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Radiant New Looks

Award Winning Double-Flowered Breakthrough!

Snapdragon

new Twinny Peach

new Snapdragon Twinny Annual The First Double-flowered Dwarf Snap! The first-ever double-flowered dwarf Snap, this super-floriferous series offers soft vintage colors in a wide range of shades on big 1½-inch flowers. Unlike single Snaps, with their famous "dragon jaws" shaped blooms, these flowers are billowy and full, in a form called "butterfly"! These plants stand up to both hot and wet conditions very well, and are ready to bloom just 10 to 12 weeks after the seed is sown! Perfect for containers as well as the annual bed, Twinny is a long-lasting Snap in 5 complementary colors, including 2010 AAS Winner Peach. Blooms all winter in mild climates. Pkt is 100 seeds.

Sun; H: 12”, W: 8”, Blooms: Spring or Fall-Winter 51730—Bronze Shades. Deep orange with pink and rose.

51728—Peach. 2010 AAS Winner. A blend of peach, melon, yellow, and golden-orange.

51731—Violet. Bright crimson-magenta.

51733—White. Yellow to golden centers.

51732—Yellow Shades. Butter, cream, apricot and gold.

51729—Mix. Peach, white, violet, bronze and yellow.

Any Twinny above, each: (P) Pkt $3.95; 2 Pkts $7.10

new Rudbeckia Cherry Brandy

Snapdragon Twinny White

Snapdragon Twinny Bronze Shades

Snapdragon Twinny Yellow Shades

Snapdragon Twinny Violet

Quick Table of Contents 2-19 Park’s Picks 15-19 Park’s Bio Dome Seed Starter 20-23 24 26-75 76-77 78-89 90-125 126-131 66-67

Herbs Seed Mats &Tapes Flower & Ornamental Seed Seeds on Sale Gardening Supplies Vegetable Seed Fruits & Berries Index & Growing Information

Look for this logo indicating Organic Seeds Certified by DPI Clemson University ©2009 Geo. W. Park Seed Co., Inc.

new Rudbeckia Cherry Brandy biennial Giant Maroon Blooms over 4 Months -- from SEED! (Rudbeckia hirta.) Why Susan, you're blushing! Huge 3- to 4-inch daisies offer an outer ring of brightest cherry red, an inner ring of lush maroon, and a bright black eye! The first red Rudbeckia from seed, Cherry Brandy has already won Fleuroselect and Green Thumb awards, and is now eager to show off in your sunny garden! The sturdy flowers keep coming all summer and into autumn, perfect for cutting yet irresistible to butterflies and bees in the garden. Eager to self-sow, this plant replaces itself dozens of times over -- which is good, because all your friends will demand seedlings! Easy to grow but slow to start, so sow seeds indoors 4 months before last frost. Space about 12 inches apart. Pkt is 25 seeds.

Sun; H: 24"; Blooms: Early Summer-Early Fall; Z: 5-8

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51652—(P) Pkt $2.95; 2 Pkts $5.30

for Sun-Kissed Gardens

Zinnia Profusion Double White

new Zinnia Profusion Yellow

Profusion Collections 90428 Single Flowers — $16.95

Zinnia Profusion Double Fire and Double Golden 90408 Double Flowers — $9.25

Zinnia Profusion Fire Orange Zinnia Profusion Annual These Dwarf Zinnias take Heat and Drought, AND Look Fresh All Summer! AAS Gold Medal & Fleuroselect Gold Medal. The Profusions are one of the BEST flowering annuals for American gardens! They bloom the entire summer, and stay looking fresh because the new leaves and 2-inch flowers cover the old ones. Very tolerant of mildew and other foliage diseases that plague many Zinnias, they are super easy to grow (you can even direct-sow them outdoors).

Plus they look great in all kinds of weather, though their colors are most intense in cooler weather. No wonder they’ve won multiple awards! Pkt is 25 seeds.

Sun; H: 12-15"; Blooms: All Summer

2219—Apricot 2308—White 2300—Cherry (Not pictured) 51974—Yellow new 2386—Coral Pink 2390—Double Cherry 2387—Deep Apricot 51979—Double Fire 51978—Double Golden 2307—Fire. Scarlet/Orange 2302—Orange 51980—Double White 51975—Double Mix. Cherry, golden, fire, & white.

Apricot White

Zinnia Profusion Deep Apricot and Coral Pink

Ornamental Rice Black Madras. Annual Dress new

Zinnia Profusion Double Cherry

new Ornamental Rice Black Madras

Up Bog Gardens and Waterside Plantings! (Oryza sativa.) The most stylish ornamental we've seen in a long time is this super-easy chocolate- and purple-striped rice!

Forming a neat, stylish vase-shaped tuff of foliage, all Black Madras asks is constant moisture and plenty of sunshine to show off its multicolored leaves right up 'til frost!

Expect it to spread about 8 inches wide. The perfect companion to all your flowering annuals — and it's terrific in containers, too! Pkt is 50 seeds. Sun; H: 16" 51530—(P) Pkt $1.95; 2 Pkts $3.50

Any Profusion above, each: (P) Pkt $2.95; 2 Pkts $5.30; 4 Pkts $9.95

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Long - Blooming and Lovely

Begonia Big™

Rose w/ Bronze Leaf,

Red w/ Bronze Leaf and

Red w/ Green Leaf (left to right)

Begonia Big™ Hybrids

ANNUAL Simply the Best -- Improved in Every Way! (Begonia x benariensis BIG™) It's a whole new day for Begonia! Part Angel Wing, part Fibrous Begonia, this unique new series is the quickest-blooming, largest, most vigorous Begonia the world has ever seen. The brilliant oval 2½-inch flowers appear in particularly bright shades, while the foliage (green or bronze!) is glossy and large, with nicely pointed tips. Perfect for mass landscaping, bedding, edging, or containers, the BIG™ Begonias germinate very easily and are self-cleaning throughout their long, lovely summer season. Released exactly 100 years after the first-ever Begonia hybrid, BIG™ is a giant leap forward! Space plants 12 to 15 inches apart for dense coverage. Pkt is 15 seeds.

Sun/Shade; H: 20", W: 24"; Blooms: All Summer

2846—Rose w/bronze leaf 2839—Red w/green leaf

2840—Red w/bronze leaf

Any Begonia Big™ above, each: (P) Pkt $4.95

Lavender,

Osteospermum Asti™ White and Purple Lamb's Tail Joey™

Osteospermum Asti™ Annual Stands Up to Heat and Drought! At last, an African Daisy you can grow by single color instead of a mix! These uniform, very long-blooming plants thrive in the sun, their handsome evergreen foliage showing off the bright 2-inch daisies. Very tolerant of heat and drought, they ask only for deadheading to set new buds even quicker! Excellent for bedding and containers.

Pkt is 10 seeds.

Sun; H: 18-20", W: 24"; Blooms: Early Summer-Early Fall 51525—Lavender Shades - Bold blue-tinted 51526—White - 2008 AAS Winner ALL AMERICA

SELECTIONS

WINNER

51528—Purple

Any Osteopermum Asti™ above, each: (P) Pkt $6.95; 2 Pkts $12.50

Lamb's Tail Joey™

ANNUAL (Ptilotus exaltatus) From Australia comes this absolutely gorgeous long bloomer for hot, dry gardens! The leaves reach 3 to 5 inches long, with a leathery gray to green look. The flowers are a silvery lavenderpink, up to 5 inches long, and last for 3 months or more! That's right — each bloom lasts 12 weeks or more, on compact, very drought- and pest-resistant plants that rapidly spread 10 to 12 inches wide in loose, sandy, well-drained soil. Great for cutting, the flowers tower above fresh, attractively curled foliage. Introduced just last season, Joey™ already becoming an American classic! Pkt is 10 seeds. Sun; H: 12-15", W: 12-15"; Blooms: All Summer

51641—(P) Pkt $2.95; 2 Pkts $5.30

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Month After Month!

Marigold Mumsy Annual The Beauty of a Mum, the Ease of a Marigold! (Tagetes. erecta.)

Now you can have "Mums" in spring and summer as well as fall — Marigold Mumsy, that is! This double-flowered African variety offers straight, spiky petals pointing upwards on giant 4-inch blooms. And it's just as easy to grow as any other Marigold, with very well-branched plants packed with blooms from spring through fall. Don't limit Mumsy to the cutting garden, though — this vigorous little plant is begging to be put front and center of the annual bed, walkways, and even large containers! Space plants 8 inches apart. Pkt is 50 seeds.

Sun; H: 14"; Blooms: Spring-Fall

Marigold Mumsy Gold

51444—Gold 51445—Orange 51442—Yellow 51443—Mix

Any Mumsy above, Mix 'n Match: (P) Pkt $2.95; 2 Pkts $5.30

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Marigold Mumsy Orange

Marigold Mumsy Yellow

Vinca Cora® Cascade™ Hybrids

The Humidity-loving Cora® — Now in Trailing Form! Last season Cora® created a sensation as the first and only disease-resistant Periwinkle for hot, humid, and rainy climates.

Now it’s back, in elegant trailing form just perfect for baskets and windowboxes! Ready in just 3 months from seed, this vigorous plant sets larger-than-ever blooms in huge numbers – no bare spots here! Lush, glossy dark foliage complements the fade-proof blooms on plants up to 3 feet wide. You must try it this season! Pkt is 15 seeds.

Sun; H: 6-8”; Blooms: Summer AnnuaL.

51940—Lilac 51941—Magenta 51942—Peach Blush 51943—Polka Dot

Any Cora™ Cascade above, each (P) Pkt $3.95; 2 Pkts $6.95

Petunia Opera Supreme Hybrid

This robust spreading Petunia blooms earlier and longer in any climate! Bred to produce huge amounts of blooms from the tips of the branches to the center of the plant, it always looks dense and colorful. Great for baskets and bedding, it spreads 2 feet wide. Pkt is 10 pelleted seeds. Sun; H: 4-6"; Blooms: Early SummerLate Summer 51588—Lilac Ice. 2008 Green Thumb Award Winner.

1644—Pink Morn. 2007 AAS Winner ANNUAL

new Vinca Cora™ Cascade

Peach Blush, Lilac, Polka Dot and Magenta

Petunia Opera Supreme Lilac Ice

Petunia Opera Supreme Pink Morn

ALL AMERICA

SELECTIONS

WINNER

Either Opera Supreme Hybrid above, each: (P) Pkt $3.95; 2 Pkts $6.95

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Vigorous and Dependable Angelonia Serena™ ANNUAL Blooms All Season Long! (A. angustifolia.) At last, you can fill the garden with extra long-lasting color for mere pennies a plant! The first Angelonia available from seed, this compact variety is just 12 to 14 inches wide (somewhat wider and taller in the South), with excellent branching and nonstop blooms. Great for hot, dry soils, humid climates, and extra-long summers that defeat other annuals! It is drought-tolerant and very adaptable, bringing bees and butterflies into the garden, yet it also tolerates somewhat wet soils. Perfect for containers, too.

Pkt is 10 pelleted seeds.

Sun; H: 10-12"; Blooms: All Summer 0143—Purple 0136—Lavender

0142—Lavender Pink 0144—White

Any Angelonia Serena™ above, each: (P) Pkt $3.95; 2 Pkts $6.95

Angelonia Serena Collection

90326—$12.60

Impatiens Sunny Lady Hybrids

Angelonia Serena™ Impatiens Sunny Lady

ANNUAL

Finally, A Beautiful Impatiens with Big 2" Blooms that DOESN’T MIND THE SUN! A Park Exclusive.

(I. walleriana.) Sunny Lady opens up a whole new garden design option! This compact, very floriferous Impatiens thrives in partial to full sun! These are the most heattolerant Impatiens ever grown (by far!), and are available only at Park. Best of all, they’re not only sun-tough, but very beautiful, with 11 glowing colors and 4 mixes. Sunny Lady can take morning sun in the deep south, full sun in the far north, and all degrees of sun in the areas between.

The plant is a very reliable performer from seed, springing up into compact, dense mounds 8 to 10 inches wide. When the flowers begin in early summer, you’ll be stunned by their size (2 inches across) as well as their number. Sunny Lady is the perfect heat-tolerant companion to Shady Lady (see p.46). Lilac and Salmon Shimmer blooms have an unusual iridescent shine. Pkt is 30 seeds.

Full/Part Sun; H: 8-10"; Blooms: Early Summer-Early Fall 3441—Cranberry 4035—Pink 3492—Deep Pink 3508—Red 4032—Lavender Blue 3408—Rose 3495—Lilac 3473—Salmon Shimmer 3474—Lilac Shimmer 3414—White 4033—Orange 4031—Blue Moon Mix. White, lilac, lilac shimmer, & rose.

4034—Pastel Mix. White, pink, deep pink, rose, deep rose.

4036—Tropical Fruit. White, orange, salmon, salmon shimmer, red.

3476—Mix. All colors above plus Deep Rose, Salmon, Violet and Scarlet.

Any Sunny Lady above, each: (P) Pkt $2.95; 2 Pkts $5.30; 4 Pkts $9.45

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For Beds and Borders

Zinnia Magellan Zinnia Magellan Ivory Orange

Zinnia Magellan Scarlet

Zinnia Magellan Zinnia Magellan Pink Yellow

Zinnia Magellan Cherry

Zinnia Magellan Hybrids ANNUAL Best Dwarf Bedding Zinnia in the World! Every visitor to our gardens wants these beauties! Compact and uniform, these robust plants cover themselves with fully double blooms 4 to 5 inches across. Absolutely stunning and so easy to grow — you can even sow the seeds directly in the garden with great results. Ideal for bedding and jumbo containers. Space plants 10 to 12 inches apart. Pkt is 25 seeds. Sun; H: 12-14"; Blooms: All Summer 4705—Cherry 4707—Coral - AAS Winner

Zinnia Magellan Coral

Extra long-lasting!

ALL AMERICA

4702—Yellow 4701—Ivory 4703—Orange 4706—Pink 4704—Scarlet

SELECTIONS

WINNER

4708—Mix 4709—Persian Carpet Mix. Cherry, Coral, Orange, & Scarlet 4710—Sunburst Mix. Orange, Scarlet, and Yellow

Any Zinnia Magellan Hybrid above, each: (P) Pkt $3.95; 2 Pkts $6.95

Zinnia Magellan Collection

90287— $18.95

Angel's Trumpet Ballerina White

Angel's Trumpet Ballerina Yellow

Angel's Trumpet Ballerina Purple

Angel’s Trumpet Ballerina

Tender perennial Fragrant DOUBLE Blooms Swirl Upward in Stunning Summer Display!

(Datura metel). Double blooms, a spectacular 6 to 8 inches long, face upwards instead of danling! The intricate whorls of the petals give the flowers a “swirled” appearance, accented with long, spidery tips. Attrac­tive ornamental fruit follows the blooms and makes a long-lasting addition to flower arrangements. In pots, the plants reach 12 to 18 inches tall; in the garden, they can grow to 3 feet. Hardy outdoors zones 8‑10; north of zone 8, you can plant it outside for the summer, and bring it back inside before frost. Pkt is 10 seeds.

Sun; H: 1-3'; Blooms: Early Summer-Fall

0359—Purple 0379—Yellow

0380—White 0381—Mix

Any Angel’s Trumpet above, each: (P) Pkt $3.95; 2 Pkts $6.95; 4 Pkts $13.45

Angel's Trumpet Ballerina Collection

90223— $9.45

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Delectable Veggies — Bush Bean Festina

More Nutritious, Extra Delicious! 56 days. More vitamins are packed into these dark green pods than into any other bush snap, making Festina a must-grow even without its crisp, tender bite! 6-inch pods are straight and heavily borne on upright 26- to 30-inch plants. Resistant to Common Bean Mosaic Virus and adaptable to many climates, it is one of the best for hot climates! Pkt is 2 oz., at least 150 seed 5012—(P) Pkt $2.50; (M) ¼ lb. $4.50; (N) ½ lb. $8.50; (L) lb. $15.00

Tomato Tomatoberry Garden Hybrid

The Tomato that Thinks it's a Strawberry! INDeterminate. 65 days. The newest sensation in cherry tomatoes is this super-sweet, extra-juicy strawberry-sized wonder! Just about an inch high and wide, it boasts a firm texture all the way from its broad shoulders to its tapering point. The fruit is irresistibly delicious, appealing to the whole family. What fun! Pkt is 10 seeds.

5414—(P) Pkt $4.25; 2 Pkts $7.65

The Big Book of Preserving the Harvest

Bush Bean Festina

150 Recipes for Freezing, Canning, Drying, and Pickling Fruits and Vegetables. by Carol W. Costenbader (updated by Joanne Lamb Hayes). Everything you need to know about harvesting homegrown fruits and vegetables for canning, drying, or freezing is clearly and simply explained in this classic work.

From making jam to exotic chutneys, flavored vinegars, pickles, and relishes of all descriptions, you will be inspired to use every bit of your harvest in new and delicious ways. Includes helpful "what did I forget?" questions for each process, as well as delicious recipes, a table of measuring equivalents, and a glossary of terms. Softcover; 348 pages.

96536—$18.95 each

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new Squash G-Star

Tomato Tomatoberry Garden

Squash G-Star Hybrid

Packed with Nutrition and Very Long-Lasting! 47 days. Glossy dark green scallops look as good as they taste, packed with white flesh on open-habit plants with great resistance to powdery mildew. Compact yet very highyielding, G-Star is tops for storage life. Give this charming Scallop Squash a try - you won't be disappointed! Pkt is 15 seeds.

5301—(P) Pkt $3.95; 2 Pkts $6.95

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Veggie Grower's Test Kit

Grow the Best Veggie Garden of Your Gardening Career! So simple, so quick, and so important to making certain that your vegetable plants receive all the nutrients they need! In seconds this kit enables you to test the pH, Nitrogen (N), Phosphorous (P), and Potash (K) levels in your soil. Once you know what your vegetables need, you can correct the soil before sowing seeds! Easy instructions make this kit foolproof! (See also Tomato Grower’s Test Kit, p. 13.)

96632—$3.95

With Gourmet Flavor!

Corn Mirai® Mini

Corn Mirai® Bicolor Corn Mirai® Hybrid The Sweetest, Most Tender Corn You'll Ever Eat! If you are lucky enough to remember the flavor of freshpicked corn from your grandparents' vegetable patch, you've got an idea of how Mirai® tastes — except that this fantastic newcomer is even more tender, succulent, and super-sweet than any previous variety. Folks drive 100 miles or more to pick up a couple of ears at roadside stands, and in Japan it has cornered the market altogether. This corn must be tasted to be believed. Try just one packet this season, and next year you may find yourself sowing the entire garden in Mirai®! Pkt is 100 seeds.

5538—Mirai® 301 BC. Bicolor. 76 days.

5590—Mirai® 421. White. 72 days.

Corn Mirai® Collection 5539—Mirai® 131Y. Yellow. 71 days.

5597—Mirai® 003. Mini Yellow. 74 days.

Any Mirai® above, each: (P) Pkt $3.99; 5 Pkts $14.95; 10 Pkts $23.95 new

Cucumber Moctezuma Hybrid

Designer-Perfect Cukes with Unbelievable Disease Resistance! 67 days. Long, smooth, deep green 9-inch-long, 2½-inch-diameter fruits every time!

Resistant to all major Cuke diseases from PM, CMV, and WMV to Scab, ALS, TLS, and ANTH, the yields are huge and the fruit healthy and delicious all season long. Extremely vigorous plants are easy to grow. Pkt is 15 seeds.

90358—$9.95

Corn Mirai® White

Corn Mirai® Yellow

new Cucumber Moctezuma

5605—(P) Pkt $2.95; 2 Pkts $5.30

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Abundance of Blooms

Black-Eyed Susan Blushing Susie

Black-Eyed Susan Susie White Eyed

Black-Eyed Susan Vine ANNUAL THREE Unique Colors PLUS the Original Gold! (Thunbergia alata). The original popular orange-yellow Black-Eyed Susan Vine now has 3 new easy, bloom-happy color companions for patio containers, trellises, borders, and anywhere that needs bold color! The 1¼ to 1½-inch blooms cover 18 inch vines for nearly 6 months! Direct sow in moist, well-drained soil. Pkt is 10 seeds, unless noted.

Sun; H: 5-8'; Blooms: Early Summer-Frost 1902—Blushing Susie. Shades of red and rose, plus pink and salmon!

1940—Sunrise Surprise. Mix of rose, salmon, apricot, and ivory.

2007—Susie White Eyed. Bold, elegant black-andwhite blooms. Pkt is 25 seeds.

1957—Black-Eyed Susan Vine. The original species with gold blooms. Pkt is 25 seeds.

Any Black-Eyed Susan Vine above, each: (P) Pkt $2.75; 2 Pkts $4.95; 4 Pkts $9.25

Black-Eyed Susan Vine Collection

90307—$8.00

Black-Eyed Susan Vine

Black-Eyed Susan Sunrise Surprise

Corkscrew Vine

Monarda Bergamo

Corkscrew Vine tropical Foot-Long Clusters of Hyacinth-Scented Shells from Summer till Frost! (Vigna caracalla.) Even if your trellises are bursting with flowering vines, make room for this sweetly fragrant tropical beauty! Silvery 1½- to 2-inch blooms touched with primrose and lavender-pink boast coiled centers and curved outer petals that look like a nautilus shell. A pleasure for patios, entryways or the garden, it blooms in bunches up to a foot long. Grows up to 20 feet in a single season. Perennial in tropical zones, an annual elsewhere.

Pkt is 5 seeds.

Sun; H: 20-25'; Blooms: Midsummer-Frost 2088—(P) Pkt $5.75; 2 Pkts $10.35

Monarda Bergamo ANNUAL Bye-Bye, Mildew!

Hello, Butterflies! If you have longed to grow Bee Balm but been frustrated by its tendency to mildew in humid or rainy climates, Bergamo was made for you!

Compact, long-blooming, and all-around beautiful!

The color-saturated clusters of lilac and rosy-violet are very closely spaced right down to the base of each stem, creating tall spikes of irrepressible color that bring in every butterfly in the neighborhood. Easy to grow by sowing directly or beginning indoors in late winter (space seedlings 12 to 15 inches apart), it flowers just 8 to 10 weeks from germination. No wonder it won Europe's top honor for flowering seed! Pkt is 50 seeds.

Sun; H: 20-28"; Blooms: Late Spring-Late Summer 51460—(P) Pkt $1.95; 2 Pkts $3.50

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Makes a Beautiful Garden!

Wave™ Purple Petunia Wave™ Hybrids

Low, Wide Ultra-Colorful Ground Covers! Petunia Purple Wave™ won the All-America Selections award for 1994, and since then this series has generated more excitement than just about any other plant! Each color has a low-growing, densely spreading habit that makes it a delightful ground cover or trailing plant in baskets.

Purple spreads 5 feet or more, growing up to 2 inches per day! Pink, Red, and Blue spread 3 feet — an even better size for baskets. Misty Lilac, Lavender, and Rosy Dawn spread 3 to 4 feet. Easy to grow from our convenient pelleted seed, blooming just 10 to 12 weeks from sowing. Pkt is 10 seeds. Sun; H: 6"; Blooms: Spring-Fall 1538—Blue - AAS and Fleuroselect Gold Medal Winner.

ANNUAL

Wave™ Misty Lilac

Wave™ Pink Wave™ Blue Easy Wave™ Burgundy Star new

new 51606— Easy Wave Burgundy Star 1605—Lavender- AAS Winner. (Not pictured) 1590—Misty Lilac - AAS Winner. Soft lilac splashed

with white.

1577—Pink 1613—Purple - AAS Winner.

1530— Easy Wave Red 1519—Rosy Dawn - Shades of rose and coral with a

Easy Wave™ Violet new

cream center.

new 51598 —Violet Easy Wave

Any Wave™ above, each: (P) Pkt $3.95; 2 Pkts $6.95; 4 Pkts $13.45; 6 Pkts $16.60

Easy Wave™ Red

Petunia Wave Collection

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Popular Classic and New Tomatoes

One Slice Makes a Sandwich!

Tomato Park's Whopper CR Improved Park's Exclusive Tomato Collection

Tomato Park’s Whopper CR Improved, VF1F2NT Hybrid The Home Gardener’s Absolute Favorite Tomato! 65 days. INDeterminate.

Big, juicy, crack-resistant tomatoes ripen uniformly (no green shoulders) and keep coming over a long season – up 'til frost in many areas! Until you’ve tried a Whopper, you haven’t really tasted a home-grown tomato! Pkt is 30 seeds.

5380—(P) Pkt $2.25; 2 Pkts $4.00; 4 Pkts $7.20; 6 Pkts $8.85

Tomato Park’s Beefy Boy Hybrid 90422—$6.95

Park's Beefy Boy

Hearty Flavor, Mam­moth Yields, and Extra-Large Beef-steak Size! 70 days.

INDeterminate. Every­thing about Beefy Boy is larger-than-life, from its flavor to its yields! Bred for maximum taste, it is sweet yet meaty, with more solids and less gel, despite its walloping 12- to 16-ounce size. You must try these succulent deep red globes in sandwiches and salads! And because the vines are indeterminate with short-nodes, production is quite heavy, with many more fruit in much less space. Beefy Boy™ is tolerant of Stemphylium and resistant to Verticil­lium Wilt, Fusarium Wilt Races 1 and 2, and Tobacco Mosaic Virus.

Cage or stake this main-season variety to support its bounty. Pkt is 30 seeds.

5339—(P) Pkt $1.95; 2 Pkts $3.50; 4 Pkts $6.25; (V) 1/32 oz. $7.65

Tomato Park's Season Starter Hybrid 12 to 16 ounces Each!

The Best Early Tomato for Northern Gardens! 60 days. F1VT. Determinate.

Grow the first tomato in the neighborhood with this all-around superior variety!

These dense, mild 6-ounce fruits are bright red and very attractive, appearing in huge numbers on compact plants. Don't worry if you must delay harvest – these fruits will remain on the vine without cracking! Superb for canning or fresh eating. Pkt is 30 seeds.

5367—(P) Pkt $3.95; 2 Pkts $6.95

Park's Season Starter

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Tomato Totem Hybrid

The Perfect Patio Cherry--Early, Sweet, and Profuse! 70 days.

DETERMINATE. Just 12 to 18 inches high, this robust little bush covers itself early in the season with sweet crimson fruit in giant clusters. Never needs staking, yet bears huge yields right down to the base! If you love gourment cluster-grown tomatoes, This is the one to grow! Pkt is 15 seeds.

5438—(P) Pkt $2.95; 2 Pkts $5.30 new

Tomato Maskotka

A Container Tomato with Incrediable Yields! 65 days.

Determinate. Bred specially for containers, this dwarf cherry tomato sets delicious 1- to 1¼-oz. fruits that refuse to crack, tumbling merrily over the side of hanging baskets on strong stems. (It can also be trained upward with support.)

Heavy-bearing and vigorous, it's the best patio tomato yet for saving space without sacrificing yields! Pkt is 10 seeds.

5435—(P) Pkt $2.95; 2 Pkts $5.30 new

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Tomato Tinkerbell Hybrid

Plump, Sweet Baby Plums! 60 days. INDeterminate.

Very early and absolutely delicious, this heavy-fruiting baby plum is the snack- and salad-lovers' favorite! Well-filled oblong fruit weighs just over half an ounce — perfectly bite-sized!

Looks as good as it tastes. Pkt is 10 seeds.

5431—(P) Pkt $2.95; 2 Pkts $5.30 new

Orange Paruche Hybrid

Brilliant Color and Incomparable Sweetness! 67 days. FTMV. SEMI-DETERMINATE. An orange cherry tomato like no other, glowing with super-bright color and packed with sweet juicy flavor. Measuring 9 on the Brix sweetness scale, these 1-inch diameter globes ripen on large trusses all over this vigorous plant. Certain to be the best-tasting cherry in the garden!

Pkt is 10 seeds.

5439—(P) Pkt $2.95; 2 Pkts $5.30

new Tomato Orange Paruche new Tomato Tinkerbell

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Tomato Grower's Test Kit

Takes the Guesswork Out of Growing Fabulous TopQuality Tomatoes! Grow the biggest, healthiest tomatoes ever with this simple kit, which measures pH, Nitrogen (N), Phosphorous (P), and Potash (K) levels in your soil. It takes just minutes to do, and is accurate for all soil types. Easy instructions and instant results helps you mistakeproof your entire growing season!

96631—$3.95 each

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Nifty Solutions for Growing High Yield Tomato Mulch In USDA tests, plants using Red Tomato Mulch had bigger fruit and 46% more overall weight. The unique red color has been proven to produce stockier stems and more tomatoes. Each sheet is 18 inches by 25 feet and is enough to cover an average row of 10 tomatoes.

9262—$6.95 each; 2 for $12.50

Red Tomato Automator Tray™ Grow more tomatoes than ever before on strong, vigorous plants with this simple tray. Simply fit the Red Tomato Automator Tray™ around your young plant, driving the 4 corner stakes deep into the soil.

Then fill the hollow stakes with a slow-release fertilizer, water the plant thoroughly through the central hole, and add up to half a gallon of additional water into the reservoir. The red color stimulates growth while the tray itself protects your tomato against drought, cutworm, and weeds! 12" x 12".

TESTED AT CLEMSON UNIVERSITY — Creates Bushier Plants and More Fruits!

96633—3 for $8.95; 6 for $17.00

Park's Growin' Spiral

High Yield Tomato Mulch

A Park Exclusive! No Tying! Collapses for Easy Storage! When you've had enough of bulky tomato cages, turn to this bright red polypropylene spiral and discover just how easy growing tomatoes and other vining plants can be. This ultra-sturdy spiral clamps onto any stake and stays put, enabling your plant to grow up and through the coils for natural support. One end is a pointed anchor peg that sinks into the soil for firm grounding, while the other is an adjustable clamp that affixes to your stake in seconds and lasts all season.

The Red Tomato Spiral expands to any height up to 7 feet high, with a base width of between 15 and 18 inches. At season's end, just flip it upside-down, and it collapses effortlessly for storage. Endlessly reusable.

6355—Red $9.95 each 96518—Green $9.95 each

Kozy Coats

Red Tomato Automator Tray Kozy Coats

Galvanized Tomato Tower

Park's Growin' Spiral Park's Tomato Pen

Kozy-Coats use water and sunshine to keep plants warm on cold nights. Constructed of tough, UV-resistant plastic, the teepee is sealed to form 18 open tubes ready to be filled. Sunlight heats the water during the day and the heat is released during the night. The plastic’s red tint makes plants grow stockier and stronger.

9260—3 for $12.95; 6 for $24.00

Galvanized Tomato Tower Stake tomatoes easily with­out tying. Simply guide the main stem within the 3 galvanized wires as the plant grows. Three-prong base anchors the 5-foot tower in the ground. Lasts for years.

6910—3 for $16.95; 6 for $32.00

Park's Tomato Pen Easy and Durable! Made of sturdy galvanized wire for years of use. Each panel is 14½ inches wide and 39 inches high. Set 6-inch wire spike in ground, and surround the plant with the cage. No need for other sup­ports. Use one for bush-type plants, or stack two for taller, inde­ter­minate types. Folds for compact storage.

6883—3 for $24.95; 6 for $45.00

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Top-of-the-Line Tomatoes! new Gro-mato Self-Watering Tower At Last, a Fitted Tomato Pen

for Your Container Vines! Talk about an idea whose time has come!

Now you can safely and beautifully grow all your vining plants with this removable two-part galvanized-steel cage, which slots securely into the sides of a heavy-duty 15-inch clay-colored resin planter with a generous reservoir. Standing 2¹/³' high, this coated steel cage measures 15 inches in diameter at the base, slightly tapering to 12 inches at the top. Side opening for base watering. (Plant not included.)

96639—$45.00

new Soft Twist Tie™ Super-Strong,

Won't Damage Plants, and Lasts a Lifetime!

The best material for tying plants we've ever used!

Gentle but strong, the flexible wire in this twist tie is nestled within a solid wrap of cushiony rubber — weather-tough and very, very long-lasting. Use it to tie your tomato plants securely to their support.

Endlessly reusable, it can be cut to desired length with garden shears, and will fasten securely around plants without stem damage. 16 feet.

96636—$6.95

new Gro Pro™ Organic

Soil Stimulant

Optimizes Your Plants’ Growth the All-Natural Way! Composed of 100% organic, naturally occurring humic compost, this Certified Organic soil stimulant replenishes your soil by increasing nutrient uptake and water retention, loosening clay soils and binding sandy ones, and enhancing disease and pest resistance. Perfect for lawns (apply as a topdress), beds, borders, containers, and even houseplants, it is completely safe for children and pets. Complete instructions included. 4-lb. bag.

96634—$9.95

new Tomato Fertilizer Spikes Bigger Fruits on Stronger, Healthier Plants! Simplify your life and increase your harvests with easy-to-use 8-24-8 fertilizer spikes. Just push 2 of the spikes completely into the soil around each tomato when you transplant your seedlings into the garden. The fertilizer slowly dissolves and is absorbed by your plant’s roots. The result?

Vigorous, healthy, heavy-bearing Tomatoes every time! 18 Spikes.

new Gro-mato Self -Watering Tower

Sea Magic

Amazingly Huge Yields — and that’s No Fish Story! Harvested from the Atlantic, Ascophylium nodosum, a form of seaweed, is processed into a concentrate of plantgrowing power. A 30-gram packet, when mixed with water, is enough to generate 62½ gallons of this elixir!

Use with a fertilizer for best results!

9261—$5.95

Jiffy Professional new Tomato Greenhouse

96637—$5.95

new Jiffy Professional Tomato Greenhouse One-Step Convenience Eliminates Thinning and Simplifies Transplanting!

Grow big, healthy seedlings with extensive roots in these 2-inch-diameter Jiffy peat pots! Each peat pot expands to at least 3 inches high, facilitating the development of mature root systems. And when it's time to transplant into the garden, you just plop the entire peat pot into the soil! The roots will grow downwards and outwards through the netting. Greenhouse measures 21 inches wide, 10¾ inches long, 4 inches high (with clear plastic dome in place), and contains 36 peat pots.

96635—$16.95

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America's Favorite Seed Starting Kit

No Other System Gives You So Many Advantages •

Complete. Everything you need in one kit.

Just add seeds!

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Space-Saving. Grow an entire garden’s worth of seeds (60 plants!) on a windowsill shelf.

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Strong Enough to Re-use. Built for years of repeat use.

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Pays for Itself Many Times Over.

Just refill with new sponges!

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No Mess, No Waste. Bio-sponges take the place of soil — for better results with less hassle.

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Starts Seeds Early to get a jump on the season.

Creates Stronger Roots for easier transplanting with minimal transplant shock.

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Perfect for Beginners and Experts Alike. The choice of many professionals, commercial growers, as well as teachers.

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A Great Activity. The perfect way to get kids or grandkids started in gardening.

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60-Cell Bio-Planting Block

Adjustable Vents

Removable, re-usable Styrofoam block with 60 planting cells.

Slide them open or closed to control

heat and humidity in the Bio-Dome.

We guarantee your success.

If you are not completely delighted with this high-quality product from Park Seed, just let us know within one year of the ship date, and we will happily replace it or provide you with full company credit. Nothing works better than the Bio-Dome!

A Lifetime of Seed Starting Success

Bio-Sponges Well-aerated sponge-like rooting medium that encourages the growth of sturdy, healthy seedlings.

Just $24.95!

Pays for itself many times over!

The FASTEST and EASIEST Way to Start Seeds!

The Secrets to the Bio-Dome’s Success: √ Climate Control. Removable clear plastic humidity dome and adjustable vents let you control heat and humidity. √ Superior Air Flow. Well-spaced planting cells encourage seedlings to develop big, healthy leaves without crowding. √ Revolutionary Rooting Medium. Bio-Sponges always maintain an ideal moisture level. No drowning, no drying! √ Deep Planting Cells. Grow bigger, better-rooted seedlings in less space.

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Here’s what you get with each Bio-Dome Seed Starter Kit: 1. Bio-Tray with Humidity Dome. A heavy-duty plastic greenhouse in two parts. The green base measures 147/8" x 9½" x 2¼" high, while the clear top measures 147/8" x 9½" x 4½" high.

2. 60-Cell Bio-Planting Block. 1-inch-wide, 2¼-inch-deep planting cells.

3. 60-Bio-Sponges.

Park’s Improved 60-Cell Bio-Dome Seed Starter.

Contains everything you see (except seedlings): the Bio-Dome, Planting Block, 60 Bio-Sponges, seedling food and complete instructions.

6529—$24.95 each; 2 for $44.95; 4 for $79.95; 8 for $149.95

Seed-Starting System!

Humidity Dome­—Improved!

Sturdy, removable clear plastic dome that fits snugly onto the Bio-Tray—now with a vaulted roof for better climate control.

Double Your Capacity!

Bio-Tray Heavy-duty plastic tray with grooved base for bottom watering and improved air flow.

Park’s DOUBLE 120-Cell Bio-Dome Seed Starter Whopper Bio-Dome. Base measures 20½" long, 16½" wide, 3½" deep. Clear top, with 4 adjustable vents, has same length and width, but is a generous 6 inches high.

Two 60-Cell Planting Blocks. Complete with 120 Bio-Sponges.

Seedling Food. Park’s 20-20-20 soluble seedling food.

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96038—$44.95 each; 2 for $84.95

Just 3 Easy Steps! No soil, no mess, no hassle!

"The Bio-Dome made my seed starting a breeze!"

Janet K.

"Best system on the market for seed growing" Marlene B.

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Place Seeds

Add Water

To Learn more visit: www.parkbiodome.com

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Cover

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Everything You Need to Get Started...

Versatile Accessories, Replacements, and Upgrades Need Bio-Sponge Refills?

Keep economical Bio Sponges on hand year-round!

(A)

Refill Sponges for 18-Cell Planting Block.

Pkt of 36.

9323—$14.95 each; 2 for $24.95

(B)

Refill Sponges for the 40-Cell Jumbo Planting Block. - Pkt of 80.

6452—$16.95 each; 2 for $29.95

(C) Refill

Sponges for the Original 60-Cell Block.

Pkt of 120. Fits Park’s Original 60-Cell Bio-Dome.

6565—$11.95 each; 2 for $19.95

Need A New Planting Block?

We have a planting block for any seedling or transplant size you want! Any can be used with either single or double domes.

(D) 18-Cell

Whopper Planting Block with 18 BioSponges. The biggest cells yet! Great for rooting cuttings or growing extra-stocky transplants. 3 inches tall, 1¾” diameter.

9322—$14.95 each; 2 for $24.95

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40-Cell Jumbo Planting Block with 40 BioSponges. Wider and deeper than the larger 60-cell planting blocks, with good spacing to maximize air flow.

96605—$17.95 each; 2 for $30.00

(F) 60-Cell Planting Block with 60 Bio-Sponges.

The 1-inch-wide by 2¼-inch-deep cells are larger than average, and a spacious 13/8-inch apart.

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96601—$14.95 each; 2 for $27.00

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Need a Bio-Dome for Larger Seeds?

Our 40- and 18-cell Bio-Domes are perfect for larger seeds and for seedlings you want to keep indoors longer. Larger Bio-Sponges mean more root room!

(G) Park’s Original Bio-Dome with 40 Jumbo Cells.

You get 1 regular-sized Bio-Dome, 1 40-Cell Jumbo Planting Block, and 40 Jumbo Bio-Sponges.

6456—$24.95 each; 2 for $44.95; 4 for $79.95; 8 for $149.95

(H) Park’s Cells.

Original Bio-Dome with 18 Whopper You get 1 regular-sized Bio-Dome, 1 18-Cell Whopper Planting Block, (Figure D) and 18 Bio-Sponges.

(Figure A)

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Park's Double Bio Dome with 80 Jumbo Cells­

96064—$24.95 each; 2 for $44.95

Need Twice the Capacity?

(I)

Save space and start more seedlings at once with our Double Dome!

Park’s Double-Bio Dome with 80 Jumbo Cells.

Grow up to 80 healthy seedlings! Includes the Double Bio-Dome and two 40-cell Jumbo Planting Blocks, 80 Jumbo Bio -Sponges, and a packet of seedling food.

96039—$44.95 each; 2 for $84.95; 3 for $119.95

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BIGGER Cells for Larger Plants!

It's as Easy as 1 - 2 - 3!

1. The Perfect Soil

Seeds need a growing medium that absorbs water and oxygen, yet also drains well. Park’s Bio-Dome sponges provide everything seeds and seedlings need to germinate easily and grow big.

2. The Right Light

Many seeds can be started on a sunny windowsill, but in winter, fluorescents are best, offering specific light intensities and color mixtures. The folding light set on page 82 is an economical choice.

3… and Don’t Forget the Heat!

Giving seeds the correct temperature in which to germinate and grow is the secret to many a “green thumb” gardener’s success! Seeds sprout easily and quickly with a little extra heat! Just look at the results at right:

Windowsill Heat Mat. A Cozy Nest for Seed Starting

Trays! Why can't all of gardening be this easy? This super lightweight, rollable mat plugs into any household outlet to deliver 9 watts (120 volts) of gentle heat to the base of your seed-starting trays. 3 inches wide and 18 inches long, it lies flat and heats continuously without damaging paint or finish. So keep your home economically cool this winter while starting all your seeds in a sunny window! Works well beneath small potted plants, too. 5½-foot cord.

How Much Difference Does Heat Make?

Look at these 2 trays of 2-week-old pepper seeds, grown side-by-side in a 60° room. The seedlings grown with the heat mat are markedly larger and healthier!

14 Days WITH Heat

6771—3 x 18 inches $29.95

new Mr. Light® Adjustable Plant Stand Perfect Growing Conditions for All Your Indoor Plants and Seedlings! Give your seedlings the best possible start in life, overwinter your tropical plants, and offer every plant just the right amount of light with this durable yet lightweight plant stand. It features an adjustable wire mesh rack below a track of four 14-watt lights (2 full spectrum, 2 grow lights) that slide to whatever position you desire, and can be individually turned on or off! A clear fitted cover turns the top of the light fixture into a handy shelf. Easy to assemble (no tools needed!), it’s even stackable! Just plug in the lights and grow! 24½”H x 25¼”L x 19¼”W. 5½ foot cord.

Includes six 14-watt bulbs: 2 grow lights and 4 full spectrum (2 are replacement bulbs). Weighs just 5 lbs.

Windowsill Heat Mat new Mr. Light®

96638—$125.00

Waterproof Seedling Heat Mat. When you need to start your spring garden in a chilly room, keep houseplants a bit warmer than the surrounding air, or germinate and grow seeds FAST, rely on the Waterproof Seedling Mat! Easy and economical, it keeps the soil in your Bio Dome or seed flat at about 85 to 90º, so seeds sprout and grow more quickly. Ideal for tropicals and difficult-to-start varieties, too! No thermostat required, but if you need to set an exact temperature for the mat, you can easily attach one (see right). Complete instructions and growing aids are printed right on the mat!

6988—9 by 19½ inches (holds 1 flat) $29.95 6989—20 by 20 inches (holds 2 flats) $54.95 6990—20 by 48 inches (holds 4 flats) $99.95

Waterproof Seedling Heat Mat

Heat Mat Thermostat

Control the temperature of heat mats to within 2 degrees with this simple, plug-in thermostat. Never waste a seed — set the thermostat from 68° to 95° for great germination and seedlings. Will work with any size heat mat. One-year warranty.

6240—$44.95

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Pepper the Garden with Basil, Ocimum basilicum.

Annual

Pkt is 100 seeds unless noted.

0275—Cinnamon. Spicy cinnamon scent. Height 18 to 30", spreading 12 to 18".

0271—Large Leaf Italian. Essential for Nea­ politan cui­sine! Plants with extra large leaves reach 8 to 24 inches high and 6 to 18 inches wide.

Basil Large Leaf Italian

Basil Queen of Sheba

Basil Minette

Basil Red Rubin

Success with Seed

is a significant aid for anyone wishing to grow the miracle contained in a seed.

— Anne K. Moore, award-winning garden writer

. More than 400 genera and species described in detail

. More than 1,000 color photos of seed,

seedlings and mature plants — the most complete and horticulturally correct compilation ever assembled! . Clear and specific information on starting materials and methods; light, heat and temperature; timing and cultural requirements . Cross-reference index by common and botanical names . Helpful glossary of gardening terms . Even botanical pronunciation!

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96007- Park’s Success with Seed Was $24.95 each SAVE $15.00 Now $9.95

0311—Lemon Sweet Dani. 1998 AAS Winner. A strong lemon scent and upright, rounded habit that reaches 26" high when mature and 10 to 14" across.

0264—Lime. (O. 'Americanum.') Citrusy lime and spicy Basil is one of the boldest and most versatile in the garden. The leaves of this plant are perfect additions to sauces, salads, grilled dishes, and vin­ egars. Full sun to dappled light.

0266—Marseille. This famous French Basil is the most delectably aromatic in the world. Just 10" tall and 8 inches wide, it forms a compact hedge, con­ tainer choice, or bedding plant.

0307—Minette. 10-inch spheres are stun­ning as a miniature hedge, edging, and in containers. Tiny leaves are deliciously fra­grant, with one of the best mild-flavors available for use in cooking.

0292—Mrs. Burns Lemon. A lemon flavor of mouth-puckering intensity! It loves hot dry summers.

Pinch off the pink flowers as they arise to encourage even more side shoots. 18 to 24 inches high.

0273—Nufar Hybrid. No need to worry about wilting with this Genovese type; terrific flavor and a rich aroma, too!

0260—Pistou. Compact, small-leafed, and very uniform in size.

0314—Queen of Sheba. At last, a Basil made for bedding, with huge, deep purple blooms on 4- to 5-inch spikes that keep coming all summer! Pkt is 50 seeds.

0281— Red Rubin. The 12 inch tall, 8- to 10 inch wide habit is full and dense, with large, smooth leaves. The easiest Basil to germinate from seed!

0305—Thai Siam Queen. 1997 AAS Winner.

Large-leaved Thai basil with spicy flavor!

Leaves reach 4 inches long by 2 inches wide.

Short­er internodes mean large har­vests. Orna­ mental plants reach 30-40 inches tall.

Any Basil above, Mix ’n Match: (P) Pkt $1.75; 2 Pkts $3.15

Park's Culinary Basil Collection

90296—$5.25

Flavor, Fragrance, and Fun! Stevia, Sweet Herb

Perennial

(S. rebaudiana.) The healthy alternative to processed sugar AND chemically-derived, metallic-tasting artificial sweeteners, Stevia is 20 to 30 times sweeter than sugar cane, yet is non-caloric and does not promote tooth decay! Space plants 18 inches apart. Pkt is 50 seeds. Sun; H: 12"; Z: 10 - 11 5942—(P) Pkt $4.95; 2 Pkts $8.40

Top 10 Herb Garden Collection. Park Seed teamed with the

Herb Society of America's Education Division to collect the very best herb varieties for American gardens. A panel of 7 herbalists submitted their individual recommendations, and the list was compiled, discussed, and narrowed to just 10, with almost unanimous votes for most of the herbs! We at Park Seed are very proud to offer each of these herbs individually (see pp. 20 & 22) as well as in an economical collection of all 10.

Plant these premium varieties with confidence, and enjoy the very best herbs the world has to offer your garden!

Includes: Dill Fernleaf, Borage, Calendula, Cilantro Santo, Basil Mrs. Burns Lemon, Basil Large Leaf Italian, Basil Thai Siam Queen, Parsley Italian Plain Leaf, Sorrel and Savory.

1 Pkt each of the Herbs listed above (10 Pkts total – Value $15.55) 90359—$9.95 Less than $1.00 per packet!

Stevia

Herbal Tea Collection. Enjoy Soothing Herbal Teas, Fresh From Your Garden! Herbs have been used for centuries for their medicinal and culinary properties, and the drinking of tea has been revered in worldwide cultures for ages. Experience your own cup of herbal delight by growing these 9 herb varieties, all renowned for the flavorful teas they produce. Many also have culinary and craft uses and all are a joy to grow, thriving in poor soil, even under a neglectful eye.

Includes: Spearmint, Peppermint, English Lavender, German Chamomile, Catnip, Florence Fennel Zefo Fino, Borage, Lemon Balm and Stevia, (Sweet Herb).

1 Pkt each of the Herbs listed above (9 Pkts total – Value $16.55)

Top 10 Herb Garden Collection

Herbal Tea Collection

90406—$11.95

Park's Culinary Herb Collection. Everything You Need for a Fragrant, Delicious Herb Garden! What a bargain! This collection gives you just about every culinary herb you'll need for a season of delicious, aromatic eating — for less than you'd pay for three or four "fresh" bunches at the supermarket!

Includes: Parsley Krausa, English Thyme, Greek Oregano, Spearmint, Sweet Marjoram, Dill, Cilantro Santo, Chives and Basil Minette.

1 Pkt each of the Herbs listed above (9 Pkts total – Value $13.50) 90089—$9.95

Park's Culinary Herb Collection

Italian Herb Collection.

new Strawbery Spinach

Includes: Basil Large Leaf Italian, Garlic Chives, Fennel Zefa Fino, Oregano, Parsley Italian Plain Leaf, Sage.

Italian Herb Collection

1 Pkt each of the Herbs listed above (6 Pkts total – Value $9.15) 90414—$6.95

new Strawberry Spinach. (Chenopodium capitatum.) Delicious

in Leaf and Fruit! Here’s a native annual herb you can harvest gradually from summer through fall! The tiny, tender leaves are delicious in salads, and may be cooked like spinach, while the red fruits offer delectable late-season eating! Just 18 inches high, this plant offers neat rosettes of thin, delicious leaves that keep coming all summer, joined by mulberry-like fruit at the base of each stem. Direct-sow in full sun and fertile soil. Pkt is 50 seeds.

5471—(P) Pkt $1.95; 2 Pkts $3.50

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Design your own Herb Garden with seed from Park!

Culinary Herb Seeds Growing herbs from seed is not only economical, it’s easy, exciting, and fun! Many herb varieties are available only as seeds, and Park is proud to present one of the most exten­ sive selections of herbs available anywhere — a selection broader than most specialty herb catalogs! Pkt is 100 seeds, unless otherwise noted. ‘A’ after description denotes an Annual variety; ‘P’ denotes a Perennial variety.

All Herb Seeds these 2 pages (except where otherwise noted), mix 'n' match: (P) Pkt $1.45; 2 Pkts $2.60

3912—Arugula. A peppery-mustard-flavored leaf is now a staple of our finest cuisine.

Easy to start from seed, it thrives in full sun to dappled light and soil that remains consistently moist. P 0337—Borage. (Borago officinalis.) Blue flow­ers attract bees on plants 2 feet tall and 6 to 12 inches wide. Used for flavoring teas. A 0364—Calendula. (C. officinalis.) Chases Pests Away from Your Veggies! Both the petals and the leaves are edible, so it's lovely in the herb garden. It repels destructive insects very effectively, so it's essential in the vegetable patch. And it sets lovely 2- to 3" yellow blooms just great for cutting, so it's needed in the annual bed and the cutting garden, too!

Full/part sun; H: 15-30", Spring. A 0490—Catnip. (Nepeta cataria.) Cats love it!

Deters pests, attracts bees and grows 2 feet tall, 9 to 24 inches wide. Z :3-8 P 0119—Chamomile, Roman. (Chamae­me­lum nobile.) Used for dyes, dried arrange­ments, and ground cover. Aromatic gray foliage on plants 8 inches tall and 18 inches wide.

Z: 4-8. P 0526—Chamomile, German. (Matricaria recutita.) Flowers used in medicinal teas.

Scented foliage on plants 1½ ft. tall, 4 to 15 inches wide. A 0531—Chives. (Allium schoeno­pra­sum.)

Deli­cate, onion-flavored foliage, 1 foot tall and 8 to 12 inches wide, with pink flowers used for flavoring and garnish­ing soups, potatoes, and salads. Z: 3-9. P

0545—Chives, Garlic. (Allium tuberosum.)

Leaves and white flowerheads are full of garlic flavor. Compact plants reach 1½ feet tall and 8 to 12 inches wide. Z: 3-9. P 5084—Cilantro Delfino. Lacy New Look and Fantastic Flavor! (Coriandrum sativum.) A greatly improved Cilantro with intense fragrance, attractive ferny foliage, and small lavender blooms. 20 inches tall. A 0602—Cilantro Santo. A strain that’s slow to flower, with an upright habit and finely cut leaves. Indispensible for Mexican and Oriental cooking. A 5089—Curled Cress. Tangy flavor. A 0772—Dill. (Anethum grave­olens.) Plants, 3 feet tall and 6 to 12 inches wide, bear seeds used for pickling and leaves for flavoring fish and potatoes. A 0775—Dill, Fernleaf. (Anethum grave­olens Fern­leaf.) 1992 AAS Winner. Dwarf dill is slow to go to seed; only 18 inches tall. A 0455—Fennel Zefa Fino. Small, succulent bulbs are tender and leaves are flavorful for seasoning on this anise-scented plant! Just 24 inches high, 10-14 inches wide. Resists bolting; can be grown in spring, summer, or fall! A 0293—Lemon Balm. (Melissa officinalis.)

White blooms attract bees. Lemon taste is great for teas. 2 feet tall, 1 to 1½ feet wide.

Z: 4-9. P 0632—Lemon Grass . (Cymbopogon citratus.) Lemon Grass forms a tall, slender plant that spills over on all sides. The leaves are very aromatic when brushed or crushed, and evergreen in warm climates. Best in full sun and rich soil. Hardy Z: 9-11. P 1325—Marjoram, Sweet. (Origanum majo­ rana.) Purple spikes of sweet flowers on plants 2 feet tall and 1½ feet wide. Leaves are perfect for flavoring meats and vegetables. A 1331—Marjoram, Zaatar. (Origanum syriaca.) Highly aromatic and boasting a rich flavor that combines Marjoram, Thyme, and Oregano, this is the herb known as “Zahtar,” commonly used in meats and breads throughout the Middle East. A

Chives

Cilantro Delfino

1347—Mint, Peppermint. (Mentha x piper­ ita.) Yields a peppermint-like oil for flavoring can­dies and tea. 3-foot plant spreads rapidly.

Z: 4-9. P 1348—Mint, Spearmint. (Mentha spicata.)

Ideal for jellies. Quick-spreading 3-foot plants. Z: 4-9. P 3580—Oregano. (Origanum vulgare.) Thick green leaves, strongly aromatic, used in Italian dishes. Lavender-pink flowers. Plants reach 1½ feet high and wide. Z: 5-10. P 1523—Oregano, Greek. (Origanum vulgare hirtum.) This is the true wild oregano of Greece. 18 inches high and wide. Z: 5-10. P 5636—Parsley Italian Plain Leaf. Flat leaf spe­cially adapted for fresh sea­son­ing. Pkt is 1/16 oz, app. 1000 seeds.

(P) Pkt $1.60; 2 Pkts $2.85; 4 Pkts $4.95

5213—Parsley Krausa. Triple-curled frilly leaves on dense, uniform plants. Holds its color and crispness. Pkt is 1/16 oz, app. 1000 seeds.

(P) Pkt $1.60;

2 Pkts $2.85; 4 Pkts $4.95

1793—Sage. (Salvia officinalis.) Used in European cuisine to flavor sausages, cheeses, stuffings, and meat. Plants reach 2 to 2½ feet tall and 3 feet wide. Z: 5-8. P 0344—Salad Burnet. (Sanguisorba minor.)

This cooling herb has a cucumber-like flavor that is great in sandwiches. Plants reach 6 to 10 inches tall, 8 to 12 inches wide. Z: 4-9. P 1840—Savory, Summer. (Satureja hort­ ensis.) Aro­matic tops on 1-foot tall by 7- to 30-inch-wide plants make great seasoning for veg­etables, and meats. A 1839—Sorrel. (Rumex acetosa.) 120 days.

Sorrel offers a tangy, slightly sour bite. Can be picked continuously as needed from spring through fall. Easy to grow in full sun to part shade and deep, rich soil, it reaches 16 to 24 inches tall, 15 to 18 inches wide. Z: 3-9. P 2015—Thyme, English. (Thymus vulgaris.)

Excel­­­lent for flavoring lamb and other meats. Plants grow 1 to 1½ feet tall, 2 feet wide. Z: 4-8. P

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See page 21.

Lavender Munstead Lavender Seeds Lavandula angustifolia. A delight in the garden or dried in potpourri. Grow in full sun; reaches 18 inches.

1138—English. Lilac flowers, delightfully scent­ed; attractive blue-gray foli­age. A longtime favorite. Z: 7-9 P 1208—French Long. (Lavandula stoechas pedun­­­culata.) Similar to French Lavender, with 8- to 10" fragrant magenta flowerstalks on bushier, fuller plants 30 inches high, 20 to 25 inches wide. Superb for drying! Z: 7-9 P 1140—Hidcote Blue Strain. Bears fra­­grant flowers of purple, the deepest color yet of the lavenders. 12 to 24 inches tall, 12 inches wide.

Z: 6-9 P (P) Pkt $1.85; 2 Pkts $3.35

1136—Lady. AAS Winner. Flowers in only 90 days from seed. Uniform habit to 10 inches wide; abundant lavender blooms. Z: 6-9 P (P) Pkt $2.25; 2 Pkts $4.00

1137—Munstead Strain. Beautiful, compact edging plant of uniform habit; lavender flowers. 12 to 18 inches high, and 30 inches wide. Z: 5-9 P 1118—Rosea. Pink flowers above bright green leaves! 9 to 18 inches high, 12 to 18 inches wide. Z: 6-8 P (P) Pkt $4.15; 2 Pkts $7.30

1154—Sancho Panza. Long-blooming, wellbranched, and compact enough for containers, this French Lavender is a long-lasting delight.

Pkt is 25 seeds. Z: 6-9. P (P) Pkt 3.95

Lavender Seed Collection

Lavender Rosea Fragrant, Decorative and Useful Herb Seeds 2016—Mother of Thyme. (Thymus ser­ phyllum.) Creeping plant, ½ to 3 inches tall and 3 feet wide, with fragrant foliage and purple flowers. Ideal to plant between flag­ stones or as a ground cover. Z: 4-9 P 1556—Pennyroyal. (Mentha pulegium.)

Re­pels fleas, other insects. 4 to 16 inches tall.

Z: 6-9 P 0339—St. Johnswort. (Hypericum perfo­ ratum.) The oil from this yellow-flowered shrub is used both as a liniment for painful joints and as a mood uplifter. 1 to 2 feet tall, ½ to 1½ feet wide. Z: 4-8 P 0230—Sweet Woodruff Blue Surprise.

(Asperula ori­en­talis.) Love­ly 1-foot foliage and airy blue flow­ers, both fragrant! Easy; direct-sow in part shade or full sun. A

Herb Plants

Perennial

Rosemary Irene™ (Rosmarius officinalis 'Renzels'). PP 9124. Deep blue-violet doesn’t bleach in heat! Ideal ground cover. Drought-, deer-, and pest-resistant. 3-inch pot. Sun; H: 12-18", W: 18-36"; Blooms: Spring; Z: 7-10 43064—1 for $7.95; 3 for $20.85; 6 for $39.00; 12 for $71.40

Sweet Bay. (Laurus nobilis.) Leaves are superb flavoring, fresh or dried. Hardy in warmer regions of the South and West. Con­ tainer shrub in the North; over­win­ter inside.

4½-inch pot. Sun; H: 4-5'; Z: 8-10 40474—1 for $17.95

Lavender Munstead Strain. Compact edging plant of uniform habit; lavender flowers.

3-inch pot.

Sun; H: 12-18", W: 30 "; Z: 5-9 43436—1 for $9.95; 6 for $47.70

90337—$4.95

Rosemary Irene

Mother of Thyme Organic Herb Collection

90324—$8.95

Organic Herbs certified by DPI Clemson University 5864—Basil, Nufar Hybrid 5865—Basil, Large Leaf Italian 5866—Catnip 5867—Chives 5868—Cilantro (Coriander) Long Standing 5869—Dill Bouquet 5876—English Thyme 5877—Parsley, Italian Flat Leaf 5878—Oregano 5871—Sage Any Organic Herb above: Mix n' Match (P) Pkt $1.45; 2 Pkts $2.60

Thyme Ruby Glow

3 for $26.85;

Lavender Hidcote Blue Strain. Fra­­grant blue flowers. 3-inch pot.

Sun; H: 10-18", W: 30 "; Z: 6-9 43435—1 for $9.95; 3 for $26.85; 6 for $51.00; 12 for $96.00

Thyme Ruby Glow. Tiny, deep red blossoms on this fragrant groundcover! Resistant to drought, poor, shallow soils, and tough winters. 3-inch pot.

Sun; H: 4"; Blooms: Early Summer; Z: 4-9 46743—1 for $7.95; 6 for $39.00

3 for $20.85;

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Seed Tapes and Mats

Just plant and water and watch them GROW!

Each Seed Mat and Tape is labeled for easy Identification

Seed Tape Collections

Flower Mat Collections

This exciting, approach to seed starting is easy and foolproof! No more thinning, double-planting, crooked rows, and awkward gaps in your gardens - just strong, healthy, bloom-happy plants, growing exactly where you want them! The seeds are carefully placed between two pieces of biodegradable tissue paper, and all you have to do is lay the 48-by-18-inch

rectangular flower mats or 7½-foot seed tape into your garden or containers, cover it with ¼ to ½ inch of soil, and water in well. Need a special size? Just cut the tape to fit! Perfect for creating formal designs, filling small spaces, and blanketing sunny beds and borders!

