Explore our New Spring Catalog by hudsonvalleyseedco

2021 Catalog Seeds, Tools, Art, & Gifts

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NEW for 2021

Our New Storefront

We now have a retail location! Visit us at 4737 Route 209, Accord, NY 12404. Order online and pick up your order, or stop in and shop our selection. Check online for current hours.

Over 25 New Varieties of Vegetables, Flowers, and Herbs

Double Garland Chrysanthemum

Tango Celery

Redventure Celery

Yakteen

Kars Egg Squash

Ă&#x2021;ekirdegi Watermelon

Britton Shiso

Ruby Red Orach

Rossa Di Milano Onion

Monarch Celeriac

Ailsa Craig Sweet Onion

Our Trials Garden

In our trials garden, we grow crops the way you do: by hand, with care, but without too much extra fuss. This lets us find crop varieties that are tasty, beautiful, and resilient. The new varieties below have all excelled in our trials patch, and we now get to share them with you!

The cover art, created by Kate Anderson, is from our new Rainbow Tatsoi Art Pack.

Teddy Dahlia

White Linen California Poppy

Snoho Doris Dahlia

Black Satin Dahlia

Gabrielle Marie Dahlia

WhiteCalifornia Linen Poppy Carmine Poppy

Colorado Classic Dahlia

Blizzard Dahlia

Velvet n Lace Dianthus

Audray White Gomphrena

Strawberry Fields Gomphrena

Fireworks Gomphrena

Dandy Collarette Dahlia

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Table of Contents Vegetables Amaranth 23 Arugula 23 Asian Greens 11 Beans 13 Beets 15 Broccoli 16 Broccoli Raab 16 Brussels Sprouts 16 Cabbage 17 Carrots 17 Celery 18 Chard 19 Chicory 23 Collards 19 Corn 19 Cucumbers 20 Eggplant 22 Fennel 22 Garlic 69 Gourds 22 Greens (other) 24 Ground Cherry 24 Kale 25 Kohlrabi 25 Leeks 26 Lettuce 26 Melons 29 Okra 29 Onions 30 Parsnips 30 Peas 31 Peppers 32 Pumpkins 39 Radishes 36 Rutabagas 47

Spinach 37 Summer Squash 38 Sunchokes 48 Tomatillos 41 Tomatoes 41 Turnips 47 Watermelons 47 Winter Squash 39 Herbs Annual Herbs 49 Perennial Herbs 51 Flowers Annual Flowers 54 Dahlia Tubers 70 Meadow Blends 67 Perennial Flowers 66 Sunflowers 63 Cover Crops

Other Products Gifts Tools

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Check out our blog! There youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll find ten years of accumulated garden advice and how-to information, from growing top-notch tomatoes to saving your own seed.

2021 Events Update

While the flower shows will not be taking place in the winter of 2021, we will gather with our customers at several online conferences! Check our website for details.

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Welcome to our 2021 catalog! Dear Growers, If ever there was a year for holding tight to our plants, this was it. As the pandemic upended our daily habits, as we navigated new forms of work and schooling, as our worlds turned upside down—there was the garden, just as it always has been. With its gathering of boldly-colored petals and soothing greens, the garden was a celebration of togetherness during a year in which we spent so much time apart. For many of us, a future without a garden is now unthinkable. Our seed company, like many others, welcomed many new gardeners this year—and we did our best to handle the logistical challenges posed by this dramatic increase in demand. If you ordered from us in mid- to late-spring, you likely faced a long wait as we spent every day in split shifts, powering through orders while doing our best to keep the whole team safe during the initial spike of COVID cases here in New York. It was a time none of us will ever forget, and we remain grateful to have played a role in helping gardeners—both novice and experienced alike—find ground amidst such uncertainty. While this experience was the defining feature of the year, there is plenty of other news to share: • 12 New Art Packs. We really love this year’s new Art Pack varieties; together they comprise a standout collection of art and seeds. (See them on page 8!) • 20+ new vegetable, flower, and herb varieties. Our beautiful trials garden led us to 20 great varieties that we were able to add to the catalog immediately and even more that we’ll be adding to our farm plan for production this year. • A new retail shop! You can now pick up your orders and shop our in-person retail storefront. Curbside pickup available. See page 2. • More tools and supplies. While good seed is the foundation of every garden, many crops cannot be grown successfully without key tools and supplies: an efficient hoe, a harvest knife, row cover, trellis netting, and more. So, we will be adding to our selection of farm and garden necessities as the year progresses. Check online for the newest items! • More varieties in larger pack sizes. We’ll be adding additional pack sizes for most varieties over the next few months to accommodate the needs of larger-scale gardeners and farmers. We have all learned this year that there is no plan that can survive a pandemic, no harvest that is guaranteed. And in the midst of this intense uncertainty—and in spite of it—what did we do? We planted seeds. Because that’s what we’re here to do. Yours in gratitude, Doug Muller and Ken Greene Co-owners, Hudson Valley Seed Co p.s. Pulling together the catalog this year has been a little harder than usual. The increased demand for seed in 2020 paired with this year’s seemingly universal weather extremes (fires out west, drought in New England, and a freak early frost here in the Hudson Valley) have made it extra challenging to source seed this season. Because of this, please be aware that pricing and availability may change at any time during the year. Please check our website for the latest updates. The pricing and availability information on our website always supersedes what is printed in this catalog. Thank you for your understanding!

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We farm first.

Four Fold Farm—named in honor of our Art Packs— is the beating heart of the Hudson Valley Seed Co.

Our production fields allow us to steward a wide range of vegetable and flower crops and to produce Certified Organic seed for hard-to-find varieties. And in our trials, we evaluate potential new additions to the catalog in the form of a gorgeous garden. This year’s season was a challenging one—and a short one. We had accumulating snowfall on May 10th and, in mid-September came a pummeling of four straight nights of frost—the earliest we’ve ever seen a hard frost, much less four consecutive ones! Despite these climatic quirks, the crew produced big beautiful crops that we are excited to share in 2021. In a very real way, the farm keeps us grounded, in touch with the daily joys and challenges of growing. Being rooted in agriculture strengthens our partnerships with amazing, dedicated seed farmers around the country, and helps us better serve you year round.

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We produce many of the seeds we offer in our catalog on our own farm! In addition, we cultivate variety trials and demonstration plots to improve our catalog.

Clockwise from above left: Silverleaf Sunflower providing nectar for a bee . Farmer Phil, Farm Manager Steven, and Farmer Kenny with a load of shallots. Farmer Katie during greenhouse season. Dahlia Specialist Marybeth teaches Farmhand Claire how to divide dahlia tubers.

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New Art Packs

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Why Art?

Gardening is a creative collaboration between humans and the natural world. It is without question an art form. To celebrate this creativity, we commission artists to create beautiful homages to our seed varieties, which we place on our signature Art Packs. Working in many mediumsâ&#x20AC;&#x201D; including punch needle, as Adeline Wang demonstratesâ&#x20AC;&#x201D; these artists capture not only the form but also the story of each variety.

Give Seeds, Sow Joy Find the perfect something for the green thumbs and art lovers in your life.

Fine Art Prints

Boxed Seed Collections

Self-Watering Microgreens Kit

Our Art Packs make wonderful gifts on their own, but we also offer many other great choices at various price points. Browse the gift section of our website to see our latest gift offerings! Find even more gifts online at hudsonvalleyseed.com 9

Tools and Supplies High-Quality Hand A Ninja Claw Tools B Hiyokko Saw Tooth Sickle C

Hoops and Row Cover

Kusakichi Saw Tooth Sickle D Needle-nose Pruner E Opinel Hand Pruner F Opinel Knife Trio Opinel Folding Garden Knife H Deadheads Mini Snips

Protect crops from pests, drought, and cold weather.

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We’re Expanding Our Selection of Tools and Supplies!

Root Pouch Fabric Planters Easy, attractive, affordable containers; fill with potting soil and grow anywhere!

Hori Hori Garden Knife Staff Favorite!

Extraordinary Japanese digging knife made from tempered stainless steel.

Gardening takes more than good seeds. That’s why we’ll be adding more tools and supplies to our catalog in 2021 than ever before. Check out our website as we roll out products throughout the winter and spring.

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Asian Greens & Mustards Versatile fast-growing greens that sauté beautifully and stand cold weather with aplomb. Best crops come from summer sowings.

Bok Choy

Bok Choy is fast growing, compact, and useful in countless ways. It does double duty in stir fries with delicious stems and leaves, or harvest young for brothbased soups. 50 days. 200 seeds, $2.95. 600 seeds, $5.95. 2 oz, $8.95.

NEW! Double Garland Chrysanthemum

Commonly used in Asian cuisine, the delectable young buds, leaves, and stems of this chrysanthemum add a distinctive flavor to a variety of dishes. The abundant yellow flowers can also be used to brew an aromatic tea. Bush habit. Grows up to 36” tall. 50 days. 200 seeds, $3.50 600 seeds, $6.50. 2 oz, $10.95.

Green Wave Mustard

This frilly green mustard is a must for those with a pungent-loving palate. Enjoy with garlic, chili flakes, sesame oil, and plenty of salt and freshly cracked pepper. Be sure to sow some for a fall harvest; it’s exceptional after a light frost. 40 days. Certified Organic. 200 seeds, $3.50 600 seeds, $6.50. 2 oz, $10.95.

Hirayama Kai Choi

This very spicy leafy Indian mustard hails from Hawaii. Originally selected to be white rust resistant, it’s a great choice for warm, wet climates—but it also performs well in the cooler spring and fall seasons of the Northeast. Fall crops, when properly spaced, will form a tight heart. 60 days. Certified Organic. 200 seeds, $3.50. 600 seeds, $6.50. 1 oz, $12.95.

NEW!

Double Garland

Hon Tsai Tai

Green leaves and purple stems give way to tender edible flower stalks. Harvest just as buds begin to open by cutting or snapping stem with leaves. Use like raab: sauté the stems, leaves and florets and flavor lightly. Harvest diligently: if allowed to grow too long, stems become tough. 40 days. 200 seeds, $2.95. 600 seeds, $5.95. 1 oz, $10.95.

ASIAN GREENS

Vegetables Komatsuna

Komatsuna (also known as Tendergreen) is one of our favorite Asian greens. Plant from early spring through fall and eat the leaves, stems, and even flower heads. Wilt or braise when mature for an unbeatably tender, melting, bright-green, sweet, mild, mustardy treat! Extremely cold hardy, and one of the fastest growing of all garden crops. 35 days. Certified Organic. Art Pack, 250 seeds, $3.95. 250 seeds, $3.50. 750 seeds, $6.50. 2 oz, $10.95.

Mizuna

Mizuna is highly versatile, performing equally well as a salad green and as a standout in cooked dishes, where it is delicious stir-fried or quick-pickled. It is fast growing and attractive in the garden, with its cluster of skinny, serrated leaves. 50 days. Certified Organic. 200 seeds, $3.50. 600 seeds, $6.50. 2 oz, $10.95.

Mizuna Red Streaks Mustard

A refined mizuna with frilly, dark green leaves marked by burgundy streaks. Its taste is mild for a mustard. Very popular addition to gourmet salad mixes. Fast growing. Wonderful in fall, when its red highlights really shine the most. 40 days. Certified Organic. 200 seeds, $3.50. 600 seeds, $6.50. 2 oz, $10.95.

Nozaki Chinese Cabbage

A quick-heading Chinese cabbage for the fall fermentation crock! Lush green plants yield succulent barrel-shaped heads. Direct sow or start in mid- to late summer for a fall crop. Spring crops should be planted early and harvested promptly since plants are prone to bolting. We recommend covering Chinese cabbage with row cover anytime of year to keep pests at bay. Excellent for fresh eating, stir-fries and kimchi. 70 days. Certified Organic. 200 seeds, $3.95.

NEW ART! Rainbow Tatsoi

Hirayama Kai Choi

A lovely deep green tatsoi with vibrant splashes of purple, red, and pink. A farm-bred variety created by Daniel Brisebois of Ferme Coopérative Tourne-Sol, just outside of Montreal. 45 days. Certified Organic. Art Pack, 200 seeds, $3.95. 200 seeds, $3.50. 600 seeds, $6.95.

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Red Giant Mustard

A robust and beautiful mustard green. Its leaves are green with a deep purple hue, thin and very soft when steamed or sauteed. Its bite adds a pleasant tangy zing to any meal, complementing grains beautifully. Stays more mildly flavored in cool weather; does beautifully into late fall. 45 days. Certified Organic. 200 seeds, $2.95. 600 seeds, $5.95. 2 oz, $10.95.

Shanghai Baby Bok Choy

The best open-pollinated baby bok choy of our trials! It grows exceptionally quickly; it tolerates both cold and heat; it can be sown in succession for crops nearly all season long. Strikingly beautiful, its swooping, vase-shaped base is a whorl of thick, light-green petioles that soften into sweet, ambrosial flesh when cooked. 45 days. Certified Green Wave Mustard

Hon Tsai Tai

Organic. Northeast Grown. Art Pack, 200 seeds, $3.95. 200 seeds: $3.50, 600 seeds: $6.50.

Tatsoi

Tatsoi is delectable. When quickly braised with garlic in oil, it softens into a tapestry of sweet leaves and tender stems that are hard to beat. It’s also a beautiful plant, forming a swirl of little spoon-like leaves that are of a deeper green hue than nearly any other plant in the garden. Extremely cold hardy. 45 days. Certified Organic. Art Pack, 200 seeds, $3.95.

Tokyo Bekana

At full size, fast growing Tokyo Bekana resembles young Chinese cabbage leaves. It may be grown successfully as cut-and-come-again, or thinned to grow to maturity for harvest as a bunching green. Mature heads can be used in stir fries, soups, and for kimchi. 45 days. Northeast Grown. 200 seeds, $2.95. 600 seeds, $5.95.

Vivid Choi

A beautiful, bold choi for the home or market gardener. Substantial, dark green leaves surround bright purple and pink stems. Strong upright habit. Excellent when young, but the color deepens and become more vivid as plants mature. Another great open-pollinated variety from Frank Morton. 50 days. Certified Organic. 200 seeds, $3.50. 600 seeds, $6.50. 1 oz, $12.95

Mizuna

Tips on Using Our Catalog

Mizuna Red Streaks

Nozaki Chin. Cabbage

Everyone loves a seed catalog you can hold and mark up with a pen. But, due to cost limitations, lots of great material doesn’t make it into this book! • You can find Latin names for all our varieties on our website. • Growing instructions for every variety we sell are located on our website and on the packs themselves.

Rainbow Tatsoi

Red Giant

• We do our best to set prices that will last the whole year, but prices are subject to change. • Have a friend who would like us? Pass along your catalog when you’re done!

Tokyo Bekana

Vivid Choi

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Beans are easy to grow, add nitrogen to the soil, and produce both fresh and dry crops. Probably the most kid-friendly garden vegetable, they are easy to observe: germination is dramatic and growth is fast.

Bush Beans Bush-habit plants produce big yields of beans over a span of just a few weeks. Black Turtle Bean

The classic bean for popular Latin American dishes, Black Turtle is superbly tasty and produces high yields. Easy to grow. 95 days. Certified Organic. 50 seeds, $3.50. 150 seeds, $6.50. 8 oz, $12.95.

Dragon’s Tongue Bean

Solid producer of stringless, purple-striped yellow wax beans that are delicious for fresh eating: their broad shape flattens and folds into soft, tender tongues, hence the name. Dry beans are colorful in the style of pinto beans. 55 days. Art Pack, 50 seeds, $3.95.

Gold Rush Yellow Wax Bean

Tender and uniform yellow green bean with excelllent flavor and great yields. Delicious raw, steamed, or used for pickling. A staff favorite. 55 days. Certified Organic. 50 seeds, $3.75. 150 seeds, $7.50

Hank’s Xtra Special Baking Bean

Jacob's Cattle

A regional heirloom from Ghent, NY. Now a Slow Food Ark of Taste variety! This variety was one of our original finds—and it’s a treasure. The big,

Jacob’s Cattle Bean

Beautiful white and brown mottled dry bean. Very well adapted to the Northeast. Great bean, distinctive patterning, high yields. 85 days. Certified Organic. 50 seeds, $3.75.

BEANS

Beans

white beans are excellent for baking, as the skins, though tender, do not fall apart. Easy to grow. 98 days. Certified Organic. Grown in NYS. Art Pack, 25 seeds, $3.95. 150 seeds, $7.50. 450 seeds, $12.95.

Light Red Kidney Bean

Expect high yields of large pale-red beans that are splendid in soups, chilis, and tacos. 95 days (to dry bean). Certified Organic. 50 seeds, $3.50. 150 seeds, $6.50. 8 oz, $8.95.

Maxibel Haricot Vert

The classic French-style filet bean. These beans stay thin and tender and are of exceptional eating quality, even as they grow quite long. Beloved and coveted by chefs, gourmands, and home gardeners. 65 days. Certified Organic. 50 seeds, $3.75. 150 seeds, $7.50.

Panther Edamame Soybean

Let these pods grow plump and harvest when the beans are still green with purple blushing. Steam lightly. Serve with coarse salt and nibble to enjoy their unique nutty flavor while benefiting from their high protein content. 100 days. Certified Organic. Grown in NYS. Art Pack, 50 seeds, $3.95. 50 seeds, $3.50. 150 seeds, $6.50.

Pencil Pod Yellow Wax Bush Bean

Wax beans have a finer texture and more buttery flavor than green beans. The round pods are good for fresh eating—exceptional at the pencil-thin stage. 55 days. 50 seeds, $2.95. 150 seeds, $5.95. 8 oz, $8.95.

Provider Bush Green Bean

Provider is a favorite variety of many market growers. Big and bushy, it cranks out firm green beans of medium length and thickness. Equally delicious steamed, pan-fried, or processed (makes great dilly beans), Provider will earn a place in your garden every year. 50 days. Certified Organic. 50 seeds, $3.50. 150 seeds, $6.50. 8 oz, $8.95.

Red Swan Bush Bean Light Red Kidney

Panther Edamame

An open-pollinated bean that was bred out of a cross between a pinto and a purple podded bean by Robert Lobitz. Its color is extraordinary: a dusty pink with a bit of green in the background. The flavor is deep and earthy, similar to that of a Romano type. Bi-colored flowers pop over foliage. 55 days. Certified Organic. BN 0029A: Art Pack, 25 Seeds, $3.95.

Robert Hazelwood Bean Provider

Silver Cloud Cannellini

Half runner, tan-colored dry bean with pointilist dark markings that cluster into a black spot. Slightly flat-

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tened rectangular shape. 90 days. Certified Organic. Grown in NYS. 50 seeds, $2.95. 150 seeds, $5.95.

Royalty Purple Pod Bean

The deep purple pods of this bean hang against dark foliage with bright pink flowers—a real standout in the edible landscaping garden. When cooked, beans turn from purple to green. Yields are good, and the plants seem to resist insect damage more than other bush types. 55 days. Certified Organic. 50 seeds, $2.95. 150 seeds, $5.95. 8 oz, $8.95.

Silver Cloud Cannellini Bean

Bred by Washington State University, this improved, high-yielding white kidney bean is disease resistant. Wonderful and meaty as a dry or shell bean, Silver Cloud produces cannellinis that excel in many beloved Italian soups and dishes. 95 days. Certified Organic. 50 seeds, $3.50. 150 seeds, $6.50. 8 oz, $12.95.

Tri-Color Bean Blend

This mix of 3 high-yielding bush bean varieties produces beans at the same time, making a tri-color (green, purple, yellow) bean harvest a breeze! Fifty seeds sows 12-20 feet; sow in successions to spread the harvest out. 55 days. Certified Organic. Art Pack, 50 seeds, $3.95.

Velour Haricot Vert Bush Bean

An unusual, dark-purple-to-black-colored French filet bean. Pods grow 4-5" long, but stay thin and tender with superb flavor. Turns green upon cooking. A staff favorite. 50 days. 50 seeds, $3.50. 150 seeds, $6.50.

Whipple Creek Bean

Medium-sized, ovular red beans with painted tan splashes upon them. A perfect chili bean. 100 days. Certified Organic. Grown in NYS. 50 seeds, $2.95. 150 seeds, $5.95.

Windsor Fava Bean

Fresh fava beans are exceptional eating: splendid in

paella, risotto, spring soup, flavorful spreads, or simply sauteed with garlic. Windsor is a classic heirloom dating back to the late 1800s. 75 days. Certified Organic. 25 seeds, $3.50. 75 seeds, $6.50. 8 oz. $10.95.

Pole Beans Pole beans must be supported on a trellis, but they reward this initial time investment with convenient shoulder-height harvests. Emerite Pole Bean

Emerite is a slender “filet” bean of the highest quality. A quick sauté produces succulent, yet crunchy beans. Easy to pick and yields over a long period, making them ideal for a home garden. Beautiful vines with purple flowers. 75 days. Certified Organic. Grown in NYS. Art Pack, 25 seeds, $3.95. 25 seeds, $3.75. 75 seeds, $7.50. 225 seeds, $12.95. 4 oz, $37.95.

Ideal Market Pole Bean

First introduced in 1914, Ideal Market is an ideal choice for the compact home garden. Quick-growing and vigorous vines yield loads of 3-4" long snap beans. One of the quickest pole beans we’ve ever grown! Provide sturdy trellis. 50 days. Certified Organic. Grown in NYS. 25 seeds, $3.75. 75 seeds, $7.50. 4 oz, $12.95.

Northeastern Pole Bean

This Romano variety returned from Italy to New York with three names: Kwintus, Early Riser, and—our favorite—Northeaster. Early to mature, producing heaps of delectable pods. 50 days. Certified Organic. Grown in NYS. 30 seeds, $3.95.

Red Noodle Bean

This highly ornamental climbing legume produces slender, bright red pods that reach about 18" long. Harvest young, then fry—don’t steam!—to make the most succulent bean treats you’ve ever known. 80 days. Certified Organic. Grown in NYS. Art Pack, 50 seeds, $3.95.

Scarlet Emperor Runner Bean

Robert Hazelwood

Tri-Color Bean Blend

Velour Haricot Vert

Whipple Creek

Ideal Market Pole Bean

Red Noodle Bean

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You are nearly guaranteed a mass of pretty foliage, striking red blossoms, and easy food: the beans are

Succotash

Succotash Bean

A dry bean that looks almost like corn! Deep maroon-colored beans have a kernel-like shape. Full runner: provide trellising or other support for highest yields. Very uniform in shape and color. 100 days. Certified Organic. Grown in NYS. 50 seeds, $2.95. 150 seeds, $5.95.

Sunset Runner Bean

Runner bean with the most beautiful peachy-pink colored blossoms. Trellis for a quick-growing, highly ornamental backdrop, for edible fresh green beans, and for gigantic dry beans for soup and chili. 60 days to maturity. 20 seeds, $3.50. 150 seeds, $6.50. 8 oz., $12.95.

Beets

Cylindra Beet

Prized for their superior texture and reliable sweetness, these beets are cylinders of deliciousness. Home cooks will delight in the uniform slices made by simply cutting these beets cross-wise, like carrots. A staff favorite. 55 days. Certified Organic. 100 seeds, $2.95. 400 seeds, $5.95. 2 oz, $10.95.

BEETS

edible as young pods, but typically the beautiful black and purple flecked beans are used for soup. 55 days to flower. 20 seeds, $2.95. 150 seeds, $5.95. 8 oz, $10.95.

Detroit Dark Red Beet

Spherical, medium-sized, deep red, and well-flavored: this variety sets the standard for open-pollinated beets. 50 days. Certified Organic. 100 seeds, $3.50. 400 seeds, $6.50. 2 oz, $10.95. 8 oz, $24.95.

Early Wonder Tall Top Beet

This beet delivers ample-sized swollen roots early in the season—an absolutely reliable standby for your first round or two of beets. Its foliage is upright and wellsized and, like all beet leaves, can be used for greens. 45 days. Certified Organic. 100 seeds, $3.50. 400 seeds, $6.50. 2 oz, $10.95.

Ruby Queen Beet

The key to good beets: adequate spacing and boron in the soil.

Brilliant Beet Blend

A blend of wonderfully pretty beet jewels featuring red, white, golden, and Chioggia (bullseye) types. This mix is a great way to get your hands dirty with beets and learn about the genetic diversity that exists within the species. 55 days. Certified Organic. Art Pack, 100 seeds, $3.95.

The benevolent ruler of the ruby red beet kingdom, Ruby Queen is a reliable, round, rich red beet with a tendency toward slight “hips” in its shape. A classic beet similar to Detroit Dark Red. 55 days. 100 seeds, $2.95. 400 seeds, $5.95. 2 oz, $8.95.

Bulls Blood Beet

A striking heirloom beet, deep red from the roots to the uniform leaves. Marvelous as a baby leaf, the color deepens as the beets mature. The roots, though modest, make a fine crop, too. Great as a bunched beet and for greens, but not recommended as a storage beet. 35 days baby, 60 days full size. Certified Organic. 100 seeds, $3.50. 400 seeds, $6.50. 1 oz, $10.95.

