AlySSuM. ASClEPiAS. SuSAn. Perennials are dependable year-after-year Always giving their most, asking little. Enjoy perennials in any season.

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1 70 PErEnniAlS & biennials Perennials are dependable year-after-year Always giving their most, asking little. Enjoy perennials in any season. With the variations in flowering times and duration of bloom, the features of a perennial garden provide a succession of bloom which is always changing as the seasons do. Some simply lose their leaves, some stay evergreen and grasses wave in the breeze for a four season show. Mixed plantings of annuals and perennials are a great way to provide more bloom for a longer time. There is less planting year after year as the perennials gradually fill in and take over. With the ever increasing interest in native grasses many gardeners now mass plant with a limited number of species rather than going to an English perennial garden look. These gardens are alive with carefully thought-out displays of contrasting textures and colour, taking advantage of natural seasonal changes Alyssum Saxatile 6375 Asclepias AlySSuM (Alyssum compactum) 1200 sds/g Start seed 6 to 8 weeks early indoors in soil temperatures of 20C/68F. Germination should take place in 5 to 10 days. Grow on at cooler temperatures of 15C/60F. Seed will germinate better when pre-chilled for 10 to 15 days. Zone SAxAtiLE A popular dwarf Alpine Alyssum that s loaded with vivid yellow blooms for rock gardens and borders. Foliage is light grey-green. blooms May/June. Matures to a garden height of 15cm (6"). Pkt $1.89; 5g $8.35; 25g $18.85; 125g $68.25 ASClEPiAS (Asclepias tuberosa) 125 sds/g Easy to grow. Sow indoors early March for late summer flowering the first year. Soil temperature should be about 20C/68F. Grow-on at cooler temperatures of 15C/60F. Zone BUttErfLY MiLKWEED bright, sun-loving plants are filled with brilliant orange flowers 10cm (4") across. Typically 60cm (24") tall and flower abundantly during June through frost. it s a favourite of butterflies. Heat and drought tolerant. Pkt $2.49; 2g $10.45; 5g $20.95; 25g $ BLACK EYED SUSAN black EyEd SuSAn (Rudbeckia hirta) 3700 sds/g A must for any sunny garden. Rudbeckia take more heat and drought than most. Sow outdoors September through October or early spring BLACK EYED SUSAN Expect blooms throughout the summer, July to September. A charming Ontario native plant. Golden yellow flowers with dark centres. Trouble free. drought resistant. blooms best in full sun. Will tolerate a little shade but expect fewer flowers. Height 60-90cm (2-3') Pkt $1.89; 25g $8.00; 125g $34.65; 250g; $59.10; 500g; $99.75

2 CANDY tuft ENGLiSH DAiSY BELLS CAtMiNt 6385 Campanula CUP & SAUCEr CAndyTuFT (Iberis) 350 sds/g Sow directly outdoors after danger of frost. Start indoors at 21C/70F eight weeks early. Grow-on at much cooler temperatures of 12C/50F. Blooms May-June in full sun. Zone 3 CHinESE lantern (Physalis franchetti) 600 sds/g Start seed indoors anytime before March. Germinate at 20C/70F. Pods form during the months of August and September. Zone CArNAtiON 6405 PHYSALiS franchetti 6415 Columbine MCKANA GiANtS Did you know... Columbine s botanical name Aquilegia comes from the Latin word for eagle COLUMBiNE WiNKY DOUBLE BLUE/WHitE CArnATiOn (Dianthus barbatus) 300 s/g Sow seed indoors November through February. Germinate at 21C/70F for 21 days. Blooms June/July. Biennial CHABAUDS Spicy fragrance and lots of colour make carnations ideal for the border or cutting. beautifully large double flowers in red, white, yellow and scarlet adorn these perennial favourites. Height 45cm (15 ). Zone 5 Pkt $1.89; 5g $11.00; 25g $31.20; 125g $ EnGliSH daisy bells (Bellis perennis) 4800 sds/g Sow mid February, on top of soil but do not cover as light aids germination. Keep well watered. Zone GiANt DOUBLE MixED biennial. double daisy like flowers with stems rising from tufts of shiny green foliage. blooms early April into May. Pkt $2.49; 5g $10.80; 25g $ iberis SEMPErvirENS Compact, low spreading plants bloom through spring and