Flowers

Canterbury Bells (Cup and Saucer Mix)-- This popular heirloom grows 2-3 ft. tall with flowers borne on branching sprays in rose, white, lavender and blue.  Plants started from seed in December will bloom in June and will bloom for 3 months. Seeds started later in the season will bloom the following year. Use it for a good show in window boxes and beds during cool weather.  Approx. 400 seeds

Empress of India-- A bushy nasturtium with single red blooms. An old fashioned flower that is strikingly beautiful and easy to grow. Use in beds, borders, pots, or as a ground cover. The flowers and leaves are edible and have a peppery taste. Direct seed after the ground has warmed up in the spring.   If the soil is too rich, the plants will not produce many flowers. They do especially well in hot dry areas with sandy soil and plenty of sunshine.  Approx. 25 untreated seeds

Shasta Daisy Chrysanthemum -- Daisy like flowers with black and brown centers have white petals. Plant in beds, borders or containers. They make a long lasting cut flower.  Direct seed in rich soil in the spring as early as possible or start in flats in late winter. Keep the soil moist in hot weather. Germinates in about 3 weeks.  Approx. 50 untreated seeds

Sweet Pea Seeds-- This is the original sweet pea from which  most other sweet peas are descended. It is the most fragrant sweet pea ever with 3-4 purple/blue bicolor flowers per stem. It was introduced more than 300 years ago. Plant in ordinary but fertile soil in a sheltered sunny location, water freely and mulch to keep the roots cool. Remove the faded blooms promptly. Most sweet peas need support to climb up or a low wall to grow over. Direct seed in autumn or spring. Soak seeds overnight before sowing.  The seeds are toxic.  Approx. 25 untreated seeds

Wee Willie Sweet Williams-- Single flowers 3-5” across in red, rose and crimson bicolors. An old fashioned flower that’s easy to grow and will self seed.    These plants grow best in cool areas and are not suitable for tropical zones. Sweet Williams make excellent cut flowers and will last long if the water is changed regularly. Protect plants with a light mulch after the ground freezes. G@68°F~1-2 weeks.  Approx. 250 untreated seeds.

Herbs

Genovese Basil--This is a high quality Genovese basil with a strong, classic flavor. It's the basil of choice for flavorful Italian dishes. Harvest basil leaves throughout the summer. Cutting the stems will encourage new growth and a bushier plant. Before the first fall frost, harvest all the leaves to make pesto. Sow indoors 6 weeks before the last frost date. In the south, basil may be sown outdoors after the last frost. Sow 1/8" deep. Basil is very sensitive to the cold, so don't transplant it outside until 2 weeks after the last frost. Full sun. 68 days. 1/4 tsp., approx.  organic 250 seeds

Bouquet Dill Seeds--   The best variety for production of seeds. All parts of for seasoning everything from pickles, salads and soups to teas.  Can enhance the growth of cabbage, onions and lettuce. Sow seeds close together. This will allow the plants, which blow over easily to support each other. Cover  the seeds lightly, and allow a week or  two for them to germinate. For a continuous crop, sow repeatedly from mid spring to early summer.   Approx 800 untreated seeds.

 Broadleaf Sage Seeds-- Lavender-blue flowers in May. Gray-green leaves may be used fresh in season or dried for winter  use.  Favorite seasoning for sausage, poultry, omelets, bread and cheese.  Also known for its antiseptic and anti-fungal powers.  Start seed inside in a good potting mix and transplant outside when large enough to handle. Sage prefers a sunny location with alkaline soil. Approx. 100 untreated seeds.

Italian Flat Leaf Parsley Seeds--  Plain, dark green, deeply cut, flat leaves with a rich flavor.  The most popular variety for use as a seasoning.  Pre-chill seeds @34°F~24 hours. G@65°F~3 weeks. Start 10 weeks before frost free date indoors or in late summer to overwinter the plants.  Approx. 500 untreated seeds

Onion Chives Seeds-- This has been a culinary favorite in the orient for over 3000 years. Their lavender blooms also make them very pretty in the garden.  Chives complement cheese, eggs and salads.  Plant chives directly in the garden as early in spring as the soil can be worked. Seeds can also be planted as late as 2 months before the first fall frost. Although they thrive in any good garden loam, chives show a preference for slightly acid soil and need to be kept moist throughout the growing season.  Approx. 500 untreated seeds.

Roman Chamomile Seeds-- Forms dense low growing rosettes of apple scented, finely cut, bright green leaves that make a good ground cover in low traffic areas.   Roman Chamomile is low-growing and will spread.  Great  for  tea, salad garnishes and medicinal uses.   In areas with long, cold winters, it may need a light covering of mulch. Germinate at 60°F for 2 weeks in light.  The soil should be sandy and slightly acid.   Approx. 1,000 untreated seeds. 

