Grow something new from seed

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2 Bright Whites Hesperis matronalis white 681R Very traditional cottage garden plant with beautifully perfumed white flowers. Will scent an entire room. 2-3 ft. HB/HP 1.85 Consolida regalis Snowcloud 382J A most attractive bushy plant bearing masses of white flowers myriad white angels suspended among the fine green foliage. Splendid for cutting. 2½ft. HA 1.85 Cobaea scandens var. alba 372A Much sought after variety. The flowers are not so much white as a beautiful shade of greenish-white. Packet of 8 seeds. HHA/HHP/(CL) 1.85 Malope trifida var. alba 843P Splendid and easily grown plant for the border with pure-white flowers produced in profusion all summer. 3½-4 ft. HA 1.85 Nicotiana alata Lime Green 897C The tube-shaped, sweet-scented lime-green flowers, the petals of which form beautiful five-pointed stars, are produced profusely all summer. 2½ ft. HHA 2.00 Orlaya grandiflora 922B Striking annual with attractive, fernlike foliage and bearing over a long period lovely, lace-like, pure white umbels, with distinctive long outer petals. ½-2 ft. HA 1.95 Front cover Centaurea americana 302B Aloha Blanca Robust and tall growing, this bears superbly beautiful, fluffy, ivory-white flowers with lovely whiskery petals. Perfect for cutting and make excellent dried flowers. 4-5 ft. HA 2.30 Ammi visnaga Green Mist 88J With feathery foliage and domed umbels of tightly packed, greenishwhite flowers, this beautiful new variety is superb for cutting. 3 ft. HA 1.65 Moluccella laevis 882 Bells of Ireland An excellent cut flower, this has tall spikes with enormous green, bell-like calyces surrounding the flowers proper. 1½ ft. HHA 1.92 Lychnis coronaria var. alba 829X Delightful, white-flowered variety of this attractive, white-woolly plant with densely leafy shoots and large graceful flowers on elongated stalks ins. HP 1.95 Cosmos bipinnatus Purity 397G In cultivation for years is this popular, beautiful variety with large snow-white flowers with a gold centre. 3 ft. HHA

3 Ammi majus Snowflake 88F Ammi majus with bells on taller, bigger and better. This robust strain has very strong stems and the leaves are tolerant to yellowing. Very easy. 4ft. HA 2.25 Digitalis purpurea var. alba 463D The beautiful true wild Foxglove needs no introduction, and this is the much sought-after rare white-flowered form. 2-5 ft. HB 1.95 Zinnia elegans Polar Bear 1309T Large, double-flowered white Dahlialike blooms borne on strong stems. These are excellent for cutting, lasting well in water. 3 ft. HA 2.05 Omphalodes linifolia 918 A charming little plant with grey-green leaves and sprays of sweet-scented, pure white flowers in great profusion through the summer ins. HA 2.36 Delphinium consolida 443J Exquisite Series, White King Of the Giant Imperial type, this fine old Larkspur variety is sturdy and free branching producing noble white spikes; splendid for the border and for cutting. 3-4 ft. HA 1.82 Centaurea cyanus 304D Snow Man Easily grown, old garden favourite, this is a splendid variety with pure clear white double flowers, excellent for cutting. 3-4 ft. HA 1.88 Lupinus nanus Snow Pixie 826L A charming dwarf annual lupin with fragrant, white flower spikes. Very quick and easy to grow and the bees will love it! ins. HA 2.25 Crambe cordifolia 406A A magnificent plant for the back of the border. It bears in July and August, much-branched panicles of countless, honey-scented, creamy-white flowers. 3-6 ft. HP 2.25 Malva moschata var. alba 843H White Musk Mallow Lovely but rare variety of the Musk Mallow with pure white flowers that contrast beautifully with the ferny foliage. 2-3 ft. HP 1.95 Zinnia elegans Envy 1309E Splendid variety with beautifully formed broad-petalled blooms; a must for the many lovers of green flowers. 20 ins. HA 1.95 Amaranthus caudatus 84A var. viridis This is a variety which should cause excitement for flower-arrangers with its green-yellow tassels. 3.5ft HHA/HA 1.76 Didiscus caeruleus 460R Lacy White Beautiful white-flowered variety of the Blue Lace Flower. Large lacy umbels of white flowers are held on erect sturdy stems. 2 ft. HHA

