Seeds by Design Product listing

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Image Name Maturity Seeds/lb

ARTICHOKE GREEN GLOBE

Cynara scolymus

perennial

Tender perennial, grown commerically on Gulf and California coasts, 3-6 foot plants, 3-4 inch heads, thick scales, needs mild damp long season and rich soil, produce in 18 months, large flower heads, edible flower buds made up of thick fleshy scales and solid centers, not hardy, should be harvested when young.

ARTICHOKE IMPERIAL STAR

Cynara scolymus

150

Developed to be grown as an annual, more productive, sweeter milder flavor, thornless 4.5 inch flower buds are round and slow to spread open when mature, tends to be more tender than other Green Globe strains.

ARTICHOKE PURPLE ITALIAN GLOBE

Cynara scolymus

150

ASPARAGUS MARY WASHINGTON

Asparagus officinalis

Perennial

Resistance to some rusts and blight, 60-day cutting season, most popular U.S. variety and the standard commercial strain, early long straight spears with tight tips, longstanding.

ASPARAGUS SWEET PURPLE

Asparagus officinalis

Perennial

Deep burgundy spears, pleasing nutty flavor, resembles Purple Passion.

ASPARAGUS UC 157 F1

Asparagus officinalis

Perennial

Exceptional flavor, high yields, great for temperate climates, harvest at 6-8 inches tall, usually ½ - ¾ inch in diameter, rust resistant.

ASPARAGUS UC 157 F2

Asparagus officinalis

Perennial

Very early maturing, deep green smooth cylindrical spears with tight uniform tips, plants tend to initiate clusters of 3-5 spears at a time, vigorous grower.

ASPARAGUS UC 72

Asparagus officinalis

Perennial

Selection from UC 711 which it outyeilds, tolerant to FW and rust, higher yeilds than 500 strain, but not as uniform or early, large light-green tight spears.

BEET BULL'S BLOOD

Beta vulgaris

Matures 35 days to baby leaf tops, 55 days for beet root, exceptionally beautiful dark re-purple tops with remarkable flavor, as beautiful as Radicchio but easier and faster to grow with a sweeter flavor.

BEET CHIOGGIA

Beta vulgaris

52 - 65

Italian heirloom, alternating red and white concentric rings make it a real specialty item, mild flavored greens used raw or cooked.

BEET CYLINDRA

Beta vulgaris

45 - 80

Long smooth and cylindrical, excellent for slicing , half-long 6-8 by 1.5-2 in. diameter dark-red roots, good dark-red interior color, small reddish green tops, grows almost entirely underground.

BEET DETROIT DARK RED

Beta vulgaris

45 - 70

Nearly globe blood-red 2.5-3 in. diameter solid roots, main crop canner for home gardens, all purpose, prolific, the standard for beets.

BEET EARLY WONDER TALL TOP

Beta vulgaris

48 - 60

Tall vigorous dark-green 16-18 in. tops tinged with maroon, excellent for greens, dark purplish red 3 in. flattened globes, used as a first early variety or for midsummer, bunching beet used in home or market gardens.

BEET GOLDEN DETROIT

Beta vulgaris

50-60

Round orange roots turn gold-yellow when cooked, does not bleed, roots grow fast, retains sweet flavor when quite large, excellent for pickles, very tender and mild, well suited to California climate.

BEET GREEN TOP BUNCHING

Beta vulgaris

52-60

Bright-red slightly flattened globes, slight zones, tender 15-18 inch tops hold bright-green color, excellent bunching and greens for beet, for home or market.

BEET RUBY QUEEN

Beta vulgaris

45 - 70

Smooth med-dark red globes, dark red flesh, medium dull green 10-12 in. tops tinged with maroon, used in home gardens and processing, holds shape well when crowded, good on poor soils, fine quality and uniform.

BEET SUGAR

Beta sp.

110

Heavy yields, widely adapted, long and thick, white flesh, 2-3 lbs., home gardeners can use a few slices to add sweetness to canned beets, also used in wine or molasses.

BEET WHITE ALBINO

Beta vulgaris

Albino is a completely white beet. It has sweet roots and good beet flavor. One of the better qualities is that it will never stain.

BROCCOLI ALL SEASONS

Brassica oleracea

60 - 70

BROCCOLI DE CICCIO

Brassica oleracea

60 - 90

Old reliable European variety, 2-3 feet tall light green plants, 3-4 in. bluish-green central head, lots of medium sized side shoots, non-uniform in maturity, more variable and more productive than hybrids, excellent quality.

BROCCOLI GREEN SPROUTING CALABRESE

Brassica oleracea

60 - 90

Standard Calabrese type, large blue-green cauliflower-like central heads, good side shoot production, for bunching and home gardens, early heavy producer.

BROCCOLI PURPLE SPROUTING

Brassica oleracea

BROCCOLI SPRING RAPINI

Brassica oleracea

Plant early in spring, harvest before hot weather, no central head but many strap-leaves & side shoots, looks like mustard with many dime-sized green buds, early European branching variety for tops & tender flower shoots, will not winter over.

BROCCOLI WALTHAM 29

Brassica oleracea

60 - 90

Compact stocky 20 inch plants, dark blue-green solid medium green heads, large crops of side shoots, not for spring, late summer & fall harvest, can survive dry spells, was made to withstand the increasing cold of fall maturity.

BRUSSEL SPROUTS CATSKILL

Brassica oleracea

85 - 110

Dwarf or semi-dwarf, heavy yields, large dark-green firm early 1.25-1.75 in. sprouts, compact 20-24 in. plants, medium green leaves, used mainly for fall crops, ship or freeze, hardy and uniform.

BRUSSEL SPROUTS LONG ISLAND

Brassica oleracea

85 - 110

Chief commercial California sprout until the more uniform hybrids, 50-100 dark green tight 1.25-1.5 in. heads, compact 20-24 in. plants, semi-upright, medium green leaves, heavy set of firm sprouts over an extended season, good freezer.

CABBAGE ALL SEASON

Brassica oleracea

85 - 95

Round & flattened on top, 8 in. deep x 10 in. dia., 9-14 lbs., heat resistant, fine flavor, strong grower, sure header, hard, med-short stem.