St. John’s Wort Seeds--  Easy to grow and attractive plants with small green leaves. The yellow flowers are star shaped and bloom all summer. This plant is known for its calming and anti-depressant powers. Seed in early spring or late summer. G@68°F~2 weeks.  Approx. 1,000 untreated seeds.

True Greek Oregano Seeds-- This is the strongest flavored of all the oregano varieties with a strong, earthy aroma. A rapid spreader with white flowers. Used in Italian dishes, tomato sauce, pizza, fish and salad dressing. Oregano prefers well-drained soil in full sun. Plant seeds in warm soil in late spring or in pots or seed trays under glass in mid-spring. Plants can be moved outdoors when the temperatures are expected to remain above 45 degrees.  G@65°F~2 weeks.  Approx. 500 untreated seeds.

Winter Thyme Seeds-- This is a wonderful culinary thyme invaluable in Italian cooking or with egg dishes or chicken. Also frequently used in potpourri and soap making.  Start seeds indoors and transplant outside after last frost. Thyme prefers a sandy, dry soil and plenty of sun. If your soil is acidic, add some lime.  Shear off branch tips to harvest.  Approx. 1,000 untreated seeds.

Cauliflower

Snowball Cauliflower Self Blanching-- An old white type, ivory head, with excellent taste. Start seeds indoors 4-6 weeks before transplanting outdoors. Place seeds 1/4" deep in a good potting mix. Seedlings need lots of light to prevent legginess. Transplant outdoors 12-18" apart. Young cauliflower plants are somewhat frost tolerant.  This self-balnching variety should self wrap its outer leaves over the developing head, protecting and blanching the head to a creamy white. After curds are well formed, cut just below the head to harvet.  65 days.  50 untreated seeds.

Cabbage

Copenhagen Market Cabbage-- Plant produces good yields of 3 lb cabbage. It is very flavorful and tender. Heads rarely burst. Introduced by H. Hartman & Company in 1909.  Rarely splits.  Start seeds indoors 4-6 weeks before transplanting outdoors. Place seeds 1/4" deep in a good potting mix. Seedlings need lots of light to prevent legginess. Transplant outdoors 12-18" apart. Young cabbage plants are somewhat frost tolerant. Harvest when the head is hard and well formed.  68 days.  50 untreated seeds.

Spinach

Bloomsdale Long Standing-- (Spinacia oleracea)  This old time favorite is slow to bolt with thick textured, crinkled leaves that are glossy and green.  Prefers cool soil to germinate. Begin planting in early spring as soon as soil can be worked. Sow seeds 1/2" deep and 1" apart. Thin when plants become baby spinach size to a 3" spacing. Harvest spinach promptly when mature by cutting entire plant just below attachment. Older plants and hot weather causes bolting.  Approx 250 untreated seeds

Squash

Golden Summer Crookneck Squash-- (Cucurbita Pepo)  Very meaty summer squash with small crookneck and small seed cavity. Good yields. Best flavor at 4-6" size. Dates to about 1700.  Plant seeds 1/2-1" deep, 2-3 seeds per hill, spaced 2-3' apart in late spring or early summer. After emergence, thin to one healthy plant per hill. Pick squash regularly to encourage fruit development. Best flavor when fruits are 4-6" long and skin is still tender.  50 days.  25 untreated seeds

Pumpkin

Small Sugar Pumpkin-- Pie, pie, and more pie...this heirloom from the 1800s is a classic for its high quality stringless, sweet flesh that makes delicious pies. Lightly ribbed, orange 5-6 pound fruits are also perfect for small spaces and for carving little jack-o-lanterns. Easy to grow. sow seed directly when soil temperature reaches 70°F, plants should be 3-4’ apart. The plants require heavy and even water for best development. 100-110 days. 30 untreated seeds

Corn

Golden Bantam Sweet Corn Seeds-- The old standard yellow sweet corn that has been the home gardener's favorite since the beginning of the 20th century. A farmer named William Chambers of Greenfield, Massachusetts had grown this variety for years. After his death, a friend of Chambers found some of the sweet corn seeds and sold them to W. Atlee Burpee, where they found their way in his catalog in 1902. The plants grow to about six feet and produce seven inch ears loaded with sweet, plump, golden kernels. Sow seeds 3” apart and 1” deep after last frost. Keep moist. Thin to 6-9” apart when plants are 2-3” tall. You will need a minimum of a 10 foot by 10 foot area to ensure proper pollination. 78 days. 100 untreated seeds