Brilliant Blend

Bulls Blood

Chioggia

Crosby Egyptian

Cylindra

Detroit Dark Red

Chioggia Guardsmark Improved Beet

An improved classic selected for color contrast, uniformity, and bolt resistance. These beets won’t dye the rest of the ingredients in your dishes like classic red beets do, making them great on salad, in mixed roasted vegetables, and for messy eaters. The tops are generous and mild, and they can be used like chard or spinach. 60 days. Certified Organic. 100 seeds, $3.50.

Crosby Egyptian Beet

A great beet to grow for fall harvest. These are goodsized, round red beets with flattened tops, and upright green leaves. Quick to mature. 55 days. Certified Organic. 100 seeds, $3.50. 400 seeds, $6.50. 2 oz, $10.95.

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Touchstone Gold Beet

Beets don’t need to be red; this golden root is tender and delicately flavored. The bright color comes from high amounts of beta carotene. The tops are shorter and less vigorous than typical red beets. 60 days. Certified Organic. 100 seeds, $3.50.

Broccoli

Piracicaba Broccoli

Cut-and-come-again broccoli! Abundant small florets yield all season long. Its habit is looser than regular broccoli, so much so that many people mistakenly identify it as broccolini. It’s sweeter than both, and the freshly cut florets steam quickly. 50 days. Art Pack, 100 seeds, $3.95. 100 seeds, $2.95. 300 seeds, $5.95. 1 oz, $10.95.

Purple Peacock Broccoli

Pick all florets promptly for continued production all summer. Harvest fall crops quickly; they are not as cold hardy as other brassicas.

Di Ciccio Broccoli

Growth habit is in between Piracicaba and Calabrese, with central 3-4" blue-green florets that develop at different times, giving a good staggered harvest. Leaves and stems are edible as well. 70 days. Certified Organic. 100 seeds, $3.50. 300 seeds, $6.50. 1 oz, $10.95.

Green Sprouting Calabrese Broccoli

The central five-inch florets of this variety have good density, and most of the plants will be ready for harvest at about the same time. Still, like most OP broccolis, it produces many side shoots for long harvest. 60 days. Certified Organic. 100 seeds, $3.50. 300 seeds, $6.50. 1 oz, $10.95.

A broccoli born out of a cross between kale and broccoli by the breeder extraordinare Frank Morton. Tender and sweet florets and leaves. 70 days. Certified Organic. Art Pack, 100 seeds, $3.95.

Broccoli Raab Harvest promptly! Raab grows fast and moves beyond the edible stage quite quickly.

Dietrich’s Wild Broccoli Raab

A summer-sown raab that overwinters in Zone 6! What a joy to stroll into the fields in April and find a bounty of florets when little else is available to eat fresh. A New Jersey landrace variety from Nate and Dusty at the Experimental Farm Network. 40 days. Northeast Grown. 200 seeds, $3.75.

Novantina Broccoli Raab

A gorgeous raab from our friends at Uprising Seeds that, despite its name (which means “ninety”) takes only about 60 days to harvest. Does well in spring; excels in fall, when late-summer-sown crops form large florets nearly broccoli-like in size. 60 days. Certified Organic. Northeast Grown. 200 seeds, $3.75. 600 seeds, $7.50. 2 oz, $12.95.

Spring Broccoli Raab Early Wonder

Touchstone Gold

The small florets of this gourmet green are delectable, but in Asian and Italian cuisine the whole stem with leaves is used and valued for its bright, sharp, broccoli-like flavor. For a great homemade pizza topping, saute the stems with minced garlic. 60 days. Cert. Org. 200 seeds, $2.95. 600 seeds, $5.95. 2 oz, $10.95.

Brussels Sprouts

Di Ciccio

Piracicaba Broccoli

$ 9 1 5 3 . Requires a long growing season, but rewards with delicious sprouts that store well in the root cellar.

Long Island Improved Brussels Sprouts

Purple Peacock

Novantina Raab

This semi-dwarf Brussels sprout has been a standard since the 1800s. Smaller plants are easier to handle in a small garden. Brussels sprouts are a long season crop and benefit from a side dressing of compost. Harvest the leaves as the delectable buds develop 100 days. 100 seeds, $2.95. 300 seeds, $5.95. 1 oz, $10.95.

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Full Season Cabbage

CARROTS

For late spring sowing and fall harvest. Danish Ballhead Cabbage

Dietrich’s Wild

Early Jersey Wakefield

These robust cabbages don’t hold back, growing to a commanding size (8-10" in diameter). A good storage variety; pull the whole plants in the fall and hang upside-down, roots intact, in a cool basement room. Plants will keep at least one month. Does best with early-summer sowings. 110 days. 100 seeds, $2.95. 300 seeds, $5.95.

Danish Ballhead

Perfection Savoy

CABBAGE

Perfection Savoy Cabbage

Savoy leaf cabbages are perfect for summer slaw dishes and brighten winter soups. The heads are more open and loose than traditional European cabbage, with better, more complex flavor. 90 days. 100 seeds, $2.95. 300 seeds, $5.95.

Purple Savoy Cabbage

Purple Savoy

Red Acre

Cabbage A staple crop that is super useful—and very beautiful in the garden.

Early Cabbage Best for spring crops and for delayed summer sowings. Early Jersey Wakefield Cabbage

These compact 2-4 pound cabbages started appearing in American seed catalogs around 1872. Pointy-headed and narrow, they are the ideal cabbage to sow in early spring, yielding delicious heads beginning in June or early July. 60 days. 100 seeds, $2.95. 300 seeds, $5.95. 900 seeds, $10.95.

Red Express Cabbage

A smaller cabbage bred for northern climates, Red Express is an early producer. The perfect size for a home garden, you can plant this cabbage closer together than most. 60 days. Certified Organic. 100 seeds, $3.50. 300 seeds, $6.50.

BROCCOLI

Perfect for wrapping and stuffing! Outer leaves are deeply blushed with purple, while the savoyed interior is crisp light green. Produces small, 1-3 pound heads, a bit later than other varieties. 100 days. 100 seeds, $2.95. 300 seeds, $5.95.

Red Acre Cabbage

Purple-red-and-white crisp heads reach about 6" in diameter and weigh about 3 pounds—an ideal size for the home garden. Grows quickly, doing well as either a spring or main-season cabbage. 85 days. Certified Organic. 100 seeds, $2.95. 300 seeds, $5.95.

Carrots The fresh quality of a homegrown carrot cannot be overstated. Don’t plant just a spring crop; fall crops are sweeter than your dreams.

Atomic Red Carrot

These gorgeous, uniform, reddish-pink roots grow to about 8 inches in length. Unlike other red carrots, Atomic’s color stays consistent through the core. The color is attributed to the high amounts of lycopene, a powerful antioxidant, which is more bio-available when cooked. 75 days. Certified Organic. 500 seeds, $3.50. 1500 seeds, $6.50. 1 oz, $18.95.

Danvers Carrot

A tried and true American heirloom developed in 1871 in Massachusetts. These deep orange carrots average 6-8 inches long—though they can grow longer in rich, rock-free soil. Excellent flavor, especially after fall frost. 70 days. Certified Organic. Art Pack, 500 seeds, $3.95. 500 seeds, $3.50. 1500 seeds. $6.50. 1 oz, $8.95.

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Dragon Carrot

1500 seeds, $6.50. 1 oz, $8.95.

Gorgeous purply-red-skinned carrots with a hidden treasure insde: ombre-toned flesh that radiates from a golden core into a full-bodied orange. Beautiful when left unpeeled and sliced thinly in a salad. 90 days. Certified Organic. Art Pack, 500 seeds, $3.95.

Kaleidoscope Carrot

Trying to trace the origins of the modern orange carrot is like looking through a kaleidoscope. Shapes and colors reflect and refract. This mix contains roots in tones that reflect the yellow sun of the Middle East, purple mountains, vermillion sunsets, and thousands of hands of many hues. One of our top-selling seed packs. 75 days. Certified Organic. Art Pack, 500 seeds, $3.95.

Parisian Carrot

Small, round carrots the size and shape of young turnips—but with full, sweet carrot crunch and flavor. These are the absolute best variety for container growing. 55 days. Certified Organic. 500 seeds, $3.50.

Red-Cored Chantenay Carrot

Getting sweeter the longer they are in storage, RedCored Chantenay is a broad-topped, sharply-taperedcarrot. With a well-known sweet flavor, the crowns of these dark-orange roots average 2½" in diameter. 70 days. Certified Organic. 500 seeds, $3.50. 1500 seeds, $6.50. 1 oz, $8.95.

Scarlet Nantes Carrot

An heirloom, French variety improved in the U.S. over the past 50 years. Deep orange color, crisp texture, and stores well. A favorite of many home gardeners. 65 days. 500 seeds, $2.95. 1500 seeds, $5.95. 1 oz, $8.95.

Yellowstone Carrot

Highly vigorous golden-yellow carrot with mild flavor and flesh that turns extremely tender with minimal cooking. An excellent storage variety. Our first onfarm carrot seed crop! 70 days. Certified Organic. Grown in NYS. 500 seeds, $2.95. 1500 seeds, $5.95. 1 oz, $8.95.

Celery Atomic Red

Celery fresh from the garden tastes brighter, richer, and sweeter than store-bought.

NEW! Monarch Celeriac

The earthy-yet-vibrant flavor of this ample storage root will liven up your autumn and winter meals. Keep the plant well watered and mound soil around the root as it develops. Eat roasted, mashed, or pureed; use the stalks and leaves to add flavor to stocks and soups. 200 seeds, $3.50. 600 seeds, $6.50. 0.5 oz, $8.95.

Danvers

Dragon

Kaleidoscope

Parisian

NEW! Redventure Celery

A delicious celery with crunchy, thin, red stalks and contrasting green leaves. Aromatic and filled with flavor. Keep celery’s roots evenly moist for the best flavor and texture, and harvest the stalks as needed. Easy to grow and does well in heat.100 days. Certified Organic. 200 seeds, $3.50. 600 seeds, $6.50. 0.5 oz, $8.95.

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Yellowstone

Utah Tall Celery

Redventure Celery

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Tango Celery

Utah Tall Celery

Utah Tall Celery produces tall stalks and compact tender hearts. Similar to store-bought, but generally with narrower stalks, it is an excellent all-around performer, a staple for soups and stir-fries. 100 days. Certified Organic. 200 seeds, $3.50. 600 seeds, $6.50. 0.5 oz, $8.95.

Silverado Chard

CORN

We love this chard! It has broad, bone-white ribs and beautiful, savoyed, deep green, waxy leaves. The plants are extremely bolt resistant and the same plants you pick from in the spring will keep going on into the fall. We harvested this chard through mid-December protected with a single layer of row cover. 60 days. 100 seeds, $2.95. 300 seeds, $5.95. 2 oz, $10.95.

COLLARDS

Grow this bright green celery if you want prolific, crunchy yields. Great for beginners. For the best celery, start early, fertilize, and plant in full sun. Does well in the heat, but keep the soil evenly moist. Early maturing. 85 days. Certified Organic. 200 seeds, $3.50. 600 seeds, $6.50. 0.5 oz, $8.95.

Collards Harvest outer leaves only, once per week, and your plants will last from June through Dec.

Champion Collards

All season long, chard plants churn out tender leaves with colorful stems. Chard is tolerant of cold weather, but it dislikes hard freezes.

Rainbow Chard

Easy to grow, with multi-hued stems and bold green leaves that arch exuberantly toward the sun. Stems are generally on the thin side, especially in the yellow and orange plants. Nothing beats the beauty of a bunch of these greens. 60 days. Certified Organic. Art Pack, 75 seeds, $3.95. 75 seeds, $3.50. 225 seeds, $6.50. 1 oz, $8.95. 4 oz, $19.95.

Rhubarb Chard

Rhubarb Chard is vigorous and leafy, boasting the brightest of red stalks, with brilliant green leaves that can span 12" across. Excellent for edible landscaping. 60 days. Certified Organic. 75 seeds, $3.50. 225 seeds, $6.50. 2 oz, $10.95.

An improved Vates selection, with broad, fleshy, deep green leaves. Performs well the entire season. Originally a truck-farm variety developed by breeders in Virginia. 75 days. Certified Organic. 100 seeds, $3.50. 300 seeds, $6.50. 1 oz, $12.95.

CHARD

Chard

Corn A staple crop that is a beautiful addition to the home garden. A population of at least 20 plants, arranged in a grid, is suggested for good pollination.

CELERY

NEW! Tango Celery

Sweet Corn The ultimate summer treat. Harvest when kernels give milky white liquid when pierced. Ashworth Sweet Corn

A 6-foot tall classic yellow sweet corn, Ashworth is an upstate NY heirloom that Fred Ashworth (of St. Lawrence Nurseries in Potsdam, NY) selected with the help of the sugar-seeking rodents in his storage area. We find this variety strikes the perfect balance between sweetness and corniness. 75 days. Certified Organic. Grown in NYS. Art Pack, 50 seeds, $3.95. 50 seeds, $2.95. 150 seeds, $5.95.

Blue Jade Dwarf Sweet Corn Rhubarb, Silverado, Rainbow

Champion Collards

These darling dwarf plants produce incredibly tasty steel blue kernels at the ripe-eating stage. Each 4-foot plant yields about 2 small ears; ideal for limited spaces and container gardens. 75 days. Certified Organic. Grown in NYS. Art Pack, 50 seeds, $3.95 150 seeds, $7.50. 500 seeds, $12.95.

Double Red Sweet Corn

Blue Jade Sweet

Double Red

One of the most beautiful corns weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve ever seen! Deep red kernels, husk, foliage, cob, and silk. The dark kernels are naturally high in anthocyanins, antioxidants linked to dark red, purple and blue pigments. Delicious

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Glass Gem Corn

Martian Jewels

Glass Gem

The surprising, infinite color combinations of this corn will stop you in your tracks and are unlike any other corn we’ve seen. As the name implies, each translucent kernel catches the light and shines. The kernels are indeed edible and can be used for popcorn, parching, cornmeal, or flour. Glass Gem was bred by Cherokee breeder and seedsman Carl Barnes; it was developed by crossing a mixture of Native American corns. 105 days. Certified Organic. 50 seeds, $3.95. 150 seeds, $7.50.

Japonica Striped Corn

Japonica Striped

Otto File Flint

fresh, but can also be dried for cornmeal and flour. 1-2 ears per plant. Bred by the brilliant Dr. Alan Kapuler of Peace Seeds. 90 days. Certified Organic.Art Pack, 50 seeds, $3.95. 50 seeds, $3.95. 150 seeds, $7.50.

Martian Jewels Sweet Corn

Jaw-dropping, high-contrast, white sweet corn with a dark burgundy cob and husk, and bi-color green and burgundy foliage. Sweet and delicious in addition to its stunning looks! 85 days. 50 seeds, $3.95. 150 seeds, $7.50.

Top Hat Sweet Corn

Superbly flavored sweet corn painstakingly selected by breeder Jonathan Spero of Lupine Knoll Farm. Scrumptious and sweet. A variety to rival many of the modern sweet hybrids on the market! 80 days. Certified Organic. 75 seeds, $3.95. 225 seeds, $7.50.

Tuxana Sweet Corn

Another excellent variety from Jonathan Spero of Lupine Knoll Farm. This bright white sweet corn is much sweeter than most OP corns and is great for fresh eating, or for using in salsas, soups, and chowders thanks to its subtle creaminess. Plants will produce 2 ears each. 90 days. Certified Organic. 75 seeds, $3.95. 225 seeds, $7.50.

Dry Corn The source of so much good food—popcorn, polenta, tortillas, tamales, and more—dry corn is easy to grow if you have the space.

An heirloom, ornamental variety from Japan grown for its beautiful striped leaves. Makes an excellent decorative border. Corn has dark purple tassels and burgundy kernels. Also edible! The red kernels can be used to make flour. 75 days. Certified Organic.100 seeds, $3.50. 300 seeds, $6.50. 8 oz, $18.95.

Otto File Flint Corn

Otto File means “eight-row” in Italian, and indeed that is what you will find within the husks: eight rows of deep golden kernels, perfect for making polenta. Yields long, narrow 8-12 inch cobs, ranging from golden to deep orange, one per plant, on stalks of 6-8 feet in height. 110 days. Sustainably Grown. Grown in NYS. 100 seeds, $4.95.

Cucumbers Sow in monthly successions for high-quality cukes all season and harvest diligently: once you let some fruit mature beyond the edible stage, productivity immediately declines.

Slicing Cucumbers Harvest promptly before the fruit swells for highest quality fresh eating. Boothby’s Blonde Cucumber

This small and unique cucumber is a high-yielding variety with creamy yellow skin and small black spines. Fruits grow to 3-5 inches in length. Grown for generations by the Boothby family of Livermore, Maine, this historic variety has a juicy, pleasant, sweet, delicate taste with good crunch. 60 days. Certified Organic. 25 seeds, $3.50.

Calico Popcorn

Use as a colorful autumn decoration, or pop them for wintertime movie-watching noshing. Pops most consistently if you freeze the kernels first then throw them directly into a kettle with hot oil. Kernels are yellow, brown, white, purple, red, and blue. 90 days. 100 seeds, $3.75. 300 seeds, $7.50.

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Painted Serpent

Silver Slicer

Great slicer with a creamy white, thin skin and long, straight, uniform 6-8" fruits. A staff favorite for many years now, this cucumber has a superb sweet and mild taste, with excellent crunch. Powdery mildew resistant. 60 days. Certified Organic. Art Pack, 25 seeds, $3.95. 25 seeds, $3.75. 75 seeds, $7.50. 0.5 oz, $10.95.

Ukrainian Slicing Cucumber

Straight green slicing cucumber with slight ribbing and pale green speckles. Zero bitterness, even after a heat wave. Nice yields of uniform, 8-inch fruits. 60 days. Certified Organic. 25 seeds, $3.75. 75 seeds, $7.50. 0.5 oz, $10.95.

CUCUMBERS

Silver Slicer Cucumber

Yamato Sanjaku Cucumber Yamato Sanjaku

Homemade Pickles

Double Yield Cucumber

Double Yield is so named for its versatile cukes that are well adapted to both slicing and pickling. Young cukes are crunchy, tender, and well-flavored; for best quality harvest when cukes are 6" or less in length. 50 days. Certified Organic. 25 seeds, $3.50. 75 seeds, $6.50. 0.5 oz, $10.95.

Lemon Cucumber

This unusual cucumber, which dates back to Samuel Wilsonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s seed catalog of 1894, is a visual novelty that is productive, mild, and beautiful when sliced into rounds. It tends to acquire a tangy flavor as it matures, giving it not only the appearance of a lemon but also a hint of lemon flavor. 65 days. Certified Organic. Art Pack, 25 seeds, $3.95.

Marketmore 76 Cucumber

The standard when it comes to long, thick, deep green slicing cucumbers. And while the shape and taste should win followers, take note that this cuke is also superbly disease resistant, and produces plenty of fruit over a long season. 65 days. Certified Organic. 25 seeds, $2.95. 75 seeds, $5.95. 0.5 oz, $8.95.

Muncher Cucumber

While some cucurbits give rise to gas, these fresh fellows squelch the belches (at least anecdotally). Muncher is a shiny-skinned, burpless Asian style cucumber that grows vigorously and yields well. Its flesh is white, sweet, and very crunchy. Best peeled before eating. 60 days. Certified Organic. 25 seeds, $2.95.

A delicious Japanese variety. Best grown on a trellis so you can appreciate the long, slender, thin-skinned fruits. (If grown without a trellis, the fruits will curve and curl.) Even in the 90+ degree days of summer, these cucumbers stayed sweet and free from bitterness. 60 days. Certified Organic. Grown in NYS. 25 seeds, $2.95. 75 seeds, $5.95. 0.5 oz, $12.95.

Pickling Cucumbers These varieties yield abundantly. Harvest when young for biggest volumes of excellent fruit. Homemade Pickles Cucumber

A prolific pickling variety that, when harvested at the 4-6 inch stage, forms dozens of fruits per plant. Rarely bitter and very uniform, an old standby for home gardeners who like to pickleâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;in canning jars, in the fridge, or by fermentation. 60 days. Certified Organic. Grown in NYS. Art Pack, 50 seeds, $3.95. 50 seeds, $3.75. 150 seeds, $7.50. 0.5 oz, $10.95.

National Pickling Cucumber

The Association of National Pickle Packers wanted a perfect pickling cucumber. They turned to the Michigan Agricultural Experiment Station for help, and so this variety was born! These cukes are jar sized: 5-6" tall, with tapered ends to make them fit more evenly. Their lightly striped skin is thin and tender, allowing them to easily absorb spices. 50 days. Certified Organic. 25 seeds, $2.95. 75 seeds, $5.95. 0.5 oz, $8.95.

Painted Serpent Cucumber

AKA Armenian Cucumber. Long, ribbed, striped cucumber-like fruits are tender, mild, and free from the bitterness that can beset regular cukes (these are technically melons). Untrellised, the fruits will curve into an S shape (hence the name). Best harvested when 7-16 inches long. 55 days from transplant. Certified Organic. 25 seeds, $2.95. 75 seeds, $5.95.

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Gherkins

Ping Tung Eggplant

Gherkins burst open with a crunchy, semi-sour flavor that seems pre-pickled. Mexican Sour Gherkin

Itty bitty, bite-sized cucumber-like fruits form on this sprawling but small-leaved vine. Each bite is a refreshing, explosive sensation, and the flavor is a treat: sweet and pleasant and sour. Not a true cucumber but a member of the species Melothria scabra. 65 days. Art Pack, 50 seeds, $3.95. 50 seeds, $2.95. 75 seeds, $5.95. 150 seeds, $8.95.

Eggplant A rewarding crop, eggplants do require special care to protect them from their spring nemesis: the flea beetle. Either row cover or growing in pots on an elevated surface works well.

Listada di Gandia Eggplant

This Spanish heirloom eggplant has it all: looks, yield, and quality. Large, healthy plants produce beautiful white-and-purple fruits that are 8-12 inches long.Try them breaded and fried in classic Italian preparations or in curries and soups. 80 days from transplant. Certified Organic. Grown in NYS. 25 seeds, $3.75. 75 seeds, $7.50. 225 seeds, $10.95.

New York Improved Eggplant

Standard market eggplant: black taut shiny skin; dense flesh; and loads of giant swollen fruits. These NY heirloom plants are somewhat compact and bear the weight of several fruits at once. This variety dates back to the mid-1800s. 65 days from transplant. Certified Organic. Grown in NYS. 25 seeds, $3.75. 75 seeds, $7.50. 225 seeds, $10.95.

Duborskian Rice

Listada di Gandia

Classic long and skinny Asian eggplant with exceptional flavor. Ping Tung sets fruit early, and keeps producing into the fall. Harvest young at about 4 inches for a delicate treat, or let grow to full size, 12-15 inches long. 70 days from transplant. Certified Organic. Grown in NYS. 25 seeds, $3.75. 75 seeds, $7.50. 225 seeds, $10.95.

Rosa Bianca Eggplant

Softball-sized, slightly flattened fruits are spectacularly showy and delicately-flavored. Custard-like and sweet when fully roasted. 80 days from transplant. Certified Organic. 25 seeds, $3.50. 75 seeds, $6.50. 225 seeds, $10.95.

Fennel Fennel is a quick and very satisfying crop, equally successful in spring and fall.

Florence Fennel

Bulbing fennel, known as both Florence Fennel and Finocchio, deserves a home in every garden. Not only do the bulbs make a mildly-flavored, gourmet treat, but theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re also beautiful: the swollen, celadon bases burst vertically into a mist of fragrant, fine-leavedstems, providing airiness and texture in the garden landscape. 80 days. Certified Organic. 250 seeds, $3.50. 750 seeds, $6.50. 1 oz, $8.95.

Gourds Longer season gourds produce pretty fruit, and their fragrant flowers bloom at night.

New York Improved

Ping Tung

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Mexican Sour Gherkin

Rosa Bianca

Florence Fennel

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Yakteen

Small Ornamental Gourd Mix

A perfect centerpiece for the fall table. A mix of small gourds in several colors and shapes. Easy to grow and fun for all ages. Includes Crown of Thorns, Small Spoon, Small Warted, and more. 100 days. Certified Organic. 30 seeds, $3.50. 90 seeds, $6.50. 270 seeds, $10.95.

NEW! Yakteen

Velvet leaves, lacy white flowers, and bottle-shaped fruits distinguish this beloved Palestinian gourd that can be picked young for a delicious meal or left to dry for use as a bowl or vessel. This variety was introduced to us by Vivien Sansour, founder of the Palestine Heirloom Seed Library. 60 days. Art Pack, 10 seeds, $3.95.