4 Perfect Pinks Papaver rhoeas 949F True Shirley Poppy Poppies in colours from the brightest scarlet to pure white with all shades of pink between. One of the easiest of plants to grow just sow and forget. 1½-2 ft. HA 1.99 Gypsophila elegans 654A Kermesina With its myriad star-like flowers making it indispensable for flower arranging, this is a not often seen delightful variety with crimson-red flowers. 2 ft. HA 1.65 Antirrhinum majus 110K Madame Butterfly F1 Double Mixed Wonderful, award-winning variety. Strong growing and vigorous with large double blooms in a range of lovely colours. 2-2½ ft. HHA 3.55 Scabiosa QIS Formula Mixture 1148A Splendid for the border and particularly high quality cut flowers. Large blooms on strong stems in a mixture of bright colours including blue, pink and scarlet. 2½-3 ft. HA 3.06 Sidalcea Party Girl 1174F Graceful addition to the border is this lovely cultivar with long, simple spikes of bright pink flowers. Perfect for cutting. 3 ft. HP 2.90 Centaurea cyanus Red Boy 304G This is a very fine, old, tall Cornflower variety, marvellous for cutting, producing good double blooms in a rosy carmine-red colour. 3-4 ft. HA 1.90 Primula japonica 1042F Miller s Crimson A very fine cultivated variety of this beautiful genus, with lovely crimson candelabras. 18 ins. HP 1.95 Limonium suworowi 812 Very different and striking is this plant from Turkestan with dense, vertical spikes of pink flowers, giving the plant its popular name Pink Pokers. 18 ins. HHA 1.98 Dianthus barbatus 454R x chinensis Kensington Mix This compact plant produces fragrant, frilly, double blooms in a wide range of pink, purple and white bicolours. 2 ft. HA/HHA

5 Nigella damascena 902C Miss Jekyll Rose Beautiful large, semi-double pink blooms are followed by decorative, inflated, red-striped seed pods. 18 ins. HA 1.64 Godetia grandiflora 644 Azalea-flowered, Dwarf Double Splendid for the border, very long flowering and great for cutting. Wide range of colours from pale pink to dark red. 16 ins. HA 1.22 Knautia macedonica 1146Q One of the longest flowering of perennials producing a succession of lovely, dark crimson pin cushions from May to September. 2 ft. Packet of 18 seeds. HP 3.16 Achillea millefolium 36P Flowerburst Red Shades F2 Hybrid Very attractive blend of Yarrow in shades of red, rose and purple. Flowers over a long period, easy to grow and great for cutting. 2 ft. HP 3.34 Eschscholzia californica 534W Pink Bush Lovely variety with single and semi-double flowers with pink papery petals. 10 ins. HA 1.85 Phlox drummondii Crème Brulee 985N We love the unusual colour combinations and patterns of this new Phlox. Dusky-pinks and peachy-creams with some dark centres. 18 ins. HA/HHA 1.75 Digitalis x mertonensis 462C Very fine hybrid with large and attractive flowers the colour of crushed strawberries, from June to September. 2-3 ft. HP 1.85 Lysimachia atropurpurea 832P Beaujolais Fascinating and fashionable plant with long spikes of wine-red flowers all summer. Splendid in the border and great for cutting. 2-2½ ft. HP 2.45 Cheiranthus cheiri 328K F1 Hybrid Sunset Dark Purple F1 Wallflowers with stunning fragrant, vigorous and uniform plants ins. HB 2.32 Cosmos bipinnatus Dazzler 397H Wonderful, very early Cosmos variety with bright pinky-red flowers that really stand out in a crowd. Will dazzle in a vase. 3 ft. HHA 1.95 Gaura lindheimeri 612H Summer Breeze Variety to face the irregularities of the British weather. Flowering over a long season, pink buds open into beautiful pure white flowers. 3-5 ft. HP 2.96 Thalictrum delavayi 1238B Attractive species from China with large, loose panicles of mauve flowers with long drooping stamens with yellow anthers. 2-4 ft. HP 1.75 Dorotheanthus bellidiformis Sparkles Mixture 480H An excellent plant for ground cover is this mat forming annual with fleshy leaves and daisy-like flowers in a jolly mix of colours. 4 ins. HA 1.45 Agastache Rose Mint 61L Certain to be admired by all that grow, see and smell it. Lovely variety producing a continual mass of lavender-rose, scented flowers. 14 ins. HHA 2.45 Zinnia elegans 1309J Whirligig Mixed Fun variety with double blooms with contrasting petal tips giving an eye-spinning effect. Lots of colour combinations. 2 ft. HA

