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03528 CUBE OF BUTTER HYBRID SUMMER SQUASH. Tasty and tender, buttery yellow with creamy white flesh that is delicious. Uni- form fruits can be picked early for use as baby squash, or allowed to reach full ma- turity of 10 in. while retaining all its ir- resistible, high quality eating. Low grow- ing, open, bush-habit plants with few spines means easy picking and yields are abundant. Excellent for fresh eating, in stir- fries
grill. Exhibits resistance to Powdery Mildew. 50 days. (A) Pkt. (30 seeds) $2.55; 3+ $2.35 each; (L) 1 oz. $10.95; (M) 1/4 lb. $36.95.
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CORN. An extremely rare, old heir- loom variety dating back to 1845. Fea- tures blood-red kernels, streaked with darker red. A dent type, with tall, 8 to 12 ft. stalks producing 2 to 3 large ears – fine-flavored and excellent for cornmeal or corn-on-the-cob in milk stage. Expect an oc- casional white ear. 100 days. (A) Pkt. (1 oz.) $2.95; 3+ $2.75 each; (M) 1/4 lb. $8.95; (P) 1 lb. $22.95.
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04029 BLACK TAIL MOUNTAIN WATERMELON. Not only will this variety ripen in some of the coolest areas, it is hands down, one of the best tasting melons you can grow. A favorite of many gardeners across the U.S., developed by Glenn Drowns in the 1970’s when he lived in northern Idaho where the summer night temperatures aver- age 43ºF. A consistent high quality producer of 10 to 12 in., dark green fruits with sweet, candy-like red flesh. A real summertime treat. 70 days. (A) Pkt. (30 seeds) $2.55; 3+ $2.35 each; (L) 1 oz. $13.50.
FRENCH QUARTER SERIES OKRA. A brand new dwarf okra with colorful pink and red pods. Compact plants have attrac- tive dark red foliage and stems with creamy yellow blooms. Produces 3-5 delicious pods at a time and are best picked when young at 3-4 in. long. Continues to produce as long as it’s harvested regularly. Plants have an open habit, are 16-18 in. tall and spread 17 in. 50-55 days.
02732 Pink. 02733 Red.
Prices, above 2: (A) Pkt. (20 seeds) $3.25; 3+ $2.95 each.
all the way to the tip. Perfect for home gardens everywhere. Vigorous plants grow 6-7 ft. tall and stand well. Rec- ommended replacement for Xtra- Tender 277A. 77 days. (A) Pkt. (150 seeds) $4.25; 3+ $3.95 each; (C) 1,000 seeds $18.95; 5+ $15.95 each; (AC) 10,000 seeds $144.95.
03800 AMERICAN DREAM HYBRID SWEET CORN. 2018 AAS Winner. Judges selected this ‘dream’ of a corn as their top trial choice. Very tender, super sweet, bicolor kernels fill 7 in. ears
03071 RED PETER PEPPER. Yes, this is the original strain from the Alfreys! We reintro- duced this ornery old heirloom several years ago and the demand for it has remained high. Grown as much to shock the prudish as for their culinary value. Spicy pods are 4 to 6 in. long, blunt-ended, and mature to a deep red. Excellent for chili powder. Ht. 20- 30 in. 90 days. (A) Pkt. (10 seeds) $3.25; 3+ $3.05 each; 6+ $2.85 each.
01163 IDEAL MARKET POLE BEAN. Heirloom originally introduced in 1914 as Black Creaseback. Bright green, 5 to 6 in. pods are stringless with a fine texture. This snap bean, with deli- cious flavor and excellent quality, is sure to become a new favorite of green bean growers everywhere. Very early, hardy and heavy yielder. 65-70 days. (A) Pkt. (2 oz.) $2.95; 3+ $2.75 each; (N) 1/2 lb. $8.50; (P) 1 lb. $14.50; 2+ $12.95 each; 5+ $11.75 each.
BRANDYWINE SERIES TOMATOES. Heirloom Amish vari- eties, dating back to 1885, generally considered to be the world’s best- flavored tomatoes. Features ex- tremely fine-flavored fruits with a creamy texture that are a gour- met’s delight. Very vigorous, potato-leaf plants, with prolific yields of extra-large, firm, clear- skinned fruits weighing up to 1-1/2
lbs. All are indeterminate. 90-100 days. 00112 Brandywine (Pink). 00091 Black Brandywine. 00109 Orange Brandywine. Pure
orange 1 lb. beefsteak-type fruits. Meaty with superb flavor and smooth texture. 80 days.
00830 Yellow Brandywine. 00600 Red Brandywine.
(A) Pkt. (30 seeds) $2.45; 3+ $2.25 each; (F) 1/16 oz. $9.95; (J) 1/4 oz. $19.95.
00840(X) BRANDYWINE COLLECTION. One pkt. each, of all 5 Brandywines. Save 23%! Just $9.50.