Grains

GREENS

Greens

With proper selection and devoted cultivation, you can harvest fresh greens from your garden every day of the year. They are, in many ways, the reason to have a garden: vastly superior to their supermarket brethren, full of vitamins, and reliably productive.

GOURDS

A gourd that is treated like a zucchini. The long, winding vines with night-blooming white flowers form slender, twisty gourds. Harvest while still young, and saute. More flavorful than squash! 70 days. Certified Organic. 30 seeds, $3.50. 90 seeds, $6.50. 270 seeds, $10.95.

Amaranth Sow after frost for tender, mildly-flavored greens during the heat of summer. Hopi Red Dye Amaranth

A nutritious green with deep red color for summer salad mixes. Add to baby lettuce for a summery mix. Striking when used to stuff squash blossoms! The “dye” in the name refers to the use of this plant as a food dye to color piki bread. 40 days. Certified Organic. Grown in NYS. 250 seeds, $3.50. 750 seeds, $6.50. 0.5 oz, $10.95.

EGGPLANT

Cucuzzi Gourd

Arugula

Grains are fun to grow in the garden, lending a rustly, grassy appearance and linking us to generations of humans who grew grains by hand.

Duborskian Rice

An upland variety of Russian origin. Compact plants look just like the rice plants you see in a paddy—minus the paddy! Benefits from steady water, but no flooding of fields is necessary. Processing rice for eating is laborious, but this makes a lovely decorative plant, too. 115 days. Certified Organic. 100 seeds, $2.95.

Sow every few weeks from very early spring until about four weeks before fall frost. Arugula

Very fast-growing: adult leaves can be harvested within four weeks of sowing. Zingy arugula is a versatile green from the baby leaf stage to maturity, delicious in salads and as a braising green. 40 days. Certified Organic. Art Pack, 500 seeds, $3.95. 500 seeds, $3.50 1500 seeds, $6.50. 2 oz, $10.95. 8 oz, $19.95.

Wild Arugula

If you already like arugula, you’ll like wild arugula even more. If you dislike arugula, well, steer clear. Wild arugula has an amplified, bright, toothy flavor, while its serrated, smaller leaves and pretty color make for a refined impression. Perennial. 40 days. Certified Organic. Art Pack, 250 seeds, $3.95. 250 seeds, $3.50. 750 seeds, $6.50. 1 oz, $12.95.

Chicories Arugula

Wild Arugula

Dinner plate standouts: strongly flavored chicories wake up the tastebuds. Easy to grow in the fall garden. Batavian Full Heart Escarole

Garnet Dandelion

Frisee Endive

While resembling lettuce, escarole packs plenty of vitamins and minerals. The hearts, served with a warm dressing and caramelized walnuts and onions, make a delicious salad. Grow in early spring or late summer for fall harvests. 55 days. Certified Organic. 250 seeds, $3.50. 750 seeds, $6.50. 1 oz, $8.95.

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Garnet Stem Italian Dandelion

NEW! Ruby Red Orach

Frisee Endive

Watercress

This isn’t your backyard dandelion, but Italian dandelion cultivated for tall, leafy greens. Can be grown all season, though warmer temperatures enhance bitterness. Young leaves add texture and bite to salads; mature leaves can be chopped and braised for a healthy, tasty tonic. 45 days. Certified Organic. 250 seeds, $3.50. 750 seeds, $6.50. 1 oz, $8.95. This frilly chicory is a wonderful bitter salad green in cooler months. While it can be grown as a baby leaf, the loft and crunch are best when heads are full and dense. Start indoors in March for spring heads, or direct sow in late summer and thin seedlings to 12" apart for a fall crop. 65 days. Certified Organic. 200 seeds, $3.50. 600 seeds, $6.50. 1 oz, $8.95.

Other Greens

Grown as part of an edible landscaping plan, this gorgeous and mild-tasting green can be eaten raw or cooked as an alternative to spinach. Does well in containers or densely sowed for microgreens. Continuously pinch back the mature plant for heavier production. 35 days. Certified Organic. 250 seeds, $3.50. 750 seeds, $6.50. 1 oz, $8.95. A refreshing green crop with deep, peppery undertones. Serves as a lovely spring tonic. Grows along stream banks, but also does well in moist spots in the garden. Perennial. Excels in containers. 45 days. Certified Organic. Art Pack, 200 seeds, $3.95. 200 seeds, $2.95. 600 seeds, $5.95.

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Garden Cress

Similar to watercress, but more potently flavored and truly peppery. Garden Cress livens the palate when added to salads and sandwiches. Easy and fast-growing, it bolts quite quickly. Plan succession sowings. 45 days. Grown in NYS. 100 seeds, $2.95.

Mache

AKA Lamb’s Lettuce or Corn Salad. Our favorite green for extending the season. A superb overwinterer, Mache flourishes in the cold. Sow in early September for late fall harvest; in fall for early spring harvests; NEW! or grow in ground in a greenhouse for winter harvests. 55 days. Certified Organic. Grown in NYS. Art Pack, 250 seeds, $3.95. Ruby Red Orach

A lettuce-less mix chosen for flavor and texture. Harvest as a baby mix or allow to reach maturity. Includes Yukina Savoy, Tokyo Bekana, Arugula, Red Streaks Mizuna, and Baby Bok Choy. 20 days baby, 45 days full leaf. Certified Organic. Art Pack, 500 seeds, $3.95.

Braising Mix

A hardy and heartening mix for cool seasons. Sow thickly in fertile soil for quick baby greens ready for harvest. Enjoy the thinnings taken after 3-4 weeks and let the remaining plants mature ample greens for the rest of the season for one or two people. 20 days baby, 45 days full size. Certified Organic. 200 seeds, $3.50. 600 seeds, $6.50. 1 oz, $10.95.

Ground Cherries Distinctive, sweet-and-savory bursts of peachypeanut-buttery-tropical flavor. You love them or you hate them. We love them.

Aunt Molly’s Ground Cherry

Cape Gooseberries

Aunt Molly’s G.C.

A beloved heirloom, Aunt Molly’s produces easy-togrow, tropical-flavored, paper-husked fruits. Bushels of ¾" pale yellow fruits grow on each bushy plant. Ripe when they hit the ground, try these sweet treats raw or in jams and chutneys. 70 days. Sustainably Grown. Grown in NYS. Art Pack, 50 seeds, $3.95. 50 seeds, $3.75. 150 seeds, $7.50. 450 seeds, $10.95.

Cape Gooseberry

Also known as Peruvian Groundcherry. More tart than Aunt Molly’s, but also more flavorful and more sweet—the key word is more! Rich in antioxidants and Vitamin C to boot. 100 days. Certified Organic. Grown in NYS. 50 seeds, $3.75. 150 seeds, $7.50. 450 seeds, $10.95.

Mache

Watercress

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A green staple that endures all season with twice-weekly harvests of outer leaves.

This compact, frilly kale is a superb over-winterer, with best flavor after frost. The frilly leaves are perfect for holding in sauces and dressings. A bit of variation is present in the amount of curl and size of plant in this variety. 55 days. Certified Organic. 100 seeds, $3.50. 300 seeds, $6.50. 1 oz, $8.95. 4 oz, $19.95.

All Stars Kale Mix

A marvelous array of Brassica napus kale strains allowed to cross-pollinate into awesomeness by Tim Peters in Oregon. Sports many plants with shiny leaves, caused by bud pollination with Brassica rapa plants. Rich purples and greens, in shapes ranging from ultra-frilly to virtually frill-free and oval-shaped. 60 days. Certified Organic. Grown in NYS. 100 seeds, $3.95. 100 seeds, $3.75. 300 seeds, $7.50. 900 seeds, $12.95.

Dino Kale

AKA Lacinato, Cavolo Nero, Tuscan Kale, and Dinosaur Kale. Our seed comes from a stock well selected for big, leafy greens, and cold hardiness. Harvest continually from spring plantings through summer; start seedlings in July for a healthy fall crop. 65 days. Certified Organic. Art Pack, 100 seeds, $3.95. 100 seeds, $3.50. 300 seeds, $6.50. 1 oz, $12.95.

Rainbow Lacinato Kale

A cross by breeder Frank Morton between the extremely cold hardy Redbor and Lacinato. Slow to bolt, cold hardy, and very productive, with beautiful leaves in green-blue, purple and red. 65 days. Certified Organic. 100 seeds, $3.50. 300 seeds, $6.50.

KALE

Organic. 100 seeds, $3.50. 300 seeds, $6.50. 1 oz, $8.95.

Vates Blue Curled Kale

Kohlrabi Quick crop for sweet treats. Harvest small.

Purple Vienna Kohlrabi

Raw, cooked, diced, fried, stewed, julienned, fresh from the garden, or stored for winter, this inter-planetary-looking cole crop should be a more familiar sight in American gardens. This variety has a lovely purple hued skin and light green interior, giving it the luminescence of a flying saucer. Best when harvested at 3" in diameter. 60 days. Certified Organic. 100 seeds. $3.50. 300 seeds. All Stars Kale Mix $6.50.

GROUND CHERRIES

Kale

Red Russian Kale (aka Ragged Jack Kale)

Among kales, Red Russian shines: its tender leaves are bluish-green framed by pinkish-red veins. Because its leaves are flat and thin, it cooks quickly. 65 days. Certified Organic. Art Pack, 100 seeds, $3.95. 100 seeds, $3.50. 300 seeds, $6.50. 1 oz, $8.95.

Scarlet Kale

A truly purple, curly kale that is well-suited to the fall garden. Compact plants are quite beautiful and can easily be worked into edible landscapes, including mixed container arrangements. Very cold hardy plants make beautiful bunched greens and are an excellent choice for the winter garden. 60 days. Certified Organic. 100 seeds, $3.50. 300 seeds. $6.50, 1 oz, $9.95.

Dino Kale

Rainbow Lacinato

Red Russian Kale

Scarlet Kale

Siber Frill Kale

Purple Kohlrabi

Siber Frill Kale

This Siberian-leaf type cuts a fabulous form with its hyper-frilly leaf shape. Use to add loft to raw kale salad or mesclun salads. Also great sautĂŠed, steamed, and braised. Bred by Jonathan Spero at Lupine Knoll Farm. OSSI. 60 days. Certified Organic. 100 seeds, $3.50.

Siberian Kale

Siberian Kaleâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s enormous leaves are extremely versatile: equally useful when you want soft and melting greens as when you want greens that have a little structure and toothsomeness. 60 days. Certified

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enjoyed when young and crisp. 28 days baby, 60 maturity. Certified Organic. Art Pack, 250 seeds, $3.95. 250 seeds, $3.50.

Leeks Easier to grow than onions with a more subtle, rounded flavor. With protection, leeks can be harvested all winter.

American Flag Leek

An heirloom variety dating back to 1870. This variety produces tall, slender stalks, much like flag poles. Hill when plants reach 10 inches to blanch the stems. 120 days. Certified Organic. 250 seeds, $2.95. 750 seeds, $5.95.

Lettuce Put a salad on the table every night by keeping a variety of lettuces in good cultivation all season. Prefers cool weather, but many varieties will do well all summer with irrigation.

Looseleaf Lettuces These varieties produce little to no heart, though the ribs of the leaves may have white fleshy qualities. Black Seeded Simpson Lettuce

One of the quickest loose leaf lettuces. Frilly light green leaves stay soft and tender after cutting. The bright, almost neon green leaves are a great compliment in baby leaf mixes. Harvest as soon as mature. 45 days. Certified Organic. 250 seeds, $3.50. 750 seeds, $6.50. 2 oz, $10.95.

Italienischer Lettuce

Large leafed, massive plants of 18" in diameter and up to 24" in height. Stays sturdy, crisp, succulent, and sweet all season long. Each plant is a meal! We recommend planting at regular spacing and harvesting every other head when young, leaving plenty of room for the rest to mature. 55 days. Certified Organic. Grown in NYS. Art Pack, 250 seeds, $3.95, 250 seeds, $3.75. 750 seeds, $7.50. 0.5 oz, $12.95.

Prizehead Lettuce

This heirloom lettuce is still winning prizes for its soft curled leaves of light green with pinkish tips. It is a stand-out in the garden and on the table for the brightness of its contrasting colors. Non-heading, despite the misleading name. 50 days. Certified Organic. 250 seeds, $3.50. 750 seeds, $6.50.

Red Salad Bowl Lettuce

Oak leaf lettuces are the workhorses of the salad world. They grow quickly; they make leaves that stay delicate and tasty even as they get older; and they respond especially well to cut-and-come-again harvests. 55 days. Certified Organic. 250 seeds, $3.50. 750 seeds, $6.50. 2 oz, $10.95.

Royal Oakleaf Lettuce

Green-leafed oak leaf does well in both heat and cold. It resists turning bitter, and it provides a terrific cutand-come-again harvest. Compact and quick-growing; harvest good-sized plants in six weeks. 50 days. Certified Organic. 250 seeds, $3.50. 750 seeds, $6.50. 1 oz, $8.95.

Semi-Heading Lettuces A mix of loose outer leaves and dense, crunchy core in every head. Amish Deer Tongue Lettuce

Deer Tongue dates back to the early 1740s with over 100 years in the Northeast, it has a robust compact habit, good production, and cold tolerance. The hearts are delectably crisp and savoyed. Part of Slow Foods USA Ark of Taste. 50 days. Certified Organic. 250 seeds, $3.50. 750 seeds, $6.50.

Merlot Lettuce

Full-bodied, rich, earthy flavorâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;with a distinct nose of black cherry and herbaceous undertones. Well structured, supple, and smooth, this lettuce should be

American Flag Leek

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Prizehead

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Buttercrunch Bibb Lettuce

A tantalizing texture: at once smooth and crisp. The round leaves wrap loosely together. A beautiful and fun-to-eat salad can be made by harvesting the whole head, removing the core, and setting the plant in a bowl. Toss some shredded veggies and nuts on top and drizzle with dressing. Best grown in spring. 65 days. Certified Organic. 250 seeds, $3.50. 750 seeds, $6.50. 1 oz, $8.95.

Flashy Butter Oak Lettuce

This emerald green lettuce with contrasting maroon pattern stuns on the garden runway. In addition to great looks, this variety has a great heart, and tolerates a bit of late spring heat. A terrific variety for the Northeast, we’ve been saving and selecting our stock for several seasons. 55 days. Certified Organic. Grown in NYS. 250 seeds, $3.75. 750 seeds, $7.50. 1 oz, $14.95.

Magenta Lettuce

Red-tinged, with frilly outer leaves and a dense, succulent, ribbed inner core. Holds well in the field in summer heat, resists turning bitter and bolting better than most varieties. 45 days. Certified Organic. 250 seeds, $2.95. 750 seeds, $5.95.

Really Red Deer Tongue Lettuce

Another standout from Wild Garden Seed, Really Red Deer Tongue is just what its name declares it to be. Well-shaped, deep wine-colored leaves with great crunch and sweetness. 55 days. Certified Organic. 250 seeds, $3.50. 750 seeds, $6.50. 0.5 oz, $12.95.

Spotted Trout Lettuce

Spotted Trout’s red-flecked pale green leaves add beauty to any salad. The leaves are thinner and softer than the average romaine, and its flavor is more subdued and delicate. Compact habit. Harvest ASAP when heads form. 55 days. Certified Organic. Art Pack, 250 seeds, $3.95. 250 seeds, $3.50. 750 seeds, $6.50. 1 oz, $8.95.

LETTUCE

This pale green and rose lettuce not only has great looks but wonderful flavor, the crisp dense heart of butterhead, and the loose outer leaves of an oak type. Exceptionally sweet and flavorful. 60 days. Certified Organic. 250 seeds, $3.75. 750 seeds, $7.50.

Yugoslavian Red Butterhead Lettuce

One of our long-time favorite lettuces that somehow disappeared from our catalog during our early days—but it’s back! An exceptionally fleshy lettuce, with a whorled and crunchy interior, all wrapped in a ruffled pink-hued mantle. 55 days. Certified Organic. 250 seeds, $3.50. 750 seeds, $6.50. 1 oz, $8.95.

LEEKS

Blushed Butter Oak Lettuce

Heading Lettuces These varieties form full-fledged heads with lots of crunchy heart leaves and fewer soft outer leaves. Ithaca Lettuce

Open-pollinated iceberg lettuce with good heat resistance, developed at Cornell University. Excellent yields of medium dark green leaves surrounding a crunchy, refreshing, nearly white interior. 65 days. 250 seeds, $2.95. 750 seeds, $5.95.

Joker Lettuce

A highly adaptable variety with excellent heat and cold resistance. Bred by the famous joker himself, Frank Morton, it forms a tight, savoyed head with bold red and pink splashes of color, and is firm and crisp. Harvest from baby-leaf size until the heads fully mature to enjoy a crunchy, sweet core. 55 days. Certified Organic. Art Pack, 250 seeds, $3.95.

Amish Deer Tongue

Blushed Butter Oak

Butercrunch Bibb

Flashy Butter Oak

Really Red Deer Tongue

Spotted Trout

Yugoslavian Red

Ithaca

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North Pole Lettuce

Having fresh green grub in the winter is an achievable treat with the right cold-hardy varieties. This limegreen lettuce can be grown in the fall and survive winter with minimal cover. It re-emerges beautifully in the spring. 50 days. 250 seeds, $3.50 750 seeds, $6.50.

Parris Island Cos Lettuce

Lettuce Mixes Blends of lettuce varieties ideal for harvest when young or when a variety of shapes, colors, textures, and flavors is desired. Little Gem Lettuce Mix

This variety puts up with the strains of heat and drought and not-so-perfect soils. Its upright romaine habit keeps it chugging into summer without bolting. A great choice, too, for early-summer sowings intended for baby-leaf harvest. 65 days. Certified Organic. 250 seeds, $3.50 750 seeds, $6.50. 1 oz, $8.95.

These tiny lettuce heads, maxing out at about 8" in diameter, all deliver delicate texture and sweetness rarely seen in giant heads. They are also charming in the garden. Harvested as mature heads, they make a stunning salad: cut into halves and allow their intact beauty to shine through. 35 days. Certified Organic. Art Pack, 250 seeds, $3.95.

Pirat Lettuce

Mesclun Mix

Soft, buttery hearts are surrounded by elegant burgundy tipped leaves. Resistance to downy mildew and bacterial rot make this butterhead a great choice for the Northeast climate. The thinnings make a great baby lettuce, but be sure to let Pirat grow to full size for optimum flavor. 60 days. Certified Organic. 250 seeds, $3.50. 750 seeds, $6.50.

Summertime Lettuce

A crisp heading lettuce that, as the name suggests, excels during the heat of summer. A reliable producer of delicious and sweet heads even during the most dogged of the dog days. 60 days. Certified Organic. 250 seeds, $3.50. 750 seeds, $6.50.

Tom Thumb Lettuce

Tiny heading lettuces grow quickly; full-size heads (which top out around the size of a large apple) are ready to eat in just over six weeks. Leaves are bright green, with a buttery, smooth texture. 50 days. Certified Organic. 250 seeds, $2.95. 750 seeds, $5.95.

Summertime

A good mesclun mix makes for a fun and lively salad: sweet baby lettuce flavors mingle with spicy young mustards, aromatic herbs, and crunchy-textured greens. This mix delights salad connoisseurs. 40 days. Certified Organic. 250 seeds, $3.50. 750 seeds, $6.50. 1 oz, $14.95. 4 oz, $34.95.

Metta Lettuce Mix

Our first signature mix for baby lettuce salad all season. Includes some of our very favorite lettuces, which all produce a baby leaf together: Flashy Butter Oak, Rouge dâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Hiver, Buttercrunch Bibb, Tango, and Hyper-Red Rumpled Wave. Seed all season long, and cut each seeding 2-3 times before moving on to the next. You can also thin and allow plants to head. 25 days baby. Certified Organic. Art Pack, 250 seeds, $3.95.

Ultimate Salad Bowl

The ultimate salad experience. Lettuces, mustards, herbs, arugula, brassicas (such as tatsoi and mizuna), beet greens, and endive combine in our signature mix, a customer favorite since its debut 6 years ago. 50 days. Certified Organic. Art Pack, 500 seeds, $3.95. 500 seeds, $3.50. 1500 seeds, $6.50. 2 oz, $14.95.

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North Pole

Parris Island Cos

Tom Thumb

Little Gem Mix

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Plucking a fresh melon from the garden is a peak summer experience. They require skill to grow but are more forgiving than many people realize. For biggest yields, start indoors 1-2 weeks before last frost and then transplant 2-3 weeks after.

Banana Melon

You may fool yourself into thinking this is an overgrown banana. When ripe, you may even imagine that you smell the sweet scent of the tropics when inhaling the aroma of this melon. But, in the end, itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s still a melon. Sweet, distinct, complex fruity flavor. Try this New York heirloom next season. 90 days. Certified Organic. Grown in NYS. 25 seeds, $3.50. 75 seeds, $6.50.

Iroquois Cantaloupe

Fine netting, tough exterior, meltingly delicious sweet orange flesh, early yields. This variety is fairly easy to grow. Its tough rind repels rot and insect attacks, and its early production makes it a good choice for northern growers. The flavor was voted top notch in our melon variety trials. 80 days. Sustainably Grown. 25 seeds, $2.95. 75 seeds, $5.95. 225 seeds, $10.95.

Jenny Lind Melon

The seductive, meltingly delicious pink-hued green flesh of this melon deserves every bit of renown as its namesake, Johanna Maria Lind, the famous Swedish opera singer. This melon can stand a slight chill: it is quite happy in cooler summers, providing a taste of sweet and sumptuous indulgence to northern gardeners. 80 days. 25 seeds, $2.95. 75 seeds, $5.95. 225 seeds, $10.95.

A terrific small-fruited muskmelon with flavorful flesh and an ultra-thin rind. Vines produce many small melons, ideal for lunchboxes and snacking. An extra-early producer. 70 days. Certified Organic. 25 seeds, $3.50. 75 seeds, $6.50.

Okra A heat-loving relative of hibiscus, okra is harvested when pods are young.

Burgundy Okra

MELONS

Melons

OKRA

Minnesota Midget Melon

A standout in any garden, these striking plants give a tropical flair wherever they are planted. Not only is the foliage an art unto itself, but the gorgeous flowers will wow every time. Plus, the pods are a prized garden vegetable! Sow indoors 6 weeks before last spring frost, and transplant about 2 weeks after last frost. 55 days. Certified Organic. 100 seeds, $3.50. 1 oz, $6.50. 4 oz, $10.95.

Clemson Spineless Okra

This productive green variety of okra bears stout green pods. At 55 days to maturity, Clemson is a great choice for northern zones. Harvest pods at 2-3 inches; when they grow longer, they become inedible. 55 days. Certified Organic. 100 seeds, $2.95. 1 oz, $5.95. 4 oz, $10.95.

Banana Melon

Iroquois

Jenny Lind

Minnesota Midget

Burgundy Okra

Clemson Okra

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NEW! Rossa di Milano Onion

Onions A kitchen staple, onions love steady moisture and loose, well-draining soil: think sandy riverbanks.

Bulbing Onions Direct sow as early as possible, or start early indoors. NEW! Ailsa Craig Onion

If youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re in the market for a massive long day onion, this heavyweight champ will knock your socks off. Quick grower. Enjoy them fresh or cooked for their mild, sweet flavor. Not a storage variety. 110 days. 300 seeds, $2.95. 750 seeds, $5.95. 1 oz, $8.95.

Clear Dawn Onion

A long-day storage onion. Reliable producer of medium-sized dense onions. After curing, these onions will store for up to 7 months. 110 days. Certified Organic. Grown in NYS. 100 seeds, $3.75.

New York Early Onion

A great storage onion with a regional history! A variety originally maintained by Orange County, NY, black dirt farmers. While many farmers start onions in February to transplant in April, these you can direct sow as soon as the soil can be worked, as long as you move quickly. 100 days. Certified Organic. 100 seeds, $3.50.

Red Long of Tropea Onion

Our favorite onion for fresh eating all summer long. Vertically elongated bulbs are vigorous and possess a lovely pinkish-red hue. Before maturity, they make a very lovely summer onion. 90 days. 300 seeds, $2.95. 750 seeds, $5.95. 1 oz, $8.95.

These flat-topped Italian heirloom onions are the perfect balance between sweet and pungent. A long day type with beautiful burnished-plum skins and baseball-sized bulbs. Start early indoors. Easily stores for 6 months. 100 days. 300 seeds, $2.95. 750 seeds, $5.95. 1 oz, $8.95.

Bunching Onions Much easier to grow than bulbing onions; start anytime from winter through mid-summer. Evergreen Scallions

A bed of scallions will prove useful to you all season. In mid-winter scallions are happy to get a jump start indoors. They can be transplanted anytime the ground can be worked. Overwintered scallions emerge powerfully after frost, their deep green spears a reassuring sign of spring. 75 days. Art Pack, 250 seeds, $3.95. 250 seeds, $3.50. 750 seeds, $6.50. 1 oz, $10.95.