Two 7½-foot tapes per variety, for a total of 8 tapes in every collection: (A) 4013 - Gourmet Lettuces. Butterhead, Buttercrunch, Looseleaf Red Salad Bowl, Crisphead Simpson Elite, Romaine Rouge d’Hiver.

(B) 4010 - Sunflowers. Red Sun, Velvet Queen, Henry Wilde, Vanilla Ice. (C) 4012 - Bouquet Cut Flowers. Love-in-a-Mist, Larkspur , Miss Jekyll Mix and Imperial Mix, Zinnia Persian Carpet, Baby’s Breath Covent Garden.

(D) 4009 - Zinnias. Dahlia-flowered Scarlet, Thumbelina Mix, Classic, Envy.

4014 - Carrots. Royal Chantenay, Scarlet Nantes, Little Finger, Yellowstone. (Not pictured)

Two 18- x 48-inch mats in every collection: (E) 4003- Old-Fashioned Cottage Mix. Pot Marigold, Bachelor’s Button, Clarkia (2 types), Spider Flower, Larkspur, Cosmos, Dianthus, Campion, Love-in-a-Mist, Flanders Poppy Shirley Mix, Phlox, Clary Sage, Zinnia. E (F) 4001 - Sunny Border Mix. Wallflower, Dwarf Clarkia, Dwarf Coreopsis, Echium, California Poppy, Candytuft, Dwarf Linaria, Sweet Alyssum, Evening Primrose, Silene, Signet Marigold, Five-Spot, Baby F Blue Eyes, California Bluebell.

4054 - Native Perennial Mix. Contains 12 native perennial varieties: Purple Coneflower, Blanket Flower, Gayfeather, Blue Flax, Prairie Coneflower, Black-Eyed Susan and more.

4005 - The Zinnia Patch. Canary Bird, Scarlet Flame, Orange King, Envy, Candy Stripe, Lilliput Mix, Cactus-Flowered Mix.

Any collection above, Mix 'n Match $14.95 each; 2 for $26.95

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Agastache

Perennial

A hardy performer that attracts birds, bees, and butterflies.

Golden Jubilee. (A. foeniculum.) 2003 AAS Winner. Deep yellow to chartreuse foliage, heavenly mint scent, and 4-inch purple bloom spikes the first year from seed!

Space 1 foot apart. Pkt is 20 seeds.

Sun; H: 20"; Blooms : All Summer; Z: 6-10 ALL AMERICA

SELECTIONS

WINNER

0107—(P) Pkt $2.50; 2 Pkts $4.50

Amaranthus Illumination Amaranthus Perfecta Tricolor

Purple Pigmy. A whole new look for Wild Hyssop! This plant is compact enough even for small gardens, yet sports long 6- to 8-inch spikes of deep pink with the best fragrance of the family! Pkt is 20 seeds. Sun; H: 16"; Blooms: Midsummer-Fall; Z: 5-10 0221—(P) Pkt $1.25; 2 Pkts $2.25

A. rupestins. Strong mint fragrance and long sprays of soft orange and lavender-pink bicolor flow­ers that contrast beautifully with silver gray foliage. Bushy plants are a peak performer in our trials. Pkt is 50 seeds.

Sun; H: 30-36"; Blooms: All Summer; Z: 4-9 0083—(P) Pkt $2.50; 2 Pkts $4.50

Rose Mint. (A. pallidiflora ssp. neomexicana.)

Packed with tiny blooms on burgundy stems, this fragrant perennial attracts butterflies and hummingbirds to the garden, and is so compact you can put it in a container.

Quick-growing, with mint-scented gray-green leaves, it spreads 3 feet wide in the sunsoaked garden. Pkt is 20 seeds.

Sun; H: 2'; Blooms: All Summer; Z: 7-10

Amaranthus Autumn's Touch

Amaranthus Towers

51009—(P) Pkt $1.95; 2 Pkts $3.50

Amaranthus, Summer Poinsettia

Striking as backgrounds, accents, or spec­imens. Direct sow after last frost, or start indoors. Drought and heat tolerant.

Tricolor. A favorite in our trials, the upper third of foliage is a crown of bright rich color, creating the appearance of a stunning flower sitting atop columnar plants. Perfect for illuminating the back of borders. Pkt is 200 seeds.

Sun; H: 4-5'; Blooms: Midsummer-Fall 0089—Perfecta. Yellow & scarlet upper leaves.

2499—Illumination. Rich crimson top.

Annual.

Either Tricolor above, each: (P) Pkt $2.30; 2 Pkts $4.10

Autumn's Touch. (A. cruentus.) 2-foot flower plumes sport a bright pistachio shade with dark bronze tips. They appear over a long, late season and remain on the plant until nipped back by frost. Irresistible to songbirds, they make splendid cuts and Everlastings. Pkt is 50 seeds.

Sun; H: 3½- 4'; Blooms: Late Summer-Late Fall 2479—(P) Pkt $2.75; 2 Pkts $4.95

Love-Lies-Bleeding. (A. caudatus.) Great for fresh and dried arrangements, this sunlover adds eye-catching color and vertical texture to your annual bed. Its bloom clusters reach up to 2 feet long! Space 18-30 inches apart. Pkt is 200 seeds.

Sun; H: 3-5'; Blooms: Summer-Early Fall 0080—Green

0078—Red

Either Love-Lies-Bleeding above, each: (P) Pkt $1.50; 2 Pkts $2.70

Towers. Each of the dense flower spikes, 16 to 20 inches tall, has a velvety center similar to a Cattail surrounded by smaller flower extensions. Blooms make great cuts, fresh or dried. Pkt is 50 seeds.

Sun; H: 27-40"; Blooms: All Summer 2498—Red 2497—Mix 2501—Green. Bright chartreuse.

Either Towers above, each: (P) Pkt $3.25; 2 Pkts $5.85

Angel’s Trumpet

Amaranthus Red Love-LiesBleeding

Annual

Blackcurrant Swirl™ (Datura metel). These huge 6- to 8-inch blooms of vibrant violet and silver tones, lend a tropical feel to any setting.

They appear on purple stems, complementing the gray-green foliage nicely. North of zone 8, find a large container for this quick, strong grower, which will spread 2 to 3 feet wide. In zones 8-10, set this plant among Hollyhocks and Lavatera to show off its unique look. Pkt is 20 seeds.

Sun; H: 3'; Blooms: Mid-Late Summer; Z: 8-10

Agastache Golden Jubilee Angel's Trumpet Blackcurrant Swirl™

0385—(P) Pkt $3.95; 2 Pkts $6.95

Agastache Rose Mint Agastache Purple Pigmy

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Agastache rupestins

Alternanthera dentata Purple Knight.

Regal purple foliage adds drama to beds, borders and mixed containers for three seasons of color!

Has a 3-foot spread and is very heat tolerant. In part shade, color is burgundybronze; darker in more light. Pkt is 10 seeds.

Sun/Light Shade; H: 16-20"

Annual

0216—(P) Pkt $3.95; 2 Pkts $6.95

Astilbe

Perennial

Finest Mix (A. x arendsii) Fluffy 2- to 3-foot panicles of white, cream, pink, and car­mine blooms. Pkt is 100 fine seeds.

Full/Part Shade; H: 24-36"; Blooms: Midsummer; Z: 4-8 0277—(P) Pkt $2.65; 2 Pkts $4.75

Aster

Annual

(Callistephus chinensis). Ideal for longlasting cut flowers. Plants are wilt-tolerant, but we recom­mend changing loca­tion annually. Dead­head flowers to prolong bloom season. Pkt is 100 seeds, unless noted.

Seastar Mix. The curled petals of this large-flowered (3½- to 4-inch) Aster resemble a sea anemone! Uniform plants sport great numbers of white, salmon, pale pink, deep rose, and blue blooms.

Full/Part Sun; H: 24"; Blooms: All Summer 0215—(P) Pkt $1.95; 2 Pkts $3.50

Lilliput Blue Moon. Dark purple flowers with light purple edging. Pompom flower heads, 2 to 3 inches across, cover bushy, upright plants. Uniform plants are at home in beds, borders and even large patio containers.

Full/Part Sun; H: 24"; Blooms: All Summer 0250—(P) Pkt $1.95; 2 Pkts $3.50; 4 Pkts $6.65

Matsumoto. You can’t top this stunning semi-double China Aster! Bred for superior cutflowers and great resistance to Aster Wilt.

You’ll want dozens and dozens of these striped 1½-inch blooms. Space plants 10 to 12 inches apart.

Sun; H: 24-30"; Blooms: Midsummer-Late Fall 0244—Violet Stripe 0242—Red Stripe

Either Matsumoto above, each: (P) Pkt $1.95; 2 Pkts $3.50

Opus. Long-Blooming, Sturdy Flowers for Cutting! One of the very best cut-flowers you can grow, this China Aster opens its first buds in late June or early July and doesn't quit until the seriously cold fall weather sets in! The flowers are magnificent — Peonyshaped, 4½ inches across, with masses of frothy white petals tipped in soft lavender.

Pkt is 50 seeds.

Sun; H: 2'; Blooms: Midsummer-Mid-Fall 0207—(P) Pkt $1.25; 2 Pkts $2.25

Alyssum (Lobularia maritima) Annual

0063—Pastel Carpet.

The most floriferous and colorful Sweet Alyssum yet! Just 8 to 10 weeks from sowing, these plants bloom in shades of rose, pink, violet, blue, white, and creamy-yellow.

And they spread up to 12 inches. Blooms till frost! Pkt is 100 seeds.

Sun; H: 4-10"; Blooms: All Summer 0068—Snow Crystals. Tiny sweetlyscented pure-white blooms top plants that spread 8 to 10 inches. Excellent in sunny locations for edging, ground cover, low beds, and planters. Blooms continously when trimmed back. Direct Sow. Pkt is 100 seeds. (Not pictured).

Sun; H: 4-10"; Blooms: All Summer

Aster Seastar Mix

Either Alyssum above, each: (P) Pkt $0.95; 2 Pkts $1.70

Balloon Flower

Perennial.

Astra Hybrids. (Platycodon grandiflorus).

Long-lived perennials bloom for months each summer, becoming more prolific and full as years go by. Their intriguing buds resemble round balloons, and open to large 3-inch blooms. Improved germination.

Space 6 to 8 inches apart. Pkt is 20 seeds. Sun/Light Shade; H: 6-12"; Blooms: Midsummer-Fall; Z: 4-9 1759—Blue 1769—Double Blue 1746—Double Lavender 1894—Double Mix 1888—Double White 1760—Pink 1772—White 1756—Mix

Aster Lilliput Blue Moon

Aster Opus

Aster Matsumoto Red & Violet Stripe (Inset)

Balloon Flower Komachi

Balloon Flower Astra Double White

Any Astra above, each: (P) Pkt $3.50; 2 Pkts $6.30; 4 Pkts $11.90

Park's Balloon Flower Astra Collection

90316—$16.80

Komachi. Perennial Unlike other Platycodons, Komachi buds retain their unique balloon shape. Pkt is 25 seeds. Sun; H:18"; Blooms: Midsummer-Fall; Z: 4-9

Balloon Flower Balloon Flower Astra Double Lavender Astra Double Blue Astilbe Finest Mix

Ornamental Banana

2113—(P) Pkt $3.50; 2 Pkts $6.30

Banana, Ornamental

Ensete ventricosum. tropical Giant paddle-shaped leaves with a crisp red central stripe unroll dramatically on this super fastgrowing tropical tree. New foliage is edged in white or red. This tree grows up to 10 feet in a single season! (Fruits are not edible.) Pkt is 5 seeds. Sun; H: 10', W: 5'; Z: 10-11 1383—(P) Pkt $2.95; 2 Pkts $5.30

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Bacopa Snowtopia

new Bacopa

Blutopia

Bacopa

Begonia Dragon Wing™ Pink

Bellflower Takion Blue

Annual

(Sutera cordata.) Nonstop blooms on a trailing, easy-care plant! Finally available from seed, you can design lush combo containers and hanging baskets for just pennies a plant! Adaptable to sun or shade, this plant needs no pinching to branch well and flower heavily during cool weather. Spreads 12 to 18 inches wide. Pkt is 10 pelleted seeds.

Sun/Shade; H: 4-6"; W: 12-18"; Blooms: Spring-Fall new 51050—Blutopia. Blue 51051—Snowtopia. White.

Either Bacopa above, each: (P) Pkt $4.95; 2 Pkts $8.90

Bellflower, Campanula persicifolia.

Perennial

Begonia Illumination Pink

Trouble-free and long-lived in well-drained soil.

Takion Blue. Half the size of most other Bellflowers, this well-branched plant sets masses of upturned lavender-blue bells, 2 to 2½ inches wide on strong, slender spikes. Sow in late summer/early fall for spring blooms, or in spring for next-year blooms. Pkt is 10 seeds.

Sun/Part Shade; H: 16-20"; Blooms: Late Spring Early Summer; Z: 3-8 0412—(P) Pkt $3.75; 2 Pkts $6.75

Begonia Shanzi

Begonia Nonstop® Mix

Begonia Nonstop® Fire

Bergenia, cordifolia Pigsqueak Perennial

B. cordifolia. Low, vigorous mounds of ever­ green, leathery leaves, topped with clusters of 1-inch blooms. Perfect ground cover or peren­­nial border. Pkt is 30 seeds. Sun/Part Shade; H: 18-24"; Blooms: Late Winter-Early Spring; Z: 3-8 (10 on west coast) 0334—Red Start. Rosy red.

2801—Rose. Pink.

Either Bergenia above, each: (P) Pkt $1.95; 2 Pkts $3.50

Begonia, Fibrous

Begonia Nonstop® Mocca Mix

Begonia Nonstop® Mocca Pink Shades Begonia Pizzazz Mix

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(Begonia semperflorens-cultorum.) Ready just 6 to 8 weeks after sowing indoors, Wax Begonia is the heat-, humidity-, and droughttolerant favorite for super long-blooming plants. Best color in part sun.

Pizzazz. A Park Exclusive. 1½-inch blooms cover the foliage of these colorful dwarf, mounded plants. Pot up the plants and take them indoors for winter enjoyment. Pkt is 150 very fine seeds.

Sun/Part Shade; H: 8-10"; Blooms: Spring-Fall 2680—Deep Rose 2683—White 2681—Pink 2684—Mix 2682—Red Any Pizzazz above, each:

(P) Pkt $3.25; 2 Pkts $5.85; 4 Pkts $10.95

Bergenia Red Start

Bergenia Rose

Begonia, Fibrous, Continued Shanzi. The most exciting Begonia in many years, Shanzi boasts cascading foliage set about with lovely pink picotee blooms over a very long season. This Begonia is tough, thriving in such stressful conditions as heat, humidity, full sun, or even drought. Very well-branched and fully 2 feet wide, it is ideal for hanging baskets and tall containers. You must try it to believe its garden vigor and bloomability! Pkt is 10 seeds.

Sun/Shade; H: 20"; Blooms: Spring-Fall 2827—(P) Pkt $3.25; 2 Pkts $5.85

Begonia, Angel Wing

Annual

Dragon Wing™ Pink. (Begonia x hybrida.)

Exotic pink flowers flow over the sides of the largest containers. Blooms on cascading heat-resistant plants. Grow in full sun for pink flowers with a rose reverse; in light shade for lighter pink blooms. Space 15 to 18 inches apart. Pkt is 10 seeds. Full Sun/Light Shade; H: 12-20"; Blooms: All Summer 0321—(P) Pkt $4.50; 2 Pkts $8.00

Begonia, Tuberous

Annual

(Begonia tuberhybrida.) Unsurpassed for lush color in the shade. Seeds are an economical way to produce your own Begonia tubers, and will bloom in early summer from a winter sowing.

Pelleted seed.

Illumination Pink. Blooms contin­uously, even in hot weath­er! A cascade of 3- to 4-inch double and semi-double salmon-pink flowers overflow the pot just 5 months after indoor sowing. Pkt is 25 pelleted seeds.

2728—(P) Pkt $3.75; 2 Pkts $6.75

Nonstop®. Everyone loves the Nonstops®, with their super-dependable 2½- to 4-inch blooms, quick finish (4 to 5 months from seed, which is super-speedy for a Begonia!), and great heat tolerance. The Mocca colors take these merits and add one more: rich, dark bronze foliage that keeps the plants attractive before and after bloom. Space plants 12 to 15 inches apart. Pkt is 40 pelleted seeds.

Shade; H: 10"; Blooms: Late Spring-Early Summer 2829—Fire. Golds, orange, and scarlets. No two just alike.

2799—Mocca Pink Shades. Dark, rosy pink. new 2797—Mocca Mix. 5 luscious colors — deep orange, orange, scarlet, white, and yellow — in a mix of double, semi-double, and crested forms.

2735—Mix. Green-leaved mix of 13 separate colors.

Any Nonstop® above, each: (P) Pkt $3.95; 2 Pkts $7.10

Blanket Flower Dazzler Mix Blanket Flower, Gaillardia spp. Perennial

G. x grandiflora. Easy to grow, tolerant of heat, humidity, cold, poor soil, and even drought. Deadhead regularly for best results. Cleaned seed for extra-easy sowing. Pkt is 50 seeds unless noted.

Arizona Sun. 2005 AAS Winner and Fleuroselect Gold Medal Winner. The Earliest, Most Profuse Blooms! Needing no stimulation to bloom, Arizona Sun flowers VERY HEAVILY up to a month earlier than all others.

The petal-packed 4-inch blooms crowd one another on compact plants. A musthave for months and months of carefree color! Space plants 10 inches apart. Pkt is 25 seeds. Sun; H: 12"; Blooms: Early Summer-Frost; Z: 3-10 3250— (P) Pkt $1.95; 2 Pkts 3.50

Painter’s Palette. A Park Exclusive. Our formula mix contains a blend of burgundy, clear yellow, rosy-red with golden tips, and other red and gold bicolors. Sun; H: 30"; Blooms: June -Frost; Z: 3-10 3200— (P) Pkt $1.85; 2 Pkts 3.35

new Mesa Yellow. Smaller Plants, Yet More Blooms than Ever! (G. x grandiflora.) As bright and beautiful as a summer day, these big 3-inch daisies crowd each other on compact, neat plants just 20 to 22 inches wide. Winner of both the coveted Fleuroselect Gold Medal and a 2010 AAS, this quick-growing new Blanket Flower is out to change the way we garden. Ready in just 17 weeks, this native American perennial tolerates drought, heat, humidity, cold, and moisture, flowering nonstop for months. Pkt is 25 seeds.

Sun; H: 18-20”; Blooms: All Summer; Z: 5-10

51321— (P) Pkt $3.95; 2 Pkts 7.10

Dazzler Mix. Annual. (G. pulchella.)

Dark shades of rose and orange, plus cream, peach, and pink, many of them bicolored. This annual plant blooms for 5 months or more, attracting butterflies but repelling nibbling deer, and prefers poor soil. Great for sand, clay, coastal gardens with salt spray, unseasonably hot and dry climates! If you live in a hot climate, start seeds both in early spring and late summer for two seasons of color. Farther north, enjoy the nonstop glory from spring till frost! Spreads 2 feet wide. Sun; H: 20"; Blooms: Late Spring-Late Fall

Blanket Flower Painter’s Palette Bells of Ireland

Annual

(Molucella lae­vis.) 1-to 2-foot flower spikes are sur­rounded by bright green bells.

Use fresh or dried. Pkt is 50 seeds. Sun; H: 36", W: 9"; Blooms: Late Summer 0325—(P) Pkt $0.95; 4 Pkts $3.25

2 Pkts $1.70;

Blanket Flower Arizona Sun

Butterfly Bush, Buddleia Perennial

B. davidii Mix. Sweetly scented blos­ soms on 12-inch spikes, grow easily from seed. Blooms first year if star­ted early. Flowers on new wood, so prune each spring. Pruned to 10 inches, plants grow 6 to 8 feet in one season. White, lilac, and deep pink. Pkt is 100 seeds.

Sun; H: 6-8'; Blooms: Summer-Fall; Z: 5-9 0348—(P) Pkt $2.75; 2 Pkts $4.95

Butterfly Weed, Asclepias Sun-loving plants laugh at heat and drought! Permanent, winterhardy, and easily direct-sown in fall or spring (start early for first-year blooms).

Cannot ship to CN. Perennial

new Blanket Flower

Mesa Yellow

Bells of Ireland

A. tuberosa. The beloved orange Butterfly Weed with ½- to 2-inch blooms. Pkt is 50 seeds. Sun; H: 24"; Blooms: Summer; Z: 3-9 0198—(P) Pkt $2.05; 2 Pkts $3.70

Cinderella. (A. incarnata.) A LongBlooming Wonder! Rose-purple blooms crowd together in fragrant 2-inch clusters. Space 2 feet apart. Great for damp soil! Pkt is 30 seeds. Sun; H: 24-48"; Blooms: Summer-Fall; Z: 3-8

Butterfly Bush B. davidii Mix

0199—(P) Pkt $1.95; 2 Pkts $3.50

Gay Butterflies. (A. tuberosa.) Bold 5-inch clusters of red, yellow, and orange cover the plants! Easy and very hardy, it’s unsurpassed for cutflowers and garden beauty. Pkt is 20 seeds. Sun; H: 24-32"; Blooms: June-Frost; Z: 3-9 0212—(P) Pkt $3.95; 4 Pkts $13.45

2 Pkts $6.95;

Butterfly Weed Cinderella

Butterfly Weed A. tuberosa

Butterfly Weed Gay Butterflies

For more helpful seed starting tips visit:

www.successwithseed.org

51320—(P) Pkt $1.25; 2 Pkts 2.25

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Candytuft Tahoe™

Catchfly Angel Rose Canna Tropical Red

Canna Tropical Yellow

Canna Tropical Salmon

Canna From Seed

Perennial

Tropical. Blooming in just 90 days from seed, these 2½-foot dwarfs are engulfed by 3- to 4-inch flowers! Space 18 inches apart in well-drained, organically-rich soil. Pkt is 5 seeds.

Sun; H: 2½'; Blooms: All Summer; Z: 7-11 0447—Red 0443—Rose 0446—Salmon 0466—White. Pure white with occasional red

freckles.

Canna Tropical Rose

Canna Tropical White

0433—Yellow. Buttery yellow blooms with pale

pink speckling.

Any Tropical above, each: (P) Pkt $3.25; 2 Pkts $5.85; 4 Pkts $10.95

Canna Tropical Collection

Park's Candy Lily

Pardancanda x norrisii Perennial Park’s Candy Lily. A Park Ex­clu­sive! These

Iris-like plants offer 3- to 4-inch blooms of rich yellow, blue, red, purple, pink, white, and orange. Pkt is 20 seeds.

Full/Part Sun; H: 3'; Blooms: Mid-Late Summer; Z: 5-10 1540—(P) Pkt $3.50; 2 Pkts $6.30

Carnation

Perennial

Clove Drops. (Dianthus caryophyllus.) A clove scented carnation cascading up to 2½ feet! Fully double 3-inch blooms in red, rose, pink, bur­gundy, salmon, yellow, and white. This frost-toler­ant perennial blooms long into win­ter in warm climates. Initial growth is upright, with plants cascading after they reach about 18 inches. Pkt is 25 seeds. Sun/Part Shade; H: 32"; Blooms: All Summer-Winter; Z: 5-9 0476—(P) Pkt $2.50; 2 Pkts $4.50; 4 Pkts $8.50

Centaurea montana 90331—$12.95

Candytuft, Iberis sempervirens

Carnation Clove Drops

Perennial

Tahoe™ Hybrid. 2 Weeks Earlier and SO Profuse!

Winner of Europe’s top award for flowering seed, Tahoe™ delights with giant clusters of 1-inch blooms weeks before other Candytufts, compact and very well-branched, this plant quickly spreads up to 2 feet wide in any sunny spot. Once established, it is drought-tolerant and low maintenance, asking only to be sheared back after flowering for an even more lush display next year! Pkt is 20 seeds.

Sun; H: 8-10”; Blooms: Mid-Late Spring; Z: 3-9

51376—(P) Pkt $2.95; 2 Pkts $5.30

Catchfly

Catmint Blue Carpet Centaurea

Annual

Angel. (Viscaria oculata.) Your sunny bed will be awash with brilliant 2-inch flowers! Award-winning dwarf plants bloom just 6 to 8 weeks after sowing.

Carefree color, even in dry or sandy soils! Pkt is 250 seeds. Sun; H: 10-12"; Blooms: Late Spring-Late Summer 2830—Blue. (Not pictured) 2831—Rose Either Angel above, each: (P) Pkt $0.95; 2 Pkts $1.70

Catmint, Nepeta

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Blue Carpet. Blooms the first year from seed and continues to give you out­stand­­­ing bedding color year after year! Masses of violet-blue flowers arise on low, spreading mats. Easy, even in poor, dry soils! Pkt is 100 seeds.

Sun; H: 10-12"; Blooms: All Summer; Z: 5-9 1433—(P) Pkt $2.50; 2 Pkts $4.50

Perennial

Mountain Bluet. Hardy, durable, long-blooming perennial for sunny borders, containers and cut flowers. Large, delicate, finely fringed 2½ inch flowers bloom over a long season. Pkt is 25 seeds.

Sun; H: 18"; Blooms: Summer; Z: 3-8 0515—(P) Pkt $1.95; 2 Pkts $3.50

Centratherum intermedium

Annual

Button Beauty. Known as Brazilian Button Plant, Larkdaisy, or Porcupine Flower, this delightful sunlover has finally entered the American garden with its first-ever selected variety! It sets large, anemone-form blooms of lavender-blue for months on end, standing out against toothy foliage on open, well-branched plants 18 to 24 inches wide. Fond of moist conditions, it needs little care to fill the garden with flowers so unusual they are certain to be conversation pieces, both on the plant and in the vase! Pkt is 50 seeds.

Sun; H: 15-18"; Blooms: Early Summer-Frost 0377—(P) Pkt $1.25; 2 Pkts $2.25

Centratherum Button Beauty

Celosia Fresh Look Yellow

Celosia Fresh Look Gold

Plumed Celosia, C. plumosa

Celosia Fresh Look Orange

Annual

China Town. Stunning Black-and-Red Combo!

(C. plumosa.) Even the stems are bright red on this Fleuroselect Award winner! Brilliant Chinese-lacquer red flowers arise freely on this compact 8-inch wide plant, standing tall above foliage that turns from dark green to bronzy-purple as spring turns to summer. Ideal for bedding, it is also great in containers, and is unbelievably showy in a mass planting! Easy to grow and determined to keep the flowers coming all the way into autumn! Pkt is 50 seeds.

Sun; H: 14-16"; Blooms: Early Summer-Fall 51109—(P) Pkt $1.95; 2 Pkts $3.50

Fresh Look. Giant plumes up to 10 inches long keep coming all summer — and never need deadheading! The best in our garden trials, these sturdy plants are heat- and drought-tolerant, free of pests, and ready to bloom over an extra-long season! Pkt is 100 seeds. Sun; H: 12-16"; Blooms: Summer-Frost 0472—Gold. 2007 AAS Winner.

0478—Orange - Peachy-orange.

0480—Red. 2004 AAS Winner.

0484—Yellow. 2004 AAS Winner.

0473—Mix

Any Fresh Look above, each: (P) Pkt $3.50; 2 Pkts $6.30; 4 Pkts $10.95

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Celosia Fresh Look Collection

Cockscomb Celosia, C. argentea

Rainbow Sherbet. Brightest Colors Yet! Enjoy summer-long color in tropical shades of rosy-pink, light yellow, scarlet, gold, orange, and carmine-red from this powerhouse of a mix!

The flowers arise in tight 6-inch spikes and keep coming all summer on compact, heat-tolerant little plants. Perfect for containers or the garden!

Pkt is 50 seeds.

Sun; H: 12", W: 8-10"; Blooms: All Summer 0474—(P) Pkt $2.25; 2 Pkts $4.05

Celosia China Town

Annual

Sow direct after soil is warm in nearly any soil.

Crested flowerheads are extra heat-tolerant.

Amigo. Velvety heads, 8 to 10 inches across, ablaze with color. Pkt is 100 seeds.

Sun; H: 6"; Blooms: Summer-Frost 0507—Mahogany Red. Dark purple foliage, maroon heads.

0509—Mix. Magenta, Mahogany Red, Neon Rose, Scarlet, and Yellow. All have green foliage, except Mahogany Red. Any Amigo above, each: (P) Pkt $2.50; 2 Pkts $4.50

Bombay. Unique, professional-quality cut flowers! The coral-like, 4- to 6-inch blooms have wavy, frilled edges, last up to 3 weeks in a vase and are great for drying. Pkt is 20 seeds.

Sun; H: 4'; Blooms: Summer-Frost 2885—Orange Tip. Fuchsia with orange tips.

2884—Pink 2886—Yellow Gold 2883—Mix. Pink, wine-red, purple, yellow-gold,

orange, rose, salmon and velvet.

Any Bombay above, each: (P) Pkt $4.25; 2 Pkts $7.65

Chaenarrhinum

Celosia Rainbow Sherbet

Celosia Amigo Mix

Perennial

Summer Skies. A true-blue trailing beauty that is hard to find, but easy to grow! The ½-inch azure flowers with yellow eyes arrive the first year — only 10 weeks from sowing.

Pkt is 30 seeds.

Sun; H: 8-10"; Blooms: All Summer; Z: 6-9

Celosia Amigo Mahogany Red

Celosia Bombay Mix

0565—(P) Pkt $1.95; 2 Pkts $3.50

Clematis 90333—$10.50

Celosia Fresh Look Red

Perennial

C. tangutica Radar Love. Clematis from Seed! Masses of canary-yellow 3-inch blossoms erupt on long vines only 4 months from sowing!

Silvery seedheads follow. Pkt is 25 seeds.

Clematis Pruning Group III. Full/Part Sun; H: 8'; Blooms: Summer; Z: 5-9 0566—(P) Pkt $2.65; 2 Pkts $4.75

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Chaenarrhinum Summer Skies Clematis Radar Love

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Coleus

Annual

Solenostemon scutellarioides. One of the most colorful foliage plants for shad­­ed or semi­-shaded beds, borders, and planters. Seeds germi­nate read­ily, and plants are easy to care for. Plant 12 inch­es apart, keep moist during the grow­­­ing season, and pinch off flower spikes to extend the brilliant color into fall. Can also be sown at any time for easy-care house­­­plants in a well-lit window.

Pkt is 40 seeds, unless noted.

Giant Exhibition. (Coleus x blumei.) The beautiful leaves of Giant Exhibition are huge! Soft, velvety, neatly serrated leaves are held flat on stocky plants. This selection of unique, handpicked colors is ideal in containers or gardens. Pkt is 20 seeds. Shade/Part Shade; H: 12-16" 3008—Tartan 2990—Palisandra 51128—Rustic Red 3003—Limelight 2989—Complete Mix - 11 vibrant varieties.

Coleus Giant Exhibition Mix Tartan, Rustic Red, Palisandra, Limelight new

Any Coleus Giant Exhibition above, each: (P) Pkt $2.95; 2 Pkts $5.30

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90423—$8.95

Coleus Versa Burgundy to Green

Coleus Versa Crimson Gold

Coleus Versa Green Halo

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Coleus Versa Lime

Coleus Black Dragon

Giant Exhibition Collection

Coleus Versa Watermelon

Coleus Versa Rose to Lime

Coleus Carefree Mix Coleus Wizard Mix

new Versa. Terrific Sun Tolerance! These compact,

richly colorful Coleus thrive in any light from nearly full shade to bright sun! Exciting color patterns – many changing during the growing season! – and late blooms add to the appeal of this compact, lush series.

Spreading about 18 to 24 inches wide, Versa is the best choice for sunny sites! Pkt is 15 pelleted, easy-sow seed.

Sun/Shade; H: Various 51141—Burgundy to Green. Deep maroon leaves speckled with lime green gradually become greener and greener as the season progresses. Up to 32 inches high.

51144—Lime. Bold lime-green to gold foliage. Up to 28 inches high.

51142—Crimson Gold. Brilliant velvety red leaves edged in golden-green. Up to 26 inches high.

51145—Rose to Lime. The rosy shades slowly turn to cream at the center, green along the edges. Up to 24 inches high.

51143—Green Halo. Creamy leaves sport a wide green margin. Up to 20 inches high.

51146—Watermelon. Bright red with a green edge, turning to deep rosy-pink in summer. Up to 24 inches high.

51147—Mix. All 6 luscious colors!

Any Coleus Versa above, each: (P) Pkt $4.95; 2 Pkts $8.90

Black Dragon. Fire-and-Smoke Accents for the Shade!

So heavily crimped and serrated it looks puffy, the foliage this compact plant really stand out in the shade! Ideal for containers (indoors or out) or the garden. Shade/Part Shade; H: 12" 3011—(P) Pkt $1.50; 2 Pkts $2.70; 4 Pkts $4.80

Carefree Mix. Lobed like oak leaves, the foliage sports brilliant hues of jade, gold, and red, plus as pastels. Selfbranching, it needs no pinching and remains uniform.

Shade/Part Shade; H: 12"

0608—(P) Pkt $1.95; 2 Pkts $3.50; 4 Pkts $6.25; 6 Pkts $7.65

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Wizard Mix. So Compact! Wizard has the most intense colors of any bedding coleus. Late to flower, it requires no pinching. Shade/Part Shade; H: 10-12" 2986—(P) Pkt $1.50;

2 Pkts $2.70

Coleus Dark Chocolate

Coleus Chocolate Mint

Coleus, Continued

Columbine, Continued

Chocolate Mint. Cool and Refreshing!

Perfect for formal plantings as well as the friendly shade bed and mixed container, this well-branched, compact Coleus offers small leaves of deep burgundy-brown edged in bright lime green. Each leaf looks as though it were cut out with pinking shears, remaining fresh from spring ’til frost. An effortless source of unusual color no garden should be without! Pkt is 10 pelleted seeds.

Shade/Part Shade; H: 10-12"

Origami Mix. (A. caerulea.) Unlike others, this one does not need to be planted in the fall to get blooms next spring — just plant it in March. Mix displays 2- to 3-inch blooms of blue, pink, red, rose, and yellow, all with white. Pkt is 10 seeds. Sun; H: 14-16"; Blooms: All Summer; Z: 3-8

51125—(P) Pkt $4.95; 2 Pkts $8.90

Dark Chocolate. Yummy Velvet-toned Leaves – For Sun or Shade! Happy to grow in full sun if given plenty of water, this adaptable Coleus charms with large, neatly “pinked” leaves of darkest burgundy-violet that refuse to green out even in midsummer heat. A neat, well-branched plant ideal for containers as well as bedding, it is carefree and attractive from spring ’til frost. Space plants 10 to 12 inches apart. Pkt is 15 pelleted seeds. Sun/Shade; H: 12-14” 51126—(P) Pkt $4.95;

Columbine

2 Pkts $8.90

PERENNIAL

Seeds sown indoors in early winter may bloom the first season.

Clementine. The Columbine that Thinks it’s a Clematis! (A. vulgaris.) These richly-colored, unbelievably profuse blooms look just like Clematis! 1 to 1½ inches across, they turn their faces to the sun on upright, well-branched plants ideal for garden or containers. One of the most heavily-blooming Columbines ever, it makes superb cutflowers and brings butterflies into the garden. Easy to grow!

Pkt is 15 seeds.

Full/Part Sun; H: 12-18"; Blooms: SpringEarly Summer; Z: 4-9 0222—Blue 0238—Pink 0237—Rose 0228—Deep Purple 0229—Red 0247—White 0219—Mix

0220—(P) Pkt $3.50; 4 Pkts $11.90

2 Pkts $6.30;

Coneflower, Echinacea

PERENNIAL

Easy care and drought-tolerant, they are excel­lent in the sunny garden and a bountiful source of long-last­ing cut flow­ ers, as well as cones for dried arran­ gements. Bloom the first year from early sowing. Pkt is 50 seeds.

Bravado. (E. purpurea.) This favorite holds its extra-wide petals flat, increas­ing the 4 to 4½-inch blooms’ spectacular display.

Deep rosy-pink coloration. Sun; H: 24"; Blooms: Early Summer-Early Fall; Z: 3-9 0794—(P) Pkt $2.30;

Columbine Clementine Mix

2 Pkts $4.10

Columbine Origami Mix

Coneflower Bravado

Magnus. (E. purpurea.) Huge, 4- to 6-inch purple-pink blooms with petals held out flatter than other varieties make Magnus the best for garden display!

Sun; H: 36-40"; Blooms: Early SummerEarly Fall; Z: 3-9 0825—(P) Pkt $2.75; 2 Pkts $4.95; 4 Pkts $8.80; 6 Pkts $10.75

Paradoxa Yellow. (E. paradoxa.)

Long, thin canary-yellow petals hang like a grass skirt in this unusual flower form.

Sun; H: 32"; Blooms: Midsummer-Early Fall; Z: 4-8 0819—(P) Pkt $2.50;

2 Pkts $4.50

Coneflower Paradoxa Yellow

Coneflower White Swan

Coneflower Magnus

White Swan. (E. purpurea.) Fragrant, snow-white 4- to 4½-inch blooms.

Sun; H: 24"; Blooms: Early Summer-Early Fall; Z: 3-9 0801—(P) Pkt $2.30; 2 Pkts $4.10

Park's Coneflower Collection

Any Clementine above, each: (P) Pkt $4.95; 2 Pkts $8.95 90306—$4.95

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Cosmos bipinnatus, Continued

Palace Purple. (H. micrantha.)

Graceful 6-inch panicles of small, bellshaped white flowers float above large mahogany leaves. Discard any greenleaved plants after germination. Pkt is 50 seeds. Sun/Light Shade; H: 18-24"; Blooms: Early Summer; Z: 4-8

Double Click. Double and semidouble blooms appear all summer long on this vigorous plant. Tops for cutting or garden enjoyment, this sunlover sets airy, fern-like foliage and more blooms than you will believe possible! The faster you cut them, the faster new buds arise. Direct-sow, thinning seedlings to 2 feet apart, or begin indoors; either way. Pkt is 25 seeds. Sun; H: 4'; Blooms: Late Spring-Late Summer 0580—Mix. Bright pink, deep rosyred & white

Coral Bells, Heuchera

Coral Bells Palace Purple

Cosmos Sonata Pink Blush

Cosmos Double Click Mix

0997—(P) Pkt $1.95; 2 Pkts $3.50

Coral Bells Melting Fire

Cosmos Happy Ring

Cosmos Double Click Rose Bonbon

Melting Fire. Gorgeous Curly Red Leaves for Pennies a Plant!

(H. micrantha. 'Kiecakrul.') Don't pay high prices for Coral Bells plants when you can grow them beautifully from seed with this exciting new European variety! In spring the new leaves unfurl bright red, maturing to a rich purply-maroon color that perfectly complements the tiny pink blooms.

Easily the best curled red-leaf in the world, it can be yours so economically!

Pkt is 25 seeds. Part/Full Shade; H: 18"; Blooms: Spring; Z: 4-8 0939—(P) Pkt $2.95; 2 Pkts $5.30

Cosmos bipinnatus

Annual

Sonata. These bushy plants bear huge numbers of 2¾- to 3-inch single flowers. A beauti­­ful border plant, Sonata is also well-suited for containers. Space 15 inches apart. Pkt is 30 seeds. Sun; H: 24"; Blooms: All Summer 0645—Carmine. Purplish-red.

0646—Pink Blush 0647—Pink. Lavender-pink with bright rose ring.

0613—White. Fleuroselect Gold Medal Winner.

0615—Mix. White, red, and two shades of pink.

Any Sonata above, each: (P) Pkt $2.75; 2 Pkts $4.95; 4 Pkts $8.80

Cosmos Sonata Collection

Cosmos Gazebo Mix

Cosmos Cosmic Yellow, Red and Orange Cosmos Bright Lights

90277—$6.50

Happy Ring. These 4-inch pink blooms have a wide ring of darker pink around the base — the first in the family to sport such a pattern.

Excellent cutflowers, they also have a cottage garden appeal in the sunny border. Pkt is 50 seeds.

Sun; H: 3'; Blooms: All Summer 0554—(P) Pkt $1.95; 2 Pkts $3.50

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0581—Rose Bonbon

Any Double Click above, each: (P) Pkt. $1.95; 2 Pkts $3.50

Gazebo. The best tall Cosmos, with huge 4- to 5-inch flowers produced in such abundance that they hide the foliage! Gazebo is bushy and full.

Pkt is 50 seeds. Sun; H: 4'; Blooms: All Summer 0588—Pink 0589—Red 0590—White 0587—Mix. All 3.

Any Gazebo above, each: (P) Pkt $1.95; 2 Pkts $3.50; 4 Pkts $6.25

Cosmos Cosmic Collection

90313—$4.50

Sulphur Cosmos

Annual

Cosmic. No Cosmos can equal the color and vigor of the Cosmic series, even in poor, dry soils. 2-inch double and semi-double blooms cover plants until fall. Heat- and pest-resistant; space 12 to 17 inches apart. Pkt is 50 seeds. Sun; H: 12-22"; Blooms: All Summer 0638—Orange 0625—Red 0639—Yellow Any Cosmic above, each: (P) Pkt $1.95; 2 Pkts $3.50; 4 Pkts $6.65

Bright Lights. Magnificent 2½-inch semi-double flowers in yellow, gold, golden-orange, and scarlet-orange.

Pkt is 100 seeds. Sun; H: 3-4'; Blooms: All Summer 0607—(P) Pkt $1.55; 2 Pkts $2.80; 4 Pkts $4.95; 6 Pkts $5.95

Coreopsis

Dahlberg Daisy

Perennial

Annual

Early Sunrise. AAS Gold Medal Winner. Brilliant gold­en-yellow, 2-inch, semi-double flowers smother dense, com­pact plants! Self-cleaning, they are super-early to bloom — a full 3 weeks earlier than other strains. Thrives in heat and drought. Pkt is 50 seeds.

Sun; H: 18-24"; Blooms: Summer-Fall; Z: 4-9

(Thymophylla tenuiloba.) Plants have ferny foliage with single, daisy-like, 1-inch blooms of golden yellow. Directsow in well-drained soil. Thrives on neglect! Space 12 inches apart. Pkt is 100 seeds. Sun; H: 12"; Blooms: Spring-Summer

Sunfire. Large, single flowers have a distinct, easy to see dark red center and are naturally compact. Flowers earlier than Early Sunrise, and blooms the first year.

Pkt is 25 seeds. Sun; H: 16-20"; Blooms: Summer-Fall; Z: 4-9

Lily Pad White. (C. coum.) Dainty ¾-inch flowers arise from late winter in the South through mid-spring in the North. The leaves emerge in autumn, in shades of green with silvery markings.

Plants colonize into drifts of cool-weather beauty! Flowers the third year. Pkt is 10 seeds. Shade; H: 2-3"; Blooms: WinterEarly Spring; Z: 5-9 3077—(P) Pkt $5.95; 2 Pkts $10.70

0623—(P) Pkt $1.75; 2 Pkts $3.15

0609—(P) Pkt $2.50; 2 Pkts $4.50

Dahlias From Seed

Perennial

So easy to grow. Sow in the garden af­ter last frost, or start indoors 4 to 6 weeks before last frost date. Prefer moist, fertile soil, where they form a tuber which can be lifted and stored over winter. Pkt is 50 seeds, unless noted.

Bishop's Children. One of the most stunning Dahlias ever, this warm-toned mix of solid and bicolors glows against deep purple-black foliage! The single to semi-double blooms, in shades of apricot, pink and purple, measure 3 to 4 inches across on informal, bushy plants. Stunning in garden or vase! Space 1 foot apart.

Sun; H: 30-36"; Blooms: All Summer; Z: 8-10 0665—(P) Pkt $2.95; 2 Pkts $5.30; 4 Pkts $9.45

Figaro Mix. Plants cover them­selves with 2½- to 3-inch double and semi-double blooms in pink, red, yellow and white. Sun; H: 12-14"; Blooms: All Summer; Z: 8-10 0664—(P) Pkt $3.50; 2 Pkts $6.30; 4 Pkts $11.90

Fireworks™. Annual (D. variabilis.)

At last, you can grow boldly striped Dahlias from seed! This delightful mix contains white, yellow, pink, and red blooms merrily striped in maroon. (A few blooms will be solid.) The plants are compact and very bushy, needing no staking. Excellent for cutflowers and container growth. Pkt is 15 seeds.

Sun/Light Shade; H: 10-12"; Early Summer-Frost 51200—(P) Pkt $4.25; 2 Pkts $7.65

Harlequin Mix. The merriest mix of Dahlias from seed ever grown, these boldly striped, semi-double blossoms arise in all shades of rose, violet, yellow, orange, scarlet, and white — most with a yellow or white “collar.” They are about 2½ inches wide and arise profusely all summer on compact plants just made for windowboxes and flowerpots! Pkt is 25 seeds.

Sun; H: 12-14"; Blooms: All Summer; Z: 8-10 0684—(P) Pkt $2.95; 2 Pkts $5.30

0654—(P) Pkt $1.95; 2 Pkts $3.50

Hardy Cyclamen

Perennial

Coreopsis Early Sunrise

Coreopsis Sunfire

Dahlia Figaro Mix

Crape Myrtlette, Lagerstroemia Perennial

Supersonic Mix. Compact, heat- and drought-tolerant plants with blooms of white, pink, rose, red, and lilac grow nearly a foot tall the first season. Leaves turn red and yellow in fall. Pkt is 30 seeds. Full Sun; H: 3-5'; Blooms: Summer; Z: 7-10

Dahlia Fireworks

Little Chief. Fast-growing and robust, this dwarf Crapemyrtle grows 2 feet or more the first year from seed! Sporting abundant 1- to 2-inch blooms in large clusters, it is drought-tolerant. Reddish fall foliage. Perfect for containers!

Pkt is 25 seeds. Sun; H: 3-5'; Blooms: Summer; Z: 7-10 1181—Purple 1182—Red

Dahlia Harlequin Mix

1108—(P) Pkt $2.65; 2 Pkts $4.75

Any Little Chief above, each: (P) Pkt $2.95; 2 Pkts $5.30

Cuphea

Tropical

Matchmaker. A Park Exclusive! Make Sparks Fly in the Hot, Sunny Garden! (C. ignea.) Less than half the size of the species, this tropical delights with colorful 1-inch tubular blooms held straight out on well-branched, bushy plants. Thriving in the heat and humidity of summer, it is a butterfly and hummingbird oasis, very fast-growing and eager to bloom. Perfect for containers, it asks only for regular food and water. Pkt is 25 seeds.

Sun; H: 12"; Blooms: Late Spring-Fall; Z: 8-10 51131—Pink. Salmon-pink with a faint lavender-gray tip. (Not pictured) 51132—Scarlet. Orange-red with ashy purple tip.

51133—White. Pure white with a pale green tip. (Not pictured)

Dahlia Bishop's Children Cuphea Matchmaker Scarlet

Cyclamen Lily Pad White

Dahlberg Daisy Crape Myrtlette Supersonic Mix

Crape Myrtlette Little Chief Red

Any Matchmaker above, each: (P) Pkt $3.95; 2 Pkts $6.95

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Daylily

Perennial

Park’s Economy Mix. A Park Exclusive! All the bright colors you love: yellow, orange, red, maroon, purple, pink, and lovely bicolors!

Plants are incredibly lavish bloomers, with larger flowers. Ultra-hardy and long-blooming, they're great for the north. Pkt is 10 seeds.

Sun/Light Shade; H: 24-40"; Blooms: All Summer; Z: 3-10 0970—(P) Pkt $4.95; 2 Pkts $8.90; 4 Pkts $16.85

Dichondra

Daylily Park's Economy Mix

Dichondra Emerald Falls

Annual

A super-fast grower with a cascading habit that is wonderfully tolerant of drought and heat. It looks terrific spring through fall. Pkt is 10 seeds.

3157—Emerald Falls. (D. repens.)

1-inch green leaves on plants that spread up to 3 feet. Sun; H: 2-3' 3235—Silver Falls. (D. argentea.)

Tiny ½-inch leaves and stems are a soft silver on plants that spread up to 5 feet. Sun; H: 2-5' Any Dichondra Falls above, each: (P) Pkt $3.95; 2 Pkts $6.95; 4 pkts $13.45

Dianthus, Fragrant Pinks

Dichondra Silver Falls

Dianthus Dulce™

Dianthus Ideal Violet

Dianthus Diana Blueberry

Perennial

Terrific for borders and rock gardens, some Dianthus form a cushion of blooms, while others produce tall stems suitable for cutting. They like well-drained, gritty soil.

Siberian Blues. (D. amurensis.)

Closest to a true-blue Dianthus!

Loads of ½- to 1-inch purple-mauve flowers on rounded, well-branched plants. They ignore summer heat.

Very hardy; bloom pro­­­­fusely first year and every spring for years. Sow spring or summer. Fine-textured foliage is almost needlelike. Space 12 inches apart. Pkt is 50 seeds.

Sun; H: 16"; Bloom: Late SpringFrost; Z: 3-8 0745—(P) Pkt $2.95; 2 Pkts $5.30; 4 Pkts $9.95

Dianthus Velvet'n Lace

Dianthus Amazon Neon Rose Magic

Dianthus Siberian Blues

Diascia Diamonte™ Coral Rose

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new Sweetness. (D. plumarius.)

Intoxicating Scent and Neverending Variety of Shades! Every gardener deserves this award-winning Garden Pink, with its masses of fringed darkeyed blooms in all shades of pink from nearly white through deep carmine! Very dwarf, this evergreen spreads a foot wide, tossing up new blooms over a long, long season.

Ideal for containers, edging, beds, and borders. Pkt is 50 seeds.

Sun; H: 8"; Blooms: Late SpringMidsummer; Z: 4-8

0770—(P) Pkt $1.95; 2 Pkts $3.50

D. chinensis China Pinks Annual Ideal Violet. Chosen as an AAS Classic due to its uniformity, earliness, summer-long blooms, vibrant color, and tolerance of heat and cold. Space plants 6 to 8 inches apart. Pkt is 15 seeds.

Sun; H: 12"; Blooms: All Summer ALL AMERICA

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4070—(P) Pkt $1.95; 2 Pkts $3.50

Dulce™ White to Pink. Masses of neatly fringed, very fragrant flowers open white, then darken through all shades of pink. Very heat tolerant and disease-resistant, this Dianthus looks good even in warm climates, and flowers through summer in temperate and cool areas. Pkt is 15 seeds.

Sun; H: 10-12", W: 10-12"; Spring/Fall 51204—(P) Pkt $1.95; 2 Pkts $3.50

Diana Blueberry. A whole new color for China Pinks! These lovely 2- to 2½-inch lavender-blue flowers open early and continue over two seasons, topping the needle-like blue-green foliage beautifully. Neat, compact plants are ideal for beds, edging, or containers. Pkt is 15 seeds.

Sun/Part Shade; H: 10"; SpringSummer or Summer-Fall 4100—(P) Pkt $2.50; 2 Pkts $4.50

D. barbatus Sweet William Biennial Velvet ’n Lace. Richly scented 2-inch blooms of velvety pur­ple-black edged with white ruffles. Pkt is 100 seeds.

Sun; H: 12"; Blooms: All Summer; Z: 6-8 0705—(P) Pkt $0.95; 2 Pkts $1.70

Amazon Neon. The Biggest Blooms of All! (D. barbatus interspecific.)

A large-flowered, long-blooming, dependable grower. Sow in fall or winter for spring flowers. Each huge, 4- to 7-inch cluster is packed with fringed ¾-inch blooms held on strong stems. Long-lasting in the garden or vase (up to 2 weeks!). Pkt is 15 seeds. Sun; H: 18-24"; Blooms: Spring-Summer 0636—Rose Magic 0685—Duo. Cherry-rose and

magenta. (Not pictured)

Any Neon above, each: P) Pkt $2.75; 2 Pkts $4.95

Diascia

Annual

Diamonte™ Coral Rose. From early spring right into fall, this powerhouse of a plant sets masses of bright 1-inch coral-rose blooms.

Easy to start from seed and needing almost no maintenance, it’s a flower machine for garden or container! Pkt is 15 pelleted seeds.

Sun/Part Shade; H: 12-14"; Blooms: Early Spring-Fall 4079—(P) Pkt $4.75; 2 Pkts $8.50

Delphinium Perennial Great cut flowers! Start indoors in late winter and transplant in full sun with shelter from strong winds. When watered freely, most will bloom late the first season. With estab­lished plants, cut back stems nearly to the ground for repeat blooms in fall; provide year-round mulch.

Magic Fountains. (D. elatum.)

Enjoy the beauty of Delphinium without staking! This plant is ideal for small gardens. Pkt is 50 seeds.

Shade; H: 24-28"; Blooms: EarlyMidsummer; Z: 3-7 0686—Cherry Blossom 0680—Pure White 0681—Dark Blue with Dark Bee 0679—Sky Blue with White Bee 0697—Mix. Lilac, pink, sky blue,

white, dark blue.

Any Magic Fountain above, each: (P) Pkt $1.95; 2 Pkts $3.50; 4 Pkts $6.25

new Centurion Mix. Big, fully double star-shaped blooms sport a tiny white central star. The blooms arise all along tall, tapering spires that bloom from the bottom up, so that the lower flowers will be in full bloom while the tip is still in bud. The flowers are present on all sides of the spike, crowding for position for a very full, lush effect. Bright spring-green foliage is held below the bloomstalk. The mix contains blues, lavender, purple, rose and white. Pkt is 10 seeds. Sun; H: 4-5'; Blooms: Summer; Z: 2-7

0682—(P) Pkt $3.95; 2 Pkts $6.95

Ageratum houstonianum Floss Flower Annual

Leilani Blue. Perfect for cutting!

Fragrant and free-flowering, with fluffy mid-blue blooms in clusters up to 4½ inches across! Self-cleaning flowers appear on uniform plants.

Space plants 10 to 12 inches apart.

Ideal container plant. Pkt is 75 seeds.

Sun; H: 14-16"; Blooms: All Summer 0033—(P) Pkt $2.50; 2 Pkts $4.50

Eucalyptus Perennial

Silver Dollar Plant. (E. cinerea.)

Round, silvery 3- to 4-inch leaves are pierced through the center by stems.

Vigorously grows 8 feet wide in one season; treat as an annual to zone 8. In tropical climates, it eventually forms a tree 30 feet tall, 20 feet wide.

Pkt is 50 seeds. Sun; H: 12'; Blooms: Summer; Z: 8-10

Bellis perennis English Daisy Perennial Habanera® White With Red Tips.

This dramatic bicolor offers 2-inch blooms with narrow white petals tipped in red. Compact plants for use in the garden, pots, patio containers or landscape plantings. Grow as a winter annual in the hottest areas. Pkt is 50 seeds. Full Sun/Part Shade; H: 6-8"; Blooms: Spring; Z: 4-8 0354—(P) Pkt $2.75; 2 Pkts $4.95

Evening Prim­­rose

Perennial

Oenothera. A native American groundcover that is easy to grow and reseeds readily. Flowers are subtly fragrant and showy. Flourishes in poor, dry, sandy soils. Space plants up to a foot apart. Pkt is 50 seeds.

Innocence. (O. pallida.) White flowers 1 to 2½ inches wide mature to pale pink on long-blooming plants. Sun; H: 8-20"; Blooms: All Summer; Z: 3-8

Delphinium Magic Fountains

3126—(P) Pkt $2.95; 2 Pkts $5.30

O. speciosa. Soft pink cups up to 2 inches across glow against blue-green foliage. Mounded plants profusely reseed themselves to form handsome colonies. Sun; H: 6-12"; Blooms: All Summer; Z: 5-8 1454—(P) Pkt $2.95; 2 Pkts $5.30; 4 Pkts $9.45; 6 Pkts $11.55

Eyeball Plant Annual

Peek-A-Boo. (Spilanthes oleracea.)

Olive-shaped 1-inch blooms look for all the world like burgundy-red eyes gazing at you from atop long, slender stems! Great for cutting and irresistible in a large garden planting, Peek-a-Boo may just be the focal point of your patio or bed. Pkt is 10 seeds. Sun/Part Shade; H: 12-15"; Blooms: All Summer

Delphinium Centurion Mix

English Daisy Habanera® White w/Red Tips

Evening Primrose Innocence and O. speciosa

1943—(P) Pkt $3.95; 2 Pkts $6.95

Easter Egg Plant Annual

Hybrid (Solanum sp.) Fruits are the actual size of an egg and are gaily colored in cream, yellow, orange, and green. As many as 12 or more ‘‘eggs’’ are borne on small plants.

Pkt is 25 seeds. Sun; H: 12"; Blooms: Midsummer 1884—(P) Pkt $2.25; 2 Pkts $4.00; 4 Pkts $7.25; 6 Pkts $8.95

Eyeball Plant

Floss Flower Leilani Blue

Easter Egg Plant

Eucalyptus

3179—(P) Pkt $2.40; 2 Pkts $4.20; 4 Pkts $7.60

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Foxglove, Digitalis Easily grown in part shade in the South or sun in the North; bears large, trumpet-shaped flowers. Perennial unless noted.

D. x mertonensis. The Strawberry Foxglove! Richly-colored 2½-inch blossoms are the color of crushed straw­berries! Basal foliage is often evergreen. Space 12 to 15 inches apart. Pkt is 100 seeds.

Sun; H: 3'; Blooms: Late Spring/Early Summer; Z: 4-9 0773—(P) Pkt $2.95; 2 Pkts $5.30

Four-o-Clock Broken Colors Four-o-Clock

Four-o-Clock Limelight

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Mirabilis jalapa. Marvelously heat- and drought-tolerant, this afternoonand evening-blooming plant is a joy in the sunny garden. The bushy, wellbranched plants bear masses of fragrant 1- to 2-inch trumpet-shaped blossoms all summer. Perennial only in zones 8-11, the plants grow a tuber which may be dug up in fall and replanted next spring. Pkt is 40 seeds.

3231—Broken Colors. Once thought lost to horticulture, this hard-to-find strain of mixed colors has been rediscovered! Enjoy shades of raspberry, orange, lemon, and white. Space plants 2 feet apart.

Sun; H: 36"; Blooms: All Summer 3223—Limelight. Ultra-bright fuchsia blooms and zingy lime-green foliage make this plant really stand out! Bushier than most; space 3 feet apart. Sun; H: 36"; Blooms: All Summer Either Four-o-Clock above, each: (P) Pkt $2.50; 2 Pkts $4.50; 4 Pkts $8.00; 6 Pkts $9.75

Flowering Tobacco

ANNUAL

new Pantaloons. Biennial. Split Petals — A Whole New Look For Foxglove! (D. purpurea ‘Pam's Split.’) Neatly divided into 4 long, fluttering sections, these lovely white blooms reveal glimpses of their dramatic maroon-spotted interior! A sport of the popular Pam's Choice (below), Pantaloons wowed gardeners at the 2009 Chelsea Flower Show. Not only is it very heavy-blooming, but the plant branches well at the base, giving you a longer season of one-of-a-kind whimsical blooms! Seed started indoors this winter may bloom the first year. Pkt is 50 seeds. Sun/Part Shade; H: 3-4'; Blooms: Late Spring-Late Summer; Z: 4-8

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0768—(P) Pkt $2.95; 2 Pkts $5.30

Camelot Hybrid. Biennial. Quick, Uniform Flowering and Reliable!

Heavy flowering the first year, it produces large speckled tubular florets with secondary spikes of numerous, high quality, strong stems. No chilling period needed to set flower, but cooler temperatures produce a higher quality plant. Pkt is 25 pelleted seeds.

Sun; H: 42-48"; Blooms: Late Spring-Late Summer; Z: 5-9 4048—Cream 4049—Lavender

4050—Rose 4051—White

(Nicotiana x sanderae.) Easy to grow; superb disease and heat tolerance make it especially valuable for hot, humid areas. May self-seed. new Baby Bella. The Richest Color, the Largest Blooms! Velvety midnight-red blooms fully 2½ inches wide simply cover this compact plant over a long, indescribably lovely season! Richly fragrant, they draw hummingbirds in summer and songbirds in fall. Even the foliage is exceptional — bright green and very disease-resistant! Space plants about 12 to 15 inches apart. Pkt is 50 seeds. Sun; H: 24-28"; Blooms: Early Summer-Early Fall

Pam’s Choice. Biennial. Stately spikes laden with maroon-throated white bells. These unusually colored, large 2- to 3-inch flowers fill the spike, opening from the bottom up so that each plant has fresh blooms for weeks! Plants grown from seed bloom the second year. Pkt is 50 seeds. (Not pictured.) Sun; H: 3-4'; Blooms: Early-Midsummer; Z: 4-8

Perfume. The Most Fragrant in the World! Far and away the most strongly fragrant from seed, this super high-performing series is also among the longest-blooming, with nonstop flowers all summer long. The 2-inch blooms face upward for maximum showiness. Space plants 12 inches apart.

Pkt is 50 seeds. Full/Part Sun; H: 20"; Blooms: All Summer 1380—Deep Purple. 2006 AAS Winner 1405—Mix. 7 brilliant colors: antique lime, blue, bright rose, deep purple, lime, red and white.

