I think one of 2004's must haves is Lisianthus Balboa Blue Rim. I just love this plant. If you haven't grown any yet you might give it a thought. Here is the description....

Lisianthus Balboa Blue Rim
Gorgeous purple-rimmed white blooms are stunning in the garden, elegant and long lived in fresh bouquets!
You have to grow this heat-loving annual to really appreciate the beautiful, rose-like flowers. Lisianthus are native to the American Southwest and this improved variety from Central America is taking gardens by storm. 3-3 ½" white petals are rimmed in rich purple. Narrow, upright plants grow 18-22" tall and look best-planted 7-10" apart. Can be grown in containers, in the middle of beds or in the cutting garden. Good vase life and unique silvery green foliage makes this durable annual a welcomed addition to fresh arrangements.

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Here is a link I found just by chance:

http://www.burpee.com/jump.jsp?itemID=1034&itemType=PRODUCT&path=1%2C2%2C9%2C4%2C2006%2C38&KickerID=159&KICKER

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Hey I just got the spring burpee catalog today....anyone else get it???? Anyone ever order anything from them????? There are so many choices in it....lots more than going to the local walmart or lowes....I think I'm going to order some stuff, just wondering if anyone ever had any problems with them before. I've been saving up since I finished my christmas shopping so I can try some new things....

Me too, Catlover! I can't wait!!

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Women and cats will do as they please. Men and dogs should relax and get used to the idea.

Thanks for sharing Tamara. I ordered a free catalog from them too!

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Women and cats will do as they please. Men and dogs should relax and get used to the idea.

Me three....Thanks Tamara

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Me and mom went to walmart yesterday and they had put alot of the gardening tools, and potting soil back out....yippeeeeeee!!!!! I had to walk around and look at everything because I've missed it....lol I'm pathetic I know, but I got so excited to see it all....it's early still but I have my eyes on some seed starting kits....mom too....we are going to order a whole bunch and share them.

Loz,
I ordered from Burpee last year and didn't have any problems. However, I only ordered plants, not seeds. They are the only place that I've found that sells Ageratum "Blue Danube". I love this plant for the front of the border and have never been able to find it anywhere else. I'll order it again this year and think I'll also try the Lisianthus. Good luck if you decide to order from them!!

Another really good (Canadian)one is Richters. They are awesome and soon to make alot of money off me. Free catalogue at www.Richters.com
I have one more that has some beautiful flowers in it, but I've never ordered from them before, www.mcfayden.com

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Thanx Sherri....both catalogs send to the U.S. too!

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Heucherella Sunspot,from Terra-nova is top of my wish list this year,also Athyrium Lady in red.

One of my fav mail order companys for seed is chilterns,they are based in the Uk but deliver worldwide.
www.chilternseeds.co.uk

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The grass may be greener on the other side,but you still have to mow it.

Flower, Chiltern Seeds? I've never heard of them, do they have a website? Free catalogue? I'll have to check them out. I love flipping through seed catalogues!

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