 4023 Pkg. of 6 bulbs $6.99 4011 Pkg. of 12 bulbs $10.99 Saskatoons Our selection is very reliable with large, deep blue fruit. A “commercial” type with spreading habit and sweet flavour. One year old. 25 cm (10”) buds. 4035 Saskatoon — Smokey, each $16.99 JOSTA We are pleased to offer once again this unique fruit. A cross between a gooseberry and a black currant. Used for jellies and jams. 4006 Josta each $8.99 Rhubarb This “Canada Red” strain produces crimson red long stalks with a strawberry-like flavour. A good variety for freezing as well as fresh. Large root. 4034 Rhubarb, each $6.29 Onions Strawberries Dutch Sets A sunny spot with ample moisture is needed. Cover plants with a mulch in the fall to provide extra winter protection. Use a balanced fertilizer. Everbearing varieties produce berries in late spring and then another crop in late summer. June-bearing types bear a large crop all at one time in late spring. All varieties listed are very hardy. 4037. Kent. A very hardy June-bearing variety. Excellent flavour. 4037 Pkg. of 10 Kent $8.99 4952 Pkg. of 25 $15.49 Large, globular bulbs ideal for storing. Manitoba grown. 500 g does about 16 m (50’) of row. 4014 Sets 200g pkg $2.79 4021 Sets 500g pkg $4.19 White Onion Sets Mid flavour onions for fresh use. 4025 White Onions 100 per pkg. $3.99 RED Onion sets Produces early green onions, or mature red bulbs. 4028 Red Onions 100 per pkg. $3.99 Globe Onion sets 4038 Fort Laramie. A very hardy ever-bearing type that produces large, very firm, sweet berries. Can be grown in containers or baskets as well as normal beds. However if you do use a container, remember to use more winter protection. 4038 Pkg. of 10 Fort Laramie $8.99 4953 Pkg. of 25 $15.49 Multipliers 4040 Tristar. An improved ever-bearing type that is day neutral. It sets blossoms all summer so that you generally harvest more fruit, up to 450 g (1 lb.) per plant. Very hardy. 4040 Pkg. of 10 plants $8.99 4954 Pkg. of 25 $15.49 Similar to Dutch Sets in flavour and storage qualities but with a less flattened shape. Also called Spanish-style onions. 4015 Globe 200 g pkg $3.59 4026 Globe 500 g pkg $4.99 Each bulb of these “Potato Onions” subdivides into 6 to 8 green onions. Mild in flavour, ideal for salads, etc. Our Multipliers are Manitoba grown. 4029 Multipliers 200 g pkg. $3.49 4022 Multipliers 500 g pkg $4.99 4039 Strawberry Collection. One package of 10 of each of the above 3 varieties. Separate value $26.97 All 30 plants $23.99 Gourmet Shallots A cross between Garlic and Onions with a mild flavour. Use as green onions first or as cooking onions when mature. The leaves can also be used in salads. They grow in clumps similar to multiplier onions. Price Shallots pkg. of 15 $4.49 4027 Golden Gourmet — yellow skin, milder flavour 4041 Strawberry Lover’s Collection. One package of 25 of each of the above 3 varieties. Separate value $46.47 All 75 plants $40.99 If you are receiving more than one catalogue, please let us know which name is duplicated 6 Perennial roots and bulbs Alchemilla About 60 cm (20”) high this excellent ground cover perennial has velvety grey-green foliage and clusters of yellow star-shaped flowers. Also known as “Lady’s Coat.” Some winter protection advisable. Plant in full sun or light shade. Thrives in most soils. Alchemilla mollis. 4053 Alchemilla each $2.49 Order these items with your garden seeds. They will be booked and reserved for you, and then shipped out, postpaid, after danger of frost. Canada Post does not provide heated mail service. Order early, as shortages of these perishables may develop later in the season. If we are sold out of a particular variety of color, we will substitute as closely as possible unless otherwise instructed. Aconitum Also known as “Monk’s Hood,” this perennial is about 100 cm (40”) high with spikes of steel blue florets over a long period. Good for cut flowers. Prefers partial shade. Parts of this plant are poisonous. 4052 Cammarum Stainless Steel each $4.49 Acidanthera This “Abyssian Sword Lily” is about 60 cm (24”) high with ornamental leaves and fragrant, gladiolilike flowers in August. Blooms are purple and white with black centres. In fall, lift bulbs and store in dry, warm spot until cured. Then keep in a cool place until Spring. Acidanthera murilea. 4051 Pkg. of 25 Acidanthera $5.99 Anemones This St. Brigid mixture is about 30 cm (12”) high and bears double and semi-double, poppy-like blooms in blue, red, pink, white, etc. Soak the bulbs 12 hours and plant in full sun or semi-shade. Used for cut flowers. Lift in fall and store indoors in a cool spot for the winter. 4055 Pkg. of 15 Anemones $5.99 ACHILLEA This vigorous perennial, often called “Fernleaf Yarrow”, produces flat heads of flowers above fernlike foliage. About 62 to 72 cm (25 to 29”) high and up to 45 cm (18”) wide. In full sun, will bloom from July to September. Good cut flower. Prefers well-drained soil but tolerates hot and dry locations. Semi-hardy on the Prairies; winter protection advisable. 4789 Tutti Frutti Pomegranate — magenta-red, each $3.99 4750 Tomentosa Goldie — dwarf 15 to 20 cm (6 to 8”) golden yellow each, $3.79 SNOWDROP ANEMONE An excellent variety, about 30 cm (12”) high with flowers, borne during May and June. Hardy with extra winter protection. Plant in rich, well-drained soil under partial shade. Anemone sylvestris. Price for 2 below, each $3.99 4049 Serenade — pink 4752 Robustissima — earliest pink arabis armeria Mounds of spectacular spring bloom. Best in a cool well drained spot. Fragrant deep pink. Spring Charm. 4054 Arabis each $3.99 An excellent ground cover, hardy on the Prairies with extra protection. Prefers full sun. About 25 cm (10”) high, with grassy evergreen leaves and balls of carmine rose flowers. Armeria maritina Bloodstone 4951 Armeria each $4.99 AJUGA (Bugleweed) A ground cover about 10 to 17 cm (4 to 7”) high with crinkled dark red foliage and spikes of dark blue flowers in mid-spring. Prefers full or partial shade. Fast growing and easy to maintain. Semi-hardy on the southern Prairies. Use extra winter protection. Ajuga reptans Black Scallop. 4711 Ajuga each $4.49 4748 Party Colours — tricolour variegated leaves, deep blue flowers. Each $5.49 Acidanthera Baptisia Blue False Indigo. About 90 cm (36”) high with indigo blue flowers on sturdy stems, followed by large showy seed pods. Drought tolerant. Hardy on the southern Prairies with adequate winter protection. Baptisia australis. 4483 Baptisia each $4.69 Ajuga - Party Colors Bleeding Hearts - Burning Hearts 7 Babiana About 30 cm (12”) high with narrow leaves and clusters of exotic violet blue flowers (like Freesias). Can be grown in sun or partial shade as long as there is adequate, steady moisture. On the Prairies, after the plants have died down, lift the corms (bulbs) and store indoors in a cool spot for the winter. Can also be grown indoors as a potted plant. Babiana Hybrids. 4480 Pkg. of 5 Babiana $5.99 Astilbe (False Spirea) A very hardy plant with showy spikes of feathery, fluffy flowers above airy foliage. Tolerates some sun, but prefers partial shade. Regular watering is absolutely essential. Use peat moss when planting. Can be used for dried flowers. Each $3.99 4044 Glow - glowing red (30”) 4047 Purpurkerze - purple-rose (42”) 4045 Weisse Gloria - clear white (24”) 4048 Rhythm ‘n Blues - pink (24”) 4043 Astilbe Collection - All 4 of above, individually labelled. Separate value, $15.96. Special Price: $14.39 Bergenia Technically a herb, this perennial is about 37 cm (15”) high, with large maroon leaves and spikes of purple-red flowers. Plant in a partially shaded area with adequate moisture. Makes a nice ground cover. Winter protection is advisable. Also known as “Heartleaf.” Eden’s Dark Margin. 4067 Bergenia each $5.99 4751 Winter Glow - evergreen leaves, bright red flowers, 12 to 15” high. Each $3.99 dwarf astilbe Ideal for borders and flowerbeds, this variety stands only about 25 cm (10”) tall, and produces short nodding light pink plumes on dark bronze leaves. Blooms late summer. Astilbe simplicifolia Sprite. 4970 Dwarf Astilbe each $4.99 Bugbane This vigorous perennial stands about 90 to 150 cm (36 to 60”) tall and bears “bottle brush” spikes of florets towards fall. Prefers a moist location with lots of peat moss. Winter protection advisable. Actae simplex. 4124 White Pearl. White Florets. Each $4.29 4777 Atropurpurea. White Flowers on purplish green foliage. Each $7.99 ARUM An exotic plant for container growing or special flower beds. Not winter hardy; store indoors like a dahlia. Prefers full sun or partial shade, and rich moist soil. About 35 cm (14”) tall with arrow-shaped leaves, small pink flower, and orange-red berries. Arum italiacum. 4724 Arum Pkg. of 2 $4.99 Asclepias (Butterfly Flower) Bleeding Heart This perennial is about 60 cm (24”) high with very bright orange flowers. It will grow well in a dry, sunny spot and has a particularly long flowering period. 4056 Pkg. of 2 roots $7.99 A popular perennial, with mid-green foliage and heart-shaped flowers hanging on long stems. Blooms in June; the luxuriant varieties flower continuously. Ideal for partially shaded spots. Tall Varieties 45 to 60 cm (18 to 24”) high 4061 Spectabilis (pink-white) each $2.79 4062 Alba (pure white) each $2.99 Short Varieties 25 to 37 cm (10 to 15”) high 4060 Luxuriant (purple pink) each $3.99 4063 Bacchanal (crimson) each $4.99 4064 Bleeding Heart Collection One each of the above 4 varieties. Separate value $14.76 All 4 roots $13.29 4797 Burning Hearts — red with lacy, bluegray leaves. About 30 cm (12”) high. Each $9.99 4571 Aurora (creamy white) each $3.99 4991 Valentine — real red flowers dangling from plum green foliage. About 60 cm (24”) high. Each $7.99 aster We are pleased to bring back this prolifically flowering perennial. Hardy on the southern Prairies with extra protection. Blooms in late summer, providing excellent fall color. Prefers full sun, with good drainage. Aster dumosus. 4963 Alert - best red, 12 to 16” high 4960 Purple Dome - purple, 24 to 28” high 4961 Wood’s Blue - light blue, 8 to 12” high 4962 Wood’s Pink - clear pink, 8 to 12” high Price: each $4.99 4964 Aster Collection. One each of all 4 colors, individually labelled, separate value $19.96. Special price: $17.99 astrantia Palm-shaped leaves with toothed margins, and delicate, star-like flowers in a raspberry shade. Grows well in sun or shade, but does require adequate moisture. Makes good cutflowers too. About 50 to 70 cm (20 to 28”) high. Blooms most of the summer. Sometimes called Masterwort. Extra winter protection essential. Astrantia Ruby Cloud 4747 Astrantia each $3.99 If you are receiving more than one catalogue, please let us know which name is duplicated 8 BEGONIAS memory begonias Compact plants with huge (12 to 15 cm in diameter) blooms, above the foliage. Limited supply. PRICE: Each (individually labelled) $2.99 Pkg. of 3 (one color only) $6.49 4079 scarlet 4083 yellow 4082 pink 4084 salmon Bright, free-flowering, non-stop blooming plants ideal for shady spots and hanging baskets. Start indoors. In the fall, lift bulbs and store indoors for the winter. Begonias can last for years. Double Begonias Huge, double, camellia-style blooms. PRICES: Each (individually labelled) $2.99 Pkg. of 3 (one color only) $6.49 Pkg. of 12 (one color only) $23.99 COLORS: 4071 scarlet 4075 pink 4072 copper 4076 yellow 4073 orange 4077 salmon 4074 crimson 4078 white MIXED COLORS: (our choice only) 4080 Pkg. of 3 Assorted $5.99 4081 Pkg. of 12 Assorted $21.99 TRUMPET begonias Giant trumpet-shaped blooms, similar to Daffodils. PRICE: Each $3.99 4094 Red 4121 Strawberry Ice - white with a strawberry pink edge NON-STOP begonias Very profuse bloomers. Flowers stand above the foliage. Early. Bulbs are smaller. PRICE: Each (individually labelled) $3.09 Pkg. of 3 (one color only) $6.69 4113 scarlet 4114 rose 4773 yellow 4774 apricot hybrid Begonias Large blooms in unusual colours and combinations. PRICES: Each (individually labelled) $3.49 Pkg. of 3 (one color only) $7.49 4090 Marmorata - scarlet with white shading 4093 Picotee - creamy white with salmon-red edge 4101 Marginata - white, edged pink 4102 Bouton de Rose - salmon pink 4103 Picotee Yellow - yellow orange tutone 4105 Odorata Fragrant Red - hanging basket type 4106 Golden Wave - huge blooms on cascading branches 4107 Pink Wave - picotee (tutone) pink flowers on cascading plants 4108 Champagne - a rare double white pink blend GIANT SENSATION HANGING BEGONIAS Fully double blooms on trailing vines. PRICE: Each (individually labelled) $3.29 Pkg. of 3 (one color only) $6.99 4109 scarlet 4111 yellow 4110 pink 4112 orange Estate Begonias A spectacular new development! Each corm produces up to 15 stems, loaded with 5 cm (2”) orange-scarlet flowers. Each plant will grow up to 50 cm (20”) wide and 50 cm (20”) tall and make a very impressive display. Our Estate Begonias are top quality, “select size”, heat tolerant. 4122 Estate Begonia, each $4.39 H Pendula (Hanging) Begonias Smaller blooms borne on trailing vines. Use for balcony planters, window boxes or hanging baskets. PRICES: Each (individually labelled) $2.99 Pkg. of 3 (one color only) $6.49 Pkg. of 12 (one color only) $23.99 COLORS: 4095 scarlet 4097 yellow 4096 pink 4098 orange MIXED COLORS: (our choice only) 4099 Pkg. of 3 Assorted $5.99 Prima Donna Begonias Very large blooms, with fringed flower petals. They put on a show until frost. PRICE: Each (individually labelled) $3.99 4907 pink - flamingo pink 4908 picotee cream - with apricot edge 4909 picotee yellow - with red edge and heart 4911 Collection of all 3, separately labelled. Value $11.97. All 3 bulbs $11.39 Fimbriata Begonias “Carnation” type blooms with fringed petals. Fully double. PRICES: Each (individually labelled) $2.99 Pkg. of 3 (one color only) $6.49 COLORS: 4085 scarlet 4088 orange 4086 pink 4089 white 4087 yellow Begonia - Memory Begonia - Fimbriata Begonia - Trumpet 9 Bergenia - Winter Glow Brunnera - Jack Frost Brunnera Campanula - Dickson’s Gold Calla Lilies False Forget-me-not. Early tiny blue flowers with round silver leaves, veined with green. Prefers partial shade and rich moist soil. Hardy with extra winter protection. Brunnera macrophylla. 4123 Looking Glass - about 30 cm (12”) high, green leaves marked with silver. Each $7.99 4281 Jack Frost - frosted silver leaves, light green veins, sky blue flowers. About 30 cm (12”) high. Each $8.99 Noted for their striking flowers, callas are about 30 to 60 cm (12 to 24”) high. Start indoors in March and transplant after frost to a sunny, well-drained spot. Needs adequate moisture. Lift bulbs in fall and store indoors for the winter. Zantedeschia. PRICE: Each $5.99 4126 Millenium Gold — yellow, spotted leaves 4127 Maculata Albo — pure white 4128 Rose Sensation — deep berry pink BUDDLEIA Also called “Butterfly Bush” with spikes of honeyscented flowers attractive to butterflies. About 90 to 120cm (36 to 48” or more) high with multi-coloured orange to lavender flowers from mid-summer to fall. Plant in sunny, well-drained, rich soil (use lots of compost). A tender shrub that will require extra winter protection in some areas. If winter-killed, cut back the old stem; the roots usually survive and produce blooms on new wood. Not recommended for northern zones. Buddleia Bicolour. 4778 Buddleia 3” plug each $3.99 Calla Collection One each of the above Calla Lilies, individually labelled. Separate value $17.97 4129 Collection of 3 Callas $16.19 new callas New selections, top grade bulbs. Price: each $6.99 4065 Flame — yellow, flamed red 4068 Lavender Sensation — lavender purple 4066Purple Haze — burgundy purple, yellow edge 4069 Picasso — purple with cream edge 4374 Collection of all 4 bulbs. Separately $26.36. Special $23.49 calamagrostis In many ways the perfect specimen grass for the back border. Feathery blooms stand up straight, not floppy or misbehaved. About 150 cm (60”) tall. Needs a warm sunny spot with good drainage. Semi-hardy; extra winter protection essential in colder climates. Calamagrostis Karl Foerster. 4818 Calamagrostis each $5.99 4804 Overdam Calamagrostis - white variegated edge on narrow green leaves. Each $6.99 Calla selina Yellow with broad red edge. 4905 Selina, each $7.99 Campanula Small, star-shaped blooms borne like bells, from June to August. Mound-shaped. Also known as Bellflower. Only semi-hardy; therefore provide extra winter protection and grow in a sheltered location. Roots may be divided in 2 or 3 years. 4149 Campanula Sarastro - clusters of dark purple bells. About 40 cm (16”) high. Each $3.99 4803 Campanula Dickson’s Gold - lavender-blue flowers, about 10 to 15 cm (4 to 6”) high, golden foliage. Each $4.99 Chrysanthemum Very hardy “Mums” that have large blooms with fluted petals and exciting new colours. About 50 cm to 60 cm (20 to 26”) tall. 4753 Dark Pink Daisy - light pink highlights 4755 Red Daisy - red, yellow centre 4754 Yellow Quill - spoon shaped florets Prices for above 3, each $5.99 Sorry, not available this year. candytuft Mounds of white flower clusters on compact plants, about 15 cm (6”) high. Narrow evergreen foliage. Full sun is best. Drought resistant. Iberis sempervirens Purity. 4766 Candytuft each $3.99 10 Cannas Tropical-looking plants, about 70 to 120 cm (28 to 48”) high, with showy gladioli-like flowers. Start indoors in March or April in large containers and transplant to a sunny spot after frost. Lift in fall and dry in a warm place. Then store in a cool spot for the winter in a dry material like Vermiculite. PRICE:Each (individually labelled) $2.99 Pkg. of 3 (one variety only) $5.99 Pkg. of 6 (one variety only) $9.99 4131 City of Portland — coral pink, green leaves 4136Harvest Yellow — large deep yellow, green leaves 4138Pink President — watermelon pink, green leaves 4137 Red King Humbert — red, bronze foliage 4135 Richard Wallace — yellow, green leaves 4133 Stadt Fellbach — deep orange, green leaves 4132 The President — scarlet red, green foliage 4130 Wyoming — deep orange, bronze foliage 4134Yellow King Humbert — yellow, orange dots, green foliage low-growing cannas Ideal for the windy spots, these new dwarf varieties are only 30 to 60 cm (12 to 24”) high. Still with the same colorful, free-flowering blooms all season. Store indoors for the winter like regular Cannas. PRICES: Each $2.99, Pkg of 3 (one color) $5.99 4815 Primrose Yellow — canary yellow 4146 Striped Beauty — yellow, white ribs, variegated foliage. More Cannas Very different from the ordinary varieties on the previous page. All about 60 to 75 cm (24 to 30”) tall. Prices for next 4 varieties: $4.49 each, Pkg. of 3 (one colour) $11.99 4572Chinese Coral — rich coral, green leaves 4816Journey’s End — cream, splashed yellow, green leaves. 4574Pink Beauty — pink, flecked yellow, variegated leaves 4573Tropical Sunrise — apricot pink with green foliage Canna Collection bulb and Perennial food Assorted colors (our choice) not separately labelled. All different except late in the season. 4142 Pkg. of 3 Assorted $5.49 4143 Pkg. of 6 Assorted $7.99 Specially prepared for perennials with a 9-9-6 formula for steady growth, stronger roots, and maximum flowering from healthy, long-lived plants. We recommend it. 5080 Perennial Booster 3.5 lb. bag, each $11.99 Hybrid Cannas Outstanding dwarf varieties, about 60 to 75 cm (24 to 30”) high, with blooms held above the foliage. Free-blooming all season. Petals are self-cleaning too! Flowers fall neatly off the plant when they wither. PRICE: Each (individually labelled) $3.99 4140 Red Futurity — crimson, burgundy foliage 4145Yellow Futurity — bright yellow Any order of seeds, bulbs, roots, or supplies is postpaid when the total value exceeds $40.00. For orders less than $40.00 please add $5.95 for handling. See complete Terms and Conditions of Sale on page 102. Columbine - Violet and white PERENNIAL BOOK 5229 Perennial Favorites — by Lois Hole. With over 350 pages and nearly 400 color photographs, this book is packed with all the information you will need to plan and grow a successful perennial garden. It features no-nonsense, easy-tounderstand information on the top 100 perennials. Topics covered include recommended varieties, tips on planting and growing your perennials, as well as hints on how to maximize the growth and beauty of the 100 featured plants. Softcover $19.95 Calamagrostis - Overdam 11 Candytuft - Purity Columbine (Aquilegia) Clematis 60 to 70 cm (24 to 28”) high bearing double bright yellow blooms, with attractive long spurs. Good for cut flowers. Does well in full sun or partial shade. Aquilegia Sunshine. 4156 Columbine Sunshine, each $3.99 A climbing vine, about 4m (12’) high, with 10 cm (4”) bell-shaped flowers. Plant next to a house for support on a trellis and for winter protection. Prefers partial shade or morning sun. If planted in full sun, mulch around the roots to keep cool. In fall cut off the vines and cover with soil, peat moss, etc. REMEMBRANCE columbine About 60 to 75 cm (24 to 30”) high with blue-green foliage and very large bicolour violet-purple/white blooms. 4950 Colorado Violet-White, each $4.99 New for 2011! HARDY VARIETIES Hardy with protection. Easy to grow. 4445Bees Jubilee — mauve pink with deeper bar 4151Contessa De Bouchard — pink, cream anthers 4153 Gypsy Queen — plum purple 4154Huldine — white, purple stripe 4150 Jackmanii — dark violet purple 4443Midnight Showers - velvety burgundy 4450 Mme Edouard André — deep ruby red 4444Paniculata - clusters of open white flowers 4152Tie Dye - purple, white marbling Price: $9.99 each Special: Buy 3 or more Clematis and pay only $9.49 each Buy 6 or more and pay only $8.99 each Cranesbill Geranium This hardy (with adequate protection) perennial should not be confused with regular geraniums. It produces small striking blooms for summer color in borders or rock gardens. 4157 Appleblossom — satin pink, less prominent veins. About 20 cm (8”) high. Each $3.99 4161 Katherine Adele — light pink flowers on burgundy-veined leaves. About 40 to 45 cm (16 to 18”) high. Each $3.99 4158New Hampshire Purple — deep purple-red blooms. About 40 cm (18”) high. Fall foliage turns orange-red. Each $3.99 4162 Ballerina — lilac pink with red veins and a dark eye. About 15 cm (6”) high. Each $3.99 4985 Azzurro — lilac blue, with a white centre. About 45 cm (18”) tall. Long bloomer. Each $6.99 Coreopsis Daisy-like blooms are borne over a long period, ideal for cut flowers. Tolerates heat and drought. Also known as “Tickseed”. Extra winter protection essential. Prices for the following 3 varieties, each $3.99 4160 Early Sunrise - golden yellow blooms, about 30 to 45 cm (12 to 18”) high 4996 American Dream - about 45 cm (18”) tall bearing pink blooms with yellow centre, delicate needle-like foliage 4975 Domino - compact plants, about 40 cm (16”) high with single yellow flowers that have a centre ring of reddish brown blotches. Coreopsis - American Dream centaurea Cone flower (Echinacea) Long blooming, flowers with white petals and a royal purple centre. Leaves are greyish green with a slight silvery cast. About 35 cm (14”) high. Fairly drought tolerant; prefers full sun to partial shade. Hardy on the southern Prairies with protection. Centaurea montana Amethyst in Snow. 4817 Centaurea Amethyst, each $6.99 Petals droop to form a cone shape. Good for cut flowers. Seed heads are attractive too. Hardy with extra protection. 4164 Magnus - rosy purple. About 90 cm (36”) high. Each $2.99 4275 Alaska - creamy white, dark cone. About 55 cm (22”) high. Each $4.99 4163 Irresistible - bright golden orange to salmon, with double centre pompom. About 75 cm (30”) tall. Each $9.99 4805 PowWow Wild Berry New for 2011! compact 50 to 60 cm (20 to 24”) high with large 7 to 10 cm (3 to 4”) deep rose-purple blooms. Flowers continuously. Each $4.99 Climbing Lily This exotic tropical plant produces during the summer lily-like flowers, yellow near the centres and scarlet at the tips. About 120 cm (48”) high. Lift bulbs in fall and store indoors during the winter. Gloriosa Rothschildiana. 4280 Gloriosa Lily, pkg. of 2 $5.49 12 Crocosmia Dahlias About 50 cm (20”) high with funnel-shaped blooms 3 to 5 cm (1.5 to 2”) across. Origins in 19th century France. On the Prairies, lift corms (bulbs) in fall, dry, and store indoors in a cool spot for the winter. Crocosmia Lucifer, bright orange red flowers. 4147 Pkg. of 5 Crocosmias $4.99 We sell top-quality tubers, prepared by expert cutters. Plant in a sunny spot in early May. They may be started indoors for earlier blooms. For the large exhibition types set up a stake when planting so as not to disturb the tubers later. Pinch off side buds if you want even larger blooms. Water well and mulch around the base of the plant to keep the roots cool. In fall, after a light frost, lift and cut off foliage and store indoors in a cool spot in a dry material like Vermiculite for the winter. Dust with Bulb Dust to prevent disease and insect damage. If the tubers shrivel unduly, periodically sprinkle with water during the winter storage period. Delphiniums Large showy spikes of giant blooms on compact plants. About 90 cm (36”) high, ideal for borders or windy areas. Does best in a cooler spot, full sun to partial shade. Fairly hardy; although a dry mulch for extra protection from the winter is advisable. Blooms usually appear in early summer. Our colors are taken from the Magic Fountains series. PRICE: $4.99 each 4980 Cherry Blossom - pink with a white centre 4981 Dark Blue - rich, dark blue with a dark centre 4982 Sky Blue - lighter blue, dark centre 4983 Dark Blue/White Bee - blue with white centre 4984 Delphinium Collection. One each of all 4 colors, individually labelled. Separate value $19.96. Special price: $17.99 Giant Dahlias Large “Dinner-plate” blooms, up to 25 cm (10”) across. Height 100 to 125 cm (40 to 50”). 4234 Ace Summer Sunset — orange red 4575 Ace Summer Dawn — salmon 4231 Akita — maroon, yellow tips 4239 Babylon Pink — radiant pink 4232 Babylon Purple — light maroon 4238 Babylon Red — bright red 4241 Barbarossa — cardinal red 4236 Frost Nip — clear pink, white tips 4233 Café au Lait — cream 4244 Caribbean — white, flamed red and yellow 4576Lavender Ruffles — new lavender 4235 Kelvin’s Floodlight — golden yellow 4243Vancouver — purple, yellow and white tricolour PRICE: $4.29 each. SPECIAL: Buy 3 or more Giant Dahlias and pay only $3.99 each. Buy 6 or more and pay only $3.79 each DWARF Delphiniums Compact mounds of delicate lacy green foliage with an abundance of small 1.5” flowers. About 25 to 30 cm (10 to 12”) high. More heat tolerant and earlier blooming than taller types PRICE: $4.99 each 4831 Summer Blues - sky blue 4832 Summer Cloud - bicolour blue/white 4833 Summer Morning - pink 4834 Summer Collection. One each of all 3, individually labelled. Separate value $14.97. Special price: $13.99 New for 2011! Shasta Daisy Very full, almost frilly white blooms with a yellow centre on sturdy plants, 45 to 55 cm (18 to 22”) tall. Blooms most of the summer. Very prolific. Semihardy. Leucanthemum superbum Sante. 4159 Shasta Daisy each $4.99 Schultz bloom builder UNIQUE dahlias 4181 Bristol Stripe — white with magenta and purple stripes. About 100 cm (40”) tall. Each $4.49 4179 Santa Claus — large red & white striped blooms, up to 25 cm (10”) across. About 100 cm (40”) tall. Each $4.49 Winter Springs — striking New for 2011! 4835 large cactus-style blooms, bicoloured white and purple. About 100 cm (40”) tall. Each $4.49 More Dahlias on next page A high phosphorus formula (10-54-10) to encourage rapid blooming and strong root development. 5185 Bloom Builder 283 g $8.99 Delphinium - Sky Blue Echinacea - Irresistible 13 Coreopsis - Domino DARK LEAF DAHLIAS H Border Dahlias Brilliant blooms set against dark bronze foliage. About 60 to 100 cm (24 to 40”) high. Prolific. PRICE: Each $4.99 4182 Bishop of Llandalf — red 4184 Fascination — soft pink 4185 Sunshine — orange-yellow 4183 Garnet Quartz — red, yelow centre 4772 Collection of 4 varieties listed above. Separate value $19.96. All 4 tubers, separately labelled, $17.99 30 to 70 cm (12 to 28”) high with large blooms. Ideal for borders, terraces, or windy spots. 4222 Arnhem — deep red 4216 Autumn Fairy — apricot 4218 Snow Princess — white 4215 Ellen Huston — orange-red bronze foliage 4220 Louis Meyer — yellow 4219 Stars Lady — blush pink, white tips 4221 Matilda Huston — currant red 4217 Little Tiger — red, white tips PRICE: $4.39 each. SPECIAL: Buy 3 or more Border Dahlias above and pay only $4.09 each. Buy 6 or more and pay only $3.89 each New for 2011! Decorative Dahlias Exhibition size, formal blooms, up to 15 cm (6”) across. About 100 to 125 cm (40 to 50”) tall. 4190 Bristol Fleck — white, purple flecks 4195 Blue Bell — best purple-blue 4191 Dog’s Breakfast — pink, red, yellow tricolour 4199 Edna C — recurved yellow 4198 Fuzzy Wuzzy — pink, white tips 4189Hawaii — white, red, yellow tricolour 4192 Lulu Patti — pure white 4188 Mingus Tony — variegated pink/red 4203Osirium — streaked purple, white centre PRICE: $4.29 each. SPECIAL: Buy 3 or more Decorative Dahlias above and pay only $3.99 each. Buy 6 or more and pay only $3.79 each Ball Dahlias Shasta Daisy - Sante Round blooms, about 10 cm (4”) across with tight blunt petals. About 60 to 90 cm (24 to 36”) high. 4172 Cornell — rich red 4170Hy Impact — variegated white/purple 4171 Jormanda — terra-cotta orange 4177 Ken’s Choice — excellent red 4174 White Polventon — white PRICE: $4.49 each. SPECIAL: Buy 3 or more Ball Dahlias above and pay only $4.19 each. Buy 6 or more and pay only $3.99 each Daylilies About 60 to 90 cm (24 to 36”) high with rich green leaves and large lily-like fragrant blooms. Very hardy in just about any location with a minimum of care. Blooms continuously. Hemerocallis. PRICE: Each $3.99 4248Anzac — red, gold throat 4249 Becky Lynn — rose, striped ivory 4250Double River Wye — lemon yellow 4251 Strutter’s Ball — deep purple, yellow edge 4252Stella d’Oro — golden yellow, continuous bloomer, 40 cm (16”) high. 4253Collection of all 5 varieties above. Separate value $19.95. Collection $17.99 Cactus Dahlias Large fluffy, double flowers with rolled, pointed petals. About 100 cm (40”) tall. Very showy. 4470 Apache — stunning red 4202 Blackberry Ripple — white, dark red stripes 4206 Colour Spectacle — orange, white tips 4204 Kemmerland — yellow 4205 Radiance — lilac, yellow heart 4208 Red Marjorette — dark red 4469Star’s Elite — pink-yellow blend, spider petals 4471 Star’s Favourite — lavender, white heart 4472Yellow Star — golden yellow, spider petals 4210 Purple Gem — best purple PRICE: $4.49 each. SPECIAL: Buy 3 or more Cactus Dahlias above and pay only $4.19 each. Buy 6 or more and pay only $3.99 each Dwarf daylilies About 30 to 45 cm (12 to 18”) high. Ideal for borders. Early to mid-summer blooms. Very hardy PRICE: $4.99 4735 Cosmopolitan — ruffled rosy pink 4736Happy Returns — ruffled light yellow 4819 Mary Reed — purple bitone, white midrib Check out this year’s SPECIAL’S PAGE at the front of the catalogue. 14 HYBrid Daylilies About 30 to 60 cm (12 to 24”) tall, these new introductions bear large blooms that are particularly fragrant. Very hardy. PRICE: $8.99 each SPECIAL: Buy 3 or more from the 7 varieties listed below and pay only $7.99 each. 4935Black-Eyed Stella — golden yellow, dark red eye 4933 Irresistible Charm — yellow, rose eye 4757Kansas City Kicker — creamy lavender, plum eye 4758 Lacy Doily — double pink 4759Lavender Blue Baby — lavender blue, deeper eye 4934 Prairie Blue-Eyes — lavender, purple veins 4806 Wild ‘n Wonderful — beige pink collector daylilies Outstanding introductions. About 60 to 70 cm (20 to 28”). Limited quantities. PRICE: $9.99 each 4727Congo Coral — double salmon coral 4726Frosted Vintage Ruffles — creamy yellow/ pink blush, darker edge 4577 Vanilla Fluff — double creamy yellow ELEPHANT EARS Add a jungle ambiance to temperate gardens. The big leaves resemble elephant ears. Small magentapink flowers rise above the foliage. About 45 to 90cm (18 to 36”) high with a spread of 60 to 90 cm (24 to 36”). Leaves turn reddish-bronze in autumn. Prefers cool moist soil and partial shade. In fall, lift bulbs and store indoors like Dahlias or Caladiums. Colocasia esculenta 4775 Elephant Ears each $6.99 ENGELMANN IVY This vine climbs to about 150cm (60”) or more. It produces glossy green foliage that turns to bronze in the fall. Best used with a trellis but can be used as a ground cover too. Similar to Virginia Creeper. Prefers full sun or light shade and moist, cool soil. Semi-hardy on the southern Prairies; extra winter protection advisable. Parthenocissus quinquefolia Engelmannii. 4788 Engelmann Ivy each $5.99 Elephant Ears Daylily - Cosmopolitan Epimedium Clump-forming groundcover. About 15 to 25 cm (6 to 10”) high, this variety, also known as Barrenwort, makes a great edging plant. Flowers are orange, appearing in early spring. Leaves turn a russet color. Semi-hardy; winter protection is essential. Prefers shady, cool, moist locations. Epimedium Amber Queen. 4455 Epimedium each $5.99 Eucomis Also known as Pineapple Plant, this exotic bulb produces clusters of long leaves, resembling pineapples, and star-shaped, burgundy flowers. Can be grown in containers or planted outdoors in a sunny flower bed. However, on the Prairies, bulb must be lifted in fall and stored indoors in a cool spot for the winter. Makes a nice winter-flowering potted plant too. About 45 cm (18”) high. Very decorative. Eucomis montana. 4481 Eucomis, each. $6.99 4484 Bicolour Eucomis. White tinged green. each $5.99 darmera Round lobed leaves, umbrella-like, up to 45 cm (18”) across. About 75 cm (30”) high. Pale pink to lilac flowers appear first. Forms clumps. Needs lots of moisture. Hardy with protection. Darmera peltata. 4932 Darmera, each $3.99 Eupatorium Mistflower or Hardy Ageratum. About 70 cm (28”) high with clusters of wine red flowers and compact stalks. Extra winter protection is essential. Eupatorium maculatum. 4260 Eupatorium each $3.99 Painted Fern - Red Beauty 15 Fragaria - Lipstick GARDEN FERN american ginger Make nice contrast plants in flowers beds. Prefer partial shade and moist conditions. Extra winter protection advisable. 4259 Ostrich Fern. About 60 to 90 cm (24 to 36”) high. Matteucia struthiopteris. Each $3.99 4989 Japanese Painted Fern. About 40 cm (16”) high with fronds highly variegated with green, silver & red. Athyrium Red Beauty. Each $5.99 About 15 to 20 cm (6 to 8’’) high with heart-shaped leaves and small bell-shaped purple flowers peaking out from under the foliage. Often called Wild Ginger because of its strong scent. Prefers shade and lots of moisture. Fairly hardy on the southern Prairies with adequate protection. Asarum canadense. 4442 Ginger 2 1/2’’ pot each $4.99 GLADIOLI — before Perennials Section Filipendula Globe Thistle Technically a perennial herb, this variety produces finely cut foliage and cascades of deep pink flowers resembling spireas or little roses, appearing in midsummer. About 105 cm (42”) high. Prefers full sun; tolerates partial shade. On the southern Prairies, extra winter protection is essential. Filipendula rubra Venusta. 4456 Filipendula each $3.99 Steel blue, globe-shaped flowers with spiny thistlelike petals are borne on silver-green foliage from July to fall. Used in dried flower arrangements. About 80 cm (32”) high. Plant in sunny rich soil and provide extra winter protection. Echinops ritro Taplow Blue. 4261 Globe Thistle each $3.69 HELIANTHUS Fragaria This perennial sunflower produces soft lemon blooms, up to 5 cm (2”) across, from August to frost. Excellent for cut-flowers and attracting bees. About 150 to 180 cm (60 to 70”) high. Prefers moist well-drained soil, fertilized regularly, and full sun. Hardy on the southern Prairies with extra protection. Helianthus Lemon Queen. 4265 Helianthus each $3.99 This ornamental strawberry forms a creeping mat of shiny green leaves, about 20 cm (8”) high, with deep pink flowers. Does produce small sweet and edible fruit. Hardy with extra protection. Fragaria Lipstick. 4768 Fragaria each $3.49 Gaillardia Lots of colorful, daisy-style blooms on compact plants. Makes a good cut flower. Attracts butterflies. Prefers full sun; tolerates drought. Hardy on the southern Prairies with extra protection. Each $4.99 4807 Arizona Red Shades — crimson red with a darker centre, some petals tipped with yellow. 30 to 40 cm (12 to 16”) high. New for 2011! 4808 Gallo Red — huge red blooms, with darker centre on compact plants. 20 to 30 cm (8 to 12”) tall. Heliopsis This variety is about 90 cm (36”) high and bears golden-yellow, daisy-type flowers from July to September. Leaves are white with green veins - a real show-stopper by themselves. Good for cutting. Root may be divided in 3 or 4 years. Heliopsis Venus. 4262 each $5.99 HELENIUM This perennial should winter well in most areas with a little extra protection. Growing in clumps, about 100 cm (40”) high, with long lance-shaped leaves, and flowerheads up to 5cm (2”) across, rusty yellow, blooming from July to fall. Particularly valued as a cut flower. Prefers full sun or partial shade, but avoid spots subject to high temperatures. Sometimes called Sneezeweed. Helenium Can Can. 4725 Helenium each $4.99 Freesias Long-lasting, usually fragrant blooms, ideal for cut flowers. Prefers full sun but requires even moisture. Lift bulbs in fall, dry in a warm spot, and store in a cooler place for the winter. May be grown in pots in the greenhouse as well. Assorted colors only. 4254 Single — Pkg. of 10 bulbs $4.99 4255 Double — Pkg. of 10 bulbs $5.49 hen and chicks For miniature or rock gardens. Succulent leaves form in small rosettes. The plant, the “hen”, multiplies by forming new ones, the “chicks”, around its base. Requires excellent drainage and full sun. Tolerates drought. Hardy with protection. Sempervivum. 4586 Hen and Chicks each $3.99 GENTIANA Upright clumps of large true gentian blue, tubular flowers from summer to fall. About 40 to 50 cm (16 to 20”) high. Prefers moist, well-drained soil. 4942 Gentiana each $6.99 New for 2011! california fuchsia A low-growing mat of fuzzy leaves with clusters of orange-scarlet flowers. Best in full sun with good drainage. About 10 cm (4”) high. Extra winter protection essential. Zauschneria garrettii. 4587 Orange Carpet each $4.39 Garden Gloxinia Also called Incarvillea, this perennial bears cupshaped gloxinia-type light pink flowers on plants about 40 cm (16”) tall. On the Prairies, lift in fall and store indoors in a cool spot for the winter like Dahlias. 4258 Pkg. of 2 Gloxinias $5.99 16 heuchera (Coral Bells) Very attractive leaves with white bell-shaped blooms rising above the foliage. About 25 to 50 cm (10 to 20”) high. Best in partial shade. Extra winter protection advisable. 4589Amethyst Mist — amethyst purple leaves change to silver. Each $4.99 4264Micrantha Palace Purple — shiny bronze leaves. Each $3.69 Bianco — mint green New for 2011! 4767Pinot leaves, overlaid with silver. Each $6.99 New for 2011! 4263Pinot Noir — very deep purple foliage, overlaid with silver. Each $6.99 4278Rachel — dark green turns maroon, with prominent veins. Each $5.99 hibiscus Lavender pink funnel-shaped blooms, up to 20 cm (8”) across. Stands about 70 to 120 cm (28 to 48”) tall. Use as a showy accent or a focal point in a perennial garden. This variety is earlier than others to bloom, usually mid-summer to fall. Recommended for warmer zones; surviving Prairie winters would be a challenge. Plant in a warm spot with full sun. A strong perennial once established. Also called Rose Mallow. Hibiscus Lady Baltimore. 4926 Hibiscus each $6.99 Hosta (Plantain Lily) An excellent ground cover, 30 to 70 cm (12 to 30”) high, that will thrive for years in one spot. Plant in a fertile, protected spot that gets lots of snow cover during the winter. PRICE: Each $4.99 4791August Moon — golden yellow leaves, white flowers. 4792Big Mama — large thick blue green leaves, white flowers. 4793Maple Leaf — green maple leaf pattern, chartreuse margin. 4795So Sweet — shiny green leaves, white margin, purple flowers. 4794Winter Snow — huge chartreuse-green leaves, up to 100 cm tall, cream margin. 4796Hosta Collection — one of each of above varieties. Individually labelled. Separate value $24.95. Special price: $22.49 Heuchera - Pinot Bianco collector hostas Some new and unusual varieties that deserve a special spot in your Hosta collection. Supplies are limited; order early. PRICE: Each $8.99 SPECIAL: Buy 3 or more from the 6 varieties listed below and pay only $7.99 each. 4764Blue Ivory — solid blue, flaming centre, white margin, lavender flowers. 4728Bridegroom — shiny green leaves with an upward twist, lavender flowers. 4763 Enterprise — creamy yellow with a green edge. 4938Kiwi Full Monty — kiwi green with white margins, lavender flowers. 4729Liberty — thick green leaves, creamy yellow edge. 4939Rainforest Sunrise — golden yellow, dark green edge, lavender flowers. more new hostas Outstanding introductions that will be available in limited quantities only. PRICE: Each $10.99 4820Frozen Margarita — large textured chartreuse leaves, creamy white edge, lavender flowers. 4999Praying Hands — narrow, curled upright green leaves, thin creamy edge, lavender flowers. 4579Popcorn — small cupped blue-green leaves with a yellow centre, lavender flowers. 4578Vulcan — white centre bordered with gold streaks and a dark green margin, lavender flowers. hollyhocks Background plants about 120 cm (48”) high with spikes of bicolour red and yellow, with frilly petals. Prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Attracts butterflies. Winter protection essential. Halo Red and Yellow. 4810 Hollyhocks — each $4.49 If you are receiving more than one catalogue, please let us know which name is duplicated Hosta - Vulcan Hosta - Frozen Margarita 17 HUMULUS variegated Iris Commonly known as Hops, this very fast growing vine with dark green leaves can end up almost 6 m (18’) long. Humulus makes a good privacy screen if you use a support structure. Produces yellow cone-shaped fruit, the hops, that are used in dried arrangements and beer-making. Needs the first year to become established before growing to its potential. Extra winter protection advisable in northern areas. Prefers full sun or partial shade with constant moisture and good drainage. Humulus lupulus Nugget. 4714 Humulus each $4.99 Tutone green and creamy yellow foliage; orangeyellow blooms. About 60 to 90 cm (24 to 36”) high. 4462 Variegated Iris each $5.99 dwarf iris Bearded Iris, drought and heat tolerant, very hardy. About 30 cm (12”) high. Best in full sun. Price: $5.99 each 4466Fireplace Embers — yellow/maroon bicolour 4467What Again — lavender-blue/apricot tutone LAMIUM Unusual silvery green leaves with narrow green edges. Also called Spotted Dead Nettle. A tough groundcover that should be hardy in most areas (except in northern gardens) with extra winter protection. Prefers partial shade, with well-drained soil. About 10 to 20 cm (4 to 8”) high, spreading out up to 60 cm (24”). Blooms in late spring. Lamium maculatum. 4756Orchid Frost — orchid-pink blooms on silver and green variegated leaves. Each $3.99 Iris - Butter and Sugar bearded german iris Reblooming types that flower in early summer and then again in late August. About 75 cm (30”) high. Plant shallow in full sun to partial shade. Tolerates drought. Do not over water. Hardy with extra protection. PRICE: Each $5.99 4583 Edith Wilford — bicolour yellow/blue 4581Rosalie Figge — dark purple, white freckled throat 4582 Superstition — very dark purple 4580 Swingtown — berry red, fragrant Lewisia - Little Plum Siberian Iris lewisia These varieties are hardier than Bearded Iris, but still should be grown in a well-drained spot, with adequate winter protection. About 60 to 70 cm (24 to 28”) tall with blooms appearing in late spring and graceful leaves that remain attractive all season. Sturdy – great for a windy spot. Prefers full sun. 4458 Blue Butterfly — purple splashed white 4457Butter and Sugar — yellow and white bitone 4460Contrast In Styles — lime purple, light blue arms 4459 Eden’s Paradise Blue — clear blue 4266 Sky Wings — sky blue 4267Victorian Secret — deep violet/lavender blue tutone PRICE: $4.29 each SPECIAL: Buy 3 or more Siberian Iris above and pay only $3.99 each. Buy 6 or more and pay only $3.69 each Succulent-like rock garden or trough plants with primrose-like flowers and lance-shaped green, sometimes striped leaves. About 15 cm (6”) high, blooming in late spring or early summer. Prefers full sun. Good drainage is essential. Hardy on the southern Prairies if you provide extra protection. Lewisia cotyledon. Price: Each $5.99 4821 Little Plum — rosy purple, touched with orange For specially prepared PERENNIAL FOOD, see our Perennial Booster on Page 93 18 Lilies Ligularia This fall background perennial also known as “Ragwort” bears stately orange trusses set against striking purple leaves. About 90 cm (36”) high. Blooms July and August in most soils. Prefers a cool, moist location with adequate winter protection. Ligularia dentata Othello. 4277 Ligularia each $3.99 Lily of the Nile This exotic plant produces long slender leaves and a mass of funnel-shaped blooms at the end of a stalk. Suitable for container growing for the patio or balcony. Be sure to fertilize well and often. About 60 to 90 cm (24 to 36”) high with sky blue flowers. Not hardy but easy to store over winter. Gradually dry off and store indoors in vermiculite or peat moss in a cool spot. Agapanthus umbellatus Blue Danube. 4479 Lily of the Nile each $4.99 Lily-of-the-valley About 20 cm (8”) high with dainty, fragrant, waxy, bell-shaped flowers in June. Does well in partially shaded flower beds. 4279 Pkg. of 10 roots $7.99 perishable stock Our perennial roots, bulbs, shrubs and fruits are kept cool and dormant until time of shipment. Once the stock has started to grow, climatic and soil conditions, which are of course beyond our control, become the most important variables in the success of the plant. Therefore, if you have a problem with our perennial roots, bulbs, shrubs, or fruits, or if your parcel is received in damaged condition, you must let us know right away. We will replace with the same or similar stock, or issue a credit note for the amount paid, at our option. The deadline to report any perishable stock that fails to grow is 40 days from the date of shipment. We regret that we cannot accept any claims after 40 days. We do our best to buy a sufficient stock of roots and bulbs to cover our orders. However with perishable items like these, crop shortages sometimes develop after our catalogue goes to press. Therefore, unless otherwise instructed, we will substitute where necessary to an equal or higher value with a color or variety as close as we can to the one you ordered. Oriental Lily - Tom Pouce We buy large top quality lily bulbs as we feel they are your best investment towards years of reliable service. Not all lilies are perfectly winter hardy in our climate. Therefore they should be planted in a spot getting lots of snow cover during the winter. Or plant near the foundation of a house, or cover with mulch to give the bulbs extra winter protection. Lilies may also be lifted in the fall and stored indoors like Dahlia tubers. Set the bulbs 15 to 20 cm (6 to 8”) deep, in welldrained soil. Use peat moss when planting. Keep the base of the plant mulched to keep the roots cool. ORIENTAL TRUMPET LILIES Large trumpet-shaped blooms, outward facing. Fragrant. Hardy. 4296 Beverly Ann - white, dark magenta stripe 4293 Friso - white with magenta centre 4285Lavon - creamy yellow, broad centre red stripe 4286 Purple Prince - deep lavender 4287 Red Hot - reddish pink, yellow edge PRICE: $3.99 each SPECIAL: Buy 3 or more Trumpet Lilies above and pay only $3.69 each Buy 6 or more and pay only $3.39 each ASIATIC LILIES Upward-facing blooms on tall plants. Good for cutting. Early bloomers. 4958 Abbeville’s Pride - orange 4294 Black Bird - deep dark red 4906 Black Out - very dark red 4288 Centerfold - white, red dots and streaks 4305 Double Sensation - rosy red, white centre 4925 Double Sphinx - double red 4298Elodie - double candy pink 4918 Fata Morganna - double yellow 4306 Lollypop - white/pink/rose tricolour 4811 Luxor - yellow, apricot centre 4823 Matrix - orange/red bicolour 4917 Mount Duckling - magenta rose 4297Rosella’s Dream - pastel pink dusted yellow 4919 Sweet Lord - fiery scarlet More Lilies on next page Oriental Lily - Entertainer 19 Asiatic Lily - Lollypop Lilies DWARF LILIES 4920 Spring Pink - pink, purple edge 4295Vermeer - purplish pink, cream ring around raspberry centre PRICE: $3.99 each SPECIAL: Buy 3 or more Asiatic Lilies above and pay only $3.69 each Buy 6 or more and pay only $3.39 each Low-growing, about 40 to 70 cm high with several flowers per stem. Ideal for pots and borders. PRICE: Each $2.99 4290 Crimson Pixie — orange-red 4289New Wave — white 4292 Painted Pixie — yellow, pink hues 4291 Pink Pixie — fuschia-pink 4302 Collection of all 4. Separate value $11.96. Individually labelled. Special $10.79 OLD FASHIONED LILIES Old favourites with bright, hanging flowers. Hardy. 4314Flora Pleno - double orange, black spots 4311Hiawatha - mahogany red 4923Nepalense - greenish yellow, mahogany throat 4315Orange Tiger - salmon orange, black spots 4922 Rubrum - heirloom pink 4584Scarlet Delight - magenta pink, greenish white centre PRICE: $4.39 each SPECIAL: Buy 3 or more Old Fashioned Lilies above and pay only $4.09 each Buy 6 or more and pay only $3.89 each ORIENTAL LILIES Huge blooms, often 15 to 20 cm (6 to 8”) across, facing sideways. Late season blooming. Fragrant. 