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30th Annual Sale

Oak Park Conservatory 615 Garfield Street, Oak Park

Members’ Sale Public Sale Public Sale Friday, May 3, 2019 Saturday, May 4, 2019 Sunday, May 5, 2019 2 pm – 6 pm 8 am – 4 pm noon – 3 pm

sponsored by Friends of the Oak Park Conservatory www.fopcon.org 708-725-2460

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30th Annual FOPCON Plant Sale Welcome to FOPCON’s very special 30th Anniversary Plant Sale! For thirty years, FOPCON volunteers and the Park District of Oak Park have joined together to choose, start, grow on, pot up and set out for our community the very best in for our gardens. From the very first “ and Scented Plant Sale” in 1989 until today, this sale has provided carefully-grown plants while raising funds - hundreds of thousands of dollars - in support of our Conservatory! That’s a lot of 4” pots!

A special feature this year is “Thirty for the Thirtieth”. With a few adaptations, we have thirty plants in this year’s sale that were in the catalog in 1989. You’ll find that list further in this catalog, and each of these plants is marked with this “30” golden wax seal. These tried-and- true favorites belong in every garden!

Enjoy contemplating these very special plants, where would they bloom best in YOUR garden? We have lots of old favorites - , peppers, tomatoes - and new ones, too. Happy planting!

Our catalog is arranged according to three main categories (the Edible Garden, the Ornamental Garden, and the Shade Garden). Within those three categories, plants are listed in alphabetical order according to their botanical name. This listing corresponds to the layout of the plants on the tables at the sale. We offer our plants in a variety of sizes; from a 4-pak of seedlings to 4 inch pots up to tall quart-size containers. All pricing is noted in the catalog and those prices are indicated by the presence of a solid-colored tag in each container. While we strive to keep the accuracy of the catalog as high as possible, please note that prices, container sizes, and availability of plants are subject to change up to and including the sale days.

Pricing information: $5 $6 $10 $15 $20

This annual sale is presented by the Friends of the Oak Park Conservatory with the help of many dedicated volunteers. Your support helps the Friends provide quality educational programs, community events and other support for the historic Oak Park Conservatory.

We are asking our loyal (and new) customers to please bring their own boxes or trays to transport their purchases home. The best recycling is reusing a box that you already possess. Thank you for helping out.

See you at the sale! Plant Sale Committee 2019

Thank you for your purchase and supporting the Friends of the Oak Park Conservatory. All sales are final.

The Oak Park Conservatory is a historic property of the Park District of Oak Park, listed on the National Register of Historic Places. 3

THE EDIBLE GARDEN

Plants in the first section of the sale belong in the edible garden. Some are used as flavorings or garnishes, but, in one way or another, all belong on your plate.

Included are plants that attract pollinators or discourage pests. All require at least six hours of sun each day. Some may survive with less sun, but and fruit will be more abundant if grown with at least six hours of sun.

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Abelmoschus esculentus 'Clemson Spineless' Okra ‘Clemson Spineless’ Very productive variety is a real edible ornamental. Pretty pale yellow flowers are followed by slender pointed pods. Harvest pods at three inches -- if left longer, they will toughen and reduce flowering. Use in stir-fry, soups, stews, and pickles. Life Cycle: annual : sun Height: 36-48" Pot: 4” $5

Allium ampeloprasum 'American Flag' Leek ‘American Flag’ Compact stem thickens but does not form a bulb. Delicate flavor; can be grilled, sauteed or eaten raw. Hilling with soil extends growth of tender portion. Leeks are cold-tolerant and can be left in the ground for fall harvest. Life Cycle: annual Light: sun Height: 15-20" Pot: 4p $5

Allium schoenoprasum Gardeners have grown this essential kitchen herb for over 5000 years. flowers are pretty in tiny bouquets, tasty in salads and as a flavoring for vinegar. Chopped flavor eggs, soups, vegetable and cheese dishes, vinegars and butters. Life Cycle: perennial Light: sun Height: 12" Pot: 4p $5

Aloysia triphylla Verbena Shiny green pointed leaves have a vivid lemon aroma and flavor. Dried, they make a lovely tea. Small white flowers are insignificant. Pinch back to encourage bushiness. Life Cycle: tender perennial Light: sun Height: 10-20" Pot: 4” $6

Anethum graveolens 'Hera' ‘Hera’ Plants have a uniform habit, are slow to bolt, and produce high yields of foliage. Loved by swallowtail butterfly caterpillars. Life Cycle: annual Light: sun Height: 30" Pot: 4p $5

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Artemisia dracunculus , French This graceful, narrow-leafed herb has a light flavor. A foundational herb in French kitchens, tarragon is perennial, one of the first to show green in spring. Especially good with eggs, fish. Life Cycle: perennial Light: sun Height: 24-48" Pot: 4” $5

Beta vulgaris 'Bright ' Swiss Chard ‘Bright Lights’ Pretty and tasty. Stems may be red, or white. Young leaves are great in salads. Mature leaves and stems delicious in stir-fries. Life Cycle: annual Light: sun Height: 12-24" Pot: 4” $5

Borago officinalis Easy growing, freely seeding annual with vivid blue, star-shaped flowers. Grow in vegetable gardens to attract pollinating bees. Stems can be brittle, so planting next to a fence can be helpful. Life Cycle: annual Light: sun Height: 12-24" Pot: 4p $5

Brassica oleracea 'Flash’' Collards ‘Flash’ The smooth, dark green leaves have excellent flavor, especially when picked young. Quick regrowth and resistance to bolting insures good harvests all summer. Life Cycle: annual Light: sun Height: 15-18" Pot: 4” $5

Brassica oleracea lacinato Kale, Lacinato Italian heirloom is as beautiful as it is tasty. Blue-green leaves are heavily crinkled. Tiniest leaves can be added to summer salads. Life Cycle: annual Light: sun Height: 18-24" Pot: 4” $5

Brassica oleracea 'Long Island' Brussels Sprouts ‘Long Island’ Introduced in 1890's. Yields 50+ sprouts over extended period. More delicious after first frost. Life Cycle: annual Light: sun Height: 24" Pot: 4” $5

Brassica oleracea Red Russian Kale, Red Russian Tender, mild-flavored heirloom is tasty and beautiful. Oak type leaves have a red fringe; stems are purplish-red. Turns in cold weather. Surprisingly, big leaves are tender. Life Cycle: annual Light: sun Height: 18-24" Pot: 4” $5

Brassica rapa chinensis Pak Choi ‘Toy Choy’

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Dwarf Chinese cabbage. Tiny bunches of crisp white stalks with tender green leaves. Great tasting in stir- fries or raw. Life Cycle: annual Light: sun Height: 18-20" Pot: 4p $5

Capsicum annuum Poblano Pepper, Poblano Mildly pungent with a sweet flavor. Dark green to red large fruits mature early. Vigorous, sturdy plants with good foliage cover. Thick-walled fruits are ideal for stuffing. Life Cycle: annual Light: sun Height: 24" Pot: 4” $5

Capsicum annuum 'Ace' Bell Pepper ‘Ace’ Early, highly productive standard. Medium-sized, 3 to 4-lobed red fruit. Nearly every blossom produces a pepper. Life Cycle: annual Light: sun Height: 18-24" Pot: 4” $5

Capsicum annuum ‘Biquinho’ Hot Pepper ‘Little Bird’ These are among the hottest of chile peppers. Fruits are rounded and bright yellow, decorative in the veggie garden even if you don’t eat them. Life Cycle: annual Light: sun Height: 18-24" Pot: 4” $5

Capsicum annuum ' Wonder' Bell Pepper ‘California Wonder’ Dark green, 4-lobed, large fruit with thick walls and sweet taste. Great for stuffing. Life Cycle: annual Light: sun Height: 18-24" Pot: 4” $5

Capsicum annuum 'Cornito Giallo' Bulls Horn Pepper ‘Cornito Giallo’ Half-size bulls horn pepper. These are 5” long, a beautiful golden color. Exceptionally sweet, great for grilling. Life Cycle: annual Light: sun Height: 24" Pot: 4” $5

Capsicum annuum Habenero Hot Pepper, Habenero These are really hot, but also smoky and pungent. Grow in full sun, stir into salsas, then warn your guests! Life Cycle: annual Light: sun Height: 24" Pot: 4” $5

Capsicum annuum 'Jalapeno Early Hot' Hot Pepper, Jalapeño Early Hot Ripens before other jalapenos. Fruits are 2 1/2 inches long, 1 inch wide and turn from dark green to red when mature. Good pickled, in salsa, and in any dish that needs some heat. Compact variety from Mexico. Life Cycle: annual Light: sun Height: 24" Pot: 4” $5

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Capsicum annuum 'Shishito Mellow Star' Shishito Pepper ‘Mellow Star’ Heavily wrinkled, thin-walled Japanese pepper is mild when green and slightly sweet when red. Thin walls make it a good choice for tempura. Thinly sliced red fruits are excellent in salads and cole slaws. Large upright plants. Life Cycle: annual Light: sun Height: 24" Pot: 4” $5