CABBAGE BRUNSWICK

Brassica oleracea

85 - 95

Uniform flat drumhead, 6-7 in. deep x 9-12 in. diameter, large ribbed plants with short stems, 6-9 lbs, will grow good even in cold summers, great for storage.

CABBAGE CHARLESTON WAKEFIELD

Brassica oleracea

70 - 74

Dark green, very solid 6 x 8 in. heads, 4-6 lbs, for Southern winter shipping to Northern markets, great for home gardens or trucking, slow to bolt, Southern market favorite.

CABBAGE COPENHAGEN MARKET

Brassica oleracea

63 - 100

Round solid heads, 6-8 in diameter, 3-4 lbs, medium green small plants, good wrapper leaves, not likely to burst, keeps well, short stem, largest early roundhead, mainly used for shipping and market.

CABBAGE DANISH BALLHEAD

Brassica oleracea

85 - 100

Round blue green 7-8 in. heads, 5-7 lbs, standard storage type, does well in mountain areas, will adapt to Northeast, excellent yields, keeps until the late spring, very dependable.

CABBAGE EARLY FLAT DUTCH

Brassica oleracea

70-95

Solid flat heads, 7 inch deep x 9-11 inch diameter, 6-10 pounds, few outside leaves so set close in rows, resists heat, popular in the South, sure header, medium stem, short core, withstands heat, fine quality, kraut or market.

CABBAGE EARLY JERSEY WAKEFIELD

Brassica oleracea

62 - 65

Small compact plants, light green leaves, small compact 6-7 in. pointed heads, 2.5-3 lbs, not too tightly formed, for early spring shpping locally, earliest pointed head cabbage, few outer leaves, matures all at one time.

CABBAGE EARLY ROUND DUTCH

Brassica oleracea

70 - 85

Solid uniform oval 6-7 inch diamter heads, 4-5 pounds, small compact short-stemmed plant, short core, slow bolting, good wrapper leaves, Southern favorite, excellent flavor, between drumhead and ballhead types, crinkled dark blue-green cup-shaped leaves.

CABBAGE GOLDEN ACRE

Brassica oleracea

50 - 70

Standard early ballhead, short stemmed compact erect plants, solid 5-7 in. round gray green heads, 3-6 lbs, yellows resistant, uniform, high yields, white interior, tightly folded, not long standing, early garden use.

CABBAGE LATE FLAT DUTCH PREMIUM

Brassica oleracea

95 - 110

Large spreading short stemmed plants, solid flat blue green heads, 7-8 in. deep x 10-14 in. diameter, 10-15 lbs., white interior, grows slow, sure heading, good keeper, high quality, for late fall & winter use, good shipper.

CABBAGE MAMMOTH RED ROCK

Brassica oleracea

75 - 105

Solid round flattened purple-red 7-10 inch diameter heads, 6-8 lbs., red to the center, excellent keeper, sure header, hard & tight, large framed plant, medium core, for pickling & boiling, fine quality.

CABBAGE RED ACRE

Brassica oleracea

74 - 100

Hard round deep red/purple 5-7 in. heads, 2-4 lbs., small compact short stemmed plants, solid even in early stages, sure heading, resistant to yellows & splitting, uniform color, stands well, best red for storage.

CABBAGE RED EXPRESS

Brassica oleracea

50 - 60

The first super early o.p. red cabbage to be released in years, small plant frame, dense, solid, oval heads, dark red color, 2-3 lbs., bred for Canada & Northern US.

CABBAGE SAVOY PERFECTION

Brassica oleracea

90 - 95

Dark green crumpled leaves, even better flavor after touched by frost, very tender.

CARROT ATOMIC RED

Daucus carota

75 - 85

8"x 1.5" long tapered bright red roots. High in Lypocene, a precursor to beta carotene, said to be a preventative of several types of cancer. Crispy roots that taste wonderful cooked, color tends to be more intense when cooked, slightly washed out when raw.

CARROT BAMBINO

Daucus carota

Short, dark green foliage, very sweet flavor, long slender almost coreless root, high yields

CARROT CHANTENAY RED CORE

Daucus carota

60 - 75

Large, stump-rooted, deep red orange to center, 5-7 x 2.5 in., 15-20 in. abundant erect tops, no light core, suitable for heavier soils, heavy producer, fine-grained, smooth refined shape, wide shoulders, longer Chantenay type for bunching, sweetens in storage.

CARROT CHANTENAY ROYAL

Daucus carota

60 - 75

Standard garden carrot for heavy or shallow soils, cylindrical, stump-rooted, 5-7 x 2.5-3.5 in., sturdy 15-20 in. tops, red orange inside & out, sweet fine-grained flesh, dependable heavy yields, bunch or store or home can or freeze or market.

CARROT COSMIC PURPLE

Daucus carota

Purple skin, solid orange to orange-yellow to bright yellow interior, sweet, spicy orange flesh. Great for fresh market, baby and cooked.

CARROT DANVERS 126

Daucus carota

70 - 80

Adaptable to most soils, very productive, 7-8.5 x 1.75-2.25 in. roots, broad shoulders taper to slightly stumped end, deep orange cortex & core without halo, uniform size & shape, large heavy 16-20 in. top, heat resistant, processing type, adaptable to most soils.

CARROT GOLD KING

Daucus carota

68-70

Slightly tapered, stump-rooted, 6 x 2.5 inches, uniform reddish-orange color, smooth exterior, 15-20 inch tops, excellent in heavy soils, for canning and freezing.

CARROT IMPERATOR 58

Daucus carota

75 - 80

Slender 8-12 x 1.5-2 in roots, slight taper, deep orange flesh, small core, strong 13-20 in. tops, likes deep loamy soil, excellent for fall crops in North, hybrid like uniformity, fine quality & flavor, leading cello-pak marketer & shipper.

CARROT KURODA

Daucus carota

68-90

Deep red-orange, tender, sweet roots, 7-8 inches long, excellent juicing carrot, stores well, does best in a mild climate.

