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Variety |
Days |
Description |
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Asparagus |
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Mary
Washington (50 Seeds) $2.95
|
60 |
Thick
dark green
shoots with purple tips. This is the standard Asparagus
type found at many markets and farm stands. Yields are medium to heavy. |
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Artichoke |
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Green Globe
(50 Seeds) $2.95
|
75-85 |
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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Beans, Dry |
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Appaloosa, Red
(50 Seeds) $2.95
|
80 |
This bean is a beautiful bean with splashes of burgundy
on white. Southwestern US origin. |
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Appaloosa
(100
Seeds) $2.95
|
80 |
Same coloring as an Appaloosa Pony.
Southwestern US origin. |
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Black Valentine
(100 Seeds) $2.95
|
75 |
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. |
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Orca
(100 Seeds)
$2.95
|
100 |
A uniquely bi-colored bean with a Yin Yang pattern
Also known as: Black Calypso and Yin Yang. |
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Pebble (100
Seeds) $2.95
| 100 |
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 (100
Seeds) $2.95
|
100 |
Large kidney shaped tan beans with burgundy spots and a
snow "cap" on the edge. Very beautiful and they also have incredible
flavor. |
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Swedish Brown
(100 Seeds) $2.95
|
90 |
Brought to the US by Swedish immigrants in the early
1900's. These make great baked beans. |
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Vermont Cranberry
(100 Seeds) $2.95
|
90 |
A New England tradition! These beans are brightly colored
and have a nutty flavor. |
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Wren's Egg
(100 Seeds) $2.95
|
70 |
Also known as Taylor's
Horticultural which was offered in seed catalogs in the 1800's. Pole bean
habit. Harvest early for fresh snap beans or let dry on vines for shelling. |
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Yellow Indian Woman
(100 Seeds) $2.95
|
75 |
Originally grown by Native Americans in Montana.
This runner style pole bean is light yellow in color and is very flavorful. |
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Beans, Bush Snap |
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BLUE LAKE
(100 Seeds) $2.95
|
55 |
Green snap beans that are
about 6 inches long with an excellent flavor and texture. Very popular with
market growers. |
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BOUNTIFUL(100
Seeds) $2.95
|
45 |
Heavy bearing string less beans
that have been very popular since the late 1800's.
|
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BRITTLE WAX (100
Seeds) $2.95
|
50 |
Introduced in 1900, these
golden yellow beans produce a load of great flavored string less beans over a
long growing season. |
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CONTENDER
(100 Seeds) $2.95
|
50 |
Introduced in 1949 -
String less dark green beans are good producers and are disease resistant. |
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COMMODORE
(150 Seeds) $2.95
|
65 |
1938
All American Selection - Dark green beans have
long 8 inch pods that prolific producers of flavorful, string less beans.
|
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KENTUCKY WONDER BUSH
(100 Seeds) $2.95
|
60 |
Originally introduced in the
late 1800's. This variety has been one of the most popular home garden
varieties ever due to its excellent flavor and heavy yield.
|
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OLD DUTCH
HALF RUNNER (100
Seeds) $2.95
|
60 |
First
offered in the 1820's. Three foot plants provide a good yield of light green
beans. Use when young as tender snap beans. |
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PENCIL POD
BLACK WAX (100
Seeds) $2.95
|
60 |
First
offered in 1900. Popular with home gardeners for its string less green pods
that have a wonderful beanie flavor.
|
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TENDERETTE
(100 Seeds) $2.95
|
55 |
This disease resistant variety
does well in hot weather. Dark green long pods with a great bean flavor. |
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TENDERGREEN IMPROVED
(100 Seeds) $2.95
|
55 |
1933
All American
Selection - Plants produce a heavy yield of 6-7 dark
green beans...great for the home or market gardener. |
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TOP CROP
(100 Seeds) $2.95
|
50 |
A heavily producing bush bean
that yields 6-7 inch dark green beans that are great for canning or as fresh
snap beans. |
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Beans, Bush Lima |
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Burpee Improved
(50 Seeds) $2.95
|
70 |
A heavy yielding plant that
produces quantities of good tasting Limas. Offered for almost 100 years. |
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HENDERSON
BUSH LIMA
(50 Seeds) $2.95
|
60-75 |
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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JACKSON WONDER
(50 Seeds)
$2.95
|
65-75 |
1888 - From Thomas Jackson, an
Atlanta farmer. A good southern variety that is very productive and drought
tolerant. The plants grow 15 to 30 inches, and have 3-5
buff colored seeds mottled with splashes of mahogany. |
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FORDHOOK
BUSH LIMA
(50
Seeds) $2.95
|
75 |
1917 -
The year my Father was born. This old
variety is a heavy producer of
large pods with 4-5 beans. A great tasting Lima!