Beans

Blue Lake Bush Bean-- Introduced in 1961, this is an excellent freezing and canning snap bean. The plant bears 5" long oval pods containing white seeds. Blue Lake is a heavy yielder, holds its condition well, and remains stringless and tender over a long period of time. Adapts well to any region. Seed directly once soils have reached at least 65°F, preferably after the last frost. Make small, successive plantings every 10 days for a continuous harvest. Planting depth is 1”, then thin to 4” apart. 54 days. Approx. 150 untreated seeds

Mayflower Pole Bean-- Said to have been brought over on the Mayflower in 1620, followed by a long history of being circulated in the Carolinas. Cut short-type, which are prized for great flavor, despite strings. Short pods are packed with small square seeds. Very productive, also good as a dry bean.  Pole habit.   Plant in 2 to 3 weeks intervals, spacing seeds 4” apart,  for a steady harvest until about 3 months before first killing frost in the fall. Plants can grow 3 to 10" tall.   100 days.  Approx. 50 untreated seeds


Black Valentine Bush Bean-- Introduced in 1897 by Peter Henderson. Shiny black seeds and 6" pods. Excellent for use as a fresh snap bean or a dry soup bean. Prolific and dependable plants produce pods borne above the foliage. Bush habit. Plant after all danger of frost has past.  Sow the seeds 1 inch deep, about 6 inches apart, in rows 18 inches apart.  49-55 days.  Approx. 100 untreated seeds

Blue Lake Pole Bean -- (Phaseolus vulgaris)  This wondrous bean variety  produces a heavy crop of  delicious, tender, tasty green beans that reach 6 to 7 inches in length. Produces all summer long.  The jade green colored pods are ideal for canning or freezing, are stringless and are high in Vitamins A, B and C.   Plant in early spring after frost danger is past and soil has warmed up to at least 60 degrees.  Place poles or trellis at the time of planting.  62 days.  Approx. 50 Untreated seeds

Cucumbers

Boston Pickling Cucumber-- One of the most popular cucumbers in Sweden, this classic dates from 1880. Medium-green, black-spined, blunt-shaped fruit are crisp and mild. While it's perfect for pickling, it can be used fresh as a slicer if allowed to reach full size. Pick when cucumbers are 2 to 6 inches long. Plant cucumber seeds only after all danger of frost is past and ground is warm. We recommend growing cucumbers on a trellis, for ease of harvesting and more thorough pest control. Plant 2-3 seeds every 8 to 12 inches along the trellis. When the seeds sprout, thin to one plant every 8 to 12 inches. . 58 days. 30 untreated seeds

Straight Eight Cucumber-- An all American winner in 1938. A cucumber superstar, this classic has excellent flavor and is widely adapted. It's a cuke for all seasons. Pick when 8" long for top flavor. Sow 5-6 seeds in each hill. Plant cucumber seeds only after all danger of frost is past and ground is warm. Grow on a fence or trellis. They need lots of sunshine and water. 63 days. 30 untreated seeds.

Turnips

Purple Top White Globe Turnip-- Introduced before 1890. The smooth, round root is bright purple above ground and white below. Extremely tender when young. Tops can be eaten as tasty greens and roots are excellent for storing, canning or freezing. Excellent vitamin content! Seed outdoors as soon as soil is workable in early spring. Seed second crop in late summer for fall harvest. Cover seeds with 1/4 inch fine soil. Space rows 15 to 18 inches apart. When young seedlings are 2 to 4 inches tall, thin to 4 to 6 inches apart. 50 days. ½ tsp., aprox. 350 untreated seeds

Radishes

French Breakfast-- Excellent for the home garden and the market gardener. This attractive French Breakfast type has delicate flavor. The 3-4 inch oblong roots are scarlet with a white tip. Radishes prefer cool weather, and make good living row markers for slower germinating crops like carrots. Sow seeds ½ inch deep and later thin to 4-6” apart. Radishes are a great source of vitamin C! 25 days. 1 tsp., aprox. 250 organic seeds

Onions

Siskiyou Sweet-- This unique treasure was first brought to Walla Walla, Washington from Corsica around 1900. A hardy Spanish biennial with light brown skin and sweet white flesh, bearing 5-7 inch bulbs Not a storage onion. Plant ¼ inch deep, 5-7” apart, give lots of water. 100 days. ½ tsp, approx. 200 organic seeds



Torpedo Red Bottle -- This unique treasure was first brought to Walla Walla, Washington from Corsica around 1900. A hardy Spanish biennial with light brown skin and sweet white flesh, bearing 5-7 inch bulbs. Not a storage onion. Plant ¼ inch deep, 5-7” apart, give lots of water. 100 days. ½ tsp, approx. 200 organic seeds

