B. Nasturtium `Vesuvius'
T. majus
1' h x 1' w
One of 35 selections in Burpee's 1923 catalog, `Vesuvius'
was almost lost in the ensuing years. Thank goodness we
still have this one--for its rich salmon rose hue is gorgeous and rare
among nasturtiums. Nice cut flowers too. Possible variation.
S375 Seed packet...32 seeds...$2.99
CIRCA 1923
C. Nasturtium `Whirlybird Mix'
T. majus
1' h x 1' w
One of our favorite nasturtiums, for the semi-double flowers face
upward and above the compact foliage. Gorgeous summery colors of
cherry, tangerine, scarlet, mahogany, lemon and cream. Easy to grow,
and a delightful cut flower.
S689 Seed packet...32 seeds...$2.99
D. Orlaya `White Lace'
Orlaya grandiflora (or-LAY-uh)
2' h x 1' w | HHA
For those of us who pine for the beautiful but invasive
Queen Anne's Lace comes this well-mannered relative.
`White Lace' is a compact grower and exuberant bloomer
with masses of pure white flat-topped flowers above the
ferny foliage creating a sea of frothy white. The more you
cut, the more they bloom!
S354 Seed packet...46 seeds...$2.99
S354OG Organic packet...50 seeds...$3.99
E. Painted Tongue 'Little
Friends'
Salpiglossis sinuata
(sal-pi-GLOSS-is)
1' h x 8" w | HHA
The Tiffany of the floral world, painted
tongue has unrivaled colors with dark
tracery throughout the petals, creating
an effect of sun shining through stained
glass. A great cut flower; for fertile,
well-drained soil, at its best in moderate
summer areas.
S773
Seed packet...125 seeds
...$2.99
F. Pimpernel `Gentian Blue'
Anagallis monellii (an-ah-GALL-lis)
6-12" h x 1' w | Tender perennial, zones
9-10 | HA
Brilliant azure flowers tinged with vio-
let-red in their centers are a dramatic addi-
tion to containers and garden edging. The
plants branch freely, and produce scads
of flowers all summer. The species was
known as Italian pimpernel in 1795 when it
was described in Curtis's Botanical Maga-
zine. Plant in fertile, well-drained soil.
S281 Seed packet...288 seeds ...$2.99
RARE
Poppy
(G-L)
Papaver somniferum
(pah-PAY-ver)
2-3' h x 10" w
Hardy Annual | Self sows
L. Poppy 'Heirloom Mix'
Organic
P. somniferum
A mix of gorgeous hues and
interesting shapes are offered in
this heirloom variety. Some are
deeply fringed, while others look
like open tulips. Lavender, black
raspberry, pale pink, cherry and
deepest claret, all with a darker
blotch at the petal base.
S249OG Organic packet...550
seeds...$3.99
I. Poppy `Imperial Pink'
P. somniferum
Exquisite `Imperial Pink' has pure pink petals marked with a
burst of lavender near the crowned center of the flower. Some are
fringed, some tulip shaped, all bloom in spring and early summer.
Cannot ship to WV or Canada.
S341OG Organic packet...500 seeds...$3.99
P6050
Plant
1/$6.99, 3/$20.25, 6/$39.00
(Live plants best planted in early to mid-spring)
G. Poppy `Cherry Glow'
P. somniferum
Selected from a collection of heirloom poppies, `Cherry Glow' has
lustrous ruby tulip-shaped blooms and the classic "lettuce leaf"
foliage. Self sows readily; the little blue-green seedlings are easy
to identify as they germinate in spring. Cannot ship to WV or
Canada.
S971 Seed packet...205 seeds...$3.99
H. Poppy `Danish Flag'
P. somniferum
In Elizabethan times opium poppies were found in
many colors and forms, such as this variety with scarlet petals
fringed at the tips and a cross of pure white. The overlong name
given at that time, "John Silver-pin, fair without and foul within"
refers to its unpleasant aroma when smelled up close. Cannot ship
to WV or Canada.
S265 Seed packet...1,000 seeds...$2.99
PRE 1904
J. Poppy `Lauren's Grape'
P. somniferum
A show-stopping purple-violet opium poppy, `Lauren's Grape' was
selected over a six year period from a mix of collected varieties to
come true from seed. Bees gather wingtip to wingtip inside the just
opened blooms, busily gathering pollen. Cannot ship to WV or
Canada.
S272 Seed packet..550 seeds..$3.99
P5835
Plant
1/$6.99, 3/$20.25, 6/$39.00
(Live plants best planted in early to mid-spring)
K. Poppy `Peshawar White' Organic
P. somniferum
Crinkled satin petals cup around a golden crown, with new flow-
ers opening every day in early summer. The urn-shaped seed pods,
the star of many a dried flower bouquet, have ample quantities of
white seeds rattling around inside. A boon to beneficial insects,
especially bees, and the seeds are used in baking. Cannot ship to
WV or Canada.
S1078OG Organic packet...330 seeds...$2.99
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A. Nasturtium `Variegated Queen'
T. majus
6' trailing x 1' w
A trailing plant to 6' long, this cream and green leaved variety is the
perfect companion to our heirloom `Indian Cress'. Full color range,
including unusual strawberry and bronze shades. Blooms all summer
and fall.
S411 Seed packet...29 seeds...$2.99
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