Deep Purple Scallion

A lovely purple-skinned scallion that adds a flash of color atop guacamoles and soups and salads. Good, solid color tone that comes on early, meaning gorgeous scallions for a long period. 60 days. Certified Organic. 250 seeds, $3.95. 750 seeds, $6.50. 1 oz, $10.95.

Parsnips Overwinter in the open garden for delectable eating as soon as the ground thaws.

Harris Model Parsnip

Harris Model produces uniform, medium sized, stout roots, with great texture and flavor. Sow in early spring for a fall crop; or sow a few weeks later for a

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Clear Dawn

New York Early

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Evergreen Scallion

Deep Purple Scallion Scal

Harris Parsnip

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Planting peas is the ultimate spring ritual. As soon as the ground thaws, you can sow peas, and within a few days the reaching tendrils will announce the demise of winter.

Snap Peas Crisp, thick pods that summon deep memories of summer with every crunchy bite. Magnolia Blossom Snap Pea

Shell Peas Harvest shell peas promptly when the pods swell but are not taut for perfect sugary peas. Green Arrow Shell Pea

Great, tasty green peas are yours for the easy shelling with this three-foot tall variety. Known far and wide as one of the old standards, Green Arrow is still relied upon by commercial growers. A short trellis recommended to keep plant in line. 70 days. Certified Organic. 100 seeds, $2.95. 4 oz, $5.95. 1 pound, $12.95.

Laxton’s Progress Shell Pea

These early, plump shelling peas grow on short, manageable vines—20-24 inches in height. Each pod dependably yields 6-10 large, tender and deliciously-flavored peas. 60 days to maturity. Certified Organic. 100 seeds, $3.50.

Tall Telephone Shelling Pea

This open-pollinated shelling pea is hands down our favorite. Vines are covered with long, easy-to-shell pods, filled with 6-8 plump peas. Seemingly never starchy! Tall vines reach 6' and require trellising. 70 days. 100 seeds, $2.95. 4 oz, $5.95. 1 pound, $12.95.

One of Dr. Alan Kapuler’s superb snap peas. Green, very sweet snap peas have excellent flavor and crunch, and the plants produce loads of edible hyper-tendrils as well! A staff favorite. Grows to be about 8’ tall, and shows good cold-hardiness. The beautiful, bi-color blooms are very attractive. 70 days. 50 seeds, $3.75. 4 oz, $9.50. 1 pound, $18.95.

Sugar Daddy Snap Pea

PEAS

Plant these darling dwarf peas in pots! This cute variety is quite novel: 10 inch vines covered in pods yielding 2-3 sweet peas. Great for container gardens, but not an outstanding producer for those looking to put away peas for later. 55 days. Certified Organic. Art Pack, 75 seeds, $3.95.

PARSNIPS

Peas

Tom Thumb Pea

ONIONS

crop meant for overwintering for early spring harvests. Thin seedlings to 2-4 inches apart. 100 days. Certified Organic. Grown in NYS. 300 seeds, $3.75. 1500 seeds, $7.50. 1 oz, $10.95.

Determinate vines require little trellising and yield a nice supply of string-less snap peas. Plants only reach 24-30 inches high. The peas form mainly at the top of the plants, making picking a breeze. 60 days. Certified Organic. 100 seeds, $3.50. 4 oz, $6.50. 1 pound, $12.95.

Sugar Magnolia Snap Pea

A gorgeous and unique purple snap pea, bred by Alan Kapuler of Peace Seeds. Combined with the delicious and abundant shoots and hyper-tendrils, these snappy purple pods are everything you need for a salad or sauté. 70 days. Art Pack, 50 seeds, $3.95. 50 seeds, $3.75.

Sugar Snap Pea

Crisp, crunchy, green, and sweet—terrific fresh or cooked quickly in the steamer or in stir-fries. This va-

Green Arrow

Laxton’s Progress

Tall Telephone

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riety is the classic: climbs sky-high on a trellis, yielding copious quantities of 3 inch pods. 60 days. 100 seeds, $2.95. 4 oz, $5.95. 1 pound, $12.95.

Snow Peas Your best choice for a summer-planted fall crop. Freshly picked pods are beyond tender. Golden Sweet Snow Pea

An unusual yellow snow pea with very pretty vibrant purple flowers, yellow stems and tendrils, and green leaves. The flat, pale, lemon-colored pods are great raw or in stir-fries. Best picked when about 3" in length. 60 days. Certified Organic. 50 seeds, $3.75. 4 oz, $9.50. 1 pound, $18.95.

Swiss Giant Snow Pea

Tall, robust vines double as an ornamental with large bi-colored flowers in shades of pink and burgundy. High yields of pale, sweet pods. Sow as soon as the soil can be worked for a late spring crop, or in early- to mid-summer for a fall crop. Grows five feet tall. 60 days. Certified Organic. Grown in NYS. Art Pack, 50 seeds, $3.95. 50 seeds, $3.75. 4 oz, $9.50

Peppers Getting a bounty of ripe peppers in your early fall garden calls for getting started a good 6-10 weeks before your last frost date. All peppers require plenty of heat and moisture for germination and grow slowly at first. They prefer to be transplanted about 2 weeks after last frost. They love heat, but the fall cool-down often triggers a big flush of ripening fruit.

Sweet Peppers All sweet peppers go through beautiful color transformations as they ripen on the plant. Most require staking to support the heavy loads of fruit. Pluck ripe fruit promptly for continued production. Boldog Hungarian Paprika Pepper

A variety that is traditionally used for drying and turning into paprika, Boldog also makes a lovely fresh pepper. It is a sweet pepper, but when the flesh is dried and ground it rings with a very understated hint of peppery zing. 70 days from transplant. Certified Organic. 25 seeds, $3.75.

Bridge to Paris Pepper

This variety came to us originally via Phillies Bridge Farm in Gardiner, NY. In 2016, Glynwood’s Kitchen Cultivars featured this pepper, and chefs, farmers, and Food lovers all over the Hudson Valley fell in love. The plants are large and loaded with ultra-sweet, thick-walled, “corno di toro” type horned-shaped fruits. Well-adapted to the Northeast. 85 days from transplant. Certified Organic. Grown in NYS. Art Pack, 25 seeds, $3.95. 25 seeds, $3.75. PP0248H, 75 seeds, $7.50. PP0248F, 225 seeds, $17.95. 2 oz, $54.95.

Doe Hill Pepper

We call these “pumpkin peppers”. They have the sweetness and pizazz of other golden peppers without the finickiness and wait that often accompany them. Bountiful yields of small peppers on compact plants. Well adapted to the Northeast. 60 days from transplant. Certified Organic. Grown in NYS. 25 seeds, $3.50. 75 seeds, $6.50. 225 seeds, $10.95.

Swiss Giant

Bridge to Paris

Doe Hill

Habanada

Jimmy Nardello’s

King of the North

Petit Marseillais

Pippin's Golden

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One of the few open-pollinated horn-shaped golden peppers available. Each plant produces an abundance of green peppers that ripen orange-gold. Thick walled, sweet, and tasty with relatively few seeds, these peppers are superb raw or sautéed. 95 days from transplant. Certified Organic. 25 seeds, $2.95.

Habanada Pepper

These compact plants produce high yields of early, thick-walled, juicy sweet peppers. This variety is pale green at the unripe stage and has a complex flavor that most green bells lack. Excellent pepper for northern climates and container gardening. 85 days from transplant. Certified Organic. 25 seeds, $3.50. 75 seeds, $6.50.

An amazing heat-less habanero pepper bred for snacking. Small fruits are at their peak flavor when they ripen to a light orange. The flavor is sweet, fruity, floral, some say with an almost melon-like, tropical note. Plants are very vigorous and productive. 100 days from transplant. 25 seeds, $3.50. 75 seeds, $6.50. 225 seeds, $10.95.

Petit Marseillais Pepper

Jimmy Nardello’s Sweet Pepper

Pippin's Golden Honey Pepper

Jimmy Nardello was a Connecticut gardener whose sweet peppers were—and still are—much adored for their ripply skin, sugary sweetness (when ripe), and sheer abundance: they are one of the highest yielding sweet peppers anywhere. The peppers are long and thin, great for sautéing One of the easiest peppers to grow in the Northeast. 80 days from transplant. Certified Organic. Grown in NYS. 25 seeds, $3.75. 75 seeds, $7.50. 225 seeds, $10.95.

King of the North Pepper

Introduced in 1934, King of the North is a fast-maturing bell pepper suited to short seasons and cool temperatures. In fact, while all peppers like some heat, we’ve found in our trials that the King does better in a moderately warm summer than in a scorcher. Our stock has been selected for fruit set and leaf canopy, leading to higher yields. 65 days from transplant. Grown in NYS. 25 seeds, $3.75. 75 seeds, $7.50. 225 seeds, $10.95.

PEPPERS

Little Bells Sweet Pepper

Gatherer’s Gold Sweet Pepper

Beautiful, wrinkled, brilliant-yellow heirloom pepper from the South of France. Plants produce high yields of sweet golden peppers from mid-season until frost. Harvests galore for the home gardener, and ideal for stuffing. 70 days from transplant. Sustainably Grown. 25 seeds, $3.95. 75 seeds, $5.95. An enchanting African-American heirloom. Acquired before 1945 by Will Weaver’s grandfather from African-American folk artist Horace Pippin, this chameleon-like pepper produces 3½" pods on plants best placed 14 inches apart. The pepper ripens to a dark, honey gold but all of the in-between colors—mustard, peach, orange—are just as good for eating, and they will hold their tones in pickles. 80 days from transplant. Certified Organic. Grown in NYS. Art Pack, 25 seeds, $3.95.

Sweet Chocolate Pepper

Medium-sized, elongated, thick-walled fruit bear the color of chocolate before ripening deep red. Fruit are abundant on 3 foot tall plants. Texture is crunchy and flavor is sweet, but, alas, not like chocolate. An excellent slicing pepper for salads, where its unique color creates plenty of interest. 85 days from transplant. Sustainably Grown. Grown in NYS. 25 seeds, $2.95. 75 seeds, $5.95. 225 seeds, $10.95.

Sweet Pimento Pepper

Very sweet and fruity-flavored, this thick-walled, bright-red pepper is early to mature and well-adapted to cold, northern climates. Fruits are four inches across, squat in shape, and great for a variety of uses, including canning and roasting. Said to be consistent and reliable even in the toughest of years. 80 days from transplant. Certified Organic. 25 seeds, $3.50.

Hot Peppers Sweet Chocolate

Aji Dulce

Hot peppers usually bear heavily. Keep warm, especially when young, for fastest growth. Ají Dulce Hot Pepper

Anaheim Hot

Ancho Poblano

With no to low heat, this pepper surprises with spicy flavor and no pain! This strain of Ají Dulce resembles a Bishop’s Crown Pepper. Start early to ensure ripe fruits, especially in areas with a short summer. Grown by Zach Pickens of Farm Tournant. 90 days from transplant. Grown in NYS. 25 seeds, $3.75.

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Bulgarian Carrot

Chimayo del Norte

Czech Black

Hildago Serrano

Hinkelhatz

Ho Chi Minh

Hot Portugal

Hungarian Hot Wax

Anaheim Hot Pepper

A must-grow for fans of traditional southwestern style cooking. Varying in heat from mild to hot, great eaten as a green chili, or left on the plant to ripen to red. Red chilis can be dried and then toasted, soaked and pureed for a traditional red chili sauce. 80 days from transplant. Certified Organic. 25 seeds, $3.50 75 seeds, $6.50. 225 seeds, $10.95.

Ancho Poblano Hot Pepper

Called “Ancho” when dried, Poblanos have some spice, but you can easily chomp right into them. They’re great fresh, cooked, pickled, dried, or blistered in fire when fully ripe. They grow abundantly on bushes that reach nearly 3 feet tall. Plant early to maximize the number of ripe pods; to get red fruit requires a fairly long growing season. 75 days from transplant. Certified Organic. 25 seeds, $3.50 75 seeds, $6.50. 225 seeds, $10.95.

Bulgarian Carrot Chile

A spectacularly cute hot pepper, each about 2- to 2½-inches long, with extremely shiny skin and a carrot-like form. Its fun shape belies its heat, which is significant. Walls are rather thin and color ranges from gold to super-saturated orange. 70 days from transplant. Certified Organic. 25 seeds, $3.50 75 seeds, $6.50.

Chimayo del Norte Pepper

A deep red New Mexican chile with a full-bodied peppery flavor and spiciness in the same range as a hotter jalapeño—just right for all sorts of dishes. 60 days. Certified Organic. 25 seeds, $3.50. 75 seeds, $6.50.

Czech Black Pepper

An exceptional plant for edible landscaping. Unripe pods are deep purply black, with shiny skin and a satisfyingly plump shape just bigger than a jalapeño. Deep ruby red when fully ripe. Black pods have a jalapeño-level heat; ruby ones can be quite a bit hotter.

65 days from transplant. Certified Organic. 25 seeds, $3.50. 75 seeds, $6.50.

Fish Hot Pepper

African-American heirloom from the Chesapeake Bay region. Beautiful variegated leaves and medium-spicy fruits vary from dark green to white, eventually ripening red. Plants vary in degree of variegation, as well as in height and habit. 65 days from transplant. Certified Organic. 25 seeds, $3.50. 75 seeds, $6.50. 225 seeds, $10.95.

Hidalgo Serrano Hot Pepper

Serrano is a tight cylinder of crunchy, punchy heat. A great pepper for use raw in fresh salads, salsas, sauces, and pickled. Serranos are usually picked green, but are also good (but hotter!) when allowed to ripen red. 65 days from transplant. Certified Organic. 25 seeds, $3.50. 75 seeds, $6.50. 225 seeds, $10.95.

Hinkelhatz Hot Pepper

Cultivated by the Mennonite community for over 150 years, this small, heirloom hot pepper is well-acclimated to short seasons. The name translates to “chicken-heart,” referring to its shape and size. Ripens to red. 75 days from transplant. Certified Organic. 25 seeds, $3.50. 75 seeds, $6.50. 225 seeds, $10.95.

Ho Chi Minh Pepper

Cayenne peppers that grow 4-5 inches long and ripen to golden yellow. Gifted to a Minnesota farmer by immigrant Vietnamese refugees in the 1980s. Very hot—30,000 Scoville units! 70 days from transplant. Certified Organic. 25 seeds, $3.50. 75 seeds, $6.50. 225 seeds, $10.95.

Hot Portugal Pepper

This sweet, spicy pepper is long with thin flesh and ripens quickly in shorter growing seasons. Great fresh, but dried and crushed, they make some of the best red chili flakes around. 70 days from transplant. Certified

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Hungarian Hot Wax Pepper

This mild hot pepper is a great all-purpose spice for the home garden. High yields of fleshy triangular fruits can be used in sautés, as pickles, and eaten raw. A great addition to relishes, too! 75 days from transplant. Certified Organic. 25 seeds, $3.50. 75 seeds, $6.50. 225 seeds, $10.95.

Jaluv an Attitude Hot Pepper

An extremely wide-topped, thick-walled jalapeño-type hot pepper. Bred by Relentless for productivity and vigor at northern latitudes. The ultra-thick walls make for great body in salsa and other preparations. Our grower Daniel MacPhee of Blackbird Rise says it is his favorite jalapeño-type pepper. 75 days from transplant. Certified Organic. 25 seeds, $3.75.

Joe’s Long Cayenne Pepper

This cayenne is long and thin, which makes it perfect for drying. Wait to harvest until the peppers are fully flaming red. Dry as a ristra, or use an electric dehydrator. 75 days from transplant. Certified Organic. 25 seeds, $3.50. 75 seeds, $6.50. 225 seeds, $10.95.

Lemon Drop Hot Pepper

An extraordinary hot pepper, and a member of a separate species from most others, with an unmistakable floral tone to their flavor. Big, vigorous plants yield plentiful, slightly rumpled fruit. Late to ripen but worth the wait. Heat is in the cayenne range, more spicy than hot when cooked. 100 days from transplant. Certified Organic. Art Pack: $3.95. 25 seeds, $3.75. 75 seeds, $6.50. 225 seeds, $10.95.

Matchbox Pepper

Fiery-yet-sweet little chili peppers hang by the dozens on bushy plants for a pretty diplay of red and green.

Great for edible landscaping and containers. 75 days from transplant. Certified Organic. Northeast Grown. Art Pack, 25 seeds, $3.95. 75 seeds, $6.50. 225 seeds, $10.95.

Maya Habanero Pepper

PEPPERS

Organic. 25 seeds, $3.50. 75 seeds, $6.50. 225 seeds, $10.95.

A red, elongated habanero type that ripens reliably in the Northeast. This pepper is quite hot, though we find it not as hot as true orange habaneros. 85 days from transplant. Certified Organic. 25 seeds, $3.50. 75 seeds, $6.50. 225 seeds, $10.95.

Padron Hot Pepper

A popular treat in tapas bars in Spain! Small, slightly blocky and wrinkled peppers range from mild to hot. The traditional preparation for these is to harvest them green, pan fry in olive oil until slightly charred, and sprinkle with coarse sea salt. Eat everything but the stem! 65 days from transplant. Certified Organic. 25 seeds, $3.50. 75 seeds, $6.50. 225 seeds, $10.95.

NEW! Pica Chili Mix

Somos Semilla. We are seeds. Esta Mezcla de chiles mexicanos es una celebración de sabor y amor, inspirada por el trabajo de Semillas Colibrí y biblioteca de semillas Somos Semilla, ambos en México. Cada chile tieneuna historia única, con su propia forma, color, sabor, uso culinario y lugar de origin This mix of Mexican chile peppers is a spicy celebration, inspired by the work of Semillas Colibrí and the seed library Somos Semilla, both in Mexico. Each pepper has a unique story, with its own shape, color, flavor, culinary use, and place of origin. Art Pack: $3.95. 25 seeds, $3.75. 75 seeds, $6.50. 225 seeds, $10.95.

Shishito Pepper

Eaten green, typically before heat has developed in the fruits, Shishitos might best be considered neither a sweet nor a hot pepper. There is certainly nothing like them: blistered to perfection, salted, and served with a dipping sauce, they are a summertime pleasure without

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rival. 60 days from transplant. Certified Organic. Art Pack, 25 seeds, $3.95. 25 seeds, $3.75. 75 seeds, $7.50.

Tam Jalapeño Pepper

A mostly-mild pepper perfect for using fresh in sauces and salsas—a perfect accompaniment to the abundance of the summer garden. A reliable producer of heavy yields of fat peppers. 70 days from transplant. 25 seeds, $2.95. 75 seeds, $5.95. 225 seeds, $10.95.

Thai Hot Pepper

These feisty tiny chilis cover the entirety of subcompact plants like sparkly red Christmas lights (same size and shape, practically!). 85 days from transplant. Certified Organic. 25 seeds, $3.50. 75 seeds, $6.50.

Radishes

these radishes size up: they retain their mild-flavor and crisp up to about baseball size. Harvest at your own convenience. Delicious raw or roasted. 30 days. Certified Organic. 250 seeds, $3.50. 1 oz, $6.50.

Minowase Daikon Radish

Unbelievably fast-growing even in the cool, shortening days of fall. An excellent, underappreciated root for storage and the winter kitchen. Great for stir-fries and roasts where they turn buttery and mild or in ginger-and-daikon kimchi. 55 days. 250 seeds, $2.95. 1 oz, $4.95. 4 oz, $8.95.

Misato Rose Fall Radish

This ‘watermelon’ type radish has a round shape and sweet, crisp, pale flesh. Some roots are white blushed with pink, others green. 55 days. Certified Organic. 250 seeds, $3.50. 750 seeds, $6.50. 1 oz, $12.95.

Purple Plum Radish

One of the first crops of spring and one of the last of fall. Space adequately to get uniform sizing up of roots.

Gorgeous purple-skinned, white-fleshed, medium-sized radishes that do well in spring and make

Cherry Belle Radish

Crisp and crunchy medium-small roots that mature very early in the season. Red skin with white interior. A fast and versatile radish that is an all-around winner. 25 days. Certified Organic. 250 seeds, $3.50. 1 oz, $6.50 4 oz, $12.95.

China Rose Winter Radish

These long, cylindrical radishes sort of resemble carrots, but that’s where the similarities end. Best when planted under slightly cooler conditions (think late-summer). Great for long-term cold-weather storage. Vibrant, red skin gives way to white, crisp flesh. 40 days. Certified Organic. 250 seeds, $3.50 1 oz, $6.50. 4 oz, $12.95.

Easter Egg Radish

A quick-growing mix of slightly larger-than-average roots that take on pastel hues: pinks, purples, and whites. Crunchy and crisp. Does especially well in the fall, when the roots can get positively enormous—and still taste great! 30 days. Certified Organic. 250 seeds, $3.50. 1 oz, $6.50. 4 oz, $12.95.

Cherry Belle

Easter Egg

French Breakfast

Minowase Daikon

Misato Rose

Purple Plum

Rudolf

Watermelon Radish

French Breakfast Radish

Elongated and cylindrical, bi-colored red and white, with nice crunchy flesh and decent bolt resistance. This classic variety is extremely reliable, with nearly every plant in the row producing ample roots. 25 days. Certified Organic. 250 seeds, $3.50. 1 oz, $6.50. 4 oz, $12.95.

German Giant Radish

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Rudolf Radish

One of the easiest radishes to grow! Cherry red and the perfect radish shape, with good, toothy flavor. These radishes are reliable and uniform in either spring or fall, and form rounded red roots very early in their development—so they can even be harvested young for the cutest miniatures! 25 days to maturity. Certified Organic. 250 seeds, $3.50. 750 seeds, $6.50. 1 oz, $12.95.

Watermelon Radish

Watermelon radish mimics the large, sweet fruit in appearance, with white skin and green rind masking a bright red interior. Once you’re eating actual watermelons, it’s time to plant this radish—they are best when sowed in late summer for fall harvest. Tasty raw, pickled, or thinly sliced over salads. 65 days. Certified Organic. Art Pack, 250 seeds, $3.95. 250 seeds, $3.50. 750 seeds, $6.50. 1 oz, $12.95.

Spinach is a crop of the cold season; plant anytime from late fall until very early spring for happiest plants.

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Bright, crisp, sweet, and colorful, this mix announces the spring beginnings of fresh culinary delights.Try roasting these pink, cherry, purple, and white pearls and tossing in a simple vinaigrette. Your mouth won’t regret it! 35 days. Certified Organic. Art Pack, 250 seeds, $3.95.

Abundant Bloomsdale Spinach

An improved savoy-leaf spinach developed by the Organic Seed Alliance (OSA) in partnership with organic farmers. Abundant Bloomsdale boasts cold tolerance, high yields and deeply savoyed, attractive leaves. 55 days. Certified Organic. Art Pack, 100 seeds, $3.95. 100 seeds, $3.50. 300 seeds, 6.50. 900 seeds, $10.95.

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Bloomsdale Spinach

This is a classic, slightly savoyed spinach. Sow some in late fall for early spring harvests and sow again in spring for a second harvest. Harvest as a baby green or let the leaves mature to 4-5 inches. 45 days. Certified Organic. Art Pack, 200 seeds, $3.95. 200 seeds, $3.50. 600 seeds, $6.50. 4 oz, $14.95. 1 lb, $44.95.

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a wonderful counterpoint to red varieties. 35 days. Certified Organic. 250 seeds, $3.50. 1 oz, $6.50. 4 oz, $12.95.

Butterflay Spinach

Extremely large leaves with a medium amount of savoy. Tender texture. Rugged and productive. 45 days. Certified Organic. 250 seeds, $3.50. 750 seeds, $6.50. 4 oz, $14.95.

New Zealand Spinach

A satisfying spinach substitute for the summer months. This crop from Down Under is not botanically a spinach, but is prepared like one: tossed into dishes near the end of cooking time to wilt and become silky soft. 70 days. 50 seeds, $2.95. 300 seeds, $5.95. 4 oz, $10.95.

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Squash and Pumpkins Whether grown for the immature fruit we call “Summer Squash” or for mature fruit with sweet and delicious flesh, squash are fun plants: fast-growing, attractive, and high-yielding.

Summer Squash: C. pepo Summer squash are planted after last frost, and, if planted in monthly successions, they will yield steadily until the first frost of fall. Harvest promptly and continually to avoid giant squash; fruit maturity triggers the plant to cease production. Benning’s Green Tint Patty Pan Squash

In Cucurbits of New York in 1937, U.P. Hedrick wrote about this 1914 variety, “one of the most beautiful strains of the whole group of Patty Pans.” Glowing pale green in your garden, these scalloped summer squash look like flying saucers. Best picked when 4-6 inches, these tender-fleshed squash are a joy to grill, steam, or sauté—or fry with a ray gun. 50 days. Certified Organic. 30 seeds, $3.50. 90 seeds, $6.50. 270 seeds, $10.95.

