INSECT REPELLENT PLANTS
Nature's answer to synthetic bug sprays as well as adding beauty to your garden.
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Synthetic pesticides are more of a threat to man than the insects it
would seem. As each generation of insects become more immune the pesticide,
stronger and more potent insecticides are released. In the meantime we
humans are absorbing these chemicals as they permeate our homes, gardens
and lawns and in turn we are depleting the quality of our health and the
health of our pets. We hope that most American gardeners will help reverse
this trend by using natural pest deterrents that have been used successfully
for generations. We offer the following seeds to aid them in their efforts.
HR105 BALM, LEMON (MELISSA OFFICINALIS)(CITRONELLA) [P]
ZONES 4-9 Lemon scented leaves and sprigs used to make teas and cool drinks. Good for
potpourri and the flowers attract bees. Also used as an effective insect repellent.
25 seeds $2.15
D1708 KENTUCKY COFFEE TREE. GYMNOCLADUS DIOICA.
A large shade tree with long leaves that are pinkish in spring, green
in summer and yellow in fall. The seeds can be roasted and eaten like nuts
or made into a coffee substitute. The bruised foliage when sprinkled with
sweetened water will attract and kill flies. Can be raised in containers.
3 seeds $2.15
D1711 BLACK LOCUST, FALSE ACACIA. ROBINIA.
Beautiful ornamental loaded with white fragrant flowers. An excellent
shade tree with acacia type foliage. The fragrant flowers can be smelled
for hundreds of ft. in spring. The bruised foliage mixed with sugar will
attract and kill flies.
20 seeds $2.15
D1714 CHINABERRY TREE. MELIA AZEDARACH.
A handsome and dense tree. The profuse berries are used to make necklaces
and insecticides. Also called Lilac Tree, Pride of India and Bead Tree.
To make flea repellent for lawns, mix 1 tablespoon of dry, powdered berries
with on teaspoon of dishwashing detergent to a gallon of water and spray
on lawns with a sprayer. This will also repel flying insects as well.
4 seeds $2.15
D1717 OSAGE ORANGE. MACLURA.
A fast growing shrub often grown as a hedge. Pretty foliage with greenish
flowers. Good as a background or border plant. The crushed fruits of this
plant are said to attract and kill cockroaches. Can be raised as container
plant in northern states.
10 seeds $2.15
D1719 SHOO-FLY PLANT. NICANDA PHYSALODES.
A vigorous bushy annual to 2-5 ft. tall with sky-blue bell flowers
a inch wide, followed by unusual, papery 5 wing pods that are excellent
for dried arrangements. A beautiful ornamental that is raised around greenhouses
for its possible fly repelling and killing properties. Said to attract
and kill white flies. IMAGE
15 seeds $2.15
D1721 BLAZING STAR. SPICATA.
A beautiful plant often raised for its ornamental appeal. Has rosy
purple spikes of flowers up to 15" long. The dried roots of the plant have
a soft vanilla smell and will repel moths when placed among clothes. A
hardy perennial that is easy to grow from seeds reaching 3-6 ft. tall.
20 seeds $2.15
D1724 ROSEMARY. ROSEMARINUS OFFICINALIS.
Evergreen aromatic shrubs from the Mediterranean. Grows 2-6 ft. with
pale blue 1/2" flowers and attractive foliage. Powdered Rosemary leaves
are used as a flea and tick repellent. Simply dust the powder onto the
pet or areas where the pet sleeps. A very effective and safe repellent. IMAGE
20 seeds. $2.15
D1729 PENNYROYAL. MENTHA PELUGIUM.
A small leaved perennial herb that has spikes of lavender, fragrant
flowers. Ground pennyroyal is one of the most effective tick deterrents
available. Dust powder made from the leaves around areas where the pet
sleeps and plays.
25 seeds $2.15
D1735 LEMON BASIL. OCIMUM.
An aromatic tender annual with small pretty flowers and lemony fragrance.
An attractive plant that is easy to grow. When planted in the garden close
to tomatoes, it not only improves the taste of the tomatoes but deters
white flies as well.
20 seeds $2.15
D1739 TRUE LAVENDER. LAVANDULA.
A beautiful aromatic perennial that is hardy to zone 5 and can be raised
in tubs in colder climates. The most fragrant lavender. Beautiful lavender
flowers on long stems and narrow green leaves. Sow in fall or spring. When
planted in the garden, it will deter pests with its fragrance. When dried
and placed in closets and drawers with clothes, it will deter moths and
lend its wonderful fragrance to the clothes.
40 seeds $2.15
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