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Silverhill Seeds Catalogue 13 March 2013 (by category)

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Pelargonium peltatum (Geraniaceae) US$ 3.50 per Pkt<br />

Climbing perenn, stems to 2m, fleshy 5-angled leaves often zoned, pink fl all yr, ancestor of ivy-leaf Pelargoniums, med. Sow Au.<br />

Pelargonium radens (Geraniaceae) US$ 3.50 per Pkt<br />

2m shrub, soft peppermint-scented leaves, pink fl Su. Sow Au.<br />

Pelargonium reniforme (Geraniaceae) US$ 3.50 per Pkt<br />

50cm perenn, Su rain, tuberous roots, attractive velvety greyish-green leaves contrast with the pink to magenta fl all yr, med. Sow Sp. Zone 8. 6<br />

seeds/pkt.<br />

Pelargonium salmoneum (Geraniaceae) US$ 3.50 per Pkt<br />

1m multistemmed shrub, with fleshy leaves, umbels of bright salmon pink fl Sp-Su. Sow Au.<br />

Pelargonium scabrum (Geraniaceae) US$ 3.50 per Pkt<br />

2m shrub, sometimes aromatic rough lvs, white/pink/mauve fl. Sow Au.<br />

Pelargonium sp (Geraniaceae) US$ 3.50 per Pkt<br />

1m shrub, scented leaves, pink fl. Sow Au. 1 with peppermint scented & 1 with lemon scented lvs.<br />

Pelargonium suburbanum (Geraniaceae) US$ 3.50 per Pkt / US$ 8.00 per 100<br />

30cm perenn, trailing stems, simple pinnate lvs, pseudo-umbel of dark pinkish-purple fl with dark red marks Wi-Su, ground-cover or hanging basket.<br />

Very attractive. Sow Au.<br />

Pelargonium tabulare (Geraniaceae) US$ 3.50 per Pkt<br />

30cm, short-lived perenn, hairy straggly stems, kidney-shaped often zoned leaves, white or pink fl Sp. Sow Au.<br />

Pelargonium transvaalense (Geraniaceae) US$ 3.50 per Pkt<br />

Herbaceous low growing shrub, Su rain, zoned maple-shaped hairy lvs, lovely large pink fl with carmine red veins Sp-Su, likes shade/sun. Sow Sp.<br />

Zone 7.<br />

Pelargonium triste (Geraniaceae) US$ 3.50 per Pkt<br />

25cm geophytic perenn, carrot-like lvs, pseudo-umbels of yellow to brown-purple night scented fl Sp-Su, med. Sow Au.<br />

Pelargonium vitifolium (Geraniaceae) US$ 3.50 per Pkt<br />

To 1m shrub, very aromatic, large slightly rough cordate leaves, capitate inflorescence of pink fl all yr, vigorous. Sow Au.<br />

Pelargonium zonale (Geraniaceae) US$ 3.50 per Pkt<br />

1m erect/scrambling shrub, orbicular many-lobed lvs w/without zonation, pink fl with reddish stripes, parent of many hybrids. Sow Au.<br />

Orchidaceae<br />

Growing orchids from seed is a fairly specialised task and it requires a bit of knowledge of tissue culture<br />

techniques. We suggest that anyone wishing to try this should first contact their local Orchid Society, or purchase<br />

a book on the subject, or both! <strong>Seeds</strong> of all species are sold in small packets. Some species are available in larger<br />

quantities - please ask for prices.<br />

Acrolophia micrantha (Orchidaceae) US$ 3.50 per Pkt<br />

To 50cm, keeled linear lvs, branching inflorescence, many white fl with purplish side lobes Sp, coastal areas. Sow Au. Zone 8.<br />

Ansellia africana (Orchidaceae) US$ 3.50 per Pkt<br />

To 1m, Su rain, clump forming robust plants in upper branches of forest trees, thin stiff leaves, yellow fl with dark brown spots Wi-Sp. Sow Sp. Zone<br />

10.<br />

Bonatea speciosa (Orchidaceae) US$ 3.50 per Pkt<br />

To 1m, oblong lvs, dense racemes of green & white fl Wi-Su, rain all yr, coastal. Sow Au/Sp. Zone 8.<br />

Corycium orobonchoides (Orchidaceae) US$ 3.50 per Pkt<br />

To 40cm, many lanceolate lvs with purple markings, dense inflorescence of yellow-green fl with purple petal tips Sp. Sow Au. Zone 9.<br />

Disa atricapilla (Orchidaceae) US$ 3.50 per Pkt<br />

5-30cm, Wi rain, white, red & black fl Su, marshes on flats & slopes. Sow Au. Zone 8.<br />

Disa crassicornis (Orchidaceae) US$ 3.50 per Pkt

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