|
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Beans, Pole Lima |
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CHRISTMAS
(50 Seeds) $2.95
|
80-95 |
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. |
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KING OF THE
GARDEN (50 Seeds)
$2.95
|
90 |
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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Beans, Pole |
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Kentucky
Wonder (100 Seeds)
$2.95
|
70 |
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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RATTLESNAKE POLE BEAN
(100 Seeds) $2.95
|
65 |
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
(50 Seeds) $2.95
|
70 |
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
(100 Seeds) $2.95
|
55 |
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
(100 Seeds) $2.95
|
55 |
A very flavorful dark red
beet. Great for canning or fresh with some butter and salt! |
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CHIOGGIA
(100 Seeds) $2.95
|
65 |
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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CROSBY'S EGYPTIAN
(100 Seeds) $2.95
|
60 |
Another beet introduced in the
early 1800's. Gardeners have become familiar with the great flavor and good
yield of this heart shaped beet. |
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DETROIT DARK RED
(100 Seeds) $2.95
|
60 |
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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Broccoli |
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ATLANTIC
(100 Seeds) $2.95
|
55-70 |
Good variety for short growing
seasons. Produces medium sized heads that are compact and full of flavor.
|
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WALTHAM
(100 Seeds)
|
65-100 |
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
|
85-120 |
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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CHIEFTAIN
SAVOY (75 Seeds)
$2.95
|
85 |
1938
All American Selection winner.
Dark Olive green heads are full of tightly packed
crinkled leaves. Best if picked after exposure to a light frost as this
improves flavor. |
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Chinese
Michihile (75 Seeds) $2.95
|
75 |
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
|
65-100 |
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
|
70 |
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
|
75 |
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
|
60-75 |
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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Drumhead Savoy
(75 Seeds) $2.95
|
90 |
1880's - Crisp and tender
crimpled leaves on 3-5 lb flattened heads. These were very popular at the
Central Market in Paris.100 days. |
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Mammoth Red Rock
(75 Seeds) $2.95
|
90-100 |
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
|
100-110 |
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
(300 Seeds) $2.95
|
70 |
1900s - A heavy yielder of
sweet 5-7 inch carrots...even in poor soil!
|
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Danvers Half Long
(300 Seeds) $2.95
|
75 |
1871 - Produces 6-7 inch
carrots that have been a mainstay for American gardeners. Productive and
dependable. |
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Little Finger
(300 Seeds) $2.95
|
70 |
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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EARLY
SNOWBALL (100 Seeds)
$2.95
|
60 |
1888 -
Introduced by Peter Henderson & Co. This very popular variety of
open-pollinated cauliflower produces 6-7 inch diameter
snow white heads that are reliable, even in warmer growing zones.
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Celery |
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TENDERCRISP
CELERY
(100 Seeds) $2.95
|
105 |
Compact plants produce tight
dark green stalks with a great celery flavor. Excellent cut in strips or
diced in soups. |
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GOLDEN SELF
BLANCHING
(100 Seeds) $2.95
|
85 |
1885 - 18-30 inch plants are
originally from France. Tender string less stalks have a great flavor.
Disease resistant. |
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Collards |
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GEORGIA
(100 Seeds) $2.95
|
75 |
2.5 feet tall plants produce
huge bluish-green leaves. A good variety for southern heat. |
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VATES
(100 Seeds) $2.95
|
75 |
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
(60 Seeds) $2.95
|
50-60 |
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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Homemade Pickles
(60 Seeds) $2.95
|
55 |
Another good pickling
cucumber. Long vines produce a good number of 5" fruits that are crisp and
uniform in shape. Perfect for pickles. |
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Eggplant |
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Black Beauty (50
Seeds) $2.95
|
75-85 |
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 (50
Seeds) $2.95
|
75 |
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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Kohlrabi |
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EARLY
PURPLE VIENNA (50
Seeds) $2.95
|
55-60 |
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
|
50-55 |
12 inch
high plants are pale green colored. Good flavor and texture. |
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Leeks |
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GIANT MUSSELBURG
(50 Seeds) $2.95 |