Black Beauty Zucchini

In our trials, this dark green zucchini stood out for

its sweet taste and sizable, yet manageable yields. The plants are large and vigorous, and resisted powdery mildew the longest out of all similar types. Fruits are best under 8 inches, so pick often. 60 days. Certified Organic. 30 seeds, $3.50. 90 seeds, $6.50. 270 seeds, $10.95.

Cocozelle Zucchini

A bush-type plant that churns out squash in a smaller space than most. This traditional Italian heirloom is great sautéed on its own or in a ratatouille. 55 days. Certified Organic. Art Pack, 30 seeds, $3.95. 90 seeds, $6.50. 270 seeds, $10.95.

Costata Romanesca Zucchini

An heirloom from Italy, this is the most flavorful zucchini we’ve found. The ribbed fruit with light and dark green patterning boast a nutty flavor. This massive-leaved variety also produces plenty of large edible squash flowers for your enjoyment. 50 days. 30 seeds, $2.95. 90 seeds, $5.95. 270 seeds, $10.95.

Dark Star Zucchini

A great open-pollinated green zucchini that was bred out of an Organic Seed Alliance partnership with Eel River Produce Farm in Humboldt, CA. It was bred for uniformity, drought resistance, and yield. We love the open bush habit of the plants, making picking painless and easy. Dark Star outperformed all other open pollinated squash in our trials. 60 days. Certified Organic. Grown in NYS. Art Pack, 20 seeds, $3.95.

Golden Crookneck

A staple of the summer squash universe. It yields sunny yellow fruits for weeks as long as you keep harvesting them when young. Each little 5" or less fruit has a delightful little curve to its elegant neck. Tasty and versatile in the kitchen, use as you would any zucchini. 60 days. Certified Organic. 30 seeds, $3.50. 90 seeds, $6.50. 270 seeds, $10.95

Cocozelle

Costata Romanesca

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NEW! Kars Egg Squash

Fool your friends with an amazing egg lookalike that’s really a delicious squash! From the Kars region of Northern Turkey, this entirely vegan, mild-tasting squash should be harvested young: anywhere from the size of a robin’s egg to a duck’s egg. Modest in size, it can be grown in a larger container or on a trellis. Introduced to the American market by Dr. Mehmet Öztan of Two Seeds in a Pod. 50 days. 30 seeds, $3.50. 90 seeds, $6.50. 270 seeds, $10.95.

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Blue Kuri

Maximas delight with their dry, exceptionally sweet flesh and rich nutty flavor. Black Forest Kabocha Squash

A uniform kabocha which produces about 4 fruits per plant, weighing 3-4 pounds each. Delicious roasted or in soups; even the skin is tasty! 100 days. Certified Organic. Grown in NYS. 30 seeds, $3.75. 90 seeds, $7.50. 270 seeds, $16.95.

Blue Hubbard Squash

Our favorite Thanksgiving squash. We halve it, bake it, and stuff it with a nutty brown rice pilaf. The 15-30 pound fruit makes an amazing centerpiece to the meal. The indelicacy of the shape, warts and all, is balanced by the bright orange flesh and melting sweetness. An excellent keeper. 110 days. Certified Organic. 30 seeds, $3.75. 90 seeds, $7.50. 270 seeds, $16.95.

Blue Kuri Kabocha Squash

In search of the perfect open-pollinated kabocha, we came across Blue Kuri. It started with a simple trial, and ended as an obsession. The big, beautiful vines need a lot of room to grow, and yield 1-3 ripe, blue squash per plant, but each one is a treasure. 100 days. Certified Organic. Grown in NYS. 30 seeds, $3.75. 90 seeds, $7.50.

Burgess Buttercup Squash

Compact plants grow lots of small buttercupsâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;greenskinned with golden flesh. Matures early for your first sweet winter squash taste, but also stores well into the fall and winter. Tasty, sweet flesh. 100 days. Certified Organic. 30 seeds, $3.50. 90 seeds, $6.50. 270 seeds, $10.95.

North Georgia Candy Roaster Squash

Oblong fruits ripen pinkish orange with blue tips. This

Southeast heirloom is aptly named: the sweet and dense flesh roasts beautifully, with a balanced sweetness and texture profile! Stores up to 5 months. 120 days. Certified Organic. 30 seeds, $3.75.

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Winter Squash: C. maxima

Stella Blue Squash A Hokkaido/kabocha type squash with delicious, dry, flaky texture and sweet, nutty flavor. High-yielding plants produce 4-5 of the beautiful, slate-blue fruits each. A staff favorite! 100 days. 25 seeds, $3.95. 75 seeds, $7.50.

Winter Squash: C. pepo Pepos include all the traditional pumpkins. Their sweetness varies (pumpkins have less, delicata and acorn have plenty) but they all exhibit a shorter storage life than other types. Connecticut Field Pumpkin

Edible and ornamental, this is a multi-purpose plant. Scoop out orange innards and save for making pies. Use the remaining shell to carve something creative. These pumpkins are rumored to have been bred to be the size of a human head. Pick when 10-12 pounds. 110 days. Certified Organic. 30 seeds, $2.95. 90 seeds, $5.95. 270 seeds, $8.95.

Cornell's Bush Delicata Squash

Perfect for large containers and small spaces, this bush habit delicata makes winter squash possible in more places. Since the seeds are ready when the squash is ripe, we donate the edible parts to soup kitchens for Thanksgiving. A product of Cornell University's breeding program under the direction of Molly Jahn. 2-5 fruits per bush. Powdery Mildew resistant. 80 days. Certified Organic. Grown in NYS. Art Pack, 30 seeds, $3.95.

Burgess Buttercup

N. Ga. Candy Roaster

Stella Blue

Connecticut Field

Black Futsu

Canada Crookneck

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Delicata Squash

This small oblong squash was introduced in 1894 by the Peter Henderson Company of New York. Grow this vining squash at home and indulge in the deliciousness yourself. Small, oblong fruits with thin skin and sweet, bright flesh. 90 days. Certified Organic. 30 seeds, $2.95. 90 seeds, $5.95. 270 seeds, $10.95.

New England Pie Pumpkin

Small, sweet pumpkin traditionally used for making pie. Wise choice for those with smaller gardens. 100 days. Certified Organic. 30 seeds, $3.50. 90 seeds, $6.50. 270 seeds, $10.95.

Table Queen Acorn Squash

A fall staple. Table Queen is the first to ripen and doesn’t store as long as other squashes. Nutty and sweet flesh. Plants are smaller than other winter squash types. 90 days. Certified Organic. 30 seeds, $3.50. 90 seeds, $6.50. 270 seeds, $10.95.

Winter Squash: C. moschata Moschatas store the best of all squash types and have very soft and silky flesh. Black Futsu Squash

Heirloom Japanese pumpkin with attractive, deeply ribbed, bumpy skin that cures from deep black-green to a warm orange buff color. Edible skin, and fine, nutty flavored flesh. Great roasted, fried in tempura,

puréed in pies or soups, or pickled! 3-5 fruits per plant, averaging 3 lbs. each. 105 days. Grown in NYS. Art Pack, 30 seeds. $3.50. 30 seeds. $3.50. 90 seeds, $6.50. 270 seeds, $10.95.

Canada Crookneck Squash

These curving, long-necked butternut-type squash boast glorious, uninterrupted stretches of pure squash flesh: sweet, tender, golden orange, ambrosial. Just chop into lengths, split in half, and roast. 90 days. Grown in NYS. 30 seeds, $3.50. 90 seeds, $6.50.

Honeynut Squash

A butternut for the smaller garden—and the modest appetite. These little plants produce miniature butternut squashes, much more squat than the standard, but with excellent flavor and texture. A treat for those who thought they couldn’t fit a winter squash into their gardens. 110 days. Certified Organic. Art Pack, 30 seeds, $3.95. 90 seeds, $7.50.

Long Island Cheese Pumpkin

Linked to cheese wheels through appearance only, the Long Island Cheese Pumpkin has been revered for centuries for its exceptionally silky flesh and high nutrient content. Grow it for your autumn sweets and buck the canned stuff once and for all! 100 days. Certified Organic. Art Pack, 30 seeds, $3.95. 30 seeds, $3.50. 90 seeds, $6.50. 270 seeds, $10.95. W10359M: 4 oz, $19.95.

Violina Rugosa Butternut Squash

These big violin-shaped fruits have buff-colored, warty skin on the outside, and a small seed cavity. Each squash yields 5-8 pounds of flesh per fruit. The flavor is sweet and rich—somewhere between a butternut and a kabocha. Needs space to sprawl. 105 days. Certified Organic. Grown in NYS. 30 seeds, $3.75. 90 seeds, $7.50. 270 seeds, $16.95.

Violina Rugosa

Puebla Verde

Purple Tomatillo

Aubry’s Special Pinks

Aunt Ruby’s German

Black Krim

Waltham Butternut Squash

Butternut squash is one of the most blandly colored— yet sweetest and most richly flavored—of the winter squashes. A true classic, for good reason. Just the right size! 105 days. Certified Organic. Art Pack, 25 seeds, $3.95. 30 seeds, $3.50. 90 seeds, $6.50. 270 seeds, $10.95.

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Cherokee Purple

Puebla Verde Tomatillo

These green-yellow tomatillos are easy to grow, sprawling bushes that yield tons of 2-3 inch husked fruit. 70 days from transplant. Certified Organic. Grown in NYS. 25 seeds, $2.95. 75 seeds, $5.95. 225 seeds, $10.95.

Purple Tomatillo

Beautiful fruit and beautiful plant. Sprawling, heavily branched plants have deep-green leaves and small, pretty, brown-flecked cupped yellow flowers. Fruits start out green and pale yellow and then blush into lavender before the skin turns dark purple. 65 days from transplant. Certified Organic. Grown in NYS. Art Pack, 25 seeds, $3.95. 75 seeds, $5.95. 225 seeds, $10.95

Tomatoes There truly is nothing comparable to a freshly harvested, sun-kissed, home-grown tomato. Start early indoors, with ample light (supplemental lighting usually required), and transplant after frost. Tomatoes are forgiving when young, but as they grow their needs multiply: trellising, pruning, and as much dry heat as possible. Water at the base of plants to keep leaves as healthy as possible.

For sandwiches and other fresh-eating uses, choose a slicer. These varieties are juicier, sweeter, and more tender than other types. Aubry's Special Pinks Tomato

A gift from Mike Dwyer, a good friend of our former farm manager Stu. Large, tasty, rose-colored beefsteak variety gifted to Mike 20 years ago by the groundskeeper Aubry at the American Horticultural Society River Farm. This tomato was the only tomato Aubry's family grew for generations, hence the name. 80 days from transplant. Certified Organic. Grown in NYS. 25 seeds, $3.75 75 seeds, $7.50. 225 seeds, $10.95.

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Wild-like, free-ranging tomatillo plants bear loads of husked fruit.

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Aunt Ruby’s German Green Tomato

A wonderful beefsteak that is green with a pink glow when ripe. Its flavor is intensely tangy and sweet, with a soft and luscious texture. Green is the new red! 80 days from transplant. 25 seeds, $2.95. 75 seeds, $5.95. 225 seeds, $10.95.

Black Krim Tomato

Naturally salty and smoky flavor packed into medium-sized maroon beefsteak-shaped fruits with green shoulders. Good for home gardens and container gardening as well. 80 days from transplant. Sustainably Grown. Grown in NYS. 25 seeds, $2.95. 75 seeds, $5.95. 225 seeds, $10.95.

Brandywine Tomato (Pink)

This Brandywine is deep pink, heavy, dense, and deeply flavored. There are others, but this is the Brandywine that helped to inspire gardeners to rediscover the delicious joy of growing heirlooms. 90 days from transplant. 25 seeds, $2.95. 75 seeds, $5.95. 225 seeds, $10.95.

Cherokee Purple Tomato

Cosmonaut Volkov

Glacier

Cherokee Purple is a reddish fruit with stunning dark-colored shoulder-top striations and legendary taste. Originally from Tennessee (and cultivated by the Cherokee Native American tribe), the Cherokee Purple is a heavy producer—it’s happily indeterminate and will give you tasty, massive fruit all summer long. 80 days from transplant. Certified Organic.Art Pack, 25 seeds, $3.95. 25 seeds, $3.75 75 seeds, $7.50. 225 seeds, $12.95.

Cosmonaut Volkov Tomato

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Heavy yields of big non-cracking fruit of 3-4 inches in diameter—great

for fresh eating! Early enough for a short Russian summer and with a taste that’s positively celestial, Cosmonaut Volkov Tomatoes will land a regular spot in your garden. 80 days from transplant. Certified Organic.25 seeds, $3.50. 75 seeds, $6.50. 225 seeds, $12.95.

Glacier Tomato

A must for any impatient tomato lover! These semi-determinate plants set ripe fruit super-early in the Northeastern climate, usually early July. The flavor and texture are much better than most early season tomatoes. Plant a few in your garden or a large container to ring in summer early this year! 55 days from transplant. 25 seeds, $2.95. 75 seeds, $5.95. 225 seeds, $10.95.

Goldie Tomato

With tender skin, sun-drenched flesh, and a flavor that is rich and candy sweet, Goldies arise only to dissolve, deliciously, on the tongue. No splitting! Our favorite-flavored tomato again and again! 85 days from transplant. Certified Organic. Art Pack, 25 seeds, $3.95. 25 seeds, $2.95. 75 seeds, $5.95. 225 seeds, $10.95.

Grandpap’s Rose Wax Tomato

Another standout from the Roughwood Seed Collection. Slightly flattened, medium rose colored fruits with excellent sweet and slightly tart flavor. Skin has a very taut, waxy appearance, hence the name. Indeterminate. 80 days from transplant. 25 seeds, $3.50.

Green Zebra Tomato

A green and yellow striped delight! Visually stunning and palate pleasing medium-sized tomatoes grow in clusters on indeterminant plants. 75 days from transplant. Certified Organic. Art Pack, 25 seeds, $3.95. 25 seeds, $3.50. 75 seeds, $6.50. 225 seeds, $10.95.

Japanese Black Trifele Tomato

A mahogany-colored, pear-shaped, smoky-flavored, crack-resistant fruit. And yet another nomenclature puzzle: The Japanese Black Trifele (meaning truffle) is not from Japan at all: it’s from Russia. Some suspect that “Japanese” was thrown in to add a little exotic flair. 85 days from transplant. Sustainably Grown. Grown in NYS. 25 seeds, $3.50. 75 seeds, $6.50. 225 seeds, $10.95.

Jersey Breeze Tomato

Juicy and tender 10-12 ounce slicing tomato with excellent reliability and good disease resistance. During seasons that stressed other tomatoes, Jersey Breeze was a top performer, and consistently churned out uniform, beautiful red fruits that were a favorite in our trial taste tests. 75 days from transplant. 25 seeds, $3.50. 75 seeds, $6.50.

Mikado Tomato

Seed for the original potato-leafed strain of Mikado, released in 1866, (also known as Turner’s Hybrid, though it is not a hybrid!) was acquired from a local tomato farmer in Salem County, New Jersey, in 1997. This is one of the rarest and perhaps most sought-after of all the American heirloom tomatoes. Yields 6-inch diameter fruit weighing as much as 1½ to 2 pounds. Best for slicing—or county fair competitions! 85 days from transplant. Certified Organic. Grown in NYS. Art Pack, 25 seeds, $3.95. 25 seeds, $3.95.

Mortgage Lifter Tomato

Legendary backyard breeder Radiator Charlie sold plants of this variety for a dollar each and claims that tomato sales paid off the $6,000 mortgage on his house in 6 years. The story goes that each spring, gardeners drove as far as 200 miles to buy seedlings of this broad, pink-red beefsteak variety. A staff favorite. 85 days from transplant. Certified Organic. 25 seeds, $3.50. 75 seeds, $6.50. 225 seeds, $10.95.

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Pantano Romanesco

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Perfectly red, deeply scalloped 10-ounce fruits with a flavor that is balanced between acidic and sweet; eat it fresh or cooked. Pantano produces loads of unblemished, gorgeous fruits, on healthy vigorous vines even during challenging seasons. 80 days from transplant. Indeterminate. Sustainably Grown. Grown in NYS. 25 seeds, $3.50. 75 seeds, $6.50. 225 seeds, $12.95.

NEW ART! Paul Robeson Tomato

An heirloom Russian tomato lovingly named after Paul Robeson, the famous opera singer, actor, linguist, lawyer, athlete, and civil rights champion. Robeson was targeted during the McCarthy era in the U.S., but was idolized and well respected in Russia. Smoky, sweet fruits with dark green shoulders. 6-12 ounce fruits. 80 days from transplant. Certified Organic. Grown in NYS. Art Pack, 25 seeds, $3.95. 25 seeds, $3.75. 75 seeds, $7.50. 225 seeds, $12.95.

Stone Ridge Tomato

When Stone Ridge, NY, gardener Larry Fuchser donated tomato seeds to us, we didn’t know what we were in for. “Mine have a rich, bulbous, deeply creased full bodied sensuosity,” wrote Larry in the G-rated part of his email. “May her sexy hips live long and flourish.” It’s impossible to deny the sex appeal of tomatoes, especially these ones. Their tops are narrow, with green-to-yellow markings, and their bottoms are broad and curvaceous. 90 days from transplant. Sustainably Grown. Grown in NYS. Art Pack, 25 seeds, $3.95. 75 seeds, $7.50. 225 seeds, $12.95.

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Pantano Romanesco Tomato

Striped German Tomato

Prudens Purple Tomato

If you look closely enough at this complex-flavored giant beefsteak, you can sort of make out parts of the German flag—stripes of red and yellow decorate the tomato. While this might be a bit of a stretch, it’s not a stretch to say that this beefsteak tomato is smooth and delicious, flavored with complex, fruity notes. Pay attention when slicing this beauty! The marbled interior is a sight to see (and eat, of course). 80 days from transplant. Sustainably Grown. 25 seeds, $3.50. 75 seeds, $6.50. 225 seeds, $10.95.

Rose de Berne Tomato

This potato-leaf dwarf variety yields big quantities of medium-sized pale yellow fruits with a pink starburst on their bottoms. The flavor is incredible: tart, sweet, and rich. The four foot plants grow loads of fruit, so staking will be necessary, whether in the ground or containers. A product of the collaborative Dwarf Tomato Project. 70 days from transplant. Certified Organic. Art Pack, 25 seeds, $3.95. 25 seeds, $3.75.

The folks at Phillies Bridge Farm in Gardiner, New York, first introduced us to Prudens Purple. Its flavor— comparable to the top beefsteak types—is rich and delicious; its deep pink color (not really purple...) and traditional tomato shape exude genuine tomato-ness; and its earliness and tolerance of cool, challenging conditions make it a reliable friend in the tomato patch. 65 days from transplant. Certified Organic. 25 seeds, $3.50. 75 seeds, $6.60. 225 seeds, $10.95. Rose de Berne is a beautiful all-purpose tomato–great for slicing, cooking, and saucing. Its 2-3" fruits are blocky globes, on the squat side, with a warm hue that is nearly peachy, often with a spot of yellow. Skin is smooth and taut, pulled against a strong form that suggests subtle vertical ribbing. 75 days from transplant. Certified Organic. Grown in NYS. 25 seeds, $3.50. 75 seeds, $6.50.

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Striped German

Summer Sunrise

Upstate Oxheart

Summer Sunrise Tomato

Upstate Oxheart Tomato

These oxhearts are the biggest of the big! A local gardener in Dutchess County, NY, donated this seed to us, and we were instantly smitten. Its fruit are huge; its flavor is exceptional; its texture is dense and multi-layered, each tomato having heart-like flaps and cavities. And while this variety is a gardener’s dream, it’s a bit of a seed company nightmare: it produces very few seeds per fruit. With fruits weighing in as much as 3 pounds, a few plants give you all you need. 85 days from transplant. Certified Organic. Grown in NYS. Art Pack: 15 seeds, $3.95.

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Blush

Cherry & Small Tomatoes More closely related to wild tomatoes than large-fruited types, cherries are easier to grow, more disease resistant, and generally very high yielding. The treat in the summer lunch box! Apricot Zebra Tomato

Apricot-orange fruits with attractive green striping that fades with ripening. A staff favorite. Plants showed excellent disease resistance, and set tons of slightly oblong, golf ball-sized fruit. Fruits are juicy and dense with notes of papaya-esque, tropical, fruity flavor. 65 days from transplant. Certified Organic. 25 seeds, $3.75. 75 seeds, $7.50.

Blush Tomato

A newer cultivar of tomato classically bred by Artisan Tomatoes. Beautiful, elongated yellow fruits have a pearl-like iridescence, are very crack resistant, and have excellent field standing. 2-2.5 inch fruits are great for market growers; perfect in pints! 75 days from transplant. Certified Organic. 25 seeds, $3.75. 75 seeds, $7.50.

Bumble Bee Mix Cherry Tomato

A bee-utiful mix of eye-catching striped cherry tomatoes. The bright colors and superb flavor capture all that we love about heirloom varieties, although the varieties in this mix are the result of modern breeding work by Artisan Tomatoes. This mix includes Purple Bumble Bee, Pink Bumble Bee and Sunrise Bumble Bee. 70 days from transplant. Certified Organic. Art Pack, 20 seeds, $3.95.

Chocolate Cherry Tomato

Deep-purple-hued perfectly round cherries with big floppy stem leaves: an absolute beauty in the bowl. Like most tomatoes with darker hues, the flavor is robust, rich, and complicatedâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;in the best way. Vines are

highly productive and produce large clusters of fruit. 85 days from transplant. Certified Organic. 25 seeds, $3.50. 75 seeds, $6.50.

Fox Cherry Tomato

Fox Cherry Tomatoes grow on big, rangy vines typical of most cherries. But unlike most cherry tomatoes, the 2 inch fruits are large enough to use as regular tomatoes: quarter, slice into small rounds, or chomp whole. High yielding and disease resistant. 75 days from transplant. Certified Organic. Grown in NYS. Art Pack, 25 seeds, $3.95. 25 seeds, $3.75. 75 seeds, $7.50. 225 seeds, $10.95.

Honey Drop Cherry Tomato

This open-pollinated yellow-gold cherry tomato has an incredibly sweet, complex taste. Jay Armour from Four Winds Farm in Gardiner, NY, is always on the look out for a good open-pollinated cherry that might rival the ubiquitous hybrid Sungold. He found it with this one! Some rose-colored off types present. 70 days from transplant. Certified Organic. Grown in NYS. Art Pack, 25 seeds, $3.95. 25 seeds, $3.50.

Mandurang Moon Tomato

Extraordinarily vigorous dwarf plants produce stellar quantities of small- to medium-sized, pale golden fruits. Our plants were still deep green and loaded with fruit at frost. 65 days from transplant. Certified Organic. Grown in NYS. Art Pack, 25 seeds, $3.95. 25 seeds, $3.50. 75 seeds, $6.50. 225 seeds, $10.95.

Pink Ping Pong Tomato

Reliable, highly productive variety with big yields of blemish-free, thin-skinned, mildly sweet pink fruit that range from the size of ping pong balls to roughly 2Â˝ inches across. A staff favorite. 75 days from transplant. Certified Organic. Grown in NYS. 25 seeds, $3.75. 75 seeds, $7.50. 225 seeds, $12.95.

Bumblebee Mix

Chocolate Cherry

Fox Cherry

Honey Drop

Mandurang Moon

Pink Ping Pong

Tiny Tim

Yellow Pear Cherry

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Aosta Valley

Blue Beech

TOMATOES

Amish Paste

Cesare’s Canestrino

Aosta Valley Select Tomato

Firminio’s

Frank’s Iranian

Tiny Tim Tomato

Happiest in containers, Tiny Tim produces copious quantities of cherry-sized sweet-tart-tangy fruits on compact little plants. The tiny 1-1.5-inch red tomatoes are similar to grape tomatoes, with a firm, taut skin and soft, juicy interior. They are ready early and excel in sunny window boxes, picnic table centerpieces, and pots on city stoops. 45 days from transplant. Certified Organic. Art Pack, 25 seeds, $3.95.

Yellow Pear Cherry Tomato

A beautiful processing tomato that seems impermeable to disease pressure or weather conditions; the fruits stay blemish-free for weeks on the vine. Not for Marzano Fire fresh eating, but gives a solid, rich flavor when roasted or sauced. 70 days from transplant. Certified Organic. 25 seeds, $3.50. 75 seeds, $6.50. 225 seeds, $10.95.

Blue Beech Tomato

This oblong, solid sauce tomato is earning a reputation around the North for its great flavor, low seed count, and thick saucing capabilities. It has an incredible flavor that improves in the sauce pot. Later to ripen. Indeterminate. 90 days from transplant. Sustainably Grown. 25 seeds, $3.50. 75 seeds, $6.50.

