CATALOGUE

Annuals and Perennials

Lavatera - Pink (Lavatera trimestris) - An old fashioned Lavatera that has beautiful pink flowers and grows to about 3’ tall. Extremely showy when massed. Blooms all summer long and into fall. Ht: 3’ tall. Annual. (25 seeds/pkt)

$3.00

Love In a Mist (Nigella damacena) - Also called Love in a Puff. Love In a Mist has been documented in England since 1570. The blue flowers are very pretty and the large striped seed pods dry well and can be used in arrangements. Ht: 18-24” tall. Annual. (25 seeds/pkt)

$3.00

Lupine (Lupinus sp.) - A beautiful mix of colors including dark purple, blue and pink. Very hardy plants that have been self seeding in the area for years. Perennial. Sun. Ht: 3’ tall. (25 seeds/pkt)

$3.00

Marigold - French Stripe (pre-1791) (Tagetes patula) - 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. Annual. Sun. Ht: 2’ (25 seeds/pkt)

$3.00

Morning Glory - Grandpa Ott's (Ipomoea purpurea) - An old Bavarian variety that was given to Kent and Diane Whealy in 1972 by her grandfather, Baptist John Ott, who lived on a farm near St. Lucas, Iowa. In my opinion the most beautiful of the morning glories. The beautiful deep purple flowers have a reddish purple star in the center. Vigorous plants are covered with flowers for most of the summer until a hard frost. Self sows even in Manitoba. Annual vine. Sun. (25 seeds/pkt)

$3.00

Morning Glory - President Tyler (Ipomoea purpurea) - Similar to Grandpa Ott’s Morning Glory but blooms weeks earlier! (25 seeds/pkt)

$3.95

Nasturtium - Empress of India (pre-1884) (Tropaeolum majus) - (aka Indian Cress) This old heirloom variety has bluish green leaves with crimson flowers. The plants are dwarf and bushy. Nasturtiums are not only ornamental but also high in Vitamin C. The leaves and flowers add a spicy flavor to sandwiches and the seeds have a peppery taste. The seeds can be pickled and used as a caper substitute. Annual. Sun-part shade. Ht: 12-14” (25 seeds/pkt) recipe

$3.00

Nicotiana - Old Fashioned Mix (Nicotiana alata) - A lovely mix of colors that include shades of white, pink, fuchsia and purple. This heirloom mix is very fragrant and blooms all summer long. A very easy to care for annual that is quite drought tolerant as well. Beautiful! Annual. Sun-part shade. Ht:3’ (50 seeds/pkt)

$3.00

Night Scented Tobacco (1850) (Nicotiana sylvestris) - (a.k.a. Woodland Tobacco) Introduced from Brazil to the United States in the mid 1800’s, Night Scented Tobacco soon became popular for its wonderful fragrance. The tall plants reach 5’ tall with huge light green leaves and the white slender tubular flowers remain open all day. A favorite of hummingbirds and moths. The fragrance is captivating on a warm humid evening. A very stately plant that is beautiful planted towards the back of a large flower bed. Can tolerate quite a bit of frost in the autumn. One of my favorites. Ht: 4-5’ tall. Annual. Sun-part shade. (50 seeds/pkt)

$3.00

Old Fashioned Vining Petunia (early 1900s) (Petunia multiflora) - A gorgeous mix of colors ranging from white to various shades of lavender and purple all with a darker throat. I was never a huge fan of petunias until I grew these! They are large sprawling plants that are ideal for hanging baskets or covering large areas. They are covered with fragrant flowers all summer long and well into fall. The fragrance is outstanding and most intense in the evening. A very durable annual that is very tolerant of adverse conditions. A favorite of hummingbirds! Annual. Sun. Ht: 18-24”tall x 2.5-3’ wide (50 seeds/pkt)

$3.00