4742Acapulco - rose-pink, blooms face upwards 4319 Entertainer - bicolour pink/red, white centre 4718 Cassandra - white, gold bands 4316 Tiger Edition - pink,red stripes 4320 Casablanca - snowy white 4741 Cobra - deep red, edged white 4317 Pimento - purple-red, white edge 4318 Golden Stargazer - rare yellow 4921Starfighter - wine red, with white margin and burgundy spots 4720 Stargazer - pink-red, white edge 4722 Tom Pouce - purple pink yellow blend 4743 Garden Party - white/pink/yellow tricolour PRICE: $4.19 each SPECIAL: Buy 3 or more Oriental Lilies above and pay only $3.89 each Buy 6 or more and pay only $3.59 each DOUBLE ORIENTAL LILIES Large, intensely fragrant blooms with double or even triple petals. Late summer bloomer. Pollen free. PRICE: $4.99 each 4836Distant Drum - rose-pink blend 4837Magic Star - purple/white bicolour 4838Soft Music - freckled pink, green centre streak New for 2011! hybrid Asiatic lilies 4730 Landini - extremely deep red 4321Tango Passion Crossover - white, burgundy speckles 4310Forever Susan - silky crimson, orange 4313Purple Eye - freckled purple, black eye Price: $3.99 each For specially prepared PERENNIAL FOOD, see our Perennial Booster on Page 93 Liatris (Gay Feather) LONICERA (Honeysuckle Vine) This ornamental plant produces balloon-like flower heads in a rich lavender shade. About 90 (36”) high. Liatris makes a striking color accent. Bulbs should be lifted in fall and stored indoors during the winter. Prefers full sun. Liatris spicata. 4272 Pkg. of 10 Liatris (lav.) $3.99 One of the best flowering vines for the Prairies. It is hardy (with adequate winter protection) and not subject to injury from the honeysuckle aphid. Prefers full sun and moist soil, but tolerates most locations. About 1 to 3 metres (3 to 9’ or more) high, with trumpet-shaped flowers and lustrous green leaves. Attracts hummingbirds. Liatris Alba 4787 Dropmore Scarlet - bright orange-red. Tolertates drought better than other varieties. Blooms for much of the summer. Price: $5.99 each Similar to the lavender liatris above, this variety is about 90 cm (36”) high, with striking white flower heads shaped like plumes. Prefers full sun. Bulbs should be lifted in fall and stored indoors during the winter. Liatris spicata alba florestan. 4273 Pkg. of 10 Liatris (wh.) $4.49 4737 Mandarin - flowers dark reddish orange on the outside and paler yellow on the inside. Stems and leaves start out dark coppery brown and mature to dark green. Price: $6.99 each If you are receiving more than one catalogue, please let us know which name is duplicated 20 lysimachia Green-gold tutone leaves and spikes of yellow starshaped flowers. About 90 cm (36”) tall. Prefers the shade with good drainage. Hardy with extra winter protection. Golden Alexander. 4585 Lysimachia each $5.99 MALVA Also called Musk Mallow, about 75 to 90 cm (30 to 36”) high, with bushy, dark green foliage and flowers, lavender with purple veins, up to 5 cm (2”) across. Musky fragrance. Blooms during summer. Attracts butterflies. For sun or partial shade; tolerates most soils. Semi-hardy on the southern Prairies; extra winter protection essential. Malva sylvestris Zebrina. 4709 Malva each $3.99 Miscanthus This spectacular ornamental grass produces gracefully arching silvery plumes, 1.2 to 1.5m (4 to 5’) high, with green leaves, that turn brilliant orangered in fall. The clump will increase over the years to almost 1 m (4’) across. Prefers full sun. Not perfectly hardy on the Prairies; extra winter protection is essential. Miscanthus sinesis Autumn Red. 4323 Miscanthus each $5.99 Nepeta An aromatic herb that is grown as a ground cover or border edging plant. About 25 to 45 cm (10 to 18”) high with loose clusters of small flowers on greygreen foliage. Blooms for a long time if you pick off dead flowers regularly. Prefers a shady, moist location. Semi-hardy in the southern Prairies; winter protection essential. Also known as Catmint. 4464 Walker’s Low. stunning Perennial of the Year 2007. Price: each $3.99 Ornithogalum (saundersiae) About 60 to 90 cm (24 to 36”) high with spikes of white star-shaped flowers marked with black “eyes”. Fragrant. Suitable for pot culture or sheltered flower beds. Not hardy; lift bulbs in fall and store indoors in a cool spot for the winter. Similar to Star of Good Hope. 4482 Pkg. of 2 bulbs $5.99 perennial book 5229 Perennial Favorites - by Lois Holes. 350 pages filled with nearly 400 color photos and nononsense information on the top 100 perennials. Lots of tips on growing a successful perennial garden. $19.95 monarda (Beebalm) A mildew resistant perennial hardy on the southern Prairies. About 40 cm (16”) high with a 60 cm (24”) spread. Light mauve pink flowers and dark green foliage. The whole plant has a lemon-mint fragrance attractive to butterflies and hummingbirds. 4988 Grande Mum each $5.99 obedient plant Pachysandra Fast-spreading, maintenance free ground cover, best in semi-shade. Glossy green leaves, about 15 cm (6”) high. Hardy with protection. Japanese Spurge. 4799 Green Sheen each $3.99 Rapidly spreading clumps of white flowers. Prefers full sun. About 40 cm (16”) tall. Plant where growth can be contained. 4331 Obedient Plant each $3.99 Smartcote perennial food Specially prepared to promote vigorous growth on all types of perennials. This 4-month formula stops feeding in late summer to help reduce new growth late in the season. Easy to use; just sprinkle on the soil. 5127 Smartcote Perennial Food 1 kg pkg. $18.99 5383 Smartcote Perennial Food 2.2 kg pkg. $34.99 If you are receiving more than one catalogue, please let us know which name is duplicated Lonicera - Dropmore Scarlet lavender-blue; Phlox - Spinners Nepeta - Walker’s Low 21 hybrid peonies Even larger blooms, award winning quality and purity. About 100 cm (40”) high. PRICE: $16.99 each 4384 A. C. Freeborn — coral red 4383Henry Bockstoce — huge dark red with rose centre 4382 Paula Fay — shocking pink 4389Hybrid Peony Collection. One each of the above varieties. Separate value, $50.97. Special Price: $45.89 4362Moonriver — creamy white pink blush. Each $12.99 4365Bowl of Beauty — fuchsia rose outer petals and frilly, pale yellow inner petals. Each $11.99 4391Buckeye Belle — deep maroon, golden stamens. Each $19.99 Alley Cat — anemoneNew for 2011! 4363 flowered blooms, greenish cream with raspberry tips. Each $19.99 Peony - Bowl of Beauty Peonies ITOH peony HYBRIDS These long-lived, very hardy perennials bear large, fragrant blooms, often used for cut flowers. They will do well in full sun or partial shade. Choose a welldrained spot and condition the soil with bonemeal and peat moss. Plant with the “eyes” 5 cm (2”) beneath the surface, not lower. Water well. Regular treatment with Rose Dust, especially in the fall and spring prevents insect damage and it also stops a disease called Botrytis which keeps the buds from opening. We stock only large, hardy, premium quality roots. In the long run, quality is your best investment. About 100 cm (40”) high. Large semi-double blooms up to 6” across, on strong stems. Deeply cut foliage. About 75 cm (30”) tall. Very floriferous. PRICE: $49.99 each 4376 Bartzella — lemon yellow 4377 First Arrival — bright lavender pink 4378Kopper Kettle — red, orange and yellow blend Japanese Peonies Blooms have a single row of large petals, and a contrasting center. PRICE: $16.99 each 4393Barrington Belle — red with gold and red centre 4394 Butterbowl — pink, butter yellow centre 4396Leto — white, prominent centre of yellow and white 4395 Kukenu Jishia — light pink, gold centre CLASSIC Peonies Large blooms, very hardy. 4353 Coral Fay — semi double coral pink 4352Nancy Nora — large deep pink 4354Paul M. Wild — large velvety red 4351 Top Brass — ivory yellow, pink centre 4356 Rosea Plena — double rose-pink 4355Renato — double glowing red 4357Koningin Wilhelmina —fuchsia pink PRICE: $11.99 each SPECIAL: Buy 3 or more Peonies above and pay only $10.99 each Buy 6 or more and pay only $9.99 each Peony Collection “C” One each, individually labelled, of Barrington Belle, Kukenu Jishia and Leto. Separate value $50.97. Three large roots. 4399 Peony Collection “C” $45.89 double fernleaf peony PEONY RINGS A very rare double variety. About 60 cm (24’’) high with finely cut, feathered foliage resembling ferns and medium red, double blooms. Tenufolia plena. 4390 Double Fernleaf Peony — each $39.99 40 cm (16”) diameter wire hoop with 3 supports to keep peonies upright. 5109 Peony Ring each $5.99 Bonemeal peony - GREEN HALO Pure bonemeal that many gardeners prefer to use for perennials, bulbs, and general garden fertilizing. It is slow-acting and is therefore less likely to over-fertilize plants. Will not burn when used as directed. 3878 Bonemeal 1.5 kg box $11.49 3879 Bonemeal 3.5 kg bucket $22.99 New for 2011! Spectacular semi-double blooms combining green guard petals with a white tufted centre. Very rare. 4361 Green Halo — each $39.99 22 Dwarf Phlox Exciting new selections of this popular perennial. Short, compact plants, about 35 to 40 cm (14 to 16”) high, with large heads richly colored flowers. Blooms all summer. Full sun is best. Will winter with adequate protection and well-drained soil. Phlox paniculata. PRICE: Each $4.99 4977Pixie Miracle Grace — lavender-purple centre 4978 Violet Flame — violet blue 4979 Pixie Twinkle — light pink, darker edge Phlox This very popular perennial bears striking colorful blooms from June to September if you regularly cut off the dead flowers. Plant in well-drained soil. It prefers full sun, but will stand partial shade. About 75 to 90 cm (30 to 36”) high. Winter protection is advisable. Phlox paniculata. PRICE: Pkg. of 2 (one color) $6.49 4413 Aureole — fuchsia pink 4414 Grenadine Dream — red/purple Phlox Collection One package of 2 of each of the above 2 colors. Separate value $13.88. Total of 4 roots. 4416 Phlox Collection 2 Pkgs. of 2 - $12.59 phlox - Spinners About 80 cm (32’’) tall with bushy stems covered by a full canopy of colour, tutone light purple with white stripes. 4415 Spinners Phlox each $4.99 CREEPING PHLOX Low growing mats of spring bloom. About 10 to 15 cm (4 to 6”) high, for borders and rockery. Phlox subulata PRICE: $4.99 each 4944 Candy Stripe — pink/white bicolour 4945Purple Beauty — lavender purple, darker eye 4946 Creeping Phlox Collection. One each of the above 2. Separate value $9.98. Special Price: $8.99 New for 2011! Persicaria peruvian Daffodil This very exotic plant bears white fragrant flowers with long curved petals and a trumpet-like cup. Also known as “Spider-lily.” Lift bulb in fall and store indoors during the winter. Ismene festalis. 4418 Peruvian Daffodil each $3.99 Platycodon This plant is an excellent choice of perennial borders. Although winter protection is advisable, it is hardy and blooms reliably June to September year after year. About 20 to 25 cm (8 to 10”) high, with double blooms about 5 cm (2”) across, in a lavender shade. Its nickname is “Balloon-flower.” Prefers full sun, but will tolerate light shade. Foliage is glossy grey-green. 4417 Platycodon each $3.99 Polianthes (The Pearl) This variety is noted for its sweet fragrance. About 90 cm (36”) high with 30 cm (12”) leaves and long lasting, white, waxy flowers, about 6 cm (2 1/2”) long, borne on a spike. On the Prairies, bulbs should be lifted in the fall and stored indoors for the winter. Polianthes tuberosa the Pearl. 4419 Pkg. of 2 bulbs $5.99 Polemonium Lush clumps of tutone green/white leaves, combined with lavender flowers. About 35 cm (14”) high. Excellent for cutting. Also called Jacob’s Ladder. Full sun to partial shade. Hardy, although extra winter protection advisable in colder areas. Polemonium Touch of Class. 4949 Polemonium each $4.99 polygonatum Variegated leaves with a creamy white edge. Small white flowers. Best in a moist shaded location. About 45 cm (18”) high. 4488 Polygonatum each $4.99 Potentilla (Root) Also known as Himalayan Cinquefoil, this perennial is about 50 cm (20”) high with colorful blooms and silky grey foliage. Plant in a sunny, well-drained spot for early season bloom. Hardy on the Prairies with adequate protection. Potentilla atrosanquinea. PRICE: Pkg. of 2 (one color) $5.99 4425 Gibson’s Scarlet — blood red 4424 Wm Rollisson — orange, yellow heart This very ornamental perennial produces deep green leaves along with an abundance of fleecy, creamy white blooms. About 180 cm (72”) tall, it is best as a specimen plant in your perennial garden. Prefers moist, rich, well drained soil and partial to full sun. Drought tolerant once established. Hardy on the southern Prairies with protection. 4812 Persicaria each $4.99 plant starter A concentrated, water soluble fertilizer with a 10-52-10 formula that promotes strong root development, and reduces transplanting shock. Contains vital trace elements, too. 5154 500 g pkg. $9.49 5153 2 kg pkg. $29.99 Any order of seeds, bulbs, roots, or supplies is postpaid when the total value exceeds $40.00. For orders less than $40.00 please add $5.95 for handling. See complete Terms and Conditions of Sale on page 102. 23 Poppy salvia (Meadow Sage) This variety should be in every perennial garden. About 50 cm (20”) high with flowers up to 12 cm (5”) across. Hardy and reliable. Blooms from June to early August. Suitable for sun or partial shade. Papaver orientale. PRICE: Each $5.39 4475Paradiso — pale pink, red spots 4476Harlem — deep burgundy red About 40 to 50 cm (16 to 20’’) high with dark violet blue flower spikes. Prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Semi-hardy on the southern Prairies; extra winter protection is essential. Salvia nemerosa Mainacht. 4436 Salvia each $3.99 4441Sensation Sky Blue — compact, only 30 cm (12”) high with light blue flowers. Each $4.99 Pulmonaria Sanguinaria Also known as Lungwort, this perennial is about 30 cm (12”) high with white/green tutone foliage and lavender pink flowers. Hardy on the Prairies with adequate protection. Choose a spot getting plenty of moisture. Pulmonaria Roy David’s. 4485 Pulmonaria each $3.99 About 10 to 20 cm (4 to 8”) high, with gray-green lobed leaves, red stems, and white flowers. Native to the woods of southern Canada. Sap is orangered and can be used as a dye. Prefers rich, slightly acid, well-drained soil, and full sun or partial shade. Also called Bloodroot. Sanguinaria canadensis. 4731 Sanguinaria each $3.19 Rudbeckia This very reliable perennial stands about 60 cm (24”) high, blood red with a dark centre and lighter tips. Often called “Coneflower.” Quite hardy with adequate winter protection. Plant in full sun. Blooms usually appear from late summer to fall. Rudbeckia lacinata Cherry Brandy. 4421 Rudbeckia each $3.99 SCHIZACHYRIUM About 120 cm (48”) tall this native clumping grass produces dark blue foliage that turns to burgundy then red. Beige seed heads. Drought tolerant. Hardy with protection. Scoparium Blue Heaven. 4943 Schizachyrium each $9.99 New for 2011! Ranunculus Sea Daffodil Also called “Persian Buttercup,” this perennial is about 35 cm (14”) high with peony-shaped flowers 7 cm (3”) across. Assorted colors. Soak bulb in water for 12 hours; then plant claws down in a sunny or semi-shaded spot. In fall lift bulbs, dry, and store in a cool spot indoors for the winter. 4420 Pkg. of 10 Ranunculus $5.49 Large fragrant, yellow flowers on plants about 37 cm (15”) high. Prefers full sun and soil high in organic matter. May also be grown in containers. In our climate, store indoors for the winter. Chlidanthus fragrans. 4487 Sea Daffodils 2 per pkg. $4.99 Russian Sage Hardy on the southern Prairies with adequate winter protection, this perennial is about 90 cm (36”) high with round flower heads and surrounding spiny bracts, all in a purple shade. The leaves are also a blue-green color. Both retain their color - ideal for dried flower arrangements. Prefers full sun and light sandy soil with good drainage. Eryngium alpinum. 4429 Sea Holly 2 per pkg. $6.99 Russell Lupins About 45 cm (18”) high, this hardy perennial makes an excellent ground cover. Prefers full sun but will do well in poor soil. White flowers on grey-green leaves. 4427 Stardust each $3.99 Abbeydore — pink, red and New for 2011! 4732 white tricolour flowers combine with bluish green foliage. About 40 cm (16”) high. Each $5.99 Sea Holly Airy lavender-blue blooms on spikes of gray-white foliage from summer to fall. About 90 to 120 cm (36 to 48”) high. Makes an attractive filler plant in the garden and bouquets. It needs little care, even in hot dry locations. Should be hardy on the Prairies; but extra winter protection is advisable. Perovskia atriplicifolia. 4423 Russian Sage each $4.99 Sedum (Dragon’s Blood) A hardy perennial, about 90 to 100 cm (36 to 40”) high, with enormous showy spikes of fragrant flowers, often bi-coloured. Ideal for cutting. Plant in a spot sheltered from the wind. Tutti Frutti Mix 4422 Lupins Mixed Colors each $5.49 Sparaxis About 30 cm (12”) high with spikes of colorful flowers in yellows and purples. Ideal for cutting. Blooms in late Spring. Lift bulbs in fall, dry, and store in a cool spot indoors for the winter. 4432 Pkg. of 10 Sparaxis $3.99 shamrock Dainty pinkish white flowers contrast with dark, deep maroon foliage. Lift bulbs in fall and store inside. Oxalis triangularis. 4739 Pkg. of 10 Shamrock $6.99 SILENE Silver Mound Dark green leaves with lots of pink flower clusters. About 15 to 30 cm (6 to 12”) high. Best in a sunny border with good drainage Rollie’s Favorite. 4749 Silene each $4.99 This perennial plant grows into a silvery moundshaped ball, about 25 cm 10” high, and 25 cm (10”) across. Ideal for borders, rock gardens, accents, etc. Artemisia schmidtiana. 4430 Silver Mound each $3.99 24 snow-on-the-mountain Green leaves with a silver margin make this groundcover a useful foliage contrast plant. About 25 to 37 cm (10 to 15”) high, with small white flowers in early summer. Fast-growing; spreads out rampantly. Should winter on the southern Prairies with extra protection. Prefers full sun or light shade, with well-drained soil. Will grow on banks or hard-to-maintain places. Also called Goutweed. Aegopodium podagraria Variegatum. 4710 Snow-on-the-Mountain each $4.99 sidalcea Delicate, cup-shaped flowers and rounded, lobed leaves. Looks like miniature hollyhocks. Satiny pink, fringed blooms appear for most of the summer. Can be used for cutting. Prefers full sun; but tolerates partial shade. About 90 cm (36”) high. Forms in clumps, spreading out to about 60 cm (24”) across. Also called Checker Mallow. Extra winter protection is essential on the Prairies. 4746 Pkg. of 2 Sidalcea $5.99 Sylvan Goatsbeard This hardy perennial bears large showy white flowers on feathery foliage, similar to Spireas. It withstands partial shade and moist soil. About 120 cm (48”) high, it makes an excellent background plant. Aruncus sylvester. 4433 Sylvan Goatsbeard each $2.99 Tiarella Also known as “Allegheny Foam-flower” this perennial is about 25 cm (10”) high with fringe-like green leaves with dark stripes and stalks of creamy white blooms. Blooms in spring and early summer. Prefers partial shade. Winter protection is advisable. Candy Striper. 4434 Tiarella each $7.99 Tigridia The “Tiger Flower” is about 60 cm (24”) high with triangular, spotted blooms in reds, oranges, yellows, etc., many with contrasting blotches. Plant in a sunny well-drained spot. Lift bulbs in fall, dry, and store in a cool spot indoors for the winter. 4435 Pkg. of 10 Tigridias $4.99 Lupins - Tutti Frutti Mix Tradescantia Also known as Spiderwort, this perennial, about 35 cm (14”) high, has bluish green leaves and clusters of 5 cm (2”) flowers, ocean blue, dark blue stamens, in July and August. Hardy on the southern Prairies with good winter protection. Tolerates full sun or partial shade. Tradescantia Ocean Blue. 4431 Tradescantia each $4.99 tritonia Sword-like leaves with spikes of florets (related to Freesias), in pastel shades of coral-pink, peach, and orange, about 5 cm (2”) wide. About 35 to 60 cm (14 to 24”) high. Blooms appear in early summer. Prefers full sun. Can be grown in pots. Bulbs are lifted in fall and stored like gladioli. Tritonia Crocara Mixed. 4723 Tritonia pkg. of 10 bulbs $5.99 trOLLIUS Golden orange, globe-shaped flowers on deep green foliage. Best in moist soil. About 90 cm (36”) high. 4947 Trollius each $4.99 New for 2011! Uvularia Large bell-shaped yellow flowers, nodding down. The stems fork about 15 cm (6”) above the soil with 1 or 2 bright green leaves beneath the fork. About 25 cm (10”) high. For woodland gardens with moisture retentive soil. Prefers partial to full shade. Hardy on the southern Prairies with adequate protection. Uvularia sessilifoloa. 4814 Uvularia, each $2.99 Veronica (Spike Speedwell) Long “pokers” of small densely packed florets during July and August. About 30 cm (12”) tall. Full sun or partial shade with well drained soil. Extra winter protection essential. Veronica spicata. 4438Apollo - reddish purple. Each $3.99 4439Goodness Grows - dark blue, long bloomer. Each $4.99 — Lindenberg’s pays the postage! On orders over $40.00, there is no extra shipping charge. Salvia - Sensation Sky Blue 25 Veronica - Goodness Grows WISTERIA Fast-growing woody vine for arbors and pergolas, producing fragrant, dangling lavender-blue flowers. Up to 5 m (15’) tall. Full sun. Reliably hardy with protection. Wisteria macrostachya Blue Moon. 4948 Wisteria each $10.99 New for 2011! Zephyr Lily Funnel-shaped lily-like flowers are borne at the end of 25 cm (10”) stocks like an Amaryllis, in a rich purple-pink shade. Plant in a sunny well-drained spot. For the Prairie climate lift bulbs in fall and store indoors during the winter. Do not allow them to dry out. Zephyranthes robusta. 4440 Pkg. of 15 Zephyranthes $3.99 Water Lily Water Lilies bulb and Perennial Booster Waterplants are a necessity for a well-balanced pool. They provide oxygen for the fish and screen sunlight to reduce algae growth. Some compete with algae for food and can actually starve out the algae and ensure clear water. All this and waterplants are quite decorative. In our climate take waterplants indoors for the winter and store in a plastic bag in a cool spot. Full instructions included with every order. Quantities are limited. Price: $17.99 each 4447 Alba - white/pink blush 4449 Attraction - red 4451 Rose Arey - starry pink 4453 Chromatella - fragrant yellow Specially prepared for perennials with an 9-9-6 formula for steady growth, stronger roots, and maximum flowering from healthy, long-lived plants. We recommend it for perennials and bulbs. 5080 Perennial Booster 3.5 lb. bag, each $11.99 Special Offer If your perennial order totals more than $20.00, you can buy our 3.5 lb. Perennial Booster for $10.99 each. Limit two per order. 5081 Perennial Booster Special each $11.49 If your perennial order totals more than $50.00, you can buy our 3.5 lb. Perennial Booster for $10.49 each. Limit 3 per order. 5082 Perennial Booster Offer each $10.49 Fountain pumps Submersible, with adjustable water flow, for fountains and statuary. 5163 Flowrate 600 litres/hr $22.99 5164 Flowrate 1200 litres/hr $31.99 5165 Flowrate 1800 litres/hr $49.99 pond test kit For the experienced water gardener who wants an accurate measure of pond water to keep healthy fish and aquatic plants. Total 40 tests for ammonia, nitrates, or pH. 5168 Pond Test Kit complete $32.49 We do our best to buy a sufficient stock of roots and bulbs to cover our orders. However with perishable items like these, crop shortages sometimes develop after our catalogue goes to press. Therefore, unless otherwise instructed, we will åç where necessary to an equal or higher value with a color or variety as close as we can to the one you ordered. 5195 Pondtabs. Aquatic plant fertilizer (10-14-8), in convenient tablet form. 100g jar contains 20 tablets. $8.99 Pond Netting. Cover your pond to keep debris and predators out, yet still allow sunlight, air and moisture to get in 5398 7 x 10’ size, $7.29 5399 14 x 14’ size, $13.99 If you are receiving more than one catalogue, please let us know which name is duplicated. 26 Flower Seeds abutilon Grown as an annual. Medium green, maple-shaped leaves and small blooms 7.5 to 10 cm (3 to 4”) across, in delicate shades of apricot. 35 to 45 cm (14 to 18”) high. Ideal for containers, flowerbeds, and indoor pots. Start indoors. Choose a cool location. 529 Bella Apricot. Pkt. (10 seeds) $4.95 Achillea A perennial, about 60 cm (24”) high, with white pompom-like flowers about 7.5 cm (3”) across. Sow outdoors after frost in a sunny spot. Used for cut flowers and borders. 501 Yarrow White, Pkt. $1.95 503 Summer Pastels Mixed. A blend of pastel colored blooms. Used for dried flowers. Pkt. $1.25 African Daisy An annual, about 30 cm (12”) high, with bright daisytype flowers 7 to 10 cm (3 to 4”) across in a range of colors including orange, yellow, apricot, and white. Makes a nice ground cover. Sow seeds outdoors in spring, covering only lightly. 505 African Daisy Pkt. (100 seeds) $1.95 Ageratum (Floss Flower) A mound-shaped annual with dense fluffy flower heads used for borders and rockery. It prefers full sun but will tolerate semi-shade. Start indoors. Do not cover the seeds. H 507 Blue Mink. 20 cm (8”) high. Powder blue. Pkt. $1.25 509 Blue Danube Hybrid. 15 cm (6”) high. Mid blue. Plants may be sheared in August to produce a second flowering. Pkt. $1.75, Tr. Pkt. (500 seeds) $3.95 508 White Hawaii Hybrid. 15 cm (6”) high. Pure white flowers on compact, tidy plants. Early. Especially good in warm locations Pkt. $2.25, Tr. Pkt. (500 seeds) $3.95 513 Shell Pink. Particularly uniform growing habit, about 15 cm (6”) high, with soft pastel pink flowers. Blooms uniformly as well. Pkt. $2.25, Tr. Pkt. (500 seeds) $3.95 504 Pacific Plus. Intense purple blooms that hold their color well through the season. About 13 to 20 cm (5 to 8”) high, uniform and compact. Blooms all summer. Requires light and warm temperatures to germinate. Pkt. $2.50 5045 Azure Pearl. Compact plants about 30 cm (12”) high, with a 30 cm (12”) plant spread. Midblue blooms appear on top of the plant in clusters. Dark green foliage. Early. Blooms all summer if you remove old flower clusters. Pkt. $2.50, Tr. Pkt. (500 seeds) $3.95 5046 Silver Pearl. Similar to Azure above, but with silvery white blooms. Pkt. $2.50, Tr. Pkt. (500 seeds) $3.95 525 Leilani Blue. About 35 to 40 cm (14 to 16”) tall covered with fluffy, clear blue flowers all season long. Nice dark green foliage. Pkt. (40 seeds) $2.50, Tr. Pkt. (500 seeds) $3.95 High Tide. About 60 cm (24”) high, a bit taller than the standards, forming a dense, mounded hedge of color, ideal for borders and flower beds. Blooms are self-cleaning, outlasting regular varieties. Pelleted seed. Pkt. (25 pellets) $2.95 5026 High Tide Blue 5027 High Tide white arabis Sometimes called Rock Cress, this perennial stands about 15 cm (6”) high, covered with small white blooms from late spring to early summer. Foliage is greyish green, making it very attractive for rock gardens and borders. Reasonably hardy on the southern Prairies. 528 Pkt. (50 seeds) $1.95 AGASTACHE Well-branched, compact plants with intensely coloured self-cleaning flowers that attract bees and butterflies. Also called Mexican Mint because of its mint-like scent. Good cut flower. Perennial in mild climates; best treated as annual on the Prairies. Prefers full sun. Start indoors early for a long blooming period. 506 Honey Bee Blue. About 60 to 80 cm (24 to 36”) high, with spikes of bright blue blooms, about 10 to 15 cm (4 to 6”) long. Pkt. (50 seeds) $3.95 5025 Golden Jubilee. About 50 cm (20”) tall, with golden to lime-green foliage and spikes of lavenderblue florets, about 8 cm (3”) long. Excellent contrast plant. All American Award winner. Pkt. (15 seeds) $3.95 alternanthera Annual, with brightly coloured foliage for backgrounds, containers or flowerbeds. Full sun is best for darkest colour; but does well in light shade. Tolerates heat well. Start indoors in February. 502 Purple Knight. About 40 to 50 cm (16 to 20”) tall, with arching branches of dark purple foliage. 5024 Royal Tapestry. About 30 to 45 cm (12 to 18”) high with trailing foliage that changes colour with the season from red to copper to purple or burgundy. Price for the above, each: Pkt. (10 seeds) $3.95 Amaranthus (Joseph’s Coat) An annual, about 90 cm (36”) high with colored leaves in a showy combination of bright scarlet and gold on top, and brown, yellow, and green near the bottom. Start seeds indoors. Prefers full sun. 5158 Tricolor Splendens perfecta. Pkt. (100 seeds) $1.95 Anthyllis Growing to a height of about 15 cm (6”), with a spread of about 15 cm (6”), ideal for ground cover or for the front of a border. Very free-flowering (if deadheaded) with masses of bright orange-red, pea-like flowers. Can be grown in containers or hanging baskets as it trails nicely. Also called Ladies Fingers. Perennial in milder climates; best treated as annual on the Prairies and started indoors. 531 Red Carpet. Pkt. (25 seeds) $2.25 27 Alyssum arenaria Fragrant compact spreading annual used in borders or rockery. Prefers full sun, but tolerates partial shade. Start indoors for all summer bloom. 511 Royal Carpet. About 7 cm (3”) high, and 25 cm (10”) across. Violet purple. All American Award Winner. Pkt (150 seeds) $1.25, Pkt. (5g) $6.50 512 Carpet of Snow. About 10 cm (4”) high and 25 cm (10”) across. White. Pkt (150 seeds) $1.50, Pkt. (2g) $8.50 Wonderland series. More compact, about 7 cm (3”) high, and 20 cm (8”) across. 515 Deep Rose 5111 Pastel Lavender 5112 Copper Cream 5113 Citron Yellow 5011 Deep Purple 5114 Lavender-blue Price for above 6, each: Pkt (150 seeds) $1.75, Trade Pkt. (2g) $6.95 Clear Crystal Series. Extra large, more fragrant blooms. About 30 to 35 cm high and 25 cm (10”) across. 5008 Purple 5009 White Price for above 2, each: Pkt (75 seeds) $1.95, Trade Pkt. (500 seeds) $7.95 516 Saxatile compactum. Perennial, about 22 cm (9’’) high with yellow blooms in Spring. Pkt (150 seeds) $1.95 Also called Mountain Sandwort, this perennial stands about 5 to 10 cm (2 to 4”) tall, with white starlike flowers. Ideal for groundcover or between stepping stones. Recommended for milder climates; wintering on the Prairies might require special attention. 526 Pkt. (25 seeds) $1.95 armeria A hardy perennial on the southern Prairies with protection. About 15 to 20 cm (6 to 8”) high with narrow grass-like leaves and small flowers bunched in rounded heads. Blooms from spring to early summer. Can be divided easily to make Armeria an excellent ground cover. 519 Ministicks White. Pkt. $2.50 520 Ministicks Pink. Pkt. $2.50 Asters An annual widely used for cut flowers, borders, and beds. Prefers full sun but tolerates partial shade. Sow outdoors or start indoors for earlier bloom. Water well. Pkt. contains over 100 seeds, unless noted. 521 Improved Crego. About 75 cm (30”) high with fluffy, ball-shaped, shaggy blooms, about 10 cm (4”) across. Mixed colors. Pkt. $1.95 522 Meteor Violet Blue. About 60 cm (24”) high soft violet-blue blooms on long stems, ideal for cutting. Pkt. (50 seeds) $2.75 5212 Tiger Paws Mixed. Huge fully double footballshaped blooms on strong stems. About 75 cm (30”) tall. Pkt. (50 seeds) $2.75 523 Milady Mixed. Best dwarf aster 25 cm (10”) high, with blooms up to 10cm (4”) across. Pkt. $1.95. Tr. Pkt. (10g) $14.95 524 Powderpuffs. About 60 cm (24”) high,with longstemmed, double blooms that form in a bouquet. Mixed colors. Wilt-resistant. Pkt. $1.25, Tr. Pkt. (10 g) $12.95 530 Perennial Alpinus Mixed. Hardy with semidouble daisy-type blooms and tufted centres. About 20 to 30 cm (8 to 12”) high. Great for rock gardens. Also called Michaelmas Daisy. Pkt. (25 seeds) $2.75 asclepias A hardy perennial on the southern Prairies. Standing about 90 cm (36”) tall, with very showy heads of orange flowers. It will grow well in a dry, sunny spot, and has a particularly long flowering period. Prefers well-drained soil. Also called Butterfly Milkweed. 527 Pkt. (50 seeds) $2.50 Aquilegia — See Columbine Anagallis Small scarlet flowers on long stems suited to naturalistic gardens with full sun. Perennial in milder climates; but best treated as an annual for its summer bloom. Start indoors in March and transplant after frost. Also called Flaxleaf Pimpernel. A spreading plant; height varies from 15 to 40 cm (6 to 16”). Can be used in hanging baskets like Lobelia. Tolerates heat better than other container annuals. Flowers close on cloudy days but burst open in the sunshine. 518 Arvensis. Pkt. (25 seeds) $2.95 bacopa These mounded, creeping, spreading companion plants, covered with tiny blooms, can now be grown from seed. Use for containers and hanging baskets. Not recommended for flowerbeds - containers only, in full sun. Start indoors around March 1st. Pkt. (10 seeds) $3.25 5305 Blutopia - lavender blue 5306 Snowtopia - white Anchusa (Summer Forget-me-not) An annual (biennial in milder climates), about 25 cm (10”) high, used for borders or window boxes. Blooms all summer. Prefers full sun but tolerates partial shade. Start indoors. Chill seeds first. 517 Blue Angel. Bright marine blue shade. Pkt. (30 seeds) $1.25 Balsam (Lady Slipper) An annual used for flower beds or pot culture. Prefers full sun but tolerates partial shade. Start indoors. Pkt. contains 75 to 125 seeds. 536 Camellia Flowered Double Mixed. About 60 cm (24”) high with double-camellia-shaped flowers along the stem between the leaves. Pkt. 1.50, Tr. Pkt. (1000 seeds) $5.95 H 537 Bush Flowered Double Mixed. 35 cm (14”) high with double, waxy blooms on top of the stem above the leaves. “The Summer Gardenia.” Pkt. $1.50, Tr. Pkt. (1000 seeds) $5.95 anthemis Sometimes called Roman Chamomile, this variety is best treated as an annual. About 30 cm (12”) high with very finely cut and very fragrant leaves, and daisy-like white flowers appearing in August. Makes a nice ground cover or border plant. 514 Anthemis. Pkt. $2.50 28 ornamental bean calandrinia This annual climbing vine is ideal for fences, trellis and screens. About 3 m (10’) tall with dense green leaves and light purple flowers that mature into purple seed pods. Plant directly outside or start indoors for earlier bloom. Dolichos Lablab. 5378 Hyacinth Climbing Bean. Pkt. (25 seeds) $3.95 Peruvian Rock-Purslane. About 15 cm (6”) high, with trailing stems and small vivid crimson-purple flowers. Ideal for rock-gardens and borders. Best treated as an annual and start indoors early. 546 Calandrinia - purple. Pkt. $3.25 Cactus begonias For indoor use. Our blend includes a wide selection of types and sizes collected from natural plants. Start seeds in a well lighted spot. Patience is necessary as some are slow to start. 542 Mixed Varieties. Pkt. $1.95 Ideal for shady areas, this compact annual produces large showy flowers held high above the green foliage. About 20 to 25 cm (8 to 10”) high. Start indoors early. Fibrous Rooted Begonia. 539 Bada Boom Mixed. Pkt. (75 seeds) $3.95 California Blue Bell — See Phacelia Bells of Ireland (Shell Flower) This annual bears closely set, ivory-green, bellshaped bracts on upright spikes. Fragrant. About 60 cm (24”) high. Prefers full sun but will tolerate partial shade. Used for cut or dried everlasting flowers. Start indoors in peat pots. Transplant very carefully. Chill seed for 5 days first. 541 Molucella. Pkt. (100 seeds) $1.75 Castor Bean (Ricinus) This annual, 1 to 3 m (4 to 10’) high bears tropical-looking large reddish leaves. Seed is poisonous. Soak seed overnight and start indoors early. Use for screens, hedges, etc. 590 Castor Bean. Pkt. (5 to 8 seeds) $1.50 Calendula (Scotch Marigold) blazing star This annual produces a mass of brightly colored blooms all summer. Used in borders, beds, or planters. Excellent for cut flowers. Prefers full sun. Sow outdoors after frost or indoors for earlier bloom. Pkt. contains 50 to 100 seeds. H 547 Pacific Beauty Mixed. About 60 cm (24”) high in mixed colors (apricot, orange, and yellow shades) with long stems and blooms about 10 cm (4”) across. Pkt. $1.75 Tr. Pkt. (5g) $4.75 548 Bon Bon Mixture. About 30 cm (12”) high with bright orange and yellow flowers about 7 cm (3”) across. It blooms 10 to 14 days earlier than other dwarf varieties. Very free flowering and bushy. Pkt. $1.75 Tr. Pkt. (5g) $6.75 An annual, about 120 cm (48”) tall with long leaves and yellow 5-petalled blooms, opening in the evening. Sow directly in the garden in full sun, with good drainage. Mentzelia lindleyi. 538 Yellow. Pkt. $1.95 Browallia An annual, 30 cm (12”) high, with 2 cm (1”) bellshaped flowers. Does well in partially shaded beds, hanging baskets, or indoors in pots. Blooms all summer. Start indoors around March 1st. 5415 Blue Bells. Medium lavender-blue Pkt. (40 seeds) $1.50 Tr. Pkt. (500 seeds) $8.95 5416 Silver Bells. White Pkt. (40 seeds) $1.50 Tr. Pkt. (500 seeds) $8.95 California Poppy (Eschscholtzia) A very easy-to-grow annual used for beds or for cut flowers. Merely scatter the seeds on the soil. Blooms all summer. Prefers full sun. Pkt. contains over 200 seeds. 550 Californica. 30 to 45 cm (12 to 18”) high with bright blooms in shades of yellow and orange. Pkt. $1.25 H 551 Brilliant Mixed. About 40 cm (16”) high with 5 cm (2”) blooms. Satiny petals. Pkt. $1.50 Blue Lace Flower (Didiscus) An annual, 60 cm (24”) high, with fragrant blooms formed in 6 cm (2 1/2”) heads similar to “Queen Anne’s Lace.” Prefers full sun. Long stems ideal for cut flowers. Sow outdoors after frost or start indoors for earlier bloom, but transplant carefully. 540 Coerulea. Lacy Blue. Pkt. (100 seeds) $1.25 Alyssum - Wonderland Lavender Campanula - Isabella 29 Coleus - Kong Mosaic Carnation Although technically perennial, carnations are best treated as annuals and started indoors. Plant in full sun. Excellent cut flower. 580 Dwarf Fragrance. 30 cm (12”) high with very fragrant blooms on stiff stems. Mixed colors. Pkt. (125 seeds) $1.95, Tr. Pkt. (5g) $11.50 581 Mini-Spice Mixed. Developed for 10 cm (4”) pots, Mini-Spice is the earliest flowering, dwarf carnation we’ve seen. Fragrant. 15 to 20 cm (6 to 8”) high. Blooms are about 5 cm (2”) in diameter. Mixture includes red, white, yellow shades, scarlet, and blush. Pkt. (15 seeds) $3.50 583 Mini-Spice Peppermint. Similar to above, but with eye-catching red and white striped bicolor blooms. Early and fragrant. Pkt. (15 seeds) $3.50 582 Chabaud’s Giants. About 50 cm (20”) high with superior double blooms with fringed petals. Mixed colors. Very fragrant. Pkt. (125 seeds) $1.25, Tr. Pkt. (5g) $7.25 579 Can Can Scarlet. Exceptionally fragrant, double scarlet blooms throughout the growing season, even during hot, humid weather. About 40 cm (16”) high, with strong stems, ideal for cutting, flowerbeds and containers. Start indoors early. All American Award winner. Fertilize well for best performance. Pkt. (10 seeds) $6.25 SEED STARTER MIX Very fine soil-less mix, ideal for starting seeds. Proven superior by commercial growers. 5174 Seed Starter 4 litre bag $5.99 5132 Seed Starter 8 litre bag $6.99 5133 Seed Starter 16 litre bag $9.99 Candytuft Dense, mound-shaped plants with masses of bloom. Used for borders and rockery. Blooms all summer. Prefers full sun. Sow seed outdoors. 560 Umbellata. An annual, about 25 cm (10”) high. Mixed colors. Pkt. $1.50 561 Iberis Sempervirens. A perennial, about 20 cm (8”) high with masses of white flowers. Pkt. $1.75 catananche Treated as an annual on the Prairies, perennial in mild climates, “Cupid’s Dart” stands about 45 cm (18”) high, with fluffy blue flowers with ray-like petals. Thin leaves and wiry stems, ideal for cutting. Also used for drying. Start indoors in March. 585 Caerulea. Pkt. (25 seeds) $2.95 Canterbury Bells (Campanula) A biennial, 60 cm (24”) high, that does best in partial shade. Sow seed outdoors in June for blooms next year. Start indoors early for flowers the same season. It seeds itself, so it can really be regarded as a perennial. 571 Cup and Saucer Mixed. Bell-shaped flowers have a bottom set of petals forming a saucer. Mixed colors include blue, mauve, pink, white, etc. Pkt. (over 100 seeds) $1.75 572 Tussock Bellflower. About 30 cm (12”) high with violet-blue bell-shaped flowers about 5 cm (2”) across. Perennial on the southern Prairies with protection, it makes a good ground cover or border plant. Prefers full sun. Sometimes known as Carpathian Bellflower. Pkt. $1.95 Celosia These heat-loving annuals bear unusually colorful flower heads. Used for borders, cutting, and dried everlasting flowers. Prefers full sun. Start indoors. 601 Cockscomb Coral Garden. About 30 cm (12”) high with 25 cm (10”) flowers shaped like a rooster’s comb. Mixed colors. Pkt. $1.75 602 Wheat Celosia - Punky Red. About 50 to 60 cm (20 to 24”) high with deep red spikes over a long period. Great for containers, borders, and drying. Pkt. (25 seeds) $1.95 Fresh Look - Feathery plumes, about 20 to 25 cm (8 to 10”) long on vigorous plants, about 30 to 35 cm (12 to 14”) tall, with bright green leaves. Outstanding season-long color. Drought and heat tolerant. All American Award winner. Pkt. (75 seeds) $2.50 in 3 colors. 598 Red 599 Yellow 597 Gold Hybrid campanula Although technically a perennial, this variety is best treated as an annual, and started indoors early. Isabella starts blooming early and keeps on profusely most of the summer. Flowers are graceful, and bell-shaped, in an eye-catching soft blue. Can be grown in pots also. Plant in a cool, sunny spot and water regularly. Will tolerate a little frost. About 15 cm (6”) high with a compact habit. 573 Isabella. Pkt. (30 seeds) $2.95 all purpose Fertilizer A concentrated, water soluble plant food with a balanced 20-20-20 formula. Can be applied to either the soil or plant foliage. Also contains vital trace elements for complete plant nutrition. Used by professional growers, it is recommended for flowers, vegetables, transplants, trees, and ornamentals. 5186 All Purpose, 250g pkg $6.49 5187 All Purpose, 500g pkg $9.49 5293 All Purpose, 2 Kg pkg $20.99 Caragana This extremely hardy and fast growing perennial shrub makes an attractive hedge in summer and a snow fence in winter. Up to 30 cm (10”) at maturity. Drought tolerant. Bright pea-like yellow flowers appear in May. 575 Siberian Pea. Pkt. $1.95, 25g $3.95, 100g $5.95 30 Centaurea (Bachelor Buttons) An annual, also known as “cornflower,” grown for borders and cut flower. Prefers full sun. Sow outdoors directly or indoors for earlier bloom. Pkt. contains 75 to 125 seeds. 532 Tall Finest Mixed. 75 cm (30”) high with double blooms on long stems. Pkt. $1.50 534 Polka Dot. Mixed. 45 cm (18”) high with double blooms. Pkt. $1.50 535 Frosted Queen Mix. A colorful blend of picotees and bicolors. Flower petals look “frosted”. About 90 cm (36”) high, great for flowerbeds and borders. Pkt. $1.95 5329 Montana. Perennial on the Southern Prairies with protection. Same “cornflower” blooms. Rich blue. About 60 cm (24”) high. Pkt. (40 seeds) $2.75 Clarkia An annual, 40 to 50 cm (16 to 20”) high with spikes of ruffled, double flowers. Used for cutting. Will grow in sunny or shaded spots. Sow outdoors directly. 615 Elegans Double Mixed. Pkt. (over 100 seeds) $1.50 deerhorn Clarkia Native to the western US, this annual bears pink or white flowers with antler-shaped petals. About 30 to 50 cm (12 to 20”) high. Prefers full sun and sandy, well-drained soil. Drought tolerant, excellent for xeriscape gardens. Sow directly outdoors and indoors for earlier bloom. 616 Clarkia pulchella. Pkt. (100 seeds) $1.75 Cleome (Spider Flower) Cerastium (Snow-in-summer) An annual, about 100 cm (40”) high with 15 cm (6”) flower heads, followed by spidery seed pods. Grows in sun or semi-shade. Used for cut flowers. Sow outdoors or start indoors for earlier bloom. 625 Rose Queen. Contrasting pink shades. Pkt. (100 seeds) $1.75 626 Sparkler Blush. Pkt. (10 seeds) $3.95 An All American Award Winner for 2002. Full, bushy plants, compact with beautiful flowers in a blushing pink and white color. This garden creeper produces silvery grey foliage with small white flowers. Although it prefers full sun, it is easy to grow in most soils, with a minimum of moisture. One plant can expand to nearly 40 cm (16”) across. Ideal for borders, rock gardens etc. About 12 to 18 cm (5 to 7”) high. Perennial on the Prairies. 606 Cerastium - White. Pkt. $1.25 chilean gloryflower An easily grown climber, up to 3 m (10 ft) tall, with tubular orange-red blooms all summer. Although technically a perennial, treat as an annual and start indoors in February or March. 545 Scaber Orange. Pkt. (35 seeds) $2.95 Chrysanthemum (The Love Daisy) Traditional favourite for cutting or general garden display. Prefers full sun but will tolerate partial shade. Sow outdoors or start indoors for earlier bloom. 608 Merry Mixture. Annual, 60 to 90 cm (24 to 35”) high with 2 cm (1”) tri-colored blooms on long stems, ideal for cutting. Pkt. (100 seeds) $1.75 Cobaea Scandens (Cathedral Bells) Grown as an annual, this rapidly climbing vine bears bell-shaped flowers. About 3 to 6 m (10 to 20’) high. Sow outdoors in full sun or partial shade. May be started indoors for earlier bloom. Also known as “cup and saucer vine.” 620 Rosy Purple. Pkt. (15 seeds) $2.95 Collinsia blossom booster An annual, about 60 cm (24”) high, with whorled leaves, and bell-shaped flowers borne in clusters. Will thrive in the shade. Sow seed in early spring for midsummer blooms. 631 Bicolor “Pagoda.” Violet, rose-purple, and white. Pkt. $1.95 A balanced formula (15-30-15) for all flowering plants. Concentrated, water soluble. Quick-acting. 5537 500 g pkg. $8.99 Check out this year’s SPECIAL’S PAGE at the front of the catalogue. Dianthus - Magic Charms Dahlia - Hello Gorgeous 31 Dichondra - Silver Falls Coleus 654 Sunny Gold. Bred by Hashimoto in Japan, this variety produces, with a minimum of care, a stunning display of golden yellow, semi-double flowers, about 4 cm (1.5”) across. Continues to bloom even under hot humid conditions. Very dwarf plants with finely cut foliage. About 30 to 35 cm (12 to 14”) high. Pkt. $1.95 653 Bright Lights. Early, about 75 to 90 cm (30 to 36”) high with semi-double flowers in a nice assortment of color. From the Klondyke series. Pkt. $1.95 This annual ornamental foliage plant bears a wide variety of leaf patterns and markings. Best in partial shade for darker colours, but tolerates sun. For flowerbeds and containers. Start indoors early. 630 Rainbow Mixture. About 25 to 50 cm (10 to 20”) high with heart-shaped leaves. Pkt. (100 seeds) $1.95, Trade Pkt. (700 seeds) $5.25 629 Wizard Pineapple. About 25 cm (10”) tall with larger green leaves splashed with dark red. Pkt. (40 seeds) $1.95 632 Chocolate Mint. About 35 cm (14”) high chocolate brown leaves are edged with mint green. Pkt. (10 seeds) $3.50 6322 Dark Chocolate. About 30 cm (12”) high with dark purple leaves that turn chocolate brown in the shade. Pkt. (10 seeds) $3.95 628 Kong Mosaic. Huge blistered leaves patterned with green, red and cream. About 45 to 55 cm (18 to 22”) tall. Best in full shade. Pkt. (10 seeds) $2.95 Versa Series. Well branched multi-coloured foliage, about 50 cm (20”) high. Pkt. (10 seeds) $4.50 6323 Crimson Gold – striking red edged in gold 6324 Watermelon – cherry red edged gold Coreopsis A perennial, 80 cm (32”) high, with fluffy semidouble 5 cm (2”) flowers on long stems, ideal for cutting. Prefers full sun. Blooms all summer. Pkt. contains 75 to 100 seeds; except as noted. 640 Sunburst. Golden yellow. Pkt. $1.75 641 Early Sunrise. More compact with shorter stems. Earlier to bloom. Golden yellow. Pkt. $1.95 642 Sunfire. A bit shorter than the other varieties, about 30 to 90 cm (12 to 36”) high. Bright yellow blooms with a burgundy red centre. Spreads out to about 60 cm (24”). Pkt. (25 seeds) $2.75 Columbine (Aquilegia) Dahlberg Daisy (Cape Daisy) Perennial for sun or partial shade,, bearing the next year in the springtime, 10 cm (4”) blooms with long spurs. About 45 to 60 cm (18 to 24”) high. Good cut flower. Start seed indoors. 635 Mixed Colors. Blue, pink, red, yellow, bicolours. Pkt. (100 seeds) $1.75 Swan Series. First year blooming perennial if started indoors. Pkt. (15 seeds) $2.95 6361 Blue/White bicolour 6362 Red/White bicolour 6363 Yellow 6364 Pink/Yellow bicolour This mound-shaped plant is grown as an annual. It is 20 cm (8”) high with small gold flowers that turn a lemon color as they age. Use for borders, planters, or pots. Blooms all summer. Prefers full sun. Start indoors early. 665 Golden Fleece. Pkt. (50 seeds) $1.95 Dahlia Grow dahlias from seed at a fraction of the cost of roots and produce storable roots for next year. Used for borders, beds, and cut flowers. Prefers full sun. Start indoors early. 666 Unwin’s Dwarf Mixed. About 50 cm (20”) high with semi-double 7 cm (2 1/2”) blooms. Pkt. (20 seeds) $1.50, Tr. Pkt. (5g) $7.95 667 Garden Pride. A European dwarf bedding type, about 30 to 35 cm (12 to 15”) high with double and semi-double blooms. Assorted colors. Early. Good for cut flowers. Pkt. (20 seeds) $1.95 6681 Figaro Mixed Colours. Large 5 cm (2”) semidouble blooms on compact bushy plants. About 30 cm (12”) high. Pkt. (25 seeds) $2.50, Pkt. (200 seeds) $8.95 664 Hello Gorgeous Mix. Vigorous, uniform plants, about 17 to 30 cm (7 to 12”) high, covered with full, semi-double blooms, in a “gorgeous” blend of 6 colors. Choose a sunny, but not-too-hot location. Pkt. (10 seeds) $4.95 Cosmos This very easy-to-grow annual bears daisy-like flowers, ideal for cutting, and dark green foliage. Blooms all summer. Sow outdoors in a sunny spot or start indoors for earlier bloom. Pkt. contains 50 to 100 seeds, except as noted. H 650 Early Sensation Mixed. Very early, 90 to 120 cm (36 to 48”) high with large blooms in rose, crimson, pink, white, etc. Canada’s Centennial Flower in 1967. Pkt. $1.25 Tr. Pkt. (10g) $5.95 Sonata. About 50 to 75 cm (20 to 30”) high, covered with bright flowers from early summer till frost. Can be grown in containers also. Strong, sturdy stems. A Fleuroselect Gold Medal Winner. Pkt. (25 seeds) $1.50 Pkt. (200 seeds) $10.95 651 Mixed Colors 6511 Carmine - crimson red 6512 Pink Blush 652 Cosmic Orange. An All American Award winner for 2000. About 30 cm (12”) high with semi-double blooms about 5 cm (2”) across, in a rich orange shade. Prefers full sun. With minimal care, it will bloom all summer. Pkt. (25 seeds) $2.25 Any order of seeds, bulbs, roots, or supplies is postpaid when the total value exceeds $40.00. For orders less than $40.00 please add $5.95 for handling. See complete Terms and Conditions of Sale on page 102. 