CARROT LITTLE FINGER

Daucus carota

50 - 60

Baby gourmet carrot, color develops quickly, can pull early, 3-3.5 x .5-.7 in. cylindrical blunt roots, very small core, smooth skin, deep orange color, small week tops, developed for canning & pickling whole, must be harvested early.

CARROT LUNAR WHITE

Daucus carota

65 - 75

Vigorous plants, heavy crop, grows totally under ground, almost completely coreless, very mild flavor, delicious.

CARROT NANTES CORELESS

Daucus carota

68-72

Bright-orange throughout, coreless, fine-grained, 6-8 x 1.25-1.5 inches, tapers to a stemp end, very small tops, smooth bright-orange skin, freezer type, cylindrical, excellent for forcing, for home or market gardens.

CARROT NANTES SCARLET

Daucus carota

65-74

Cylindrical, half-long, 7 x 1.25 inches, bright red-orange flesh, fine-grained, nearly coreless, fine flavor, sweet and brittle, colors up early for baby carrots, for bunching freezing or storage, excellent juicer.

CARROT PARISIAN

Daucus carota

CARROT SOLAR YELLOW

Daucus carota

70 - 75

6-7 inch roots, completely yellow carrot, very refreshing sweet flavor, extra crunchy and juicy.

CARROT TENDERSWEET

Daucus carota

69 - 80

Uniform deep red orange, smooth, nearly coreless, 8-10 x 1.5-2 in., tapers to point, very sweet, 16-20 in. tops, leaf stems tinged purple, fine grained crisp flesh, similar to Imperator but more useful home variety, holds color for freezing.

CAULIFLOWER SELF BLANCHE SNOWBALL

Brassica oleracea

65 - 75

Pure white smooth heads, 6.5-8 in. diameter, med-large plants, vigorous curled upright leaves will self wrap in cool weather but not in warm weather for early crops.

CAULIFLOWER SNOWBALL Y IMP.

Brassica oleracea

65 - 75

Self-blanching strain needs no tying, does well in California, deep well rounded smooth white 6-6.5 in. heads, for fall & winter harvest, reliable, heavy yielding, large plant, smooth curds, for market or freezing.

CELERY GIANT GOLDEN PASCAL

Apium graveolens

110 - 120

Stalks grow 18-20 inches tall, blanches easily to golden-yellow, both stem & heart are tender & delicious & free from string.

CELERY GOLDEN SELF BLANCHING

Apium graveolens

80-120

Fall dwarf strain, 20-28 x 4.5 inch plants, full hearted, pale-yellow/green, blanches clear and waxy, thick heavy stringless 9 inch ribs, extra large, nutty tasting base, no trenching needed, disease resistant, for home and market gardens.

CELERY TALL UTAH

Apium graveolens

100 - 120

Vigorous strain of Utah often used by commercial celery growers near southern CA, tall dark green plants, thick smooth stalks 10-12 in. long to the first joint if well grown, sweet without blanching, brown check resistant, seems to be tolerant to some strains of Western celery mosaic.

CORN BLOODY BUTCHER

Zea mays

100 - 120

10-12 foot stalks, 2-6 ears per stalk, pink or red cobs, red kernels stripped with darker red, an occasional white ear will appear, fine flavor, good for flour, cornmeal, or corn on the cob when young.

CORN BLUE HOPI

Zea mays

100 - 110

Ancient flint corn, bushy 5 foot plants, 8-10 ears, smooth blue kernels.

CORN BROOM MULTI COLOR

Sorghum spp.

120

CORN BROOM REGULAR

Sorghum spp.

120

CORN RAINBOW

Zea mays

110

Large long smooth glossy multi colored ears, sells well at farmers markets, used for fall decorations or poultry & livestock feed, endless color combinations, white & yellow & orange & red & purple & blue & striped kernels all on the same ear.

CORN STRAWBERRY

Zea mays

100

Very ornamental variety, 4 foot stalks, 2 x 1.5 inch ears, 2-4 ears per stalk, irregular rows of mahogany-red kernels, pops well.

CORN WAMPUM

Zea mays

Earlier version of Carousel type ornamental with ears 4-5 inches long, 1.25 diameter, 16-20 rows of small to very small kernels, colors include many shades of yellow gold white pink red blue black and purple, much color variation on a single ear, husk color is both maroon and white.

CUCUMBER ADDIS

Cucumis sativus

Dark green, straight, tends to taper to blossom end, white spine, res. to Downy Mildew, Powdery Meldew, Cucumber Mosaic Virus, & Alternaria Leaf Spot, some res. to Anthracnose, vigorous vines.

CUCUMBER ARMENIAN

Cucumis melo

50 - 75

light-green, heavily ribbed, 24-36 x 3-4 inch diameter, best at 12-18 inches, mild flavor, easily digested-skin and all, fluted slices, prolific, twists and turns on ground, hangs fairly straight from trellis

CUCUMBER ARMENIAN GREEN

Cucumis melo

50 - 75

CUCUMBER ARMENIAN STRIPED

Cucumis melo

50 - 75

CUCUMBER ASHLEY

Cucumis sativus

55 - 70

Dark green, 7-8 in., slight taper at stem end, white spines, med sized vigorous vines, heavy producer, good shipper, resembles Marketer, resistent to Alternaria Leaf Spot, Downy Mildew, and Powdery Mildew.

CUCUMBER BOSTON PICKLING

Cucumis sativus

50 - 60

Smooth, bright green, 5.5 - 6 x 2.5 - 3 in., blunt ended, seldom too large for pickles, slight taper, black spine, very high yields, bears continually if kept picked.

CUCUMBER CALYPSO F1

Cucumis sativus

50 - 55

CUCUMBER CAROLINA F1

Cucumis sativus

50 - 60

CUCUMBER COUNTY FAIR F1

Cucumis sativus

Excellent high quality pickling type, 5 foot plants bear an impressive amount of 6-8 inch blocky dark green fruits. Bitter-free and resistant to bacterial wilt.

CUCUMBER EARLY SPRING BURPLESS F1

Cucumis sativus

10-12 inch pale green fruit, straight when staked, excellent home variety, fruit are smooth and white spined.

