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Variety |
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Artichoke |
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Green Globe
(20 Seeds) $2.95
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6 foot plants have 10-14 buds
per plant. Pick the buds when they are young to ensure tenderness. These are
really interesting to grow.. |
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Arugula |
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Slow Bolt
(50 Seeds) $2.95
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A versatile
gourmet green with tangy, spicy flavor. |
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Asparagus |
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Mary Washington
(20 Seeds) $2.95
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Produces good yields of tender dark green stalks.
Takes two years to become established, but once it does you will have a
lifetime of asparagus. |
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Beans, Dry |
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Amethyst
(30 Seeds) $2.95
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Beautiful oval shape purple-red
bean has a creamy texture .
Great for soups, salads,
and salsa. POLE |
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Appaloosa
(30
Seeds) $2.95
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Same coloring as an Appaloosa Pony.
Southwestern US origin. 18-24"compact
bushes frequently develop short runners. 5" long
green pods are flat and contain 4 to 6 kidney-shaped seeds. Can be
snapped when young, but usually dried and shelled.
BUSH
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Black Turtle
(30
Seeds) $2.95
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Vigorous, dwarf bushes bear
heavy yields of small black beans, 7-8 per pod. The young pods are crisp and
tender and may be used as snap beans if picked early. Grows well in all
regions except extreme North. Frequently
used in Latin American and Caribbean cuisine.
BUSH
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Black Valentine
(30 seeds) $2.95
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Introduced in 1897 by Henderson
Seed Company. Great tasting green bean that is very
productive. The seeds can also be dried and used in soups...a jet black
bean. Reliable, heavy producer. 55 days. BUSH |
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Brockton Horticultural
(30 seeds) $2.95
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Introduced
in 1885 by the Aaron Low Seed Co. who obtained the seed
from a grower in Brockton, Massachusetts.
Beautiful dark red striped pods. Used only as a
dry bean, wonderful flavor. Pole habit, 85 days.
POLE
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Brown Rice Bean
(30 seeds) $2.95
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Also called Fawn, this variety is technically a
Rice Bean in that it has very small seeds that look like large grains of
rice. Beautiful caramel brown color. Very mild
flavor. 85 days. BUSH |
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Colorado River (30 seeds)
$2.95
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A beautiful
bean that almost appears to be sprayed with a light red color. Great in
soups.
POLE |
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Cranberry (30 seeds)
$2.95
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This heirloom is related to the
famous variety Tongues of Fire. Beautiful
beans similar to those of Pinto, but with striking magenta colored markings.
Fine flavor. 90 days. 70 days BUSH |
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Dapple Grey (30 seeds)
$2.95
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The name, Dapple Grey, most likely comes from the
color of the horse. A filling legume that turns
pale tan and creamy when cooked, Dapple Grey heirlooms are ideal for soups.
BUSH |
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Good Mother Stallard (30 seeds)
$2.95
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A beautiful
bean, dark red/brown and creamy white. This bean has a rich, meaty
flavor that makes it wonderful for hearty soups! 85 days POLE |
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Hutterite (30 seeds)
$2.95
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Thought to be the best heirloom variety
for making soup! Beans soak up water
easily and cook very quickly. Makes
an excellent creamy white soup.
85 days BUSH |
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Jackson Wonder (30 seeds)
$2.95
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20 - 24" tall plants have coffee-colored
with burgundy marbling. An old hybrid from
the American south, this Lima is thought to date back to1888.
Cooked simply with butter, garlic and fresh herbs,
this bean will become one of your favorites! BUSH |
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Lina Sisco's Bird Egg (30 seeds)
$2.95
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These beans were brought to Missouri in the 1880's by
Lina's grandmother. It is a beautiful tan bean
with maroon markings is shaped just like a small bird's
egg. It has a nice upright bush and is very
productive. BUSH
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Moccassin (30 seeds)
$2.95
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This
coffee-brown, rice bean variety is very flavorful.
Use beans as a side dish or main course with your
favorite grains. Great for mixing
with rice in salads or as a side all by itself. 90
days
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Orca
(30 seeds)
$2.95
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A uniquely bi-colored bean with a Yin Yang pattern.
Creamy texture and mild flavor make them great with very spicy chili or
salsa dip. Also known as: Black Calypso and Yin Yang.
BUSH |
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Pebble (30
seeds) $2.95
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This is a unique bean to grow as it
has different colored beans in every pod! These add a great variety of
colors to soups, salsas, and chili. |
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Snowcap (30
seeds) $2.95
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Large kidney shaped tan beans with burgundy spots and a
snow "cap" on the edge. Very beautiful and they also have incredible
flavor. Keeps it's markings after being
cooked. POLE |
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Swedish Brown
(30 seeds) $2.95
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Brought to the US by Swedish immigrants in the early
1900's. These make great baked beans. BUSH |
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Tongues of Fire
(30 seeds) $2.95
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Dark brown/burgundy with
light mocha-colored markings. Tongues of
Fire beans originated at the tip of South America. Popular in Italy,
they are quite absorbent and cook quickly. Super
for soups and spicy dishes as they absorb a lot of flavor! BUSH |
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Trout
(30 seeds) $2.95
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Originally from Germany, but now
grown in the U.S., Trout beans, are also know by the
name Jacobs Cattle in the northeast.
