March 2005

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• 2005 Flower Winners
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2004 Flower Winners

Celosia ‘Fresh Look Red’ (plumose)

This flower remains fresh and perky even in the midst of summer’s heat and humidity. It produces beautiful plumes of rosy red flowers, is considered easy to grow and pest free. The plants grow about
12–18 inches tall. Needs full sun. Flowers can be cut and dried for everlasting bouquets. Annual.

Hollyhock ‘Queeny Purple’ (Alcea rosea)

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This is the first purple hollyhock that is available as a single color rather than being striped or mixed. Edges of the petals are frilly and scalloped, blossoms measure 3–4 inches across. The plant, which grows 20–30 inches tall, produces blossoms abundantly. This is an annual flower, needs full sun.