CUCUMBER GARDEN SWEET BURPLESS F1

Cucumis sativus

Long, cylindrical, 10-12 inch fruit, bitter free, smooth, medium dark green, great for home gardeners, vigorous plants.

CUCUMBER GREEN DRAGON BURPLESS F1

Cucumis sativus

60 - 65

CUCUMBER HARTLEY F1

Cucumis sativus

68 - 72

Adaptable for both hot and cool climates. Dark Green Slicer Poinsett type with very few white spines. Resistant to Cucumber Mosaic Virus, Powdery Mildew, Downy Mildew, Cucumber Scab, Alternaria Leaf Spot, & Anthracnose. Blocky fruit average 9 inches long, without stripling, excellent eating quality.

CUCUMBER HOMEMADE PICKLES

Cucumis sativus

60 - 65

Bush type plants, medium green, 5-6 in. fruits, small white spines, crisp, solid core, good pickling variety, can be harvested at 1.5 in. length for baby sweets, pick regularly to maintain production, good disease resistance.

CUCUMBER LEMON

Cucumis sativus

60 - 70

Ripens light yellow, 3-3.25 x 2.25-2.5 in., looks like a lemon, white flesh, good slicer & pickler, easy to digest, rust & drought resistant, stem end fairly flat, brown flecked on blossom end, early maturity.

CUCUMBER LONG GREEN IMP.

Cucumis sativus

60 - 72

Vigorous prolific dependable home garden variety, med green, 10-12 x 2.5-3 in., fine flavor, tapered ends, warted, black spine, can be used for pickling or slicing, sow all season, heavy yields, few seeds.

CUCUMBER MARKETER

Cucumis sativus

55 - 70

Slender smooth tapered & dark green, 8-9 x 2-2.5 in., stands intense heat, uniform prolific heavy yields, white spine, abrupt taper, some dark strippling, long harvest, vigorous.

CUCUMBER MARKETMORE 76

Cucumis sativus

58 - 75

8-9 x 2.25-2.5 in. fruit, dark green even in hot weather, sweet mild flavor, tapers at both ends, blocky, white spines, no stippling, resistant to scab, Cucumber Mosaic Virus, Powdery Mildew, Downy Mildew, Alternaria Leaf Spot and Anthracnose.

CUCUMBER MUNCHER BURPLESS

Cucumis sativus

60 - 65

Smooth med green 9 x 3 in. fruit, strong vigorous vines, mosaic resistant, prolific, tender, eat like an apple, not bitter or tough in any slicer stages, burpless.

CUCUMBER NATIONAL PICKLING

Cucumis sativus

53 - 64

Short thick & blunt ended when small, smooth & cylindrical when larger, 6-7 x 2.5 in. fruit, dark green, black spines, heavy yields, med-large vines, excellent pickler.

CUCUMBER PAINTED SERPENT

Cucumis melo

55 - 70

CUCUMBER PIC A LITTLE F1

Cucumis sativus

55 - 60

CUCUMBER PIONEER F1

Cucumis sativus

50 - 55

CUCUMBER POINSETT 76

Cucumis sativus

63 - 75

Improved Poinsett, adds scrab resistant & darker green fruit color, longer blocky straight fruits, 7.5-8.5 x 2.25-2.75 in., resistant to Downy Mildew, Powdery Mildew, Anthracnose, and Alternaria Leaf Spot.

CUCUMBER SMR 58

Cucumis sativus

53 - 65

Everbearing, vigorous vines produce heavy yields all season, nearly cylincrical, top quality for processing, also good slicer, good disease resistance.

CUCUMBER SPACEMASTER BUSH

Cucumis sativus

57 - 64

Dark green smooth slender cylindrical uniform 7-8 in. fruits, dwarf 36 in. vines with no runners, adaptable to a wide range of climates, scab and cucumber mosaic virus resistant.

CUCUMBER STRAIGHT EIGHT

Cucumis sativus

52 - 75

Smooth straight cylindrical & deep green with rounded blunt ends, tolerant to mosaic, 8 x 2-2.5 in. fruit, early, prolific, for home use, vigorous, excellent quality, free from stippling.

CUCUMBER STRAIGHT EIGHT ELITE F1

Cucumis sativus

50 - 65

CUCUMBER SUMTER

Cucumis sativus

50 - 63

Blocky, slightly tapered, med green, white spines, for home or market, resistant to Powdery Mildew, Downy Mildew, Alternaria Leaf Spot, and scab, tolerant to Cucumber Mosaic Virus, and some resistant to Anthracnose.

CUCUMBER TELEGRAPH

Cucumis sativus

Standard variety for greenhouse forcing, 15-18 in. long dark green fruit.

CUCUMBER TENDERGREEN

Cucumis sativus

55-65

Open pollinated burpless cucumber, light green with white spines, 7-12 inches long, slight blocky shape, sweet flesh is tender, ideal slicer or pickler, good disease resistance, over 80 years old.

CUCUMBER WHITE WONDER

Cucumis sativus

35 - 60

Ivory white fruits even when mature, cylindrical, rounded ends, 7-9 x 2.5-3 in. fruit, excellent eating quality, ideal for pickles or slicing, highly productive even in hot weather, crisp firm mild flesh, vigorous vines.

EGGPLANT APPLE GREEN

Solanum melongena

62 - 70

Extra early, apple green med-sized non acid fruits, no need to peel, productive upright plants, sets fruits under adverse Northern conditions.

EGGPLANT BLACK BEAUTY

Solanum melongena var. esculentum

72-85

Bushy spreading 24-30 in. plant with 4-6" purplish black smooth oval 6.5 x 5 in. diameter fruit, blunt & broad at blossom end, retains color well, 1-3 lbs., holds well, high quality, fine flavor, yields well in the North if the season is long.

EGGPLANT BLACK EGG

Solanum melongena var. esculentum

65-75

Japanese variety, pear shaped slightly blocky 5-7 inch fruits, 3 ft. bushy plants, unusually tender, fine flavor, sets early and well in cool summer and short season areas, pick when young.

