HYBRID PEPPER. A sensational sweet bell from the Goliath family. Massive 4-lobed fruits set well under a variety of conditions. Elongated, thick- walled, 4 by 7 in. fruits, with plenty of substance and fl avor. Left on plants, fruits will turn from green to dark red. Contains more Vitamin C than an or- ange! 71 days.
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exceptionally well for home and market gardeners – even in areas with challenging climates. From the garden to your table, these are sure to be some of the prettiest, tastiest and most unique tomatoes you’ll ever grow and eat!
00811 PINK BERKELEY TIE-DYE. Large beefsteak fruits are the color of port wine with metallic green stripes and weigh 8 to 12 oz. Its excellent sweet fl avor was put to the test against Cherokee Purple in farmers markets taste tests and was preferred every time. 65-75 days. Indeterminate.
(A) Pkt. (30 seeds) $2.95; 2 pkts. $4.95; (D) 1/32 oz. $9.95; (H) 1/8 oz. $35.50.
04028 BLACK DIAMOND YEL- LOW FLESH WATERMELON. Looks like a regular Black Diamond on the outside, but what a surprise when you cut it open. Flesh is bright yellow, sweet, tender and probably the most deli- cious you will have eaten in a coon's age. This is a big, fun to grow watermelon that can reach 60 to 70 lbs. under favorable conditions. Has a glossy dark green rind. 90 days. (A) Pkt. $2.15; 2 pkts. $3.65.
unique snap bean that is a cross between a purple snap and a pinto. String- less, 4 to 5 in. pods have a beautiful, unusual dusty red-rose color with a very pleasant taste. Plants have a bush habit and grow just 15 to 20 in. tall. 50 to 60 days. (A) Pkt. (1 oz.) $2.95; (N) 1/2 lb. $10.95; (P) 1 lb. $19.95; (P) 2 lb. $35.95; (P) 5 lb. $79.95.
02133 MUNCHER CUCUMBER. Very tender variety that is excellent for fresh eating right out of the garden. Nearly spineless fruits are 6 to 8 in. long and 3 in. wide on strong vigorous vines. Non-bitter, burpless cucumbers can be eaten at any stage of growth. For pickles, fruits should be harvested when 4 to 6 in. long. 60-65 days. (A) Pkt. (30 seeds) $2.45; 2 pkts. $4.45; 4 pkts. $7.95.
SWAN BEAN. An eye-catching
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00813 PORK CHOP. While most yellow tomatoes are ac- tually orange, this one is a true yellow. Slightly fl attened, 8 to 10 oz. beefsteak fruits ripen from yellow with green stripes to gold. Great sweet tomato fl avor with a hint of citrus. Fea- tured in the July/August 2013 issue of Martha Stewart Living magazine. 75 days. Indeterminate.
(A) Pkt. (30 seeds) $2.95; 2 pkts. $5.25; 4 pkts. $9.45.
04585 EGYPTIAN TOP-SET ONION SETS. Also called “Walk- ing Onions”, this 1800’s heirloom was fi rst introduced to American gardens from Canada. Plants shoot out clusters of mar- ble-sized, purple-skinned, pungent bulbs, “top set” above the ground on straight, green, 3 ft. stalks. Hardy pe- rennial. 30 sets plant about 20 ft. Note: Due to occasional winter storage problems, this item may be shipped in September. Available for Fall shipment only. 10 sets for $6.75; 20 sets for $11.50; 30 sets for $14.95.
TOMATO. The fi rst high anthocyanin (a naturally occurring pigment that has been shown to fi ght disease in humans) tomato and said to be the healthiest tomato in the world. The high amount of anthocyanin creates quite a vibrant indigo on 2 in., round fruits. The purple coloring occurs on the portion of the fruit that is exposed to light, while the shaded portion starts out green and turns deep red when mature. Inside, the fl esh reveals the same red tone with a superbly bal- anced, multi-faceted to- mato fl avor. Allow fruits to mature completely for best fl avor. Bred at OSU. Heavy yielder. 75-80 days. Indeterminate. (A) Pkt. (30 seeds) $2.95; 2 pkts. $5.25; 4 pkts. $9.45.
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03019 CAJUN BELLE PEPPER. 2010 AAS Winner. Spice is a must with today’s cui- sine, but not everyone likes the heat turned up. Cajun Belle hits the perfect note – mildly spicy but still sweet, making it the perfect choice to add zing to salsas, salads and stir- fry dishes. Uniform plants reach 24 in. in width and height, producing plentiful yields of fi rm-walled fruits that average 3-1/2 to 4 in. at matu- rity and change from green to red. 61 days. (A) pkt. (10 seeds) $2.95; 2 pkts. $5.25; 4 pkts. $9.50.
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00131 DELICIOUS TOMATO. An excellent slicer, most fruits over 1 lb., with many 2 to 3 lbs., but holds the world record of 6 lbs! Smooth and solid fruits that seldom crack with small cavities, al- most solid meat and excellent fl a- vor. Developed from Beefsteak. Indeterminate. 77 days. (A) Pkt. $2.15; 2 pkts. $3.75; (F) 1/16 oz. $6.50; (J) 1/4 oz. $12.95.
PLANTS. So sweet, you’ll be tempted to eat ‘em like apples! Offers improved sizing, better interior color and intense dark red skin with a very mild taste. The color moves inside as the bulbs mature producing beautiful red rings when sliced for use in your favorite recipes. Uniform, and produces a high percentage of single centers in solid, fi rm bulbs. Red onions contain quercetin, an antioxidant that
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suggest may help fi ght heart disease, cancer and cataracts. Intermediate or day-neutral. 85 days. 1 bunch $9.95; 2 for $14.95; 5 for $29.95; 10 for $49.95; 30 for $69.95.
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pumpkins up to 400 lbs.! With good care, fruits weighing up to 400 lbs. are not uncommon. Fruit is round to fl attened round, ribbed and a beauti- ful bright orange. Seed cavity is small with thick fl esh and extra-meaty. Makes great pies, and lots of them! 120 days.
PUMPKIN. Grow Prices, each variety:
WILD BOAR SERIES TOMATOES. A new introduction from a small tomato breeder and grower of heirlooms since 2000. Performs
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(A) Pkt. (10 seeds) $3.50; (L) 1 oz. $10.95; (M) 1/4 lb. $38.95.
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MELON. Dark green exterior, speckled with distinctive yellow spots, protects sweet, dark pink fl esh. Slightly oval in shape. A good keeper, with great texture. Drought and disease resistant. 100 days. (A) Pkt. (25 seeds) $2.50; 2 pkts. $4.70; 4 pkts. $8.50.
YELLOW WATERMELON. Same as above, except it’s yellow fl eshed. 95 days. Priced above.
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