early summer. Growing 30cm (12") tall, it makes a great rockery plant or groundcover in dry soil. Pkt $2.49; 5g $20.95; 25g $75.10 CAMPAnulA CAnTErbury bells 4200 sds/g Hardy biennial. Sow every year, blooms the following year. Germinates at 20C/70F. Excellent for sun or light shade. Cover seed lightly and keep moist. Zone CUP & SAUCEr MixED bell shaped flowers with a flat base flowers of white, pink, deep blue and rose. Garden height is 75cm (30"). Pkt $1.89; 5g $7.75; 25g $27.60 CATMinT (Nepeta mussinii) 1000 s/g. Flowers first year. Drought tolerant. Sow indoors in February. Germinate at 20C (70F) for 10 days. Directly outdoors late April CAtMiNt bushy, spreading plants 38 cm (15 ) across have a lovely minty scent and provide a splendid summer show. Pkt $1.89; 5g $ PHYSALiS franchetti bushy 60cm (24") plants are filled with orange lantern shaped pods which are as attractive in the garden as they are in dried bouquets. Very unusual but attractive plants. Pkt $1.89; 5g $9.20; 25g $25.00 COluMbinE (Aquilegia) 800 sds/g For best results chill seed for 3 to 4 weeks at 5C/40F prior to sowing. Start early indoors or direct sow in June for bloom the following year. Zone WiNKY DOUBLE BLUE AND WHitE Very attractive pleated blooms in blue and white. Compact. Great in containers or mass plantings. 45 cm (18 ) tall. Pkt of 10 sds $2.99; 25 sds $ MCKANA GiANtS long spurred, large 10cm (4") blooms Sturdy 75cm (30") tall plants. Colours include white, cream, rose, yellow, and red. Enjoys full sun to light shade. Pkt $1.89; 5g $11.55; 25g $40.95

3 Sunfire COrEOPSiS 6425 WHitE CONEfLOWEr Marmalade GLOriOSA DAiSY COnEFlOWEr (Echinacea pupurea) 265 sds/g Outstanding perennials. Very easy to grow. Tolerant of full sun and partial shade. Attracts beneficial insects such as pollinators and butterflies. Seeds are an important late summer and early fall food source for Gold Finches. There is a rich folklore associated with Echinacea, attributing extracts of its roots with the ability to heal the common cold. Often flowers the same year from seed, if started indoors January or February. Germinate at 20-25C/70-80F in 15 days. Zone PUrPLE CONEfLOWEr Pretty, long lasting, daisy-like blooms of light purple with contrasting centres of dark maroon. Tall, stately plants average 1 m (39") height. Pkt $2.49; 25g $8.00; 125g $34.65; 250g $59.10; 500g $ WHitE CONEfLOWEr An attractive white version of the popular purple coneflower. Hardy plants are topped with white, daisy-shaped flowers with yellowish-grey pincushion shaped centres. A reliable late summer flower for borders or cutting, Height 60cm (24"). Pkt $2.49; 2g $9.40; 5g $16.00; 15g $ POW WOW WiLD BErrY CONEfLOWEr First year flowering with superior garden performance, excellent basil branching habit on 60 cm (24 ) plants produces more flowers per plant. loves full sun, drought tolerant. Pkt sds $ Early Sunrise COrEOPSiS COrEOPSiS (Coreopsis spp.) 350 sds/g Sow directly outdoors or 10 weeks early indoors for early summer flowering the first year. Sow outdoors anytime April to June. Thin 30cm (12") apart. Self-seeds very easily when established. Divide older plants every 3 to 4 years. Germinates at 21C/70F, grow-on at cooler 12C/50F. Zone EArLY SUNriSE A.A.S. and Fleuroselect Gold Medal Award Winner. A very popular and easy to grow perennial that requires little care and maintenance. large, fluffy flowers of rich golden yellow with 45cm (18") long, sturdy stems. Excellent in the border and for cutting. Flowers retain their colour well when dried. Pkt $2.99; 2g $8.70; 10g $ SUNfirE Golden yellow 5cm (2 ) redburgundy centers blooms, from late June through late October. mature to 45 cm (18 ) height and cm (18-24 ) width. A first year flowering perennial. deer resistant. butterfly attractor. Pkt $2.99; 2g $8.70; 10g $ PUrPLE CONEfLOWEr GlOriOSA daisy (Rudbeckia hirta x gloriosa) 1000 sds/g 6490 GLOriOSA large 12-18cm (5-7") flowers in yellow, mahogany and bicolours all with black-brown centres. Perfect for borders. Garden height 90cm (36"). Pkt $1.89; 25g $16.75; 125g $ MArMALADE A dwarf version growing only 60cm (24") tall. brilliant orange flower 7.5cm (4") across with chocolate brown centres. Amazingly productive all summer long. Pkt $2.49; 15g $11.55; 25g $17.50; 125g $ Pow Wow Wild Berry CONEfLOWEr daisies Favourite summer perennials blooming June through August. Easy to grow, adaptable to most soils, trouble free and tolerant of heat and drought. Blooms well in full sun or light shade. Start 8 to 10 weeks early indoors. Germination requires 14 to 21 days. Grow on at cooler temperatures of 15C/60F. Zone 3 SHASTA daisy (Chrysanthemum leucanthemum maximum) Zone SHAStA DAiSY Free flowering plants with large snow white, single flowers with yellow centres. no perennial garden should be without this outstanding plant. Pkt $1.89; 15g $9.40; 25g $15.00; 125g $ CrAzY DAiSY robust 60-70cm (24-28") plants mostly double white flowers all with yellow eyes. Many petals have a quill type petal giving them a unique, fluffy look. Crazy daisies flowers average 6.5cm (2.5") diameter. Pkt $ Shasta Daisy CrAzY DAiSY SHAStA DAiSY

4 foxglove ExCELSiOr Gaillardia GrANDifLOrA Echinops GLOBE thistle Delphinium PACifiC GiANtS Delphinium MAGiC fountains forget-me-not ALPEStriS BLUE delphinium (Delphinium cultorum) 350 sds/g Easy to grow, adaptable to most soils, trouble free and tolerant of heat and drought. Start 8 to 10 weeks early indoors. Pre-chill seed for 24 hours prior to sowing. Germinate at 18C/65F then grow on at cooler temperatures of 15-18C/60-65F. Zone PACifiC GiANtS MixED large, graceful spikes intensely filled with 5cm (2") double florets. A well balanced blend of solids and bi-colours. Mildew resistant; good for backgrounds and borders but does require staking. Height 150cm. Pkt $1.89; 2g $12.55; 5g $ MAGiC fountains Mixed colours. dwarf. ideal for garden or containers 75cm (30") tall. Attractive flowers all have a dark or light coloured centre bee. Pkt $2.49; 2g $13.60; 5g $ Gaillardia ArizONA SUN ECHinOPS (Echinops ritro) 75 sds/g Globe Thistles as they are commonly referred to, are large, dramatic plants that are impressive in the garden or as dried flowers. Start indoors early March. Germinate at 21C/70F and grow on at slightly cooler temperatures. Press seed into contact with the soil but do not cover as light aids germination. Zone GLOBE thistle A splendid everlasting flower producing globular, violet-blue ball-shaped blooms on tall 75-90cm (30-36") stems. Excellent dried flower. Foliage is finely cut with a sawtooth shape. Pkt $2.49; 5g $6.60; 25g $26.25 FOrGET-MEnOT (Myosotis)1500 sds/g Hardy biennials that bloom the year after sowing, then die. Sow every year to enjoy these little beauties. Prefers a slightly moist and shaded area. Germinate at 15C/60F for 10 days. Warmer soil will delay or prevent germination altogether. Direct sow June to August for spring blooms. Cover seed lightly and keep moist. Zone ALPEStriS BLUE Compact, ball-shaped plants are loaded with indigo blue flowers. Very easy to grow and re-seeds quite freely. Mature garden height 15cm (6"). Pkt $2.49; 5g $10.45; 25g $36.75 FOxGlOVE (Digitalis pupurea) 4600 seeds/g Native to the Mediterranean. Although considered a biennial, it reseeds so freely once established, it is a permanent fixture in the garden. Start seeds in February or March, germinate at 20C/70F then grow on at slightly cooler temperatures. Note seeds and plants are considered toxic. Zone ExCELSiOr Hybrid. Early bloomer, bellshaped blooms, spotted throats in pink, rose, purple, cream, primrose and white. Performs well in sun or partial shade. Matures to 1.5 m (5') height. Pkt $1.89; 25g $16.30; 125g $54.60 GAillArdiA (Gaillardia aristata) 350 sds/g Blanket Flower. Easy to grow and very adaptable to most soils they thrive on summers heat and full sun. Excellent for garden or cutting. Sow indoors or outdoors anytime from April to August. Germinate at 20-25C/70-80F soil temperatures for days. Do not cover as light aids germination. Zone GrANDifLOrA Clear, bright golden yellow daisy-like flowers highlighted with attractive maroon-red centres. ideal for cutting and at the back of the perennial border. Height 75 cm (30"). Pkt $2.49; 5g $10.45; 25g $ ArizONA SUN A.A.S. and Fleuroselect Winner Arizona Sun blankets the garden with brilliant 10 cm (4") yellow and red flowers. Thrives in the poorest of locations under full sun, in poor soil and begins blooming earlier and longer than other Gaillardias continuing into the fall. Compact plants mature to 30 cm (12) height. Flowers the first year from an early March sowing. Pkt of 20 seeds $ MESA YELLOW A.A.S. Winner The first F1 Gaillardia from seed. Vigorous 45 cm (18 ) plants are loaded with brilliant yellow 7.5 cm (3 ) daisy like blooms. A butterfly favourite. Plants bloom throughout the summer. A great container plant too! Pkts 10 seeds $2.99

5 Geum MrS BrADSHAW Heuchera BrESSiNGHAM Hollyhocks CHAtErS DOUBLE Hollyhocks fiesta time GEuM (Geum hybridum) 250 sds/g Aromatic border plants for sun or partial shade. Start seed indoors mid to late February or outdoors in May for bloom the following June/July. Requires 28 days or more to germinate at 20C/70F MrS BrADSHAW double, rose like scarlet blooms on long stems are attractive in the border or as cutflowers. Plants are very heat and drought tolerant and are one of spring s first perennials to bloom and continues flowering most of the summer. Height 60cm (24"). at the back of the perennial border. Pkt $2.49; 5g $10.45; 25g $36.75 GyPSOPHilA (Gypsophila paniculata) 1200 sds/g Long lived bushy plants are invaluable for the perennial garden. Start seed outdoors May through mid-july in a slightly shaded location for bloom the following year. Space 60cm (24") apart in the garden. Not sold to addresses in BC, AB or SK. Zone PANiCULAtA SiNGLE billowy mists of tiny white flowers July through August. Excellent fresh or as filler in dried bouquets. Plants grow to 90cm (36"). Pkt $2.49; 5g $14.20; 25g $ Honesty BiENNiS ALBA HEuCHErA (Coral Bells) One of the easiest and most rewarding perennials you can grow. Start seed indoors January to March germinating at 18C/65F. Outdoors, direct garden sow during May for bloom the following spring BrESSiNGHAM HYBriDS Graceful, slender stalks 35-40cm (14-16") tall are loaded with dainty bell-shaped red or pink flowers sitting high above bright green heart-shaped foliage. blooms late May through August in full sun to partial shade. Great for rockeries or borders. Zone 3 Pkt $2.49 HOnESTy (Lunaria biennis) 509 sds/g Biennial. Also known as Money Plant and Silver Dollars. Outdoors sow seed in June/July for flowers the next year. Indoors sow early April. Germinate at 20C/70F for days BiENNiS ALBA Plants of 90cm (36") height flower freely early summer with shiny, flat, white silvery seed pods. use for dried bouquets. Will tolerate light shade. Flowers are fragrant, purple, pink or white appearing in clusters in late spring. Pkt $1.89; 25g $9.40; 125g $30.45 Did you know.. Spacing transplants appropriately improves establishment and reduces foliar diseases such as mildew. HOllyHOCkS (Alcea rosea) 110 seeds/g Excellent for screening walls and fences or at the back of the perennial border. Germinate at 18C/65F for days. Avoid higher temperatures as it affects germination success. Direct outdoor sowings can be done May to July. Space mature plants 60cm (24") apart in the garden CHAtErS DOUBLE MixED Heirloom best treated as a hardy biennial. Tall 2m (6') plants are loaded with fully double flowers in rose, salmon, buff, yellow, red or white with a cushion center. Will not bloom until the second year. Pkt $1.89; 5g $6.90; 25g $25.75;125g $ fiesta time beautiful, double cerise-pink flowers on compact plants of 1m (36 ) height. unbelievable hues and loads of blooms! First year flowering from early indoor sowing. A great border plant or garden accent. Pkt of 15 seeds $2.99; 50 seeds $ Lupins russell HYBriDS Gypsophila lupins (Lupinus polyphyllus x hybrid)45-50 seeds/g Tall graceful spikes in a full colour range create a wonderful background for any permanent border. A somewhat finicky perennial to start, it enjoys cooler soil temperatures of 16C/60F for germination which takes about 20 days. Soaking seed for 24 hours prior to sowing is also recommended russell S HYBriDS This favourite June/July blooming perennial is valued for its tall, colourful spikes of blue, red, rose, white yellow and blue/white bi-colours. requires moist soils in full sun to light shade. Height 90cm (36"). Pkt $1.89; 25g $9.90; 125g $29.70; 500g $90.85 russell S HYBriDS (SEPArAtE COLOUrS) 6535 BLUE 6540 red 6545 rose 6550 YELLOW Pkt $1.89; 25g $9.90; 125g $29.70; 500g $90.85