EGGPLANT BLACK MOON F1

Solanum melongena

82 days to maturity, This large bush plant produces large purple fruit. The oval fruit size is on an average of 5 inches by 6 inches.

EGGPLANT CASPER

Solanum melongena var. esculentum

70-75

Early, shiny ivory fruits, 6 x 2.75 inches, mild snow-white flesh.

EGGPLANT DIAMOND

Solanum melongena var. esculentum

109-149

Plants 20-25 in. tall, long, slender, cylindrical fruits, 2-3 in. x 7-9 in., 4-6 oz., dark violet skin, dense green pulp without bitter mustard taste, recommended for climates where it can be planted and ripened in open soil, not for northern greenhouses.

EGGPLANT ECLIPSE F1

Solanum melongena

EGGPLANT FLORIDA HIGH BUSH

Solanum melongena

EGGPLANT FLORIDA MARKET

Solanum melongena var. esculentum

78-90

Vigorous erect 30-38 in. plants, glossy dark purple black 9.5 x 6.5 in. fruits held well off ground, resistant to phomopsis blight & fruit rot, long harvest season, long oval, no neck at stem end, green calyx, suited for deep South, holds up well in the sun, prolific high bush type, fresh market.

EGGPLANT LONG PURPLE

Solanum melongena var. esculentum

70-80

Dark purple productive Italian type, 22-38 in. plants, 8-10 x 2.5 in. diameter, 4 or more fruits per plant.

EGGPLANT LOUISIANA LONG GREEN

Solanum melongena var. esculentum

100

Prolific plants, well shaped, 3 x 8 in. long light green fruits, mild sweet flavor, excellent quality, much like Louisiana Green Oval but of the Japanese type.

EGGPLANT NEON IMPROVED F1

Solanum melongena var. esculentum

Named appropriately for is bright electric pink/purple color Neon F1 matures in 70days and performs great in any garden. Neon F1 also is vertcillium tolerant and very adaptable in many climates. The white flesh is a definite contrast to the beautiful outside skin and makes a stand out in any market garden or farmers market.

EGGPLANT ORIENTAL PRINCESS

Solanum melongena var. esculentum

EGGPLANT PING TUNG LONG

Solanum melongena

65-90

Long purple fruit, 12-18 inches long x 1.25 inch diameter, sweet and tender, hardy vigorous disease resistant plants, heavy yeilds, heirloom named for its native town, Ping Tung, Taiwan.

EGGPLANT PURPLE COMET F1

Solanum melongena

Long Chinese type, dark purple almost black fruit. Purple caylex makes an attractive contrast to dark fruit. Fruit are about 10 inches long and 2 inches wide. Almost seedless at small stage. Mild flavor and firm flesh excellent for cooking and grilling.

EGGPLANT ROSA BIANCA

Solanum melongena var. esculentum

75-90

Italian heirloom, medium-sized 5-8 inch oval stunning light pink fruits with occasional creamy white shading, meaty, mild flavor with no bitterness, plants are 30 inches tall.

EGGPLANT TURKISH ORANGE

Solanum melongena var. esculentum

65-85

Beautiful unique variety from Turkey, 18-22 in., produces 3 in. round red orange fruit, best to eat in green stage, good for stuffing in orange stage, abundant yields, insect resistant.

EGGPLANT WHITE STAR F1

Solanum melongena var. esculentum

Classic tapered teardrop shape, creamy white fruits are smooth, when mature - 2 inch diameter at top, 3.5-4 inch diameter at bottom, 5 - 7 inches long, plant provides good coverage at 30-36 inches tall.

FLOWER AMARANTH GARNET RED

Amaranthus

30 days baby, 50 days mature

Medium green heart shaped leaves with burgandy centers.

FLOWER AMARANTH GREEN

Amaranthus

GOURD APPLE

Lagenaria siceraria

120

Unusual apple shaped gourds with mottled green color, 9 x 12 inches, varying sizes and shapes, 4-7 pounds, mottled green when fresh, dries to brown.

GOURD BIRDHOUSE

Lagenaria siceraria

95-110

Grown for making inexpensive bird houses, bottle shape, smooth hard shell, 10-12 inches wide, 14 inches tall, pale green ripening to straw-beige, use of this type of gourd by the Egyptians dates between 3000 and 4000 BC.

GOURD BLISTER/BULE

Lagenaria siceraria

120

Apple shaped covered in warts, weighs between 4 and 7 llbs., 9x12 inch fruit, unique new gourd.

GOURD BOTTLE

Lagenaria siceraria

GOURD BOTTLE MINIATURE (BABY)

Lagenaria siceraria

120

Miniature version of Bottle gourd which sets in concentrated clusters, 2 x 6 inch fruit, matures late, has to be planted early in a short season.

GOURD BUSHEL

Lagenaria siceraria

GOURD CALABASH

Lagenaria siceraria

100

Smooth tan gourd with a short curved neck at stem end, 12-15 inches long x 5 inch diameter.

GOURD CAVEMAN'S CLUB

Lagenaria siceraria

130

Dark green, 10-14 inched long, shiny fruits, hard shell has knobby protrusions, curved neck tapers at the stem end, will grow straight if trellised.

GOURD CROWN OF THORNS

Cucurbita pepo

GOURD CUCCUZI

Lagenaria siceraria

55-80

Used like summer squash when young, pick when 6 inches long x 1 inch diameter, grows up to 48 inches long, smooth pale-green skin, creamy-yellow flesh, hard-shelled gourd with beautiful evening-blooming white flowers.

GOURD DIPPER

Lagenaria siceraria

GOURD DIPPER EXTRA LONG HANDLE

Lagenaria siceraria

120

Unique two to three foot long curved handles, 2-3 lb fruit. Excellent ornamental use.

GOURD LUFFA

Luffa aegyptiaca

GOURD LUNGO DI NAPOLI

Cucurbita

GOURD MARTINHOUSE BOTTLE

Lagenaria siceraria

90-110

Purified strain of Birdhouse gourd with slightly larger non-pinched neck, smooth, tan hard shell, 10 x 15 inches tall, trellis vines for a straight neck.