0777—(P) Pkt $0.75; 2 Pkts $1.35

51475—(P) Pkt $1.95; 2 Pkts $3.50

Either Perfume above, each: (P) Pkt $1.50; 2 Pkts $2.70; 4 Pkts $4.80

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Flowering Tobacco Perfume Mix and (A) Deep Purple

Any Camelot above each: (P) Pkt $2.75; 2 Pkts $4.95

0855—(P) Pkt $2.05; 2 Pkts $3.70

Foxy. (D. purpurea.) Biennial. Colorful, prolific and long-bloom­ing plants flower in just 5 months from seed. Starts blooming at 18 inch­es, eventually reaching a bushy 3 feet. This blend contains white, creamy yellow, pink and rose-red blooms, many with attrac­tive maroon spotted markings. Pkt is 100 seeds. Sun; H: 3'; Blooms: Early Summer-Midsummer; Z: 4-8 D. grandiflora. The Rare Yellow Fox­glove! Elegant 2- to 3-foot spikes of 2-inch moon­light-yellow blossoms with brown veins light up shady bor­ders and wildflower gardens. 18 inches wide. Pkt is 100 seeds. Sun/ Part Shade; H: 2-3'; Blooms: Spring-Summer; Z: 3-8 0809—(P) Pkt $0.95; 2 Pkts $1.70

Foxglove Camelot Mix

Foxglove Yellow

Foxglove Pam's Choice

Foxglove Strawberry

Daybreak Gazania Orange Cream

Gazania Daybreak Mix

Gazania Sunshine Mix Gazania rigens

Gazania Daybreak Petticoat Mix ANNUAL

Drought-tolerant with daisies 3 to 4 inches across that open fully in the brightest sun. Deadhead to prolong flowering. Sow out­doors after last frost or start indoors. Pkt is 25 seeds.

Kiss and Tell Mix. Compact, Early, and Free-flowering! Bright faces of golden yellow, mahogany, and rose beam from the garden floor or your finest containers. This dwarf plant reaches just 8 to 10 inches wide, with as many as 10 big 2 ½-inch flowers that open at midday and just keep repeating month after month. Heat- and drought-resistant. Sun; H: 8-10”; Blooms: All Summer 3267—(P) Pkt $2.95;

2 Pkts $5.30

Daybreak Series. Tender Perennial. Plants bloom just 12 weeks from sowing; space 10 inches apart. Sun; H: 8"; Blooms: All Summer; Z: 8-10 3148—Orange Cream. Orange-yellow blooms with a creamy white picotee edge.

0850—Petticoat Mix. A Park Exclusive! Mix contains: a cheerful rose stripe and assorted pink shades with white for contrast.

0861—Mix. Includes solids and stripes in shades of yellow, orange, red, pink and white.

Any Daybreak above, Mix n’ Match: (P) Pkt $2.95; 2 Pkts $5.20; 4 Pkts $9.25

Sunshine Mix Improved. Features cream, yellow, orange, pink, and red blooms, all with splashy stripes or rings. Each huge, 4-inch flower has as many as 4 or 5 sharply defined colors, framed by de­c­­o­­ra­­tive foliage. Sun; H: 10-12"; Blooms: All Summer

Gazania Kiss and Tell Mix Gerbera Daisy

Tender Perennial

G. jamesonii Rainbow Mix. Plants bloom in all colors, just 3½ months from sow­ ing, and bear several 4- to 5-inch blooms at once. Pkt is 5 seeds.

Sun; H: 12"; Blooms: Summer; Z: 8-11 0929—(P) Pkt $3.50; 2 Pkts $6.30; 4 Pkts $11.90

Gerbera Crush Mix. Big double blooms on petite plants! Small enough for planters and super-floriferous, this compact Gerbera mix contains soft shades of watermelon, rose, and pink. The blooms begin a few weeks before most other Gerbera and just keep coming, semi-double and packed with long-lasting color. Best in full sun in the annual. bed or containers of any kind, Crush Mix is a cut-flower lover's dream come true! Pkt is 10 seeds.

Sun; H: 10-12", W: 8-10", Blooms: Summer; Z: 8-11 3110—(P) Pkt $5.95; 2 Pkts $10.70

Flowering Maple

ANNUAL

Crepe de Chine Hybrid Mix. A Park Exclusive! Apricot, deep coral, red, and salmon blooms, 3 inches across on dwarf plants. Space plants 12 to 14 inches apart.

Excellent patio or houseplant. Pkt is 10 seeds. Sun/Part Shade; H: 14-18"; Blooms: Spring-Fall 0018—(P) Pkt $5.75; 2 Pkts $10.35

Flowering Maple Crepe de Chine

3258—(P) Pkt $1.95; 2 Pkts 3.50

Gerbera Crush Mix

Gerbera Rainbow Mix

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Geranium, Pelargonium x hortorum

ANNUAL

These sun-lovers are easy to grow from seed, vigorous and troublefree. Just set out in spring for bountiful, cheery color continuously until summer’s end. May winter over indoors. Pkt is 10 seeds, unless noted.

Black Velvet Salmon Black Velvet Rose and Appleblossom

Black Velvet. 2002 AAS Winner. A Pelargo­nium sporting lobed, serrated leaves of nearly solid purple-black edged in crisp green. Lovely from the moment the foliage emerges in spring. In summer, it becomes more striking with masses of small, bowl-shaped blooms! Perfect for large pots, windowboxes or hanging baskets. Space 14 to 18 inches apart. Cool nights will intensify the dark coloring of leaves.

Sun; H: 10-14"; Blooms: All Summer 1559—Appleblossom 1561—Salmon

1550—Rose 1537—Scarlet

Any Black Velvet above, each: (P) Pkt $3.95; 2 Pkts $6.95; 4 Pkts $13.45

Black Velvet Scarlet

Black Velvet Collection

90278—$12.50

Inspire Appleblossom Hybrid. Early to Bloom, then Repeats All Season! Giant 4- to 5-inch bloom clusters top the beautifully zoned foliage on this vigorous new plant. Ready just 80 days from sowing (much earlier than others), it sets multi-colored bouquets of soft pink, blush, and white all season long.

Sun; H: 12-14"; Blooms: Late Spring-Late Summer

Inspire Appleblossom

51353—(P) Pkt $3.95; 2 Pkts $6.95

Horizon Red Ice

Horizon Picotee Mix. It’s the earliest and longest-blooming Geranium in our trials! The 1- to 1½-inch blooms in 5 colors — cherry, red, salmon, rose and violet — have large white eyes to give them the look of a picotee!

Sun; H: 12-15"; Blooms: Summer 3515—(P) Pkt $3.50; 2 Pkts $6.30

Horizon Picotee Mix

Horizon Orange Ice

Elite Red

Horizon Rose Ice

Horizon Ice. Each petal of these giant 5-inch bloom clusters is streaked with icy silver, creating a whole new look for Geraniums!

And like your favorite guest, Horizon is the first to arrive and last to leave. The big, showy bloom clusters open at the first hint of summer sun and keep coming into autumn. Compact and wellbranched, just 10 inches wide.

Sun; H: 12"; Blooms: Summer 4722—Orange Ice 4721—Red Ice 4720—Rose Ice Any Ice above, each: (P) Pkt $3.95; 2 Pkts $6.95

Elite Hybrids. Rounded, full, 4-inch heads appear when plants are just 6½ inches high, con­tinu­ing their dazzling show all season.

Sun; H: 10"; Blooms: Summer 3638—Red. Fleuroselect Award Winner.

3639—Pink 3641—Salmon

3649—White 3621—Mix. 6 colors.

Any Elite above, each: (P) Pkt $3.50; 2 Pkts $6.30; 4 Pkts $11.90

Orange Appeal

Orange Appeal Hybrid. The First True Orange! Fleuro­select Award Winner. This zesty classic positively glows among all the red and pink Geraniums! Big 4- to 5-inch flowerheads simply cover compact, early-blooming plants.

Sun; H: 10-12"; Blooms; Summer 3665—(P) Pkt $3.95; 2 Pkts $6.95; 4 Pkts $12.65

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Geraniums, Continued Orbit. The Biggest Blooms of All! Giant 4- to 5-inch flowerheads radiating bright, long-lasting color simply cover these plants over a long season. And that's almost a shame, because the foliage is beautifully zoned in chocolate-brown, making Orbit handsome both before and after bloomtime. Great for containers or bedding!

1503—Appleblossom 3659—Pink 1508—Red 1511—Salmon 1541—Mix

1531—Scarlet 1507—Violet 3635—Rose 1532—White Improved E

Any Orbit above, each: (P) Pkt $2.95; 2 Pkts $5.30; 4 Pkts $9.95

Geranium Orbit Collection

90279—$17.95

Summer Showers Hybrids. (P. peltatum.) Vigor­ous, bushy, trailing plants bear 4½- to 5-inch flower­heads atop glossy green foliage that resembles English Ivy. Blooms 3½ months from sowing — ideal for the summer garden or containers.

Pkt is 5 seeds. Sun; H: 12"; Blooms: All Summer 3647—Rose 3664—White Blush 3645—Mix. Red, pink, lavender, blush, and burgundy.

H

F G

Geranium Orbit Mix, Red, Scarlet, E Pink, F Violet,

G

Salmon, Rose, Appleblossom, H White

Any Summer Showers above, Mix ’n Match: (P) Pkt $3.95; 2 Pkts $6.95; 4 Pkts $13.45; 6 Pkts $16.60

Helichrysum ANNUAL

Silver Mist. (H. petiolare minus.) The best foliage plant we know for containers in economical seed form! Its small silvery leaves are as soft as Lamb’s Ear and they look terrific for months on end! Grow in full sun for most intense color (or in partial shade for a greener look). Space plants 18 to 24 inches apart. Pkt is 10 multipelleted seeds. Each pellet contains 3 seeds.

Sun/Part Shade; H: 6-8"

Helichrysum Silver Mist

0965—(P) Pkt $3.95; 2 Pkts $6.95

Heliotrope arborescens ANNUAL

Mini Marine. Vanilla fra­grance permeates these 8- to 12-inch deep purple flower clusters. Compact plants are superb in beds, borders, or as fragrant winter houseplants! Pkt is 100 seeds. Sun; H: 8-20"; Blooms: All Summer 0980—(P) Pkt $1.95; 2 Pkts $3.50

Heteropappus

ANNUAL

Blue Knoll Chrysanthemum. Striking lavender-blue flowers are on display from September into November — long after other annuals have quit blooming. The plant is similar to Chrysan­ themum and will quickly earn praise for its garden performance.

Small blooms completely cover weather-tolerant plants. Sow in late winter. Pkt is 15 seeds. Sun/Part Shade; H: 12"; Blooms: Fall

Heliotrope Mini Marine

Geranium Summer Showers Mix

Gomphrena All Around Purple

Blue Knoll Chrysanthemum

3108—(P) Pkt $3.50; 2 Pkts $6.30; 4 Pkts $11.90

Gomphrena, Globe Amaranth ANNUAL

All Around Purple. Masses of Blooms! Plants branch well, creating a full, lush look in containers and beds. It tolerates hot, humid summers, and holds its color when dried. Pkt is 25 seeds.

Sun; H: 2'; Blooms: Summer 0911—(P) Pkt $2.50; 2 Pkts $4.50

Gomphrena Strawberry Fields

Strawberry Fields. The first true red! Space 12 inches apart.

Pkt is 50 seeds. Sun; H: 32"; Blooms: Summer 0931—(P) Pkt $1.80; 2 Pkts $3.25; 4 Pkts $5.75

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Groundcovers Delosperma

Delosperma Stardust

new Alyssum Compacta

PERENNIAL

Stardust Frosty Purple-and-White Color till Frost! (D. floribunda.)

So easy to grow and long-blooming, Stardust belongs in any garden with a patch of hot, dry soil.

The finely-petalled white-centered blooms begin in late spring and don't think about quitting until frost, while the small, slender olive-green succulent foliage keeps the plant fresh and clean right through the worst summer heat. Forms a tight mat of foliage that scrambles over rocks, covers poor dry soil, and fills in nicely around other sun-loving plants, attracting butterflies by the dozen. Space plants about 9 to 12 inches apart. A fine container plant, too. Pkt is 25 pelleted seeds.

Sun; H: 6"; Blooms: Late Spring-Fall; Z: 5-8 51202—(P) Pkt $1.95; 2 Pkts $3.50 new

Alyssum Compacta

(Syn. Aurinia saxatilis' Compacta.') Simply carpeting the sunny spring garden in bright blooms, this super-easy perennial attracts honeybees and butterflies, yet does not appeal to nibbling deer. Happy in hot, dry, sandy soil, it spreads at least a foot wide, its gray-green foliage attractive long past bloomtime. Not a plant for humid climates. Blooms the first year from seed! Pkt is 200 seeds. Sun; Mid-Late Spring; H: 6"; Z: 3-8 PERENNIAL

Crownvetch Penngift

0070—(P) Pkt $1.95; 2 Pkts $3.50

Crownvetch, Coronilla varia Penngift. Blanket slopes and banks all summer in green foliage, with plants sporting clusters of ½-inch pink flowers.

Main­te­nance-free, it smothers weeds. (For quicker coverage blend 1 lb. Crownvetch seed with 1 lb. Annual Ryegrass seed — it will cover 1000 sq. ft.) Pkt is 1/8oz, app. 1,000 seeds. Sun; H: 20"; Blooms: All Summer; Z: 4-9 PERENNIAL

Prunella Freelander Mix Pearlwort Sagina

Prunella Freelander Blue St. Johnswort Appalachian Sun

3233—(P) Pkt $1.10; 2 Pkts $1.80; (J) oz. $4.40; (M) ¼ lb. $12.95; (L) lb. $40.95; (R) 2 lbs. $75.80; (S) 5 lbs. $175.00

St. Johnswort

PERENNIAL

Appalachian Sun The Only One that Thrives in Containers!

(Hypericum buckleii.) Finally, a St. Johnswort we can put front and center in our best garden containers!

Vigorous and well-branched, this groundcover blooms tirelessly over 2 months or more, its ¾-inch yellow blooms standing out like hundreds of tiny suns among the lush bluegreen leaves. A native plant that laughs at hard times, it will self-sow, spreading 18 inches wide. Pkt is 100 seeds. Sun; H: 12"; Blooms: Mid-/ Late Summer; Z 5-8 51371—(P) Pkt $1.95; 2 Pkts $3.50

Prunella

PERENNIAL

Freelander. Dwarf, compact plants 4 inches wide. Blooms first year from seed. Use in beds, rock gardens, as groundcovers, or in pots. Pkt is 50 seeds.

Sun/Part Shade; H: 7"; Blooms: Spring and Fall; Z: 4-8 1703—Blue 1701—Mix. Blue-purple, rose, and white.

Either above, each: (P) Pkt $3.95; 2 Pkts $6.95

Pearlwort

PERENNIAL

Sagina subulata. Luxurious Evergreen Groundcover! This mossy, emerald-green mat is perfect between flagstones. Small white flowers cover the plants.

Likes a coarse, moist soil. Pkt is 100 seeds. Sun to Shade (South); Blooms: Midsummer; H: 1"; Z: 4 (w/ protection)-7 1907—(P) Pkt $2.75; 2 Pkts $4.95; 4 Pkts $8.80; 6 Pkts $10.75

Dichondra

PERENNIAL

micrantha.

Kidney-shaped ¼- to 1½-inch leaves form a year-round carpet of green that seldom needs mowing. Grows 1 or 2 inches high and stays neat all year. One lb. plants 1000 sq. ft. Pkt is ½-oz, app. 6,065 seeds.

Sun/Part Shade; H: 2"; Z: 8-10 3234—(P) Pkt $2.95; (J) oz. $5.30; (M) ¼ lb. $13.95; (L) lb. $47.45; (R) 2 lbs. $85.00

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Pink Paint Brush Grass

Carex Fresh Look

Pink Paint Brush Grass. PERENNIAL (Melinis nerviglumis ‘Savannah.’) At last, a grass with truly rose-colored plumes! 4-inch heads open rich plum, mature to rose and gradually lighten with age for a beautiful tri-colored effect that lasts months in summer. Pkt is 30 seeds.

Sun; H: 6-12"; Blooms: Midsummer-Early Fall; Z: 8-10 1207—(P) Pkt $2.95; 2 Pkts $5.30

Fiber Optic Grass Live Wire. Tender PERENNIAL (Isolepsis cernua.) This Sedge sports silvery blooms at the tip of long, slender stems, creating a mass of color!

Perfect for containers, it is also useful in the garden, preferring the boggy, even wet soil that most plants dislike. Reaches 20 inches wide. Pkt is 15 multi-pellets; each pellet yields 3-5 plants. Sun/Part Shade; H: 6-8"; Blooms: Year-round; Z: 8-10 1078—(P) Pkt $3.50; 2 Pkts $6.30

Carex Fresh Look. PERENNIAL (C. pendula) So easy to grow, reaching full size and blooming the second year after sowing. Its brown catkins are charming, but it's those wide, shiny leaves that really draw the ooh's and ahh's. Reaches 5 feet wide. Pkt is 20 seeds. Full/Part Sun; H: 3-4'; Blooms: Late Spring; Z: 5-9 0394—(P) Pkt $2.95; 2 Pkts $5.30

New Hy­brids. PERENNIAL (M. sinensis.) This vigorous plant produces creamy 8- to 12-inch plumes above arching leaves. Gold foliage in fall. Plant 3 feet apart. Pkt is 100 seeds. Sun; H: 6-7'; Z: 4-9

1365—(P) Pkt $2.50; 2 Pkts $4.50; 4 Pkts $8.00

Cordyline Spikes. PERENNIAL (C. indivisa. Syn. Dracaena indivisa.) Bright green, narrow 3- to 6-foot foliage arches gracefully, adding great shape to indoor and outdoor containers wherever height is needed in a small space. Pkt is 50 seeds. Sun/Part Shade; H: 3-6"; Z: 8-10 0604—(P) Pkt $1.15; 2 Pkts $2.05

new Nothern Sea Oats

new Northern Sea Oats.

PERENNIAL Perfect for Moist, Shady Spots! (Chasmanthium latifolium) Enjoy 3 seasons of beauty every year from this native grass!

Bamboo-like foliage is topped by 6- to 10-inch clusters of dangling blooms that shimmy in the breeze, turning from green in spring to golden and then reddish-bronze in fall.

Left alone by deer, beloved by birds, this perennial is ideal for fresh and dried bouquets, and super-easy to grow! Space plants 2 feet apart. Pkt is 20 seeds.

Shade; H: 2-4'; Blooms: Spring-Fall; Z: 4-9

0544—(P) Pkt $2.95; 2 Pkts $5.30

Blue Fescue. PERENNIAL (Festuca glauca.) Soft silverblue foliage in a dense, tufted habit. Thrives in dry soils.

Spikelets of violet-flushed, blue-green flowers appear in summer. Pkt is 100 seeds. Sun; H: 12"; Blooms: EarlyMidsummer; Z: 4-8 3192—(P) Pkt $1.55; 2 Pkts $2.75; 4 Pkts $4.95; 6 Pkts $5.95

Juncus Javelin. PERENNIAL (J. pallidus.) A tall, stately Rush with dark green foliage and an amazing tolerance of nearly any soil — dry, moist, boggy, even drenched in standing water! Very heat-tolerant, its slender pointed leaves remain all winter. Hardy to 10° F, it spreads less than 2 feet wide. Pkt is 10 seeds. Sun; H: 4-5'; Z: 6-10 51417—(P) Pkt $2.95; 2 Pkts $5.30

Juncus Hedgehog. PERENNIAL (J. inflexus.) If there is a more charming ground cover, edging, or container grass, we have yet to find it! Each spiky, cylindrical blue-green leaf is tipped with black as if dipped in ink, and when they appear on this mounded, compact plant, you could be forgiven for mistaking them for a porcupine's quills! Evergreen and so easy to grow. Pkt is 25 seeds. Sun; H: 12"; Z: 6-9

Stipa Ponytail Stipa Ponytail.

Tender PERENNIAL

(Nassella tenuissima.) This plump tuft of very slender, fountainous grass is topped by dozens of soft, airy plumes. Blooms turn from bright green to golden-brown and attract birds to the garden.

Easy in poor, dry, sandy soils, this native plant can be grown anywhere. Space plants 1 to 2 feet apart. Self-sows.

Pkt is 30 seeds.

Sun/Light Shade; H: 12-30"; Blooms: Late Spring-Fall; Z: 7-10 1906—(P) Pkt $2.50; 2 Pkts $4.50

51419—(P) Pkt $2.95; 2 Pkts $5.30

Bunny Tails. ANNUAL (Lagurus ovatus.) Soft, fluffy 2½-inch “bunny tail” blooms, maturing from chartreuse to rich tan, are perfect in arrangements, alongside walkways, children’s gardens, or with flowering plants in your best containers. Happy in sandy soil and very drought-tolerant, it looks good even in winter! Space plants a foot apart. Pkt is 50 seeds. Sun; H: 12-20"; Blooms: Summer 1089—(P) Pkt $1.95; 2 Pkts $3.50

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Fiber Optic Grass Live Wire

Bunny Tails

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Hibiscus moscheutos

Perennial

Disco Belle Hybrid. Huge 9-inch, parasol-shaped flowers cover these compact, bushy plants! Spectac­ular as a quick summer hedge or border standout.

Pest-free and easy to grow, it offers nonstop flowers, even during a heat wave.

Pkt is 10 seeds. Sun; H: 2-3'; Blooms: Summer-Fall; Z: 5-10 0990—Pink 1003—Rosy Red 1002—White. Lipstick center.

0991—Mix

Southern Belle Mix Hybrid. Immense flowers, 10½ inches across, erupt the first year from an early-spring sowing! An impressive display in red, pink and white.

Pkt is 10 seeds.

Sun; H: 4'; Blooms: Summer-Fall; Z: 5-10 0993—(P) Pkt $3.50; 2 Pkts $6.30

Hibiscus Luna™ Pink Swirl. One of the few Rose Mallows to bloom the first year from seed, this bushy, wellbranched plant reaches 2 feet wide — perfect for large containers as well as the garden. Happy in moist, even wet soil, it attracts hummingbirds but is distasteful to deer. Pkt 5 seeds.

Sun/light shade; H: 2-3'; Blooms: Midsummer - Frost; Z: 5-10 51367—(P) Pkt $4.95; 2 Pkts $8.90

Hollyhock

Hibiscus Southern Belle Mix

Hibiscus Luna™ Pink Swirl

Perennial

Alcea rosea. Hollyhocks exude an old-fashioned warmth to the sunny border. The flowers arise abundantly on big plants that attract hum­ming­­birds.

Biennials or short-lived peren­nials, they self-sow and are quite drought-tolerant.

Pkt is 25 seeds, unless noted.

Creme de Cassis. Move over, powderpuff Hollyhocks! This wide-open, brilliantly colored variety is a merry mix of rich shades! Deep black currant (with a white edge) in cool climates, bright berry in warmer areas! 2- to 4-inch blooms. Pkt is 15 seeds. Sun; H: 5-6'; Blooms: EarlyMidsummer; Z: 3-9 1005—(P) Pkt $3.50; 2 Pkts $6.30

Hollyhock Creme de Cassis, Queeny Purple and Peaches 'n Dreams Hollyhock Happy Lights

Hollyhock Summer Carnival Mix

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The Bride. Pure White Powderpuffs! (Alcea rosea.) Just in time for a June wedding, this double-flowered variety bears big, petal-packed pompons of purest white! Terrific for cutting, it makes all surrounding colors shine a little brighter.

Pkt is 25 seeds.

Sun; H: 5'; Early-Midsummer; Z: 3-9 51369—(P) Pkt $2.95; 2 Pkts $5.30

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Queeny Purple. AAS Winner. At last, a Hollyhock with HUGE flowers on plants so compact you can use them as a hedge! Eye-catching 3- to 4-inch blooms of rich purple arise on this dwarf plant, coming early and staying late. Space plants 1- to 1½-feet apart.

Sun; H: 2-3'; Blooms: All Summer; Z: 3-9 1076—(P) Pkt $1.50; 2 Pkts $2.70; 4 Pkts $5.10

Any Disco Belle above, each: (P) Pkt $3.50; 2 Pkts $6.30

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Hollyhock, Continued

Peaches ‘n Dreams. Super double, gigantic blooms of soft peachy-yellow, many blushed with pink, begin at the base of the stalk and work their way up to the tip, giving you fresh flowers for weeks!

Pkt is 15 seeds. Sun/Part Shade; H: 5-6'; Blooms: Summer; Z: 2-9 1022—(P) Pkt $1.95; 2 Pkts $3.50

Happy Lights. Hard-to-find single 3-inch blooms in shades of white, yellow, red, purple, and pink! This improved mix is rust-free and ready-to-bloom. Winner of Europe’s highest seed award, it blooms the first year if sown early. Sun; H: 5-7'; Blooms: All Summer; Z: 3-9 0992—(P) Pkt $1.95; 2 Pkts $3.50

Summer Carnival Mix. AAS Winner. Un­like biennial Holly­hocks, this variety blooms 4 months from sowing and the 4-inch semidouble to double flowers are produced lower on the stems for more show! A mix of reds, pinks, crimson, yellow and white. Pkt is 50 seeds.

Sun; H: 5-6'; Blooms: All Summer; Z: 3-9

0985—(P) Pkt $1.95; 2 Pkts $3.50; 4 Pkts $6.25

Hollyhock, Mallow Malva sylvestris Perennial

Mystic Merlin. Blooms from seed the first year, bearing 2-inch flowers of deep purple, mauve, and even true blue! Ideal for borders, cutting, and landscaping. Space 2 feet apart. Pkt is 25 seeds. Sun/Part Shade; H: 36"; Blooms: July-Frost; Z: 4-8 0958—(P) Pkt $2.50; 2 Pkts $4.50; 4 Pkts $8.50

Hosta, Plaintain Lily American Crosses Mix. Perennial Hosta Mix from Seed! A wide range of types from the newest and best breeding, with varying plant sizes, leaf shapes, and foliage colors. Lush foliage and bell-shaped blooms. Pkt is 10 seeds.

Full/ Part Shade; H: 12-20"; Blooms: Summer-Early Fall; Z: 3-8 1011—(P) Pkt $1.95; 2 Pkts $3.50; 4 Pkts $6.25

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Houseplants African Violet

Saintpaulia Hybrids. Favorites for profuse bloom, lovely foliage, and ease of culture. Sow the tiny seeds on top of moist grow­ing medi­um, keep moist, and pro­vide light. You’ll get 4-inch plants with 1½- to 2-inch blooms (ex­cept Fantasy Teacup, a miniature variety) in 5 to 6 months. Pkt is 50 seeds. Bright Filtered Light; H: 8-16"; Blooms: All Year 3929—Fantasy Hybrids Mix. Doubles, semi­doubles, and singles, in all colors, patterns, and even speckled bicolors.

3932—Fantasy Teacup Hybrids.

Mini plants, only 3 inch­es wide, with ¾-inch blooms in pink, blue, and white!

3931—Fantasy Trailing. Pro­duces lateral stems (like straw­berries), for a cas­cading effect. Doubles and singles in blues, pinks, and whites.

Any Fantasy above, each: (P) Pkt $3.50; 2 Pkts $6.30

Clivia miniata

Strap-shaped evergreen foliage reaches 24 inches long and contrasts with 6-inch flower­heads on 1-foot stems. Blooms 4- 7 years from sowing seed. For best results, give ample light and keep potbound. Seed is shipped in March fresh and should be planted immediately!

Bright Filtered Light; H: 18"; Blooms: Late Winter-Early Spring 0575—Sahin’s Yellow. A Park Exclusive! Grow the rare Yellow Clivia from seed for a fraction of the cost of buy­ ing plants! Blooms in 4 to 5 years from seed, with about 80% bearing true yellow flow­ers. We guarantee receiving at least one yellow seedling. Very rare and limited in quantity. Order Early! Pkt is 2 seeds.

0585—Variegated. A Park Exclusive!

This rare Clivia is now available from seed!

Each 18 to 24-inch leaf displays stunning yellow or cream variegation. 2-inch flowers glow in rich tangerine-orange (crosses result in 90% variegation). Very rare and limited. Order Early! Pkt is 2 seeds.

Either Clivia above, each: (P) Pkt $19.95; 2 Pkts $35.95

Bird of Paradise

Strelitzia reginae. Exotic! Very longlasting, colorful blooms, up to 4 inches across, are superb for cut flower arrangements. Huge, elongated leaves. Pkt is 5 seeds. Sun; H: 4" 1958—(P) Pkt $1.85; 2 Pkts $3.35

Ponytail palm. (Nolina recurvata.) Also known as Elephant’s Foot, this unique succulent makes a charming houseplant that grows in a flash from seed. Up to 4 feet wide. Pkt is 10 seeds.

Sun/Bright Light; H: 6-8'; Z: 9-11 outdoors; anywhere indoors 0333—(P) Pkt $2.50; 2 Pkts $4.50

Polka Dot Plant

Splash Select. (Hypoestes phyllostachya.)

Often grown indoors for its foliage, this variety is a great bedding plant for shade.

12-inch tall by 9-inch wide plants are streaked with color and easy to grow.

Pkt is 35 seeds.

1013—Pink 1014—White

1117—Red 1116—Mix

Any Splash Select above, each: (P) Pkt $1.95; 2 Pkts $3.55

Plectranthus

Emerald Lace. The Foolproof Houseplant! (P. oertendahlii.) Each heartshaped deep green leaf on this plump, mounded plant is veined in silvery-gray and backed with deep purple! Just 6 to 8 inches wide, it's topped by long, slender green spikes bearing sprays of tiny white blooms for several weeks, but its year-round glory is its foliage. Very adaptable to drought and neglect, this South African native makes a long-lived houseplant or container subject in any shaded spot. Pkt is 10 seeds.

Part/Full Shade/Indirect Light; H: 6-8"; Blooms: Early - Mid-Fall

African Violet Fantasy

Clivia Sahin's Yellow

Clivia Variegated

Bird of Paradise

Pontytail Palm

Polka Dot Plant White, Pink and Red

Plectranthus Emerald Lace

2010—(P)Pkt $2.65; 2 Pkts $4.75

Succulents Rare Mix

Sempervivum Hardy Blend

Moses-In-The-Cradle

Moses-in-the-Cradle

Cactus Arizona Rainbow

51628—(P) Pkt $4.95; 2 Pkts $8.90

Succulents

Cactus Arizona Rainbow.

(Echinocereus pectinatus rigidissimus.)

A native of Arizona, New Mexico and Texas this variety is often called a comb cactus for the way its spines are held tightly against the body of the plant.

Each ring on the plant’s body represents a year’s growth. Easy! Pkt is 30 seeds.

0360—(P) Pkt $1.85; 2 Pkts $3.35

Cactus Hardy Blend. Many are thor­ oughly winter-hardy, outdoors too, even into Canada; others need only slight protection through winter. Perennial in Zones 3-10. Pkt is 30 seeds. (Not pictured) 0349—(P) Pkt $1.95; 2 Pkts $3.50

Sempervivum Hardy Blend. Great for hot, dry areas, or in dishes indoors.

Pkt is 300 seeds. Sun; Z: 6-10 1881—(P) Pkt $2.05; 2 Pkts $3.70

Succulents Rare Mix. A blend from sev­eral fine collec­tions. Most are dwarf; all are pretty and easily grown. Pkt is 25 seeds. Sun; Z: 6-10

(Tradescantia spathacea Syn. Rhoeo dis­ color.) Strap-shaped leaves with deep purple under­sides. Tiny white flowers develop inside the boat-shaped bracts.

Super-easy to ger­mi­nate and even easier to grow! Pkt is 5 seeds.

Indirect Light; H: 12" 1765—(P) Pkt $2.95; 2 Pkts $5.25

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Impatiens Impatiens walleriana. ANNUAL Impatiens is America’s #1 choice for shady or semi-shady garden beds — and for good reason! These bright colors sparkle from early summer all the way to frost.

And Impatiens bloom abun­dant­ly in all kinds of weather. Perfect, too, for window boxes and hanging baskets, it will bloom more and more as the sea­son progresses, in a color range that is practically unlim­ ited. Also makes an attractive, colorful houseplant. Pkt is 30 seeds, unless noted.

Cancun Mix

Shady Lady Mix

Accent Hybrids. All the best qua­lities in Impatiens — stronger, earlier-blooming, 20-inches plants are cov­e­red with large 2¼-inch flowers all season. Full/Part Shade; H: 10-12"; Blooms: Early Summer-Fall 1054—Bright Eye. Blush with rose eye.

1045—Burgundy 1033—Lavender Blue 1044—Pink 1037—Red 1032—Salmon 1068—Violet 1066—White 1035—Cranberry Punch Mix. Cranberry,

coral, and salmon picotee.

3335—Mystic Mix. Violet, Bright Eye, Lilac, and Lavender Blue.

3447—Pastel Mix. Rose, Pink, Bright Eye, White.

1042—Star Mix. Orange, Burgundy, Violet, Red, and Rose Stars.

3334—Sunrise Mix. Apricot, Coral, Orange, Salmon, and White.

1067—Mix. A formula mix of 26 colors.

Any Accent above, Mix n’ Match: (P) Pkt $2.50; 2 Pkts $4.50; 4 Pkts $8.00

Athena Mix

Athena Hybrids. When it's time to cover ground (up to 2 feet!) quickly and beautifully, rely on this exciting semi-double, rosebud-flowered Impatiens. Its 6 bright colors complement each other to fill the shade over a very long season. Pkt is 20 seeds. Part Shade; H: 12-24"; Blooms: Early Summer-Fall 51405—Bright Purple 51407—Orange Flash 51409—Red Flash

51406—Orange 51408—Red 51410—Mix

Any Impatiens Athena above, each: (P) Pkt $4.95; 2 Pkts $8.90

Peach Butterfly Hybrid. The best for hanging baskets and mass plantings! Ultravigorous, large-flowered plants sport very unusual blooms of peachy-salmon highlighted with a bright orange eye. 20 inches wide.

Part shade; H: 20-24"; Blooms: Summer

Peach Butterfly

Shady Lady Hybrids. A Park Exclusive!

Long-season color in hard-to-landscape shady spots. 2-inch blooms need no pruning and laugh at poor weather. Shade; H:12-15"; Blooms: Early Summer-Late Fall 3456—Bride. White 3459—Scarlet

3348—Burgundy 3384—Sky Blue 3450—Pink 3460—Tango. Orange 3453—Red 3465—Venus. Rose.

3452—Red & White 3470—Violet 3383—Salmon 3507—Mix. 3485—Blushing Beauties Mix. Peach, rose,

lilac, lavender with frosts and center markings.

3449—Cancun Mix. Salmon, orange, red shades.

3499—Glow Girl Mix. Salmon, venus, & violet.

1030—Pastel Mix

Any Shady Lady above, Mix n’ Match: (P) Pkt $2.50; 2 Pkts $4.50; 4 Pkts $8.00; 6 Pkts $9.75

Tempo Crystal Hybrid Mix. A merry mix of brights and pastels! 2½-inch flowers in bright red, fuchsia, blue-purple, pink and white appear on uniform plants. Great performers in hanging baskets and patio containers. Space 12 to 20 inches apart. (Not pictured) Full/Part Shade; H: 9"; Blooms: Early Summer-Fall 3436—(P) Pkt $2.50; 2 Pkts $4.50; 4 Pkts $8.00

New Guinea Impatiens

Tango Improved. (I. hawkeri) Early to blossom and weather-tolerant, it produces non-fading, deep glowing orange flowers, 2½ inches across, set off by bronzy-green foliage.

Tolerates more sun than most other Impatiens.

Space 18 inches apart. Pkt is 15 seeds.

Full/Part Shade; H: 10-24”; Blooms: Summer 1039—(P) Pkt $3.95; 2 Pkts $6.95; 4 Pkts $13.45; 6 Pkts $16.50

4496—(P) Pkt $2.95; 2 Pkts $5.30

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Accent Sunrise Mystic Mix

Lamb's Ear

Stachys. Perennial A very full, bushy plant, with masses of velvet-textured leaves that stay crisp and look fresh all season. A wonderful cool accent for the bright greens and colors of the summer garden, it is a good companion to Roses.

Grow this hardy perennial in full sun and well-drained soil. Pkt is 50 seeds.

Sun; H: 12-15"; Blooms: Spring; Z: 4-8 3985—(P) Pkt $3.95; 2 Pkts $6.95

Larkspur, Consolida ajacis

Closely related to Delphiniums, these cool-season sun-lovers provide longlasting cut flowers. Direct sow in spring.

Cannes Mix. Fully double and boasting unusual color combinations, these blooms arise on the most disease-resistant Larkspur ever grown. Tall, spikey, and full of color, the Cannes Mix is a cut-flower lover's dream come true! Good for northern and short growing-season climates, flowering profusely even when spring is late and summer is short. Mix of Blue Picotee, Pink, Deep Blue, Lilac, Purple Picotee, and Rose Stripe. Pkt is 25 seeds.

Sun; H: 5-6', W: 6-8"; Blooms: Spring Annual

1112—(P) Pkt $1.95; 2 Pkts $3.50

Sydney® Mix. One of the most floriferous and longest-lasting varieties.

Huge spikes of fully double, 1½-inch blooms of purple, rose and white are true attention-getters. Upright plants spread 9 to 12 inches to produce a column of brilliant color. Pkt is 40 seeds.

Sun; H: 4'; Blooms: Early Spring-Summer 3131—(P) Pkt $2.50; 2 Pkts $4.50; 4 Pkts $8.50

Lavatera trimestris. ANNUAl Twins. Fleuroselect Gold Medal. A tremendous improvement over older varieties, the Twins series is earlier and longer blooming, more floriferous, more disease-resistant, and more managable in plant size than any other Lavatera! The 3to 3½-inch blooms simply cover this plant for months. You can use them in large containers, in the border or as a low hedge.

Easy to maintain. Space 12 to 20 inches apart. Pkt is 25 seeds.

Sun; H: 12-16"; Blooms: Summer 4073—Hot Pink

4074—White

(P) Pkt $1.95; 2 Pkts $3.50

Lily of the Nile, Agapanthus Headbourne Hybrids. PERENNIAL Florets form 3-inch spheres that sway atop 3-foot stems. Flowers arise in shades of blue, lavender, and white.

Great in containers. Pkt is 25 seeds.

Sun; H: 3'; Blooms: Summer; Z: 6-9 0050—(P) Pkt $3.95;

2 Pkts $6.95

Laurentia

Avant-Garde™ ANNUAL The first Blue Star ever to win Europe's prestigious Fleuroselect Gold Medal, AvantGarde™ is early-blooming and very free-flowering, with outstanding heat and humidity tolerance. Beginning a full month earlier than others, these sweet-scented 1-inch blooms are perfect for containers or the garden. The plant is rounded and dense, with blooms right down to the ground. Carefree and vigorous, it blooms even through hot, humid summers. Pkt is 20 seeds.

Sun/Part Shade; H: 18-24"; W: 18-24"; Blooms: Late Spring-Frost 1156­—Blue. Fleuroselect Gold Medal.

Laurentia Avant-Garde Blue

51422— Pink 51423— White

Any Laurentia above: (P) Pkt $1.95; 2 Pkts $3.50

Leavenworth eryngo

(Eryngium leavenworthii.) ANNUAL This native American plant grows in asnap, stands up to heat and drought, and is ignored by nibbling deer. The blooms look like thistles at first, then turn beautifully purple as summer turns to fall. With a tuft on the bottom and the top, they really do resemble 1- to 1½-inch pineapples, and birds and bees adore them. Pkt is 15 seeds. Full/Part Sun; H: 2-3'; Blooms: Midsummer/Early Fall

Larkspur Cannes Mix and Sydney® Mix

51430—(P) Pkt $2.95; 2 Pkts $5.30

Liatris spicata, Blazing Star Floristan. PERENNIAL Strong flower spikes are a must for cutting. Attrac­tive grasslike foliage all season. Pkt is 50 seeds. Sun; H: 3'; Blooms: Late SummerFall; Z: 4-9

Lavatera Twins Hot Pink and White

1158—Violet 1159—White

Any Floristan above, each: (P) Pkt $1.95; 2 Pkts $3.50

Linaria

Enchantment. ANNUAl Fragrant blooms combine magenta and gold. Heat tolerant. Great in containers. Pkt is 10 seeds. Sun; H: 14-16˝; Blooms: Late SpringEarly Summer 1155—(P) Pkt $3.95; 2 Pkts $6.95

Joe-Pye Weed, Eupatorium E. purpureum. PERENNIAL One of the most versatile native U. S. plants, this bushy perennial produces large flower clusters in shades of soft lilac to purple.

Blooms appear the first year if seeds are sown by early February. It’s an excellent source of soft color for naturalizing. Pkt is 100 seeds. Sun/Part Sun; H: 4-4½'; Blooms: Midsummer-Early Fall; Z: 3-9

Leavenworth Eryngo

Lily of the Nile

Linaria Enchantment

Joe-Pye Weed

Liatris Floristan White

3184—(P) Pkt $1.95; 2 Pkts $3.50

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Lisianthus Sapphire Blue Chip Lisianthus, Eustoma grandiflorum

Lisianthus Cinderella Pink and Lime

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Lisianthus Sapphire Pink Rim Lobelia ANNUAL

Clus­ters of blooms that resemble rose­­buds, open to tulip form, and matu­re to look like poppies! Pest-free and long-blooming in sun, through heat, drought or rain; flowers last 2 weeks or more cut! Seed requires light to ger­­minate; seedlings grow slowly, taking 3-4 months to bloom. Pkt is 25 seeds.

Cinderella. A Bouquet on Every Stem! This double-flowered Lizzie offers a cluster of elegant 3-inch blooms on each tall stem.

An upright, vigorous bloomer over a long season: the cut flower lovers’ favorite for long-lasting bouquets. Space plants 10 inches apart. (Pelleted seed.)

Sun; H: 18-22"; Blooms: Summer 1161—Blue 1191—Pink (pictured) 1199—Ivory 1201—Yellow 1209— new Lime (pictured)

Any Cinderella Above, each: (P) Pkt $2.95; 2 Pkts $5.30

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Lobelia Delft Blue

Lobelia Fountain Mix

Lisianthus Cinderella Collection

90282—$11.95

Sapphire. Long-lasting Flower Power! The best Lisianthus in our trial garden, these perfectly-shaped plants are adorned with big 2½-inch blooms over a very long season.

No staking! Tops for bedding. Space 10- to 12-inches apart. (Pelleted seeds).

Sun; H: 6-10"; Blooms: Summer

Lobelia Fountain Blue Lupine Tutti Frutti™

3219—Blue Chip 3220—Pink Rim 3138—Pink and Blue- Contains Blue Chip

and Pink Rim.

Any Sapphire above, each: (P) Pkt $2.75; 2 Pkts $4.95

Livingston Daisy

ANNUAL

Harlequin Mix. Extremely free-flowering; bearing 1½-inch blooms in shades and bicolors of red, pink, magenta, orange and salmon! Thrives in hot dry areas. Drought tolerant as well! Space 12 inches apart. Pkt is 200 seeds.

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1307—(P) Pkt $1.95; 4 Pkts $6.25

Livingston Daisy Harlequin Mix

2 Pkts $3.50;

new Delft Blue. Perennial (L. valida.)

Vivid blue flowers appear over a long season, self-cleaning neatly. Compact and tidy plants are well-branched, tolerating both wet and dry conditions. Great for containers — just 12 inches wide! Pkt is 25 seeds.

Sun/Part Shade; H: 16-20"; Blooms: Midsummer-Early Fall; Z: 5-9

51427—(P) Pkt $2.95;

2 Pkts $5.30

Fountain. ANNUAL (L. erinus.) Dis­play­s masses of flow­ers on lush, cas­cading plants.

Low plants, unsurpassed for edging, offer intense color. Great in con­tainers. Cool weather preferred. Pkt is 100 seeds.

Sun /Part Sun; H: 6"; Blooms: Summer-Fall 1175—Blue 1178—White 1180—Crimson 1179—Mix

Any Fountain above, Mix n’ Match: (P) Pkt $1.25; 2 Pkts $2.20

Lupine

PERENNIAL

Very easy to sow in cool areas with well-drained soil.

Sunrise. Incred­ible Fra­ grance and Great Heat Tolerance! (L. hartwegii.)

Deli­cious, fruity scent with citrus over­tones from 8-inch long-last­ing spikes of lovely white, gold, and bril­liant blue flowers! Blooms just 9 weeks after sowing! Pkt is 20 seeds.

Sun/Part Sun; H: 36"; Blooms: Summer-Fall; Z: 5-8 1124—(P) Pkt $1.95; 2 Pkts $3.50; 4 Pkts $6.25

Tutti Frutti™. Bigger, more beautiful blooms! An improvement on the Russell Hybrids, the 18- to 24-inch spikes are jammed with unusual combinations of rich colors. The quality of high-priced cut-flowers in an economical seed! Space plants 12 to 16 inches apart. Pkt is 25 seeds.

Sun/Part Sun; H: 36-40"; Blooms: EarlyMidsummer; Z: 4-8 1243—(P) Pkt $2.50;

2 Pkts $4.50

Monarda didyma, Bee Balm

PERENNIAL

Attracts butterflies, hummingbirds, and bees with colorful blooms and fragrant foliage. Bears 1- to 2-inch flowers for 8 weeks or more if deadheaded. Needs consistently moist soil exposed to full sun or afternoon shade. An excellent cut flower, it multiplies quickly, and is a fine choice for northern gardens!

Panorama. Spicy fragrant flowers and leaves! Plants bloom in July and August with up to 20 long stems per plant — ex­cellent for cut­ting.

Sun/Afternoon Shade; H: 36"; Blooms: Mid-Late Summer; Z: 4-9 3624—Red Shades. First separate Monarda color certified true-totype from seed! Very resistant to Powdery Mildew. Pkt is 50 seeds.

1369—Mix. Intense shades of scar­let, red, pink, and salm­on flowers in this cheerful, foolproof mix. Pkt is 100 seeds.

Melampodium Derby

Either Panorama above, each: (P) Pkt $2.65; 2 Pkts $4.75

Melampodium paludosum

ANNUAL

Derby. (syn. Leucanthe­mum palu­dosum.) Bloom-happy dwarf plants create a carpet of gold for bedding! Plants grow very low and compact.

Great for pots. Pkt is 15 seeds. Sun; H: 12-18"; Blooms: All Summer 1248—(P) Pkt $2.75;

Melampodium Melanie

Monarda Panorama Mix

Nasturtium Whirlybird Mix

Mimulus Magic Yellow/Red Blotch

2 Pkts $4.95

Melanie. This is a carefree native annual you simply must have. Over its long season it sets thousands of 1- to 1½-inch blooms, golden-yellow on handsome dark purple stems. Untroubled by pests or diseases, they bloom through heat, humidity, drought, and all manner of wretched weather. The plant is bushy and compact, sporting less foliage and many more blooms than older types. Reaching no more than a foot wide, it is self-cleaning. Pkt is 15 seeds. Sun; H: 16"; Blooms: Late Spring-Early Fall 51451—(P) Pkt $1.75;

2 Pkts $3.15

Mimulus x hybridus

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Magic. In less than 2 months after sowing, it sports masses of 2-inch blooms. Not afraid of moist, even wet soils; give it full sun in northern climates, partial shade farther south. Space plants 12 inches apart.

Pkt is 50 seeds. Sun/Part Sun; H: 10"; Blooms: All Summer 1368—White/Red Blotch 1386—Yellow/Red Blotch 1372—Blotch Mix. 16 different color combinations.

Mimulus Magic White/ Red Blotch

Any Magic above, each: (P) Pkt $2.75; 2 Pkts $4.95

Nasturtium, Tropaeolum majus

ANNUAL

Jewel of Africa. This climber has bold 2-inch blooms of rich yellow, red, cream, and peach-pink, plus variegated leaves! Plants are wonderful in baskets, trailing across the garden floor, or weaving through shrubbery!

Pkt is 25 seeds. Sun; H: 5'; Blooms: Summer-Fall 3244—(P) Pkt $1.95;

2 Pkts $3.50;

4 Pkts $6.25

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Hawaiian Mix™. Aloha from a Super-easy, Colorful Vine! Every gardener deserves Nasturtiums, either in the sunny garden or in a basket in the kitchen! This delightful mix of cherry-red, apricot-peach, and creamyyellow shades is festive and merry, blooming over 2 long seasons. Use the edible blooms in salads — their peppery flavor is most welcome! Pkt is 50 seeds. Sun/Part Shade; H: 12"; Blooms: Early Summer-Frost 51469—(P) Pkt $2.95;

2 Pkts $5.30

Park’s Fragrant Giants. Old-fashioned trailing Nasturtiums ramble over fencing, shrubs, and rocks, blooming profusely. 2½-inch blooms on 10-foot vines. Pkt is 50 seeds. Sun; H: 10'; Blooms: Summer-Fall 1411—(P) Pkt $1.95;

2 Pkts $3.50

new Nasturtium Hawaiian Mix

Nasturtium Jewel of Africa

Nasturtium Princess of India Nasturtium Park's Fragrant Giants

Princess of India. A dark-leafed, compact version of the classic Empress of India, this fast-growing plant offers masses of 2-inch scarlet blooms over a long season. Tops for hanging baskets, windowboxes, and flowerpots! Pkt is 20 seeds. Sun; H: 12"; Blooms: Summer-Fall 1359—(P) Pkt $2.95;

2 Pkts $5.30

Whirlybird Mix. Upward-facing blooms are held well above the foliage on dwarf 10-inch-wide plants. Mix offers vivid colors in red, orange, and yellow tones. Pkt is 25 seeds. Sun; H: 14-16"; Blooms: Summer-Fall 1408—(P) Pkt $1.75;

2 Pkts $3.15

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Marigolds

ANNUAL

Tagetes spp. Nothing is more easily grown than cheerful Marigolds! Naturally wellgroomed, they bloom abun­dantly, providing care­free color in sunny beds or low borders. They are superb for edging, for patio con­tainers, and even window boxes.

Try plant­ing some in your vegetable garden to add color and repel nema­todes (especially Golden Guardian, on p. 51)! Butterflies are partic­ularly attracted to the yellowflowered varieties. For earliest bloom, start seed indoors; otherwise, sow directly in the garden after soil is warm. Pkt is 25 seeds, unless noted.

African Marigolds, Tagetes erecta Antigua Hybrids. A lavish display of 3-inch flowers on compact, dense plants.

Antigua keeps on blooming far longer than any other Marigold. It’s ideal in front of tall perennials and annuals. Blooms just 60 days from sowing. Pkt is 30 seeds.

Sun; H: 13-16"; Blooms: All Summer 2487—Gold 3577—Primrose 2484—Mix

Marigold Park's Whopper Mix

2488—Orange 2489—Yellow

Any Antigua above, Mix n’ Match: (P) Pkt $3.95; 2 Pkts $6.95; 4 Pkts $13.45

Moonstruck. So Big They Hide the Foliage! The biggest blooms and also the roundest, nearly as "deep" as they are wide! Fully double and tightly packed with petals, these 4- to 4½-inch blooms actually repel rain, making them one of the most weather-tolerant Marigolds of all. A great choice for containers, it is compact and very well-branched, with a very long season of bloom if deadheaded promptly. Expect continuous flowering from spring through fall in northern climates, with a summer rest farther south. (You may want to begin a second crop for fall in hot climates.) Great for cutting, too! Pkt is 25 seeds. Sun; H: 12-15"; Blooms: Spring-Fall 51437—Orange

51438—Yellow

Either Moonstruck above, each: (P) Pkt $2.75; 2 Pkts $4.95

Inca II Hybrid. The original Inca was one of the best and most popular Marigolds ever.

Now, its second generation, Inca II, delivers the same brilliant color 7 to 10 days earlier. Plus, the large blooms, 3 to 3½ inches across, are more fully double than the original. Available in a mix of popular Inca colors — gold, yellow, and orange — with the addition of primrose, the dwarf plants are more compact than the parent and feature stronger stems. Pkt is 25 seeds.

Sun; H: 12-13"; Blooms: Summer

Antigua Mix — Extra-long blooming!

Inca II Mix

2434—Gold 2443—Orange 2483—Mix

Marigold Inca II Collection

90315—$9.45

2475—Primrose 2476—Yellow

Any Inca II Hybrid listed above, each: (P) Pkt $2.95; 2 Pkts $5.30; 4 Pkts $9.95

Park’s Whopper Hybrids.

For big color and loads of blooms, nothing beats Park’s Whopper Hybrids, with bright flowers up to 4 inches across. Direct sow in full sun. Space 12 inches apart. Pkt is 25 seeds.

Sun; H: 18"; Blooms: All Summer 3516—Gold 3517—Orange

3518—Yellow 3519—Mix

Marigold Park's Whopper Collection

90230—$5.95

Any Marigold Whopper Hybrid above, each:

(P) Pkt $2.75; 2 Pkts $4.95;

4 Pkts $8.80; 6 Pkts $10.75

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New World Marigolds

(Tagetes patula x erecta.) Combining the best characteristics of both French and African Marigolds, these splendid varieties set no seed and are daylength-neutral, so their bloomtime is far longer than the traditional summer season. They tolerate heat and rain far better than either French or African types, and have proven very adaptable to different soils and climates. And because they’re triploids, they have better branching and a higher bud count, for more flowers than ever before!

Sun; Blooms: Early Summer-Fall Sunburst Orange Splash Hybrid. A stunning new Single-flowered variety, Sunburst is a very eyecatching plant. Extra large 3-inch blooms. Pkt is 25 seeds. Sun; H: 14-16"; Blooms: Summer

1280—(P) Pkt $3.25; 2 Pkts $5.85; 4 Pkts $10.95

Zenith Red Hybrid. The best performing New World Marigold, with extra large 3- to 4-inch flowers in a beautiful crested form.

Pkt is 25 seeds.

Sun; H: 14-16"; Blooms: Summer 1300—(P) Pkt $3.25; 2 Pkts $5.85; 4 Pkts $10.95

French Marigolds, Tagetes patula Tiger Eyes. A Bright-Eyed Heirloom Favorite! One of the showiest Marigolds ever grown, this stunning bicolor boasts 2-inch blooms all summer long. The lower petals are deep red, while the upper petals of bright yellow are crested for a fluffy, pompon look. Pkt is 50 seeds.

Sun; H: 12"; Blooms: Early Summer-Fall 1388—(P) Pkt $.95; 2 Pkts $1.70; 4 Pkts $3.05

French Marigolds, Continued Disco Mix. The most floriferous single in our trials. Well-branched plants with large 2¼-inch single blooms. Pkt is 50 seeds. Sun; H: 8-10"; Blooms: Early Summer-Fall

3556—(P) Pkt $1.50; 2 Pkts $ 2.70; 4 Pkts $5.10

Golden Guardian. Control Nema­todes with Flowers, Not Chemicals! The most effective Marigold for controlling root nematodes, killing 99% over a 3-month period — even better than chemical pesticides!

Nema­todes live in the soil, feeding on and damaging the roots of tomatoes and other vegetables, resulting in reduced growth, wilted yellowing plants, and poor yields.

Interplant this single-flowered goldenorange French Marigold in dense rows with your vegetables to protect them! Sow 2 Pkts per 125 square feet. Pkt is 1/16 oz., approx.

600 seeds.

Sun; H: 2'; Blooms: Summer-Fall 1308—(P) Pkt $1.95; 2 Pkts $3.50; 4 Pkts $6.25; 6 Pkts $7.65

Zenith Red

Tiger Eyes

Disco Mix

Golden Guardian

Aurora. Real showstoppers of the anemone-petaled class; early, compact plants with 2½-inch blooms. Always double, they bloom in just 48 days and continue flowering until the end of season on neat, rounded plants. Pkt is 50 seeds.

Sun; H: 10-12"; Blooms: Early Summer-Fall 1263—Gold 1352—Light Yellow 1252—Yellow Fire. Yellow and red.

1264—Mix

Any Aurora above, Mix n’ Match: (P) Pkt $1.85; 2 Pkts $3.25; 4 Pkts $5.80

Janie. The earliest and most flori­ferous French Marigold! Compact plants retain their dwarf habit and flowers all sum­mer long, even in heat. The 1½- to 1¾-inch crested blooms start to appear just 6 weeks from sowing. Pkt is 50 seeds. Sun; H: 8”; Blooms: Early Summer-Fall 1266—Deep Orange 1351—Primrose 1315—Flame. Red & gold.

1322—Yellow 1309—Gold 1290—Mix 1258—Harmony. Mahogany w/ gold center.

Park's Janie Marigold Collection

90030—$6.95

Any Janie, Mix n’ Match: (P) Pkt $1.55; 2 Pkts $2.80; 4 Pkts $4.95

Flame

Sunburst Orange Splash

Yellow

Aurora Light Yellow Deep Orange

Aurora Gold

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Ornamental Millet

Ornamental Millet Purple Majesty

ANNUAL

Purple Majesty Hybrid. Fabulous Color, Unbelievably Easy, Loves Heat!

(Pennisetum glaucum.) This trouble-free Ornamental Millet is deep purple from the base of its stem to the tip of its flowerpacked stalks! Enjoy these color for three seasons! Easy to direct-sow or to begin indoors (it remains green until exposed to full, direct sun). Ideal for containers, borders, and edging. Disease- and pestresistant. Birds feast on the 12 to 14 inch flowerstalks! Pkt is 15 seeds.

Sun; H: 4-5'; Blooms: Early Summer-Frost 1404—(P) Pkt $5.75; 2 Pkts $10.35; 4 pkts $19.55

Ornamental Millet Jester

Jester Hybrid. A Joseph’s Coat of Bright Colors! (Pennisetum glaucum) The long, elegant leaves on this super-easy grass unfurl a bright chartreuse in spring, then gradually darken to burgundy, with all shades present at once for much of the season. Instant color for garden or container! Space plants 3 feet apart. Pkt is 15 seeds.

Sun/Part shade; H: 42"; Blooms: All Summer 1397—(P) Pkt $5.75; 2 Pkts $10.35

Nemesia

Nemesia Masquerade

Nigella African Bride

ANNUAL

Masquerade. Merry Masked Blooms!

A Park Exclusive. Each golden bloom on this compact, super-fragrant little plant wears a bold butter yellow “mask”! Just ¾ inches wide, the flowers have a huge impact in the mid-spring to summer garden, popping up all over to fill the air with sweet coconut scent! Pkt is 50 seeds.

Sun; H: 12"; Blooms: Spring-Fall 1425—(P) Pkt $1.95; 2 Pkts $3.50

Nigella

Paper Daisy Best Mix

new Ornamental Kale Crane Bicolor Ornamental Cabbage Park's Color Up Mix with Purple (inset)

ANNUAL

African Bride. Startling 1- to 1½-inch white blooms with spidery black stamens and seedpods remain long after the petals fall, creating lovely Everlastings. Eager to grow and prepared to bloom all summer, this is a fine choice for fresh and dried arrangements. Pkt is 50 seeds. Sun; H: 3'; Blooms: All Summer 1375—(P) Pkt $1.95; 2 Pkts $3.50

Ornamental Cutting Kale White Crane and Sunset

Paper Daisy, Acroclinum (Helipterum) roseum ANNUAL Best Mix. Pick as the buds are just open­ing to use as dried flowers, or use as fresh cuts. Easy in well-drained soil.

Rich salmon, apricot, pink, rose, and magenta, with white and cream tones. Pkt is 100 seeds.

Sun; H: 24"; Blooms: Summer 0019—(P) Pkt $1.95; 2 Pkts $3.50

Cabbage & Kale (Ornamental), Brassica oleracea

ANNUAL

Cheerful color and texture for cooler weather. Excellent with Mums, they stay bright all winter in mild areas. Sow indoors, then transplant deep. Pkt is 25 seeds.

Cabbage Park’s Color Up Hybrid Mix. Intense pink, purple, red and white on leaves held open all season.

The fastest to color up and the slowest to bolt. Space 12 inches apart.

Sun; H: 10"; Blooms: All Summer 0853—(P) Pkt $1.95; 2 Pkts $3.50; 4 Pkts $6.25

Ornamental Cutting Kale. As lovely as roses but sturdier and longer-lived!

3- to 7-inch rosettes on frost-loving plants. Space 8 inches apart. Instructions included.

Sun; H: 24"; Blooms: Spring 0854—Sunset. Dark green outer leaves and red hearts. new 0877—Crane Bicolor. White with rosy heart.

0870—White Crane. Dark green outer leaves and white hearts with pink centers.

Any Cutting Kale, above: (P) Pkt $1.85; 2 Pkts $3.35

Osteospermum

ANNUAL

Passion Mix. 1999 AAS Winner.

2-inch daisy-like flowers with azureblue centers open longer, displaying bold shades of purple, lavender and white.

Plants bloom abundantly when only 5 inches tall. Extremely drought-tolerant.

Pkt is 10 seeds.

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Pansy, Viola wittrockiana

Pansy, Viola wittrockiana, Cont.

ANNUAL Plant out in fall to winter over

Girlfriends Mix. Comes Early and Stays Late! Warm shades of rose, pink, and peach on huge 4-inch blooms cover this compact plant for weeks on end in spring, fall, and even winter (in mild areas).Very tolerant of unseasonable heat and cold, flowering even in the short days of late winter. Expect it to bloom just 90 days after sowing, with each big bloom lasting up to 2 weeks! Sun/Light Shade; H: 10-12"

in the South, or in earliest spring in the North. Space 9 to 12 inches apart. Blooms in cool weather. Pkt is 25 seeds.

Park’s Whopper Hybrid. Giant Blooms in Any Weather! Magnificent 4-inch blooms, richly colored, withstand rain, wind, and other rough weather on robust little plants that just don’t know how to quit blooming! Flowers continuously all season in spring and fall, setting masses of strong-stemmed, vibrant blooms in garden or container.