6 Lychnis MALtESE CrOSS Monarda DiDYMA MixED Penstemon SENSAtiON MixED Malva MAUritiANA Lupine GALLErY Mix new 6552 MiNi GALLErY Mix NEW dwarf lupines with shorter flower stems and denser habit. Mini Gallery Mix s range of pinks, light blues and violets darken as they mature. Sturdy stems, cm tall, start blooming mid June. Flowering lasts for 4-6 weeks. Attractive foliage. Pkt of 10 sds $2.49; Pkt of 50 sds $9.20 lychnis (Lychnis chalcedonica) 1650 sds/g A member of the Pinks family native to Northern Russia. Blooms the first year from early March sowings. Germinates at 20C/70F in 28 days. Do not cover seed as they respond to light for improved germination. Pre-chill seed prior to planting MALtESE CrOSS large showy umbels of brilliant scarlet red flowers sit high above the foliage May through August. rich green foliage is very fine, almost hair-like in appearance. For borders and cutflowers. Performs well in dry, sandy soils. Height to 90 cm (24-36"). Pkt $2.49; 25g $10.45; 125g $31.00 MAlVA (Malva spp.) 400 s/g Tender perennial. Sow outdoors early May at a site in full sun or partial shade and a welldrained soil. Space the plants 30-45cm (12-18") apart in the garden MALvA MAUritiANA Grows to 150cm (5') tall. Strong, erect stems are loaded with 5cm (2"), cup shaped, purple flowers that are heavily veined with a dark purple. An old fashioned favourite! Pkt $2.49; 5g $9.40; 25g $27.85 MOnArdA (Monarda didyma) 2000 sds/g Also known as Bee Balm or Bergamot. Directly sow in the fall or start indoors mid- February DiDYMA MixED Slender, tubular flowers of scarlet and pinks grow on long 100cm (40") stems. leaves have a mint aroma. Enjoys moist soil in semi-shaded locations. irresistible to hummingbirds and bees. Pkt $2.49; 1g $ Oenothera Missouriensis OzArK SUNDrOP OZArk SundrOP (Oenothera spp.) 175 sds/g Carefree, ground hugging plants that enjoy hot, sunny locations and poorer soil conditions. Sow indoors January through February, germinate at 20C/70F for days. Seeds germinate better when given a cold treatment prior to sowing. Transplant to the garden 30cm (12") apart OENOtHErA MiSSOUriENSiS use as a ground cover rather than accent plants in the garden. Produces large 7.5cm (3") single, poppy-like, lemon yellow pods on its compact plants. Pkt $2.49; 5g $11.55; 25g $43.35; 125g $ PEnSTEMOn (Penstemon hartwegii) 2,300 sds/g Half hardy perennial that requires a winter mulch in areas of severe cold and little snow cover. Germinate seeds at 18-20C/65-70F for days. Plant in full sun, in rich, well drained soil SENSAtiON MixED COLOUrS Colourful, Snapdragon-like tubular flowers of scarlet red are abundantly borne along tall flower spikes. Foliage is neat, often glossy and unusually evergreen. Flowers appear late spring to mid-simmer. Height 90cm (36"). Zone 5 Pkt $1.89; 2g $8.70; 5g $ Pyrethrum PAiNtED DAiSY PyrETHruM 500 sds/g (Chrysanthemum coccinium) Gorgeous spring and summer colour in sun or partial shade. Sow seed indoors Mar 1st for early summer flowering, Germinate at 20C/70F for days or direct garden sow in July. Plants will produce single flowers during the first season of bloom. Enjoys full sun in a rich, fertile soil. Zone PAiNtED DAiSY Single daisy-like flowers in shades of pink, red, rose, white completely cover the 75cm (30") bushy plants May through June. invaluable for cutting and as a dried flower. Plants grow to 45cm (18") tall. Pkt $2.49; 5g $11.85; 25g $41.95 Did you know... Pyrethrum plants contain natural insecticides. The term "pyrethrum" refers to the powder made with the dried flowers of the chrysanthemum, whereas the term "pyrethrins" refers to the six insecticide components occurring naturally in the powder.

