"Of annuals, what can be compared to the Camellia Balsam...no wax work nor any imitation of man, can compare with it in rich and dazzling beauty. The white and scarlet spotted is unequaled among flowers."          
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Michelle Rabb
7/11/2018 10:56:24 pm
How extraordinarily lovely! Thank you. M.
Elsa
7/13/2018 09:42:30 am
Very pretty!
Veleria D Langbehn
7/29/2018 12:32:58 am
We always called balsam "Touch Me Nots" because when you touch the ripe seed pods, seeds flew everywhere.
I've heard them called that, too. The seeds are such fun to collect! We have lots of wild Impatiens capensis in wet areas around the woods and the first time I learned that they are called Touch Me Not I assumed they were poisonous...but turns out they are an excellent remedy for poison ivy! Leave a Reply. |
AuthorI am a passionate gardener and seed-saver, who also enjoys playing the violin and accordion, running, spending time with my 4 golden retrievers, keeping chickens, photography, and reading. 
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