Beautiful maroon and ivory coloring.
Creamy texture,
mild flavor, and ability to
hold up to long baking make these a favorite for baked
beans. BUSH
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Yellow Indian Woman
(30 seeds) $2.95
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Originally grown by Native Americans in Montana.
This runner style pole bean is light yellow in color and is very flavorful.
Holds it's shape well in slow cooked dishes.
POLE |
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Beans, Bush Snap |
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Improved
Golden Wax (50 seeds) $2.95
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Bright yellow
beans are nearly 6" long and have a flattened appearance. Great flavor and
good yields make this variety very popular in home gardens. |
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Contender
(50 seeds)
$2.95
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Good yields of dark green stringless beans. Plants are sturdy and produce
over a long period. |
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Derby
(50 seeds)
$2.95
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Big
crops of long pods that are tender, flavorful and up to 7 inches long.
Upright plants are easy to harvest, beans slip easily from stems. |
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Roma II
(50 seeds)
$2.95
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Good yields of thick green pods
with white seeds. Straight and stringless. Color and great
flavor hold during cooking. |
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TENDERETTE
(50 seeds) $2.95
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This disease resistant variety
does well in hot weather. Dark green long pods with a great bean flavor. |
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Top
Crop (50 seeds) $2.95
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5-6" long green beans with a
fresh crisp flavor. Plants produce a consistent load of beans over a long
period. |
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Beans, Bush Lima |
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HENDERSON
BUSH LIMA
(50 Seeds) $2.95
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Discovered in 1883 growing on the roadside in Lynchburg, Virginia. A
prolific drought resistant plant yields loads of pods with 3-4 seeds to a
pod. This buttery flavored baby lima produces 3 to 4, excellent
tasting beans per pod. A favorite and staple in an
heirloom garden. |
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Beans, Pole Lima |
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CHRISTMAS
(25 Seeds) $2.95
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1840's - Will grow up to 10
feet high! Produces heavy yields of 4-6 inch pods with 4-5 white and maroon
mottled seeds. Texture of a baked potato and they keep their coloring after
being cooked. |
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Florida Butter
(30 Seeds) $2.95
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Excellent tolerance for hot, humid weather. Cream colored
bean with maroon speckles or irregular stripes. Pods are about 3-1/2
in. long and contain 3 to 4 beans per pod. Use fresh, frozen, or canned. |
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KING OF THE
GARDEN (50 Seeds)
$2.95
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1883 -
Vines reach 7-8 feet and produce very long 7-8 inch pods with up to 6 beans
per pod. |
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Persian (30 Seeds)
$2.95
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Pole plants produce pods of small, thin
red seeds. 100 days |
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Beans, Pole |
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Kentucky
Wonder (50 seeds)
$2.95
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A very
popular bean with today's gardeners. It was originally grown in 1864
and produces 5-6 foot vines that are loaded with 8-9 inch pods. |
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Lazy Housewife (30 seeds)
$2.95
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The 'Lazy Wife' bean, which dates from at
least 1882, got its name because it was prolific and set beans in clusters
that were easy to pick. A late-season pole
variety that is often slow to start climbing, the 'Lazy Wife' is
worth the wait.
Picked young, the beans are brittle, fine-textured, and have a fine flavor.
'Lazy Wife' also produces first-rate shelled
beans, if the pods are left to ripen a little longer.
75 days |
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RATTLESNAKE
(50 seeds) $2.95
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This old bean produces 8-10
foot vines that yield beautiful long green and purple mottled pods. Beans
inside are also mottled and are great in soups. |
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SCARLET
RUNNER
(20 Seeds) $2.95
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A very
old heirloom that has graced American gardens since the early 1800's. Vines
can grow up to 15 feet on a trellis or string and produce some hefty sized
pods with beautiful pink and purple mottled beans. These are our favorite
colored beans! Bright red blossoms attract hummingbirds and butterflies.
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Beets |
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Cylindra
(50 seeds) $2.95
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A long dark red beet that is
great for slicing as it provides uniform slices. Nice smooth texture and
great taste.
