Millennium Asparagus ASPARAGUS Mary Washington (hl)
Blue Lake (hl)
3-4 years. One of the most popular of all heirloom asparagus varieties and an excellent choice for the garden. Spears are tender, thick, heavy and straight. Fast-growing, extremely hardy and rust-proof. 1/4 oz 1/2 oz 1 oz 1/4 lb $2.49 $2.99 $4.99 $14.99
Millennium (Hyb)
3 years. A new industry standard, this cold-hardy asparagus maintains tip tightness as it grows. With more fern vigor and survival, Millennium is a high yielder over a long period. Well-adapted to a variety of soil types, including heavy. Intermediate resistance to rust. 20 seeds $7.99
BEAN-BUSH Contender (hl)
1/4 lb $2.19
1/2 lb $3.49
55 days. Tender pods gr ow up to 6” long; white seeds and fiber are slow to form. Vigorous, somewhat spreading plants produce heavy yields. Good for market, canning and fresh eating. 1/4 lb $2.19
1 lb 5 lb $5.49 $21.99
1/2 lb $3.49
1 lb $5.49
5 lb $21.99
Provider (hl) 55 days. Popular with canner s, Provider is a delicious prolific bean that yields all season. Resistant to powdery mildew and tolerant of hot weather. Declared to have the best bean taste. 1/4 lb $2.19
1/2 lb $3.49
1 lb $5.49
5 lb $21.99
Slenderette (hl) 55 days. An impr oved Blue Lake type, these vigorous plants bear strong harvests of delectable, bright green, 5” pods early in the season. 1/4 lb $2.19
49 days. Beans ar e 6-8” long and slightly curved. Excellent for short, cool growing seasons. This productive stringless variety is ideal for canning and freezing. Distinctive flavor.
1/2 lb $3.49
1 lb $5.49
5 lb $21.99
Jade (hl) 60 days. Str ong, upr ight plants produce long, slender pods with excellent flavor and color. Pods average 7” long and are easy to pick. Tolerant to bean mosaic, curly top and rust. 1/4 lb $4.99
1/2 lb $7.99
1 lb $10.99
5 lb $49.99
Improved Tendergreen (hl)
53 days. Pr ovides delicious quality without susceptibility to bean mosaic. Plant is medium-large and sturdy. Heavy yields of tender, 6” green pods with rich flavor. 1/4 lb $2.19
1/2 lb $3.49
1 lb $5.49
5 lb $21.99
Borlotti (hl) 70 days. Also called cr anber r y bean, Borlotti is related to kidney and pinto varieties. Widely used in Italian and Mexican cuisine, they are tender and almost meaty, with a creamy interior texture. 1/4 lb $2.19
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Borlotti Bush Bean
Slenderette Bush Bean
1/2 lb $3.49
1 lb $5.49
5 lb $21.99
BEAN-DRIED California Blackeye Pea (op) 70 days. Pods ar e 6-8” long and well-filled with large seeds. Like other beans, blackeye peas require warm days and nights to develop properly. For fresh use, pick pods when plump with seeds. Delicious flavor fresh or dried. 1/4 lb $2.49
1/2 lb $3.99
1 lb 5 lb $7.99 $34.99
Pinto (hl) 85 days. A popular choice for Mexican cuisine. The 20”, halfrunner type plants produce pods of light-tan seeds with brown speckles. May be eaten as a green snap bean when young. Also delicious refried. 1/4 lb $2.49
1/2 lb $3.99
1 lb $7.99
5 lb $34.99
Great Northern Navy (hl)
90 days. A lar ge white bean excellent for baking and cooking. Cooks in less time than traditional navy beans, but with better flavor. 1/4 lb $2.49
1/2 lb $3.99
1 lb 5 lb $7.99 $34.99
Red Kidney (hl) 95 days. Pods ar e 5-6” with 4-5 seeds per pod. Used in Mexican dishes, bean salad, and for baking. Plant is 14-16” tall. 1/4 lb $2.49
1/2 lb $3.99
1 lb 5 lb $7.99 $34.99