Citrullis lanatus 'Cal Sweet' Watermelon, ‘Cal Sweet’ Heirloom, open-pollinated watermelon bears large, oblong-shaped fruit with great flavor. Bears late in the season, so be patient! Life Cycle: annual Light: sun Height: 9-12" Pot: 4” $5

Citrus limon x medica Lemon, Ponderosa Grown from of the Conservatory's Ponderosa lemon tree, these plants can be grown on indoors and placed outside in the sunshine for the warm summer days. Life Cycle: tender perennial Light: sun Height: variable Pot: 4" $6

Coriandrum sativum Cilantro Fresh leaves are used in Thai, Mexican, Indian and Southwestern cooking. Cool weather plant. Seeds are the . Allow some to to produce the seeds and provide food for beneficial insects. Life Cycle: annual Light: sun Height: 12-16" Pot: 3.5” $5

Cucumis melo’Sugar Cube’ Canteloupe ‘Sugar Cube’ Small melon with huge taste, it has deep- flesh and a sweet aroma. Plants are disease-resistant. Life Cycle: annual Light: sun Height: 12-18" Pot: 4" $5

Cucumis sativus 'Diva' Cucumber ‘Diva’ Tender, crisp, sweet, bitter-free and seedless. All America Selection. Harvest at 5-7 inches. Life Cycle: annual Light: sun Height: 8-12" Pot: 4" $5

Cucumis sativus 'Northern Pickling' Cucumber ‘Northern Pickling’ Short, space-saving vines bear early. Pick frequently at 3-5 inches to maintain good color and texture. Life Cycle: annual Light: sun Height: 8-12" Pot: 4" $5

Cucumis sativus 'Salad Bush' Cucumber ‘Salad Bush’ Great for patio containers, raised beds and small gardens. Full-sized (8-10 inch), full-flavored slicers produced on compact, mosaic- resistant plants. Bush variety may need vertical support. Life Cycle: annual Light: sun Height: 8-12" Pot: 4" $5

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Cucurbita pepo 'Early Butternut' Squash ‘Early Butternut’ Compact vine produces , medium-sized winter squash with fine-textured creamy orange flesh. Delicious sweet flavor. All America Selections winner. Harvest when skin is hard enough that it cannot be cut with your fingernail. Life Cycle: annual Light: sun Height: 8-12” Pot: 4" $5

Cucurbita pepo ‘Honey Bear’ Acorn Squash ‘Honey Bear’ Small to medium-sized acorn-shaped dark green fruits have delicious flavor and the characteristic dense texture. Compact, bushy plants. Life Cycle: annual Light: sun Height: 24-30" Pot: 4" $5

Cucurbita pepo 'Spineless Beauty' Zucchini Squash ‘Spineless Beauty’ Fruits of slightly under a pound are medium green, heavily produced on a bushy plant. Life Cycle: annual Light: sun Height: 24" Pot: 4" $5

Cucurbita pepo 'Tempest' Crookneck Summer Squash ‘Tempest' Ribbed, lightly striped summer squash have a rich, nutty flavor. Vibrant yellow color graces the vegetable garden. Life Cycle: annual Light: sun Height: 24" Pot: 4" $5

Cymbopogan citratus Lemon Grass Strong sharp lemon flavor is good in soups. Distinctive flavor used in Asian cooking. Also used in tea, to flavor vinegars and as potpourri. Grow indoors in winter in a sunny window and return to the garden in spring. Life Cycle: tender perennial Light: sun Height: 24-48” Pot: 3.5” $10

Eruca sativa 'Astro' Arugula ‘Astro’ Salad green with tangy, peppery flavor. Dark green, lobed leaves form a loose open bunch. Prefers cool temperatures. Toss with sliced pears and toasted walnuts for a wonderful salad. Life Cycle: annual Light: sun Height: 8-10" Pot: 4p $5

Ficus carica 'Chicago Hardy' Fig ‘Chicago Hardy’ Small sweet fruit. With protection, reported to withstand zone 5 winters. Plant in a container if you prefer to bring it indoors for the winter. Life Cycle: tender perennial Light: sun Height: variable Pot: 6” $15

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Fragaria x ananassa 'Cupido' Strawberry ‘Chicago Hardy’ Firm, juicy, heart-shaped berries with good red color and delicate flavor. Disease resistant. Produces in late summer. Hybrid cultivar of two wild species. Life Cycle: perennial Light: sun Height: 5-8” Pot: 4" $5

Herb Sampler Platter A lovely blend of the most useful herbs for your kitchen. Snip often to encourage growth. Grow in full sun with adequate water. Life Cycle: annual Light: sun Height: 8-16" Pot: bowl $20

Hysoppus officinalis Hyssop Hyssop has slender leaves growing from stems woody at their base. This sturdy perennial bears pink, blue or, rarely, white fragrant flowers which attract bees and other beneficial insects. Life Cycle: annual Light: sun Height: 18-24" Pot: 3.5” $5

Looking for tomatoes under Lycopersicum? Botanists have changed the name to Solanum. We offer as many, now filed under S. Happy shopping!

Mentha spicato Rein in this fragrant herb which spreads by underground rhizomes and you’ll have a great accent for many summer drinks and desserts…its small flowers have a lot of pollen which attracts beneficial insects. Life Cycle: perennial Light: sun, partial shade Height: 12-24” Pot: 4" $5

Mentha x piperita Peppermint thrives in moist soil in partial shade. Like most mints it has square stems and a rambling habit. It’s perennial here, providing a refreshing addition to iced tea and other summer beverages. Life Cycle: perennial Light: sun, partial shade Height: 12-24” Pot: 4" $5

Ocimum basilicum is a family of aromatic herbs used in salads, sauces, pesto and as a flavoring. Beautiful in borders, mass plantings and in pots. Trim to prevent flowering, as leaves become bitter after the plant blooms. Pinch back to encourage a bushy plant. Five varieties are listed below.

Ocimum basilicum Basil, Sweet Large, Italian ; best-selling variety. Flavor is marvelous for pesto and with fresh tomatoes. Life Cycle: annual Light: sun Height: 18-24" Pot: 3.5” $5

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Ocimum basilicum, Genovese, 'Amethyst Improved' Basil, Genovese, ‘Amethyst Improved’ Deep flavor is provided by these down-curved, red-purple leaves, especially good in sauces. Attractive ornamental, too. Harvest leaves often to keep plants from bolting. Life Cycle: annual Light: sun Height: 16-20" Pot: 3.5” $5

Ocimum basilicum 'Genovese Compact, Improved' Basil ‘Genovese Compact, Improved’ Deeply flavored Genovese basil, selected for compact plant size. Wonderful in summer salads.. Life Cycle: annual Light: sun Height: 20-30" Pot: 3.5 $5

Ocimum basilicum var. citriodora ‘Mrs. Burns’ Lemon’ Basil ‘Mrs. Burns’ Lemon’ Light green, lemon-scented leaves are lovely in many summer drinks and salads. Pinch back to encourage bushiness and delay bolting. Life Cycle: annual Light: sun Height: 16-20" Pot: 3.5 $5

Ocimum basilicum Thai Sweet Basil, Thai Sweet Green 2 inch long leaves have a spicy, anise-like flavor. Attractive plants have stems and flower bracts. Life Cycle: annual Light: sun Height: 16-20" Pot: 3.5 $5

Origanum marjoricum , Sweet Related to , marjoram has a sweet citrus/pine flavor, excellent in winter soups and stews. Low- growing plant is an annual in our zone, with thin, gray-green leaves. Life Cycle: annual Light: sun Height: 10-20" Pot: 4" $6

Origanum vulgare Oregano, Italian Both culinary and ornamental. Tiny pink or white flowers with purple bracts attract pollinating insects. Use fresh or dried. Leaves flavor sauces, salads and grilled meats. Can be potted up and brought indoors. Life Cycle: annual Light: sun Height: 20-30" Pot: 4" $6

Petroselinum crispum Parsley, Italian Flat leaf Also called flat leaf parsley. Contains more essential oils than curly parsley. Use to flavor egg, chicken and pasta salads. Add at the end of recipe for soup or stew as overcooking destroys flavor. Use fresh or dried. Life Cycle: annual Light: sun, partial shade Height: 10-12" Pot: 3.5 $5

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Rosmarinus officinalis 'Gorizia' ‘Gorizia’ An excellent standard variety with slightly wider leaves and very upright habit that performs well in the field or in containers. A good choice for culinary use. May be wintered over indoors. Life Cycle: perennial Light: sun Height: variable Pot: 3.5 $6

Rosmarinus officinalis ‘Prostratus’ Rosemary, Trailing This rosemary blooms in mid-spring with large flowers loved by bees. Trailing plant has intensely aromatic leaves. Attractive in pots. Life Cycle: perennial Light: sun Height: variable Pot: 3.5” $6

Rumex sanguineus ' Dressing' ‘Raspberry Dressing’ Deep red veins and stems make this a really ornamental edible. Tangy heirloom is good in salads and, lightly sautéed, on fish. Life Cycle: perennial Light: sun, partial shade Height: 6-12" Pot: 4” $5

Salvia officinalis 'Berggarten' Sage ‘Berggarten’ Large, -blue leaves. From Berggarten mansion in Germany. Use this culinary variety in stuffings, omelets, cheese and bean dishes. Great in tea. Life Cycle: perennial Light: sun Height: 16-24" Pot: 4" $6

Solanum Tomatoes are tropical annuals and should not be transplanted until soil has warmed. Give them full sun and consistent water. To provide even sun for tomatoes in containers, move and turn them as needed. Determinate varieties take up less space and produce a heavy crop over a concentrated period of a few weeks. They are good container and small spaces choices. Indeterminate varieties are tall and vining and need stakes and cages. They continue to grow and bear fruit until frost.