32 diascia - diamonte Bushy, well-branched (without pinching) plants, about 20 to 25 cm (8 to 10”) high, spreading out to about 45 cm (18”) across. Flower spikes resemble snapdragons and are literally covered with small open florets, about 2 cm (1”) across. Good container plant. Pkt. (15 seeds) $4.95 661 Diamonte Coral Rose (AAS winner) 662 Diamonte Lavender-pink 663 Diamonte Apricot datura This annual tropical plant grows from 60 cm (24”) up to nearly 150 cm (60”) tall with long leaves and very large trumpet-shaped flowers. Blooms in midsummer if started indoors in early March. Fragrant. Self-seeds in mild climates. Makes a very showy container plant. 669 Datura Angel’s Trumpet - white. Pkt. (15 seeds) $2.95 Delphinium A perennial with spikes of blooms used for cut flowers or general garden display. Start early indoors and they will bloom the same year and produce strong plants to winter over for next season. Prefers full sun but will tolerate partial shade. Pkt. contains 50 to 75 seeds. 670 Pacific Giants Mixed. About 150 cm (60”) high with large, double, frilled blooms. Needs protection from the wind. Pkt. $1.50 671 Magic Fountains Mixed. About 90 cm (36”) tall with spikes of giant blooms. Ideal for windy areas or borders. Pkt. $1.95 Dianthus (Pinks) Bushy, free-flowering plants used for borders, rockery, or cut flowers. Fragrant. Start indoors. 673 Supra Purple. An early and prolific producer of 4 cm (1.5”) purple flowers, with lacy, fringed edges. Short stems, ideal for cutting. About 30 cm (12”) high. An All American Award winner for 2006. Pkt. (25 seeds) $2.95 Tr. Pkt. (100 seeds) $6.95 678 Magic Charms Mixed. Compact, annual vigorous plants, about 20 to 25 cm (8 to 10”) high with vibrant blooms. An All American Award Winner. Pkt. (40 seeds) $2.95, Pkt. (200 seeds) $9.95 679 Ideal Sweetheart Mixed. A winter-hardy biennial that will flower the first year if started indoors. About 35 cm (14”) high with bright blooms in a unique color blend of white, red and cherry shades with a red heart at the centre. Pkt. (40 seeds) $2.95 680 Gaiety Mixed Colors. Annual 30 cm (12”) high with fully double frilled, 5 cm (2”) blooms. Pkt. (200 seeds) $1.50, Tr. Pkt. (5g) $5.95 677 Amazon Neon Duo. Very dark green, glossy foliage that sets off neon cherry and purple blooms on separate plants. About 45 to 60 cm (18 to 24”) high. Ideal for flowerbeds and cutting. Perennial in milder climates; best treated as annual on the Prairies. Packet contains a mix of cherry and purple. Pkt. (20 seeds) $3.95 682 Chinensis Double Mixed. Perennial, 30 cm (12”) high, with fully double blooms. Hardy. Pkt. (200 seeds) $1.95 Parfait. Annual about 30 cm (12”) high, with blooms about 5 cm (2”) across, each layered with a darker red eye. Stable, early, and compact. Pkt. (40 seeds) $2.95, Tr. Pkt. (200 seeds) $10.95 685 Raspberry - royal rose 686 Strawberry - light pink 6861 Venti Crimson Eye - rosy pink with crimson eye 684 Bouquet Purple. Best grown as an annual, 45 to 60 cm (18 to 24”) tall with rich lavender blooms. Blooms all summer long. Ideal for containers too. Pkt. (20 seeds) $2.95 675 Corona Cherry Magic. Large flowers, cherry red or lavender, with magical stripes or flecks, on dark green foliage. About 20 cm (8”) tall. Best grown as an annual. Pkt. (20 seeds) $2.95 Fandango. Frilly, semi-double blooms splashed with vibrant colour on tall bushy plants, about 40 cm (16”) high, and nearly 45 cm (18”) wide. Fragrant. Grow as an annual. Ideal for cutting. Price: Pkt. (20 seeds) $2.95, Pkt. (100 seeds) $8.95 6731 Fandango Crimson – deep red tones 6732 Fandango Purple Picotee – purple with a lighter edge. Dynasty. Fully double blooms, like miniature carnations. Self-cleaning; continuous blooming all summer. About 40 cm (16”) high. Good cut flower. Treat as annual. Pkt. (20 seeds) $3.50 6844 Orchid 6846 Red 6845 Rose Lace 6847 White Blush Dichondra This accent plant produces rounded, fan-shaped silver foliage, about 2 cm (3/4 inch) across and 1 cm (1/2 inch) long on cascading silver stems about 1.2 m (4’) long. Excellent for mixed containers, hanging baskets or ground cover. About 7 cm (3”) high. Best in full sun with good drainage; tolerates drought and heat. Perennial in mild climates; treat as annual on the Prairies. Start indoors. Pkt. (10 seeds) $3.95 676 Silver Falls 674 Emerald Falls - green leaves Digitalis (Foxglove) A biennial that bears spikes of thimble-shaped florets, like bells, with spotted throats, all around the stem. Excellent cut flower. 690 Purpurea. About 120 cm (48”) high. Purple and cream shades. Plant in spring for flowers the next year. Pkt. (100 seeds) $1.75 691 Foxy. About 60 to 90 cm (24 to 36”) high. Mixed colors. Start indoors for blooms the first year and treat as a biennial for next season. Pkt. (100 seeds) $1.95 6914 Primrose Bells. Similar to Foxy but in a delightful yellow shade. Pkt. (100 seeds) $1.95 Camelot. Reliable first year flowering with heavier second-year bloom. About 100 cm (40”) high. Pkt. (20 seeds) $2.50 6915 Lavender 6916 Cream 6917 Rose 33 Dusty miller felicia An annual with silvery white, velvety foliage grown as a contrast to other border or pot plants. Prefers full sun. Start indoors very early. Pkt. contains 75 to 125 seeds. 5335 Maritima Silverdust. Cineraria. 22 cm (9”) high with very finely cut silvery white leaves. Needs light for germination. Pkt. $1.95, Tr. Pkt. (2g) $4.95 5336 New Look. About 30 cm (12”) tall with large super white oak-leaves that resemble felt. Pkt. $1.95 Technically a perennial, but best treated as an annual. Can be brought indoors in fall. Also called Blue Marguerite. About 20 cm (8”) high. Start indoors early. 6972 Spring Merchen. Sky blue with pink and purple. Pkt. (40 seeds) $3.95 Daisy Fleabane A fairly hardy perennial in most zones that produces masses of flowers resembling asters or daisies. Blooms are violet-purple appearing in clusters during June and July. About 45 to 60 cm (18 to 24”) high, this excellent variety is ideal for rock-gardens and perennial borders. Prefers full sun or partial shade. Erigeron speciosus. 698 Fleabane. Pkt. $1.95 Echinacea (purple Coneflower) Daisy-like purple flowers; petals droop to form a cone. Best in full sun. Perennial with adequate winter protection. Sow directly in the garden or start indoors. 694 Echinacea purpurea. 45 to 75 cm (18 to 30”) high, purple flowers. Pkt. (75 seeds) $1.50 PowWow Wild Berry. About New for 2011! 6944 40 cm (16”) high, with non-fading neon rose blooms the first year from seed if started indoors. 2011 AAS Winner. Pkt. (20 seeds) $3.95, Pkt. (100 seeds) $16.95 6945 Prairie Splendor Purple. About 60 cm (24”) tall large, deep rosy purple blooms the first year from seed if started indoors. Nice cut flower. Pkt. (20 seeds) $2.25 FUCHSIA Suitable for growing in pots or in the greenhouse, this variety is about 30 cm (12”) high with both single and double blooms in a bicolor red and white. Base branching; no pinching required. Can be used as a trailing plant in hanging baskets. Sow in early winter. 696 Swing. Pkt. (10 seeds) $4.50 GAILLARDIA (Blanket Flower) Daisy-like flowers on long stems, ideal for cutting, for most of the summer. Needs full sun. Tolerates moderate drought. 6977 Mesa Yellow. Annual. Neat plants about 45 cm (18”) tall with bright yellow 7 cm (3”) daisy-like blooms throughout the summer. Flowers will attract butterflies. Pkt. (20 seeds) $2.95 697 Grandiflora Mixed. About 45 cm (18”) high. Annual. Pkt. $1.95 699 Perennial aristata. Shades of red, gold, and purple. About 90 cm (36”) tall. Extra winter protection advisable. Pkt. (75 seeds) $1.95 6975 Sundance Bicolor. Annual. Fully double blooms, with a mahogany red/yellow bicolour design. About 30 cm (12”) high. Heat and drought tolerant. Pkt. (30 seeds) $2.50 6976 Arizona Sun. Perennial (blooms first year if started indoors). About 25 cm (10”) high, with tutone red/yellow flowers. Attracts butterflies. All American Award Winner for 2005. Pkt. (25 seeds) $2.50 New for 2011! 6974 Plume Red. Annual. Compact dwarf 30 cm (12”) plants covered with deep red, fluffy flowers that attract butterflies. Ideal for pots. Pkt. (40 seeds) $1.95 Euphorbia (Snow-on-the-Mountain) Leaf margins turn snow white for a striking contrast plant. Sow outdoors or indoors for earlier plants. About 60 cm (24”) high 692 Mountain Snow. Pkt. $1.50 english daisy Perennial with protection. Daisy-like blooms in early summer. Can be grown as an annual if started indoors early. 687 Bellis perennis. Varied colors from light pink to purple. About 15 cm (6”) high. Pkt. (75 seeds) $1.95 erysimum Fragrant, base branching annual with delicate, loose flowers set against medium green foliage. Used as a companion for other bedding plants. Stands about 45 to 60 cm (18 to 24”), and spreads out up to 45 cm (18”). Prefers a cool but sunny spot. Start indoor like pansies. Pkt. (20 seeds) $2.75 6970 Citrona Orange 6971 Citrona Yellow eustoma prairie gentian True deep blue blooms on top of compact, 20 to 25 cm (8 to 10”), plants. Flowers all season long. An All American Award winner. Start indoors early. For full sun or partial shade. Pelleted seed. 6935 Forever Blue. Pkt. (20 seeds) $3.95 6936 Forever White. An All American Award winner for 2003. Ivory White. Pkt. (20 seeds) $3.95 gaura A graceful perennial with loose spikes of white flowers tinged with pink. On the prairies best treated as an annual and start indoors. Heat and drought tolerant. Prefers full sun or partial shade. About 90 cm (36”) high. 714 The Bride. Pkt. (20 seeds) $1.95 Evening Scented Stocks — See Stocks 34 Gazania Grown as an annual, this variety is about 25 cm (10”) and bears 5 cm (2”) daisy-like flowers all summer. Ideal for borders and cut flowers. Prefers full sun. Start indoors. 6985 Sunshine Mixed Colors. Blooms have contrasting zones. Pkt. (20 seeds) $1.95 Kiss Hybrids. Short, stocky plants covered with flowers. Pkt. (20 seeds) $2.50 6980 Rose - mid-rose with lighter tips 6981 Golden Yellow - warm yellow 6982 Bronze Star - bronze with gold tips 6988 Mahogany - red 6979 Frosty Mixture - a blend of colors with silverygreen leaves 6978 Yellow Flame - yellow petals flamed red Big Kiss Series. Extra large blooms up to 11 cm (4.5”) across, held high above bushy plants. Pkt. (15 seeds) $2.95 6888 White Flame - large white with rosy red stripes. 6889 Yellow Flame - bright yellow with red stripes. Daybreak Series. Compact with extra large blooms. Early. Pkt. (20 seeds) $2.50 6986 Red Stripe - Gold petals with red stripes. 6983 Garden Sun - Bicolor orange with yellow edge. 6987 Orange Cream - orange with creamy white picotee 6984 Rose Stripe - gold petals with rose stripes Geum A perennial, 45 to 60 cm (18 to 24”) high with roseshaped flowers on long stems, ideal for cutting. Blooms all summer. Requires winter protection; many gardeners grow it as an annual. Prefers full sun. Start indoors. 711 Mrs. Bradshaw. Double scarlet-red blooms. Pkt. (40 seeds) $1.75 Gilia An annual, about 60 cm (24”) high with divided leaves and funnel-shaped flowers. Sow outdoors in early spring in full sun. 712 Tricolor Bird’s eye. Blue, lilac, and yellow. Pkt. $1.95 Gazania - Kiss Frosty Mix Globe Amaranth (Gomphrena) This annual produces flower heads that are globes of soft, prickly bracts with miniature trumpetshaped flowers. About 30 to 45 cm (12 to 18”) high. Withstands hot weather. Blooms all summer. Start seeds indoors, covering them only lightly. Used for dried or everlasting flowers. 713 Globe Amaranth - Mixed Colors. Pkt. (50 seeds) $1.50 Godetia (Satin Flower) An annual 45 to 60 cm (18 to 24”) high, with spikes of large, silky, double and semi-double blooms. Does well in shady areas. Sow outdoors directly or start indoors for earlier bloom. 715 Dwarf Double Mixed. Color range includes white, pink, crimson, lavender, etc. Pkt. (200 seeds) $1.50 Gloriosa Daisy (Rudbeckia) A perennial, 75 to 90 cm (30 to 36”) high with 12 cm (5”) “Black-eyed Susan” daisy flowers. Used for cut flowers and general garden display. Prefers full sun. Start indoors for bloom the first year. 710 Mixed. Broad petals in yellow, mahogany, and bicolor shades. Pkt. (200 seeds) $1.95 Gypsophila (Baby’s Breath) A free-flowering annual, 60 to 90 cm (24 to 36”) high, that bears a mass of tiny flowers used in floral arrangements. Prefers full sun. Make successive sowings for a longer blooming period. 725 London Market. “Covent Garden.” White. Pkt. (100 seeds) $1.50 Check out this year’s SPECIAL’S PAGE at the front of the catalogue. Ornamental Gourds An annual climbing vine, about 2 m (7’) high that produces varied ornamental fruit. Start indoors early so that the fruit ripens on the vine, as this is necessary to harden them for ornaments. Transplant very carefully without disturbing the roots. When mature, dry the fruit in a cool airy spot and coat with paste wax to make year round ornaments. 720 All Sorts Mixed. Pkt. (10 to 15 seeds) $1.95 Gazania - Kiss Yellow Flame 35 Gazania - Kiss Mahogany Orbit Series. Well-rounded flower heads with zoned dark green leaves. About 35 cm (14”) high. Pkt. $2.50 7017 Coral - bright coral orange 7018 Cherry - glowing cherry red 701 Hot Pink - electric pink 7019 Scarlet - the original red 7026 Appleblossom - soft pink 702 White - classic white 7025 Orchid - lavender-rose 7038 Venus. Large blooms, blush pink with a deep rosy red eye. Zoned foliage. Pkt. $2.50 Helichrysum (Strawflower) An annual 45 to 60 cm (18 to 24”) high with large double blooms on long stems ideal for cut flowers or dried everlastings. Prefers full sun. Sow outdoors directly or start indoors for earlier bloom. Do not cover the seed. 730 Double Mixed. Pkt. (200 seeds) 95¢ chico series A long day bloomer that bursts into flower earlier than other varieties (needs full sun). About 30 cm to 37 cm (12 to 15”) high. Can even be grown in baskets or patio planters. Pkt. contains 15 to 20 seeds. 732 Chico Yellow. Pkt. $1.95 733 Chico Orange. Pkt. $1.95 Maverick Series. Extra large blooms on multiple stems, about 35 cm (14”) tall. Zoned foliage. Pkt. $2.50 7035 Red - deep red 7036 Quicksilver - pale lavender 7037 Violet 703 Star - pink with magenta star 7041 Salmon Confetti - salmon with scarlet flecks. 704 Cherry Elite. About 35 to 45 cm (14 to 18”) high with short flower stems. Early. Well rounded flower heads are held just above the foliage. Color is deep cherry-red. A Classic that just does not compromise. Pkt. $2.50 705 Paintbox/Bambi. A F-2 hybrid about 45 cm (18”) high that is very vigorous. Mixed colors include scarlet, pink, salmon, and white. Pkt. (20 seeds) $1.95, Pkt. (100 seeds) $9.50 706 Multibloom Bright Rose. About 30 cm (12”) high, with up to 15 blooms per plant. One of the earliest geraniums on the market today. Clear, bright flowers, over a long season, on compact, zoned leaf plants. A rich rose color. Pkt. $2.50 707 Multibloom Scarlet. Similar to Multibloom Bright Rose, but with bright scarlet red blooms. This true bedding plant geranium is perfect for mass plantings. Pkt. $2.50 7081 Horizon Coral Spice. Coral pink blooms with a luminous darker rosy red star at the centre. About 35 cm (14”) high. Pkt. $2.50 708 Orange Appeal. We are proud to be offering our first true orange hybrid seed geranium. A 1991 Fleuroselect Award Winner. Compact, early, with large flower heads of rich orange blooms on top of well branched plants. Very free flowering. Simply irresistable! Pkt. $2.50 709 Raspberry Ripple. Developed by Floranova in England and winner of a Fleuro-Select award. About 35 cm (14”) high with zoned dark green leaves and salmon flowers flecked and sectored with red. Base branching and prolific. Pkt. $2.50 7092 Blueberry Ripple. Same as Raspberry Ripple above but with wine flecks on a blush pink background. Pkt. $2.50 foliage type An annual with rounded, oval, silver leaves on silver stems, up to 45 cm (18”) long. Spreads and branches well without pinching. Foliage starts out greenish silver. The silver color intensifies as the days become longer. Great for containers and hanging baskets. Plant stands about 20 cm (8”) high. Full sun. Multiseed pellets. 7301 Helichrysum - Silver Mist Pkt. (15 pellets) $4.95 geranium This garden favourite is best suited for sunny borders, window boxes, planters, or beds. Will tolerate partial shade. Because our seed is scarified for faster germination (i.e. the seed hull removed) more care must be taken in starting geraniums. Allow 10 to 12 weeks before setting out (approximately 100 to 150 days seed to bloom). Use a sterile medium like vermiculite or perlite for germinating. Keep the temperature constant at around 24˙C (75˙F) and cover the tray with plastic to hold in the moisture. Transplant to Jiffy Pots using a light soil mixture and reduce the temperature for sturdier stockier plants. NOTE: PACKETS CONTAIN 10 SEEDS UNLESS OTHERWISE NOTED. Ivy-leaf Geraniums. About 10 cm (4”) high, with trailing, cascading branches for hanging baskets and window boxes. Free-flowering all summer if started early. Pkt. $6.25 7013 Summer Showers Mixed Colors 7012 Summertime Lilac 7014 Sprinter Mixed. A dependable original, about 40 to 45 cm (16 to 18”) high in assorted colors. Vigorous and free flowering. Pkt. $2.50 H 7015 Sprinter Scarlet. About 40 to 45 cm (16 to 18”) high with bright scarlet red blooms. Early, free flowering, and base branching. Pkt. $2.50 7039 Black Magic (Velvet) Rose. Unique bicolor leaves, brown centres with green margins. Bright rose blooms. About 35 cm (14”) high. Pkt. $3.95, Pkt. (100 seeds) $27.50 Trade Packets are available for all varieties except Ivy-leaf and Black Magic varieties 100 seeds $15.50 36 HELIANTHUS (Sunflower) With their large colorful flower-heads, these annuals put on quite a show. Sow outdoors after frost; but can be started indoors for earlier bloom. 729 Teddy Bear. About 75 to 100 cm (30 to 40”) high, with large double yellow blooms, up to 13 cm (5”) across. Pkt. (50 seeds) $1.75 727 Sun Gold. A tall variety, about 150 cm (60”) high, producing large, golden yellow, double sunflowers, up to 20 cm (8”) across with the right conditions. Pkt. (25 seeds) $1.95 726 Soraya. An All American Award winner, about 150 to 180 cm (60 to 72”) tall, with blooms about 10 to 15 cm (4 to 6”) across on sturdy stems. Orange petals with a chocolate brown centre. Ideal for cutting. Will produce seeds for the birds if left to mature. Pkt. (10 seeds) $1.95 723 Starburst Aura. Cactus-style golden yellow blooms, with looser pointed petals, and a green centre. About 120 cm (48”) high. Produces no pollen to make seeds. Day neutral. Pkt. (10 seeds) $1.95 722 Annuus. Classic, daisy-style, “wildflower” yellow blooms, with dark centres. From 60 to 150 cm (24 to 60”) tall, ideal for natural gardens. Pkt. (25 seeds) $1.95 724 Autumn Beauty. Flower-heads up to 15 cm (6”) across, with petals shading from mahogany-red to light yellow. About 150 cm (60”) tall. Pkt. (25 seeds) $1.95 717 Pacino Cola. Uniquely contrasting golden yellow petals with a dark eye. Blooms are about 10 cm (4”) across, borne on plants just 30 to 40 cm (12 to 16”) tall. Great for containers. Tolerates drought and even partial shade. Pkt. (20 seeds) $1.95 718 Moonshadow. About 120 cm (48”) high, with flower-heads of unusual white petals and a dark centre disc. Produces no pollen to make seeds. Day neutral. Pkt. (10 seeds) $1.95 728 Moulin Rouge. A tall variety, up to 150 cm (60”) high with rosy red blooms and a darker centre, up to 10 cm (4”) across. Produces no pollen to make seeds. Pkt. (20 seeds) $1.95 Geranium - Maverick Red BALLAD SUNFLOWER This new Helianthus is a pollen-free (does not aggravate allergies) dwarf variety that bears bright golden yellow flowers with dark centres. Shiny dark green foliage. About 60 to 75 cm (24 to 30”) tall. Annual. 716 Ballad Pkt. (20 seeds) $2.95 HELIOPSIS (False Sunflower) Soft yellow daisy-type double blooms up to 15 cm (6”) across on sturdy stems, ideal for cutting. About 90 cm (36”) tall. Prefers full sun. Perennial. 734 Heliopsis Pkt. (80 seeds) $1.50 HELIOTROPE Large fragrant deep violet-blue flowers, ideal for cutting. About 45 cm (18”) high. Attracts bees. Start indoors. 719 Marine. Pkt. $1.95 Hesperis (Dames Rocket) About 90 to 120 cm (36 to 48”) high with narrow leaves and fragrant purple-violet flowers. Blooms most of the summer. This variety is a biennial, hardy on the Prairies with adequate protection, with flowers borne on the second-year plants. Grows easily in most locations. 731 Matronalis Violet. Pkt. $1.95 hibiscus Luna Series. Impressive 15 to 20 cm (6 to 8”) flowers on bushy, well branched plants, without the need for pinching. Great for flowerbeds or containers. About 90 cm (36”) tall, spreading out to 60 cm (24”). Best in full sun. Perennial in milder climates; treat as annual and start indoors in February. Pkt. (10 seeds) $4.50 7216 Pink Swirl 7215 Blush 7217 Red 7218 White hollyhocks An old garden favourite with spikes of colorful blooms thickly massed on long stems. Does best in sunny, well-drained locations. 735 Queeny Purple. First dwarf purple hollyhock that flowers prolifically the first year from seed. Frillyedged 7.5 to 10 cm (3 to 4”) “powder puff”, double blooms on compact, sturdy, branching plants, just 50 to 75 cm (20 to 30”) high. Although technically perennial, best treated as annual on the Prairies and start indoors in March. An All American Award winner. Pkt. (40 seeds) $1.95 Geranium - Maverick Quicksilver 37 Geranium - Hot Pink Orbit 736 Chater’s Double Mixed. A biennial, 100 to 150 cm (40 to 60”) high with very double, crepe-textured blooms, up to 10 cm (4”) across. Should be staked and protected from the wind. Used in perennial beds. Pkt. $1.50 737 Indian Spring. Perennial that blooms the first season. Old-fashioned single and semi double blooms, mixed colors. About 150 cm (60”) high. Pkt. $1.50 7468 Novella Rose. A compact, very early variety, about 60 cm (24”) tall. Rose with creamy pink stripes. Can be grown in containers. May be started indoors for early bloom. A Gold Medal winner. Pkt. (15 seeds) $1.95 lavender hyssop Sometimes called Licorice Mint, this hardy perennial (on the southern Prairies) stands 30 to 90 cm (12 to 36”) tall, with lavender to purple flower spikes. A delightful mint and licorice scent that attracts bees and butterflies. Readily self-sows, ideal for natural perennial gardens and conservation programmes. Prefers sun to light shade, with well-drained soil. Tolerates dry conditions well. Agastache foeniculum 7386 Lavender Hyssop. Pkt. (100 seeds) $1.95 immortelle (Xeranthemum) Used for dried or everlasting flowers as well as cutting, this annual is about 60 cm (24”) high, with daisy-like blooms on long stems in shades of blue, rose, violet, and white. Thrives in most soils with full sun. May be sown outdoors or indoors in March for earlier bloom. 739 Immortelle, Xeranthemum Mixed. Pkt. $1.50 impatiens iresine Few plants can match impatiens for brilliant, weather-resistant, all-summer bloom in shaded, or semi-shaded, or even sunny (if there is enough water) areas. Most can even be grown indoors as a winter houseplant. Start indoors early in a sterile medium like vermiculite or perlite covering the seeds very lightly and using plastic to hold in the moisture until germinated. Transplant very carefully. Do not over fertilize. Dark purple leaves make an ideal accent to mixed containers, hanging baskets, or flowerbeds. About 20 cm (8”) high. Branches spread out or cascade about 1 m (3’). An excellent groundcover. For shade or partial sun. 7385 Purple Lady. Pkt. (10 seeds) $3.95 rocky mountain iris Beardless flowers in pale blue and variegated shades. Variable heights from 15 to 45 cm (6 to 18”). Hardy on the southern Prairies. Iris missouriensis. 738 Iris. Pkt. $1.95 Super Elfin Series. About 20 cm (8”) high. Spreading habit. Pkt. (25 seeds) $2.95, Tr. Pkt. (300 seeds) $9.95 740 Mixed Colors 7401 Scarlet 7402 Blue Pearl - lilac orchid 7403 Lipstick - hot rose 7404 White 7405Orange LADY SLIPPER - See Balsam larkspur (Annual Delphinium) An annual, 75 to 125 cm (30 to 50”) high with long spikes of double florets similar to delphiniums. Good for early cut flowers. Prefers full sun but will grow in shady areas. Sow outdoors early or start indoors for earlier bloom. 745 Giant Imperial Mixed. Includes blue, pink, white, etc. Pkt. (100 seeds) $1.95 Tempo Series. With extremely large blooms, 4 to 5 cm (2 to 3”) across, on neat, compact plants, about 20 to 25 cm (8 to 10”) high. Extra early. Pkt. (25 seeds) $2.95, Tr. Pkt. (300 seeds) $9.95 741 Peach Butterfly. Rosy peach with a butterfly spreading out from the centre. 7426 Cinnamon - deep rich musty red 7428 Orange 7427 Blue Satin New Guinea Impatiens. Larger, longer-lasting blooms on shorter plants, about 25 cm (10”) high. Spreads out about 25 cm (10”). Very dark bronzy green leaves. Tolerates full sun better than many others. Pkt. (10 seeds) $3.50 743 Tango – bold apricot orange 7396 Divine Scarlet Red 7397 Divine Violet 7431 Mosaic Lilac. A unique pattern gives this award winner a textured look like no other impatiens. About 30 to 35 cm (12 to 14”) high, large blooms. Pkt. (25 seeds) $2.95 7442 Coral Swirl. A truly unique picotee pattern, light coral, with a dark edge. Puts on a tremendous show in the garden. Pkt. (10 seeds) $3.95 Lathyrus (Perennial Sweet Pea) A climbing perennial, about 150 cm (60”) high, bearing flowers just like sweet peas all summer, ideal for cutting. Can be grown on trellises, on fences, as ground cover, or in spots too hot for annual sweet peas. Prefers full sun. Sow directly in the garden or start indoors for earlier bloom. 746 Latifolius. “Everlasting Peas.” Mixed colors include, pink, white, purplish red, etc. Pkt. (40 seeds) $1.95 Lavatera (Herb Tree Mallow) An annual, 1 to 1.5 m (3 to 5’) high bearing large funnel-shaped flowers all summer. Use for screening, temporary hedges, or backgrounds. Sow directly in the garden in a sunny spot. Pkt. contains 100 seeds, except as noted. 7465 Trimestris. Rosy red blooms. Pkt. $1.25 7466 Mont Blanc. Pure white. Pkt. $1.50 7467 Silver Cup. Rosy pink. Pkt. $1.75 38 MORE impatiens Impatiens for hanging Baskets 7432 Victorian Rose. An All American Award winner that produces semi-double blooms that cover the plant throughout the season. About 25 to 30 cm (10 to 12”) high. Color is rose-pink with a lighter centre. Pkt. (10 seeds) $2.95 Fanciful Series. Multi-petalled blooms are fuller than standard varieties. About 25 cm (10”) high. Spreads out nicely for pots or hanging baskets. 7448 Sweetheart Mix - pink, white and orchid. Pkt. (25 seeds) $2.95, Pkt. (300s) $14.95 7449 Circus Orange & White. Large bicolored semidouble blooms, orange splashed with white. About 25 cm (10”) high, spreading out to 30 cm (12”), ideal for hanging baskets. Pkt. (25 seeds) $3.95 Envoy/Encore Series. Spreading or sprawling branches bear superbright large blooms, ideal for hanging baskets and mass plantings. About 50 cm (20”) high. Pkt. (25 seeds) $2.95, Tr. Pkt. (300 seeds) $9.95 7411 Peach Butterfly - unique peach with jumbo orange eye 7412 Lavender Blue - frosty lavender-blue 7413 Red - true red 7414 Violet Star - violet and white bicolor 7415 Wine - burgundy with violet undertones LAURENTIA Accent Series. Larger blooms set against dark green foliage. Very early. About 25 to 30 cm (10 to 12”) high. Pkt. (25 seeds) $2.50 Tr. Pkt. (300 seeds) $8.95 7438 Coral 7434 Violet 7435 Scarlet 7433 Burgundy 7429 Midnight Rose - soft rose 7437 Blush Pink - with pink eye 7439 Lavender - opalescent blue 744 Star Mixed - petals overlayed with a white star 7436 Pastel Mixture 7445 Cranberry 7444 Salmon Picotee Blitz 3000 Series. Extra large flowers cover well-branched plants, about 30 to 37 cm (12 to 15”) high. Spreads out evenly to about 30 cm (12”) across Pkt. (25 seeds) $2.50 Tr. Pkt. (300 seeds) $9.95 7322 Deep Orange 7324 Rose Star - rose/white star pattern 7323 Pink Picotee - pink tutone 7325 Violet - rich dark shade New for 2011! Impatiens - Accent Burgundy 748 Blue Star (Axillaris). About 25 cm (10”) high, covered with a profusion of attractive blue, starshaped flowers. Start indoors and it will bloom until fall. Use in borders, pots, and hanging baskets. Prefers a warm, sunny spot with adequate moisture. In our climate, treat as an annual. Pkt $2.95 LEOPARD’S BANE Treat as an annual on the Prairies; perennial in mild climates. Large daisy-like yellow flowers on strong stems. About 60 cm (24”) high. Blooms most of the summer if you cut off finished blooms. Good for cut flowers. Start indoors early. Doronicum caucasicum. 7545 Magnificent. Pkt. (50 seeds) $1.95 Limnanthes Also known as Meadow-foam, this annual stands about 15 cm (6”) tall, and bears small yellow and white, fragrant blooms. Nicknamed the Poached Egg Plant. Start early indoors. Choose a moist sunny spot. 7547 Yellow/White. Pkt. (40 seeds) $1.95 Linum (Scarlet Flax) An annual, 30 to 45 cm (12 to 18”) high with small flax-type flowers. Blooms consistently. Sow directly in the garden. Pkt. contains 100 seeds. 747 Scarlet. Pkt. $1.95 7475 Blue Lewisii. This variety is perennial in sheltered locations. Pkt. $1.95 Impatiens - Accent Salmon Picotee 39 Hollyhocks - Queeny Purple Lisianthus Lupins Best treated as an annual and started indoors early, this variety stands about 25 to 30 cm (10 to 12”) tall, with bell-shaped flowers and widely flared petals in a nice assortment of colors. Basebranching and naturally dwarf habit make it ideal for container growing. Suitable for flowerbeds also. Prefers full sun. 749 Lisianthus - Lizzy Mixture. Pkt. $3.50 A perennial, 60 to 90 cm (24 to 36”) high, with dense spikes of tightly packed tiny flowers along the stems. Ideal for cutting and background. Sow seed directly outdoors or start indoors for earlier bloom but transplant very carefully. 760 Russell Mixture. Color range includes pink, bronze, red, blue, and some bicolors. Pkt. (20 seeds) $1.50 LONAS (Golden Ageratum) lychnis An annual, about 30 cm (12”) high, with lush green foliage and bright yellow blooms about 5 cm (2”) across, similar to African Daisies. Prefers full sun. Sow directly in the garden or start indoors for earlier bloom. Often used for dried everlasting flowers. 754 Inodora. Golden yellow. Pkt. $1.95 Hardy on the southern Prairies with protection, this perennial stands about 60 to 90 cm (24 to 36”) tall with bright scarlet flowers in the shape of a cross. Blooms in June and July. Ideal for borders. 758 Lychnis - Maltese Cross. Pkt. $1.75 Lunaria (Money or Honesty Plant) — Lindenberg’s pays the postage! On orders over $40.00, there is no extra shipping charge. A winter-hardy biennial, 60 cm (24”) high with fragrant lavender-purple flowers. It is grown chiefly for its flat silvery disc-like seed capsules used for dried decorations. Grows in full sun or partial shade. Sow outdoors in June but do not cover seed too much. 759 Biennis. Pkt. (10 to 15 seeds) $1.95 marvel of peru (Four O’Clocks) This annual, 60 to 90 cm (24 to 36”) high, bears trumpet-shaped flowers 5 cm (2”) long. Blooms open in later afternoon. Prefers full sun. Sow seed outdoors or start indoors for earlier bloom. 800 Tall Mixed. Contains solid colors and tutones. Pkt. (20 seeds) $1.50 799 Stars & Stripes Mixture. Bicolored and striped blooms. Pkt. (20 seeds) $2.25 Lobelia An annual that is used for borders, window boxes, hanging baskets or rock gardens. It does well in full sun or partial shade. Plants are covered with dainty flowers. Blooms all summer. Start indoors early. Mulch plants to keep the roots moist and cool. Pkt. contains 200 or more seeds. H 750 Crystal Palace. 10 cm (4”) high with deep cobalt-blue flowers and dark green leaves. Pkt. $1.25, Tr. Pkt. $5.95 752 Rosamond. This variety puts on the same show as other Lobelias, except with carmine red flowers each highlighted by a white eye, and striking bronze foliage. Pkt. $1.75, Tr. Pkt. $5.95 Color Cascade Series. Trailing variety about 20 cm (8”) long. Pkt. $1.75, Tr. Pkt. $5.95 7515 White 7516 Red 7517 Blue 7518 Lilac 751 Mixed Colors 753 Sapphire. Trailing variety about 30 cm (12”) long with deep blue flowers highlighted by a white eye, and dark green foliage. Pkt. $1.25, Tr. Pkt. $5.95 755 Palace Blue Eye. An award winner about 10 cm (4”) high with dark blue flowers highlighted by a bold white eye. Earlier and more compact than others. Outstanding! Pkt. $1.75 757 Regatta Blue Splash. This trailing variety blooms much earlier than others because it flowers while it grows. Fast growth habit and very freeflowering. Great as a bedding plant or for hanging baskets. Blooms are white with a blue throat and slight blue picotee markings on the edges. Outstanding! Pkt. $1.95, Tr. Pkt. $6.90 malva Perennial in milder zones or treated as an annual if started early. Prefers full sun. Blooms appear on spikes during July and August. 761 Moschata. Rosy pink hibiscus-like flowers, about 5 cm (2”) in diameter. About 60 cm (24”) high. Pkt. (50 seeds) $1.95 7612 Bibor Felho. Purple veined blooms. About 100 to 120 cm (40 to 48”) tall. Pkt. (25 seeds) $2.95 MesembryAnthemum Treated as an annual in our climate, this low growing, 7 to 15 cm (3 to 6”) variety has succulent leaves and daisy-like flowers. Best in sunny, well-drained spots and in rock gardens. Blooms in late spring and early summer. Start indoors. 802 Criniflorum. Mixed colors. Pkt. $1.95 803 Lunette. Yellow flowers with rich red centres. Pkt. $1.95 Mignonette This annual is about 30 to 45 cm (12 to 18”) high, with spikes of small flowers that produce a strong sweet fragrance all summer. Used to attract bees or for cut bouquets. Does not transplant well; so start in the garden in a cool, partially shaded spot. Mixed colors. 805 Machet Giant. Reseda.Pkt. (150 seeds) $1.95 40 Mixed Annual Flowers with green and white foliage and colorful blooms with a white picotee-margin. About 30 cm (12”) high. Sow directly in pots; does not transplant well. Pkt. (20 seeds) $2.95 807 Flying Saucers Mixed. This climber has heartshaped leaves and flowers marbled with white and purple-blue markings and veins. Mixed colors. Pkt. (30 seeds) $1.95 A wide mixture of annual flowers of different heights and colors. Many surprises. 795 Mixed. Pkt. $1.50, 10 g $3.95, 25 g $6.95 Myosotis (Forget-me-not) A biennial that will, in sheltered spots, seed themselves year after year. About 30 cm (12”) high, compact with star shaped, dark blue blooms. 814 Myosotis Blue Bird. Pkt. $1.50 marigolds Monarda (The Friendship Flower) Perennial in milder climates, treated as an annual on the Prairies, this variety produces showy, irregular purple to pink blooms similar to asters during July and August. Its leaves have an aroma like lemon and mint. Sometimes called Bee Balm. Very attractive to hummingbirds. Start indoors in February and transplant carefully after frost to a partially shaded spot with adequate moisture. In milder zones, sow directly outdoors in perennial borders. About 75 to 90 cm (30 to 36”) high. Monarda citriodora. 815 Monarda Lemon Mint. Pkt. $1.50 These sun-loving annuals are used in borders, planters, pots or general garden display. Plant some among your vegetables to deter insects. Blooms all summer. Start indoors in a sterile medium like vermiculite or perlite, covering the seeds only lightly. Transplant to jiffy pots at the second leaf stage. Use a light soil mix. Pinch off old blooms to encourage new ones. Series. About 30 to New for 2011! Moonstruck 37 cm (12 to 15”) tall with globeshaped, fully double, pompom blooms that cover the plant. Great cut flowers. All summer bloom. Sheds rain well too. Pkt. (20 seeds) $2.25 Tr. Pkt. (100 seeds) $7.25 7847 Orange 7848 Yellow 765 Antigua Yellow. About 25 to 35 cm (10 to 14”) high, with a mounded garden habit, covered with fully double, 7.5 cm (3”) blooms, on long stems high above the foliage. Bright yellow. This could be the new standard in dwarf African Marigolds. Pkt. (15 seeds) $1.50, Tr. Pkt. (200 seeds) $11.95 766 Antigua Orange. Similar to above in an outstanding orange shade. Pkt. (15 seeds) $1.50, Tr. Pkt. (200 seeds) $11.95 769 Perfection Gold. This hybrid African Marigold is about 35 cm (14”) high, with fully double, perfectly rounded flower heads made up of densely packed golden yellow petals, held above the foliage on sturdy stems. Long blooming and weather tolerant. Pkt. (15 seeds) $1.95, Tr. Pkt. (200 seeds) $11.95 Money Plant — See Lunaria Morning Glory A free flowering annual climbing vine, 3 to 6 m (10 to 20’) high, with funnel shaped flowers up to 10 cm (4”) across. Use on trellis or in hanging baskets. Soak seed overnight and sow outdoors in a sunny spot in not too rich soil. May be started indoors for earlier bloom. 809 Cardinal Climber. Bright scarlet-red flowers about 4 cm (1.5”) in diameter and large duck-footed palm-like leaves nearly 5 cm (2”) across. Blooms from July to September. About 3 m (10’) high. Pkt. (25 seeds) $1.95 810 Heavenly Blue. Sky blue. Pkt. (40 seeds) $1.50 811 Scarlet O’Hara. Brilliant red. Pkt. (30 seeds) $1.95 812 Fine Mixed Colors. Blend of 4 colors. Pkt. (40 seeds) $1.50 813 White Moonflower. Very large evening flowering white blooms. Pkt. (15 seeds) $1.50 806 Milky Way. White with maroon stripes. About 180 cm (72”) tall. Pkt. (30 seeds) $1.95 808 Early Call Picotee Mixed. Dwarf bushy variety Marigold - Antiqua Orange Check out this year’s SPECIAL’S PAGE at the front of the catalogue. Marigold - Inca Yellow 41 Marigold - French Type 7844 Vanilla (Sweet Cream). 45 to 60 cm (18 to 24”) high with creamy white, African-style blooms set against bushy, odourless foliage. Vigorous. Pkt. (15 seeds) $3.95, Tr. Pkt. (100 seeds) $11.95 Inca Series. A sturdy African Hybrid about 35 cm (14”) high with large, 7 cm (3”), fully double brilliant blooms that blanket the plant. An excellent performer even in hot locations. Pkt. (10 seeds) $1.50, Tr. Pkt. (200 seeds) $11.95 770 Gold 772 Yellow 7725 Orange 7843 Harlequin. Single blooms, striped red and yellow, very tall, about 90 cm (36”) high. Pkt. (50 seeds) $1.95 Janie Series. About 20 to 30 cm (8 to 12”) high with crested blooms never hidden by the foliage. Very early. Pkt. (30 seeds) $1.50, Tr. Pkt. (200 seeds) $4.95 771 Golden Yellow 768 Deep Orange 781 Crackerjack. 75 to 90 cm (30 to 36”) high with 12 cm (5”) double, carnation-style blooms in colors ranging from gold to bright orange. An African type. Pkt. (50 seeds) $1.50 Safari Series. Extra large, symmetrical, double blooms on sturdy plants, about 20 to 25 cm (8 to 10”). Pkt. (30 seeds) $1.75, Tr. Pkt. (200 seeds) $3.95 782 Yellow 7825 Queen - russet red, edged with golden bronze 7826 Tangerine 7827 Yellow Fire - blaze of red at base of each yellow petal 7828 Scarlet Crush Series. 20 to 25 cm (8 to 10”) high with huge 15 cm (6”) carnation-type blooms. Pkt. (20 seeds) $1.95, Tr. Pkt. (200 seeds) $12.95 773 Pineapple - deep yellow 7735 Pumpkin - deep orange Bonanza Series. Large, double “French-style” blooms, about 5.5 cm (2”) across. About 20 to 30 cm (8 to 12”) high, with a spread of 30 to 60 cm (12 to 24”) given adequate moisture and nutrients. Quite early. Intense colors. Pkt. (30 seeds) $1.95, Tr. Pkt. (200 seeds) $3.95 779 Bolero - golden yellow tipped with red 7791 Gold 7792 Orange 783 Petite Mixed. About 20 cm (8”) high with 2.5 cm (1”) double crested flowers and odourless foliage. Color range includes orange, red, yellow, etc. Pkt. (50 seeds) $1.50 7882 Lulu. About 20 cm (8”) high, with small lemon yellow blooms that cover the plant. Pkt. (50 seeds) $1.95 H 774 Queen Sophia. 30 to 35 cm (12 to 14”) high with 7 cm (3”) soft red blooms that become crowned with a golden diadem. Early, symmetrical, and free flowering. An All American Award winner named in honour of Queen Sophia of Spain. Pkt. (30 seeds) $1.25 Aurora Series. About 30 cm (12”) high, with broadpetaled fully double “French” blooms. Prices for the following 2, each: Pkt. (30 seeds) $1.75, Trade Pkt. (200s) $4.95 784 Aurora Gold - bright yellow 788 Aurora Yellow Fire - yellow with mahogany red accent Schultz bloom builder A high phosphorus formula (10-54-10) to encourage rapid blooming and strong root development. 5185 Bloom Builder 283 g $8.99 Marvel Series. 35 to 40 cm (14 to 16”) tall with extra large, fully double African blooms, on extra sturdy stems. Early. Prices: Pkt. (20 seeds) $1.75, Tr. Pkt. (200 seeds) $12.95 7852 Marvel Gold 7853 Marvel Orange 775 Double Eagle. 75 to 90 cm (30 to 36”) high with 10 to 15 cm (4 to 6”) fully double blooms on strong stems. Light orange. Early. Pkt. (20 seeds) $1.95, Tr. Pkt. (200 seeds) $11.95 776 Lemondrop. About 20 cm (8”) high bearing 2.5 cm (1”) canary yellow blooms with crested centres. Pkt. (50 seeds) $1.95 787 Spanish Brocade. 20 to 30 cm (8 to 12”) high bearing 5 cm (2”) two-toned, carnation type, gold and red flowers over a long blooming period. Pkt. (40 seeds) $1.50 778 Durango Bee. Let Durango put on a spectacular show in your flower-beds. Compact, uniform with good base-branching, and loaded with large anemone-type blooms on strong stems. Mahoganyred edged with yellow. About 20 to 38 cm (8 to 15”) high. Stays compact and uniform in the garden. Pkt. (30 seeds) $1.95 7846 Moonsong Deep Orange. 30 to 37 cm (12 to 15”) high with fully double, upright blooms, about 7 cm (3”) across, that cover the plant all summer. Very sturdy. Vivid orange colour. AAS winner Pkt. (20 seeds) $2.25, Tr. Pkt. (100 seeds) $7.25 New for 2011! 7845 Boy O’ Boy Mixture. About 20 cm (8”) high with 5 cm (2”) double blooms. Colours include yellow, orange & tutones. Pkt. (50 seeds) $1.95 Check out this year’s SPECIAL’S PAGE at the front of the catalogue. 42 789 Discovery Yellow. Earlier flowering, with abundant, fully double blooms, 6 to 7 cm (2 1/2 to 3”) in diameter, on compact dwarf plants, 20 to 25 cm (8 to 10”) high. An excellent performer even under hot summer days. Pkt. (20 seeds) $1.95. Tr. Pkt. (200 seeds) $13.95 791 Hero Gold. This award winner is 25 to 30 cm (10 to 12”) high with 5 cm (2”) double flowers, medium gold with red at the base of each petal. Early and quite compact. Pkt. (40 seeds) $1.75 Nemesia This free-flowering annual, about 15 to 25 cm (6 to 10”) high, bears small orchid-like blooms. Prefers a cool semi-shaded spot. Can be grown as a houseplant as well. Start seed indoors. 830 Mixed Colors. Pkt. $1.95 828 Sundrops Mixture. A broad range of colors - gold, rose, red and white, in a wide array of patterns, more diverse than other varieties. Early and compact. The 1999 British Bedding Plant of the Year. Pkt. $2.25 792 Golden Gate. About 25 cm (10”) high with large 7.5 cm (3”) round, fully double African type blooms on dwarf French marigold plants. Petals are mahogany red with golden edges. Very early. A 1989 All American Award Winner. Pkt. (20 seeds) $1.50 Zenith Series. Crested French (broad petals on the outside and tufted centres) blooms, up to 7.5 cm (3”) across, in profusion, on compact dark green plants. About 30 cm (12”) tall. Zeniths are triploids; they do not produce seed. Instead all their energy goes into blooming all summer long. No deadheading required. PRICE: Pkt. (20 seeds) $1.95 762 Sulphur Yellow 7625 Orange 7676 Red-Gold. Red petals tipped gold Atlantis Series. Fully double, large blooms, up to 9 cm (3.5”) across, on mid-size plants. About 35 to 45 cm (14 to 18”) high. Early blooming. PRICE: Pkt. (20 seeds) $1.95, Tr. Pkt. (200 seeds) $11.95 767 Gold Yellow 7675 Orange 793 Honeycomb. From the Durango series, with fully double, crested, anemone-style blooms, about 6 cm (2.5”) across. Petals are maroon with a gold border. About 25 to 30 cm (10 to 12”) high. Very vigorous. A Fleuroselect award winner. Price: Pkt. (30 seeds) $1.95 scotch marigold—See Calendula Nemophila An annual, about 10 to 15 cm (4 to 6”) high, with fern-like leaves, and covered with small flowers, sky blue with white eyes. Ideal for borders and beds. Prefers partial shade. Also known as Baby Blue Eyes. Start indoors early for all summer bloom. Fragrant. 831 Insignis Blue. Pkt. $1.95 Nasturtium An annual used for hanging baskets, beds, borders, window boxes etc. It prefers poor well-drained soil with little attention. Avoid high nitrogen fertilizer. Does well in full sun but tolerates partial shade. The more flowers you pick, the more they bloom. Leaves are often used for salads. H 819 Whirlybird Mixed. 30 cm (12”) high with open face, spurless flowers that are borne well above the foliage. Mixed colors. Pkt. $1.95 820 Glorious Gleams. 60 cm (24”) high with fragrant double flowers in an extensive range of mixed colors. Ideal for trailing from hanging baskets. An All American Award winner. Pkt. $1.50 821 Dwarf Jewel. 30 to 40 cm (12 to 16”) high covered with double fragrant blooms borne above the leaves all summer. Mixed colors. Pkt. $1.50 822 Alaska Mixed. A semi-trailing variety with variegated green and white leaves. Flowers are scarlet, orange, and yellow. About 30 to 35 cm (12 to 14”) high in the garden. Alaska can also be used in hanging baskets. Pkt. $1.95 Any order of seeds, bulbs, roots, or supplies is postpaid when the total value exceeds $40.00. For orders less than $40.00 please add $5.95 for handling. See complete Terms and Conditions of Sale on page 102. Grass - Live Wire Ornamental Grass - Brazilian Fireworks 43 Nicotiana - Saratoga Purple Bicolor nolana 823 Tall Climbing Mixed. Up to 2 m (6’) long, for trellis, fences or balcony planters. Pkt. $1.50 824 Empress of India. About 60 cm (24”) high, with cascading branches of dark leaves and scarlet flowers. Excellent for hanging baskets. Pkt. $1.50 Dwarf, creeping plants, about 25 cm (10”) high, with masses of morning glory type blooms, about 5 cm (2”) in diameter. Sky blue with contrasting white throats. Prefers full sun with good drainage. Can be used for hanging baskets. Pick spent blooms to encourage new ones. Start indoors in March. 839 Sky Blue. Pkt. (40 seeds) $2.50 Nigella An annual, also known as “Love-in-a-Mist,” about 40 to 50 cm (16 to 20”) high, with bright 4 cm (1 1/2”) flowers, in a fine assortment of colors, set against light, feathery foliage. This “Damascera” strain is ideal for cut flowers borders and general garden display. Sow seed directly outdoors after all danger of frost is past in succession for longer bloom. Does not transplant well. Thrives in sun or partial shade. 836 Persian Jewels. Mixed colors. Pkt. $1.50 Ornamental Cabbage An annual about 45 cm (18”) high, grown for its colorful foliage. Red and white center leaves contrast with various shades of green outer leaves. Start indoors for earlier leaf development. Prefers full sun. 837 Choice Mixed. Pkt. $1.95 Ornamental Kale Nicotiana An annual, about 50 cm (20”) high, with variegated frilly center leaves set against ruffled outer leaves. Makes a nice contrasting border plant. Prefers full sun. 838 Ornamental Kale. Pkt. $1.95 This free-flowering and easy-to-grow annual bears trumpet-shaped, fragrant flowers on bushy plants. Blooms all summer. Start indoors for earlier flowers. Will do well in sunny or semi-shaded locations. Don’t cover the seeds; they need light to germinate. Pkt. contains 50 to 75 seeds. Ornamental Millet Excellent in borders and mass plantings, and for floral arrangements, this corn-like plant produces deep purple foliage, stems, and flower plumes. About 1 to 1.5 m (4 to 5’) tall, with cat-tail like flower plumes about 30 cm (12”) long. Makes a striking backdrop. Prefers full sun; the more sun, the deeper the foliage color and the narrower the leaves. Young plants start green. An All American Award winner. Drought and heat tolerant. Start indoors. 8375 Purple Majesty. Pkt. (10 seeds) $4.50 8377 Jester. A bit shorter than Majesty, about 1 m (3.5’) tall. Foliage starts out chartreuse, then matures to red-bronze and darkens to purple. Pkt. (10 seeds) $4.50 Perfume Series. Bushy plants, about 50 cm (20”) high, with very fragrant (in the evening) upwardfacing blooms, held well above the foliage. No pinching needed. Spreads about 45 cm (18”). Pkt. $1.95, Tr. Pkt. (300 seeds) $3.95 8321 Deep Purple - All American Award winner for 2006 8322 Red - rich deep shade 8323 Antique Lime - intense lime green, tan reverse 834 Nicki Red. 35 cm (14”) high with bright red flowers. Continuous bloomer. Pkt. $1.95, Tr. Pkt. (300 seeds) $3.95 H 8345 Nicki Mixed. 30 to 35 cm (12 to 14”) high with more basal branches and more heat tolerance than other strains. Flower colors include red, white, pink, purple, etc. Pkt. $1.95, Tr. Pkt. (300 seeds) $3.95 ornamental pepper (Capsicum) Ornamental annuals for containers and flowerbeds. Colourful fruit set against deep green leaves. Best in full sun. Start indoors. 8376 Chilly Chili. About 25 cm (10”) high with nonpungent, child-safe fruit, about 5 cm (2”) long, that change from greenish yellow to orange to dark red. 8378 Black Pearl. Leaves start green and change to a glossy black. Fruit, rounded like pearls, mature to a very dark (almost black) red and are very hot. About 45 cm (18”) tall. 8382 Sangria. Compact plants about 30 cm (12”) high with sweet (not hot) purple and red peppers throughout the season. 