EDIBLE FLOWERS SEEDS& INSTRUCTIONS
FOR CONTAINERS & SMALL GARDENS
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Nasturtium
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Johnny Jump Ups
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Calendula
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Borage
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Garlic Chives
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MANHATTAN FARMS SEEDS
This envelope contains 5 seed packages, one of each variety pictured and a pamphlet about this flower collection. The box also contains a 32 page "Short Course in City Gardening" booklet.
Nasturtium
These showy orange flowers have a wonderful peppery flavour. Plants make mounds of profuse blooms about 12” tall. You will need a container 8" deep.
Johnny Jump Ups
This wild pansy's purple and yellow flowers make a joyful garnish for salads. Grow about 6” tall. Use a 6” deep container.
Calendula
Another peppery flavoured flower, the petals are used by the Dutch to flavour soups and stews. Grow 24” tall. Use an 8” deep container.
Borage
The Blue Star flowers were used in wines to bring courage and joy to those who drank. Grow about 30” tall. Use a container at least 8” deep.
Garlic Chives
The flowers of these perennials have a delicate garlic flavour. You can harvest the flowers and leaves in the second year. Grow 12” to 18: tall. Use a container at least 6” deep.
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