6 Ruby Reds Coreopsis tinctoria 386H Mahogany Midget Attractive dwarf plant with masses of bright red blooms that will continue to flower until the first frosts. 18 ins. HA/HHA 1.45 Calendula officinalis 234N Orange Porcupine So easy to grow cheerful vivid orange flowers with unusual quilled petals giving a modern porcupine effect ins. HA 2.07 Tagetes linnaeus 1222K Burning Embers Blooms of deep orange with delicate paler outline. Grow with tomatoes to protect from pests or as a cut flower. 18 ins. HHA 1.75 Tropaeolum 1260K Cherry Rose Jewel Lovely early Nasturtium. Uniform, compact plants with beautiful cherryrose upward-facing flowers ins. HA 2.29 Tithonia rotundifolia Torch 1250 A cultivated form of the Mexican Sunflower producing single, Dahlialike, orange-scarlet flowers freely from July to October. 4 ft. HHA 1.92 Helianthus annuus 673W Red Sun Great big dramatic red sunflowers on tall, erect plants. 5 ft. HA 1.95 Zinnia elegans 1310C Benary s Giant Scarlet Stunning giant Zinnia with fully double flowers in brilliant scarlet. 3 ft. HA 2.20 Zinnia elegans 1310F Queen Red Lime Exceptional Zinnia with a unique colouring; pale red fading to lime green with a deep maroon centre. 2-2½ ft. HA/HHA 1.95 Asclepias curassavica 138J Apollo Orange Unusual plants with clusters of red buds which open into bright flowers with reflexed orange petals and yellow centres. 1-2 ft. HHP 1.95 Dahlia Bishop of Llandaff 434K Very fine, old but ever-popular variety with dark purple, almost black, foliage, and large, peony-flowered, fiery intense bright red blooms. Colours will be variable. 2-3½ ft. HHP 2.99 Antirrhinum majus nanum 108P Black Prince Beautiful, dark red velvety Snapdragon blooms with bronze foliage. 18 ins. HHA

7 Mellow Yellows Chrysanthemum Annual 340C coronarium Double-flowered Mixed Splendid annual with bright and cheerful, yellow and white, double and semi-double flowers over a long period. 2-3 ft. HA 1.80 Scabiosa atropurpurea 1148D Fata Morgana Fine variety with delicious, creamy apricot-yellow flowers: a most remarkable and attractive colour says our supplier. 3 ft. HHA/HA 2.72 Helianthus annuus 672X Summer Breeze Single stem Sunflower with bright yellow petals and an attractive green centre. 5 ft. HA 2.70 Agastache aurantiaca 62D Navajo Sunset cultivated variety with copious flames of brilliant dark orange unusual flowers. Bees love them ins. HP 1.85 Craspedia globosa 406B Becoming increasingly popular is this most delightful and quirky plant with easily arrangeable, globular drumsticks of bright yellow flowers. 2-3 ft. HHA/HHP 2.52 Verbena hybrida 1276W Peaches & Cream Lovely variety bearing throughout summer a continuous abundance of flowers in wide ranging peachy colours ins. HHA 1.95 Cheiranthus cheiri F1 Hybrid 328F Sunset Primrose F1 Wallflowers with stunning fragrant, vigorous and uniform plants ins. HB Chrysanthemum leucanthemum maximum Crazy Daisy 341F Flowering in June and July, `Crazy Daisy bears cheerful yellow-eyed, white flowers. A high percentage will be fully double with quilled petals. 2-2½ ft. HP 1.95 Eschscholzia californica 533Z Thai Silk Pink Champagne A beautiful and sophisticated variety with extra double silky flowers in a unique shade of soft champagne-pink on a cream base. 10 ins. HA 2.84 Berlandiera lyrata 201C Chocolate Daisy This interesting and fascinatingly aromatic plant has vibrant yellow flowers with a strong smell of chocolate ins. (H)HP 1.95 Calendula officinalis 233J Pink Surprise Beautiful variety with brilliantly coloured, frilly blooms with outer frills in a variety of colours including a surprising shade of orange-pink. Lovely! 2 ft. HA 2.22 Nigella orientalis Transformer 903K An interesting plant with curiously shaped, yellowish-green flowers. These are followed by fascinating umbrella shaped architectural seed pods. 2 ft. HA

