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Heirloom Geophytes
What was old is new again
Given gardening history, many varieties of
bulbs and flowers can actually be considered heirlooms, classics, antique or
family "pass along" plants. In colonial days, Geophytes were looked at
as a source of food and medicine. Later in the Industrial/ Victorian age bulbs
were often collected in the name of science. Through the 20th century till now
there has been emphasis on planting Geophytes for the sake of the environment, a
preservation of native plants. Heirloom bulbs have proved themselves to the best
of best for disease resistance and flower ability. These are our top 10
selections.
| Variety |
Description |
Code |
Size |
Qty/
Price |
Buy |
| Canna
Cleopatra 2/Pk |
Introduced in 1895.
Bi-color red/yellow flowers. Each
flower is different. A dwarf
canna, very suitable for containers. |
SB82310 |
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| Dahlia
Peony Bloom Fasc. 2 Pk |
Peony flowering Dahlia with deep pink to
lilac colored flowers and very dark foliage |
SB82310 |
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| Dahlia
La Giocanda 2 Pk |
Collar type Dahlia, introduced in 1943.
Cardinal red with a dark glow.
Collar his a nice yellow citrus color. |
SB82389 |
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| Dahlia
Star of Woensel 2 Pk |
Variety has not been grown for commercial
purposes for many years until someone 'reintroduced' the variety.
Ster van Woenseal is an extremely floriferous variety.
During the summer and fall each tuber produces lots of shiny orange
flowers. |
SB82384 |
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| Dahlia
Gerrie Hoek 2 Pk |
A true heirloom variety with rose-red
flowers, lighter towards the center. |
SB82388 |
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| Dahlia
Giraffe 2 Pk |
Sun flower yellow petals.
Back side of petals is purplish-red which gives a nice effect.
Petals are curled. Unique
flower shape. |
SB82387 |
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| Dracunulus
Vulgaris 1 Pk |
An unusual species from the Mediterranean. In cultivation for centuries, but exact date is unknown.
Grows to approx 3'. In
late spring, early summer a large spathe appears with a deep red color.
Leaves are green with creamy white unique markings.
Full sun to partial shade. |
SB82889 |
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| Gladiolus
Atom 15/Pk |
A miniature Gladiolus, growing only up to 2
1/2' tall. Vermillion red
with delicate white edging like a picotee.
One of the best garden Gladioli. |
SB82630 |
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| Gladiolus
Friendship 10 Pk |
Vigorous, prize winning gladiolus producing
lovely pink flowers. Great
cut flower and ideal for the back of borders. |
SB82634 |
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| Gladiolus
Covillei Albus, 15/Pk |
A
handsome Gladiolus with white flowers.
On lower petals it shows some yellow stripes. Bluish anthers. Low
growing. |
SB82629 |
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| Lilium
Davidii; 2/Pk |
Splendid specie lily with erect, dark stems. Orange-red, nodding flowers decorated with dark purple to
black spots. 20-40 recurved
flowers per bulb. |
SB82711 |
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| Lilium
Hansoni; 1/Pk |
Small, warm yellow flowers with deep red
spots. |
SB82712 |
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| Lilium
Mrs. R.O. Backhous; 1/Pk |
Parents are Lilium Hanson and Lilium Martagon. Flower petals curve backwards.
Bud color is mauve pink. Fully
opened flowers have a warm golden-yellow color with a hue of magenta pink
and as a bonus……contrasting red dots. |
SB82710 |
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