Illustrated List: Extra Value Seeds

Acanthus hungaricus

Erect flowering spikes. Acanthus hungaricus has more compact ornamental foliage making it an ideal cut flower.

Achillea filipendulina Cloth of Gold

Free flowering, Achillea Cloth of Gold is an indispensible border plant, with flat, plate-like 4-6 inch mustard yellow flower heads of easy culture and ideal for mixed borders or cutting. The flat flower heads of Achillea Cloth of Gold can also be dried and used as "everlastings". Flowers mid to late summer. Height: 5ft.

Althaea rosea Chater's Double Apricot

This magnificent strain, with fully double flowers of rich apricot on tall imposing spikes of blooms, gives an air of stately splendour. One of the finest background plants for the border and is equally effective when grown in small groups. Usually flowers in its second year. Flowers mid to late summer. Height 1.5-2m (5-6ft).

Culinary note: Some parts of these flowers are edible. For more details about edible flowers click here.

Amaranthus caudatus Loves Lies Bleeding

Showy and exotic plants for beds, borders etc. Excellent as accent plants with their tall, erect branching stems and long ropes of flower which cascade right to the ground. They also make very effective cut flowers and as "everlastings" they keep their colour for quite some time. Flowers summer. Height: 60-120cm (2-4ft).

Amsonia tabernaemontana

Rarely seen; clusters of beautiful star-like flowers. Glossy 3-6in Narrow leaves.

Anemanthele lessoniana

Beautiful, arching grass with strands of glimmering ruby-red shining through the lime-green swards. Spectacular when waving in the breeze, like 'angels' hair' or grown as a specimen in the border or a container.

Anemone rivularis

Metallic blue-tinged white 2.5cm (1in) flowers with startling blue anthers lure the onlooker. A lesser known 'windflower' with the typical finely cut silky foliage, and attractive seed heads, this hardy perennial will delight gardeners most when planted in damp soil, or by the side of a pool/pond. Height: 30-60cm (12-24in).

Aquilegia flabellata var pumila kurilensis Rosea

Extremely dwarf plants with attractive, nodding, rose-pink and cream flowers against unusual blue-green, fan shaped foliage. Ideal for planting at the front of borders or in containers and rock gardens. Height: 15-20cm (6-8 inches).

Aquilegia Magpie

A striking perennial for borders. The unique black bonnets of Aquilegia Magpie make a superb contrast with the white corolla, all above pretty ferny foliage. Blooms from late spring to summer, most effective when planted en masse.

Aquilegia x hybrida Royal Purple

One of the best new introductions! A specially selected spurless form, producing flowers closely resembling double clematis, of a deep, rich royal purple colour. Outstanding garden performance. Ideal for cottage gardens.

Aubergine : Black Enorma F1

Early to crop with prolific sets of huge jet-black fruit up to 680g (1½lb). Just three plants will keep a family of four with aubergines from mid summer to late autumn. Aubergine Black Enorma is ideal for garden, patio or greenhouse. Stake plants and pick fruit regularly.

Basil 'Crimson King'

New British breeding for a 100% all purple leaved type with increased vigour and uniformity, and traditional cupped Genovese shaped leaves. An excellent ornamental edible, ideal grown on the windowsill, or in containers or baskets outdoors in the summer.

Culinary note: Some parts of these flowers are edible. For more details about edible flowers click here.

Beetroot : Globe : Boro F1 - Organic

A strong, healthy beetroot with smooth-skinned, dark red roots and quality foliage. Can be used as 'baby beets' or larger mature roots. Stand well in condition through the summer. Later sown beets also store well, keeping their flavour right into the winter.

Beetroot Boro F1 has been bred to give increased Hybrid vigour, garden performance and flavour, thus increasing your harvest. Due to their wide ranging pest and disease resistance, there will be no need for the use of chemicals.

Bergenia cordifolia New Winter Flowering Hybrids

A strain of 'elephant ears' with large, upward-facing flower umbels that emerged from mid-Europe in the 1940's. The bright coloured flowers available in rose, pink and red shades, with the occasional surprise of lilac, purple and white, contrast delightfully with the glossy dark green foliage. Flowers and leaves are useful to flower arrangers from mid-winter to early spring. Height 30-45cm (12-18in).

Cacti & Succulents : Sedum Rock Garden Mixed

Harvest permitting includes: S. reflexion, S. spathulifolium, S. album hybrids, S. aizoon and many others in full foliage and flowering colour range.

Calceolaria x hybrid Sunset Mixed

Three stunning colours for summer bedding and containers, including copper-orange and red, rich-red, yellow and scarlet. Bushy habit with lots of short stemmed flowers over a long period. Frost hardy. Early sowing recommended.

Height: 15-20cm (6-8in)