Solanum lycopersicum 'Big Beef' Beefsteak Tomato ‘Big Beef” Still unsurpassed as the top choice for fresh market beefsteak tomatoes. Large, avg. 10-12 oz., mostly blemish-free, globe-shaped red fruit. They have full flavor - among the best - and ripen early for their size. Broad disease resistance. AAS winner. Indeterminate. Life Cycle: annual Light: sun Height: indeterminate - typ. to 72" Pot: 4" $5

Solanum lycopersicum ' Cherry' Cherry Tomato ‘Black Cherry’ Round, black, cherry tomato with sweet, rich, complex flavor. Vigorous tall plant. Life Cycle: annual Light: sun Height: indeterminate - typ. to 72" Pot: 4” $5

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Solanum lycopersicum 'Brandywine’ Heirloom Tomato ‘Brandywine’ The most popular heirloom tomato, a favorite of many gardeners; large fruit with superb flavor. A great potato-leafed variety from 1885. Beautiful pink fruit up to 1-1/2 lbs. each! The medium-tall plant is best staked or caged. Indeterminate. Life Cycle: annual Light: sun Height: indeterminate - typ. to 90” Pot: 4" $5

Solanum lycopersicum 'Heirloom Marriage Cherokee Carbon' Tomato ‘Heirloom Marriage Cherokee Carbon’ Bred from ‘Cherokee Purple’ and the heirloom Carbon, this flavorful beefsteak tomato is a dusky purple, and makes the best tomato sandwiches. Tall, very productive plants require cages or staking. Life Cycle: annual Light: sun Height: indeterminate - typ. to 90" Pot: 4” $5

Solanum lycopersicum ‘Heirloom Marriage Marzinera’ Tomato ‘Heirloom Marriage Marzinera ’ Another cross between an heirloom and ‘San Marzano’ tomatoes, the result is the best of both: a dense, richly flavored paste tomato for your best sauces. Life Cycle: annual Light: sun Height: indeterminate - typ. to 90" Pot: 4” $5

Solanum lycopersicum ‘Mortgage Lifter’ Beefsteak Tomato ‘Mortgage Lifter’ The story of this tomato is that its discoverer was able to pay off his mortgage with its proceeds. This variety produces huge beefsteak tomatoes with great flavor. An indeterminate plant, it continues to grow and produce until frost but requires staking or caging. Life Cycle: annual Light: sun Height: indeterminate - typ. to 90" Pot: 4” $5

Solanum lycopersicum 'San Marzano' Tomato ‘San Marzano’ Excellent for canning, tomato paste or puree. Rectangular, pear-shaped, bright red, 3-4 inch fruit is meaty with a mild flavor. Thin-skinned. Life Cycle: annual Light: sun Height: indeterminate - typ. to 72" Pot: 4” $5

Solanum lycopersicum 'Sun Gold' Cherry Tomato ‘Sun Gold’ Very sweet, bright orange cherry tomato. Vigorous indeterminate plants bear long clusters of delicious fruit late into the seson. Life Cycle: annual Light: sun Height: indeterminate - typ. to 72" Pot: 4” $5

Solanum melongena 'Gretel' ‘Gretel’ Solid, white, mini fruit on a compact plant. Should be harvested when they are 3-4 inches long. Tender, bitterness-free fruit is delicious stir-fried or grilled. Life Cycle: annual Light: sun Height: 36-52" Pot: 4” $5

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Solanum melongena 'Hansel' Eggplant ‘Hansel’ Compact plants produce tender, dark purple fruit in clusters. Not bitter and perfect for grilling. Life Cycle: annual Light: sun Height: 24-36” Pot: 4” $5

Stevia rebaudiana Stevia Leaves of this plant are used as a sweetener and sugar substitute. Good fresh in salads, it is also a graceful addition to garden beds, with finely scalloped light green leaves. Life Cycle: tender perrenial Light: sun Height: 12-24” Pot: 4” $5

Tetragonia tetragonioides Spinach, New Zealand Not a true spinach, the thick fleshy leaves of this plant continue to grow in the summer without bolting. Sprawling, low habit. High in vitamin C. Life Cycle: annual Light: sun Height: 8-16” Pot: 4” $5

Thymus vulgaris Thyme, English Upright, compact growth habit; excellent flavor. Dark grey-green leaves. A lovely border plant. One of the hardiest thymes. Life Cycle: perennial Light: sun Height: 6-10" Pot: 4" $6

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THE ORNAMENTAL GARDEN

Plants on these pages have been chosen for their beauty and, in some cases, fragrance. Some, for example attract butterflies. Both perennials and annuals will be found here. All require a minimum of six hours of sun a day to perform at their best.

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Achillea millefolium 'Balvinviolet' Yarrow ‘Vintage ’ Compact,long-blooming perennial cultivar has vivid violet- flowers. Flat “blooms’” are actually clusters of tiny flowers. Leaves are both ferny and fragrant. Life Cycle: perennial Light: sun Height: 12-14" Pot: 4” $6

Ageratum houstonianum 'High Tide Blue' Ageratum ‘High Tide Blue’ Powder-blue, flat-topped button flowers with lilac centers. Foliage forms a dense hedge. Attracts bees. Trim faded flowers to encourage more blooms. Lovely in bouquets. Life Cycle: annual Light: sun Height: 14-16" Pot: 4” $5

Alternanthera ficoidea ‘Purple Prince’ Brazilian Joyweed ‘Purple Prince’ Unique foliage plant is densely branched with compact, tightly mounded habit. Adds distinctive color and texture to beds and borders. Life Cycle: annual Light: sun Height: 12-16" Pot: 4" $5

Alternanthera ficoidea 'Red Threads' Joseph's Coat ‘Red Threads’ Unique foliage plant is densely branched with compact, tightly mounded habit. Adds distinctive color and texture to beds and borders. Life Cycle: annual Light: sun Height: 6-12" Pot: 4" $5

Anemone × hybrida 'Honorine Jobert' Japanese Anemone ‘Honorine Jobert’ This is a vigorous, fibrous-rooted, mounding, compact cultivar which typically grows to 3-4' tall and spreads by creeping rhizomes. Single flowers appear on long, graceful, branching stems over an attractive foliage mound of dark green leaves. Lengthy August to September bloom period. No serious insect or disease problems. Highly rated in Chicago Botanic Gardens evaluation trials. Life Cycle: perennial Light: sun, partial shade Height: 36-48" Pot: 4" $6

Anemone hupehensis var. japonica 'Pamina' Japanese Anemone ‘Pamina’ ‘Pamina’ is an anemone cultivar that grows to 30” tall. Double deep -pink flowers (to 2” across). Highly rated in Chicago Botanic Gardens evaluation trials. Life Cycle: perennial Light: sun, partial shade Height: 30-36" Pot: 4" $6

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Angelonia angustifolia 'Archangel Blue Bicolor' Angelonia ‘Archangel Blue Bicolor’ Large, bi-colored flowers of deep purple and soft lilac held above glossy dark foliage. Grows well in heat and humidity; tolerates drought. Good choice for containers. Life Cycle: annual Light: sun Height: 12-14" Pot: 4" $5

Angelonia angustifolia 'Archangel Dark Rose' Angelonia ‘Archangel Dark Rose’ Large dark-rose blossoms with eyes. Grape scent attracts butterflies. Good choice for containers. Life Cycle: annual Light: sun Height: 12-14" Pot: 4" $5

Antirrhinum majus 'Antiquity Mix' Snapdragon ‘Antiquity Mix’ Open-faced flowers in , red and . Scent attracts bees. Blooms well into cooler weather. Life Cycle: annual Light: sun Height: 9-12" Pot: 4” $5

Antirrhinum majus 'Liberty Classic ' Snapdragon ‘Liberty Classic Bronze’ Spikes of lightly-scented orange flowers have coppery-bronze overtones. Children love the classic snapdragon form of these flowers, which bloom well into the cooler weather, and make wonderful bouquets. Life Cycle: annual Light: sun Height: 18-22" Pot: 4” $5