8374 Calico. Eye-catching tricolor foliage, purple, cream, and green, with pepper-shaped, glossy black fruit that are extremely hot. About 25 cm (10”) tall. 8373 Purple Flash. Almost black leaves are coloured with flashes of purple. Small glossy black very hot fruit. About 38 cm (15”) high. Price for above 5, each: Pkt. (10 seeds) $4.50 Saratoga Series. Compact, bushy plants about 25 to 30 cm (10 to 12”) high, with lots of blooms. Pkt. $1.95, Tr. Pkt. (300 seeds) $4.50 835 Lime 829 Purple/White Bicolour 827 Rose 825 White Avalon Series. Dwarf, about 25 cm (10”) high covered with star-shaped blooms all season. No deadheading required. Pkt. $1.95, Tr. Pkt. (300 seeds) $5.95 826 Bright Pink 8263 Lime/Purple Bicolor 8264 Pink Picotee 8265 Burgundy flower plant food A balanced formula, water-soluble fertilizer for use on virtually all garden plants, safe even for the most delicate flowers. Quick-acting, concentrated, and very economical 5138 250 g pkg. $6.49 5139 500 pkg. $9.49 44 ORNAMENTAL GRASSES osteospermum 695 Festuca Blue. Low tufted blue-green grass, about 30 cm (12”) high. Excellent contrast plant. Perennial in milder zones. Festuca ovina glauca. Pkt. $1.95 Large daisy-like blooms, up to 6 cm (2.5”) across on multi-branched plants. About 50 cm (20”) high. Tolerates both heat and cold. Prefers full sun and well-drained sandy soil. Start indoors around April 1st. Annual. Pkt. (10 seeds) $5.50, Pkt. (50 seeds) $19.95 8380 Asti Lavender Shades 8379 Asti White 8381 Asti Purple 689 Dracaena indivisa green. Long, narrow swordlike leaves. Start indoors early. Annual. Pkt. $2.95 6990 Pony Tail. This annual grass produces soft, graceful, fair-colored heads, like pony tails. Can be grown in pots or in flowerbeds as remarkable accent. About 40 cm (16”) high. Pkt. $2.95 pentas Tall upright plants create a “skyline” effect at the back of flowerbeds. About 60 to 90 cm (24 to 36”) high spreading out to about 40 cm (16”), with clusters of star-shaped blooms that attract butterflies and hummingbirds. Treat as annual and start indoors. Pelleted seed. Pkt. (10 seeds) $3.95 8468 Star Light Lavender 8469 Star White 6991 Love Grass–Wind Dancer. Graceful narrow, bluish green foliage and airy tan colored flower plumes. Drought tolerant. About 90 to 120 cm (36 to 48”) tall. Perennial in mild climates; best treated as annual on the Prairies and started indoors. Eragrostis. Pkt. (10 seeds) $4.95 6993 Brazilian Fireworks. Unusual bicolor purple and pink flowers along with variegated foliage. About 15 to 20 cm (6 to 8”) high, spreading out to 20 to 25 cm (8 to 10”). Best grown as a foliage addition to mixed containers. Prefers a warm shady location. Treat as an annual and start indoors. Pkt. (12 to 15 seeds) $6.50 Phacelia (California Blue Bell) An annual, about 25 cm (10”) high with delicate, bell-shaped, blue flowers. Use for borders, window boxes, or general garden display. Prefers full sun. Blooms all summer. Sow directly outdoors or start indoors for earlier bloom. 8999 Campanularia. Genetian blue with white anthers. Pkt. $1.95 6994 Live Wire. Dense, mounded grass-like leaves with unique flowers that look like fibre optic strands. About 16 to 20 cm (6 to 8”) high, spreading out to 45 to 50 cm (18 to 20”). Best in containers. Prefers a shady location. Multiseed pellets. Pkt. (20 seeds) $3.95 Pennisetum (Fountain Grass) This variety is technically a perennial in warmer climates. About 60 cm (24”) high with long narrow leaves and 30 cm (12”) spikes of purple, rose and coppery-red blooms. Cooler weather enhances the colors. Sow directly in the garden as early as possible for fall flowering. Prefers full sun. 845 Pennisetum. Fountain Grass. Pkt. $1.95 Juncus. Tall, stiff foliage, like Dracaenas, 90 to 120 cm (36 to 48”) tall. Best in full sun. Use as accent plants or alongside ponds. Perennial in milder climates. Pkt. (12 to 15 seeds) $4.95 6995 Blue Arrows - blue-green foliage 6996 Javelin - green, turns yellow in fall 6997 Koeleria - Blue Sprite. Small balls of bluegreen grassy leaves with wheat-like plumes on top. About 20 cm (8”) high. Drought tolerant. Perennial in milder climates. Pkt. (12 to 15 seeds) $4.95 Platycodon Also known as Bell-flower or Balloon-flower this perennial, 45 to 60 cm (18 to 24”) high, bears large, puffy, open bell-shaped blooms 5 to 7 cm (2 to 3”) across. Prefers full sun. Very hardy; it can be left for years in one spot. 922 Grandiflora Blue. Pkt. $1.95 6998 Sedge-Zora - Deep caramel coloured foliage makes a great accent for containers. About 35 cm (14”) tall. Very unique texture. Grow as an annual; start indoors early. Carex comans. Pkt. (20 seeds) $1.95 New for 2011! Plectranthus - Silver Shield If you are receiving more than one catalogue, please let us know which name is duplicated. Platycodon - Miss Tilly 45 Portulaca - Sundial Peppermint Penstemon H 843 Swiss Giants. About 15 cm (6”) high with larger blooms. Mixed colors. Our blend includes pink, red, wine, blue, yellow, etc., all with contrasting faces. Pkt. $1.50, Tr. Pkt. (5 g) $15.75 A perennial, about 37 to 45 cm (15 to 18”) high, with spikes of trumpet-shaped flowers that form around the stem, similar to hyacinths. Prefers a cool but sunny spot with rich, well-drained soil. Sow outdoors, or indoors for earlier bloom. 944 Rondo Mixed Pkt. $1.50 Florafirst Varieties. Bloom the first year if started indoors. Pkt. (50 seeds) $2.95 9442 Electric Blue - 18” high 9443 Violet Dusk - 24” high Matrix Series. About 15 to 20 cm (6 to 8”) high, spreading out to nearly 20 cm (8”), with superior branching and larger blooms, held over the foliage. Thicker petals don’t curl. Excellent for mass planting. Pkt. $1.95 Pkt. (200 seeds) $12.50 8611 Citrus Mixture - white, yellow, orange and primrose 8612 Ocean Breeze Mixture - blue blotch, ocean blue, frost and white 8413 Eden Ametis. About 15 to 20 cm (6 to 8”) high covered with large blooms in a clear true blue shade. Pkt. $1.95, Tr. Pkt. (200 seeds) $12.50 8414 Scala Cassis. About 15 to 20 cm (6 to 8”) high. Spreads out well and is quite sturdy. Color is a rose to burgundy blend with a white face. Pkt. $1.95, Tr. Pkt. (200 seeds) $12.50 miss tilly platycodon Compact, about 15 to 20 cm (6 to 8”) high, but very vigorous, with dark green foliage and star-shaped blue flowers. Perennial with protection on the southern Prairies. Choose full sun to partial shade in a well-drained area where it will not be disturbed. Blooms appear in late spring. Start indoors. 9225 Miss Tilly Blue. Pkt. (25 seeds) $2.95 8519 Chalon Supreme Mixed. Large blooms, fringed and ruffled, in rich bright colors. Mixture includes blotch patterns and picotees. Needs a cool spot to get the ruffled effect. Pkt. $2.95 Pansies Grown as annuals, pansies do best in cool, moist, rich soil in partial shade although they will tolerate fairly sunny spots. Use for borders, rockery, window boxes, etc. The more flowers you pick, the more they bloom. Pinching the plants back also encourages new growth. Start seeds indoors early; but don’t cover them too much. Pkt. contains 20 to 25 or more seeds. 8412 Ultima Morpho. An All American Award Winner with pastel blue flowers highlighted by a yellow centre. About 15 to 20 cm (6 to 8”) high. Pkt. $3.95, Tr. Pkt. (200 seeds) $17.95 Fizzy Series. Large blooms with frilly petals. Tolerates full to partial sun well. About 15 to 20 cm (6 to 8”) high, spreading out to about 25 cm (10”) 8618 Fizzy Grape - trendy purple 8619 Fizzy Fruit Salad Mix - grape, passion fruit plus raspberry colours. Prices for above 2, each: Pkt. (20 seeds) $1.95, Tr. Pkt. (200 seeds) $12.50 New for 2011! 8609 Rally Lilac Cap. Very free-flowering with strong stems that bear blooms that “look up”. White with purple face, whiskers, and cap (upper petals). Does well in full sun better than others. About 15 to 20 cm (6 to 8”) high. Pkt. $1.95 Atlas Series. Large, clear blooms, without the usual pansy “face”, on compact 15 cm (6”) high plants. Prefers a cool, partially shaded spot. Pkt. $1.95, Tr. Pkt. (200 seeds) $11.95 841 Blue Splash - azure blue 8423 Orange 8428 Needlepoint - pastel yellow with threads of color and rose blushes Rain Series. Spreading varieties, about 25 cm (10”) high with large colourful blooms. For flowerbeds or hanging baskets. 8615 Frosty Rain. White with light blue/purple picotee edge and a purple blotch. 8616 Blue & Purple Rain. Tri-colour from white to blue to purple. All American Award winner. Prices for above 2, each: Pkt. (25 seeds) $3.50, Pkt. (200s) $21.95 Mammoth Series. Extra large blooms on compact, well-branched plants, 15 to 20 cm (6 to 8”) high. Excellent weather tolerance. Pkt. (25 seeds) $2.75, Tr. Pkt. (200 seeds) $11.95 8525 Blue-ti-ful – blue, black blotch, gold eye 8526 Glamarama White – with purple blotch, gold eye 8527 On Fire – red with yellow picotee, dark blotch 8528 Rocky Rose – deep rosy red, dark blotch, gold eye 8529 Viva La Violet - violet with a purple/white picotee blotch 8530 Sangria Punch - scarlet/yellow picotee, wine red blotch 8531 Pink Berry - blend of pink shades Accord Series. Abundant large flowers, about 5 cm (2”) across, held just above the foliage on sturdy stems. Early and weather tolerant. About 15 to 20 cm (6 to 8”) tall. Pkt. $1.95, Tr. Pkt. (200 seeds) $9.95 8429 Violet with Face - bicolor white and purple petals, with deep violet face 8427 Black Beauty - unusual deep black color 8521 Purple Picotee - purple with white edge 8522 Yellow with Red Face - striking combination 46 Petunias mORE PANSIES Karma Series. Compact bushy plants about 15 to 20 cm (6 to 8”) high. Develops strong roots and easily fills pots and beds. Early to flower. Intense colors. Pkt. $2.75, Tr. Pkt. (200 seeds) $9.95 8511 Yellow Blotch - bright yellow with dark face 8513 White - clear, no blotch 8512 Rose Blotch - rosy red with dark face 8518 Orange - blend, no blotch 8514 Blue Butterfly - Upper petals are blue-violet blending to magenta-red lower petals, with a bright yellow starburst face 8510 Rose Fire - rose flamed with yellow; darker face Probably the most popular annual bedding plant. They bloom all summer in just about any location — in borders, beds, window boxes, hanging baskets. Petunias can be easily started indoors and transplanted to give your garden lots of color from June until frost. Allow 6 to 10 weeks before setting out. Use a sterile medium like vermiculite or perlite for germinating. Keep the temperature constant at around 24˙ C (75˙ F) and cover the tray with plastic to hold in the moisture. Transplant to Jiffy Pots or plastic tray-paks and grow in a sunny spot or under lights, at cooler temperatures, until p lanting time. Many, though not all, of our Petunias come in larger, Trade Packets containing about 500 seeds. You can choose the color so long as it belongs to one of the series listed as follows: Celebrity series Tr. Pkt. $3.95 Ultra series Tr. Pkt. $4.95 Primetime series Tr. Pkt. $3.95 Frost series Tr. Pkt. $5.25 Cascade series Tr. Pkt. $4.95 Double Cascade series Tr. Pkt. $14.95 Aladdin series Tr. Pkt. $5.95 Frillytunia Tr. Pkt. $7.95 Others available as shown. Fama. Very compact plants, about 10 to 15 cm (4 to 6”) tall, with 7.5 cm (3”) blooms in unique pastel shades. Blooms withstand temperature extremes. Grows well even in full sun. Biennial in milder climates; best treated as annual on the Prairies and start indoors. Pkt. $2.50 available in three distinctive colors. Tr. Pkt. (200 seeds) $10.95 8515 Fama Peach Shades - rosy pink to apricot to porcelain 8516 Fama Blue Angel - white with blue edges and dark face 8517 Fama Carmine Dark Eye - red with darker eye-zone, and dark blotch SEA MAGIC SEAWEED Organic fertilizer concentrate that makes up to 200 litres of usable plant food. Use every 2 or 3 weeks and watch your plants grow! 5542 Sea Magic. 30g pkg. $7.99 partridge pea Best treated as an annual. Grow as a climbing vine or as a creeping plant. About 30 to 90 cm (12 to 36”) high. Suitable for wild gardens. Prefers full sun; tolerates moist soils. Leaves are sensitive and will fold up when touched. 917 Yellow. Pkt. $1.95 Pinks - See Dianthus Multiflora Hybrid Petunias Abundant, free-flowering, smaller blooms, about 5 cm (2”) across. Pkt. contains about 75 seeds. 854 Strawberry Sundae. Recognized by the Fleuroselect Association of Breeders, this new multiflora variety bears large blooms on uniform, compact plants, about 25 to 30 cm (10 to 12”) high. Color is an unusual combination of strawberry-red veining in a star shape on a blush background. Excellent weather tolerance. Pkt. $1.95, Tr. Pkt. (500 seeds) $5.25 858 Sunburst. “Yellow Magic.” 30 cm (12”) high. Light yellow with fringed petals. Pkt. $1.95 Petunias continued on next page Pansy - Karma Blue Butterfly Pansy - Matrix Ocean Breeze 47 Pansy - Giant Celebrity Series. Floribunda Petunias that deserve star status! About 30 cm (12”) high with large showy blooms on compact plants. Tolerates heat and humidity better than many others. Trade Pkt. (500s) $3.95 847 Red. Pkt. $1.95 848 Salmon. Pkt. $1.95 849 Strawberry Ice - light pink, deep pink veins. Pkt. $1.95 8491 Burgundy Frost - deep burgundy red with a bright white edge. Pkt. $1.95 8483 Burgundy - deep burgundy red. Pkt. $1.95 8683 Carmine - deepest rose. Pkt. $1.95 8495 Red Morn - coral red, white throat. Pkt. $1.95 8485 Niagara Mixed Colors. Pkt. $1.50 8484 Blue Crystal - dark blue centre on a pale blue flower. Pkt. $1.95 8486 Chiffon Morn - soft pink. Pkt. $1.95 8487 Neon Rose - brilliant pink. Pkt. $1.95 8488 White. Pkt. $1.95 8489 Plum Ice - plum with darker veins. Pkt. $1.95 8490 Blue Ice - blue veins set against a light blue background. Pkt. $1.95 853 Pink. Pkt. $1.95 8482 Burgundy Star - bicolor. Pkt. $1.95 8481 Yellow. Pkt. $1.95 8477 Sky Blue. Pkt. $1.95 Petunia - Cherry Frost Picobella Series. Mounded plants, about 25 cm (10”) high, covered with 2.5 cm (1”) flowers. Vigorous and weather tolerant. 8715 Blue 8716 Carmine 8717 Rose 8718 White Prices for above 4, each: Pkt. (75 seeds) $2.95, Tr. Pkt. (500s) $9.95 8723 Baby Duck Yellow. Small trumpet-shaped yellow flowers cover the plant. About 25 to 35 cm (10 to 14”) high spreading out like the Waves up to 1 m (3’) Pkt. (12 to 15 seeds) $5.75, Tr. Pkt. (100 seeds) $26.95 859 Tahitian Pearls. A Multiflora type, about 30 cm (12”) high, with small flowers abundantly produced right through the season. Well-branched, vigorous, and weather tolerant. A stunning orange and scarlet blend. Suitable for hanging baskets. Pkt. $1.95, Tr. Pkt. (500 seeds) $5.25 Grandiflora Hybrid Petunias These varieties bear fewer but larger 7 cm (3”) blooms with fringed, ruffled, or wavy petals. They spread out well and bloom all summer. Pkt. contains 75 seeds except as noted. Aladdin Series. Large, fluffy flowers with wavy, ruffled petals give Aladdin an old fashioned look. About 35 cm (14”) high. Compact plants for greater rain tolerance. Early. Price: Pkt. $1.95, Tr. Pkt. (500 seeds) $5.95 8961 Arabian Nights - A mixture of darkest shades 8962 Sky Blue 8963 White 8964 Cherry 8965 Summer Ice - Light salmon, red veins 8966 Yellow 8967 Orange 8968 Burgundy Horizon Series. Compact plants, about 30 cm (12”) high covered with large multiflora blooms. Prices: Pkt. $1.95, Tr. Pkt. (500 seeds) $5.25 868 Lavender Sunrise – rosy lavender with a yellow “sunrise” at the centre 8689 Coral Halo – coral pink “halo” at edge to yellow centre 8681 Sunrise Mix – Horizon mixed colours Primetime Series. Lots of blooms on compact plants, about 30 cm (12”) high. Excellent weather tolerance. Pkt. $1.95, Tr. Pkt. (500 seeds) $3.95 860 Light Pink Veined 865 Burgundy 866 Blue 867 Mid-Blue 862 Rose 870 Red 871 Violet Star 8685 Blue Star 8682 Red Vein 8684 White 8686 Red Star 8687 Salmon 8688 Limited Edition Mixture Dreams Series. Free-flowering grandifloras bloom early but stay compact. About 25 to 38 cm (10 to 15”) tall. Disease resistant. 875 Midnight Violet/Blue 8753 Sky Blue 8752 Appleblossom 8754 White 8751 Burgundy White Picotee 8755 Fuchsia Pink Prices for above 6, each: Pkt. (75 seeds) $1.95, Trade Pkt. (500s) $4.95 Prism Series. About 35 cm (14”) high with large grandiflora blooms. All America Award winner. Prices: Pkt. $1.95, Tr. Pkt. (500 seeds) $5.25 878 Sunshine – best bright yellow, lighter edge H 861 Carnival Mixed. An F-2 Hybrid blend of different varieties including bicolors and types with wavy petals. 30 to 35 cm (12 to 14”) high. Pkt. $1.50 frillytunia Large grandiflora flowers. Blooms are heavily fringed and are about 9 cm (3.5”) across. Pkt. $2.75, Tr. Pkt. (500s) $7.95 874 Rose 873 Burgundy 8741 White 48 8781 Blueberry Sundae – light burgundy with deep plum veins Frost Series. Large fringed blooms are frosted or ringed with a pure white edge like a halo. About 35 cm (14”) high. Prices: Pkt. $1.95, Tr. Pkt. (500 seeds) $5.25 869 Cherry Frost – cherry red with white edge 872 Blue Frost – violet-blue with white edge Limbo Series. Compact plants, about 17 cm (6”) tall, spreading out about 30 cm (12”). Large 7.5 cm (3”) blooms. No dead-heading required. 8817 Limbo Violet 8818 Limbo Rose-Veined Prices for above 2, each: Pkt. (75 seeds) $2.95, Trade Pkt. (500s) $11.95 880 Razzle Dazzle Mixed. A formula mix of Grandiflora varieties with large 7 cm (3”) blooms each with fringed or wavy petals for spectacular display. Pkt. $1.95, Tr. Pkt. (500 seeds) $5.50 Daddy Petunias. 35 to 40 cm (14 to 16”) high with large blooms. Pkt. $1.95, Tr. Pkt. (500 seeds) $5.50 881 Sugar Daddy - Lavender veined crimson 8814 Strawberry Daddy - light red, dark veins 8815 Blue Daddy - light blue with darker veins 8816 Orchid Daddy - light orchid with purple veins Ultra Series. Compact spreading plants, about 30 cm (12”) high with large grandiflora, weather tolerant blooms. Early. Prices: Pkt. $1.95, Tr. Pkt. (500 seeds) $4.95 883 Crimson Star – crimson with white star 879 Lilac – soft lilac shade Sophistica Series. Large grandiflora wavy edged blooms in unique colour combinations, on compact plants, about 25 cm (10”) high. Pelleted seed. Prices: Pkt. (12 to 15 seeds) $4.50, Pkt. (100 seeds) $14.95 8801 Antique Shades – antique rose with a yellow throat in a star pattern 8802 Blue Morn – deep blue with a silvery white throat 8803 Lime Bicolor – magenta pink and lime green tutone 885 Lavender Storm. Neat, compact plants. Weather-resistant. “Storm” produces an abundance of medium lavender flowers under most climatic conditions. Pkt. $1.95, Tr. Pkt. (500 seeds) $3.95 Check out this year’s SPECIAL’S PAGE at the front of the catalogue. Petunia - Avalanche Red HANGING PETUNIAS Wave Series. Prepare to get swept away by the wave! Dwarf plants, about 15 to 17 cm (6 to 7“) tall, spread out in a semi-circle fashion, often up to 1 metre (3’) across. Blooms are about 5 to 7 cm (2 to 3”) in diameter. Dark green foliage, long bloomer, and weather tolerant. Great for hanging baskets or balconies, or even as groundcover. Pelleted seed. Pkt. (12 to 15 seeds) $5.75, Pkt. (100 seeds) $25.95 892 Purple 891 Pink 8924 Blue 8925 Lavender 890 Misty Lilac - lavender-white Tidal Wave. About 25 cm (10”) high, up to 90 cm (36”) spread. Pkt. (12 to 15 seeds) $5.75, Pkt. (100 seeds) $25.95 8891 Cherry 8892 Hot Pink 8893 Purple 889 Silver Lavender Easy Wave Series. A bit more mounded and less spreading than Waves, about 75 cm (2.5’) across. Stands about 20 to 30 cm (8 to 12”) high. Blooms are about 6 to 7 cm (2.25 to 3”) in diameter. Earlier to flower. Fills out well and stays full longer - looks good all season. Pelleted seed. Pkt. (12 to 15 seeds) $5.75, Pkt. (100 seeds) $25.95 8926 Pink - rosy pink 8927 Shell Pink - light pink 8928 White - pure white 8929 Salmon - strong salmon-pink 8930 Blue - dark blue 8931 Red - dark red lightens to a softer shade 8933 Rosy Dawn - deep rose, with cream throat. Matures to coral-pink 8934 Coral Reef - coral pink with white throat 8935 Plum Vein - plum, darker veins 8936 Burgundy Star - burgundy, white star pattern 8937 Violet - vibrant purple Shock Wave Series. Early flowering compact plants are covered with small 4 cm (1.5”) self cleaning blooms. Spreads out to about 60 cm (24”), ideal for hanging baskets and containers. About 30 cm (12”) high. Pelleted seed. Pkt. (12 to 15 seeds) $5.75, Pkt. (100 seeds) $26.95 8941 White 8942 Pink Vein 8943 Purple 8944 Rose Petunias continued on next page Petunia - Picobella Petunia - Ramblin’ Burgundy Chrome 49 seed starter This 100% organic, professional product is a dependable starting medium for all flower and vegetable seeds. Also for bulbs and cuttings. Made from milled Sphagnum moss. 5174 Seed Starter 4 litre bag $5.99 Avalanche. A spreading, hanging type, with a tighter plant habit than the Waves. Also flowers earlier. About 20 cm (8”) high, with a plant spread of about 60 cm (24”). Holds up well in wet weather. Color is very uniform. Pelleted seed. Pkt. (12 to 15 seeds) $4.95, Pkt. (100 seeds) $23.50 8951 Lilac - shimmering lilac 8952 Red - an intense, bright red 8953 Salmon - A blend of salmon shades 8954 White - new 8976 Tropical Red - deeper red 8977 Rose - rich pink 8978 Grape - iridescent purple, dark eye Ramblin’ Trailing. These showy Petunias are ideal for hanging baskets or large flowerbeds. Only 20 to 25 cm (8 to 10”) tall spreading or trailing to about 75 cm (30”). Earlier than others and more compact. Pelleted seed. Pkt. (12 to 15 seeds) $4.95, Pkt. (100 seeds) $22.95 8956 Burgundy 8960 Neon Rose 8957 Nu Blue 8970 Violet 8958 Peach Glo 8971 Lavender 8955 Lilac Glo 8975 Red 8959 Bright Pink 8979 White Petunia - Celebrity 8932 Red Pirouette. As above, red with white edge. Fully double blooms. Pkt. $2.75, Tr. Pkt. (500 seeds) $12.95 8939 Rose Pirouette. As above, rose with white edge. Fully double blooms. Pkt. $2.75, Tr. Pkt. (500 seeds) $12.95 894 Valentine. 30 to 35 cm (12 to 14”) high with 6 to 12 cm (3 to 5”) fully double, frilled, real red blooms. Pkt. $2.75, Tr. Pkt. (500 seeds) $12.95 H 896 Canadian All Double Mixed. 30 cm (12”) high with 6 to 12 (3 to 5”) blooms, fully double, frilled, and fluted in a wide range of colors. Pkt. $1.95, Tr. Pkt. (500 seeds) $12.95 8974 Sonata. 25 to 30 cm (10 to 12”) high with spectacular double white blooms. Pkt. $2.75, Tr. Pkt. (500 seeds) $12.95 opera supreme 8940 Opera Supreme Pink Morn. This hanging or spreading petunia bears iridescent pink flowers with a creamy white centre and yellow throat, and a silvery sheen that cause the blooms to shimmer. About 15 cm (6”) high, with a spread of about 90 cm (36”). No deadheading required. Pkt. (12 seeds) $4.95, Pkt. (100 seeds) $22.95 Cascade Hybrid Petunias These varieties, 37 cm (15”) high, spread out easily, making them ideal for hanging baskets, planters, etc. Blooms are up to 10 cm (5”) across with wavy edges. Pkt. (50 to 75 seeds) $1.95, Tr. Pkt. (500s) $4.95 8991 White Cascade. Pure white. H 8992 Red Cascade. Fiery red. 8993 Burgundy Cascade. A rich wine-purple color. An eye-catching shade. 8994 Pink Cascade. Rich pink. 8997 Cascade Mixed. A formula blend Double Cascade Series. More compact than regular cascade varieties, about 25 to 35 cm (10 to 15”) high, but with the same cascading branches and huge, showy double grandiflora blooms, up to 10 cm (5”) across. Pkt. (50 to 75 seeds) $2.95, Tr. Pkt. (500s) $14.95 897 Orchid Mist - dreamy orchid lavender 898 Double Blue - deep blue 8981 Double Burgundy - rich burgundy blooms. Limbo Violet DOUBLE HYBRID PETUNIAS These varieties bear giant, fringed, fully double blooms. Pkt. contains 50 to 75 seeds. About pelleted Seeds All our Wave, Avalanche and Ramblin’ Petunias are pelleted. If the coating comes off during shipping, be sure to plant dust and all. The seed is in the powder. 893 Purple Pirouette. About 30 cm (12”) high, with violet purple flowers edged with white. An All American Award Winner. Fully double blooms. Pkt. $2.75, Tr. Pkt. (500 seeds) $12.95 50 Phlox An annual, very easy to grow, suitable for borders, window boxes, or rockery. It prefers full sun and withstands heat well. Blooms all summer if faded flowers are removed. Scatter seeds directly outdoors covering very lightly or start indoors in a sterile medium for earlier bloom. Transplant very carefully. Pkt. contains 100 to 200 seeds, except as noted. 918 Button Duet Mixed. Very compact plants, about 20 cm (8”) high, covered with boldly colored flowers. Blooms early and maintains a tidy habit throughout the growing season. An ideal border variety. Pkt. (75 seeds) $1.50 919 Twinkle Star Mixed. About 20 cm (8”) high with brilliant flowers. Petals are fringed, pointed, and starred. An All American Award winner. Pkt. $1.50 920 Drummondi Mixed. “Art Shades” strain. 30 cm (12”) high in a wide range of colors. Pkt. $1.50 921 Beauty Mixed. 20 cm (8”) high in assorted colors. Pkt. $1.50 21st Century Hybrid Series. Compact, bushy plants, about 25 cm (10”) high. Flowers quickly, and right up until frost. No pinching required. Does well in full sun or partial shade. Price: Pkt. (25 seeds) $1.95 923 Crimson 924 Salmon 925 White 926 Blue Star - blue fades to almost white at edge and fern-like foliage. Very hardy. Don’t cover the seeds too much. Pkt. $1.50 932 Oriental. A hardy perennial, about 90 cm (36”) high bearing cup-shaped flowers with crinkled petals. Color range includes red and scarlet. Pkt. $1.95 933 Highlight Mix. About 30 cm (12”) high, this hardy perennial blooms up to 10 days earlier than other varieties. Color range is made up of beautiful pastels and halo bicolors. Pkt. (60 seeds) $1.95 Summer Breeze. Annual. Neat, compact plants, about 30 cm (12”) tall, with very free-flowering blooms, about 4 to 5 cm (1.5 to 2”) across. Bred specifically as an annual with no seed produced so no self-sown seedlings. Start indoors early for blooms throughout the summer. Price: Pkt. (50 seeds) $2.95 934 Orange 935 Yellow Also see California Poppy polemonium plectranthus Small, cup shaped, azure blue flowers during late spring or early summer, set against delicate, evergreen-like fragrant foliage. Called Jacob’s Ladder because of the approximately 20 alternating leaves that are supposed to represent the ladder that Jacob dreamed about. About 50 cm (20”) high. Perennial on the southern Prairies with a little extra protection. 936 Blue Pearl. Pkt. (40 seeds) $1.95 Poppies 946 Technically a biennial in milder climates, but treated as an annual on the Prairies. Start indoors in February for July and August blooms. About 30 cm (12”) high with trailing or spreading stems and quite large showy flowers like Poppies. Petals are papery thin and blooms will generally open in the evening. Fragrant. Lemon yellow. Pkt. $1.95 Large, soft, textured silvery grey leaves, with long, graceful flower spikes of light blue florets, appearing in late summer. About 60 to 75 cm (24 to 30”) tall. Grows quickly, spreads out to about 60 cm (24”). No pinching needed. Full sun to partial shade. Treat as annual; start indoors. 927 Silver Shield Pkt. (10 seeds) $3.95 These plants will produce lots of colorful blooms in sunny, hot dry spots or in partial shade with little or no care. Use for cut flowers or general garden display. Sow outdoors in early spring. Pkt. contains over 300 seeds, except as noted. 930 Double Shirley Mixed. An annual 60 to 75 cm (24 to 30”) high with double blooms, best for cut flowers. Pkt. $1.25 931 Iceland Double Mixed. A perennial, 30 to 45 cm (12 to 18”) high with long-stemmed silky blooms Petunia - Primetime Blue Star evening primrose pyrethrum (Painted Daisy) A hardy perennial, 45 to 60 cm (18 to 24’’) high, with 7 cm (3’’) daisy-type flowers borne on long stems ideal for cutting. Also has attractive fern-like foliage. Blooms in June and early July. Prefers full sun. Don’t cover the seed too much. 945 Roseum Single Mixed. Includes red, crimson, pink, rose, etc. Pkt. $1.25 Petunia - Multiflora type 51 Petunia - Blue Wave Ratibida 9493 Toto Mix. Compact, well-branched plants, 30 to 37 cm (12 to 15”) tall, with rounded blooms, about 5 to 7.5 cm (2 to 3”) across. Mixture includes gold, lemon, and rust. A stunning display of summer color. Pkt. (50 seeds) $2.95 9492 Prairie Sun. About 90 cm (36”) tall, with large daisy flowers, 12 cm (5”) across, golden yellow with primrose tips and a lime green centre eye. An All American Award winner. Suitable for flowerbeds and large containers. Great for cutting with its long strong stems. Pkt. (20 seeds) $2.95 Also known as Prairie Coneflower, this perennial is native to the Prairies. About 60 cm (24”) high, with flower heads of yellow petals spreading out like sun rays. Prefers full sun but thrives in most soils. 948 Columnaris yellow. Pkt. $1.75 Portulaca (Moss Rose) These annuals form a dense, spreading carpet for ground-covers, borders, or rock gardens. Flowers open all day, but close at night. Prefers full sun; tolerates hot dry spots. Thrives even in poor soil. Start indoors. 939 Margarita Rosita. About 10 cm (4”) high with large 4 cm (1.5”) dark rose-pink blooms. Pkt. (30 seeds) $2.75 Toucan. Bright single blooms on spreading plants 10 cm (4”) tall. Trails well for baskets.. 9409 Toucan Hot Mixed Colours. Pkt. (25 seeds) $4.95 940 Double Mixed. 10 to 15 cm (4 to 6”) high, with double and semi-double flowers in red, yellow, pink, rose, etc. Pkt. (300 seeds) $1.50, Tr. Pkt. (5 g) $10.95 Sundial Series. Vigorous plants bearing an abundance of flowers that stay open longer under low light conditions. About 10 to 15 cm (4 to 6”) high spreading out to about 20 to 30 cm (8 to 12”). Larger blooms, about 5 cm (2”) across. More petals increase the “doubleness” of the flowers. Pkt. (100 seeds) $1.95 Tr. Pkt. (500 seeds) $3.95 943 Peach 941 Tangerine 937 Scarlet 938 Peppermint 951 Pink 942 Mixed Colors Rudbeckia - TigerEye Gold Shasta Daisy A very hardy perennial, 40 to 60 cm (16 to 24”) high, bearing 10 to 12 cm (4 to 5”) blooms with pure white petals and yellow centres on long stems ideal for cut flowers. Grows in full sun or partial shade. Very easy to grow. May be started indoors for earlier bloom the first year. 660 Alaska. Pkt. (200 seeds) $1.50 Tequila Series. Loves the heat, but tolerates cool and wet and better than others. Early. About 10 to 20 cm (4 to 8”) high, spreading out to 35 cm (14”) or more. Double and semi-double blooms. Pkt. (100 seeds) $1.95, Tr. Pkt. (500 seeds) $3.95 9401 Mango Apricot 9402 Primrose 9403 Cherry 9404 Pink Chiffon SALPIGLOSSIS An annual, about 50 to 75 cm (20 to 30”) high with large trumpet-shaped blooms, heavily netted and veined with contrasting color. Often called “Painted tongue” or “Velvet Flower.” Prefers full sun. Good cut flowers. 960 Bolero (Emperor) Mixed. Pkt. (100 seeds) $1.95 Royale Series. Compact, about 38 to 50 cm (15 to 20”) high, with masses of exotic flowers throughout the season. Start indoors in March for all summer bloom. Pkt. (50 seeds) $1.75 961 Purple Bicolor - purple, yellow netting 962 Red Bicolor - rich red, yellow netting 963 Chocolate - deep brown, darker netting Rudbeckia Grown as annuals, with colorful blooms similar to “Brown-eyed Susans”. Flowers mid-summer to frost. Sow outdoors or indoors for earlier bloom. Becky Series. Compact plants about 20 cm (8”) tall with large 10 cm (4”) blooms. Best in sunny sandy soil. 9494 Cinnamon - red and yellow bicolour 9495 Yellow Prices for above 2, each: Pkt. (50 seeds) $2.50, Scabiosa (Mourning Bride) 949 Indian Summer. Large single and semi-double blooms, up to 17 cm (7”) across, on tall 90 cm (36”) plants. All American Award winner. Pkt. (100 seeds) $1.95 9496 TigerEye Gold. About 60 cm (24”) tall with loads of branches of long-lasting single blooms. Pkt. (20 seeds) $2.95 9491 Cherokee Sunset. Double and semi-double blooms in sunset colors: bronze, mahogany, yellow, and orange. About 60 to 75 cm (20 to 30”) tall. Flowers are 8 to 10 cm (3.5 to 4”) across. Pkt. (25 seeds) $2.95 Also known as “Pin-cushion Flower,” This annual is 90 cm (36”) high with ball-shaped, double flowers on long stems. Ideal for cutting. Prefers full sun. Start seed indoors. 980 Imperial Mixed. A hybrid strain with blooms up to 7 cm (3”) across in crimson, rose, lavender, etc. shades. Pkt. $1.50 9802 Stellata. An annual with flowers on long stems. Known as “Paper Moon, Ping-pong, and Drumsticks”. Pkt. $1.95 52 Schizanthus (Butterfly Flower) Also known as “Angel Wings” or “Poor Man’s Orchid,” this annual is 40 to 45 cm (16 to 18”) high and bears blooms shaped like miniature orchids and blotched with color like butterflies. Prefers a cool semi-shaded spot but can be grown in containers too. Start indoors for earlier bloom. Don’t cover the seeds too much. H 985 Angel Wings (Dr. Badger’s). Mixed colors ranging from creamy pink to dark crimson. Fernlike foliage. Pkt. (200 seeds) $1.25 Royal Pierrot Series. More compact and uniform than the standard varieties. Ideal for baskets as well as flowerbeds. Early to bloom as well. Makes a colorful companion flower to other cool weather items. Price: Pkt. (10 seeds) $2.95 982 Burgundy 983 Violet statice (Sea Lavender) An annual, about 60 cm (24”) high, with dense sprays of small, papery blossoms borne on strong stems. These flower heads can be dried in the fall as “everlastings.” They will last for many months. May be started indoors for early bloom. Prefers full sun. Seeds need darkness to germinate. 1030 German Statice. A bit shorter than the other varieties, about 45 cm (18’’) high with large feathery leaves and sprays of tiny silver-grey flowers with early lavender-colored petals. Pkt. $1.95 1026 Sinuata Mixed. Full range of bright colors including yellow, pink, blue, etc. Pkt. $1.95 Salvia (Flowering Sage) These free-flowering annuals bear spikes of blooms and dark green leaves. Ideal for borders, beds, or containers. Prefers full sun and rich moist soil. Start indoors early. Don’t cover the seed too much. 9702 Strata. Silver spikes with small clear blue florets and a white calyx. About 25 to 30 cm (10 to 12”) tall. An All American Award Winner. Pkt. (25 seeds) $1.95 Salvia - Salsa Scarlet Bicolor H 970 St. John’s Fire. 25 to 30 cm (10 to 12”) high, with scarlet red blooms. Very early. An award winner. Pkt. (75 seeds) $1.50, Tr. Pkt. (500 seeds ) $7.25 972 Blaze of Fire. 35 cm (14”) high with bright red flowers. Well formed spikes. Pkt. (75 seeds) $1.50 Salsa Series. About 35 cm (14’’) tall. Very prolific. Day-neutral (plants remain compact during summer). 974 Scarlet Bicolor (tutone) 975 Burgundy Prices for above 2, each: Pkt. (75 seeds) $2.75, Trade Pkt. (200 seeds) $4.95 Victoria Series. Slender spikes, about 15 cm (6”) long, on plants about 40 to 60 cm (16 to 24”) tall. Blooms all summer. Good cut flowers. Performs well in containers. Pkt. (100 seeds) $1.95 971 Blue. (deep violet) 969 White 9716 Fairy Queen. About 45 cm (18”) tall with spikes of sapphire-blue florets, each sprinkled with a white dot like “fairy dust”. Deep green foliage with lots of flowers all summer long! Pkt. (50 seeds) $1.95 9715 Evolution. This All American Award winner for 2006 stands about 40 to 60 cm (16 to 24”) tall and bears 15 cm (6”) spikes of very dark violet florets, set against deep green leaves. Bushy, free flowering, and drought tolerant. Ideal for both mass planting and containers. Pkt. (25 seeds) $2.50 Sizzler Series. An abundance of tight, compact flower spikes in bright colors, carried well above the foliage. About 25 to 30 cm (10 to 12”) high. Quite early. Blooms all summer long. Pkt. (50 seeds) $2.50 9705 Lilac Bicolor - pale to deep lilac tutone 9706 Purple - rich purple 9707 Red Stripe - petals striped white Picante Series. Ideal for landscaping and flowerbeds, these dwarf, vigorous performers bear long-lasting bushy spikes. Compact, about 35 to 40 cm (14 to16”) high. Pkt. (50 seeds) $2.50 Tr. Pkt. (500 seeds) $8.95 9711 Purple 9712 Scarlet Verbena - Tuscany - Lavender Picotee 53 Vinca - First Kiss Blueberry sanvitalia 990 Chimes Mixture. A new series combining traditional flower form with compact plant habit. About 15 to 20 cm (6 to 8”) high, ideal for borders, boxes and flowerbeds. Bushy plants with tightly spaced florets. Pkt. $1.95 Tr. Pkt. (500 seeds) $5.95 Also known as Creeping Zinnia. About 25 to 35 cm (10 to 14’’) high producing double and semidouble flowers. Makes a good ground-cover or a spectacular landscape show. Prefers full sun; tolerates heat very well. May be sown directly in the garden or started indoors for earlier bloom. 976 Procumbens Yellow. Brilliant. Pkt. $1.95 la bella snapdragons Compact base-branching habit plus open flower form and bright colors make La Bella a “super snapdragon”. About 45 to 55 cm (18 to 22”) high. Produces a bouquet of bloom stems each loaded with florets. Stays in flower longer than other varieties. Price: Pkt. $1.95, Tr. Pkt. (500 seeds) $5.95 9967 Lavender – rich, warm lavender-mauve. 9968 Red – bright, eye-catching scarlet red. 9969 Yellow – sunny clear yellow. Silene Large flat-topped flower heads of star-shaped florets on slender stems, all summer. Sow directly outdoors, not too deeply. Annual. 986 Armeria Catchfly. Deep pink, about 40 cm (16”) high. Pkt. $1.95 984 Jack Flash. Orange-scarlet, about 60 cm (24”) tall. Pkt. (25 seeds) $1.95 989 Starry Dreams. Pure white, dwarf plants about 10 cm (4”) high. Pkt. (20 seeds) $2.95 kim snapdragons This proven garden performer stays compact, about 28 cm (11”) high, with colorful flower spikes about 10 cm (4”) long, and a base-branching habit. The side shoots flower together with the central spike. Price: Pkt. $1.95, Tr. Pkt. (500 seeds) $5.95 9971 Bicolour Orange 9972 Red and White 9973 Deep Red 9974 White Snapdragon (Antirrhinum) Very popular annuals with large spikes of ruffled florets ideal for cutting. Use for beds, or borders in full sun or partial shade. Cut off faded blooms to encourage new ones. Start indoors early. Don’t cover the seed too much. Pkt. contains 50 to 75 seeds. 9964 Twinny Peach. This All American Award winner produces abundant spikes of double, open butterfly-form florets in a blend of peach, yellow and light orange. Pkt. $2.95, Tr. Pkt. (250 seeds) $6.95 SMALL snapdragon The correct name is Chaenorrhinum origanifolium. Although technically a perennial, it is best treated as an annual and start indoors early. Masses of midblue open floret blooms each with a white eye cover the plant. About 25 cm (10”) high. Best in light shade to partial sun. Suitable for flowerbeds, containers, and hanging baskets. 995 Summer Skies. Pkt. $2.50 H 991 Mardi Gras. An F-2 Hybrid 50 to 75 cm (20 to 30”) high. Mixed colors in a formula blend. Pkt. 95¢ 992 Purple and White Bells. Dwarf plants, about 20 to 25 cm (8 to 10’’) high with open, butterfly-type florets. Strong stems, base-branching habit, and a long blooming period make “Bells” ideal for borders, containers, and mass plantings. Magenta purple with white throat. Pkt. $1.95 993 Frosty Lavender Bells. About 20 to 25 cm (8 to 10”) high, base-branching, with strong stems. Open butterfly florets. A cool lavender and white bicolor. White is overlaid on the lavender resembling frost. Pkt. $1.95 spilanthes Very unique, olive-shaped, golden yellow flowers with a deep burgundy red eye on long pendulant stems. About 30 to 37 cm (12 to 15”) high, spreading out to about 60 cm (24”). Bronzy green foliage in full sun; but will grow in partial shade. Can also be grown in containers. Start indoors. 996 Peek-A-Boo. Pkt. (10 seeds) $3.95 Stocks H 9945 Panorama Mixture. About 75 cm (30”) high. Mixed colors in a formula blend. Pkt. $1.95 Annuals that bear spikes of colorful and fragrant blooms widely used for cut flowers and general garden display. Prefers full sun. Start indoors for best results. Don’t cover the seeds too much. Pkt. contains 200 seeds. H 1010 Giant Imperial Mixed. 55 to 65 cm (22 to 26”) high with base-branching stems and very large flowers. Pkt. $1.95 1011 Dwarf Ten Weeks Mixed. 30 cm (12”) high with base branching stems and very full spikes. Early. Pkt. $1.25, Tr. Pkt. (5 g) $5.95 Vintage Series. About 37 to 50 cm (15 to 20”) high, with a sturdy, well-branched habit. Flowers are very full; many are double. Very early. Fragrant. Price: Pkt. (50 seeds) $1.95 1012 Burgundy 1013 Lilac 1014 Peach 1015 Yellow 9965 Bright Butterflies. 50 to 75 cm (20 to 30”) high with open florets shaped like butterflies. Mixed colors. An All American Award winner. Pkt. $1.95 Tr. Pkt. (500 seeds) $5.95 9966 Little Darling. 30 cm (12”) high with flared open florets like Bright Butterflies. Bright, clear mixed colors. An All American Award winner. Pkt. 95¢ Tr. Pkt. (500 seeds) $5.95 994 Liberty Classic Mixed. About 50 to 75 cm (20 to 30”) high, with sturdy stems bearing uniform, graceful 45 cm (18”) spikes. Good base branching for a full profile. Outstanding colors. Pkt. $1.95 Tr. Pkt. (500 seeds) $5.95 54 Evening Scented Stocks (Matthiola) An annual, 35 to 50 cm (14 to 20”) high covered with small lilac-rose blooms that have a very noticeable fragrance, particularly in the evening. Flowers July to September. Plant with Virginian Stocks which bloom during the day time to complement the Matthiola blooms in the evening. Sow directly outdoors. H 1021 Bicornis. Pkt. (200 seeds) $1.50 Virginian Stocks This free flowering annual is about 20 cm (8”) high and is used for borders and planters. The small flowers cover the plant. Sow directly in the garden with Evening Scented Stocks for a long blooming period. Very early. H 1025 Mixed Colors. Includes rose, lilac, pink, cream, etc. Pkt. $1.50 Stachys - lamb’s ear A classic edging plant that forms silvery, ear-shaped leaves, about 7.5 cm (3”) long, with a soft, wooly, almost furry surface. About 30 cm (12”) tall. Also produces tiny mauve flowers on 10 cm (4”) spikes. Prefers full sun and good drainage. Perennial in milder climates; wintering on the Prairies might be a challenge. Or treat as an annual and start indoors in March. 987 Lanata. Pkt. (50 seeds) $1.95 Swan River Daisy (Brachycome) This annual is ideal for borders or flower beds. About 30 cm (12”) high bearing small daisy-like blooms for most of the summer. Featherlike leaves. Start indoors. Brachycome iberidifolia. 1028 Swan River Daisy Mixed. Pkt. $1.95 tritoma Conspicuous spikes of flowers in shades of red and yellow, giving rise to the name “Red Hot Poker”. Perennial with protection on the Prairies; or roots may be stored indoors in a cool spot. Start indoors early. 1046 Red Hot Poker. Pkt. (15 seeds) $1.95 tunicflower Masses of delicately veined pink flowers on compact plants, about 30 cm (12”) high. Perennial in mild climates; treat as an annual and start early indoors. Ideal for rockgardens and containers. Needs full sun and well-drained soil. Petrorhagia illyriaca. 1047 Pink Starlets. Pkt. (25 seeds) $1.95 — Lindenberg’s pays the postage! On orders over $40.00, there is no extra shipping charge. Sweet Peas These very popular fragrant annuals are used for trellises, borders, window boxes, and cut flowers. Prefers full sun but thrives in cool weather, so mulch around the plants to keep the roots cool and water well. Pick off the old blooms to encourage new ones. Best to choose a new location to plant sweet peas from the previous year. Soak seed overnight and sow outdoors as early as the soil can be worked. May be started indoors for earlier bloom. Pkt. contains 30 to 40 seeds. giant spencer/royal series This strain is 2 m (5’) or more high and produces, although a little later than other varieties, more fragrant, larger, longer lasting, and more brightly colored flowers. Usually 3 or 4 flowers per stem. Start indoors for earlier bloom. Heat resistant. 1090 Blue 1091 Pink 1093 Scarlet 1094 Lavender 1095 White 1096 Salmon 1097 Purple Prices for 1090-1097: Pkt. $1.50, 25 g $5.25, 100 g $10.95 H 1101 Giant Spencer Mixed. A formula blend of several different colors. Pkt. (40 to 50 seeds) $1.50, 25 g $4.95, 100 g $9.95, 400 g $36.95 1196 Giant Spencer Collection. One packet of each of the 7 Spencer colors, 1090 to 1097, separately labelled. Value $8.75. All 7 packets $4.99 1070 Multiflora Mixed. 2 m (5’) or more high with clusters of 5 or 6 flowers on each long stem. Withstands hot weather well. Very early. Pkt. $1.50, 25 g $4.95, 100 g $9.95 1081 Knee High Mixed. 30 to 60 cm (12 to 24”) high with multiple florets borne on long stems. Fragrant. Ideal for borders. Pkt. $1.50, 25 g $4.95, 100 g $9.95 1084 Cupid. A dwarf bush-type, 20 to 40 cm (8 to 16”) high, with trailing branches. Ideal for tubs and hanging baskets. Rose-pink with a delicate white picotee edge. Beautifully perfumed. Very freeflowering. Pkt. $2.25, 25 g $8.95 1082 Streamers Mixed. From Keith Hammett, variety produces vibrant colors (lavender, orange, pink, scarlet, blue, and chocolate) each striped with white specks or flakes. Good cut flower. Fragrant. Pkt. $1.95, 25 g $8.95 1085 Little Sweetheart. We are pleased to be able to offer this variety once again. About 20 cm (8”) high, ideal for borders or flowerbeds. Assorted colors. Pkt. 95¢, 25 g $5.95 1086 Supersnoop Mixed. Grows along the ground. It has no tendrils so will not climb. Plant in an open bed for a mass of color. Leaves are closely spaced to conserve moisture beneathand to provide an excellent background for the compact flowers. Pkt. $1.50, 25 g $6.95 1083 Melody Mixed. A blend of 6 bicolors. Fragrant. Pkt. $2.25, 25 g $6.95 55 Talinum This “Fantastic Foliage” annual produces mounds of lime green leaves that spread out up to 1 m (36”). About 70 cm (28”) tall, with tiny pink blooms. Best in full sun; tolerates drought. 1031 Limon Pkt. (15 seeds) $2.95 fragrant sweet peas Varieties chosen for their exceptional fragrance. Pkt. (30 seeds) $2.50, 25 g $5.95 1191 Mrs. Collier - creamy white 1192 Flora Norton - clear blue 1193 Nelly Viner - frilled pink 1194 Prince Edward of York - very sweet crimson rose 1087 Old Spice Mixed - a blend of scented varieties Tithonia (Mexican Sunflower) An annual, 120 to 150 cm (48 to 60”) high, with 7 cm (3”) daisy-like flowers on very sturdy plants. Use for cut flowers, hedges, or backgrounds. 1048 Fiesta del Sol. An All American Award winner for 2000. About 60 to 90 cm (24 to 36”) high, with intense orange, single, daisy-style flowers that appear in July. Prefers full sun, and actually thrives on summer heat. Can be grown in the garden or in patio containers. Good for cut flowers and attracting butterflies. Pkt. (10 seeds) $1.95 Sweet Sultan More accurately known as “Centaurea-Imperialis,” this annual is 60 to 75 cm (24 to 30”) high with large, fragrant, and fluffy flowers, used for cutting. Prefers full sun. Sow seed directly outdoors or start indoors for earlier bloom. 1040 Mixed Colors. Pkt. $1.95 Torenia This All American Award winner is annual, about 20 to 25 cm (8 to 10”) high, with two-lip flowers in blue, white, bicolor blue, and rose pink shades. Start indoors and transplant to a cool, shaded spot for late summer bloom. Can be brought indoors in fall. 1054 Clown Mixed. Pkt. $1.50 1039 Clown Burgundy. Gorgeous wine-burgundy shade. Pkt. $1.95 1117 Clown Plum. Light orchid with plum checks and chin. Pkt. $1.95 1049 Duchess Blue and White. A bit smaller, 15 to 20 cm (6 to 8”) high, compact and uniform. Does well in containers also. A striking color combination - blue with a white throat. Prefers shade. Pkt. $1.95 Sweet William Compact bedding or border plants with large heads or clusters of small fragrant flowers, used for cutting as well. Prefers full sun. Very easy to grow directly from seed outdoors but may be started indoors for earlier bloom. H 1050 Double Mixed. Biennial, 30 to 35 cm (12 to 14”) high. Colors include red, pink, rose, salmon, etc. It seeds itself so well each year that it can be treated as a very hardy perennial. Pkt. $1.50 1045 Black Magic. Biennial, blooms appear the next year. Very attractive deep crimson, almost black flowers and dark foliage. About 30 to 50 cm (12 to 20”) high. Pkt. $1.95 Sweet Series. Large blooms on sturdy, wellbranched plants, about 45 to 90 cm (18 to 36”) tall. Spicy fragrance. Heat and frost tolerant. Best started indoors for all summer long “cutand-come-again” cut flowers. Perennial in milder climates; best treated as annual on the Prairies. Pkt. (25 seeds) $1.95 1041 Coral -very bold 1042 Red -dark red 1043 White -pure white 1044 Purple -very deep shade Verbena Fragrant annuals, with closely massed flower heads ideal for cutting, borders, beds, or rockery. Withstands drought and poor soil well. Blooms from mid-summer to fall. Take indoors in the fall for even longer bloom. 1060 Giant Florist Mixed. 25 to 30 cm (10 to 12”) high with giant flower heads. Florets highlighted with “eyes.” Widely used by commercial growers. Pkt. $1.50 1058 Imagination. Trailing variety, about 60 cm (24”) long with violet blue flowers on lacy green foliage. Pkt. (40 seeds) $1.95 Quartz Series. Huge blooms in bold vibrant colors on compact plants, about 25 to 30 (10 to 12”) tall. Mildew resistant and cool weather (even light frost) tolerant. Pkt. (30 seeds) $1.95 1051 Rose 1055 Burgundy 1056 Blue Tuscany Series. Extra early flowers on compact bushy plants about 20 to 25 (8 to 10”) high. Tons of eye-catching color. Loves it hot and dry. Pkt. (25 seeds) $3.95 1107 Lavender Picotee 1108 Violet with Eye 1109 Rose with Eye 1104 Blue 1105 Silver 1106 Burgundy with eye Thunbergia Also called “Black-eyed Susan Vine” or “Clock Vine,” this annual bears slender twining shoots up to 150 cm (60”) long with orange, yellow, or cream flowers with dark purple centres. Use for hanging baskets, window boxes, or growing on trellis. Will do well in full sun or semi-shade. Sow outdoors directly or start indoors for earlier bloom. 1052 Alata Formula color mixture, Pkt. (15 seeds) $1.95 Separate Colors: Pkt. (15 seeds) $1.95 1036 Susie Orange with eye 1038 SusieYellow with eye 56 VERONICA venidium 1057 Blue Bouquet/Bonnet. Perennial in sheltered locations, but best grown as annual. About 45 to 55 cm (18 to 22”) tall with tapered spikes packed with small blue florets, set against deep green foliage. Prefers full sun or light shade. Pkt. (10 seeds) $1.95 A sun-loving perennial (in mild climates) with daisylike flowers on long stems. About 75 cm (30”) tall. On the prairies, start indoors and treat as an annual. Needs good drainage. 