Beets

Bull’s Blood Beets-- Grown primarily for striking dark red-purple leaves that provide incredible contrast in salad mixes and also have a tender, sweet flavor. Outstanding choice for a red leaf in winter harvest salad mixes. Color intensifies as plants mature. The small roots are also tasty when harvested early. Beets thrive in cool weather. Sow approximately 10 seeds per foot, ½ in. deep. Keep moist. Can be sown every 2 weeks for a continuous harvest. 80 untreated seeds

Broccoli

De Cicco Broccoli-- Here’s an Old Italian heirloom introduced in 1890. It’s marvelous for spring and fall gardens. Non-uniform maturity produces continuous tender side shoots encouraged by cutting the main head. More productive than many hybrids. Freezes well. For best results, sow seeds indoors in flats 4-6 weeks before transplanting to garden 15-18” apart. Keep watered during dry spells. 130 untreated seeds

Eggplant

Imperial Black Beauty Eggplant-- Tender Annual. Introduced around 1910, this popular variety has rich flavored fruits that hold up well even after being pickled. Plump, 4-5 in. diameter fruits are beautiful, shiny purple-black. Sow 8-10 weeks before last spring frost and transplant ¼ in. deep, 18’’ spacing. Give moderate water and full sun. 80-85 days. 25 organic seeds.

Melons

Charentais Melon Seeds-- This well known French melon variety is world famous for its dark orange, sweet and fragrant flesh. It grows well even in cooler areas. Fruits are smooth-skinned and weigh about 2 lbs. You won't find Charentais in your grocery store - it's thin skin and high sugar content make it fragile to ship when ripe. Enjoy its vine-ripened perfection straight from your garden. If starting seeds indoors, don’t move out until late spring has stabilized. Allow 2’ between seedlings. Can be direct seeded ½ inch deep, 12” apart, then thinned to 2” apart. Keep well water during growth stage, then water less when fruits reach 4” diameter. 75 days 25 untreated seeds

Moon and Stars-- Watermelon ‘Moon and Stars’ is named for the large and small yellow blotches on the rind and the leaves of the plant.  It has been grown by American farmers since the 1900’s.  It was believed to have gone extinct, but a farmer in Missouri was discovered to have been growing these melons in the 1980’s.  This beautiful heirloom is a tasty addition to any garden!  Can be started indoors in shorter growing seasons, or planted directly outside when frost danger has passed.  Water  well.  100 days.  25 untreated seeds.

Lettuce

Marvel of Four Seasons--Four Seasons is an old French heirloom originally introduced commercially in 1885. It is a lettuce grown for both its exceptional beauty and versatility. The ample heads produce tight rosettes of thick crisp leaves that are deep green tipped with red. Four Seasons is absolutely one of the best eating varieties anywhere, and it is heat tolerant. Lettuce grows best when the temperatures are in the 60’s. Press seeds into soil, but do not cover, keep soil moist. Thin young seedlings to 12-18” apart. 45-55 days. Approx. 1,000 untreated seeds
 
Black Seeded Simpson-- An old favorite, both because of its flavor and because of its earliness. You'll be harvesting full sized leaves in a little over a month, and greens can be harvested in just three weeks. Withstands a lot of adverse conditions including some drought, frost, and heat. Slow to bolt. Sow outside in early Spring, 3 to 4 weeks before last frost, and successive plantings every 3 weeks. 40 days. ½ tsp., approx. 1,000 organic seeds

Heirlooms Evermore Pea Seeds

Dwarf Gray Sugar Pea-- This heirloom pea dates back to before 1773. The sturdy 24-30” vines produce beautiful purple blossoms that turn into pale-green pods that are stringless and fiber-free. No staking required. This heirloom pea is well-suited for steaming or used in stir-fry. Plant early in spring when the ground is workable, 1-1 ½ inches deep, 1 inch apart. 65 days. 50 untreated seeds

Little Marvel Shell Pea-- 18-20" vines are well loaded with 3" pods filled with 5-6 plump peas each. Very dependable yielder of fine flavored sweet peas. Developed in England in 1900 and introduced to the States eight years later. Plant early in spring as soon as ground is workable, 1-1 ½ inches deep, 1 inch apart. 63 days. 50 untreated seeds.

Heirlooms Evermore Carrot Seeds

Nantes Scarlet Carrot Seeds-- Introduced in 1870, a classic among carrots, Scarlet Nantes has all of that old-time carrot flavor. Bright red-orange flesh with fine grain and almost no core. 6-7” roots have blunt tips and small to medium tops. Sweet and crisp, Scarlet Nantes is a superb fresh-eating carrot. Great for bunching, storing, or as a baby gourmet vegetable. Broadcast seeds over finely prepared soil. Maintain a daily watering schedule until carrots germinate. 65 days. ½ tsp. untreated seeds