FOR BETTER HEALTH PUMPKINS for Pies & Canning.
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Plant after all danger of frost when the soil is warm. Plant 5 to 6 seeds in hills 6 to 8 ft. apart. Thin to the strongest two plants in each hill. One ounce plants about 40 hills.
Culture.
03295 MINI MIX. Our own special mix of Jack-Be-Little, Wee-B-Little and Baby Boo. Charming, miniature pumpkins fi t in the palm of your hand! Ideal as fall decorations. Little, fl attened, ribbed pumpkins in orange and creamy-white, and perfect little ball-shaped pumpkins in orange. Vining and semibush plants produce an abundance of mini pumpkins. 95 days. (A) Pkt. (30 seeds) $2.85; (K) 1/2 oz. $7.95; (L) 1 oz. $11.95.
03259 CONNECTICUT FIELD. Also called Big Tom. Best variety for canning and stock feeding. Yields many big, yellow-orange fruits weighing about 20 lbs. Hard, smooth skin is lightly ribbed. Great for Halloween carving because rounded fruits are fl attened on both ends. Thick, sweet, fi ne-grained fl esh is excel- lent for pies and canning. 120 days. (A) Pkt. (40 seeds) $2.25; (L) 1 oz. $5.50; (M) 1/4 lb. $10.95.
03264 GALEUSE D’EYSINES. 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 fl avor. Pumpkins are pink with a silky, smooth fl esh that holds up well when sautéed or roasted and is excellent for soups. Bumps, resembling peanuts, are caused by sugar in the skin and will eventually cover the entire 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.
03273 JACK-O’-LANTERN. Perfect for Halloween. Selected and bred for carving Jack-O’-Lanterns. Skin is bright orange, smooth and fi rm. Fruits are medium-sized, averaging 10 to 15 lbs. Fine-grained, yellow fl esh is good for pies. 110 days. (A) Pkt. (25 seeds) $1.95; (L) 1 oz. $4.50; (M) 1/4 lb. $8.95.
03257 BIG MAX. Huge, 100 lb. fruits are great for contests and for mammoth Jack-O’-Lanterns. Pinkish- orange skin covers rich, yellowish-orange fl esh that’s perfect for pies. Pumpkins grow to 70 in. around if given plenty of moisture, fertilizer and wide spacing. Round to fl attened round. 120 days. (A) Pkt. (15 seeds) $2.25; (L) 1 oz. $5.95; (M) 1/4 lb. $14.95.
POTATOes.
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03271 HOWDEN. Traditional favor- ite for 12 to 15 lb. Halloween pumpkins, and there is likely more of it grown commercially than any other variety. Well established as the model for Jack- O’-Lanterns, the fl esh is extra-thick, and is less likely to produce lopsided pump- kins. Keeps for a long time. The hard skin is ridged and dark orange. 110 days. (A) Pkt. (25 seeds) $2.10; (L) 1 oz. $4.95; (M) 1/4 lb. $10.95; (P) 1 lb. $36.95.
Shipping begins March 15, and will arrive near plant- ing time for your area. Hand cut, certifi ed Potato Sets should be planted as soon as possible after arrival. Plant hills 24 in. apart in rows 2 ft. apart. One package (25 sets) plants about a 25 ft. row. Complete instructions included. See page 28 for state shipping restrictions.
Culture.
GERMAN BUTTERBALL. (Late) This superb po- tato says ‘butter’ and it’s better than excellent. It has yel- low, slightly fl aky, melt-in-your-mouth fl esh with butter-rich fl avor. One taste and you’ll know why it won fi rst place in Rodale’s Organic Gardening ‘Taste-Off’ contest. Disease- resistant plants produce high yields of large, round to oblong tubers with lightly netted golden skin. A good keeper. 04618 (CS) Sets
04618(LB) Whole
FINGERLING SALAD. (Midseason) A small, yellow-fl eshed heirloom potato, far su- perior to others for salads. Originally brought to this country by early German settlers. Tubers are long and fi nger-shaped, measuring about 1 in. in diameter and 2 to 4 in. in length. Yellow skin and fl esh are uniquely fl avored and deli- cious. Boil with skins on for best taste; also ex- cellent when fried. 04605(CS) Sets 04605(LB) Whole
SUPERIOR. (Early) Stores well. Skin is smooth, and white tubers are of good uniform size, oval-shaped with shallow eyes. A good keeper. Bakes and cooks well. 04670(CS) Sets 04670(LB) Whole
RED NORLAND. (Early) Our most popu- lar early potato. Produces good yields of #1 tubers that are round to oval with shallow eyes and smooth red skin. Flesh is white and of high- est cooking quality. Vigorous plants have good resistance to Scab. Stores well. 04630(CS) Sets 04630(LB) Whole
