The amaranths are an extremely large family of plants used for food and bloom.

VARIETIES FOR BLOOM
Aurora - Amaranthus tricolor - Annual - This variety has creamy yellow upper leaves and bright green lower ones.  Full sun; plant height: 18-24in.

#1019  Packet  $2.50,  Approximately 100 seeds

  Early Splendor - Amaranth tricolor - Early blooming well branched plants with slightly pendulous scarlet blooms and burgundy foliage.  Very attractive in a bed or border.  Full sun; height: 42in.

#3259  Packet  $2.50,  Approximately 100 seeds

Elephant Head - Amaranthus gangeticus - Annual - reseeds freely - Dark red-purple blooms stand erect and remind one of an elephant's head with raised trunk.  Rare German heirloom; drought tolerant: Full sun; plant height 3-5ft.

#101  Packet  $2.50,  Approximately 100 seeds

  Green Tail - Amaranth caudatus - Annual - Yellow-green pendulous blooms and green leaves.  Makes a great companion to Love Lies Bleeding below.  Good cut or dried flower.  Full sun;  height: 42in.

#4274   Packet  $2.50,  Approximately 100 seeds

  Hot Biscuits - Amaranth cruentus - Annual - Orange brown drooping spikes on sturdy uniform plants.  Excellent cut flower variety.  Full sun; height: 46in.

#4273  Packet  $2.50,  Approximately 100 seeds

  Love Lies Bleeding - Amaranthus caudalus - Annual - Long drooping plumes of deep red make an excellent backdrop or specimen plant.  A favorite of Victorians.  Full sun; plant height: 3-5ft.

#102  Packet  $2.50,  Approximately 100 seeds

   Perfecta - Amaranthus tricolor (Summer Poinsetta, Joseph's Coat)  - Annual - Bright yellow and scarlet upper leaves and green lower ones with chocolate markings make this a colorful addition to your garden.  Full sun; plant height: 18-24in.

#1018  Packet  $2.50,  Approximately 100 seeds

  Torch - Amaranthus hypochondriacus - Annual;  Tall spikes of red add a touch of color to the garden.  Full sun; plant height: 24in.

#1190  Packet  $2.50,  Approximately 100 seeds

Opopeo Amaranth - Amaranthus hybridus - Annual - Bright red spikes on tall stems. Make an excellent cut flower. Full sun; height 6 to 7 ft. Approximately 100 seeds

#1181  Packet  $2.50,  Approximately 100 seeds

  Green Torch - Amaranthus hypochondriacus - Annual; Companion to Torch, with green flower heads.  Full sun; plant height: 24in.

#1515  Packet  $2.50,  Approximately 100 seeds

VARIETIES FOR FOOD

Calaloo (Vegetable Amaranth) - Amaranthus tricolor - The leaves of this extremely heat tolerant green are used in salads and in cooking and are commonly used in Asian, African and West Indies dishes.  Distinctive taste.  The deep green leaves with purple veins are ornamental as well as tasty.

#1501  Packet  $2.50,  Approximately 200 seeds

Golden Grain - Amaranthus hypochondriacus - Good grain variety ripens to a golden brown.  Heavy yields.

#1505  Packet  $2.50,  Approximately 100 seeds

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