Full Sun; H: 6-8" 4714—Blue 4715—Purple 4713—Red

4711—White 4712—Yellow 4718—Mix

Any Pansy Whopper Hybrid above: (P) Pkt $2.75; 2 Pkts $4.95; 4 Pkts $9.25

Park’s Whopper Pansy Collection

51548—(P) Pkt $4.95; 2 Pkts $8.90

Pandora’s Box. A Sunset of Warm Color on Every Plant! A never-before-seen combination of gold, orange, yellow, and rose shades! 1- to 1½-inch flowers arise on compact plants and keep coming over an extralong season! Sun/Light Shade; H: 6-9"

Park's Whopper White, Yellow and Blue

1502—(P) Pkt $2.75; 2 Pkts $4.95; 4 Pkts $9.25

Flambe Terracotta Shades.

Every shade of cream, yellow, golden, orange, and red, arise on these plants.

But the real surprise—a single plant will sport several different colors—no two flowers are alike! Sun/Part Sun; H: 8-10" 4813—(P) Pkt $2.95; 2 Pkts $5.30

90317—$10.95

Flirty Skirts. Always Ruffled, and SO Early-Blooming! Begin Pansy season a few weeks earlier this year with charming Flirty Skirts. Unlike all others, this series offers 100% ruffled 2-inch blooms that turn their faces out, not down! The plant is so compact and well-branched that it erupts over the sides of containers and looks lush in the garden.

Sun/Part Shade; H: 6", W: 6" 51544—Blue 51545—Burgundy 51546— new Mix

Any Flirty skirts above, each: (P) Pkt $3.50; 2 Pkts $6.30

Majestic Giant Mix. Vigorous plants with huge faced flow­ers up to 4 inches across.

Sun/Light Shade; H: 6-9" 1476—(P) Pkt $3.50; 2 Pkts $6.30

Ultima Morpho

Psychedelic Blue Butterfly Hybrid.

A completely new look for Pansy! These electric-blue blooms are shot with gold and bronze beneath their bold black whiskers.

Measuring 2½ to 3½ inches across, they arise on short stems, flowering early and profusely. Sun to Light Shade; H: 8"

Flirty Skirts Blue and Burgundy (inset)

3676—(P) Pkt $3.25; 2 Pkts $5.85

Bolero Hybrid Mix. A Park’s Exclusive.

(Formerly Flamenco.) Big, double, fringed blooms marked with everything from merry faces to subtle shading in jewel tones of violet, burgundy, blue, rose, yellow and white. From Italy’s best flower breeder! Sun/Light Shade; H: 10-12" 1500—(P) Pkt $2.95; 2 Pkts $5.30; 4 Pkts $9.95

Girlfriends Mix

Majestic Giant Mix

3813—(P) Pkt $3.50; 2 Pkts $6.30

Flambe Terracotta Shades

Pandora's Box

Bolero Mix

Psychedelic Blue Butterfly

Ultima Morpho Hybrid. 2002 AAS Win­ner and Fleuro­select Gold Medal Winner. Named for an exotic butterfly with the same coloring: azure and gold.

2½-inch blooms.

Sun to Light Shade; H: 6-9" ALL AMERICA

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Pentas lanceolata, Star Cluster ANNUAL New Look. Low-growing, denselybranched seed variety! Provides outstanding color, even in heat and drought.

A good houseplant in bright light. Do not cover seed when sowing. Pkt is 20 pelleted seeds. Sun; H: 8-10"; Blooms: Early Summer/Early Fall

Pentas New Look Mix

1779—Pink 1780—Red 1782—Rose

1783—White 1781—Violet 1784—Mix. All colors.

Penstemon

PERENNIAL

Any New Look above, Mix n’ Match: (P) Pkt $3.75; 2 Pkts $6.75

Penstemon Esprit Mix

Ornamental Pepper Shu

Penstemon Rocky Mountain

Ornamental Pepper Explosive Ember

Snapdragon-like, tubular blossoms are abundantly borne along tall flower spikes all summer long. An excellent accent or tall bedding plant, as well as a superb cut flower. Pkt is 100 seeds.

Esprit Mix. Every shade of pink and violet, plus brilliant carmine and scarlet.

Large blooms are all white-eyed and held on tall, very sturdy stalks above silverygreen foliage. Evergreen in mild and warm climates, this native is quite drought-tolerant, and blooms the first year if planted early. 12 inches wide. Sun; H: 24-30", Blooms: Midsummer-Fall; Z: 3-8 3741—(P) Pkt $1.95; 2 Pkts $3.50

Rocky Mountain. (P. strictus.) Produces a rosette of green leaves, spreading to 24 inches with multiple flower stalks. Bears blue, snapdragon-like 1-inch blooms for nearly a month. Plant in fertile, welldrained soil. Sun; H: 24-30"; Blooms: Early-Midsummer; Z: 3-8 1716—(P) Pkt $1.95; 2 Pkts $3.50

Pepper, Ornamental, Capsicum annuum ANNUAL Shu. A Rainbow of Changing Color! This charming dwarf Pepper plant covers itself with merry 1- to 1½-inch peppers that mature from white through all stages of cream, yellow, orange, and finally bright red! For weeks the plant is a rainbow of changing color, the bright fruit is complemented by boldly-splashed foliage.

Superb for containers or the sunny garden.

Pkt is 10 seeds. Full Sun; H: 8-10"

Ornamental Pepper Sangria

Ornamental Pepper Black Pearl Ornamental Pepper Purple Flash

4000—(P) Pkt $4.95; 2 Pkts $8.40

Pumpkin On A Stick new

Pepper, Ornamental, Cont.

Explosive Ember. Three Sea­sons of Color! Discover the Purple Pepper Power of this charming container plant!

Purple foliage, violet and white blooms on purple stems, and purple peppers!

Perfect in sunny beds, pots, and hanging bas­kets. Pkt is 10 seeds. Sun; H: 10-14" 3987—(P) Pkt $3.25; 2 Pkts $5.85

Sangria. A Merry Mix of Nonstop Hot Color! The most colorful pepper yet, Sangria delights with masses of conical pointed peppers boasting all shades of orange, red, and purple. Unbelievably profuse, the peppers simply drape the long branches of this upright, 16- to 18-inch-wide plant in rich color all season. And don't worry about a child impulsively biting into the bright fruit — although this is a chile pepper, the flavor is quite mild! Decorate your garden, deck, and porch with this lowmaintenance sun-lover! Pkt is 10 seeds.

Sun; H: 10"-12', W 16-18"; Blooms: Late Spring-Early Summer 51524—(P) Pkt $3.95; 2 Pkts $7.10

Black Pearl. Glossy, pure black foliage on a hardworking little Pepper plant! Greenish leaves mature to pure ebony, while rounded ¾-inch fruit turns black to deep red. Eye-catching, easy to grow, and SUPER hot fruit!

Perfect for patio containers, beds, and borders. Pkt is 10 seeds. Sun; H:14-18" 3953—(P) Pkt $3.95; 2 Pkts $7.10

Purple Flash. Smoky Violet Foliage and Ebony Fruit! The most beautiful ornamental Pepper for containers bedding, this elegantly layered, midnight-dark plant stuns with glossy black fruit among its purple-streaked foliage. Standing up effortlessly to heat and drought, it sets masses of super-hot marble-sized peppers, keeping garden or patio lovely for many months. Easy to start from seed and quick to mature.

Pkt is 10 seeds.

Sun; H: 13-15", Blooms: Summer 51523—(P) Pkt $4.75; 2 Pkts $8.55

Ornamental Eggplant new

Pumpkin On A Stick. ANNUAL integrifolium.) Perfect for Autumn Bouquets and Holiday Decorating! It’s a pumpkin, it’s a tomato—no, it’s an eggplant!

Absolutely showstopping, this sunloving ornamental reaches 2 to 3 feet wide, with handsome oak-leaf foliage framing the clusters of 2- to 5-inchdiameter fruits, which mature from green to red to rich orange (as they dry).

Cut whole branches for unforgettable autumn accents! Pkt is 25 seeds. Sun/ Part Shade; H: 3-4', Blooms: Midsummer

(Solanum

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Avalanche White

Avalanche Cherry Petunia Hybrid

ANNUAL

For long-lasting color in borders, patio con­tainers and hanging baskets, Petunias are unsurpassed. Start seeds indoors 5 to 6 weeks before last frost date, after which they may be trans­­planted to a sunny location.

Avalanche. The Most Floriferous, Spreading Petunia Ever! Avalanche’s unique growth pattern solves the problem of “empty-centered” baskets: as the plant grows, flowers continue to arise in the center. The plants spread 3 to 5 feet, making Avalanche ideal also as a ground cover or in beds. Plus, it blooms early — in just 1 to 2 months! Seeds are packed in a ‘Crush-proof’ vial. Pkt is 10 pelleted seeds.

Sun; H: 6-8"; Blooms: All Summer 3712—Cherry 3702—Red Improved 3731—Grape 3713—Salmon (Not pictured) 3717—Lavender 3718—White

Any Avalanche above, each: (P) Pkt $3.95; 2 Pkts $6.95; 4 Pkts $13.45

Avalanche Red Improved Petunia, Continued Horizon Yellow. Simply the Best Yellow!

A yellow Petunia is a rare enough thing, but this buttery-bright variety goes over the top with intense fade-proof color neatly edged in white. The big 2½to 3-inch flowers are terrifically rainproof, springing right back after a good drenching instead of remaining closed and miserable like most others. And they just keep coming all summer on compact multifloral plants. But the best part? Horizon flowers just 5 weeks from sowing! Pkt is 50 seeds.

Sun; H: 12"; Blooms: All Summer

Avalanche Grape

3681—(P) Pkt $2.50; 2 Pkts $4.50

Celebrity. The fastest bloom time of all the flori­bundas we’ve grown (43 days)!

3½-inch flowers on com­pact plants thrive in humid, rainy condi­tions. Neat, mound­ ed habit and abun­dant blooms! The “Ice” colors have veined blooms. Pkt is 100 seeds.

Sun; H: 8-10"; Blooms: All Summer 3915—Blue 3748—Burgundy 3818—Chiffon Morn. Pastel pink with

Horizon Yellow

Avalanche Lavender

Celebrity

white throat.

3729—Pink. Deep pink.

3733—Raspberry Ice 3750—Red Morn. Red with white

throat.

Petunia Avalanche Collection

90283—$18.95

3917—Red 3728—White 3730—Mix. Complete mix of

14 colors.

Any Celebrity Petunia above, Mix n’ Match: (P) Pkt $2.50; 2 Pkts $4.50; 4 Pkts $8.00

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Dolcissima Fragolino Petunia, Continued

Dolcissima Flambé

Annual.

Aladdin. These Giant Blooms Laugh at Rain! For over-the-top old-fashioned ruffled beauty on compact, vigorous plants, no Petunia equals Aladdin. These 3½-inch flowers are superbly rain-tolerant, and appear in such great numbers that the foliage gets lost beneath the bright petals. Space plants 18 inches apart. Pkt is 50 seeds.

Sun; H: 12", Blooms: Early Summer-Late Summer 2927—Cherry Morn Mix. Bright shades of red and peach with pure white for contrast.

2938—Nautical Mix. Every shade of hard-to-find blue from pale lilac to rich navy.

Either Aladdin above, each: (P) Pkt $1.50; 2 Pkts $2.70

Aladdin Nautical Mix

Petunia Park's Whopper Red, plus (A) Blue and (B) Burgundy Aladdin Cherry Morn Mix Park's Whopper

Red,

Blue,

Burgundy

Dolcissima. Magnificent Color-Drenched Blooms! Stupendously floriferous and boasting some of the most beautiful and unusual color combinations in the flower family, the Dolcissima Petunias are the dawn of a whole new era in bedding Petunias!

Perfect for windowboxes, flowerpots, baskets, and the sunny border, these multiflora types sport masses of big, ruffled, bright 3-inch blooms over a long season on compact plants.

Space them just 8 to 10 inches apart for a solid wall of color all summer and into fall! Pkt is 50 seeds.

Sun; H: 8-10"; Blooms: Summer 1399—Flambé. 2005 Fleuroselect Quality Mark. Creamy-white, pale yellow, and soft rosy tones in all combinations on eyecatching plants.

1400—Fragolino. Vibrant shading of rosy cranberry with touches of yellow and cream.

Either Petunia Dolcissima above, each: (P) Pkt $2.50; 2 Pkts $4.50; 4 Pkts $8.00

Park's Whopper. A Park Exclusive! Great for Containers and the Garden! Gardeners, this is the Petunia you've been hoping for. Like the trailing types, it sets lush, flower-filled stems, 18 inches long, that spill over the sides of containers and baskets.

Like the garden types, it is upright and very full-centered. And like all the best Petunias, it sets giant (3- to 3½-inch!) blooms from late spring into autumn. Our Whopper is a trailing grandiflora, very unusual and absolutely lovely. Perfect for containers or the annual bed, it is easy to grow and eager to rebloom month after month after month! Pkt is 10 pelleted seeds.

Sun; H: 10-12"; Blooms: Late Spring-Early Fall 51594—Blue 51595—Burgundy 51596—Red

Any Petunia Park's Whopper above, each: (P) Pkt $4.25; 2 Pkts $7.65

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Petunia, Continued Shock Wave® The Wave® phenomenon continues with this exciting early-flowering, super weatherresistant, self-cleaning new series. Bold 1½- to 2-inch blooms simply cover the mounded, spreading plant, beginning in mid-spring and continuing into fall. Less sensitive to day-length than other Wave Petunias, this series gives you 2 weeks or more of extra blooms! Very heat-tolerant and well-branched, this tireless bloomer spreads 2 to 3 feet wide. Pkt is 10 pelleted seeds.

Sun; H: 8-10"; Blooms: Mid-Spring-Early Fall 51613—Ivory 51615—Pink Shades

51612—Purple 51614—Rose (Not pictured)

Any Shock Wave above, Mix n' Match: (P) Pkt $3.95; 2 Pkts $6.95

Petunia Shock Wave® Collection

Shock Wave® Ivory 90360—$12.95

Ultra Crimson Star. The first variety ever given an AAS Bedding Plant Award, this very large-flowered grandiflora sports 3- to 4-inch blooms of brilliant crimson and white on compact, well-branched plants. Early to bloom and very tolerant of stress, these flowers are uniformly patterned and weather-resistant. 15 to 18 inches wide. Pkt is 50 seeds. Sun; H: 12-14", W: 15-18"; Blooms: All Summer 3745—(P) Pkt $1.95; 2 Pkts $3.50

Merlin Blue Morn. Sweeping the 2003 AAS and Fleuroselect Awards, this floriferous Petunia boasts 2½-inch blooms from dark blue to white. Cool color for garden containers. Space 30 inches apart. Pkt is 50 seeds.

Sun; H: 15-20"; Blooms: All Summer

Shock Wave® Pink Shades

Shock Wave® Purple

Merlin Blue Morn

Ultra Crimson Star

1589—(P) Pkt $2.75; 2 Pkts $4.95

Tidal Wave. The most versatile Petunia ever grown, it adapts to trellises, bedding, hanging baskets, and even edging! Big 2½- to 4-inch blooms blanket the plants from late spring through summer. Space the plants close together for mounds of solid color, or farther apart for a 10-inch-high, 2-foot-wide groundcover. Pkt is 10 pelleted seeds.

Sun; H: 1-3'; Blooms: Summer-Fall 3764—Purple (Not pictured) 3135—Hot Pink 3770—Silver - 2002 AAS Winner. Silvery-white with

purple centers and veins.

Any Tidal Wave above, Mix n’ Match: (P) Pkt $3.95; 2 Pkts $6.95; 4 Pkts $13.45

Tidal Wave® Hot Pink

Tidal Wave® Silver

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Double Cascade Blue

ANNUAL

Double Cascade. A stunning water­­fall of color in pots or baskets! Blooming 2 to 4 weeks earlier than older vari­eties, Double Cascade has an improved habit, 24- to 30-inches wide, and great branching for display of its 4-inch double blooms.

Pkt is 35 seeds. Sun; H: 15-18"; Blooms: All Summer 2957—Blue 2914—Burgundy 2919—Orchid Mist. Lavender-pink with white splashes.

2915—Pink 2920—Soft Pink. Slightly more vigorous than others.

2917—Mix. All colors, except blue.

Any Double Cascade above, each: (P) Pkt $2.75; 2 Pkts $4.95; 4 Pkts $8.80

Petunia Double Cascade Collection

90285—$9.95

Petunia Double Cascade Mix

Pirouette. These petal-packed, ruffled blooms sport wide white edges, as if a petticoat were peeking out from under swirling skirts. Fully double and 3½ inches wide, they’re the fanciest, frilliest double Grandifloras yet! Compact plants. Pkt is 35 seeds. Sun; H: 12-14"; Blooms: All Summer 3819—Red 1583—Purple. AAS Winner.

Either Pirouette above, Mix n’ Match: (P) Pkt $2.50; 2 Pkts $4.50

Petunia Pirouette Purple

Petunia Pirouette Red

Petunia All Double Blended Mix Pincushion Flower Fama

Phlox 21st Century Blue Star

Phlox 21st Century Rose Star

Phlox Promise® Phlox Promise® Peach Rose

Park’s All Double Blended Mix­­­ture. A well-balanced mix of the best fully double varieties. Pkt is 35 seeds.

Sun; H: 12-14"; Blooms: All Summer 3703—(P) Pkt $2.55; 2 Pkts $4.60

Phlox drummondii

ANNUAL

21st Century. The absolute best Phlox for heat tolerance, super-vigorous and long-blooming. Beginning 10 to 11 weeks after sowing and flowering nonstop through the worst summer heat! Two-toned 1-inch blooms arise by the dozen on very adaptable, stress-tolerant plants. Note: For best results, sow this primed seed within 3 months of purchase. Pkt is 15 seeds.

Sun; H: 10"; Blooms: Spring-Fall 1704—Blue Star. Pale baby blue with a darker center.

1713—Magen­ta Mix Hybrid. The first F1 hybrid mix of white, red, magenta, and rose; some with contrasting eyes.

1692—Rose Star. Bright pink with a small rosy-pink center.

Any 21st Century above, Mix n’ Match: (P) Pkt $3.25; 2 Pkts $5.85

Promise®. This Fleuroselect Award Winner offers masses of 1-inch double and semi-double blooms all season long, held in large clusters just waiting to be picked. Heat- and humiditytolerant, this native American plant is ideal for growing on slopes and in dry, difficult garden areas. Even when not in bloom, the foliage is attractive, tightly-packed and springy. Pkt is 20 seeds.

Sun/Part Shade; H: 6-12", W: 6-9"; Late Spring-Early Fall 4593—Peach 4594—Rose 4595—White 4596— new Mix

Phlox Promise® White

Any Promise® above, Mix n’ Match: (P) Pkt $1.95; 2 Pkts $3.50

Pincushion Flower Perennial Fama. (Scabiosa caucasica.) Large, showy 3-inch blooms

borne all summer on strong 20-inch stems. Excel­­lent in the sunny border and for cutting. Pkt is 10 seeds. Sun; H: 24"; Blooms: Summer; Z: 3-8

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2 Pkts $8.95

Poppy, Papaver

Poppy, Continued

Favorite for the border or rock garden.

Showy blooms on long wiry stems nod atop neat, bushy plants. Directsow or start indoors. Prefer welldrained soil and cool nights. Pkt is 100 seeds.

Park’s Peony-Flowered Mix Annual Huge Double Blooms Packed with Petals! A Park Exclusive.

(Papaver somniferum paeoni­­flo­rum.)

Fully double, ruffled and whorled blooms in dramatic, elegant colors.

Can be used in a mixed bed or border or as an everlasting by drying the large, unusu­al seed pods. Direct sow late winter/early spring.

Sun; H: 2-4'; Blooms: Early Summer 3154—Black. Midnight maroon.

1745—Flemish Antique. White blooms with splashes of pale salmon red.

Great Scarlet. Perennial (Papaver bracteatum.) The biggest blooms! Huge red flowers up to 7 inches across. Perfect for the border or for bouquets and arrangements!

Space 36 inches apart. Sun; H: 4-5'; Blooms: Mid/Late-Spring; Z: 5-8

3156—Frosted Salmon 3159—Pink 1722—White Cloud 3149—Mix. All of the above.

Any Peony Poppy above, each: (P) Pkt $1.95; 2 Pkts $3.50; 4 Pkts $6.25; 6 Pkts $7.65

Peony Poppy Collection

1534—(P) Pkt $2.95; 2 Pkts $5.30

Thai Silk Mix. Perennial (Eschscholzia californica.) Compact, bushy mounds covered in semidouble, chiffon-textured blooms ranging in colors of buttery-yellow, red-flecked apricot, and a yellow centered rosy-red. Easy to grow in well-drained soil. It is best to sow it directly in place. Sun; H: 10”; Blooms: Late Spring-Early Summer; Z: 7-10 0823—(P) Pkt $1.75; 2 Pkts $3.20

Poppy Blue Himalayan Poppy

Poppy Wrinkled Rose

Poppy Park's Peony-Flowered Mix

Poppy Falling in Love

Poppy Great Scarlet

Poppy Pizzicato

Poppy Thai Silk Mix

Florist's Poppy

Poached Egg Plant

Pizzicato Perennial (Papaver orientale.) Fleuroselect Gold Medal.

Incredible flower pro­duc­tion with up to 20 huge blooms per plant! Out­ stand­ing vigor, and uniform. 6- to 8-inch black-eyed flowers in white, pale pink, rose, salmon, and scarlet.

Sun; H: 18-24"; Blooms: Late SpringEarly Summer; Z: 3-8 1718—(P) Pkt $1.95; 2 Pkts $3.50

90058—$6.95

Blue Himalayan Poppy Perennial (Meconopsis betonicifolia.) Rare skyblue 3-inch flowers. Best in Pacific northwest and cool northeast areas. For best results, sow within 3 months of purchase. Partial Shade; H: 4-6'; Blooms: Late Summer-Early Fall; Z: 7-8 1335—(P) Pkt $3.50; 2 Pkts $6.30; 4 Pkts $11.90

Falling in Love ANNUAL Discover Just How Easy Growing Poppies Can Be! (Papaver rhoeas hybrids.) No matter where you live, if you've got a patch of sunshine you can grow these spectacular Flanders Poppies.

The blooms are 3 inches wide, packed with petals (fully or semi-doubleflowered), and often sporting two watercolor shades of carmine, scarlet, rose, coral, pink, or white. Perfect for cutting, the plants reach about a foot wide and reseed happily for years to come. Direct-sow in late spring or fall, or begin seeds indoors; it is very easy and highly adaptable. Enjoy!

Sun; H: 9-18"; Blooms: MidsummerEarly Fall 51632—(P) Pkt. $1.25; 2 Pkts $2.25

Wrinkled Rose Annual Easy and So Floriferous! (Eschscholzia californica.) Carpet the garden floor with giant 3-inch blooms of satiny rosered and white, fully to semi-double and boasting a delightfully crinkly texture. Easy to grow in any sunny, fairly dry soil, this native plant spreads about a foot wide, its silverygreen foliage completely covered in blooms for many weeks. Sun; H: 10"; Blooms: Early-Midsummer 51633—(P) Pkt $1.95; 2 Pkts $3.50

Florist's Poppy Annual (Papaver som­­ni­fer­um.) Grown for its beauti­ful seed pods, which last for years when dried. 4-inch lavender flowers. Sow direct. Can be used for bread seed. Pkt is 200 seeds.

Sun; H: 3-4'; Blooms: Late Spring 1753—(P)Pkt $1.80; 2 Pkts $3.25; 4 Pkts $5.75; 6 Pkts $6.99

Poached Egg Plant

Annual

(Limnanthes douglasii.) Each fragrant, cup-shaped 1-inch bloom is bright, egg-yolk yellow with a white margin. Free-flowering plants attract butterflies. Pkt is 100 seeds.

Sun; H: 6"; Blooms: Summer-Fall 1162—(P) Pkt $1.95; 2 Pkts $3.50

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Porphyrocoma

ANNUAL

Brazilian Fireworks Maracas. Thrives in the deepest shade! A colorful tropical addition to your shade loving annuals. This eye-popping combination of variegated foliage and purple and pink bicolored flowers is perfect for mixed containers.

Heat-loving, this also makes a good bedding plant in warm climates. Pkt is 10 seeds. 6 to 8 inches wide. Shade; H: 8-10", Blooms: All Summer 4657—(P) Pkt $4.25; 2 Pkts $7.65

Plectranthus

Brazilian Fireworks Maracas

ANNUAL

Silver Shield. Bigger, Bushier and Brighter than Dusty Miller! This Australian foliage plant offers cool silvery-gray tones for garden and containers. Pale blue blooms arise on tall spikes, but the real beauty is the large, abundant, fuzzy leaves. It’s quick, vigorous, and stress-resistant. Space plants 2 feet apart. Pkt is 10 seeds. Sun/Part Shade; H: 24-30"; Blooms: Late Summer 1551—(P) Pkt $3.95; 2 Pkts $6.95

Plectranthus Silver Shield

Pot Marigold Citrus Smoothies

Pyrethrum Robinson's Mix

Pot Marigold Calendula officinalis

ANNUAL

Bright, non-fading blooms are excellent for beds, pots, and vases, where they are longlasting. Best in cool weather. Deadhead to prolong flowering. Pkt is 50 seeds.

Citrus Smoothies. Soft pastel 4-inch blooms have fully double centers. Includes apricot and lemon, each with a cream outer edge. Space 12 to 18 inches apart.

Sun/Part Shade; H: 20-24"; Blooms: Midsummer-Fall 0369—(P) Pkt $1.95;

2 Pkts $3.50

Pyrethrum, Tanacetum coccineum

PERENNIAL

Spring and sum­­mer color! Long-stemmed cut flowers. Pkt is 100 seeds. Sun/Part Sun; H: 16-18"; Blooms: Spring-Summer; Z: 3-7 James Kelway. Unbelievably brilliant 3-inch crimson blooms with contrasting yellow centers.

1758—(P) Pkt $2.25; 2 Pkts $4.00; 4 Pkts $7.20

Pyrethrum James Kelway

Robinson’s Mix. Mix of hot pink, bright rose and red single flowers, 2½ to 3 inches across.

Rose Angel Rose Moss Sundial Mix

Rose Moss, Portulaca grandiflora

ANNUAL

Sundial Hybrids. Earlier than other Portulaca, it spreads freely with 2-inch blooms that stay open longer in the day.

Space 14-16 inches apart. Pkt is 50 seeds.

Sun; H: 6"; Blooms: All Summer 1735—Passion Fruit Mix. Fuchsia and cream, with splashes of peppermint.

1730—Tropical Fruit Mix. Creamy mix of mango, yellow, cream, and orange.

1707—Mix. Contains 11 separate colors.

Any Sundial above, each: (P) Pkt $1.95; 2 Pkts $3.50; 4 Pkts $6.25

Margarita Hybrids. Compact yet bushy, Margarita blooms just 8 weeks from sowing in sunny beds! Space 10 to 12 inches apart. Pkt is 25 pelleted seeds.

Sun; H: 4"; Blooms: All Summer 1737—Fruit Splash Mix. A Park Exclusive!

Our own blend of the richest tropical Margarita colors: orange, strawberry, and award-winning rosita.

1739—Pastel Mix. Pastel-pink, gold, lemon, apricot, coconut, and cream.

1723—Mix. Strawberry, orange, rosita, banana, cream, and coconut.

Any Margarita above, each: (P) Pkt $2.50; 2 Pkts $4.50; 4 Pkts $8.00

Rose

PERENNIAL

Angel. Blooms the First Year from Seed! (R. chinensis var. minima.) Exquisite China Roses, about 2 inches wide and appearing in single, semi-double, and fully double forms, will be yours on this lovely miniature Rose.

A great improvement over the Baby and Fairy roses, Angel is easy to start from seed and eager to bloom its very first season.

Antique shades of ivory, powder-pink, and soft rose. Pkt is 20 seeds.

Sun; Blooms: Early Summer-Mid-Fall; H: 15-26"; Z: 4-9 51644—(P) Pkt $1.95; 2 Pkts $3.50

Rose Moss Margarita Fruit Splash Mix

1754—(P) Pkt $2.40; 2 Pkts $4.20

Sundial Passion Fruit Mix Rose Moss Margarita Mix Sundial Tropical Fruit

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Rudbeckia Autumn Colors

Rudbeckia Ruby Gold

Rudbeckia Cherokee Sunset

Rudbeckia Goldsturm

Rudbeckia, Black-eyed Susan

Rudbeckia, Black-eyed Susan Cont.

Autumn Colors. ANNUAL Fleuroselect Quality Mark. (R. hirta.) The 5- to 7-inch blooms are more than DOUBLE those of traditional varieties!

The ringed and petalled flowers all have maroon to burgundy centers, but the petals can be bronze, yellow or gold. Space 12-15" apart. Pkt is 25 seeds. Sun; H: 20-24"; Blooms: Summer-Fall

Goldsturm Strain. PERENNIAL (R. fulgida var. sullivantii.) Plants are covered with bright and golden, 3-inch flowers. A mass of color in the garden the blooms have long, strong stems; ideal for cutting. Pkt is 50 seeds.

Sun; H: 24"; Blooms: Mid-Late Summer; Z: 3-9

1787—(P) Pkt 1.75; 2 Pkts $3.15; 4 Pkts $5.60

Cappuccino. ANNUAL Elegant Bronzy-Gold Award Winner! (R. hirta.) Once a humble American wildflower, Black-Eyed Susan has stepped up in the world with this splendid mahogany-and-gold variety, winner of Europe's top honor for flowering seed! The blooms are huge — 4 inches wide — and very, very profuse from late spring well into fall.

And the plant is compact, giving you more flowers and less big rangy foliage! Space plants 14 to 16 inches apart, and look for the first blooms within 3 months of sowing seed! Pkt is 50 seeds.

Sun; H: 18-20"; Blooms: Late Spring - Mid-Fall; Z: 3-9 51650—(P) Pkt. $1.95; 2 Pkts $3.50

Cherokee Sunset. ANNUAL 2002 AAS Win­ ner. (R. hirta.) Uniquely colored 3- to 4½-inch blooms vary from double to semi-double and appear in golden yellow, orange, bronze and mahogany. Pkt is 50 seeds.

Sun; H: 24-30"; Blooms: Late Summer-Fall ALL AMERICA

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1764—(P) Pkt $2.95; 2 Pkts $5.30

Denver Daisy™. ANNUAL (R. hirta.)

Blooms Up to 8 Inches Wide! Created as a legacy for the 150th anniversary of the city of Denver, this magnificent Black-eyed Susan is destined for your best vases. Huge 6- to 8-inch daisies are bright yellow with a deep red halo at the base, all surrounding a large dark brown cone.

They last a long time, and in late fall songbirds feast on the dried cones. Once mature, they are very drought- and pest-tolerant. Space plants 12 to 14 inches apart for a radiant ribbon of color! Pkt is 25 seeds. Sun; H: 22-26”; Blooms: Late Summer/ Mid-fall; Z: 3-9 new

51653—(P) Pkt $1.95; 2 Pkts $3.50

Rudbeckia Cappuccino

1777—(P) Pkt $2.95; 2 Pkts $5.30

Green Wizard. PERENNIAL (R. fulgida.) A relative of the Gloriosa Daisy in which the yellow or orange ray florets are replaced by green sepals that empha­ size the large, beautiful black cones. 3 to 5 inches across, these cones are lovely fresh or dried. Likes well-drained soil. Pkt is 20 seeds.

Sun; H: 2-3'; Blooms: Midsummer-Fall; Z: 3-9 1785—(P) Pkt $2.95; 2 Pkts $5.30

Rudbeckia Green Wizard

new Ruby Gold.

ANNUAL A Super LongBlooming Mix of Gleaming Colors! (R. hirta.) The brightest duo in the garden is this very free-flowering blend of rich yellow and deep red Black-Eyed Susans! Over two long seasons, these big blooms keep coming on plants that stand up well to heat, drought, and poor soil. A must-have for any flower lover! Pkt is 50 seeds. Sun; H: 20-24"; Blooms: Early Summer-Late Fall; Z: 5-8

51654—(P) Pkt $2.95; 2 Pkts $5.30; 4 Pkts $9.95

Spotlight®. ANNUAL (R. hirta.) This compact, very well-branched dwarf offers delightful golden blooms with a chocolate center and small chocolate spot on every petal! Very weather-resistant and determined to bloom over a long season, it is a fine choice for containers as well as the sunny garden, spreading just 10 inches wide. Pkt is 25 seeds.

Sun; H: 6-8"; Blooms: Summer-Fall

Rudbeckia Spotlight Ranunculus Magic Mix

1747—(P) Pkt $1.75; 2 Pkts $3.15

Ranunculus

ANNUAL

Magic Mix. (R. superbissimus.) The only dwarf Ranunculus available, Magic Mix offers beautifully whorled, strongly colored double blooms. Much easier to grow and never needing to be staked, they open just 12 to 14 weeks from sowing. Bold shades of dark red, orange, yellow, rose, plus white. Pkt is 10 seeds. Indirect Light; H: 8-10"; Blooms: Spring 51640—(P) Pkt $4.95; 2 Pkts $8.90

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Sow annual types direct, or start indoors for even earlier color. Perennial types can be started early indoors to bloom first year, or sown midsummer for fall planting to bloom the next year. Pkt is 50 seeds, unless noted.

Salvia splendens Annual Hotline. A Park Exclusive. Blooms only 6 to 8 weeks from sow­ing, reaching 10 to 12 inches high. Heat- and drought-toler­ant, bearing spikes and foliage until frost. Space plants 10- to 12-inches apart.

Sun; H: 10-12"; Blooms: All Summer

Blue Queen

1824—Blue 1827—Burgundy 1847—Pink

1804—Red 1815—White 1825—Mix - All colors.

Any Hotline above, Mix ‘n Match: (P) Pkt 2.50; 2 Pkts $4.50; 4 Pkts $8.00

Flare. 18 inches tall, with profuse, vivid scarlet-red spikes all summer.

Remark­able heat tolerance. Sun /Light Shade; H: 18"; Blooms: All Summer 1799—(P) Pkt $2.50; 2 Pkts $4.50; 4 Pkts $8.00

Whopper Lighthouse — The Biggest and Fastest

Park's Whopper Lighthouse. A Park Exclusive. So Big, So Quick, So Beautiful! So big and bold it could only be a Whopper™, this terrific Salvia blooms just 7 weeks from sowing, with giant 8- to 10-inch spikes of pure scarlet popping up all over tall, well-branched plants! Happy in full sun, dappled light, and even complete shade, it’s vigorous and eye-catching. And like all Salvias, it’s easy to grow and very tolerant of heat and humidity.

Nonstop color for any garden spot! Space plants 10 to 12 inches apart. Sun/ Light Shade; H: 30"; Blooms: All Summer 1798—(P) Pkt $2.95; 2 Pkts $5.30

Salvia x superba PERENNIAL

Rose Queen

Blue Queen. 12-inch dwarf with deep-blue spikes in early sum­mer, then repeating. Easy to grow! Drought-tolerant; likes full sun.

Sun; H: 12"; Blooms: Early Summer-Fall; Z: 4-9 1802—(P) Pkt $2.50; 2 Pkts $4.50; 4 Pkts $8.00

Rose Queen. Rosy 20-inch flower spikes on upright plants with graytinted leaves. Sun; H: 24-36"; Blooms: Mid-summer/Fall; Z: 5-9 1823—(P) Pkt $2.50; 2 Pkts $4.50; 4 Pkts $8.00

Fairy Queen

Salvia farinacea PERENNIAL

Evolution

Fairy Queen. Blooms for 4 Months or More! If you like the compact habit, nonstop blooms, and great vigor of Salvia Evolution, you'll absolutely love this new bicolor blue! Each azure bloom is dusted with white for a lovely two-tone look on bloomstalks up to 10 inches long. Very floriferous and nicely branched, this 14-inch-wide sun-lover is ideal for containers or the garden. Perennial in zones 8-10, it is resistant to heat, humidity, drought, and most pests and diseases. A never-fail performer! Sun; H: 18"; Early Summer/Mid-Fall; Z: 8-10 51671—(P) Pkt $2.25; 2 Pkts $4.05

Evolution. Winner of Europe and the U.S.’s top seed awards, more beautiful, productive, and vigorous than other Sages! Long bloomstalks of rich violet-purple on compact, well-branched plant. Very weather-tolerant, carefree and easy to grow. Can be grown as an annual.

Sun; H: 18"; Blooms: Summer and Fall; Z: 8-10

Victoria Hotline

1805—(P) Pkt $1.95; 2 Pkts $3.50

Blue Angel Flare

Victoria. (Mealycup Sage.) Large, intense, deep violet-blue spikes are unsur­passed for quantity and vivid color. Space heavily branching plants 14 inches apart. Perennial in zones 8-10; elsewhere, treat as an annual or half-hardy perennial. Sun/Light Shade; H: 16-18"; Blooms: SummerFall; Z: 8-10 1817—(P) Pkt $1.50; 2 Pkts $2.70; 4 Pkts $4.80

Salvia patens PERENNIAL

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Blue Angel. The Bluest Blue! The brightest of the Gentian Sages, arising plentifully in pure ultramarine blue. Irresistible to butterflies and hummingbirds, the flowers reach 2 to 2½ inches wide and are set all along the stems, for layers of brilliant, hard-to-find color! Easy to grow, adaptable, and ideal for beds, borders, and containers. Can be grown as an annual. Pkt is 25 seeds.

Sun; H: 24-28"; Blooms: Midsummer-Frost; Z: 8-9 1821—(P) Pkt $2.95; 2 Pkts $5.30

Shasta Daisy Snow Lady Shasta Daisy

Shasta Daisy White Knight PERENNIAL

(Leucanthemum x superbum.) Showy for sunny beds or cutting in summer. Foliage is almost ever­­green, especially in warmer areas.

Sow out­doors early spring or start indoors. Pkt is 25 seeds.

Crazy Daisy. Double blooms are garden standouts! No two are just alike: some are quilled, others frilly; all are stunning! The buttery-eyed white blooms are 2½ inches wide. Pkt is 50 seeds.

Sun/Part Shade; H: 24-28"; Blooms: Summer; Z: 5-9 (10 on West Coast) 0558—(P) Pkt $2.75; 2 Pkts $4.95; 4 Pkts $8.80

White Knight. The best Shasta Daisy for cutflowers and the sunny garden! Giant 4to 5-inch daisies arise for many months on compact plants. Disease-resistant, dense, and bushy. Space plants 20 inches apart.

Sun/Part Shade; H: 22"; Blooms: Spring-Frost; Z: 5-9 1146—(P) Pkt $3.95; 2 Pkts $6.95; 4 Pkts $13.45

Spider Flower, Cleome hassleriana

ANNUAL

Sparkler Hybrid. Delivers fantastic color over a long blooming season! Flowers appear in 4- to 6-inch clusters from early summer until fall. Compact plants make this Spider Flower perfect for the middle to front of the border, or planted in front of taller Cleomes.

A uniform grower, this variety is attractive in mass plantings. Heat and sun tolerant. Space 12" apart. Pkt is 25 seeds.

Sun; H: 3-4'; Bloom: Early Summer-Fall 0570—Blush. Pink w/ white blush.

0574—Lavender 0559—Rose 0561—White 0571—Mix. Contains all colors above.

Any Sparkler above, each: (P) Pkt $4.95; 2 Pkts $8.90; 4 Pkts $16.85

Spider Flower Spider Flower Sparkler Collec­ Sparkler Collec­ttion ion

Snow Lady. Flowers super early and continues all summer! Dwarf plants are cov­ered with 2½-inch daisies. Space plants 12 inches apart.

Sun/Part Shade; H: 12-36"; Blooms: All Summer; Z: 5-9

90023—$15.80 90023—$15.80

Shasta Collection Shasta Collection

Queen Mix. Heirloom. Blooms from early sum­mer until frost after direct sowing in spring. Airy 1-inch “spider flowers” open every afternoon on large 4- to 6-inch bracts.

Drought-tolerant and sun-loving, it is spectacular in the back of the border. Selfsows. Pkt is 100 seeds.

Sun; H: 5-6'; Bloom: Early Summer-Fall

1149—(P) Pkt $2.95; 2 Pkts $5.30; 4 Pkts $9.95; 6 Pkts $12.45

90253—$6.95 90253—$6.95

Salvia

Shasta Daisy Crazy Daisy Salvia Artemis

Spider Flower Sparkler Mix

0572—(P) Pkt $1.75; 2 Pkts $3.15; 4 Pkts $5.95

Spider Flower Queen Mix Biennial

Artemis. Measuring up to 8 inches long and 6 inches wide, the velvety-soft silver leaves of this Sage are the perfect complement to all your green plant and flowering annuals!

Heat- and drought-proof, it needs no fertilizer and keeps its good looks all season!

Small pinkish-white blooms the second year if grown as a biennial, but the real show is the foliage! Pkt is 25 seeds.

Full Sun; H: 3'; Z: 5-8 (or grow as an annual anywhere) 4959—(P) Pkt $2.25; 2 Pkts $4.00

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Great cut flowers!

Rocket Mix

Snapdragon ANNUAL

Intermediate Snaps

Antirrhinum majus. Lavish color, spicy scent, and long bloom time endear Snaps to gardeners everywhere. Tubular, 2-lipped 1- to 2-inch flowers prefer cool weather.

Annuals in the North, may winter over in warmer climates if mulched. Directsow or start indoors. Deadhead to prolong flowering. Pkt is 100 seeds, unless noted.

Candy Corn. Just in Time for Halloween!

These merry red-and-yellow blooms look for all the world like candy corn, matching your autumn decor perfectly! Each bloom is about an inch long and arises on tightlypacked 7- to 8-inch stems. Earlier to bloom than other Intermediate Snaps, they quickly branch out, forming more flowering stems in no time. Vigorous, flower-filled, and delightful!

Sun; H: 16-18"; Blooms: Spring-Early Summer-Fall

Tall Snaps Rocket Hybrid. The finest tall Snap for home gar­dens! Pro­duces long spikes with many closely-packed florets.

Sun; H: 30-36"; Blooms: Summer-Fall 2592—Bronze 2593—Cherry 0106—Golden 0120—Lemon

2596—Pink 0104—Red 2599—White 0101—Mix

Any Rocket above, Mix n’ Match: (P) Pkt $2.50; 2 Pkts $4.50; 4 Pkts $8.00

Chantilly Deep Orange

Chantilly Deep Orange. Simply the Best for Cutting! One of the lovely new "open-hearted" Snaps (or should that be "open-mouthed"?!) with a bell-shaped, upturned bloom form. Chantilly also sports a brand-new color for the family: intense bronzy-russet orange! These big blooms crowd tightly along the 4- to 4 ½-inch tips of long, elegant, very strong stems just made for cutting. Very long-lasting in the vase, and a stately presence in the sunny garden. Pkt is 25 seeds.

Sun; H: 36-40"; Blooms: Spring/Fall 51706—(P) Pkt $1.25; 2 Pkts $2.25

Dwarf Snaps

Candy Corn

Night and Day Terracotta Mix

Cascadia Hybrid Mix. Cascading habit, ideal for baskets! White, yellow, pink, orange, scarlet, violet, and pink-andwhite. Pkt is 10 seeds.

Sun; H: 8"; Blooms: Summer and Fall 0103—(P) Pkt $3.95; 2 Pkts $6.95

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Frosted Sunset

Frosted Sunset. Whoever heard of a Snap that looks colorful when it’s not blooming? This variegated dwarf offers cream-splashed leaves plus masses of rich orange, golden, and raspberry flowers over a very long season. One of the best in our garden trials for staying power and bloom strength! Sun; H: 12"; Blooms: Spring and Early Summer/ Fall 0121—(P) Pkt $1.50; 2 Pkts $2.70

4394—(P) Pkt $2.95; 2 Pkts $5.30

Terracotta Mix. Early, very floriferous, and well-branched, this mix combines the newest colors to create a designer planting certain to become the star of your spring and fall garden! The 7- to 8-inch flowering stems sport blooms of sunset (rosy-orange), orange bicolor (goldenand-yellow), red, and candy corn (yellowand-red). The first Intermediate to bloom, it is a tireless garden performer, with a dense habit and more flowers per stem than almost any other Snap!

Sun; H: 16-18";Blooms; Spring and Fall 4408—(P) Pkt $2.95; 2 Pkts $5.30

Night and Day. Free-blooming plants sport vibrant scarlet-and-white flowers starting in March in the South and from June to September in the North. Bred from the heirloom Black Prince.

Sun; H: 18"; Blooms: Summer-Fall 2563—(P) Pkt $1.25; 2 Pkts $2.25

Strawflower ANNUAL Bright Bikini Mix. (Helichrysum bracteatum) Early-flow­er­ing and double, this is the bright­est and best dwarf straw­ flower. Excel­lent for concen­trated color with brilliant 2-inch flow­ers.

Pkt is 200 seeds.

Sun; H: 1'; Blooms: Summer 0977— (P) Pkt $1.95; 2 Pkts $3.50

Statice

Verbena

ANNUAL

(Limonium sinuatum.) Attractive for fresh or dried arrangements. To make Everlastings, cut the stem at the desired height (or cut the entire plant at the base) and hang it upside-down in a dry, airy location until it’s papery to the touch.

Soiree. Dense, papery flow­erheads that keep their rich colors for years! Excellent for the bor­der and for beds. Easy to grow in well-drained soil; excel­lent for fresh and dried arrange­ments. Pkt is 100 seeds.

Sun; H: 2'; Blooms: All Summer 3949—Deep Blue 3948—Light Blue 3947—Purple 3946—Rose

3945—Yellow 3944—White 3990—Mix

Any Soiree above, Mix n’ Match: (P) Pkt $1.95; 2 Pkts $3.50; 4 Pkts $6.25

Stokes’ Aster

PERENNIAl

Blue. (Stokesia laevis.) It’s long-lasting in the garden or vase. One of the best native plants, with blooms 3 to 4 inches across on sturdy stems. Pkt is 10 seeds.

Sun; H: 24"; Blooms: Late Summer-Fall; Z: 5-9 1942—(P) Pkt $2.25; 2 Pkts $4.00

Stork's Bill

PERENNIAl

Sweetheart. (Erodium pelargoniflorum.)

Lavender and blackberry spotted 1-inch white flowers beam from above large rosettes of healthy foliage on this tireless bloomer. Resembling an Angel Pelargonium, it flowers heavily in both spring and fall, resting during the hottest summer weather. Rub the foliage and it releases a heady, pleasing scent. Perfect as groundcover or in rock gardens, containers, and the border, it spreads 2 feet wide. Pkt is 10 seeds. Sun/Part Shade; H: 12”; Blooms: Spring and Fall; Z 7-9 51230—(P) Pkt $4.25; 2 Pkts $7.65

Sweet Pea, Bush-Type

ANNUAL

Fantasia Mix. (Lathyrus odorata.) The prettiest, most fragrant bush-type Sweet Pea, with 1½-inch blooms over a long season! Mix contains over a dozen colors. Pkt is 25 seeds.

Sun; H: 10-12"; Blooms: Spring and Late Summer-Fall

PERENNIAl

V. bonariensis. An easy to grow peren­­nial that blooms the first year from spring sowing. Uni­ form, 3- to 4-foot plants covered with masses of vibrant laven­der flowers can also grow as annuals.

Pkt is 100 seeds.

Sun; H: 30"; Blooms: Summer; Z: 7-10 2045—(P) Pkt $1.85; 2 Pkts $3.35

Imagination (V. speciosa.) AAS Winner and Fleuroselect Win­ner. 2-inch clusters of violetblue umbels and a 1-foot spread­ing habit. More finely cut, lacy foliage than other Verbenas, but the same summer-long blooms and toughness for delightful beds, borders, window boxes and hanging baskets! Pkt is 50 seeds.

Sun; H: 12-20"; Blooms: Summer; Z: 7-10 2052—(P) Pkt $1.95; 2 Pkts $3.50

Touch of Style. (V. rigida.) This groundcover Verbena just doesn't quit sending up 1- to 3-inch bloomspikes stuffed with deep, rich violet-blue blooms! More tolerant of heat and drought, it is very low-maintenance. Grow as an annual north of its hardiness range. Pkt is 50 seeds.

Sun; H: 1 - 1½', W: 3-5'; Blooms: Spring-Fall; Z: 7-9

Statice Soiree Mix

Stork's Bill Sweetheart

Stokes' Aster Blue

Toad Lily Miyazaki

Tithonia Fiesta del Sol

Verbena Imagination

Verbena bonariensis

Verbascum Temptress Purple

Verbena Touch of Style

Yarrow Summer Berries

Veronica Nestor

51911—(P) Pkt $1.95; 2 Pkts $3.50

Verbascum

PERENNIAl

Temptress Purple. Neon-bright flowers of purple cover this sun-loving, drought-tolerant plant all summer long. Left unnibbled by rabbits and deer, this biennial will freely re-seed if the final flowers are left on the plant in autumn, allowing you to increase your holdings of beautiful blooms every year! Pkt is 20 seeds.

Sun; H: 24”, W: 10-12”; Blooms: Summer; Z; 4-9 51847—(P) Pkt $2.95; 2 Pkts $5.30

Southern Charm. 1½-inch blooms arise in pairs, suffused with golden, peach, rose, lavender, and purple tones. Silvery foliage and refusal to self-sow make this plant a joy in the sunny garden.

Blooms the first year from seed! Pkt is 15 seeds.

Sun; H: 24-30"; Blooms: Spring-Fall; Z: 5-9 2106—(P) Pkt $3.95; 2 Pkts $6.95; 4 Pkts $13.45

Veronica

PERENNIAl

Fiesta Del Sol. 2000 AAS Winner. Masses of 2- to 3-inch orange single flowers on compact plants. The spent blooms are quickly replaced by fresh flowers.

Pkt is 50 seeds.

Sun; H: 28-30"; Blooms: Late Summer-Fall

Nestor. (V. prostrata) Easily the most floriferous Harebell Speedwell ever grown, this plant clothes itself in 6-inch spikes of pale blue most heavily in spring, continuing into summer. A trailing plant 18 inches wide, it loves to loll over the sides of containers, spill down from walls, and meander among large rocks, forming a dense mat of pure green for any sun-soaked spot. Perfect for coastal climates, it is left alone by diseases and pests.

Needs to overwinter before blooming. Pkt is 50 seeds. Sun/Part Shade; H: 6-8”; Blooms: SpringEarly Summer; Z 4-8

Toad Lily, Tricyrtis hirta

Yarrow, Achillea

1896—(P) Pkt $1.95; 2 Pkts $3.50; 4 Pkts $6.25

Tithonia rotundifolia, Mexican Sunflower ANNUAL

1968—(P) Pkt $2.95; 2 Pkts $5.30

PERENNIAl

Miyazaki In October, each stem sports a chain of 1¼-inch, orchid-like flowers of white and rosy lavender. Arching stems are clad in symmetrical, point­ed leaves. Prefers full or partial shade in rich, moist soil. Excellent for wood­lands, where it quickly forms large, hand­­­some colonies. Pkt is 25 seeds.

Full/Part Shade; H: 3'; Blooms: Fall; Z: 4-9 2030—(P) Pkt $1.95; 2 Pkts $3.50

2073—(P) Pkt $1.95; 2 Pkts $3.50 PERENNIAl

Summer Berries. Absolutely the brightest and longest-lasting collection of colors yet, including salmon-apricot/yellow, cherry-red/apricot, white picotee pink/cream, two-tone pink, and more! These big, showy 3- to 5-inch clusters are superb for both fresh and dried arrangements. Few plants flourish so well in poor soil, heat, and drought. Pkt is 50 seeds.

Sun; H: 24"; Blooms: Summer-Fall; Z: 3-10 0024—(P) Pkt $2.75; 2 Pkts $4.95

Verbascum Southern Charm

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Index and Germination/Culture Guide Class

Culture Symbols m — Sun (most of day) w —Partial Shade (sun part of day) l —Shade (filtered light as under a tree or

6 —Sow in fall in an open protected bed or seed

against a north or east wall) Dr—Will grow in dry soil M —Grows best in moist place 1 —Sow indoors in a warm place (70-75°F)

at any season. Fluorescent lights are helpful.

2 —Sow indoors in a cool place in late winter, 6 to 8 weeks before setting outdoors in spring, or for use as a container plant.

3 —Sow indoors in a cool place in late winter, 6 to 8 weeks before setting outdoors in spring. Or sow out­doors in early spring (soil is cool and light frost may still occur) or late fall, while soil is cool.

4 —For earlier bloom sow indoors in a warm place in late winter, 6 to 8 weeks before planting out­doors in late spring, after danger of frost is past.

5 —Sow indoors in a cool place 8 to 10 weeks before setting outdoors. Sow in winter for setting out in early spring (soil is cool and light frost may still occur), or sow in summer for setting out in early fall. Or sow outdoors in early spring or early fall.

Name and Class

Bloom Season

Germ Time

65 52 45 26 47 37 27 26 42 26 7, 26 6 33 29 27 65 27

bdh c f ch — c — ab ab cd c c b ch de eh cg

10 10 20L 15 20 5 5 5 5 10 30 15L 30L 30 8 15 25

5m Dr 3m 1w 4 m Dr 5m w 4m 4mw 3m 3m 8m 2m 4m 2w 4 m Dr 4m 3m 3wM

28 Bacopa, ca Balloon Flower, hp 27 Banana, Ornamental, t 27 Begonia, wa 4, 28 Bellflower, hb, hp 28 Bellis, hp 37 Bells of Ireland, ca 29 Bergenia, hp 28 Bird of Paradise, t 45 Black-eyed Susan Vine, wa 10 Blanket Flower, wa 29 Blanket Flower, hp 29 Brachyscome, wa 63

b bch — bg bc, b b b f

10L 10L 50† 15L 20 25† 8L 15 60†

1w 4m 1wM 1l 4w 3w 2w 3wM 1m

cd bc cdh col

10 20 20 15L

9m 9m 4m 4m

Achillea, hp Acroclinium, ca African Violet, t Agastache, p Agapanthus, wa Ageratum, wa Alternanthera, a Alyssum, a Alyssum, p Amaranthus, wa Angel’s Trumpet, wa Angelonia, wa Aquilegia, hp Asclepias, hp Aster, ca Aster, hp Astilbe, hp

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a—Annual: Grow, bloom, and seed in one growing

Culture Symb.

sea­son, and usually die in winter.

flat. Germi­nation will take place in spring.

7 —Sow indoors, cover with a plastic bag, and refrigerate for 6 weeks. Following re­frig­eration move to cool location (about 60°F) 8 to 10 weeks before setting outdoors in spring. Or sow out­doors in early spring when soil is cool and light frost may still occur.

8 —Sow where plants are to grow after all dan­ger of frost, or sow early indoors in peat pots for setting out after frost, pot and all.

9 —Sow outdoors when weather has warmed. Or for earlier bloom, sow in­doors in a warm place 2 to 3 weeks before setting out in spring.

X —Sow in winter in warm place. Move to cold place or refrigerate after 3 weeks. Or sow out­­­doors in early fall while soil is still warm for ger­mination in spring.

wa—Warm season annual. Grow best in warm weather. ca—Cool season annual. Grow best in cool weather. p—Perennial: Live and bloom more than 1 season. hhp—Half-hardy perennial: Needs heavy mulch or pro­tected location where winters are cold.

hp—Hardy perennial: Needs little protection, even in North.

b—Biennial: Bloom first spring after overwintering and usually die the following season. Often sown in sum­mer or fall for bloom the following spring. hhb—Half-hardy biennial: Needs heavy mulch or pro­tect­ed location where winters are cold. hb—Hardy biennial: Needs little protection even in North. t—Tender or Tropical Plants: For indoor growing; usu­­­al­­ly too tender for outdoors in temperate cli­mates.

Bloom Season a —Early spring. b —Late spring to early summer. c —Summer. d —Late summer to early fall. e —Fall to late fall. f —Multi-season. g —Winter-blooming indoors, or can be forced into bloom by cool temps. h —Perennial; bloom1st season if started early.

Name and Class Brazilian Fireworks Buddleia, hp Butterfly Bush, hp Butterfly Weed, hp

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Germination Time Numbers indicate average days needed for germi­ nation. May vary 25%. † — May take longer than specified time.

L — Needs light for germination.

D — Needs darkness for germination.

Bloom Season

Germ Time

Culture Symb.

c c c ch

15L 15 15 30

4l 4w 4w 4 m Dr

Cabbage, Ornamental, ca 52 df 10 3m Cacti, t, hp 45 — 15† 1 m Dr Calendula 22, 60 bg 10 3m Campanula 28 bc 20 4w Candy Lily, hp 30 ch 20 5 m Dr Candytuft, p 30 b 20D 3m Canna, hhp 30 cd 10 9m Cardinal Climber, a 70 cd 10 8m Carex, hp 43 — 15L 4 m w Carnation, hhp, hp 30 c 20 5m Catchfly, a 30 bcd 20 8m Catmint, hp 30 c 10 4m Celosia, wa 31 cd 10 4m Centaurea, hp 30 c 15 9mw Centratherum, wa 30 c 15 4m Chaenarrhinum, hhp 31 cd 15 4m Chrysanthemum, a 41 c 11 4m Clematis, p 31 bcdeh 15† 3 m w Cleome, wa 63 cd 30 4 m Dr Clivia, t 45 f 30 1 Cobaea, a 70 cd 15 9m Coleus, wa 32, 33 f 10L 4 l M Columbine, hp 33 b 30 L 2w Coneflower, hp 33 ch 20†D 5 m Coral Bells, hp 34 cd 10L 2w Coreopsis, hp 35 cdh 5L 2 m Dr Corkscrew Vine, 10 cd 15 8m

Name and Class

Page #

Bloom Season

Germ Time

5 9m 10 8m 20L m 20D 3 l M 15D 4m 50†D 2w 10 8m

Cosmos, wa, hp 34 Corn, Ornamental, wa 43, 100 Crape Myrtlette, hhp 35 Crownvetch, hp 42 Cuphea, t 35 Cyclamen, hp 35 Cypress Vine, a 70

bd d ch c c c cd

Dahlberg Daisy, wa Dahlia, a Daylily, hp Delosperma, hhp Delphinium, hp Dianthus, ca Dianthus, p Diascia, a Dichondra, a Dichondra, hhp Digitalis, hb, p Dierama, p

b 15 c 10 bc 15 c bdh 20 b 5 bh 5 ae 20L — 10 — 15D bc 20 b 30†

35 35 36 42 37 36 36 36 36 42 38 36

Easter Egg Plant, wa 37 Echinacea, hp 33 English Daisy, hp 37 Eryngium 47 Eucalyptus, p 23, 37 Evening Primrose, hp 37 Eyeball Plant, a 37

c ch b d — cdh c

Floss Flower, wa Flowering Maple, wa Flowering Tobacco, wa Four-O-Clock, wa Foxglove, hb, p

c bcd c cd bc

37 39 38 38 38

Culture Symb.

4m 4m 7 m Dr m Dr 5m 3m 5m 4mw 4m 9m 4w 6m

20 1m 20†D 5 m 25† 3w 15 4m 20 1 m Dr 5D 4m 5L 4m 5 15 20L 7 20

4m 2mw 4m 9m 4w

Name and Class Gaillardia, wa Gaillardia, hp Gazania, wa Geranium, wa Gerbera, wa Gomphrena, wa Gourds, wa Grasses

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Bloom Season

Germ Time

Culture Symb.

20 20 10 25 30 15 8 —

9m 4m 4 m Dr 4m 4mM 4 m Dr 9m —

29 29 39 40, 41 39 41 103 43

bc cdh cd bc cgh cd c —

Heliotrope, wa 41 Hemerocallis, hp 35 Herbs, a 20-23 Herbs, hp 22-23 Heuchera, hp 34 Heterropappus, p 41 Hibiscus, hp, wa 44 Hollyhock, hb, hp 44 Hollyhock Mallow, hp 44 Hosta, hp 44 HOUSEPLANTS 45 Hyacinth Bean, wa 70

bc bc bc bc cd d ch cd cdh c — c

25 4w 15 7 m Dr 10 9w 20 3w 10L 2w 15L 4 m w 15† 4 m M 10 4m 5 4m 20† 4l — — 10 8m

Iberis Impatiens, wa

30 6, 46

b cfg

20D 15L

3m 4l

Joe-Pye Weed, hp

47

dh

30†

3m

Kale, Ornamental, ca

52

de

10

3m

b ab bcd cd c d cd c b cd c cfh c

15 15 15 20 20L 15 20 28 15 10 15 20L 20

50 Dr 3m 3m 3l 4 4m 3m 5m 9m 4m 3m 4wM 3m

47 Lamb's Ear, ca Larkspur, ca 47 Lathyrus, ca 65, 71 Lavatera, a 47 Laurentia, a 47 Leavenworth Eryngo 47 Liatris, hp 47 Lily-of-the-Nile, p 47 Linaria, a 47 Lisianthus, wa 48 Livingston Daisy, a 48 Lobelia, hp, a 48 Lupine, hp, ha 48

Madagascar Jasmine, t 70 cg Marigold, wa 5, 50-51 cf Melampodium, wa 49 c Melinis 43 c Millet, Ornamental, a 52 c Mimulus, a 49 abc Miscanthus, hp 43 Monarda, hp 10, 49 c Moon Vine, wa 70 cd Morning Glory, wa 71 cd Moses in the Cradle, t 45 f

30 1 l M 5 9m 15 4m 15L 4m 5 9m 10 4mw 15L 4m 15 5w 5 9m 5 9m 30L 1w

Nasturtium, ca Nemesia, a Nigella, a Osteospermum, wa

10D 5 20L 15

49 52 52 4, 52

cde ab c b

Pansy, ca 53 afg Paper Daisy, ca 52 c Palm, Ponytail ca 45 c Pardancanda, t 30 ch Pearlwort 42 c Penstemon, hhp 54 c Pentas, wa 54 cd Pepper, Ornamental, a 54 cf Persian Buttercup, hp 61 bh Petunia, wa 5, 11, 55-58 f Phlox, a 58 abcd Pincushion Flower 58 c Platycodon, hp 27 bch Plectranthus, a 45, 60 — Poached Egg Plant, a 59 cd

9m 2m 9mw 8mw

10 5w 8 3 m 8 3m 20 5 m Dr 20L 3m 10L 2w 20L 4m 20 4m 15 3m 10L 4m 10 3 m M 15 5m 10L 4m 15L 4m 15 4m

Name and Class

Page #

Bloom Season

Germ Time

Culture Symb.

