Heirloom Amaranthus

Elephant Head Amaranth

Originally grown by German immigrants, the gorgeous reddish purple flowers resemble upright elephant trunks. Very unusual and striking. Ht: 3-4’ RARE.

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• Price: $3.00

Love Lies Bleeding

Love Lies Bleeding was introduced prior to 1665 and was originally called Great Purple Flower Gentle. The long ropes of burgundy flowers are chenille textured a real showpiece in the garden. They also make interesting cut flowers and dry well. Prefers sun. Ht: 3’

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• Price: $3.00

Heirloom Bachelor Buttons

Black Gem (pre 1942)

In 1942, ‘Black Gem’ was listed in Buist’s Seed Catalogue. Gorgeous very dark purple flowers look stunning at a distance. The dark purple flowers contrast nicely with the silver green leaves. Annual. Sun. Ht: 2’ tall.

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• Price: $3.00

Jubilee Gem

In 1937, ‘Jubilee Gem’ won the All America Selections Award. Vivid double blue flowers are nice for bouquets. Prefers sun. Ht: 2’.

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• Price: $3.00

Heirloom Calendula

Indian Prince

This heirloom calendula has double orange flowers with mahogany centers. Beautiful when massed and also a nice cut flower. Prefers Sun. Ht:2' tall

• Package Qty: 50 seeds
• Price: $3.00

Yellow

Very old variety with single yellow flowers that has been grown since the 13th century. Ht:1' tall

• Package Qty: 50 seeds
• Price: $3.00

Calendula MIx

A mix of varieties in different shades of orange and yellow. Ht:1' tall

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• Price: $3.00

Heirloom California Poppy

Golden West (1907)

Introduced in 1907, this is a beautiful variety of California Poppy that has golden blossoms with orange centers. Drought resistant. Ht: 1’ tall.

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• Price: $3.00

Mikado (pre 1936)

A rare heirloom variety with orange petals with scarlet backs. Very impressive! Drought resistant. Ht: 1’ tall.

• Package Qty: 25 seeds
• Price: $3.00

Thai Pink Silk

Bright pink flowers all summer long and into fall. Sun. Ht: 1'

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• Price: $3.00

Heirloom Cosmos

Mona’s Orange

An old family heirloom named after Mona Spangler from southern California. Bright orange 1-1/2 to 2” flowers cover the 3’ plants. Prefers sun. Ht: 3-4’ tall.

"Not Available for 2012"

• Package Qty: 25 seeds
• Price: $3.00

Sensation Mix (pre 1936)

This heirloom variety was a AAS winner in 1936. Earlier blooming than most Cosmos. Ht: 4-5' tall

• Package Qty: 50 seeds
• Price: $3.00

Seashells Mix (1800's)

Once popular in the 1800’s, this heirloom variety of Cosmos has fluted petals curled into tubes and comes in pink, white and rose. Ht: 4-5’ tall.

• Package Qty: 50 seeds
• Price: $3.00

Heirloom Larkspur

Blue Bell

Beautiful light blue flowers are a charming old fashioned favorite. Self seeds. Ht: 2-3’

• Package Qty: 25 seeds
• Price: $3.00

Blue Cloud

Very bushy plants have blue flowers that bloom for most of the summer. Self seeds. Ht: 2-3’ tall.

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• Price: $3.00

Heirloom Marigold

African

(aka Aztec Marigold, Indian Pink) Native to Mexico and Central America, the African Marigold was introduced in 1535 and was the common Marigold of gardens long ago. It's history goes back to the time of the Aztecs and in the 1500's was sent to Spain. The large plants can grow 3' tall and the semi double flowers range from orange to yellow. Prefers sun. Ht. 3'

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• Price: $3.00

Danilov Monastery

Originally from Russia, this extremely rare heirloom was found growing in front of the historic Danilov Monastery. The plants are extremely bushy and dense and the single 1” flowers are gold with mahogany patches at the base of the petals. Prefers sun. Ht: 1-1 ½’ tall.

• Package Qty: 25 seeds
• Price: $3.95

French Stripe (pre 1791)

A very old heirloom marigold that was illustrated in Curtis’ Botanical Magazine in 1791.The single flowers are striped yellow and maroon and are very easy to grow. A very showy and historic addition to the flower garden.Sun. Ht: 2-3’

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• Price: $3.95

Signet (1798)

(aka Mexican Marigold, Rock Garden Marigold) Introduced in 1798 and then known as Mexican Marigold. A beautiful little plant with citrus scented ferny foliage and masses of small single yellow flowers all summer long. The flowers can be used in salads or as a garnish. A good edging plant due to its compact size. Ht: 1’

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• Price: $3.00

Tashkent #1

Originally discovered near an old Muslim school in Tashkent, Uzbekistan and introduced by SESE in 1999. The dark green plants are covered with 1 1/2 -2” mahogany colored flowers with yellow centers all summer long. Excellent for companion planting due to the powerful scent. EXTREMELY RARE. Prefers sun. Ht: 1’

• Package Qty: 25 seeds
• Price: $3.00