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Poinsettias   Evergreen Wreaths &       Garland Roping   Wild Birds & Wildlife Feeding   Purple Martins   Orchids   Bonsai   Annuals   Perennials   Nursery Stock   Ponds & Aquatic Supplies   Wholesale  Division   Cactus   Pottery   Carports ANNUALS FROM SEED We grow an exciting and unique variety of annual bedding plants. From the traditional impatiens, snapdragons, petunias and marigolds to some of the unique annuals such as Amaranthus (summer poinsettia), Bells of Ireland, Cypress Vine, Four O'Clocks, Heliotrope, Moon Flower, Morning Glory, Scarlet Runner Bean, Strawflowers, Dwarf Sunflowers, Sweet Annie, Annual Black-eyed Susan and more! And don't forget we are the geranium gardens of Northern Illinois! Look for updates early in the year for specific new varieties.   ANNUALS FROM CUTTINGS ABUTILON- FLOWERING MAPLE      Much admired by the Victorians for their hardy      constitutions and beautiful blooms. Sun to partial shade.      Easy to grow, available in Voodoo red or yellow.        ARGRANTHEMUM      a heat-tolerant daisy with oomph! Ever-blooming. Full      sun. Mounded, 8-12" height. Available in Crested light      pink, deep rose and violet.   BACOPA      There's nothing better than a little bacopa to cover the      ground with a fine dusting of glimmering, star-shaped      flowers.  In hanging baskets and containers, it adds      beauty and texture and fills in around other plants. Don't      let the delicate white flowers deceive you, this plant has      power and durability.  Easy to grow, sun to partial sun.      Trailing habit, 3-5" height.

BEGONIA- FANCY LEAF      This genus has more than 500 spectacular species.  We      carry red leaf, spotted leaf and rex (pointed leaf). They      are prized for their incredible foliage colors, patterns      and textures.  A delightful addition to containers, beds      and borders. Shade-loving. 12"-16" height.
BIDENS      A well-behaved little trailing beauty with ever-blooming      bright gold flowers.5"-8" height, sun to shade!
COLEUS      From out of the shade has emerged a new generation      of coleus.  Breeders have dramatically improved      performance and added new, sun-proof colors. Bold,      exciting and versatile, our collection of phenomenally      popular foliage plants runs the gamut of sizes, leaf      shapes and patterns and unique colors.  Too many to      list!
COLOCASIA- (ELEPHANT EAR)      A spectacular black elephant ear that can reach 6 feet      in height! A great plant for large containers or in the      border or near a pond.  Sun to partial sun.

DAISY      Annual daisy available in yellow and white.  Sun      loving and adorable! Who can resist the smile of a      perky daisy!?  Height 12"-14"
DIASCIA      Intense colors of red, orange, dark coral, pink or      apricot available. Full sun. Very floriferous on sturdy,      compact plants.  Great for combos, hanging baskets      and containers of all types and sizes. 8"-12" height.
EUPHORBIA- DIAMOND FROST      Rave reviews are coming in from this just-about-perfect      plant! Exceptional heat and drought tolerance with      non-stop clouds of airy white blooms. Sun to part sun.
EVOLVULUS-BLUE DAZE      Gorgeous light blue flowers contrast elegantly with the      grey-green foliage.  Tolerant of heat, this plant blooms      ALL summer. Full sun, 12"-14" height.

FUCHSIA      Assorted colors available. Place in protected area.      Morning sun and afternoon shade best.  Trailing      habit. Hummingbirds love.
GREAT WINE CASCADE      "Lophospermum" Rich burgundy wine tubular flowers      highlight the cascading, semi-climbing habit of this vine.      This gorgeous plant blooms early and continues      throughout the season.  Full sun to partial shade.
HELICHRYSUM- ICICLES      Ideal for adding texture and structure to the front of            borders or patio containers. Strong, quick to grow,      silver needle-like leaves.  Prefers full sun. 10"-12" ht.
HELIOTROPE      It's all about the fragrance with this wonderful plant.      Delicious fresh vanilla scent, quick to bloom 10"-12"      height.  Full sun  to partial shade. Available in blue      or white.  Perfect by the entryway to greet your guests      with a yummy fragrance!

IMPATIEN- FUSION GLOW      Mounds of delicate blooms in high-voltage yellow!      Plants keep their shape and color all season., no need      to remove faded blooms or prune. Partial sun to shade.      keep evenly moist, 10"-16" height.
IRESINE- BLOOD LEAF      A stunning foliage plant known for its glossy, dark red      leaves, leafstalks and stems.  A beautiful accent in      containers or beds.  Full sun to partial sun. Prefers      well-drained soil.  18"-24" height. Can be trimmed      back to keep compact.
LAMIUM-SILVER BEACON      A perennial plant that has made its mark in the      annual container market. A favorite trailing, shade-      loving plant with shiny silver leaves with green veins.      Works fine in morning sun. 6" height.
LAMPRANTHUS- ICE PLANT      A member of the succulent family, let dry out inbetween      waterings.  Full sun to partial sun. Delicate tufts of red      flowers. Trailing habit.  Great for rock gardens and      mixed containers as it adds an interesting texture.