Antirrhinum majus 'Liberty Classic White' Snapdragon ‘Liberty Classic White’ Upright plants with deep green leaves bear generous spikes of traditionally-shaped, fragrant snaps. Wonderful in summer bouquets. Blooms well into cooler weather. Life Cycle: annual Light: sun Height: 18-22" Pot: 4” $5

Aquilegia x 'Songbird Mix' Columbine ‘Songbird Mix’ Bi-colored, long-spurred, upward-facing flowers. Compact, fern-like, grey-green foliage. Mix includes blue, rose, and white. Life Cycle: perennial Light: sun Height: 18-24" Pot: 4" $5

Argyranthemum frutescens 'Butterfly' Marguerite Daisy ‘Butterfly’ Sunny yellow daisy-like flowers; light green, finely-cut, fern-like leaves. Flowers continuously without deadheading. However, cutting back will encourage branching and new growth. Life Cycle: annual Light: sun Height: 14-18" Pot: 4" $5

Bacopa x Sutera ‘Snowstorm Snow Globe' Bacopa ‘Snowstorm Snow Globe’

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Gorgeous white flowers cover this sun-loving annual all summer, trailing up to 20 inches. The perfect “spiller’” for your big pots. Life Cycle: annual Light: sun Height: 4-8" Pot: 4" $6

Bidens x ‘Campfire 'Fireburst' Bidens ‘Campfire Fireburst’ This annual’s vigorous flowers are a daisy shape. Petals are softer and orange in cooler weather, brightening in midsummer’s heat. Pretty bordering a bed. Life Cycle: annual Light: sun Height: 12-18" Pot: 4" $5

Calendula officinalis 'Bon Bon Mix' Calendula ‘Bon Bon Mix’ Bright 3" double flowers on bushy plants are daisy-shaped in , orange and yellow, blooming early from spring well into summer. The edible petals provide a finishing touch to summer dishes. Life Cycle: annual Light: sun Height: 12-15" Pot: 4” $5

Calibrachoa 'Superbells Grape Punch' Calibrochoa ‘Superbells Grape Punch’ Want a hanging basket full of color all summer? These deep purple flowers have a dark throat, petunia shape and require no deadheading. Life Cycle: annual Light: sun Height: 6-12" Pot: 4” $5

Carex oshimensis ‘EverColor Everlime' Sedge ‘EverColor Everlime’ A superb ground cover and container plant with distinctive green foliage with margins. It is easy to grow, low maintenance and forms a neat easily controlled mound. ‘Everlime’ is a great cold hardy plant. Life Cycle: perennial Light: partial shade Height: 12-18" Pot: Q $10

Celosia argentea var. cristata 'Dragon's Breath' Celosia ‘Dragon's Breath’ Unique green-red foliage. Blazing red, long-lasting, plume-like, feathery flower heads. Great cut flower. Brings drama to autumn landscape. Life Cycle: annual Light: sun Height: 20-24" Pot: 4" $5

Chrysogonum virginianum var. australe Goldenstar ‘Green and Gold’ Low-growing perennial forms a foliage mat to 3-4” tall spreading to 18" wide or more. It is native to woodland areas from Pennsylvania to Florida and Louisiana. Star-shaped, daisy-like, bright yellow flowers (to 1.5” diameter) on stems originating in the leaf axils, bloom in spring. Life Cycle: perennial Light:partial shade, shade Height: 6-10" Pot: 4" $5

Cleome x hassleriana 'Pequena Senorita Rosalita' Cleome ‘Pequena Senorita Rosalita’

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Soft lavender-pink blossoms up and down the stems of this compact variety. Foliage is thornless. Brings bees and butterflies to your garden. Life Cycle: annual Light: sun Height: 18-36" Pot: 4" $5

Cleome x hassleriana 'Senorita Blanca Improved' Cleome ‘Senorita Blanca Improved’ Soft, pink-tinged blossoms up and down the stem. Compact variety blooms all season. Foliage is thornless. Attracts bees and butterflies. Life Cycle: annual Light: sun Height: 18-36" Pot: 4" $5

Dahlia x hybrida Dahlia ‘Bishop’s Children Mix’ This variety is a descendant of the classic red ‘Bishop of Llandaff’ dahlia.These single-flowered dahlias come in a riot of warm , some striped, bicolor or two-tone blends. growing to three feet. Blooming in late summer on plants with leaves so dark they almost seem black, Life Cycle: annual Light: sun Height: 24-40" Pot: 4" $5

Delphinium grandiflorum 'Blue Mirror' Delphinium ‘Blue Mirror’ Loose sprays of single, electric-blue flowers are held above a bushy mound of lacy green leaves. This shorter variety reduces need to stake. Remove flowers to encourage repeat blooming. Life Cycle: perennial Light: sun Height: 12-16" Pot: 4" $5

Dianthus x barbatus 'Jolt Pink' Dianthus ‘Jolt Pink’ This dianthus has brightly colored and large, showy flower heads on strong stems that perform extremely well all summer long. Jolt is the most heat tolerant dianthus on the market, sporting very showy, bright pink fringed flowers. This is an easy to grow and trouble-free annual for the gardener looking for neat and tidy low-maintenance flower varieties. Life Cycle: annual Light: sun Height: 12-18" Pot: 4" $5

Erysimum cheiri 'Charity Mix' Wallflower ‘Charity Mix’ Dense racemes of fragrant blooms in , orange, yellow and . Attracts bees. Deadheading will lengthen blooming season. Compact plant can be revived by cutting foliage back in late summer. Life Cycle: annual Light: sun Height: 8-12" Pot: 4p $5

Euphorbia 'Diamond Mountain’ Euphorbia ‘Diamond Mountain’ Clouds of airy white flowers drift above soft green foliage. Beautiful filler in pots as well as with contrasting flowers in beds. Life Cycle: annual Light: sun Height: 24-36" Pot: 4” $5

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Festuca glauca 'Elijah Blue' Fescue ‘Elijah Blue’ A short-lived, low-growing, semi-evergreen, clump-forming ornamental grass noted for its glaucous, finely-textured, blue-gray foliage. Light green flowers with a purple tinge appear in terminal panicles atop stems rising above the foliage in late spring to early summer, but inflorescences are not very showy. Flowers give way to heads Life Cycle: perennial Light: sun Height: 9-12" Pot: 4” $6

Gazania ringens ‘Kiss Orange Flame' Gazania ‘Kiss Orange Flame’ Lively combination of orange and red- striped flowers on short sturdy stems. Life Cycle: annual Light: sun Height: 8-10" Pot: 4” $5

Heliotropium arborescens 'Marine' Heliotrope ‘Marine’ Very fragrant, large umbels of deep purple flowers on compact, uniform plants. fragrance. Attracts butterflies. Life Cycle: annual Light: sun, partial shade Height: 12-16" Pot: 4” $5

Iberis sempervirens ‘Purity’ Candytuft ‘Purity’ The glossy, evergreen foliage forms a compact mound. This selection offers loads of good-sized white flowers for several weeks, on a medium size plant. Extra compact and profusely blooming, Iberis Purity makes a perfect addition to a rock garden. Life Cycle: perennial Light: sun, partial shade Height: 6-12" Pot: 4" $6

Impatiens hawkeri ‘Divine Mix’ New Guinea Impatiens ‘Divine Mix’ Large flowers in a range of bright, warm colors light up shady beds. Never need deadheading. Resistant to the downy mildew that has decimated other impatiens. Life Cycle: annual Light: partial shade Height: 10-14" Pot: 4" $5

Impatiens x 'SunPatiens Compact Electric Orange’ New Guinea Impatiens ‘SunPatiens Compact Electric Orange’ ‘Electric Orange’ says it all. Huge, nearly fluorescent flowers cover compact plants resistant to disease. This series tolerates sun better than most impatiens. Life Cycle: annual Light: sun, partial shade Height: 14-32" Pot: 4" $5

Impatiens x 'SunPatiens Spreading Lavender’ New Guinea Impatiens ‘SunPatiens Spreading Lavender’ Disease-resistant from its New Guinea impatiens parentage, this plant also is sun-tolerant. It covers itself with lavender flowers well into cooler weather, growing to 30 “. Striking in hanging baskets. Life Cycle: annual Light: sun, partial shade Height: 18-24" Pot: 4" $5

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Impatiens x 'SunPatiens Spreading Shell Pink' New Guinea Impatiens ‘SunPatiens Spreading Shell Pink’ Soft pink flowers get prettier as the season progresses. Disease resistant. Sun-loving. All America Selection. Life Cycle: annual Light: sun, partial shade Height: 18-24" Pot: 4" $5

Ipomoea batatas ‘SolarPower Black Improved' Sweet Potato Vine ‘Solar Power Black Improved’ Trailing annual with very dark, black-green leaves. Great accent plant in containers and window boxes. Life Cycle: annual Light: sun Height: 10-12” Pot: 4" $5