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BULL'S BLOOD
(50 seeds) $2.95
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A very flavorful dark red
beet. Great for canning or fresh with some butter and salt! |
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CHIOGGIA
(50 seeds) $2.95
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Available as far back as the
1840's. This old Italian heirloom is a popular as ever! Medium sized beets
have a wonderful flavor and have alternating red and white rings making them
a truly gourmet vegetable. |
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DETROIT DARK RED
(50 seeds) $2.95
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1892 - These medium sized dark
red beets are the most popular beets grown today. Great flavor and texture
make these a garden favorite. |
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Early Wonder
(50 seeds) $2.95
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Produces consistent yields of
dark red beets with a good flavor. Great for canning. |
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Lutz Green Leaf
(50 seeds) $2.95
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Also known as Long Seasons, this
sweet delicious beet is perfect for the home garden. Can remain
growing in garden from spring to late fall without getting tough. |
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Broccoli |
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WALTHAM
(50 seeds) $2.95
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18-20
inch plants produce medium sized dark green heads that can be harvested and
the plant will continue to grow many edible side shoots over the growing
season. |
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Brussels Sprouts |
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LONG ISLAND
IMPROVED (50 Seeds)
$2.95
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This is
the most popular heirloom Brussels Sprouts grown. Once a mainstay in most
gardens, Brussels Sprouts have started regaining popularity again Each plant
can yield up to 100 sprouts that have a great flavor and are loaded with
nutrients. |
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Cabbage |
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Chinese
Michihili (75
Seeds) $2.95
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3-5 lb heads can grow up to 18
inches tall and 4 inches in diameter. Crisp and tender with a mild flavor. |
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Copenhagen
Market
(75 Seeds) $2.95
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3-4
pound heads
are uniform in shape and good keepers. One of the
earliest cabbage varieties. |
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Golden
Acre
(75 Seeds) $2.95
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3-4 lb
heads are produced earlier than other varieties. Compact and sweet.. Makes
great coleslaw or Pigs in a Blanket. |
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Red
Acre (75 Seeds)
$2.95
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2-4 lb hard red heads. This
variety is resistant to splitting and is a good keeper. |
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Early Jersey Wakefield
(75 Seeds) $2.95
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1840's -
Small
1.5-2 lb heads are oval shaped and very flavorful. Offered in most seed
catalogs in the late 1800's.
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Early Round Dutch
(75 Seeds) $2.95
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Very firm, almost perfectly
round heads. 4-5 lbs. Slow to bolt. High quality cabbage.
70 days
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Mammoth Red Rock
(75 Seeds)
$2.95
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1890's - Large deep red heads
that add color to salads. Good yields of compact heads. |
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Late Flat Dutch
(75 Seeds) $2.95
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1860's - One of the best
varieties grown in early gardens. Heads are an outstanding 10-15 lbs yet
they are still flavorful and tender. |
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Carrots |
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CHANTENAY
(200 Seeds) $2.95
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1900s - A heavy yielder of
sweet 5-7 inch carrots...even in poor soil!
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Scarlet Nantes
(200 Seeds) $2.95
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6-8 in. A
great fresh-eating carrot that is very sweet. Also stores well and is almost
coreless. |
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Danvers Half Long
(200 Seeds)
$2.95
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1871 - Produces 6-7 inch
carrots that have been a mainstay for American gardeners. Productive and
dependable. |
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25¢
Special |
Little Finger
(200 Seeds) $0.25
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A French variety that produces
sweet little 3" carrots that have a wonderful flavor straight from the
garden.
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Cauliflower |
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Snowed-in
Special! |
Snowball
(50 seeds) $0.25
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Large white heads mature about 1
1/2 weeks earlier than other varieties. Nice solid heads with a great flavor. |
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Celery |
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25¢
Special |
Golden
Pascal
(50 seeds) $0.25
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Tender string less stalks have a great flavor.
Disease resistant. |
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Cilantro |
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Long Standing (50 seeds) $2.95
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Great for seasoning Mexican and
Indian cuisine. Will germinate well in cool weather. Replant
every 3-4 weeks to keep crop going until late fall. |
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Collards |
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GEORGIA
SOUTHERN
(50 seeds) $2.95
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2.5 feet tall plants produce
huge bluish-green leaves. A good variety for southern heat. |
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25¢ Special |
VATES
(50 seeds) $0.25
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30 inch plants produce
dark green crumpled leaves. Plants are slow to bolt and are more well
adapted for cooler climates than the Georgia variety. |
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Cucumbers |
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Boston Pickling
(25 Seeds) $2.95
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1880 - Also called National
Pickling. A heavy producer of medium sized 5-6 inch cukes with black spines.
Great for pickling. Pick cucumbers before they get too large and begin to
yellow. |
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Double Yield
(25 Seeds) $2.95
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Productive plants produce high
yields of 6" long cucumbers. For every cucumber you pick, two more
grow. Best picked at 4-5" |
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Homemade Pickles
(25 Seeds) $2.95
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Another good pickling
cucumber. Long vines produce a good number of 5" fruits that are crisp and
uniform in shape. Perfect for pickles. |
25¢
Special |
Lemon
(25 Seeds) $0.25
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An exceptional
variety for cool, short season climates.
The sweet fruit looks like a round lemon, instead
of a cucumber. Ideal to use in salads or relishes.