8 Midnight Shades Papaver somniferum var. 952T paeoniflorum Black Peony The silky, fully double blooms of this variety are of the deepest purple. Very beautiful. 3 ft. HA 2.48 Salpiglossis sinuata Kew Blue 1134K Showy, velvety, trumpet-shaped flowers of the deepest midnight blue-violet for a touch of luxury in your border. Splendid for cuttng, 2½ ft. HHA 1.75 Salvia forskaohlei 1136G Splendid plant from Greece forming a lovely rosette of enormous, hairy leaves which support the spectacular spires of white-tongued, vivid blue flowers. 3 ft. HP 2.28 Scabiosa atropurpurea 1148Y Black Knight This dramatic variety has very, very dark purple flower heads, some with lovely contrasting white stigmas. 4 ft. HA 1.75 Dianthus chinensis var heddewigii Black & White Minstrels 450L Quite unique variety with colours rare in flowers. Large, double, scented blooms from June to frost ins. HA 1.75 Cerinthe major 316K var. purpurascens These distinctive and unusual dark purple-blue flowers will be quite different from anything else in your garden. 1-2 ft. HA 1.95 Dianthus barbartus 454N Hollandia Purple Crown Large clusters of single flowers in a range of dark and white bicolors. Treated as an annual will flower in the first year. 2 ft. HB 2.95 Daucus carota Dara 437Y One of our favourite new varieties is this dark flowered wild carrot. Variation in the colours results in an attractive mix from white and pink to dark purple. 3-4 ft. HB 1.92 Aquilegia Black Barlow 112R Stunning very double, purple-black blooms. Very uniform plants, splendid for border or cut flower use. 3ft. HP 2.75 Nigella damascena 902F Albion Black Pod Unusual, delicate white flowers with intriguing green stamens are followed by very ornamental, dark seed capsules. 1½ ft. HA 2.25 Clarkia purpurea ssp quadrivulnera Burgundy Wine 353K Cultivar of a Californian native wildflower with lovely shiny purple flowers, very easy to grow and long flowering. 1-3 ft. HHA 1.65 Nemophila menziesii 896J Penny Black Extraordinary and fascinating variety bearing deep purple, almost black, flowers with a sharply contrasting white edge. 6 ins. HA 2.84 Centaurea cyanus 304H Black Boy Very fine, old, tall variety, making a particular fine cut flower with double flowers of a rich deep maroon colour. 3-4 ft. HA

