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AnnuAl flowErs

Annuals last for one growing season. Many annuals are started early indoors while others are directly sown outside. As young seedlings grown indoors are very delicate, they need to be toughened up (a process known as hardening off) before they are transplanted outside. After five to eight days of hardening off, seedlings should be ready for planting outside. To be safe, do not transplant outside until after the risk of spring frost. Exposure to cold and frost can be deadly for young seedlings.

5005 – CARPET OF SNOW 5010 – ROYAL CARPET The best and most popular Vibrant, purple-red blooms (AAgGastAachse fToenAicuClumH ) E (ALolbulYarias msarituimaM) 2800 sds/g white for edging or ground with tiny white spot cover 2400 sds/g A tender perennial Reliably compact & uniform. covers – pretty fragrance too! compact, densley branched with a pleasant anise scent. Easy to sow directly outdoors Mound shaped plants average plants spring to fall. Early to Sow indoors in March, barley after danger of frost has 8-12cm (4-5") tall and spread bloom with vigorous growth cover the seed and germinate passed. Blooms in 6 to 8 to 30cm (1') across. reaching 15cm (6") tall. at 18C/65F for 14-21 days. weeks from sowing. For Pkt $1.99 ; Pkt $1.99 ; Early sown plants bloom the transplants, sow indoors 25g $21.95 ; 125g $73.20 25g $16.10 ; 125g $53.85 first season. (Zone 6). beginning of April. Germinates 5002 – FRAGRANT at 20C (70F) in 3-5 days. Place orders weekdays by calling our mail order office at DELIGHT MIXED Transplant at the end of May (519) 886-0557 or FAX to (519) 886- 0605. Attractive to beneficial insects spacing 10cm (4") apart in the Office hours are 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM Eastern. and hummingbirds with their garden. Online anytime: www.oscseeds.com tall brightly coloured spikes of raspberry, lilac and orange flowers and wonderful aromatic foliage. Brightens borders and containers with a long flowering period. Matures to 60cm (2’) height. Pkt of 35 sds $2.79; 250sds $11.95

(AAgGeraEtumr hoAusTtonuianM um) 7500 sds/g Adaptable to most soils, sun or partial shade. 5000 - Ageratum BLUE MINK 5005 - Alyssum CARPET of SNOW 5025 - ANNUAL MIXTURE Sow seed indoors mid-May leaving uncovered on the surface of the starting mix. Germinate at 20C (70F) for 7- 10 days. Grow on at 15C (60F).

5000 – BLUE MINK Plants are upright, yet compact in habit growing only 20cm (8") tall. Early flowering and vigorous. Great for borders or as a cut flower Pkt $1.99 ; 25g $25.40 ; 125g $90.95

5002 - Agastache FRAGRANT DELIGHT 5010 - Alyssum ROYAL CARPET 5026- Mixed Annuals BLUE SPLENDOR 53

5020 - Amaranthus 5030 - Aster GIANT 5045 - BACHELOR BUTTONS LOVE-LIES-BLEEDING CREGO MIXED 5050 - Balsam BRILLIANT MIX

BAlsAM ( AAmMaraAntrhusA canudTatHis) u s (ACasllisTtepEhurs ch inensis) BACHElor (Impatiens balsamini) 1600 sds/g Thrives in dry soil. 400 sds/g A superb cutflower 125 sds/g Heirloom (BCeuntaTureTa ocyanuss ) Sow seed directly outdoors that can be used in beds, Exposure to light required for 220 sds/g Heirloom germination. Germinates at after danger of frost has borders or containers in sites Sow seed directly outdoors 21C (70F) in 7-14 days. Grow passed. May be started with full sun to partial shade. mid-April to mid-May, lightly plants on at a slightly cooler indoors. Germinates at 20C Sow seed outdoors in mid cover and keep evenly moist temperature. (70 F) in 10-14 days. May or for earlier flowering, during the germination period. start indoors mid March to 5050 – BRILLIANT MIX 5020 – LOVE-LIES- Expect emergence in 10 A charming old heirloom early April. Germinates at days. Thin plants to 20cm (8") BLEEDING 21C (70F) in 7-10 days. Note: favourite with double and Pendants of red blooms trail in the garden. This variety semi-double flowers carried Germination can be irregular does not transplant well. from the thick main stems 60- and ranges from 50-80%. above bushy, green foliage. 90cm (2-3') in height. flowers This mixture contains a full 5040 – JUBILEE GEM appear in early summer and 5030 – GIANT CREGO Masses of cornflower blue colour range. when blooming carry through to frost. MIXED blossoms fill these compact starts, the plants will perform Excellent for drying or as a Immense double flowers 25-30cm (10-12") plants. Very all summer. Grows to 60cm cut flower. averaging 10-15cm (4-6") in easy to grow and requires (2') in height. Pkt $1.99 ; 5g $6.95 size are perched on top of little if any care! Pkt $1.99 ; 25g ; 125g sturdy 60cm (2') high stems. Pkt $1.99 ; $15.25 $43.70 500g Colours include white, pink, 25g $15.90 ; 125g $52.75 $115.00 AnnuAl crimson, salmon-rose, blue and purple. SMowI XseeTd duirerctlyE outdoors in 5045 – OSC MIXED mid-May or later. For earlier Pkt $1.99 ; COLOURS flowering, start indoors from 25g $17.15 ; 125g $55.00 robust 60cm (2') high plants mid-March to early April. are filled with double flowers Germinates at 21C (70F) in 7- 5035 – POWDERPUFF in a wide array of clear bright 10 days. BOUQUET colours. uniform, bushy upright plants that average plants – a real dandy! 5025 – ANNUAL MIXTURE 60cm (2') in height and only Pkt $1.99 ; over 20 specially selected 30cm (1') across. fully double 25g $15.30 ; 125g $52.75 varieties blended together for 10cm (4") blooms are borne fail-proof results. Plant height in such numbers, they almost #5047 – PURPLE HAZE averages 60cm (2'). hide the foliage of the plant! A pollinator plant that will “kiss Pkt $1.99 ; wilt resistant. the sky”. Bright blue flowers 25g $15.85 ; 125g $52.75 Pkt $1.99 ; contrasting with purple and 5040 - Bachelor Button JUBILEE GEM 25g $17.15 ; 125g $55.00 mauve highlights to produce a 5026 – SHADES OF BLUE cooling garden mixture. It’s OR BLUE SPLENDOR also an edible flower for Try something a little different colourful summer salads. in this year’s garden. sow this Pkt $1.99 ; colour themed packet of 25g $15.90 ; 125g $52.75 mixed annual blue flowers for an outstanding garden display. Blue is the rarest our historic seed store: colour in the garden. our ontario seed Company expertly selected all blue mix 16 King st. south provides an unexpected array waterloo, on of rich pastel hues. (519) 886-2990 Pkt $2.79; 25g $17.15; 125g $55.00 5047 - Bachelor Button PURPLE HAZE 5035 - Aster POWDERPUFF BOUQUET 54

5065 - GREEBN BELLS 5105 - Candytuft FAIRY MIXED 5100 - CANARY CREEPER 5110 - CARDINAL CLIMBER

BElls of CAnArY CrEEPEr I(MroluEcelllaA laenvisD ) 150 sds/g (Tropaeolum peregrinum) Heirloom Sow indoors in early 8 sds/g Easy to grow. Direct April, pre-chilling at 0C (32F) sow in the garden. Sow for 10 to 12 days. Move to outdoors in late May about 21C (70F) for germination. 6mm (1/4") deep thin Sporadic germinator. Direct afterwards to 30cm (1') apart. sowing outdoors is more Full sun with light afternoon 5075 - MIXED CACTUS 5080 - Calendula PACIFIC BEAUTY successful if the seed is sown shade. in mid April. 5100 – CANARY CREEPER 5065 – GREEN BELLS A vigorous climber loaded All PurPosE Green flowers! flower head with tons of yellow, 2-3cm (1- CAlEnDulA turns a light brown colour (Calendula officinalis) 1/2") wide, nasturtium-like 100 sds/g PlAnTInG when dried. Grows to 60cm flowers all summer long. for (2') in height. Easy to grow. Adaptable to TrAYs walls, fences and arbours poor soil and will tolerate light Items Sold Separately Pkt $1.99 ; where it can grow to 3m (10') shade! Direct sow in the gar - Measures 27.5cm x 64.20cm 25g $14.65 ; 125g $42.50 (11” x 21"). use with cell in height. den in mid-late May. Sow Pkt $2.79 ; 25g $11.50 paks or to hold your own CAnDYTufT seed 6mm (1/4") deep. Protect planting containers. These (Iberis umbellata) 350 sds/g seedlings from rabbits. Even - trays are known in the trade Direct seed outdoors about CArDInAl tually thin to 20cm (8") apart. as “1020 trays.” 6mm (1/4") deep in mid to late For an early start, sow seeds 260 – 5 trays for $11.25 indoors in April at 21C (70F) April. Germination will occur (CIpolmoIMea qBuaEmor clit) 261 – 10 trays for $19.50 for the 5-10 day germination in 7-14 days after which Sow directly in the garden late period. Grow-on at tempera - CEll PAKs plants can be thinned to 20cm May 6mm (1/4") deep – thin to lightweight, reuseable plastic tures of 10-13C (50- 55F). (8") apart. 30cm (12") apart in the Inserts 5080 – PACIFIC 5105 – FAIRY MIXED garden. Germination in 7-14 260-4 – “4 Cell” Clusters of fragrant flowers in days. For best performance, BEAUTY MIXED Paks x 8 sections, 32 hole spectacular Calendula with pink, rose, white, crimson and do not over-fertilize. Prefers 260-6 – “6 Cell” 10cm (4") blooms – yellow, scarlet. Growing to 25cm slightly acidic soils. Prune as Paks x 8 sections, 48 holes orange, apricot and cream. (10") in height. Good edging required. Hardy to Zone 6. 260-9 – “9 Cell” flowers freely through the plant and in rock gardens. Full sun. Paks x 8 sections, 72 holes summer on plants that grow to Pkt $1.99 ; 25g $13.80 ; 5 for $11.25 ; 10 for $19.50 5110 – CARDINAL 45cm (18") in height. 125g $36.40 CLIMBER Pkt $1.99 ; HEATInG MAT Produces small, bright, cheery 25g $21.60 (22.5 x 49.5cm) 8- 7/8 x 19- 1/2 ” CACTus crimson red, trumpet-shaped 480 – $ 24.99 ea. Easy to grow. Sow seeds white-throated flowers. Best in indoors from 3-6mm (1/8-1/4") full sun with afternoon shade. deep, in a sand & peat moss Climbs walls, fences and soil mix. Germination occurs arbours, reaching over 3m at 23C (75F) in 14-30 days. (10') in height! Place container in a bright Pkt ; 25g spot and keep growing $2.79 $6.90 medium from drying out during the germination period. order by telephone: 5075 – MIXED CACTUS 519-886-0557 This mix of miniature desert plants is a pleasure to grow! Monday-friday, Pkt $2.79 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM ET ALL PURPOSE PLANTING TRAYS 55

6395 - Carnation 5120 - Celosia Plumosa MIXED 5125 - Cineraria DUSTY MILLER 5130 - Clarkia DOUBLE MIXED CHABAUDS GIANT

