A. Celosia `Thompson's Superb
Feathered Mix' Organic
Celosia thompsonii (sel-OH-see-ah)
4' h x 1' w | TA
This heirloom celosia is a
brilliant and interesting
midsummer blooming annual that never
fails to please. It has glossy jewel-tone
colors and substantial flowers that are
exceptional fresh cut or dried for a win-
tertime bouquet. Provide fertile, moist
yet well-drained soils.
S1068OG Organic packet...
130 seeds...$3.99
CIRCA 1904
C. Celosia `Cramer's Burgundy'
C. argentea var. cristata
2.5' h x 1' w | TA
An old-fashioned
favorite, crested
celosia has intricately convoluted
blooms in the richest colors. We offer
here a sumptuous velvety burgundy.
Dry and fashion into indoor wreaths
for the holidays or cut for long-lasting
fresh bouquets.
S1039 Seed packet...131 seeds
...$3.99
SPECIES CIRCA 1738
B. Celosia `Flamingo
Feather'
C. spicata
2-2.5' h x 1-1.5' w | TA
Wheat Celosia has graceful
waves of rose-pink flowers
shading to silver at the base.
Well-branched plants for
maximum blooms; great fresh
or dried cut flower. Loves heat.
Mid summer to fall bloom.
S858 Seed packet...98
seeds...$2.99
E. Chinese Forget-
Me-Not `Chill Out'
Organic
Cynoglossum
zeylanicum
(sin-oh-GLOSS-um)
1.5-2' h x 1' w | HA | Self
sows
Also called Hound's
Tongue in old herbals,
describing the leaf shape.
A long-blooming annual
with abundant sprays of
petite flowers in true blue
and white. Sow early for
summer bloom.
S742OG Organic
packet...40 seeds
...$3.99
F. Chinese Foxglove
Rehmannia angulata
(reh-MAHN-ee-ah)
2-2.5' h x 10" w | Tender perennial,
zones 7-10 | HA
A foxglove that
blooms all summer!
This is just about perfection;
pendant raspberry flowers with
"beauty spots" inside, dark textured
leaves that turn deep red in fall, and
an easy-going nature. Stunning in
pots. The roots are employed
medicinally in Chinese culture.
S252 Seed packet...100 seeds
...$3.99
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CIRCA 1835
D. China Aster `Giants of California Mixed'
Callistephus chinensis (kal-LISS-steff-us)
2-2.5' h x 1-1.5' w | HHA
One of the very best cut flowers you can grow, this heirloom variety
has scads of tousled petals composing large (4") blooms in rich colors of
rose, purple, lavender and white. Long stems hold up these large flowers
effortlessly and make arranging bouquets a snap. Mid to late summer to
frost bloom. Change its location each year and spray with neem to keep
bug free for robust flower-filled plants.
S1271 Seed packet...113 seeds...$2.99
PRE-1936
G. Cleome `Color Fountain'
Spider plant is another name by
which this easy to grow cottage
garden annual is known. Dazzling
blooms in cherry, violet, pink and
white flower all summer, each
flower lasting a long time in a
continuous show of newly opening
florets at the top of the flower
cluster.
S502 Seed packet...$2.99
H. Cleome `Rose Queen'
These fast growing cottage garden flowers have an airy,
whiskery look due to the protruding stamens. Summer
blooming, they combine well with woodland tobacco and tall verbena.
Noted as "very rare flower seeds" way back in 1836!
S311 Seed packet...$2.99
CIRCA 1817
I. Cleome `Violet Queen'
Vivid deep violet flowers grace this selection. Grow in fertile, well-
drained soil. Plant with purple and lime green zinnias and tall verbena
for a lovely summer garden. Surface sow when nights are still cool for
the best germination.
S235 Seed packet...$2.99
J. Cleome `White Queen'
A refined selection, cool and pristine, perfect as an
addition to your perennial bed along with woodland
tobacco and white cosmos for summer-long clouds of white.
S312 Seed packet...$2.99
CIRCA 1817
Cleome
(G-J)
Cleome hassleriana
(klee-OH-mee)
3-5' h x 1.5' w
Half Hardy Annual
Tolerates humid heat
Self sows
Appx. 200 seeds/pkt
K. Cornflower `Black Gem'
Centaurea cyanus
(sen-TAW-ree-uh)
2' h x 10"w | HA | Self sows
Ruffled, dark maroon, thistle-shaped
flowers contrast with the silvery
cast of the leaves and branching
stems of this heirloom bachelor
button. Combine with silver foliage
plants for a modern look, or pair
with other spring to summer
charmers such as linaria and flax.
S430 Seed packet...110 seeds
...$2.99
L. Cornflower `Emperor
William'
C. cyanus
2-3' h x 1' w | HA | Self sows
Lapis-blue single
flowers bloom
abundantly on top of the strong
many-branched stems. A special
heirloom that once was offered in
many an early seed list, it's the
essence of innocence and simplicity.
Absolutely excellent cut flowers.
S743 Seed packet...165 seeds
...$2.99
CIRCA 1806
M. Cornflower `Jubilee Gem'
C. cyanus
1.5-2' h x 10" w | HA | Self sows
A lovely bright blue
double-flowered
variety, `Jubilee Gem' won a Silver
Medal in the All-America Selections
flower trials in 1937, and it is still
winning over gardeners for it is easy
to grow, plus the ruffled blooms look
lovely with calendulas in bouquets.
S329 Seed packet...110 seeds
...$2.99
CIRCA 1937
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N. Cornflower 'Classic
Magic'
C. cyanus
2' h x 10" w | HA | Self sows
The jagged petal edges are
frosted in pure white on this
great bachelor's button. A lovely
mix of colors including purples,
blues and pinks, perfect for
attaching to your lapel! Pair with
agrostemma and poppies for early
summer abundance.
S1138 Seed packet...110
seeds...$2.99
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HA = Hardy Annuals--frost hardy | HHA = Half-Hardy Annuals--tolerates light frost | TA = Tender Annuals--no frost, prefers warm nights