45 59 59 60 60 60 42 4 54 60 60

d bh a c bg cde bdh c c cd b

10L 4l 10 3m 20 3m 15L 4l 10 3m 10L 4m 20L 40 m w 7 40m Dr 20 1m 10L 4m 20 5m

Ranunculus, hp Rose, hp Rose Moss, wa Rudbeckia, hp, wa

61 60 60 2, 61

bh f cde bch

15 60+ 10L 10

Salvia, wa Salvia, hp, hhp Scabiosa, p Shasta Daisy, hp, wa Snapdragon, ca Spider Flower, wa Stachys, p Statice, ca Stephanotis Stork's Bill, p Stokes Aster Strawflower, wa St. Johnswort, p Succulents, t Summer Poinsettia, wa Sunflower, wa, hp Sweet Pea, ca

62 cd 62,63 cd 58 c 63 bch 2, 64 bd 63 cd 47 b 65 bc 70 cg 65 bcd 65 d 64 cd 42 c 45 —

Polka Dot Plant, wa Poppy, hp Poppy, ca Porphyrocoma, wa Pot Marigold, ca Portulaca Prunella, p Ptilotus, a Pumpkin on a Stick Purslane, a Pyrethrum, hp

26 cd 68-69 cde 65, 71 bcd

3m 7m 4m 4 m Dr

15 4 m 15 4m 15 5m 10 5m 10L 2m 30 4 m Dr 15 50 Dr 15 9m 30 1lM 25D 3 m w 15 3m 10L 4m 5L 4m 25 1 m Dr 10 10 15

8m 9m 3m 9m 9m 2w 2w

Thunbergia Tithonia, wa Toad Lily, p Tricyrtis, p

10 65 65 65

cd de d d

10 10D 30L 30L

Verbascum, p Verbena Veronica, p Vinca, wa Viola, a

65 65 65 5, 72 72

abe cd b c aef

7 5m 20 9 m Dr 20L 4 m w 15D 4m 15 5 m M

Vines 70-71 White Lace Flower, a 72

— cd

— 15

— 9m w

Yarrow, hp Yellow-eyed Grass, a

bdh c

10 30

5mD 4m

c

5

9m

Zinnia, wa

65 72

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You are cordially invited to our annual Flower Day, Saturday, June 26th, 2010, from 8:00 A.M. to 4:00 P.M., in conjunction with the South Carolina Festival of Flowers. You’ll enjoy the traditional row trials, AllAmerica Selections test beds, and a variety of theme gardens chock full of ideas you can incorporate into your own garden designs. Of course, you don’t have to wait until Flower Day—grab your camera and stop by our trial gardens anytime, especially during spring and early summer. We love visitors!

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George W. Park truly believed and lived this creed. This was his interpretation of the verse from Proverbs, “A good name is rather to be chosen than great riches, and loving favor rather than silver and gold.” While this policy did not make him rich in worldly goods, he was rich in friends, for he felt that each customer was his friend. Along with it went a great responsibility to serve the many dedicated garden-lovers of America with the finest flower and vegetable seeds at reasonable prices, and in such variety that everyone would find all their wishes in Park Seed’s flower and vegetable books.

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Blackberry................. 126 Blueberry..........126, 131 Cranberry................. 126 Fig............................ 127 Gooseberry............... 127 Guava....................... 127 Grape........................ 129 Honeyberry.............. 127

Kiwi......................... 128 Lemon...................... 128 Peach........................ 128 Passiflora.................. 128 Pomegranate............. 129 Quince...................... 129 Raspberry................. 129 Strawberry........130, 131

Vegetables Artichoke, hhp 90 Asparagus, hp 90 Bean, wa 8, 92-95 Beet, ca 91 Broccoli, ca 96 Brussels Sprouts, ca 91 Cabbage, ca 96 Carrot, ca 97 Cauliflower, ca 97 Celery, ca 100 Corn, sweet, wa

9, 98-100 Collards 100 Cucumber, wa

9, 100-102 Eggplant, wa 103 Garlic 103 Herbs Kale, ca Kohlrabi, ca Leek, ca Lettuce, ca Melons, w Mushroom

20-23 105 105 111 104-105 106 108

Mustard Greens, ca 108 Okra, wa 110 Onion, a 100-111 Peas, ca 109 Peanut, wa 109 Pepper, wa 112-115 Potato,wa 116 Pumpkin, wa 116 Radicchio, ca 105 Radish, ca 117 Rhubarb, hp 117 Shallot, a 111 Soybean, wa 120 Spinach, ca 117 Sprouting Seeds 121 Squash, wa, 8, 15,

118-120 Sweet Potato, wa 121 Swiss Chard, ca 121 Tomato, wa 8, 12-13

122-125 Turnip, ca 121 Watermelon, wa 107 Zucchini, ca 119

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Van Gogh Mix

Large Flowered Mix

Sunflower, Helianthus annuum Double Dandy. First-ever Double Red Sunflower Mixes

Starburst Mix

Razzmatazz Mix

Van Gogh Mix. The Sunflower Lover’s Favorite! Doubles and singles, classic golds and new reds, whites, and burgundies abound in this dazzling mix! From “small” 6-inch flowers to giant 10-inch faces, you’ll get a garden full of fast-growing, vigorous plants. Pkt is 25 seeds.

Sun; H: 5-7'; Blooms: Summer 0894—(P) Pkt $2.25; 2 Pkts $4.00; 4 Pkts $7.20; 6 Pkts $8.85

Large Flowered Mix. Large 6-inch flowers of yellow, red and bronze. A stately background planting; blooms over a long period. Pkt is 50 seeds.

Sun; H: 6-10'; Blooms: Summer

Sunny Smile

Choco Sun

Double Dandy Sunspot

Solar Babies Mix Waooh!

0951—(P) Pkt $1.95; 2 Pkts $3.50; 4 Pkts $6.25

Starburst Mix. Masses of Double Crested Blooms! It’s the Sunflower that thinks it’s a Mum! An elegant new look for an American favorite, this well-branched plant offers dozens of big, fully double, crested 3- to 4-inch blooms. Pollen-free, they’re ideal for cutting and will just keep coming all summer long! Space plants 1 foot apart. Pkt is 25 seeds.

Sun; H: 4-6'; Blooms: Summer 0969—(P) Pkt $2.95; 2 Pkts $5.30

Razzmatazz Mix. The appealing colors of the sunset take root in this mix of reds, bicolors of white, red and yellow, and sparkling white. All plants in this mix have 4-to 6-inch blooms and are pollen-free! Pkt is 25 seeds.

Sun; H: 4-6'; Blooms: Summer 2318—(P) Pkt $2.15; 2 Pkts $3.85; 4 Pkts $6.95

Dwarf Sunflowers Sunny Smile. Early blooms and lovely proportions are perfect for smaller pots!

Dwarf plant sports enormous 5-inch flowers.

Plants in garden will branch to produce 4 or 5 flowers; those in pots produce 1 flower with no branching. Pkt is 25 seeds.

Sun; H: 12-15"; Blooms: Summer

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0907—(P) Pkt $2.75; 2 Pkts $4.95

Dwarf! Well-branched and full of vigor, this floriferous plant is small enough for containers, yet the petal-packed pollenfree double red blooms make a huge garden impact! Pkt is 25 seeds.

Sun; H: 24"; Blooms: Summer

0947—(P) Pkt $2.95; 2 Pkts $5.30

Solar Babies Mix. This mix is an instant cottage garden — you simply can’t find any easier plants to grow! Includes all dwarf types with single, double, large and small flowers in primrose, lemon, gold, orange, and bronze. Successive plantings 2 weeks apart will give you an astonishingly long season! Pkt is 50 seeds.

Sun; H: 2-3'; Blooms: Summer 0896—(P) Pkt $1.95; 2 Pkts $3.50; 4 Pkts $6.25; 6 Pkts $7.65

Sunspot. Classic big 10-inch flowers on miniature plants. Vibrant goldenyel­low petals surround gold­en-brown centers filled with delec­table seeds for birds — and people as well! Pkt is 50 seeds.

Sun; H: 30"; Blooms: Summer 0989—(P) Pkt $2.75; 2 Pkts $4.95; 4 Pkts $8.80

Waooh! Masses and masses of cheery 4-inch blooms on compact, well-branched plants. Pollen-free, it begins late in the season and continues tirelessly. Pkt is 50 seeds. Sun; H: 3'; Blooms: Summer 0937—(P) Pkt $2.95; 2 Pkts $5.30

Choco Sun. Creating a sensation at its European debut, this is a very fastgrowing, super-dwarf Sunflower. The foliage is a rich deep green, while the blooms have a large chocolate-brown center and bright lemon petals. And it produces very little pollen, so it's messfree! Pkt. 25 seeds. Sun; H: 10-12", W: 12-15" Blooms: Summer 0904—(P) Pkt $3.95; 2 Pkts $7.10

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Velvet Queen

Giant Sungold

Giganteus

Russian Mammoth

The Joker

Soraya

Sunny Babe

Italian White Tall Sunflowers

new Sunny Babe. Giant Bouquets of Blooms on Every Plant! (H.

debilis.) If you've ever dreamed of walking through a field of sunflowers, simply plant Sunny Babe! Very well-branched, this plant sets dozens of 3- to 4-inch blooms, their smiling faces as radiant as the summer sun. Super-easy, they're guaranteed to delight! Space plants about 2 feet apart. Pkt is 25 seeds.

Sun; H: 4-5'; Blooms: Summer 0963—(P) Pkt $2.95; 2 Pkts $5.30

Italian White. (H. debilis subsp. cucumerifolius.) Profuse 4-inch blooms are ivory-white to prim­rose, contrasting with a deep choco­late “eye” accented by yellow “eyeliner.” Well-branched plants are freeflowering. Pkt is 50 seeds.

Sun; H: 5-7'; Blooms: Summer 0975—(P) Pkt $1.95; 2 Pkts $3.50

Velvet Queen. Giant, glowing disks of gold, orange and soft reds.

Fully 6 to 8 inches across, the flowers arise very freely on sturdy plants.

A crowd-pleaser in our trial gardens. Pkt is 50 seeds.

Sun; H: 4-5'; Blooms: Summer 0930—(P) Pkt $1.25; 2 Pkts $2.25

Giganteus. Our largest Sunflower! This is the one that wins competitions. Great golden flow­ers a foot across. Pkt is 50 seeds.

Sun; H: 10'; Blooms: Summer 0950—(P) Pkt $1.50; 2 Pkts $2.70; 4 Pkts $4.80

The Joker. Red and yellow bicolor sports concentric rings of petals: the outer petals are long and thin, while the inner are small, tightlypacked, and tufted! Huge 6- to 8-inch blooms are pollen-free. Pkt is 25 seeds. Sun; H: 6-7'; Blooms: Summer 2326—(P) Pkt $2.50; 2 Pkts $4.50

Cherry Rose

Perennial Prairie Sunflower

Tall Sunflowers, Continued Giant Sungold. A full sized version of the dwarf Teddy Bear! Huge, 10-inch super-double flowers! Pkt is 50 seeds.

Sun; H: 6-7'; Blooms: Summer 0901—(P) Pkt $1.50; 2 Pkts $2.70; 4 Pkts $4.80

Russian Mammoth. This heirloom dazzles with enormous 8- to 14-inch golden-yellow blooms filled with thin-shelled, striped, meaty seeds. And because it’s organically grown, you know the seeds contain no artificial chemicals. Pkt is 25 seeds.

Sun; H: 8-10'; Blooms: Summer 4890—(P) Pkt $1.50; 2 Pkts $2.70

Cherry Rose. Cherry Rose opens the first of its many 3- to 4-inch blooms within 40 days of sowing. The flowers have a large chocolatebrown center, rich deep red petals, and the occasional golden tip. Pkt is 25 seeds. Sun; H: 5', W: 2-3'; Blooms: Summer 2356—(P) Pkt $2.95; 2 Pkts $5.30

Soraya. Self-sup­porting plants are so well-branched that you can expect 20 to 25 flowers from each during the long bloom season!

Golden orange blooms are 4 to 6 inches across on strong 20-inch stems.

Pkt is 25 seeds. Sun; H: 5-6'; Blooms: Summer 2325—(P) Pkt $2.25; 2 Pkts $4.00; 4 Pkts $7.65

Perennial Sunflower

H. maximilianii — Prairie Sun­flower. Ro­bust plants produce huge quantities of 3-inch single yellow blooms.

Sunflower Collection Pkt is 50 seeds.

Sun; H: 6-8'; Blooms: Late Summer-Fall; Z: 4-10 0952— (P) Pkt $1.95; 2 Pkts $3.50; 4 Pkts $6.25

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Vines and For quick vertical color, rely on easy-to-grow flowering vines! Some varieties are clinging (noted as CL), needing support from a string or trellis. Others are twining (noted as T), wrapping around supports without tying. Some will cascade freely over walls and from containers!

Madagascar Jasmine

Cardinal Climber

Tender Perennial

Legendary Fragrance! (Stephanotis floribundae.)

Clusters of up to 6 waxy, white, tubular 2-inch flowers.

When temp drops below 59°F, move it indoors. Fa­vor­ ite for bridal bouquets! Pkt is 6 seeds. T Sun; H: 10'; Blooms: Spring-Fall 1909—(P) Pkt $4.75; 2 Pkts $8.50

Cardinal Climber

ANNUAL

Ipomoea x multifida. Bright scarlet flowers 1 inch across. The vigorous vines bear attractive palm-shaped foliage. Pkt is 30 seeds. Cannot ship to AZ. T Sun; H: 15-20'; Blooms: Early Summer-Frost

Madagascar Jasmine

3309—(P) Pkt $1.15; 2 Pkts $2.05; 4 Pkts $3.70

Cypress Vine ANNUAL

Cypress Vine Red

Ipomoea quamoclit. Easy to grow in almost any soil, this robust vine erupts with ¾-inch blooms for 3 to 4 months! Lacy, fern-like foliage makes an elegant screen. Pkt is 30 seeds. Cannot ship to AZ. T Sun; H: 15-20'; Blooms: Early Summer-Frost 3304—Mix. Red, rose-pink, and white.

3307—Red. Intense deep-red trumpets.

Any Cypress Vine above, Mix n’ Match: (P) Pkt $1.95; 2 Pkts $3.50; 4 Pkts $6.25; 6 Pkts $7.65

Cobaea scandens

Cypress Vine Mix Hyacinth Bean

Tender Perennial

Cathedral Bells Royal Plum. Huge, graceful blooms 2½ inches wide, 3½ inches long, maturing from green to purple cover this exotic vine from midsummer to fall. Easy, quick, and pest-free in full sun or part shade. May be direct-sown. Pkt is 15 seeds. CL Sun; H: 20'; Blooms: Midsummer-Fall; Z: 9-10

Cobaea Bells Royal Plum Moon Vine Swirls Open at Night!

0576—(P) Pkt $2.25; 2 Pkts $4.00

Hyacinth Bean

ANNUAL

Lablab purpureus. (syn. Dolichos lablab.) Purple stems, flowers and 5-inch pods appear together all summer long! Prized in Asian cuisine, the edible young pods are a colorful addition to your favorite dish. Grow this vine like a pole bean. Super easy to direct sow. Pkt is 25 seeds. T Sun; H: 10'; Blooms: All Summer 5234—(P) Pkt $2.15; 2 Pkts $3.85; 4 Pkts $6.95

Moon Vine, Ipomoea alba

ANNUAL

Calonyction. Delectably fragrant, huge 6-inch white flowers are closed by day, swirling open in the evening in about a minute’s time! Pkt is 25 seeds. Cannot ship to AZ. T

Sun; H: 6'; Blooms: Spring-Fall

1052—(P) Pkt $1.95; 2 Pkts $3.50; 4 Pkts $6.25

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ANNUAL

Easy, abundant color! Drought-tolerant. Direct-sow or, for quicker cover, start indoors. Not fussy about soil type. Pkt is 20 seeds, unless noted.

Can­not ship to AZ or PR. new Carnival™. A Merry Mix of Bright Stripes! (I. purpurea.) Every shade of pink, blue, or both decorates these large white blooms, which unfurl like old-fashioned parasols all over strong climbing vines. Every bloom is uniquely patterned, for a dazzling effect over a long, late season.

Sun; H: 6½’; Blooms: Midsummer-Frost 51463—(P) Pkt $2.95; 2 Pkts $5.30

Tie Dye Blue. A Park Exclusive. Gigantic flowers, 5½ to 6 inches across, sport fun swirls and stripes — no two alike! White-splashed foliage.

Sun; H: 8-10'; Blooms: Midsummer-Fall

new Morning Glory Carnival™

3308—(P) Pkt $2.50; 2 Pkts $4.50; 4 Pkts $8.00

new Split Personality. Good Morning, Starshine! (I. purpurea.) It's

a beautiful new look for an old favorite! Each petal is split on this handsome magenta-pink variety, creating 5-pointed stars on every bloom!

Fully 2 inches wide, the flowers also sport a white halo. Great for climbing or groundcover, it won the coveted Fleuroselect Quality Mark.

Sun; H: 4-6'; Blooms: Summer-Frost 51462—(P) Pkt $1.95; 2 Pkts $3.50

Morning Glory Tie Dye Blue

Heavenly Blue. (I. tricolor.) Intensely sky-blue blooms, 2½-inches across, cover this long-time favorite. Pkt is 50 seeds.

Sun; H: 8-10'; Blooms: Midsummer-Frost 1049—(P) Pkt $1.45; 2 Pkts $2.60; 4 Pkts $4.65

Star Of Yelta. Its Blooms Stay Open Past Morning! (I. purpurea.)

Masses of rich, showy 2½-inch purple blooms, each with a pink star and white central dot. Unlike most Morning Glories, its blooms are open for much of the day. Ideal for fences, mailboxes, trellises and arbors!

Sun; H: 8-10'; Blooms: Midsummer-Fall 1060— (P) Pkt $1.50;

2 Pkts $2.70;

new Morning Glory Split Personality

4 Pkts $4.80

Scarlet O’Hara. (I. nil.) Wine-red flowers, 4 inches across. Pkt is 30 seeds.

Sun/Part Shade; H: 8-10'; Blooms: Early Summer/Midsummer-Fall 1017—(P) Pkt $0.95; 2 Pkts $1.70

Sweet Pea, Lathyrus

ANNUAL

A beloved vine, yielding not only lovely flowers for cutting but also a sweet, unfor­get­table fragrance. Direct-sow in full sun. CL Sweet Pea Melody™ Mix. Tops for Cutting! Delightfully fragrant and richly colored, sporting 7 deep hues — the standards (upper petals) are dark while the wings (lower petals) are lighter. Very large-flowered, this vine sets long stems just right for cutting.

Lavender, lilac, maroon, red, rose, pink, and violet. Pkt is 50 seeds.

Sun; H: 5'; Blooms: Spring

Morning Glory Star of Yelta

Morning Glory Scarlet O'Hara

1900—(P) Pkt $2.50; 2 Pkts $4.50

Streamer Mix. Extra-large 2-inch blooms arise 4 per stem, each boldly streaked in white and SO fragrant! The best for cutflowers.

There’s never been a Sweet Pea like it! Pkt is 50 seeds.

Sun; H: 5-6'; Blooms: Spring-Early Summer 2580—(P) Pkt $2.75; 2 Pkts $4.95

new High Scent. (Syn. ‘April in Paris.’) Created to marry the

rich, delectable scent of grandmother’s sweet peas with the larger, more beautiful blooms of today’s varieties, High Scent is our favorite for unforgettable aroma! Each foot-long stem bears up to half a dozen blooms of creamy white edged in pale blue, so fragrant that a single stem perfumes a room. Butterflies love these flowers, and so will you, whether you plant them to spill from a tall container or climb a trellis! Grow for summer bloom in cool and moderate climates, late winter to early spring in warmer areas. Pkt is 50 seeds.

Sun; H: 4-6’; Blooms: Summer or Winter-Spring 51740—(P) Pkt $1.95;

2 Pkts $3.50

Morning Glory Heavenly Blue

Sweet Pea Melody™ Mix Sweet Pea Streamer Mix new Sweet Pea High Scent

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VINCA, Periwinkle

Vinca, Continued

ANNUAL

Catharanthus roseus. (Syn. Vinca rosea.)

Pkt is 50 seeds, unless noted.

Vinca Cora™ Hybrids

Finally, a Vinca for Hot, Humid Climates!

Cora is so disease-resistant that its technology is actually being patented! Absolutely the best for hot, humid, and rainy climates, the Cora series keeps its big, bright blooms and thick, glossy leaves coming all summer. A portion of every sale is donated to Double Harvest.

Pkt is 20 seeds. Sun/Part Shade; H: 14-16", W: 25"; Blooms: Summer

Vinca Cora™ Mix White Burgundy Pink Punch Apricot Violet Lavender

51930—Apricot 51931—Burgundy 51933—Lavender 51937—Pink

51938—Punch 51934—Violet 51935—White 51936—Mix

Any Cora™ above, Mix n’ Match: (P) Pkt $3.95; 2 Pkts $7.10

Pacifica. AAS Winner. Unbeatable for massive color with unique hues, 2-inch flowers with overlapping petals, and extraearly bloom time! Sun; H: 10-12"; Blooms: All Summer ALL AMERICA

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WINNER

2128—Burgundy Halo. 2007 AAS Winner.

2100—Halo Mix. Cherry, magenta, orchid,

and punch w/white “halo” in the center.

2141—Polka Dot. White w/red eye.

2142—Punch. Rose-pink w/darker center.

2368—Really Red 2132—White. White w/pastel-pink eye.

2154—Mix. 14 colors.

Vinca Pacifica Really Red , Burgundy Halo , White, Punch, and Polka Dot

Any Pacifica above, Mix n’ Match: (P) Pkt $2.50; 2 Pkts $4.50; 4 Pkts $8.00; 6 Pkts $9.75

First Kiss Blueberry. 2005 AAS Winner. Agate-blue blooms are an absolute first for the Vinca family, and they arise by the dozen on quick-growing little plants! These 2-inch blooms have a darker eye that really stands out. Floriferous, well-branched, and super-vigorous! Sun; H: 10-14", W: 8-10"; Blooms: All Summer ALL AMERICA

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WINNER

Vinca Pacifica Halo Mix

Vinca Jaio Dark Red

3001—(P) Pkt $2.50;

2 Pkts $4.50

Jaio Dark Red. 2003 AAS Winner.

Stunning flowers are highlighted by a captivating white eye. The intense color simply won’t fade as the flowers mature. Compact plants produce 2-inch flowers just 70 days after sowing. Space 12 inches apart.

Sun; H: 8-12"; Blooms: Summer-Frost ALL AMERICA

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Vinca Mediterranean Apricot Broadeye & Deep Rose

2160—(P) Pkt $2.95; 2 Pkts $5.30

Viola Endurio™ Sky Blue Martien

Viola corsica Bastian Blue White Lace Flower

Viola Angel Tiger Eye

Yellow Eyed Grass

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Mediterranean Hybrids. Trailing 2 to 2½ feet, it is smothered in color from May till frost! Great branching means tons of overlapping 2-inch flowers for baskets and windowboxes. Trouble-free!

Sun; H: 6-8"; Blooms: Late Spring-Frost

1916—Apricot Broadeye 1919—Deep Rose 1925—Mix. Apricot Broadeye, Deep Orchid, Deep Rose, Pink, Lilac, Peach, Polka Dot and White Broadeye.

Any Mediterranean above, Mix n’ Match: (P) Pkt $3.75; 2 Pkts $6.75

Viola new

Endurio™ Sky Blue Martien.

2010 AAS Winner. It Trails!

It Mounds! It's Unstoppable!

(V. cornuta.) The best all-around Viola for any climate, this AAS winner has a unique habit — it both trails and mounds, so it's ideal for any setting from a hanging basket to groundcover! The ¾-inch blooms are skyblue with darker whiskers and fingerprints, appearing in unbelievable numbers over a long, long season (or two!) Everblooming, early-flowering, and extra-tough, it earns the Endurio™ name! Pkt is 25 seeds.

Sun/Part Shade; H: 6"; Blooms: All Winter (south) or Fall and Spring (north) 51968—(P) Pkt $2.95; 2 Pkts $5.30

Bastian Blue. (V. corsica.) PERENNIAl Blooms continuously for 3 seasons! Perfect for groundcover, containers, edging, and accents, its bright blue 1½- to 2-inch blooms just keep coming. Naturalizes readily. Space plants 8 to 10 inches apart.

Pkt is 25 seeds. Sun/Part Shade; H: 8-10”; Blooms: Spring-Fall; Z: 4-10 51915—(P) Pkt $1.95; 2 Pkts $3.50

Angel Tiger Eye. This unique hybrid has 1½-inch golden blooms densely netted with black veins. Super-tough 6- 8-inchwide plants flower 8 weeks from sowing.

Pkt is 25 seeds.

Sun/Light Shade; H: 4-6", W: 6-8"; Blooms: Spring/Fall 1962—(P) Pkt $2.95; 2 Pkts $5.30

White Lace Flower ANNUAl Masses of showy white blooms in big 3-inch clusters cover this tidy plant, followed by charming green fruits! Space 16 to 20 inches apart. Pkt is 50 seeds.

Sun; H: 30-40"; Blooms: All Summer

0790—(P) Pkt $2.95;

Yellow-Eyed Grass Yellow Stone. PERENNIAl (Sisyrinchium californicum.) This native plant grows easily, self-sows, and sports star-shaped 3/4-inch golden blooms the first year from sowing. It thrives even in poor or heavy soil. Space 6 inches apart. Pkt is 100 seeds.

Sun; H: 6-8"; Blooms: Summer 1895—(P) Pkt $2.50;

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Zinnia

ANNUAL

Z. elegans. Outstanding for beds, borders, containers, and long-lasting cut flowers, Zinnias are just about the quickest and easiest flowers to grow from seed. They come in almost all colors and sizes, ranging from less than an inch across to giant 6-inch blooms. They thrive all summer in heat, full sun, and well-drained soil. Cut all you want — Zinnias are “cut-and-come-again,” meaning that the more you cut, the bushier the plants will be and the more they will bloom! Pkt is 50 seeds, unless noted.

Our Top Zinnia Collection

90308—$14.95

Swizzle Cherry and Ivory and Scarlet Bedding Zinnias Swizzle. Keeps Blooming Forever! Big 3- to 4-inch double blooms with concentric circles of color. Plants are petite, just 10 to 12 inches high and wide, and bloom heavily all summer. Pkt is 15 seeds.

Sun; H: 10-12"; Blooms: All Summer 2139—Cherry and Ivory. Large inner circle of red, narrow band of white, and thin edging of scarlet.

2213—Scarlet and Yellow. Wide inner circle of red with golden tips.

Either Swizzle above, each: (P) Pkt $3.95; 2 Pkts $6.95; 4 Pkts $13.45 new

Zahara Starlight Rose. 2010 AAS Winner.

Bigger Blooms, Healthier Plants, Longer Season!

The largest-flowered bedding Zinnia is also the most free-flowering and tough on disease! Utterly carefree, with merry 2 ½-inch blooms of pure white with a halo of rich rose, the color becoming more intense in bright sun. Resistant to mildew and leaf spot, it’s a great choice for humid and rainy climates, and loves hot, dry conditions. Ready in just a few weeks from seed! Pkt is 25 seeds. Sun; H: 8-12”, W: 8-12”, Blooms: All Summer 51991—(P) Pkt $2.75;

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Zahara Starlight Rose

Dreamland

2 Pkts $4.95

Dreamland Hybrids. Enjoy the elegance of 4-inch Dahlia-form flowers on com­pact plants that stay neat all summer! Flowers appear just 6 weeks after sowing, and by 8 weeks form a complete carpet of color! Very rugged and weather-toler­ant, this sun-lover renews itself quickly after storms. Pkt is 25 seeds.

Sun; H: 10-12"; Blooms: Summer 2153—Coral 2158—Ivory 2155—Pink 2180—Red

2168—Rose 2178—Scarlet 2179—Yellow 2156—Mix

Any Dreamland above, each: (P) Pkt $3.95; 2 Pkts $6.95

Zinnia Dreamland Collection

90309—$21.95

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Tall Zinnias

ANNUAL

Park’s Picks. The Best Large-flowered Cutting Zinnia! A Park Exclusive. Fully double 4- to 5-inch Dahlia-flowered blooms are of highest quality, and exquis­itely formed in a wide range of brilliant clear colors; for Park’s Picks we selected only the most radiantly colorful and profusely productive types! Fast-growing plants, yielding long, thick sturdy stems for cutting. Direct-sow in well-drained spot; they bloom all summer, offering new blooms to replace those you cut. Sturdy and cheerful in the vase, with long lasting color.

Pkt is 50 seeds. Sun; H: 3½-4'; Blooms: All Summer

Park's Picks Zinnia Collection

Park's Picks Mix

90135—$17.95

2208—Carmine Rose 2238—Coral 2237—Deep Red 2204—Lilac

2236—Purple 2239—White 2190—Yellow 2315—Mix. Carmine-rose, coral,

crimson, deep red, lilac, orange, purple, pink, salmon-rose, scarlet, yellow, and white.

Any Zinnia Park’s Picks above, Mix n’ Match: (P) Pkt $2.95; 2 Pkts $5.30

Uproar Rose. 5 Inches Wide and Neon Hot! Giant Dahliaflowered blooms of brilliant magenta-rose simply cover these plants all summer, adding an unusual color to the garden. The flower form is perfect, the plants are very heavy bloomers, and each stem is a masterpiece. If you like the Magellan Zinnias for bedding, you’ll love this taller, bigger, brighter version for the cutting garden and borders! Pkt is 15 seeds.

Sun; H: 30-36"; Blooms: Summer 2212—(P) Pkt $3.95;

2 Pkts $6.95

Profusion Knee High. America’s Favorite Bedding Zinnia Just Grew! Taller than the regular Profusions (p. 3), this super disease- and heat-resistant variety cloaks itself in bright 2-inch blooms on sturdy stems. Spreading about a foot wide, it is ideal for cutting as well as garden glory. Pkt is 25 seeds. Sun; H: 20-24”; Blooms: All Summer 51976—Red

51977—White

Either Profusion Knee High above, each: (P) Pkt $2.95; 2 Pkts $5.30; 4 Pkts $9.95

Uproar Rose

Knee High Red Big Red

Big Red. Vibrant blood-red flowers are huge — 5 to 6 inch­ es across with waxy petals. A mass of eye-catch­ing color in the bed. Plants and blooms remain clean and bright after other Zin­nias have passed their peak. Flowers in 7 weeks from seed. Pkt is 10 seeds. Sun; H: 36"; Blooms: All Summer 2184—(P) Pkt $2.95; 2 Pkts $5.30; 4 Pkts $9.95; 6 Pkts $12.45

Peppermint Stick. Irresistible Eye-Candy for the Garden!

Peppermint Stick gives you armloads of creamy 2-inch blooms, each with generous stripes, splashes, and splotches of scarlet, carmine, rose, purple, orange, and vermilion. This improved Candy Stripe-type was years in the breeding, and the orange and yellow tones are brand-new to this Zinnia family! Cut all you want — the more you cut, the quicker you’ll get new blooms! Kids love this mix! Space plants about a foot apart.

Sun; H: 24-36"; Blooms: All Summer

2227— (P) Pkt $1.75; 2 Pkts $3.15; 4 Pkts $5.60; 6 Pkts $6.85

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Park’s Cutting Blend. A Park Exclusive!

A Rainbow of Cutflowers in Every Packet!

Cutflower lovers, this is the Zinnia for you! Big, double 2½- to 4½-inch blooms arise over an extra-long season on plants so floriferous they just won’t quit! Superb holding power in the garden or vase. Space plants 8 to 12 inches apart.

Sun; H: 24-36"; Blooms: Summer

Ruffles Mix. Award-winning ball-shaped flowers, 3 to 3½ inch­es across, are longstemmed, ruffled, and fully double. Early and disease-resistant, these plants create a uniform hedge effect. Pkt is 15 seeds.

Sun; H: 24-30"; Blooms: Summer

4962—Golden Yellow 4961—Paper White 4963—Pastel Shades. Cream, yellow, salmon,

Sun. Free-flowering non-fading double blossoms up to 5 inches in diameter. Pkt is 15 seeds. Sun; H: 24-30"; Blooms: Summer 2176—Cherry. Dark red.

rose, and pink.

4965—Scarlet 4964—Rose 4966—Mix. Pastel shades of cream, yellow, rose,

salmon, cherry, bright golden, scarlet, & white.

Any Park’s Cutting Blend above, Mix n’ Match: (P) Pkt $2.95; 2 Pkts $5.30

Giant Cactus Mix. Huge cactus-like blooms are a hard-to-find treasure for gardeners.

Eye-catching flowers, 4 to 5 inches across, are long-lasting. This mix includes yellow, orange, red, rose, pink, salmon and white.

Upright plants are right at home in mixed borders. Space plants 12 inches apart.

Sun; H: 30"; Blooms: All Summer 2210—(P) Pkt $2.25; 4 Pkts $7.65

2 Pkts $4.00;

2165—(P) Pkt $2.25; 2 Pkts $4.00; 4 Pkts $7.65

2174—Gold 2172—Red. Scarlet 2183—Sunshine Mix

Any Sun above, Mix n’ Match: (P) Pkt $2.25; 2 Pkts $4.00; 4 Pkts $7.65

Zowie! Yellow Flame. Zowie is a Zinnia like no other! The 3- to 5-inch flowers are red and yellow at maturity, but when the petals open, they are bold magentapink with yellow tips! They turn color gradually, so that in a big garden display, you have all 3 colors present at once! Perfect for cutting, they arise on sturdy, upright plants. Pkt is 15 seeds.

Sun; H: 30-36"; Blooms: Summer 2140—(P) Pkt $3.95;

Envy. Striking chartreuse flowers will make your neighbors green with envy. This unique heirloom variety bears semi-double blooms, 2 inches across. Upright plants bloom throughout the summer and are great companions to darkleaved annuals. Space plants 12 inches apart.

Sun; H: 30"; Blooms: All Summer 2197—(P) Pkt $1.95; 2 Pkts $3.50; 4 Pkts $6.25

Whirligig. Gay colors in festive patterns on 3- to 4½-inch double blooms. Bushy plants bloom all summer.

Sun; H: 20"; Blooms: All Summer 2177—(P) Pkt $1.50; 2 Pkts $2.70; 4 Pkts $4.80

Candy Mix. Glorious 2- to 3-inch double blooms in bold shades of red, cerise, orange, and yellow appear all summer long on this wellbranched, super vigorous plant. Each flower boasts a central pompon surrounded by a short "skirt" of single petals, irresistible to butterflies as well as humans! One of the easiest annuals to grow, all it asks is sunshine and water to blanket garden and vase with brilliant color.

Sun; H: 2 ½'; Blooms: All Summer

Envy

Giant Cactus Mix

Whirligig

Ruffles Mix

2 Pkts $6.95

Mexican Zinnias Crystal. (Z. angustifolia.) Super easy bedding plants covered with 1- to 2-inch single flowers!

Pkt is 25 seeds.

Sun; H: 12"; Blooms: Early Summer-Fall 2216—Orange 2231—White. 1997 AAS Winner.

Any Crystal above, Mix n’ Match: (P) Pkt $1.95; 2 Pkts $3.50; 4 Pkts $6.65

Unique Zinnias Red Spider. (Z. tenuifolia.) Gives you the best of both worlds — elegance with an exotic look on a compact, vigorous, and easy annual.

The blooms are about 1¼ inch wide, but have the impact of larger flowers because of their shape. The flat central cone is dark brown to black, surrounded by dozens of thin, flat, widely-spaced petals that curve up and over like a spider’s legs! Best directly sown into warm spring soil, spacing about a foot apart.

Sun; H: 18-24"; Blooms: Early Summer-Fall 2233—(P) Pkt $1.95; 2 Pkts $3.50; 4 Pkts $6.25; 6 Pkts $7.65

51989—(P) Pkt $1.95; 2 Pkts $3.50

Candy Mix

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The Original PARK-STARTS® Seed Starters

Jiffy-7® Windowsill Greenhouses

With Park-Starts® you’ll grow healthy seedlings every time and transplant them more easily and safely. Just drop a few seeds in each preformed hole, set the blocks in a watering tray (p. 80) and place where they’ll get light and stay moist. Park-Starts® do the rest!

When transplanting time comes, just push out each cylinder from the bottom — your seedlings come out with every root intact! Root balls won’t crumble and fall apart as they so often do with other methods.

Park-Starts® are expanded polystyrene, 2½-inch x 3-inch x 6-inch perforated blocks containing 18 cylinders of pasteurized, disease-free peat moss, held together with a flexible binder that holds several times its weight in water. They come to you ready for immediate use.

And with each Park-Starts® shipment, we send you a free package of soluble seedling food, spe­cially formulated to keep your seedlings grow­ ing into vigor­ous, healthy plants. Tray sold separately. (p. 80) 96607—Park-Starts® Seed Starters with Watering Trays (Please order in multiples of 3 as listed)

Compact, easy to use, and SO economical, Jiffy is the name gardeners have relied on for years to start seeds! Just the right size for the windowsill, growing successful seedlings in them is a snap, thanks to a clear plastic cover for humidity control and a sturdy tray for bottom-watering.

Fun and easy to use!

Regular. 12 compressed peat moss disks are both pot and soil in this sturdy little re-usable tray! Measures 2¾ inches high including the cover (1¾ without it), 11 inches long, and 4½ inches wide.

3 Park-Starts (starts 54 plants) . . . . . . . $7.95 6 Park-Starts (starts 108 plants) . . . . . . $14.95 12 Park-Starts (starts 216 plants) . . . . . . $27.95

6199—$4.95 each; 2 for $8.95

Refill Disks. Set of 12. For use with Regular Windowsill Greenhouse (above).

9093—12 for $1.95 each; 24 for $3.50

Park’s Plastic Seed Flats Give every seed the best possible start in life with these economical, endlessly reusable seed flats. Perfectly sized to fit 6 at a time into our Seed Starting Trays, (pg. 80), they measure 7 inches long, 5 inches wide, and 2½ inches deep, with good bottom irrigation and a slender rim for easier handling. Sold in sets of 6.

6662—6 for $4.95; 12 for $8.95

Electric Grow Mat

Air not only rises, it also cir­culates be­tween your mat and your seedling flats, which are placed on top. This means bet­ter heat circulation for your seeds. A chrome wire cage sur­rounds and pro­tects the heating mat under­ neath. The wires are mold­­ed into thick, protective black rubber. Just plug into a 110-120 volt house­hold current. 23 x 15 x 2 inches.

9660—Park-Starts® Replace­ment Cylinders.

9024—$59.95 each

Recycle your perforated blocks and watering trays!

They last for years! Just fill the blocks again with these replacement cylinders.

Park’s Fiber Seed Flats

108 cylinders . . . . . . . . . . . $9.95 216 cylinders . . . . . . . . . . . $17.95

Sturdy, earth-brown fiber flats. Just the right size (7½" L x 5½" W x 2¾" H) for starting seeds.

96391—10 for $4.25; 20 for $7.50

Jiffy-7® Regular Park Starts® (Tray not included—see pg. 80)

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Park's Plastic Seed Flats Electric Grow Mat

and Park's Fiber Seed Flats

Jiffy Peat Pots

One-Steps®

Inexpensive and lightweight, and now Certified Organic! Peat moss pots are a simple and effective means of rais­ing plants from seed.

Roots grow through the Jiffy Pot wall! Needs less watering. No need to remove the seedling for transplanting — just plant the pot! May be used for all normal potting jobs, and is especially useful for hard-totransplant species.

(A) 2¼-inch Round Jiffy Pots

A great way to grow your own plants from seed.

Just add water to compressed peat disks — they’ll expand 5 times to 1¾ inches in height. Drop a few seeds on each and provide light and moisture till plants are ready for transplant. Once planted outdoors, roots will grow through the One-Step® into the soil.

Perfect for perennials and vegetables. (Also called Jiffy-7™)

6624—26 for $2.75; 52 for $4.95

6039—25 for $4.95; 100 for $15.95

(B) 3-inch Round Jiffy Pots

6626—22 for $3.50; 44 for $6.25

Seed Starting Mix

(C) 2¼-inch Square Jiffy Pots

The Best Possible Start in Life! The health and beauty of your plants depends on a great start, and that's just what they'll get with our premium seed-starting mixture. Composed of top-quality Canadian sphagnum peat moss, vermiculite, and perlite, it also contains a wetting agent and is pH adjusted. 8-qt. bag.

6632—100 for $9.95; 200 for $18.95 (D) 3-inch Square Jiffy Pots

6634—100 for $22.95; 200 for $42.95

(Not pictured).

6981—$4.95 each; 2 for $7.95

new Jiffy Strips & Greenhouses Jiffy Strips. 10 square, 1¾-inch fiber pots molded togeth­­­er at the top for easier han­dling.

96625—Set of 5 strips (50 Pots) $4.95; 2 sets of 5 strips $8.95 Jiffy Strip Greenhouse. Start 50 seedlings in this peat-pot portable

greenhouse. Just add soil and seeds!

96626—$9.95 Jiffy Strip Windowsill Greenhouse. Long and narrow, this seed-

new Coco One-Steps®

The Natural Alternative to Peat! Composed of all-natural coir, these porous disks swell to 1¾ inches high with the addition of water, promoting rapid rooting and healthy seedling growth. The netting is 100% biodegradable. Plant out when roots begin to grow out from the sides and base of the disk.

96619—100 for $11.95; 200 for $19.95

starter contains 20 peat-pot cells.

96627—$6.95

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Jiffy Windowsill Greenhouse Jiffy Peat Pots

Jiffy Strips

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Perma-Nest Plant Trays Perfect for home or garden, indoors or out. Sturdy, light green plastic never rots or rusts. Start your seeds, cuttings, and bulbs in these easily cleaned trays; they nest com­pactly for efficient storage.

(A) 8 5/ 8 x 4¼ x 2¼ in. (Set of 4) 96372—1 set for $8.95 ; 2 sets for $16.95 (B) 12 x 8 5/ 8 x 2½ in. (Set of 3)

96373—1 set for $9.95;

2 sets for $17.95

(C) 22 7/ 8 x 12 x 2¼ in. (Set of 2)

96374—1 set for $17.95;

2 sets for $34.95

Plastic Labels

Perma-Nest Plant Trays

Attractive, permanent, weatherproof, heavy white plastic labels to identify your plants, flower seeds, and bulb beds at a glance. Pencil or permanent marking pens remain readable until removed with scouring powder. Use them year after year!

(D) Perma Marker.

6295—$3.95 each;

3 for $9.95

(E) Large T-Stakes. 2½-in. x 8-in.

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6291—25 for $11.95;

50 for $19.95

9689—50 for $7.95;

100 for $14.95

(F) Small T-Stakes. 2-in. x 6-in.

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Park’s Seed-Starting Trays and Inserts with Humidity Dome Professional growers use these units for fast reliable growth. Each unit consists of an 11- x 22-inch bottom tray and a poly-plastic market pack insert that fits into the tray. Sow directly into the insert cells and grow from seed to garden size, or trans­plant seedlings from your seed flats into the cells to grow to garden size. Just lift out the market packs when plants have grown — plants pop out with root balls intact! Reusable for several sea­sons.

Set of Trays with 36 Cell Inserts with Domes.

(2 trays, 2 sets of inserts, and 2 humidity domes) 6689—1 set $9.95;

2 sets $17.95

Set of Trays with 48 Cell Inserts with Domes.

(2 trays, 2 sets of inserts and 2 humidity domes) 6506—1 set $9.95;

2 sets $17.95

Set of Trays with 72 Cell Inserts with Domes.

(2 trays, 2 sets of inserts and 2 humidity domes) 6690—1 set $9.95;

2 sets $17.95

Humidity Domes. (Set of 4) 96375—1 set $9.95;

2 sets $17.95

Bottom trays. (Set of 4)

36 Cell insert

48 Cell insert

72 Cell insert

Park's Seed-Starting Tray and Insert with Humidity Dome

96376—1 set $5.95

36 Cell Inserts. (Set of 4) 96377—1 set $3.95

48 Cell Inserts. (Set of 4) 96378—1 set $3.95

72 Cell Inserts. (Set of 4) 96379—1 set $3.95

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Wooden Labels Just the right size for seedlings — won’t block out the sun or cast shadows across the seed tray! Our White Birch tags are long-lasting, all-natural, and sturdy! Treated with eco-friendly veneer to withstand many seasons of rain and frost, they’re the economical, guilt-free alternative to plastic! Use with Park’s Waterproof Marker or a weatherproof pencil. Tags are 5/8-inches wide and available in 4-inch height (for seedlings and young plants) and traditional 8-inch; sold in packages of 50.

4-inch Plant Tags. Just the right size for seedlings–won’t block out the sun or cast shadows across the seed tray 6235—1 Pkg. (50)

$3.95;

2 Pkgs. (100)

$6.95

8-inch Plant Tags. For larger items.

6236—1 Pkg. (50)

$5.95;

2 Pkgs. (100) $9.95

Greensense Earthworm Castings A superb fertilizer for all your garden and potted plants. It promotes soil aeration, porosity, drainage, and moisture-holding ability! Higher in nitrogen, phosphorous, potassium, magnesium, calcium, and manganese than commercial fertilizers, they are also in a plantfriendlier form, enabling the roots to soak up these nutrients effortlessly. Contains over 60 trace elements. Taken from earthworms grown in alfalfa-fed rabbit manure, these castings are slightly alkaline, so add peat if your plants need more acidity. One bag covers 1,500 square feet of garden! 15-pound bag.

Wooden Labels

9106— $24.95 each

Organic Soil The most trusted name in soil mixes, Fafard, now offers a premium Certified Organic soil mix ideal for starting seeds or filling flowerpots, windowboxes, hanging baskets, and other containers. This medium-fine mix contains all the nutrients your seeds and plants need to grow strong and healthy. 10-quart bag. (Not pictured) 96380—5.95 each; 2 for $9.95

Pro Hand Seeder Sow every seed in the packet easily and accurately with this simple, easy-to-use hand-seeder from England! Just snap on the color-coded needle and release the rubber bulb to pick up even the tiniest seed. Then gently squeeze the rubber bulb and the seed drops just where you want it! No more double- and triple-sowing, wasteful thinning, and FRUSTRATION caused by trying to handle dust-like seeds! Comes with 3 sizes of needles to fit all tiny and hard-to-handle flower and vegetable seeds.

Lasts a lifetime and never needs maintenance! Perfect for use with your Bio-Dome, Park-Starts®, and more. Makes a great gift too!

Pro Hand Seeder

6528—$19.95 each

Rootrainers® Take the guesswork out of starting seeds with Rootrainers®, the innovative and downright fun way to grow big, healthy, ready-to-transplant seedlings. Each of the 32 cells in this tray opens up to reveal the progress of your seedling’s roots, so you can see exactly when it’s time to transplant. Best of all, the walls of each cell are grooved, encouraging roots to grow downward instead of spiralling around the plant. Cells measure 1½ inches square and 5 inches deep. Great for rooting cuttings, too! Endlessly re-usable.

6196—$16.95 each

Yellow Sticky Traps Trap Bugs with Color, Not Chemicals! Avoid toxic sprays and harmful chemicals with these foolproof “sticky goo” traps! The bright yellow tag is covered with adhesive, pinning the insects who, attracted to the color yellow, would otherwise eat your plants. Used in our greenhouses here at Park, they are effective against aphids, leafminers, thrips, gypsy moths, and more!

Large Yellow Sticky Traps. Set includes 9 cards (3x5-inch) and 3 wire stakes (11-inch).

6399—1 set $5.95;

2 sets $9.95

Small Yellow Sticky Traps.

7-inch-high, 2-inch-wide strips.

Set of 15.

6400—1 set $3.95;

2 sets $6.95

Rootrainers® Earthworm Castings

Large Sticky Trap

Sticky Traps Collection

96059—$7.95

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Park’s Improved Garden Condo A Park Exclusive! Grow beautiful flowering plants any­where in­doors, even without a win­dow or sun­light, or get a head start on spring by starting flower and vegetable seeds indoors with this easy-to-assemble stand! A customer favorite for years, it’s new and improved for greater durability and ease of use.

Made of sturdy yet lightweight, galvanized cream-colored enam­eled aluminum tubing, the Garden Condo mea­sures 49 inches long x 18 inches wide x 47 inches high. Two grow­ing racks each hold 4 sturdy, green, plastic removable trays. Leak- and rustproof, the trays measure 17¼" x 12" x 2¼" — big enough to hold a host of plants. Above each rack, mounted on chains, hangs a 48-inch fluorescent fixture, with two 40-watt, cool-white tubes (not full spectrum).

Light fixtures can easily be raised or lowered to provide optimum intensity and prop­er distance from foliage. Casters are included. And it assembles with just a screw­driver!

6878—$379.95 each

Tabletop Plant Light

48-inch Folding Light Set

Promotes healthy growth without sun­light. Grow houseplants, seedlings and cut­tings in almost any house­hold location. White fixture in­cludes wide-spec­trum fluo­rescent tubes. Metal stand permits adjustment of hood height as plants require. See #6870 below for replacement lights.

24-inch model. (24 x 11 x 25 inches high), with two 20-watt plant light tubes.

6879—$99.95 each

Gro-Lux Wide Spectrum Fluorescent Replacement Tubes The wide color distribution (more reds and yellows than standard) of these tubes provides the best all-around growing environment for a variety of indoor planting needs — from seedlings to houseplants.

20-Watt. Wide-spectrum fluo­­res­cent tubes. 24 inches long.

6870—2 tubes $17.95; 4 tubes $31.50

40-Watt. Wide-spectrum fluo­res­cent tubes. 48 inches long.

6872—2 tubes $18.95; 4 tubes $32.95

48-inch Goliath Plant Light

Tabletop Plant Light Park's Improved Garden Condo

Start your plants in the spotlight! With four 48-inch light tubes in its hood, Goliath illuminates up to 4 large Perma Nest trays (page 80) without any shadows. The aluminum hood, 18 inches by 48 inches, rests on a galvanized steel support stand measuring 28 inches high by 50 inches wide. Adjust the height of the hood with the slots located every 1½ inches. It’s the perfect size for use on a table and it’s sturdy enough for commercial use. Complete with cool white tubes. 19 lbs.

68418—1 Plant Light: $249.95

48-inch Folding Light Set Compact and Portable. Just unfold this steel-framed system on a table, workbench, or floor, set the light between 3 and 15 inches above the trays, and plug in the 3-wire grounded cord! Includes two 48-inch, 40-watt lamps, two 22-inch x 11-inch green grow­ing trays, and a frame 23 inches high, 51 inches wide, and 12 inches deep. Weighs 30 pounds and folds for easy storage. See #6872 above for replacement lights.

6809—$79.95 each

48-inch Goliath Plant Light

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World’s Strongest Flower Pouch. Now you can grow even heavy-flowering plants and big crops of vegetables off the ground with these fantastic German flower tubes and pouches.

Made of woven, laminated polyethylene, U.V.-resistant and easy to clean and the reinforced handles will NOT tear or stretch.

The tubes have a full, rounded base for extra root room. Economical and long-lasting!

9283—6-hole pouch: 13.3 inches long, 9-inch diameter. One handle.

9284—10-hole pouch: 21 inches long, 9-inch diameter. One handle.

6325—12-hole tube: 13.7 inches long, 7-inch diameter.

9285—16-hole tube: 17 inches long, 7-inch diameter.

9286—20-hole tube: 24 inches long, 7inch diameter.

Sold in sets of 2: 1 Set for $5.95 ea; 2 Sets for $9.95

Wonder Soil™. A single circular wafer expands to 14 times its original size, filling a 4-inch pot. Unlike older compressed potting media, these wafers crumble into perfectly aerated soil as they expand.

Composed of coconut pith, Canadian peat, 10-10-10 nutrients, and a water-retaining polymer, Wonder Soil™ is an all-in-one growing media — use it with seeds, transplants, or mature plants! Each package contains 18 wafers, which yield more than 15 pounds of potting soil. 17.9 oz.

6938—$9.95 tube of 18 wafers

Terra Latch. “Hang Your Plants Anywhere” Supports! Just slip your favorite flowerpot into the Latch for a lifetime of support! Any 4- to 10-inch pot fits snugly into the Terra Latch, enabling you to grow flowers and veggies wherever you want! Each heavy-duty plastic latch attaches with 2 wood screws and holds up to 90 pounds. Lasts a lifetime, indoors or out! Hardware included.

6897— Sold in sets of 2: 1 Set for $5.95; 2 Sets for $10.95; 3 Sets for $15.95; 4 Sets for $19.95

Electronic 4-way Analyzer Most soil analyzers only measure pH and fertility, but ours tells you everything you need to know to plant and grow successfully in the garden! In addition to soil pH and combined N-P-K levels, this easyto-use device measures the available moisture and sunlight. Get results in seconds, then use the detailed chart (included) to determine the optimal levels of each element for your plants!

No batteries required.

96078—$34.95 each

Park’s Containers and Baskets Slow Release Fertilizer.

18-6-12 + Minors. For all container plants. Apply just 2 times a season. For indoor plants, use 1 teaspoon per 4-inch pot, 1½ teaspoons per 6-inch pot, or 3 teaspoons per one-gallon pot (or hanging basket). For outdoor containers, double the dosage.

9123—$11.95 each;

2 for $21.95

Soil Test Kit Test the Nitrogen, Phosphorous, Potash, and pH of your soil in minutes with this easy-to-use, effective kit. You add soil and water — the kit does the rest! Includes complete instructions for testing and then correcting the soil for specific deficiencies, plus a list of the soil needs of 450 common garden plants. Complete lawn care instructions, too! Great for teaching kids.

SuperStrong for a Lifetime of Use!

9523—$14.95 each

Space Saver Garden Corner Joints Create Raised Beds in a Snap! Simple to use and flexible to any angle, these garden corners hold 2-by-6 wood planks securely to the ground with a sturdy stake and hinged joints (fastening hardware included). Design the raised bed, planting, or edging you want — they’re even stackable, thanks to the stake-in-stake design.

High-impact, heat-resistant ABS plastic.

6401—Set of 2 for $18.95; Set of 4 for $36.00

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All-Purpose Slow Release Fertilizer Give Your Plants the Very Best!

Take the guesswork out of feeding your garden this season with just one application of this innovative plant food! This 16-8-16 + Minors formula provides all the nutrients your perennials, shrubs, and even trees need for up to 4 months, and a single dose ensures stronger roots, greener foliage, and better blooming and fruiting!

2½-pound container.

World's Strongest Flower Pouch in full Bloom and 20 Hole tube (inset)

Terra Latch “Hang Your Plants Anywhere” Supports

Wonder Soil™

Soil Test Kit

Space Saver Garden Corner Joints

9453— $11.95

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Pest Problem Solvers Plantskydd Deer Repellent The Best Deer Repellent, Period! 100% natural repellent deters deer, rabbits, opossums, elk, moose, and other wild animals from your garden. Made from dried porcine and bovine blood, it can be sprayed onto your plants, shrubs, and trees. Rain fast within 24 hours — and no reapplication for months! Safe for pets, people and the environment. This is absolutely, the BEST we’ve ever used in our 9-acre trial gardens.

6222—One-quart bottle: $21.95 each 96351—One-pound Concentrate: $32.95 each

Mosquito Trap. Kills 1000’s of Mosquitoes Safely and Effectively! Kill mosquitoes BEFORE they lay eggs-without harmful chemicals. This low-tech trap uses pheromones to lure and then drown mosquitoes. It’s simple to use — just add water and dissolve the pellets in the trap! Two traps cover an entire yard.

Leave them out all season, replacing when the water level gets too low. Peopleand pet-friendly and environmentally safe.

6985—$19.95 each

Mosquito Bait re-fill pellets.

Plantskydd Deer Repellents

6964—$8.95 each; 2 for $14.95

Shake Away Pest Repellents. The Best Way to Keep Critters Away! Composed of the urine of predatory animals, this solution convinces critters that your garden is home to their natural enemies! Within weeks, the pests vanish with no damage to plants, pets, or the environment! One 20 oz. container covers 600 square feet.

Rodents. Contains fox and bobcat urine. Repels moles, voles, shrews, and rats.

6994—$17.95 each

Small Critters. Contains fox, bobcat, and coyote urine. Repels chipmunks, gophers, groundhogs, porcupines, opossums, rabbits, skunks, squirrels, and woodchucks.

9045—$17.95 each

Mosquito Trap

Shake Away Pest Repellent & Sluggo Bait Automatic Pressure Pump Sprayer

Sluggo Bait. Kills Snails and Slugs and Actually Feeds the Soil! Sluggo’s active ingredient is iron phosphate, which breaks down into fertilizer for the soil. Safe around pets and wildlife, it’s toxic only to snails and slugs. A terrific organic alternative to harmful metaldehydes! Pelleted. 2½-pound jug covers 2500 square feet.

6358—$19.95 each

Automatic Pressure Pump Sprayer. No Need to Pump! This revolutionary automatic sprayer takes all the back-breaking labor out of pressure spraying! The entire unit is on wheels, and as you roll it along, it pressurizes itself! Huge 4-gallon capacity, chemical-resistant seals and discharge valve, 16-inch flexible rotating sprayer wand, and extra-long 72-inch PVC hose also simplify the job. Use it to fertilize the Rose garden, kill weeds on the lawn, stain the deck, strip wallpaper — just about anything! No assembly required.

9023—$99.95 each

Park’s Anti-Bird Net and Anchors. Drape this feather-light mesh over desirable plants including trees or shrubs to inhibit birds, deer and other animals from eating. Net needs to go to the ground. Harmless to animals, long-lasting, mildew-resistant and can be cut to any size, draped and secured with U-shaped Galvanized Ground Anchors. Allows the light, but not the beaks, teeth, and claws!

6386—7 x 20 ft. $9.95 each 6387—14 x 14 ft. $9.95 each 6388—14 x 45 ft. $24.95 each 6389—14 x 75 ft. $39.95 each 6390—28 x 28 ft. $39.95 each Ground Anchors.

6395—1 set (20) for $4.75; 2 sets (40) for $8.50

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Water-Wise Garden Aids Noodlehead Sprinkler. Water Just What You Want, Where You Want!

Save water and grow the best garden of your life with this ingenious little sprinkler!

Simply sink the stake into the ground and bend each of Noodlehead’s 12 nozzles to exactly the spot you want! Works as an overhead sprinkler, too, for greenhouses and patio gardens. Endlessly re-bendable, lightweight ABS housing with black PVC tubes. Award-winning patented design!

6511—$18.95 each

Automatic Water Timer. Mechanic timer automatically shuts water off. Fits standard faucets and hoses. Can be set for up to three hours of watering.

96198—$19.95 each; 2 for $34.95

Soil Moist. Water your plants less! Reduce plant waterings by 50%, minimize transplant shock, and prevent soil compaction. remains effective in the soil for 3-5 years. 3-ounce bag.

Soil Moist

Noodlehead Sprinkler

96219—$2.95 each

Aqua Spikes. Keeps Roots Watered and Fed! Now your garden can stay watered even when you’re not there to do it! Screw an Aqua Spike onto the top of an empty plastic soda bottle, sink the spike into the ground beside your plant, and fill the bottle with water, liquid fertilizer, etc. The water goes right to your plant’s roots, preventing powdery mildew and other foliage-borne diseases. Not only will you save time, you’ll lose less water to evaporation, and your plants will be nourished at root level, where they need it most.

6326—Sold in sets of 4: 1 Set for $7.95 each; 2 Sets for $13.95

Aqua Pads. Water Just Once a Week! Water your potted plants just once a week (or even less!) with these handy little 6½-inch squares. Each Aqua Pad holds 16 ounces of water, and as the soil in the pot dries out, the water wicks up to the plant roots. Each Aqua Pad lasts an entire season! They can save your plants’ lives during hot weather or while you are away for the weekend!

Soil Moist

Automatic Water Timer

Aqua Spikes

Aqua Pads

6866—Sold in sets of 5: 1 Set for $6.50 each; 2 Sets for $11.50

Watering Spike. Don't Let Your Potted Plants Go Thirsty! Deep flowerpots and tubs allow large plants, shrubs, and even trees to lay down an extensive root system, but sometimes they can become so full of roots that water has difficulty trickling down to where it's most needed. That's where this Watering Spike comes in. Simply sink it into the soil as deep as you need (up to 10 inches) and water through its 1½-inch diameter top opening. Small holes in the sides of this sturdy black plastic cone distribute the water just where you need it -- throughout the container, with a good amount being released toward the base! Simple and endlessly reusable, it keeps even crowded combo plantings fresh and healthy.