CHrYsAnTHEMuM (Chrysanthemum carinatum) 500 sds/g Sow direct to garden when soil temperature reaches 18C. Start indoors 6- 8 weeks before last spring frost. Sow seed 3mm (1/8") deep at 16C (60F). Plant outside in late May spacing at 30cm (12") apart. Pinch back 5090 - California Poppy plants when 10-15cm (4-6") tall. 5185 - Chrysanthemum 5090 - CALIFORNIA POPPY MISSION BELLS 5185 – FORMULA MIXED FORMULA MIXED Extra large single blooms include many bi-colours. Extra CAlIfornIA CArnATIon long stems for cut flowers. (Dianthus caryophyllos ) Pkt $1.99 ; (CClalrkAia armoKenIaA) 500 sds/g Best started 25g $21.60 ; 125g $69.95 (PEsochsPchoPlziYa californica) 1300 sds/g indoors 8 weeks before last 600 sds/g Heirloom Sow seed outdoors in mid- frost. Sow seed 3mm (1/8") May and two week intervals. 5090 – CALIFORNIA POPPY deep and keep at 21C (70F). CInErArIA Plant seed 3mm (1/8") deep FORMULA MIXED (Senecio cineraria) Transplant late May. Keep sow direct in late spring. scarlet 5200 sds/g and keep the soil moist until 30cm (1') between plants. red, copper, orange and yellow . Start indoors 8-10 weeks germination. Thin seedlings to free flowering. lacy grey- 6395 – CHABAUDS GIANT before planting outside. Sow 25cm (10") apart when 10cm Mixed colours and spicy green foliage complements seeds right on the surface due (4") tall. scent. Great cut flower. Zone 5. flowers. Grows 30cm (1') tall. to their small size. We 5130 – DOUBLE MIXED Pkt 5g ; flowers from early summer right $1.99; $12.10 recommend using a mister flowers resemble hollyhocks. through to frost. 25g $34.30 ; 125g $110.00 when watering. Germinates Colours include pink, red, Pkt $1.99 ; in 16 days at 24C (75F). Thin salmon and white. Growing to 25g $18.40 ; 125g $52.75 CElosIA to one plant per cell and grow- 60cm (2') in height, Clarkia on at 15C (60F). transplant makes an elegant statement 5097 - MISSION BELLS PluMosA outside in mid to late May. rugged, drought resistant 1300sds/g (Celosia argentea in the garden and works Space plants 25cm (10") plants are loaded with a bright var. plumosa) Seed can be nicely as a cut flower. apart in the garden. Grows contrasting mix of gold, sown directly in the garden in Pkt $1.99 ; 25g $9.60 ; best in full sun but will tolerate orange, red and white semi- mid-May – barely cover with 125g $29.15 light shade. double flowers atop finely cut soil. Celosia are favourites for sunny and hot gardens. light green foliage. Perfect for 5125 – DUSTY MILLER CoTTAGE mass garden plantings and 5120 – MIXED COLOURS frosty white, deeply serrated, xeriscaping. A bee and butterfly GArDEn Celosia. Bushy plants growing soft velvety foliage makes for Mixture of sun loving annuals favourite too! often re-seeds to 90cm (3') tall are topped an outstanding contrast plant and perennials. Easy to grow. itself the second season. Directly sow outside in May. with brilliantly coloured in gardens and planters. Matures to 30 cm (1’) height. feathery plumes in a full Growing at least 25cm (10") 5180 – COTTAGE GARDEN Pkt $1.99 ; range of colours from intense tall . Very tolerant of high COLLECTION Each collection consists of six 25g $18.40 ; 125g $52.75 red to bright yellow. temperatures and drought packets in one package. one Pkt ; conditions. Performs well into $1.99 each of Cosmos, lavatera, 25g $35.60 ; 125g $99.00 late fall. order online at Pkt $1.99 ; sweet Pea, nicotiana, Black- 5g $16.50 ; 25g $48.50 Eyed susan and Hollyhock. www.oscseeds.com Growing instructions included. Pkt $5.95 each. 56

5135 - Cleome PINK QUEEN 5140 - Coleus RAINBOW MIXTURE 5160 - Cosmos SENSATION MIXED 5165 - Cosmos SENSATION PINK

(CClelomEe ohasMslerE ana) (CSoolenslteEmoun scutelarioides) (CCoosmoss bMipinonats us) 5160 – SENSATION MIXED 500 sds/g Heirloom 3500 sds/g 70 sds/g Heirloom A rich mixture of May be directly sown in the Start indoors about 8 weeks Sow directly into your garden. bright clear blooms in shades garden in mid to late May before planting out. Sow seed Choose a sunny site with well of pink, white and red planting the seed 3mm (1/8") 3mm (1/8") deep and provide drained soil and sow the averaging 5cm (2") in deep thinning to 40cm (16") bottom heat to keep the mix at seeds 3-6mm (1/8-1/4") deep diameter. Pretty, dense, finely a temperature of 24C (75F) for apart later in the season. in mid to late May. Thin to 30- cut foliage grows to 90cm (3') the 8-12 day germination Starting in mid-March to mid- 40cm (12-16") apart. high. will still flower nicely in period. Grow on at a slightly partial sun. April, plant seed no more than cooler temperature of 18-20C 5150 – BRIGHT LIGHTS 3mm (1/8") deep in a light mix, (65-70F). After hardening off, unusual double petaled 5165 – SENSATION PINK moisten, then chill at 4-7C plant out in late May spacing flowers in a rich combination of 5175 – SENSATION WHITE (40-45F) for 5-10 days. After the plants 25cm (10") apart. A yellow, orange, red & gold. Prices all varieties above: chilling keep at a temperature great plant for providing Grows to 75cm (30”) height. Pkt $1.99 ; 25g $11.50 ; 125g $30.35 ; 500g $93.75 of 21C (70F) for the 8-14 day colours in shady gardens. Pkt . $1.99 ; germination period. Even after 5140 – RAINBOW MIXTURE 25g $12.65 ; 125g $30.35 ; all this, germination can be CYnoGlossuM This highly coloured, small 500g $93.75 (Cynoglossum amabile) erratic. Cleome prefers a leaved, variegated foliage 5152 – COSIMO PURPLE 170 sds/g sunny site. A good performer plant is extremely popular for This old time favourite can be in droughty locations. RED-WHITE bedding, window boxes or large 5-7cm (2-3”) bi-coloured direct seeded in the garden in 5135 – PINK QUEEN other containers and of flowers striped purple, red and mid April to mid May. Sow flowers in a progression of course, shade gardens. white fill compact 60cm (24”) seed 6mm (1/4") deep and water lightly. Germination shades from dark pink to Pkt $1.99 ; plants. sow directly outdoors occurs in 5-10 days. Thin to almost white – a real eye- 1g $16.45 ; 5g $49.75 after last spring frost. 30-35cm (12-14") apart when catcher! Grows to 90cm (3') in Pkt. of 35 sds $2.79 ; the seedlings are 7.5cm (3") height. 250 sds $12.65 tall. Plants grow best in full Pkt ; $1.99 5155 – CARPET sun but will tolerate partial 25g ; 125g $16.50 $54.60 FORMULA MIX shade as well as both wet and Delightful mini-Cosmos for dry conditions. bedding and pots. Compact, 5190 – CHINESE well-branched plants are FORGET-ME-NOT covered in brilliant semi- Very fast growing plant double flowers in a myriad of producing sweetly scented, colours. Height 30cm (1’). indigo-blue flowers at the top Pkt ; 25 g ; $1.99 $11.50 of 40cm (16") high plants. 125g $28.90 foliage is an attractive silvery- 5150 - Cosmos BrIGHT lIGHTs 5170 – XANTHOS grey. Plants will often re-seed Amazing soft yellow Cosmos themselves for the following with rounded, 7 cm (2.5”) single season. flowers shading to pale yellow- Pkt $1.99 ; white tips. Early flowering. 25g $15.25 ; 125g $43.00 Dwarf, uniform 25 cm (10”) plants. Perfect for containers or garden sowing. Pkt. of 15 sds $2.79 ; 100 sds $10.95; 25g $11.50; 125g $28.90

5152 - Cosmos CosIMo PurPlE rED wHITE 5170 - Cosmos XAnTHos 5190 - CHINESE FORGET-ME-NOT 57

5195 - Dahlia DWARF HYBRID 5200 - African Daisy AURANTICA 5215 - Euphorbia SUMMER ICICLE 5205 - Dianthus CHINENSIS DOUBLE MIX

AfrICAn (DDiaInAthuns cThinHenusis)s SEoVw Ethisr mlixA oustdTooIrns iGn ms id- 850 sds/g May in a sunny location. (DDimAorIpshoYthe ca acutifolia) For early flowering, it is best Cover seed lightly and keep 150 sds/g to start this plant indoors in moist during the germination Directly sow outdoors in a March. Sow seed 3mm (1/8") period. Thin if needed. sunny spot in early May. Sow deep. Germination takes 10 5217 – EVERLASTINGS seed 6mm (1/4") deep, then days at a temperature of BLEND thin to 30cm apart when the A selected blend of annuals, 21C (70F). Grow seedlings plants reach 5-8cm (2-3") in tender perennials and at a temperature range of height. Seed can also be grasses that are easy to grow. 10-13C (50-55F). Transplant 5210 - Eucalyptus SILVER DROP started indoors 8 weeks These varieties are colourful out in mid to late May. Direct before planting out. in the garden and dry nicely seeding can be done in mid to Germination is quick, for use in dried flower late May. Thin seedlings to occurring in 5-10 days at a arrangements in the home. 25cm (10") apart when they DAHlIA temperature of 21C (71F). Pkt ; (Dahlia x hybrida) reach 5-8cm (2-3") in height. $1.99 100 sds/gram Grow on at 13-16C (55-60F). 25g Best in full sun. $15.60 Direct sow in mid-May – Pinch out young plants to barely cover the seed with soil stimulate bushy growth. Good 5205 – CHINENSIS and keep moist during the 7- plants for sunny, dry areas. flowErInG 14 day germination period. DOUBLE MIXED Heirloom May be started 6 to 8 weeks (TNiocotiBanaA syClveCstrios) 5200 - AURANTICA An old fashioned favourite early indoors. Germinate at Start seed indoors six weeks HYBRIDS with deeply frilled and sweetly 15-18C (60-65F). Grow-on at Pretty, single daisy-like before last spring frost, 13-15C (55-60F). Transplant scented double flowers. flowers in shades of orange, uncovered on the s urface of to the garden in late May. Plants flower in clusters with buff and yellow. long the growing medium. Germinate Enjoys full sun. shades of pinks, reds and at 21-24C (70-75F) for 15 days. blooming. whites predominating. Plants Grow on at a temperature of Pkt ; 5195 - UNWINS DWARF $1.99 grow to 40cm (16") tall. 17C (62F). Transplant plants 25g $20.50 ; 125g $58.90 HYBRID DAHLIA Pkt $1.99 ; 45cm (18") apart in the large double and semi- 25g $19.00 ; 125g $48.50 garden. double flowers 7.5cm (3") EuCAlYPTus 5227 - ONLY THE LONELY across. Colours include soft (Eucalyptus spp.) (Nicotiana sylvestris) A very pink, deep rose, yellow, 1500 sds/g (EEuuphoPrbHia moargrinaBta)I A stately accent plant maturing orange scarlet and crimson. This easy to grow tender 88 sds/g to 150cm (60”) height. long, The nicely branched, bushy perennial is grown as an A beautiful annual that’s a white, trumpet-shaped flowers plants grow to 60cm (2') in annual. Sow seed 6 weeks native of Mexico and the with a lovely fragrance, height. early indoors about 6mm southern USA. Very rugged blooms mid-summer to fall. Pkt $1.99 ; (1/4") deep in separate peat plants they will grow in full sun sun to partial shade at the 15g $25.40; 25g $42.50 pots. Seed will germinate in to partial shade tolerating back of the border. 10-14 days at 21C (70F) – heat and drought. Pkt $2.79 keep growing medium moist during the germination period. 5215 – SUMMER ICICLE Grow on at a temperature of An improvement over the 16C (60F). regular “snow on The Mountain” with white leaf 5210 – SILVER DROP colouration that’s 2 to 3 weeks Perfect as a container plant or earlier than before. It’s also grown as a point of interest in more compact. note: when the garden. Beautiful silvery touched, the sap may irritate blue foliage makes a pretty the skin. Matures to 60cm (2') counterpoint in fresh or dried height. 5227 - Flowering Tobacco 5217 - EVERLASTINGS flower arrangements. Pkt $1.99 ; 25g $31.20 ONLY THE LONELY Packet of 25 seeds $2.99 58