Ipomoea batatas ‘SolarPower Lime Improved' Sweet Potato Vine ‘Solar Power Lime Improved’ Semi-trailing annual vine keeps color all season. Filler and spiller for containers and window boxes. Life Cycle: annual Light: sun Height: 10-12” Pot: 4" $5

Iresine herbstii 'Purple Lady' Iresine 'Purple Lady' Dark foliage. Cascades as branches get larger. Spreading plant fills in nicely in containers. Easily propagted from cuttings. Life Cycle: annual Light: partial shade Height: 6-8" Pot: 4" $5

Juncus tenuis ‘ColorGrass Blue Dart' Rush ‘ColorGrass Blue Dart’ Compact, upright blue-foliaged grass is well-suited to small gardens and containers. Adaptable to both wet and dry conditions. Life Cycle: perennial Light: sun, partial shade Height: 12-18" Pot: 4" $6

Lantana camara ‘Landmark Citrus' Lantana ‘Landmark Citrus’ Bright orange and yellow flowers in clusters. Scented foliage. Attractive to butterflies. Heat and drought tolerant. Excellent in containers. Prune after main flower flush to shape plant and promote vigor. May be wintered over indoors. Life Cycle: annual Light: sun Height: 15-20" Pot: 4" $6

Lantana camara ‘Landmark Rose Sunrise' Lantana ‘Landmark Rose Sunrise’ Rose and yellow flowers in clusters. Scented foliage. Attractive to butterflies. Heat and drought tolerant. Excellent in containers. Prune after main flower flush to shape plant and promote vigor. May be wintered over indoors. Life Cycle: annual Light: sun Height: 15-20" Pot: 4" $6

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Lavandula x intermedia 'Provence' Lavender ‘Provence’ High quality oil production; grown for perfume industry. Light purple blooms on long stems. Great for cutting, drying and for making lavender wands. Attracts bees and butterflies. Provide good drainage and winter protection. Cut back in early spring to avoid “leggy” plant. Life Cycle: perennial Light: sun Height: 20-30" Pot: 4" $6

Lobelia erinus ‘Regatta Mix’ Lobelia ‘Regatta Mix’ This beautiful trailer mixes the blue, white and purple flowers of the Regatta series. The flowers are delicate, gracing pots’ edges. Keep from hot afternoon sun. Life Cycle: annual Light: sun, partial shade Height: 6-8” Pot: 4” $5

Lobularia maritima ‘Clear Crystal White' Alyssum ‘Clear Crystal White’ Dark green foliage with clusters of clean white flowers. Sweet honey scent attracts bees and butterflies. Wonderful in containers or as a low border. Shear plant to remove spent flowers and encourage repeat bloom. Life Cycle: annual Light: sun Height: 6-9" Pot: 4p $5

Lysimachia nummularia ‘Goldilocks' Creeping Jenny ‘Goldilocks’ Low-growing, creeping groudcover. Coin-shaped leaves. Bright yellow cup-shaped flowers appear in late summer. form where leaf nodes touch the soil. Life Cycle: perennial Light: sun, partial shade Height: 2-4" Pot: 4" $5

Mimulus x 'Magic Mix' Monkey Flower ‘Magic Mix’ Wide-open, trumpet-shaped blossoms held above neat, compact mounded foliage. Mix includes yellow, crimson, orange, red, and shades; some blotched, some flame. Attracts bees and butterflies. Life Cycle: annual Light: sun Height: 8-10" Pot: 4” $5

Monarda bradburniana Beebalm Living up to its common name, this monarda attracts bees as well as hummingbirds and hosts the larva of several butterflies and moths. Perennial, it likes full sun, growing two feet tall. It has an earlier bloom time and is less aggressive than other monardas. Its flowers are light lavender with darker purple spots. Life Cycle: perennial Light: sun, partial shade Height: 12-18" Pot: 4" $6

Nemesia fruticans ‘Aromatica Rose Pink’ Nemesia ‘Aromatica Rose Pink’ Wide-open, trumpet-shaped blossoms held above neat, compact mounded foliage. Mix includes yellow, crimson, orange, red, wine and pastel shades; some blotched, some flame. Attracts bees and butterflies. Life Cycle: annual Light: sun, partial shade Height: 12-14" Pot: 4” $5

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Pelargonium crispum Lemon Scented Geranium, Lemon The small rounded leaves of this scented geranium have crinkly edges and a refreshing clear lemon scent. There are small pale pink flowers. Float them in a summer drink. Life Cycle: annual Light: sun Height: variable Pot: 4" $6

Pelargonium graveolens variegata 'Lady Plymouth' Scented Geranium ‘Lady Plymouth’ Deeply-cut grey-green leaves are variegated with white. Brush against them to release a sharp rose and lemon scent. Small lavender-pink flowers are borne in clusters. Life Cycle: annual Light: sun Height: variable Pot: 4" $6

Pelargonium hortorum 'Americana Red’ Geranium ‘Americana Red’ Classic dark red geranium flowers are borne on compact plants. Deadhead for continuing bloom all summer. Wonderful in window boxes. Life Cycle: annual Light: sun Height: 14-16" Pot: 4" $6

Pelargonium hortorum 'Brocade Fire’ Geranium ‘Brocade Fire’ This compact geranium has unusual bicolor foliage. The leaves’ dark centers set off bright orange semi- double flowers. An All-America Selection. Life Cycle: annual Light: sun Height: 12-14" Pot: 4" $6

Pelargonium hortorum 'Dynamo White Improved' Geranium ‘Dynamo White Improved’ Large white flowers; medium green foliage. Good branching. Does well in large containers. Life Cycle: annual Light: sun Height: 12-14" Pot: 4" $6

Pelargonium nervosum Scented Geranium, The leaves of these upright plants have a faint aroma of ginger, and frame unusually large pale lilac flowers stippled with darker purple. Life Cycle: annual Light: sun Height: variable Pot: 4" $6

Pennisetum glaucum 'Jade Princess' Ornamental Millet ‘Jade Princess’ Intense lime green leaves on upright, compact plants which bear contrasting dark flower plumes. Striking alone or as the "thriller" in a large pot. Life Cycle: annual Light: sun Height: 30-48" Pot: 4" $5

Pentas lanceolata 'Butterfly Red' Pentas ‘Butterfly Red’

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Glowing in the garden, pentas’ red flowers are well-named butterfly magnets. Borne over hairy green leaves in mounded clusters, the tiny flowers have light centers, resembling stars. Life Cycle: annual Light: sun Height: 18-24" Pot: 4" $5

Petchoa SuperCal 'Premium Cinnamon' Petchoa ‘Premium Cinnamon’ Hybrid of petunia and calibrachoa, these gorgeous flowers grow on mounded, spreading plants that are heat and disease tolerant. Blooms self clean, leaving no sticky residue to annoy those deadheading them. Life Cycle: annual Light: Sun Height: 10-14” Pot: 4” $5

Petunia x hybrida 'Cha-Ching Cherry' Petunia ‘Cha-Ching Cherry’ Cherry-red blooms with creamy-yellow center star pattern. Semi-trailing. Looks great spilling over hanging baskets and window boxes. Life Cycle: annual Light: sun Height: 10-16" Pot: 4" $5

Petunia x hybrida ‘Color Blitz Blue Ocean’ Petunia ‘Color Blitz Blue Ocean’ Intense blue, a color rare in garden flowers, graces the classic petunia flowers which cover the plants late into the summer. It will trail from a pot, as well. Life Cycle: annual Light: sun Height: 8-10" Pot: 4" $5

Petunia x hybrida 'Phantom' Petunia ‘Phantom’ Black base color with yellow star. Will fill containers quickly and bloom all summer. Drought and heat resistant. Life Cycle: annual Light: sun Height: 8-12" Pot: 4" $5

Phlox x ‘Fashionably Early Crystal’ Phlox ‘Fashionably Early Crystal’ Beautiful old-fashioned perennial blooms early. Clusters of white flowers have faint purple centers. Fragrant, these plants attract butterflies. Thick, almost leathery leaves are exceptionally mildew-resistant. Life Cycle: perennial Light: partial shade, shade Height: 28-32" Pot: Q $10

Phlox x ‘Fashionably Early Princess’ Phlox ‘Fashionably Early Princess’ An early-blooming classic garden flower for the middle of the border. Clouds of violet flowers have a deep pink eye. Foliage is disease-resistant. Life Cycle: perennial Light: partial shade, shade Height: 28-32" Pot: Q $10

Plectranthus 'Mona Lavender' Plectranthus ‘Mona Lavender’ Upright, rounded plant bears tubular lavender flowers in spikes over a long bloom period. Glossy, oval leaves are purple underneath. Life Cycle: annual Light: sun, partial shade Height: 12-18" Pot: 4” $5