65 to 70 days. |
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Marketmore
(25 Seeds) $2.95
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Heavy yields of 9" long dark
green cucumbers...great for slicers! Does well in les than perfect
weather conditions. 58 days |
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Straight 8
(25 Seeds) $2.95
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A great slicer...nice 5-7" long
cucumbers have a great flavor and produce well. |
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Eggplant |
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Black Beauty (20
Seeds) $2.95
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1902 -
This variety is the most widely grown eggplant in
American gardens. 1-3 lb glossy black fruit are 6-8 inches long. Plants
average 4-6 fruits. |
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Long Purple (20
Seeds) $2.95
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A
beautiful long purple eggplant originally from Italy. Plants bear a heavy
yield of fruits that are fine textured and have a rich smooth flavor.
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Herbs |
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Herb Sampler (10
Varieties) $16.95
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10
Varieties of culinary herbs (10-60 seeds of each) including Sage, Peppermint, Sweet
Marjoram, Garlic Chives, Coriander (Cilantro), Lemon Basil, Dwarf Greek Basil, Oregano,
Summer Savory, and Italian Sweet Basil. Enough varieties to start an excellent
kitchen herb garden. Varieties are
Individually packaged.
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Basil - Genovese (20
Seeds) $2.95
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The classic large-leaved
Italian sweet basil prized for its spicy flavor and wonderful aroma.
Fragrant plants grow 18-24". Make successive sowings for continuous summer
supplies. |
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Basil - Thai (20
Seeds) $2.95
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Spicy anise-clove flavor. Most
commonly used in Thai or Vietnamese cooking. 12-18"
plants are great for pots. |
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Chamomile - German (20
Seeds) $2.95
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Grown
in America since the late 1700s,
this herb is known to have a calming effect. Bushy plants
spread 2-3' when mature. Very drought-tolerant once plants are established.
Perennial in zones 3-4. |
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Chives (20
Seeds) $2.95
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Great ornamental herb for
fresh eating or cooking, excess freezes well. Dead-head spent flowers for an
extended blooming period. Plants will self seed. Perennial in zones 3-9. |
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Cilantro (20
Seeds) $2.95
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Great for seasoning Mexican and
Indian cuisine. Will germinate well in cool weather. Replant
every 3-4 weeks to keep crop going until late fall. |
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Dill - Mammoth Long Island (20
Seeds) $2.95
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30" tall plant produces seeds that are
used in pickling, and flavorful leaves that can be used in salads or with
fish. Leaves can be dried. Matures quickly and has huge yields. |
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Oregano - Italian (20
Seeds) $2.95
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24" plant produces flavorful dark green
leaves that can be used fresh or dried. Great for Italian cooking. |
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Sage - Broad Leaf (20
Seeds) $2.95
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A
beautiful long purple eggplant originally from Italy. Plants bear a heavy
yield of fruits that are fine textured and have a rich smooth flavor. |
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Savory - Summer(20
Seeds) $2.95
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18" tall plant produces peppery flavored
leaves. Known for being a great flavoring for beans. |
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Tarragon - Russian (20
Seeds) $2.95
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Prized for its sweet,
anise flavored leaves. Productive, freezes
and dries well, but hard to beat fresh. Perennial in zones 3-8. |
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Thyme - Common
(20
Seeds) $2.95
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Sprawling plants
grow 16-24" tall. Very versatile herb. Perennial
in zones 5-8. |
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Kohlrabi |
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EARLY
PURPLE VIENNA (50
Seeds) $2.95
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1860's - Plants have a round
purple base with short stocky stems. About a week later than the white
variety. |
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EARLY WHITE
VIENNA
(50 Seeds) $2.95
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12 inch
high plants are pale green colored. Good flavor and texture. |
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Leeks |
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Large American Flag
(50 Seeds) $2.95
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1870 - Also known as
Giant Musselburg. 9-15 inch stalks are tender and mild tasting. Can be
grown under a wide range of conditions and can over winter in many areas.
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Lettuce, Romaine |
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Snowed-in
Special! |
Romaine -
Rouge D'Hiver (100 seeds)
$0.25
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Translates as "Red Winter", also
called Cimmaron. 10-12" tall
Romaine type heads that include a mix of green and red leaves. Hardy growing
variety for either the garden, raised beds, or containers. |
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Romaine -
Barcarole (100 seeds)
$2.95
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Large, crisp 10-12" leaves.
Crunchy, juicy ribs make this perfect for caesar salads. Very hardy. |
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Romaine -
Paris Island Cos (100 seeds)
$2.95
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Flavorful dark green leaves.
