Seed Catalogues Reviewed

Seed catalogues are a gardener's source ofvariety of gardening supplies.
inspiration and excitement. They are available freeThe other very popular greenhouse that offers a
and most companies will put you on their mailingcatalogue is Hole's, in Edmonton. This family
list once you order from them. We both studyoperation offers all the usual flowers and
the new catalogues as they arrive in mid to latevegetables, as well as the exotic. It is from Hole's
winter, wondering what is new that we can trythat I got two varieties of cactus that will survive
this year. For gardeners, the best wish book toour -40 degree winters. They also have lots of
receive is a seed catalogue.other supplies available, including books written by
Some seed catalogues, like the one published byLois Hole. She passes on her gardening experience
Dominion Seed House, give very detailedin categories like Perennial Favorites, and Favorite
information about growing their products.Trees and Shrubs to help Alberta gardeners easily
Vegetable seeds are thoroughly described,choose specimens that are most likely to do well
including the size and volume of yield you canin our climate. Their catalogue was black and white
expect, as well as how many days to maturity.with few pictures so their website may be a
Flower seeds are detailed even more thoroughly.better place to check them out.
Minimally, sun requirements, height, growing zone,Every gardener interested in growing flowers
and when to expect blooms is given. For manyneeds a seed catalogue from Veseys Bulbs. They
flower seeds, you are given ALL the informationdo not actually offer seeds but have such a
you could possible want from the month to startcomprehensive selection of perennials and bulbs
the seeds and what temperature they like tothat you must check them out when you are
germinate at, to how difficult they are to growplanning your gardens. They are in Prince Edward
and what use they are best suited for. They areIsland so pay attention to the good information
a very reputable company in Ontario, Canada.they provide about growing zones and conditions.
Another very reputable Canadian seed catalogueThey have lots of pictures with detailed
is from T & T Seeds in Winnipeg, Manitoba. Thisinformation in the catalogue, and a good product
catalogue focuses more on vegetables, and alsothat is available individually or in collections.
features a lot of gardening supplies. They giveBreck's catalogue is another must for the flower
basic information about their plants and seeds.gardener. They have been in the flower bulb
Vegetable seeds have days to maturity, andbusiness since 1818 according to their catalogue.
flower seeds have sun requirements, as well as ifThey import their bulbs from Holland and offer
they are suitable as cut flowers. The supplies theytraditional, as well as the newest varieties, of
offer include slug pits, garden blankets, seedtulips, daffodils, lilies, irises, crocuses, etc. Their
starter flats, and a very complete range ofbulbs can be purchased individually or in collections.
fertilizers and gardening chemicals.Breck's catalogue is very colorful.
In Alberta, we have two well known companiesWhile online shopping is available from all the
that produce seed catalogues. Alberta Nurseriescompanies reviewed, we still enjoy receiving seed
and Seeds is at Bowden. Their catalogue offers acatalogues to study. As well as enjoying the
good assortment of vegetable and flower seeds,vibrant colors, they supply planting information and
as well as bulbs, roots, shrubs, fruit trees andcan offer special plants and gardening supplies that
bushes, and trees. They also have a very goodyou might not think to search for.