PINOT MEUNIER PIXIE® GRAPES. Grow miniature grapes right on your coffee table or patio! Dwarf vines grow just 18 to 24 in. tall and produce mini clusters of grapes year round. Can be grown in the ground, but is perfect in contain- ers. Grow outside in the summer, bring inside for the winter. Plants produce fruit the first year and have shallow roots. 4 in. pots. Cannot ship to NY, OR or WA. 30232 PURPLE. (cv. VDG004) (P.P.26178) Upright plants, with wrinkled green leaves, produce purple fruits with few seeds and a sweet-tart flavor.
30231 WHITE. (cv. VDG003) (P.P.26502) Produces dozens of clusters of yellow grapes with few seeds and a deli- cious sweet flavor.
Prices, above 2, per variety: $18.95 each; 3 or more $17.95 each.
03720 GIANT SUN- 01047 LAZY
tan colored seeds. Sure to be a new favorite. 80 days. (A) Pkt. (30 seeds) $2.55; 3+ $2.35 each; (L) 1 oz. $13.50.
TOMATO. Prolific yielder, with an old-fashioned flavor you’ll remember fondly from childhood. A multi-use old- timer that just might become your main crop variety. Heavy yields of smooth, red- orange fruits, averaging 10 to 16 oz. each, will last throughout the season for canning, freezing, or fresh eating. Crack-free and disease resistant. Indeterminate. 80 days. (A) Pkt. (30 seeds) $2.55; 3+ $2.35 each; (D) 1/32 oz. $6.95; (H) 1/8 oz. $18.95.
00103 BOX CAR WILLIE
available. Under ideal growing condi- tions, melons can reach 35 to 40 lbs. Does well even during drought conditions. Unique
04044 CLAY COUNTY WATERMELON. A true heirloom dating back to the early 1900’s from Clay County, Alabama. tasting
yellow-fleshed watermelons One of the best
POLE BEAN. The original heir- loom from the 1800’s! One of the first beans to be completely stringless – there is little work or time involved... thus resulting in its name. Use as a snap, shell or dry bean, depending on when you harvest. Medium-green pods are 4 to 5 in. long with distinc- tive shiny, white seeds. 75-80 days. (A) Pkt. (2 oz.) $2.95; 3+ $2.75 each; (N) 1/2 lb. $8.50; (P) 1 lb. $14.50; 2+ $12.95 each; 5+ $11.75 each.
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FLOWER. Great for bragging, birds, and im- pressing the kids. This is the giant of giants, Giant Grey-Stripe. Produces huge heads up to 20 in. across that are filled with large, thin-shelled, very plump seeds that are high in protein. Use seeds for snacks, bird food or chicken feed. Not only is the head/bloom size impressive, so is the plant height – 8 to 12 ft. tall! Makes a good prop- erty line screen. 78 days. (A) Pkt. $2.45; 3+ $2.25; (M) 1/4 lb. $6.50; (P) 1 lb. $15.95.
04585 EGYPTIAN TOPSET ONION SETS. Also called “Walking Onions”, this 1800’s heirloom was first introduced to American gar- dens from Canada. Plants shoot out clusters of marble-sized, purple-skinned, pungent bulbs, “top set” above the ground on straight, green, 3 ft. stalks. Har- dy perennial. 30 sets plant about 20 ft. Note: Due to occasional winter storage problems, sets will be shipped in the fall. 10 sets per pkg. 1 pkg. for $7.50; 3+ pkgs. $6.50 each; 6+ pkgs. $5.75 each.
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AND TURKEY SEED MIX. Don’t leave their welfare to chance. Attract and feed your wildlife friends. Mix contains clovers and grasses that are attractive to deer and turkey. Great for dry upland areas and can tolerate some dampness as well. Likes full sun. Plant April to about June 1st or September to October 1st. Sow 15 lbs. per acre. Cannot ship to MN. (N) 1/2 lb. $6.95; (P) 1 lb. $11.50; (P) 5 lb. $48.95; (P) 10 lb. $85.50; (AA) 25 lb. $175.95.
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HYBRID CUCUMBER. 2014 AAS Winner. A very high yielder of 3 to 6 in., white spined cucumbers. Sweet, crispy fruits are perfect for pickling, as well as eating fresh. Semi-bush plants are ex- cellent for small gardens, patio containers and are heat tolerant with good disease resistance. 50 days. (A) Pkt. (30 seeds) $2.45; 3+ $2.25 each; (L) 1 oz. $19.95.
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01656 NAPOLI HYBRID CAR- ROT. So sweet, it’s sometimes re- ferred to as the ‘sugar carrot’. Har- vest at 45 days for bright orange baby carrots or let grow to 7 to 8 in. full- size. One of the best carrots for over- wintering, becoming very sweet. 45-60 days. (A) Pkt. (500 seeds) $3.15; 3+ $2.95 each; (J) 1/4 oz. $11.50; (K) 1/2 oz. $19.95; (L) 1 oz. $34.95.
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