1074 Zulu - white, black centre. Pkt. (40 seeds) $1.95 VIOLA Grown as an annual, about 15 cm (6”) high with lots of bicoloured flowers and tufted, heart-shaped leaves. Prefers partial shade. Start indoors. Sorbet Series. Early flowering, compact varieties. Price: Pkt. (15 to 20 seeds) $2.25 1064 Purple Duet – light purple, deep purple wings 1076 Coconut Duet – purple cap, white face 1077 Blueberry Cream – light blue, cream face 1078 Orange Duet – purple, orange face, black whiskers 1072 Icy Blue – sky blue, darker blue centre 1184 YTT (Yesterday, Today and Tomorrow) – white turns to blue at maturity Penny Series. Compact and prolific with better weather tolerance than pansies. Price: Pkt. (15 to 20 seeds) $1.95 1061 Yellow (Johnny Jump-Ups) – purple/yellow bicolour 1067 Azure Wing – azure blue, white lower petals 1069 Orchid Frost – orchid blends to white edge 1059 Babyface – light blue with a white and darker blue face 1079 Angel Tiger Eye – bright yellow overlaid with prominent lacy veins Endurio Series. Delicate flowers cover spreading/ mounding plants, ideal for containers. About 15 cm (6”) high, spreading out up to 30 cm (12”). All American award winner for 2010. Price: Pkt. (25 seeds) $1.95 9804 Endurio Sky Blue Martien – clear sky blue 9805 Endurio White 9806 Endurio Yellow with Violet Wing 9808 Endurio Red with Yellow Face 9807 Endurio Tricolor Mixed Colors Vinca (Periwinkle) Grown as annuals, these varieties have glossy, oblong, dark green leaves and star shaped large, flowers 3 1/2 cm (1 1/2”) across. Does well in full sun or partial shade, in dry or moist conditions. Very sturdy. Use for borders, beds, planters, or ground cover. Start indoors early but don’t cover the seeds too much. 1075 Big Ruby. Large flowers in a unique cranberry red color. Early. About 30 to 50 cm (12 to 20”) high, well branched. Outstanding garden performance even when stressed. Pkt. (50 seeds) $1.95 1062 Rosea Mixed. 30 to 45 cm (12 to 18”) high; up to 45 cm (18”) across. Formula blend of bright colors. Pkt. (75 seeds) $1.50 Cora Series. Extra large flowers set against glossy green foliage. Long lasting and disease resistant. About 35 to 40 cm (14 to 18”) high. Best in full sun. Pkt. (50 seeds) $2.95 1111 Apricot /Red Eye 1112 White 1113 Burgundy 1114 Violet Cora Cascade Series. Same extra large, longlasting flowers but on spreading, trailing, cascading plants. About 20 cm (8”) high. Great for containers or mass plantings. Pkt. (20 seeds) $2.95 1188 Cherry 1189 Lilac 1190 Polka Dot – white with magenta eye 1071 Stardust Orchid. Large flowers with overlapping petals for complete colour. Bright orchid with a white star pattern. About 30 to 50 cm (12 to 20”) tall. Early. Pkt. $1.95 1063 New Cooler Mixture. Bushy plants about 35 cm (14”) high, with large bright blooms with overlapping petals for complete colour. An award winner. Pkt. $1.95 Wildflower Mixture A mixture of perennials and annuals to give your flower gardens a natural look, without much special care. Our blend is prepared from midwestern Canadian and U.S. species. 1066 Wildflower Mixture. Seed only. Pkt. $1.50, 25g $8.95, 100g $30.00 Viola - Sorbert Blueberry Cream Check out this year’s SPECIAL’S PAGE at the front of the catalogue. Viola - Yellow Jump-Up 57 Zinnia - Swizzle Scarlet & Yellow 1080 Jaio Dark Red. This All American Award winner has been called the best red yet. About 30 cm (12”) high with deep red blooms with a small white eye. Pkt. (50 seeds) $2.95 Mediterranean Trailing Series. Large highimpact flowers, with overlapping petals, on trailing, spreading foliage. Great for hanging baskets or groundcover. Thrives in hot, dry conditions. Pkt. (25 seeds) $2.95 1183 Lilac 1181 Punch - rose 1182 Strawberry 1186 Cherry Red 1073 Santa Fe. A dwarf vinca, about 20 cm (8”) high, more compact than others. Good base-branching habit. Deep salmon with a white eye. Excellent performer in containers and the garden. Pkt. $1.95 1185 First Kiss Blueberry. The first violet blue (with darker eye) vinca. Tolerates heat, drought, and shade. About 25 to 30 cm (10 to 12”) high. Pkt. (50 seeds) $2.25 1187 Pacifica Burgundy Halo. Vivid bicolor blooms with a burgundy halo surrounding a large white centre. Heat and drought tolerant. About 30 cm (12”) tall. Great container plant. An All American Award winner for 2007. Pkt. (50 seeds) $1.95 Zinnia - Zowie Yellow Flame 1153 Zowie Yellow Flame. Tall bushy plants, about 60 cm (24”) high, with large blooms 7 to 10 cm (3.5 to 4”) across. Magenta-orange in the centre shading to yellow tips. Great cut flower. An All American Award winner for 2006. Pkt. (15 seeds) $3.95 1127 Short Stuff Mixed. About 20 to 25 cm (8 to 10”) high, ideal for borders, and containers. Naturally compact and early flowering, yet with large, fully double blooms. Pkt. (15 seeds) $1.50 Wallflower Grown as an annual, 30 to 40 cm (12 to 16”) high, that bears branched spikes of fragrant flowers with curved petals. Use for rock gardens, borders, etc. Start indoors for blooms in Spring. 1065 Mixed Colors. Includes yellow, orange, reddish purple, etc. Pkt. (100 seeds) $1.50 1068 Siberian - striking orange. Pkt. $1.50 Swizzle Series. Large double blooms, about 10 cm (4”) across, cover full, bushy plants, 25 to 30 cm (10 to 12”) high. Stunning new bicolors. Pkt. (10 seeds) $3.75 1178 Cherry & Ivory 1179 Scarlet & Yellow Ruffles Zinnia. About 65 cm (26”) tall with fully double, 7cm (3”) blooms with symmetrical fluted petals. Long stems ideal for cutting PRICE: Pkt. (15 seeds) $1.95 1124 Scarlet 1125 Mixed Colours 1128 Thumbelina Mixed. About 15 cm (6”) high, dome-shaped, with 3 1/2 cm (1 1/2”) semi-double blooms. Very early and long blooming. These bushy plants are ideal for borders. An All American Award winner. Color range includes pink, red, yellow, lavender. Pkt. (40 seeds) $1.50 1131 Persian Carpet. About 30 cm (12”) high with 3 1/2 cm (1 1/2”) double blooms, bi-colored in combinations of gold, silver, wine, and bronze. Long lasting. An All American Award winner.“Mexican Zinnia.” Pkt. (40 seeds) 95¢ Zinnia Collection 7 of our best cut flower zinnias, separately packaged, with a value of $7.55. 1 each of: 1131 Persian Carpet 1144 Dahlia Flowered Mixed 1150 Giants of California 1160 Lilliput Mixed 1165 Cupid Mixed 1170 Dark Jewels 1175 Cut and Come Again 1198 Zinnia Collection all 7 pkt. $4.99 zinnias 6925 Queen Red Lime. Rose coloured flowers with a lime green centre. Long-lasting cut flower. About 75 cm (30”) tall. Pkt. (15 seeds) $1.95 These very popular annuals are easy to grow and produce lots of bright color all summer. Good for cut flowers, borders, beds, or general garden display. Sow directly outdoors or start indoors for earlier bloom. Prefers full sun. New for 2011! Dasher Hybrid Series. Double ruffled blooms, about 7 cm (3”) across on sturdy plants 25 to 30 cm (10 to 12”) high. Very early. Blooms all summer. Pkt. (15 seeds) $2.75 1120 Scarlet 1119 Orange 1118 Pink 1133 Pulcino Mixed. About 30 to 40 cm (12 to 16”) high, with thin leaves and double blooms, 5 to 7.5 cm (2 to 3”) across. Compact and early flowering. Disease and weather resistant. Pkt. (15 seeds) $1.50 58 1144 Dahlia Flowered Mixed. About 75 cm (30”) high with giant double blooms 10 to 12 cm (4 to 5”) across borne on long stems ideal for cutting. Petals are flat, resembling dahlia flowers. Pkt. (40 seeds) $1.25 1152 Uproar Rose. Large double blooms, about 10 cm (4”) in diameter and larger, in an attention getting rose shade, cover the plant. 70 to 90 cm (28 to 36”) tall. Loves the heat. Pkt. (15 seeds) $3.95 Profusion Series. About 30 to 45 cm (12 to 18”) tall with a “profusion” of single flowers 5 to 7.5 cm (2 to 3”) wide. Free flowering; no deadheading required. Diesease and mildew resistant. Pkt. (10 seeds) $1.95 1130 Cherry Red 1159 Apricot 1140 Orange 1134 White Profusion Double. A bit shorter, about 30 cm (12”) high with double blooms. Pkt. (10 seeds) $2.50 1158 Double Cherry 1150 Giants of California. 65 to 75 cm (26 to 30”) high with large double dahlia-style blooms up to 12 cm (5”) across. Excellent color range in this formula blend. Good for cutting. Pkt. (40 seeds) 95¢ 1160 Lilliput Mixed. Pompom style, semi-double, symmetrical blooms, 3 1/2 cm (1/1/2”) across, borne on bushy plants, 40 to 60 cm (16 to 24”) high. Long bloomer. Pkt. (40 seeds) 95¢ 1165 Cupid Mixed. 20 to 25 cm (8 to 10”) high, with 3 1/2 cm (1 1/2”) fully double blooms. Wide range of bright colors. Pkt. (15 seeds) $1.25 1170 Dark Jewels. About 65 cm (26”) high with giant 12 cm (5”) cactus-style borne on long stems ideal for cutting. Petals are shaggy, loose, and pointed. Mixed colors. Pkt. (40 seeds) $1.25 1174 Candy Cane. Bright, bicolored flowers of red and yellow, with red and white stripes cover this upright bushy annual. About 75 cm (30”) tall. Pkt. $1.95 1175 Cut and come Again. 60 cm (24”) high with 5 cm (2”) fully double flowers borne on long stems, ideal for cutting. Mixed colors. Blooms all summer. Pkt. (40 seeds) 95¢ Zinnia - Uproar Rose 1176 Star White. About 35 cm (14”) high with single creamy white, star shaped flowers, up to 5 cm (2”) across. Tolerates heat and drought and is rarely affected by insects. Blooms all summer. Pkt. (40 seeds) $1.95 1177 State Fair Mixed. From the Dahlia Flowered series, about 75 cm(30”) high, with giant 6 cm (2 1/2”) blooms on husky stems. Disease tolerant. Pkt. (40 seeds) $1.25 Zahara Series. Large single blooms on mid-size plants, about 30 to 35 cm (12 to 14”) high. Heat and drought tolerant; all season colour. Price: Pkt. (15 seeds) $2.50 1161 Coral Rose 1162 Fire – brilliant orange-red 1163 Scarlet 1164 Starlight Rose – rose/white bicolour Zahara Series. All season New for 2011! Double blaze of colour. Pkt. (15 seeds) $2.75 6922 Cherry 6923 Fire Magellan Series. All summer flowers on mid-size plants, about 37 cm (15”) high. Fully double blooms. Deadheading is unnecessary; Magellan covers spent blooms with fresh foliage. Full sun is best. Six terrific colors. Pkt. (15 seeds) $3.75 1166 Coral (AAS winner) 1167 Orange 1168 Scarlet 1169 Yellow 1171 Pink 1172 Ivory 1145 Peter Pan Pink. About 30 cm (12”) high with 7 cm (3”) semi-double blooms, with curved petals. Pkt. (15 seeds) $2.50 1180 Solcito. Golden yellow single blooms on sturdy plants about 30 cm (12”) high. Does well in hot, dry locations. Pkt. (10 seeds) $3.95 Distance Series. Fluffy semi-double blooms, up to 7.5 cm (3”) across on upright, mounding plants about 30 to 45 cm (12 to 18”) tall. Very floriferous. 1154 Scarlet 1155 Pink 1156 Yellow Price for above 3, each Pkt. (15 seeds) $2.50 Melampodium (African Zinnia) This variety produces dwarf plants, about 20 cm (8”) high, covered with small, wild-like, daisy-style flowers, in a pretty yellow shade. Bright green leaves. For containers or beds. Full sun. 1151 Lemon Delight Pkt. (10 seeds) $1.95 Zinnia - Magellan Orange 59 Zinnia - Magellan Coral Annual Flower Collection Shade Flower Collection One packet each of the following: Alyssum — Deep Purple Balsam — Camellia Mixed Calendula —Pacific Beauty Clarkia — Mixed Dianthus — Magic Charms Lobelia — Crystal Palace Marigold — Antigua Yellow Portulaca — Double mixed Verbena — Giant Florist Zinnia — Pulcino (separate value $16.45) 1199 Collection — all 10 pkts. – $15.95 One packet each of the following: Balsam — Bush Mixed Cleome — Rose Queen Coleus — Mixed Godetia — Dwarf Mixed Impatiens — Elfin Mixed Lobelia — Crystal Palace Nicotiana — Nicki Mixed Pansy — Ocean Breeze Schizanthus — Dr. Badger’s Torenia — Clown Mixed (separate value $17.55) 1205 Collection — all 10 pkts. – $16.95 Perennial Flower Collection “A” Perennial Flower Collection “B” One packet each of the following: Alyssum — Saxatile Columbine — Mixed Colors Delphinium — Magic Fountains Dianthus — Chinensis Double Mixed Echinacea — Purple Gloriosa Daisy — Mixed Lychnis — Maltese Penstemon — Rondo Russell Lupins Shasta Daisy — Alaska (separate value $17.30) 1201 Collection — all 10 pkts. – $16.80 One packet each of the following: Achillea — Summer Pastels Aster — Alpinus Coreopsis — Grandiflora Sunburst Daisy — Fleabane Gaillardia — Aristata Hollyhocks — Indian Spring Linum — Blue Lathyrus — Latifolius Poppy — Iceland Double Mixed Pyrethrum — Roseum (separate value $17.80) 1202 Collection — all 10 pkts. – $17.30 Border Flower Collection Cut Flower Collection One packet each of the following: Alyssum — Royal Carpet Calendula — BonBon Dianthus — Gaiety Mixed Colors Dusty Miller — Maritima Silverdust Lobelia — Crystal Palace Marigold — Petite Mixed Phacelia — Blue Bells Phlox — Beauty Mixed Portulaca — Double Mixed Zinnia — Thumbelina (separate value $15.65) 1206 Collection — all 10 pkts. – $15.15 One packet each of the following: Aster — Powderpuffs Carnation — Chabaud’s Mixed Centaurea — Polka Dot Cosmos — Sonata Mixed Digitalis — Purpurea Larkspur — Mixed Poppy — Double Shirley Mixed Scabiosa — Mixed Stocks — Dwarf Ten Weeks Snapdragon — Liberty Mixed (separate value $15.15) 1203 Collection — all 10 pkts. – $14.65 Flower Arranging Supplies Dried Flower Collection One packet each of the following: Celosia — Cockscomb Globe Amaranth — Mixed Helichrysum — Double Mixed Bells of Ireland Statice — Sinuata Mixed (separate value $7.90) 1207 Collection — all 5 pkts. – $7.65 3896 Oasis Floral Foam Bricks each $2.19 3897 Package of 6 Oasis Bricks $12.89 3898 Floral Tape 1/2” x 30 yds., green Pkt. of 2 $3.99 3901 Oasis of Dried Flowers Brick each $2.99 3902 Package of 6 Oasis Dried Bricks $16.89 60 Vegetable Seeds H 102 Round Pod Kidney wax. (52 days) Tender, fleshy, slightly curved pods about 15 cm (6”) long, light yellow in color and quite brittle. Seeds are white with dark eye. Recommended for freezing. Pkt. 95¢, 75 g $2.39, 150 g $3.49, 400 g $5.99 Artichoke 1142 Green Globe. Large purple flower heads about 10 cm (4”) across on plants that can grow up to 150 cm (60”) tall. Start indoors early for a late summer harvest. Rich soil and plenty of moisture along with regular fertilizing are necessary to produce a good crop. Pkt. (25 seeds) $1.95 1121 Matador. (55 days) An outstanding yielder with a continuous heavy set of large pods, dark green, nearly 15 cm (6”) long, with very little fibre. Superior disease resistance. Heat tolerant. Pkt. $1.25, 75 g $2.49, 150 g $3.79, 400 g $6.19 Asparagus A hardy perennial that can be cropped each spring after the third year from seed. Plant in a well-drained, not-too-windy spot and use a balanced fertilizer. A packet will do 15 to 25 feet of row. H 100 Mary Washington. An early variety that produces thick, straight, green spears with a tint of purple on the tips. Disease resistant. Pkt. $1.25, 25 g $6.95, 100 g $14.50 4001 Asparagus Roots. Two year old roots. Don’t pick too many the first year; next year’s crop will be much larger. Plant 45 cm (18”) apart in rows 90 cm (36”) apart. Package of 8 roots. $7.49 4002 Asparagus Roots — Jersey Knight. An improved strain of Mary Washington Asparagus, with more uniform spears. More rust and disease resistant. Two year old roots. Pkt. of 5 roots $8.49 1137 Jade. (60 days) Round, straight pods, about 17 cm (7”) long, with dark green color, tender texture, and sweet flavour. Upright bush holds pods above the ground. White seed. Disease resistant. Pkt. $1.25, 75 g $2.49, 150 g $3.79, 400 g $6.19 Beans 105 Stringless Green Pod. (52 days) Tender, fleshy, stringless pods, about 15 cm (6”) long, slightly curved with brown seeds. Quite brittle. Recommended for canning. Pkt. 95¢, 75 g $2.39, 150 g $3.49, 400 g $5.99 Don’t plant until the soil is warm. Sow seed 2.5 cm (1”) deep in rows 45 to 75 cm (18 to 30”) apart, spaced 5 or 7 cm (2 or 3”) in the row. Polebeans should be spaced 12 to 17 cm (5 to 7”) apart. Make successive sowings. 75 g to 150 g does about 10 m (30’). 101 Improved Golden Wax. (48 days) Tender, fleshy, straight pods about 12 cm (5”) long, creamy yellow, stringless, and quite brittle. Seeds are white with dark blotch. Recommended for freezing. Pkt. $1.25, 75 g $2.39, 150 g $3.49, 400 g $5.99 1089 Brio. (54 days) Large pods, medium dark green, nearly 13 cm (5”) long with little fibre and a gourmet taste. Seed is white. Pkt. $1.25, 75 g $2.49, 150 g $3.79, 400 g $6.19 103 Pencil Pod Black Wax. (52 days) Dwarf foliage with 15 cm (6”) round, slightly curved, brittle pods, yellow with black seeds. Heavy yielder. Recommended for freezing. Pkt. $1.25, 75 g $2.39, 150 g $3.49, 400 g $5.99 104 Slenderwax. (56 days) Slender, straight, smooth pods about 13 cm (5”) long, golden yellow with white seeds. Pods turn yellow very early. Heat tolerant and disease resistant. Pkt. $1.25, 75 g $2.49, 150 g $3.79, 400 g $6.19 107 Tendergreen. (52 days) Round, slightly, meaty pods about 15 cm (6”) long with a smooth, dark green skin and mottled seed. Bears its fruit up off the ground. Great freezer. Pkt. $1.25, 75 g $2.39, 150 g $3.49, 400 g $5.99 1211 Stayton. (55 days) Extra fine green pods, 12 cm (5”) long, borne up off the ground. Disease resistant Pkt. $1.25, 75 g $2.59, 150 g $3.99, 400 g $6.49 New for 2011! 1019 Natural Golden Wax. As above but seed has been produced without chemical fertilizers on pesticide-free land. Pkt. $1.75, 75 g $3.29, 150 g $4.99, 400 g $10.99 Carrot - Chantenay Type Check out this year’s SPECIAL’S PAGE at the front of the catalogue. Cauliflower - Cheddar 61 Carrot - Purple Haze H 108 Kentucky Wonder. (60 days) This climbing or polebean should be grown on trellis or stakes. It is a heavy yielder of thick, meaty, brittle, green pods about 17 cm (7”) long. Seeds are brown and can be used as shell beans. Recommended for canning and freezing. Pkt. $1.25, 75 g $2.59, 150 g $3.99, 400 g $6.49 1143 Storm. (51 days) An early fresh bean variety that produces round, medium dark green pods, about 14 cm (5.5”) long. Pods are held high above the ground for easy picking. Retains its high quality over a longer period than others. Seed is brown. Pkt. $1.25, 75 g $2.89, 150 g $4.99, 400 g $7.49 111 Early Bush Lima. (65 days) About 45 cm (18”) high with 7 cm (3”) pods filled with small white seeds — “baby limas.” It is very early and quite productive over a long hot season. Pkt. $1.25, 75 g $2.89, 150 g $4.99, 400 g $7.49 H 110 English Windsor Broad. Fava beans. (70 days) Large fleshy pods about 17 cm (7”) long with a glossy green skin and flat brown seeds. Use as a shell bean. Sow as early as possible; fava beans prefer cooler weather. Pinch the tips of the plants after the first 4 or 5 flower clusters appear to set the pods. Pkt. $1.25, 75 g $2.59, 150 g $3.99, 400 g $6.49 1122 Royal Burgundy. (53 days) A bush variety about 45 cm (18”) high, with slightly curved smooth dark purple pods, about 15 cm (6”) long. Pods turn green when cooked. Seeds are buff brown. Pkt. 95¢, 75 g $2.49, 150 g $3.79, 400 g $6.19 1126 Labrador. (57 days) Specifically developed for the Canadian climate. Very bright green pods, about 13 cm (5.5”) long, quite fleshy and more tender than other varieties. Excellent for canning and freezing as well as eating fresh. Labrador really is a better bean! Pkt. $1.25, 75 g $2.89, 150 g $4.99, 400 g $7.49 New for 2011! 1212 Dusky. (52 days) Dark green pods, 15 cm (6”) long, nearly straight with white seed. Upright bush. Disease resistant and very productive Pkt. $1.25, 75 g $2.59, 150 g $3.99, 400 g $6.49 H 113 Bush Blue Lake. (55 days) A heavy yielder of straight, smooth-skinned, round green pods about 15 cm (6”) long, with white seeds. Very tender and meaty. Recommended for canning and freezing. Pkt. 95¢, 75 g $2.39, 150 g $3.49, 400 g $5.99 1088 Kentucky Wonder Wax. (61 days) Same great polebean as above, but with butter yellow wax pods. Seed is brown. Pkt. $1.25, 75 g $2.59, 150 g $3.99, 400 g $6.49 1035 Kentucky Blue. (58 days) A climbing or pole bean best grown on trellis or stakes, producing very tender, sweet deep green pods, about 17.5 cm (7”) long. An All American Award winner. For limited space gardens, an ideal way to grow beans that match the quality of bush varieties. Pkt. 95¢, 75 g $2.59, 150 g $3.99, 400 g $6.49 1123 Roma II. (59 days) Large, flat medium green pods about 10 to 12.5 cm (4 to 5”) long. Slow fibre development improves eating quality. A very rich, distinctive flavour, valued in Italian cooking. “Bush” type makes harvesting easier. Disease resistant. Pkt. 70¢, 75 g $2.49, 150 g $3.79, 400 g $6.19 1135 Strike. (54 days) Medium green, round pods, about 10 to 12 cm (4 to 5”) long, with white seeds. Slightly curved. Recommended for fresh use; the pods stay in good condition longer than others. Strike sets its pods continuously rather than all at once; so you are less likely to lose the entire harvest to bad weather. Pkt. $1.25, 75 g $2.39, 150 g $3.49, 400 g $5.99 1138 Indy Gold. (58 days) Smooth, uniform yellow pods, about 15 cm (6”) long, with a slight curve. White seed. Recommended for freezing and commerical growers. Pkt. $1.25, 75 g $2.59, 150 g $3.99, 400 g $6.49 1139 Helda. (58 days) A European pole bean with giant 22 cm (9”) Romano-type pods. Produces over a long period when grown on trellis. Heavy yielder. Pods are flat and medium green with white seeds and a distinctive Romano flavour. Pkt. $1.25, 75 g $3.49, 150 g $5.69, 400 g $11.99 1022 Lynx. (55 days) Bright green pods, about 12 cm (5”) long with a fantastic flavor and so little fibre, they nearly melt in your mouth. Pkt. $1.25, 75 g $2.59, 150 g $3.99, 400 g $6.49 1023 Golden Child. (55 days) French filet-type yellow wax pods about 10 cm (4”) long. Crisp yet tender. and stringless. Pkt. $1.25, 75 g $2.59, 150 g $3.99, 400 g $6.49 H 109 Scarlet Runner. (90 days) Primarily used as a decorative climber, up to 3 or 4 m (10 to 12’) high, for trellis, arbors, and fences. Flowers are bright scarlet. Pods are about 20 cm (8”) long with mottled purple seeds, that can be eaten as “snap” beans when young, or shelled later for green shell beans. Pkt. 85¢, 75 g $2.89, 150 g $4.99, 400 g $7.49 1024 Carson. (56 days) Slender round yellow pods, about 14 cm (5.5”) long. Very tender. White seeds Pkt. $1.25, 75 g $2.59, 150 g $3.99, 400 g $6.49 1141 Natural Bush Lake Blue. As above but seed has been naturally produced on pesticidefree land. Pkt. 95¢, 75 g $2.99, 150 g $3.99, 400 g $9.99 114 Slenderette. (53 days) Fleshy, slender, 12 cm (5”) pods with a glossy green skin and white seeds. Pods are borne well off the ground. Recommended for canning and freezing. Pkt. $1.25, 75 g $2.59, 150 g $3.99, 400 g $6.49 112 French Horticultural. (68 days) Long pods, about 15 to 20 cm (6 to 8”), start out green and change color as they mature to a red, cream and yellow streaked pod. Use green like Limas, or shell in the fall for dried beans. Pkt. $1.25, 75 g $2.59, 150 g $3.99, 400 g $6.49 1132 Cannellini. (85 days) Grown for its white, meaty beans that are dried for baking, minestrone, and other Italian dishes. Bush type plants. Pkt. $1.25, 75 g $2.59, 150 g $3.99, 400 g $6.49 62 5425 Nitragin Innoculator. This product will improve the germination and growth of your garden peas and beans by adding the nitrogenfixing bacteria to the soil that legumes need to produce the root nodules that take nitrogen from the air. Note that Innoculator will not remain effective past one season. Pkt. (treats 2.26 Kg (5 lb) of seed) $4.99 Beets Most varieties listed can be used for canning or freezing. Leaves make delicious greens. Sow directly in the garden as early as soil can be worked, and in succession. 1 packet does about 3 to 6 m (10 to 20’) of row; 25 g does about 16 m (50’). Seed Count for Beets. Pkt. contains 75 to 100 seeds for Golden, Red Ace, Pacemaker, Albino, Titan, Natural Varieties, Rodina, Merlin, Scarlet Supreme, Chioggia, Cyndor, Kestrel and Supreme; 200 to 300 for standard varieties. This can vary a lot because seed size itself is variable. H 1245 Chioggia. (65 days) Round, light red roots, about 5 cm (2”) in diameter, with pink and white alternating stripes or rings inside. Sweet and very tasty. Ideal for Italian cooking. Pkt. $1.50, 25 g $6.75, 100 g $14.50 H 119 Crosby’s Egyptian. (52 days) Large but tender, globular roots with purplish red flesh and medium sized tops. Pkt. 95¢, 25 g $3.75, 100 g $5.75, 400 g $11.95 115 Hybrid Pacemaker. (50 days) This variety produces bright red, globular, and particularly sweet roots and broad green leaves. Heat resistant. Pkt. $1.50, 25 g $6.95, 100 g $14.95 124 Hybrid Kestrel. (53 days) Round bright red roots without zoning. Develops early – ideal for smooth baby beets. Disease resistant. Pkt. $1.25, 25 g $6.95, 100 g $14.95 1249 White Albino. (50 days) Very sweet, gourmet beets, round with white interior. No staining! Cook, bake, pickle or freeze. Pkt. $1.50, 25 g $6.95, 100 g $14.95 116 Burpee’s Golden. (55 days) Round golden roots used for soups, salads, or pickles. Does not bleed like other beets. Pkt. $1.75, 10 g $6.25, 25 g $14.25 H 117 Detroit Dark Red. (52 days) Very heavy yielder of round roots with dark red flesh and darker veins. Tender and finely grained. May be used small or fully grown. Pkt. $1.25, 25 g $3.75, 100 g $5.75, 400 g $11.95 1247 Merlin. (55 days) Round very uniform and exceptionally smooth roots with a dark red interior. Excellent taste due to its high sugar content. Leaves are dark green. Hybrid. Pkt. $1.25, 25 g $6.95, 100 g $14.95 1248 Scarlet Supreme. (47 days) This hybrid is quite early and produces bright red, globular roots with a very smooth skin. Uniform color and texture inside. Bright green leaves make splendid greens. Pkt. $1.75, 25 g $6.95, 100 g $14.95 1243 Titan. (60 days) Beautiful dark red, round roots with uniform colour (no zoning). Very sweet. Medium sized tops make nice greens. Pkt. $1.75, 25 g $6.95, 100 g $14.95 120 Red Ace Hybrid. (53 days) An improved Detroit type with a smooth skin and deep red, quite sweet flesh. More tolerant to adverse weather conditions. Pkt. $1.50, 25 g $6.95, 100 g $14.95 1209 Natural Red Ace Hybrid. As above but seed has been produced on chemical-free land. Pkt. $1.75, 25 g $7.15, 100 g $15.50 121 Detroit Supreme. (60 days) A heavy yielder of uniform, globular roots with a very smooth skin and a small tap root. Flesh is blood red, and resists zoning. Glossy dark green leaves. Pkt. $1.50, 25 g $4.25, 100 g $7.25, 400 g $14.95 H 122 Garnet (Ruby Queen). (50 days) Globular roots with garnet red flesh, free of zones or veins. Recommended for canning. Pkt. $1.25, 25 g $3.75, 100 g $5.75, 400 g $11.95 H 123 Early Wonder. (50 days) A quick-growing variety with uniform 7 cm (3”) semi-globular roots with a smooth skin and a thin tap root. Flesh is deep red with lighter zones; leaves are bright green. Pkt. $1.25, 25 g $3.75, 100 g $5.75, 400 g $11.95 125 Cylindra. (55 days) This Formanova strain produces roots 3 cm (1 1/2”) in diameter by 15 cm (6”) long with dark red, tender, and particularly sweet flesh. Use for slicing and canning. Pkt. $1.50, 25 g $3.95, 100 g $5.95, 400 g $12.95 1255 Cyndor Cylindra. (55 days) Similar to above but with more uniform roots and a sweeter flavour. Pkt. $1.50, 25 g $6.95, 100 g $14.95, 400 g $23.95 1256 Rodina. (58 days) Tapered, cylindrical roots are deep red, sweet, and relatively free of zoning. Superior quality. Pkt. $1.75, 25 g $6.95, 100 g $14.95, 400 g $23.95 1257 Natural Cylindra. Similar to the original Cylindra but seed has been naturally produced on pesticide-free land. Pkt. $1.50, 25 g $8.95, 100 g $21.95 1244 Natural Detroit Dark Red. As above, but seed has been produced on chemical-free land. Pkt. $1.50, 25 g $6.95, 100 g $14.95 1246 Natural Green Top Bunching. (57 days) Bright red, round roots with nice green tops, similar to Detroit Dark Red above, but seed has been produced on chemical-free land. Pkt. $1.50, 25 g $5.50, 100 g $10.95 H Heirloom seed. A non-hybrid untreated variety handed down over the years Brussel Sprouts Both varieties recommended for freezing. Prefers cool weather and rich soil. Start indoors and transplant to about 45 cm (18”) apart in rows 75 cm (30”) apart. Rotate to a new location every year. When the sprouts form, remove the lower leaves to set the heads. Allow 1 packet for 6 to 13 m (20 to 40’) of row. 63 Cauliflower H 128 Long Island. (90 to 100 days from set out) Round, tight, dark green sprouts. Excellent nonhybrid value. Pkt. (300 seeds) 95¢, 15 g $3.50, 25 g $4.95 1296 Bubbles/Churchill. (80 to 88 days from set out) Dark green, evenly packed round sprouts. Very early. Pkt. (50 seeds) $1.50, Pkg. (500 seeds) $10.95 All varieties listed are recommended for freezing. Cauliflowers prefer cool weather, so start indoors to have them mature before the hot temperatures cause bolting to seed. Early varieties may also be sown in summer for a fall crop. Cauliflowers should be rotated to a new spot in the garden each year. Transplant 30 to 45 cm (12 to 18”) apart in rows 75 cm (30”) apart. Allow 1 packet for 8 to 16 m (25 to 50’) of row; 10 g to 30 to 40 m (90 to 120’). 147 Stardust. (80 days from set out) A hybrid combining curd density with self-blanching leaves that wrap the heads to keep them white longer. Heads can be large and still remain tight. For fall harvest. Pkt. (40 seeds) $1.75, 5 g $13.95 H 168 Early Snowball. (55 days from set out) Heads are medium-sized, solid, and very white, with long leaves to protect them from premature yellowing. Our most popular early variety. Pkt. (300 seeds) $1.50, 10 g $4.95, 25 g $8.95, 100 g $21.75 150 Brocoverde. (70 days from set out) This greenheaded cauliflower looks like a cross between a cauliflower and broccoli. Medium-sized, semidomed heads, weighing about 400 g on strong upright plants. Tolerates warm weather better than other varieties. Very sweet. Pkt. (75 seeds) $1.75, 5 g $10.95 148 Cheddar. (68 days from set out) True orangecolored curds with a great taste and higher levels of beta-carotene than standard varieties. Medium sized heads are quite firm. Should be started early to mature before the hot weather. Pkt. (25 seeds) $3.95, Large Pkg. (200 seeds) $28.95 Celery H 172 Utah (Salt Lake). (115 days from set out) This variety produces thick, well rounded, green stems with a rich, nutty flavour. Foliage is dark green. Earlier than standard types. Sow indoors early and transplant to about 12 to 20 cm (5 to 8”) apart. Celery needs plenty of moisture. Mulching around the plants is recommended. Pkt. 85¢, 15 g $7.95 CELERIAC 171 Celeriac Mentor. (115 days) Also called Turnip Rooted Celery. The roots form a globe with white fibreless flesh that is edible. It has, like celery, a nutty flavour, but does not require the extra work mulching and blanching that celery does. Start indoors. Harvest in late summer or early fall. Use in stews and soups. Store like carrots. Pkt. $1.95 Broccoli An easily grown vegetable rich in vitamins. Broccoli prefer cool moist conditions. Start indoors so that they mature before the hot weather. All varieties recommended for freezing. Transplant about 30-45 cm (12 to 18”) apart in rows 60 to 90 cm (24 to 36”) apart. Rotate to a new location each year. Allow 1 packet of seed for 6 to 12 m (20 to 40’) of row. H 126 Italian Green Sprouting. (55 days from set out) A Calabrese type with large deep green centre heads, about 15 cm (6”) across. Pkt. (300 seeds) $1.50, 15 g $3.50, 25 g $4.95 Cabbage This vegetable thrives in cool weather and with ample moisture during dry periods. Start indoors so that the heads will mature before the hot weather. Rotate to a new location every season. Pkt. contains 300 seeds or more, unless otherwise noted. 131 Regent Royale. (73 days from set out) Good size, quite firm, dense heads from 1.5 to 2 kg (4 to 4.5 lbs). Dark green with a medium short core. They remain firm without splitting for a long time. Excellent for coleslaw, kraut, and fresh use. Pkt. (50 seeds) $1.75, Pkg. (500 seeds) $6.95, Pkg. (1000 seeds) $8.95 H 132 Golden Acre. (65 days from set out) A summer cabbage with round heads 12 to 15 cm (5 or 6”) in diameter, with few loose outer leaves. Will not burst readily. Weighs about 1 1/2 Kg (3 lbs). Early. Pkt. $1.50, 15 g $3.75, 25 g $4.75, 100 g $7.95 H 133 Jersey Wakefield. (63 days from set out) A very early summer cabbage with conical heads, about 17 cm (7”) long, and dark green leaves. Heads are not too tightly formed and weigh about 1 Kg (2 lbs). Quite sweet. Pkt. $1.25, 15 g $3.75, 25 g $4.75, 100 g $7.95 1264 Natural Italian Green Sprouting. As above but seed has been grown on chemical-free land. Pkt. (40 seeds) $1.50, 15 g $7.95, 25 g $10.95 1276 Hybrid Packman. (55 to 65 days from set out) A heavy yielder of uniform bluish-green heads, particularly rich in vitamins. Very tender. Excellent side shoot development. Pkt. (40 seeds) 95¢, 10 g $16.50, 15 g $22.95 1277 Super Dome Hybrid. (55 to 65 days from set out) This early new introduction produces extra large heads of bluish green florets. Pkt. (40 seeds) $1.75, Pkg. (500 seeds) $6.95 1278 CMS Liberty Hybrid. (65 days from set out) This nutritional powerhouse produces very high quality, uniform, rounded heads with beautiful, exceptionally dark green florets. Pkt. (40 seeds) $1.95, 10 g $16.50, 15 g $22.95 BROCCOLI - RAAB 127 Zamboni. (60 days) Extra early, non-heading broccoli, with numerous branches and no central head. Larger flower buds than other varieties. Zamboni stays in good condition longer as well. An Italian favourite for stir-fry, salads, etc. Plant in spring or early summer. Pkt. (40 seeds) $1.50, 15 g $6.50, 25 g $8.50 H Heirloom seed. A non-hybrid untreated variety handed down over the years 64 H 142 Premium Flat Dutch. (110 days from set out) A late-maturing cabbage with very large solid heads, 25 cm (10”) across and weighing up to 4 Kg (8 1/2 lbs). Exceptional winter storage qualities. Pkt. $1.50, 15 g $3.75, 25 g $4.75, 100 g $7.95 135 Copenhagen Market. (70 days from set out) A widely used summer cabbage, quite early, with firm, round heads, about 15 cm (6”) across and weighing about 2 Kg (4 1/2 lbs). White interior is wrapped well with dark green outer leaves. A heavy yielder. Pkt. $1.50, 15 g $3.75, 25 g $4.75, 100 g $7.95 136 Red Acre. (80 days from set out) An early variety that holds its quality after maturity better than others. Globe-shaped, deep red heads, about 15 cm (6”) across, weighing about 1.5 kg (3.5 lbs.) Pkt. $1.50, 15 g $3.75, 25 g $4.75, 100 g $7.95 130 Stonehead. (67 days from set out) An early variety with round, very solid heads, about 15 cm (6”) in diameter, weighing almost 2 kg (4 lbs.). Compact size plants can be planted closely together. Heads stay in good condition a long time without bursting. Pkt. (200 seeds) $1.95, Large Pkg. (1000 seeds) $7.95 138 Savoy Express. (55 days) An All American Award winner for 2000. Compact heads, about 15 cm (6”) across, with yellow-green, savoyed leaves. Sweet and tender whether eaten raw or cooked. Heads weigh about 400 g (1 lb). Few “wrapper” leaves means closer planting is possible. Super early maturity. Pkt. (50 seeds) $1.75, 10 g $14.95 143 Dynamo. (70 days from set out) A 1997 All American Award winner. Small blue-green heads, about 1 kg (2 1/2 lbs.). Weather tolerant and disease resistant. High quality dense heads. Pkt. (200 seeds) $1.75, Large Pkg. (1000 seeds) $7.95 139 Red Dynasty. (76 days from set out) Oval to round heads about 15 cm (6”) in diameter, weighing almost 1.5 kg (3 lbs), with a very nice red interior. Very uniform. Disease resistant. Pkt. (40 seeds) $1.75, 5 g $14.95 141 Chinese. (75 days from set out) Heads are about 45 cm (18”) long and 10 cm (4”) in diameter, cylindrical like Cos Lettuce. Flavour is spicy similar to Celery. Interior is white, well wrapped with green leaves. A good variety to grow if space is limited. Prefers cooler weather; so start indoors for spring use and sow in July for a fall maturing crop. Pkt. $1.25, 15 g $3.25, 25 g $4.75, 100 g $7.95 146 Peechay Pak Choi. (50 days from set out). A non-heading Chinese Cabbage with smooth dark green leaves and crisp, white, celery-like stalks. Leaves are used in salads; stalks are cooked with meat or soup. One of the main ingredients in Chow Mein. Pkt. $1.25, 15 g $3.75, 25 g $4.75 145 Ming Choi. (50 days from set out) Similar to Pak Choi with juicy white stems and darker green leaves. Tolerant to heat and cold. Slower to bolt to seed. Delicious raw or cooked. Pkt. $1.50, 15 g $3.75, 25 g $4.75 144 Toy Choy. (50 days from set out) A miniature Pak Choi with crisp white stalks and dark green leaves. About half the height of standard varieties. Ideal for smaller gardens. Delicious raw or cooked. Pkt. (50 seeds) $1.50, Large Pkg. (500 seeds) $3.95 CHIVES 385 Perennial. This popular herb has hollow, grasslike leaves with a mild onion flavour. Use for salads, stews, soups, etc. Cut the leaves often for fresh seasoning; they will regrow quickly. Can be potted up and taken indoors for winter use. Pkt. $1.50, 10 g $5.95 3855 Garlic Chives. (Oriental Leek) Grows slightly taller than regular chives and its grassy leaves have a mild garlic flavour. Use for salads, soups, etc. Leaves can be dried for winter use. Can be grown in pots indoors. Pkt. $1.75, 10 g $5.95 collards A very popular vegetable from the south that is rapidly becoming a delicacy in the north. Deep green, mild-tasting, slightly savoyed, wavy leaves that are a good source of vitamins and minerals. Cooked as “greens” like cabbage. Withstands frost in the fall. 3856 Vates Pkt. (200 seeds) $1.75, 25 g $4.95, 100 g $7.50 Cress (Pepper Grass) H 208 Fine Curled. (45 days) This fast growing vegetable is used for salads, garnishing, soups, etc. Sow directly in the garden and in succession for a continuous supply of fresh Cress. Can be grown indoors in pots too. Pkt. 95¢, 25 g $3.95 2081 Water Cress. (50 days) Broad leaves with a mildly pungent flavour, for salads, garnish, etc. You’ll need a very moist, shady location. Pkt. $1.75, 10 g $5.50 2138 Daikon Cress. Purple/green leaves and sprouts add a spicy, piquant radish flavour to salads and sandwiches Pkt. $1.95 Carrots Vitamin-rich carrots are very easy to grow. Most varieties listed are recommended for freezing or can be kept in cool storage well into the winter. Carrots prefer fairly rich, well-worked, stone-free soil with even moisture. Seed Count for Carrots: Pkt. contains 150 to 300 seeds for the specialty varieties (#151 to # 159, plus #149, #163, #165, #1531, #169, #1604, #1611 to #1617), and 800 to 1500 seeds for the standards 149 Karina Hybrid. (75 days) A remarkable new storage variety with slightly tapered yet well-filled, orange roots, about 20 cm (8”) long, with small cores, and a much better flavour than the storebought carrots most of us are used to. Improved beta carotene content as well. Definitely a better carrot. Pkt. $1.95, 10 g $5.95, 25 g $14.50, 100 g $49.50 1531 Prodigy. (68 days) Large dark orange roots tapering to a blunt tip, particularly rich in vitamins and minerals. Can grow up to 25 cm (10”) long. Good storage variety and an excellent juicer. Pkt. $1.95, (larger sizes not available) 65 1582 Tendersweet. (75 days) Very sweet, coreless, finely grained roots, 20 to 25 cm (8 to 10”) long. Rich orange colour holds well when cooked. Pkt. $1.25, 25 g $3.95, 100 g $8.95, 400 g $18.95 161 Chantenay Red Core. (70 days) Roots are about 15 cm (6”) long tapering to a blunt point, with finely textured, sweet, rich orange flesh. They have strong crowns, so that this variety is better for freezing or winter storage. Does well in heavy or shallow soils. Pkt. $1.25, 25 g $3.95, 100 g $8.50, 400 g $18.95 1614 Envy. (66 days) A large, jumbo sized carrot with great eating quality. Bright orange roots up to 30 cm (12”) long, with a very sweet taste. Quite early. A large carrot you can truly brag about! Pkt. $1.95, 10 g $5.95, 25 g $14.50, 100g $49.50 1613 Purple Haze. (70 days) Roots are 25 to 30 cm (10 to 12”) long, shaped like Imperator varieties, and have a smooth purple skin but a bright orange centre. Quite sweet flavour. Best used raw; cooking dissolves the purple color. Pkt. (about 250 seeds) $1.95, Large Pkg. (about 1000 seeds) $4.95 1612 Torro Hybrid. (70 days) An early nantes type with cylindrical roots, virtually coreless, about 20 cm (8”) long. Finely textured with a great flavour. Medium-sized, strong tops make harvest easy. Pkt. $1.95, 10 g $5.95, 25 g $14.50, 100g $49.50 169 Caropak. (74 days) This variety can be grown for baby carrots or let them mature to 17 to 22 cm (7 to 9”) carrots. Rich in carotene. Caropak holds its size and root quality under a wide range of conditions. Widely used by commerical growers. Hybrid. Pkt. $1.75, 10 g $5.95, 25 g $14.50, 100g $49.50 1615 Bilbo. (70 days) This very sweet nantes type carrot is cylindrical with a smooth skin, measuring up to 20 cm (8”) long. Does not split or break as easily as other sweet varieties. Pkt. $1.95, 10 g $5.95, 25 g $14.50, 100 g $49.50 157 Lady (Little) Fingers. (60 days) “Baby” carrots, 5 to 10 cm (2 to 4”) long with a smooth skin. Use for pickling, canning or eating fresh. Quite early and tender. Pkt. $1.50, 15 g $4.95, 25 g $7.50,100 g $16.95 1616 Minicor. (69 days) An early nantes type carrot, cylindrical, about 15 cm (6”) long with a blunt tip. Sweet and crispy. Minicor colors ups early; so it makes an outstanding “baby carrot” variety. Pkt. $1.50, 15 g $6.95, 25 g $8.95 158 Hybrid Nantes. (65 days) Large, uniform roots, 12 to 20 cm (5 to 8”) long with a smooth bright orange skin and strong tops. Crack resistant. A superior yielder. Very sweet. Pkt. $1.95, 10 g $5.95, 25 g $14.50, 100 g $49.50 159 Kuroda PS. (70 days) Giant tapered roots, about 17 cm (7”) long with strong tops. Disease and heat resistant. Roots often mature to 500g (1 lb.) or larger, without losing their juicy flavour. Be sure to space or thin out more than standard varieties. Pkt. $1.50, 15 g $4.95, 25 g $7.50, 100 g $16.95 H 160 Nantes Half Long. (Scarlet Nantes) (68 days) This is our most popular carrot with uniform, smooth-skinned roots about 15 cm (6”) long. They are finely grained, virtually coreless, and cylindrical in shape, about 3.75 cm (1 1/2”) in diameter, with a blunt tip. Very sweet flavour. Pkt. $1.25, 25 g $3.95, 100 g $8.50, 400 g $18.95 New for 2011! 1611 Natural Chantenay. As above but seed has been produced on chemical-free land. Pkt. $1.75, 25 g $7.95, 100 g $17.95, 400 g $49.95 H 162 Danvers Half Long. (68 days) Uniform roots about 17 cm (7”) long with finely grained and very sweet flesh, deep orange in color. It holds its shape even in heavy soils. Good storage carrot. Pkt. $1.25, 25 g $3.95, 100 g $8.50, 400 g $18.95 163 Nebula / Sweetness. (75 days) Incredibly sweet smooth-skinned cylindrical roots, about 15 to 20 cm (6 to 8”) long, with a blunt tip. Very juicy and crunchy. One of the best tasting carrots you can grow. Pkt. $1.50, 10 g $5.95, 25 g $14.50, 100 g $49.50 164 Imperator. (75 days) Almost coreless orangered roots. 20 to 25 cm (8 to 10”) long, tapering to a semi-blunt tip. Strong tops and a heavy yielder when grown in deep loamy soil. An excellent winter keeping carrot. An All American Award winner. Pkt. $1.25, 25 g $3.95, 100 g $8.95, 400 g $18.95 165 Thumbelina. (77 days) Round gourmet carrots about the size of a golf ball. Quite sweet with high carotene levels and vitamin A potential. Suitable for most locations, even heavy soils. An All American Award winner. Pkt. $1.25, 15 g $9.95, 25 g $14.50 1617 Juliana. (70 days) Bright orange smoothskinned roots, about 20 to 25 cm (8 to 10”) long, tapering to semi-blunt tip. Super sweet taste. Pkt. $1.95, 10 g $5.95, 25 g $14.50, 100 g $49.50 152 Pot O’ Gold. (71 days) Loaded with more vitamin A than standard carrots, this variety produces smooth, tapered roots, about 22 cm (9”) long, dark orange in color. Improved uniformity, less breakage when digging, higher yields, and more vigor all add up to make Pot O’ Gold a treasure. Pkt. $1.50, 10 g $5.95, 25 g $14.50, 100 g $49.50 citron 177 Red or Green Seeded. (95 days) Used for preserves and candy. Rind is thick, usually with a striped green skin and pulp is light green. Fruit is about 15 cm (6”) in diameter, often weighing about 5 kg (11 lbs). Sow outdoors when the soil is warm, or start indoors for earlier harvest. not available for 2011 1604 Natural Scarlet Nantes. As above but seed has been produced on chemical-free land. Pkt. $1.50, Pkg. (1000 seeds) $3.95, Pkg. (2000 seeds) $7.95 H Heirloom seed. A non-hybrid untreated variety handed down over the years 66 corn Since corn should be, for maximum flavour, eaten as soon as it is picked, plant your seed in succession, or select 3 or 4 different varieties with varying maturities. Please note that Supersweet corns must be planted separately to avoid cross-pollination. Sow about 2 cm (3/4”) deep in rows 60 cm (24”) apart, later thinning to around 15 cm (6”) apart in the row. Plant in blocks or banks to ensure good pollination. Don’t plant too early; the soil must be warm for good germination. A 75 g packet should be 16 to 25 m (50 to 75’) of row. 175 Kandy King EH Hybrid. (73 days) A midearly variety with large cobs, about 17 to 20 cm (7 to 8”) long, along with the extra sweet and extra tender kernels that SE (sugary enhancer) hybrids are famous for. Tolerates poor weather better than others. Disease resistant. Pkt. $1.50, 50 g $2.99, 125 g $5.19, 400 g $14.99 174 Earlivee Hybrid. (71 days) An excellent variety for the Prairies combining earliness, hybrid vigor, and good quality 20 cm (8”) cobs with sweet and tender kernels. Earlivee tolerates poorer growing weather better than other varieties. Pkt. $1.50, 50 g $1.79, 125 g $3.29, 400 g $4.99 1812 Blaze. (72 days) A yellow synergistic hybrid with outstanding eating quality. Combines the early vigor of sugary-enhanced varieties with the exceptional flavour of the supersweets. Cobs are about 20 cm (8”) long with good tip fill. Grow separately from other corns. Do not plant too early. Warm soil is essential. Pkt. $1.25, Large Pkt. (200 seeds) $2.29, Economy Pkt. (500 seeds) $3.39 1817 Impulse. (73 days) A yellow supersweet with a winning combination of early maturity plus seed vigor in cool soils. Cobs are about 19 cm (7.5”) long with 12 to 16 rows. Excellent supersweet flavour. Plant separetely from other corns. Pkt. $1.25, Large Pkt. (200 seeds) $2.99, Economy Pkt. (500 seeds) $5.49 1823 TripleSweet Serendipity. (82 days) Bicolor kernels, gold and white, produced on tapered cobs about 20 cm (8”) long. This sugary enhanced hybrid has been bred with added supersweet kick for extended shelf life and higher eating quality. The TripleSweet name says it all. Very tall plants. A bit late for northern gardens; warm soil at planting time is essential for germination. Plant separately from other corns. Pkt. $1.25, 50 g $1.79, 125 g $3.29, 400 g $4.99 Carrot - Envy 179 Peaches and Cream Hybrid. (78 days) Cobs are 19 cm (7 1/2”) long bicolored with both gold and white kernels in each ear. Very tender and very sweet. Pkt. $1.50, 50 g $2.79, 125 g $4.99, 400 g $13.99 1827 Northern Xtra-Supersweet. (67 days) This supersweet variety is quite early for this type of corn. It has excellent emergence and seedling vigor under less than favourable soil conditions. Cobs are about 20 cm (8”) long, with a dark green husk. Supersweet taste plus early maturity make this one a winner! Pkt. $1.50, 50 g $4.49, 125g $6.99, 400 g $18.99 1813 Northern Xtra Supersweet Bicolor. (67 days) A great addition to the Supersweet family. Bicolor with both yellow and white kernels in the same ear. Early seedling vigor along with outstanding supersweet flavour. Pkt. $1.50, 50 g $4.49, 125 g $6.99, 400 g $18.99 1814 Obsession. (79 days) A fantastic supersweet bicolor corn, with both yellow and white kernels in the same cob. Superior extra sweet eating quality along with longer shelf life. Cobs are about 20 cm (8”) long with fine husks and good tip cover. Must be planted separately from other corns. Pkt. $1.50, 50 g $4.99, 125 g $7.99, 400 g $20.99 180 Sunny Vee Hybrid. (66 days) A particularly early variety, ideal for our climate, with 17 cm (7”) cobs. Quite sweet with good storage qualities. Recommended for freezing. Pkt. $1.25, 75 g $1.99, 150 g $3.59, 400 g $6.39 1818 Silver Knight. (67 days) A very early white hybrid with better quality ears than others in its class. Cobs are about 18 cm (7.5”) long, with 14 to 16 rows, and good husk coverage. An SE (sugary enhancer) variety with exceptionally tender and sweet kernels. Pkt. 95¢, 50 g $1.99, 125 g $3.49, 400 g $6.99 181 Golden Beauty Hybrid. (70 days) This All American Award winner bears 17 cm (7”) cobs with plump, light yellow kernels. Quite early and very reliable — our biggest selling hybrid corn. Recommended for freezing. Pkt. $1.25, 75 g $2.49, 150 g $3.59, 400 g $5.49 1826 Buttergold SE. (63 days) The SE (sugary enhancer) variety bears cobs about 17 cm (7”) long, with extra tender kernels and an extra sweet flavour. Early maturity combined with superior eating quality make Buttergold a great choice for the Prairies. Pkt. 85¢, 50 g $2.29, 125 g $4.99, 400 g $12.99 Carrot - Torro Carrot - Karina Hybrid 67 182 Spancross Hybrid. (64 days) This very early hybrid bears uniform 17 cm (7”) cobs with golden yellow sweet kernels. A heavy yielder well suited to the northern climate. Recommended for freezing. Pkt. 85¢, 75 g $2.49, 150 g $3.59, 400 g $4.69 Sugar Baby. (65 days) Extra New for 2011! 1764 early sugary enhanced bicolour cobs, about 17 cm (7”) long, with tender, sweet yellow and white kernels. Tolerates cool weather. Pkt. $1.50, 75 g $3.59, 150 g $4.99, 400 g $8.99 1828 Honey Select. (79 days) Yellow kernels produced on large, refined ears, about 20 cm (8”) long, with 18 to 20 rows. A TripleSweet hybrid that combines added supersweet honey flavour to sugary enhanced tender eating quality. An All American Award winner for 2001. Unlike other supersweets, Honey Select does not require isolation from other corns. Do not plant too early; warm soil is essential. Pkt. $1.50, 50 g $5.99, 125 g $7.99, 400 g $19.99 185 Bodacious. (75 days) With the homozygous sugary enhancer (SE) modifier gene, this variety is a new experience in sweet corn eating. The SE gene modifier plus a normal sugary background result in an exceptionally tender kernel with a superior sweet flavour that holds well after harvest. Cobs are about 20 cm (8”) long. Do not plant too early! Warm soil is essential. Pkt. 85¢, 50 g $3.79, 125 g $5.99, 400 g $15.99 H 188 Golden Bantam. (74 days) This is an improved, extra early, strain of the original Golden Bantam that has been one of the most popular corns in North America. Cobs are about 17 cm (7”) with plump, deep, golden yellow kernels. Excellent quality. Recommended for freezing. Pkt. 70¢, 100g $2.69, 200g $4.19, 400g $5.99 189 Early Xtra Supersweet SH2. (75 days) A “Supersweet” corn early enough for the Prairies. Cobs are about 20 cm (8”) long with exceptionally sweet kernels that stay that way longer than other varieties. Plant separately from other corns. An All American Award winner. Pkt. $1.50, 50g $3.99, 125g $6.99, 400g $18.99 173 Ornamental Corn — Flint (Indian Squaw). (100 days) Multicolored kernels on 22 cm (9”) cobs. For ornamental use. Pkt. $1.50, 50 g $3.99 Eggplant - Twinkle EGGPLANT Start indoors like tomatoes. After frost transplant at 40 to 60 cm (16 to 24”) apart, in rows 90 cm (36”) apart. Pick often to encourage new fruit. 