5220 - FLOWERING CABBAGE 5230 - Four O’Clocks MARVEL OF PERU 5325 - Godetia AZALEA MIXTURE 5250 - Gazania SUNSHINE HYBRIDS MIXED

5245 - Gaillardia Gaillardia 5225 - FLOWERING KALE 5240 - Four O’Clocks ROSE PICTA DOUBLE MIXED 6477 - ARIZONA RED

flowErInG four (GGaAillaIrdlial ApurlcheDllaI) A 600 (GGaAzanZia Ax hnybrIidA a) 400 sds/g CABBAGE o’CloCKs sds/g Heirloom Thrives in high temperatures (Mirabilis jalapa) 10 sds/g Direct seed outdoors 6mm and full sun. Sow seed (flowErInG KAlE) Sow seed directly in the (Brassica oleracea) (1/4") deep mid-May, thin outdoors 6mm (1/4") deep in garden in late May and early established plants to 20-30cm early to mid-May. Thin to 250 sds/g Seed can be June about 1cm (3/8") deep (8-12") apart. Germination 20cm (10") apart when the started indoors 6 weeks early. and at least 60cm (2') from takes 7 to 14 days. May be plants are 2.5cm (1") in Sow 12mm (1/2") deep and other plants. Thin to 45cm started indoors early April. height. Sow indoors 7-8 keep the temperature around (18") apart when 5-8cm (2-3") Zone 5 hardy. weeks before the last frost 20C (70F). Grow-on at 14C tall. Start indoors 6 weeks date. Germinates in 10-14 (58F) until transplanting earlier. Germination occurs 5245 – PICTA DOUBLE MIX days at 21C (70F). Grow on outside in mid to late May. very quickly – 7days at 21C A fully double mixture with at 15C (60F). Direct seed outdoors in mid- well rounded flower heads up (70F). Grow-on at 15C (60F). 5250 – SUNSHINE HYBRIDS May to mid-June then thin to to 12.5cm (5") across. Plants Transplant in late May to early MIXED 60cm (2') apart when the June in full sun. grow to 40cm (16") in height Mixed colours, yellow, reds, plants reach 5cm (2") in and produce bold, brightly purples and warm oranges. height. 5230 – MARVEL OF PERU coloured flowers from Great for containers or hot, Very bushy, vigorous plants summer through to early dry gardens. Ht. 30cm (1’) 5220 – FLOWERING autumn. growing to 60cm (2') in height. Pkt $2.79 ; 1g $5.75 CABBAGE Bright, clear flowers open Pkt $1.99 ; 15g $16.60 looks like a miniature during the mid-day and cabbage but with the colour of include white, red, yellow, 6477 – ARIZONA RED (GGoodetDia EwhTitnIeAyi) 1800 kale. stunning mix of wavy- rose and lilac. sow in wide SHADES A flower power that’s second sds/g Godetias express a leaved red and white types. swaths forming an informal to none. Deep crimson 10cm huge variety of colour and Pkt $1.99 ; 5g $9.20 flowering hedge. Mixed (4”) flowers literally smother flower patterns. They bloom in colours. the plant from late spring early to late summer. 5225 – FLOWERING KALE Pkt $1.99 ; 25g $9.20 ; through september. Compact 5325 – AZALEA A cabbage-like kale that 125g $26.50 ; 500g $72.75 highlights any garden with its plants average 30cm (1’) FLOWERED MIXTURE rose or purple coloured frilly Hard-to-find Individual height. Bushy, 30cm (1') tall plants leaves. Colours of four o’ Clocks: Pkt of 10 sds $2.79 , are almost completely Pkt $1.99 ; 5g $9.20 5235 - YELLOW 50 sds $12.00 covered with pretty double 5240 - ROSE flowers. Colours include Did you know... Pkt $1.99 ; 25g $9.20 white, pink, red, purple and Flowering cabbage and kale 125g 500g Did you know... mauve to name a few. get their wonderful colour from $26.50; $72.75 Gaillardia are members of the Pkt $1.99 ; 5g $9.60 ; anthocyanin pigments in their Aster family. leaves. 25g $30.50 59

5330 - Gomphrena MIXED 5360 - Gypsophila COVENT GARDEN 5375 - Heliotrope MARINE 5350 - Gourd KOSHARE YELLOW

(GGoomphMrenPa gHlobrosaE) n A (HHeEliotlropIioum TarbroreoscePnsE) ornAMEnTAl 350 sds/g 1800 sds/g Heirloom GourDs (Cucurbita spp.) For blemish- Globe Amaranth. Sow seed Start indoors 6-8 weeks outdoors just covering with before the last frost date. free gourds, grow on trellis soil, in a sunny location in late Barely cover the seeds with keeping gourds out of contact May. Soak seed in water 24 the growing medium, water with soil. After harvest, wash fruit hours prior to planting. Thin to with a fine mist then keep at and store in a warm, very well 45cm (18") apart. Seeds can 21C (70F) for 7–14 day ventilated place to dry for at be sown indoors six weeks germination period. Grow on least 2-3 weeks (occasionally before planting outside. at 16-18C (62-65F) - thin turn the fruit) – larger fruits take Germination will occur in 10- when the seedlings reach longer to dry. Should rattle when 14 days at 21C (70F). Grow 8cm (3") in height. After shaken, if drying is complete. on at 15-18C (60-65F) then hardening off, transplant Glaze with a floor wax to help preserve the skin. transplant out after the danger outside after danger of frost 5336 - Gourd SPECKLED SWAN of frost has passed. has passed spacing plants 5335 – BIRDHOUSE or 30cm (1') apart. Intense 5330 – GOMPHRENA BOTTLE fragrance. Full sun is best, MIXED 5336 – SPECKLED SWAN An ‘everlasting’ (as a dried partial shade tolerated. Plant 5337 – CAVEMAN’S CLUB flower) with attractive, small in moist soil. 5340 – CROWN OF THORNS ball shaped clover-like 5375 – MARINE 5345 – LUFFA blooms. Perfect for rock sweetly scented, stunning 5355 – ORNAMENTAL MIX gardens and borders. flowers deep violet-blue flowers on ALL GOURDS PRICING: in a multiplicity of colours: dark green, bushy plants Pkt $1.99 ; 25g $9.35 ; reds, white, pinks, purples 30cm (1') tall. Great for 125g $31.35 ; 500g $91.85 and more. Thrives in hot borders or containers. weather. Attracts butterflies. An 5350 – KOSHARE YELLOW 95 days Pkt $2.79 ; 5g $6.85 ; heirloom variety that deserves spoon shaped fruits with dark 25g $24.00 more attention. green and golden yellow Pkt $2.79 ; 0.5g $9.35 bands when mature. Harvest fruits 10cm (4.5") in length. (GGyYpsoPphsila omurPalisH) IlA order online at Pkt $1.99 ; 50 sds $6.45 5335 - Gourd BIRDHOUSE / BOTTLE 6900 sds/g Sow outdoors early May and www.oscseeds.com every two weeks until July for continuous blooms. Sow seed in sunny area 3mm (1/8") deep, thin young plants to 30cm (1') apart. Sow indoors during March, germinates in 7-14 days at 21C (70F). 5360 – COVENT GARDEN Heirloom Beautiful sprays of white, airy flowers form on these 90cm (3') high plants . named for the famous historic market in the centre of london, England. Pkt $1.99 ; 25g $6.20 ; 5337 - Gourd CAVEMAN’S CLUB 5340 - Gourd CROWN of THORNS 5345 - Gourd LUFFA 125g $21.65 ; 500g $57.90 60

5315 - HARDY GERANIUM 5265 - MAVERICK CORAL 5275 - MAVERICK MIX

HArDY HYBrID

(GPeElargronAiumn saInuguiMneum ) (GPeElargronAiumn x hIourtoMrums ) 100 sds/g (zone 4-9) Start seeds indoors late sow in January or february January to early February. about 6mm (1/4"). once Sow 6 mm (1/4") deep at 21- seeds have sprouted, grow on 24C (70-75F). Germination at temperatures 14-16C (58- may take up to 20 days. 60f). Transplant outside in Grow-on at 15-18C (60-65F). May to sunny and partially Transplant the month-old shaded sites. seedlings to 10cm (4”) pots 5285 - MAVERICK PINK 5290 - MAVERICK RED for growing-on. Transplant 5315 – HARDY GERANIUM after all danger of frost has Brilliant rosy-purple flowers passed. Space transplants 5cm (2") across are produced 45cm (18”) apart. from June through to september. The mound MAVErICK shaped plants have bright sErIEs green foliage and grow to a Home gardeners too can height of 45cm (18"). benefit from its early blooming Pkt of 10 sds, $3.69 features, multiple stems and large 12 to 16cm (5-6") flowers on deep green, zonal leaf plants. Matures to a Did you know... garden height of 35-40cm Young plants can be pinched (14-16"). Sold by seed count. 5295 - MAVERICK SALMON 5300 - MAVERICK SCARLET back to encourage compact 5265 – Coral growth. Grow at cooler 5275 – Mixed Colours temperatures after pinching, 5280 – Orange for best results. 5285 – Pink Geraniums benefit from 5290 – Red generous applications of 5295 – Salmon soluble fertilizer. 5300 – Scarlet Remove faded blooms to 5305 – Violet encourage more flowers. 5310 – White Pkt of 10 sds. $3.69 ea.

red is by far the most popular colour of geranium with salmon running in second followed by purple then white. Keep plants neat and always looking good by 5305 - MAVERICK VIOLET 5310 - MAVERICK WHITE deadheading or snapping off the old blooms. leave a few inches of stem on the plant so as not to damage it. The robust leaves will hide the stems until they turn brown, die and fall off a few weeks later. Extend the flowering season by bringing your geraniums indoors in the fall. They will last a short while because the light levels indoors is usually too low to support season long

growth. Grow indoors under lights after pruining. 5280 - MAVERICK ORANGE 61

5440 - ATHENA MIXED 5550 - CHOICE MIXED DWARF 5560 - DIVINE ORANGE BRONZE LEAF 5445 - IMARA XDR ORANGE

IMPATIEns nEw GuInEA (Impatiens wallerana) IMPATIEns 1400-2100 sds/g (Impatiens hawkeri ) The best bedding plant for 600 sds/g partial shade. Their bright 5560 – DIVINE ORANGE colours sparkle in the shade BRONZE LEAF all summer long, right through Bright orange flowers 5cm to the killing frosts of fall. Start (2") wide cover green, bronze indoors 8-10 weeks early. Sow tinged foliage of these bushy on the surface of the growing plants all summer long. medium at 21-24C (70-75F) uniform shaped plants grow for the 10-21 day germination to 60cm (2') in height and 5450 - IMARA XDR PINK 5455 - IMARA XDR PURPLE period. Grow-on at 15-18C spread to 45cm (18") wide. (60-65F). Hardening-off before Pkt of 10 sds $3.69 transplanting is essential. Plant outside after the danger TAKE BACK of frost has passed. Space plants 20-25cm (8-10") apart THE SHADE! in the garden. stronger and more DwArf HYBrID resistant to downy mildew The price is right for this mixed than ever before, new open pollinated Impatiens Imara® Impatiens variety. Known for decades as walleriana are bring back the best for mass plantings! your favourite bedding 5550 – CHOICE MIXED plant. Intensive scientific 5460 - IMARA XDR RED 5465- IMARA XDR ROSE DWARF HYBRID F2 trialling proved Imara® out Compact, 25cm (10") tall performed even when plants in a full range of colours. exposed to disease. Great for mass plantings, con - tainers and hanging baskets. Pkt $2.79 ; 1g $25.30 IMArA ® XDR IMPATIEns order online at Expect stunning, summer long performance from these www.oscseeds.com robust plants. stronger stems and more resistant to downy mildew than ever before. Ideal DouBlE IMPATIEns for moderate sun locations 5440 – ATHENA MIXED and perfect for shaded gardens rain or shine. Blooms Athena covers the garden 5470- IMARA XDR SALMON SHADES 5475- IMARA XDR WHITE semi-double blooms of apple - all summer long, surviving blossom, orange, red, bright until first frost. purple, red-white and orange- 5445 – ORANGE white bi-colours. Dark green 5450 – PINK leaves. Plants reach 30-60cm 5455 – PURPLE (12-24”) height and spead to 5460 – RED 60cm (24”). 5465 – ROSE Pkt of 20 sds $2.99 5470 – SALMON SHADES 5475 – WHITE 5480 – MIXED COLOURS Pkt of 20 sds $2.99 5480- IMARA XDR MIXED COLOURS 62

