Annual <strong>Seeds</strong>Available <strong>in</strong> Standard andDetailed Seed Series has bothlarger and earlier blooms thanSophia Yellow, Aurora Yellow Fire orEarly Spice Saffron, DurangoCOMPARISON: Sophia, Aurora,Early SpiceFLOWER: Shape: doubleanemone (Sophia); Size: verylarge, 3 1/2-4” across; Season:early and cont<strong>in</strong>uousPLANT: habit: compact dwarf;Height: 10-12”; Spread: 15-18”;Color: dark greenSOPHIA SERIESQueen Sophia 2908Mix 2914Standard Seed only. QueenSophia, a very popular AllAmerica <strong>Selection</strong>s W<strong>in</strong>ner.Semi-dwarf, double French type.2-1/2 to 3 <strong>in</strong>ch blooms reddishgold bi-color, 10-12 <strong>in</strong>ches <strong>in</strong>height.MARIGOLD, SINGLETight, quilted center with a s<strong>in</strong>glerow of flat surround<strong>in</strong>g petals.DISCO SERIESFlame 3040Golden Yellow 3038Marietta 3036Orange 3035Queen 3031Red 3037Yellow 3034Mix 3039Available <strong>in</strong> Standard andDetailed Seed. Disco’s mediumlarges<strong>in</strong>gle flowers pop with colorearly <strong>in</strong> <strong>the</strong> pack and <strong>the</strong>n go onto become a solid mass of colorthat lasts all season long. Disco isan entire series based around anearly-bloom<strong>in</strong>g compact Da<strong>in</strong>tyMarietta.COMPARISON: Red Marietta,Granada, Leopard.FLOWER: Shape: s<strong>in</strong>gle; Size: 13/4”-2”; Season: earlyPLANT: habit: dwarf, compact,much less stemmy than Da<strong>in</strong>tyMarietta; Height: 10-12”; Spread:12-15”; Color: deep greenGranada 2946Bi-colored gold-maroon blotcheds<strong>in</strong>gle blooms. Compact s<strong>in</strong>gledwarf French type is ideal for potsor borders.Mr. Majestic 2699Totally unique with red and yellowstripes. A breed<strong>in</strong>g breakthrough.Fleuroselect quality mark awardw<strong>in</strong>ner.MARIGOLD, SIGNETTagetes tenuifoliaSignet marigolds make most<strong>in</strong>terest<strong>in</strong>g bedd<strong>in</strong>g and basketcrops. Their t<strong>in</strong>y s<strong>in</strong>gle flowerliterally cover <strong>the</strong> compactmounds of fern-like foliage. Welike signets used <strong>in</strong> annualbedd<strong>in</strong>g, especially where <strong>the</strong>plants can creep over a wall,much like creep<strong>in</strong>g phlox (Phloxsubulata). They also make verygood hang<strong>in</strong>g baskets.GEM SERIESGolden 2741Lemon 2821Available <strong>in</strong> standard seed formonly.FLOWER: Shape: S<strong>in</strong>gle; Size:3/8”-1/2”, Season: late flower<strong>in</strong>g.PLANT: Height 9”-12”; Spread12”-14”, Color: light green andfragrant.Signet Gnome, golden 2823Signet Lulu, yellow 2762Starfire Mix, autumn shades 2863Available <strong>in</strong> Standard Seed onlyFLOWER: Shape: s<strong>in</strong>gle; Size: 3/8”-1/2”; Season: late to bloom <strong>in</strong> <strong>the</strong>packPLANT: Habit: compact,mounded; Height: 9-12”; Spread:18-24”; Color: bright green, lacyfernlike leaves.MARIGOLD, TRIPLOIDThese marigolds are crossedbetween French (tetraploids) andAmerican (diploids). Produc<strong>in</strong>gseed is always difficult. Availabilityis often limited. All triploid seed issold detailed. Culture is <strong>the</strong> sameas French types. Triploids arerenowned for <strong>the</strong>ir nonstopflower<strong>in</strong>g <strong>in</strong> <strong>the</strong> garden.ZENITH SERIESLemon Yellow 3060DTRed & Gold3059DTDetailed Seed only. A triploid withoutstand<strong>in</strong>g heat toleranceFLOWER: Shape: double,anemone or carnation types;Size: large; Season: very earlyPLANT: Habit: compact; Height:12-15”; Spread: 18-24”; Color:deep greenMECONOPSISM. betonicifolia68°, 10 daysCROP TIME: PACK: 12 weeks.Ch<strong>in</strong>a Blue 3169One of <strong>the</strong> most exquisitelybeautiful of all flower<strong>in</strong>g plants.Grow<strong>in</strong>g 