2077 Gretel. (55 days) Elongated, teardrop-shaped white fruit in clusters on compact plants. Best harvested when fruit is about 10 cm (4”) long for the fewest seeds and sweetest flavour. Pkt. (20 seeds) $2.95 H 207 Black Beauty. (80 days from set out) thick, large, elongated fruit with glossy purplish black skin. Bushy plants usually bear 4 to 6 fruit each. Pkt. (100 seeds) $1.50 210 Cloud Nine. (75 days from set out) Pure white bitter-free fruit, elongated in a teardrop shape, borne on plants about 120 cm (48”) tall. Best flavour when fruit is harvested at 17 cm (7”) long. Pkt. (25 seeds) $1.95 2076 Hansel. (55 days from set out) This 2008 All American Award winner produces finger-like clusters of glossy, dark purple fruit about 7 cm (3”) long, maturing to about 25 cm (10”) long, on compact plants about 90 cm (36”) high. Very tender and non-bitter. Quite early and productive over a long season. Pkt. (20 seeds) $2.95 2074 Fairy Tale. (55 days from set out). Elongated lavender fruit colored with white stripes. Sweetest flavour when harvested about 10 cm (4”) long. Very early and productive. Can be grown in containers. Pkt. (20 seeds) $1.95 2075 Twinkle. (55 days from set out). Soft light green foliage with beautifully variegated fruit in a lovely combination of plum, white, and light green. Fantastic flavour, firmness and texture. Try them roasted or sauteed. Pkt. (20 seeds) $1.95 1824 Strawberry Popcorn. (100 days) Small cobs are about 5 cm (2”) long, shaped like strawberries, with deep crimson red kernels. Can be used as popcorn or for ornamental purposes in fall decorations. Pkt. 1.50, 50 g $4.99 ENDIVE H 209 Green Curled. (95 days) Dark green leaves have a pungent crisp flavour, while its centre leaves blanched to a creamy white are very sweet and tender. Use for salad, seasoning, garnishes, etc. Heads are up to 35 cm (14”) in diameter. This variety is early and will often grow again after the first harvest. Store in a cool spot with the outer leaves tied together to keep the centre white, and you’ll have greens for a long time into the winter. Pkt. $1.50, 25 g $4.95, 100 g $10.50 190 Popcorn. (85 days) Plant in banks of short rows so that plants pollinate each other. Keep away from other varieties since cross-pollination will reduce “popping” effectiveness. When stalks are dry, harvest and store for 3 weeks. Then shell and keep for 2 weeks more before using. Pkt. $1.50, 75 g $4.99, 150 g $6.99, 400 g $16.99 68 Cucumbers Sow seeds in a light, well-drained spot; but wait until the soil is warm. Cucumbers can be grown on trellis to save space and to produce straighter fruit. Pick in various stages of maturity for pickling or salads; this also keeps the vines productive. 25 g should do 50 to 100 hills or 25 to 40 m (75 to 120’) of row. 1908 Emparator. (55 days) This very early Middle Eastern variety bears fruit about 15 cm (6”) long, with a medium-green, smooth, thin skin and a crunchy texture. Mild sweet flavour, and “burpless” too. Emparator is the replacement for the popular Amira variety. Pkt. (20 seeds) $1.50, Pkt. (200 seeds) $11.95 1909 Sweet Success Hybrid. (61 days) English style, “burpless” fruit, about 30 cm (12”) long, exceptionally tender and sweet. Disease resistant. Pkt. (10 to 15 seeds) $3.50 Pkt. (50 seeds) $11.95 1912 Burpless Hybrid. (57 days) This very high yielding variety produces slender “cucumber-sticks” fruit with a dark green skin and crisp white flesh. About 20 to 25 cm (8 to 10”) long with a slight curve. It produces a large number of female blossoms so that only a small percentage of male blossoms can assure good pollination and a higher yield. An easyto-digest cucumber. Pkt. (20 seeds) $1.95, Pkt. (200 seeds) $6.95, Pkt. (500 seeds) $13.95 1937 Eureka. (57 days) A unique dual purpose variety that can be used for pickling if picked up to 10 cm (4”) long and for a dark green slicing salad cucumber if harvested at any size up to its mature length of 17 cm (7”). Eureka has a lot of disease resistance, and is incredibly productive. Firm, white-spined, and very dark green. Rich in vitamins and minerals. Pkt. (30 seeds) $1.95, Pkt. (200 seeds) $8.95 1902 Pot Luck Hybrid. (52 days) An extra early variety with dwarf vines for growing in containers or limited spaces. Fruit is dark green, 15 to 18 cm (6 to 7”) long. Disease resistant. Pkt. (10 seeds) $1.95, Pkt. (50 seeds) $7.95 1917 Tasty Green. (58 days) Dark green burpless fruit, about 23 cm (9“) long. Disease resistant. Pkt. (20 seeds) $2.95, Pkt. (100 seeds) $4.95 193 Fanfare Hybrid. (63 days) An All American Award winner. Semi-dwarf vines, bearing uniform, dark green fruit 20 to 22 cm (8 to 9”) long. Disease resistant. Pkt. (30 seeds) $1.50, Pkg. (200 seeds) $8.95 Cucumber - Sweeter Yet 1914 Yellow Submarine. (59 days) Fruit color begins as light green; then turns to light yellow as the fruits gain both length and diameter. Fruits are up to 20 cm (8”) long and 7 cm (3”) across with a very small seed cavity. Pkt. (20 seeds) $1.50, 10 g $7.95 191 Slicemaster Select (Morcrop) Hybrid. (70 days) Noted for its earliness combined with exceptionally high yield. It produces a larger quantity of female blossoms to assure good pollination and yield. Fruit is 20 cm (8”) long, fairly straight, with dark green skin. Disease resistant. Pkt. (40 seeds) $1.50, Pkg. (200 seeds) $5.95, Pkg. (500 seeds) $12.95 192 Salad Bush Hybrid. (57 days) A very compact variety ideal for limited space gardens or for growing in containers. Straight, dark green slicing cucumbers about 20 cm (8”) long. Disease resistant. Pkt. (10 seeds) $1.95 Pkt. (50 seeds) $7.95 202 Orient Express. (64 days) Long, narrow dark green fruit, with a mild sweet burpless taste. Best harvested around 30 cm (12”) long. Long shelf life when refrigerated. Disease resistant. Pkt. (20 seeds) $1.95, Pkg. (200 seeds) $6.95, Pkg. (500 seeds) $13.95 1935 Pioneer Hybrid. (55 days) A very early variety that bears straight 12 to 15 cm (5 to 6”) fruit with a blunt end and dark green skin. Disease resistant. It produces a large number of female flowers resulting in an amazing set of fruit for each plant. A very heavy yielder. Pkt. (40 seeds) $1.50, 15 g $3.95, 25 g $4.95, 100 g $8.95, 400 g $21.95 1936 Diva. (58 days) Smooth-skinned, tender fruit, best harvested at 10 cm (4”) long. Sweet, crunchy and seedless. Big yields. Pkt. (20 seeds) $1.95, 10 g $14.95 1934 Talladega. (61 days) Smooth, dark green fruit with very few spines. About 20 cm (8”) long. Disease resistant. A winner! Pkt. (30 seeds) $1.95, Pkg. (200 seeds) $5.25, Pkg. (500 seeds) $10.95 1932 Calypso. (52 days) Very heavy producer of small fruit, 7 to 12 cm (3 to 5”) long, for pickling or slicing. Calypso bears lots of female blossoms; so it starts producing fruit early. Good disease resistance. Pkt. (60 seeds) $1.50, 15 g $3.95, 25 g $4.95, 100 g $8.95, 400 g $21.95 Cucumber - Cool Breeze 69 Cucumber - Pearl 206 Homemade Pickles. (55 days) Medium green, white spined fruit, up to about 12 cm (5”) long, ideal for pickles. Bears early and for a long time. Solid, crisp flesh. Disease resistant and very productive. Pkt. (125 seeds) $1.25, 15 g $3.25, 25 g $4.50, 100 g $6.95, 400 g $18.95 H 205 Marketmore. (68 days) Fruit is about 25 cm (10”) long and 6 cm (2 1/2”) in diameter, with a dark green skin. Disease resistant, vigorous and a heavy yielder. Pkt. (100 seeds) $1.25, 15 g $3.25, 25 g $4.50, 100 g $6.95, 400 g $18.95 1919 Green Dragon. (60 days) Shiny green, sweet, thin-skinned, burpless fruit, about 20 cm (8”) long. Disease resistant hybrid. Pkt. (40 seeds) $1.95, 15 g $5.95, 25 g $8.75, 100 g $29.50 H 195 Straight Eight. (62 days) This very popular slicing type has straight, uniform, deep green fruit, 20 cm (8”) long, and 5 cm (2”) in diameter. An All American Award winner. Pkt. (125 seeds) $1.25, 15 g $3.25, 25 g $4.50, 100 g $6.95, 400 g $18.95 New for 2011! 1951 Natural Straight Eight. As above, but seed has been produced on chemical-free land. Pkt. (50 seeds) $1.50, 25 g $6.95, 100 g $14.95 2051 Natural Marketmore. As above but seed has been produced on chemical-free land. Pkt. $1.50, 25 g $6.95, 100 g $14.95 1953 Poinsett 76. (70 days) This heirloom, non-hybrid bears high yields of 20 cm (8”) dark green fruit. Strong disease resistant. Pkt. $1.50, 15 g $3.25, 25 g $4.50, 100 g $6.95, 400 g $18.95 196 Sweet Slice. (62 days) Amazingly sweet, bitterfree, and burpless fruit (even the dark green skin is sweet), about 25 cm (10”) long. Easily digested. Very productive and disease resistant. Pkt. (20 seeds) $1.95, Pkt. (200 seeds) $12.50 1916 Tasty Bright. (60 days) This Japanese pickling variety produces deep green, slim fruit, about 20 cm (8”) long, easy to digest and tender. Disease resistant. Makes excellent bread and butter pickles. Pkt. (20 seeds) $2.95, Pkt. (100 seeds) $4.95 1915 Sweeter Yet. (48 days) Incredibly sweet, dark green, burpless fruit, best harvested when about 25 cm (10”) long. No need to peel; the thin skin is not bitter. More disease resistant than others. Pkt. (20 seeds) $1.95, Pkg. (200 seeds) $12.50 197 Improved Long Green. (68 days) Dark green fruit, about 25 cm (10”) long with finely textured flesh, and good leaf cover. Popular with gardeners for many years. Pkt. (175 seeds) $1.25, 15 g $3.25, 25 g $4.50, 100 g $6.95, 400 g $18.95 199 Chicago Pickling. (56 days) “National Pickling.” A disease-resistant, heavy yielder of uniform, 10 to 15 cm (4 to 6”), medium green fruit, ideal for pickling. Widely used by commercial growers. Pkt. (175 seeds) $1.25, 15 g $3.25, 25 g $4.50, 100 g $6.95, 400 g $18.95 New for 2011! 1911 Cool Breeze. (45 days) Strong, vigorous, disease resistant French Cornichon cucumber for pickles or salads. About 10 to 12 cm (4 to 5”) long, dark green, textured skin. All female flowers means you do not need bees to pollinate; so Cool Breeze starts earlier and kicks out huge yields. Pkt. (20 seeds) $1.50, Pkg. (200 seeds) $7.50, Pkg. (500 seeds) $14.95 204 Bush Pickle. (45 days) Medium green fruit, about 10 to 12 cm (4 to 5”) long. Bush-type vines take up less space. Disease resistant and very productive. Early. Pkt. (50 seeds) $1.50, 10 g $6.95, 25 g $9.95 1918 Pearl. (57 days) Crispy ivory/green fruit, about 15 cm (6”) long, perfect for salads and pickling. Very productive even under adverse weather conditions. Disease resistant. Pkt. (20 seeds) $1.50, 10 g $13.95 Dill 386 Mammoth. (70 days) Used for pickling, flavouring, or garnishing. Seed heads may be dried in a cool well-ventilated spot. Then seal in a bottle and use all winter. Pkt. (400 seeds) $1.25, 25 g $3.95, 100 g $7.50 3861 Natural Dill. As above, but seed has been produced on chemical -free land. Pkt. $1.50, 25 g $6.95, 100 g $11.95 387 Fernleaf. (70 days) A more compact variety, about 45 cm (18”) high, ideal for limited space gardens or growing in containers. Pkt. (300 seeds) $1.25, 10 g $13.95 384 Dukat. (70 days) Taller than the standard varieties, with larger umbels. Leaves are used for soups, and the seeds and stems for pickling. Stronger flavour, and greener leaves. Slow to bolt to seed. Pkt. $1.50, 25 g $4.95 1903 Natural Northern Pickling. (48 days). Similar to Chicago Pickling above, but with shorter vines. Pick fruit small. Seed has been produced on chemical-free land. Pkt. $1.95, 25 g $8.95, 100 g $18.95 203 Patio Pickle. (49 days) Compact vines (suitable for containers) with medium green fruit, 10 to 12 cm (4 to 5”) long, for pickling and slicing. Disease resistant. Grow in groups for pollination. Pkt. (40 seeds) $1.95, 15 g $5.95, 25 g $8.75, 100 g $29.50 1933 Little Tyke. (35 to 45 days) Medium green baby cucumbers for pickling. About 9 cm (3.5”) long. Mild flavour. Disease resistant. Very early. Pkt. (20 seeds) $1.95, 10 g $14.95 Herbs 2110 Anise. (75 days) Aromatic leaves are used for salads and garnishing; seeds for seasoning. Pkt. $1.25 2141 Sweet Basil - Magical Michael. (50 days) Compact ornamental about 37 cm (15”) high, with dark green aromatic leaves and purple and white flowers. Can be used as a fresh (or dried) herb. Start indoors. Pkt. $1.95 70 2101 Sweet Basil. (90 days) Used for soups, stews, salads, etc. About 40 cm (16”) high with green leaves and white flowers. Can be grown in full sun, partial shade, or pots. Pinch the tips to encourage bushy plants. Pkt. $1.50 2143 Natural Sweet Basil. As above but seed has been produced on chemical-free land. Pkt. $1.95 2129 Sweet Basil — Siam Queen. (30 days after set out) A “Thai” basil with a sweet yet spicy flavour. Use leaves fresh or mature shoots in Thai cooking. Siam Queen will keep on producing all season. Best started indoors. Pkt. $1.95 2126 Basil — Red Rubin. Plain-edged, dark red leaves on a compact plant. Use as an ornamental accent in flowerbeds, or in salads. About 38 cm (15”) high. Pkt. $1.95 2103 Basil — Purple Ruffles. All American Award winner. About 45 to 60 cm (18 to 24”) high with fragrant, ruffled, deep purple leaves. For ornamental use only. Pkt. $1.95 2128 Lemon Basil - Sweet Dani. An All American Award winner for 1997. With masses of small white flowers, it works as a flowering ornamental plant as well as adding more lemon basil flavour to our cooking. About 55 to 60 cm (22 to 24”) high. Best in full sun. Can be grown in pots. Pkt. $1.95 2133 Cinnamon Basil. (80 days) Similar to regular sweet basil only with a noticeable cinnamon taste and odour. Makes a distinctive herbal tea. Its lavender flowers and violet stems contrasted against its green leaves are quite ornamental too. About 70 cm (28”) high. Pkt. $1.95 2121 Genovese Basil. (89 days) Larger, dark green leaves with a stronger, spicier taste and aroma. Used for pesto sauces and Italian cooking. Pkt. $1.95 2106 Borage. (80 days) Leaves are used for salads and making candy. Its blue star-shaped flowers attract bees. Can be grown in pots. Pkt. $1.95 2120 Matricaria. Grown more for its white flowers, leaves are aromatic and often used for teas, and for making fragrant lotions, etc. Pkt. $1.25 2112 Caraway (Biennial). Leaves are used for salads, the seeds for baking, sauces, bread, etc., and the roots cooked as a vegetable. Pkt. $1.50 2109 Cardoon. Use succulent leaf stems like artichokes or celery. From Southern Europe. Start indoors. Pkt. $1.95 2113 Catnip (perennial in sheltered spots). Heartshaped leaves used for teas, seasoning, etc. and for the family cat. Blue flowers attract bees for pollination. Pkt. $1.95 2111 Chervil. (65 days) Used for seasoning and salads. Leaves are bright green, finely cut and aromatic. Pkt. $1.95 2105 Coriander. (90 days) Also called Chinese Parsley, leaves can be used fresh or dried, and seeds are used for soups, seasoning, baking, candy, etc. Pkt. $1.25 2114 Fenugreek. (75 days) Scented leaves used for teas, curries, stews, soups, etc. Pkt. $1.95 2115 Lavender (perennial in sheltered spots). Flowers and leaves are dried to use in perfumes. Also makes a nice border plant. Pkt. $1.95 2108 Lavender — Lady. Best treated as an annual, this All American Award winner stands about 20 to 25 cm (8 to 10”) tall and can spread out up to 40 cm (16”). Very aromatic. Pkt. $1.95 2104 Sweet Marjoram. (70 days) Leaves used for seasoning, salads, soups, dressings, etc. May be dried for winter use. Pkt. $1.95 2107 Mint (perennial). Leaves are used for teas, garnishing, salads, etc. or for making an aromatic flavouring oil. Pkt. $1.95 2102 Oregano (perennial). Use leaves for sauces, seasonings, dressings,etc., or making an aromatic flavouring oil. Dried leaves used for teas as well. Pkt. $1.95 2116 Rosemary (perennial). Leaves have a nutmeglike fragrance and are used for seasoning meats, sauces, stews, etc. Pkt. $1.95 390 Sage (perennial). Broad, silver-gray leaves have a mildly pungent flavour and are used for stews, dressings, soups, etc. Can be dried for winter use. Often used as a border plant in flower beds. Pkt. 95¢ 391 Summer Savory. (60 days) Fresh or dried leaves used for seasoning meats, stews, dressings, etc. Bears purple and white flowers. For drying, cut stems just as blossoms begin to appear. Pkt. $1.50, 10 g $4.95, 25 g $6.75 2117 Tarragon (perennial). Leaves are used for seasoning and pickling. Pkt. $1.95 392 Thyme (perennial). Leaves are used for seasoning soups, salads, sauces, wines. etc. Attracts bees for pollination. Also makes an attractive ornamental border. Can be grown in pots. For drying, gather leaf sprays when flowers are fully open. Pkt. $1.95 2118 Sorrel. Leaves are used like spinach or in soups, stews, etc. Pkt. $1.95 2140 Purslane. Its crisp and mild leaves are used in salads and soups, or as cooked greens. Does well in hot sunny spots. Leaves are larger than the wild form. Pick and they regrow. Sow after frost and indoors for earlier harvest. Pkt. $1.95 2119 Rue. Greyish green leaves repel insects in the garden. Also combined with other herbs to discourage insects in the house. Some people use a pinch in stews or tea blends. Pkt. $1.95 2122 Florence Fennel. The leaf bases become enlargened, and if blanched can be eaten like celery. Aromatic. Pkt. $1.95 2132 Lovage. Leaves and seeds used for flavouring, especially in South European cuisine, teas, and winter drinks. Pkt. $1.95 2124 Arugula (Rocket). For the adventurous gardener. Medium to dark green, cut leaves, 10 to 45 cm (4 to 18”) long with a zesty, nutty flavour. Ideal for specialty salads. Matures in 43 to 54 days. Pkt. $1.95 2144 Natural Arugula. As above, but seed has been produced on chemical-free land. Pkt. $1.95 71 2125 Creeping Thyme. Low growing, with small flowers. Grown mostly as a border, mat-forming plant. Pkt. $1.95 2127 Hyssop. Leaves have a minty, but very strong flavour, for soups, salads, and meats. Also used in drinks and herbal remedies. Can be dried. Pkt. $1.95 2130 Lemon Balm. Leaves when squeezed give a lemon scent. Used for salads, soups, stews, and teas. Pkt. $1.95 2131 Coriander Santo (Cilantro). Use the leaves for seasoning various Oriental and Latin dishes. Pkt. $1.95 2139 Stevia - Sweetleaf. A natural herbal sweetner for drinks, desserts and baking. No Calories. Pkt. $1.95 interior leaves. Smooth to soft texture with a great flavour. Bolt tolerant and downy mildew resistant. Get out the dressing and croutons in about 70 days. Pkt. (100 seeds) $3.95, Pkt. (500 seeds) $14.95 H 216 Great Lakes. (85 days) Leaves are dark green, crisp and sweet. Will form tight heads even in hot weather. An All American Award w inner. Pkt. $1.25, 15 g $3.95, 25 g $4.75, 100 g $8.25 217 Bibb. (60 days) An extra early “butterhead” type with smaller heads of dark green leaves on the outside and yellow-green on the inside. Flavour is sweet — never bitter. This variety is early enough to make a second sowing in late July for a fall crop. Pkt. $1.50, 15 g $4.25, 25 g $5.25, 100 g $9.95 218 Summertime. (70 days) A “crisphead” variety that produces small, compact solid heads with better leaf color and quality than others. Remarkably sure-heading in hot weather. Slow to become bitter. Pkt. 95¢, Pkt (1000 seeds) $4.95, Pkt (2000 seeds) $6.95 H 223 Iceberg. (80 days) Light green, fringed, broad leaves, with the edges tinged light brown. Heads are medium-sized, solid, with few outer leaves; and interiors are blanched to a silvery white. A reliable heading variety in hot weather. Pkt. $1.25, 15 g $3.95, 25 g $4.75, 100 g $8.25 2258 Baby Star. (65 days) A miniature Romaine Lettuce with dark green, shiny leaves that are quite crispy and sweet. Packed with vitamins, minerals and anti-oxidants. The latest gourmet variety. Pkt. (200 seeds) $2.25, Pkt. (500 seeds) $9.95 222 Gallego de Invierno. (76 days) This European Romaine has slightly savoyed glossy green leaves in a looser head than standard varieties. Softer texture and more flavourful. About 20 to 25 cm (8 to 10”) tall. Makes a great addition to gourmet salads. Pkt. $1.75, 5 g $3.95, 15 g $6.95 225 Cos or Romaine. (70 days) Sometimes known as “Celery Lettuce” for its long, conical heads, up to 25 cm (10”) tall and for its crunchy, juicy leaves. Use them as loose-leaf lettuce, or tie the outer leaves together and the heads become whiter and more solid and crisp. Pkt. $1.25, 15 g $3.95, 25 g $4.75, 100 g $8.25 Kale (Borecole) 212 Dwarf Green Curled Scotch. (65 days) Loaded with vitamins, its rich green leaves are used like cabbage or spinach when cooked. Also use fresh for salads like lettuce. About 30 cm (12”) high spreading out up to 60 cm (24”) across. Sow successively for continuous greens, right up to fall. A little frost actually improves the flavour. Pkt. (200 seeds) $1.50, 25 g, $5.95 100 g $9.95 211 Red Russian. (55 days) An ornamental version with ragged wavy, gray-green leaves (shaped like oak leaves) and reddish purple leaf stems and veins. Colder weather causes the leaves to turn red as well. Tender leaves can be used in salads. About 60 to 90 cm (24 to 36’’) high. Pkt. $1.95, 25 g $5.95, 100 g $9.95 LEEK H 214 American Flag (Broad London). (115 days) Flavour is milder and sweeter than onions, for stews, soups etc. Bulb is about 15 cm (6”) long and matures very firm. Start indoors. Pkt. (300 seeds) 85¢, 25 g $6.50 Lettuce Prefers full sun but does best in cooler weather because too much heat hinders its growth. Sow as early as the soil can be worked, and successively, to mature before the hot weather. Try sowing during the summer for a fall crop. Starting indoors will provide an earlier harvest. Seed Count for Lettuce: Most pkts. contain lots of seed. Tom Thumb, Midnight Ruffles, Seafresh, Cimmaron, Mesclun, Gallego, Simpson Elite, Esmeralda, and Red Sails have 400 to 600 seeds; the standards contain over 600 seeds. Baby Star Summertime, Outback and the natural varieties have 200 seeds. Alanis and Freedom have 100 seeds. 2252 Natural Cos or Romaine. As above but seed has been produced on chemical-free land. Pkt. $1.50, 15 g $8.95, 25 g $10.95, 100 g $39.95 2253 Cimmaron. (60 days) A “Red Romaine” lettuce with conical heads of deep red, upright leaves. Earlier and more compact than standard romaines. Leaves are crisper with more flavour. Cimmaron produces particulary well and for quite a long period on the Prairies because it is slow to bolt to seed. You can pick as “baby lettuce” to use in a salad mix. Pkt. 95¢, 5 g $3.95, 15 g $6.95, 25 g $9.95 2222 Outback. (75 days) This tall romaine produces large, dark green leaves, with a slightly savoyed edge. Crunchy and crisp texture. Can be picked for early salads. Pkt. $2.25, Pkg. (1000 seeds) $3.95, Pkg. (2000 seeds) $5.95 Head Lettuce 215 Tom Thumb. (55 days) A very early “butterhead” type with smaller heads of light green, slightly crumpled leaves. Tender hearts. Very compact. They can be planted closely together. Pkt. $1.50, 15 g $3.95, 25 g $4.75, 100 g $8.25 2151 Alanis. (70 days) Likely to be the new favourite Butterhead variety. Large heads mean salad for the whole family. Bright green exterior leaves and white 72 220 Esmeralda. (54 days) A superior butterhead variety that is earlier and of better quality than the standards. Large and firm, it stays in good condition longer. Bright green, with a soft texture and a sweet taste. Disease-resistant. Pkt. $1.25, 15 g $5.95, 25 g $7.95, 100 g $17.95 H 226 Buttercrunch. (68 days) A “butterhead” type with larger, thicker leaves, dark green in color. Heads are large yet compact and have considerable heat resistance. They stay in good condition longer than other varieties. Pkt. $1.25, 15 g $3.95, 25 g $4.75, 100 g $8.25 2262 Natural Buttercrunch. As above but seed has been produced on chemical-free land. Pkt. $1.50, 5 g $14.95, 15 g $39.95, 25 g $59.95 Loose-leaf Lettuce H 227 Salad Bowl. (45 days) Loose heads with wavy, deeply lobed leaves of a rich, green color. It holds its texture and flavour longer than most varieties in hot weather. An All American Award winner. Pkt. $1.25, 15 g $3.95, 25 g $4.75, 100 g $8.25 2271 Natural Salad Bowl. As above but seed has been produced on chemical-free land. Pkt. $1.50, Pkg. (500 seeds) $5.95, Pkg. (1000 seeds) $9.95 H 228 Prizehead. (45 days) A leaf lettuce with large bronzy red outer leaves and green inner leaves. They are crumpled and frilled. Sweet and crisp when picked young. Pkt. $1.25, 15 g $3.95, 25 g $4.75, 100 g $8.25 229 Grand Rapids. (45 days) A widely used variety with large, very fringed and curled, light green leaves. It is slow to bolt to seed and disease and tipburn resistant. Suitable for starting indoors. Pkt. $1.25, 15 g $3.95, 25 g $4.75, 100 g $8.25 2257 Simpson Elite. (48 days) Lime green leaves. Grows quickly, yet is slow to bolt to seed; so you can enjoy garden fresh lettuce for a longer time than other varieties. Pkt. $1.50, 15 g $5.95, 25 g $8.95, 100 g $29.95 2259 Freedom. (65 days) Bright apple-green leaves explode like fireworks in crispy, curly, crinkled waves. Mild flavour. Compact plants. Resistant to downy mildew and aphids. Pkt. (100 seeds) $3.95, Pkt. (500 seeds) $14.95 H Heirloom seed. A non-hybrid untreated variety handed down over the years Lettuce - Alanis 2324 Midnight Ruffles. (45 days) Very dark red, almost black, crinkled or “ruffled” leaves with red veins. Pkt. $1.50, 15 g $5.25, 25 g $7.75, 100 g $23.95 Amish Deer Tongue. (31 days) New for 2011! 2272 Dark gree, thick, triangular leaves with a nice texture and sharp flavour. Cut-and-come-again variety. Pkt. $1.75, 15 g $4.95, 25 g $6.95, 100 g $21.95 231 Red Sails. A spectacular yet easy-to-grow red loose leaf variety. The crispy leaves are colored with splashes of red and are rich in vitamins. Pkt. $1.50, 15 g $6.95, 25 g $8.95, 100 g $24.95 2223 Seafresh. (45 to 53 days) Grand Rapids type. Large, light green leaves that are quite wavy and curled. Great for salads. Superior disease and tipburn resistance. Pkt. $1.75, 15 g $5.95, 25 g $8.95, 100 g $29.95 232 Mesclun — Bon Vivant. A blend of gourmet lettuce varieties all in one package. Exotic shapes, colors, and textures. Now you don’t have to go to an upscale restaurant or buy one of those high-priced ready-to-eat gourmet mixes at the supermarket to enjoy the flavour of mesclun greens. Pkt. $1.50, 5 g $3.95, 15 g $6.95, 25 g $9.95 2323 Natural Mesclun Mix. As above, but seed has been produced on chemical-free land. Pkt. $1.75, 5 g $5.95, 15 g $11.95, 25 g $18.95 2326 Spicy Mesclun Mix. For Southern Europeanstyle salads. Spicy red and green leaves with arugula, mizuna, tatsoi and endive. Pkt. $1.75, 5 g $4.95, 15 g $8.95, 25 g $11.95 Kohlrabi The turnip-shaped bulb forms above the ground and is the edible part. Best picked when about 5 cm (2”) in diameter, it is cooked like cauliflower or turnip (its flavour resembles cauliflower). Or use raw like carrots. Make successive sowings. H 213 White Vienna. (56 days) Light green smooth skin with white flesh. Very sweet and tender. Recommended for freezing. Pkt. (600 seeds) $1.50, 25 g $3.95, 100 g $7.95 H 2135 Purple Vienna. (60 days) This European variety produces larger bulbs with dark purple skin and greenish white flesh. Pkt. (600 seeds) $1.50, 25 g $3.95, 100 g $7.95 2134 Granlibakken. (46 days) A vigorous producer of light green, uniform, round-oblate bulbs above the soil. Extra tender with a very sweet flavour that is something to behold. Notably rich in vitamin C. Pkt. (75 seeds) $1.95, 10 g $17.50 Lettuce - Baby Star Muskmelon - Eclipse 73 Okra 238 Early Sugarshaw. (85 days) At last, a Crenshaw melon early enough for our climate. Large teardrop shaped fruit, weighing about 3.5 to 4.5 kg (8 to 10 lbs), with green skin and salmon colored flesh. Tremendously tasty and sweet. Pkt. (10 seeds) $1.95, Pkg (100 seeds) $14.95, Pkg (200 seeds) $25.95 259 Clemson Spineless. (56 days) The edible pods are used in soups, salads, stews, etc. About 15 cm (6”) long, pods are a rich green color, pointed and slightly grooved. Start indoors. Pkt. (20 seeds) $1.50, 25 g $3.95 2591 Cajun Delight. (49 days) An All American Award Winner for 1997. Dark green pods that remain tender and less fibrous even as they mature. Start indoors. Vigorous, semi-dwarf plants. Pkt. (20 seeds) $1.50, 10 g $10.95 mustard 2399 Florida Broadleaf. (45 to 50 days) This heirloom variety from the South produces large, oval, smooth leaves with a white midrib. With a sharp cabbage flavour, leaves are harvested when young and tender, and cooked as greens. Excellent source of Vitamin C. About 30 to 45 cm (12 to 18”) tall. Prefers full sun, but does best in cool conditions. Start in April for a spring crop or August 15th for fall use. Pkt. $1.50, 15 g $3.40, 25 g $4.60, 100 g $8.50 Muskmelon (Cantaloupe) When the soil is warm, sow 3 or 4 seeds, 1 cm (1/2”) deep, in hills 60 to 120 cm (2 to 4’) apart. Choose rich soil with lots of sun and adequate moisture. Seeds may be started in Jiffy Pots indoors for earlier harvest. 2332 Lambkin. (70 days from set out) Oval-shaped melons with a smooth, yellow/green skin, weighing about 1 to 2 kg (2 to 4 lbs). White, sweet, juicy flesh. Stores well. AAS winner. Start indoors. Pkt. (15 seeds) $2.95, Pkg (100 seeds) $14.95, Pkg (200 seeds) $25.95 233 Amy. (70 days from set out) A gourmet canary type melon with sweet, white, aromatic flesh. Globeshaped fruit, smooth-skinned, weighing about 1 kg (2 lbs) signals its maturity by turning a bright golden, “canary” yellow. Best started indoors. Pkt. (15 seeds) $2.95, Pkg (100 seeds) $14.95, Pkg (200 seeds) $25.95 239 Fastbreak. (65 days) Very early maturity makes this variety a boom to Canadian gardeners. Fruit is about 1 to 2 kg (2 to 4 lbs.), netted, ribbed and very sweet. Pkt. (20 seeds) $1.50, Pkg (100 seeds) $14.95, Pkg (200 seeds) $25.95 Natural Sweet Granite. (70 New for 2011! 2343 days) Early for Northern gardeners. Netted skin, orange flesh, weighing about 1 kg (2 lbs). Seed produced on chemical-free land. Pkt. (15 seeds) $1.50, Pkg (100 seeds) $14.95 H 235 Hybrid Alaska. (70 days) A remarkably early variety with large football-shaped fruit, about 15 by 22 cm (6 x 9”) and weighing 2 to 3 kg (4 1/2 to 6 1/2 lbs). Flesh is salmon colored and very sweet. Skin has a netting which signals when the fruit is ripe by turning orange. Pkt. (20 seeds) $1.25, Pkg (100 seeds) $14.95, Pkg (200 seeds) $25.95 236 Hybrid Earli-dew. (80 days) A “honeydew” melon that is early enough for our climate. It bears smooth-skinned, lime green, round fruit, about 12 cm (5”) across, weighing around 1 kg (2 1/4 lbs). Flesh is also lime green and very sweet. Disease resistant. Pkt. (20 seeds) $1.95, Pkg (100 seeds) $14.95, Pkg (200 seeds) $25.95 237 Eclipse. (85 days) Oval shaped fruit, about 20 cm (8”) long, weighing about 2 to 3 kg (4.5 to 6.5 lbs.) with a light tan skin (at maturity) and dark orange, smooth, sweet flesh. Start indoors Pkt. (20 seeds) $1.95, Pkg (100 seeds) $14.95, Pkg (200 seeds) $25.95 234 Hales Best/Dixie Jumbo. (85 days) Fruit is 12 cm (5”) in diameter with a yellow-green, netted and ribbed skin and salmon colored flesh. Very sweet. Pkt. (100 seeds) $1.25, 25 g $5.95, 100 g $16.50 Onions Sow seed outdoors as early as the soil can be worked. For earlier harvest and larger bulbs, start indoors in a bright spot. Transplant to the garden 5 to 7 cm (2 to 3”) apart in rows 30 to 45 cm (12 to 18”) apart. In fall bend down the tops to hasten ripening. One packet should cover 5 to 10 m (15 to 30’) of row; 25 g 40 to 60 m (120 to 180’). Seed Count for Onions: For the hybrids and special varieties (First Edition, White Spanish, Red Zeppelin, Ranier and Copra), pkt. contains about 100 to 300 seeds. Candy, Cortland and Prince contain less than 100. The standard types usually have 300 to 500 seeds. 240 Hardy White Bunching. (95 days) This variety does not form large bulbs but rather clusters of white stalks used as green bunching onions or scallions. Seeds can be sown in the fall in a protected spot where they will live all winter and produce green onions first thing in the spring. Very tender and mild. Pkt. $1.25, 15 g $3.95, 25 g $4.95, 100 g $10.50, 400 g $26.95 H 242 Yellow Globe/Harvest Moon (medium season) Globular, medium-sized bulbs, firm and uniform, with a smooth golden brown skin and pungently flavoured white flesh. Small necks make this an excellent winter storage onion. Pkt. $1.50, 15 g $4.95, 25 g $5.95, 100 g $14.95, 400 g $39.95 244 First Edition Hybrid. (medium season) A vigorous high yielder of pungent onions, about 7 cm (2.75”) in diameter, with brown skin. Globe shaped, excellent storage variety. Pkt. $1.25, 15 g $9.95, 25 g $13.95 246 Yellow Sweet Spanish. (late season) Extra large and very mild bulbs with a light yellow skin and white flesh. They make delicious green onions when they are small. Utah strain. Not recommended for storage. Pkt. 85¢, 15 g $3.95, 25 g $4.95, 100 g $10.50, 400 g $26.95 2465 White Spanish. (late season) Very large bulbs, globe-shaped, with a white skin and very mild white flesh. Can be used as green onions when they are small. Not recommended for s torage. Pkt. 85¢, 15 g $3.95, 25 g $4.95, 100 g $10.50 74 2473 Red Zeppelin. (medium season) Large-sized bulbs up to 8.5 cm (3.5”) in diameter, with bright red skin, and crisp red and white flesh. Flavour is pungent yet pleasant — ideal for hamburgers, sandwiches, and salads. Stores well, too. Pkt. $1.75, 10 g $13.50 2532 Ranier. (late season) Shiny white, globeshaped, Spanish onion with a very sweet flavour. Jumbo size. Stores longer than most Spanish types. High disease and bolting resistance. Pkt. $1.95, Pkg. (1000 seeds) $6.50 254 Sweet Spanish Hybrid. (early season) Bulbs are an elongated globe shape with a light copper colored skin.Mild, sweet Spanish flavour, but earlier and larger. Uniform, firm, and a heavy yielder. Small necks make them better storage onions too. Pkt. $1.25, 15 g $6.95, 25 g $9.95, 100 g $29.95 255 Fortress/Copra. (early season) Medium-sized bulbs with brownish yellow skins and creamy white flesh. They mature early but stay firm and crisp longer than standard varieties. Consequently they are good keepers. Uniform and highly productive. Pkt. 95¢, Pkg. (500 seeds) $3.95, Pkg. (1000 seeds) $6.95 New for 2011! 2556 Prince. (106 days) Big onions with satiny yellow skins and thin necks, for long storage. Pkt. $1.95, Pkg. (500 seeds) $3.95, Pkg. (1000 seeds) $6.95 2557 Natural Cortland. (105 days) Large round bulbs with thick brown skins and thin necks (for very long term storage). Naturally produced seed on chemical-free land. Pkt. $1.95, Pkg. (500 seeds) $3.95, Pkg. (1000 seeds) $6.95 250 White Pearl (Crystal Wax) Pickling. (early season) A good yielder of small white bulbs with mild, soft flesh, widely used for pickling,. Plant thickly and harvest when small. Pkt. $1.50, 15 g $4.95, 25 g $7.95, 100 g $15.95, 400 g $39.95 2482 Ailsa Craig. (115 days) Very large, almost gigantic Spanish-style onions with solid flesh that is very mild. Bulbs weigh about 1 kg (2 lbs.) or even more if the conditions are right. Can be stored for short periods. Pkt. (75 seeds) $1.95, 15 g $8.50, 25 g $12.95 253 Candy Hybrid. (medium season) A cross between a mild sweet onion and one that keeps well. Extra sweet, extra large (almost colossal), and extra early, Candy makes a great summer onion. But, it keeps pretty well too, if cured properly, right up to mid-winter just like a storage variety. Golden brown skin, with small necks on the exterior, and thick rings and white flesh inside. A horticultural breakthrough! Pkt. $1.50, 10 g $14.95 Peas Sow early, and successively, but not during hot weather, as peas prefer cool temperatures. H 270 Alaska. This very early variety produces uniform pods filled with smooth seeds. Recommended for soups and early canning. Pkt. $1.25, 75 g $1.99, 150 g $2.99, 400 g $5.29 271 Sugar Snap. (70 days) A sensational edible pod variety that can be eaten pod and all, “snapped” like beans, or shelled normally. Suitable for freezing. Staking is advised. Pkt. $1.25, 75 g $1.99, 150 g $3.49, 400 g $5.69 268 Super Sugar Snap. (66 days) Just as sensational as the original edible pod variety, but earlier and with an improved yield. Pods are crisp and plump; flavour is sweet. Mildew resistant. Pkt. $1.25, 75 g $2.19, 150 g $3.69, 400 g $5.99 2683 Sweet Ann. (60 days) This disease-resistant snap pea has sweet, smooth, stringless pods that can be eaten pod and all, snapped like beans, or shelled normally. Wonderful lightly steamed, sauteed, or stir-fried, if they make it into the house. Compact (trellis optional). Pkt. $1.50, 75 g $2.59, 150 g $4.49, 400 g $7.29 282 Sugar Lace. (68 days) This sugar snap pea produces “stringless” pods in contrast to other snap varieties that tend to develop “strings” as they mature. Semi-leafless, self-supporting plants do not require staking. Eat raw pod and all, snap like beans, or shell normally. Pkt. 85¢, 75 g $2.19, 150 g $3.49, 400 g $6.29 272 Mr. Big. (58 days) Giant easy-to-shell pods, about 11 cm (4.5”) long, filled with 9 or 10 plump dark green peas. A high percentage of double podset and disease resistance contribute to outstanding yields even under less than ideal conditions. Pkt. 95¢, 75 g $2.59, 150 g $4.49, 400 g $7.29 267 Ashton. (66 days) Long pods filled with 10 to 14 peas. High yielder. Peas are bright green and sweet. Sets double pods quite often. Pkt. $1.25, 75 g $2.19, 150 g $3.39, 400 g $5.99 H 275 Green Arrow. (65 days) Pods are a little longer than other varieties, 10 to 12 cm (4 to 5”) long with 9 or 10 peas in each. Pods are borne on the top of the plants for easy picking. Disease resistant. A heavy yielder. Recommended for freezing. Pkt. $1.25, 75 g $1.99, 150 g $2.99, 400 g $5.29 2733 Spring. (54 days) Extra early with brightgree 7 cm (3”) pods filled with 6 to 7 peas. For fresh, canning or freezing. Very productive. Sorry, crop failure for 2011 269 Top Pod. (69 days) This full season variety offers higher yields of uniform, tender peas with a sweet, flavourful taste. Large pods open easily and shell quickly. Pkt. 85¢, 75 g $1.39, 150 g $1.99, 400 g $3.19 Check out this year’s SPECIAL’S PAGE at the front of the catalogue. 75 H 273 Little Marvel. (62 days) A dwarf, early variety, about 35 cm (14”) high with light green 8 cm (3 1/2”) pods containing 6 to 8 wrinkled peas each. Recommended for freezing. Pkt. $1.25, 100 g $1.99, 200 g $2.99, 400 g $5.29 H 276 Laxton’s Progress. (62 days) An early large podded variety, about 40 cm (16”) high with 10 cm (4”) pods each containing 7 to 9 large wrinkled peas. Recommended for freezing. Pkt. 85¢, 100 g $1.99, 200 g $2.99, 400 g $5.29 261 Hamburg or Turnip Rooted. (90 days) This variety produces thick, fleshy roots similar to parsnips. Used for stews, soups, etc. Can be stored for winter use. Pkt. (300 seeds) $1.50, 25 g $5.95 262 Forest Green. (76 days) Triple curled, rich green leaves with a long petiole.Withstands drought better than other varieties. Pkt. (300 seeds) $1.50, 25 g $4.95 263 Italian Dark Green. (78 days) Flat, glossy, dark green leaves more deeply cut, with a stronger flavour similar to celery. Stiff, upright stems. Pkt. (100 seeds) $1.50, 25 g $4.95 H 2761 Natural Progress #9. Similar to above but seed has been naturally produced on pesticide-free land. Pkt. $1.25, 100 g $3.19, 200 g $4.19, 400 g $7.19 2631 Natural Italian Dark Green. As above but has been produced on chemical-free land. Pkt. (100 seeds) $1.50 H 278 Homesteader (Lincoln). (66 days) Without a doubt, our most popular pea variety. About 75 cm (30”) high bearing a heavy yield of curved pods 7 cm (3”) long each containing 8 to 10 peas. It produces well in hot weather. Recommended for freezing. Pkt. $1.25, 100 g $1.99, 200 g $2.99, 400 g $5.29 264 Green River. (70 days) This superior variety produces dark green foliage on erect, vigorous, and densely compact plants. Leaves are mediumcoarse, finely cut and closely curled. Holds its color well and does not lose its curliness in warm weather. Pkt. (200 seeds) $1.50, 25 g $4.95 Parsnips 277 Knight. (61 days) A remarkably early variety with dwarf 60 cm (24”) vines and about 7.5 cm (3”) pods with 6 to 8 peas inside. Knight matures earlier, before hot weather, for better flavour. Pkt. 85¢, 75 g $1.39, 150 g $1.99, 400 g $3.19 H 280 Tall Telephone. (74 days) Also known as “Alderman” this variety requires staking or trellis. It grows 1.5 m (4’) tall and bears a large crop of 10 cm (4”) pods each containing 7 to 9 well flavoured peas. Ideal for limited space gardens. Pkt. $1.25, 100 g $2.19, 200 g $3.39, 400 g $5.99 283 Mesa. (64 days) Semi-leafless; tendrils hold adjacent plants erect until harvest. So, growing in double rows is best. The results are good aeration, better color, no need to stake, and less pod rot. Compact plants, about 42 cm (17”) high, with 8 or 9 extra tasty peas per pod. Notable resistance to disease. The ultimate fresh pea! Pkt. $1.25, 75 g $1.39, 150 g $1.99, 400 g $3.19 2741 Mammoth Melting Sugar. (72 days) This sugar pea produces 10 cm (4”) flat, straight, stringless pods with small, very sweet, peas inside. Eat pod and all if picked when young. Great for a stir-fry or a salad. Recommended for freezing. Pkt. $1.25, 75 g $2.29, 150 g $3.49, 400 g $6.29 A little frost improves the flavour, making the roots tender and sweet. Easily stored in a cool place. Sow seeds 1 cm (1/2”) deep in rows 60 cm (24”) apart. Later thin to 15 cm (6”) apart. Don’t over-fertilize. One packet should do about 6 m (20’) of row; 25 g 65 m (200’). H 266 Hollow Crown. (100 to 120 days) About 30 cm (12”) long tapered roots with broad shoulders. A heavy yielder in deep soils. Pkt. (200 seeds) $1.25, 25 g $3.95, 100 g $5.25 265 Andover. (100 to 120 days) Long creamy white roots with rounded shoulders and strong tops. More disese resistant than others. Pkt. (200 seeds) $1.75, 25 g $8.50 100 g $14.50 Seed Potatoes Full size Certified Seed Grade potatoes that you cut into pieces for planting. Depending on how thrifty you are when you cut them, a 10 lb bag can plant from 40 to 60 hills. Our main varieties 8151Norland — mid season red variety with shallow eyes, and famous taste. Good storage type. 8150Viking — smooth red skin and white flesh. Late season maturing, but can be used for early harvest. One of the best winter storage potatoes. 8155 Superior — mid-season, white skinned, with white flesh, storage variety. Oblong shape. Stores well. 8157Pontiac — very reliable late season, storage potato with red skin and deeper eyes. Does well in heavy soils. Keeps very well. 8158Burbank Russet (Netted Gems) — large flat white variety, great for baking and fries. Shallow eyes. An excellent storage potato. Best in light sandy soil. Prices for above 5 varieties: 5 lb bag $13.95, 10 lb bag $20.95, 20 lb bag $36.95 Gourmet varieties 8156Yukon Gold — white with yellowish flesh and a great taste. Good for storage. 8154Caribe — purple skin, with pure white flesh, mid-season variety. A unique look with excellent taste. Stores well too. Nitragin Innoculator. This product will improve the germination and growth of your garden peas and beans by adding the nitrogen-fixing bacteria to the soil that legumes need to produce the root nodules that take nitrogen from the air. Note that innoculator will not remain effective past one season. 5425 Pkg. $4.99 (treats 2.26 kg (5 lb) of seed) Parsley Can be grown in sun or shade, or in pots during the winter. Leaves can be dried for winter storage or frozen as well. 260 Moss Curled. (70 days) Triple curled green leaves ideal for garnishing and flavouring. Pkt. (300 seeds) $1.50, 25 g $4.95 H Heirloom seed. A non-hybrid untreated variety handed down over the years 76 Prices for previous 2 varieties: 5 lb bag $14.95, 10 lb bag $22.95, 20 lb bag $39.95 Specialty varieties 8160Banana — fingerling type with yellow skin and flesh. Heavy yielder. 8161Blue — once found only in posh restaurants, these potatoes have purple-blue skin and really blue flesh. Actually tastes quite good. Prices for above 2 varieties,each 5 lb bag $15.95 Peppers Start indoors and transplant to a sunny spot when the soil is warm, about 45 cm (18”) apart in rows 60 cm (24”) apart. Sweet peppers start green but in time ripen to a deep red. They will even do so by themselves in a cupboard. Peppers are often used green, but they are sweeter and tastier when red. 2938 Blushing Beauty. (about 72 days from set out) Thick-walled, bell-shaped, meaty, sweet peppers, quite large, about 10 cm (4”) across. Color changes gracefully from ivory to blush red, then to orangered, and then to darker red as they mature. The fruit can be used at any stage. Contains vitamin C, betacarotene, phenolic acids and bioflavonoids. Notably disease resistant. Outstandingly productive. An All American Award winner for 2000. Pkt. (15 seeds) $1.95, Pkg. (200 seeds) $24.95 Cajun Belle. (61 days from set New for 2011! 2931 out) Small, mildly spicy bell peppers, ideal for salsa. Use green or red. Can be grown in containers. AAS winner for 2011 Pkt. (15 seeds) $3.95, Pkg. (200 seeds) $25.95 2929 Socrates. (68 days from set out) This early variety bears large, thick, meaty, bell-shaped peppers, with a great taste. About 10 cm (4.5”) in diameter and depth. Great “stuffers” when used green and the flavour is mild. When the fruits mature to red, they become sweeter. Keeps well and freezes well too. Pkt. (15 seeds) $1.95, Pkg. (200 seeds) $24.95 287 Hybrid Golden Summer. (67 days from set out) Medium-sized lime green sweet peppers that mature to blocky, golden bell-shaped fruit. Disease resistant. Sweet and mild flavour. Pkt. (15 seeds) $1.95, Pkg. (200 seeds) $19.95 288 Hybrid Bell Boy. (70 days from set out) Compact variety with blocky, bell-shaped, thick-walled fruit, glossy dark green in color. They will mature early to a deep red. Excellent leaf cover. Very productive. Pkt. (15 seeds) $1.95, Pkg. (200 seeds) $19.95 Potatoes - Norland 290 Chili or Cayenne. (72 days from set out) A very hot pepper, with slender curled fruit, 10 to 12 cm (4 to 5”) long. Peppers are green at first but ripen to a bright red color. Used for pickles, seasoning, etc. Pkt. (30 seeds) $1.95, 10 g $9.95, 25 g $13.95 2934 Super Heavyweight. (77 days from set out) Exceptionally large, heavy and thick-walled fruit big enough to brag about! Matures from green to gold. Bell-shaped. Marvelous flavour. Pkt. (15 seeds) $1.95, Pkt. (200 seeds) $19.95 H 291 California Wonder. (72 days from set out) Fruit begins a glossy deep green color with four thick lobes. Uniform, about 10 cm (4”) in diameter and 10 cm (4”) long, they turn to a bright red as they mature. An excellent “stuffing” pepper. Recommended for freezing. Pkt. (25 seeds) $1.50, 10 g $9.95, 25 g $13.95 2911 Natural California Wonder. As above but seed has been produced on chemical-free land. Pkt. (25 seeds) $1.25, Pkt (200 seeds) $6.95 2936 Inferno. (60 days from set out) Very hot, banana-type fruit, about 20 cm (8”) long. Colour changes from yellow to red on maturity. Pungency rating is 3000 to 4000 scovilles. That’s very hot! Handle seed carefully. Pkt. (15 seeds) $1.95, Pkg. (200 seeds) $19.95 2943 Mariachi. (66 days from set out) Large hot chili peppers, tapered, pendant-shaped, about 10 cm (4”) long, maturing from yellow to red. Best used when yellow. Moderately hot – 500 to 600 scoville heat units. All American Award winner for 2006. Pkt. (15 seeds) $1.95, Pkg. (200 seeds) $19.95 2923 Flexum. (65 days from set out) Cone-shaped sweet peppers, about 15 cm (6”) long, maturing from ivory to red over the season. Very sweet. Compact plants. Pkt. (15 seeds) $2.95, Pkg. (200 seeds) $25.95 2924 Satsuma Hybrid. (75 days from set out) Thickwalled, blocky sweet peppers that mature from green to bright orange. Sweet and crunchy. Very productive. Pkt. (15 seeds) $2.50, Pkg. (200 seeds) $24.95 2927 Holy Molé. (85 days from set out) Tapered, slightly curved fruit about 20 cm (8”) long that matures from green to chocolate brown. Spicy, but not overly hot. Use this “pasilla” pepper for pizzas, casseroles, and chipotle dishes. An All American Award winner for 2007. Pkt. (15 seeds) $1.95, Pkt. (200 seeds) $19.95 Potatoes - Burbank Russet 77 Potatoes - Blue 2922 Burning Bush. (85 days from set out) Super hot, tapered, pendant-shaped habanero peppers mature from green to orange. A scoville rating up to 180,000 plus its slightly sweet taste will have you begging for more. Pkt. (15 seeds) $2.75, Pkg. (200 seeds) $19.95 2937 Jalapeno M. (75 to 80 days from set out) Peppers are about 7.5 cm (3”) long, sausage-shaped with a blunt end. Color changes from green to red as they mature. This open-pollinated Jalapeno is very hot, with a pungency rating of 3500 to 6000 scovilles. Used for eating fresh and for processing. Pkt. (25 seeds) $1.95, 10 g $10.95 2928 Carmen. (75 days from set out) An Italian sweet pepper with horn shaped fruit, tapering to a point. Very sweet flavour when ripe, raw or cooked. Can be grown in containers. Pkt. (15 seeds) $1.95, Pkg. (200 seeds) $19.95 2926 Ixtapa X3R Hybrid. (75 days from set out) Large fruit, thick walled and tapered maturing from green to red. Very hot; great for nachos and sizzling appetizers. Disease resistant and very productive. Pkt. (15 seeds) $1.95, Pkg. (200 seeds) $13.95 2932 Giant Marconi. (63 days from set out) Large, elongated, tapered sweet peppers, about 20 cm (8”) long. Excellent taste either green or red. Early, very productive and disease resistant. Pkt. (15 seeds) $1.95, Pkg. (200 seeds) $19.95 292 Hybrid Gypsy. (55 to 65 days from set out) Wedge-shaped, slightly curved fruit about 7 cm (3”) long. Color changes from greenish yellow to orangered. Very sweet and very productive. Pkt. (15 seeds) $1.95, Pkg. (200 seeds) $12.95 2930 Pritavit Dumpling. (75 days from set out) Ribbed and shaped like a tomato, the fruit becomes deliciously sweet as it matures from green to red. Great for salads, baking, or stuffing. Pkt. (15 seeds) $2.50, Pkg. (200 seeds) $19.95 2941 Chocolate Beauty. (67 days from set out) Blocky, bell-shaped fruit turns from green to a chocolate, brownish-red as it matures. Very sweet. Pkt. (15 seeds) $1.95, Pkg. (200 seeds) $12.95 2942 Garden Salsa. (73 days from set out) Fruit is tapered, about 20 cm (8”) long. A medium-hot pepper, ideal for Mexican sauces. Fruit turns from green to red as it matures. Disease resistant and highly productive. Pkt. (15 seeds) $1.50, Pkg. (200 seeds) $14.95 293 Big Bertha Hybrid. (70 days from set out) Very large, thick walled, 4 lobed fruit, 10 cm (4”) in diameter and 17 cm (7”) long. The fruit of this sweet pepper start a glossy green and turn red as they mature. Bears continuously throughout the season. Excellent leaf cover and disease resistant. Pkt. (20 seeds) 95¢, Pkg. (200 seeds) $14.95 2933 North Star. (63 days) A very early sweet bell pepper ideal for the Prairies. Disease resistant and very productive. Matures from green to gold. Pkt. (15 seeds) $1.95, Pkt. (200 seeds) $19.95 2949 Sorcerer. (100 days) Large orange pumpkins, weighing up to 10 kg (22 lbs.) Upright and uniform shape, ideal for jack o’lanterns. Sweet meat is perfect for pies. Semi-vine plants require less garden space. An All American Award Winner. Pkt. (15 seeds) $3.95, Pkg. (100 seeds) $12.95 2947 Appalachian. (110 days) Semi-bush plants with large, dark orange, solid jack-o-lantern type pumpkins. Outstanding yield of various sizes, 9 to 11 kg (20 to 25 lbs). Smooth skin, with a strong stem and thick flesh, ideal for carving. Pkt. (12 seeds) $1.95, Pkg. (100 seeds) $8.95 295 Sugar or Pie. (90 days) Round pumpkins, 15 to 20 cm (6 to 8”) across, weighing 3 to 4 kg (6 1/2 to 9 lbs), with sweet, finely grained flesh, ideal for pies. Pkt. (25 seeds) $1.25, 25 g $4.95, 100 g $10.50 2952 Natural Sugar or Pie. As above, but seed has been produced on chemical-free land. Pkt. (20 seeds) $1.75, 25 g $18.95 H 296 Connecticut Field. (110 days) Very large yellow fruits 20 to 25 cm (8 to 10”) in diameter and often weighing 10 kg (22 lbs) or more. Used for jack o’lanterns as well as for pies, winter storage, etc. Pkt. (25 seeds) 95¢, 25 g $4.95, 100 g $10.50 297 Funny Face Hybrid. (100 days) A fairly early variety with more uniform fruit, about 30 cm (12”) across, and weighing nearly 6 kg (13 lbs). Quite prolific. Vines are “semi-bush” making this pumpkin ideal for gardeners with limited space. Use for jack o’lanterns or pies. Pkt. (12 seeds) 95¢, Pkg. (100 seeds) $9.95 2977 Big Moon. (120 days) This variety produces very large prize-winning pumpkins, from 18 to over 45 kg (40 to over 100 lbs.). The vines are quite large, too; so allow enough space in your garden. Pkt. (10 seeds) 95¢, 15 g $8.95 2944 Dill’s Atlantic Giant pvp. (120 days) Exceptionally large, prize-winning pumpkins that can weigh, with the right growing conditions, over 500 lbs. Pkt. (10 seeds) $3.95, Pkt. (25 seeds) $8.95 298 Spirit Hybrid. (90 days) This All American Award winner produces excellent quality, smooth, symmetrical fruit, about 30 cm (12”) in diameter. Flesh is thick and golden yellow, ideal for pies. A semi-bush compact plant that takes up little space. Pkt. (20 seeds) $1.50, Pkg. (100 seeds) $9.95 299 Wee-Be-Little. (90 days) This All American Award winner produces deep orange, miniature pumpkins weighing about 227 to 454 g (8 to 16 oz). The round pumpkin shape is perfect for fall decorations or mini Jack O’Lanterns. Vines take up less space than regular varieties, about 2 to 3 m (6 to 8’). Pkt. (12 seeds) $1.95, 15 g $14.95 2948 Orange Smoothie. (90 days) Near perfectly globe-shaped fruit with only slight ribbing. Great orange color and a good handle (stem). Fruits weigh about 2 to 3.5 kg. (5 to 8 lbs). Use for kid’s-size jack o’lanterns, and for pies. Semi-determinate means less garden space is required. An All American Award Winner. Pkt. (12 seeds) $1.75, Pkg. (100 seeds) $9.95 Pumpkin When the soil is warm, plant 4 or 5 seeds, 2 cm (1”) deep, in hills 2 m (6’) apart. Thin to the 2 or 3 strongest plants. A rich, fertile soil and adequate moisture are necessary to grow good pumpkins. 