7 rudbeckia BLACK EYED SUSAN rudbeckia PrAiriE SUN rudbeckia CHErrY BrANDY rudbeckia CHOCOLAtE OrANGE rudbeckia GOLDStrUM rudbeckia MAYA Poppy iceland MixED Poppy BriLLiANt SCArLEt rudbeckia AUtUMN forest POPPiES (Papaver) 8,000 sds/g Start indoors late February or March. Germinates at 20C/70F in 21 days. Grow-on at slightly cooler temperatures. Do not cover seed as light helps induce germination. Outdoor sowing should take place anytime from May to mid-july or late fall for germination the following spring. Zone 3 iceland POPPy (Papaver nudicale) 6580 MixED COLOUrS large 10 cm (4") flowers in a full colour range sit atop fine bright green fern-like foliage. Strong stems withstand harsh wind and rain for a long lasting show. Height 45 cm (18"). Pkt $2.49; 2g $16.75; 5g $31.45 OriEnTAl POPPy (Papaver oriental) 6585 BriLLiANt SCArLEt Perhaps the most spectacular flower in the early summer garden with its brilliant red flowers and rich green foliage. reaches a mature height of 75 m (30"). Pkt $2.49; 5g $8.70; 15g $18.85 rudbeckias (Rudbeckia hirta) 3700 sds/g No wildflower garden is complete without some Black Eyed Susan. This robust perennial turns heads wherever planted Withstands more heat and drought than many wildflowers. Sow outdoors two months before last frost or start indoors Feb to March for bloom the first season. Direct sowing works for wild-types. Germinates at 20C/70F in 14 to 21 days. Zone CHErrY BrANDY (Annual Rudbeckia) big 20cm (8 ) blooms and lots of them. Plants are filled with warm coloured blooms all summer long. Strong, wind resistant stems. ideal for dry, full sun locations. Excellent in beds or borders. Grows quickly from directly sown seeds. Sow in late May or early June after all danger of frost has past. Thin seedlings 15cm (6 ) to 30cm (12 ) apart. Matures to 50cm (20 ) height. Grow as an annual. Pkt 15 sds $2.49; 50 seeds $ PrAiriE SUN Prized for its unique bicolour pattern and sturdy plant habit. Very large 12cm (5") flowers with light yellow tips on golden yellow petals that encircle a soft green centre. Free blooming plants reach 1 m (3 ) garden height. A short lived perennial treated as an annual in Canadian gardens. Pkt of 15 seeds $ GOLDStrUM (Rudbeckia fulgida) Golden yellow flowers with dark buttons flower August through September on 70 cm (28") plants. Heat and drought tolerant. Pkt of 15 sds. $ CHOCOLAtE OrANGE (Annual Rudbeckia) dark chocolate tipped with bright orange/yellow. Strong stems with long lasting flowers are ideal for cutting or for an all summer show. Full sun, well drained soil. Pkt of 15 seeds $ MAYA The world s first double flowering rudbeckia. Great summer performer in planters or the border. Thrives in the heat and sun. blooms are fully double, 9-11 cm ( ") bright yellow flowers on durable 45 cm (18") plants. Pkt of 15 sds, $ AUtUMN forest bright red and yellow bicolored flowers with pointed petals. Matures to 45 cm height. Grow as an annual. Pkt $1.89; 5g $6.25; 25g $ BLACK EYED SUSAN An Ontario wildflower. directly sow in early spring or late fall. Height 60-90cm (2-3') Pkt $1.89; 25g $8.00; 125g $34.65; 250g; $59.10; 500g; $99.75 Did you know... Space Rudbeckia far enough apart for good air circulation. This helps prevent mildew during cool damp weather.