9 True Blues Catananche caerulea 285A Cupid s Dart Easily grown with grey-green leaves, and bearing attractive, violet-blue flowers surrounded by papery, silvercoloured bracts. 2-3 ft. HP 2.22 Calamintha nepeta Blue Cloud 233K Lovely plant for the border or herb garden. Heavily scented with numerous spikes of tiny blue flowers with long purple bracts. Flowers the first year from seed ins. HP 2.84 Delphinium consolida 442L Fancy Purple Picotee An elegant and eye-catching Larkspur with pale purple blooms edged with a darker purple. 2-3 ft. HA 1.95 Nicandra physaloides 897A Shoo-Fly Plant Attractive bell-shaped flowers followed by papery Chinese lanterns. Believed to be a deterrent to white-fly. 3-4 ft. HHA 1.74 Linaria purpurea 813R Purple Toadflax Naturalised in England is this reliable favourite with long, slender spires crowded with purple-violet flowers all summer. 2-3 ft. HP 1.86 Matthiola bicornis 848P Starlight Scentsation Flowers with the typical exquisite fragrance of Night Scented Stocks in a range of charming pastel colours. 18 ins. HA 2.26 Nigella papillosa Delft Blue 902K Striking new variety with white flowers splashed with purply-blue streaks and dark stamens. 2ft. HA 1.95 Baptisia australis 180A A particularly fine plant for growing at the back of the border with spikes of indigo-blue flowers in June. 5 ft. Packet of 12 seeds. HP 2.95 Didiscus caeruleus 460B Blue Lace Flower Large umbels of beautiful, pale lavender-blue, faintly sweet-scented flowers. 1-2 ft. HHA 1.98 Lunaria annua Honesty 827 Introduced from Europe some 400 years ago, Honesty is well known for the silvery, moon-like seed cases. Attractive bright purple flowers May to July. 2½ ft. HB

10 Romeo 768Q Exquisite new variety for Very scented cream flowers with delicate mauve edging. 20 seeds 2.85 Beaujolais 767Q Large, lightly fragrant blossoms of a rich burgundy colour. 25 seeds 2.46 Cathy 768B Very tall with cream flowers with a exceptional scent. 20 seeds 2.48 Royal Wedding 767A Vigorous and long stemmed in pure white. 20 seeds 1.82 Barry Dare 767E Large frilly blooms in a vibrant cherryred colour carried in profusion. 20 seeds 1.95 Sweet Peas Erewhon 768R Exciting new variety for Dark purple petals with, unusually, lighter pink standards. 25 seeds 2.65 Prince of Orange 761Y A striking shade of bright orange. Stunning and very unusual. 25 seeds 1.95 Chiltern Seeds Mulberry Mix 768W Beautiful and classy mix of carefully selected tasteful dark purple and white flowers including Midnight, Wiltshire Ripple and Jilly These varieties are all available separately see our website for details. One of our most enduring flowers, the Sweet pea (Lathyrus odoratus) needs little introduction. Here is just a small selection of our favourite varieties. See our website for our full range. Chiltern Seeds Flamingo Flamenco Mix 768T Exclusive new mix for 2015 with vibrant clashing colours of the brightest sweet peas for the flamboyant gardener. Includes Gwendoline, Prince of Orange and Henry Thomas Nelly Viner 767P Gorgeous clear pastel pink variety with attractive frilly petals. Very fragrant. 25 seeds 2.38 Oxford Blue 767T Waxy blooms change from mid to darker blue. Very unusual. 25 seeds 2.05 Chiltern Seeds Twilight Mix 768M Our exclusive mix of specially selected dark varieties. 25 seeds 2.95 Mollie Rilestone 767M Wavy cream flowers with a delicate pink picotee. Extremely fragrant variety. 20 seeds 2.42 These varieties are all available separately see our website for details