6752—$1.50 each; 4 for $4.75

Drip Mate Kit

Drip Mate Kit

• Water-wise irrigation for container gardens, beds, and borders • Customized watering for up to 25 plants • Easy to set up -- and to rearrange • The same system professional landscapers use Forget about messy soaker hoses and flimsy sprinkler heads -- now you can irrigate ANY small space easily and economically, without wasting a drop of water! Already very popular in Europe for balcony and rooftop gardens, the Drip Mate Kit gives you everything you need to design your own irrigation system . . . in minutes! You'd pay a landscaper dearly for the privilege of constructing a system that watered only your plants, wherever they happened to be, but Drip Mate not only lets you customize your system -- it even allows you to move it around and change the design! Install it above ground or bury it in the garden; the entire system is weather-resistant enough to leave in place all winter. The kit includes 50 feet of mainline tubing, 50 feet of micro tubing, 25 spray heads, all hose connections, in-line filter, tubing punch, and repair plugs. Easy instructions included. 3 lbs, 4 oz.

96522—$54.95 each

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Cedar Plant Bed

new Cedar Plant Bed. The Easiest, Healthiest Way to Grow All Your Plants! Don't break your back trying to loosen tough, compacted soil or break through sod.

Our 100% Western Red Cedar raised bed gives you plenty of growing space--all you add is soil and plants!

Measuring 4' x 4' and stands 7 inches tall, it assembles in minutes (simply slide the 4 sides into the corner joints) and lasts for years!

96582—$99.95 each

NRG Ergonomic Weeder/ Trowel. Even if arthritis or carpal

NRG Ergonomic Weeder/Trowel Leatherman Hybrid™

Landscaper Kneepads Felco Hand Pruner

tunnel syndrome makes using garden tools difficult, the NRG Weeder will slice through weeds and dig deep in compacted soil without straining your wrist or fingers. Ergonomically designed, it offers an extra-light aluminum/magnesium alloy serrated blade with a satin finish to minimize clean-up, securely attached to a thermoplastic handle that’s as comfortable as it is weather-tough. There’s even a seed well built into the blade for sowing hard-to-handle tiny seed! Bold lime-green color ensures that you’ll never lose this tool in the garden.

14.75 inches long, 2.75 inches wide, 3.6 inches deep. 7 oz.

96523—$11.95 each

Landscaper Kneepads

Cobrahead® Weeder new

The pad bends with your knees without cutting off circulation or jutting upwards, enabling you to sit back on your heels while you work. Boasting an inner sponge lining for added comfort and a Cool Max® liner that wicks away moisture, these kneepads are not only easy to wear – they’re actually a pleasure! The cover removes easily from the padding for cleaning. What a great gift for a gardening friend, too.

6804—$24.95 each

Leatherman Hybrid™ Tool.

Topiary Pink Gloves

SunStick UVB Protection Sunhats

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100% stainless-steel, this remarkable tool looks and functions like a giant Swiss Army Knife. It contains bypass pruners, wire cutters, a weed remover, grafting knife, bark lifter, Phillips and flat screwdrivers, saw, sprinkler tool, bottle opener, and ruler. Non-slip handles ensure that you never lose your grip, and the nylon sheath keeps the tool (and your clothing) protected.

9838—$59.95 each

Felco Hand Pruner. Designed without the bells and whistles (such as a “sap groove”) of other models, it has the same durable construction, innovative engineering, and ergonomic comfort of pruners twice its price! Solid-steel blades and rubbercushioned handles will last a lifetime of hard pruning in the garden!

9 inches long.

9041—$34.95 each

CobraHead Weeder. ®

CobraHead® is the one and only hand-held garden tool you need for just about any chore, from weeding to cultivating, seeding to transplanting, digging to de-thatching! Made of heat-treated, high carbon steel that is professionally ground to knife-blade sharpness on all sides, the "head" of the blade is super-sharp and indestructible. The ergonomically designed handle, suitable for righties and lefties alike, is composed of recycled plastic and wood fibers. This tool makes those delicate gardening jobs a snap and also tackles larger chores such as digging trenches, laying furrows for the vegetable garden, blending amendments into topsoil, and shaping new garden beds.

6377—$29.95 each

Pink Topiary Gloves.

Thorn-resistant and ready to take on your prickliest hollies and roses, these superbly comfortable, durable gloves from Touchstone™ are certain to become your favorites for every garden chore. The seamless palm construction and pre-curved finger design put less strain on your hands, and the Velcro closure at the wrist keeps out dirt and pebbles.

Breathable, as comfortable as a second skin, and easy to wash (just toss in the machine), these gloves also benefit the fight against breast cancer: a portion of each sale is donated to the Susan G. Komen Foundation.

96073—$19.95 each

new SunStick®. Measure Just How Much Sunlight Your Plants are Getting! Don't fuss with expensive sun meters when you can measure exactly how much light your plant is receiving in just one day with SunStick®! Simply snap the red flower onto the 9-inch stem, sink the stem into the soil, and watch the flower change colors! A handy color chart (included) gives you the results! It just takes one day, and works for any outdoor planting site. Sold as a pack of 3, with a portion of every sale donated to the fight against skin cancer.

96629—$11.95 each

UVB Protection Sunhats.

Protect your head, neck, and shoulders from harmful ultraviolet rays with this lovely wide-brimmed hat! Made from sun-protective grosgrain ribbon, it has an Ultraviolet Protection Factor of 50 for maximum safety . . . and it’s both comfortable and flattering too! Just roll it up and pack it away when not in use, then shake it back into shape!

One size fits all.

9452—Khaki $34.95 each

96545—Fuchsia

Park’s Trellis Netting Grow a space-saving garden with this strong nylon support for snap peas, cukes, pole beans, toma­toes, and other vines. Lasts for years. 63/4-inch open­ings for easy picking.

6521—5 x 30 ft; $12.95 ea; 2 for $22.95 6522—5 x 60 ft; $24.95 ea; 2 for $44.95

Wigwam Grips Bean Ring. Assembles in Seconds, to Just the Height You Desire! Now it's easier than ever to create towers for all your climbing veggies and trailing vines! This lightweight 5-inch-diameter ring offers 6 circular openings, perfect for gripping a pole about ½-inch in diameter (such as our bamboo canes). Instantly you've got a 3-foot circle of climbing space! The height is adjustable on this reusable, easy-to-store bean ring. Try it this season!

Park's Trellis Netting

96551—$5.95 each

Bamboo Stakes for Ring ½-inch

96547—Sold in sets of 10; 1 set $9.95 each

Bean Ring Set, includes two rings and 10 bamboo stakes.

96565—$14.95 each

Velcro Plant Ties. Don’t Fuss with Tying and Untying Knots!

Easy to use and “invisible” against plant stems, this strong Velcro tape is designed just for the garden. 75 feet long and ½-inch wide, cut to any length to fasten stems to trellises, fences, stakes, and more. Even strong enough for young shrubs and trees! Reusable. National Home Gardening Club recommended.

Wigwam Grips Bean Ring

6405—$6.95 each; 3 for $17.25; 5 for $27.95

Foam Plant Ties. 32½ feet of green plastic foam-wrapped wire, suitable for tying plants to cages, supports, and fences or positioning cutflowers in arrangements. The foam is gentle on plant stems, while the wire is durable and endlessly reusable.

6329—$12.95 each; 2 for $22.95

Bamboo Stakes. Support Your Plants the Natural Way! Stake your plants with attractive, all-natural, strong Bamboo stems. Tinted green to blend right in, and very lightweight, these bio-degradable stakes withstand rough weather for years!

Velcro Plant Ties

Foam Plant Ties

2½ -Foot-tall stakes.

6978—Sold in sets of 10: 1 Set for $4.95 each; 2 Sets for $8.95 4-foot-tall stakes.

6980—Sold in sets of 10: 1 Set for $8.95 each; 2 Sets for $14.95

Park’s Plant Support Hoops. Stake Plants Quickly and Easily!

Some flowers (especially Gladiolus) need a little help staying upright! Just set these 3/16-inch-thick galvanized recycled steel hoops over young plants, and their stems will grow through the center opening. Hinged 2-foot-tall legs fold up for storage.

Four-Leg Double Hoop. (19-inch diameter).

6019— Sold in sets of 3: 1 Set for $19.95; 2 Sets (6) for $35.95; 4 Sets (12) for $67.95

Three-Leg Single Hoop. (8-inch diameter).

6020—Sold in sets of 5:

Park's Plant Support Hoops

Bamboo Stakes

Tomato Tower

Park's Pea Fence

1 Set for $12.95; 2 Sets (10) for $21.95; 3 Sets (15) for $29.95

Pea Fence. Folds for Easy Storage! The perfect support or trellisfence for gar­den peas! Composed of seven 14½-inch by 30-inch con­nected panels of sturdy gal­vanized wire with 6-inch spikes to anchor them in the ground. Folds for easy storage, lasting for years. Ideal, too, for flowering sweet peas and other short vines. Each set is 14.5 feet long in 2 sections.

6887—1 set $29.95 each; 2 sets for $54.95; 3 sets for $74.95

Tomato Tower The tallest and sturdiest tomato tower, it eliminates tying plants. Just set the 14½-inch-diameter hoop onto the soil, expand the 6-foot black plastic pole, and a perfect nylon-net trellis offers strong vertical support to even the heaviest vines! Seven-inch windowpane netting makes harvest easier, and the tower is reusable.

6332—$14.95 each; 2 for $26.95

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Grow Bigger, Healthier Plants Algoflash Fertilizer This patented formula from Europe is capable of stimulating flower and vegetable production at rates you simply won’t believe (a Chrysan­themum with 7,791 flowers; a 193-inch carrot — and the list goes on!), but we think its most remarkable feature is its 100% mineral base — no chlorides, no carbonates, no sodium — and it’s odorless, colorless, and environmentally safe. One-liter bottle makes more than 100 gallons of solution. Use within 1 year of opening.

9221—All Purpose 9201—Flowering Plants 9202—Tomatoes

9222—Roses 9203—Houseplants

Any AlgoFlash above: $11.95 each

Rely on Safe, 100% MineralBased Algoflash for All Your Growing Needs Growin’ Bag

Algoflash Cut Flower Preserver Enjoy Cut Flowers 75% Longer!

Just add a dollop of this to your vases and keep your cut flowers beautiful and healthy 75% longer than with plain water! Odorless, colorless, and ecofriendly. Your blooms deserve nothing less! 250 ml.

9282—$ 8.95 each

Growin' Bag Grow your strawberries at eye level with this durable, lightweight green plastic pouch! Simply fill with potting soil and set a seedling into each of the crisscross openings. Water well and let the roots develop for about 2 weeks. Then hang the pouch where your berries will grow best! Plants grown off the ground boast cleaner fruit and foliage, with less loose dirt, pests, and disease. And your back will thank you at harvest time—no bending or stooping! The 5-hole pouch can be converted to a 2-sided planter by slitting 5 more holes in the back. Sold in packs of 4.

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6514—10 hole 6515—5 hole Either Growin' Bag above, Mix 'n Match: 1 Set for $6.95; 2 Sets for $11.95; 3 Sets for $14.95

Greenhouses for Every Garden new Snap n Grow™ Hobby Greenhouse. Easy, Economical,

and Weather-Tough! Start your entire garden from seed and protect your non-hardy plants in winter with 50 square feet of growing space! Suitable for any climate, this polycarbonate and heavy-duty aluminum structure mounts to a concrete floor or level gravel or soil surface with a galvanized base kit and ground spikes (all included). Assembly's a snap with the SmartLock connector system and polycarbonate SnapGlas™, which resist cracking or breaking. Adjustable roof vent and splitstyle door assure good air circulation, and pre-installed weather-stripping keeps the cold out and humidity in. 6' 9" H x 6' 3" W x 8' 4" L. Easy instructions included.

91500— $799.00 each

Portable Coldframes Protects Tender Plants from Rough Spring Weather! Whether you need to harden off your seedlings for spring planting, protect tender perennials from severe weather, or start your seeds in a snug place, these coldframes are the solution! Completely self-erecting, they set up in minutes with NO TOOLS REQUIRED, and withstand 60 mph winds, driving rain, frost, and snow.

Complete with stakes and high-wind tie-downs, they are portable and easy to use, made of UV-resistant, waterproof Groc-Tec™ material with rip-stop protection. Just fold up and store when not in use! 3-year warranty.

SeedHouse Portable Coldframe. Single Flowerhouse.

4 feet wide, 3 feet tall, 4 feet deep.

9049—$64.95 each StarterHouse Portable Coldframe. Double Flowerhouse.

8 feet wide, 3 feet tall, 4 feet deep.

9092—$99.95 each

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Snap n Grow™ Greenhouse

Farmhouse™ Pop-Up Greenhouse If you've dreamed of a greenhouse but never had the time or money to build one, this Farmhouse™ self-erecting portable model is exactly what you need. It zips together in no time, giving you a structure 9 feet wide, 9 feet deep, and 8 feet tall with four large ventilation windows, fully screened doors, ground stakes, high wind tie-downs, a shade cloth, and even a carrying case! Fill it with shelves to start your seeds in late winter or store your frost-tender plants; use it as a year-round germination house; or even create your own walled-in potting bench in this generous, secure space! To clean it, just hose it down; to store it, roll it up and place it in the carry pack. Endlessly useful for any serious gardener. We highly recommend this superb product.

6941— $399.99 each

SeedHouse Portable Coldframe

StarterHouse Portable Coldframe

Tumbleweed Composter Makes Composting as Easy as Salad Spinning! Everyone is raving about this new compost bin, and for good reason. It combines sturdy design with manageable size, and aerates so well that you can actually produce mature compost within a month! The 58-gallon cylindrical bin (holding 7 to 8 cubic feet) sports vented lids on top and bottom that twist closed (for animal-proofing) and are widemouthed, so you can dump in a giant load of leaves easily. A stainless-steel central rod separates the compost every time you spin the bin, increasing aeration. And the bin is mounted on galvanized steel legs that will not rust. Weighing 22 pounds, the entire composter assembles in just 10 to 15 minutes with a pocket screwdriver, yet lasts for decades. Complete instructions included.

6939— $225.00 each

Insulating Teepee Ripe Tomatoes 1 Month Earlier! Protects plants to 16°F! Start your gar­den 6 to 8 weeks earlier — harvest 30 to 40 days sooner! Just place an insulating teepee around your plant and fill its chambers with water. The solar-heated water creates a frost-free envi­ron­ment that extends the growing season! 18 x 18 inch­es. Remove 3 weeks after danger of frost.

9244—3 for $12.95; 6 for $23.95; 12 for $44.95; 24 for $79.95; 48 for $149.95

Tumbleweed Composter

Farmhouse™ Pop-Up Greenhouse

Park's Plant Protector

Insulating Teepee

Park’s Plant Protector Extend Your Harvest — Effortlessly! This porous plant cover lets sun and rain through while main­tain­ing a 3- to 4-degree higher temperature than outside, offering frost protection. Start spring crops earlier and grow fall crops longer! Light enough to cover most crops with no support. Easy to cut and reusable many times!

9240—72 inches wide x 30 feet long: $14.95 each; 2 for $28.00 9242—35 feet wide x 35 feet long: $54.95 each; 2 for $99.95

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Asparagus Jersey Knight Hybrid. 99.5% male seeds bear top-size, purpletipped spears, 5/8‑inch thick. 2 to 4 times the yield of older strains.

Highly rust-resistant and tolerant of Fusarium, Crown and Root Rot. Pkt is 25 seeds. Z: 2-8 Seeds: 5005—(P) Pkt $3.50; 2 Pkts $6.30 Bareroot: 48007—20 for $14.95; 40 for $28.00; 80 for $52.00

new Jersey Supreme Hybrid. The Biggest Yields – And So Adaptable to Stress! Ready to harvest just one year after spring planting, this super high-yielding all-male variety bears delicious mid-sized spears for 15 years or more! Very tolerant of cold, drought, and almost any soil type, it is a dependable and easy-to-grow classic. Z: 2-9.

50409—20 for $14.95; 40 for $28.00; 80 for $52.00

Park's Asparagus Collection

42845—$29.95

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Asparagus Jersey Supreme

Purple Passion. Extra-sweet and superbly tender, this is the European favorite! Cooks adore the vibrant purple spears. Superior disease resistance and fine production of medium-sized spears mean gourmet flavor from easy-care, fuss-free plants! Bareroot. Z: 2-8 48002—10 for $12.95; 20 for $23.90

Artichoke Imperial Star. PVP#9000179. In trials, this standout pro­duced 3 times more arti­­chokes in a single season! The sweet, mild flower buds are round, thorn­­less, slow to spread open when mature, and aver­age 4½ inches in diameter. Produces edible globes second year. Pkt is 20 seeds.

5006—(P) Pkt $2.95; 2 Pkts $5.30

Park's Garden Planner Sow All Your Veggie Seeds at Just the Right Time! How have we ever

gotten by without this handy-dandy little crop schedule? It gives us the exact date to sow 22 common veggie seeds based on the first and last frost dates for our part of the country. It also recommends sowing indoors or out and gives the approximate harvest time (in weeks). One side is spring, the other fall. Delightfully low-tech, it fits easily into a shirt pocket.

96528—$3.95 each

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Beet Best in cool weather; sow in fall or as soon as spring soil is workable. Pkt is 200 seeds; sows 10 feet of row.

Detroit Dark Red. Short Top. 60 days. Ex­cel­lent allpurpose beet: medium size, globu­lar, deep red, sweet, tender.

5048—(P) Pkt $.95; (H) ½ oz. $2.75; (J) oz. $3.95; (K) 2 oz. $5.95

Red Ace Hybrid. 53 days. An early beet of the highest quality and greatest vigor, widely adaptable to differing conditions.

Deep-red roots are smooth, tender, and sweet. A classic!

5576—(P) Pkt $1.95; 2 Pkts $3.50; (H) ½ oz. $5.95

Beet Red Ace

Beet Detroit Dark Red

Beet Red Cloud

Beet Touchstone Gold

Beet Egyptian Flat TF68

Beet Chioggia Guardsmark

Touchstone Gold Hybrid. Smooth and Super-Sweet! 60 days. Have you discovered the delicious flavor and smooth texture of golden beets? This improved variety offers a pale orange exterior and golden rings within. Much sweeter and smoother than red beets, Touchstone Gold is perfect for grating into salads or parboiling and eating whole. Easy to grow and boasting good holding ability.

5050—(P) Pkt $2.25; 2 Pkts $4.05; (H) ½ oz. $6.30

Red Cloud Hybrid. 60 days. Developed from the same breeding line as the renowned Red Ace, this variety is improved with extremely high sugar content, better top strength, and a smoother, round shape.

5047—(P) Pkt $1.70; (H) ½ oz. $3.95; (J) oz. $6.30

Egyptian Flat TF 68. 50 days. Large beets, 3 to 5 inches across, have an unusual flattened look. The unique roots have a deep burgundy color and incredible taste. An extraearly variety, Egyptian Flat also adapts to early sowing.

The compact plant grows to 8 inches tall.

5562—(P) Pkt $1.70; (H) ½ oz. $3.95; J) oz. $6.30

Boro Hybrid. Tops for Pickling! 75 days. Huge yields in spring or fall from this tireless performer! Midsize, uniform dark red beets, without a trace of zoning, arise on plants 12 inches high, 6- to 8-inches wide. The best for pickling! Pkt is 100 seeds.

5834—(P) Pkt $1.95; 2 Pkts $3.50

Brussels Sprouts Diablo

Chioggia Guardsmark. “Bullseye Beet” — a NeonBright Take on an Italian Heirloom! 60 days. Ultra-sweet with a peppery afterbite, these hot magenta-striped beets are a gourmet delight! Growing beneath short, very mildly flavored green tops, the bulbs are firm, solid, and packed with nutrition as well as unstoppable color. No wonder they’re called Bullseye Beets! Pkt is 200 seeds.

5051—(P) Pkt $1.95; 2 Pkts $3.50

Brussels Sprouts Diablo Hybrid. 125 days. Bursting with tender-sweet flavor, the 1- to 2-inch buds on this upright, Yellows-resistant plant may be the tastiest sprouts you’ve ever eaten! The buds all mature at the same time, and break off easily when ready to harvest. No guesswork needed! Pkt is 50 seeds.

5052—(P) Pkt $2.75; 2 Pkts $4.95

Beet Boro Brussels Sprouts Falstaff

Falstaff. Keeps its Royal Purple Tones in Cooking! 125 days. With a milder, more nut-like flavor than green varieties, this eyepopping reddish-purple adds not only bold color but pleasing flavor to the table. Frost intensifies its color, which remains even after it is steamed or boiled.

Easy to grow, it's slow to mature but well worth the wait!

Pkt is 50 seeds.

5057—(P) Pkt $2.75; 2 Pkts $4.95

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Beans

“Kwintus pole beans are the very best beans we have ever grown.

We planted approximately 65 ft. of our garden fence, and picked 146 lbs. of beans between June 8 and July 28. The flavor is delicious (they are about the only green vegetables our 16 yr. old grandson will eat).”

C. Walton Hotinger

Kwintus

Beans are so easy! Whether you grow tender Bush or Pole varieties (also called snap or garden beans) for eating and canning or shell types (also called dry or hard-shelled) for storage, beans grow readily in any sunny spot and offer great nutrition as well as delicious flavor. Direct-sow the seeds into the garden when the soil has warmed in spring, adding a nitrogen-fixing inoculant (see Nature’s Aid, p. 91) to improve the soil. And when your crop is harvested, be sure to till under the plants. They do wonders for soil quality! Disease abbreviations: CBM–Common Bean Mosaic, CTV–Curly Top Virus, BB–Bacterial Brown Spot, R–Rust and HB–Halo Blight.

Pkt is 2 oz. (containing at least 100 seeds), unless noted.

Bush Beans: Loved for their com­pact habit and quick matu­rity. For continuous har­vest, make plantings every 3 to 4 weeks until about 2 months before frost.

Pole Beans: A great “beany” flavor in a spacesaving plant. The 5- to 8-foot vines should be sup­port­ed and spaced 3 feet apart.

Pole Bean Kwintus. 43 days. This favorite offers crisp, succulent flavor on super-early vines. Flattish, stringless 8- to 10-inch pods.

5023—(P) Pkt $4.25; (M) ¼ lb. $7.60; (N) ½ lb. $14.40; (L) lb. $25.40

Helda SG. 58 days. Forms earlier than older varieties and produces multiple harvests. It’s stringless and disease resistant. Vines grow 8 plus feet tall and spread 4 feet. 9-inch beans have white seeds. CBM resistant.

5039—(P) Pkt $4.75; (M) ¼ lb. $8.55; (N) ½ lb. $16.15; (L) lb. $28.50

Blue Lake FM-1. 60 days. A favorite. Pods are stringless and fiberless at all stages, dark green, and of the finest quality. White seeds.

Helda SG

Blue Lake FM-1

Mountaineer White Half Runner

Kentucky Wonder

5027—(P) Pkt $1.45; (M) ¼ lb. $2.65; (N) ½ lb. $5.00; (L) lb. $8.75 5854—(P) Pkt $1.95; 2 Pkts $3.50

Kentucky Blue. 58 days. A succulent cross of Ken­­tucky Won­der and Blue Lake. 8- to 9-inch pods. (not pictured).

5032—(P) Pkt $1.95; (M) ¼ lb. $3.50; (N) ½ lb. $6.65; (L) lb. $10.95

Kentucky Wonder. 65 days. The most popular green-podded pole bean. Bears a big crop of meaty pods, 9 inches long with brown seeds.

5029—(P) Pkt $1.60; (M) ¼ lb. $2.90; (N) ½ lb. $5.45; (L) lb. $9.65

Mountaineer White Half Runner. Heirloom.

57 days. Brought from Germany by the original set­ tlers of the Dutch Fork Section of South Carolina.

A ten­der, delicious white-seeded pole bean.

5016—(P) Pkt $1.20; (M) ¼ lb. $2.20; (N) ½ lb. $4.15; (L) lb. $7.25; (R) 2 lbs. $10.20; (S) 5 lbs. $23.65

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Bean Tower For Pole Beans and Annual Vines! Grow climbing vegetables more easily in less space.

Sturdy, long-lasting galva­nized tower is inserted in ground and cotton cord (bio­degrades after the season — 70 feet is pro­vided) is strung from top to bot­tom hoops. Plant 12 or more pole beans in less than 5 square feet, or convert to a Tower of Flow­ers for annual vines. 5 feet tall.

6885—$29.95 each; 2 or more $27.95 ea

Nature’s Aid for Peas, Beans, Limas, and Vetch

Grow More in Less Space

A Must for Growing Beans! Increases nitrogen fixing, promoting growth. Distribute the granules in this 8.7oz. can directly into the planting row with seed. Treats 150 feet of row.

6209—$9.95 each

Nature's Aid

Pole Bean, Continued Trionfo Violetto. 75 days. Brilliant purple-streaked green foliage and dark violet beans distinguish this Italian heirloom. A French pole type bean, it is tender and delicious. Pick the pods at 6 inches long, when they are no wider than a drinking straw, for best flavor. The harvest continues all season! Pkt is 100 seeds.

5718—(P) Pkt $3.25; 2 Pkts $5.85

Smeraldo. The Best-Tasting Pole Bean Ever! 55 days. Famous for its succulent flavor, this bean is the runaway favorite in Europe, where its delectable white seeds are a gourmet treat! The flat, bright green pods are 8 to 10 inches long, arising heavily on vines 4 to 6 feet long and 2 feet wide. Resistant to Bean Common Mosaic Virus.

Lima Bean Dixie Butterpea

Lima Bean Fordhook 242

Trionfo Violetto

Lima Bean Eastland

5015—(P) Pkt $5.95; (M) ¼ lb. $10.30; (N) ½ lb. $19.40

Lima Beans Bush limas produce earlier and re­quire no support. Sow direct after soil has completely warmed. Pkt is 2 oz. or ¼ lb. (number of seed as noted).

Dixie Butterpea. 75 days. A meaty, delicious bush type. Strong, vigorous plants bear masses of medium pods stuffed with round, white, rich beans. Pkt (2 oz.) is at least 150 seeds.

5033—(P) Pkt $1.60; (M) ¼ lb. $2.95; (N) ½ lb. $5.45; (L) lb. $9.65

Fordhook 242. 75 days. Our best large-seed bush lima. Vigorous, with uniform pods 3½ to 4 inches long. Pkt (¼ lb.) is 100 seeds.

5042—(P) Pkt $1.95; (N) ½ lb. $3.50; (L) lb. $6.65; (R) 2 lb. $11.75

Smeraldo

Eastland. 68 days. The heaviest yield­er in our trials! Strong, vigorous, bush plants pro­duce 3- to 4-inch, semiflat pods. Excellent flavor! Resistant to Downy Mildew. Pkt (2 oz.) is at least 150 seeds.

5003—(P) Pkt $1.60; (M) ¼ lb. $2.90; (N) ½ lb. $5.45; (L) lb. $9.65

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Bush Beans Maxibel. The gourmet "European" bean served in elegant restaurants! 59 days. This is the elegant bean you see in Europeanstyle restaurants. The first full-sized stringless filet bean! Each 7- to 7½-inch pod is straight, slen­der, and flavorful. Pkt is 1 oz, app. 100 seeds.

5552—(P) Pkt $2.25; (M) ¼ lb. $7.65; (N) ½ lb. $13.50; (L) lb. $24.30

Derby. 57 days. Depend­able, heavy-yield­ing, and delicious!

Keeps bearing straight, smooth 6-inch beans well into sum­­­mer.

5014—(P) Pkt $1.95; (M) ¼ lb. $3.50; (N) ½ lb. $6.65; (L) lb $12.45

Blue Lake 274. 55 days. Matures its large crop all at once — ideal for freezing and can­ning. Rounded 5½-inch pods contain white seeds. Plants reach 16-inches tall.

5010—(P) Pkt $1.45; (M) ¼ lb. $2.60; (N) ½ lb. $4.95; (L) lb. $8.75

Maxibel — Stringless Filet

Derby — High yields

Nash. Tops for Warm Climates! 54 days. With excellent tolerance of heat and other environmental stresses, Nash would be a popular bean even if it weren't so delicious! These straight, uniform 5¾-inch pods appear very profusely, bright green and wonderfully tasty. Resistant to CBM and widely adapted, this plant is a great choice for beginning gardeners and seasoned pros alike.

5752—(P) Pkt $2.50; (M) ¼ lb. $4.50; (N) ½ lb. $8.50; (L) lb. $15.00

Nash

Gina. 55 days. The best of the early Italian Romano beans! The 5- to 5½-inch flat pods feature terrific flavor and resis­tance to CBM. A large bush, it can be staked for easier harvest. Widely adapt­able.

5008—(P) Pkt $2.75; (M) ¼ lb. $4.95; (N) ½ lb. $9.25; (L) lb. $16.50

Blue Lake 274

Jade. 60 days. Slow seed develop­ment extends the harvest.

Plants pro­­duce rich green pods, 6 to 7 inches long. Resistant to CBM, CTV and R. 5028—(P) Pkt $2.50; (M) ¼ lb. $4.50; (N) ½ lb. $8.50; (L) lb. $15.00

Gina Jade

Kentucky Wonder 125. 45 days. En­joy the same fine flavor and appear­­ance as Pole Kentucky Wonder — without stak­ing!

12- to 15-inch plants produce tasty, 7- to 8-inch pods two weeks earlier than Pole Ken­tucky Wonder. White seeds.

5026—(P) Pkt $1.60; (M) ¼ lb. $2.90; (N) ½ lb. $5.45; (L) lb. $9.65; (R) 2 lbs. $13.45

Kentucky Wonder 125

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Bush Beans, Continued Tenderette. 58 days. Uniform, straight, unblemished 5-inch pods are packed with tender-meaty, mild-flavored seeds on this bush-form green bean. Very heavy-bearing over a long season, this 20-inch-high plant delivers crops suitable for eating fresh, canning, or freezing. Vigorous and dependable, it is the ideal "family" bean, beloved for its mild yet interesting flavor.

5061—(P) Pkt $1.45; (M) ¼ lb. $2.85; (N) ½ lb. $5.40; (L) lb. $9.60; (R) 2 lbs. $17.95

Soleil. 60 days. Slender, succulent, very straight 4-inch pods of glowing yellow arise in huge numbers on this compact, hardworking plant. The most flavorful and heavy-yielding yellow bush bean in our trials, it matures all at once, simplifying your harvest. Ideal for canning, pickling, and fresh eating.

Plant is 2 feet high, 1 foot wide. Pkt is 1 oz, approximately 200 seeds.

5036—(P) Pkt $1.85; (M) ¼ lb. $6.70; (N) ½ lb. $12.75; (L) lb. $22.50

Roma II. 59 days. This Italian-type bean starts bearing early, and since it’s slow to develop seed, you’ll enjoy opti­mum eat­ing over a long period. White seeds in 5½-inch pod.

Soleil

Tenderette

5007—(P) Pkt $1.75; (M) ¼ lb. $3.25; (N) ½ lb. $6.00; (L) lb. $10.65; (R) 2 lbs. $19.00

Venture. 48 days. Extra-early Blue Lake type! Even produces in rela­ tively cool soil conditions.

5013— (P) Pkt $1.95; (M) ¼ lb. $3.50; (N) ½ lb. $6.65; (L) lb. $11.75; (R) 2 lbs. $21.85

Slenderette. 53 days. Slender, dark green, 5-inch pods, string­­less and crisp, contain splendid white-seeded beans. Excellent frozen, canned, or fresh.

5551—(P) Pkt $1.45; (M) ¼ lb. $2.65; (N) ½ lb. $4.95; (L) lb. $8.75; (R) 2 lbs. $12.25

Provider. 50 days. Even if spring arrives late and cool in your garden this season, Provider will sprout promptly and finish early, offering generous yields of tender, rounded 5½-inch pods. One of the most dependable bush snaps for heavy crops under adverse conditions, it is resistant to several common bean viruses as well as downy mildew. Vigorous and well-rooting, it lives up to its name with delicious beans that never fail to satisfy! Pkt is 100 seeds.

5885—(P) Pkt $2.50; 2 Pkts $4.50

Rocdor. 53 days. Yellow 6-inch pods with dark seeds are borne on 24-inch plants. Grows equally well in areas of high heat/humidity and extreme cold.

Venture

Roma II

Provider

Slenderette

Solista

Rocdor

5037—(P) Pkt $3.75; (M) ¼ lb. $6.70; (N) ½ lb. $12.75; (L) lb $22.50

Beans for Shelling Solista. Great Fresh or Dried! 85-95 days. CBM. One of the most popular beans in Europe is Borlotto, a hard-shelled type with terrific storage ability and a rich, "real bean" flavor. Solista is the newest and best Borlotto, with 9-inch pods of dark-red-striped cream, held all along (right down to the base!) very heavy-yielding plants. Each pod contains 8 to 9 kidney-shaped creamy-white beans with white flecks and unbeatable flavor for stews, soups, and gourmet treats. And with harvests like this, you'll have delectable beans to enjoy all winter long! Pkt is 50 seeds.

5030—(P) Pkt $2.95; 2 Pkts $5.30

Yin Yang. 100 days. An American heirloom variety with huge yields of delightful blackand-white beans (each color containing a spot of the other, for balance!), Harvested young for tender beans or if left to dry out, for hardshells. The 15- to 18-inch plants are compact yet very heavy-bearing, and the beans have a mild flavor and smooth, even texture that means even children will like them. Plant a few extra to display the charming beans; their unique colors disappear during cooking.

Pkt is 50 seeds.

5043—(P) Pkt $4.25; 2 Pkts $7.65

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Broccoli

Broccoli Packman

Broccoli Coronado Crown new

For spring crop, start indoors 5 to 7 weeks before set­­ting out in early spring. Space plants 18 inches apart. In fall, sow 10 to 12 weeks before first fall frost date. Days to maturity are from setting out. Pkt is 100 seeds, unless noted.

Packman Hybrid. 57 days. Huge, domed heads are 8 to 12 inches across!

Producing abundant yields, it retains its qual­ity in high tem­per­­atures and is excel­lent for freezing.

5056—(P) Pkt $2.75; 2 Pkts $4.95

Coronado Crown Hybrid. 59 days.

Very weather-tough. Superb holding ability after harvest. This variety gives you more “crowns” and less stalk! Giant 6- to 8-inch domed heads top this plant, which reaches 18 to 24 inches high and wide.

5054—(P) Pkt $2.75; 2 Pkts $4.95

Broccoli Belstar

Broccoli Batavia new

Belstar Hybrid. 66 days. Adaptable to any climate and conditions, this hybrid offers domed heads 6 to 8 inches across. Grows in spring or fall with equal results. Plant reaches 16- to 20-inches high, 16 inches wide. Pkt is 30 seeds.

5836—(P) Pkt $2.50; 2 Pkts $4.50

new Batavia Hybrid. Super-Quick, it's

Cabbage Cairo

Cabbage Gonzales

the Best for Cold Weather! 65 days.

If you loved Early Dividend, meet its delicious successor! Solid dark green heads with medium-fine beads arise early on plants suitable for spring or fall crops.

Great mildew resistance keeps the plants healthy and vigorous. Pkt is 50 seeds.

5053—(P) Pkt $3.95; 2 Pkts $6.95

Small Miracle Hybrid. 55 days.

Delicious, full-size heads arise on this mighty 1-foot midget! This astonishing small-space “miracle” can be planted as close as 8 inches. (not pictured) 5059—(P) Pkt $2.50; 2 Pkts $4.50

Cabbage Sweet Surprise

Cabbage Pak Choi Toy Choi

Cabbage Megaton

Cabbage Park’s All Purpose Blend

Cabbage Kaboko

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Cabbage Wa Wa Tsai

Cabbage Easy to grow and frost-tolerant. For spring, start seeds indoors 5 weeks before set­ting out as soon as the soil can be worked. Set plants 18 inches apart. For fall, sow in the garden 10- to 12-weeks before first frost. Pkt is 50 seeds, unless noted.

Cairo Hybrid. 85 days. These round 3- to 6-pound (8-inch) heads are a brilliant deep burgundy, with tightly-packed leaves, great wrapper-leaf protection, and terrific plate appeal. Superb mild flavor and crunchy texture on 24 inch high, 20 inch wide plants resistant to Fusarium and Black Rot. 5066—(P) Pkt $1.75; 2 Pkts $3.15

new Gonzales

Hybrid. Sweet, Crunchy Minis! 55 days. The perfect size for an individual or couple, this baby cabbage forms round, tight 6-inchdiameter heads that weigh about 1 pound and hold well on the plant after harvest time. Crunchy-sweet bite and good resistance to splitting. Pkt is 50 seeds.

5535—(P) Pkt $1.95; 2 Pkts $3.50

Cabbage, Continued Sweet Surprise Hybrid. A Park Exclusive! 90 days. Incredible taste, so keep some on hand for up to 4 months, since it has a long storage life. Medium green heads, 10 to 12" across, are held off the ground for easy harvest. Tolerant of Thrips, Black Rot, Tip Burn and Bacterial Speck.

5068—(P) Pkt $1.95; 2 Pkts $3.50

Megaton Hybrid. 88 days. Massive 15-pound heads up to 16 inches in diameter boast a mild-sweet flavor. Megaton’s great size is due to vigorous growth and resistance to Fusarium Yellows, Tip Burn, Ring Spot, and Split. Full leaves protect snowy-white interiors. Plant spring or fall.

5547—(P) Pkt $1.95; 2 Pkts $3.50

Park's All Purpose Blend Hybrid. A Park Exclusive! 78 days.

A blend of 3 premium cabbage varieties!

All 3 mature at the same time, giving you a mix-and-match selection of supereating. This blend includes a traditional green, producing 3- to 5-pound heads; a dark red, 3- to 4-lbs.; and a dark green crinkled-leaved (savoy) type, 2 to 3 lbs.

5117—(P) Pkt $1.75; 2 Pkts $3.15

Kaboko Hybrid. Great Disease Resistance!

59 days. Large, dense Chinese Cabbage with heads measuring 16 inches high and 12 inches in diameter. A cool-weather crop harvested all season. Best suited to fall and winter, Kaboko Hybrid is the sweetest variety yet! Resists Fusarium Yellows; tolerates tip burn. Pkt is 20 seeds.

5837—(P) Pkt $1.95; 2 Pkts $3.50

Wa Wa Tsai Hybrid. 60 days.

Weighing anywhere from 10 to 18 ounces and delectably tender, this Baby Chinese Cabbage is ideal for salad, soup, and stir-fries. A real space-saver, it can even be grown in containers, or set out just 8- to 12 -inches apart in the garden.

Sweet, succulent flavor. Pkt is 50 seeds.

5119—(P) Pkt $1.95; 2 Pkts $3.50

Pak Choi Toy Choi. Personal sized Toy Choi is tender-crisp, sweet, and very mild.

Leaves are dark green, smooth and rather succulent. Leaf-stalks are glistening white, tender, and crisp. Pkt is 100 seeds.

5218—(P) Pkt $1.75; 2 Pkts $3.15

Cover Crop

Park’s Organic Cover Crop. A Park Exclusive. Cover crops, or “green manure,” suppress weeds, control erosion, and attract beneficial insects to the garden as they grow. Once they are mature, simply till them under and their rich legume content fixes nitrogen to the soil, creating a fertile environment for next year’s crop. Our organic mix contains red clover, bell and faba bean, field pea, barley, reeves oats, and winter rye. Sow in early spring in the north, late fall in the south. (not pictured) 5882—(M) ¼ lb $1.95; (N) ½ lb $3.50; (L) 1 lb $6.65

Carrot Fresh, home-grown carrots taste better and have higher vitamin A and B content than their store-bought cousins; they’re also high in calcium and phosphorus.

Grows best in cool weather; direct-sow as soon as the soil can be worked in spring, or in late summer for a fall crop. Thin seedlings to avoid crowding. In areas with heavy soils, raised beds work best. Pkt is 1/32 oz. (at least 400 seeds).

Yaya Hybrid. 60 days. Absolutely delicious, these blunt, straight 6-inch carrots grow in big bunches, just waiting to be gobbled up fresh from the earth or used in delectable dishes. A Nantes type with terrific holding ability in the field, Yaya is bright orange, very sweet, and simply delectable. The 2-inch green tops are nutritious in soups and stews, too!

5884—(P) Pkt $2.25; 2 Pkts $4.00

Scarlet Nantes. 62 days. Exceptionally sweet, tender, and crisp, with orange-red roots and inconspicuous cores. Early; 6to 7 inches long.

5741—(P) Pkt $1.15; 2 Pkts $2.05

Nantes. 62 days. America’s favorite carrot goes organic! Quick to mature, this ultra-sweet variety offers 6- to 7-inch fruit that is straight, firm, and nicely tapered. The crunchy-tender texture complements the rich flavor. Pkt is 200 seeds.

5879—(P) Pkt $1.95; 2 Pkts $3.50

Purple Haze Hybrid. 70 days. The dark violet flesh surrounds a bright orange core on these crunchy-sweet Nantes type carrots. Vigorous and delicious, it has unforgettable plate appeal! Serve it raw for brightest color.

5074—(P) Pkt $2.50; 2 Pkts $4.50

Nelson Hybrid. 58 days. Crunchy and sweet, this Nantes type is tasty and attractive. This small core type has rich orange color inside and out with strong tops for easy harvest.

5572—(P) Pkt $1.85; 2 Pkts $3.35; 4 Pkt $5.95

Rainbow Hybrid. 90 days. No, this isn’t a mix of varieties — Rainbow is the first-ever Carrot to produce multiple colors from every packet! You’ll get white, cream, apricot, and all shades of yellow and orange. The 7- to 9-inch carrots are sweet, juicy, and crisp to the bite, with a tender flavor you’ll love.

5078—(P) Pkt $1.95; 2 Pkts $3.50

new Little Finger. The Extra-Sweet Baby Carrot! 60 days. Just the size of your little finger, this classic mini-Nantes type offers a crisp consistency and juicy bite.

The dark orange roots are smooth and nontapering, just 5/8-inch thick and no more than 4 inches long. Serve it whole, gourmet-style!

Great for containers.

Carrot, Continued new Tendersnax Hybrid. Mouth-

watering Flavor! 68 days. The sweetest, juiciest, most delicious carrot we have ever tasted! These 5- to 6-inch orange roots are simply delicious, whether eaten raw, juiced, or cooked. A NantesImperator type bred in Germany and terrifically disease-resistant, it holds very well after harvest. Even children will find themselves craving this delectable treat!

5099—(P) Pkt $2.95; 2 Pkts $5.30

Carrot YaYa

Carrot Nantes

Cauliflower Sow indoors 5 to 7 weeks before setting out in spring as soon as soil is workable, and again in late summer for a fall crop. Set 18 inches apart.

Days to maturity are from setting out.

Amazing. 75 days. Don’t rush to harvest all of this cauliflower at once; it will wait, holding incredibly well in the garden. Bright, dense heads with thick leaf jackets spread 10 inches across and their wrapper leaves protect the heads. Heavy production of huge heads on extreme­ly vigorous plants. Pkt is 75 seeds.

5730—(P) Pkt $1.95; 2 Pkts $3.50; 4 Pkts $6.25

Carrot Rainbow

Carrot Scarlet Nantes

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Graffiti Hybrid. 80 days. Move over, dull cauliflower, Graffiti is here to challenge your color reign! These big, full heads deepen to purple with exposure to sun (no wrapping needed!) and cool fall temperatures on vigorous, downy mildew-resistant plants. Very flavorful and nutritious, they actually keep their color if steamed, sautéed, or lightly boiled! Pkt is 20 seeds.

5095—(P) Pkt $3.95; 2 Pkts $7.10 Veronica Hybrid. 85 days. Romanesco

is perfect raw or cooked. This hybrid is a vigorous grower with beautiful lime green peaked heads of small towering florets with a milder, sweeter flavor than white cauliflower. Are best eaten when the heads are small. Remains green when cooked. Heat tolerant. Best for fall harvest. Pkt is 20 seeds.

Carrot Nelson

Carrot Purple Haze

Carrot Tendersnax new

5069—(P) Pkt $2.95; 2 Pkts $5.30

Cheddar Hybrid. 68 days. The brilliant orange of this Cauliflower comes from its beta carotene content ­— 25 times higher than white varieties and SO nutritious! Keeping its color even after cooking, Cheddar is a treat for eye and plate, arising in big, heavy 4- to 7-inch heads. Keep heads untied for best color. Pkt is 20 seeds.

Cauliflower Amazing

Carrot Little Finger

Cauliflower Veronica

Cauliflower Graffiti

Cauliflower Cassius

Cauliflower Cheddar

5085—(P) Pkt $3.95; 2 Pkts $7.10

Cassius Hybrid. 65 days. A rich, nutty flavor with big yields that you can harvest slowly. These 7- to 8-inch deeply domed heads are dense and delectable, protected by wrapper leaves that go straight up instead of covering the entire head. Easy to harvest and simply delicious! Pkt is 20 seeds.

5839—(P) Pkt $3.25; 2 Pkts $5.85

5082—(P) Pkt $1.95; 2 Pkts $3.50

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The Best Corn

Triplesweet Honey Select

Triplesweet Avalon

Corn fresh from the garden has a flavor infinitely superior to store-bought. Sow after last spring frost, when the soil is warm. To extend your corn harvest, make successive plantings weekly up to mid-July, or plant varieties with different maturity dates. Pkt is 200 seeds. Number of seed per lb. varies with variety. Cannot ship packets over 1 lb. to Canada.

4 Regular Sweet Hybrids, like Silver Queen are traditional, old fashioned corn flavor, delicious without an emphasis on sweetness. High Yields.

4 Sugar Enhanced Varieties, like Silver King and Silver Princess are sweeter than regular strains, and with a sweetness that lasts longer after the corn has been picked. A creamy, tender texture and no planting isolation needed from other sweet corn.

4 Super Sweet Varieties are bred for twice the sweetness of regular corn. Will hold their tenderness and sweetness up to two weeks. They must be planted in totally warm soil and kept isolated from other types by 200 feet or 14 days planting time.

4 New Triple Sweet Varieties are wonderfully sweet, but they were bred to add more original corn taste to the sweetness, improve crunchy texture, and hold their flavor and sweetness even longer.

Requires no isolation from other sweet corns.

Triplesweet™ Hybrid — With Triple Benefits

Triplesweet Serendipity

Revelation

5097—Avalon Hybrid. The First White Triplesweet Corn Collection Triplesweet! 82 days. Same crunchy-sweetness and holding ability, but with white kernels.

5527—Honey Select Hybrid. 2001 AAS Winner. 79 days. Long, elegant ears packed with plump flavorful kernels.

5529—Serendipity Hybrid. 82 days. High90250—$9.50 quality bicolor ears within tight green husks are attractive and delicious.

Any Triplesweet™ Corn Hybrids, above each: (P) Pkt $3.95; 2 Pkts $6.95; (M) ¼ lb. $13.45; (N) ½ lb. $25.35; (L) lb. $44.75

Revelation Hybrid. Matures Early — Even in Cooler Soils! 66 days. If spring comes late to your garden, no problem — this super-tender bicolor beauty grows even in cold soil.

Harvest these 7-inch ears by hand to preserve the extra-succulent kernels, arrayed in 14 to 16 rows on tapering ears. A gourmet delight! Pkt is 200 seeds.

5537— (P) Pkt $4.95; 2 Pkts $8.40

Super Sweet Hybrid

Honey ’N Pearl

How Sweet It Is

Butterfruit Original Early

Honey ’N Pearl Hybrid. AAS Winner. 76 days. An early-matur­ing, tender bicol­ or of outstanding eating quality. Cylin­drical 9-inch ears have 16 to 18 rows of luscious kernels. Tight husks reduce ear-worm infestation. Also resistant to Common Rust and Stewart’s Wilt.

5587—(P) Pkt $3.50; 2 Pkts $6.30; (M) ¼ lb. $12.55; (N) ½ lb. $23.70; (L) lb. $41.85

How Sweet It Is Hybrid. 87 days. One of the sweetest white corn in our trials! Its sugary-tender flavor holds after harvest. 8 by 2-inch ears have 16 to 18 rows of kernels.

5109—(P) Pkt $2.50; (M) ¼ lb. $10.40; (N) ½ lb. $19.65;

(L) lb. $34.70

Butterfruit Original Early Hybrid. 72 days. The first and most popular of the Butterfruits! Colorful, extra-early, and extra-sweet, it remains extra-special! Short 5-foot plants allow close spacing for higher yields.

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5122—(P) Pkt $3.50; 2 Pkts $6.30; (M) ¼ lb. $10.40 (N) ½ lb. $19.65; (L) lb. $34.70

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Sugar Enhanced (S.E.) Hybrid S. E. Bicolor Ambrosia Hybrid. 75 days. Named for its delectable taste, this corn is bursting with plump, juicy, yellow and white kernels. Plants grow 6½ feet tall with early vigor; ears are 8 inches long and 2 inches in diameter, with about 16 rows of plump kernels. Tolerant of Stewart’s Wilt.

5091—(P) Pkt $3.25; (M) ¼ lb. $8.20; (N) ½ lb. $15.50; (L) lb. $27.35; (R) 2 lbs. $51.00

Sweet Temptation Hybrid. 72 days. How sweet is this corn? One of our tasters said a single bite “makes you feel like you’re in Hershey, Pa!” It has more than great flavor though — it’s super reliable and early to produce.

The ears in our trials beat our growers’ average of 72 days, coming in ready to eat at 60 to 64 days. High-yielding plants reach 6 feet tall and produce plenty of 7 to 8-inch ears.

Ambrosia — Long, tightly-packed ears

5802—(P) Pkt $3.95; (M) ¼ lb. $14.25; (N) ½ lb. $26.90; (L) lb. $47.45

S. E. White Silver King Hybrid. 82 days. Plant Silver King at the same time as Silver Princess and Silver Queen to stretch your corn harvest over the summer! Silver King features 16 to 18 rows of white-kernelled, succulent goodness on every ear, from base to tip! Plants grow 6 to 7 feet high and show excellent disease tolerance to Rust, Stewart’s Wilt, and Northern Corn Leaf Blight.

Silver King

Sweet Temptation

5540—(P) Pkt $3.25; (M) ¼ lb. $9.20; (N) ½ lb. $17.35; (L) lb. $30.60; (R) 2 lbs. $57.00

Silver Princess Hybrid. 74 days. Earlier than Silver King! The largest available ears (7½ inches long), for a midsummer-maturing white corn, are produced on plants reaching 6 to 7 feet tall. Tolerant of Northern Corn Leaf Blight, Rust and Stewart’s Wilt.

Silver Princess

5801—(P) Pkt $2.75; (M) ¼ lb. $8.25; (N) ½ lb. $15.55; (L) lb. $27.45; (R) 2 lbs. $51.00

S. E. Yellow Bodacious Hybrid. 75 days. Tender 8-inch ears, near­ly 2 inch­es in diameter, boast 18 rows of sweet fla­­vor. Healthy 7-foot stalks yield a boun­ti­ful harvest of corn that holds well after picking. (Not Pictured) 5098—(P) Pkt $2.95; 2 Pkts $5.30; (M) ¼ lb. $7.75; (N) ½ lb. $14.70; (L) lb. $25.95; (R) 2 lbs. $48.45

Legend Hybrid. 65 days. This jumbo ear boasts sweet taste and rich yet milky consistency! Extra-large kernels pack 16 to 18 rows on each 7 to 9-inch ear, and — thanks to excellent disease tol­erance, these 6 ½-foot plants bear huge yields.

Legend Hybrid — Packed with creamy-sweet flavor!

5542—(P) Pkt $3.95; 2 Pkts $6.95; (M) ¼ lb. $13.75; (N) ½ lb. $26.00; (L) lb. $46.00

Sugar Buns Hybrid. 72 days. The yummiest! This corn is the absolute sweetest — each 5 to 7-inch ear bears 14 rows of mouth-watering yellow kernels. One bite will make you a believer!

5112—(P) Pkt $2.95; 2 Pkts $5.30; (M) ¼ lb. $8.85; (N) ½ lb. $16.75; (L) lb. $29.55

Regular Sweet Silver Queen Hybrid. 92 days. Still a favorite after decades. 8- to 9-inch ears bursting with 14 to 16 rows of crisp, tender, sweet white kernels. High yields on 8-foot plants.

5103—(P) Pkt $3.50; (M) ¼ lb. $6.95; (N) ½ lb. $12.50; (L) lb. $23.00; (R) 2 lbs. $42.75

Early Sunglow Hybrid. 62 days. Plant early with­out worrying about spring cold! Just 4- to 4½-feet tall, but bears 6- to 7-inch ears, neatly lined with 12 rows of uniform tender yel­low kernels. (Not Pictured) 5093—(P) Pkt $2.50; 2 Pkts $4.50; (M) ¼ lb. $5.25; (N) ½ lb. $9.95; (L) lb. $17.95; (R) 2 lbs. $32.75

See page 9 for Mirai® Corn!

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Sweet Corn, Continued

Corn Sugar Pearl

Sugar Pearl Hybrid. 73 days. A midseason Tablesweet variety, this deliciously sweet corn offers blocky 8-inch ears packed with 14 to 16 succulent kernels on every row. The 6½-foot plants begin setting at about 16 inches off the ground, making harvest easier. Always dependable, this is a corn to savor. Pkt is 200 seeds.

5941—(P) Pkt $3.95; 2 Pkts $6.95

Double Standard. 73 days. This open-pollinated bicolored sweet corn produces 7-inch ears of tender mixed yellow and white kernels of the most sweet, succulent flavor. Double Standard exhibits excellent germination even in cool soil. The ears won’t ripen all at once, so check them often and eat them the same day you pick for optimum sweetness! Pkt is 200 seeds. (not pictured)

Ornamental Corn Earth Tones

Ornamental Corn Fiesta Hybrid

5880—(P) Pkt $3.95; 2 Pkts $6.95

Ornamental Corn Earth Tones. 85-95 days. Instead of the dark tones of Indian Corn, Earth Tones is an Easter-hued type with every ear a unique mix. 8- to 10-inch dried ears are perfect for all kinds of decorations — and can be ground into flour! Isolate plantings from sweet corn varieties. Pkt is 200 seeds.

5094—(P) Pkt $4.95; 2 Pkts $8.40

Collards Georgia

Corn Fiesta Hybrid. Early and Colorful, it's Tops for Fall Decorating! 95 days.

Bring the beauty of harvest season indoors with this Indian (flint) corn, boasting large 8-inch ears stuffed with hard kernels of red, blue, yellow, gold, white, and purple. No two are just alike, and even the husks get into the act, sporting purple and tan tones!

The earliest Indian corn by two weeks or more, this plant is very sturdy, reaching 7 feet high with good yields of healthy, brilliantly colored ears. Pkt is 200 seeds.

5096—(P) Pkt $3.95; 2 Pkts $6.95

Collards

Celery Tango

Georgia. 80 days. Vigorous, nonheading 30- to 36-inch plants produce tender, delicious greens. Pkt is 800 seeds.

Celery Safir

5083—(P) Pkt $1.95; 2 Pkts $3.50

Cucumber Sweet Slice — Best flavor ever!

Celery Tango Hybrid. 85 days. Matures early and tolerates Fusariums. Vigorous, hearty plants are much improved over other celery varieties. To produce the tastiest and most tender stalks, water and fertilize the soil well dur­ing growth. Pkt is 250 seeds.

5585—(P) Pkt $1.55; 2 Pkts $2.80

Safir. 78 days. Much more flavorful than most others, Safir gives you a sharp celery "bite" in every stalk! It is superb in soups and salads, and the leafy tops make attractive filler for indoor arrangements, lasting for weeks and imparting a fresh, clean scent. 12 to 14 inches long, this cutting type belongs in every garden. Pkt is 250 seeds.

5564—(P) Pkt $1.95; 2 Pkts $3.50

Cucumber Direct-sow seeds in a sunny spot after all danger of frost is past. Or, for earlier fruit, start indoors and transplant when the first true leaf appears. Water well and keep fruits picked.

Where gynoecious (producing female flowers only) varieties are offered, a small quantity of a pollinator variety is included. Letters indicate tolerance to: BW–Bacterial Wilt, CMV–Cucumber Mosaic Virus, WMV– Watermelon Mosaic Virus, PM–Powdery Mildew, ANTH–Anthracnose, ALS– Angular Leaf Spot, S–Scab, DM–Downy Mildew, and TLS–Target Leaf Spot. Pkt is 30 seeds, unless noted.

Marketmore Select. 68 days. Improved selection of the favorite “Marketmore 76”. A smooth, straight slicer with thin, dark green skin and good yields. Also shows good resistance to Scab, Cucumber Mosaic Virus, and Downy and Powdery Mildew. Harvest at 8-9 inches long. Pkt is 20 seeds.

5847—(P) Pkt $1.25; 2 Pkts $2.25

Spring Swallow Hybrid. 60 days. Shows fantastic resistance to WMV and CMV, and is tolerant of mildew too. Slim, long and deep green, this cucumber reaches 7to 10-inches long. Pick when smaller for extra tenderness. Vines reach 6' long.

5130—(P) Pkt $1.50; 2 Pkts $2.70; 4 Pkts $4.80

Sweet Slice Hybrid. 62 days. Sweettasting, extra-crisp 10- to 12-inch fruits.

Vigorous plants produce hybrid yields over a long season. Bitterfree.

5128—(P) Pkt $3.25; 2 Pkts $5.85; 4 Pkts $10.95

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Park's All-Season Burpless — Seedless, too!

Cucumber, Continued Park’s All-Season Burpless Hybrid. A Park Exclusive! 50 days. Seedless, burpless, and super-early, too! Lovely 8½- by 1½-inch cukes are sweet, crispy, and never bitter! And if the self-pollinating vine is grown away from other cukes, the fruit is seedless. Superb resistance to PM, S, DM, and CMV. Pkt is 15 seeds.

5129—(P) Pkt $3.50; 2 Pkts $6.30; 4 Pkts $11.95

Diva. AAS Winner. 58 days. This allfemale plant impressed the AAS judges with enormous yields and incredible taste. The medium dark green cucumbers, 6 to 8 inches long, are sweet and burpless with a crisp texture. Vines spread 5- to 6-feet. Tolerant of PM, DM, and ALS; resistant to Scab.

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5516—(P) Pkt $1.95; 2 Pkts $3.50; 4 Pkts $6.65

Tanja. 60 days. A gourmet treat, this completely bitter free cuke sets 13½-inch fruits with very dark skin and tender flesh. Suitable for gardens or coldframes, it is a reliably heavy producer. Pkt is 30 seeds.

5553—(P) Pkt $1.95; 2 Pkts $3.50

Sweet Success Hybrid. AAS Winner.

54 days. A truly seed­less garden cu­cumber.

Slender, 14-inch fruit features thin, smooth skin and out­standing flavor, free of bit­terness.

Sets fruit without pollination; if pollinated, a few under de­veloped seeds may be present.

Resis­tant to CMV, S, and TLS. Pkt is 10 seeds.

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Salad Bush — Super yields

Sweet Success

5592—(P) Pkt $3.95; 2 Pkts $6.95; 4 Pkts $13.45

Salad Bush Hybrid. AAS Winner. 57 days. A space-saving slic­ing cuke that pro­duces heavy yields of dark-green, cylindrical, 8-inch fruits on plants 2 to 3 feet wide. Improved tolerance to PM, DM, TLS, CMV, and S. Pkt is 15 seeds.

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5596—(P) Pkt $3.95; 2 Pkts $6.95; 4 Pkts $12.65

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90301—$5.95

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Cucumber, Continued Cucino Hybrid. 46 days. Seedless and super-crunchy, these smooth, deep green mini Cukes make perfect snacks and canapes. Very adaptable to unseasonably cold or warm climates, Cucino is easy to grow. Pkt is 10 seeds.

5600—(P) Pkt $5.95; 2 Pkts $10.70

Eureka Hybrid. This Variety Will Grow in Any Condition! 57 days. Packed with more disease-fighting power than any other Cuke in the world, Eureka delivers large yields of white-spined, dark green, tender-sweet fruit that can be picked small for pickling or left to grow a bit for fresh eating. Resistant to ALS, DM, papaya ring spot, S, WMV, zucchini yellow virus, Anthracnose races 1 and 2, CMV, and PM. Grow on a fence or trellis for easy harvesting.

No pollinator required. Pkt is 30 seeds.

5569—(P) Pkt $1.95; 2 Pkts $3.50

Cucino (shown in jar)

Cool Breeze Hybrid. While others are barely getting started in the garden — this cool-weather beauty is burgeoning with plump, ripe fruit — because you don’t have to wait for the bees to cross-pollinate! It thrives in warmer weather and can be grown in a greenhouse! These nearly 100% female plants produce huge yields of dark green, crunchy-sweet, 4- to 7-inch Cukes. Small-spined and seedless, they’re ideal for pickling and eating fresh. Well-adapted across climates, the vigorous plants are resistant to CMV, S, and PM. 5603—(P) Pkt $1.95; 2 Pkts $3.50; 4 Pkts $6.65; 6 Pkts $8.25

County Fair Hybrid. 48 days. Never bitter, 3-inch cukes with crisp flesh and thin, tender skin. Seedless if planted away from other varieties. Resistant to BW, CMV, PM, ANTH, and ALS. Pkt is 30 seeds.

Cucino (shown on the vine)

5127—(P) Pkt $1.75; 2 Pkts $3.15; 4 Pkts $5.60

Alibi Hybrid. The Best for Sweet Gherkins! Reaching 4 inches long but usually picked much smaller, this delectable pickler arises in great numbers on compact, highly productive plants. Smooth, even, firm fruit looks as good as it tastes, scoring very well for yields and fruit quality in trials. Save space in the garden with this hardworking cuke! Pkt is 30 seeds.