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Portulaca grandiflora 'Happy Trails Mix' Moss Rose ‘Happy Trails Mix’ Perfect sweeps of color for that hot, dry strip. Constant bloom in red, yellow, pink and white. No deadheading needed. Life Cycle: annual Light: sun Height: 5" Pot: 4p $5

Portulaca grandiflora 'Sundial ' Moss Rose ‘Sundial Peach’ All America selection. Large double pink blooms look delicate but plants are heat and drought resistant Life Cycle: annual Light: sun Height: 5" Pot: 4p $5

Rudbeckia hirta 'Cherokee ' Rudbeckia ‘Cherokee Sunset’ Large, double flowers in warm shades of orange, yellow and bronze. Provides pollen late into the season. All America Selection. Life Cycle: perennial Light: sun Height: 24-30" Pot: 4" $5

Salvia dorisiana Sage, Fruit-Scented Brush against the leaves of this plant to be rewarded with a strong tropical fruit aroma. Magenta-pink flowers are large for a sage, attracting hummingbirds. Life Cycle: annual Light: sun Height: 48" Pot: 4" $6

Salvia x farinacea 'Mystic Spires Improved' Salvia ‘Mystic Spires Improved’ This impressive salvia has been improved for better summer garden performance, with longer flower hold for a brighter blue flower color in the garden. The sturdy, dark green-leafed plants are naturally compact, well-branched and very free-flowering. Well suited to landscapes and mixed containers. Life Cycle: annual Light: sun Height: 18-24" Pot: 4" $5

Salvia viridis 'Marble Arch Mix' Salvia ‘Marble Arch Mix’ This lovely sage has flowers in rose, blue-purple and white, lasting well into fall. These long-lasting flowers fill in summer bouquets. Life Cycle: annual Light: sun Height: 26-30" Pot: 4" $5

Sedum rupestre 'Angelina' Sedum ‘Angelina’ Glowing groundcover for dry places, its chartreuse, needle-like leaves can trail from pot or edge of wall. Clusters of yellow, starry flowers bloom in summer. Life Cycle: annual Light: sun Height: 3-6" Pot: 4” $5

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Tagetes patula 'Durango Outback Mix' ‘Durango Outback Mix’ Deep red, and yellow double blooms, some tipped with contrasting colors,cover bushy, dark green plants all summer. Deadhead to keep them coming until frost. Nice edger for vegetable gardens. Life Cycle: annual Light: sun Height: 10-12" Pot: 4” $5

Tropaeolum majus 'Alaska Mix' Nasturtium ‘Alaska Mix’ Cream and green variegated leaves with yelow, coral, and dark red single flowers. Both leaves and flowers are edible with a peppery taste. Low-growing, mounding compact form makes it great for edging and containers. Blooms best in poor soils. Life Cycle: annual Light: sun Height: 10-12" Pot: 4” $5

Tropaeolum majus 'Jewel Mix' Nasturtium ‘Jewel Mix’ Compact, non-trailing nasturtium has semi-double to double flowers in shades of gold, peach, red, rose and . Both leaves (salads) and flowers (garnish) are edible. Life Cycle: annual Light: sun Height: 10-12" Pot: 4” $5

Verbena bonariensis Verbena, Tall Clusters of small, violet-blue flowers on strong, tall, airy stems. Attracts butterflies. Life Cycle: annual Light: sun Height: 36-50" Pot: 4" $5

Verbena peruviana 'Endurascape Pink Bicolor' Verbena ‘Endurascape Pink Bicolor’ All America Selection in 2017, these long-blooming vigorous plants bear soft pink blossoms that darken toward the center. Heat and drought-tolerant, this cultivar also survives cooler fall temperatures. Life Cycle: annual Light: sun Height: 8-12" Pot: 4" $5

Zinnia elegans ‘State Fair Mix’ Zinnia ‘State Fair Mix’ Double flowers in shades of red, orange, purple, yellow, and pink. Attracts bees and butterflies. Disease resistant; tolerant of sun and heat. Life Cycle: annual Light: sun Height: 30-36” Pot: 4” $5

Zinnia hybrida 'Profusion Double Hot Cherry' Zinnia ‘Profusion Double Hot Cherry’ True red zinnia that doesn’t fade in summer heat. An All America Selection which blooms prolifically, its 2” semi-double flowers attract nectaring butterflies. Life Cycle: annual Light: sun Height: 8-14” Pot: 4” $5

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Zinnia hybrida 'Profusion Red' Zinnia ‘Profusion Red’ Single red flowers borne on compact plants attract butterflies. Long-blooming, a bright edger for flower or vegetable beds. Life Cycle: annual Light: sun Height: 8-14” Pot: 4” $5

Zinnia marylandica ‘Zahara Bonfire Mix’ Zinnia ‘Zahara Bonfire Mix’ Vibrant , orange, and yellow petals resist fading. Attract bees and butterflies. Disease resistant; tolerant of sun and heat. Life Cycle: annual Light: sun Height: 12-18” Pot: 4” $5

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PLANTS FOR SHADE

The following pages contain descriptions of plants selected for growing in beds shaded by trees or buildings. If struggling grass in hard-packed soil describes all or part of your yard, this section of the plant sale is for you.

Soil amendment is a good first step to a healthy shade garden. Humus from your compost pile, if available, is often needed, especially under trees with shallow roots. Mulch plantings with wood chips or shredded bark to conserve moisture. Avoid planting amid tree roots.

You may begin with spring bulbs that bloom before trees fill out. Their drying leaves can then be hidden with a shady ground cover like plumbago.

For the rest of the season, the choices of flowering plants would include lobelia and impatiens to provide color and contrast. Leaf texture, shape, and color will provide interest in a lovely, peaceful shade garden.

Actaea matsumurae 'White ' Bugbane ‘White Pearl’ Wands of fragrant, creamy-white bottlebrush flowers held above light green, lacy foliage. Prefers moist, rich soil. Protect from hot afternon sun. Needs several years to develop into mature clump. Life Cycle: perennial Light: partial shade Height: 36-48" Pot: Q $10

Begonia x benariensis 'Whopper Rose with Bronze Leaf' Begonia ‘Whopper Rose with Bronze Leaf’ These big, vigorous plants put on a show - the flowers have exceptionally bright, big blooms that continue until frost. Life Cycle: annual Light: partial shade, shade Height: 24-30" Pot: 4” $6

Begonia 'Dragon Wing Red' Begonia ‘Dragon Wing Red’ Scarlet flowers are pendulous and large. Angel-wing type is a good choice for hanging baskets, containers or a shady bed. Glossy green foliage is well-branched. Life Cycle: annual Light: partial shade, shade Height: 12-18" Pot: 4” $6

Begonia rex 'Jurassic Pink Shades’ Begonia ‘Jurassic Pink Shades’ Grown for its stunning, large serrated leaves, which have brown edges speckled with pink and rosy pink centers around a dark brown throat. Eye-catching in shady beds, they winter over well indoors, too. Life Cycle: annual Light: partial shade, shade Height: 10-16" Pot: 4" $6

Begonia rex 'Jurassic Point' Begonia ‘Jurassic Silver Point’ Leaves have sharply-pointed edges and a silvery mint-green midcenter. Provide evenly moist, well- drained soil. Good container plant and pretty houseplant. Life Cycle: annual Light: partial shade, shade Height: 10-16" Pot: 4" $6

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Begonia rex 'Jurassic Watermelon’ Begonia ‘Jurassic Watermelon’ Silver-green leaves with dark green veins are centered with light rose. These large-leaved shade plants evoke images of food for dinosaurs! Life Cycle: annual Light: partial shade, shade Height: 10-16" Pot: 4" $6

Ceratostigma plumbaginoides Plumbago Ground cover with late fall and winter interest. Brilliant gentian- blue flowers from late summer until first hard frost. Good for inter-planting with spring bulbs as it emerges late in spring. Bronze-red fall foliage. Life Cycle: perennial Light: sun Height: 9-12" Pot: 4" $6

Dichondra argentea 'Silver Falls' Dichondra ‘Silver Falls’ Silvery, soft- textured, rounded small leaves on glistening stems. Wide spreading habit. Great accent plant in containers. Life Cycle: annual Light: partial shade, shade Height: 3" Pot: 4" $5

Helleborus ‘Honeymoon French Kiss’ Lenten Rose ‘Honeymoon French Kiss’ Vigorous grower produces many single white flowers with deep pink streaks. One of the earliest bloomers of spring, these long-lasting flowers grow on 18” tall plants in full to part shade. Life Cycle: perennial Light: partial shade, shade Height: 12-16” Pot: Q $15

Helleborus ‘Honeymoon Sandy Shores’ Lenten Rose ‘Honeymoon Sandy Shores’ The large single pale apricot bells on this plant have rose pink on their backs. Early blooming flowers welcome spring and last for weeks. Life Cycle: perennial Light: partial shade, shade Height: 8-12” Pot: Q $15