Very loose heads. Great for salads or as garnish. 74 days |
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Lettuce, Head |
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Butterhead Buttercrunch (100 seeds) $2.95
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1894 - Compact heads with
light green leaves and a rouge border. Disease resistant |
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Iceberg
(100 seeds) $2.95
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1894 - Compact heads with
light green leaves and a rouge border. Disease resistant |
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Grand Rapids
(100 seeds) $2.95
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Nice round heads with light
green leaves. A good yielding lettuce that is slow to bolt. |
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Prize Head
(100 seeds) $2.95
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Smaller heads of bright green
tightly packed leaves. Plant at two week intervals to extend the growing
season. |
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Lettuce, Leaf |
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Black Seeded
Simpson (100
seeds)
$2.95
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1850 -
One of the most
popular loose leaf lettuces still today. Large light
green plants produce tender leaves that are crisp and not bitter. Direct
seed outdoors. |
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Salad Bowl Red
(100 seeds) $2.95
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Dark maroon-red leaves are
beautiful in salads. Sweet and tender. Can be picked over a long
period of time. Direct seed outdoors. |
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Salad Bowl Green
(100 seeds) $2.95
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Medium green leaves are
beautiful in salads. Sweet and tender. Can be picked over a long
period of time. Direct seed outdoors. |
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Red Sails
(100 seeds) $2.95
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AAS winner. Reddish bronze
leaves grow up to 12 inches in diameter and turn a more pronounced red in
the fall. High in vitamins, this mild flavored
lettuce is slow to bolt and will provide a good quantity of high quality
greens for salads. |
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Oakleaf
(100 seeds) $2.95
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1800's - Medium dark green
leaves are shaped similar to oak leaves. Plants are slow to bolt and is well
suited for hot summers. |
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Melons |
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Banana
(20 Seeds) $2.95
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1883 - A 16-18 inch long
banana shaped melon that has a smooth light yellow skin with an orange
interior. This melon has a truly unique aroma that resembles ripe bananas
and an extremely sweet flavor. Highly recommended!
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Early Hanover(20 Seeds) $2.95
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1895 - Large quantities of 2-3 lb. melons
with sweet, sugary flesh. Can be eaten down to the rind. 80 days |
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Hales Best
Jumbo
(20 Seeds) $2.95
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Large, oval, ribbed cantaloupe
with heavy netting and fine textured, bright orange flesh. Drought tolerant.
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Hearts of Gold
(20 Seeds) $2.95
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1917 - 3-4 lb fruits are dark
green and heavily netted. Prolific plants are more resistant to blight than
other varieties. Produces dark orange flesh that is very sweet and
flavorful. |
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Honey Rock
(20 Seeds) $2.95
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All American Winner 1933.
Originally developed in the early 1900's by F. W. Richardson of Ohio. 3-4
lb. light cream colored melons are heavily netted with salmon colored flesh.
Productive plants are resistant to fusarium wilt. |
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Rocky Ford
(20 Seeds) $2.95
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1881 - Also known as Eden's
Gem. 2-3 lb fruits are heavily netted and have a green flesh that is sweet
and juicy. Developed by J. W. Eastwood in Colorado |
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Mustard Greens |
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Florida
Broadleaf
(50 seeds) $2.95
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18-24 inch plants produce a
solid cluster of large green leaves. A popular variety in the south as it well suited for the hot summers. |
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SOUTHERN GIANT CURLED
(50 seeds) $2.95
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1740's - Large plants produce
bright green crumpled leaves with a slightly pungent flavor. A slow bolting
variety that is cold tolerant and slow bolting.
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TENDERGREEN
(50 seeds) $2.95
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Large
plants with smooth green leaves. This early variety has heat and
drought tolerance yet at the same time having a great
mild flavor. Our favorite mustard green. |
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Okra |
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CLEMSON SPINELESS (25 Seeds) $2.95
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1939
All American
Selection winner. was first introduced in 1939.
Large plants yield loads of dark green pods up to 3
inches long. A very popular variety since its inception.
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COWHORN
(25 Seeds) $2.95
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6-7 foot tall plants produce
loads of tender 10-12 inch shiny green pods that are ribbed and twisted
similar to a cow's horn. Excellent flavor. |
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Emerald Green
(25 Seeds) $2.95
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Tall plants produce good yields
of dark green pods over a long season. Pick when young. |
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RED BURGUNDY
(25 Seeds) $2.95
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3-4 foot plants
produce 6-7 inch pods that are burgundy in color. Best
when picked young. Heat and drought tolerant. |
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Onions, Bunching |
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EVERGREEN WHITE BUNCHING
(150 Seeds) $2.95
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1880's - The most widely grown
bunching onion. Each plant produces clusters of6-9 stalks that are about a
foot tall. Slow bolting and cold hardy. Can be planted in fall or spring. |
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WHITE LISBON
(150 Seeds) $2.95
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14-16 inch stalks grow
in clusters and produce great tasting onions that are heat tolerant. |
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Tokyo Long White
(150 Seeds) $2.95
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Uniform white
bunching onions with mild flavor. Great for cooking or
Farmer's Markets. Harvest when greens reach 10-12" tall. |
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Onions, Bulbing |
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CRYSTAL WAX
(50 seeds) $2.95
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Small white Bermuda style
onions are best if used fresh or great pickled as pearl onions. |
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RED BURGUNDY
(50 seeds) $2.95
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3-4 inch diameter onions are
dark red in color and make great slicers for hamburgers or chopped in salsa
or chili. Grows well in the north.