78 Radish Plant seeds 7 mm (1/4”) deep, in rows 30 cm (12”) apart. Later thin to about 2 to 4 cm (1 to 2”) apart in the row. Radishes are often sown with slower growing vegetables to mark the rows. Make successive sowings until early summer. Radishes prefer cooler weather, avoid planting during hot temperatures. One packet should do around 6 m (20’) of row; 25 g 30 to 50 m (90 to 150’). Seed Count for Radish: For China Rose, Altabelle, Cherriette, Organics, Pink Celebration, Plum Purple, Snow Belle, Easter Egg and Black Spanish, pkt. contains 200 seeds; the standards contain 500 or more seeds, unless otherwise noted. 300 French Breakfast. (25 days) 5 cm (2”) in diameter, olive-shaped, bright red roots with a white tip. Best flavour when harvested young. Roots show themselves above the ground for easier harvest. Pkt. $1.25, 25 g $3.95, 100 g $4.95, 400 g $8.95 H 301 China Rose. (53 days) A winter keeping variety, about 17 cm (7”) long with a pink skin and crisp white flesh. Flavour stays mild in storage longer than many other radishes. Pkt. $1.50, 25 g $4.25, 100 g $6.95 302 Scarlet Turnip White Tip. (26 days) Small round roots with scarlet red tops and white bottom tips. Flesh is crisp and sweet. Pkt. $1.25, 25 g $3.95, 100 g $4.95, 400 g $8.95 303 Altabelle. (28 days) This premium quality variety produces large uniform, deep cherry red roots. Very slow to become pithy compared to other kinds. Disease resistant. Being used increasingly by commercial growers. Pkt. $1.50, 25 g $4.95, 100 g $6.25 3052 Cherriette. (20 days) Bright cherry red globe shaped roots. Earlier than most. Excellent producer. Pkt. $1.50, Pkt. (5000 seeds) $6.95, Pkt. (10,000 seeds) $12.95 H 304 White Icicle. (30 days) Pure white roots, 15 cm (6”) long with a mild and sweet flavour. Stays in eating condition much longer than regular radishes. Pkt. 95¢, 25 g $3.95, 100 g $4.95, 400 g $8.95 Any order of seeds, bulbs, roots, or supplies is postpaid when the total value exceeds $40.00. For orders less than $40.00 please add $5.95 for handling. See complete Terms and Conditions of Sale on page 102. Pepper - Satsuma H 305 Cherry Belle. (23 days) Our most popular radish. Smooth-skinned bright scarlet, round roots with very firm and crisp white flesh. Cherry Belle withstands hot weather better than many other varieties. An All American Award winner. Pkt. $1.25, 25 g $3.95, 100 g $4.95, 400 g $8.95 3051 Natural Cherry Belle. As above but seed has been produced on chemical-free land. Pkt. $1.50, 25 g $6.95, 100 g $11.95, 400 g $36.95 306 Dessert Cherry. (23 days) Ball shaped roots with a bright cherry-red skin and crisp white flesh. Hold their quality longer in hot weather than standard varieties. Pkt. $1.25, 25 g $3.95, 100 g $4.95, 400 g $8.95 3088 Plum Purple. (25 days) An exciting new novelty variety for the adventurous home gardener, with crisp purple roots that resist becoming pithy well after maturity. Pkt. $1.50, 25 g $4.25, 100 g $6.95 3089 Snow Belle. (28 days) Round roots with crisp snow white flesh. Stays firm longer than red varieties. Mild flavour. Replaces Burpee White. Pkt. $1.50, 25 g $4.25, 100 g $6.95 H 307 Champion. (26 days) Larger, bright scarlet roots, ball-shaped, with thin tap roots. Very firm. They grow large without getting pithy. Pkt. $1.25, 25 g $3.95, 100 g $4.95, 400 g $8.95 308 Round Black Spanish. (55 days) A winter or late fall variety, round with almost black skin and crisp, pungent, white flesh. A good storage radish. Pkt. $1.50, 25 g $4.25, 100 g $6.95 3087 Easter Egg Blend. A mixture of red, white, pink, purple and violet radishes. Try a variety of kinds all in one packet. Pkt. $1.25, 25 g $4.25, 100 g $6.95 3086 Minowase Japanese Daikon. (50 days) This Oriental variety produces a fall harvest of pure white tapered roots, about 40 cm (16”) long with a crisp medium-hot flavour. Pkt. (100 seeds) $2.95, 15 g $12.95 3085 Pink Celebration. (30 days) Round pink roots with white interior. Mild. Holds well in storage. Pkt. $1.50, 25 g $4.25, 100 g $6.95 Lady Slipper. (28 days) Plump New for 2011! 3084 elongated pink roots with a mild, crisp flavour. Keeps well Pkt. $1.50, 25 g $4.25, 100 g $6.95 Pepper - Socrates Pepper - Super Heavyweight 79 Radicchio (Italian Chicory) 330 Silverado. (60 days) Dark green savoyed leaves on white stalks. Compact, so that you can harvest the leaves or the whole plant. Slow to bolt to seed. Pkt. $1.50, 25 g $4.75, 100 g $8.75, 400 g $17.95 2985 Milan (Red Chicory). (90 days) Round heads of burgundy-red leaves with white veins. Often used in salads or sauteed in olive oil. A healthy vegetable — its bitter flavour aids digestion. Start seeds indoors. Once the heads are firm, cut just below the soil line. Pkt. $1.50, 5 g $14.95 331 Natural Silverado. As above, but seed has been produced on chemical-free land. Pkt. $1.75, 25 g $5.95, 100 g $12.50, 400 g $29.95 sunflower 1033 Large Seeded. (80 days) This variety is reliable and prolific producer of large heads with edible seeds. Use for roasting or feeding the birds. Also makes an excellent wind break. Pkt. $1.25, 400 g $13.95 Spinach Loaded with vitamins, spinach can be used fresh or frozen for winter use. Sow seeds 1 cm (1/2”) deep, in rows 60 cm (24”) apart. Later thin to about 7 to 15 cm (3 to 6”) apart in the row. Spinach prefers cool weather, so mulch to keep the roots cool and the leaves clean. Make successive sowings until late Spring (to avoid having plants mature in hot weather) and again in late August for a fall harvest. One packet should do 6 to 10 m (20 to 30’); 25 g 30 m (90’). 309 Hybrid Tyee Semi Savoy. (40 days) A vigorous and high-yielding variety with dark green, crinkled and savoyed leaves. Recommended for freezing. Slow to bolt to seed. Pkt. (150 seeds) 85¢, 25 g $5.50, 100 g $10.95, 400 g $24.95 3197 Melody. (43 days) A hybrid semi-savoy type, great for eating fresh from the garden, as well as freezing and canning. Dark green, crinkled and savoyed leaves, on upright plants. Exceptionally fine flavour. Pkt. (150 seeds) $1.50, 25 g $4.75, 100 g $10.50, 400 g $24.95 3201 Razzle Dazzle. (42 days) Smaller, more plentiful, dark green flat leaves on taller plants, about 25 cm (10”) high. Use for summer “baby spinach”. Long-lasting; slow to bolt to seed, even under warmer conditions. Pkt. (100 seeds) $1.50, 25 g $6.25, 100 g $14.50 H 310 Bloomsdale. (45 days) Lots of thick, crinkled, glossy dark green leaves. Slow to bolt to seed. Recommended for freezing. Pkt. (300 seeds) $1.25, 25 g $3.95, 100 g $6.40, 400 g $11.50 Strawberry Classified as everbearing perennials, these varieties are not daylight sensitive; so they will produce non-stop all season. Can be grown in containers, hanging baskets (they trail nicely), or tradional bed systems. Start indoors early. 3203 Temptation. (120 days) Dark red fruit, about 5 cm (2”) in diameter on strong plants, about 30 cm (12”) high. Compact, almost without runners. Pkt. $3.95 3200 Fresca. (120 days) Berries the first summer if started early; slightly larger the second year. About 30 cm (12”) high. Pkt. $3.95 Swiss chard (Spinach Beet) This very nutritious vegetable produces thick, crumpled leaves that are used like spinach. Unlike many other leafy vegetables, Swiss Chard greens retain their quality and flavour during hot weather. Sow seed 1 cm (1/2”) deep, as early as the soil can be worked, in rows 45 to 60 cm (18 to 24”) apart. Later thin to about 15 cm (6”) apart in the row. One packet should do 6 m (20’) of row; 25 g 30 m (90’). Harvest often; the more leaves you pick, the more they grow again. Varieties listed here are recommended for freezing. H 325 Lucullus. (55 days) Light green, very crumpled and curled leaves, and broad stems with a round rib. Pkt. 95¢, 25 g $4.50, 100 g $7.40, 400 g $14.95 H 326 Fordhook Giant. (58 days) Larger, darker green leaves on broad white stalks with a flatter rib. Pkt. 85¢, 25 g $4.50, 100 g $7.40, 400 g $14.95 328 Perpetual Chard. (50 to 60 days from emergence). Finely textured spinach-like leaves with small green stems. Keeps on producing tender green leaves until fall. Tolerates heat and closer planting. Pkt. $1.75, 25 g $4.95, 100 g $8.95, 400 g $18.95 327 Rhubarb. (58 days) Wavy green leaves with crimson veins, on scarlet red stalks. Very sweet. Pkt. $1.50, 25 g $4.75, 100 g $8.75, 400 g $17.95 329 Bright Lights. (60 days) Add a little color to your meals. Stems are brightly colored in yellow, red, orange, pink, and green, with leaves in shades of green and bronze. Flavour is milder than traditional varieties. Very nutritious. Pkt. $1.50, Pkt. (500 seeds) $7.95, Pkt. (1000 seeds) $11.50 3102 Natural Bloomsdale. As above, but seed has been produced on chemical-free land. Pkt. (150 seeds) $1.75, 25 g $5.95, 100 g $10.95, 400 g $24.95 311 Hybrid Olympia (King of Denmark). (52 days) Produces large, spreading leaves, with a smooth surface and dark green color. They remain in good condition longer than many other varieties. Withstands heat well. Pkt. (300 seeds) 95¢, 25 g $4.95, 100 g $8.50, 400 g $17.95 315 Vancouver Hybrid. (45 days) Very dark green, smooth, thick leaves. Higher in nutritional value than some varieties. Tolerates warm weather; slow bolting to seed. High yield. Pkt. (300 seeds) $1.75, 25 g $4.95, 100 g $8.50, 400 g $17.95 80 3105 Greyhound. (35 days) Semi-savoy, round dark green leaves. Uniform stems make harvesting a breeze. Very early. Pkt. (150 seeds) $1.75, 25 g $5.50, 100 g $10.50 3106 Ventus. (mid-season) A Santana-type with round, smooth, dark green, thick leaves. Can be harvested early for “baby” spinach. Great flavour raw or cooked. Pkt. (150 seeds) $1.75, 25 g $5.50, 100 g $10.50 H 316 New Zealand. (60 days) An everbearing variety that stands heat and drought. Harvest the small leaves repeatedly ‘til frost. Pkt. $1.75, 25 g $3.95, 100 g $6.40, 400 g $11.50 3198 Samish. (45 days) Savoyed, “bubbly” dark green leaves. Mildew resistant. Can be used full size or picked for early “baby” leaves for salads. Very tender. Pkt. (150 seeds) $1.75, 25 g $4.95, 100 g $8.50, 400 g $17.95 3199 Natural Samish. As above, but seed has been produce on chemical-free land. Pkt. (150 seeds) $1.25, 25 g $5.95, 100 g $10.95, 400 g $24.95 summer turnip Sow 7 mm (1/4”) deep in rows 60 cm (24”) apart. Later thin to about 15 cm (6”) apart in the row. The young leaves can be used as greens. 320 White Lady Hybrid. (55 days) Very mild and sweet round roots about 6 cm (2 1/2”) in diameter, with white flesh and skin. Excellent quality. Leaves are smooth and dark green. Pkt. $1.75, 25 g $10.95 321 Hybrid Royal Crown. (52 days) Globular, smooth-skinned roots, colored purple on the upper part and creamy white on the lower section in the ground. Uniform and a heavy yielder. Leaves are thick and deep green, and make delicious greens. Pkt. $1.75, 25 g $7.95 324 Purple Top White Globe. (55 days) Roots are globular and purplish red on the part above the ground and white on the section underneath the surface. Best used when they are 5 cm (2”) in diameter, then the flesh is firm, crisp, and mild. Pkt. (1000 seeds) $1.25, 25 g $4.95, 100 g $7.95 Squash - Sungreen Swede Turnip (Rutabaga) These winter varieties take longer to mature than summer turnips, but they are larger and they easily store well into the winter. Sow in late spring (roots mature better in cooler weather) about 1 cm (1/2”) deep in rows 45 to 60 cm (18 to 24”) apart. Later thin to about 17 cm (7”) apart in the row. One packet should do 6 to 13 m (20 to 40’) of row; 25 g 80 m (240’). Pkt. contains over 1000 seeds. H 322 Laurentian Golden. (95 days) Roots are globe-shaped and smooth-skinned, 12 to 15 cm (5 to 6”) in diameter, colored light yellow and purple. Short tops. A good winter keeper. Pkt. $1.50, 25 g $4.95, 100 g $7.95, 400 g $16.95 H 323 American Purple Top. (90 days) Roots are 12 to 15 cm (5 to 6”) across and deep buff yellow with rich purple. Flesh is yellow. An excellent storage variety. Pkt. $1.25, 25 g $4.95, 100 g $7.95, 400 g $16.95 Squash When soil is warm, sow 4 to 6 seeds, 2 cm (3/4”) deep, in hills 1.5 to 2 m (4 to 6’) apart. Later thin to the 2 or 3 best plants. Summer squash varieties are bush types and need to be spaced only about 1 to 1.5 m (3 to 4’) apart. Water evenly. May be started in Jiffy Pots for earlier harvest. 3135 Honey Bear. (100 days) Space-saving bush plant bearing small dark green acorn squash, weighing about 400 g, “personal size”. Deep yellow flesh, dry and very sweet. Pkt. (12 seeds) $3.25, 20 g $10.95 312 Golden Hubbard. (100 days) A winter variety with solid, finely textured, deep orange-yellow fruit, up to about 4 kg (9 lbs) in weight. Excellent for baking. Pkt. (12 seeds) $1.50, 20 g $4.75, 100 g $10.50 H 3131 Blue Hubbard. (110 days) A superior winter storage variety with very firm, blue-grey fruit, weighing up to 7 kg (15 lbs). Pkt. (12 seeds) $1.50, 20 g $4.75, 100 g $10.50 H Heirloom seed. A non-hybrid untreated variety handed down over the years Check out this year’s SPECIAL’S PAGE at the front of the catalogue. Squash - Butternut Type 81 Squash - Winter Sunshine 3124 Pagoda Gold. (43 days) A deep acorn-shaped scallop squash, with bright, golden yellow skin, and meatier, tastier flesh. Best harvested when about 11 cm (5”) across or smaller. The more fruits you pick, the more they grow again. Semi-bush. Pkt. (12 seeds) $1.95, 20 g $10.50 313 Gold Rush Zucchini. (53 days) A summer squash bearing golden zucchinis with creamy flesh. Fruit is best picked when about 15 cm (6”) long; use for baking, dips, or adding a contrasting color to salads. Vine growth is dwarf, ideal for limited space gardens. Pkt. (12 seeds) $1.25, 20 g $10.50 H 319 Buttercup. (100 days) A winter squash with turban-shaped fruit, 15 cm (6”) in diameter, and weighing about 1.5 kg (3 lbs). Skin is deep green with silver stripes and the flesh is orange, dry, and very tasty. An excellent storage variety. Pkt. (20 seeds) 95¢, 20 g $4.75, 100 g $10.50 3122 Lolita. (47 days) Hybrid zucchini summer squash. Light green fruit with a grayish undertone, best picked young, when they are about 16 cm (6.5”) long. Very productive, even in hot weather. Plants remain compact. Pkt. (12 seeds) $1.95, 20 g $10.50 3209 Scallopini. (52 days) This All American Award winner produces medium dark green “scallop” summer squash. Best picked about 7.5 cm (3”) across, Scallopini has a sweeter, more nutty taste than other summer varieties. Try them raw as a veggie snack or in a salad. It even keeps its good flavour when cooked. This hybrid will kick out plenty of fruit over a long period. Vigorous bush plants. Pkt. (12 seeds) $1.95, 20 g $10.50 314 Black Zucchini. (45 to 65 days) A summer squash with cylindrical, black-green fruit and white flesh. Fruit is best picked when about 15 cm (6”) long; this also encourages more bearing. This dwarf bush type is a very heavy yielder, ideal for limited space gardens. Pkt. (30 seeds) $1.25, 20 g $4.75, 100 g $10.50 3191 Natural Buttercup. As above, but seed has been produced on chemical-free land. Pkt. (12 seeds) $1.50, 20 g $6.95 3126 Bush Delicata. (90 days) Colorful winter squash with green stripes and flecks. Yelloworange flesh is so sweet and smooth, it is called the “Sweet Potato” squash. A sweet, nutty flavour with hints of brown sugar and butter. Semi-bush vines take up less space. Fruit is about 20 cm (8”) long by 10 cm (4”) in diameter, weighing about 1 Kg (2 lbs.). Pkt. (12 seeds) $1.95, 20 g $11.95 3136 Sweet Dumpling. (105 days) Acorn-shaped, ivory coloured squash with sweet orange flesh. Mini-sized, semi bush vines Pkt. (12 seeds) $1.95, 20 g $11.95 New for 2011! 3143 Natural Black Beauty Zucchini. As above, but seed has been produced on chemical-free land. Pkt. (12 seeds) $1.50, Pkg. (100 seeds) $10.95, Pkg. (200 seeds) $19.95 3206 Table Ace Hybrid. (78 days) Acorn-type squash, with ribbed, deep green fruit and rich orange flesh. Dry and sweet, an excellent baker. This semi-bush variety takes up less space than regular winter squash. Pkt. (12 seeds) $1.50, Pkg. (100 seeds) $10.95 317 Sungreen Zucchini Hybrid. (54 days) Compact, bush vines mean less garden space. Fruits are medium dark-green. Ideal for gourmet “baby squash” when picked young. Sungreen doesn’t take up much room, yet it yields and yields — more fruit than the average zucchini. Disease resistant. Pkt. (12 seeds) $1.95, 20 g $11.95 3207 Fancycrook. (43 days) Bright yellow summer fruit with small diameter, very curved necks and larger, meaty bulbs at the blossom ends. Gourmet quality, true crookneck squash. Pick them at the “baby” stage (or larger if you wish) for wonderful flavour and texture. Fancycrook will put out a really big yield on vigorous but open, easy-to-pick plants; so you can enjoy these delicacies all summer long. Disease resistant. Hybrid. Pkt. (12 seeds) $1.95, 20 g $11.95 3127 Papaya Pear. (42 days) A unique pear-shaped yellow summer squash. Semi-bush; plants spread out to only about 1.2 meters (4’). Fruit is best harvested when about 8 cm (3.5”) long; they are very tender at this stage. A distinctive flavour like no other. An All American Award winner. Pkt. (12 seeds) $1.95, 20 g $11.95 3208 Peter Pan Hybrid. (52 days) A summer variety that bears “scallop” squash with a deep green-tinted color. Best picked when about 10 cm (4”) across. Peter Pan is compact, without runners, and early. Use in salads, raw, or in casseroles. An All American Award winner. Pkt. (12 seeds) $1.95, 20 g $10.50 3125 Green Hubbard. (100 days) A good winterkeeping variety. Fruit weighs about 5 kg (11 lbs.), with a deep green rind and solid orange flesh. Dry and sweet, ideal for baking. Pkt. (12 seeds) $1.50, 20 g $4.75, 100 g $10.50 3129 Winter Sunshine. (95 to 100 days) Flattened, globe-shaped squash with vibrant orange-red skin, and bright orange, creamy smooth flesh, with a sweet, nutty flavour. For winter storage and eating raw like carrot sticks. Fruit weigh about 1.5 kg (3 lbs). Short vines Pkt. (12 seeds) $2.95, 20 g $16.95 3133 Bonbon. (88 days) An improved buttercup winter squash. Skin is deep green with silver stripes and a grey button on the bottom. Dark orange flesh, and deliciously sweet. Vines are shorter than others so that Bonbon fits smaller gardens. Stores well. Pkt. (12 seeds) $2.50, 20 g $15.95 3134 Portofino Hybrid. (48 days) This Romanesco Zucchini bears narrow green fruit with distinct ridges, up to 22 cm (9”) long. Fruit is firm, crisp, best harvested when small, with a somewhat nutty flavour. Pkt. (12 seeds) $2.95, 20 g $13.95 82 378 Vegetable Spaghetti. (90 days) Fruit is oblong, about 20 cm (8”) long, creamy yellow in color, with spaghetti-like pulp. When mature, bake, broil, or microwave the squash whole and uncut. Then pull out the spaghetti-like flesh with a fork for a nutritious but low calorie vegetable. Fruit may be used as summer squash or stored during the early winter once mature. Pkt. (20 seeds) $1.25, 20 g $4.75, 100 g $10.50 379 Pasta Hybrid. (85 days) A true spaghetti squash with cream skin and creamy yellow noodles. Semibush type with oblong fruit weighing about 1 kg (2 1/2 lbs). Fruit should be left to ripen fully on the vine. Rich in Vitamin A, but low in calories. Pkt. (12 seeds) $1.95, Pkg. (100 seeds) $10.95 H 318 Table Queen (Acorn). (85 days) An early winter variety that produces “pepper” squash for fall use or winter storage. Fruit is about 15 cm (6”) long and 10 to 15 cm (4 to 6”) in diameter, and has a dark olive-green skin and orange-yellow flesh. Dry and sweet. An excellent baking variety. Pkt. (20 seeds) 95¢, 20 g $4.95, 100 g $10.50 3205 Hybrid Early Butternut. (82 days) A winter keeper with tan-coloured, medium-sized sweet fruit. Semi-bush vines. Early. Pkt. (12 seeds) $1.25, Pkg. (100 seeds) $8.95 3121 Canesi. (80 days) Smooth-skinned, tancoloured butternut fruit with bright yellow, sweet flesh. Weighs about 2.5 kg (6 lb) with a small seed cavity. Early maturing. Pkt. (12 seeds) $1.75, 20 g $9.95 JOBE’S TOMATO STAKES Just push one or two Gro-Stakes into the soil near your tomatoes, and you’ll have enough high quality fertilizer for the whole season. 5194 Tomato Boomers pkg. of 18 $4.49 — Lindenberg’s pays the postage! On orders over $40.00, there is no extra shipping charge. Tomato - Capaya Tomatoes Start seeds indoors in a bright spot, or under lights around April 1st. Transfer the seedlings to a cooler area to allow them to become stocky and hardy, and to withstand transplant shock. After frost, set out 45 to 60 cm (18 to 24”) apart in rows 90 cm (36”) apart. For stronger roots and more droughtresistant plants, transplant the seedlings. Deeply or on an angle. Use hotkaps to guard against frosts. Water well and evenly and fertilize regularly. “Determinate” varieties are generally earlier, and more compact, and have limited vine growth; and their fruit ripens more evenly over a shorter period. “Indeterminate” types usually require staking with 1 or 2 side shoots. Fruit is also borne continuously over a longer period. 345 Roma VF. (75 days from set out) A paste-type tomato. Fruit is quite meaty with few seeds, and is pear-shaped with a bright red skin. Bushy plants have good leaf cover and disease resistance. Determinate. Pkt. (20 seeds) $1.50, 10 g $6.95, 25 g $12.95 355 Viva Italia. (76 days from set out) A vigorous hybrid roma type. High yields of blocky pearshaped fruit ideal for peeling and canning but also for eating fresh. Hot weather tolerant and highly disease resistant. Compact habit. Determinate. Natural sugars give this variety an outstanding flavour. Pkt. (20 seeds) $1.50, Pkg. (300 seeds) $13.95, Pkg. (500 seeds) $19.95 3618 Margherita Hybrid. (75 days from set out) Slightly elongated fruit, about 170g (6 oz), with a deep red color and thin skin. Disease resistant and very productive. Fruits ripen uniformly. Can be eaten fresh; but flavour is best when roasted, broiled or BBQ’d. Try it with your favourite pizza recipe. Determinate. Pkt. (20 seeds) $2.75, Pkt. (300 seeds) $26.95 3657 Tiffany. (70 days from set out) This hybrid produces huge crops of 170 to 200 g (6 to 8 oz) dark crimson tomatoes. They are meaty, juicy and sweet with a rich full flavour. Use for salads, sauce, freezing, and making juice. Loaded with disease resistance. Indeterminate; needs staking or large cages. Pkt. (15 seeds) $2.75, Pkg. (300 seeds) $26.95 Tomato - Big Beef Tomato - Sugary 83 348 Husky Gold. (70 days from set out) This All American Award winner is “dwarf indeterminate”. It bears fruit continuously but on compact plants that require no pruning. Fruit is bright golden all the way through with a sweet, mild flavour. Size is about 150 to 175 g (6 to 8 oz.). Dark green foliage and a thick strong central stem. Suitable for growing in large containers. Disease resistant. Pkt. (20 seeds) $1.50, 1 g $12.50, 5 g $38.50 350 Big Beef Hybrid. (73 days from set out) An All American Award winner. Vigorous and very productive, producing extra large beefsteak-type tomatoes weighing about 280 to 340 g (10 to 12 oz.). Must be staked. Disease resistant. Indeterminate. Pkt. (20 seeds) $1.50, Pkg. (300 seeds) $13.95, Pkg. (500 seeds) $19.95 New for 2011! 3633 Sub Arctic Maxi. (48 days from set out) This very early variety produces small beefsteak-type fruit, about 5 cm (2”) across for fresh use. Dwarf vines. Determinate Pkt. (20 seeds) $1.50, 10 g $9.95 351 Crimson Fancy Hybrid. (75 days from set out) A determinate bush variety that produces large fruit without pruning. Disease resistant and very forgiving - you can generally ignore it and still get a nice crop of fruit 200 g (8 oz.) in size, quite sweet as well. Pkt. (20 seeds) $1.50, 5 g $19.95 3627 Jetsetter. (64 days from set out) Here is a tomato that does not sacrifice flavour, yield, or size for earliness. Flattened-globe shape, about 200 g (8 oz) or larger, with a smooth skin. Soft and juicy with really good flavour. Very productive. Notably disease resistant (including nematodes). Pkt. (20 seeds) $1.50, Pkg. (300 seeds) $10.95, Pkg. (500 seeds) $15.95 357 Bush Beefsteak Improved. (72 days from set out) This non-staking strain bears very large, about 200 g (7 oz.), bright red, fleshy fruit, ideal for slicing. Determinate. Disease resistant, vigorous bush type. Pkt. (20 seeds) $1.50, 10 g $7.95, 25 g $15.75 3617 Margo. (70 days) Smaller plants that mature early, with shiny red tomatoes weighing about 150 g (6 oz). Juicy and flavourful. Fruit keeps well after harvest. Disease resistant. Determinate. Pkt. (20 seeds) $2.75, Pkt (300 seeds) $26.95 3643 Health Kick. (72 days from set out) A terrific, high-yielding saladette tomato bearing bright red, plum-shaped fruit, weighing about 110g (4 oz.). Disease resistance and an extra high concentration of lycopene make this the tomato one for the 21st century. Determinate. Pkt. (20 seeds) $1.95, Pkg. (300 seeds) $13.95, Pkt. (500 seeds) $19.95 3644 Polish Linguisa. (73 days from set out) This 19th century heirloom sets oodles of big 250 g (9 oz.) pie-shaped tomatoes with soft texture and wonderful taste. Vigorous. Indeterminate. Pkt. (20 seeds) $1.50, 5 g $16.95 356 Jolly. (70 to 75 days from set out) Small to medium sized pink tomatoes borne in clusters of 9 to 14. Fruit is peach-shaped, meaty, and sweet. An All American Award winner. Vigorous indeterminate vines. Pkt. (15 seeds) $2.95, larger sizes not available 3625 Heinz 1439. (75 days from set out) Compact, disease-resistant plants with good leaf cover and large, slightly flattened, crack-resistant fruit weighing 100 to 150 g (4 to 6 oz.). An excellent canning tomato. Pkt. (20 seeds) $1.50, 10 g $6.95, 25 g $12.95 3628 Celebrity Hybrid. (70 days from set out) Large, firm, juicy fruit, weighing 200 g (8 oz.), Celebrity has deep red fruit but thin-skinned, making it ideal for canning or eating fresh. Exceptionally disease resistant. This bushy variety can be grown in pots too. Staking is advised. Determinate. Pkt. (20 seeds) $1.50, Pkg. (300 seeds) $13.95, Pkg. (500 seeds) $19.95 3634 Marmara. (75 days from set out) Intense red marmande-type fruit, weighing about 140 to 170 g (5 to 6 oz). Quite sweet with good texture, ideal for slicing and cooking. Pkt. (15 seeds) $2.95, Pkg. (300 seeds) $26.95 3651 Sweet Baby Girl Cherry. (65 days from set out) An incredible yield of dark red cherry tomatoes with an equally incredibly sweet flavour, almost like candy. Disease resistant. Indeterminate. Pkt. (20 seeds) $1.95, Pkg. (300 seeds) $13.95, Pkg. (500 seeds) $19.95 3653 Sweet 100. (60 days from set out) Small, bright red, cherry-sized fruit, with a very sweet flavour. Very productive. Should be staked. Hybrid. Pkt. (20 seeds) $1.95, 1 g $9.95 3659 Natural Black Cherry. (64 New for 2011! days from set out) Dark red, almost black, round cherry-sized fruit. Dynamic flavour. Indeterminate. Pkt. (20 seeds) $1.95, Pkg. (300 seeds) $14.95 3656 Sugary. (60 days from set out) Produced on vines in clusters like grapes, Sugary tomatoes are rosy pink, oval shaped with a pointed end, cherrysized. Semi-intederminate; so fruits continuously all season. Flavour is very sweet. Pkt. (15 seeds) $2.95, Pkg. (100 seeds) $9.95 3571 Natural Bush Beefsteak. (80 days from set out) As above, but seed has been produced on chemical-free land. Pkt. (20 seeds) $1.95, Pkt. (300 seeds) $10.95 3648 Floralina. (72 days from set out) Large firm fruit, bright red, with smooth shoulders, weighing about 200 g (8 oz). Improved and new disease resistance over older varieties. Excellent yield. Determinate. Pkt. (15 seeds) $2.75, Pkt. (300 seeds) $26.95 359 Hybrid First Lady. (66 days from set out) Exceptionally early with medium sized fruit weighing about 100 to 150 g (4 to 6 oz.) that are smooth and crack resistant. Indeterminate. Significantly disease resistant. Should be staked. Pkt. (20 seeds) $1.95, Pkg. (300 seeds) $13.95, Pkg. (500 seeds) $19.95 3649 Giant Valentine. (73 days from set out) Big heart-shaped tomatoes, about 160 to 280 g (6 to 10 oz) with a deep red skin. Juicy with a great taste. Fruits ripen all over at the same time. Disease resistant. Indeterminate. Pkt. (20 seeds) $1.95, Pkt. (300 seeds) $13.95, Pkt. (500 seeds) $19.95 84 3619 Capaya Hybrid. (70 days from set out) Smooth red, slightly heart-shaped fruit, about 170 to 200 g (6 to 8 oz) in size. Mild flavour, great fresh or cooked. Disease resistant. Determinate. Pkt. (15 seeds) $2.75, Pkt. (300 seeds) $26.95 3637 Fantastic Hybrid. (70 days from set out) A heavy yielder of medium-sized, globular, bright red fruit with a smooth skin. Fantastic will start producing early and keep on doing so all season. Disease resistant. Should be staked. Indeterminate. Pkt. (20 seeds) $1.50, Pkg. (300 seeds) $13.95, Pkt. (500 seeds) $19.95 3638 President Hybrid. (68 days from set out) An early variety with large deep red fruit weighing about 150 to 200 g (6 to 8 oz.). It is particularly vigorous and disease resistant. Should be staked. Determinate. Pkt. (20 seeds) $1.95, Pkg. (300 seeds) $13.95, Pkt. (500 seeds) $19.95 H 3640 Better Boy Hybrid. (75 days from set out) This award winning variety bears deep red, globular, very large fruit, weighing about 200 g (8 oz.). Good foliage protection to prevent sun scalding of the fruit. Disease resistant and a very heavy yielder. Indeterminate. Pkt. (20 seeds) $1.50, Pkg. (300 seeds) $13.95, Pkt. (500 seeds) $19.95 3641 Patio Hybrid. (70 days from set out) Ideal for limited space gardens or for container growing, this variety stays small and compact, yet produces smooth, medium-sized fruit, weighing about 100 g (4 oz.). Determinate. Pkt. (20 seeds) $1.95, Pkg. (300 seeds) $13.95, Pkt. (500 seeds) $19.95 3645 Beefmaster Hybrid. (80 days from set out) This Beefsteak tomato is very large and meaty, weighing up to 1 kg (2 lbs). Disease-resistant. Should be staked. Indeterminate. Pkt. (20 seeds) $1.95, Pkg. (300 seeds) $13.95, Pkt. (500 seeds) $19.95 H 365 Tiny Tim. (60 to 65 days from set out) A dwarf variety, about 35 cm (14”) high, with cherrysized fruit about 2.5 cm (1”) in diameter. Ideal for salads. Can be grown indoors in pots. Determinate. Pkt. (20 seeds) $1.50, 10 g $7.95 KOZY-COATS Water filled tubes encircle each plant, store heat, insulate against frost, and speed up growth. You can set out your tomatoes weeks earlier. 3815 Kozy-Coats pkg. of 3 $15.99 3812 3 or more pkgs. $14.99 each Tomato - Giant Valentine tomato Food A clean, easy-to-use powder that, when mixed in water, easily penetrates soil and is readily absorbed by plant roots, foliage and fruit. The results are more disease resistant and tastier tomatoes. 5156 1kg pkg. $18.99 3626 Sweet Cluster. (67 days) Fruit weigh about 100 to 120 g (3 to 4 oz), ripening to a glossy red color, set on the plants in clusters of 6 to 8 tomatoes. They ripen all over at the same time rather than from the bottom up as with regular varieties. Good shelf-life which prevents early breakdown of the first fruit in the cluster. Very good flavour and rich in vitamins, folic acid, iron and fibre. Notably disease resistant. Sweet Cluster can be grown in the greenhouse as well as in the garden. Indeterminate; staking essential. Pkt. (20 seeds) $1.95, Pkg. (300 seeds) $13.95, Pkt. (500 seeds) $19.95 3654 Tomande. (68 days from set out) This Italianinspired variety produces medium-large red fruit, about 150 g (6 oz.), with dark green shoulders. Breeders say that this type of tomato ripens from the bottom up and has a sweeter taste than those that ripen all over at the same time. Prolific and disease resistant. Indeterminate, but more compact than others. Pkt. (20 seeds) $1.95, Pkt. (300 seeds) $22.95 3647 Cluster Grande. (63 days from set out) Larger fruit, about 140 g (5 oz.), brilliant red, in clusters. Fine taste, early maturity, disease resistance, and excellent shelf life make Cluster Grande a winner! Pkt. (20 seeds) $1.95, Pkt. (300 seeds) $13.95, Pkt. (500 seeds) $19.95 3642 Vita-Gold. (68 days from set out) Early, compact (requires no staking), with good disease resistance. A “saladette” tomato that can be used fresh, or for preserving, drying and making sauces. Higher in beta carotene than standard varieties. Plumshaped fruit, golden orange-red, weighing about 85 g (3 oz). Huge yields. Pkt. (20 seeds) $1.50, Pkg. (300 seeds) $13.95, Pkt. (500 seeds) $19.95 3652 Orange Blossom. (60 days from set out) Large globe-shaped orange fruit, about 170 g (6 oz), with a mild flavour, balanced with slight acidity and nice texture. Determinate; staking is not required. Pkt. (20 seeds) $1.95, Pkg. (300 seeds) $13.95, Pkt. (500 seeds) $19.95 Tomato - Sweet Baby Girl Cherry 85 Tomato - Tiffany H 347 Brandywine. (78 days from set out) Very large fruit, often over 400 g (1 lb), light red skin and flesh. Some have labelled this heirloom variety the best-tasting tomato. If you are serious about your tomatoes, Brandywine is one you must try! Indeterminate. Pkt. (20 seeds) $1.50, 5 g $15.25 3722 Yellow Doll. (68 days) Melons weigh about 3 kg (7 lb.) with medium green skin and darker green stripes. Inside is bright yellow flesh that is solid, very sweet, and crispy. It really is the ultimate in watermelon taste and texture. Pkt. (20 seeds) $2.95, Pkt (100 seeds) $15.95 374 Olympia Hybrid (Seedless). (75 days) Blocky, oblong fruit, light green with a dark green stripe, weighing up to 8 kg (18 lbs). Thin rind and a sweet, juicy and seedless interior with a great crisp texture. We supply extra seed of Mickylee to serve as a pollinator for Olympia. You will be able to tell them apart without cutting them open (the Mickylee is rounder and lighter in color). Pkt. (10 seeds) $3.95 with pollinator supplied 3471 Natural Brandywine. As above, but seed has been produced on chemical-free land. Pkt. (20 seeds) $1.95, 1 g $6.95, 5 g $24.95 3632 Jubilee (Low Acid). (72 days from set out) Back in our line-up, this All American award winner produces golden yellow, tomatoes with lower acidity for juicing, canning, cooking, and salads. High in vitamins A and C. Pkt. (20 seeds) $1.50, 10 g $11.25, 25 g $21.95 353 Tomatillo Verde Puebla. (66 days from set out). Indispensible in Mexican cooking, especially authentic salsa, small tomato-like fruit, tomatillos, are enclosed in papery husks that protect the fruit, but are still easy to remove. Sometimes called Husk Tomato. Very tasty. Grow in the same way as tomatoes. Pkt. $1.50, 10 g $11.25, 25 g $21.95 H 375 Sugar Baby. (75 days) An early variety bearing round fruit, 15 to 20 cm (6 to 8”) in diameter, weighing 2.5 to 3.5 kg (5 1/2 to 8 lbs), with pink-red flesh that is very sweet, and a striped green skin. Pkt. (80 seeds) $1.25, 25 g $5.25 376 Crimson Sensation. (80 days) Round fruit, up to 14 kg (30 lbs) at maturity in fertile soil. Striped green rind and bright red flesh so sweet and crispy, you’ll think you’re eating your first meal in heaven. Large vigorous vines. Pkt. (10 seeds) 85¢, Pkg. (100 seeds) $12.95 377 Sugar Doll Hybrid. (73 days) This early and quite prolific variety bears 17 cm (7”) round melons with bright red, sweet flesh, and a dark green skin. Fruit weighs about 4 kg (9 lbs). Pkt. (10 seeds) $2.50, Pkg. (100 seeds) $19.95 H Heirloom seed. A non-hybrid untreated variety handed down over the years Watermelon Prairie Farm Collection One each of the following: Sow 5 or 6 seeds 1 cm (1/2”) deep in hills 2 to 2.5 m (6 to 8’) apart. Wait until the soil is warm. Later thin to the 2 or 3 best plants in each hill. Can be started indoors in Jiffy Pots for earlier harvest. Prefers full sun and adequate moisture. Shiny Boy. (90 days) Large New for 2011! 3714 globe-shaped melons, up to 9 kg (20 lbs.) with striped green skin and deep red flesh. AAS winnier for 2011. Start indoors in Jiffy pots in a warm spot. Pkt. (15 seeds) $1.95, 5 g $19.95 370 Mickylee. (82 days) Round to slightly oval melons with a grey-green skin and bright red flesh, weighing about 4.5 kg (10 lbs). An Icebox type with superior holding ability. Disease-resistant. In shortseason areas, best started indoors in Jiffy pots. Pkt. (30 seeds) $1.50, 25 g $5.25 371 Sweet Beauty. (79 days) Red, sweet, crisp flesh from a “single serving” size melon, with a dark green skin and medium green stripes, weighing about 3 kg (6.5 lbs). Bragging quality flavour. For early harvest, best started indoors in Jiffy pots and transplanted when the soil is consistently warm. May be sown directly in the garden. An All American Award winner. Pkt. (15 seeds) $1.95, 5 g $19.95 200 g Peas — Homesteader 75 g Beans — Slenderwax 150 g Corn — Spancross 25 g Beets — Detroit Dark Red 1 pkt Cabbage — Copenhagen 1 pkt Carrot — Chantenay 1 pkt Carrot — Nantes 1 pkt Cucumber — Pioneer 1 pkt Lettuce — Iceberg 1 pkt Lettuce — Grand Rapids 1 pkt Onion — Yellow Globe 1 pkt Parsely — Green River 1 pkt Parsnip — Hollow Crown 1 pkt Pumpkin — Sugar or Pie 1 pkt Radish — Cherry Belle 1 pkt Squash — Buttercup 1 pkt Swede turnip — Laurentian Golden 1 pkt Swiss Chard — Fordhook 1 pkt Tomato — Fantastic 1 pkt Watermelon — Sugar Baby (separate value $33.62) 1208 Prairie Farm Collection All 20 pkts — $29.95 Check out this year’s SPECIAL’S PAGE at the front of the catalogue. 86 Premier Lawn Grass We feature lawn seed specially suited to Prairie weather and soil. Only top quality grass seed is used in Lindenberg’s Premier brand lawn grass. You can buy cheaper seed, but it could take longer to fill in, or winter kill more easily. NEW LAWNS: The soil should be well cultivated, finely pulverized and levelled. Rolling it will show up those hollows that need to be filled. Plant a small area at a time and divide your seed so that the recommended quantity is applied to that area. Lightly rake or reroll. Keep the surface moist but not soaked, with several light, fine-spray waterings, rather than a few heavy applications, until the seed has germinated and taken root (usually 14-21 days depending on the weather). Then, watering should become heavier but at longer intervals. It is best to sow grass when weather conditions are moist and moderately cool (i.e. early spring, or very early fall). However, grass can be sown anytime if it has the moisture it needs. Lawns are heavy feeders and should therefore be fertilized regularly after the first year. TO RENEW OLD LAWNS: Loosen up the bald spots with a rake, apply a top dressing of soil, and sow the seed at 500 g to 45 square meters (450 square feet). Then follow the same procedure as new lawns. Note: Rates quoted are approximate only. They can be varied considerably according to personal preference. H Premier 909 Fine Turf Canada No. 1 Lawn Grass Mixture Approximate Blend: Kentucky Blue Grass..................................... 40% Creeping Red Fescue.................................... 45% Annual Rye.................................................... 15% This is our most popular mixture. It has been a proven performer on the Prairies for many years. Premier “909” stands up to traffic and winter conditions better than many other mixtures, yet with a little moisture and care it looks great! The Kentucky Blue grass provides the fine-bladed grass whereas the Creeping Red Fescue is a hardier strain that blends well with the Kentucky Blue. Because the Kentucky Blue Grass accounts for relatively less than the other varieties in the mixture, 909 makes a hardier lawn requiring a minimum of care. The Annual Rye provides a cover crop for the first year to allow the other 2 varieties to become well established. Sow 500 g to 30 square meters (275 square feet). A 2 kg bag covers 120 square meters (1100 square feet). 9096 Mixture 909 200 g pkg. $2.99 9095 Mixture 909 500 g pkg. $4.49 9091 Mixture 909 1 kg pkg. $8.69 9092 Mixture 909 2 kg pkg. $14.99 H Premier 910 farm lawn Canada No. 1 Lawn Grass Mixture Approximate Blend: Kentucky Blue Grass.......................................... 30% Creeping Red Fescue......................................... 50% Crested Wheat Grass......................................... 20% This is a blend of hardier grasses that will withstand moderate drought, heavier traffic or poorer soil. However, adequate water and fertilizer will help this mixture make a good lawn. Sow 500 g to 30 square meters (275 square feet). A 2 kg bag covers 120 square meters (1100 square feet). 9105 Grass mix 910 500 g pkg. $4.79 9102 Grass mix 910 2 kg pkg. $18.29 H Premier 915 Shade Grass Canada No. 1 Lawn Grass Mixture Approximate Blend: Chewing’s Fescue.............................................. 35% Creeping Red Fescue......................................... 35% Kentucky Blue Grass.......................................... 15% Annual Rye......................................................... 15% A special blend that does well in shade or semishade. The Chewing’s Fescue is suited to shade whereas the Creeping Red Fescue and Kentucky Blue Grass provide fine-bladed grass to make a thick turf. As a result, 915 blends well with other grasses in color. It is moderately hardy, but requires adequate moisture and fertilizing (Golden Vigoro). Sow 500 g to 22 square meters (220 square feet). 9155 Grass mix 915 500 g pkg. $5.79 9152 Grass mix 915 2 kg pkg. $20.99 H Premier 901 Extra Fine Lawn Canada No. 1 Lawn Grass Mixture Approximate Blend: Kentucky Blue Grass.......................................... 64% Creeping Red Fescue......................................... 25% Red Top.............................................................. 10% White Clover......................................................... 1% Recommended for those who want the very best lawn. The Kentucky Blue provides a thick turf of finebladed grass, whereas the Creeping Red Fescue is a hardier strain that blends well with Kentucky Blue Grass. White Clover is low-growing and enriches the soil over time. Extra care is needed for this mixture in terms of the water and fertilizer that are required. Sow 500 g to 30 square meters (275 square feet) A 2 kg bag covers 120 square meters (1100 square feet). 9015 Grass mix 901 500 g pkg. $5.29 9012 Grass mix 901 2 kg pkg. $18.69 87 Premier 902 Extra Fine Lawn Broadcast Spreader Canada No. 1 Lawn Grass Mixture Approximate Blend: Kentucky Blue Grass.......................................... 65% Creeping Red Fescue......................................... 25% Red Top.............................................................. 10% This well-engineered, over-the-shoulder, spreader features infinite flow settings, no-lubrication gears, cotton-canvas bag, and funnel-shaped discharge chute. Use for a controlled broadcast of seeds and granular fertilizers. 3880 Spreader $59.99 This is our finest mixture (without White Dutch Clover). Refer to description of 901. If you have good soil and the time to water and fertilize well, “902” will be a lawn you can truly be proud of. Sow 500 g to 30 square meters (275 square feet). A 2 kg bag covers 120 square meters (1100 square feet). 9025 Grass mix 902 500 g pkg. $5.29 9022 Grass mix 902 2 kg pkg. $18.69 Sprinkler Hose This top-quality Andrews brand, 2-tube hose produces a fine mist along its length. Ideal for providing your lawn or garden with a steady, even soaking. Do not confuse with cheaper imitations where holes are merely punched or cut in. Every outlet in the Andrews sprinkler is vulcanized for maximum durability and more uniform spray. With adjustable length clips. 3864 30' length Andrews Hose $17.99 5369 50' length Andrews Hose $20.99 3866 100' length Andrews Hose $38.99 905 Crested Wheat Grass Common No. 1 Seed Often used on parks, golf courses, etc., where watering facilities are not available. During hot and dry summers it has a tendency to turn brown, but it revives quickly in cooler weather. Sow 500 g to 22 square meters (220 square feet). 9055 Crested Wheat 500 g pkg. $6.79 9052 Crested Wheat 2 kg pkg. $23.99 908 Creeping Red Fescue Common No. 1 Seed A hardy variety of grass well suited to Prairie soils and winters. It withstands moderate drought and heavier traffic. Creeping Red Fescue forms a turf resembling Kentucky Blue Grass, so it is often used in mixtures. Sow 500 g to 22 square meters (220 square feet). 9085 Red Fescue 500 g pkg. $4.49 9082 Red Fescue 2 kg pkg. $14.99 906 White Clover Common No. 1 Seed Low-growing clover, with white flowers used to enrich the soil or to provide thick, leafy growth in poorer locations. Sow 200 g to 80 square meters (800 square feet). 9063 White Clover 25 g pkg. $1.39 9061 White Clover 100 g pkg. $2.09 9062 White Clover 200 g pkg. $3.99 9065 White Clover 500 g pkg. $9.19 904 Russian Wild Rye Grass Common No. 1 Seed A tough, wiry grass that will make a satisfactory lawn on good soil where watering facilities are not available. Although it requires ample moisture to become established; after that it will take a lot of abuse and stay green even during hot summer months. Sow 500 g to 22 square meters (220 square feet) as early in spring as possible. 9045 Russian Rye 500g pkg. $6.79 9042 Russian Rye 2 kg pkg. $23.99 907 Kentucky Blue Grass Common No. 1 Seed Considered by many to provide the finest lawn of fine-bladed, green grass. However, alone, it requires adequate moisture. Our Kentucky is a top grade, especially selected for its quality. Sow 500 g to 33 square meters (330 square feet). 9075 Kentucky Blue 500 g pkg. $5.69 9072 Kentucky Blue 2 kg pkg. $20.49 916 Brooklawn Kentucky Blue Grass An improved strain that provides a dark green, thick turf, and is a better competitor with weeds than ordinary blue grasses. Also earlier than other varieties. Sow 500 g to 45 square meters (450 square feet). 9165 Brooklawn 500 g pkg. $5.79 9162 Brooklawn 2 kg pkg. $20.99 903 Creeping Bent Grass A very fine-bladed, low-growing grass used for golf greens. Sow 500 g to 110 square meters (1100 square feet). 9035 Creeping Bent 500 g pkg. $23.99 9032 Creeping Bent 2 kg pkg. $92.99 Any order of seeds, bulbs, roots, or supplies is postpaid when the total value exceeds $40.00. For orders less than $40.00 please add $5.95 for handling. See complete Terms and Conditions of Sale on page 102. 