11 Grow Wild Anemone nemorosa 97C Wood Anemone Attractive wild flower with delicate white or pink-tinged flowers, 1½ ins. across, with numerous stamens. 4-8 ins. HP 2.56 Digitalis purpurea True Wild Form Foxglove 463A Handsome and familiar plant. Spectacular at the back of a border. 2-5 ft. HB 1.82 Papaver rhoeas True Wild Form Field Poppy 951A With its brilliant scarlet flowers, this native wild flower needs no introduction. 1-2 ft. HA 1.75 Stachys officinalis 1192Q Betony Native wild flower of open woodland, bearing all summer spikes of bright reddish-purple flowers. 6 ins.-2 ft. HP 1.99 Wild Flower Meadow Mixture 4000M A general purpose wide range of native wild flower species (see website for list of contents), this mix contains only wild flower seeds with no grass seed. HP 2.40 Chrysanthemum leucanthemum True Wild Form Ox-Eye Daisy 341B Beautiful yet robust native grassland wild flower. 8 ins.-2½ ft. HP 1.78 Centaurea cyanus True Wild Form Cornflower 304A Well known wild flower with cottony foliage and beautiful blue flowers, beloved by bees and butterflies alike. 1-3 ft. HA 1.86 Rhinanthus minor 1090C Yellow Rattle Attractive native with spikes of yellow flowers. Grow to increase the variety of wild flowers in your meadow (it weakens neighbouring grasses) ins. HA Malva moschata 843E Musk Mallow With fern-like foliage and attractive, rose-pink flowers, this is one of the most decorative of our native wild flowers. 2-3 ft. HP 1.86 Primula veris True Wild Form 1046A Cowslip Surely one of our loveliest wild flowers. 6 ins. HP 2.88 Achillea millefolium True Wild Form Yarrow 36G Native wild plant with flat heads of white flowers (and can be pink) all summer. Worthy of a place in any garden. 1-2 ft. HP 1.50 Daucus carota 437R Queen Anne s Lace, Wild Carrot Parent of the humble carrot should be just as popular as a garden plant and cut flower with dense umbels of white flowers. Loved by butterflies and bees. 3 ft. HB

12 Kitchen Garden Mange Tout Pea Shiraz 1372C More compact than a regular pea, it has lovely purple flowers followed by very special, flat, very dark purple pods, produced in profusion Courgette All Green Bush 1358A Lovely variety easy to grow with dark green fruits. Harvest these regularly, and they will reward you with plentiful courgettes over a long cropping period Beetroot Chioggia 1354H The flesh of these light red, ballshaped roots consists of highly ornamental, contrasting dark pink and white alternating rings Carrot Atomic Red 1736E An interesting dark red carrot with a lovely sweet, strong flavour; great raw, but perhaps best served lightly cooked as the colour intensifies Pea Early Onward 1787 A very popular early variety of vigorous growth producing a heavy crop of tasty, very sweet peas Cucamelon 1359M Very popular and very easy to grow, it produces an abundance of fruits like mini watermelons with the flavour of cucumber and lime Chick Pea Principe 1378B One we enjoyed growing at home this year. Easy to grow and when picked still green, the pods can be quickly boiled and eaten like Edamame. Delicious! 2.95 Kale Red Russian 1758B A so called Superfood, Kale is very popular at the moment. This variety has delicious, frilly, slate-green, oak-like leaves. Useful in salads Tomato Green Zebra 1803C A beautiful tomato green-when-ripe, a chartreuse colour with lime-green stripes. Superbly tasty Tomato Gardener s Delight 1371 One of our best selling tomatoes, and rightly so with its unmatched sweetness and deliciousness. Perfect bite-sized fruits Strawberry Yellow Wonder 1204J An easily grown variety forming compact plants bearing lots of fruit. The flavour of these, although obviously of a strawberry, is quite distinct and delicious Radish French Breakfast 1793 An old favourite with long bright red, oval-shaped roots with a mild but tasty flavour Cavolo Nero 1758A Nero de Toscana Old Italian heirloom variety; dwarf growing, producing an abundance of long, narrow, dark grey-green, curly leaves