42 <strong>in</strong>ches <strong>in</strong> height. Azurepoppy-like blooms flower<strong>in</strong>g <strong>in</strong>June & July. Prefers cool moistconditions <strong>in</strong> a rich woodland soil.MELAMPODIUMMelampodium paludosum68°, 10 daysCROP TIME: PACK: 12 weeksUSES: Melampodiumdemonstrates its South Africanheritage by display<strong>in</strong>goutstand<strong>in</strong>g heat, humidity anddrought tolerance. Excellent <strong>in</strong>sunny, dry locations. Small s<strong>in</strong>gledaisy-like flowers are borne <strong>in</strong>abundance on bright greenplants. Height is controlled withB-NINE.Derby 3102Derby has a very compact, lowgrow<strong>in</strong>gplant habit, and makesuniform border edges, anexcellent bedd<strong>in</strong>g plant. No B-N<strong>in</strong>e is required.VARIETY COMPARISON: Morecompact than MedallionFLOWER: Shape: s<strong>in</strong>gle daisy; Size:3/4”; Color: bright yellow; Season:earlyPLANT: Habit: dwarf; Height: 8-10”;Spread: 12”; Color: brilliant greenGARDEN LEADERGarden Leader 3065Great garden performer with outstand<strong>in</strong>g heat tolerance. Dense,compact and shrubby plantsgrow to 14”; Spread: 12”. Brightyellow daisy flowers all seasonlong.Golden Globe 1817FLOWER: Shape: s<strong>in</strong>gle daisy; Size:1/2-3/4”; Color: warm gold;Season: early; Height: 8-10”;Spread: 12-15”; Color: brightgreenMedallion 3066Medallion is best used as amedium-height border plant.FLOWER: Shape: s<strong>in</strong>gle daisy; Size:1/2-3-4”; Color: bright yellow;Season: earlyPLANT: Habit: dense, compactand shrubby; Height: 24-30”;Spread: 18-24”; Color: brightgreenMelanie 1111FLOWER: Shape: s<strong>in</strong>gle daisy; Size:1/2-3-4”; Color: bright yellow;Season: earlyPLANT: Height: 16”; Spread: 12”Lemon Delight, yellow 4549Million Gold, golden 3133The most compact and dwarfMelampodium types available.Growth regulator notrecommended.FLOWER: Shape: S<strong>in</strong>gle daisy; Size:1/2PLANT: Habit: dense, compact;Height: 6”; Color: bright greenShowstar 3068Showstar is a very low grow<strong>in</strong>gversion of Medallion, and makesan excellent low border orbedd<strong>in</strong>g plant.FLOWER: Shape: s<strong>in</strong>gle daisy; Size:1/2-3/4”; Color: bright yellow;Season: early; Height: 8-10”;Spread: 12-15”; Color: brightgreenMESEMBRYANTHEMUMLiv<strong>in</strong>gstone DaisyMesembryan<strong>the</strong>mum cr<strong>in</strong>iflorum= Doronthanthus bellidiflorusCROP TIME: PACK: 10 weeks65°, L, 14-21 daysSplendid Mix 3063Covered with dazzl<strong>in</strong>g daisiesFLOWER: Shape: s<strong>in</strong>gle daisy; Size:2” Color: shades of rose, p<strong>in</strong>k, redand whitePLANT: Habit: succulent creeper;Height: 6”; Spread: 2’USE: Xeriscape, grows year round<strong>in</strong> warm climates.MILLETSee Ornamental Grass SeedMIMOSASee Perennial SeedMIMULUSMUSK FLOWER, MONKEY FLOWERMimulus x hybridus F175°, L, 7 daysCROP TIME: PACK: 8 weeksUSES: Mimulus are <strong>the</strong> ideal coolseasonbasket plant. Brightflowers, early bloom<strong>in</strong>g,cascad<strong>in</strong>g habit. Survives lightfrost and will re-flower <strong>in</strong> <strong>the</strong> southfrom a fall plant<strong>in</strong>g.Calypso Mix 3200PLPelleted Seed only. Exceptionalflower power on extremely earlyplants. Wide range of colors andpatterns, which make beautifulhang<strong>in</strong>g baskets.FLOWER: Shape: tubular; Size:1 1/2”-2”; Season: extremely earlyPLANT: Habit: compact,branch<strong>in</strong>g, Height: 8”; Spread:12-15”; Color: dark greenMagic Mix 3202PLPelleted Seed only. A versatileseries that can be used as abedd<strong>in</strong>g plant, alp<strong>in</strong>e plant orfresh water marg<strong>in</strong>al plant. Magicis <strong>the</strong> most compact series with amaximum height of 6”. Flowers <strong>in</strong>only 6 to 7 weeks when sownafter march 15th <strong>in</strong> <strong>the</strong> Nor<strong>the</strong>rnhemisphere.Maximus1469PLFlower is very large over 2 1/2”-2”.Plant height is 8”; Spread: 10”Mystic Mix 3201PLPelleted Seed only. A mix of ClearColors-no spots.FLOWER: Shape: tubular, similar tosnapdragons; Size: 1 1/2”-2”;Annual <strong>Seeds</strong> 44 800-241-7333