LICORICE PLANT-      Ideal for adding texture and structure to baskets and      containers.  Exceptionally easy to grow and don't need      much in the way of fertilization, just don't over water.      Sun to partial sun, foliage only, 8"-12" height.
LOBELIA-      Quality, performance and appeal.  Heat tolerant and      vigorous, an absolute must for containers and hanging      baskets.  Available in Blue with eye, Blue Sky and      Lilac.  Sun to partial shade.
LOTUS- PARROT'S BEAK-      Silver-green needlelike leaves and orange-scarlet flowers      that resemble a parrot's beak, from spring to summer.      Height 6-8 inches spreading to several feet. Full sun,      well-drained soil.
LYSIMACHIA-      Trailing discs of greenish-gold small leaves that turn      bright yellow in sun.  An attention-getting groundcover      that's also a superb addition to patio pots and      hanging baskets.  Versatile and tough. 2"-4" height. Sun      shade.

MEXICAN HEATHER (CUPHEA)      Small clusters of pale purple flowers from summer to      fall.  Full sun to partial sun.  tiny leathery leaves on a      compact plant, Average to fertile, well-drained soil.
MILLION BELLS (CALIBRACHOA)      Easy to grow, profuse, self cleaning flowers all season.      Loved by hummingbirds.  Mounding, trailing. 6"-12" Ht.      Sun to part sun. Available in Blue, Yellow, Plum, Red      Tequila Sunrise and Pink. New for 2007....      DOUBLE PINK!!!
NEMESIA-      Thick clusters of puffy popcorn-shaped flowers.      Dramatic and distinctive.  Self-cleaning habit and      stupendous bloom production.  Full sun and they can      tolerate dry conditions.  Available in pink, plum,      coconut, lemon, mango and raspberry. (Sounds      good enough to eat!)
OSTEOSPERMUM-      Beautiful daisy type flowers in a variety of stunning      colors.  Compact habit and non-stop blooms.  Full sun.      Available in Lilac spoon or Vanilla spoon (unique spoon      shaped petals) lemon, orange, purple and peach.

PETUNIA- SUPERTUNIA      Luscious hues and vigorous growers with color, color,      color! Low maintenance, tough and reliable.  Available      in Bordeaux (veined), double blue, double pepper-      mint, Priscilla, Red, Royal Magenta, Raspberry blast,      Bubble Gum and Fuchsia.
PETUNIA- SURFINIA      Cascading with exceptional vigor  Densely branched      foliage yields masses of blooms that trail up to 4 Ft.      Full sun.  Available in Baby Red, Blue Sky, Magenta      and Patio Yellow.
PETUNIA- WAVE      Masses of flowers in Blue, Coral Reef, Rosy Dawn or      Salmon.  Full sun, trailing habit.  Great in baskets or      beds.
PETUNIA- WAVE DOUBLE      Wha'ts more exciting than wave petunias???.........      DOUBLE WAVES! Same care as regular waves with      fully doubled flowers!

PORTULACA-      Similar to the bedding plant of moss roses, but much      bigger flowers.  Available in yellow, white and pink.      Full sun, well-drained soil.  Fleshy, cylindrical leaves      and single, huge blooms!
SCAEVOLA-      Fan shaped flowers in blue or white.  Full sun. Heat      tolerant, trailing habit and prolific bloomer!
SCHIZANTHUS-      Delicate, early spring, cool loving blooms.  Sometimes      known as poor man's orchids.  Marked, freckled and      slightly cupped blooms on featherlike foliage. Full Sun.
SETCREASEA- PURPLE QUEEN      A spectacular trailing plant with narrow, V-shaped,  4-6      inch long leaves.  Both stems and leaves are rich, deep      violet-purple.  Bears clusters of small pink flowers in      summer. A bold accent plant. Happy in full sun or      deep shade.

SWEET POTATO VINE-      A very popular vine in deep purple or chartreuse green      Massive growth and excellent impact as an accent plant.      6" Height, sun to shade.
VENEDIO      Silver-green leaves and 3" daisylike flowers in pink,      orange or white.  Prefers full sun. 14"-20" Height.
VERBENA-      The ultimate flowering groundcover and basket plant!      Fast growing, versatile, with a neat, multi-branching      growth habit.  A superior bedding plant.  Delicate      feathered leaves with bright colored flowers in pink,      blue, violet and red.