R.H. Shumway Seedsman
Made of all natural burlap fabric and coated for water reten- tion – includes reinforced drain holes for adequate drainage and rugged reinforced seams for added strength. Easy-to-use – just fill with potting soil and add plants or seeds! Perfect for deck, balcony and patio gar- dening. Reusable and folds flat for seasonal storage. Be sure to see our Herb Grow Bag on
VINTAGE GROW BAGS. Have fun con- tainer gardening with these classic bags en- hanced with colorful screen printed graphics.
Dear Gardening Partner,
53904 Eggplant, 15 Gallon, 18”D x 14-1/2”H, $14.95.
With our favorite time of the year just around the corner, we’re excited to share with you the super products we’ve found – some great old classics and some new rising stars, all of which are sure to make those gardens shine!
53902 Pepper, 10 Gallon, 12-1/2”D x 16”H, $12.95.
We’re rolling out the red carpet for these great headliners beginning with the fabulous Galeuse D’Eysines (below right) and Fairytale (page 5). Both are heirloom pumpkins full of old-fashioned flavor and style – we’ll bet you’re gonna have a hard time choosing which one you love the most. Next, we have winter squashes North Georgia Candy Roaster (page 3) and Queensland Blue (page 4), each one tasting as good as it looks! Also making an appearance is our Dinosaur Kale (page 5). When it comes to healthy eating, kale is in the spotlight in a big way these days. This old relic, traced back to the 18th century, is packed with vitamins and minerals and is full of yummy flavor. And because our Starter Plants (page 3) have been such a huge success, we’ve expanded our selection to include broccoli, cabbage, cauliflower and kohlrabi. Certainly, we don’t want to forget about our wonderful Lazy Housewife bean (Front Cover). This beauty hasn’t been around for quite a while, but you will be happy to know this is the original strain that won over gardeners as far back as the late 1800’s!
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It’s time to get busy making your choices, we’re sure they’ll be plentiful, so when the final curtain closes on winter and spring arrives, you’ll be
ready....ready to plant beautiful flowers and delicious vegetables in gardens that are destined to take center stage! Good luck and thank you for your continued patronage.
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53908 Potato, 30 Gallon, 24”D x 16-1/2”H, $22.95.
53906 Tomato, 20 Gallon, 20”D x 14-1/2”H, $17.95.
04738(X) BUSH SWEET POTATO BAR- GAIN. Save garden space and money. You get 24 plants – 12 each of Vardaman and Porto Rico. Vardaman is a bushy type that takes less space while producing fine yields of deep orange tubers with rich flavor. Does well in various soils and climates. Porto Rico is called the “vineless” sweet potato, and is ex- cellent for small gardens. It’s the best of the red varieties. Short runners take little garden space, yet produce good yields. Both varieties mature their crop in about 110 days, so can be grown just about everywhere. 12 of each variety – 24 total plants, only $21.95.
rows of very consistent kernels. Plant height 8 to 9 ft. Grows well in all climates. Tall purple stalks with green and purple husks. Excellent for freezing and canning. Yellow type. 83 days. (A) Pkt. (150 seeds) $2.95; 2 pkts. $5.25; (C) 1,000 seeds $14.50; (E) 5,000 seeds $49.95.
inal. 90 days. (A) Pkt. (20 seeds) $2.20; 2 pkts. $3.95; (K) 1/2 oz. $4.95.