Annual <strong>Seeds</strong>Colors: rose, yellow, orange, redPLANT: Habit: branch<strong>in</strong>g,spread<strong>in</strong>g; Height: 8”; Spread: 10”MINAORANGE VINEM<strong>in</strong>a lobata72°, D, 7 to 14 daysCROP TIME: BASKET: 12 weeks;TRELLIS: 14 weeksGARDEN LEADERGarden LeaderRevelation 6609Basket or garden trellis v<strong>in</strong>e flower.The plant is an unusualcomb<strong>in</strong>ation of flower form andgrowth habit. Very showy grownon a garden trellis and statelywhen tra<strong>in</strong>ed on a pot trellis. Aperpetual annual <strong>in</strong> warmerclimates.FLOWER: Shape: s<strong>in</strong>gle trumpetsborn on arch<strong>in</strong>g stalks; Size: 2” x3/4”; Color: new blooms arescarlet red and chang<strong>in</strong>g to acream color as <strong>the</strong>y mature.Season: early summer till frost.PLANT: Habit: trail<strong>in</strong>g climber;Height: 20-30’; Spread 18-20’;Color: deep green; Leaves: 3deeply lobed ivy shapeUSE: Plants w<strong>in</strong>d and tumble tooverflow a hang<strong>in</strong>g basket or willtwist around a trellis or stake. Fullsun tolerant.MIRABILISFOUR O’CLOCK,MARVEL OF PERUMirabila jalapa70°, D, 14 daysCROP TIME: PACK: 8 weeksGARDEN LEADERGarden LeaderZ-Scape Mirabilis 1552Wonderful floral display <strong>in</strong> summer,plant forms tuberous roots and softsucculent stems; can be a tenderperennial if roots are lifted andsorted <strong>in</strong> fall; treat like dahliaFLOWER: Shape: s<strong>in</strong>gle tubular;Size: 1 1/2-2”; Color: red, yellow,and white, Season: summer till frostPLANT: Habit: upright and dense;Height: 24 to 36”; Spread: 24”;Color: medium green; Leaves:ovate shaped foliageMOLUCELLACROP STYLEBELLS OF IRELANDMoluccella leavis50°, 5 days; 85°D, 50°N, 35 daysCROP TIME: PACK: 12 weeksBells of Ireland 3216Popular both fresh and dried. Bellsbear bright green “flowers” onlong branch<strong>in</strong>g stems.PLANT: Height: 36-40”MORNING GLORYIpomoea purpurea75°, D, 14 daysCROP TIME: PACK: 4 weeks, POT: 8weeksMorn<strong>in</strong>g Glorys are long dayflower<strong>in</strong>g plants, <strong>the</strong>y require daylengthgreater than 14 hours to<strong>in</strong>itiate flower buds. Flower<strong>in</strong>ggenerally occurs late <strong>in</strong> <strong>the</strong>summer months.Cameo Elegance 2996Climb<strong>in</strong>g v<strong>in</strong>e for trellis or basket.Leaves are variegated. Flowersare red with white throat.Card<strong>in</strong>alis 7257Ipomoea quamoclit. Scarlet redclimb<strong>in</strong>g v<strong>in</strong>e.Clark’s Heavenly Blue 3241The traditional blue climberFLOWER: Shape: trumpet; Size: 31/2 to 4”; Color: light bluePLANT: Habit: vigorous climber;Height: 8’; Color: med. greenEarly Call Mix 3246Compact mixtureMilky Way 3245FLOWER: Color: White w/red starM<strong>in</strong>i Bar Rose 3248FLOWER: Color: Rose p<strong>in</strong>k,variegated foliageMoonflower 3242Ipomoea alba noctiflora, hugefragrant flowersFLOWER: Shape: trumpet; Size: 41/2 to 6”; Color: whitePLANT: Habit: vigorous climber;Height: 8’; Color: med. greenStar of Yelta 3240Intense deep blue silky flowersFLOWER: Shape: trumpet; Size:2 1/2 to 3”; Color: deep bluePLANT: Habit: vigorous climber;Height: 8’; Color: med. greenSUN SMILE SERIESBlue 2906P<strong>in</strong>k 2907Red 2909Violet 2910A unique variegated Morn<strong>in</strong>gGlory that is ideal for hang<strong>in</strong>gbaskets. Plant 3 plants per 10”basket. Beg<strong>in</strong>s flower<strong>in</strong>g <strong>in</strong> midsummerunder long days. 