5565 - Larkspur IMPERIAL STRAIN 5570 - Lavatera MIXED COLOURS 5575 - Lavatera LOVELINESS

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5580 - Lavatera MONT BLANC 5595 - Lobelia TRAILING SAPPHIRE 5583 - Cleretum LIVINGSTONE DAISY 5585 - Lobelia CASCADE MIX

(lCoAnsrolidKa asmbPiguear ) (lLaAvaVteraA trTimeEstrris) A lIVInGsTonE (lLoobelBia eErinlusI) A 325 sds/g 115 sds/g DAIsY 35,000 sds/g It is best to plant this variety di - Also known as Annual Mallow (Cleretum bellidiforme) Best started indoors. Sow 8 rectly outdoors in a sunny or Rose Mallow. Beautiful 800 sds/g weeks early, uncovered on the area, as it does not transplant hibiscus-like blooms up to Sow seed 3mm (1/8") deep surface of the growing medium. well. Sow seed in late April or 7cm (3") across cover these and 2.5cm (1") apart directly Moisten by misting or bottom early May 3mm (1/8") deep – bushy, multi-branched plants outdoors in a sunny site into watering. Germinate at 24C keep the seedbed moist during all summer long and well into well drained soil late in May. (75F) for the 20-25 day the 14-day germination period. fall! Prefers full sun but will Thin plants to 15cm (6") apart germination period. Grow-on at Thin the seedlings to 20cm (8") tolerate partial shade and in the garden. Seed can also 15C (60F). Transplant after the apart. Consolida is of the makes its best growth in be started indoors in a soil-less danger of frost has passed. buttercup family Ranuncu - cooler weather. Sow seed mix 10 weeks before last frost directly in the garden in early date. Keep at 16-19C (60-66F) 5585 – CASCADE MIX laceae. Originally from west - As the name suggests, a full for the 14-30 day germination ern Europe. The common to mid-May about 3mm (1/8") colour mixture of pinks, reds, name, Larkspur is sometimes deep. Thin seedlings to at period. Grow on at a slightly purples, white, blues and lilac also used as a name for Del - least 30cm (1') apart. For a cooler temperature. Grandually that tumbles out of containers phiniums. Consolida flowers jump on the season, seed can introduce seedlings to outdoor and hanging baskets. differs from Delphinium in that also be started indoors 6 conditions before transplanting Pkt $1.99 ; the flowers are open and weeks before planting outside after the danger of frost 15g $22.80 outside. Seed will germinate has passed. branched, rather than the col - 5595 – TRAILING in 7 days at 21C (70F) – grow umn of flowers found in Del - 5583 – LIVINGSTONE DAISY SAPPHIRE on at 15C (60F), then harden- phinium. Delphinium species NEW! A low-growing annual A charming, cascading variety are often perennial, all Con - off and transplant out in late with grey-green plump & for hanging baskets, window solida species are annual. May. Plants can grow to 60cm bumpy leaves. flowers look boxes and containers. Cool (2’) tall with an equal spread. very much like true daisies. deep blue/white centre. 5565 – IMPERIAL STRAIN If you are fortunate to live in flowers average 2.5cm (1”) Pkt $1.99 ; Mixed colours. long stems Zone 6 or warmer, there is a across in a diverse range of 15g $22.80 and large double florets chance Lavatera will colours. Thrives in full sun. spaced closely together. overwinter. Best performance in well shatter resistant blooms drained sandy soil. flowers Did you know... 5575 – LOVELINESS Pink come in lovely solid colours: close at night. Lavender is often fashioned 5580 – MONT BLANC White dark blue, pinks, whites and Pkt $2.79 into a cross and hung above 5570 – MIXED COLOURS more. Towering plants 90cm the entry of homes to protect Pkt $1.99 ; 5g $7.95 ; (3') tall make an impressive against evil spirits. It was also garden statement. 25g $20.35 used in concoctions to attract Pkt $1.99 ; 15g $8.80 ; order online at g 25g $21.55 www.oscseeds.com ood faeries, elves and brownies. nEw nEw 63

5602 - Marigold MARVEL II YELLOW 5603 - Marigold MARVEL II MIXED

5630 - Marigold ANTIGUA YELLOW 5635 - Marigold ANTIGUA MIXED 5625 - Marigold ANTIGUA PRIMROSE

MArIGolDs AfrICAn TYPE AnTIGuA nEw (Tagetes spp.) 300 sds/g MArVEl II HYBrIDs These incredibly easy to grow Seed ‘Wings’ Removed annuals can be directly HYBrIDs (Tagetes erecta ) A compact version of the seeded in the garden in mid to ‘Wings’ Removed ‘Marvel’ types with a naturally late May. Sow 6mm (1/4") Great for mass dwarf branching habit that deep, watering as necessary NEW! plantings. A spectacular show makes it perfect for low border until germination occurs in of large 15cm (6") blooms or container planting. Fully roughly 7 days. Thin or whose unique, tight flowers double 7.5cm (3") flowers fill transplant the seedlings when are all weather tolerant. the neat, compact 25cm (10") they are 5-8cm (2-3") tall. For uniformly shaped plants have plants throughout the earlier blooms start seed 5600 - Marigold MARVEL II GOLD strong stems, deep green summer. Much improved indoors 6 weeks before foliage and are 35-40cm (14- adverse weather tolerance planting outside. 16") tall. and a more uniform flowering American & African types habit. nEw produce big, double blooms 5600 – MARVEL II GOLD 5615 – ANTIGUA GOLD up to 15cm (6") across on tall, 5601 – MARVEL II ORANGE 5620 – ANTIGUA ORANGE sturdy stemmed plants. 5625 – ANTIGUA French types are refined, 5602 – MARVEL II YELLOW PRIMROSE compact plants with 5603 – MARVEL II MIXED 5630 – ANTIGUA YELLOW numerous, smaller blossoms. Pkt of 20 sds $2.99 ; 5635 – ANTIGUA MIXED Marigolds are superb for 100 sds $11.50 ; Pkt of 20 sds $2.99 ; edging, mass plantings and 500 sds $31.50 100 sds $11.50 ; 500 sds $31.50 window boxes. Marigolds repel insects and are often planted in vegetable gardens 5601 - Marigold MARVEL II ORANGE for this reason. 64

5640 - Marigold CRACKERJACK MIXED 5650 - Marigold DWARF FRENCH PETITE MIXED

AfrICAn 5650 – DWARF FRENCH PETITE MIXED MArIGolDs Dwarf, fully double crested (Tagetes erecta ) flowers only 2.5cm (1") across 5640 – CRACKERJACK literally cover these bushy (MIXED Colours) 15cm (6") high plants. one of the first large flowered flowers come in a full range African types to bloom. large of oranges, mahoganies, reds 10-12cm (4-5") ‘cannonball- and yellows. shaped’ flowers in brilliant Pkt $1.99 ; shades of yellow and orange. 25g $44.50 ; 125g $72.75 . Plants growing from 60-90cm 5645 - Marigold YELLOW TREASURE 5655 - Marigold PETITE YELLOW (2-3') tall proudly present their 5655 – PETITE YELLOW blooms right in front of your same characteristics as the eyes! mixed but in this case flowers Pkt $1.99 ; are a pure yellow. 25g $31.80 ; 125g $66.75 Pkt $1.99 ; 25g $44.50 ; 125g $72.95 frEnCH MArIGolDs DwArf frEnCH 5645 – YELLOW CrEsTED TREASURE MArIGolD Ahoy! Th’ar be pirates in ye A more compact , bushier back yard! A treasure chest french Marigold. Enjoy full of uniform sized, lemon- phenominal colour in mass yellow flowers are held on borders, walkways or 5665 - Marigold SPARKY 5675 - Marigold LEMON GEM plants growing to 60cm (24") container plantings. tall. Incredibly prolific! Pkt $1.99 ; 5605 – DURANGO 25g $28.90 ; 125g $63.55 OUTBACK MIX sIGnET These crested beauties set 5665 – SPARKY MArIGolD the standard for anemone- Also known as rock garden larger than the petites at 20- type marigolds. Compact, marigolds. These compact, 25cm (8-10") tall with bigger bushy plants are loaded with mounded plants with their flowers too! A striking combi - tons of double blooms, 5 to attractive, lacy foliage are nation of gold blooms high - 7cm (2”-3”) across. Extra loaded with hundreds of petite lighted with a blazing red. Very strong stems and great flowers. Edible flowers/leaves early and continuous flower - branching habit plus an make a flavourful green and a ing. tasty salad garnish. Heat 5605 - Marigold DURANGO excellent tolerance to summer OUTBACK MIXED Pkt $1.99 ; tolerant, long blooming with a heat. festive colours include pleasant citrusy fragrance. 25g $44.50 ; 125g $72.75 red tipped yellow Bolero accents, deep reds, rich 5675 – LEMON GEM 5660 – QUEEN SOPHIA Hundreds of smallish bright yellows and tangerine. uniform, rounded, compact yellow, yet dainty, blooms. Pkt $1.99 ; plants just 25-30cm (10-12") Pkt $2.79 ; 5g $12.00; tall are covered with waves of 100 sds $8.70 25g $41.80 waxy 5cm (2") double flowers. 5680 – ORANGE GEM Petals are soft rust colours Bountiful display of delicate, that are edged with a petite, warm orange flowers. delightful golden yellow. Pkt $2.79 ; 5g $12.00; Pkt of 100 sds $2.99 ; 25g $41.80 100 sds $11.50 5660 - Marigold QUEEN SOPHIA 5680 - Marigold ORANGE GEM 65