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WHITE SWEET SPANISH (50 seeds) $2.95
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Large oblong onions have a
white skin and interior. These make an attractive dish when mixed with red
onions. A standard kitchen variety that is a good general purpose onion. |
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YELLOW SWEET SPANISH (50 seeds) $2.95
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Large oblong onions have a
yellowish brown skin and yellow flesh. A standard kitchen variety that is a
good general purpose onion that has good keeping qualities. Sweet and mild
flavored. |
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Parsnip |
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Hollow Crown
(50 Seeds) $2.95
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1850 - This variety is still
the most popular parsnip grown today. 10-15 inch long roots have a finely
grained flesh that is sweet and flavorful. Withstands frost and stores well.
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Harris Model
(50 Seeds) $2.95
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15" long smooth
white parsnip with almost no side roots. Sweet and slightly nutty flavor.
Can be left in ground over winter without protection for spring use. |
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Peas, Garden |
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Alaska
(50 seeds) $2.95
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1880 - This variety was named
after a steamship that held the Transatlantic speed record back in the
1800's. Three feet tall plants produce loads of 2-3 inch pods that have
several small green peas. Good flavor for canning and soups. |
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Green Arrow (30 seeds) $2.95
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Long pods of 6-7 peas with a
great sweet flavor. Sturdy plants produce great yields. |
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Little Marvel
(50 seeds) $2.95
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1908 - Thick dwarf bushes
produce a good crop of 3-4 inch pods with dark green peas. Wilt resistant. |
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Lincoln
(50 seeds) $2.95
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These peas withstand heat and
wilt very well. 6-9 peas per pod. Great for freezing.
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Thomas Laxton
(50 seeds) $2.95
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1900 - Named after a famous
Pea breeder. Three foot plants produce heavy crops of 4-5 long pods with 7-9
peas in each! Good wilt resistance. |
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Wando
(50 seeds) $2.95
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Two foot tall plants have bush
habit an do not require a trellis. Plants bear loads of
3” long
pods with 7-9 dark green
peas each. |
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Peas, Snap |
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Mammoth Melting Sugar
(50 seeds) $2.95
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1906 - Tall 4-5 foot plants
need support via staking or a trellis. Large sweet pods retain their sweet
flavor even as they mature. Plants are very productive and show some wilt
resistance. |
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Sugar Snap
(50 seeds) $2.95
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All American Selection winner.
3 inch long pods are thick and plentiful. Vines will grow up to 6 foot tall
and are best served with a trellis. Plant in garden five weeks before last
spring frost. Fall planting can also be done approximately 11 weeks before
the first fall frost. |
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Peas, Snow |
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Snowed-in
Special! |
Dwarf Gray Snow
(30 seeds) $0.25
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Produces
30-36" tall plants that produce a healthy supply of thin
sweet edible pods. Great in salads and Asian cookingt. |
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Oregon Giant
(50 seeds) $2.95
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Produces giant,
tender snow peas. This is one of the best producing snow peas. Pick early
and frequently, while pods are still flat. |
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Pepper,Hot |
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Hot Pepper Sampler
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9 Varieties (6-10 seeds of each) $14.95
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Try our New
Hot Pepper Collection ($11.60 savings
over packet prices)!! This collection includes 6-8 seeds of each of the
following hot
pepper varieties: Anaheim Chili, Ancho Grande, Cayenne Long Red,
Hungarian Yellow Wax, Jalapeno, Large Red Cherry Hot,
Big Jim, Santa Fe Grande, and Serrano Chili. These
hot peppers make great chili and salsa and are a perfect compliment to
our large selection of Heirloom tomatoes.
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Super Hot Pepper Sampler - 7 Varieties (6-10
seeds of each) $19.00
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Try 7 of
the HOTTEST peppers we
offer...if you dare! ($8.65 savings over packet prices)!! This collection
includes the following very hot varieties: Bhut Jolokia (world's
hottest pepper), Aurora, Carribean Red, Fatalli, Orange Habanero, Peach
Habanero and Scotch Bonnet. Great for making super hot salsa or just
for having a hot pepper tasting party with your friends! |
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Anaheim Chili -
(20 Seeds) $2.95
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7-8" peppers turn red when ripe. Listed as a hot pepper but
this variety is fairly mild.
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Ancho Grande -
(20 Seeds) $2.95
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Smaller green peppers turn red when ripe. Plants
produce a good number of peppers and grow to 30-36".
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Cayenne Long
Thin -
(20 Seeds) $2.95
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Long thin hot peppers start out as green then turn a shade
of orange before a dark red when ripe.
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Hungarian Yellow Wax
Hot -
(20 Seeds) $2.95
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Plants produce a large number of 6-7" long banana shaped
peppers. Good in Salsa making
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Jalapeno -
(20 Seeds)
$2.95
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3" long blocky green peppers. Will turn red when
fully ripe. Good for salsas and chopped in dishes if you want to add
some heat. |
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Special! |
Large Red Cherry -
(20 Seeds) $0.25
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Round quarter to half dollar sized peppers are productive
and fairly hot. |
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Long Red
Cayenne
(20 Seeds)
$2.95
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Two foot tall plants produce a
load of 6-7" long thin red peppers. Medium heat makes these great for soups,
salsa, and chili. Wear protective gloves when processing any hot pepper. |
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NuMex Big Jim -
(20 Seeds) $2.95
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This variety claims the world's largest pepper growing up
to 12" long. Mild heat. |
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Sante Fe Grande -
(20 Seeds) $2.95
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2" long green hot peppers.
