Nasturtium
(E-M & A-C on page 26)
Tropaeolum
(troh-PEE-oh-lum)
Tender Annual
E. Nasturtium `Caribbean Cocktail'
T. majus
1' h x 1.5' w
Delicious shades of strawberry, pink, raspberry,
apricot, and cream, some streaked with darker
colors. A rare and unique selection!
S413 Seed packet...32 seeds...$3.99
F. Nasturtium `Empress of India'
T. majus
1' h x 1.5' w
Small, dark blue-green leaves
and smoldering dark scarlet
flowers make a striking contrast on this
Victorian era heirloom. It grows in a neat
mound, making it suitable for containers
and garden edging. The flowers and leaves
have a peppery taste that spices up salads,
vegetables and pasta dishes. Variable.
S227 Seed packet...31 seeds...$2.99
CIRCA 1889
A. Marigold 'Burning Embers'
Tagetes linnaeus (tah-JEE-tees)
3' h x 2' w | HHA
Forget those shortened varieties of marigolds
edging the local gas station entry; this tall,
old-fashioned form has cinnamon red blossoms
with gold edges that bloom midsummer to
frost, and handsome dark green foliage. It
mingles well with dahlias, salvia `Argentina
Skies', zinnia `Soleado' and so much more!
S1384 Seed packet...188 seeds...$2.99
B. Marigold--African `Kees Orange'
T. erecta
1.5-2' h x 1.5' w | HHA
This scintillating orange flower commemorates
a famous Dutch breeder. The strongly aromatic
flowers and foliage have insect repelling
qualities and the petals are used as natural
food coloring. It also is central to Hindu and
Mexican Day of the Dead religious ceremonies.
S982 Seed packet...171 seeds...$2.99
C. Marigold--African `Yellow Supreme'
T. erecta
2.5-3' h x 2-2.5' w | HHA
Plucked from the brink of
obscurity, this tall, well-built and some may say
assertive African marigold has loads of ruffled
petticoat flowers in shimmering gold. It's a scene
stealer paired with Rubenza cosmos with it's
deep red petals and tufted gold centers. Easy
to grow too and it blooms nonstop summer to
frost.
S1256 Seed packet...150 seeds...$2.99
CIRCA 1935
D. Marigold--Signet
`Tangerine Gem'
T. tenuifolia
8" h x 10" w | HHA
If you are not a fan of marigolds in general,
I can guarantee you will fall in love with
this elegant variety. It has filigree foliage
and dainty blooms that enliven the garden
with their warm orange color and lend
a spicy flavor to salads. Provide flower
fertilizer and regular moisture for a great
summer show.
S1104 Seed packet...240 seeds...$2.99
G. Nasturtium 'Indian Cress'
T. majus
6' trailing x 1' w
Once grown for its edible
flowers, leaves and seeds,
these fragrant flowers are found in
vivid shades of yellow and red, as well
as softer hues, and many are mottled
with contrasting color. Tie to a fence for
a bright display or allow to trail to 6' in
length.
S370 Seed packet...32 seeds...$2.99
CIRCA 1806
H. Nasturtium `Ladybird Cream
Purple Spot'
T. minus
1' h x 1' w
Creamy yellow petals marked with raspberry
spots makes this a standout in the garden.
Compact and free flowering, it is ideal for
containers and garden edging. Avoid overly
rich soils and nitrogen fertilizer for the best
show of flowers.
S1108 Seed packet...36 seeds...$2.99
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I. Nasturtium 'Cherrelle'
T. majus
1'.5 h x 1' w
Mounds of sea green foliage support a bevy of rosy red
double blooms that age to rose, all with sunny yellow
centers. Our new favorite double nasturtium with great
flower power, outstanding in early summer and early fall
when the summer heat wanes.
S1356 Seed packet...40 seeds...$2.99
J. Nasturtium `Milkmaid'
T. majus
Trailing to 3' x 1' w
In an 1884 catalog, 23 varieties
of nasturtiums were described
for sale; among them was
`Pearl', an almost white variety.
We have found this long sought
after color in `Milkmaid',
which has delightful cream
blossoms all summer and fall.
S392 Seed packet...42
seeds...$2.99
K. Nasturtium `Moonlight'
T. majus
To 6' long x 1' w
Nasturtiums
were mostly
thought of as a vegetable in the
17th and 18th centuries. Today
they are admired for their pretty,
long-lasting blooms. This gem
has crinkled petals of soft yellow
with a downward curving spur
on the back.
S365 Seed packet...32
seeds...$2.99
CIRCA 1910
L. Nasturtium 'Spit Fire'
T. majus
1.5' h x 2' w trailing
At last, a nasturtium with the sweet
fresh scent we remember loving long
ago, found again in this bright scarlet
selection. The medium "lily-pad"
leaves never hide the flowers. Easy to
grow and great as edging for paths or
spilling from large containers, nastur-
tium loves the cooler weather of early
summer and fall.
S1335 Seed packet...32
seeds...$2.99
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M. Nasturtium `Tip Top Alaska
Red'
T. majus
1' h x 1.5' w
Everyone wants nasturtiums with flow-
ers held above the foliage and `Tip Top"
is a standout. Marbled white and soft
green foliage sets off the cherry red single
blooms, an unusual and coveted shade
among nasturtiums, which often tend to-
ward scarlet tones. Provide nutrient poor
soil for best show, as rich soils promote
lush leaves at the expense of flowers.
S1239 Seed packet...44 seeds
...$2.99
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