GOURD SMALL MIXED

Cucurbita pepo

GOURD SNAKE

Lagenaria siceraria

GOURD SPECKLED SWAN

Lagenaria siceraria

105

Graceful swan necked gourds has many uses. Fruit weigh about 3 lbs, green mottled skin, fruit size 6 x 16 inch, vine plant type.

HERB ANISE

Pimpinella anisum

HERB ARUGULA / ROQUETTE

Eruca vesicaria sativa

15 days baby, 30 days maturity

Slow bolting annual, 8 to 10 inches tall. Stalks and lobed leaves have mild flavor. Stand in many baby leaf and braising mixes.

HERB ARUGULA SLOW BOLTING

Eruca vesicaria sativa

HERB ARUGULA WILD

Diplotaxis tenuifolia

30 days baby, 50 days mature

Arugula has the leaf shape like mizuna, mild flavor excellent in heat and humidty

HERB BASIL ANISE

Ocimum basilicum var

HERB BASIL CINNAMON

Ocimum basilicum var

HERB BASIL CLOVE SCENTED

Ocimum basilicum var

HERB BASIL CORSICAN

Ocimum basilicum

HERB BASIL DWARF GREEK

Ocimum basilicum var

HERB BASIL FINO VERDE

Ocimum basilicum

HERB BASIL GENOVESE

Ocimum basilicum

68 days

Uniform, tall and relatively slow to bolt with large, dark green leaves about 2-3 inches long, height 24-30 inches.

HERB BASIL HIGH OIL

Ocimum basilicum

HERB BASIL HOLY

Ocimum basilicum

HERB BASIL ITALIAN LARGE LEAF

Ocimum basilicum

78 days

Large plants with medium-dark green leaves up to 4 inches long. The scent and taste is sweet. Height 24-30 inches.

HERB BASIL LEMON

Ocimum basilicum

Intensely fragrant of lemon, Ideal for tea and potpourri. Medium-green pointed leaves. Compact bush habit, 20-24 inches tall

HERB BASIL LETTUCE LEAF

Ocumim basilicum

HERB BASIL LICORICE

Ocimum basilicum

HERB BASIL LIME

Ocimum basilicum

Low growing variety whose fine leaves co-mingle the heady fragrance of lime with the perfume of basil.

HERB BASIL OSMIN PURPLE

Ocimum basilicum

HERB BASIL PURPLE DARK OPAL

Ocimum basilicum

HERB BASIL PURPLE RUFFLES (20% GREEN REVERSIONS)

Ocimum basilicum

Large heavily ruffled and fringed dark purple leaves with pink-purple flowers, great for herb gardens or flower border.

HERB BASIL RED RUBIN

Ocimum basilicum

HERB BASIL SIAM QUEEN

Ocimum basilicum

HERB BASIL SPICY GLOBE BUSH

Ocimum basilicum var

HERB BASIL SWEET

Ocimum basilicum

HERB BASIL THAI

Ocimum basilicum

Highly ornamental basil with 3 inch leaves, purple stems and purple blossoms, the distinctive flavor combine the clove-mint of basil with sweet spices of the East.

HERB BORAGE

Borago officinalis

Annual, leaves and flowers used for salads, suitable for freezing.

HERB CARAWAY

Carum carvi L.

HERB CATNIP

Nepeta cataria

Perennial, the leaves can be candied or brewed into an aromatic mint like tea.

HERB CELERIAC

HERB CHAMOMILE GERMAN

Matricaria chamomilla

About 15 white flower heads about ½-1 inch broad, strap shape, has strong smell.

HERB CHAMOMILE ROMAN

Anthemis nobilis

HERB CHERVIL CURLED

Anthriscus cerefolium

HERB CHICORY CATALOGNA EMERALD

Chicorium intybus

52-83

Leaves and seed stalks used for early greens, asparagus-like flavor, deep-cut long broad dandelion-like leaves, rapid grower, produces tender spring stalks from seed sown the previous summer.

HERB CHICORY CATALOGNA RED RUBY

Chicorium intybus

HERB CHICORY GARNET STEMS

Chicorium intybus

HERB CHICORY RED VERONA

Chicorium intybus

Strong rugged plant, heavy red/green leaves, if cut foliage back in spring, it will produce clusters of apple-sized heads, trim away heads in fall to winter force.

HERB CHICORY SUGAR LOAF

Chicorium intybus

Large cos-type heading chicory for summer or fall culture, mild flavor, self blanching.

HERB CHICORY TREVISO

Chicorium intybus

80-110

Famous radicchio from Treviso Italy, long slender green leaves in summer, cool weather turns it deep-red with white veins, non-heading, tart and slightly bitter, crisp but tender, can be overwintered for spring harvest, must be cut back to forn the oblong heads from winter forcing.

HERB CHICORY WITLOOF

Chicorium intybus

55-150

Medium-dark green long leaves, inner leaves and hearts for salads, delightful mildly acid flavor, 15-18 inch tall plants, roots dried and roasted for a coffee substitute, trim tops of mature roots and transplant inside for winter forcing, resulting second growth crown is self blanching and a delicate addition to winter salads.

HERB CHIVES

Allium schoenoprasum

HERB CHIVES GARLIC

Allium tuberosum

HERB CORIANDER SLO-BOLTING

Coriandrum sativum

Heat resistant, strain that holds at the broadleaf stage much longer.

HERB CORN SALAD

HERB CRESS CURLED

Lepidium sativum

HERB CRESS GARDEN

Lepidium sativum

HERB CRESS PEPPERGRASS

Lepidium sativum

HERB CRESS UPLAND

Barbarea verna

HERB CUMIN

HERB DANDELION GREEN

HERB DANDELION RED

HERB DILL BOUQUET

Anethum graveolens

HERB DILL DUKAT

Anethum graveolens

HERB DILL FERNLEAF

Anethum

HERB DILL MAMMOTH

Anethum graveolens

HERB ENDIVE BATAVIAN

Chicorium endiva

85-90

Large broad slightly-twisted lettuce-like leaves forn round 12-16 inch tightly packed heads, well blanched creamy-white very deep hearts, thick bulky texture.