5755 - MOONFLOWER 5720 - Mignonette SWEET SCENTED 6070 - Mimosa SENSITIVE PLANT

MIGnonETTE MoonflowEr GArDEn row & (Reseda odorata ) (Calonyction spp. ) 4 sds/g PoT lABEls 800 sds/g Heirloom Night flowering. Best sown The perfect item for labelling Quiescent blooms possess an directly in the garden in mid- your seedling trays, peat pots, intoxicating fragrance. Thin May. Soak seed overnight garden, or marking plants to 15-30cm (6-12") before sowing 2cm (3/4") transplants. apart when they are 8cm (3") deep in a sunny garden site.. high. To take full advantage of Moonflowers don’t transplant PlAsTIC lABEls the fragrance, plant well. Use Jiffy7’s or peat pots. 5" long x 5/8" wide mignonette near windows. Start indoors about 8 weeks #408 – Pkg of 100 $4.99 5720 – SWEET SCENTED before last frost date. #409 – Pkg of 1000 $49.99 Produces 45cm (18") tall 5755 – MOONFLOWER wooD lABEls plants with trusses or dull 5725 - Monarda LEMON MINT Beautiful, fragrant white 4" long x 5/8" wide white blooms that produce the flowers 12.5cm (5") across overwhelming fragrance. #410 – Pkg of 100 $5.19 open at night. robust climber. #411 – Pkg of 1000 $47.99 Pkt $1.99 ; 25g $18.40 numerous, decorative heart MonArDA shaped leaves make this wooD lABEls 6" long x (Monarda citriodora) variety suitable for use as a 5/8" (MMimIoMsa opudsicaA ) 150 sds/g 1900 sds/g Start indoors 8 screen. Vines will readily wrap #412 – Pkg of 100 $6.99 weeks before planting out in Sow seed 3 mm (1/8") deep in themselves around any #413 – Pkg of 1000 $65.99 a fine mix. Maintain a growing late May or early June. decent support. medium temperature of Leave seed uncovered, Pkt $2.79 ; 25g $11.50 ; PErMAnEnT 26C (80F) for the 15 day water carefully and maintain 125g $32.95 germination period. Grow on 22C (72F) for the 10 day MArKInG PEn at 18C (65F), move them germination period. Grow-on Do not confuse our pens with outside to the garden after the at 14C (58F) until planting ordinary pens. sunproof, wa - danger of frost has passed. terproof and quick drying for Prefers hot, humid growing outside. Choose a sunny site conditions. Not winter hardy. and space plants 25cm (10") long lasting marking on wood apart. or plastic. Keep in a cool place 6070 – SENSITIVE PLANT for longer life. 5725 – LEMON MINT Heirloom Item #422 - $2.99 fern-like leaves fold up when lavender-white flowers are produced in clusters at the top touched then reopen a short of strong, 60cm (2') high time later. A whispering noise stems. Both the leaves and accompanies their closing. flowers release a delightful Mimosa also produces cute, lemon fragrance when globeshaped pink or purple bruised. 5835 - Nigella LOVE-IN-A-MIST flowers. Great houseplant. Pkt $2.79 ; 25g $8.70 Pkt $1.99 ; 15g $14.65 (nNigIeGlla EdamlalscAena) 385 sds/g Heirloom Place orders Select a sunny site and direct sEEDInG HEAT sow this annual in early May 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM planting the seed 3mm (1/8") MAT deep – sow a second crop in 8-7/8” x 19-1/2” (22.1cm x 48.75cm) Eastern Time 3 weeks. Thin seedlings to Perfectly maintains optimum by calling 30cm (12") apart when they teperature for germinating all are 7.5cm (3") tall. your seeds. Put the propagation (519) 886-0557 or 5835 – LOVE-IN-A-MIST tray on top of the heating mat. FAX them in anytime to Gorgeous cornflower blue Mats are shipped rolled in a flowers have a delicate, box. Thermostat controlled. (519) 886-0605. feathery fringe. Grows to Item #480 – $24.99 ea. 45cm (18") tall. Pkt $1.99 ; 25g $19.60 66

5750 - Morning Glory HEAVENLY BLUE 5730 - Morning Glory CRIMSON RAMBLER 5780 - Nasturtium DWARF JEWEL

5735 - Morning Glory 5740 - Morning Glory FLYING SAUCERS 5745 - Morning Glory GRANDPA OTT 5785 - Nasturtium DACAPO LIGHT BLUE EMPRESS OF INDIA

5750 – HEAVENLY BLUE sheets of incredibly pretty, (nTroApaseolTumu mrajusT) I 6u sdM s/g sky blue flowers. Blooms start Directly sow into well drained early and are 10cm (4") soil – lightly fertilize. Direct across – the biggest of the sow in late May 2.5cm (1") morning glories! deep and 5cm (2") apart, Pkts $1.99 ; thinning to 20cm (8") apart. 25g $10.85 ; 125g $30.50 Seed generally germinates 5765 – MILKY WAY within 12 days. Full sun is A white with pale blue striped preferred. Partial shade is named variety. Give this recommended in hot summer 5765 - Morning Glory MILKY WAY 5775 - Morning Glory PEARLY GATES variety a try as a screen for areas. Resents transplanting. unsightly wire-mesh fences. 5780 – DWARF JEWEL MIXED Heirloom 5735 – DACAPO LIGHT BLUE loves hot weather. semi-double flowers tall above Exquisite creamy white and Pkts $1.99 ; MornInG the foliage coloured red, yellow light blue flowers veined softer 25g $10.85 ; 125g $30.50 and orange. non-trailing. re - (GIpolmooear triYcolo r) 25 sds/g. purple. Highlighted with a 5770 – MIXED COLOURS Soak seed overnight before move faded flowers to lengthen creamy white throat. old-fashioned smaller types sowing directly in the garden blooming period. Plants grow Pkts $1.99; in shades of white, pink, mid-May, 6mm (1/4") deep to 30cm (1') high. 15g $10.85 ; 25g $30.50 and 7.5cm (3") apart. Morning mauve and purple. Always Pkt $1.99 ; Glories don’t transplant well. reliable for a good show! 25g $7.55 ; 125g $20.35 ; 5740 – FLYING SAUCERS Pkts ; Vines may grow up to 4m (13’) fast growing twining vines with $1.99 500g $52.95 25g ; 125g long. heart-shaped leaves and $10.85 $30.50 5785 – EMPRESS OF INDIA 5730 – CRIMSON flowers marbled with white and 5775 – PEARLY GATES Crimson red flowers. Edible. RAMBLER (BI-COLOUR) purple-blue markings. large flowers of pure, gleaming flowers 5-7.5cm (2-3") Deep crimson-red with a Pkts $1.99 ; white with a cream shading in across. Great in borders, contrasting white throat. 25g $10.85 ; 125g $30.50 the throat. Very popular summer averaging only 30-40cm (12- Absolutely stunning! blooming morning glory. 16") height. Attracts 5745 – GRANDPA OTT Pkts ; Pkt $1.99 ; An heirloom variety with rich $1.99 hummingbirds. 25g ; 125g 25g $10.85 ; 125g $30.50 blue-purple flowers with a $10.85 $30.50 Pkt $1.99 ; darker red star. flowers June 25g $11.50 ; 125g $31.15 order by to september. Growing Tip... telephone, call Pkts $1.99 ; 25g $10.85 ; 125g $30.50 Straw is a wonderful garden mulch. It helps suppress weeds, 519-886-0557 hold soil moisture and reduces erosion. 67

5790 - Nasturtium OUT OF AFRICA 5795 - Nasturtium PEACH MELBA 5820 - Nemophila BABY BLUE EYES 5825 - Nicotiana SENSATION MIXED

5790 – OUT OF AFRICA 5805 – WHIRLYBIRD MIXED A trailing variety with mottled, Medium sized 30cm (12”) (nNeEmoMphiloa mPenHzieIslii) A 3000 variegated foliage and a nice plants. Excellent for hanging sds/g colour combination of yellow, baskets, rock gardens or Sow outdoors early to mid- red, cream and peach pink. flower beds. flower colours include variations of May in a sunny to partially reaches 1.5m (5’) height. tangerine, light salmon, dark shaded area barely covering Pkt ; $1.99 gold, mahogany, scarlet, the seed with soil. Keep the 25g ; 125g $11.50 $31.15 cherry and cream. The motion seeded area evenly moist 5800 – TALL CLIMBING is reminiscent of a whirlybird through the 14 day MIXED fan. Playfully elegant and fun germination period. Thin the strong, vigourous vines 2m to watch. plants to 15cm (6") apart (6') tall. flowers stuffed with Pkt ; $1.99 when they are 5cm (2") tall. chopped & blended antipasto 25g ; 125g $11.50 $31.15 Nemophila grows well in 5885 - Pansy SUPER SWISS GIANTS ingredients make for unique 5807 – PHOENIX containers. Restrict the size of hors d'oeuvres. An unique new flower type with pots as it prefers a crowded Pkt ; 25g ; split petals in fiery shades of $1.99 $7.75 root system. When container 125g ; 500g gold, orange and red. Beautiful $20.35 $52.95 grown, they are best kept in foliage resembles ivy. Compact PAnsY 5795 – PEACH MELBA partial shade. (Viola wittrockiana) 700 sds/g unique colour blend of 30cm (12”) high plants. flower Sow seed directly outdoors in 5820 – BABY BLUE EYES primrose-cream flecked with production suffers if fertilized or early fall or spring. Well- Tidy, 20cm (8") high plants pearly-red kisses. Very planted in rich soil. Ideal for drained soil is best in full sun are covered in clouds of cup- striking. 25cm (10"). containers, beds and borders. to partial shade. Lightly cover shaped, sky blue flowers all Pkt $1.99 ; Pkt $1.99 ; the seeds with soil. Thin or summer long. transplant seedlings to a 25g $11.50 ; 125g $31.15 25g $11.50 ; 125g $38.50 Pkt $1.99 ; spacing of 20cm (8") apart. 25g $8.80 ; 125g $30.90 Seed can also be started inside in late February and early March. Germinates at (nNicIoCtianoa aTlatIaA) n620A 0 sds/g 24C (75F) in about 16 days. ‘Flowering Tobacco’. Scented Grow-on at 10C (50F). Transplant outdoors in early plants ideal for beds and bor - May. ders in full sun. Start seed in - 5885 – SUPER SWISS doors uncovered on the surface GIANTS of the growing medium. The large, graceful flowers 9cm seed is tiny sow carefully. Ger - (3.5") across with smiling minate at 24C (75F). Grow-on faces or brown blotches. 5805 - Nasturtium 5800 - Nasturtium at 17C (62F), gradually raising Plants are nicely compact at WHIRLYBIRD MIXED TALL CLIMBING MIXED the temperature to 23C (73F). 15cm (6") in height and flower Harden off and transplant out - from early spring until mid- side. Killed by frost. Sow di - summer. rectly in the garden mid to late Pkt $2.79 ; May. Space plants 30-45cm 5g $18.40 ; 25g $52.20 (12-18") apart in the garden. 5890 – INSPIRE TRUE BLUE Water well dur ing dry weather. Glamourous large 6-7.5 cm (2-3”) blue flowers with tiny 5825 – SENSATION MIXED yellow eyes fill these compact scarlet, crimson, rose, 17.5 cm (7”) plants and look lavender and yellow flowers. outstanding in planters or unlike regular nicotiana, this flower borders. stays tight mix blooms all day long. and uniform all summer long. spectacular plants grow to 90cm (3') in height. Pkt $2.79 ; 5807 - Nasturtium PHOENIX 5890 - Pansy INSPIRE TRUE BLUE Pkt $1.99 ; 5g $18.40 ; 25g $52.20 15g $12.65 ; 25g $22.55 68

5915 - Super Cascade WHITE 5945 - PURPLE PIROUETTE 5925 - ORCHID DADDY 5895 - Super Cascade BLUE

