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Zinnia - California Giant Mix
The Zinnia California Giants, 'Zinnia elegans', has large 4 to 6 inch flowers in an almost limitless range of colors that last a long time before fading. Flower colors include white, pink, salmon, rose, red, yellow, orange, lavender and purple. Plant in late spring, 2 weeks after the average last frost date. This Zinnia is great for cut and dried flowers and looks excellent in mass plantings. Mix a high phosphorous, low nitrogen fertilizer in with the soil. They need to be kept well watered but not soggy wet. The Zinnia is the state flower of Indiana. Zinnia California Blend displays large 4 to 6 inch flowers that will continue to bloom from early summer through fall until first frost. For long hot summers, nothing beats Zinnias for brilliant bloom color and long blooming period. The Zinnia performs best in rich, deep, well-drained soil. ... additional information
Muskmelon - Israeli - Old Original Large, oval, 7 to 8 pound fruits are on very vigorous and productive vines. The fruits do not have ribs or sutures and has sparse netting with a yellow-orange rind. The fruit is very aromatic and the flavor is unique, making this melon a variety worth trying. The flesh is a creamy-white color. Muskmelons use a lot of water but they should not ever be soggy wet. The Muskmelon Israeli, 'Cucumis melo', has creamy-white flesh and a unique and very tasty flavor. Plant in the spring, 1 to 2 weeks after the last frost when soil temperatures are warm. The Israeli Muskmelon is an annual and is very sensitive to frost. Muskmelons prefer light and well drained soil. Israeli vines spread to about 10 feet in diameter, about the same as most muskmelons. |
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