8 LAMB S EAr tritoma PfitzErS HYBriDS Sweet Pea MixED Sweet William GiANt SiNGLE MixED STACHy Or lamb S EAr (S. lantana) 1100 sds/g This wooly perennial is ideal for a naturalized planting in the border. Enjoys rich, well drained soil. Germinate at 20C/70F for 7 to 14 days. Performs in hot dry conditions in full sun to partial shade. Zone LAMB S EAr. Ornamental, silvery, wooly foliage with unusual shaped leaf of 7.5cm (3") length provide a nice accent in the garden. Very tiny, mauve/white flowers appear early summer. This plant is at its best when it can be sown between rockery stones or along a garden path to enjoy the interesting mat of felted leaves. Plants spread 30 to 45cm (12 to 18") across. Pkt $2.49; 5g $12.35; 25g $41.95 SWEET PEA (Lathyrus latifolius) 20 sds/g Hardy perennial Sweet Peas are vigorous climbers & make good ground covers too! Blooms July-September. Sow seed indoors Mar/Apr or direct garden sow in May. Germination temperatures near 15C (60F), are best MixED COLOUrS A beautiful mix of colours through reds, rose and whites. Plant in full sun to enjoy rich colour and best garden performance. reaches cm (4-5') tall. Pkt $2.49; 10g $10.45; 25g $19.90; 125g $72.75 SWEET WilliAM (Dianthus barbatus) 900 sds/g large clustered flowers of fragrant, individual flowers. Prefers a rich, fertile soil and tolerant of summer s heat. Full sun. Germinate at 20C/70F for days. blooms the following summer. Fertilize the first year. Plants self-seed. Zone GiANt SiNGLE MixED Vivid colours, earliness and tolerant of summer s heat! large, beautiful flowers in colours of pink, rose and red. A great garden performer. Height 25cm (10") Pkt $1.89; 5g $7.30; 25g $24.70; 125g $ SUPEr DUPLEx DOUBLE MixED big, extra double flowers in reds, pinks, rose and whites with an old-fashioned charm. Tall 40cm (16") plants Pkt $1.89; 5g $7.30; 25g $24.70; 125g $73.45 TriTOMA (Kniphofia) 320 sds/g Also known as Red Hot Poker and Torch Lily. For spring transplants, sow seed indoors early April. Germinate at 24-27C (75-80F) temperature range. Direct garden sowing is best mid to late June. Tritoma prefer well drained, warm soils PfitzErS HYBriDS A magnificent garden perennial producing flaming, tubular flower spikes 75cm (30") high in shades of red, orange and yellow. Stunning! Pkt $2.49; 5g $13.30; 25g $39.85 ViOlA (Viola cornuta) 750-1,000 sds/g An evergreen perennial growing up to 20cm (8 ) tall. It is hardy to zone 5. The flowers are hermaphrodite (have both male and female parts) and are pollinated by insects. The plant is not fussy for soil, except that ph should be as close to 6 and not above. Violas prefer slightly acid and neutral soils. It can grow in semi-shade (woodland margins) or full sun. Keep Violas moist during dry periods MixED COLOUrS Grow as pansies in all respects. beautiful blossoms that resemble violets, although slightly larger and more tolerant of heat and drought. Flowers all summer long in sun or partial shade. Also named Johnny Jump-up. Pkt $2.49; 2g $8.70; 5g $15.25 WAllFlOWEr (Cherianthus allionii) 680 sds/g Biennial Blooms in full sun to light shade. Start indoors. Sow seed early March, germinate at 20C/70F for 7-14 days. Grow on at slightly cooler temperatures. Has two-year life cycle. Grows only leaves first season from seed. In second season, they bloom, cast seed and die with first frost DOUBLE MixED bushy plants about 40cm (16") across are covered with fourclawed clusters of orange, rose, red and yellow shaded flowers. uniform plants bloom early spring. Easy to grow. Pkt $1.89; 25g $10.45; 125g $ Sweet William SUPEr DUPLEx DOUBLE Wallflower DOUBLE MixED viola MixED COLOUrS Did you know... Preventing recurrent disease in the garden is best accomplished by removing diseased foliage completely rather than digging dead plant material back into the garden or composting.