You can expect tons of small, golden fruit from this variety, enough for endless tomato-based salads as well as for cooking. The fruit have a mild flavor and a juicy, smooth texture. They’re fun out of hand or for filling a plate of hors d’oeuvres. Indeterminate. 75 days from transplant. Sustainably Grown. Grown in NYS. 25 seeds, $2.95. 75 seeds, $5.95. 225 seeds, $10.95.

Cesare’s Canestrino di Lucca Tomato

Tomatoes for Cooking and Processing

An Italian immigrant, Firminio Amitrano was proud of the plum tomatoes he grew in his garden in Middletown, NY. After his passing in 1980, his grand-daughter Marilyn has continued propagating this variety. The origin is unknown, though the family believes the seeds came to Firminio with olive oil and other things that were sent from the family in Italy to the States. Small red fruits on compact vines. Nice flavor; excellent roasted on a sheet pan with olive oil. Semi-determinate. 75 days from transplant. Sustainably Grown. Grown in NYS. 25 seeds, $3.50.

Processing tomatoes, when eaten fresh, seem drier and less sweet than other types. However, when cooked the sugars condense as the fruits reduce, leading to ideal sweet and umami flavors for a sauce, a stew, or a curry. Amish Paste Tomato

A consistently great sauce variety. This heirloom is technically a plum, but of the larger sort! Plump, elongated-yet-blocky, tapered fruits have dense, meaty flesh. It can be cooked down to a thick, super-sweet sauce. One of our all time favorites! Indeterminate. 80 days from transplant. Certified Organic. 25 seeds, $3.50. 75 seeds, $6.50. 225 seeds, $10.95.

A rare heirloom sauce variety grown and introduced to us by seed grower Zach Pickens of Farm Tournant. Wows with its shape, which is bulbous, squat, and ribbed. Indeterminate. 90 days from transplant. Grown in NYS. 25 seeds, $3.75.

Firminio’s Plum Tomato

Frank’s Iranian Tomato

We love heirloom seed donations. This one came over to the states with the brother of Frank Timpone, who’s been growing it for forty years in Brick, New Jersey. Vigorous, high-yielding plants produce loads of 2-3 inch fruits that are made for saucing and drying. 80 days from transplant. Certified Organic. Grown in NYS. 25 seeds, $3.50. 75 seeds, $6.50. 225 seeds, $10.95.

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Marzano Fire Tomato

San Marzano-type tomatoes are many people’s favorites for saucing and processing. Marked with gorgeous orange stripes on its deep red flesh, these have the classic saucy attributes of a San Marzano with a bit of pizazz. 85 days from transplant. Certified Organic. 25 seeds, $3.75. 75 seeds, $7.50.

New Yorker Tomato

New Yorker is a reliable, early-crop tomato that is terrific for salads, for canning, for sauces, and for slicing. Bears tons of small, attractive, orangey-red fruit that come earlier than nearly any other variety. 65 days from transplant. Certified Organic. Grown in NYS. Art Pack, 25 seeds, $3.95.

Opalka Tomato

Wispy vines of the Polish Opalka tomato yield chunky, oblong red tomatoes up to 6 inches in length. Perfect for processing thanks to the low quantity of seeds contained within. A sweet, clean flavor predominates. 85 days from transplant. Certified Organic. 25 seeds, $2.95. 75 seeds, $5.95. 225 seeds, $10.95.

Orange Banana Plum Tomato

The brightly colored, dense fruits make a pretty orange sauce that you can even use to make ketchup! Plants are indeterminate and require staking but reach only 5 feet in height. Excellent raw (unlike many plums), this variety can be used as a colorful addition to sliced tomato platters, bruschetta, and tomato salads. 80 days from transplant. Certified Organic. 25 seeds, $3.50. 75 seeds, $6.50. 225 seeds, $10.95.

Roughwood Golden Plum Tomato

This seed comes from the original indeterminate strain, created by William Woys Weaver in 1986 by crossing San Marzano with Yellow Brandywine. Plump 2-inch plum-shaped fruits with very thick walls are ideal for shipping and perfectly suited as an unusual sauce tomato. They are also excellent for drying. Field experiments by the University of Utah determined this to be one of the most drought-resistant tomatoes out of 400 new varieties tested. Originally featured in Weaver’s 100 Vegetables, this is a “must-grow” for anyone looking for the perNew Yorker

R-wood Golden Plum

Rutgers

fect low-acid sauce tomato. 80 days from transplant. Sustainably Grown. 25 seeds, $3.95.

Rutgers Tomato

A commercial heirloom well known in the greater New York area, Rutgers was bred by a collaboration between the Campbell Soup Company and the eponymous university. It became a market standard, hailed for juicing and canning. 75 days from transplant. Sustainably Grown. Grown in NYS. 25 seeds, $2.95. 75 seeds, $5.95. 225 seeds, $10.95.

Speckled Roman Tomato

A contemporary heirloom with beautiful yellow streaking on red fruits, Speckled Roman is the result of a stabilized cross between Banana Legs and Roman Candle. It boasts the typical shape of tomatoes in the “paste” category: long and slender like a horn pepper. Like other good processing tomatoes, it has a great, tangy, tomato flavor. Indeterminate. 70 days from transplant. 25 seeds, $2.95. 75 seeds, $5.95. 225 seeds, $10.95.

Drying Tomatoes Drying tomatoes have exceptionally dry flesh for quick, successful dehydrating. Frank’s Iranian Tomato

(See Tomatoes for Cooking and Processing, above.)

Principe Borghese Sun Dried Tomato

The ideal tomato for drying, Principe’s true personality emerges only when you dehydrate it: sugary, tangy, richly umami tomato essence. Reconstitutes beautifully in sauces. 75 days from transplant. Certified Organic. Grown in NYS. 25 seeds, $2.95. 75 seeds, $5.95. 225 seeds, $10.95.

Opalka

Orange Banana Plum

Speckled Roman

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Golden Globe Turnip

Wins our Golden Globe for Best All-Around Turnip. It shines for tastiness, quickness, and fine texture even when harvested a little bigger than it ought to be. Try it harvested young, sliced, sautéed with garlic, tossed with soy sauce, with the turnip greens quickly steamed on top. Yum! 55 days. Certified Organic. 250 seeds, $2.95. 750 seeds, $5.95. 2 oz, $8.95.

Purple Top White Globe Turnip

We love young and tender Purple Top turnips lightly roasted. Stores well; just harvest roots when 3 inches in diameter. Visually striking and delicious! 55 days. Certified Organic. 250 seeds, $2.95. 750 seeds, $5.95. 2 oz, $8.95.

Scarlet Ohno Revival Turnip

This turnip was improved and reintroduced by breeder Frank Morton. Every part of this turnip is beautiful and tasty. The leafy tops are pink-ribbed and tender, the roots are bright magenta on the outside and white with pink streaks on the inside. Great fresh, sauteed, and pickled. Best grown in spring or in late summer for fall harvest. Stores well. 50 days. Certified Organic. 250 seeds, $3.50. 750 seeds, $7.50. 1 oz, $14.95.

Tokyo Market Turnip

Fast growing, sweet, crunchy all-white roots will have you second guessing what you thought a turnip could be! A great variety that can be sown all season long. Harvest when roots are 2 inches in diameter. Use fresh in salads or for dipping, or stir fry with their sweet

Gilfeather Rutabaga

This 1800s Vermont heirloom from farmer John Gilfeather is an uncommon interspecies cross between a rutabaga and turnip (Turnipabaga?). The result? A root with edible rutabaga leaves and a mild, white turnip-like base. 85 days. Certified Organic. 250 seeds, $3.50. 750 seeds, $6.50.

Watermelons Easier to grow than regular melons. The trick is when to harvest! Look for: drying curly tendril closest to fruit; bright yellow spot where melon touches ground; hollow, drum-like resonance when tapped; change from smooth skin to wave-like ribbing that is discernible to the touch.

WATERMELONS

Underappreciated roots! Turnips are extremely easy and fast to grow; harvest young for best eating. Rutabagas take longer, store better, and are starchier.

and tender tops. 35 days. Certified Organic. Art Pack, 250 seeds, $3.95.

TURNIPS

Turnips & Rutabagas

NEW! Çekirdegi Watermelon

Come for the juiciness, but stay for the seeds! This sweet, yellow watermelon produces seeds that appear carved with beautiful, mysterious patterns. Silvery foliage and dark green skins. Introduced to the American market by Dr. Mehmet Öztan of Two Seeds in a Pod. 3-4 lbs. 90 days. 25 seeds, $2.95. 75 seeds, $5.95. 225 seeds, $10.95.

Golden Midget Watermelon

If you have watermelon ripeness anxiety, Golden Midget is for you. This personal-sized melon is not only the first to ripen, but it lets you know by turning golden yellow. Fruits are personal-sized, weighing in at 3-5 pounds each with sweet, salmon-colored flesh. 70 days. Certified Organic. 30 seeds, $3.50. 90 seeds, $6.50.

Sugar Baby Watermelon

“Sugar Baby” is right — this compact watermelon is

Golden Globe

Purple Top

Scarlet Ohno

Tokyo Market Turnip

Gilfeather Rutabaga

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Sugar Baby

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sweetly mouthwatering. The high-yielding plants make small, bowling-ball-like fruit bursting with sweet flavor. What’s good about the size (and likeness to sporting equipment) is that this variety will not have to fight for space in your fridge or your garden, unlike other larger varieties. Picnic-perfect, small-space-taker, big flavor: Sugar Baby has it all. 85 days. Certified Organic. Grown in NYS. 30 seeds, $3.75. 90 seeds, $7.50. 270 seeds, $10.95.

Sweet Siberian Watermelon

Delicious, sweet, orange, glowing flesh with great texture. Watermelons can be started indoors or direct sown, but be sure to get them in close to your last spring frost date, especially in areas with shorter seasons. Sweet Siberian produces long vines and 1-3 deep-green oblong fruits weighing 5-10 pounds each. 85 days. Certified Organic. Grown in NYS. Art Pack, 30 seeds, $3.95

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Tasty Spuds! Certified Organic Seed Potatoes.

Look online for an updated selection of seed potatoes this spring. They’re easy to grow and satisfying to harvest—and freshly harvested spuds will blow away your taste buds!

Sunchokes

Sunchokes, aka Jerusalem Artichokes, are an easy-to-grow crop that is native to North America. Above ground, they form splendid stalks of yellow flowers that look like sunflowers. Below ground, they form tasty tubers that are sweet and starchy with a unique, artichoke-like flavor that shines especially well in puréed soups. Sunchokes have a reputation for being difficult to rein in, but in our experience all that is required is to mow the perimeter of your patch when the shoots are 4-12" tall. So, it’s better to plant the tubers in a spot adjacent to a mowed lawn than in a prepared raised bed or other spot where mowing is more difficult. All of our sunchoke varieties are Certified Organic and grown in New York State. They ship in March or April, depending on weather. They do not store well and should be planted within 14 days of receipt.

Red Fuseau

Rich red skin, sweetly flavorful flesh, slight knobbiness. 7-9’ tall. Forms extremely dense stands. Certified Organic. $14 per lb.

White Fuseau

Richly-flavored, rounded blond tubers. Lower yielding. 8-10’ tall; thin stalks in dense stands. Certified Organic. $14 per lb.

Stampede

Biggest tubers; average flavor profile. 9-11’ tall. Thick stalks in spacious stands. Certified Organic. $15 per lb.

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Stingray

Dwarf habit plants. Blocky tubers with starchy flesh. 5-6’ tall with thin stalks in dense stands. Certified Organic. $16 per lb.

These varieties are grown for harvest in the first season, though some will survive the winter and be harvestable in the early spring, too.

Basil Very sensitive to cold, basil should be planted after last frost. It grows quickly and its flavor diminishes as it bolts, so sow in monthly successions to have high-quality basil all season. Basil Bouquet

Having trouble deciding between the diversity of basil varieties? This mix includes them all! From Lemon, to Cinnamon, to Thai, to purple-leaved—the spicy bouquet of flavors and colors represented in this diverse herb are all in one place. 60 days. Certified Organic. Art Pack, 250 seeds, $3.95.

NEW! Britton Shiso

Make your edible landscaping pop with this stunning two-toned shiso. The deep green leaves have dusky burgundy undersides and an earthy-yet-aromatic flavor. Used in many Asian dishes–from sushi to pickles to desserts–the flavor has elements of star-anise and mint. Grows up to 30” tall. 80 days. 250 seeds, $3.50. 750 seeds, $6.50. 2 oz, $10.95.

Cinnamon Basil

Actually tastes and smells like cinnamon. Both the spice and this basil contain the chemical cinnamate,

Basil Bouquet

Cinnamon Basil

giving them their flavor. Its beautiful stems are a dark purplish-red, topped with deep-green leaves that emit a warm, spicy scent. 60 days. Certified Organic. 250 seeds, $3.50. 750 seeds, $6.50. 1 oz, $10.95.

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Annual & Biennial Herbs

TUBERS

Herbs Dark Opal Basil

A bold basil that is richly purple in hue. Terrific in an edible landscaping scheme, where its deep color adds a dark edge to any bed—or frames, beautifully, plants with brighter foliage. Its flavor, though not on par with the culinary basils, is still quite good, especially when the young leaves and shoots are harvested earlier in the season. 65 days. Certified Organic. 250 seeds, $3.50. 750 seeds, $6.50. 1 oz, $12.95.

Genovese Basil

The classic basil for pesto. Grow this variety as the Genoans do for the best flavor: Sow seeds 2" apart and harvest when plants are young and tender, about 6-8" high. Sow continuously all summer for a steady supply of tender and flavorful leaves. 70 days. Certified Organic. Art Pack, 250 seeds, $3.95. 250 seeds, $3.50. 750 seeds, $6.50. 2 oz, $10.95.

Italian Large Leaf Basil

Similar to Genovese and just as good for making classic Italian sauces. Plants grow between 18-24" tall with fat 3-4" leaves. While you can’t really go wrong with any preparation of basil, this variety is especially scrumptious when used simply, as in a classic tomato slice sandwich. 60 days. Certified Organic. 250 seeds, $3.50. 750 seeds, $6.50. 2 oz, $10.95.

Dark Opal Basil

Genovese Basil

NEW!

Italian Large Leaf

Lemon Basil

Sacred Basil

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Lemon Basil

A distinctly bright, lemony herb. Delicious chopped up and tossed on nearly any salad—especially grain salads, where the basil and citrusy notes soar. Can also be added to sweets, like muffins and breakfast breads, for a bit of local lemon flavor. Grow these compact plants as you would other basils. 60 days. Certified Organic. 250 seeds, $3.50. 750 seeds, $6.50. 1 oz, $8.95.

Sacred Basil

AKA Tulsi, Sacred Basil is considered an “adaptogen,” a substance that helps us adapt to stressful circumstances. Whether seen as a physical or spiritual aid, this plant adds a sense of balance and an extraordinary aroma to your garden. Enjoy it as a delicious tea from fresh or dried leaves. 70 days. Certified Organic. Art Pack, 250 seeds, $3.95.

Thai Basil

Irreplaceable, anise-inflected flavor found in Thai stirfries. Use the highly flavored leaves in curries and stir fries, or try in rice rolls or fresh salads. Grow as other basils, only after threat of frost has passed. 65 days. Certified Organic. Art Pack, 250 seeds, $3.95. 250 seeds, $3.50. 750 seeds, $6.50.

senses. A traditional ingredient of the French herb mix known as fines herbes, it is a hardy, cold-tolerant crop that can overwinter with little fuss. 60 days. Certified Organic. 200 seeds, $3.50. 600 seeds, $6.50.

Cilantro

Cilantro’s flavor—clean, fine, and complementary to most dishes—is loved by most (and vocally despised by a few!). Cilantro is not a cut-and-come-again herb; by nature, it bolts quickly. Sow every 2 weeks to keep it coming. 50 days. Certified Organic. Art Pack, 200 seeds, $3.95. 200 seeds, $3.50. 600 seeds, $6.50. 8 oz, $8.95.

Dill Cool-tolerant, extremely fast growing. Plan on sowing 3-5 successions for leaves all season. Bouquet Dill

A beautiful, compact dill. Our favorite variety for herb production. Sow in succession for the best quality flavor and texture. Direct sow about 2" apart and harvest entire plants when they reach 10" high, before flowering. 65 days. Certified Organic. 200 seeds, $3.50. 600 seeds, $6.50. 4 oz, $8.95.

Mammoth Long Island Dill

Chamomile, German

Tiny white blooms are highly aromatic and very dainty and pretty. Harvest before the petals start to turn downward for best herbal properties. Dry and store for calming tea that can be enjoyed year-round. Self-sows readily. 75 days. Certified Organic. Art Pack, 200 seeds, $3.95. 200 seeds, $3.50. 600 seeds, $6.50. 0.5 oz, $10.95.

Chervil

Munching clumps of fresh chervil in the spring is a bright and delicious way to awaken the slumbering

This tall, billowing variety is perfect for edible landscaping, container gardens and, well, pickles, of course! All parts of the plant—leaves, stems, flowers, and seeds— impart dill flavor to dishes. Plants reach 60 inches high, with seed heads up to 8 inches across. 70 days. Certified Organic. Art Pack, 200 seeds, $3.95. 200 seeds, $3.50. 600 seeds, $6.50. 4 oz, $8.95.

Fennel, Bronze

Exquisitely bronzed fronds that make a stunning edible ground cover. This is not a fennel for bulb production; harvest the leaves and chop them finely for tossing fresh atop a finished dish, like parsley. 60 days. Certified Organic. 200 seeds, $3.50. 600 seeds, $6.50.

Marjoram

German Chamomile

Chervil

Bouquet Dill

Mammoth Dill

Marjoram’s flavor is similar to that of oregano, but sweeter and more delicate. It rings like a bell when sprinkled into a salad with parsley, basil, and other herbs; it’s also terrific on top of a pilaf or diced finely and thrown on any main dish just before serving. 70 days. Certified Organic. 200 seeds, $3.95. 600 seeds, $6.50.

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Parsley

Variegated Cat Grass

Big, flat parsley leaves on tall robust plants. Though not as cold hardy as curly leaf varieties, flat leaf parsley has superior culinary qualities. Direct sow early, and thin to 8" apart. Slow to germinate. 85 days. Certified Organic. Art Pack, 200 seeds, $3.95. 200 seeds, $3.50. 600 seeds, $6.50. 2 oz, $8.95.

Moss Curled Parsley

This uber-curly variety should be more than a garnish. Loads of dense and crisp flavor are packed within the deep curls. The upright stems keep the leaves off the ground, making it easier and cleaner to pick. 75 days. Certified Organic. Art Pack, 200 seeds, $3.95. 200 seeds, $3.50. 600 seeds, $6.50.

Spilanthes

Aka Toothache Plant, Spilanthes is the joy buzzer of the garden: offer to your garden visitors and watch their faces wrinkle. With its potent mouth-numbing abilities, Spilanthes is an unforgettable herb. 90 days. Certified Organic. 100 seeds, $3.95.

Summer Savory

A major component of the always useful Herbes de Provence, Summer Savory is a pungent, peppery addition to summer-fresh vegetables. It grows to about 12" tall and sprouts pale lilac labiate flowers in July. Direct sow and thin to 8" apart. Annual. 70 days. 250 seeds, $2.95. 750 seeds, $5.95. 2 oz, $8.95.

PERENNIAL HERBS

Gigante d’Italia Parsley

This quick barley grass is a great treat for indoor kitties to gnaw on. Sow seeds thickly on the surface of a 6" diameter pot and keep moist. Grass is ready for your cat in about 7-10 days. 1 oz, $3.95. 4 oz, $8.95. 1 lb, $18.95

Perennial Herbs These herbs are cornerstones of the garden, returning—and delighting—every spring.

Anise Hyssop

Anise Hyssop’s fuzzy leaves are among the first to emerge in spring. Pretty, upright foliage bears erect, pink flowers that attract pollinators—especially bees—like few others. The leaves and flowers make a delicious and calming tea. Simply harvest the flowers at their peak, dry thoroughly, and store in an airtight container. 80 days. Certified Organic. Art Pack, 200 seeds. 200 seeds, $3.50. 600 seeds, $6.50. 1800 seeds, $12.95.

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Slow to germinate, but easy to grow once up. One well-spaced, well-fertilized planting will yield leaves the whole season.

Catnip

Catnip is a great treat to grow for cats, but it is also a wonderful perennial herb for the garden. Its fragrant flowers attract many beneficial pollinators. Plus, catnip is a medicinal herb for humans, too, as a very mild sleep aid in the form of catnip tea. 75 days. Certified Organic. Art Pack, 200 seeds, $3.95. 200 seeds, $3.50. 600 seeds, $6.50.

Boneset

A North American native used medicinally in many ways, mainly as a sweat-inducer and fever-breaker. Grows in upright clumps with fuzzy, umbel-like clusters of white flowers. 80 days. Certified Organic. 200 seeds, $2.95. 600 seeds, $5.95.

Gigante d’Italia

Moss Curled Parsley

Spilanthes

Summer Savory

Cat Grass

Anise Hyssop

Catnip

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Chives

A patch of chives is a long-time garden companion. This reliable over-winterer in cold climates is early to come up in the spring. Let your chives flower; they are a wonderful, oniony edible flower. 85 days. Certified Organic. Art Pack, 200 seeds, $3.95. 200 seeds, $3.50. 600 seeds, $6.50. 1 oz, $10.95.

NEW! Feverfew

A favorite for the medicinal garden in no small part due to its highly ornamental daisy-like blooms and deep-green foliage. Historically used for treating inflammation and migraine. Grows up to 30” tall. 100 days. Certified Organic. Art Pack, 50 seeds, $3.95. 50 seeds, $3.50. 150 seeds, $6.50.

Garlic Chives

AKA Chinese Leek. In Korea, this variety of chives is traditionally used as a kimchi ingredient, but can also be used fresh in pestos, sauces, and salads. The garlicky, flat leaves arrive in early spring, and the white, papery flowers bloom in mid-summer. Great for edible landscaping. 85 days. Certified Organic. Art Pack, 200 seeds, $3.95. 200 seeds, $3.50. 600 seeds, $6.50. 1 oz, $10.95.

Greek Oregano

This Greek strain is more strongly flavored than others, and it forms a hardy, scrubby, spreading clump over the years. From year two on, it becomes one of the earliest crops to harvest in the spring garden. 80 days. Certified Organic. Art Pack, 250 seeds, $3.95. 250 seeds, $3.50. 750 seeds, $6.50.

Lemon Balm

If you’ve never immersed your nostrils into a patch of lemon balm, you are in for a surprise: the aroma that emanates is overwhelmingly lemony and smooth, seemingly more lemony than an actual lemon! Use dried leaves to make a tea; lovely blended with other

herbs like Anise Hyssop. A perennial that will also self-sow. 80 days. Certified Organic. Art Pack, 200 seeds, $3.95.

Lovage

Not widely known and rarely seen in markets, lovage is the best-kept secret of the herb world. Its flavor—like celery but sweeter, richer, deeper—is hard to describe but impossible to forget. Use fresh or dried: just a few finely chopped leaves is all it takes to lend a rich, delightful essence to any dish. 85 days. 200 seeds, $2.95. 600 seeds, $5.95. 1 oz, $12.95.

Marshmallow

Used in traditional herbal medicine to soothe the throat and as a poultice to calm skin irritations; roots were once used to make the beloved confection. Soft and hairy perennial stalks bear delicate, hollyhock-like, pale white-blue flowers with deep red centers in late summer. All parts of the plant are edible. Attractive to pollinators. 60 days to flower, 2 years to root. Certified Organic. 25 seeds, $3.75.

Meadow Arnica

The perfect herb for making topical ointments for gardeners’ achy hands and sore backs, Meadow Arnica is a medicinally interchangeable substitute for Mountain Arnica, which only grows well at high altitudes. Plant this spreading perennial in your personal apothecary garden to enjoy the dainty yellow flowers and its soothing effect on achy muscles. 90 days. Certified Organic. Art Pack, 50 seeds, $3.95.

Mint

No garden is complete without mint, an essential kitchen herb for making teas and seasoning cool, refreshing sauces and relishes. Mint grown from seed displays diversity in leaf shape and flavor profile; if you find a plant you particularly like, propagate it by cutting. 80 days. Art Pack, 500 seeds, $3.95. 250 seeds,

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Garlic Chives

Greek Oregano

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Lovage

Marshmallow

Meadow Arnica

Mint

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Mint, Korean

A bulked-up version of anise hyssop, with a flavor that is sweeter and more delicate. Pretty plants with big spikes of lavender flowers make exceptional landscape specimens. 80 days. Certified Organic. 250 seeds, $2.95. 750 seeds, $5.95. 2 oz, $8.95.