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Serrano Chili
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(20 Seeds) $2.95
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2-2.5" long thin hot peppers...the hottest we offer.
Plants are very productive. |
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See our
Hot Pepper page for over 60
varieties including our 25 cent special
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Pepper,Sweet |
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Sweet Pepper Mix -
6 Varieties (6-8 seeds of each) $9.95
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Try our New Sweet Pepper Collection ($7.55 savings
over packet prices)!! This collection includes 6-8 seeds of each of the
following sweet pepper varieties: Emerald Giant,
Orange Sun, Chinese Giant, Purple Beauty, Golden California Wonder, and Red
Marconi. These sweet peppers are great with
dips, colorful in salads, and perfect for any recipe that calls for sweet
peppers. |
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Hungarian Wax
- Sweet
(20 Seeds)
$2.95
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1941 - Also known as Sweet
Banana pepper. 18-24 inch plants produce about a dozen peppers that are
light greenish yellow in color and about six inches long. Still a very
popular pepper today. |
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California
Wonder
(20 Seeds)
$2.95
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A traditional green blocky
pepper. 24 inch plants produce a good quantity of peppers with thick walls
and a mild pepper flavor. Good stuffed or cut in strips for fresh eating. |
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Napoleon Sweet
(20 Seeds)
$2.95
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8" long red bell pepper.
Very productive. Produces early and holds up to some frost. 90
days |
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New for 2010! |
3-4" long glossy peppers have a very mild, sweet flavor.
Ripen from green to red. Origin: Japan |
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Tolli's Sweet Italian
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(10 Seeds) $2.95
New for 2010! |
If you've never grown peppers before, try this one!
Very easy to grow. This heirloom plant produces large yields of 4-5"
peppers with a mild, sweet flavor. Ripen from green to red.
Origin: Italy 85 days |
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Radish |
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CHERRY BELLE
(100 Seeds) $2.95
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1949 -
All American
Selection winner. A very early bright red radish with
pure white flesh. |
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Crimson Giant
(100 Seeds) $2.95
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A bright red radish that
produce some of the largest round radishes ever! Stays sweet and flavorful
even when large. |
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Early Scarlet Globe
(100 Seeds) $2.95
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A very earlier bright red
radish. Crisp pure white interior has a great radish flavor.
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French Breakfast
(100 Seeds) $2.95
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1879 - 2 inch long blunt
tipped radishes are bright red in color with a white tip. A good flavored
radish that is a nice alternative to the standard globe shaped varieties. |
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Hailstone
(100 Seeds) $2.95
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A smaller globe shaped white
radish with a very appropriate name. Good solid flavor and crisp flesh. |
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Sparkler, White Tip
(100 Seeds) $2.95
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Similar to French Breakfast
but tapered to a point. Bright red cylinders with a white tip. |
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 Snowed-in
Special!
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WHITE ICICLE
(100 Seeds) $0.25
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5-6 inch long white tapered
radishes have a crisp mild flavored flesh. A favorite with chefs.!
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Rutabaga |
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American Purple Top
(50 seeds) $2.95
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1920 - 4-6 inch round roots
have purplish-red shoulders and a cream colored body. Yellow colored flesh is
solid and mild flavored. Good keeping qualities.
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Salsify |
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MAMMOTH SANDWICH ISLAND
(50 Seeds) $2.95
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1860's - This is the most
widely grown variety of Salsify. Similar in shape to parsnips, roots are
8-10 inches long and have a flavor some say resembles oysters. Flavor
improves if harvested after a fall frost.
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Spinach |
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BLOOMSDALE LONG STANDING
(50 seeds) $2.95
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1925 -
This is the most widely planted Spinach in the United States. Dark green
crumpled leaves are great for salads. Plants are strong growers and tolerant
to summer heat. Slow bolting provides longer harvest period. |
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Squash, Summer |
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Crookneck - Early Summer
(20 Seeds) $2.95
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1700's - This heirloom dates
back to the 1700's and is still a very popular variety today with market
growers and home gardeners. Bright yellow fruits are covered with warts.
Flesh is sweet and finely grained. |
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Early Prolific Straight Neck
(20 Seeds) $2.95
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1938 All American Selection -
bush type plants produce bright yellow fruits similar in shape to zucchini.
Pick squash when they are 5-6 inches long to promote additional setting.