HERB ENDIVE FRISEE

Chicorium endiva

Finely cut leaves add beauty and body to salads, blanch by tying the heads with a broad rubber band.

HERB ENDIVE GREEN CURLED RUFFEC

Chicorium endiva

75-100

Deeply cut dark-green leaves blanch easily to creamy-white inside thick deep heart, prostrate habit, thick pale greenish-white 1 inch wide midribs, grows thick, very hardy and resistant to cold wet weather, sow summer or autumnn, variety over 100 years old.

HERB ENDIVE SALAD KING

Chicorium endiva

50-100

Giant of curled endives, large dark-green finely cut leaves, vigorous, non-bolting, TB and frost resistant, tie outer leaves to blanch 22-24 inch hearts, white ribs, crops summer and fall, performs well when stressed, adapted to West, full heart.

HERB ENDIVE TRES FINE

Chicorium endiva

42-70

Quick growing miniature French endive, narrow finely curled leaves, plant 6 inches each way, delicate flavor, individual servings.

HERB FENNEL BRONZE

Foeniculum vulgare

HERB FENNEL FLORENCE

Feoniculum vulgare

HERB FENNEL SWEET

Foeniculum vulgare

HERB FENUGREEK

HERB HYSSOP

Hyssopus officinalis

Bushy herb, 1-2 ft. plants with square stems, linear leaves and 6-15 flowers.

HERB LAVENDER

Lavandula vera

HERB LEMON BALM

Melissa officinalis

HERB LOVAGE

Levisticum officinale

HERB MARJORAM

Majorana hortensis

Leaves, flowers, and tender stems are used for flavoring syrups, stews, dressings, liqueurs, sauces, soups and many other things. The aromatic seeds flavor candy, beverages, condiments and meat products. Both fresh and dried it is used for teas.

HERB OREGANO GREEK

Origanum heracleoticum

HERB OREGANO ITALIAN

Origanum vulgare

Somewhat narrow leaves, aromatic and strong flavor, used in spaghetti sauce and pizza, more bushy and upright than Heracleoticum Oregano, 12 in. plants with purple flowers.

HERB PEPPERMINT

Mentha piperita

Purplish stems are 2-4 ft tall, has 2 inch broad smooth leaves that are distinctly stalked, leaves have clusters of reddish light purple flowers, rarely has seeds, hot aromatic taste at first that turns to cold, distinctive odor.

HERB ROSEMARY

Rosmarinum officinalis

Young shoots and leaves are used as a seasoning for stuffings, soups, sausages, sauces, fish and lamb. The flowers have a milder flavor and are used as a flavoring. Both the leaves and flowers are great for teas.

HERB SAGE BROADLEAF

Salvia officinalis

HERB SALAD BURNET

Pimpinella saxifraga

HERB SORREL LARGE LEAF

Rumex acetosa

HERB SUMMER SAVORY

Satureia sp.

HERB TARRAGON

Artemisia Dracunculus

HERB THYME

Thymus vulgaris

HERB THYME FRENCH

Thymus vulgaris

HERB WATERCRESS

Nasturtium officinale

KALE DWARF BLUE CURLED SCOTCH

Brassica oleracea var.

Finely curled bluish-green plume like leaves, 12-15 in. tall plant with spread of 30 in., stands well, maintains its color, hardy, unifore, low growing.

KALE LACINATO

Brassica oleracea var.

A rather primitive open kale with strap like blue-green leaves 3 inches wide x 10 inches long, ornamental as well as edible, flavor is enhanced by frost, extremely winter hardy.

KALE PREMIER

Brassica Olarecea

60-68

Produces heavy deep green leaves with slightly scalloped margins more serrated than those of Smooth Long Standing, short main stems develop many growing points, stand 3-4 weeks longer than Smooth Long Standing, higher yielding with seeded in the fall for spring harvest.

KALE RED RUSSIAN

Brassica oleracea

25 days baby, 50 days maturity

Dark green oak leaf cut leaves, may be richer in vitamins and minerals than other greens, red and purple hues intensify after fall frosts, give way to tender and sweet rich dark green kale when cooked, also good raw, very disease resistant.

KALE RED WINTER

Brassica oleracea var.

KALE SIBERIAN

Brassica oleracea var.

Extremely hardy, rapid growing, huge blue green slightly curled feather shaped leaves, non heading 12-16 inch spreading plants, sow spring or fall, popular in the South, light frost improves tenderness and flavor, often used for stock feed.

KALE SQUIRE

Brassica oleracea

Finely curled blue green foliage, heavy yields, very uniform short stemmed strain of Vates with better tolerance to bolting.

KALE VATES BLUE CURLED

Brassica oleracea var.

Slow bolting Scotch type, finely curled blue green leaves, low growing, 12-16 inches tall x 24 inches in diameter, short stem, hardy, especially tender after light frost, does not yellow from frost or heat, hardy, sow early spring or July, non-heading.

KOHLRABI PURPLE VIENNA

Brassica oleracea var. pongylodes

LEEK AMERICAN FLAG

Allium ampeloprasum

Hardy 15-18 inch plants, blue green leaves, long thick 7-10 x 1.5 inch well blanched whtie stalks, standard variety for home gardens & market, good for fall & winter, grows very quickly, uniform.

LETTUCE ARIANNA

Lactuca sativa

30 days baby, 50 days maturity

Attractive French variety with large foliage and small, tall open heads with thick, mint green leaves, crunchy texture with a nutty flavor, does well in stressful conditions, matures early, bolt and tipburn resistant.

LETTUCE ASHLEY

Lactuca sativa

Bronze red oakleaf with excellent heat tolerance. Rosettes are full and leafy. Excellent vigor makes this a great baby leaf variety.

LETTUCE BIBB MINI

Lactuca sativa

LETTUCE BIBB SUMMER

Lactuca sativa

60-65

Summer strain fo Kentucky Bibb, slower bolting, better adapted to Southern heat, used mainly on muck, med-green med-rosette head, deep waxy leaves, firm interior, vigorous, stands 2 to 3 weeks longer than original bibb, recommended for hotbed or greenhouse, black seed.