Motherwort

Part of the mint family, with its characteristic square stems, with flowers that look much like those of Wild Bergamot, but smaller and held close to the stem. A pretty, hardy plant that has historically been used to treat circulatory and mood problems. Self sows readily. 80 days. Certified Organic. 250 seeds, $2.95. 750 seeds, $5.95. 2 oz, $8.95.

Sage, Common

Extremely easy to grow from seed, putting on a lot of growth in the first year. In the second year, sage will

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delight you with beautiful purplish-pink flowers. The culinary uses are endless. Just a few plants provide enough to eat fresh and dry for a year. 85 days. Certified Organic. Art Pack, 200 seeds, $3.95. 200 seeds, $3.50. 600 seeds, $6.50.

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Stinging Nettle

Nettle greens are a welcome and nourishing presence in early spring when little else has emerged. They offer an abundance of trace minerals and help build the blood. Harvest shoots when they reach 4" high after the second year of growth. Stinging Nettle do in fact sting when handled fresh, however, steaming and drying disarm the bite. 100 days. Certified Organic. Art Pack, 100 seeds, $3.95.

NEW ART! Skullcap, Mad Dog

A mint relative with attractive, white-throated, rather showy purple flowers. Historically used for treating insomnia, anxiety, and other ailments of the nervous system. 80 days. Certified Organic. Art Pack, 250 seeds, $3.95. 250 seeds, $2.95. 750 seeds, $5.95. 2 oz, $8.95.

Thyme A flavor sensation thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s easy to grow. Equally essential in oven-roasted roots and stove-top Jamaican curries. Korean Mint

Feverfew

English Thyme

A versatile and highly useful herb that weathers nearly all conditions. It can be harvested until buried in snow and then as soon as the snow melts in spring. Strip the leaves from the woody stems and sprinkle them in soups or on roasted root veggiesâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;irresistible! 85 days. Certified Organic. 250 seeds, $3.50. 750 seeds, $6.50.

Motherwort

Common Sage

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German Thyme

English Thyme

Wild Bergamot

German Thyme

The hardiest of thymes, great for gardens in northern zones. Sow in early spring in pots in a well-drained seed-starting mix by sprinkling a few seeds on the surface of the soil. Keep watered but not wet. Transplant outdoors when seedlings are about 2" high and bushy. Harvest when well-established but before flowering. 85 days. Art Pack, 250 seeds, $3.95.

Wild Bergamot

In midsummer, this native wildflower graces the landscape with its light lavender blossoms, offering nectar to bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds. To humans, Wild Bergamot provides food and medicine. Sip teas made from the aromatic leaves and flowers or add them to sauces, soups, and salads. Make tinctures to support the upper respiratory system. Or toss the lovely flowers onto any dish. 365 days. Art Pack, 200 seeds, $3.95.

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singles. Great for bouquets, as they are very longstemmed. 85 days. Certified Organic. 100 seeds, $2.95. 300 seeds, $5.95

Annuals bloom all season long, most beginning in early summer and continuing until frost.

Tiger Paw Aster

Amaranth Graceful cascades of color. Coral Fountain Amaranth

While many gardeners are familiar with the related variety Love Lies Bleeding, Coral Fountain features draping blooms in a more subtle peach-coral-amber hue, a shade that hints at the fact that this plant is both a garden beauty and an edible grain. Show-stopping garden specimen; plumes drape 24-36" in length. Grows to 48" tall. Some staking usually required. 70 days. Certified Organic. Grown in NYS. Art Pack, 250 seeds, $3.95. 750 seeds, $6.95. 0.5 oz, $12.95.

Love Lies Bleeding

This beloved ornamental heirloom amaranth produces red cascading tassels flowing from brilliant green foliage. 70 days. Certified Organic. Grown in NYS. 250 seeds, $3.50. 750 seeds, $5.95. 0.5 oz, $10.95.

The blooming of the annual seed crop of Tiger Paw Asters is a favorite time for our staff. This little-grown flower deserves much more attention. It is the perfect cut flower: sturdy long stems, and gorgeous, long-lasting flowers in shades of white, pink, and purple. 80 days. Certified Organic. Grown in NYS. Art Pack, 100 seeds, $3.95. 100 seeds, $3.75. 300 seeds, $7.50. 0.5 oz, $12.95.

Tower Chamois Aster

Gorgeous, blushed peachy-pink, peony-like blooms with the effect of an elegant mum. Generous, uniform, long-stemmed, and very popular as a cut flower. Reaches height of 30" with up to 15 stems per plant. 110 days. Certified Organic. 100 seeds, $2.95. 300 seeds, $5.95.

Annual Mixes For those who want a profusion of various blooms in just one pack! Edible Flower Mix

Asters Extraordinary cut flowers. Powder Puff Aster

Endearing blooms in cheerful shades of purple, pink, white and magenta. Flowers are mostly doubles, with sunny yellow centers still visible, with occasional

With a range of flavors from sweet to spicy, these flowers not only add bright and elegant beauty to any dish but can impart culinary and nutritional diversity as well. Gorgeous fresh in a salad, some blooms can also be candied or cooked. Sow mid-season for a second wave of edible blooms in late summer and early fall. Contains Arugula (let flower!), Nasturtiums,

Coral Fountain Am.

Love Lies Bleeding

Powder Puff Aster

Tiger Paw Aster

Tower Chamois Aster

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Endless Blooms

Everlasting Mix

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Endless Blooms Cut Flower Mix

A classic cutting mix of Dahlia Zinnias, Sea Shell Cosmos, Bishop’s Lace, Feverfew, and Snapdragons. Choose flowers that have recently opened or are about to open. With sharp shears, cut the flowers with as long a stem as you can. Arrange the zinnias, cosmos, and bishop’s lace in your hand with tall flowers in the middle and shorter and wider flowers around the edges. 60-90 days. Art Pack, 250 seeds, $3.95.

Everlasting Flower Mix

Fresh flower season in the Northeast lasts only six or seven months. How to keep the joy of flowers going through the winter? Grow blooms for drying! This blend of annuals includes strawflowers, celosia, nigella, and other varieties that retain their vibrant color and crisp texture even after drying. 90 days. Art Pack, 250 seeds, $3.95.

For the Birds Mix

This mix of annuals, containing Sunspot Sunflower, Partridge Pea, Phlox, Blue Flax, Gayfeather, Shasta Daisy, Prairie Coneflower, and Black-Eyed Susan, should not be deadheaded. The seed heads produced after the flowers fade are a buffet for birds of all kinds—an array of sustaining flavors and textures that beckon them from the perimeter of your garden. 365 days. Art Pack, 500 seeds, $3.95.

Good Bug Blooms

There’s always more to do in the garden than we can do alone, so why not invite some insect friends to help out? This mix attracts beneficial bugs to your garden while providing beauty for the human inhabitants. Cosmos, annual gaillardia, several varieties of zinnias, blue cornflower, sweet alyssum, flax, and chamomile. 75 days. Art Pack, 500 seeds, $3.95.

NEW! Goth Garden

A fascinating mix of dark, intricately-shaped flowers inspired by Medieval European art and architecture. Let your inner Wednesday Addams delight in these velvety black, plum, and burgundy blooms. Includes: Black Knight Scabiosa, Black Beauty Scabiosa, Black Button Centaurea, Dianthus barbatus var ‘Sooty,’ and Dracula Celosia. (Possibly: Nemophila Menziesii var ‘Penny Black.’). Art Pack, 250 seeds, $3.95.

Midnight Garden Flower Mix

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Dianthus, Signet Marigolds, Borage, and more. 45-100 days. Art Pack, 250 seeds, $3.95.

Just as night owls thrive in the solitude of midnight silence, evening pollinators do their best work under the light of the moon—and some plants have evolved to attract them. These flowers are subtle in daylight, but become showy and aromatic when the rest of the world sleeps. This fragrant mix includes Candytuft, White Four O’Clocks, White Cosmos, Sweet Mignonette, Bishop’s Flower, Evening Scented Stock, Sensation Mixed Nicotiana. 80 days. Art Pack, 500 seeds, $3.95.

Shade Garden Mix

Shady corners offer respite from the high heat of summer, but they are usually no help to the plants of our gardens. The exception is this mix! Five low-growing blue-hued flower varieties thrive in the shadows, perfect for sowing in the corner where you might hang a hammock: Five Spot, Baby Blue Eyes, Chinese Houses, Chinese Forget-Me-Nots, and Larkspur. 75 days. Art Pack, 500 seeds, $3.95.

Bachelor Buttons Cold-hardy, self-sowing, starburst buttons! Jubilee Gem Bachelor Buttons

AKA Blue Cornflower. One of the few true blue flowers for home gardeners, cornflower is easy to grow and makes a long-lasting cut flower. The color has inspired poetry, the name of a Crayola crayon, and has even been printed on collectible Upstate-New-York-based Corningware goods. 90 days. Certified Organic. 100 seeds, $3.50. 300 seeds, $6.50.

Polka Dot Mix Bachelor Buttons Midnight Garden Mix

Shade Garden Mix

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Also known as Cornflower, this mix can reach heights of 3' and is great for cutting. It is tolerant of cool weather, and fall sowings will often overwinter to provide very early flowers in early- to mid-spring. This mix features tones of blue, pink, and white. 90 days. Art Pack, 250 seeds, $3.95.

Balloon Vine Jubilee Gem

Goth Garden

AKA Heartseed. These unique, climbing vines are covered with insect-attracting white flowers that give way to green puffs. Each holds three heart-emblazoned

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seeds that are a cinch to save. We heart these seeds, plants that climb, and seed pods you can dry. Invasive in warm humid climates, but not at all in temperate and cold regions. 100 days. Certified Organic. Grown in NYS. Art Pack, 20 seeds, $3.95.

NEW! Bells of Ireland, Pixie

Invite the pixies to come play in your garden with these compact, apple-green bells. Adds interesting texture and contrast to flower borders and makes an excellent cut flower. Likes a well-prepped bed and evenly moist soil to germinate (be patient!) Grows up to 24” tall. 95 days. 50 seeds, $3.75. 150 seeds, $7.50.

Blue Eyed Daisy

Also known as African Pearl Daisy, from South Africa. A vigorous, long stemmed flower with gray foliage and white flowers with shimmery blue centers. A prolific and charming bloomer; keeps going all season. Great in borders. 90 days. Certified Organic. 50 seeds, $3.75.

Borage

Stunning, star-shaped flower with a pleasant cucumber-like flavor. Borage’s gray-green foliage is festooned with small, bright flowers, which can be used to decorate cakes, salads, and drinks. It also has medicinal properties and attracts beneficial insects. 50 days. Certified Organic. Art Pack, 100 seeds, $3.95. 100 seeds, $3.50. 300 seeds, $6.50.

Calendula Cheerful, edible, with a calming scent. Calendula

Also known as “pot marigold”; with its bright, rounded, golden blooms it is easy to see why. This strain is a cheery mix of oranges and golds. Grows to 18" tall. 45 days. 200 seeds, $2.95. 600 seeds, $5.95.

Coffee and Cream Calendula

It may sound unlikely, but this calendula sports tantoned blooms that are rather showy! Peach-blushed petals surround striking dark bronze and maroon centers. 60 days. Certified Organic. 200 seeds, $3.50. 600 seeds, $6.50.

Flashback Calendula Mix

Frank Morton, a renowned open-pollinated plant breeder from Oregon, has stewarded this showy collection of calendulas for many years. The petals range in color from gold to orange to cream to vermilion, with the undersides a deep, dark scarlet that make for a “flashy” effect when they move in the wind. Grows to 18" tall. 60 days. Grown in NYS. Certified Organic. Art Pack, 200 seeds, $3.95.

Resina Calendula

This calendula strain has blooms that are almost all golden yellow and profuse. Its scent, when brushed in the garden or crumbled in the hand, is lovely and clean and cool. It has a soothing, delicate smell and can be used in preparations for burns or skin irritations. 65 days. Certified Organic. 200 seeds, $3.50. 600 seeds, $6.50.

Celosia Dramatic plumes of vivid color. Crested Mix Celosia

Add splash and make a statement with your floral arrangements with celosia. This mix includes bright bold hues of red, orange and yellow. Their unique look can stand out in bouquets, or hide in the background for color. Very easy to grow. 65 days. 200 seeds, $2.95. 600 seeds, $5.95. 0.5 oz, $8.95

Mammoth Magenta Celosia

Hudson Valley farmer John Gill has been growing this splendid giant variety—with unreal magenta color—for

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Blue Eyed Daisy

Borage

Calendula

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Flashback Calendula

Resina Calendula

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Ruby Parfait Celosia

A stunning, wheat-type celosia with bi-color, spiked plumes of light pink and deep magenta. Long lasting as a cut flower, a prolific bloomer, and popular with pollinators. 75 days to maturity. Certified Organic. 50 seeds, $3.75. 150 seeds, $7.50.

Cosmos

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decades. (He received seeds from family members who brought them back after a trip to Mexico.) A 60-72" tall bright magenta celosia that produces a central giant flower head on attractive stems and foliage. Each plant produces numerous side shoots that make great cut flowers. 100 days. Certified Organic. Grown in NYS. Art Pack, 200 seeds, $3.95.

Effusive blooms on wispy foliage. Double Click Cosmos

A favorite among cut flower growers, Double Click is a stunningly beautiful cosmos variety that adds an elegant yet whimsical element to bouquets. This selection is a range of pink blooms, from light pink to cranberry. Flowers are mostly double, with some plants that resemble Seashells Cosmos. Grows to 42" tall. 75 days. Certified Organic. Art Pack, 75 seeds, $3.95. 75 seeds, $3.50. 225 seeds, $6.50. 675 seeds, $12.95.

Seashells Cosmos Cerinthe

Most often used as a bouquet filler, cerinthe is a striking and hardy foliage plant with blue-green, succulent-looking leaves and beautiful bell-shaped blue-purple blooms that cluster at the in-curling ends of each frond. Attractive to pollinators, which use subtle sound vibrations to loosen pollen onto pistils. 65 days. Grown in NYS. Certified Organic. Art Pack, 100 seeds, $3.95. 100 seeds, $3.50. 300 seeds, $6.50.

Columbine, Double Take Barlow

From the Barlow line of columbines, named after Nora Barlow, daughter of Charles Darwin. Also known as a clematis-flowered columbine, these breathtaking blooms are many-layered with ombre, pink and white petals that are almost dahlia-like in appearance. Its sturdy, straight stems as well as its beauty make it a favorite of cut flower growers. Will flower in second year. 365 days. Certified Organic. 50 seeds, $3.75. 150 seeds, $7.50.

Petals in shades of pink, cream, and white curl into seashell-shaped tubes. Grows very bushy and tall; perfect in corners or middle placement in gardens. Easy to grow and very nice, though short-lived as a cut flower. Well-loved by pollinators. 75 days. Certified Organic. Art Pack, 75 seeds, $3.95.

Sulfur Cosmos

Cousin to the more cultivated cosmos, Sulfur Cosmos are native to central America and grow well in meadows and more wild garden spaces. This vigorous self sower adds a pleasant splash of gold and orange to the landscape. 90 days. 250 seeds, $2.95. 750 seeds, $5.95. 2,250 seeds, $10.95.

Dahlias Seed-grown dahlias display delightful diversity of blooms and colors. For dahlia tubers, see pages 70-71. Bishopâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Children Dahlia

Though dahlias are often grown from tubers, seedgrown varieties are easy and fun! This standout heir-

Mammoth Magenta

Ruby Parfait

Cerinthe

Crested Celosia

Double Take Barlow

Double Click Cosmos

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loom variety produces a diverse and striking array of fuchsia-, red-, yellow-, and orange-petaled flowers on attractive foliage, which varies in color from burgundy-tinged to fully purple. Blooms from mid-summer through frost. Attracts bees, hummingbirds, and other pollinators. Dig and save tubers of your favorite plants. Grows to 48" tall. Start early. 70 days. Certified Organic. Grown in NYS. Art Pack: 50 seeds, $3.95.

NEW! Dandy Collarette Dahlia

These multi-colored, seed-grown dahlias form a conspicuous row of inner petals–somewhat resembling dapper, young gentlemen all dressed up in ruffled collars. Excellent, long-lasting cut flowers for vase arrangements. Bushy habit. Grows to 24” tall. Art Pack, 50 seeds, $3.95.

Flax, Blue

One of the most sweetly delicate blooms in the garden, flax has short-lived, sky-blue flowers that bloom in succession; may perennialize in warmer regions. Grows 24-30" tall. 110 days. 100 seeds, $2.95. 300 seeds, $5.95.

Flax, Sussex

Before the advent of the industrial cotton industry, flax was the fiber plant for northern climates. This heirloom English variety produces delicate purply-blue blooms, highly nutritious seeds, and fiber for those curious to try the retting process required to make linen. 110 days. Certified Organic. 100 seeds, $2.95. 300 seeds, $5.95.

Hyacinth Bean, Ruby Moon

A highly ornamental flowering vine with shimmering bronze foliage, fuchsia flowers, and shiny burgundy seed pods that sets prolific beauty until late in the season. Hyacinth bean’s height makes it a stunning plant

to train on trellising in ornamental landscapes. The leaves, seed pods, and flowers are also popular in floral design work. 115 days. Certified Organic. Grown in NYS. Art Pack, 10 seeds, $3.95.

Indian Blanket

A popular flower garden annual. The bright red and yellow flowers bloom for months, attracting beneficial pollinators from early summer through late fall. Very easy to grow and needs very little attention. Great for borders or in medium- to large-sized containers. 60 days. 200 seeds, $2.95. 600 seeds, $5.95.

Linaria, Northern Lights

AKA Spurred Snapdragon. While not closely related, the little flowers of Linara resemble snapdragons. And, like the famous Aurora Borealis, the hues in this mix are shimmery and magical. Darling sprays of bi-colored pastel flowers ebb and flow in the wind when planted densely. Great for borders and wild flower gardens. 65 days. Art Pack, 250 seeds, $3.95.

Love in a Mist

Out of the emerald “misty” foliage of nigella float jewels of quartz, sapphire, and amethyst, which give way to levitating seed pods shaped like vertical dirigibles. Related to the Indian culinary and medicinal spice known as kalonji, you may find mood-lifting healing by collecting the flowers and pods of these Persian jewels out of the misty calm. Grows to 18" tall. 75 days. Art Pack, 100 seeds, $3.95.

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Ruby Moon

Indian Blanket

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Love in a Mist

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Resilient, long-lasting, long-stemmed pompons. NEW! Audray White Gomphrena

These milk-white, clover-shaped blooms hold up well in fresh or dried floral bouquets. Because of its ability to retain both color and shape, papery Gomphrena is often used for leis and garlands. Bushy habit; excellent for dense plantings and borders. Tolerates heat. Grows up to 36” tall. 85 days. 200 seeds, $2.95. 600 seeds, $5.95. 1,800 seeds, $10.95.

NEW! Fireworks Gomphrena

Add a festive, playful element to containers and borders with this neon-and-gold dazzler. The tall, airy stems sway beautifully in the breeze and add just the right amount of whimsy. Grows up to 48” tall. 85 days. 200 seeds, $2.95. 600 seeds, $5.95. 1,800 seeds, $10.95.

NEW! Strawberry Fields Gomphrena

Grow the cutest little strawberry lookalikes! These berry-shaped blossoms retain their red color in dried bouquets and hold up well in vase arrangements. Excellent in dense plantings and borders. Easy to grow, drought tolerant, and irresistibly sweet! Grows up to 24” tall. 85 days. 200 seeds, $2.95. 600 seeds, $5.95. 1,800 seeds, $10.95.

Marigolds

Bring your garden to life with this festive mix of French and African Marigolds, inspired by the multitudes of marigold blooms that are on display in Mexican Dia de los Muertos celebrations. Heights range from 12-24 inches, and full, frilly blooms range in shades of yellow, orange and burgundy. Plant in early July for vibrant blooms in early fall. 70 days. Art Pack, 100 seeds, $3.95.

Senate House Marigold

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Gomphrena

The 1676 Senate House in Kingston, New York, became a landmark of New York State’s first capital in 1777. After the town was burned by the British, the house survived and eventually became a museum. In 1916, the Ulster Garden Club began to restore the gardens and, in the 1950s, Herbert Cutler bred this marigold to compliment the historic plantings. Ever since, the Garden Club has been saving seeds from the tallest plants with the biggest, palest yellow flowers to grace uptown Kingston. 75 days. Certified Organic. Grown in NYS. Art Pack, 100 seeds, $3.95.

Sparky French Mix Marigold

Orange-and-yellow, double blooms cover these short plants. Marigolds are a useful companion plant (they deter bad bugs). This variety is great for small spaces: containers, raised beds, or borders. Their short height won’t shade out other plants either. 50 days. 200 seeds, $2.95. 600 seeds, $5.95. 1,800 seeds, $10.95.

Audacious golden blooms with dark foliage. Crackerjack Mix African Marigold

This classic African marigold produces an abundance of puffy, large yellow flowers. Very easy to grow; will add bright pizazz to your garden. Great for cutting. 70 days. 200 seeds, $2.95. 600 seeds, $5.95. 1,800 seeds, $10.95.

Moon Flower

This evening-blooming glory opens just in time for your return home from work, sending out its sweet aroma for a summer dinner al fresco, and glows in the moonlight to romance all nocturnal creatures. Huge 8" flowers adorn long vines. Not quite as vigorous as morning glories but absolutely worth the effort. 110 days. Art Pack, 25 seeds, $3.95.

Morning Glory, Heavenly Blue

Marigold Medley

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French Marigold

Moon Flower

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A popular vining annual, the lush foliage makes quick, effective screening from mid-summer until

Sussex Flax

frost. The blue of this variety is truly celestial, like the sky on a fair-weather day. 110 days. Art Pack, 100 seeds, $3.95. 100 seeds, $2.95. 300 seeds, $5.95. 900 seeds, $10.95.

Nasturtiums Flat-faced, flouncy blooms with round leaves. Glorious Gleam Nasturtium

An exuberant nasturtium mix with solid green leaves and abundant blooms in mainly orange and yellow tones. This is a trailing type nasturtium, so it will happily cascade out of window boxes or climb among your morning glories. Blooms steadily from early summer to hard frost. 60 days. Art Pack, 25 seeds, $3.95.

NEW! Phoenix Nasturtium

An unusual, ivy-leaved nasturtium reminiscent of a once-popular variety that fell out of circulation early last century. The serrated petals look just like flames! Exceptional as a container plant. The leaves and flowers are peppery and delicious. Grows 10-12” high with a cascading, creeping habit. 60 days. Art Pack, 25 seeds, $3.95.

Trailing Nasturtium

Trailing Nasturtium works great as a summer ground cover in flower beds, in front of shrubs, or along stone steps, where its trailing habit creates a beautiful effect. It’s equally at home in the vegetable garden, yielding peppery leaves and edible blooms for summer salads. Direct sow seeds late spring. 60 days. 25 seeds, $2.95. 75 seeds, $5.95.

Variegated Nasturtium

The leaves of this bushy nasturtium are mottled white and green, while the flowers are deeply hued pastels. The leaves and blooms have a nice peppery flavor; they enliven any salad. The immature seeds, when pickled,

make a terrific substitute for capers. A charming border to edible landscapes. 60 days. Art Pack, 25 seeds, $3.95.

Nicotiana Prolific and heavily perfumed trumpet blooms off of a central stalk. Toxic to pets, plant out of reach of likely snackers. NEW! Jasmine-Scented Nicotiana

These moon-white, star-shaped blooms support nocturnal pollinators and emit an intoxicating jasmine scent. Sow in drifts to perfume the evening air. Prefers Full to part sun. Readily re-seeds and grows up to 36” tall. 75 days. Certified Organic. 200 seeds, $3.50. 600 seeds, $6.50.

Lavender Cloud Nicotiana

A heavily fragrant, night-blooming annual in shades of lavender and white. We received this variety from Nikki Hill and Kollibri Terre Sonnenblume, proprietors of Daggawalla Seed in Portland, Oregon. Their catalog, now closed, listed over 15 varieties of nicotiana; we trialed many and found this one to be a stunner. A bonus: bloom color varies in intriguing ways from plant to plant. Grows to 60” tall. 65 days. Certified Organic. Art Pack, 200 seeds, $3.95.

Purple Perfume Nicotiana

A uniform, low- to medium-height nicotiana with richly-colored , highly fragrant, strikingly deep purple blooms. 65 days. Certified Organic. 200 seeds, $3.50. 600 seeds, $6.50.

Woodland Nicotiana

Tall plants with clusters of pendulous, tubular, highly fragrant white flowers. Blooms emit a musky, jasmine-like scent that fills the air, up to several feet away. Will flower continuously throughout the season.

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Trail. Nasturtium

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Purple Perfume

Woodland Nicotiana

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Pincushion Mix

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double blooms. Also forms a big seed pod that can be used in fresh or dry floral arrangements. Grows to 48" tall. 100 days. Certified Organic. 200 seeds, $3.50.