Great in oriental stir-frys and any mixed vegetable dish. |
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White Bush Scallop
(20 Seeds) $2.95
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1700's - Another very old
heirloom grown by American Indians. Bush type plants produce light green
colored 3 inch by 6 inch oblong flattened 2-3 lb. squash with scalloped
edges. Very good flavor that has proven itself for hundreds of years. |
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Zucchini - Black Beauty
(20 Seeds) $2.95
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1931 - Bush type plants are
fast growing and very prolific. Pick squash when they are 5-6 inches long to
promote additional setting. Great flavor and tender flesh. This is the most
widely grown squash in American gardens. |
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Squash, Winter and Pumpkins |
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Big Max
(10 Seeds) $2.95
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110 days. (C. maxima) Huge pumpkins can grow well over 100 lbs! Nearly
round, bright orange fruit are stunning and are good for pies and
canning. Very thick, orange flesh. Good for county fairs and displays. |
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Burgess Buttercup
(20 Seeds) $2.95
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Plants are of bush habit and
produce 3-4 lb squash that are dark green and somewhat blocky in shape.
Bright orange flesh is sweet and flavorful. An excellent baking squash.
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Butternut, Waltham
(20 Seeds) $2.95
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Buff colored 4-5 lb. squash that
are solid with meat and a small bulbous seed cavity. Sweet orange flesh is
ideal for baking and freezing |
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Connecticut Field
(15 Seeds) $2.95
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1700's - This is an extremely
old heirloom grown by American Indians during the early days of our country.
Produces 20-25 lb. pumpkins that are excellent for carving. Flesh is fairly
stringy and tasteless so it is not recommended for baking.
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Cushaw, Green Striped
(15 Seeds) $2.95
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Similar in shape to a
crookneck summer squash. This green and white striped variety can grow up to
30 lbs. Flesh is a light orange color and can be used for pies. Also makes
an interesting fall display when mixed in with the many other interesting
shaped squash. |
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Delicata
(20 Seeds) $2.95
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1894 - Offered by Henderson
Seed Company in the late 1800's - Vines produce a good number of oblong
cream yellow and green striped squash. Flesh is a light yellow color and is
very sweet. Slice lengthwise, scoop out seeds, and bake with butter and
salt/pepper. Great size for individual servings.
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Hubbard, Blue
(15 Seeds) $2.95
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1800's - Light grayish Blue
squash are long and tapered at both ends and can weigh up to 25-30 lbs! Dry
orange flesh has a great flavor and is one of our favorites for freezing.
Squash need to be sliced or broken into chunks for baking.
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Jarrahdale
(10 Seeds) $2.95
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An heirloom variety from
Australia. This beautiful grey colored pumpkins are very heavily ribbed.
Flesh is bright orange and very sweet which makes it great for pies and
cooking. 5-15 lbs. |
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Jumbo Pink Banana
(15 Seeds) $2.95
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105 days. (C. maxima) Large, pink banana-shaped fruit, can weigh 10-40
lbs. This variety is about 100 years old. We have grown this squash for
many years, fine flavored, dry, sweet orange flesh, popular on the west
coast, large yields. |
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Long Island Cheese
(10 Seeds) $2.95
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These old heirloom varieties
resemble a wheel of cheese. Light yellow/tannish squash grow 4-12 lbs are
flattened in shape and with faint ribbing.
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Spaghetti Squash
(20 Seeds) $2.95
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1934 - Japanese origin. These
oval yellow colored squash have a very stringy flesh that can be scooped out
and used in spaghetti dishes. Mild flavor
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Swiss Chard |
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Fordhook Giant
(50 seeds) $2.95
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Large green leaves have a nice
flavor. Plants are sturdy growers and produce well up until frost. |
25¢
Special |
Luccullus
(50 seeds) $0.25
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1750 - A
large growing plant with dark green crumpled leaves. Good flavor on this
high yielding variety that withstands mild frosts. |
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Turnip |
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Purple Top White Globe
(50 seeds) $2.95
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1800's - The most popular
turnip in American Gardens today. Leaves will grow up to two feet tall.
Creamy white roots are flattened in shape with purple shoulders.
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25¢
Special |
SEVEN TOP
(50 seeds) $0.25
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1845 - Grown for its greens as
the root is not edible. Produces 1.5-2 foot tall tender greens that can be
harvested over a long growing season.
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*Watermelon |
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Charleston
Grey (10 Seeds) $2.95
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Oblong melons
reach 25-30 lbs. Grayish green skin Red and juicy watermelon is a summertime
favorite! |
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Crimson Sweet (10 Seeds) $2.95
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Oblong melons
reach 25-30 lbs.
Dark and light green stripes
outside, deep red very sweet inside. Perfect for backyard growers. |
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Moon and Stars
(10 Seeds) $2.95
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A beautiful heirloom melon
that has unique markings resembling stars with a larger moon spot at one
end. Very sweet red flesh with an average number of seeds.
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25¢ Special |
Mountain Hoosier
(10 Seeds) $0.25
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Extremely productive plant produces good yields of large 75 to 80 lb
watermelons. Very tasty and sweet
with flavorful bright red flesh. Excellent choice
for home gardeners and market growers. |
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