DouBlE PETunIA Impressive, fragrant, well doubled flowers often up to 10cm (4") across. Compact mounding plants are quite early flowering with excellent weather tolerance. 5930 – ALL DOUBLE GLORIOUS MIXED 5945 – PURPLE 5950 - Double Cascade BURGUNDY 5900 - Super Cascade BURGUNDY 5910 - Super Cascade RED PIROUETTE 5950 – DOUBLE CASCADE BURGUNDY PETunIA suPEr oPEn Above Pkt $3.69 each (Petunia x hybrida) 8500- CAsCADE 10000 sds/g Start seed PollInATED indoors 8 weeks before the sErIEs 6000 – GRANDIFLORA Huge 10cm (4") blossoms on last spring frost. Seed is very DWARF BEDDING MIX compact plants. Free flowering small. Handle with care. Light A mixture of smaller flowered, all season long. is essential for germination. dwarf, and open pollinated Sow uncovered on the surface 5895 – BLUE Grandiflora types. our most of the growing medium. 5900 – BURGUNDY popular and economical mixture Pelleted seed (Waves) must 5905 – PINK for mass planting or bedding be lightly misted until seed 5910 – RED plant market sales. 5905 - Super Cascade PINK coating dissolves. Apply 5915 – WHITE Pkt $1.99 ; 2g $11.50 ; super Cascade Packets bottom heat to keep the 25g $55.00 growing medium temperature $2.99 at 25C (78F) for the 14 day germination period. Grow- on at of 15C (60F) until transplanting after danger of frost has passed. Harden- off transplants. Place transplants 20cm (8") apart in the garden GrAnDIflorA HYBrIDs 5915 - Super Cascade WHITE Early blooming. Compact habit and excellent all around garden performance. Mature height of 30cm (1') spreading 60cm (24"). While these varieties are not as stress tolerant as Multifloras, they have much larger blooms. 5925 – ORCHID DADDY Plants are compact and neat with exceptional vigour and long season performance. outstanding! 6000 - Petunia DwArf BEDDInG MIX 5930 - Double Petunia Packet $2.99 ALL DOUBLE GLORIOUS MIXED 69

5942 - Petunia CELEBRITY YELLOW 5952 - Shock Wave COCONUT 5953 - Shock Wave Petunia PINK 5955 - Shock Wave Petunia PURPLE

5970 - Wave Petunia BLUE 5975 - Wave Petunia LAVENDER 5985 - Wave Petunia PURPLE 5995 - Tidal Wave Petunia SILVER

TIDAl wAVE MulTIflorA sHoCK wAVE wAVE PETunIA Hedgiflora Type. An AAS All Wave varieties have their Winner. Terrific flower power PETunIA PETunIA seed coated (i.e., they are The earliest flowering, spread - with a more aggressive plant 5940 – PICOBELLA MIX ‘pelleted’) for easier handling. The next generation of ultra- ing petunia. You’ll be shocked habit. Dense, mounded plants The original Wave varieties compact petunias. Better at how quick one plant with billow with vibrant flowers. are the best seed raised trail - garden performance with masses of 4cm (1-1/2”) flow - Plant height is determined by ing petunias. They require no greater vigour, more weather ers can fill a 25cm (10”) basket spacing. The closer together, pinching and a single plant tolerance and better mounded to over-flowering. Mix a few the taller they’ll grow. Average can spread to 1.5m (4’) across spreading habit making them colours together for an out - height is 50cm (20"). Plants and hugs the ground at only more suitable for mass standing display of bloom. farther apart will grow as a 15cm (6") tall. Colourful 5- planting and containers. These lush, self-cleaning ground cover producing 1m 7.5cm (2-3") blooms smother flowers average 2.5cm (1”) plants with their mounded, (3’) long ‘vine-like’ habit. the plants. Wave Petunias are across in a blend of seven spreading foliage recover from 5995 – TIDAL WAVE a bedding plant and hanging pretty colours. rain faster than all other petu - SILVER basket favourite. Pkt $2.99 nias. Pelleted seed. Pkt of 8 sds $5.49 5970- BLUE WAVE 5952 - COCONUT SHOCK WAVE 5942 – CELEBRITY 5975- LAVENDER WAVE Did you know... 5953 - PINK SHOCK WAVE YELLOW 5980- PINK WAVE Petunias originated in South 5955 - PURPLE SH A stunning colour for a 5985- PURPLE WAVE America. Maya and Inca OCK WAVE multiflora petunia with pure Pkt of 8 sds. $5.49 peoples used petunia plants Pkt of 8 sds. $5.49 yellow centred flowers fading as repellent for unwanted to a soft cream edge. superb spirits. Petunias are related outdoor performance, bloom to tobacco and tomatoes. time and abundance of 7.5cm (3”) flowers describes these The Pelleted Seed Advantage - uniform 25cm (10”) plants. Very tiny seeds such as petunias are Pelleted seed. Pkt of 25 sds $2.99 pelleted to aid handling. The pellet is a harmless clay coating that dissolves on Growing Tip... contact with water. Please make sure the Petunias are heavy feeders. Once transplanted into the seed coating completely dissolves by garden or containers, use the liberally misting at sowing. Germination maximum rate recommended on the fertilizer label. may not occur if any coating remains. 5940 - Multiflora Petunia They grow best in pH range PICOBELLA MIX of 5.5 to 6.0. 70

6010 - Poppy DOUBLE 6033 - Rudbeckia 6015 - Corn Poppy FLANDER 'S FIELD 6020 - Portulaca DOUBLE MIX SHIRLEY MIXED CHOCOLATE ORANGE

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OA bulentds otfa lonw dgroinwingg, heat and drought tolerant annual varieties especially suited to the dry harsh conditions often found in rock gardens. 6030 – ANNUAL MIX 6032 - Rudbeckia Pkt $1.99 ; 6005 - Phlox DRUMMOND MIXED 6030 - ROCKERY PLANTS CHERRY BRANDY 15g $14.25 ; 25g $18.95 ruDBECKIA PorTulACA (Rudbeckia hirta) 3,700 sds/g PHloX (PPaopavPer PrhoYea s) (Portulaca grandiflora) A robust, tamed wildflower DruMMonDII Heirloom 10,000 sds/g that turns heads wherever (Phlox drummondii) 7,000 sds/g Here’s the plant you need planted. Withstands intense Heirloom Sow seed directly outdoors in a when the sun is hot and the heat and drought better than summers long. In mid to late 500 sds/g sunny site in early spring or many wildflowers. Treat these Sow outdoors 3mm (1/8") May, seed can be scattered di - varieties as annuals. Sow late fall - barely cover the seed rectly on the ground and barely deep late May in a sunny site. with soil. And that’s about all indoors six weeks before last Best started indoors mid-April covered with soil. For a jump there is to it! on the season, start seed in - spring frost. Transplants transplant to the garden in 6010 – DOUBLE SHIRLEY doors 6-8 weeks before plant - ready for planting into the June. Phlox resent trans- MIXED COLOURS ing outside in late May. Leave garden in late May. Direct planting. Sow seed in Jiffy 7’s Early blooming, upright the seed uncovered on the sowing of seed late May. Thin or peat pots at 18C (65F) for spreading plants with large, growing medium and maintain 15-30cm (6-12”) apart in the the 15 day germination dazzling flowers and interest - a temperature of 26C (75F) for garden. Germinates at 20C period. Grow-on at 14C (58F) ing lacy foliage. flower colour the 7-14 day germination pe - (70F) in 14 to 21 days. riod. Grow on at a cooler tem - until transplanting outside. ranges from dainty pink, red perature of 18C (62F) until 6032 – CHERRY Space plants 20cm (8") apart and salmon shading to white in in the garden. transplanting outside after BRANDY the centre. Growing to 60cm hardening off. In hot areas (Annual Rudbeckia) 6005 – DRUMMONDII (2') tall, shirley makes an ex - where many other plants lan - A stunning cherry to deep red MIXED cellent border plant or cut - guish, these feisty, low grow - bloom with flowers 5-7.5cm Compact 20cm (8") tall plants. flower. ing, spreading plants will car - (2-3”) across. An impressive Individual florets are very Pkt $1.99 ; pet an otherwise blasé area in garden performer for borders, brilliant colours all summer large. Colour ranges from a 25g $17.80 ; 125g $47.50 containers or cutflowers. rare lavender-blue and deep long. Now you’re ready. Bring 6015 – FLANDER 'S FIELD Blooms all summer long. blue to shades of pink, buff, on the heat! The “wwI Poppy” common to Pkt 15 sds $2.79 ; white and more. Plants can European fallow fields. 6020 – DOUBLE MIXED PORTULACA 6033 – CHOCOLATE spread to 35cm (14") across. Brilliant crimson, single red super dwarf 12cm (5”) plants ORANGE Pkt $1.99 ; blooms with black centres. with small, succulent leaves (Annual Rudbeckia) 25g $23.00 ; 125g $90.00 long lasting blooms. Very always look fresh & healthy. Dark chocolate tipped with pretty in the garden. This Growing tip... Provides summer long bloom bright orange/yellow. strong poppy has naturalized Papaver rhoeas readily self of 5cm (2”) fully double cup- stems with long lasting throughout much of Europe seeds, returning to the garden shaped flowers. flowers are ideal for cutting or and north America. Grows up on its own year after year. Pkt $1.99 ; for an all summer show. full to 45cm (18") tall. Seeds not germinating remain 25g $27.50 ; 125g $103.00 sun, well drained soil. Pkt $1.99 ; in the soil then eventually grow Pkt 15 sds $2.79 ; 25g $17.80 ; 125g $47.50 in future years. 71

6035 - Salvia BLUE BEDDER 6060 - Scabiosa IMPERIAL GIANTS MIXED 6045 - Salvia ST. JOHNS FIRE 6085 - Snapdragon MAGIC CARPET sAlVIA snAPDrAGon (Salvia spp.) Direct garden (Antirrinum majus) sow end of May. Barely cover 6300 sds/g the seeds with soil. Keep Select a sunny to partially growing medium moist though shaded site outdoors and sow the 7-14 day germination seed 3 mm (1/8") deep. Thin or period. Thin or transplant to transplant seedlings to 30cm 30cm (12") apart when the (12") apart when they are 5cm seedlings are 5cm (2") tall. (2") tall. For June and July For earlier flowering, start flowers, start seed indoors in seed indoors in late March. mid-March leaving the seed Leave seeds on the surface of 6090 - Snapdragon PANORAMA MIXED uncovered on the growing 6095 - Snapdragon ROCKET HYBRIDS the growing medium and medium. Germination will oc - maintain a temperature of 21- cur in 14 days at 21C (70F). 24C (70-75F). Grow on at Grow-on at 15C (60F) until sCABIosA moving outside in late May. 15C (60F) before hardening (Scabiosa atropurpurea) Our snapdragons are heat and off and transplanting outside 200 sds/g disease resistant. in late May. Sow directly outdoors for best results. Select a sunny site 6035 – BLUE BEDDER 6085 – MAGIC CARPET (S. farinacea) with well-drained soil. Barely Dwarf, bushy, ball shaped large, intense violet-blue cover seed with soil and keep plants to 20cm (8") tall are spikes on bushy 45cm (18") moist through the 10-14 day covered in a mass of flowers. plants. Huge visual impact germination period. Thin the Ideal for rock gardens and 6123 - Strawflower MIXED COLOURS when loaded with flowers! seedlings to 30cm (12") apart borders. An exciting blend of Very unusual. when the plants are 5cm (2") reds, pinks and whites! tall. Pkt $2.79 ; Pkt $1.99 ; 10g $11.50 ; 25g $23.00 sTrAw 10g $12.15; 25g $35.25 6060 – IMPERIAL GIANTS 6045 – ST JOHNS FIRE MIXED 6090 – PANORAMA MIXED flowEr Big rounded flowers in a full (Helichrysum bracteatum) (S. coccinea) Exceptionally vigorous plants 1500 sds/g Heirloom 500 sds/g colour range are carried on 50-60cm (20-24") tall with long stems. At 30cm (1') in In late May to June, sow seed Intense scarlet red blooms flowering so prolific, the directly outdoors 6mm (1/4") contrast beautifully with the height, the plants are useful in foliage almost disappears! borders and mass planting. deep then thin to 30cm (1') very dark green foliage. Clear, vibrant colours and a apart when the plants are 5- Pkt $1.99 ; Compact plants grow to 30cm good garden habit make this 7.5cm Thin-out flowers for 25g $16.75 ; 125g $54.00 (1') tall. the recommended variety for larger blooms. Cut stems Pkt $1.99 ; mass plantings. before the flowers are fully 5g $12.15 ; 25g $35.25 Pkt $1.99 ; open and hang upside down 10g ; 25g Did you know... $11.50 $23.00 to dry in a shaded, well- ventilated site. Snapdragons are considered 6095 – ROCKET HYBRIDS sensational tall hybrids for cold weather annuals. 6123 – MIXED COLOURS order by telephone: Gardeners know this moniker home gardeners. They grow old fashioned straw flowers. to 90cm (3') in height and 519-886-0557 is well earned due to their Exceptionally bright and ability to tolerate frosts in the produce long flower spikes colourful in the garden. Make Monday-friday, fall and keep on flowering… with many closely packed one of the prettiest dried florets. Mixed colours. 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM ET sometimes well into late flowers going. upright, November and even early Pkt $2.79 ; branching plants can reach December! 500 seeds $10.35 90cm (3') in height. Pkt $1.99 ; 25g $10.15 ; 125g $36.35 72 nEw