5111—(P) Pkt $1.50; 2 Pkts $2.70; 4 Pkts $4.80

Bush Pickle Hybrid. Space-Saver! 45 days. Save precious garden space with this bush-habit cucumber! Compact, bushy plants, 3 to 4 feet wide, produce a heavy crop of crisp, 4-inch fruits. An out­­standing performer. Pkt is 30 seeds.

5593—(P) Pkt $1.75; 2 Pkts $3.15; 4 Pkts $5.95; 6 Pkts $6.85

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Gourds

Birdhouse Gourd

Fancy Fall Mix

Penguin Gourd

Speckled Swan Gourd

Luffa Gourd

Egg Gourd

A terrific variety of fruit shapes and colors for creating spec­tac­ular decora­tions. Easy to grow — sow when soil is warm. Can train on fence or trellis. Pkt is 25 seeds.

0968—Big Apple. A very hardto-find variety, it gives you generous yields of perfectly shaped fruits up to 7 inches in diameter.

Ideal for centerpieces, fruit bowls, and teacher gifts!

0908—Birdhouse. The perfect shape for birdhouses, these green bottle-shaped gourds, reaching up to 15 inches long, are also ideal for painting or decorating (as illustrated in our photo).

Vines up to 40 feet tall.

0922—Complete Mix Large and Small. Gourds of all kinds and sizes.

0878—Eggs. Eggs are various colors and range in size from chicken- to goose-egg!

0900—Luffa. The bath sponge!

Eggplant

Eggplant, Continued

Hansel Hybrid. 55 days. You can pick these at just 2 inches long, or let them grow to reach 10 inches in length! The first eggplant to offer totally flexible harvest time, this compact 3-foot-tall, 2½-foot-wide plant is ideal for containers as well as the garden. It sets clusters of 3 to 6 fruits with dark, glossy purple skin and nearly seedless flesh. Pkt is 15 seeds.

Park’s Whopper Hybrid. A Park Ex­clu­sive! 62 days. These lovely, mild fruits mature nearly 3 weeks earlier than Black Beauty, and the vigorous, easy-care plants are 50% more productive! Harvest the shiny purple, teardrop-shaped fruits at 6 to 8 inches for best flavor. Resistant to Tobacco Mosaic Virus. Pkt is 30 seeds.

Gretel Hybrid. 55 days (or sooner for baby veggies). Tender and sweet, this pure white eggplant finishes sooner than all others. Ready when just 3 to 4 inches long. And if you don't want to harvest it all at once, let it grow a bit longer — it won't lose a bit of its flavor or texture! Compact 3-foot plants are perfect for containers as well as the garden.

Pkt is 15 seeds.

Prosperosa. 65 days. Grown in Tuscany for generations, this round eggplant boasts one of the most delicious flavors in the family, particularly when baked. The white flesh keeps its color well after cutting, and the rich purple skin is glossy and tight. Pkt is 15 seeds.

5223—(P) Pkt $2.95; 2 Pkts $5.30

5225—(P) Pkt $2.95; 2 Pkts $5.30

Black Beauty. 80 days. Black Beauty is a standard open pollinated variety, as it is adapted to most areas of the U.S. Large, glossy, blackish purple fruits are produced on vigorous 21-30 inch plants. Pkt is 30 seeds.

5850—(P) Pkt $0.95; 2 Pkts $1.75

Fairy Tale Hybrid. 50 days. This productive variety produces clusters of fruit on 18 to 24-inch plants. The long, slender fruit is neon-lavender streaked with white and succulent, never bitter. Pick it young (4 inches) for gourmet eating all season! Perfect for containers. Pkt is 15 seeds.

5136—(P) Pkt $2.95; 2 Pkts $5.30

5135—(P) Pkt $1.95; 2 Pkts $3.50; 4 Pkts $6.25

0917—Penguin. Large and in­curved like a pow­der horn. Our photo shows a craft made from this gourd.

0918—Siphon or Dipper. Long-necked fruits are often used for dippers, bird houses, or crafts.

0898—Fancy Fall Mix. Wildly warted, this small, very uniform mix contains all the best shapes and colors you need for decorating.

0903—Speckled Swan. Bright green lagenaria gourd, with cream speckles, grows a round body and curved neck with a small terminal bulb — a swan!

Any Gourd , Mix n’ Match: (P) Pkt $2.25; 2 Pkts $4.05; 4 Pkts $7.65

Park's Gourd Collection

90352—$15.95

Eggplant Gretel

Eggplant Hansel

5732—(P) Pkt $1.75; 2 Pkts $3.15

Twinkle Hybrid. 50-55 days. Compact enough for containers, this spineless 24-inch plant looks as good as its speckled fruit tastes! Harvest the eggplants young (2 to 2½-inches long is ideal) for best flavor and texture. Pkt is 15 seeds.

Eggplant Fairy Tale

Eggplant Black Beauty

5601—(P) Pkt $2.95; 2 Pkts $5.30

Garlic Early Italian Purple. 90 days. One of the very best for hot climates, with large cloves on bulbs that store for up to 10 months. The flavor is sweet and mild from this artichoke-type softneck.

33701—½ lb. $19.95

Elephant. 100 days. This ultra-mild relative of garlic is a giant, its bulbs often weighing more than a pound! Boasting a sweeter, less pungent flavor than garlic, it is ideally sliced raw into dishes where traditional garlic would be too overpowering. Space 12 inches apart.

Pack of 3 cloves.

33900—1 pack for $6.95

Eggplant Twinkle

Eggplant Prosperosa

Eggplant Park’s Whopper

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Lettuce The Freshest Salads Come Straight from Your Garden! Lettuce thrives on cool weather and can be sown directly in the garden, starting in early spring. For an even earlier harvest, start indoors.

Sow again in late summer for a fall crop. Grow in single rows, 18 inches apart, or in containers. Pkt is 1/32 oz., at least 600 seeds, unless noted.

Loose-Leaf Continuously cut these varieties, as they will continue to “come again” for an extended harvest.

Summer Glory Blend

Summer Glory Blend. Our specially selected blend brings together the tastiest and most heat-tolerant lettuce varieties. With a showcase of colors from green to red, Summer Glory offers 7 varieties of looseleaf, butterhead, crisphead and Romaine lettuces.

Slow to bolt, it will not go to seed like others. In hotter areas, this blend produces at least a month longer than other varieties.

5185—(P) Pkt $1.95; 2 Pkts $3.50; 4 Pkts $6.65

Majesty. 50 days. You won’t know whether to eat this Lettuce or stand admiring it — so plant enough to do both! The darkest red lollo rossa type we’ve ever grown, it’s a gorgeous plant with great uniformity, crisp texture, and succulent flavor. Pkt is 1000 seeds.

5132—(P) Pkt $2.95;

2 Pkts $5.30

Green Ice. 45 days. Distinctly different! Extra crisp, with attractive midgreen, savoyed leaves, it with­stands heat and is very late to go to seed, ex­tending the harvest well into summer.

5158—(P) Pkt $1.75;

Majesty

Green Ice

2 Pkts $3.15

Red Sails. AAS Winner. 45 days. A favorite among gardeners who prize beauty as well as flavor, AAS Winner 'Red Sails' is among the first to arise and the last to bolt, giving you an especially long season of delectable eating. The large, erect leaves are deep red at the ruffled tips, shading into a bronzy-maroon and green toward the base. Pkt is 1/32 oz. (630 seeds), sowing a 30-foot row.

5153—(P) Pkt $1.45;

2 Pkts $2.60

Multigreen 3. Crisp Bite and Great Staying Power! 50 days. Very fast-growing and easy to harvest (one swipe at the base removes all the leaves!), this new multileaf type is a must-have for lettuce lovers. The leaves are beautifully serrated and very uniform, with a crisp but still succulent texture. They hold well before or after harvest, and the plants are highly resistant to tip burn. Best harvest is when the plant is young and slightly soft. Delicious!

Pkt is 100 seeds.

Multigreen 3

Red Sails

5764—(P) Pkt $3.95;

2 Pkts $6.95

Salad Bowl Blend. 50 days. Want to grow organic lettuce without buying multiple seed packets? This economical Salad Bowl Blend is the answer! It contains a blend of light and dark green as well as red-leafed varieties that you can harvest all season long! Pkt is 200 seeds.

5842—(P) Pkt $1.95; 2 Pkts $3.50

Improved Master Chef Lettuce Blend. Our hand-selected blend of comple­men­tary flavors, textures, and colors! Ready in just 45 days, or make successive sowings.

5184—(P) Pkt $1.75; 2 Pkts $3.15

Salad Bowl Blend

Calmar

Improved Master Chef Lettuce Blend

Crisphead (Iceberg) Calmar. 75 days. Heat tolerant and highly resistant to downy mildew, Calmar brings the joy of Iceberg home to gardeners whose spring and fall growing seasons are brief. These large, tightly-packed heads of fresh green fill quickly and remain closed at the base, locking in the flavor and goodness of this delicious Lettuce. (Not pictured.)

5187—(P) Pkt $1.95; 2 Pkts $3.50

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Butterhead (Boston) Buttercrunch. 65 days. A long-time fav­orite of the highest quality, with leaves that are thick, juicy and crisp, for a satisfying bite.

5142—(P) Pkt $1.25; 2 Pkts $2.25

Little Gem. 50 days. This space-saver is prized for its sweet flavor. Midget 5-inch heads are served whole. Ideal, too, for win­dow box or limited-space gardens.

5137—(P) Pkt $1.85; 2 Pkts $3.35

Romaine (Cos) Green Towers. 60 days. The best for delectable mild flavor, attractive semi-savoyed texture, adaptability, and dense habit! Gardeners’ favorite because it thrives equally well in hot, dry weather or cool, moist climates. The 8- to 12-inch heads are deep grayish-green. PVP #8600135. Pkt is 200 pelleted seeds.

Our Best Lettuce Collection

5182—(P) Pkt $2.25; 2 Pkts $4.00

Lettuce Green Towers

90302—$5.95 Marshall. 50 days. Handsome deep red leaves mottled with burgundy perk up any salad or sandwich! This quick-growing, very vigorous cos type can be harvested as baby greens or left to mature to its full head size. Delicious and very appealing to children! Pkt is 200 seeds.

5183—(P) Pkt $2.25; 2 Pkts $4.00

Baby Star. 65 days. Dark green leaves with a crisp texture and tender bite look like Butterheads, but the flavor is pure Romaine. Just 4 to 5 inches high and wide, each mini head makes a generous single salad with the tiny heart at the center as a gourmet treat. Resists early bolting; very adaptable to all climates. Pkt is 200 seeds.

5169—(P) Pkt $3.95; 2 Pkts $6.95

Mesclun Mild Mes­clun Mix. Flavorful yet mild mixture of delicate greens. Spe­cially designed for warmer climates. Mix contains Chervil, Mâche, Mizuna Mus­tard, Purslane, and Red Orach.

Successive plant­ings are the key to season-long harvest; sow about 5 feet of row each week for daily har­vest. Pkt is 1/32 oz, app. 700 seeds. (Not pictured.)

5152—(P) Pkt $1.55;

Lettuce Buttercrunch

Lettuce Baby Star

Lettuce Marshall

Lettuce Little Gem

Kale Redbor Kohlrabi Express Forcer

Radicchio Indigo

2 Pkts $2.80

Salad Leaf Stir Fry Mix. Delectable Baby Greens! 30 days. The 5 quick-growing, delicious salad greens in this mix should be picked young for ultra-succulent flavor and texture. Great for salads, sandwiches, and steaming as well as in stir-fries, this is a premium mix of nutrition and distinctive tastes. Contains mizuna (mild peppery bite), Canton pak choy (mustardy flavor), red mustard (garlicky), texsel or Ethiopian greens (similar to spinach), and cavolo nero (tender nutty taste). Pkt is 100 seeds. (Not pictured.)

5101—(P) Pkt $1.95; 2 Pkts $3.50

Radicchio Indigo Hybrid. 74 days. Superb yield and uniformity. Tightly-curled 4-inch heads mature deep red with a pure white midrib, crisp and flavorful. Start seeds indoors for spring harvest; plants are not fussy about transplant time and very tolerant of Tip Burn and Bolt. Pkt is 25 seeds.

5697—(P) Pkt $2.25; 2 Pkts $4.00; 4 Pkts $7.65

Kale Redbor Hybrid. 65 days. The finely curled, deep red leaves make this variety highly ornamental! Cool weather enhances red color, so Redbor is an excellent spring or fall crop. Pkt is 30 seeds.

5140—(P) Pkt $2.50; 2 Pkts $4.50

Winterbor Hybrid. 65 days. Extra-mild, tasty flavor makes this fall-to-winter green a salad treat (light frost actually improves the taste!). Blue-green foliage reaches 3' high, 2' wide. Pkt is 50 seeds. (Not pictured.)

Kohlrabi Kossak

5733—(P) Pkt $2.50; 2 Pkts $4.50; 4 Pkts $8.50

Kohlrabi Kossak Hybrid. 85 days. These huge round, flattish 8- to 10-inch bulbs taste even better than their smaller counterparts, with crisp white flesh and skin, and no “woody” texture. Pkt is 35 seeds.

5779—(P) Pkt $2.25; 2 Pkts $4.00; 4 Pkts $7.65

Express Forcer Hybrid. 42 days. Extra- early, smooth 4-inch “bulbs.” Compact plants hold up well even in heat. Try the tops in stir-fries! Pkt is 75 seeds.

5606—(P) Pkt $2.50; 2 Pkts $4.50

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Ambrosia

Park’s Whopper

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There’s no taste like that of vine-ripened melons. Direct sow after the soil is warm or, for an ear­lier harvest, start indoors in pots. Water 1-2 inches per week, until 3 weeks before harvest, then keep plants drier to produce sweeter melons. Cantaloupes are ready to harvest when the stem slips easily from the fruit with slight pressure.

Honeydews turn pale yellow or tan when ripe, even though the stems may not slip.

Days to maturity are from setting out transplants. Pkt is 25 seeds, unless noted.

Cantaloupe Ambrosia Hybrid. 86 days. Known across the country as one of the finest melons, it is extra sweet and juicy with a fruity flavor and salmon flesh. Vigorous, pro­duc­tive vines are tolerant of Powdery Mildew.

5178—(P) Pkt $4.25; 2 Pkts $7.65; 4 Pkts $14.45

Dove

Scoop II

Park’s Whopper Hybrid. Big Size, Great Flavor — In Less Time than Ever!

77 days. Now you can grow enormous 6- to 8-pound melons with a juicy-sweet taste even in short-season areas! Park’s Whopper grows quickly, bearing plenty of open-netted melons with firm, thick peachy-orange flesh.

They are Whoppers in size, flavor, and harvest speed. Vigorous plants are resistant to Fusarium races 0, 1, and 2, as well as Powdery Mildew races 1 and 2.

5525—(P) Pkt $3.95; 2 Pkts $6.95; 4 Pkts $13.45; 6 Pkts $16.60

new Dove Hybrid. By Far the Sweetest

Hale's Best

French Orange

Melon in Our Trial Gardens! 70 days. Our absolute favorite for ultra-sweet, creamy home-grown flavor! Pale-fleshed 3to 4-pound fruit (5 to 6 inches in diameter) scores a 15.5 on the Brix sweetness scale — higher than just about every other melon! Early to mature, it turns soft rose in the center if allowed to reach its peak of ripeness before harvesting! Unbelievably delicious. Pkt is 15 seeds.

5499—(P) Pkt $3.95; 2 Pkts $6.95

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Scoop II Hybrid. 69 days. Greater sugar content than the old Scoop! More intense flavor; a thicker, deep-salmon flesh and a smaller seed cavity on 6-inch fruit. Very disease resistant.

5070—(P) Pkt $2.95; 2 Pkts $5.30; 4 Pkts $9.95

Hale's Best. Heirloom. 86 days. A long-time favorite, this melon bears 5- to 6-pound fruit with an unforgettable sweet flavor. Each melon has thick salmon-orange flesh and a small seed cavity. Pkt is 20 seeds.

5843—(P) Pkt $1.95; 2 Pkts $3.50

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Cantaloupe, Continued French Orange Hybrid. 75 days. Enjoy superb, rich flavor. Fruit has deep orange colored flesh with very attractive gray-green rind and an intoxicating heavenly fragrance.

4½ inches across. Resists cracking. Good wilt and disease tolerance.

5201—(P) Pkt $3.50; 4 Pkts $10.95

2 Pkts $6.30;

Exotic Melon Amy Hybrid. 70 days. 2004 AAS Winner! This gourmet “canary” melon is a real treat! Each 2- to 3-pound golden fruit is filled with aromatic white flesh just dripping with sweet, juicy goodness. Best of all, it needs just 6 feet of garden space — or a sturdy trellis! — to bring you big, quick-to-harvest yields!

If you haven't grown any yet, you don't know what you're missing! Very adaptable. Pkt is 15 seeds.

5177—(P) Pkt $2.95; 2 Pkts $5.30

Lambkin Hybrid. 2008 AAS Winner! 70 days. Oval shaped fruits with yellow skin and green mottling.

White flesh is sweet and aromatic. Fruit is gourmet quality. Pkt is 15 seeds.

5519—(P) Pkt $3.95; 2 Pkts $6.95

new Courier Hybrid. Honeydew

Crispness plus Cantaloupe Richness! 85 days. This is a Galia melon, a cross of Honeydew and Cantaloupe, boasting the very best traits of both. The dark green flesh is wonderfully aromatic, firm and crisp, yet packed with sugars in a flavor blend more like Cantaloupe than Honeydew. Resistant to powdery mildew and all 3 races of Fusarium, it offers generous yields of 4½- to 5½-pound fruit.

5498—(P) Pkt $2.95; 2 Pkts $5.30

Honeydew Snow Mass Hybrid. 90 days. If you love your Honeydews extra-sweet and juicy, this is the one you MUST grow!

Medium-sized, round to oblong fruits, (6 to 8 inches) have a smooth rind and a very small seed cavity. The light green flesh is fragrant and tender-sweet. Specially adapted for growing in hot or long summer climates! Pkt is 25 seeds.

5071—(P) Pkt $3.95; 2 Pkts $6.95; 4 Pkts $13.45

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Watermelons Seedless Watermelon

Watermelon

All the delicious flavor without the seeds! Seedless watermelons need a pollinator to set flowers and fruit, so we include pollinator seeds in every packet. But if you don’t want to sow the whole packet, just make sure you plant your seedless melons near regular seeded types, and let the honeybees do the rest! Pkt is 10 seeds, unless noted.

When the soil is warm and all danger of frost is past, sow directly in the garden in raised hills or rows 3 inches high. Thin to 3 plants per hill 3 feet apart, or to 1 plant per foot in rows. For earlier fruit, start indoors in Jiffy Pots (p. 79). For seedless vari­eties, follow instructions and plant the pollinator included with your packet. Pkt is 25 seeds, unless noted.

Everglade Hybrid. A Park Exclusive.

80 days. The near-black rind of this 11- to 14-pound fruit contains the sweetest, most succulent bright red flesh of any seedless!

5494—(P) Pkt $6.75; 2 Pkts $12.15

Charleston Jr. Hybrid Just the Right Size for the Fridge! These small 12- to 16-lb. melons boast seedless red flesh, uniform light green flesh, and a flavor that combines the sweet and the crisp perfectly. Super high yields make this compact watermelon a favorite!

5495—(P) Pkt $4.95; 2 Pkts $8.95; 4 Pkts $16.85

Orange Sweet Hybrid. A Seedless, Crispy-Sweet Orange! 80 days. A true breeding breakthrough, this delicious 9-inch-diameter melon offers bright orange fruit within a boldly striped shell.

Weighing 17 to 19 pounds, it tastes as good as it looks! Be sure to give it a try this season.

5484—(P) Pkt $5.95; 2 Pkts $10.70

Triple Crown Hybrid. 65 days. One of our best-tasting red seedless varieties is also one of the highest-yielding! 18to 20-pound fruits have striped oval rind and firm flesh. (Not pictured.)

5492—(P) Pkt $5.95; 2 Pkts $10.70

Jenny Hybrid. Best Friend of Seedless Watermelons — Delicious Too! 85 days. It's almost a shame Jenny is such a fantastic pollinator for seedless watermelons, because some folks probably think her own fruit isn't so tasty.

Yet these compact 8-pound fruits are stuffed with rich, sugary red flesh, simply scrumptious to the bite! A new Super Small Seeded (SSS) type, Jenny has tiny, edible seeds, giving you the convenience of a seedless watermelon with the heavy yields of a traditional type! Well-branched and disease-resistant, this is a must-have for watermelon lovers in every climate.

5769—(P) Pkt $4.25; 2 Pkts $7.65

Everglade

Moon & Stars.

100 days. Heirloom. The watermelons — up to 50 pounds each — have sweet red flesh and the leaves and fruit sport bright yellow spots!

5481—(P) Pkt $1.85; 2 Pkts $3.35; 4 Pkts $5.95

Sweet Beauty Hybrid. 2004 AAS Winner! 77 to 80 days. The sweetest, crispest, most delicious melon in the garden! A compact, oblong “icebox” variety weighing just 6 to 7 pounds, it matures early on very vigorous, easy-to-grow plants 3 feet high and up to 9 feet wide. Incomparable flavor! Pkt is 10 seeds.

Orange Sweet

Charleston Jr.

Moon and Stars

Jenny—pollinates seedless varieties

Sweet Beauty

Sangria

New Queen

Yellow Crunch

5491—(P) Pkt $2.95; 2 Pkts $5.30

Sangria Hybrid. Hands-Down the Most Delicious! 87 days. The first true Allsweet hybrid, Sangria is absolutely tops for eating. The flesh is dark red, packed with sugars, and so succulent it will leave you wanting more. Big, early-maturing 10½-pound fruit arises on highly disease-resistant plant. Grow the gourmet flavor watermelon lovers crave! Pkt is 10 seeds.

5483—(P) Pkt $2.95; 2 Pkts $5.30

Yellow Crunch Hybrid. Juicy, Sweet, and Delicious! 87 days. Ultra-sweet, crisp, and very juicy, the lemon flesh of these 10- to 20-pound melons is so refreshing on a hot summer’s day! The striped melons are easy to grow and dependably delicious.

5770—(P) Pkt $2.95; 2 Pkts $5.30

New Queen Hybrid. AAS Winner! 75 days. Outstanding flavor in an icebox watermelon!

Bright-orange flesh. The 5- to 7-pound melons mature early. Pkt is 10 seeds.

5488—(P) Pkt $2.95; 2 Pkts $5.30

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GARDEN SEEDER/FEEDER 6611—Sow your veggies in a single morning with precision and ease using the Seeder/ Feeder. Simply load the seeds and fertilizer and go. This zinc-plated steel, two-wheeled cart is lightweight and has a row marker that descends from either side to cut a groove in the soil 30 inches from the row you are planting. Follow the groove for your next row! Seeds are poured into a funnel-shaped compartment and dropped evenly into the soil while a second compartment dispenses fertilizer! It is 36½ inches tall to the handles, 30 inches long and, with the row marker extended, 38 inches wide! 14 lbs. $79.95 each

Mushroom Kits

Mustard Greens

An easy to grow and fun gift! All of our kits offer superior production of several pounds of mushrooms which can be harvested in stages. Detailed instructions included with all kits; Start immediately after receiving. Mushroom Kits cannot be shipped June

Sow seed outdoors in early spring in full sun. For fall crop, sow 6 to 8 weeks before first fall frost. Sow 1 to 2 inches apart, in rows 15 inches apart.

Red Giant. 40 days. So tasty you’ll find yourself picking the baby greens at just 20 days. 12 to 16 inches high and wide, it offers brilliant maroon leaves with deep green midribs. Ideal among ornamental cabbages and kale, pansies and mums, or on its own in containers! Pkt is 100 seeds.

through September. Cannot ship to HI.

Portabella Mushroom Kit

Portabella. The largest of the cultivated mushrooms, Portabellas can measure up to 6 inches across. Close relatives of white and brown mushrooms, Portabellas have a longer growing cycle and develop a deeper flavor perfect for grilling, broiling or eating in salads or on pizzas.

56902—$34.95 each

Shiitake Mushroom Kit

Button Mushroom Kit

Shiitake. Pronounced “shee-TAH-kay,” this is the elite member of the mushroom world, once reserved only for royalty in its native Japan. It is also the most fragrant — known for its “woodsy” aroma and rich flavor. Unlike other types, Shiitake mushrooms can be grown anywhere in the house, as darkness is not required.

65187—$34.95 each

Button. The most widely consumed mushroom here in the U.S., this mild, white favorite is a must for fresh salads and in all types of other dishes. And best of all, unlike bought button mushrooms, these will be free of the chemical sprays used to extend shelf life.

Pearl Oyster Mushroom Patch

Mustard Red Giant

Pioppino Mushroom Patch

Mustard Greens Southern Giant Curled Mustard Savanna

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7923—3 lb. Kit $24.95 each 57409—6 lb. Kit $29.95 each

Pearl Oyster Mushroom Patch.

Grow tasty, protein-rich Pearl Oyster mushrooms (Pleurotus ostreatus) the Certified Organic way with this super-easy kit. You'll receive pure mushroom mycelium growing on sterilized, pasteurized wheat straw. Begin the harvest within 2 weeks of receiving the kit! Best grown at 55 - 75 degrees F, after you have harvested all the mushrooms, toss the growth medium on the compost pile — you'll love the results!

5619—(P) Pkt $1.50; 4 Pkts $4.80

2 Pkts $2.70;

Southern Giant Curled. 50 days. A re­mark­ably long-lasting curled type.

Spicy, pungent flavor and high vitamin content make it a nutri­tious treat. Pkt (1/8 oz.) is 2000 seeds.

5189—(P) Pkt $1.25; 4 Pkts $4.00

2 Pkts $2.25;

Savanna Hybrid. 20 days. Excep­tion­­al­ly early, uniform, and pro­duc­tive, with large, thick, deep green leaves of delicious mild flavor. Holds much longer in the garden than open-pollinated types. Frost-hardy.

Pkt (1/16 oz.) is 350 seeds.

5618—(P) Pkt $1.50; 4 Pkts $4.80

2 Pkts $2.70;

Mizuna Mizuna Early. 40 days. The Japanese mustard green beloved in mild Mesclun mixes, stir fries, and more. Harvest the baby greens leaf-by-leaf beginning at just 20 days or let it mature into a tender-spicy head. Early to mature, it tolerates both heat and cold, extending the season in both directions. Lacy-leaved plant makes a good ornamental, too. Pkt (1/16 oz.) is 900 seeds.

5889—(P) Pkt $1.95;

2 Pkts $3.50

50252—$34.95 each

Pioppino Mushroom Patch. This popular Italian mushroom (Agrocybe aegerita) has a mellow, mildly nutty flavor. Also known as the Black Poplar Mushroom, it sets russetbrown caps and ivory stems with rings that gradually fall off as the mushroom grows.

Best grown at 50 - 70 degrees F, they are delicious in rice and meat dishes.

50259—$34.95 each

Mizuna Early

Sugar Lace II— Semi-leafless

Sugar Sprint

Peas

Garden Peas for Shelling

Raw peas are so delicious that you’ll want to grow extra, just to be sure you have some left to cook! Excel­lent for freez­ing and canning, they love cool weather, so plant as soon as soil is workable in spring. Peas are also a fine fall crop; sow in late summer. To save space and simplify harvesting, sow in double rows with a trellis (our Pea Fence (p. 87) is ideal) between rows. Pkt is 2 oz. (at least 160 seeds).

Mr. Big. Jumbo Pods on Heavy-Yielding Plants! 2000 AAS Winner! 60 days. This English pea boasts plump, 4- to 4½-inch pods with super-sweet flavor! Indeter­minate plants are resistant to Race 1 Wilt and Powdery Mildew. Stake to support its bounty!

Sweet Snap Peas Pick pods young and eat them whole, pod and all as the pods mature, cook as you would green beans. At full maturity, shell and use as garden peas.

Super Sugar Snap. 64 days. The sweetest sugar snap ever, bearing a quicker, heavier crop. 55- to 65-inch vines yield twice as many pods with thicker walls. Tolerant of Powdery Mildew and Pea Leaf Roll Virus.

5231—(P) Pkt $1.75; (M) ¼ lb. $3.15; (N) ½ lb. $5.95; (L) lb. $10.50

Sugar Sprint. 62 days. Start extra early for lengthy, heavy harvests! Lasting longer on the vine than most, its stringless 3-inch, ultra-sweet pods arise two per node on heattolerant 26-inch plants. Resistant to Powdery Mildew; tolerant of Pea Enation Mosaic Virus (PEMV).

5749—(P) Pkt $1.95; (M) ¼ lb. $3.50; (N) ½ lb. $6.25; (L) lb. $11.70; (R) 2 lbs. $19.95

Sugar Lace II. 68 days. The stringless and semi-leafless Sugar Lace just got better with improved disease resistance! Dark green, 3½-inch pods are set on 30-inch plants that never need staking. Resistant to Pea Enation Mosaic Virus, Powdery Mildew and Bean Leaf Roll Virus.

Super Sugar Snap

5230—(P) Pkt $1.75; (M) ¼ lb. $3.15; (N) ½ lb. $5.95; (L) lb. $10.50

Maestro. 60 days. Outstanding early and high yield; 4½-inch pods bearing 9 to 11 tender, sweet peas are borne over a long season on vigorous 24 to 30-inch plants. Widely adapt­able; tolerant of Powdery Mildew.

5239—(P) Pkt $1.45; (M) ¼ lb. $2.60; (N) ½ lb. $4.95; (L) lb. $8.75; (R) 2 lbs. $12.25

Green Arrow. 70 days. Big har­vests — up to 11 sweet peas per 4-inch pod. 24 to 28-inch plants tolerant of Downy Mildew and Fusarium Wilt.

Dwarf White Sugar

5237—(P) Pkt $1.45; (M) ¼ lb. $2.60; (N) ½ lb. $4.95; (L) lb. $8.75; (R) 2 lbs. $12.25

Peanut Gregory (Virginia type). 135 days. Depend­ able producer of extra-large peanuts of rich flavor. Easy where there’s a 4-month grow­ing season! To harvest, dig the plant. Air-dry before picking pods. Pkt is 2 oz. (app. 50 seeds).

5250—(P) Pkt $1.35; (M) ¼ lb. $2.35; (N) ½ lb. $4.45; (L) lb. $7.85; (R) 2 lbs. $10.95

Green Arrow Mr. Big

Maestro

5738—(P) Pkt $1.95; (M) ¼ lb. $3.50; (N) ½ lb. $6.25; (L) lb. $11.70; (R) 2 lbs. $19.95

Snow Peas Dwarf White Sugar. 50 days. Incredibly early, heavy, and long harvests from these compact 30-inch vines! Sweet, tender, flat pods are 2 to 2½ inches long and stringless if picked early. More peas in less space!

5235—(P) Pkt 1.65; (M) ¼ lb. $3.00; (N) ½ lb. $5.60; (L) lb. $9.95

Peanut Gregory

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Okra Annie Oakley

Okra

Onion Seed

High in flavor and protein and easy to grow; sow when soil and nights are warm.

Starts bearing at 1 foot tall, continuing until frost. For best flavor, harvest fruit at 2 to 4 inches. Pkt (1/4 oz.), at least 100 seeds, unless noted. Plants about 25 feet of row. Cannot ship to CA. Annie Oakley II Hybrid. 48 days. Finally, an early variety that is as successful in cooler Northern gardens as it is in the deep South!

Because it’s a hybrid, expect high yields — 2 to 3 times the amount from open-pollinated varieties! Tender, rich flavor. Pkt is 25 seeds.

Start indoors 8 weeks before transplanting. For crisp green onions, harvest bulbs after swelling.

When tops fall over, dig bulbs, cure and store in a cool, dry place. Direct sow scallions. Plant short-day types in the fall for early-summer harvest in Southern climates. Plant long-day types in early spring for summer harvest in the North. Pkt is about 200 seeds, which sows 30 feet of row.

Clemson Spineless 80. 56 days. Everyone loves Clemson Spineless, as much for its no-pain harvest as for its extra-long, very meaty pods of dark green. The grooved, straight pods reach 7 to 9 inches long, with a full-bodied flavor okra lovers find utterly delectable. Make a convert in your family with this crowd-pleaser! Pkt is ¼ oz, about 125 seeds.

5226—(P) Pkt $1.50; (G) ¼ oz. $6.50; (H) ½ oz. $10.25

5194—(P) Pkt $2.95; 4 Pkts $9.45

Okra Clemson Spineless

Okra Little Lucy

2 Pkts $5.30;

5195—(P) Pkt $1.25; 2 Pkts $2.25; 4 Pkts $4.00 5872—Organic (P) Pkt $1.25; 2 Pkts $2.25

Cajun Delight Hybrid. 1997 AAS Win­­ner! 52 days. Out­stand­ing earliness, tender pods, and overall improved yield make this an all-around favorite! Excellent for north­­­ern gardens as well as in the traditional South. Pkt is 25 seeds. (Not pictured).

5207—(P) Pkt $2.95; 4 Pkts $9.45

Okra Silver Queen

Okra Lee new

Onion Whitewing

Onion Lilia Grow Onion Candy ANYWHERE, ANYTIME!

Onion Candy

2 Pkts $5.30;

Cow Horn. 60 days. Native to the southern U.S. these long, tender 10- 12-inch ribbed pods are twisted like a cow’s horn and full of good, old-fashioned okra flavor. The plants are extremely vigorous, reaching 6 to 7 feet tall. Pkt is 125 seeds. (Not pictured).

5687—(P) Pkt $1.00; 2 Pkts $1.80

Little Lucy Hybrid. 55 days. Burgundy pods on a 2-foot plant are almost too beautiful to eat! Best of all, it grows all over the U.S.! 3-inch yellow and purple blooms are followed by 4- to 4½-inch pods, held above maroon-veined foliage. Also a great ornamental. Pkt is 25 seeds.

5197—(P) Pkt $2.95; 4 Pkts $9.45

2 Pkts $5.30;

Silver Queen. 80 days. Elegant “iceberg green” pods with a rich flavor and tender texture distinguish this hard-to-find variety.

5- to 7-inch pods can be left late on the plant without losing flavor or texture, and the yields are huge on vigorous, well-branched 6-foot plants. Pkt is 125 seeds.

5193—(P) Pkt $1.75; 4 Pkts $5.95

2 Pkts $3.15;

Lee. A Park Space Saver! 50 days. Compact plants with top-quality pods and early maturity.

Spineless pods grow 6 to 7 inches long and are held at an angle from the stalk. The open habit of these 3-foot plants makes har­vest­­ing easier.

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5630—(P) Pkt $1.35; 2 Pkts $2.45; 4 Pkts $4.30; 6 Pkts $5.25

Lilia. 130 days. This Italian variety may just become your favorite onion, and here's why: you can harvest it young and use both the deep green tops and the small, bright red bulbs, or you can let it mature and enjoy the glossy, flavorful, mid-size bulbs of deep crimson.

Redwing Hybrid. Simply the best red for appearance, holding, storage ability, and flavor! Thick, firm 2¾- to 3½-inch maroon globes contain alternating rings of red and white.

(Not pictured.)

5211—(P) Pkt $1.95; (F) 1/8 oz. $6.75; (H) ½ oz. $21.50

Walla Walla Sweet. If you like Sweet onions, you’ll love this Washington State variety. Maturing up to 2 weeks sooner than other types, it’s a delicious cold-hardy variety with tan skin and white flesh. (Not pictured.)

5777—(P) Pkt $1.65; (G) ¼ oz. $2.65; (H) ½ oz. $4.65; (J) oz. $7.65

Yellow Granex Hybrid PRR. Lightyellow, thick, and flat, it keeps well and is tops for mild, sweet flavor.

5208—(P) Pkt $1.50; (G) ¼ oz. $3.95; (H) ½ oz. $7.50; (J) oz. $13.50

Revolutionary ‘Mid-Day’ Onions These hybrids grow almost anywhere in the contiguous U.S., from the far North to the deep South. And such performance! Earlier, larger, and more flavorful than most “long” or “short-day” varieties, these “mid-day” onions are delicious. Pkt is 200 seeds.

new Whitewing

Hybrid. Early to Mature and Very Long-lasting! 105 days. Perfectly round, very firm mid-size white bulbs with slender necks keep well after harvest.

A vigorous root system ensures good shade coverage for big, healthy onions every time – no greening! An intermediate/long day type.

5196—(P) Pkt $2.95; 2 Pkts $5.30

Candy Hybrid. 135 days. No matter where you live, you can grow these huge, savory yellow onions, with thick flesh and a delicious sharp-and-sweet flavor. And they store for months — if you can resist them that long! A rare treat!

5210—(P) Pkt $2.50; 2 Pkts $4.50; 4 Pkts $8.50

Scallions — Green Onions

Small Sampler Packs

Parade. 60 days. High-yielding and vigorous!

Straight, dark green stems pack a crisp bite. Pkt is 1,000 seeds.

Three varieties of onion plants in one bunch (60 plants) for the gardener who doesn’t have tons of room. This mix is 50% Yellow, 30% Red and 20% White, the proportion we have found to be most desired by our customers.

58765—Long Day (Northern). Spanish Yellow, Mars (red), Sweet Spanish (white).

58766—Short Day (Southern). Yellow Granex (yellow), Southern Belle (red), Contessa (white).

58767—Mid Day. Candy (yellow), Red Candy Apple (red), Super Star (white).

5212—(P) Pkt $1.75; 2 Pkts $3.15; 4 Pkts $5.60

Red Baron. 65 days. Red from the base to the lower leaves, regardless of weather! 12- to 15-inch plants. Pkt is about 300 seeds.

5698—(P) Pkt $1.95; 2 Pkts $3.50; 4 Pkts $6.65

Onion Plants Get an early start on your Onions! Shipped at proper planting time with instructions.

All onion plants sold in bunches of 5 dozen.

Long-Day (Northern) Types

1 Bunch (60 plants) 2 Bunches (120 plants) 3 Bunches (180 plants) 4 Bunches (240 plants)

56043—Copra Hybrid. 55 days. This early-maturing onion is the best for storage! Firm, round globes of dark yellow are sweeter than most.

14926—Mars Hybrid. 100 days. Quickly becoming the most popular red onion in northern climates.

Sweet at harvest but will become more pungent during storage. Stores approximately 4-6 months.

55331—Walla Walla Sweet. 56 days. Described in “Seeds” on p. 110.

96542—Sterling Hybrid. 95 days. Tall-topped, vigorous, and resistant to sunscald, fusarium rot, and bolting, this mildly pungent long-day white onion is terrific for long-term storage. The 5-inch diameter globes keep for up to 6 months, as crisp and firm as the day they were harvested.

Mild Sweetie Onion Plant Collection

57454—$19.95

Intermediate-Day Types Less sensitive to day-length, this category is suitable for growing almost anywhere in the U.S.!

56227—Candy. Described on p. 110.

96541—Red Candy Apple Hybrid. 95 days. So sweet you’ll want to munch it like an apple, this 4-inch diameter purply-maroon onion is saturated with rich color (and plenty of antioxidants!) on solid, firm bulbs. Stores for 2 months.

Short-Day (Southern) Types

13121—Contessa. 110 days. Slightly flattened onions have a wonderfully sweet, mild flavor that makes them popular with the whole family. Early and very uniform, they are a dependable crop, and have the best overwintering ability. (Not pictured.)

96540—Texas Supersweet. 110 days. Handsdown the most widely adaptable short-day, this Texas treat grows well from Mexico through Ohio. The bigger these rich yellow globes grow, the sweeter they get! Open-pollinated, it is trouble-free and vigorous.

Stores for more than 2 months with proper curing.

44933—Yellow Granex Hybrid 33. 125 days.

Light-yellow, thick, and flat, it keeps well and is tops for mild, sweet flavor.

57455—Southern Belle. 115 days. A wonderful new open-pollinated red onion that is larger and SWEETER than other short day reds! (Not pictured.)

Scallion Parade

(Varieties can be combined.) $14.95; $17.95; $25.95; $31.00

Onion Sets Sets are small, dry onions that mature much more quickly than seeds, yet are more reliable and economical than transplants. Space them 3 to 5 inches apart in rows 1 to 2 feet apart. Cannot ship to OR, WA, or ID.

Scallion Red Baron

33700—Red Sets. (Pk of 80) 33705—White Sets. (Pk of 80) 33712—Yellow Sets. (Pk of 80) $12.95 each

Shallot Seed Ambition. 100 days. Very high yields of attractive, uniform 2-inch red-brown bulbs. With a round shape and firm consistency, this is a superior variety for long-day and semi-long day climates.

Pkt is 100 seeds.

Onion Sterling

5443—(P) Pkt $2.50; 2 Pkts $4.50; 4 Pkts $8.00

Leek Lincoln. 80 days. A mild-flavored, enormous leek to satisfy the hungriest gardener! Harvest young at 50 days or let it mature to its giant size at 80. Long white shaft and very sweet flavor. Pkt is 100 seeds.

5583— (P) Pkt $1.50; 2 Pkts $2.70

new Lancelot. Easier to Grow, with Mild Satisfying Bite! 78 days. Far more diseaseand bolt-resistant than older varieties, this widely adapted leek can be grown in spring for baby leeks (a great alternative to scallions!) or in autumn and winter at full 12- to 16-inch-high size. Dark blue-green tops are packed with nutrition, and hold up well. Space 8 to 10 inches apart.

33714—1 Bunch (60 plts)

2 Bunches (120 plts) 3 Bunches (180 plts) 4 Bunches (240 plts)

Leek Lincoln

Onion Mars

$14.95;

$17.95; $25.95; $31.00

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Onion Texas Supersweet Onion Set Red, White and Yellow

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Pepper

Karma — High yields and incredible flavor!

Pepper California Wonder

Start seeds indoors. When seedlings are big enough to handle, transplant to 2¼- to 3-inch peat pots. When all danger of frost is past, set the plants out in the sunny garden, 18 inches apart. Days to maturity are from setting out.

Letters after the days to maturity indicate tolerance to: TMV—Tobacco Mosaic Virus; PVY—Potato Virus Y; Stip—Stemphylium BST—. Pkt is 25 seeds, unless noted.

Karma Hybrid. 68 days. TMV. Rated #1 for yield, size, color, and taste. Huge harvests of 6- by 4-inch peppers, with thick walls and bright red skin—the yield is so heavy that you should stake the 25- to 35-inch plants.

Pkt is 15 seeds.

5291—(P) Pkt $2.95; 2 Pkts $5.30; 4 Pkts $9.95

California Wonder. 75 days. Dark, green, glossy fruits are smooth, 4-lobed and measure 4 inches tall by 4 inches wide; flesh is thick, sweet and mild. Plants grow 28 to 30 inches tall. Pkt is 20 seeds.

5844—(P) Pkt $1.95; 2 Pkts $3.50

Colossal Hybrid. 68 days. Extra-large, thick-walled rich green bells have a delicious sweet flavor with no bitter after taste. The blocky fruit is at least 6 inches long and wide, and because it’s set vertically up; the plant and the bells keep their beautiful shape.

Colossal

Big Bertha PS

5704—(P) Pkt $2.95; 2 Pkts $5.30; 4 Pkts $9.95

Big Bertha PS Hybrid. 72 days. Thickwalled fruits measure up to 7 inches long by 4" across; mature to red. Tolerant of Tobamo Po virus. Pkt is 15 seeds.

5644—(P) Pkt $2.50; 2 Pkts $4.50; 4 Pkts $8.00

Pepper Merlot

Flavorburst Sweet Rainbow Blend

Merlot Hybrid.

Sweet wine-red bells!

65-70 days. Very sweet and thick-walled, this gorgeous maroon bell pepper measures 5 inches in diameter, maturing early and in great numbers. Highly resistant to TMV and tolerant of BST, this 18- to 24-inch-high plant is adaptable to cool or hot, humid summer weather, delivering consistently high yields of delicious fruit. Pkt is 25 seeds.

5292—(P) Pkt $2.95; 2 Pkts $5.30

Flavorburst. Lime Color, Lemon Flavor!

70-75 days. By far the most citrus-flavored Pepper we have ever grown, this blocky, thick-walled 4-inch fruit is sweet even when it is still lime-green, but absolutely succulentsugary by the time it turns deep gold! Very heavy yields of distinctively different peppers will keep your salads colorful and your taste buds singing!

5257—(P) Pkt $3.95; 2 Pkts $6.95

Sweet Rainbow Blend. 65-70 days.

Grow the best sweet bell peppers available anywhere, in the full range of colors, without having to buy multiple seed packets! Vari­ eties from vigorous, disease-resistant, prolific plants. Includes 5 hybrids and 2 open-pollinated varieties.

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5245—(P) Pkt $2.95; 2 Pkts $5.30; 4 Pkts $9.95

Pepper, Continued Jolly Yellow Hybrid. The Biggest and Blockiest Yet! 70 days. TMV. This just may be the largest yellow bell we've ever seen!

4-lobed, blocky, and very glossy, it is both sweet and thick-skinned. If harvested promptly, the fruit keeps appearing on stocky plants all summer long. Winner of the Award of Garden Merit from the Royal Horticulture Society, and a standout variety in any garden.

5742—(P) Pkt $2.95; 2 Pkts $5.30

Maraca Blend

Carmen Hybrid. Sweet Peppers in a Small Package! 75 days. These wide-shouldered, horn-shaped peppers are irresistibly sweet, raw or cooked — you just won’t be able to stop eating them! A Sweet Italian Pepper small enough for containers, reaching 28 inches high and 16 inches wide, and carries a heavy crop of dark red, adaptable fruits.

Pkt is 15 seeds.

5609—(P) Pkt $2.95; 2 Pkts $5.30

Maraca Hybrid Blend. A Park Ex­clu­sive!

74 days. Bright, extra-large elongated red, and yellow peppers create a festive look!

They are both delicious and decora­tive, ripening midseason on heavy-bearing plants.

Thick-walled, shiny fruits measure 7 by 5 inches. Pkt is 20 seeds.

5625—(P) Pkt $3.75;

2 Pkts $6.75

Gusto

Carmen

Gusto. HUGE Yields over a Long Season!

65 days. An open-pollinated plant with hybrid vigor and yields, Gusto sets masses of blocky, peppery-sweet green 4½- by 4-inch bells on widely-adapted 2-foot plants. Long harvest time keeps you in fresh eating for weeks!

5260—(P) Pkt $3.95; 2 Pkts $6.95

Valencia Hybrid. 70 days. TMV, Stip.

Brilliant orange color and blocky shape make these 4½-inch peppers ideal for salads and stuffing. Pkt is 15 seeds.

5252—(P) Pkt $3.50; 2 Pkts $6.30; 4 Pkts $11.90

Park’s Early Thickset Improved Hybrid.

45 days. TMV. Our Earliest! Thick-walled, 5 by 4-inch-fruits are borne in the crown, protecting them from sunscald. Bright scarlet when mature, they are firm, yet juicy.

5647—(P) Pkt $2.25; 2 Pkts $4.00; 4 Pkts $7.65

Giant Marconi Hybrid. 2001 AAS Winner. 63 days. TMV, PYV. This 8-inch pepper has a smoky flavor! Adaptable, upright 30-inch plants bear masses of 2 to 4-lobed fruit. Tolerates cold, damp, and drought. Pkt is 15 seeds.

Jolly Yellow Park’s Early Thickset Improved Valencia Giant Marconi — Smoky flavor

5695—(P) Pkt $2.95; 2 Pkts $5.30; 4 Pkts $9.45

Our Best Our Best Pepper Pepper Collec­ Collec­ttion ion

90426—$9.95 90426—$9.95

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Atris

Pepper, Sweet Salad

Pepper, Sweet Salad, Continued

Atris Hybrid. Giant, Flavor-Packed, and Super-Sweet! 65 days. Here's the pepper for folks who just can't get enough of the succulent, sweet, crunchy goodness of this vegetable. Fresh, grilled, stuffed, or baked, Atris offers huge amounts of delectable sweetness! The horn-shaped fruit is 9 inches long and quite heavy, boasting thick walls just perfect for stuffing. Given the prized Award of Garden Merit by the Royal Horticulture Society, this pepper is vigorous and very heavy-yielding. Pkt is 10 seeds.

Topepo Rosso Hybrid. The Pepper that Thinks it's an Heirloom Tomato! TMV. 90 days.

Looking like a small, juicy beefsteak tomato this modern update of a classic northern Italian sweet pepper is delicious. The walls are super-thick and the flavor peppery, sweet, and meaty. There is no better pepper for stuffing! The plant is very robust and heavy-yielding. Pkt is 15 seeds.

5765—(P) Pkt $2.95; 2 Pkts $5.30

Redskin

Sweet Pickle

Redskin. Big Red Bells on Compact Container Plants! 80 days. Ideal for containers, this delightful red bell arises on upright, wellbranched plants just 8 to 10 inches high. The fruit is large — 4 to 5 inches long — and beautifully symmetrical, creating an eye-catching display in all your favorite containers! Harvest green in two months or let ripen fully to a lovely, vitamin-packed red. Pkt is 15 seeds.

5640—(P) Pkt $4.25; 2 Pkts $7.65

Sweet Pickle. 65 days. 12 to 15-inch plants are covered with dense clus­ters of thickwalled, sweet, 2-inch tapered fruits in a kalei­ do­scope of colors — yellow, orange, red, and purple, all on the plant at the same time. Per­ fect for pickled peppers. Pkt is 25 seeds.

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Corno di Toro

5648—(P) Pkt $1.55; 2 Pkts $2.80; 4 Pkts $4.95

new Corno di Toro. 75 days. Heirloom.

This delicious old-time Italian sweet frying pepper is named “bull’s horn” for its distinctive shape. Huge 8-inch fruits mature to dark red. Pkt is 25 seeds.

5610—(P) Pkt $1.25; 2 Pkts $2.25

Park's Orangesicle

Mohawk

Cherry Pick Hybrid. Very Early and Very High-Yielding! TMV. 68 days. A sweet cherry pepper good enough for Park gardeners! Round, 1¼-inch fruit matures to deep red on plants 2 feet tall, 16 to 24 inches wide. Pkt is 15 seeds.

5611—(P) Pkt $2.50; 2 Pkts $4.50; 4 Pkts $8.00

Sweet Spot X3R

Topepo Rosso Mariachi

Cherry Pick Marbles - Customer Favorite!

5737—(P) Pkt $2.95; 2 Pkts $5.30

Park's Orangesicle. A Park Ex­clu­sive! 70 days. Beautiful tapered, uniform fruits are 4-6 inches long and ripen a vibrant orange. Peppers are bright and smooth with thick walls and crisp flesh. Plants are average to compact in size and very productive. Pkt is 15 seeds.

5736—(P) Pkt $3.95; 2 Pkts $6.95

Mohawk. The Best Bell for Hanging Baskets!

80 days. The best bell yet for baskets, this 8- to 10-inch spreading plant sets beautiful glossy orange fruit 4 to 5 inches long, very blocky and thick-walled. Pick them green at 65 days or let them ripen to orange perfection on patio or porch. They taste every bit as good as they look! Pkt is 15 seeds.

5637—(P) Pkt $3.95; 2 Pkts $6.95

Sweet Spot X3R. Ideal for Humid, Rainy Climates! 71 days. The first Banana Pepper resistant to all 3 races of Bacterial Spot, this sweet variety offers huge yields of meatier, thicker-walled, more substantial peppers!

Expect 35 fruits from a single plant at the height of the season, each 8 inches long and about 2 inches wide at the shoulder. No hint of “heat” in these mild, delectable peppers!

Pick yellow or allow to get extra-sweet when they turn red. Pkt is 20 seeds.

5651—(P) Pkt $3.95; 2 Pkts $7.10

Hot Peppers Grown like sweet peppers, hot peppers take a little longer to mature. Scoville units refer to a pepper’s “heat” — the higher the number, the hotter the pepper! Pkt is 25 seeds, unless noted.

Mariachi Hybrid. Big Yields and Bigger Flavor! 2006 AAS Winner. 66 days.

Superb fruity-hot flavor (measuring a mild 500-600 Scovilles), enormous yields, and large fruit size make this the new standard!

Fruit is 2 inches wide at the shoulders, tapering 4 inches to a blunt point, and may be harvested yellow or allowed to mature to tender red. Simply the best for eating fresh, grilling, canning, and pickling! Pkt is 20 seeds.

5622—(P) Pkt $3.95; 2 Pkts $7.10

Marbles. 58 days. Masses of peppers in a rainbow of colors on 12 to 14-inch plants! Bitesize fruits are medium hot, about 400 Scovilles.

Colors include cream, white, yel­low, purple, orange, and red. Pkt is 25 seeds.

5290—(P) Pkt $1.30; 2 Pkts $2.35

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Mucho Nacho Hybrid. Jumbo Size and Milder Bite! 68 days. This jumbo 4-inch pepper is ideal for stuffing, pickling, or serving fresh. Much heavier and fatter than others, it packs extra thickwalled, juicy goodness into every fruit!

It packs a punch at 4,500 Scovilles. Pkt is 20 seeds.

Kung Pao Hybrid. 85 days. Used in the dish that bears its name! At 10,000 Scovilles, it is quite hot! These Asian peppers, 4½ inches long, arise on 30-inch plants.

5268—(P) Pkt $3.95; 2 Pkts $6.95

Garden Salsa Hybrid. TMV. 73 days.

Just the right amount of heat at 3,000 Scovilles to make this 8- to 9-inch pepper ideal for Mexican sauces.

5613—(P) Pkt $3.95; 2 Pkts $6.95; 4 Pkts $13.45

Fire Blend. A Park Exclusive! 70 to 90 days. Our Blend of All Degrees of Heat: Anaheim TMR, Ancho 101, Garden Salsa Hybrid, Habanero, Jalapeno M, Super Cayenne III Hybrid. Pkt is 60 seeds. (Not pictured) 5691—(P) Pkt $3.50; 2 Pkts $6.30

Early Jalapeno. 65 days. Early, continuous production of dark green, thick, cone shaped fruits measuring 3-4 inches long.

5856—(P) Pkt $0.95; 2 Pkts $1.70

Thai Hot. 40 days. This hot, zesty pepper is also a festive ornamental for the patio, container, or border! Like tiny Christmas tree lights, 1-inch fruits of bright red and green point out from mounded 18-inch plants. 8,000-12,000 Scovilles.

5643—(P) Pkt $1.85; 2 Pkts $3.25; 4 Pkts $5.80

new Sahuaro Hybrid. Huge Mild

Peppers that Just Won't Quit!

68 days. Although technically a hot pepper, this improved Anaheim type (a sport of Big Chili II) scores just 500 on the Scoville heat index, so it's mild enough to eat fresh in salads as well as grilled and fried. Very big yields of long, tapering peppers up to 9 inches can be picked green or left to ripen to red. Great sunburn and disease protection. Pkt is 15 seeds.

5241—(P) Pkt $2.95; 2 Pkts $5.30

Holy Mole. AAS Winner 2007.

TMV. 85 days. To make authentic Mexican mole sauce, you need Pasilla peppers, and this award-winner is the most delicious yet! Very mildly hot at 700 Scovilles, it offers a nutty, tangy bite from slender, glossy chocolate-brown peppers measuring 7 to 9 inches long, 1½ inches wide. Better disease resistance means that these 2 to 3 feet high, 2½ feet wide plants set high numbers of green peppers that turn deep brown in about 2 weeks. Great fresh, pickled, dried, or ground!

5696—(P) Pkt $2.50; 2 Pkts $4.50

Habanero. 90 days. Among the hottest peppers anywhere, reaching up to 215,000 Scovilles! It matures from sil­very green to bright orange. Use sparingly!

5641—(P) Pkt $1.05; 2 Pkts $1.90; 4 Pkts $3.30

Tiburon Hybrid. A Must For Stuffing!

65 days. This extra-large, horn-shaped pepper is filled with a raisin-like sweetness overlaid with mildly spicy heat. When dried it is called Ancho pepper, a mainstay of southwestern and Latin cuisine; when fresh it’s ideal for stuffing. Up to 7 inches long, the peppers are glossy, dark green to red, smooth and thick-walled. Very big yields, thanks to its resistance to Bacterial Spot and Tobacco Mosaic Virus. Pkt is 20 seeds.

Garden Salsa

Thai Hot

5258—(P) Pkt $3.50; 2 Pkts $6.30

Mucho Nacho

Early Jalapeno new

Bulgarian Carrot. 75 days. Give your salsa an irresistible crunchy bite with these medium to hot spicy peppers! This high-yielding heirloom type bears clusters of 3- to 4-inch orange fruits on compact plants! Over 100,000 Scovilles.

5272—(P) Pkt $1.25; 2 Pkts $2.25

Jalapeño M. 73 days. Con­­­­tin­uous pro­ duc­tion of pungent 3½-inch fruit measuring 4,750 Scovilles on 26-inch plants.

Holy Mole

5259—(P) Pkt $0.95; 2 Pkts $1.70; 4 Pkts $3.05

Tepin (Bird Pepper). The Original Hot Pepper. 180-200 days. They’re just the size and shape of peas, but these little red peppers have a fiery bite that measures anywhere from 50,000 to 100,000 Scovilles – one of the absolute hottest in the world! Many folks believe that this American native is the original wild chile from which all other types have descended. Harvest the fruit green if growing season is too short for full red-skin maturity. Pkt is 25 seeds. (Not pictured)

Sahuaro

5608—(P) Pkt $1.75; 2 Pkts $3.15

Tiburon Hybrid

Kung Pao

Habanero

Jalapeño M

Bulgarian Carrot

5633—(P) Pkt $3.50; 2 Pkts $6.30

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Potato from Seed new Zolushka. 110 days. Early

Potato Zolushka

Potato Caribe

to mature, this whitefleshed, white-skinned variety is the absolute best for frying, and also boils nicely. The 3- to 4-inch oval taters are smooth and shallow-eyed on compact plants with good resistance to viruses and late blight. And big yields mean more great eating!

Economical and easy to start from seed. Pkt is 50 seeds.

5442—(P) Pkt $3.95; 2 Pkts $6.95

Potato from Tubers

Potato Red Cloud

Potato Yukon Gold

Potato Red Pontiac Potato Viking Purple

Pumpkin Autumn Gold Pumpkin Big Moon

Pumpkin Howden Pumpkin Lil' Pumpkemon

Organically produced potatoes, easy to grow and taste great with rarely seen skin colors. Use a 2½-lb. bag (1 lb. for Rose Finn Apple) per 20-25 feet of row to yield 20-30 lbs. Grow tuber pieces in sandy, moist soil.

12-18 inches tall, 4 feet wide.

Caribe. 70-90 days. Unusual blue skin, white flesh. Medium dry fruits (4-7 oz.). Great for all uses!

33715—2 lbs. $19.95 Rose Finn Apple. 90-110 days.

Heirloom. An all-purpose fingerling type (2-5 oz.). Pink skin, creamy flesh. (Not pictured) 33713—2 lbs. $19.95 Yukon Gold. 70-90 days. A popular favorite ever since its 1980 introduction, this superb baking potato offers gold skin and flesh, waxy and dry. Its claim to fame is that it never needs butter, and with its high sugar content and creamy texture, it more than lives up to that boast! Boil it, bake it, and mash it for superb flavor. Each plump, oblong potato is between 4 and 10 ounces, and keeps its golden hues in cooking.

33718—2 lbs. $14.95 Viking Purple. 90 to 100 days.

Thin bright purple skin splashed with red covers the pure white flesh of this creamy, sweet midseason tater. Round and packed with flavor, these 3½- to 4-inch diameter potatoes are perfect for baking or mashing, and store beautifully.

Resistant to scab and tolerant of heat and drought, they're a great choice for water-starved gardens.

33716— 2 lbs. $14.95

new German Butterball. 100

Raised

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Pumpkin Little Guy

days. Round to oblong russet potatoes with yellow flesh so creamy and sweet they never need butter! A taste-test winner, this lateseason variety offers big yields of mid-sized taters on disease- and scabresistant plants that wander freely beyond the bounds of their garden row. Tall for good shade protection.

Perfect for baking, frying, and mashing. (Not pictured.)

33707—2 lbs. $14.95

Potato from Tubers Cont.

Red Pontiac. 90 to 100 days.

For sweet, full flavor and a big crop every time, this midseason red-skin can't be beat! Very adaptable to heavy soil, it delivers high yields of large round spuds that hold their shape and color during cooking, making them a great allround choice for boiling, baking, and mashing.

33717— 2 lb. $14.95

Pumpkin Very easy to grow. Sow out­doors when danger of frost is past or start in­doors in peat pots. Vines grow about 20” tall and spread 8-10 feet wide. Pkt is 25 seeds, unless noted.

Howden. 92 days. The finest name in pumpkins — selected

by John Howden himself for home-garden success, these deep orange, ribbed, plump pumpkins set the industry standard!

Heavy-bearing plants yield 20 to 30-pound, 13- to 16-inch fruits.

5681—(P) Pkt $1.45; 2 Pkts $2.60; 4 Pkts $4.95

Autumn Gold Hybrid. AAS Win­ner! 90 days. Globe-shaped, 7 to 10-pound fruits turn golden early, maturing to glossy orange.

5658—(P) Pkt $2.50; 2 Pkts $4.50

Big Moon. 110 days. This gigantic pumpkin is a classic prizewinner, with fruits often exceeding 150 pounds! For largest fruit, remove all but one from each vine. Pkt is 10 seeds.

5281—(P) Pkt $2.10; 2 Pkts $3.75; 4 Pkts $6.75

Lil' Pumpkemon. 100 days.