3-4”BloomsNASTURTIUMINDIAN CRESSTropaeolum majus70°, D, 12 daysCROP TIME: POTS: 9 weeks;BASKETS: 11 weeksCanary Bird V<strong>in</strong>e 5673T. peregr<strong>in</strong>um (canariensis)creep<strong>in</strong>g v<strong>in</strong>eFLOWER: Shape: s<strong>in</strong>gle; Size: 1/2”;Color: yellowPLANTS: Height: 10”; Habit:spread<strong>in</strong>g v<strong>in</strong>e: Spread: 36”Dwarf Jewel Mix 3250Most compact of all varieties,holds flowers well above foliageFLOWER: Shape: double; Size: 11/2”; Color: mixed, red, orange,yellowPLANTS: Height: 10”; Habit:compact, mounded; Color: deepgreenGerman Flag 5573FLOWER: Shape: s<strong>in</strong>gle; Size: 2”;Color: redPLANTS: Height: 60”; Color: green;Habit: vigorous climber.Jewel of Africa 3179Variegated green & white foliage,unusual strawberry color flowers <strong>in</strong><strong>the</strong> mixture.FLOWER: Shape: s<strong>in</strong>gle; Size: 2”;Color: mixed, red, orange, yellowPLANTS: Height: 18”; Color:variegated; Habit: trail<strong>in</strong>gMelba Yellow 3181FLOWER: Shape: s<strong>in</strong>gle; Size: 2”;Color: bright cream yellowPLANTS: Height: 8”; Habit:moundedTall Mixture 3253FLOWER: Shape: s<strong>in</strong>gle; Size: 2”;Color: mixed, red, orange, yellowPLANTS: Height: 18”; Habit: trail<strong>in</strong>gTIP TOP SERIESAlaska, variegated 0507Mixed, solid colors 0488COMPARISON: WhirlybirdFLOWER: Shape: S<strong>in</strong>ge; Size: 2”;Color: Alaska is scarlet. Mix has fullcolor range: Season: 9 weeksfrom sow<strong>in</strong>gPLANT: Height: 14”; Habit:sprawl<strong>in</strong>g mound; Spread: 18”Color: Alaska is variegated greenand white. Tiptop mix is greenleafed.USE: Vegetable gardencompatible, edible flowers andtangy foliage. Good for hang<strong>in</strong>gbaskets.WHIRLYBIRD SERIESCherry Rose 3257Mix 3255Best commercial variety. Largespurless flowers held abovefoliage.FLOWER: Shape: semi double;Size: 2”PLANT: Height: 12”; Habit: upright,moundedNEMESIANemesia strumosa65°, D, 5 to 7 daysCROP TIME: PACK: 14 weeksCold wea<strong>the</strong>r culture yields <strong>the</strong>best plants (55°). Sow directly <strong>in</strong>toplug trays or f<strong>in</strong>ished conta<strong>in</strong>erwhen possible as this plant doesnot transplant easily.Blue Gem Superior 1114Large blue flowers. Plant height10”.Carnival Mix 3259Large flowers <strong>in</strong> a brilliant colorrange. Dwarf base-branch<strong>in</strong>gplants. F<strong>in</strong>e for comb<strong>in</strong>ation.Danish Flag 1115Large Red & White. Dwarf basebranch<strong>in</strong>g10” plants.KLM 1117Large bicolor flowers blue &white. Plant height 10”.Fleuroselect Quality Mark award.POETRY SERIESLavender P<strong>in</strong>k 5262PLWhite5264PLWell branch<strong>in</strong>g and slightly taller<strong>in</strong> growth than it is wide. Gardenheight is 14 <strong>in</strong>ches. Good coolseason crop and can be sold witha fall Pansy program. Crop time is9 to 11 weeks from seed tobloom. Multi-seed pellets conta<strong>in</strong>3 to 5 seeds each.NICOTIANAPlugs, See IndexFLOWERING TOBACCONicotiana alata72°, L, 14 to 21 daysCROP TIME: PACK: 7 weeksUSES: Nicotiana’s sweet fragranceand beautiful color displays makeit superb for massed bedd<strong>in</strong>g. Thedwarf hybrids with <strong>the</strong>ir improvedbushy habits and upward-fac<strong>in</strong>gflowers have created aresurgence <strong>in</strong> <strong>the</strong> consumer’s<strong>in</strong>terest <strong>in</strong> Nicotiana.AVALON SERIESAppleblossom 3268PLBright P<strong>in</strong>k3267PLBurgundy3270PLLime3282PLLime/Purple3252PLP<strong>in</strong>k Picotee3249PLRed3288PLSalmon3284PLWhite3306PLMix3314PLPelleted <strong>Seeds</strong> only. Flowers arenon-droop<strong>in</strong>g.PLANT: Habit: compact; Height:12- 15”; Spread: 12”; Type: F-1Hybridwww.<strong>Grimes</strong>-Hort.com Annual <strong>Seeds</strong> 45