6215 - Sunflower KONG 6192 - Sunflower THE JOKER 6170 - Sunflower DORADO 6205 - Sunflower MONET’S PALETTE

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6165 - Sunflower 6177 - Sunflower SUMMER MOON 6190 - Sunflower INDIAN BLANKET CHERRY ROSE 6200 - Sunflower LEMON SORBERT

6192 – THE JOKER sunflowEr NEW! large 6 to 8 inch (15 cm (Helianthus annus) Easy to - 20 cm) double and often grow. In late May, choose a semi-double flowers. flower sunny site with well draining centre displays two concentric soil and sow about 6-12mm rings, one of orange-red, the (1/4-1/2") deep and 7.5-10cm other yellow—an unique look. (3-4") apart. Thin or transplant Grows 6 ft (180 cm) tall. to 30-45cm (12-18") apart Pkt $2.79 after germination. Start seed 6195 – KONG 2-3 weeks early indoors using Just what you would expect! plantable peat pots or Jiffy 7’s King size sunflowers that can 6221 - Sunflower STARBURST PANACHE 6220 - Sunflower SUNTASTIC F1 at 21C (70F). Plant in full sun reach up to 3.5 m (12') tall! and fertilize twice during the Pkt $2.79 season. 6200 – LEMON SORBERT 6221 – STARBURST sPECIAlITY HYBrID Beautiful, high class 12-15cm PANACHE sunflowEr (4-5") single lemon flowers 18sds/g Impressive crested sunflowErs 12cm (5”) flowers burst into a 6220 – SUNTASTIC F1 with a dark central disc. Multi- our newest dwarf sunflower. SEEDLESS & POLLEN golden, semi-double form with branched stems. Blooms 65 days after sowing. FREE a darker orange-brown Height 150cm (5’). You will enjoy up to twenty 12- 6165 – CHERRY ROSE centre. Pollen-free, well Pkt $2.79 15cm (5-6”) diameter flowers only 40 days to flower. branched . Height 1.5m (5’). per plant in three successive Beautiful cherry-red flowers 6205 – MONET’S PALETTE Pkt $2.79 ; blooming periods. Height is with lemon tips. A great A true masterpiece! A rare mix of colour and flower form 6177 – SUMMER MOON 30cm (1’). 30sds/g cutflower. 150cm (5’) tall. Blooms are 3 - 5 inches borne on an old-fashioned NEW! Pkt of 10 sds $2.79 ; Pkt $2.79 (7.5 cm - 13 cm) across, plant habit. Grows to 180cm 100 sds $19.50 ; sophisticated and elegant. 6170 – DORADO (6') tall. 500 sds $78.00 Petals are subtle lemon A gold mine of colour! Brilliant Pkt $2.79 orange coloured flowers form cream around a chocolate on single stems. Grows to 6190 – INDIAN BLANKET brown centre. 120cm (4') tall. Double and semi-double Pkt $2.79 ; Did you know... blooms of reds, lemon and red Pkt $2.79 Sunflowers became popular bi-colours. Branching plants in Europe by the 18th produce multiple blooms. Century, popularized by Grows to 180cm (6') tall. Russia’s Peter the Great. Pkt $2.79 Their seed and oil remain Bulk Prices for Hybrid Sunflowers: 200 sds $21.95; 1,000 sds $45.00 staples in Russian kitchens. 73

6135 - Sunflower LEMON QUEEN 6160 - Sunflower VELVET QUEEN 6145 - Sunflower SUNSPOT 6150 - Sunflower TALL SUNGOLD sTAnDArD sunflowErs Great for attracting pollinators & feeding wildlife! 6125 – COLOUR FASHION MIXED A beautiful blend of yellow, bronze, red and purple single flowers averaging 20cm (8") in diameter. Plants grow to 1.5m (5') tall. 40 sds/g 6155 - Sunflower TEDDYBEAR 6140 - Sunflower MAMMOTH RUSSIAN 6125 - Sunflower COLOUR Pkt $1.99 ; FASHION MIXED 25g $10.15 ; 125g $28.30 ; 500g $64.30 6135 – LEMON QUEEN 6155 – TEDDYBEAR long blooming, multi-branched Also known as dwarf sungold. plants 15cm (6") diameter flowers resemble those of tall lemon yellow blooms with a sungold, yet the plants are darker centre. foliage is distinct only 60cm (2') tall! 50sds/g and attractive. 30 sds/g Pkt $1.99; 25g $10.15; Pkt $2.79 ; 125g $28.30 ; 500g $64.30 25g $10.15 ; 125g $28.30 ; 6160 – VELVET QUEEN 500g $64.30 Dark, velvety crimson blooms 6140 – MAMMOTH have faint traces of yellow. RUSSIAN 30 sds/g Heirloom Huge, single yellow Pkt ; 25g ; $2.79 $10.15 6100 - Statice ART SHADES 6823 - BEE POLLINATOR MIX blooms ranging from 25-35cm 125g $28.30; 500g $64.30 (10-14") in diameter. Thick stems grow to 3m (9') or more in height! Great birdseed and Did you know... sTATICE 6823 – BEE POLLINATOR confectionery seed. 9-10 One honey bee visits about (Limonium spp.) MEADOW MIX sds/g 100 flowers during each Start indoors. Lightly cover we’ve been losing our bees at Pkt $1.99 ; foraging trip and collects seed and germinate at a an alarming rate and need to 25g $8.80 ; 125g $20.35 ; pollen and nectar from temperature of 21C (70F). reverse the trend. Help by 500g $46.95; 1 kg $82.65 several thousand flowers Plant outside mid May. sowing this, beneficial mix! 6100 – ART SHADES MIXED 6145 – SUNSPOT with each flight. Blend of annuals and large 25cm (10") diameter It takes about 560 worker (L. sinuata) 300 sds/g perennials Contains: new flower heads form on dwarf bees to gather enough long graceful sprays of England Aster, Black Eyed 60cm (2') high stems! flowers nectar to make 500 g of paper-like flowers. A full susan, Borage, Butterfly range of colours on 75cm are a bright yellow with a honey from 2 million flowers. weed, Corn Poppy, Eastern deep golden-yellow centre. 15 (2.5') tall plants. A worker bee returns to the Columbine, forget-me-not, sds/g hive 0.8 gram (0.0288 Pkt $2.79 ; Perennial Gaillardia, lance Pkt $2.79 ; 25g $10.15 ; ounce) in her entire life of 5g $16.10 ; 25g $52.15 leaf Coreopsis, lemon Mint, 125g $28.30 ; 500g $64.30 honey.(6 weeks). 6150 – TALL SUNGOLD Sunflowers Partridge Pea, Perennial Brilliantly coloured golden- lupins, Purple Coneflower, yellow, double petalled Did you know... attract Mignonette, white Clover and flowers are a real showpiece! Sunflowers were wild Bergamot. Grows to 1.5m (5') tall. 38-40 domesticated in North pollinators and Pkt $1.99 ; 25g $12.95 ; sds/g America over 5,000 years beneficial 125g $49.95 ; 250g $65.65 ; Pkt $1.99 ; 25g $10.15 ; ago. A very important food 125g $28.30 ; 500g $64.30 and oil seed ever since. insects. 500g $110.00 ; 1kg $176.40 74

6120 - Stocks EVENING SCENTED 6225 - Sweet Pea BIJOU MIXED 6230 - Sweet Pea MID BLUE 6255 - Sweet Pea ROYAL PINK

swEET PEA ElEGAnCE (Lathyrus odoratus) 12 sds/g swEET PEA Heirloom The earliest flowering, most Lovely fragrance and beautiful heat tolerant climbing sweet colours. Blooms late spring to peas available. Spectacular. late fall! Select a site with 6230 – MID BLUE deep, well-drained soil in full rich lavender-blue, a dwarf sun Sow April and early May sweet pea. when the soil becomes Pkt $1.99 ; workable but is still quite cool. 125g $15.90 ; 500g $43.30 Soak seeds overnight in water 6115 - Stocks TEN WEEKS DWARF then sow seed 12 mm (1/2") DwArf 6250 - Sweet Pea ROYAL BLUE deep about 5cm (2") apart – swEET PEA germination can take up to 20 6225 – BIJOU MIXED days. Thin to 10cm (4") apart Good for window boxes, (sMaTtthoiolaC incKans a) when they are 7.5cm (3") tall. container planting and beds. 600 sds/g Keep well watered and fed Grows to 45cm (18") tall. Heirloom throughout the year. Sweet Pkt $1.99 ; start seed indoors, and pea makes an excellent cut 125g $15.90 ; 500g $43.30 transplant into the garden mid flower ! May. 6115 – TEN WEEKS roYAl fAMIlY DWARF swEET PEA Double florets begin blooming when the plant is only 15cm sErIEs (6") tall and continue all Mixed colours red, maroon, season long. Mature plants lavender, lilac, violet and pink. long stems, larger flowers, average 30cm (1') in height. 6270 - Thunbergia BLACK EYED SUSAN Intoxicating fragrance emits improved heat resistance and from flowers in shades of earlier to bloom. Climbing pink, red, mauve and white – vines of 1-2 m height (3’-6’) a must for every garden! are loaded with very fragrant blooms. THunBErGIA Pkt $1.99 ; (Thunbergia alata) 25g $18.40 ; 125g $54.00 6250 – ROYAL BLUE 6255 – ROYAL PINK 40 sds/g Challenging plant. 6260 - Sweet Pea ROYAL SCARLET 6120 – EVENING SCENTED 6265 – ROYAL WHITE Sow seeds in Jiffy 7’s then (M. bicornis ) lilac coloured 6260 – ROYAL SCARLET keep at 24C (75F) for the 14 flowers open at night to emit 6245 – ROYAL FAMILY MIX day germination period. Seed their wonderful fragrance – Royal Family Series, can be directly sown outside particularly noticeable on still Pkt $1.99 ; in late May after soaking in a summer evenings or after a 125g $15.90 ; 500g $43.30 wet paper towel for several summer shower! flower days. A very pretty effect! stalks are more open than the Vines can grow to 2 m (6') in Ten weeks variety. Plants height. grow to 45cm (18") tall. 6270 – BLACK EYED Pkt $1.99 ; SUSAN VINE 25g $18.40 ; 125g $54.00 An eager climber with bright green leaves and yellow or orange flowers and a startling order online at black-eye. www.oscseeds.com Pkt $2.79 ; 25g $20.85 6245 - Sweet Pea ROYAL MIXED 6265 - Sweet Pea ROYAL WHITE 75