13 Chilli Pepper 1823E Hungarian Black Hungarian heirloom with stunning deep purple fruits that are almost black in colour. Mildly hot and exceptionally flavoursome Soya Bean Fiskeby V 1816K Exciting new variety for Bred to produce high yields in a northern climate so now you can grow your own Edamame Asparagus Pea 1353C Beautiful dark red flowers with curious peas that taste a bit like asparagus. Pick young and eat raw or stir fry. Very easy Tomato Black Cherry 1371R Cherry-sized, wonderfully sweet and juicy is this unusual tomato with very dark red skin with blackish hues Microcherry Tomato 1803H A super new variety for the patio or hanging basket, this plant produces an abundance of tiny, sweet red tomatoes Zealand Spinach 1366 An interesting, far tastier alternative to ordinary spinach. A prolific grower, pick repeatedly until the frosts Brokali Atlantis F1 1758H A unique cross between Broccoli and Chinese Kale rather like the finest sprouting broccoli with stems that are as tender as the shoots Runner Bean 1710E Scarlet Empire Lovely red flowers which are followed by smooth, narrow, stringless pods, approximately 12 ins long Runner Bean Painted Lady 1354T One to grow both for a regular quota of delicious runner beans and an abundance of beautiful bicolored flowers Dwarf French Bean Purple Teepee 1816A This produces all of its many pods well above the foliage in a kind of wigwam fashion. Stringless, tender and dark purple in colour and with a superb flavour Baby Aubergine 1811H Kaberi F1 A new and improved, very easy, dwarf plant ideal for growing in containers bearing highly attractive purple flowers and small, perfectly formed baby Aubergines Chinese Amaranth 1329B Red Army Vibrant cherry-red colour (although a few will have green foliage). Can be cooked like spinach or eaten in salads as a baby leaf

14 Fennel Pencil Green 1384E Variety perfect for mini fennel with a lovely mild aniseed flavour. Use both the stalk and fronds as a babyleaf in salads, just 5 weeks from sowing. Slow to bolt Garlic Chives 1384C The flavour of these is half way between ordinary Chives and Garlic; the leaves can be used like Chives, or fried where you might use onions Lemon Balm 1375 The deliciously lemon-scented leaves are used, dried or fresh, for flavouring soups, stews, sauces and salad dressing. 2 ft Persian Cress 1397B An interesting one to try; oval, dark green leaves with a sweetly aromatic and mildly peppery flavour Chard Pink Flamingo 1368F Highly ornamental, this chard has very brightly coloured, flamingo-pink stalks. Very easy, can be used as a baby leaf or more mature leaves cooked like spinach Mustard Red Dragon F1 1398B Tasty, spicy variety with deeply lobed leaves with very attractive mottled red on green colouring Red Veined Sorrel 1394C Very attractive bright green leaves wth conspicuous red stems and veins. Flavour is sharp and tangy Basil Queen of Sheba 1377F Highly ornamental variety of Basil with intense purple flowers contrasting beautifully with the bright green foliage Chives 1381 The thin, grass-like leaves have a mild Onion flavour and are particularly useful chopped up in a salad. 6 ins Komatsuna Comred F1 1341D A variety perfect for baby leaf salads with vibrant, ruby red oval shaped leaves with contrasting green stems Wild Rocket Torino 1842E A reliable variety for all seasons; vigorous, uniform, upright, well serrated with an excellent peppery flavour Bull s Blood Olympia 1714F This variety has a consistent deep red colour thoughout the summer with very high quality leaves Borage 1377 Delightful annual with pretty blue flowers beloved by bees. Use the young tender leaves in salads and drinks. Flowers can be frozen in ice cubes Wild Bergamot 1379D This is a very aromatic plant with a strong scent. The flavour is vaguely minty - pop a couple of leaves in your fresh peppermint tea to give it a twist Coriander Confetti 1382D Totally unique fine and feathery foliage but maintains the distinctive coriander flavour and wonderfully aromatic. Good bolting tolerance Red Perilla Shisho 1373B A plant you can use to give herbal interest to your border or colour interest to your herb garden! These have a strong aroma and flavour of cinnamon Salad Leaves 1370F Rocky Top Lettuce Mix A top selling item made up of many brightly coloured and unique types of lettuce including some rare, heirloom varieties Mizuna Red Baron F1 1341C Deeply serrated, purple red leaves make for an interesting addition to salads

15 Sabina Rüber Calendula officinalis 235H Oopsy Daisy A cheery, compact Marigold with unusual bicolored blooms in a range of creamy yellows and bright oranges ins. HA Crowmarsh Battle Barns, 114 Preston Crowmarsh, Wallingford, Oxfordshire OX10 6SL, England