2013catalog

Dwarf Queeny Mix Hollyhock
HOLLYHOCK
(Alcea rosea except as noted) Biennial. (35 seeds per pkt)
BLACK CURRANT WHIRL #FL422
Attractive, big, double flowers in shades of blackberry, and whirled with a
touch of cream! One of the most attractive hollyhocks you can grow. Tall
stalks are loaded with these delicious-looking blooms, perfect for growing
along a fence, your mailbox or the old “out-house”. Pkt $2.75
CHATER’S DOUBLE MIX #FL910 New!
Biennial or short-lived perennial. Renowned in the riotous cottage gardens of
yesteryear! Robust back-of-the-border plant reaching 8 feet. The upright stems
are fairly covered with double pompon-like blooms in clear pastel and jewel
tones. Often used for screening outhouses, before the indoor water-closet
became widespread, and still excels for screening unwanted views. Pkt $2.50
DWARF QUEENY MIXED #FL429
Compact form, 2-3 feet high, is ideal for bedding use, small enough to grow
in pots! Huge, fully double blooms held all along the stems. Contains the full
range of hollyhock colors: purple, red, rose, pink, salmon, yellow and white.
Pkt $2.50
FIG-LEAFED HOLLYHOCK #FL428
(A. ficifolia) Species form of the common hollyhock, that is not bothered by
rust. Deeply indented leaves, 5-petaled, single flowers, mixed colors. Oldfashioned
plant cultivated since at least the 1600’s and known for its beautiful
flowers that add a certain Victorian charm to any fence row. Pkt $2.25
INDIAN SPRING #FL420
Wonderful shades of soft to bright pink flowers. Tall plants produce oldfashioned
single flowers. Hardy and easy to grow, this variety blooms the first
year. Beautiful! Pkt $2.25
JET BLACK OR NIGRA #FL421
This variety was mentioned in 1629 and was planted in the gardens at
Monticello by Thomas Jefferson. This traditional variety is shockingly
beautiful with its near-black flowers and just a hint of red. Gorgeous planted
out by the old white outhouse or in the back of your flower bed. A must for
historical gardens. You’ll love this richly-colored variety. Pkt $2.75
MAJORETTE DOUBLE CHAMPAGNE #FL423
Romantic, soft, blushing pink flowers with darker pink centers, this dwarf
variety produces fully double, large “powderpuff” type flowers. Such a lovely
color and easy to grow as an annual or biennial. Pkt $2.50
MAJORETTE DOUBLE YELLOW #FL424
A hard-to-find variety with pretty, canary-yellow blooms. This dwarf
variety produces fully double, large “powderpuff” type flowers. Add some
“Sunshine’” with this easy to grow annual or biennial. Pkt $2.50
QUEENY LILAC-ROSE #FL425
A beautiful dwarf variety in the “Queeny” series developed by Dr. Zoltan Kovacs
of Budapest, Hungary. Compact stalks produce loads of lilac-rose colored,
double blooms that are so cute! Now you can even grow annual hollyhocks in
pots or small spaces for a wonderful old-fashioned look. Pkt $2.50
SUMMER CARNIVAL, MIXED #FL426
This All-America Winner is sure to add color to even the most faded
outhouse or border. Big, brilliant, double blooms in many shades. The tall
stems make this perfect as a cut flower, and it is easy to grow as an annual
or biennial. A great mix of tall Carnival colors. Pkt $2.00
ZEBRINA #FL427
(Malva sylvestris) Not a true hollyhock, but growing much the same, this Malva
was widely planted in Victorian cottage cottage gardens. It is one of the most
beautiful plants we offer and one of the most popular heirloom plants at historic
gardens. The flower spikes bloom profusely with lovely lavender flowers that have
stunning deep purple stripes. Looks like a small, single hollyhock. Pkt $2.00
KISS-ME-OVER-THE-GARDEN-GATE
Perennial. Direct sow in spring. Slow germinator.
KISS-ME-OVER-THE-GARDEN-GATE #FL360
(Polygonum orientale) Exotic, long, flowing flower heads are a cerise-pink in
color. Plants are over 6’ tall and produce many hanging, rope-like flowers.
We are happy to offer this rare and colorful heirloom from the gardens of
yesteryear. Freeze seeds for a week before planting, and plant very early in
the spring or late winter. A nice cut or dried flower. Pkt (25 seeds) $2.50
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