6275 - Tithonia TORCH 6277 - Verbena IDEAL FLORIST MIXED 6285 - Zinnia GIANT LIME 6290 - Zinnia GIANTS OF CALIFORNIA

6285 – GIANT LIME Tall, thick stems support fully TITHonIA (VVeErbernaB xE hnybrAida) 350 (ZZinInia neleIgAans ) (Tithonia rotundifolia) 125 double 10-13cm (4-5”) blooms sds/g Erratic germination. 100-200 sds/g sds/g of a unique, bright lime green. Sow seed heavily. Chill seed Sow directly where you want Seed can be started directly Excellent addition to fresh for 10 days before planting them to grow. Select a sunny outdoors in late May in a site bouquets. superior tolerance directly in the garden in mid- site. Sow in late May. Cool, with full sun & good air May. Select a sunny, well- to powdery mildew. soil causes seed to rot. Barely circulation. Protect seedlings drained site and sow directly Pkt of 10 sds $2.79 cover the seed with soil. from rabbits. Thin or on the surface. Keep evenly Under ideal conditions, 6305 – THUMBELINA transplant seedlings to 60cm watered for the 20+ day germination will occur within a MIXED (2') apart. Start indoors for germination period. Thin few days. When the seedlings This midget zinnia is just earlier flowering in mid-April. seedlings to 20cm (8") apart when they are 7.5cm (3") are 7.5cm (3") tall, thin loaded with 4cm (1-1/2") Leave seed on the surface of high. Start indoors late April. smaller varieties to 25cm semi-double and double the growing medium and at Leave seed uncovered and (10") apart and larger. flowers set just above the 21C (71F). Grow-on at 15C apply bottom heat at 24C mounded foliage. The first (60F) until transplanting (75F). Grow-on at 15C (60F). 6290 – GIANTS OF really dwarf zinnia with a outdoors. CALIFORNIA MIXED garden height of only 15cm 6277 – IDEAL FLORIST Immense, double flowers 6275 – TITHONIA TORCH (6")! MIXED 12.5-15cm (5-6") across form Huge, vivid, orange, dahlia-like large flowers in a wide range Pkt $1.99 ; on plants growing to 90cm (3') blooms 9cm (3.5") across. A of colours - many with attrac - 25g $13.80 ; 125g $41.95 tall! The overlapping petals useful cutflower and attractive tive white eyes. Compact 30cm are more loosely placed than to butterflies. Grows to 75cm (12”) plants. Good heat toler - the dahlia flowered types and (30") tall. ance. Ideal for sunny window boxes and container plantings. the flowers themselves are Pkt $2.79 ; May be used as a cut flower. much flatter – generally about 10g $33.50 ; 25g $60.60 Pkt $1.99 ; 2.5cm (1") thick. 25g $18.40 ; 125g $58.45 Pkt $1.99 ; 25g $13.80 ; 125g $44.00 nEw 6295 - POM POM or LILLIPUT MIXED Dainty little Pom Pom Zinnias have been garden favourites for many years. flowers 6310 - Zinnia ZINDERELLA bloom in just a few weeks from seed sown outdoors and continue in great profusion 6310 - ZINDERELLA until the frosts of fall. Plants unique scabiosa blooms in a 6305 - Zinnia THUMBELINA MIXED 6311 - Zinnia ICE QUEEN grow to 75cm (2-1/2') tall. beautiful array of colours. Pkt $1.99 ; These frilly, crested, 5.5cm 25g $13.80 ; 125g $44.00 (2.5”) double flowers. A 6280 – HYBRID CACTUS European fleuroselect novelty red shown FLOWERED MIXED winner! Matures to 60cm spectacular performer in full (24”). sunlight. An extra large strain Pkt of 15 sds $2.79 of cactus zinnia with flowers 6311 - ICE QUEEN up to 15cm (6") across. The NEW! A beautiful multi- stocky, upright plants first coloured zinnia with rose/pale start to bloom when roughly pink flowers. Very attractive to 37.5cm (15") tall. Grows 90cm pollinators. Grows up to 60cm (3') (2’) tall. 6280 - Zinnia HYBRID 6295 - Zinnia POM POM / LILLIPUT Pkt ; CACTUS FLOWERED MIXED $1.99 Pkt of 15 sds $2.79 25g $13.80 ; 125g $44.00 76 Custom seed Packets

6312 - GLADIOLUS

Custom Message Here Custom Message Here Custom Message Here GlADIolus

B(GlaudiolluBs csom munis ) Gladiolus bulbs are technically not ‘bulbs.’ They are ‘corms’, which have the characteristics of bulbs. Plant corms out into the garden after all danger of frost has pasted. Deep cultiva - tion too near the roots breaks off the new roots and slows up growth. Irrigation is essential for growing Gladiolus suc - cessfully. Rain seldom supplies enough moisture. Custom Message Here Custom Message Here Custom Message Here Start watering when the new foliage emerges. Water if there has been less than 1” Flower Varieties: (2.5cm) of rain in the week. 800 - Black-eyed susan Gladiolus bulbs will not survive winter in most of Canada. You 801 - Bouquet Mixture can keep the bulbs from year 802 - Cosmos to year by lifting the new 803 - forget-me-not corms after the first autumn frost. Rinse off excessive soil 804 - Daisy from the corms and air dry. 805 - sunflower Store the corms smothered in peat moss somewhere cool, 806 - wildflowers dark & frost free. 807 - Zinnia Custom Message Here Custom Message Here 6312 – GLADIOLUS BULBS Mixed Colours 10 bulbs for $9.95 25 bulbs for $14.65 How to order: Custom seed Packets are a great way to osC will custom imprint your message on Extra shipping communicate a specific message to the the seed packet you choose from the list of recipient, while providing quality seeds that available seed packets. Customization surcharges for glad bulbs. can be grown in a variety of gardens. we space is confined. Generally a maximum of Glad bulbs are shipped starting are pleased to offer a variety of options. 3 lines of text fits. we can print on one side April 1; not available after May Contact us at [email protected]. only. font size and style may limit the 31. We ship glad bulbs as weather number of characters. Custom printing area permits so as to avoid freezing Customers order custom seed packets for a on the seed packet is ⅞” high and 2 ¾” during transit. variety of purposes, including: weddings, wide. The following surcharges are seminars, real Estate flyers, Earth Day, required: Elections. Mailings and much more. If you have a logo to include, the best Ontario, $7.00 reproduction is achieved with simple line art. Quebec and Manitoba, $9.50 Promotional seed packet prices are based Contact us for guidance. SK, AB, BC and Maritimes, $10.50 on the quantity of the order. Please contact Territories and Newfoundland, $16.00 Please add surcharges to your us at [email protected] regarding our standard imprinting is black & white. we order form. pricing. let us know the number of packets are pleased to imprint colour for small runs. you intend to order. Please inquire about pricing. 77 PErEnnIAl GrounD CoVErs

6315 - Ajuga Reptans 6320 - Arabis SNOW CAP 6330 - Arenaria MOUNTAIN SANDWORT 6335 - Armeria MARITIMA SPLENDENS

AJuGA ArarbisA caBucaIssica ) (AArernaEria nmoAntarna) IA 800 sds/g AuBrETIA 6315 – AJUGA REPTANS (Aubretia cultorum) (BUGLEWEED) 4800 sds/g Hardy to Zone 4. May need 2500 sds/g Zone 4. Sow seed 700 sds/g Start seed indoors January or one growing season in the gar - indoors April at 15C/60F for 14- rare for a perennial, Ajuga February; germinate at 24C den before it flowers. Sow in - 21 days. Warm summer-like tolerates dry shade. Prefers (75F) for 21 days. Press seed doors Jan. through April. For blooms in late May. Germi - temperatures hinder germina - moderately fertile, well- into contact with the soil but nates at 20C (70F) in 20 days. tion. Five grams sows three drained soil. rapidly spreads do not cover as light is Grow-on slightly cooler, square metres (33 ft 2). by underground stolons. essential for germination. around 13C (55F). Do not Covers large areas quickly. Zone 4. Five grams sows 7.5 cover seed as light helps ger - 6340 – FALSE ROCK May become weedy when square metres. mination. Transplant to a gar - CRESS grown in lawns. Mow or trim den site in full sun. low growing dense green 6320 – SNOW CAP once per year to remove old foliage smothered with (ROCK CRESS) 6330 – MOUNTAIN flower spikes. Excellent flowers of pink, crimson and snow white flowers in early SANDWORT planted in containers with blue shades only 15cm (6") spring. An excellent ground Creeper with attractive white annual flowers. Ajuga flowers tall. Great for rockeries or cover all season long. freely flowers. Blooms 2.5cm (1”) attract bees and butterflies. walls. Grows best in full sun. flowering, compact plant across sit just above the fo - rabbit and deer resistant. for Vigorous and free-flowering. habit. reaching typically liage and flower early May. early bloom cold stratify seed Pkt $2.79 ; 20cm (8") tall but may get a bit Plants spread up to 25-30cm first, then sow indoors or 5g $17.95 ; 25g $50.75 bigger. Zone 4 (10-12”) across while keeping direct garden sow outdoors Pkt $2.79 ; their low growing habit of 5- early september. Press seed 2g $6.60 ; 5g $15.25 ; 10cm (2-4”). Tolerant of mod - CErAsTIuM into contact with the soil. light 25g $50.75 erate foot traffic. Ideal for path - (Cerastium tomentosum) is beneficial for germination ways, or in rockeries 2100 sds/g (up to 5 weeks). Hardy to Pkt of 100 sds, $2.79 ; Excellent perennial ground zone 4. sow 5g per two 500 sds $8.00 cover. Sow seed indoors mid- square meters. Did you know... Mar at 18F/65F or directly in Pkt $2.99 ; Ajuga tolerates a moderate the garden mid to late May. 2g $22.00 ; 5g $47.25 amount of foot traffic. Plant it (AThrrift)M170E0 rsdsI/A g A hardy Grows to 20cm (8”) tall. Zone where you need a perennial that is sometimes 3. Two grams sows 4 square our retail store: replacement for lawns in erratic to start from seed. metres (44 ft 2). 16 King st south shady areas. Occasional Germinates at 15C/60F in 6345 – SNOW-IN-SUMMER waterloo, ontario mowing maintains a tidy 28 days. Soak seed several appearance. hours prior to sowing. A late snow white, late spring Tel. (519) 886-2990 summer sowing in August will flowers with silvery foliage also work. Hardy to Zone 3. and a prolific spreading habit. Two grams sows 2.5 square one of the best ground covers 2 metres (27 ft ). for hot, dry areas and poorer 6335 – MARITIMA soil conditions. SPLENDENS Pkt $2.99 ; Also known as sea Pink. for 5g $18.65 ; 25g $52.40 its abundant rose coloured blooms in late spring and early summer. low evergreen foliage. Grow to 20cm (8") order online at height. sow at 1000 seeds www.oscseeds.com per square metre ( 11 ft 2). 6340 - Aubretia FALSE ROCK CRESS 6345 - Cerastium SNOW IN SUMMER Pkt $2.79 ; 2g $ 17.15 ; 5g $30.75