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Historic Annuals

1. 

   Adonis aestivalis

   Pheasant's Eye

   Aka 'Adonis Flower'. Greek legend has it that this flower sprang from the blood of Adonis. By the 16th C., it was widely grown in Britain. Gorgeous crimson and black flowers bloom on feathery green foliage in summer. This plant is diminutive - no more than 15" tall - but breathtakingly gorgeous. Highly recommended.
    

   1. Pkt - 40 seeds: 3.00
2. 

   Adonis annua

   Blooddrops

   This plant has been grown in English gardens since the 1500's. It bears blood-red flowers (giving it its common name) with a dark spot at each petal's base. Grows to 12"; sun.
    

   1. Pkt - 30 seeds: 3.00
3. 

   Agrostemma githago

   Corn Cockle

   This graceful cottage garden classic grows to 36", and bears large (2") open, pink-lilac flowers all summer. Self sows so you'll always have it. Sun/pt.shade.
    

   1. Pkt - 70 seeds: 3.00
4. 

   Alcea rosea 'Indian Spring'

   Hollyhock

   Gorgeous flowers in a range of colours from deep red to pale pink, salmon, and rose grace this tall back of the border plant from summer to fall. Although a biennial, this one has been grown as an annual for decades.
    

   1. Pkt - 50 seeds: 3.00
   2. Trade Pack - 150 seeds: 6.00
5. 

   Amaranthus caudatus

   Love-Lies-Bleeding; Certified Organic

   Aka "Great Purple Flower Gentle". This magnificent plant was considered an old country flower in 1665! Long tassels of burgundy, woolly blooms dangle towards the ground from 4' stems. Try pairing with white Musk Mallow. Very elegant, it gives a beautiful, old-fashioned look to the garden. Sun; self-sows.
    

   1. Pkt - 150 seeds: 3.00
6. 

   Amaranthus gangeticus

   Elephant Head Amaranth; Certified Organic

   A relative of Love-Lies-Bleeding, this beautiful annual was brought to North America from Germany generations ago. Beautiful maroon-purple flowers are shaped like an elephant's head with its trunk in the air. Blooms all summer. Drought-tolerant. Rare.
    

   1. Pkt - 150 seeds: 3.00
   2. Trade Pack - 450 seeds: 6.00
7. 

   Anagallis arvensis

   Scarlet Pimpernel

   The true wild form from England, this charming, slender plant with scarlet (or rarely blue or lilac) flowers was immortalized by both the novel and movie of the same name ("they seek him here...they seek him there..." ) I feel extremely fortunate to have located some seeds for this legendary plant. Grows 2 - 12"; sun.
    

   1. Pkt - 80 seeds: 3.00
8. 

   Anagallis monellii

   Blue Pimpernel

   NOT CURRENTLY AVAILABLE. (Aka Italian Pimpernel) 14th C. This pretty little plant was the most popular Anagallis in Britain in the early 1900's, probably due to its flowers - large blossoms, a deep blue shaded with rose. Grows to 12"; regular garden soil.
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   1. Pkt - 80 seeds: 3.00
   2. Trade Pack - 240 seeds: 6.00
   3. 1000 seeds: 7.00

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