LETTUCE BLACK SEEDED SIMPSON

Lactuca sativa

40-65

Large loose light green lightly crumpled leaves, very early and adaptable, inner leaves blanch almost white, large upright plants, stands heat and drought well, withstands some frost, for spring or early summer, slow bolt.

LETTUCE BUTTERCRUNCH

Lactuca sativa

50-75

Bibb type with larger more compact yellow white heart, less bolting, long lasting, heat tolerant, dark green redish tinged 4.5 inch rosette heads, white seed, 12 inc plant, thick blistered leaves, mosaic free.

LETTUCE CHRYSTAL

Lactuca sativa

30 days baby, 50 days maturity

Purplish red contrast on broad red loose leaves. Summer crisp type.

LETTUCE CIMMARON

Lactuca sativa

60-70

10-12 inch deep-red heads, good flavor, crisp tender texture, virtually impervious to bolting

LETTUCE CLIMAX

Lactuca sativa

Large med-dark green solid heads, good butt appearance, tipburn tolerant to rib discoloration.

LETTUCE DANYELLE

Lactuca sativa

28 days baby, 50 days maturity

Deepest wine-red oakleaf. Highly rated color for baby leaf. Clearly more solidly red colored the Red Salad Bowl, the head is fuller and slightly more compact.

LETTUCE DARK GREEN COS

Lactuca sativa

LETTUCE DARLENE

Lactuca sativa

An improved prizehead type. Darker red curled leaves with green at the base. Very nice for bunching.

LETTUCE DEER TONGUE AMISH

Lactuca sativa

45-80

Loose leaf 45-55 days, Amish variety valued for its ruggedness and heavy production. Thick solid compact plant. Sharply triangular green leaves. Unique growth habit. Thin midrib, good texture. Pleasantly sharp flavor

LETTUCE DEER TONGUE RED

Lactuca sativa

45-80

Late bolting variety very similar to Deer Tongue, pointed leaves with red edges, rich nutty flavor.

LETTUCE FLAME

Lactuca sativa

Prizehead selection with a distinctively Bright-red color throughout the leaves and stem, broad frilled leaves hold color well, early maturity, slow to bolt.

LETTUCE FRECKLES

Lactuca sativa

55-70

Beautiful tender romaine, green leaves splashed with red, long standing, resembles Speckles butterhead but with more substantial leaves, heirloom.

LETTUCE GABRIELLA

Lactuca sativa

25 days baby, 50 days maturity

Tripe red upright leaf variety. Gabriella is a deep wine red even as it emerges, this feature makes it very desirable for baby leaf production. Lovely bunched variety as well.

LETTUCE GOURMET SALAD BLEND

Lactuca sativa

LETTUCE GRAND RAPIDS TBR

Lactuca sativa

42-65

Large erect bright light green heavily frilled and curled leaves, for greenhouse or field culture, early, hold well, slow bolting, Tipburn disease and rot resistant, for home gardens or greenhouses.

LETTUCE GREAT LAKES 118

Lactuca sativa

63-90

Large cabbage like heads, thick broad slightly crumpled glossy leaves, scald adn tipburn resistant, sure header, widly adapted, very hardy, overwinter in mild areas.

LETTUCE GREAT LAKES 407

Lactuca sativa

90-100

Standard strain for Southwest winter growing areas, large bright green wrapper leaves protect head, sunburn rain and tipburn resistant, withstands adverse weather, slow bolt.

LETTUCE GREAT LAKES 659

Lactuca sativa

80-88

Most tipburn resistant and verstaile Great Lakes strain, popular both North and South for producing solid med-large dark green heads in cool or warm weather, medium core, white seed, slow bolt, does bes in warm weather, good on heavy soils, mosaic free.

LETTUCE ICEBERG

Lactuca sativa

50-85

Compact med-large heads, crisp hearts, light green leaves with waxy bronze fringe, tipburn and heat resistant, good in mid summer, does well in the East and in mountain areas, not suited for shipping.

LETTUCE ITHACA

Lactuca sativa

53-85

Med dark green, 5 x 5.5 in diameter, well wrapped, tipburn and Black Rot resistant.

LETTUCE IYA SOL

lactuca sativa

29 days baby, 55 days maturity

Shiny frilly red leaves even at the baby leaf stage. A loose leaf romaine.

LETTUCE LITTLE GEM

Lactuca sativa

45-70

Refined Dark Boston type with midget 5 inch heads, tightly wrapped, bright green leaves, pale yellow heart, sweet and crunchy, superb flavor, heat tolerant, can be served whole.

LETTUCE LOLITA

Lactuca sativa

30 days baby, 53 days maturity

Dark Lolla Rossa type, with heavily frilled intense burgundy leaves, 5 to 7 inch circular mound, more compact and slower growing than other lolla rossa types, excellent for adding texture and color to a salad mix.

LETTUCE LOLLO ROSSA DARK

Lactuca sativa

45-75

One of the most deeply curled looseleaf lettuces, beautiful magenta leaves with light green bases, mild flavor, cut adn come again, sow spring and fall.

LETTUCE MARICELLA

Lactuca sativa

A sister variety to Gabriella. A red leaf type with slight purple tint. Very intense true red/purple color.

LETTUCE MELINDA

Lactuca sativa

A triple red Lolla Rossa type with dense curled leaves. Dual use in baby leaf as well as small heads.

LETTUCE MEREVILLE FOUR SEASONS

Lactuca sativa

45-70

French Bibb type, reddish leaves with cranberry red tips, 8-12 inch pale blond green tight heart, 12-16 inches in diameter, excellent flavor, in hot weather holds flavor but bolts.

LETTUCE MESCLUN MIX

LETTUCE MICHELLE

Lactuca sativa

A green batavian with red edges. Very bolt resistant. Thick leaves.

LETTUCE NEW YORK 12

Lactuca sativa

60-90

Large sure heading New York strain, med-green solid cabbage like head, often 3 lbs., tipburn and heat resistant, excellent for fall crops & shipping, home or market, good in hot weather, poor on low-lying muck, needs well drained soil, distinct flavor.

LETTUCE OAKLEAF

Lactuca sativa

38-60