Grow your own creamy, orangestriped baby pumpkins with this very heavy-yielding variety. The fruit is just 1 to 2 pounds, perfect for decorating the home, and the table for Thanksgiving. Slightly flattened and pleasingly ribbed, these little pumpkins coordinate well with any décor and appear very profusely on strong, vigorous vines. Pkt is 10 seeds.

5676—(P) Pkt $3.50; 2 Pkts $6.30

Little Guy. 90 days. Just 3½ to 4 inches in diameter, these perfect little orange pumpkins are certain to become your favorite for seasonal decorating. Very heavily borne on flowering vines up to 6 feet long, the 1- to 2-pound fruit offers great color, neat ribbing, and a sturdy 3-inch stem. It matures early, too, so you can get a jump on the holidays!

Pkt is 25 seeds.

5682— (P) Pkt $3.50; 2 Pkts $6.30

Radish Easy to grow and quick to har­vest! Start successive plant­ings as soon as spring soil is workable, then again in late sum­mer. Pkt is 1/8 oz., (at least 400 seeds), unless noted. One packet sows 15 feet of row.

Cherriette Hybrid. 24 days. An attrac­tive, vigorous, quality eating radish! Red roots grow to 2 inches in under a month, staying firm and mildly-flavored even when large.

5747—(P) Pkt $1.50; 2 Pkts $2.70; 4 Pkts $4.80; 6 Pkts $5.85

Easter Egg Blend. 28 days. Firm, crisp, delicious radishes in a bouquet of red, pink, and white.

5274—(P) Pkt $1.25; 2 Pkts $2.25

April Cross Hybrid. 60 days. A Daikon radish, 8 inches long and 3 inches or larger in diam­eter, yet its white flesh remains crisp and mild with a hint of sweet­ness. Pkt (1/16 oz.) is 75 seeds.

Radish Easter Egg Blend

Radish Cherriette — Crisp, mild flavor

Radish Sparkler

Radish April Cross

5653—(P) Pkt $2.75; 2 Pkts $4.95; 4 Pkts $9.25

Sparkler. 25 days. This little two-tone delight offers a mild, peppery bite from knobby little roots. Shading from bright scarlet to pure white, the 1 to 1½-inch fruit is dotted with flecks of crimson. Even children like the ultra-mild flavor! Pkt is 100 seeds.

5875—(P) Pkt $1.35; 2 Pkts $2.45

Rhubarb new Crimson Red. Winter-Hardy, Long-Lived, and SO Tart-Sweet!

(Syn. Crimson Cherry, Crimson Wine.) Plump 2-foot stalks are bright red through and through, with no strings and a luscious tart-sweet bite! Expect big yields from this Oregon variety, which thrives in sun to part shade. Space plants 3 feet apart, and begin harvesting the second season after planting. Z: 2-8.

50975—Bareroot Plants: 2 for $24.95

Spinach Thrives in cool weath­er; plant in spring as early as soil is workable, or sow in late summer for a fall crop, which will winter over in mild areas and produce again in spring.

Renegade. Early, Easy, and Sweet! 30 days. Simply the best all-round Spinach, with great adaptability, early maturity, heavy yields, and a supersweet flavor! The dark green, rounded leaves are resistant to Mildew Races 1-7, and arise profusely on compact plants. Great for beginning gardeners and those let down by other Spinach varieties! Pkt is 400 seeds.

5780—(P) Pkt $1.50; 2 Pkts $2.70; 4 Pkts $4.80 5848—(P) Pkt $1.95; 2 Pkts $3.50

Pkt is 150 seeds Melody Hybrid. 42 days. Large green leaves are thick, round, and semi-savoyed. Hybrid vigor and disease resis­tance result in much higher yields. Early maturing. Pkt is 1/8 oz, at least 350 seeds.

Spinach Melody new

Rhubarb Crimson Red

5285—(P) Pkt $1.50; 2 Pkts $2.70; 4 Pkts $4.80

Space Hybrid. 40 days. At last, a three-season spinach! Quickgrowing, its great heat- and mildew-resis­tance mean heavy yields. Dark green, upright leaves are smooth, rounded, and tasty! Slow to bolt.

Pkt is ¼ oz, at least 400 seeds.

5456—(P) Pkt $1.50; 2 Pkts $2.70;

4 Pkts $5.10

Malabar Red Stem. 55 days. Ornamental. Thick, dark red stems and thick, dark green leaves provide tasty greens through­out the summer. The mild flavor makes it equal­ly good cooked or in salads. Heat-loving and vigor­ous, these plants can be trained to a fence or trellis, growing to 6 feet or more. Start indoors, then trans­plant to the garden in late spring. Easy and very productive. Pkt is 50 seeds. LIMITED SUPPLY!

Spinach Space Hybrid new Kan Aji

Spinach Renegade Spinach Malabar on Bean Tower

5660—(P) Pkt $1.95; 2 Pkts $3.50; 4 Pkts $6.25; 6 Pkts $7.65

new Kan Aji Hybrid. Vitamin-Rich Dark Green Leaves for

Extra Nutrition! 60 days. Grow this midnight-green, slightly savoyed spinach as tender baby shoots or let it mature to full majesty! Big, spreading plants keep growing after frost or light snow, its flavor sweetening in cold weather.

Pkt is 400 seeds.

5470—(P) Pkt $1.95; 2 Pkts $3.50

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Summer Squash Summer squash ripens quickly during the hot summer months. Sow 1-inch deep directly in the garden after danger of frost is past and thin to 24 inches apart, or plant several seeds in hills 4 feet apart and thin to 2 plants per hill.

For earlier harvest, start seeds indoors in peat pots. Pick when fruits are small (4 to 8 inches long). Pkt is 20 seeds, unless noted.

Summer Medley Hybrids. 40-50 days. This delicious and economical mix features 4 varieties that mature within about a week of each other on compact plants.

The green zucchini is heavy-yielding; the gold zucchini is smooth-textured. The yellow straightneck squash is the earliest. And the pale green squash is a flavorful Mediterranean variety with substantial yields.

5700— (P) Pkt $2.50; 2 Pkts $4.50

Early Summer Crookneck

Yellow Crookneck Early Summer Crookneck. 58 days. With a creamy consistency and mild, sweet flavor, this crookneck will be beloved by the whole family. Pick the squash young -- at about 5 to 6 inches -- for superior tender flavor. The plant forms a compact bush just 2 feet tall, 3 to 4 feet wide. Delicious!

5849—(P) Pkt $2.25; 2 Pkts $4.00

Horn of Plenty Hybrid. 45 days. Perhaps the most delicious summer squash you will ever eat, it combines modern vigor with old-fashioned real squash flavor and appearance. This vigorous, single-stemmed bush plant sets enormous yields of 6-inch-long, 4-inch-diameter pale yellow fruit, each with just a bit of a crook in its neck and a warty, homegrown texture that seems to add to the succulent flavor. A good space-saver, too.

5797—(P) Pkt $1.95; 2 Pkts $3.50; 4 Pkts $6.25; 6 Pkts $7.65

Yellow Straightneck

Summer Medley

Squash Horn of Plenty

Enterprise Hybrid. 41 days. Wide adaptability, terrific yields and great holding ability! The straight, slender yellow fruit, 7 to 8 inches long and 1 to 2 inches wide, has a mild, creamy flavor. A growers’ favorite in the south, the vigorous bushes bear fruit across multiple harvests. Trouble-free!

5785—(P) Pkt $1.75; 2 Pkts $3.15; 4 Pkts $5.60; 6 Pkts $6.85

Scallop or Pattypan Sunburst Hybrid. AAS Winner! 50 days. Bright yel­low scalloped fruit, marked in green at both ends. The mild, but­tery, 3 by 2-inch fruits remain firm but very tender, even at full maturity.

5295—(P) Pkt $2.50; 2 Pkts $4.50

Balmoral. 70 days. A space-saving pattypan squash you can grow on the patio!

These neatly scalloped white squash arise along the stems of the plant (like Brussels Sprouts). About 6 to 8 inches in diameter, the fruit is meaty and satisfying. In containers, Balmoral reaches about 2 feet high and wide; in the garden, 3 to 4 feet. Pkt is 15 seeds.

Pattypan Sunburst

Pattypan Balmoral Italian Harvest

5677—(P) Pkt $3.75; 2 Pkts $6.75

Garden Sun Hybrid. Bright Rings of Sunshine! 50 days. Sunny yellow scallops 4 to 6 inches in diameter cover this open-habit plant just 7 weeks from sowing! Very brightly colored and profuse, this scallop squash is a delight to grow – and so easy to harvest. Pkt is 15 seeds.

5947— (P) Pkt $3.95

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Italian Harvest Hybrid. Delectable Flavor Without the Ridges! 55 days. This Certified Organic Italian type is a favorite for grilling, steaming, frying, and slicing. Dark green with lighter green stripes, it holds together well, yet is never tough. And unlike other Cocozelle types, it has no spiky ridges to ruin the bite!

Harvest the fruit at 10 to 12 inches for sweetest, most tender flavor. Tolerant of powdery mildew. Pkt is 15 seeds.

5945— (P) Pkt $3.95

Our Best Our Best Squash Squash Collec­ Collec­ttion ion

90427—$7.95 90427—$7.95

Summer Squash, Continued Zucchini Contender Hybrid. Even Better than Park’s Sable Beauty! 43 days. If you loved Park’s Sable Beauty, wait until you taste this richer-flavored, heavier-yielding zucchini! Huge harvests of 8- to 9-inch fruit with midnight-green skin lightly flecked in gold appear on open-habit, spineless plants. The white flesh is succulent and very flavorful. And the best part?

It’s ready to eat just 6 weeks from sowing!

5674— (P) Pkt $2.75;

2 Pkts $4.95

Spineless Beauty Hybrid. 43 days. No more scratches or damaged fruit from gingerly picking among sharp spines! Great yields of uniform, medium green fruit, 8½ inches long by 1½ inches in diameter, on open plants.

Spineless Beauty

Contender

Italiano Largo

Raven

Eight Ball

Park’s Green Whopper II

Eastern Delight Magda

Gold Rush Rumbo

5298—(P) Pkt $2.25; 2 Pkts $4.00; 4 Pkts $7.20

Raven Hybrid. Save Space and Gain Flavor! 43 days. The most compact Zucchini yet, this little 2-foot-tall, 3-foot-wide open-habit plant will delight you with nearly spineless, mouth-watering fruit. The 7- to 8-inch deep green fruit boasts a full, “meaty” flavor — every bite a gourmet treat!

5303—(P) Pkt $2.25; 2 Pkts $4.00; 4 Pkts $7.65

Italiano Largo Hybrid. 59 days. Finally, a Zucchini with an entirely new flavor —strong, nutty, and satisfying! A “Romanesco” or “Striata” type with light green stripes, it has few seeds and a plant with an open habit for easy picking. It sets fruit 12 to 16 inches long, but is best picked when the fruit is small and tender.

A great vegetarian alternative to meat, it really has a full, meaty taste.

5321—(P) Pkt $2.95; 2 Pkts $5.30

Park’s Green Whopper II Hybrid. A Park Exclusive. 48 days. Use garden space efficiently and harvest huge yields with this vigorous hybrid! Solidgreen fruits are cylindrical, straight, and easy to pick on open-habit plants.

5300—(P) Pkt $2.50; 2 Pkts $4.50; 4 Pkts $8.50

Black Beauty. 50 days. The near-black skin of this delectable squash is eye-catching, loaded with vitamins as well as great plate appeal. But it’s the creamy-tender flesh that really wins you over! Pick the fruits at 6 to 8 inches for best flavor. The plant is semi-upright and quite open, simplifying harvest. Pkt is 30 seeds. (not pictured) 5859—(P) Pkt $1.95; 2 Pkts $3.50

Eight Ball Hybrid. 40 days. The first round zucchini of such a deep, intensely dark green! Pick when fruits reach 3 to 4 inches. Pkt is 15 seeds.

5678—(P) Pkt $1.95; 2 Pkts $3.50

Gold Rush Hybrid. 45 days. Brilliant golden-yellow fruits (yes, it’s a zucchini!) on small plants especially fine for limited-space gar­dens. Vigorous plants have an open habit for easy picking.

5331—(P) Pkt $3.25; 2 Pkts $5.85

Unique Squash Eastern Delight Hybrid. Sweet Succulent Tatuma – Use Like Zucchini! 50 days. A summer squash from Latin America, Tatuma (or white Mexican squash) is essential for Mexican and middle eastern cuisine. Resembling a zucchini, it offers thin, spotted light green skin and mild white flesh, similar in flavor and texture to yellow squash. Our Certified Organic variety bears huge numbers of cylindrical 8- to 9-inch fruit and demonstrates good tolerance of powdery mildew. Give it a try this season! Pkt is 15 seeds.

5944— (P) Pkt $3.95

Rumbo. Looks Like a Pumpkin, but What Flavor! 95 to 100 days. Huge yields, attractive fruits, and fabulous flavor are the hallmarks of this unusual winter squash from Korea. The burnt-caramel fruit looks like a Pumpkin but tastes super-sweet and never stringy, with a dense, meaty bite.

Superb for baking! 14 to 15 pounds, the slightly flattened fruits are about a foot wide and 4 to 5 inches deep. Perfect for decorating and winter-long feasting! Pkt is 25 seeds.

5304—(P) Pkt $3.95; 2 Pkts $6.95

Magda Hybrid. 50 days. A true stand­out with its distinct and unusual nutty flavor, Magda is a world apart from other squash. A Middle Eastern type, it displays mid-sized fruits with a light green color and white flesh. Huge yields.

Pkt is 15 seeds.

5784—(P) Pkt $2.25; 2 Pkts $4.00; 4 Pkts $7.20

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Winter Squash

Buttercup Squash Bonbon

Kabocha Squash Sunshine

Delicious baked or stuffed, with long storage ability. Grow like summer squash, spacing 4 to 6 feet apart.

Harvest when plants die back or just before frost when outer skin can’t be pierced by a thumbnail. Cure in a well-ventilated area, then store at 50° to 55°F. Pkt is 20 seeds, unless noted.

Bush Delicata. 80 days. All the taste of ‘Sweet Potato Squash’ in a bush form spread­ing 3 to 4 feet.

Green-striped ivory fruit with smooth orange flesh. Pkt is 20 seeds.

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5684—(P) Pkt $1.95; 2 Pkts $3.50

Squash Frisco

Sweet Lightning. 100 days. Torn between whether to eat this Winter Delicata or display it as a centerpiece? This semi-bush habit sets plenty of fruit for both purposes.

The pumpkin-shaped fruits weigh 1 to 1½ pounds, with a hard shell and delectable flesh. Tolerant of powdery mildew, this plant is easy to grow and a dependably heavy producer. Pkt is 20 seeds.

5793—(P) Pkt $3.50; 2 Pkts $6.30

Buttercup

Bonbon. Save Space and Eat Great! 81 days. Selected for its early maturity, space-saving habit, and terrific flavor, this is a sweet, creamy winter Squash for every size garden and appetite! Just 4 pounds, the silver-striped green rind conceals tender, sugary orange flesh. The plant is 3 feet tall and just 8 feet wide, with vigorous, carefree growth and great adaptability. Pkt is 10 seeds.

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Squash Honey Bear

Squash Small Wonder

5312—(P) Pkt $2.25; 2 Pkts $4.00

Kabocha

Sunshine Hybrid. CreamySweet Flavor and Terrific “Plate Appeal”! 95 days. Each rounded, flattish, scarlet-orange 4-pound fruit is filled with sweet, nutty, completely stringless flesh, with a creamy texture and rich flavor you’ll love! Space-saving, very heavyyielding plants need only 6 to 8 feet of growing space, and are very tolerant of bad weather. Looks as good as it tastes! Pkt is 10 seeds.

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Squash Sweet Lightning

Squash Bush Delicata Soybean Early Hakucho

5302—(P) Pkt $2.50; 2 Pkts $4.50

Squash Acorn Table Ace

Butternut Early But­ternut Hybrid. 85 days. Earlier than other Butternut types. Fine-textured 10 to 12-inch tan fruits arise on com­­pact vines. (Not Pictured) 5296—(P) Pkt $1.95; 2 Pkts $3.50

Frisco Hybrid.

The Biggest, Meatiest Butternut Yet! 90 days. Not only are these bright orange-fleshed fruits 20% larger than any other on the market, they are also sweeter and meatier, with shallow ridges and a small seed cavity to give you extra bites in every squash.

Weighing 4 ½ to 5 ½ pounds, they arise very profusely on vigorous plants. Pkt is 20 seeds.

5686—(P) Pkt $2.95; 2 Pkts $ 5.30

Acorn Table Ace Hybrid. 70 days. Semi­ bush plant produces abun­dant dark, tasty, smooth fruits. The earliest acorn.

5320—(P) Pkt $1.95; 2 Pkts $3.50

Honey Bear. 2009 AAS Winner.

100 days. Highly disease-resistant acorn squash offers tendersweet flavor every time. Perfect for baking, the 1-pound fruit arises very generously (3 to 5 per plant) on bushy plants that continue to grow late in the season, long after most others have given up. Very tolerant of powdery mildew, the compact plants are vigorous, reaching 2 to 3 feet high, 4 to 5 feet wide. Pkt is 20 seeds.

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5685—(P) Pkt $2.95; 2 Pkts $ 5.30

Spaghetti Squash Small Wonder Hybrid. 80 days.

Don’t waste a bite with this 3 lb., single-serving size squash! Goldenorange, 5 to 6-inch fruits have creamy yellow flesh and great holding power. Popular for its tasty, low-calorie ‘‘noodle’’-like flesh that can be served like pasta.

5675—(P) Pkt $2.25; 2 Pkts $4.00

Soybean Early Hakucho. 65 days. Ma­tures early. Dwarf 1-foot plants make a dense­ly concen­trated pod set. Deli­ cious high-protein snack. Re­cipes in­cluded. Plant in full sun in moist, well-drained soil. Pkt is 50 seeds.

5555—(P) Pkt $4.25; 2 Pkts $7.65; 4 Pkts $13.45

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Turnip

Easy to grow in a sunny, well drained spot. Recommend 12- to 15-inch row spacing in 36 inch rows. After harvest, cure for two weeks in the warmest room or area in the house (kitchen) where the temperture is close to 85º. Then store at 60º for 6-8 weeks. Sweet potato plants are shipped separately from seed orders, at proper planting time for your area.

Hakurei. 38 days. Tops for flavor!

This white “salad turnip” has a fruitysweet taste that’s great raw or cooked.

Smooth white roots are best harvested young. Great holding ability; easy to grow, spring or fall. Young tops make excellent greens; the roots are tender at 2 to 3 inches in dia­meter. Pkt is 1/16 oz. at least 600 seeds.

43752—Beauregard. 95 days. Very

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large yields. Uniformly shaped potatoes have reddish-purple skin and deep orange flesh with little cracking.

44958—Centennial. 90 days. Widely grown, this smooth potato with bright orange flesh is excellent for cooking.

Very large yields.

44963—Georgia Jets. 85 days. Good for northern areas. Fast maturity and high yield. Skin is dark red; flesh is deep orange, superbly flavorful despite its huge size.

44961—Vardaman. 95 days. A USDA release. This “bunch” or “bush” variety is ideal for small gardens. Skin is golden-yellow, flesh deep orange.

Excellent yield!

44960—Vineless Puerto Rico. 100 days. A classic “bunch” or “bush” variety, good for limited-space gardens.

18-inch vines produce baby bakers with light red to yellow flesh in just 100 days.

43751—White Yam. 100 days. White skin and flesh. Very sweet and unusual!

Any Bareroot Sweet Potato, above: Sold in bunches of 25: (one variety) 1 Bunch (25 plants) $16.95; 2 Bunches (50 plants) $24.95; 4 Bunches (100 plants) $36.95

Swiss Chard Bright Lights. 60 days. Striking stems in a brilliant range of colors.

Yellows, pinks, crimsons, oranges, purples, whites, and greens — some striped — appear on 20-inch stems, and retain color even when lightly cooked! Delicious greens — even in summer heat! To harvest, remove the larger outer leaves or cut the plant back to 2 inches — new leaves will grow back from the crown. Pkt is 125 seeds.

5308—(P) Pkt $1.95; 2 Pkts $3.50; 4 Pkts $6.25

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5465—(P) Pkt $2.95; 2 Pkts $5.30; 4 Pkts $9.45

5460—Alfalfa. (Medicago sativa.)

High in pro­tein, vitamins, and min­ erals, with a sweet fla­vor. Pkt is 1 oz, at least 10,000 seeds.

5560—Broccoli. With 50 times the sulfu­raphane of mature broccoli, this cancer fighter would be great eating even if it weren’t so crisp and delicious!

Pkt is ½ oz, at least 3,000 seeds.

5045—Mung Bean. The original “bean sprout.” Sprouting multiplies the food value of this bean 5 times. Pkt is 2 oz, at least 700 seeds.

0599—Watercress.

(Nasturtium offici­nale.) Tangy leaves for gar­nish­ es, sand­wiches, and salads. Pkt is 1/32 oz, at least 3,000 seeds.

Sweet Potatoes — Easy to grow, and so tasty!

5748—Park's Rainbow Radish Sprout Blend. Crimson Curls and

Scarlet Spirals! A blend of 3 rosy shades of radish. Harvest them in just 3 to 6 days and enjoy high concentrations of Vitamins A, B, C, E, and K, plus minerals and protein. Pkt is ½ oz, at least 1,000 seeds.

All sprouts listed in any combination you wish: (P) Pkt $1.75; 2 Pkts $3.15

Easy Sprout™. Takes the Work out of Sprouting Seeds! If you've dealt with other sprouters, you know they can be difficult to clean, not very well drained, and irritating to maintain. Easy Sprout's innovative design eliminates the mess and fuss of sprouting. Just drop the seeds into the interior compartment, fill the base of the exterior compartment with water, and you're done! If you need to refill or change the water after a day or two, simply lift out the interior compartment, rinse and refill the exterior, and replace! Finally, a sprouter as simple as it should be!

Turnip Hakurei

Swiss Chard Bright Lights

The Healthy Choice!

Home-grown sprouts are among the most flavorful and nutritional vegetables — the perfect economical “fast food”. In just 3 to 5 days your crop is sitting on the kitchen windowsill, ready to be tucked into sandwiches or tossed into the wok. You can satisfy every craving, from nutty sweetness to spicy zest.

Follow packet direc­­tions.

(Cannot ship to CN)

Park's Rainbow Radish Sprout Mix

Easy Sprout™

6865—14.95 each

Park’s Sprouting Park’s Sprouting Seeds Collection Seeds Collection

www.successwithseed.org 90261—$5.75 90261—$5.75

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Tomatoes

Celebrity Hybrid — One Slice Makes A Sandwich

Start seeds indoors 5-6 weeks before the last frost. Set plants 2 to 2½ feet apart. Tolerances: V—Verticillium Wilt, F3— Fusarium Wilt Race 3, F1—Fusarium Wilt Race 1, F2—Fusarium Wilt Race 2, N—Root-Knot Nematodes, T—Tobacco Mosaic Virus, A—Alternaria Alternata (Crown Wilt), L—Leafspot (Septoria), and St—Stemphylium (Gray Leaf Spot). Days to maturity varies with climate and location, and are from setting out plants.

Determinate plants have slight vine growth after the initial fruits. Indeter­ minate plants keep producing and growing for a longer season, but need some support. Varieties are indeterminate unless noted. Pkts con­tain 30 seeds, unless noted; 1/32 ounce contains approx. 250 seeds.

Main Season Celebrity Hybrid. AAS Winner! VF1F2NTASt. 70 days. Deter­ minate. Strong plants pro­­duce a bounty of 8-ounce, firm fruits that resist crack­­ing. An old favorite!

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Better Boy Hybrid. AAS Winner! VF1NASt. 70 days. Excel­lent yield of large fruits, 10 ounces and high­­er, with clas­sic flavor.

5323—(P) Pkt $2.75; 2 Pkts $4.95; 4 Pkts $9.25; (V) 1/32 oz. $12.95

Better Boy

Applause

Applause Hybrid. Super-Early and Always Good-Looking! 66 days.

ASCF1F2StV. Determinate. Applause is a picture-perfect variety, ready much earlier than most others and very heavy-bearing. Each 8- to 12-ounce fruit boasts a smooth red skin, nice roundness, and a small blossom scar.

But it's much more than just a pretty face — this tomato is delicious, with a meaty bite and plenty of solids. If your space is limited or you want to put up exquisite whole canned tomatoes. Applause is the one you must grow.

Pkt is 15 seeds.

5424—(P) Pkt $4.25; 2 Pkts $7.65

Big Beef Hybrid. AAS Winner! VF1F2TNASt. 73 days. With earlier maturity and superior disease-tolerance, this Beefsteak-type bears at least dou­ble the number of large, 9 to 12 ounce, meaty, fruits of other varieties.

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Beefmaster

5433—(P) Pkt $2.50; 2 Pkts $4.50; 4 Pkts $8.50; 6 Pkts $10.50

Beefmaster Hybrid. VF1N. 80 days. A mouth-water­­ing, giant red tomato.

Beef­master yields unbe­lievable quantities of delicious Beef­steak-type toma­ toes, up to 2 pounds apiece.

5322—(P) Pkt $2.50; 2 Pkts $4.50; 4 Pkts $8.50

Battito Hybrid. 80 days. F1F2. Pleasingly pear-shaped and packed with rich flavor, these 10 ½- to 14-ounce tomatoes deliver substantial tangy-sweet goodness to salads and sandwiches. The fruit is evenly colored (no green shoulders here!) and ribbed, with substantial skin that stands up to a bit of rough weather and heavy handling in the garden. Exceptionally disease-resistant, Battito is an excellent choice for new gardeners as well as seasoned favorites looking for meaty flavor and rustic appeal. Pkt is 10 seeds.

5428—(P) Pkt $5.25; 2 Pkts $9.45

Country Taste

Battito

Mater Sandwich

Park’s Razzleberry

Country Taste Hybrid. Heirloom Flavor Plus Modern Vigor! 90 days.

F1F2TV. This early-maturing beefsteak not only packs in the juicy flavor, it keeps fresh and delicious long after harvest. The 10- to 14-ounce fruits boast a dark red, glossy skin, terrific taste, and good mix of solids and gels. Terrific plate appeal and carefree growth! Stake this plant to support its bounty of big fruit. Pkt is 15 seeds.

5423—(P) Pkt $3.95; 2 Pkts $7.10

Mater Sandwich Hybrid. The Perfect Slicer! 75 days. These large, 10- to 16-ounce tomatoes are slightly flattened, making them even easier to slice. Perfect for sandwiches, they hold together nicely, offering a great tangy tomato bite and dark red color. Certified Organic and packed with nutrition as well as flavor, this is a giant tomato you must taste to believe! Pkt is 20 seeds.

5943—(P) Pkt $3.95; 2 Pkts $6.95

Park’s Razzleberry Hybrid. A Park Exclusive! 76 days. VF1F2. Deter­ minate. Mild and sweet, these 6- to 7-ounce fruits melt in your mouth! A favorite in taste tests, it’s also a hardworking, strong-stemmed garden performer, 4 to 5 feet high and 2 feet wide. Pkt is 20 seeds.

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5392—(P) Pkt $2.25; 2 Pkts $4.00

Early Tomatoes Early Girl Hybrid. VF1F2. 57 days. Our earli­est slicing tomato! Vigorous plants yield a prolific crop of 4- to 6-ounce globe-shaped fruits all summer. Rich red, smooth-skinned, and delicious, Early Girl is a reliable favorite!

5329—(P) Pkt $2.50; 2 Pkts $4.50; 4 Pkts $8.00; 6 Pkts $9.75

Park’s Early Challenge Hybrid. A Park Exclusive! VF1F2NT. 63 days. Tops in flavor and dependable early fruit set! Tall, vigorous plants set fruit uniformly, with no green shoulders. The attractive globe-shaped tomatoes, 4 to 4½ ounces, hold well and become more tasty with maturity!

5378—(P) Pkt $1.95; 2 Pkts $3.50; 4 Pkts $6.25

Better Bush Improved Hybrid. A Park Exclusive. VF1. 68 days. Short internodes. Luscious, 4-inch fruits with that “real toma­to” flavor. Plants grow to about 4 feet; strong central stem needs little staking. It bears early and keeps going all season.

5338—(P) Pkt $1.95; 2 Pkts $3.50; 4 Pkts $6.25; (V) 1/32 oz. $11.75 See page 12 for Park's Season Starter!

Early Girl Hybrid

Heirloom Tomatoes Cherokee Purple. Everyone’s Favorite Heirloom, Yummy and Easy to Grow!

80 days. Rumored to have originated with the Cherokee nation in Tennessee more than 120 years ago, this scrumptious tomato is beloved not only for its history and unusual deep purple color but for its stunning flavor. Huge, ridged 16-oz. fruit offers a rich tomato tang on vigorous 8-foot plants that bear heavily all season.

5814—(P) Pkt $1.95; 2 Pkts $3.50

Brandywine. Heirloom. 80 days. This favorite yields deeply-lobed purplish-red fruit weighing 12 ounces or more.

5376—(P) Pkt $1.40; 2 Pkts $2.50

Park's Early Challenge Hybrid

Better Bush Improved Hybrid

Brandywine

Cherokee Purple

Costoluto Genovese

Big Rainbow

Kellogg's Breakfast Heirloom Rainbow Blend

MoneyMaker

Big Rainbow. 90 days. This heirloom is a pleasure to watch grow, as it turns from a green-shouldered, yellow-centered, red-bottomed young fruit to a mature gold-and-red sunset of color. Absolutely enormous, it reaches 2 pounds before you know it, and has a flavor as over-the-top as its size and parade of colors. Resistant to foliar diseases, it keeps producing till frost.

5430—(P) Pkt $1.95; 2 Pkts $3.50; 4 Pkts $6.25

Costoluto Genovese. 78 days. For intense tomato bite with a high acidic content, there is no better variety than this splendid Italian heirloom, probably dating from the early 1800s. The fruit is deeply lobed and irregular, but the flavor is unbelievable — no modern hybrid can equal it! A good choice for warm climates, it thrives in summer heat and then continues setting new fruit well into the cooler fall days.

5429—(P) Pkt $1.95; 2 Pkts $3.50; 4 Pkts $6.25

MoneyMaker. 75-80 days. This English hothouse variety is especially well suited to the warmer parts of the U.S. Expect BIG yields of deep red, 7- to 8-oz. fruit on vigorous vines. Pkt is 20 seeds.

5851—(P) Pkt $1.95; 2 Pkts $3.50

Kellogg's Breakfast. Heirloom. Giant Orange Beefsteak! 80 days. Giant sunny orange globes weighing 1 to 2 pounds appear on this vigorous Certified Organic heirloom. Their sweet, tangy flavor is legendary, and a single slice is more than enough for a sandwich! Slightly flattened, the fruit has a great mix of solids and juice. Pkt is 30 seeds.

5932—(P) Pkt $1.95; 2 Pkts $3.50

Pineapple. 85-95 days. The tastiest heirloom tomato our Director of Seeds has ever sampled, this American classic is a large beefsteak type, weighing up to 2 pounds. Colored a rich yellow-gold and often boasting red stripes, this colossal tomato is sweet and fruity with a tangy, meaty afterbite. Few seeds and more solids give you an extra bite or two. Dependably high-yielding plants.

5420—(P) Pkt $1.25; 2 Pkts $2.25; 4 Pkts $4.00

Heirloom Rainbow Blend. 75-100 days. The best mix of Heirloom Tomatoes ever assembled! You get 6 distinctively different, indeterminate varieties: Aunt Ruby’s German Green, a chartreuse 12- to 16-oz. beefsteak; Big Rainbow, a gold-and-red fruit up to 2 lbs.; Tomato Black from Tula, a flattened dark brown to purple fruit, 8 to 12 oz., a rich smoky flavor; Brandywine Red, a deep red up to 2 lbs.; Cherokee Purple, a purple/pink/brown combo on 10- to 12-oz. flattened fruits; and Dixie Golden Giant, an enormous golden-yellow slicer up to 2½ lbs. with sweet mild flavor.

Pineapple

5411—(P) Pkt $1.95; 2 Pkts $3.50

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Tomatoes — Cherry Cherry Tomatoes Chocolate Cherry. 70 days. Even if this cherry tomato weren’t so attractive, it would be popular for its exceptionally rich, tangy flavor. 1-inch fruits appear in clusters of 8 all over bushy plants 5 to 6 feet high, 3 feet wide. Harvest a few days before maturity and ripen indoors if needed. Pkt is 30 seeds.

5437—(P) Pkt $1.25; 2 Pkts $2.25

Chocolate Cherry

Supersweet 100

Supersweet 100 Hybrid. VF1. 65 days. Super­cedes Sweet 100 for its extra sweetness and dis­ease resistance. Same great flavor and amaz­ingly high yields of the sweetest 1-inch fruits with higher Vitamin C con­tent than any other tomato.

5360—(P) Pkt $2.50; 2 Pkts $4.50; 4 Pkts $8.50

Marcellino. 73 days. DETERMINATE. Upright habit. No other Tomato in the world can equal the staying power of this delectable Cherry! Its 1-inch fruit, arising in big clusters of 20 to 25, keeps its firm texture and fresh flavor for up to a MONTH after ripening! Crackresistant and packed with rich Tomato taste, these little fruits hold their own despite summer heat and humidity. Never waste another Tomato again! Plant is 5 feet tall, 3 feet wide. Pkt is 20 seeds.

5349—(P) Pkt $3.95; 2 Pkts $6.95

Marcellino

Golden Gem

Golden Gem. 65 days. Huge clusters of 20 to 70 golden fruit, round to globe-shaped and very crack-resistant, arise on this heavy-yielding plant from China. The sugar content of 10% makes this one of the sweetest cherries, yet the flavor also combines a rich, fruity bite that is unique and delicious. A strong producer all season long.

5409—(P) Pkt $2.50; 2 Pkts $4.50

Tumbling Tom. 70 days. This weeping-form Tomato trails up to 2 feet from hanging baskets, every inch studded with 1- to 2-inch fruit! A very heavy producer with good branching, it’s perfect for patio, deck, and the space-saving veggie garden! Pkt is 20 seeds.

5351—Red

5419—Yellow

Any Tumbling Tom, above Mix n' Match (P) Pkt $2.50; 2 Pkts $4.50

Sweet Million Hybrid. A Park High Per­former®. FNTL. 65 days.

Large clus­­ters of smooth, red, 1- to 1½-inch fruit on vig­or­ous plants. Sweet Million produces through­­out summer, to the delight of kids of all ages.

Tumbling Tom Red

5347—(P) Pkt $2.50; 2 Pkts $4.50; 4 Pkts $8.00

Tumbling Tom Yellow

Mosaico Hybrid. 60 days. F2. This new Italian cherry has fruit so beautiful it puts other Tomatoes to shame! Each ½- to ¾-ounce cherry is held in a long "herringbone" cluster of a dozen or more fruits that gradually turns from pale green to rich, glossy red. Very resistant to cracking, with excellent resistance to tomato spotted wilt. The plant is vigorous and open, for improved air circulation, and its short internodes mean more fruit in less space! Pkt is 10 seeds.

5426—(P) Pkt $2.95; 2 Pkts $5.30

Sweet Million Sweet Baby Girl

Red Currant Mosaico

Red Currant. 65-70 days. This South American tomato might just be a novelty if its miniature fruits were as bland as many cherry tomatoes are — but instead, they boast a rich, tart, tangy bite worthy of fruit 10 times their size! Set in enormous bunches all over very heavy-bearing plants, Red Currant packs an incredible amount of flavor into a space so small you could fit 4 or more fruits onto a dime.

You must try this exciting Tomato! Pkt is 25 seeds.

5434—(P) Pkt $1.25; 2 Pkts $2.25

Sweet Baby Girl Hybrid. T1, 2, 3. 65 days. The sweetest, most delicious Cherry yet, with HUGE yields on short-internode plants just 3 to 5 feet high! These plants yield 2 pounds of fruit every week at the peak of the season! Attractive ½- to 1-oz. fruits.

5328—(P) Pkt $2.95; 2 Pkts $5.30

Cherry Sweetie. 65-70 days. At last, an open-pollinated alternative to the popular Sweet Million Cherry Tomato. This supersweet variety sets huge, grape-like clusters of fruit with deliciously high sugar content and a firm texture. Pkt is 10 seeds. (Not pictured).

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5883—(P) Pkt $2.50; 2 Pkts $4.50

Tomatoes — Grape & Paste Grape Tomatoes Sugary. 2005 AAS Winner! 60 days. Scoring 9.5 on the Brix scale, this is by far the sweetest Cherry yet. And they arise in huge clusters on vining plants so vigorous, you may have to cut them back in midseason! Super flavor and nonstop yields make this a “gimme”! Pkt is 20 seeds.

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5403—(P) Pkt $2.50; 2 Pkts $4.50

Juliet Hybrid. 1999 AAS Winner! 60 days. You’re in for a treat!

Heavy yields of sweet, true red, 1-ounce fruits are pro­duced in clusters. Best of all is their crack resistance; skin remains attractive and glossy longer on the plant! Pkt is 20 seeds.

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5345—(P) Pkt $1.95; 2 Pkts $3.50; 4 Pkts $6.25

Cupid. 65 days. We were blown away by the taste of this hybrid!

1-inch fruits resist cracking, hold up well after harvest, and delight with a sweet (8.2 BRIX) flavor! Pkt is 10 seeds.

5404—(P) Pkt $3.95; 2 Pkts $6.95

Ildi. 53 days. The earliest, highest-yielding grape tomato in our trials is also the most attractive and delicious! It’s sweet with a tart underbite — satisfying in salads or straight from the vine! Globe-shaped fruits mature quickly and are borne in huge clusters. They have great staying power on the vine or after picking, lasting for weeks without losing taste! 5 -to 6-foot vines, 16 to 24 inches wide, set fruit early.

Cupid

Juliet

Ildi

Health Kick

Agro

Margherita

Viva Italia

Golden Rave

5365—(P) Pkt $1.75; 2 Pkts $3.15; 4 Pkts $5.60

Paste Tomatoes Health Kick Hybrid. 75 days. VF1. Deter­mi­nate. Health Kick is a vigorous producer and loaded with cancer-fighters! Each tomato provides 50 percent more Lycopene, (an antioxidant proven to battle cancer), than other tomatoes. Hardy vines grow 4½ feet tall and spread 2 to 3 feet.

5344—(P) Pkt $2.25; 2 Pkts $4.05

Margherita Hybrid. 70-75 days. Determinate. The best cooking Tomato in our trials, this elongated 5- to 6-ounce saladette is delicious fresh but indescribably good when roasted. The cylindrical, thin-skinned deep red fruit ripens uniformly on 2- to 3-foot plants with dependably heavy yields. Pkt is 15 seeds.

5418—(P) Pkt $2.95; 2 Pkts 5.30

Agro Hybrid. 95 days. F1TV. When it's time to make tomato paste, what you want is plenty of ripe, delicious fruit, preferably all about the same size so they will cook down evenly. That's exactly what Agro provides. This San Marzano type is well adapted to different climates, and sets enormous numbers of firm, bright red fruit that won't burst on the vine. It is one of the best indeterminate varieties for huge yields all summer long. Pkt is 10 seeds.

5427—(P) Pkt $2.95; 2 Pkts $5.30

Golden Rave Hybrid. DETERMINATE. 67 days. A delectable "Romanito" type Golden Rave combines the meaty bite of a Roma with the super sweet flavor of a grape tomato! Just 2 inches long, these glowing gold grape-shaped fruit has twice the sugar content of a Roma — perfect for salads, sauces, and more. The plant is very adaptable and resistant to cracking, with good disease tolerance. You must try this exciting new “baby Roma” for yourself! Pkt is 20 seeds.

5421—(P) Pkt $3.95; 2 Pkts $6.95

Viva Italia Hybrid. VF2NSTA. 72 days. Deter­mi­­nate. Widely adapted, this blocky, pear-shaped hybrid is a big producer with superior dis­ease tolerance, including Bacterial Speck.

5827—(P) Pkt $1.95; 2 Pkts $3.50; 4 Pkts $6.25; 6 Pkts $7.65

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Park's Delicious Berries Blueberry

Blueberry Southern Highbush

(Vaccinium corymbosum). Every garden with a patch of sun deserves the carefree beauty and good eating of Blueberries. From their spring blooms to their bold fall color, these plants are attractive, and they need little care to keep bearing for years. Blueberries are rich in vitamins, including cancer-fighting antioxidants and anthocyanins (also reputed to improve eyesight!). Most plants yield 15 to 20 pounds of berries a season, and begin fruiting just 1 to 2 years after planting.

Highbush Blue­berries. White flowers in spring, glossy leaves in summer, spectacular foliage in fall, and bright red stems in win­ter! Easy in sun and most acid soils, these two collec­tions contain hybrid plants selected for hardi­ness, fruit quality, drought toler­ance, and compact habit. Sold in groups of 3 different varieties for better fertil­ization and extend­ed fruiting. Cannot ship to WA, MI, OR, CA Sun; H: 4-5'; Fruits: Early-Midsummer; Z: 4-9 48067—Northern Varieties: Chandler, Toro, and Bluegold: Berkeley, Brigitta, and Blueray.

48068—Southern Varieties: Emerald, Jewel, Sunshine Blue.

Jubilee, O’Neal and Misty.

Northern or Southern Varieties, 3½-inch pot: 3 for $34.95; 6 for $63.90; 12 for $115.80

Blueberry Collection Blueberry Collection

42057—$19.95 42057—$19.95

Heirloom Blueberry Rubel

Blueberry Spartan

Rubel. Heirloom. A superb native heirloom Northern Highbush. Deeplycolored petite berries are the undisputed best for flavoring pies, muffins, and other baked treats. And Rubel has nearly twice the antioxidants of other blueberries! Given 800 chilling hours, it sets fruit consistently. Rubel is self-fertile, but will produce more fruit per plant if more than one is planted.

3½-inch pot. Cannot ship to WA, MI, OR, CA Sun; H: 6-7'; Fruits: Early-Midsummer; Z: 4-7a 46150—$9.95 each; 3 for $26.85; 6 for $47.70; 12 for $83.40

Spartan. These extra-large light blueberries are often the size of a quarter, bursting with rich tangy-sweet flavor. The upright bush simplifies picking, and the glossy leaves turn bold shades of orange and yellow in autumn. Give this Northern Highbush well-drained sandy loam and it will do the rest! 3½-inch pot. Cannot ship to WA, MI, OR and CA. Sun; H: 5-6'; Fruits: Early-Midsummer; Z: 5-7 40205—$9.95 each; 3 for $26.85; 6 for $47.70; 12 for $83.40

Blackberry Triple Crown Blackberry Navaho

Blackberry 48059—Triple Crown. Huge Yields of Large, Super-Sweet Fruit! (Rubus fruticosus.) This thornless trailing type dependably sets enormous crops of large, glossy, firm fruits that ripen late. Absolutely scrumptious eaten right off the vine, these berries are a taste-test favorite for their combination of juiciness and sweetness. Enjoy a month-long season of delectable fresh-picked berries with Triple Crown! Cannot ship to OR, WA, MI. Sun; H: 8-10'; Fruits: Midsummer; Z: 5-9 48009—Navaho. An astonishing variety of Black­berry with high quality fruits of gigantic size! Ripening late in the season, these glossy, deep blueblack berries appear in weighty clusters on thornless shrubs. Cold hardy to -9ºF! Plant 3 to 5 feet apart. Cannot ship to OR, WA, MI. Sun; H: 4-5'; Fruits: Midsummer; Z: 6-10 Blackberries #1 fieldgrown Bareroot Plants above: 3 for $14.95; 6 for $27.00; 12 for $50.00

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and Scrumptious Fruits Fig Petite Black Fig. (Ficus‘Petite Negra’.) This naturally dwarf variety grows only 5 to 8 feet tall and 3 to 4 feet wide the first several years — perfect for a container on a sunny patio or deck and easy to move for winter protection in the north. It’s also selffertile, bearing fruit the second year after planting. Large, black-skinned fruits have delicious dark red flesh. Keep pruned to desired height. 3½-inch pot.

Sun; H: 5-8'; Fruits: Midsummer - Fall; Z: 7-10 48012—$19.95 each; 3 for $50.85

Brown Turkey. Large, delicious fruits with bronze skin and amber flesh. Very productive with heavy yields.

Bears fruit on new wood, so it Park's Fig Park's Fig Collection Collection performs even in areas where winters are severe. 3-inch pot.

Sun; H: 10-15'; Fruits: Midsummer/ Fall;Z: 6-10.

48221— $19.95 each; 3 for $50.85

42617—$29.95 42617—$29.95

Fig Petite Black

Guava

Pineapple. (Feijoa sellowiana.) Guava Pineapple sets orchid-like blooms of purple-tinged white with bright red stamens and edible sweet-tasting thick petals. Very showy, they are followed by small blue-green fruits 2 to 3 ½ inches long and so fragrant they begin to perfume the garden long before they ripen!

The fruit is delicious, with a mint-infused pineapple flavor. Grow in containers, espalier against a wall, or add to the sunny border! Best fruiting when 2 or more are planted.

Sun; H: 15', W: 15; Late spring; Z 8b-10 (Sunset Western Zones 7-9, 11-24)' 48122—$19.95 each; 3 for $50.85

Gooseberry Red George™. (Ribes uva-crispa.) Dark red to nearly black fruit, perfectly round and very glossy, appears all over these well-branched little shrubs as early as the first year after planting! A very productive Ukranian variety averaging 4 to 5 pounds of fruit a year, Red George™ resists powdery mildew, is hardy to -40 degrees F, and is self-fertile, so you need plant only one shrub. Cannot ship

Guava Pineapple

Fig Brown Turkey

to MA, ME, WV, MD, NH, VT or NJ.

Sun; H: 2-3'; Fruits: Midsummer; Z: 3-8; Sunset Western A1-A3, 1-6, 16-17; Sunset Northeastern 34-43.

49167—$19.95 each; 3 for $50.85

Honeyberry (Lonicera kamchatika.) Beloved in Europe and Asia but almost unknown here, Honeyberry, a relative of the Honeysuckle, is a VERY edible fruit resembling blueberries. Even in shade, it bears lovely white flowers in spring, followed by the juiciest, most delectable little berries you’ll ever taste. Cylindrical, 1½-inch fruits begin just 1 to 2 years after planting. Plants are not self fertile, so plant two! Easy to grow in moist soil. Note: See our website for detailed cultural information. 1-gallon container.

Sun; H: 4-5', W: 3-4'; Fruits: Early Summer; Z: 3-8 (and 9 on west coast' 47637—Blue Velvet. 4 to 5 feet tall.

49966—Blue Forest™. 3 feet tall.

Honeyberry

Gooseberry Red George

Cranberry

Any 1-gallon container Honeyberry above, Mix ‘n Match: $24.95 each; 3 for $65.85

Cranberry (Vaccinium macrocarpon.) So easy to grow in any acidic soil amended with organic matter, this prostrate vining shrub reaches only 6 inches high and 3 feet wide, making a great ground cover! Creamy-pink blooms in spring are set off by tiny, evergreen leaves, and burgundy fruits form in fall — just in time for Thanksgiving! Fruit is great for drying, too! Extremely cold-hardy. 3½-inch pot.

Cannot ship to CA, WA or MI, OR.

Sun; H: 6”; Fruits: Late Summer-Late Fall; Z: 2-7

48011—$19.95 each; 3 for $50.85; 6 for $95.70

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Exotic Kiwi Fruit (Actinidia deliciosa.) Grow your own exotic Kiwi — a New Zealand fruit famous for its blend of strawberry and pineap­ple flavors and high in Vitamin C! Our vari­eties have no significant pest and disease problems. Perfect for warm climates.

Sun; H: 20-30' unpruned; Fruits: Fall; Z: 7-9 (10 on West Coast) 48664—Hayward. The most popular Kiwi from New Zealand. Large, 2- to 3-inch sweet fruits ripen in October. Needs male pollinator to produce fruit.

48665—Kiwi Male. Just one will pollinate up to 8 plants of Hayward.

Any Exotic Kiwi: $21.95 each; 3 for $56.85 42194—Exotic Kiwi fruiting pair- 1 male and 1 female: $36.95 per pair

Hardy Kiwi Fruit

Exotic Kiwi Hayward

Hardy Kiwi Michigan State

Hardy Kiwi Red

(Actinidia arguta.) Smaller and sweeter than Exotic Kiwi Fruit (above), these berry-sized fruits have thin, leathery skin. They arise on fast-growing vines that are hardy to –25° F and untroubled by late frost.

40477—Hardy Kiwi Red. This is a Kiwi in disguise! These smooth cranberry-red fruits open to bright red flesh with a memorable sweet-tart flavor. A taste-test winner that looks great on the plate, this female variety sets 100 pounds or more of fruit in a single season! Begins bearing 1 to 2 years after planting; needs a male pollinator.

Sun; H: 15-20'; Fruits: Fall; Z: 4-11 49171—Hardy Kiwi Michigan State. Enormous yields of delectable, aromatic, large 1-ounce fruits of lime green! This female begins bearing 3 to 4 years after planting, and you can expect harvests of 100 pounds or more from the very first season! This is a top performer in any climate!

Be sure to plant near a male for pollination.

Sun; H: 15-20'; Fruits: Early/Mid-Fall; Z: 3-9 Sunset Western A1-A3, 1-10, 14-24; Sunset Northeastern 31, 32, 34-41.

40647—Male Hardy Kiwi Pollinator Any Hardy Kiwi, 1-gallon containers: $19.95 each; 3 for $50.85 42346—Hardy Red Kiwi fruiting pair- 1 male and 1 hardy red: $32.95 per pair

Lemon Meyer Improved. Pucker up for tasty lemons year-round! So easy to grow, this dwarf is perfect for growing indoors or in a patio container! Citrusscented white blooms open in mid-winter, followed by clusters of up to 6 green fruits (Thin to 2 to 3 fruits per cluster for the biggest lemons!) We’ve enjoyed a bounty of 10 full-sized lemons — with thick rinds and tasty juice for any beverage! Water weekly and grow in a sunny spot. 1-gallon container.

Cannot ship to CA, AZ, TX, LA or FL Sun; Fruits: Year-round indoors; H-5', W-3'; Z: 9-10 48022—$29.95 each

Lemon Meyer Improved

Passiflora Maypop Peach Galaxy

Passiflora Maypop. (Passiflora incarnata.) Maypop is the only hardy Passionflower that bears edible fruit — and such delectable chartreuse fruit it is, with a flavor resembling passionfruit and a rich scent. For months on end, this native vine sets 2- to 3-inch blooms of pink and purple, surrounded by elegant leaves up to 6 inches wide and 8 inches long. Hardy to -25 degrees F, it is easily grown in containers north of its hardiness range.

Cannot ship to HI Sun; H: 8-12'; Midsummer-Late Fall; Z 5-11 46504— $19.95 each; 3 for $50.85

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Galaxy. Giant "Doughnut" Peach! Measuring 3 inches wide and weighing 5 to 6 ounces, these highly aromatic, delicious fruits are far larger than traditional "doughnut" types such as Saturn, but bear the charming flattened shape and attractive rose-flushed cream skin. The white flesh within is firm, juicy, and absolutely succulent, a favorite of taste-testers everywhere. And this peento Peach is hardy to -20 ° F, ready to produce 50 pounds or more of fruit every year, and entirely self-fertile, so you need plant only one. Developed by the Agriculture Research Service and extensively trialed, it is a fine new Peach for home gardens across the country. Bareroot. Cannot ship to CA, OR Sun; H: 12-15'; Fruits: Early-Midsummer; Z: 5-9; Sunset Western 2-11, 14-15, 18.

49165—$26.95 each; 3 for $68.85

Pomegranate

Raspberry

(Punica granatum). Ornamental shrubs or small trees with large, red, crumpled flowers, pomegranates are best in a sheltered southern or eastern location.

Fruits will set in all locations but only ripen and become edible in warm climates. Plant in well-drained soil.

Delicious fresh or made into jellies and preserves, home-garden raspberries are a real treat. Everbearing types produce two crops in early summer and fall.

Easy in full sun and well-drained soil.

Space 3 feet apart.

40651—Anne. Everbearing Yellow.

PP#10,411. Simply the best-tasting yellow Raspberry, this large-fruited type offers pale yellow berries with a very sweet flavor. The plant is highly productive, bearing at the same time as ‘Heritage.’ In spring, prune it for summer production or mow it for fall crops Sun; H: 4', Fruits: Midsummer-Fall; Z 4-10 41324—Caroline.

Everbearing Red. PP#10,412. The most productive everbearer yet, Caroline has larger berries than the old favorite ‘Heritage,’ with a much wider adaptation and better disease resistance. These berries are rich, full-flavored, and intense. They begin very early in the season and continue on vigorous plants with excellent tolerance of root rot. Recommended from one end of the country to the other!

Sun; H: 4', Fruits: Early Summer-Late Fall; Z 4-10 48672—Heritage. Sweet ber­ries stay firm, even if overripe.

Sun; H: 4'; Fruits: Midsummer-Late Fall; Z: 3-8 new 48676—Jewel. Delicious Sweet and Juicy Berries All Summer Long! (Rubus idaeus.) Every garden deserves this everbearing Cumberland black raspberry, with ½-inch-diameter fruit. Absolutely delicious, it’s ideal for freezing and canning as well as yummy fresh eating.

Give the long-lived shrub plenty of sunshine and rich soil, and water heavily the first season. Indescribably delicious! Sun; H: 4', Fruits: Early Summer-Fall; Z: 3-8

Cannot ship to AZ.

49621—Wonderful. Big crimson fruits ripen in late fall. The finest quality, largest, and most highly colored of all pomegranates, it grows quickly into a bush. Thrives under almost all conditions from moist seacoast to hot desert. Cannot ship to AZ Sun; H: 8'; Fruits: Summer outdoors, Year-round indoors; Z: 7-10 46491—Nana. A dwarf pomegranate!

Perfect edible ornamental for containers or small gardens. Reddish-orange blooms in May are followed by charming 2to 3-inch orange fruit. Self-fertile, and hardier than the full-size variety! Cannot ship to AZ Sun; H: 3'; Fruits: Summer outdoors, Year-round indoors; Z: 7-10 Any Pomegranate above, (one variety) 1-gallon container: $24.95 each; 3 for $65.85

Quince, Russian Aromatnaya. This self-fertile variety bears abundant crops of large, bright yellow fruit with lemony flavor and sweet citrus aroma. Fruits are very tender whether eaten fresh or preserved. High-yielding and disease resistant, it begins fruiting 2 to 3 years after planting. Bareroot. Cannot ship to OR Sun; H: 10-15’; Fruits: Fall; Z: 4-9 47638—$29.95 each; 3 for $77.85

Muscadine Grape An unusual treat — extra-large, firm grapes with a luscious, “musky” flavor! Productive, self-fertile vines bear 1-inch fruits. Excellent disease resistance. Cannot ship to CA, OR, WA, ID Sun; H: 5-8'; Fruits: Late SummerEarly Fall; Z: 7-10 48016—Ison. Bears large clusters of black fruits high in sugar content (19%). Ison has a very sweet, fullbodied flavor.

48014—Tara. Bronze skin and an 18% sugar content make this a terrific choice for homemade wine!

Any Raspberry (one variety), #1 field-grown Bareroot Plants: 3 for $19.95; 6 for $35.90; 12 for $66.00

Raspberry Jewel new

Pomegranate Wonderful

Russian Quince Aromatnaya

Pomegranate Nana

Raspberry Anne

Muscadine Grapes Ison and Tara

Raspberry Heritage — Reliable favorite

Raspberry Caroline

Either Muscadine Bareroot above, mix n’ match: $18.95 each; 3 for $50.85; 6 for $95.70

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Strawberry Plants Fragrant and bursting with flavor, homegrown strawberries are far superior to store-bought, and so easy to grow in the sunny garden and containers of all kinds. Among the best fruit crops for the home gardener, asking only fertile, well-drained soil in full sun. They offer years of tasty fruit, renewing them­selves from the run­ners they produce. Set plants 2½ feet apart.

Shipped Bareroot.

Day-Neutral/Everbearing Varieties

Tribute

Tristar

Quinalt

Varieties fruit 3 months after planting — perfect for the far North and indoor winter crops! Sold as bareroots in bundles of 25.

49229—Tribute. The Favorite for Big, Delicious Fruit! Delectable dark red berries appear in early fall the first year, then again the following spring! Highly aromatic and very heavy-bearing, this classic is the favorite for northern and eastern climates. The plant is resistant to red stele and verticillium wilt, and its production is always dependable. Make Tribute a mainstay of your berry crop!

Sun; H: 6"; Fruits: Early Summer-Fall; Z: 3-10 46079—Tristar. Gourmet flavor and huge yields! Medium to small berries are packed with taste and tenderness on plants bred specially for hanging baskets and patio gardens. A very heavy producer, it’s superb for northern gardens where June-bearing berries are not happy.

Sun; H: 6"; Fruits: Early Summer-Fall; Z: 4-8 48748—Quinalt. The Biggest, Tastiest Park's Day-Neutral Berries! For delicious fresh eating over a long season, Quinalt is unbeatable! These Strawberry Collection berries are fully 2 inches wide and packed with tender, sweet flesh. Expect big yields on self-pollinating plants that set fruit even on unrooted runners (making them ideal for pots). Resistant to leaf scorch, 42058—$28.95 leaf spot, and root rot. Plants reach up to 2 feet wide. Sun; H: 12-18"; Fruits: Late Spring-Summer; Z: 4-8 Any Day-Neutral Variety above, (one variety) Bareroot Plants: 25 for $11.95; 50 for $23.00; 100 for $42.00

June-Bearing Varieties

Mesabi™ Basket of Berries Collection

42080—$39.95

Earliglow

Jewel

June-bearing types fruit heavily in late spring. Sold in bundles of 25.

40345—Earliglow. One of the Earliest! Sweet, exceptionally tasty mid-sized fruit on cold-hardy plants adaptable from the northeast all the way to the deep South! One of the finest for freezing or preserving. Trouble-free plants are resistant to leaf scorch, red stele, and verticillium wilt. Sun; H: 6"; Fruits: Late Spring-Summer; Z: 5-9 49302—Mesabi™. Great Winter Hardiness! Heavy-bearing and delicious, this joint introduction from the University of Minnesota and the US Dept. of Agriculture is one of the most popular and successful midseason varieties. The bright scarlet fruit is medium to large, with a good mix of acids and sugars and a very strong fragrance. The texture is creamy yet firm, so you know Mesabi will hold up after picking while still offering melt-in-your-mouth succulence. Resistant to leaf scorch and to 5 strains of red stele, it also demonstrates good resistance to powdery mildew and leaf spot. Superb for cool-summer, cold-winter climates. Sun; H: 6"; Fruits: Early Summer; Z: 3-8.

41331—Sure Crop. Developed by the USDA and a gardeners’ favorite for years, this super heavy-yielding Strawberry sets rich, sweet fruit in just about any climate. Expect about a quart of berries from each of these self-pollinating plants! Resistant to red stele and determined to thrive. (Not pictured.) Sun; H: 6", W: 24"; Fruits: Late Spring; Z: 2-9 49919—Jewel. PPAF#5,897. Begins about 2 weeks after Earliglow and keeps the berries coming over a long season. Large, firm, deliciously sweet fruit is excellent for fresh eating or canning and preserving, holding up well after picking. The flesh is particularly resistant to bruises and abrasions, keeping it attractive and healthy a bit longer than most others. Jewel was bred specifically for large fruit size, attractive appearance, and high quality. It excels at all three, but Park's June-Bearing its best feature is flavor! You will find Strawberry Collection it very productive and always delicious.

Sun; H: 6"; Fruits: Early Summer; Z: 4-8 Any June-Bearing Variety above, (one variety) #1 field-grown Bareroot Plants: 25 for $11.95; 50 for $23.00; 100 for $42.00

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42060—$28.95

A Cascade of Berries Using the “Growin’ Bag” (page 83)

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Takes the work out of growing strawberries! l Great for beginners, patio gardeners, anyone! l l

Park’s Whopper Strawberry Now, using our super-easy plastic Growin’ Bags (page 83) you can grow our Whopper Strawberries — huge, firm, sweet and exceptionally tasty — at eye level! Give your back a break and enjoy an easy-to-harvest favorite — no stooping, no weeding! You get a TON of berries in a compact space. Big fruits, worthy of the Park Whopper name, arrive in early summer on cold-hardy plants that are just as at home in the Northeast as in the deep South! Each order includes 25 healthy bareroot plants and 2 Growin’ Bags! Ships at proper planting time for your area.

Sun; H: 6", W: 12"; Fruits: Early Summer; Z: 5-9

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Blueberry Sunshine Blue Its dense, rounded, semi-dwarf form is only 3 to 4 feet wide; its silvery leaves remain ever­green all winter; and its pink spring flowers are a refreshing change from the usual white. There’s no better foundation or patio container plant. Sunshine bears some of the most delicious blueberries around — 5 to 10 pounds per plant of dark blue berries with sweet, juicy flavor! Self-pollinating and more tolerant than most to high pH! It’s a southern highbush type with a low chill requirement (only 150 hours), which means it’s great for the South — yet hardy all the way to Chicago! Best in slightly acid, rich soil. In colder zones, container plants should be sunk in the ground or protected during winter months. 3½-inch pot. Cannot be shipped to CA, OR, WA, MI Sun; H: 3-4'; Fruits: Early-Midsummer; Z: 5-9 48239—$12.95 each; 3 for $35.85

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