About <strong>Somerset</strong> <strong>Sweet</strong> <strong>Peas</strong> We are a <strong>Somerset</strong> based business, supplying <strong>Sweet</strong> Pea seed and plants of exhibition quality. We also supply flowers to the cut flower market, and the general public, we are able to offer cut flowers for weddings, exhibitions, corporate functions, and special occasions, offering an extensive collection of <strong>Sweet</strong> <strong>Peas</strong>. Designed to cater for exhibitor’s gardeners and people who just love this wonderful flower. At <strong>Somerset</strong> <strong>Sweet</strong> <strong>Peas</strong> all our stock is grown and harvested in <strong>Somerset</strong> except for our new introductions from Dr Keith Hammet of New Zealand. Giving us complete control over our stock plants, and in turn are rigorously inspected for colour (true to classification) and vigour, ensuring exhibition quality and vigour. Peter King, the owner of <strong>Somerset</strong> <strong>Sweet</strong> <strong>Peas</strong> who has been growing and exhibiting sweet peas for over 25 years, would like to emphasise that all his seeds and plants sold to exhibitors and the general public are the same as he uses for exhibitions. Our collection range include the top 20 Exhibition Cultivars, fancy, stripes, picotee, old fashioned, extreme scented, 100s of cultivars in stock, plus various assorted collections and if we haven’t your favourite variety in stock we will do our best to locate it. Because <strong>Somerset</strong> <strong>Sweet</strong> <strong>Peas</strong> are a small family run business we are able to cater for the individual needs of our customers, this includes free friendly advice on all aspects of growing <strong>Sweet</strong> <strong>Peas</strong> from over wintering, soil preparation, pest and disease, during Monday to Saturday am-pm we are just a phone call away. Also full cultural advice on our web site. Contact Details <strong>Somerset</strong> <strong>Sweet</strong> <strong>Peas</strong> 17, King George Road Minehead <strong>Somerset</strong> TA24 5JD Tel 01643 705521 Mobile 07834275940 Email peter@somersetsweetpeas.com www.somersetsweetpeas.com Follow our progress on the gallery page. The Specialist <strong>Sweet</strong> Pea Company from <strong>Somerset</strong> Front page photograph by Andrew Fletcher Welcome A warm welcome to all our customers new and old, and we hope you enjoy our 2012/13 catalogue, our prices have remained the same however we have had to increase our postage/packaging costs, we have some new introductions of our own, and some interesting <strong>Sweet</strong> <strong>Peas</strong> from the renowned <strong>Sweet</strong> Pea breeder in New Zealand, Dr Keith Hammett, including a recent introduction called High Scent that is reputed to be the smelliest <strong>Sweet</strong> Pea ever. Well what a Year Our seed sowing, was carried out in late November and due to the mild weather, we had to plant our plants in February (all are grown outside) then we had the Artic spell, and although the plants were blown about with the cold winds (they don’t like) we had some lovely flowers by June. Wisley We were invited by The National <strong>Sweet</strong> Pea Society in conjunction with the R.H.S to exhibit a trade stand at the R.H.S gardens Wisley (Front Page) and the National <strong>Sweet</strong> Pea Society presented us with a Gold Award. National <strong>Sweet</strong> Pea Society Early Show (Stewards Garden Lands) Christchurch We had further success at the early show Christchurch winning the Matthewman Class (for 3 vases distinct) The Tom Cordy Award (for the best exhibit in show) The Leweston Trophy (for the best vase in show) and 3 First’s in the single vase classes. Taunton Flower Show We are off to The Taunton Flower Show at the time of writing keep an eye on our website for next years shows, and please come and introduce your selves, we also have the largest on line <strong>Sweet</strong> Pea Photo Gallery. This should keep your spirits up during the Winter months. Good Growing for 2013 Regards Peter - <strong>Somerset</strong> <strong>Sweet</strong> <strong>Peas</strong> www.somersetsweetpeas.com