Perilla frutescens 'Magilla' Perilla ‘Magilla Purple’ Vibrant magenta, chartreuse and green foliage plant is wonderful in large containers. Strong stems. Pinching will keep plant bushy. Provide fertile, well-drained soil. Water frequently. Life Cycle: annual Light: sun Height: 24-36" Pot: 4" $5

Plectranthus scutellarioides 'Campfire' Coleus ‘Campfire’ Big, bold and bright, this coleus sports coppery orange foliage that keeps its color in sun or shade. Plants make a statement alone or combined with others in large containers and borders. Sun tolerant. Life Cycle: annual Light: partial shade, shade Height: 14-28" Pot: 4" $5

Plectranthus scutellarioides ‘Coleosaurus’ Coleus ‘Coleosaurus’

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No longer just for shade, this striking coleus is a mix of burgundy colors edged with lime green. Grow in part shade to full sun. Plants can grow up to 36” tall. Life Cycle: annual Light: partial shade, shade Height: 12-18" Pot: 4" $5

Plectranthus scutellarioides 'FlameThrower Salsa Rojas’ Coleus ‘Flame Thrower Salsa Rojas’ ‘Flame Thrower’ series’ name tells us how bright this coleus is! Stunning red/burgundy color for shade to full sun. Compact, well-branched plants grow 12” to 18”. Life Cycle: annual Light: partial shade, shade Height: 12-18" Pot: 4" $5

Plectranthus scutellarioides 'FlameThrower ' Coleus ‘Flame Thrower Chili Pepper’ Serrated, pointy leaves are lime green with bold, showy burgundy and red blotch in center. Propagate from cuttings. Life Cycle: annual Light: partial shade, shade Height: 12-18" Pot: 4" $5

Plectranthus scutellarioides 'Inferno' Coleus ‘Inferno’ Saturated orange-red color and bold texture are features of this new variety. Sun brings out the color. Propagate from cuttings. Life Cycle: annual Light: partial shade, shade Height: 14-28" Pot: 4" $5

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THIRTY FOR THE THIRTIETH

Original list in first catalog: 2019 catalog:

1- lemon basil 1 - ‘Mrs. Burns Lemon’ basil. Ocimum x citriodorum

2- sweet basil 2 - sweet basil. Ocimum basilicum

3- peppermint 3 - peppermint. Mentha x piperata

4- spearmint 4 - spearmint. Mentha spicata

5 - prairie bee balm 5 - monarda. Monarda bradburniana

6 - fruit sage 6 - fruit-scented sage. Salvia dorisiana

7 - Turkish clary sage 7 - clary sage ‘Marble Arch Mix’. Salvia viridis

8 - common sage 8 - salvia ‘Berggarten’.

9 - common thyme 9 - English thyme. Thymus vulgarisms

10 - borage 10 - borage. Borago officinalis

11 - calendula 11 - calendula ‘Bon Bon Mix’. Calendula officinalis

12 - cilantro 12 - cilantro. Coriandrum sativum

13 - nasturtium 13 - nasturtium ‘Jewel Mix’ tropaeolum majus

14 - nasturtium 14 - nasturtium ‘Alaska Mix’. Tropaeolum majus

15 - Greek oregano 15 - Italian oregano. Origanum vulgare

16 - lemon grass 16 - lemon grass. Cymbopogan citratus

17 - lemon verbena 17 - lemon verbena. Aloysia triphylla

18 - rosemary 18 - rosemary ‘Gorizia’. Rosemarinus officinalis

19 - sweet marjoram 19 - sweet marjoram. Origanum majoricum

20 - dill 20 - dill ‘Hera ‘. Anethum graveolens

21 - lavender 21 - lavender ‘Provence. Lavendula x intermedia

22 - lemon scented geranium 22 - scented geranium. Pelargonium crispum, lemon

23 - scented geranium 23 - scented geranium ‘ Lady Plymouth’, . Pelargonium graveolens variegata

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Original list in first catalog: 2019 catalog:

24 - chives 24 - chives. Allium schoenoprasum

25 - sorrel 25 - sorrel ‘Raspberry Dressing’. Rumex sanguineus

26 - pink 26 - dianthus ‘jolt Pink’ Dianthus x barbatus

27 - hyssop 27 - hyssop. Hyssoppus officialis

28 - tarragon 28 - tarragon. Artemisia dracunculus

29 - parsley 29 - parsley, Italian flat leaf. Petroselinum crispum

30 - rosemary 30 - rosemary, trailing. Rosemarinus officinalis prostrates

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Cross Index

COMMON NAME BOTANICAL NAME COMMON NAME BOTANICAL NAME

Alyssum Lobularia Lemon Verbena Aloysia Arugula Eruca Marguerite Daisy Argyranthemum Basil Ocimum Marigold Tagetes Beebalm Monarda Marjoram Origanum Monkey Flower Mimulus Bok choi, Pak choi Brassica Moss Rose Portulaca Brazilian Joyweed Alternanthera Nasturtium Tropaeolum Broccoli Brassica Okra Abelmoschus Brussels sprouts Brassica Oregano Oreganum Bugbane Actaea Ornamental Millet Pennisetum Candytuft Iberis Pak Choy/Bok Choy Brassica Cantaloupe Cucumis Parsley Petroselinum Chives Allium Pepper Capsicum Cilantro Coriandrum Peppermint Mentha Clary Sage Salvia Plumbago Ceratostigma Coleus Plectranthus Rosemary Rosmarinus Rush Juncus Collards Brassica Sage Salvia Columbine Aquilegia Scented Geranium Pelargonium Creeping Jenny Lysimachia Sedge Carex Cucumber Cucumis Snapdragon Antirrhinum Dill Anethum Sorrel Rumex Eggplant Solanum Spearmint Mentha Euphorbia Euphorbia Spinach Tetragonia Fescue Festuca Squash Cucurbita Fig Ficus Strawberry Fragaria Geranium-Scented &Annual Pelargonium Sweet Potato Vine Ipomoea Goldenstar Chrysogonum Swiss Chard Beta Joseph’s Coat Alternanthera Tarragon Artemisia Kale Brassica Thyme Thymus Lavender Lavandula Tomato Solanum Leek Allium Wallflower Erysimum Lemon Citrus Watermelon Citrullis Yarrow Achillea Lemon Grass Cymbopogan 32 Lemon Verbena Aloysia

THE EDIBLE GARDEN SHOPPING LIST

BOTANICAL NAME COMMON NAME PRICE QUANTITY TOTAL COST Abelmoschus esculentus 'Clemson Okra $5 Spineless' Allium ampeloprasum 'American Leek $5/4 pack Flag' Allium schoenoprasum Chives $5/4 pack Alyosia tryphylia Lemon Verbena $6 Anethum graveolens 'Hera' Dill $5/4 pack Artemesia dracunculus French Tarragon $5 Beta vulgaris 'Bright Lights' Swiss Chard $5 Borago officinalis Borage $5/4 pack Brassica oleracea ‘Flash’ Collards $5 Brassica oleracea Lacinato Kale $5 Brassica oleracea 'Long Island’ Brussels Sprouts $5 Brassica oleracea Red Russian Kale $5 Brassica rapa chinensis Toy Choy Chinese White $5/4 pack Cabbage (Pak Choi) Capsicum annuum Poblano Poblano Pepper $5 Capsicum annuum 'Ace' Bell Pepper $5 Capsicum annuum ‘Biquinho’ Little Bird Hot Pepper $5 Capsicum annuum 'California Bell Pepper $5 Wonder' Capsicum annuum ‘Cornito Giallo’ Bulls Horn Pepper $5 Capsicum annuum Habenero Habenero Pepper $5 Capsicum annuum 'Jalapeno Early Jalapeno Early Hot Pepper $5 Hot' Capsicum annuum 'Mellow Star' Mellow Star Shishito $5 Pepper Citrullus lanatus ‘Cal Sweet’ Cal Sweet Watermelon $5 Citrus limon x medica Ponderosa Lemon $6 Coriandrum sativum Cilantro $5 Cucumis melo 'Sugar Cube’ Cucumber $5 Cucumis sativus 'Diva' Cucumber $5 Cucumis sativus 'Northern Pickling' Northern Pickling $5 Cucumber Cucumis sativus 'Salad Bush' Salad Bush Cucumber $5 Cucurbita pepo 'Early Butternut' Butternut Squash $5 Cucurbita pepo ‘Honey Bear’ Acorn Squash $5 Cucurbita pepo 'Spineless Beauty' Zucchini $5 Cucurbita pepo ‘Tempest’ Summer Squash $5 Crookneck Summer Squash