WATERMELON. The very best tasting wa- termelon ever! Light green fruits on moderately productive vines have darker “rattlesnake” stripes and weigh an average of 30 to 40 lbs. each. The flesh is pink, sweet and crisp, with dark brown seeds. Don’t settle for imitations ... this is the orig-
04052 GEORGIA RATTLESNAKE
sugar content. Holds sweetness after harvest for 10 to 14 days. The most tender of all. Extremely good germination. Does not require isolation. our top selling varieties. Very uniform ears, 8 in. long with 14 to 16
03930 KANDY KORN HYBRID E.H. CORN. Per- haps the best corn overall. Extremely sweet, with super-high
03264 GALEUSE D’EYSINES PUMPKIN. Peanut. Pink, warty and delicious – some call it ugly, but we call it beautiful! A French market heirloom popular for its unique appearance and even more so for its exceptional flavor. Pumpkins are pink with a silky, smooth flesh that holds up well when sautéed or roasted and is excellent for soups. Bumps, resem- bling peanuts, are caused by sugar in the skin and will eventually cover the en- tire fruit. Makes a unique centerpiece. Weighs 15-25 lbs. Stores well. 95-100 days. (A) Pkt. (25 seeds) $3.25; 2 pkts. $5.85; (L) 1 oz. $10.95; (M) 1/4 lb. $27.95.
CANDY ONION HYBRID – SEEDS &
PLANTS. It’s truly revolutionary! Forget every- thing you ever knew about onions. Unlike its short day and long day cousins, Candy onion will grow al- most anywhere in the U.S. Produces perfect, mild on- ions with sweet flavor. They can get as big as softballs, with attractive yellow skins and savory white flesh. This type of onion is the most widely adapted variety we know. Keeps well and matures in just 85 days.
02722PL Plants. 1 bunch (50 to 75 plants) $9.95; 2 bunches $14.95; 5 bunches $29.95; 10 bunches $49.95.
02722 Seed. (A) Pkt. $2.55; 2 pkts. $4.55.
01354 RAINBOW BEET MIX. A visually stunning mixture of five varieties with superb contrasting outer skins, flesh, stems and leaves! Each variety has a wonderfully sweet flavor and can be enjoyed as mature roots or as tasty ‘baby beets’. De- licious whether eaten hot or cold, cooked or pickled, even slice them raw in salads for a colorful crunch. Try steam- ing the young, tender stems and leaves as an alternative to Spinach or Swiss Chard. Vari- eties include Subeto (purple- red), Boldor (yellow), Chi- oggia (red with white rings), Albina (white) and Bull’s Blood Scarletta (pink with rings). 60-90 days. (A) Pkt. $2.45; (L) 1 oz. $9.95; (M) 1/4 lb. $31.95.
00001 GOLIATH HYBRID VFFNTASt TOMATO. Very simply the best hybrid tomato on the market today. (Va-
YUKON GOLD POTATO. Many say this is the best eating potato ever. You’ll likely agree. Golden inside and out, the skin is smooth and shallow-eyed. Tubers are quite sprout resistant, and excellent for storage. Widely acclaimed as the star of European golden fleshed potatoes, and renowned for its outstanding flavor. Great baker, and beautiful when mashed.
04675 Sets. 1 Pkg. of 25 sets $7.95; 2 pkgs. $13.50; 4 pkgs. $22.95.
04675LB Whole Potatoes. 1 Pkg. (3 lb.) $9.95; 2 or more $9.25 each.
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riety Pio) Beautiful, smooth, bright red, deep oblate fruits, 10 to 15 oz., with a sweet luscious flavor and almost completely blem- ish free exterior. Tall, vigorous, high yielding plants with modern disease resistance are widely adaptable to the North, South, and just about everywhere in between. Indeterminate. 65 days. (A) Pkt. (30 seeds) $2.95; 2 pkts. $5.25; (D) 1/32 oz. $11.95; (H) 1/8 oz. $43.95.
01340 IMPROVED DETROIT DARK RED BEET. The leading main- crop beet for both home and market gardens. Beets are globe-shaped with deep red color inside and out. Indis- tinct zoning. Flesh is tender, fine-grained and sweet. Tops make excellent boiling greens. Sow at two week intervals. The ideal all-purpose beet. 60 days. (A) Pkt. $2.25; (L) 1 oz. $4.95; (M) 1/4 lb. $8.95.
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