88 GETTING STARTED Pots, Trays, Seed Starting Mix and Growing Materials Charcoal A special conditioner for indoor plants that is mixed with the soil to prevent it and any unused water from becoming stale. 3883 Charcoal 450 g bag $7.99 seed starter A scientifically formulated, very fine soil-less mix, ideal for germinating seeds, rooting cuttings, growing transplants etc. Proven superior by commercial growers. 5174 Seed Starter 4 litre bag $5.99 5132 Seed Starter 8 litre bag $6.99 5133 Seed Starter 16 litre bag $9.99 5381 Miracle-Gro Premium Starter Mix. PH balanced for optimal seed growth. 8.8 litre bag $7.99 Gro Brix Nature’s superior growing medium. Use for houseplant blends, starting seeds, window boxes etc. Made from natural coir fibre pith, a 100% vegetable based product, dried and compressed into a “brick” for convenience. Organic, non-toxic – no chemicals added. Just add water and each brick expands to 8 litres of a light-weight growing medium that retains moisture yet allows roots to breathe. A peat alternative that is a renewable resource and environmentally responsible. 3918 Gro Brix each $3.49 3919 Gro Brix 3 or more $2.99 each Peat Moss Pure Canadian Sphagnum. Add to sandy soil to help hold moisture. Mix with clay to loosen and to permit drainage and aeration. Use it as a rooting medium or in a seed starting mix. Peat moss also reduces soil alkalinity (or increases acidity). 3948 Peat Moss 5 litre bag $5.99 3949 Peat Moss 28.3 litre bag $16.99 Long Fibre Moss 100% organic sphagnum moss, not shredded like regular peat moss. Use for hanging baskets, window boxes, and houseplants. 5524 432 cu. in bag $11.49 Perlome (Perlite) A pure white, sterile material for starting seeds, rooting cuttings, and loosening heavy soil for better drainage aeration. Recommended for starting sensitive seeds like geraniums, petunias, impatiens, etc. 3951 Perlite 5 litre bag $6.99 5387 Perlite 10 litre bag $9.99 Vermiculite A sterile medium for starting seeds, rooting cuttings, or mixing with soil for conditioning. Ideal for storing bulbs and tubers. 5203 Vermiculite 5 litre bag $6.99 5388 Vermiculite 10 litre bag $9.99 Schultz seed starter plus A lightweight soil-less mix excellent for starting flower and vegetable seeds and cuttings. Provides excellent drainage and keeps seedlings from drying out. Contains a time-release fertilizer that helps eliminate over-freezing and burning of young roots. Comes in a Zipperseal recloseable, stand-up bag for easier use. 5380 Schultz Starter Plus 14 litre bag $11.99 GROWER MIX The same best quality professional grower’s medium used in commercial greenhouses. Lightweight yet balanced. Use for transplanting, containers, and hanging baskets. For starting seeds, use Seed Starter above. 5420 Grower’s Mix 8 litre bag $6.49 5421 Grower’s Mix 16 litre bag $9.49 moisture control potting mix For indoor or outdoor containers, this weed-free mix absorbs 33% more water and then releases it to the roots as needed. Formulated so you can water less and protect against over and under watering. Improves soil aeration and drainage. A natural blend of coconut fibres and sphagnum peat moss. No need for synthetic gels or crystals. Also enriched with Miracle-Gro. 5382 Potting Mix 8.8 litre bag $9.99 Orchid potting mix Select Western fir bark, charcoal and a natural, kilnfired potting mineral to create a permanent ceramic material that holds water and oxygen for improved moisture and nutrient retention. Zipper seal bag. 3980 Orchid Mix 9 litre bag $15.99 worm castings When you buy Lindenberg brand garden seeds, you get a packet with a generous amount of germination tested, prairie-proven seed — dated to ensure freshness and priced with value in mind. Improve your soil with nature’s purest form of humus. No fillers or additives. Use this “Worm Manure” as a soil conditioner indoors and out. 5362 2 litre bag $10.99 89 Jiffy Pots Jiffy Pellets (Jiffy Sevens) These pots are made of peat fiber so that seeds or cutting can be grown in them and then transplanted pot and all to the garden. The pot decomposes and thus the roots are not disturbed. Case prices available on request. — 2 1/4” square: 5012 Pkg. of 10 Pots $2.09 5013 Pkg. of 25 Pots $3.29 5014 Pkg. of 100 Pots $8.99 When dry, each pellet is flat and compressed and easy to store. When soaked in water, it expands to form a container about 5 cm high by 4 cm across. Each pellet contains a balanced mixture of soil, peat moss, and fertilizer, held in place by a fine netting. It’s ideal for starting most seeds and cuttings. When ready to set out, plant container and all. 3981 Pkg. of 10 Pellets $2.99 3982 Pkg. of 25 Pellets $5.29 3983 Pkg. of 100 Pellets $16.99 3988 Pkg. of 200 Pellets $29.99 5358 Pkg. of 1000 Pellets $109.99 — 3” square: 5016 Pkg. of 10 Pots $3.29 5017 Pkg. of 25 Pots $4.99 5018 Pkg. of 100 Pots $16.99 tray inserts — 4” round: 5021 Pkg. of 10 Pots $3.99 5022 Pkg. of 25 Pots $6.29 5023 Pkg. of 100 Pots $19.99 Plastic inserts or cell-paks in sheets to fit the above #1020 seeds starting trays. With drainage holes. Easily divided. Sizes are approximate. 5345 Insert #1201 12 paks per sheet, 11x7.5 cm (4.5x3”) each 5346 Insert #1001 10 paks per sheet, 11x8 cm (4.5x3.5”) each 5347 Insert #801 8 paks per sheet, 11x11 cm (4.5x4.5”) each 5348 Insert #601 6 paks per sheet, 16x11 cm (6.5x4.5”) each 5354 Insert #812 96 pots per sheet, 2.5x3.75 cm (1x1.25”) each 5349 Insert #1206 72 pots per sheet, 3.5x3.5 cm (1.5x1.5”) each 5351 Insert #806 48 pots per sheet, 3x5 cm (1x2”) each 5352 Insert #606 36 pots per sheet, 5x6 cm (2x2.5”) each 5353 Insert #804 32 pots per sheet, 6x6 cm (2.5x2.5”) each 5350 Insert #1801 18 pots per sheet, 7.5x7.5 cm (2.75x2.75”) each Prices: Each sheet $2.89 Pkg. of 6 sheets, one kind, $10.99 Pkg. of 25 sheets, one kind, $39.99 Case of 100 sheets, one kind, $108.99 Jiffy Strips These are the same Jiffy Pots joined together for easier handling. — 1 3/4 “ square: 2 rows of 5, 10 pots per strip 5031 Pkg. of 3 strips (30 pots) $3.29 5032 Pkg. of 10 strips (100 pots) $6.79 — 2 1/4” square: 2 rows of 6, 12 pots per strip 5033 Pkg. of 3 strips (36 pots) $4.59 5034 Pkg. of 10 strips (120 pots) $11.19 — 2 1/4” square: 2 rows of 4, 8 pots per strip 5035 Pkg. of 3 strips (24 pots) $3.39 5036 Pkg. of 10 strips (80 pots) $6.89 — 3” square: 2 rows of 3, 6 pots per strip 5037 Pkt. of 3 strips (18 pots) $4.79 5038 Pkt. of 10 strips (60 pots) $10.79 seed starting trays Plastic #1020 trays for starting seeds, cuttings, etc. About 50x25x5 cm (20x10x2”). 5041 Tray only, no drainage holes E ach $3.19, Pkg. of 6 for $15.59, Pkg. of 25 for $58.99, Pkg. of 100 for $149.99 5341 Tray only, with drainage holes E ach $3.19, Pkg. of 6 for $15.59, Pkg. of 25 for $58.99, Pkg. of 100 for $149.99 5042 Clear Domes to fit trays E ach $4.39, Pkg. of 6 for $24.69, Pkg. of 25 for $89.99 5342 Web Carry Trays (lattice style) E ach $3.09, Pkg. of 6 for $15.49, Pkg. of 25 for $52.89, Pkg. of 50 for $89.99 pot inserts Pots in a single sheet to fit #1020 tray. 5355 Pot Inserts #1835 18 pots per sheet, 9 cm (3.5”) square 5356 Pot Inserts #1545 15 pots per sheet, 11 cm (4.5”) square Prices: Each sheet $2.99 Pkg. of 6 sheets, one kind, $13.49 Pkg. of 50 sheets, one kind, $81.99 fibre pack inserts Seed Starting flat Made from compressed wood fibre for better aeration. Fits standard seed starting trays. 5357 Fibre Insert KF601 6 packs per strip, 17x13 cm (6.5x5”) each pack Prices: Each sheet $2.99 Pkg. of 6 sheets $13.79 Pkg. of 25 sheets $51.49 Pkg. of 50 sheets $97.49 Start your seeds in these 20 row flats; then transplant to regular packs or pots. With drainage holes; fits into standard trays. Widely used by commercial growers. 5343 Seed Starting Flat, 20 row Each $3.69, Pkg. of 10 for $28.69 Pkg. of 50 for $119.99 90 Wood Fibre Pots & Trays Similar to Jiffy Pots, these are made from compressed wood fibre. They allow adequate soil aeration but do not decompose prematurely. Case prices available on request. POTS 5047 4” square Pkg. of 12 5048 5” round Pkg. of 12 5049 6” round Pkg. of 12 5051 7” round Pkg. of 6 5052 8” round Pkg. of 6 $4.39 $4.89 $9.19 $9.59 $11.09 TRAYS 5055 6 x 5 x 3” Pkg. of 12 $5.29 5056 7 1/4 x 5 1/4 x 2 3/4” Pkg. of 12 $5.49 5057 10 x 6 x 3” Pkg. of 12 $9.79 5058 10 x 8 x 3” Pkg. of 12 $11.09 5059 12 x 10 x 3” Pkg. of 6 $7.29 5061 18 x 12 x 2 5/8” Pkg. of 6 $17.99 Seed Sowers These seed sowers save time, waste of seed, and excessive thinning. Adjustable for most seeds, even the tiniest. 5129 So Easy Seeder - about 6 cm in diameter, adjustable opening. $3.69 5389 Vibrating Seeder - use the thumb wheel to “vibrate” the seeds precisely into the row. $6.99 Plant Stakes Made from durable plastic. (1) 11 cm (4 1/2”) long 3953 Pkg. of 10 $1.99 3954 Pkg. of 100 $11.49 3955 Pkg. of 500 $41.39 (2) 20 cm (8”) long “T-stakes” 3956 Pkg. of 10 $7.39 3957 Pkg. of 100 $60.99 (3) 30 cm (12”) long “T-stakes” 3958 Pkg. of 10 $11.19 3959 Pkg. of 100 $95.69 (4) Marking Pens (waterproof & sunproof) 3960 Each $7.99 Plastic Pots Top quality polypropylene green pots widely used by professional growers. They have 3-hole drainage to promote better root growth. Easy to clean and store. Case prices available on request. —4 inch diameter round. 3961 Pkg. of 10 $3.09 3962 Pkg. of 25 $6.59 3963 Saucer Pkg. of 10 $3.99 —5 inch diameter round. 3964 Pkg. of 10 $5.69 3965 Pkg. of 25 $11.99 —6 inch diameter round. 3967 Pkg. of 10 $6.59 3968 Pkg. of 25 $14.99 3969 Saucer Pkg. of 10 $7.49 —7 inch diameter round. 3970 Pkg. of 10 $10.29 3971 Pkg. of 25 $23.39 —8 inch diameter round. 3973 Each $2.99 3974 Pkg. of 10 $24.69 3975 Saucer Each $2.39 —10 inch diameter round. 3976 Each $3.39 3977 Pkg. of 10 $30.99 3978 Saucer Each $3.09 Heat mats Jump start your seeds! These heating mats gently warm the root area to improve germination. Increases growth success for both seedlings and cuttings. Includes watering, lighting and planting information. Waterproof construction. 5197 Mat for 1 seed flat (9x19.5”) $36.99 5198 Mat for 2 seed flats (20x20”) $63.99 Heat mat germination station This mini-greenhouse kit includes a waterproof heat mat to warm the planting bed, a clear 2” dome to control the humidity, an 11x22” watertight base tray, 72 cell seedling insert, plus instructions with growing tips. 5199 Germination Station $48.99 soil-moist For indoor and outdoor plant use. Mix in with the soil when planting. Absorbs water like a sponge. When the surrounding soil dries, water is released over an extended period of time. Reduces plant waterings. Environmentally safe. 5289 Soil-Moist 84 g pkg. $6.99 5290 Soil-Moist 220 g jar $15.99 SOIL SPONGE A natural soil supplement for your container plants and flower beds. Adds up to 7 days between watering. Eco-friendly, kids-safe, and stain-free. For use indoors and out. 118 g package does 2 large 10” containers. 5427 Soil Sponge 118 g pkg. $6.49 Stim-root A hormone powder used to speed up rooting of slips, cuttings, etc. Just dip the stem into the StimRoot; shake off the excess; and plant. No. 1 for Softwood cuttings, No. 2 for Semi-Hardwood types, and No. 3 for Hardwoods. 5176 Stim-Root #1, 25 g $4.99 5177 Stim-Root #1, 100 g $9.99 5178 Stim-Root #2, 25 g $4.99 5179 Stim-Root #3, 25 g $4.99 91 PLANT FOOD Fertilizers, Supplements and Natural Plant Foods evergreen food all purpose Fertilizer A concentrated, water soluble fertilizer with a special formulation for evergreens (30-10-10). It contains iron and other trace elements to help prevent chlorosis (yellowing of the leaves due to iron deficiency). Helps to counter excessive soil alkalinity (like near a concrete foundation). 5148 500 g pkg. $9.49 5147 1 kg pkg. $13.99 A concentrated, water soluble plant food with a balanced 20-20-20 formula. Can be applied to either the soil or plant foliage. Also contains vital trace elements for complete plant nutrition. Used by professional growers, it is recommended for flowers, vegetables, transplants, trees, and ornamentals. 5186 All Purpose, 250g pkg $6.49 5187 All Purpose, 500g pkg $9.49 5293 All Purpose, 2 Kg pkg $20.99 flower plant food A balanced formula, water-soluble fertilizer for use on virtually all garden plants, safe even for the most delicate flowers. Quick-acting, concentrated, and very economical 5138 250 g pkg. $6.49 5139 500 g pkg. $9.49 berry food The best way to fertilize blueberries, saskatoons, raspberries, and others. The 5-20-20 formula encourages fruit development. 5286 Berry Food 2 Kg $10.49 GAIA ORGANIC FERTILIZER Organic plant food plus natural mineral products provide complete plant nutrition without the use of synthetic fertilizers and pesticides. In addition, they continually build organic matter by feeding the micro-organisms in the soil. 100% environmentally friendly. Glacial Rock Dust. Replaces key mineral elements that have been depleted from your soil. Lets the soil recreate the minerals and humus that are needed to improve its nutrients and bacterial action. The result is a living soil that becomes a buffer to the many variables gardeners must contend with. 5371 Glacial Rock Dust 2 kg pail $13.99 All Purpose. (4-4-4) Best all-round fertilizer for your landscape and garden. 5373 All Purpose 2 kg pail $16.99 Power Bloom. (2-8-4) Best for flowering and root development, especially for annuals and perennials. Also good for increasing production of tomatoes, potatoes and peppers. 5375 Power Bloom 2 kg pail $15.99 Vegetable. (5-2-2) Formulated for feeding vegetables and fruits.. 5372 Vegetable Gaia 2 kg pail $16.99 FRUIT/berry food Water soluble fertilizer for better fruit crops. 1515-30 formula for bigger, plumper berries and vegetables. 5429 Fruit Food 454g $8.99 5430 Fruit Food 2 Kg $21.99 Bloodmeal This fertilizer (12-0-0) should be used to supplement other balanced types if you want to increase the nitrogen available to the plants. Also repels deer. 5521 Bloodmeal 1.5 kg pkg. $11.99 blossom booster A balanced formula (15-30-15) for all flowering plants. Concentrated, water soluble. Quick-acting. 5537 500 g pkg. $8.99 5538 1.5 Kg pkg. $16.99 Bonemeal Pure bonemeal that many gardeners prefer to use for perennials, bulbs, and general garden fertilizing. It is slow-acting and is therefore less likely to overfertilize plants. Will not burn when used as directed. 3878 Bonemeal 1.5 kg box $11.49 3879 Bonemeal 3.5 kg bucket $22.99 Hanging Basket Fertilizer A controlled release formula (14-14-14) so that just one feeding keeps plants looking great all season. 3920 Smartcote 350 g jar $8.99 3921 Economy 1 kg pkg. $18.99 3922 Growers 2.2 kg pail $34.99 Bone plus (2-13-0) A blend of bonemeal, ammonium phosphate, and limestone fertilizer. Slow-acting and therefore useable in many garden applications. 5287 Bones Plus 1.5 kg box $12.49 5288 Bones Plus 3 kg. pail $20.99 HUMIC ACID For better seed germination, healthier plants and faster growth. Humic acid adds carbon and a stable culture of microbes to the soil to release nutrients trapped in the soil and to promote growth of living cells. 5149 Humic Acid 4 oz (soluble) $8.99 Hydroponic Fertilizer A balanced ratio of nutrients (10-6-16) fortified with calcium, magnesium, and trace elements. For hydroponic cultivation only. 3934 Hydroponic 250 g jar $6.99 92 Oxygen Plus (1-2-1) An indoor plant food that supplies essential primary nutrients to promote vigorous plant growth. Oxygen Plus chemically releases oxygen with each watering to aerate the roots while you fertilize. This helps prevent over-watering problems. 3811 Oxygen Plus 244 g bottle $10.99 Orchid Fertilizer For bark-grown orchids, 25-10-10 formula. Use during periods of rapid growth, April to August. 3940 Orchid Food 500 g $9.99 bulb and Perennial food Specially prepared for perennials with a 9-9-6 formula for steady growth, stronger roots, and maximum flowering from healthy, long-lived plants. We recommend it. 5080 Perennial Booster 3.5 lb. bag, each $11.99 jobe’s fertilizer spikes An easy way to fertilize just about any plant. Just push a premeasured spike into the soil and the plant will have enough food for 60 days. No chance of overfeeding. 3933 Pkg of 18, Container plants $4.49 3914 Pkg of 18, Bulbs & Perennials $4.49 Special Offer If your perennial order totals more than $20.00, you can buy our 3.5 lb. Perennial Booster for $10.99 each. Limit two per order. 5081 Perennial Booster Special each $11.49 If your perennial order totals more than $50.00, you can buy our 3.5 lb. Perennial Booster for $9.99 each. Limit 3 per order. 5082 Perennial Booster Offer each $10.49 organic fertilizer spikes Efficient, in-the-ground feeding, with no run-off. Resealable water-proof pouches. OMRI listed. 5546 Container Plants (3-5-6) Pack of 50 spikes $8.99 5547 Vegetables (2-7-4) Pack of 50 spikes $8.99 5548 Roses (3-5-3) Pack of 10 spikes $8.99 5549 All Purpose (4-4-4) Pack of 50 spikes $8.99 Iron Chelate When the leaves of your trees, shrubs, or flowers turn a pale yellow (the veins remain dark), they may be suffering from an iron deficiency. When iron is out of balance, other essential soil elements are also affected and the plant suffers noticeably. Chelated iron is fast-acting. 3931 Iron Chelate 350 g pkg. $14.69 3932 Iron Chelate 13% formula 175 g pkg $10.99 Dolomite Lime Long-lasting, non-burning lime for neutralizing soils that are too acidic. 5520 Lime 2 kg box $9.99 Miracle-Gro Well-known across North America, this all-purpose, water soluble fertilizer will make your garden flourish. 5519 Miracle-Gro 680 g pkg $9.99 myke growth supplement Add to the soil when planting to provide beneficial fungus that combines with plant roots to increase phosphorous uptake. The results are stimulated root development and plant growth. 100% natural. 5377 for Annuals and Perennials 1.5 L $14.99 5418 for Vegetables 1.5 L $14.99 5401 for Trees and Shrubs 1.5 L $14.99 Smartcote perennial food Specially prepared to promote vigorous growth on all types of perennials. This 4-month formula stops feeding in late summer to help reduce new growth late in the season. Easy to use; just sprinkle on the soil. 5127 Smartcote Perennial Food 1 kg pkg. $18.99 5383 Smartcote Perennial Food 2.2 kg pkg. $34.99 plant starter A concentrated, water soluble fertilizer with a 10-5210 formula that promotes strong root development, and reduces transplanting shock. Contains vital trace elements, too. 5154 500 g pkg. $9.49 5153 2 Kg pkg. $29.99 potato fertilizer Granular fertilizer (6-20-20) ideal for potatoes. It is lower in nitrogen but richer in phosphorus and potash to promote root development and disease resistant growth. 2 kg box covers about 200 sq. ft. of garden. 5552 Potato Food 2 kg $11.99 Rose Food A concentrated water soluble fertilizer specially formulated for roses (14-12-12). 5144, 350 g pkg. $8.99 5143 Slow Release Spikes (12-16-12) feeds up to 8 weeks. Pkg. of 10 spikes $9.99 93 Schultz Plant Food jobe’s tomato stakes This ultra-pure, concentrated, all purpose start and feed formula (10-15-10) is for almost everything you grow. Schultz feeds through the roots and leaves. With an easy-to-use dropper, just add to your water. 5180 Schultz Plant Food 150 g $5.99 5181 Schultz Plant Food 300 g $8.99 5183 Schultz Cactus Food. A special formula (27-7) for all cacti and succulents. 138 g pkg. $5.99 5189 Schultz African Violet Food. A special formula (8-14-9) for African violets. 156 g pkg. $5.99 For large and delicious tomatoes, just push one or two Gro-Stakes into the soil near the plant. Then you’ll have enough high quality fertilizer (8-248 formula) for the whole season. These “Tomato Boomers” really work! 5194 Pkg. of 18 Tomato Stakes $4.49 tomato Food A clean, easy-to-use powder that, when mixed in water, easily penetrates soil and is readily absorbed by plant roots, foliage and fruit. The results are more disease resistant and tastier tomatoes. 5156 1 kg pkg $18.99 Schultz bloom builder A high phosphorus formula (10-54-10) to encourage rapid blooming and strong root development. 5185 Bloom Builder 283 g $8.99 sea magic seaweed Organic fertilizer concentrate that makes up to 200 litres of usable plant food. Contains micronutrients and amino acids. 5542 Sea Magic 30 g pkg. $7.99 5366 2 or more pkg. $6.99 each tomato food A granular fertilizer (6-12-12) specially formulated to help produce big, firm tomatoes. Nitrogen is lower than the other elements to stimulate strong roots and better quality fruit. 5151 Tomato Food 2 kg. box $9.99 shake ’n feed By Miracle-Gro, this slow release granular fertilizer (19-6-12) can be used on all indoor and outdoor container plants and hanging baskets. Simply apply using the convenient shaker top for easy, no mess fertilizing. One application feeds for up to 4 months. 5379 Shake ‘n Feed 567 g $10.99 5367 Shake ‘n Feed 2 Kg $26.99 TALK OF tomatoES This 100% organic fertilizer (3-3-4) has calcium added to prevent blossom-end rot on tomatoes. Apply when transplanting. 5155 Talk Tomatoes 720 g $9.99 (treats 24 plants) SOFT TWIST TIES tomato RIPENER Flexible light-duty rubber-coated wire for all your gardenng needs. Great for tomatoes or vines. 16 feet long. 5130 Soft Ties $5.99 This fertilizer (11-0-44) will have your tomatoes ripen earlier with better yield and quality. 5136 Tomato Ripener 227 g (soluble) $6.49 Any order of seeds, bulbs, roots, or supplies is postpaid when the total value exceeds $40.00. For orders less than $40.00 please add $5.95 for handling. See complete Terms and Conditions of Sale on page 102. 94 TOOLS AND ACCESSORIES Seeders, Tools and other things to make your garden better Broadcast Spreader Hydro-feeder This well-engineered, over-the-shoulder, spreader features infinite flow settings, no-lubrication gears, cotton-canvas bag, and funnel-shaped discharge chute. Use for a controlled broadcast of seeds and granular fertilizers. 3880 Spreader $59.99 This 2-in-1 fertilizer applicator is the only one you’ll need for your home and garden. Two separate chambers - one for water, and one for fertilizer. No contamination, no mixing, and no measuring. The Hydro-Feeder fertilizes the right amount. Multiple spray patterns and water pressure settings. Include fertilizer and quick connector. 3823 Hydro-Feeder $28.99 3924 pkg. of 24 Refills All Purpose (15-25-10) $9.99 Bulb Planter To make your spring (and fall) bulb planting job easier and faster. Short-handle with a quick release mechanism. 3882 Bulb Planter $8.99 power Bulb Planter This corkscrew style bulb planter attaches to your power drill. The easy way to dig holes for bulbs. 5426 Corkscrew $11.99 Flower Shears Indispensible for every serious flower gardener. This top quality model makes a clean cut and holds the stem firmly. Use also for cutting thorns and squeezing the stem ends. Made in West Germany by Gardena. 5522 Flower Shears $19.99 moisture meter The easy way to tell when your plants need watering. No batteries required. 5507 basic $10.99 5508 with light meter added $17.99 Spray Misters With adjustable nozzle. For starting seeds, misting plants, etc. 5392 regular 16 oz $4.99 5393 regular 32 oz $5.99 5394 aluminum finish 16 oz $8.99 5395 multi-pattern nozzle $10.99 gopher Trap The “Black Box” is a safe and non-toxic way to deal with gophers. No poisons or gasses are involved. Place in a tunnel; the gopher is trapped by an easyto-set spring bail wire. 3938 Gopher Trap $16.99 Hand spreader This hand-crank broadcaster evenly spreads grass seed, fertilizer, and ice melter. Three rate settings. Durable rust-proof construction. 5554 Spreader each $16.99 hand tools (1) Stainless steel. PRICE: each $19.99 5070 Rake 5071 Fork 5072 Transplanter 5073 Trowel 5074 Collection of above 4 tools. Separate value $79.96. All 4 for only $69.99 (2) Standard with cushion grip. PRICE: Each $4.99 5075 Cultivator 5076 Fork 5077 Transplanter 5078 Trowel 5079 Collection of above 4 tools. Separate value $19.96. All 4 for only $17.99 High Wheel Cultivator From the folks at Earthway, this implement makes weeding the garden easy. Wheel is about 60 cm (24”) in diameter, with adjustable height, and fold-down handle for storage. Includes furrow blade, moldboard plow, and a 5 tined cultivator. 3800 High Wheel Cultivator $134.99 Nozzles An assortment of better quality watering nozzles. 3994 Gentle Mist Nozzle $15.99 — for super fine spray 3996 Aqua-Gun Trigger Nozzle $6.99 — made in Canada 3997 Insulated Hand Nozzle $7.99 — heavy-duty zinc 3998 Rubber Hose Washers $3.99 — package of 10 Fogg-It Nozzles each $19.99 — brass, professional grade 5539 Fine 5386 Superfine felco pruners Heavy-duty yet lightweight pruners of the highest Swiss quality. 5152 #5 Standard. 22 cm (9”) long, steel handles, blade setting with locking nut, wire cutting notch. Our lowest priced Felco. $39.99 5157 #11 High Performance. 20 cm (8”) long, aluminum alloy handles, shock absorber, wire cutting notch, screw-mounted anvil blade, sap groove, precise blade setting with adjusting key. $71.99 5159 #8 Leverage Model. Same as #11 with a leverage action that allows the fingers to move naturally. $71.99 5160 #8 Leather Sheath. A holster to protect clothing. With clip. Extra riveting for long use. $13.99 95 pruners/Loppers ph tester The instant way to determine whether your soil is acid or alkaline. No batteries required. 5284 PH Tester each $11.49 Very nice quality pruners and long handled lopper for all your garden cutting needs. 5128 Bond Pruner #4830 - professional grade, with clean scissor-like action, non-slip grips, and heattreated, carbon steel blades. $15.99 5094 Bond Pro Pruner #9001 - hot hammered, forged carbon steel for long-lasting sharpness and maximum cutting power, engineered blade angle for smooth clean cuts, including lock stitched leather holster. $35.99 5095 Bond Bypass Lopper - lightweight 28” oval steel handles, alloy steel blades with non-stick coating provide leverage to slice through branches; includes tension control dial. $29.99 Ross Root Feeder With this quality unit, you can deliver food and water directly to the root zone where your plants need them most. The Ross Root Feeder is made of 17 gauge rolled steel, with a heavy-duty swivel hose connection, variable water control valve, and big double hand grips. 5116 Ross Root Feeder $39.99 5117 Evergreen Cartridges (10-20-20) 12 per pkg. $5.99 5118 Tree and Shrub Cartridges (2510-10) 12 per pkg. $5.99 Precision Garden Seeder One-step operation: opens soil, plants and spaces seeds, covers them, packs soil, and marks next row. Rust-resistant materials. Included are 6 seed plates to sow most vegetable seeds. 3801 Seeder Complete $128.99 — Fertilizer Applicator. Applies a controlled side dressing of granular fertilizer. Fully adjustable. You can apply fertilizer above ground or down to a depth of 5 cm (2”). Positive on/off handle eliminates waste. Easy to attach to your Precision Garden Seeder without using tools. 3802 Fertilizer attachment only $56.99 — Seed Plate Storage Pouch. Attaches to Seeder handles to keep your seed plates handy. 3803 Seed Plate Pouch $12.99 — Extra Seed Plates. (Not included in set supplied with the seeder) 3807 Light Carrots and Lettuce $6.99 3808 Cucumbers $6.99 3809 Turnips and Cabbage 2.5 cm (1”) spacing $6.99 — Special Precision Seeder Offer: Precision Garden Seeder complete with Fertilizer Applicator, Seed Plate Storage Pouch, and 3 extra Seed Plates listed above. Separate value $219.94 3810 Precision Special $197.99 3806 Replacement set of 6 original seed plates $32.99 Dial-a-Spray Now it’s as easy as 1-2-3 to apply herbicide, insecticide, fungicide and fertilizer with the GREEN CROSS DIAL-A-SPRAY. Fill the bottle with concentrate, select the proper dosage, attach to your garden hose, and you’re ready to spray. The built-in metering device automatically dilutes the concentrate for accurate application. When the job is done, what is left in the sprayer is 100% chemical, which is easily returned to the original bottle. Comes with gentle spray and deflector nozzles. 5170 Dial-A-Spray regular $19.99 5368 Dial-A-Spray large $21.99 Sprinkler Hose This top-quality Andrews brand, 2-tube hose produces a fine mist along its length. Ideal for providing your lawn or garden with a steady, even soaking. Do not confuse with cheaper imitations where holes are merely punched or cut in. Every outlet in the Andrews sprinkler is vulcanized for maximum durability and more uniform spray.. With adjustable length clips. 3864 30’ length Andrews Hose $17.99 5369 50’ length Andrews Hose $20.99 3866 100’ length Andrews Hose $38.99 96 GARDENING SUPPLIES Gloves, Pest Control, Baskets, Row Covers and more biological insecticide critter ridder repellent Kills many types of caterpillars. Contains bacillus thurigensis, an organic insecticide. 100 ml concentrate makes over 30 litres of spray. Ideal for vegetables and fruits, as well as flowers and ornamentals. 5193 BTK Insecticide 100 ml conc. $12.49 Natural, organic minerals and vegetable ingredients work on animals by perturbing their sinuses. Unpleasant, but harmless, Critter Ridder conditions dogs, cats, skunks, racoons, squirrels, gophers, deer, and moles to stay away. Remains effective for up to 30 days. 5291 250 g container $10.49 5292 1 kg economy size $19.99 Bird Scare Tape Reflective, flashing scarecrow tape use to protect your garden from the birds. Stretch and spiral alongside the rows; moving circular red/silver flashes in the breeze to do the job. 100 feet long. 3874 Bird Scare Tape $11.99 Bird repeller balloon This “Scare-eye” helps to scare off birds from your garden or buildings. A 60 cm (24”) hanging inflated ball with lenticular eyes that move and change constantly, “following” the birds. This movement and the exaggerated eye simulate a predator bird. Heavy-duty vinyl with a hanging spring. 5150 Bird Repeller Balloon $14.99 blooming bags Just fill with soil mix, cut along dotted lines, insert your favourite plants, and hang anywhere. This new twin-pouch design uses less soil and waters more evenly. Attractive black UV-stabilized plastic shows off plants to best advantage. Includes sturdy rope handle. 5528 Pkg. of 2 Blooming Bags $7.99 Growin’ Bags Bring unused wall space into flower with these heavy-duty polyethylene bags. Green. About 50 cm (20”) long with a 17 cm (7”) double handle and 10 inverted T-slits for the plants to grow from. 5137 Growin’ Bags each $1.99 5191 Pkg. of 10 Growin’ Bags $16.99 Burlap 7 oz. open weave burlap. Used for protecting shrubs, providing a windbreak for hedges, keeping newly seeded lawns moist, or shading plants. 3881 Burlap 3’ x 24’ $19.99 3873 Burlap 3’ x 48’ $27.99 Compost Accelerator ROTENONE A very safe organic general garden dust. It can be used on vegetables and fruits right up to harvest because it leaves no poisonous residue. Controls beetles, cabbage worms, aphids, loopers, etc. 3887 500 g Shaker tin $11.99 3886 300g Squeeze pkg. $10.99 3888 2 kg Economy Size. $31.99 Gardening gloves Jersey Stretch Gloves. 100% cotton, with PVC dots on the palm for better grip and durability. Flower print pattern. 3905 Jersey Stretch Ladies size, pair $3.99 Economy Gloves. Vinyl impregnated cotton that repels dirt, with an elastic band top for a comfortable fit. Good value. 3906 Vinyl/Cotton Ladies size, pair $2.99 Thorngard Gloves. Stretchable, latex-coated,100% cotton resists snags and cuts. Great for pruning and planting roses. Breathable back. 3904 Thorngard One size, pair $7.49 ATLAS VINYLOVE GLOVES. Flexible enough to pick up a seed, tough enough to prune roses. Pair $7.49 5396 Atlas medium 5397 Atlas large “Botanically Correct” Gloves. Ergonomically formed for a natural fit, with tough rubber palm, breathable open back, and a seamless knit for superior comfort. Excellent flexibility. Washable. Price: $6.99 per pair 3910 small 5207 medium 5402 large Gardener’s Hand Cleaner Fine pumice to clean away toughest dirt and stains. Contains lanolin, aloe vera, and jojoba. Lemongrass scent. Biodegradable and non-toxic. 5188 Cleaner 440 ml $6.99 A formulation of 100% organic and natural nutrients and enzymes to speed up the recycling of waste vegetation into rich, useful humus. 3892 Compost Accelerator 700 g box $12.99 Garden Netting Use this strong weatherproof netting to display sweet peas or other climbing flowers and to improve vegetable yields by keeping the vines off the ground and exposing the plants to more air and sunlight. 3911 Netting 6’ x 12’ size Each $6.99 3913 Netting 7’ x 21’ size with narrow grid pattern to protect fruit trees, gardens, etc. from the birds. Each $9.99 Flower Preserver Doubles the life of most cut flowers by keeping the water clean and fresh. Reduces the odour too. Each packet is for 0.5 litre of water. 3903 Pkg. of 5 packets — Floralife — $2.99 97 Garden Twine Oriole Feeder 5525 Oriole Feeder. 36 oz. capacity with 3 feeding stations and perches. Feeder $21.99 5526 Oriole Nectar. 227 g Concentrate orange flavor $3.99 3916 green jute 150 metre $5.99 Hanging Pots Made from sturdy plastic with hangers included. 5105 8” diameter white $3.99 each 5101 8” diameter green $3.99 each 5102 10” diameter green $4.99 each 5106 10” diameter white $4.99 each 5104 12” diameter white $5.99 each Knee Pads Ideal for gardeners, carpenters, industrial workers, etc. these pads are lightweight yet durable. 3941 Knee Pads pair $12.99 5294 Kneeling Pad $8.99 wire hanging baskets Poly coating for long life. Includes chains. 5405Petal Style 25 cm (10”) diameter with husk liner, white $7.99 5406same as above, green $7.99 5407Petal Style 30 cm (12”) diameter with husk liner, white $8.99 5410same as above, green $8.99 5403Petal Style 35 cm (14”) diameter with husk liner, white $11.99 5408same as above, green $11.99 5409Half Basket (Petal Style) - with husk liner, 35 cm (14”) long, 17 cm (7”) deep, white. Mount on a fence or wall. $8.99 Kozy-Coats This great idea can give you tomatoes up to six weeks before your neighbours. Water-filled tubes encircle each plant, store heat, insulate against frost, and speed up growth. 3816 Pkg of 2 $9.99 3815 Pkg of 3 $15.99 3812 3 or more pkgs $14.99 3814 Pkg. of 10 $48.99 3813 Repair Sleeves. Just insert into a leaky tube and fill with water as usual. Pkg of 10 sleeves $3.99 each supamoss basket liner Made from natural, recycled materials, this flexible all-in-one basket liner will renew your old hanging baskets for the season. Easy to cut to fit baskets up to 30cm (16”) in diameter. 5411 Supamoss each $6.99 lawn EDging Corrugated plastic rolls to stop grass from growing into your garden or flower bed. Does not interfere with your lawn mower. Made in Canada. 3990 Lawn Edging 4 inch x 20 feet $4.29 3991 Lawn Edging 4 inch x 40 feet $6.99 3992 Lawn Edging 6 inch x 20 feet $5.99 3989 Deep Grip 4 inch x 20 feet $10.99 Landscape Fabric A black fabric, chemically inert, that retards weed growth by providing a barrier between the soil and mulch. It is permeable to allow air, water, and liquid fertilizer to reach the roots below. Install around trees and shrubs, and then cover with mulch, bark chips stone, etc. It insulates the root system from sudden temperature change, maintains soil moisture, and slows down washouts during heavy rain. 3979 Standard grade 3’ x 50’ $13.99 5295 Superior grade Heavier quality for tougher applications. 3’ x 50’ $18.99 5146 Pegs To secure fabric to soil. 4 1/2”. Pkg. of 8, $4.99 Hummingbird Feeders A fascinating addition to your garden or a great gift idea. Made from very sturdy plastic, with dripless feeding ports. 3928 Four Fountains model $18.99 — with bee guards, perches; 8 oz capacity 3926 Three Station style $11.99 — with no-drip feeding base 3927 Instant Nectar-Original $3.99 — 227 g concentrate makes 48 oz Row Cover Made from white spunbonded polypropylene, this product promotes earlier and larger harvest, accelerates growth with greenhouse effect, and provides protection from drying winds, frost, and insect pests. Size: 3.5’ x 25’ 5298 Row Cover each $9.49 5297 Pegs pkg. of 8 $5.99 98 jumbo Rain Gauge sun analyzer A giant clear plastic tube, 60 cm (24”) tall, with brilliant yellow markings and a contrasting colored float. The tube is calibrated so that 1 inch of rain raises the float over 4 inches for easy reading. The rain accumulation is read by matching the float with the large marks on the tube. Mounts easily on a fence, post or stake. 5142 Jumbo Rain Gauge $23.99 Measures how shady a location is. Choose the right plant for the spot you have. 5541 Sun Analyzer $19.99 Rain Gauge A sprinkler and rain gauge with easy-to-read markings. Monitor the moisture your plants receive from rain and sprinklers to avoid over watering. Easy to mount on a fence or place on your lawn. 5115 Rain Gauge, $10.99 Rain Drain Attach these lawn soaker tubes to your downspout to spread rain water over a wider area and prevent holes in the lawn. Keeps the basement and foundation drier. 5126 Standard Rain Drain. About 4 metres (12 feet) long, with elastic and tie. $3.99 solo sprayers Handy compressed air (pump) sprayers for misting or applying chemicals. Ergonomic grip, automatic relief valve, chemical resistant gaskets, and trigger lock for continuous spraying. 5550 1.5 litre $12.99 5551 2 litre with wand $24.99 soil thermometer Improve your seeding and transplanting results by planting at the safe and proper soil temperature. Aluminum casing; both Fahrenheit and Centigrade. 5540 Soil Thermometer $9.99 Safers slug and snail bait This new product is not poisonous to animals or birds. The pellets cause the slugs to stop feeding and then crawl away to die. 5534 Slug Bait 500 g pkg. $10.99 5535 Slug Bait 1 Kg pkg. $17.99 tomato greenhouse Made from perforated red plastic film, these minigreenhouses keep the heat in but still allow air circulation, while protecting against insect pests and rain splash that can spread blight. Easy to use; just install over your cages or stakes. Each package contains 20 feet, enough for 6 or 7 covers. 5545 Tomato Greenhouse each $8.99 tomato mulch Reflective red plastic ground cover. Holds moisture, prevents weed growth, and reduces blight from spores splashing up from the soil to the leaves. Simply roll out on both sides of the plant. 5543 Roll 25’ x18” for 10 plants $9.49 Tree Tanglefoot Time-tested, environmentally safe Tanglefoot is a sticky adhesive that acts as a mechanical barrier, preventing insects from crawling up tree trunks and damaging the leaves. Apply as a band in fall or early spring to trap insects before they lay eggs in the upper branches. Non-toxic, weatherproof, and long-lasting. A 425 g tin covers 3 to 5 medium sized trees. 5190 Tanglefoot paste 425 g $14.99 velcro plant ties SOIL TEST KIT Now you can test your own soil for pH balance (acidity or alkalinity), nitrogen, phosphorus, and potash, so that you can add the correct fertilizer for maximum growth and healthier crops. Complete with analyzing chemicals, test chambers, and instructions. Does up to 40 tests. 5169 Test Kit complete $19.99 sticky strips This organic product from Safer’s controls aphids, thrips, whitefly, and fungus gnats indoors and outdoors by trapping them to a sticky surface. Helps without harm. 5145 Traps, Pkg. of 5, $9.99 5553 Stiks (for indoor plants), Pkg. of 12, $9.99 The easy way to tie up your plants without knots. With this genuine Velcro tape on a roll, just cut the length you need, wrap around and the tape grips to itself. 5376 1/2” x 30’ roll each $5.99 5384 2” x 18’ roll each $6.99 wasp snaRe About 15 cm (6’’) in diameter this trap can be hung in a tree or from eaves. Wasps fly like airplanes — straight ahead and up. Once attracted into the trap (use sugared water) they cannot fly back down and out. It really works! 5206 Wasp Snare each $10.99 99 BOOKS 5239 The Joy of Planting — by Arlette Laird. Stepby-step instructions to creative container gardening, along with 101 recipes for planning your pots and gorgeous baskets according to taste and color. For the novice and experienced gardener alike. 150 pages. Softcover. $14.95 5238 The Joy of Planting 2 — by Arlette Laird. Everything you need to know on how to start your own annuals from scratch. It offers tips and clear instructions on what to sow and when, plus information on soil-mixes, fertilizers, light requirements, and much more. 94 pages. Softcover. $10.95 5249 Favourite Garden Tips — by Marjorie Harris. A wealth of practical advice and how-to’s in a friendly, alphabetical, quick-reference format. Marjorie shares the secrets that have helped nurture her celebrated garden over the years. Easy-to-follow solutions that work. 198 pages. Softcover. $22.95 Taylor’s Guides. These books are based on the famous Taylor’s Encyclopedia of Gardening. Each volume has over 400 pages of growing information contributed by experienced gardeners, plus botanical names and over 400 color photos. $25.95 each 5219 Taylor’s Guide to Shrubs 5220 Taylor’s Guide to Trees 5221 Taylor’s Guide to Perennials 5216 Taylor’s Guide to Annuals 5215 Taylor’s Guide to Bulbs 5214 Taylor’s Guide to Techniques 5211 Taylor’s Guide to Roses 5230 New Perennials For Canada — 288 pages of new varieties and cultivars for Canada. By Don Williamson $21.95 5252 Trees and Shrubs Favourites — by Lois Hole. With over 500 color photographs, Lois describes over 300 of her favourite trees and shrubs. She helps you plan and design colorful and attractive landscapes, and offers advice on what tree or shrub to select for a specific location or purpose. 368 pages. Softcover. $19.95 5266 Gardener’s Guide to Roses on the Prairies — 82 pages by George W. Shewchuk. Develop a productive, gorgeous rose garden with the help of this book. Topics include planning, selection, planting, mulching, overwintering, display and more in our harsh Prairie climate. Color photographs. Softcover. $24.95 5259 Carrots Love Tomatoes — by Louise Riotte. A revised edition of this classic book on the secrets of companion planting for successful gardening. It lists hundreds of plants and their ideal (and not so ideal) companions. It also features a dozen illustrated garden plans. 240 pages. Paperback. $18.95 5229 Perennial Favorites — by Lois Hole. With over 350 pages and nearly 400 color photographs, this book is packed with all the information you will need to plan and grow a successful perennial garden. It features no-nonsense, easy-tounderstand information on the top 100 perennials. Topics covered include recommended varieties, tips on planting and growing your perennials, as well as hints on how to maximize the growth and beauty of the 100 featured plants. Softcover $19.95 5272 Roses Love Garlic — by Louise Riotte. Companion planting and other secrets of flowers. This 240 page revised edition lists hundreds of common and uncommon herbs and flowers and how their proximity can maximize the health and yield of vegetables, berries, flowers and shrubs. Also included a dozen illustrated garden plans. Paperback. $18.95 5210 Taylor’s Guide to Vegetables 5209 Taylor’s Shade Gardening 5253 Taylor’s Guide to Herbs 5243 Taylor’s Guide to Ornamental Grasses 5244 Taylor’s Guide to Orchids 5255 Taylor’s Guide to Groundcovers 5222 Weeds of Canada — By France Roger and Richard Dickinson. 472 pages with over 700 photographs to help identify more than 150 noxious weeds and another 100 related species. Weeds are shown at 5 critical stages. Softcover. $29.95 5234 Northern Balcony Gardening — This book will guide you from seed to harvest with sections on growing flowers and vegetables on balconies, garden planning and design, and the control of common pests and diseases. A must for urban Canadian gardeners. 64 pages. Softcover. $6.95 100 5208 A Gardener’s Gripe Book — 256 pages. A passionate gardener tells the truth about the fascinating, frustrating, all-absorbing endeavour called gardening. Literate, funny, studded with quotes and ironic observations, here is a series of honest takes on dozens of subjects that all gardeners relate to. It’s funny, pragmatic and 100% fertilizer-free wisdom. The perfect gift for every passionate gardener. Softcover. $14.95 5276 Saving Seeds — By Marc Rogers. This gardeners guide has practical, easy-to-use plantby-plant advice on how to raise, harvest, and store vegetable and flower seeds. 176 pages. Paperback $18.95 5240 Daylilies - The Perfect Perennial — by Lewis and Nancy Hill. How to create dramatic, colorful, and long-lasting displays with minimal care. Includes color photos and drawings. 208 pages. Softcover. $25.95 5232 Best Plants for the Prairies — 264 pages to take the quesswork out of gardening with perennials, annuals, bulbs, shrubs and trees for the prairie climate. Packed with growing tips, bloom charts, and photographs. Softcover. $19.95 5246 The Prairie Gardener’s Book of Bugs — by Nora Bryan and Ruth Staal. Identify over 100 garden insects, and learn what effect they have on your plants. Includes diagnosing the problems, plus natural and chemical controls and solutions. 200 pages. Softcover. $19.95 5267 Tomato Favorites — 176 pages by Lois Hole. This book provides you with all the secrets of a great tomato harvest. Tips on planting and growing, how to extend the growing season, how to grow large tomatoes and treating tomato problems. Step-by-step photos show gardening procedures. Also includes nutritional information, recipes and techniques for canning and preserving. Softcover. $16.95 5251 New Annuals for Canada — 240 pages by Rob Sproule. Featuring 450 varieties of bedding plants. Includes information on size, habitat, sun exposure and compatibility. $21.95 5247 Bulb Favourites — by Lois Hole. 309 pages of expert advice on planting, growing and maintaining flowering bulbs in the garden, containers and indoors. Beautiful photography, cultural information, and hundreds of tips on where and when to plant for display, naturalizing, and forcing indoors. Softcover. $24.95 5228 Annuals for the Prairies — 224 pages by Edgar Toop. More than 150 annuals suitable for the prairies are featured with colour, size, culture, use and maintenance tips. Beautifully illustrated with more than 300 photographs. Softcover. $29.95 5225 1001 Tips for Canadian Gardeners — 208 pages on choosing, growing, maintaining and enjoying plants for the Canadian climate. Handy for all gardeners. $14.95 5262 Roses for Northern Gardeners — 64 pages by David Darrap. Tips on planting and caring for roses in the Prairie climate. Pruning and winter protection instructions are also included. $5.95 5237 Container Gardening for Canada — Planting tips, growing conditions and characheristics for 116 plants suitable for container gardening. $19.95 Gardening in all Four Seasons — by Albert Parsons. This experienced gardener and columnist offers down-to-earth advice, tips and gems of knowledge for Prairie gardeners. $14.95 5310 Volume I 5311 Volume II Best Garden Plants. 175 pages of recommended varieties for each region, with descriptions and color photos. $18.95 5282 for MB & SK 5281 for Alta 5280 for BC 5285 for ON 5268 Rose Favorites — 352 pages by Lois Hole. Lois describes the best features of some of her favorite roses. Shows you how to create a successful rose garden with step-by-step instructions. Packed with colour photographs. This book will keep your garden coming up roses. Softcover. $19.95 5223 Vegetable Favorites — 160 pages by Lois Hole. With growing tips, variety recommendations, recipes and how to grow, harvest and use more than 30 vegetables in a temperate climate. Plus suggestions on composting, fertilizing, and pest control. Colour photographs and illustrations. Softcover. $16.95 5263 Bedding Plant Favorites — by Lois Hole. Written for anyone who likes to put plants into the earth, this book is full of ideas about how to make your favourite flowers thrive in our cool climate. Also flower drying, bouquet and fragrance ideas. Colour photographs throughout. Softcover. $19.95 5242 Herbs and Edible Flowers — 256 pages by Lois Hole. This book includes easy-to-use tips on the best way to grow 25 different herbs and edible flowers. It also reviews dozens of recipes and hints on exploring the bounty of your herb garden. Also introduced are 75 other edible species for the adventurous grower. Softcover. $24.95 5274 Best Bulbs for the Prairies — 192 pages to help you add color, texture, and interest to your garden throughout the growing season with bulbs. Tips, photos, naturalizing ideas and more. Softcover. $19.95 5276 Saving Seeds — By Marc Rogers. This gardeners guide has practical, easy-to-use plantby-plant advice on how to raise, harvest, and store vegetable and flower seeds. 176 pages. Paperback $18.95 101 Terms and Conditions of Sale — Lindenberg Seeds Limited endeavours to supply top quality seeds, roots, bulbs, and supplies at all times. Lindenberg Seeds Limited guarantees that the seed, roots, bulbs, and supplies sold by it are equal to the grade stated (if any). Lindenberg Seeds Limited gives no other warranty, express or implied, as to the productiveness of any seed, root, bulb, or other goods it sells, and will not be responsible for the crop or results in any way. No responsibility for damages arising from any breach of variety or product descriptions shall attach to Lindenberg Seeds Limited. In no case shall Lindenberg Seeds Limited be held liable for more than the amount paid to it for seeds, roots, bulbs, or any other product it sells. In placing an order, the buyer acknowledges agreement to these terms. If these terms are not acceptable, goods are to be immediately returned to Lindenberg Seeds Limited for a full refund. All orders, offers, and acceptances by Lindenberg Seeds Limited are made under these terms and conditions. — We guarantee safe delivery of your order. If there is any damage or loss, please notify us immediately. — All products listed in this catalogue are quoted postpaid or express prepaid (at our option) to Canadian addresses only when your order exceeds $40.00. For smaller orders under $40.00, please add $5.95 for handling. 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