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In our minds, these flowers are as masculine an accessory as a tie, a briefcase, or a derby hat.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlso known as Cornflower, the Bachelor Button can reach heights of 3 feet and is a great cutting flower.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Hudson Valley Seed Co.","offers":[{"title":"Art Pack","offer_id":31221301641261,"sku":"ap_bachelor_button","price":4.34,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0072\/0909\/1117\/products\/Bachelor-Button-Polka-Dot-Mix-vendor-unknown-1630674704.jpg?v=1735580543"},{"product_id":"good-bug-blooms","title":"Good Bug Blooms","description":"\u003cp\u003eSow this beneficial mix of annuals in the spring. There's always more to do in the garden than we can do alone, so why not invite some little friends to help out? The green lacewing on this pack will love these flowers and reward your generosity by laying eggs in your garden. The eggs will hatch into \"aphid lions,\" their larval stage, which will voraciously devour insect pests. Get to know and love the good bugs in your garden by providing nectar and habitat for them to thrive.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eContains \u003ca href=\"\/products\/indian-blanket?_pos=1\u0026amp;_sid=87c5f9b15\u0026amp;_ss=r\"\u003eIndian Blanket\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/products\/dahlia-zinnia?_pos=1\u0026amp;_psq=dahlia%20\u0026amp;_ss=e\u0026amp;_v=1.0\"\u003eDahlia Zinnia\u003c\/a\u003e, Tall Blue \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/hudsonvalleyseed.mom\/products\/jubilee-gem-bachelor-buttons?_pos=1\u0026amp;_psq=bache\u0026amp;_ss=e\u0026amp;_v=1.0\" title=\"Bachelor Button\"\u003eCornflower\u003c\/a\u003e, Scarlet Flax, Sweet Alyssum, \u003ca href=\"\/products\/german-chamomile-1?_pos=1\u0026amp;_psq=chamo\u0026amp;_ss=e\u0026amp;_v=1.0\"\u003eGerman Chamomile\u003c\/a\u003e, Bright Lights Cosmos, and \u003ca href=\"\/products\/persian-carpet-zinnia?_pos=1\u0026amp;_sid=13ae598d1\u0026amp;_ss=r\"\u003ePersian Carpet Zinnia\u003c\/a\u003e. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e500 seeds sow a 3'x10' garden plot.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Hudson Valley Seed Co.","offers":[{"title":"Art Pack","offer_id":31221754429485,"sku":"ap_good_bug_blooms","price":4.34,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0072\/0909\/1117\/products\/6AB90B1C-4D00-4E87-849E-9D495E5A0FF0.jpg?v=1735580532"},{"product_id":"jubilee-gem-bachelor-buttons","title":"Jubilee Gem Bachelor Buttons","description":"\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eAlso known as ‘Blue Cornflower,’ and one of the few true blue flowers for home gardeners, Bachelor's Button brightens sunny borders with its prolific blooms and delicate foliage. The deeply serrated, royal blue florets form intricate, layered blossoms resembling faceted gemstones. Plants grow up to 3' tall and pair especially well with Calendula, Borage, and Coreopsis.  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eCornflower blue has inspired poetry, the name of a Crayola crayon, and features as a floral motif on collectible Corning Ware. Also known as Knapweed, Blue-Bottle, Star Thistle, and Bachelor's Button. The plants are easy to grow and produce long lasting cut flowers. The petals are edible (with very mild flavor) and can be used to brighten salads and deserts.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cem data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eCentaurea\u003c\/em\u003e \u003cem data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ecyanus\u003c\/em\u003e matures quickly. 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