KENNEBEC. (Late) One of our best all-purpose varie- ties. Smooth texture, white fl esh, shallow eyes. Thin skinned po- tatoes are the fi nest for creaming. Good Blight resistance. Keeps well. Top yielder and very reliable. 04610(CS) Sets
04610(LB) Whole
RED PONTIAC. (Medium Late) Best boiling potato. The most popular of all red potatoes. Attractive red skin and crisp fl esh. Midseason to late, but develops size quickly, so hills can be dug early for new potatoes. 04640(CS) Sets
04640(LB) Whole
RUSSET NORKOTAH. (Midseason) The Ameri- can standard baking potato. Produces potatoes that are smooth-skinned and uniform with the familiar long russet shape. The best baking variety, but also excellent for boiling. 04660(CS) Sets
04660(LB) Whole
fl esh. Rich, earthy fl avor especially good when roasted. Retains its color when boiled adding a new element to hot and cold potato dishes. Dig early for smaller fi ngerlings or grow to full maturity for large tubers. 04622(CS) Sets
04622(LB) Whole
MAGIC MOLLY. (Midseason) An atten- tion-getter at the dinner table. Large fi nger- lings with deep purple skin and purple-blue
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03265 SMALL SUGAR or PIE. Also called New England Pie. Ex- cellent general-purpose variety. Best for pies and very good for canning and carving. Sweet, fi ne-textured fl esh makes the very best pies. Grows 8 in. across with thick, meaty fl esh and a small seed cavity. Bright orange skin. Weighs about 7 lbs. 90 days. (A) Pkt. (25 seeds) $1.95; (L) 1 oz. $4.50; (M) 1/4 lb. $9.95.
03318 CINDERELLA’S CARRIAGE HYBRID. 2014 AAS Winner. Grow pumpkins as charming as the fairy tale. The fi rst hybrid Cinderella- type pumpkin on the market. Magical pinkish-red fruits have a fl attened- round shape like the carriage from fairy tale fame. Measures 15-18 in. across and weighs 20-35 lbs. each. Vigorous vines are higher yielding than others of this type, bearing 5-7 fruits per plant. Powdery Mildew tolerance keeps them producing longer. Some lucky gardeners might also fi nd a pale blue pumpkin. Extremely decorative and delight- fully tasty with yellow fl esh that has a sweet, nutty fl avor. 100 days. (A) Pkt. (25 seeds) $3.95; 2 pkts. $6.95; (L) 1 oz. $15.95.
SKINNED. Its white skin is ideal for painting and lends an eerie nighttime glow to carved and candlelit pump- kins. Nearly round fruits weigh 20 lbs. with bright orange fl esh. 110 days. (A) Pkt. (25 seeds) $3.35; (L) 1 oz. $10.95; (M) 1/4 lb. $33.95.
03277 LUMINA WHITE-
REDGOLD. (Midseason) Wonderful fl avor and texture in a class of its own. Lightly netted orange-red skin wraps around delicate yellow, semi-moist fl esh that is excellent steamed, boiled, baked, fried, mashed, roasted and scalloped. The plants are Scab and Virus resistant, producing high yields of smooth, medium size potatoes that keep for 3 to 4 months. 04634 (CS) Sets
04634(LB) Whole
One pkg. (25 sets) $8.95; 2-4 pkgs. $7.95 each; 5 or more pkgs. $6.95 each.
POTATO SETS Prices Per Variety:
One pkg. (3 lbs.) $11.95; 2 or more pkgs. $10.95 each.
53887 BURLAP STORAGE BAGS. Ideal for cool storage of home grown vegetables. Strong, breathable fabric is ideal for storing unwashed pota- toes, beets, carrots, parsnips, pumpkins and rutabagas. Made from 100% biodegradable vegetable fi bers and includes a twine tie for easy closure. 16”W x 27”H. $5.95 each.
53908 VINTAGE POTATO GROW BAGS. Have fun container gardening with these classic bags enhanced with colorful screen printed graphics. Made of all natural burlap fabric and coated for water retention – includes reinforced drain holes for adequate drainage and rugged reinforced seams for added strength. Easy-to-use – just fi ll with potting soil and add plants or seeds!
Perfect for deck, balcony and patio gardening. Reusable and folds fl at for seasonal storage. 30 Gallon, 24”D x 16-1/2”H, $22.95.
53378 POTATO TUBS. Grow delicious potatoes on your balcony! These durable polypropylene planters have strong, stitched seams, drain- age holes and carry handles for easy mobility. A reinforced ring at the rim provides additional support. To harvest potatoes anywhere from baby to full size, just reach through either of the two access fl aps. Measures 16” diameter x 20” tall. Two tubs per package. $17.95 each; 2 or more pkgs. $16.95 each.
Website:
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WHOLE POTATOES Prices Per Variety:
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