9 MiCrOCLOvEr legumes And FOrAGE CrOPS 6700 CAtGrASS A quick to germinate grass for feline digestive assistance. An irresistible finicky cat treat fall rye The most widely used fall green manure for capturing soil nitrogen. Good winter cover, too. Sow from mid September to October at 125kg/hectare (110lbs/acre). legumes & FOrAGES Pkt. 500g 2kg 6675 Alfalfa Alsike Clover birdsfoot Trefoil brome Grass buckwheat Catgrass Fall rye Oats Orchard Grass red Clover (double Cut) Timothy White Clover Microclover 7.30/25g 20.95/125g 6740 yellow blossom Clover daikon radish (Cover Crop) OAtS A great nurse crop to control weeds. Can be sown spring or fall. Tolerant of most soils. Sow as a crop at 22kg/ha (20 lb/acre). As a green manure, sow at 76kg/ha (70 lbs/acre) OrCHArD GrASS This cool season, shade tolerant forage grass used as a pasture grass. Grows well on poor or shallow soils. Sow in spring or early fall at 33kg/hectare (30lbs/acre) red CLOvEr (DOUBLE CUt) red clover has a deep taproot that improves soil permeability and brings nutrients up from the subsoil. Sow in spring at 16.8 kg/hectare (15 lbs/acre) timothy it does very well under cool, humid conditions and is quite at home on heavy soils. Vigourous. Sow in spring at 13.4 kg/hectare (12 lbs/acre) WHitE CLOvEr robust, adaptive & drought resistant. Full sun is best. Try overseeding into established lawns or in areas where turfgrasses tend to struggle. Sow in spring or late summer at 9 kg/hectare (8lbs/acre). 500g sows 6,000 sq.ft MiCrOCLOvEr use in lawns and sport turf. Must be mown to maintain dwarf growing habit. Sow mixed with a carrier such as fine sand. use 25g seed to four cups sand. Sow at 25 g per 52 m2 (560 sq.ft.) SWEEt CLOvEr (YELLOW BLOSSOM) Great for breaking up heavy or compacted soils. Full sun. A favourite of bees. Sow at 13.5 kg/hectare (12 lbs/acre) DAiKON radish Cover crop radish variety protects soil surface stability. Sow at 52kg/ha (48 lbs/acre) ALfALfA A drought resistant, permanent cover crop in gardens and fields. Sow at 22.5 kg/ha (20 lbs/acre). Grows 30-90cm tall ALSiKE CLOvEr Smallish leaves, prolific white to pink flowers. lies flat but grows to 60 cm (2 ) tall, ideal for wet, acid soil. Sow at 4.5kg/ha (4 lbs/acre) BirDSfOOt trefoil Excellent forage legume for long-term pasture. Pretty yellow flowers in late spring through summer. Sow at kgs (8-10lbs) per acre BrOME GrASS A deep, hardy root system that survives drought and tough winter conditions. Sow in spring or early fall at up to 33kg/hectare (30lbs/acre) 6695 BUCKWHEAt A green manure that smothers weeds, protects the soil surface and provides habitat for pollinating and other beneficial insects. Sow at 52kg/ha (48 lbs/acre) CAt GrASS SPrUCE TrEE SEEdS Stratification of Tree Seeds Stratification occurs naturally outdoors though the winter. Sowing tree seeds outdoors in the fall takes advantage of this natural effect. To stratify indoors, mix the seed with a moistened, sterile, peat based soil in a container, wrap in a ventilated bag, and place it in a refrigerator for 12 to 20 weeks. In the spring plant seeds into a sheltered spot outside to grow into seedlings. Transplant to permanent site when well rooted. TrEE SEEdS description HEiGHT Sds/g Pkt 2g 5g 25g 6750 balsam Fir Great foundation planting or for Christmas trees. 12 m 132 s/g Colorado Spruce Popular ornamental. blue-green needles. 20 m 175 s/g douglas Fir Tall Timber Evergreen. 35 m 85 s/g Flowering dogwood Outstanding in the landscape in ordinary soil and full sun. 6 m 5 s/g red Maple beautiful all year with, (difficult germination.) deep red leaves in fall. 20 m 70 s/g Sugar Maple Canada's Maple Syrup tree, yellow red leaves in fall. 35 m 18 s/g White birch Excellent lawn highlight. legendary in First nations culture. 27 m 1M s/g White Pine long, soft needles, quick growing. 30 m 55 s/g White Spruce Short, soft needles, found along lakes and streams. 25 m 280 s/g