Re: [gardeners] Re:The color blue
Bargyla Rateaver (gardeners@globalgarden.com)
Sun, 05 Aug 2001 00:59:00 +0100
thank you very much, and I have written it down.
bsk wrote:
> Here are all kinds of U.S suppliers of cornflowers if these are the ones
> your looking for.
>
> http://www.earthlygoods.com/wildflowers/cornflower.html
>
> Cornflower (Centaurea cyanus)
> The fuzzy hairs on this plant's leaves make the foliage appear grey-green.
> The flowers are excellent for use in both cut and dried arrangements.
> Cornflower will readily reseed itself.
> Color: Blue . Height: 24-36 inches . Type: Annual . Lbs Per Acre: 4 . Seeds
> per lb: 89,000 . Sun: Full sun or light shade . Soil: Neutral, basic-avoid
> clay
>
> Planting requirements:full sun or partial shade; prefers basic, neutral
> soil. Avoid clay or poorly drained soil. Surface sow or to no more than 1/8"
> deep.
> Click on the arrow below to order 1 lb >$15.75
> 1/2 lb >$10.15
> Ounce >$5.95
> Packet >$2.00
>
> Earthly Goods Ltd.,
> PO Box 614,
> New Albany, IN
> 47151 Fax to 812-944-2903.
>
> *****************
> http://www.seedsonline.com/flowers.htm
>
> Cornflower / Bachelor's Button (centaurea cyanus)
> Drought tolerant annual, attractive multi-stemmed with many flowers in
> shades of blue, white, pink and red. Prefers full sun and just about any
> type of soil. Easy and fast germination. You will surely admire this hardy
> annual. 150 seeds for $1.50.F222
>
> http://www.seedsonline.com/order.htm
>
> Call 505-861-0146 to place an order today - we accept Visa and Mastercard.
> If you would like to order by mail, use our printable order form or send a
> list of your requested seeds along with a check or money order to:
>
> Seeds Unique
> 1125 Barboa Ct.
> Belen, New Mexico 87002
> USA
>
> Be sure to include $3.00 with seed orders for shipping and handling ($3.75
> for international orders - $8.00 if you require registered mail). Please
> provide a neatly printed return address. Free shipping on seed orders over
> $40. If you have any questions about ordering, send us an email at:
> questions@seedsonline.com
>
> ********************
> http://www.shepherdseeds.com/item.asp?14
> Flower Seeds - Cornflower (Bachelor's Button)
> Cornflower 'Blue Boy'
>
> Bachelor's Buttons
> Centaurea cyanus
>
> $1.95(Each)
> Item #1113
>
> *****************
>
> Ranchmama
> Okie zone 7a
> ************
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Janni" linncrk@access2k1.net
> > *sigh* I was talking about CONEflowers. Color me red in the face and
> > tired!!!!! On doing a search for CORNflowers, I found that I can't find
> > these seeds anywhere but the UK and Australia. And the UK will NOT send
> > them outside the UK. (??) Pretty flower!!
> >
> > Janni
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Bargyla Rateaver
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