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BOTANICAL NAME COMMON NAME PRICE QUANTITY TOTAL COST Cymbopogan citratus Lemon Grass $10 Eruca sativa 'Astro'’ Arugula $5/4 pack Ficus carica 'Chicago Hardy' Fig $15 Fragaria x ananassa 'Cupido' Strawberry $5 Herb Sampler Platter Various herbs $20 Hysoppus officinalis Hyssop $5 Mentha x piperita Peppermint $5 Mentha spicata Spearmint $5 Ocinum basilicum Sweet Basil $5 Ocinum basilicum 'Amethyst Genovese Basil $5 Improved' Ocinum basilicum 'Genovese Genovese Basil $5 Compact Improved’ Ocinum basilicum ‘Citriodora Mrs. Lemon Basil $5 Burns’ Lemon’ Ocinum basilicum ‘Thai Sweet’ Thai Sweet Basil $5 Origanum marjoricum Sweet Marjoram $6 Origanum vulgare Oregano $6 Petroselinum crispum Flat Leaf Parsley $5 Rosmarinus officinalis 'Gorizia' Rosemary $6 Rosemarinus officinalis prostratus Trailing Rosemary $6 Rumex sanguineus 'Raspberry Sorrel $5 Dressing' Salvia officinalis 'Berggarten' Sage $6 Solanum lycopersicum 'Big Beef' Beefsteak Tomato $5 Solanum lycopersicum 'Black Black Cherry Tomato $5 Cherry' Solanum lycopersicum 'Brandywine' Brandywine Tomato $5 Solanum lycopersicum 'Cherokee Cherokee Carbon Tomato $5 Carbon' Solanum lycopersicum 'Heirloom Marzinera Tomato $5 Marriage Marzinera' Solanum lycopersicum ‘Mortgage Beefsteak Tomato $5 Lifter’ Solanum lycopersicum 'San San Marzano Plum $5 Marzano' Tomato Solanum lycopersicum 'Sun Gold' Sun Gold Tomato $5 Solanum melongena 'Gretel' Eggplant $5 Solanum melongena 'Hansel' Eggplant $5 Stevia $5 Tetragonia tetragonioides Spinach $5 Thymus vulgaris Thyme $6

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THE ORNAMENTAL GARDEN SHOPPING LIST

BOTANICAL NAME COMMON NAME PRICE QUANTITY TOTAL COST Achillea millefolium ‘Balvinviolet’ Yarrow $6 Ageratum houstonianum 'High Tide Ageratum $5 Blue' Alternanthera brasiliana ‘Purple Brazilian Joyweed $5 Prince’ Alternanthera ficoidea 'Red Threads' Joseph’s Coat $5 Anemone × hybrida 'Honorine Anemone $6 Jobert' Anemone hupehensis var. japonica Anemone $6 'Pamina' Angelonia angustifolia 'Archangel Angelonia $5 Blue Bicolor' Angelonia angustifolia 'Archangel Angelonia $5 Dark Rose’ Antirrhinum majus 'Antiquity Mix' Snapdragon $5 Antirrhinum majus 'Liberty Classic Snapdragon $5 Bronze' Antirrhinum majus 'Liberty Classic Snapdragon $5 White' Aquilegia x 'Songbird Mix' Columbine $5 Argyranthemum frutescens Marguerite Daisy $5 'Butterfly' Bacopa x Sutera ‘Snowstorm Snow Bacopa $6 Globe’ Bidens x ‘Campfire Firebush’ Bidens $5 Calendula officinalis 'Bon Bon Mix' Calendula $5 Calibrachoa ‘Superbells Grape Calibrachoa $5 Punch’ Carex oshimensis ‘EverColor Grass $10 Everlime' Celosia argentea var. cristata Celosia $5 ‘Dragon’s Breath’ Chrysogonum virginianum var. Golden Star $5 australe Cleome x hassleriana 'Pequena Cleome $5 Senorita Rosalita' Cleome x hassleriana 'Senorita Cleome $5 Blanca Improved' Dahlia x hybrid Dahlia $5 Delphinium grandiflorum 'Blue Delphinium $5 Mirror'

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BOTANICAL NAME COMMON NAME PRICE QUANTITY TOTAL COST Dianthus x 'Jolt Pink' or Dianthus $5 Digitalis purpurea 'Foxy' Foxglove $5 Erysimum cheiri 'CharityMix' Wallflower $5/4 pack Euphorbia ‘Diamond Mountain’ Euphorbia $5 Festuca glauca 'Elijah Blue' Grass $6 Gazania ringens ‘Kiss Orange Flame’ Gazania $5 Heliotropium arborescens 'Marine' Heliotrope $5 Iberis sempervirens ‘Purity’ Candytuft $6 Impatiens x Divine Mix Impatiens $5 Impatiens x 'SunPatiens Compact $5 Impatiens Electric Orange’ Impatiens x 'SunPatiens Spreading Impatiens $5 Lavender' Impatiens x 'SunPatiens Spreading Impatiens $5 Shell Pink' Ipomoea batatas ‘SolarPower Black Black Sweet Potato Vine $5 Improved' Ipomoea batatas ‘SolarPower 'Lime Green Sweet Potato $5 Improved' Vine Iresine herbstii 'Purple Lady' Beefsteak Plant $5 Juncus tenuis ‘ColorGrass Blue Dart' Rush $6 Lantana camara ‘Landmark Citrus' Lantana $6 Lantana camara ‘Landmark Rose Lantana $6 Sunrise' Lavandula x intermedia 'Provence' Lavender $6 Lobelia erinus ‘Regatta Mix’ Lobelia $5 Lobularia maritima ‘Clear Crystal Alyssum $5/4 pack White’ Lysimachia nummularia ‘Goldilocks' Creeping Jenny $5 Mimulus x 'Magic Mix' Monkey Flower $5 Monarda bradburniana Beebalm $6 Nemesia fruticans “Aromatica Rose Nemesia $5 Pink’ Pelargonium crispum “Lemon’ Scented Geranium $6 Pelargonium graveolens variegate Scented Geranium $6 ‘Lady Plymouth’ Pelargonium hortorum ‘Americana Geranium $6 Red’ Pelargonium hortorum ‘Brocade Geranium $6 Fire’ Pelargonium hortorum 'Dynamo Geranium $6 White Improved' Pelargonium nervosum Scented Geranium $6 Pennisetum glaucum ‘Jade Princess’ Ornamental Millet $5 Pentas lanceolata ‘Butterfly Red’ Pentas $5

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BOTANICAL NAME COMMON NAME PRICE QUANTITY TOTAL COST x Petchoa ‘SuperCal Premium Petchoa $5 Cinnamon’ Petunia x hybrida 'Cha-Ching Cherry' Petunia $5 Petunia x hybrida ‘Color Blitz Blue Petunia $5 Ocean' Petunia x hybrida 'Phantom' Petunia $5 Phlox x ‘Fashionably Early Crystal’ Phlox $10 Phlox x ‘Fashionably Early Princess’ Phlox $10 Plectranthus ‘Mona Lavender’ Swedish Ivy $5 Portulaca grandiflora 'Happy Trails Moss Rose $5/4 pack Mix' Portulaca grandiflora 'Sundial Peach' Moss Rose $5/4 pack Rudbeckia hirta ‘Cherokee Sunset’ Rudbeckia $5 Salvia dorisiana Sage $5 Salvia x farinacea 'Mystic Spires Salvia $5 Improved' Salvia viridis ‘Marble Arch Mix’ Clary Sage $5 Sedum rupestre ‘Angelina’ Sedum $5 Tagetes patula 'Durango Outback Marigold $5 Mix' Tagetes tenuifolia ‘Gem Mix’ Marigold $5 Tropaeolum majus 'Alaska Mix' Nasturtium $5 Tropaeolum majus ‘Jewel Mix’ Nasturtium $5 Verbena bonariensis Verbena $5 Zinnia elegans 'State Fair Mix' Zinnia $5 Zinnia hybrida ‘Profusion Double Zinnia $5 Hot Cherry’ Zinnia hybrid ‘Profusion Red’ Zinnia $5 Zinnia marylandica 'Zahara Bonfire Zinnia $5 Mix'

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THE SHADE GARDEN SHOPPING LIST

BOTANICAL NAME COMMON NAME PRICE QUANTITY TOTAL COST Actaea matsumurae 'White Pearl' Bugbane $10 Begonia x benariensis ‘Whopper $6 Begonia Rose with Broze Leaf’ Begonia x hybrida 'Dragon Wing $6 Begonia Red' Begonia rex 'Jurassic Pink Shades' Begonia $6 Begonia rex 'Jurassic Silver Point' Begonia $6 Begonia rex ‘Jurassic Watermelon’ Begonia $6 Ceratostigma plumbaginoides Plumbago $6 Dichondra argentea 'Silver Falls' Dichondra $5 Helleborus ‘Honeymoon French $15 Hellebore Kiss’ Helleborus ‘Honeymoon Sandy $15 Hellebore Shores’ 'Magilla' Perilla $5 Plectranthus scutellarioides $5 Coleus 'Campfire ‘ Plectranthus scutellarioides $5 Coleus 'Coleosaurus‘ Plectranthus scutellarioides 'Flame $5 Coleus Thower Salsa Roja’ Plectranthus scutellarioides $5 Coleus 'FlameThower Chili Pepper' Plectranthus scutellarioides $5 Coleus 'Inferno’

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