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75 days to maturity. Certified Organic. Grown in NYS. 200 seeds, $3.50. 600 seeds, $6.50. 1800 seeds, $10.95.

Breadseed Poppy Mix

Pansy Mix

The word “pansy,” historically associated with the LGBTQ+ community, comes from the French pensée, which references the slightly thoughtful appearance of the downward-tilting blooms. A sweet and colorful mix of showy, thoughtful, resilient blooms. Learn about the Pansy Project on the inside of the pack! 85 days. Art Pack, 250 seeds, $3.95.

Phacelia, Lacy

Also called “Bee’s Friend;” a highly beneficial flower for pollinators and soil building. If you have been looking for a flower that offers a trifecta of usefulness, look no further than Lacy Phacelia! In addition to its beauty, it attracts pollinators like no other, can be used as a cover crop, and makes a great cut flower. 65 days. Art Pack, 500 seeds, $3.95.

Pincushion Mix

Pincushion flowers, also known as scabiosa, make excellent cut flowers, with long thin stems that allow the teensy mounds of color to orbit other elements of a bouquet. In the garden, they achieve this “blooms in orbit” appearance naturally, which conveys a fun, effusive energy. 90 days. Art Pack, 50 seeds, $3.95

Poppies An absolutely extraordinary spectacle of the early summer garden.

Poppy blossoms are some of the most beautiful flowers you can grow. The petals, as thin and delicate as crepe paper, don’t last long. But after the blooms fade, the decorative lollipop-like seedheads dance over the garden, eventually yielding big harvests of nutritious poppy seeds—the same type used for baking. Craves cold then cool weather. Grows to 48" tall. 100 days. Certified Organic. Art Pack, 200 seeds, $3.95.

NEW! Carmine King California Poppy

Like a king bedecked in crimson and gold, these rosy-fuchsia poppies with golden centers dazzle the eye. Meadow or naturalized landscape plantings are especially effective. Attractive to pollinators, drought-tolerant, and self-sowing. Grows up to 16” tall. 55 days. Grown in NYS. 200 seeds. $3.50. 600 seeds, $6.50. 1800 seeds, $10.95.

NEW! Mikado California Poppy

Like a blazing sunset dotted with scuttling clouds, Mikado’s red-orange petals and silvery foliage combine to form a stunning contrast. Enjoy these spectacular, self-sowing blooms for months at a time. Attracts pollinators. Prefers full sun and grows up to 16” tall.

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Black Beauty Poppy

One of the prettiest poppy varieties in our Breadseed Poppy Mix. It’s so fantastic we’re offering it on its own! A deep rich purple poppy that produces single and

Carmine King

Phoenix Nasturtium

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Black Beauty Poppy

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Mother of Pearl

Mikado California

Scarlet Peony Poppy

Shirley Single Poppy

Rembrandt Snaps

Varieg. Nasturtium

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55 days. 200 seeds. $3.50. 600 seeds, $6.50. 1800 seeds, $10.95.

eter flowers. 80 days. Certified Organic. 200 seeds, $2.95. 600 seeds, $5.95

Mother of Pearl Poppy

Shirley Single Poppy Mix

Sir Cedric Morris was a twentieth-century British artist who not only painted an array of portraits and still lifes, but also practiced horticultural artistry, breeding new varieties of irises and poppies. For this poppy, he wanted to create a pastel palette of dusty pinks, muted purples, and blushed whites - all with a shell-like luster. The overall impression of a field of these poppies is that of an artist’s palette, one on which the colors have been gently - but unthoroughly - mixed before being applied to the canvas. 80 days. Certified Organic. Grown in NYS. Art Pack, 250 seeds, $3.95.

Pink Moon Poppy

Attempting to grow out Blue Moon Poppy, our farm team discovered that the seeds we obtained produced massive, pink, ephemeral beauties. The variety we were given appears to be unnamed, so we named it in honor of the mix-up, and after one of our favorite Nick Drake songs. One of the largest and sturdiest poppies we’ve ever seen! 75 days. Certified Organic. Grown in NYS. 200 seeds. $3.50. 600 seeds, $6.50. 1800 seeds, $10.95.

Scarlet Peony Poppy

2-3' tall plants burst with densely ruffled and exquisitely fringed scarlet red blooms. Get lost in the petal folds of these brilliant, extremely full-bodied 5"-diam-

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AKA Corn Poppy. A sweet mix of Papaver rhoeas in shades of red, pink and white. These poppies are easy to grow and are a great choice for borders or rocky areas where you want to add a splash of color. They usually self-seed year after year, perfect for a meadow and other wild spots outside your garden. 80 days. 250 seeds, $2.95. 750 seeds, $5.95. 2250 seeds, $10.95.

NEW! White Linen California Poppy

This gorgeous poppy’s soft, white petals reflect a golden light–much like linens hung to dry in the sun. Its prolific blooms and nutrient-rich pollen make it a favorite of bees. Self-sowing and drought-tolerant Grows up to 16” tall. 55 days. 200 seeds. $3.50. 600 seeds, $6.50. 1800 seeds, $10.95.

Snapdragons Hinged blossoms on upright stalks. Rembrandt Snapdragons

A long-lasting and hardy flower for bouquets. These snaps are vibrantly and “masterfully” colored with bright rosy-orange upper petals and yellow streaked with orange on their lower petals. Plants produce gallery-worthy blossoms deep into the fall, and are also great for cutting for bouquets. 90 days. Art Pack, 250 seeds, $3.95.

Snapdragon Mix

Up close, the flowers resemble a dragon head, ready to snap at any moment. In the garden these billowy, elegant flowers are a beautiful sight to behold, and the tall, lofty stems make them ideal for cutting. The seed pods are surprisingly interesting, too—they resemble little skulls. 90 days. Art Pack, 250 seeds, $3.95. 250 seeds, $2.95. 750 seeds, $5.95. 2,250 seeds, $10.95.

White Linen

Pink Moon Poppy

Spider Flower

Starflower

Strawflower

Apricot Strawflower

Arikara

Evening Sun

Mammoth Gray Stripe

Silverleaf

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AKA Cleome. A tall, bursting, half hardy annual that adds a touch of the wild to any garden space. Unique, continuously blooming spires in shades of white and fuchsia also bear seed pods as the season progresses, making them resemble spiders. Has a slight tendency to self sow, though not reliably. 75 days. Art Pack, 150 seeds, $3.95.

Skyscraper Sunflower

Soraya

Starflower

These intricate flowers have spherical seed heads that can be used to create lovely dried arrangements. Jutting vertically from the base of the plant on long stems, the bracts that accompany the mature seed are papery cones, clustering together to suggest a delicate, lightweight geodesic sphere. At the center of each cone, the remnants of the bloom open to form a perfect, thinly stretched star. Also attractive to pollinators and beautiful insect garden guests. 100 days. Certified Organic. Grown in NYS. 30 seeds, $3.75. 90 seeds, $7.50.

Sunflower Surprise

Taiyo

Teddy Bear

Velvet Queen

ANNUAL FLOWERS

Spider Flower

Strawflower

AKA Everlastings. As its name suggests, its blooms are straw-like: crisp, papery, and sturdy. These are not botanical petals but are bracts, special leaves that draw in pollinators. The shimmery pastel shades stay colorful for years if stored somewhere dry. The papery buds are great in wintertime dried arrangements. 85 days. Art Pack, 250 seeds, $3.95.

blue. 85 days. Certified Organic. 100 seeds, $3.50. 1 oz, $6.50. 4 oz, $14.95.

Strawflower, Apricot

Mammoth Gray Stripe Sunflower

A truly gorgeous single-colored strawflower in a striking band of tone, which range from strawberry rose to full peach, all with golden undertones and contribute to a luminous glow. 85 days. Certified Organic. 250 seeds, $3.95.

Sunflowers Sunflowers germinate dramatically and grow fast. They’re a great crop for kids! Arikara Sunflower

A Native American heirloom originally grown by the Arikara tribe. The slightly wild looking petals and pale centers are right out of a Van Gogh painting. Great along a fence, or to create shade for cool-loving crops in the garden. 85 days. 100 seeds, $3.50. 1 oz, $6.50. 4 oz, $14.95.

Evening Sun Sunflower

Not only are the hues in this mix those of the setting sun, but each individual bloom mimics the sunset with contrasting circular rings fading out in autumnal shades. Plants reach 6-8’ tall and are perfect as a backdrop in the garden or along a fence line. This variety makes a great cut flower, and is particularly striking when bunched with contrasting blooms in shades of

All eyes are on the giant sunflowers of August and September, fading regally along with the summer’s heat. Easy to grow and extremely vigorous, Mammoth Gray Stripe is a big’un, growing readily to heights of 8-12’. The seed is big and edible and loved by birds. 70 days. Certified Organic. 100 seeds, $3.50. 1 oz, $6.50. 4 oz, $10.95.

Silverleaf Sunflower

An exquisite native American plant from the Gulf Coast region, Silverleaf Sunflowers dazzle with deep golden blooms that hover amid bountiful silvery foliage that is fuzzy to the touch. Also known as “Silver and Gold.” Excels in poor soils. 60 days. Certified Organic. Grown in NYS. Art Pack, 100 seeds, $3.95. 100 seeds, $3.75. 500 seeds, $7.50. 1 oz, $18.95.

Skyscraper Sunflower

From a tiny seed to a twelve-foot tower in just one season: giant sunflowers such as these are vessels of unrestrained garden joy, metaphors of garden power. Giant plants reach 12’ high with huge flower heads that produce copious amounts of large seeds, perfect for snacking. 75 days. Certified Organic. Art Pack, 50 seeds, $3.95.

Soraya Sunflower

With orange petals surrounding a deep brown center,

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this variety represents a much richer color profile than standard sunflowers. Grows 5-6' tall with a profusion of 4-6" blooms. 85 days. Certified Organic. 100 seeds, $2.95. 500 seeds, $5.95. 1 oz, $8.95.

sunflowers by growing flowering vines like pole beans and morning glories up the stalks. 100 days. Certified Organic. Art Pack, 100 seeds, $3.95. 100 seeds, $3.75. 1 oz, $7.50. 4 oz, $18.95.

Sunflower Surprise

Sweet Peas

Surprises happen when plants and pollinators are left to their own devices. Our sunflower mix all started when the paper bags protecting the heads of our sunflowers from cross-pollination melted off in a heavy rain. Tall and short, orange, yellow, maroon, singles and multiples, all crossed creating a new cacophony of sunny blooms. This mix is a refinement of the same idea, featuring a range of colors and heights that will provide sunny blooms all season long. 100 days. Certified Organic. Art Pack, 100 seeds, $3.95. 100 seeds, $3.75. 1 oz, $7.50. 4 oz, $18.95.

Taiyo Sunflower

This Japanese variety produces standard, uniform flowers that are perfect for cut flowers. The plants reach a manageable height of 5', and the blooms have a perfect ratio of large dark centers to short deep yellow petals. Each plant produces one flower. For cut flower production, cut just before the flower is ready to open. 65 days. Certified Organic. 100 seeds, $3.50. 1 oz, $6.50. 4 oz, $14.95. 1 lb, $39.95.

Teddy Bear Sunflower

This sunflower is aptly names: its blooms are like plush golden pillows, its stature is diminutive, and its appeal to children is universal. The petals are dense and short, making the flowers as soft as a beloved stuffed bear. 75 days. Certified Organic. Art Pack, 100 seeds, $3.95. 100 seeds, $3.75. 1 oz, $7.50. 4 oz, $21.95.

Gorgeous color, alluring aromas, vining habit. Note that this is a different species from edible peas and is poisonous to kids and animals. Finnriver Sweet Pea Mix

Thanks to our seed grower partner Essential Blooms we now offer a custom mix of certified organic sweet peas selected for scent and garden performance. An excellent performer in our 2016 flower trials. Getting sweet peas to flower in the Northeast can be tricky; check out our website for extensive planting information. 85 days. Certified Organic. Art Pack, 50 seeds, $3.95.

Painted Lady Sweet Pea

One of the earliest named sweet pea cultivars. Elegant bi-color blossoms with a rose backdrop and light pink front. This is one of the more heat tolerant sweet peas. An old-fashioned sweet pea, it retains a beautiful fragrance. 85 days. Certified Organic. 50 seeds, $3.75. 150 seeds, $7.50.

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Velvet Queen Sunflower

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Torch Tithonia

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Painted Lady

Classic Zinnia

Dahlia Zinnia

Gift Zinnia

Luminosa Zinnia

Persian Carpet

Polar Bear Zinnia

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A native of Mexico, Torch Tithonia grows slowly until the heat of midsummer triggers an explosion of matte, red-orange flowers. A prolific bloomer that nourishes pollinators, including hummingbirds, into autumn. Easy to save the seeds. Grows up to 72” tall. 75 days. Certified Organic. Grown in NYS. Art Pack, 100 seeds, $3.95. 100 seeds, $3.75. 300 seeds, $7.50.

Zinnias Very easy from seed; direct sow after frost or start a few weeks earlier indoors. Classic Zinnia

AKA Zinnia linearis. Classic Zinnias are compact, low-growing, single-petaled ground-cover plants. They are adorable. Blooms are in the gold to orange range, with whites, too. 65 days. 100 seeds, $3.95. 300 seeds, $6.95. 1/2 oz, $10.95.

Dahlia Zinnia

Stunning 4-6" single and double blooms attract birds, bees and human flower-lovers alike with their bright colors and beautiful form. This mix includes blooms in bright shades of yellow, red, pink, coral, and orange. Long stems make these zinnias a sought-after cut flower. Beautiful in a vase. 75 days. 100 seeds, $2.95. 300 seeds, $5.95. 2 oz, $10.95.

Gift Zinnia

A staff favorite. The cut flowers of this variety are spectacular on their own: a mix of single and double 4-5" blooms. Plants are also medium in height, reaching up to 48" by the end of the season. 80 days. Certified Organic. Grown in NYS. Art Pack, 100 seeds, $3.95. 100 seeds, $3.50. 300 seeds, $6.50. 2 oz, $12.95.

like the idea of growing Polar Bear Zinnia and Luminosa Zinnia together for a fabulous pink and white garden party. A mix of single, semi-double and double blooms. 75 days. 100 seeds, $2.95. 300 seeds, $5.95. 2 oz, $10.95.

PERENNIAL FLOWERS

NEW ART! Torch Tithonia

NEW ART! Persian Carpet Zinnia

As the name suggests, this variety forms a low-growing narrow-leaved green carpet festooned with blooms in warm tones of red, scarlet, orange, and gold. Grows in low mounds 12-18" in height. 70 days. Art Pack, Art Pack, 100 seeds, $3.95. 100 seeds, $2.95. 300 seeds, $5.95. 2 oz, $10.95.

Polar Bear Zinnia

Like any zinnia, Polar Bear is great in the garden and in the bouquet. What makes Polar Bear unique is that it’s white. White is an excellent accent and goes great as part of a multi-colored bouquet, but the flowers really stun as the anchor in an all-white arrangement. 70 days. Art Pack, 100 seeds, $3.95. 100 seeds, $2.95. 300 seeds, $5.95. 2 oz, $10.95.

Pumila Mix Zinnia

Pumila Zinnia is a terrific, bright, fun variety—celebratory and colorful, not refined or stuffy. Grow this flower anywhere that is sunny and needs cheering up; it’s easy to grow and turns a space around with its robust and unflinchingly perky small double blooms. 65 days. 100 seeds, $2.95. 300 seeds, $5.95. 2 oz, $10.95.

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Luminosa Zinnia

This dahlia-type zinnia blooms in shades of pink. We

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Snapdragon Mix

Pumila Mix Zinnia

State Fair Zinnia

Blazing Star

Butterfly Weed

Echinacea

Forget-Me-Not

Hardy Hibiscus

Johnny Jump-Up

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NEW! Queen Lime Blush Zinnia

Echinacea

NEW! Queen Lime Orange Zinnia

Forget-Me-Not

State Fair Zinnia

Hardy Hibiscus

An elegant, sumptuous zinnia fit for royalty! Double and semi-double flowers ranging in color from bright lime green to soft cantaloupe (often in one flower). Bushy habit. Beautiful in bouquets. Grows up to 40” tall. 70 days. 100 seeds, $2.95. 300 seeds, $5.95. 2 oz, $10.95. These apricot-orange blooms are an overdose of sweetness with a color reminiscent of an orange creamsicle. Mostly double and semi-double blooms with lime green centers. Excellent cut flower. Bushy habit. Grows up to 40” tall. 70 days. 100 seeds, $2.95. 300 seeds, $5.95. 2 oz, $10.95. This antique flower harkens back to the days when the state fair was the place to be. Growers would bring their best harvests to try and win first prize. Keep those days alive in your garden with this heirloom, prize-worthy mix. The 36-48" plants produce 4-6" blooms that are terrific as cut flowers. 65 days. Art Pack, 100 seeds, $3.95. 100 seeds, $2.95. 300 seeds, $5.95. 2 oz, $10.95.

Perennial and Biennial Flowers

Echinacea’s distinct purple hue and drooping petals make it a popular ornamental with the bonus of attracting and feeding native pollinators. A well-known medicinal herb that continues to be widely used as a well-researched immune booster. 110 days. Art Pack, 50 seeds, $3.95. 50 seeds, $2.95. 150 seeds, $5.95. A great choice for shady areas of the garden. This biennial makes a delightful boundary between wooded areas and the garden. Or, try it as a ground cover in a shaded perennial flower garden. Once established, forget-me-nots tolerate crowding and will reseed easily. 240 days. 200 seeds, $2.95. These beautiful shrubs are hardy to Zone 4! In the first year of growth from seed, our plants reached 48" high and had several blooms. In the second year, each plant was absolutely covered with 6" white petals with red centers. Starting Hardy Hibiscus from seed can take some time, but your patience and effort will be rewarded for years to come. 1-2 years. Certified Organic. Grown in NYS. 25 seeds, $3.75. 75 seeds, $6.50. 225 seeds, $12.95.

Johnny Jump-Up

A popular, cheerful perennial that heralds spring and the start of the flower season. Very small, low growing plants with delicate, yellow-and-purple flowers. Fairly

Perennials bloom for many years, at the same time each season. They can take a year to get established before you see your first blooms.

Blazing Star

A wonderful native perennial with a noteworthy bloom habit: the magenta flowers begin to open from the tip of the flower spikes, cascading downward, like a sparkler. 365 days. Art Pack, 200 seeds, $3.95. 200 seeds, $2.95. 600 seeds, $5.95.

Salmon Larkspur

Milkweed

Maltese Cross

Nodding Onion

Campfire Rudbeckia

Evening Primrose

Butterfly Weed

Related to Milkweed but a separate species, Butterfly Weed (Asclepias tuberosa) blooms for a longer period each year in a bright orange tone distinct from Milkweed’s pink blooms. It also provides habitat for monarchs! 365 days. Art Pack, 50 seeds, $3.95. 50 seeds, $2.95. 150 seeds, $5.95.

NEW ART! Campfire Rudbeckia

A golden rudbeckia with highly painterly dark markings on some petals–reminiscent of the light and shadow cast around a campfire. This cheerful perennial competes well with weeds. 120 days. Grows up to 36” tall. Certified Organic. Art Pack, 200 seeds, $3.95. 200 seeds, $2.95. 600 seeds, $5.95.

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Larkspur, Salmon

Salmon pink spike inflorescences grow to be 3 feet tall. Makes an excellent summer border and yields showy cut flowers for arrangements. Can tolerate (and likes) partial shade. Please note: All parts of plant, including seeds, are poisonous! 130 days. Certified Organic. 100 seeds, $2.95. 300 seeds, $5.95.

Milkweed

Growing wild milkweed (Asclepias syriaca) —the primary habitat of the monarch butterfly—helps to create a patchwork of sanctuaries across our landscapes. The more we grow, the more they can thrive. But in addition to being important habitat, the milkweed is also a unique, beautiful plant that transforms dramatically across the season—from energetic shoots in spring to showy pink blossoms against waxy leaves in summer, to fluff-filled seed pods in fall. Grows to 60" tall. 80 days from transplant. Certified Organic. Art Pack, 50 seeds, $3.95.

Maltese Cross

Small, vermillion-colored, wide-open blooms cover the geranium-like clusters of this easy-to-grow perennial. 365 days. Certified Organic. 100 seeds, $3.50. 300 seeds, $6.50.

Nodding Onion

FLOWER MEADOW MIXES

easy to establish if sown in the off season—anytime from fall frost until the spring thaw. Grows to 8" tall. 65 days. 250 seeds, $2.95. 750 seeds, $5.95.

A perennial allium grown for its small, cascading clusters of pinkish blooms, which appear from late spring to early summer. Outside of bloom time, the plants look like an ornamental grass, growing 1-2' in height. 365 days. Certified Organic. 100 seeds, $3.50. 300 seeds, $6.50.

Pollinator Petal Patch

Specially formulated to attract our beloved insect friends, this beguiling insectary mix contains pollinator beacons of New England Aster, Plains Coreopsis, Penstemon, Indian Blanket, Evening Primrose, Wild Bergamot, Milkweed, and Ohio Spiderwort—displays beautiful shades of purple, pink, orange and yellow. 75-365 days. Art Pack, 500 seeds, $3.95.

Tina James’s Evening Primrose

This soft yellow native biennial flower blooms in the evening, so fast that you can watch the petals unfurl before your eyes at dusk. Its sweet fragrance attracts night pollinators such as the hummingbird moth. 365 days. Sustainably Grown. Grown in NYS. 200 seeds, $3.75.

NEW! Velvet n Lace Dianthus

A fragrant and decorative dianthus with velvety, burgundy-black petals edged in creamy white. Particularly excellent in containers and rock gardens, the clove-scented flowers also add interest to vase arrangements. Cut back after spring bloom for a second flowering in fall. Biennial. Grows up to 12” tall.120 days. Certified Organic. 100 seeds, $3.50. 300 seeds, $6.50.

Multi-Hued Yarrows

In addition to being food and habitat for native insects, yarrow makes beautiful and long-lasting cut flowers, and the plants have many traditional medicinal uses. This mix includes white, golden, and scarlet blooms. Let a little wildness into your garden; plant these where you want them to come back every year. 400 days. Art Pack, 200 seeds, $3.95.

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Flower Meadow Blends Velvet n Lace The contents of our mixes are wide and broad and typically take 1-2 years to establish. Not every species will establish itself, but many will, giving way to varied habitat suited to your location. Be patient; the blooms will get better every year!

Bird Lover’s Flower Mix Multi-Hued Yarrows

Eastern Pollinator Mix

A great mix for bird lovers. Be sure to let the flowers set seed for the birds to eat. This annual and perennial

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mix contains Four-O’Clocks, Partridge Pea, California Poppy, Cornflower, Lance Leaved Coreopsis, Pacific Beauty Calendula, Sulphur Cosmos, Purple Coneflower, Indian Blanket, Wild Sunflower, Blue Flax, Gayfeather, Red Phlox, Shasta Daisy, Sweet William, Prairie Clover, Prairie Coneflower, Plains Coreopsis, Black Eyed Susan, and New England Asters. 500 seeds, $2.95. 1 oz, $5.95. 4 oz, $14.95. 1 lb, $39.95.

Colorscape Garden Flower Mix (Annuals)

A palette of color awaits you with this easy mix of annuals. For spring sowing only. This annual mix contains Chinese Forget-Me-Nots, Love in a Mist, Pixie Delight Lupine, California Poppy, Deep Carmine Baby’s Breath, Candytuft, French Marigold, Red Corn Poppy, Persian Carpet Zinnia, Sweet Alyssum, Lilac Godetia, Black Eyed Susan, Classic Zinnia. 500 seeds, $2.95. 1 oz, $5.95. 4 oz, $14.95. 1 lb, $39.95.

Eastern Pollinator Mix

A great mix to establish a patch of ground for pollinators. This annual and perennial mix contains Partridge Pea, Purple Coneflower, Coreopsis, Indian Blanket, Wild Sunflower, Perennial Lupine, Butterfly Milkweed, Wild Indigo, Spiderwort, Eastern Columbine, Lemon Mint, White Asters, Trefoil, Black-Eyed Susan, Lavender Hyssop, New England Asters, Plains Coreop-

sis, Spotted Bee Balm, and Gray Goldenrod. 500 seeds, $2.95. 1 oz, $9.95. 4 oz, $29.95. 1 lb, $89.95.

North East Native Mix

Create habitat for native species by establishing this quality native mix. This annual and perennial mix contains Perennial Lupine, Lance-leaved Coreopsis, Indian Blanket, Wild Blue Indigo, Gayfeather, Butterfly Milkweed, Smooth Penstemon, White Upland Aster, Eastern Columbine, Brown-eyed Susan, Golden Alexander, Smooth Aster, New England Aster, and Rigid Goldenrod. 500 seeds, $2.95. 1 oz, $10.95. 4 oz, $29.95. 1 lb, $99.95.

Shady Meadow Mix

This mix is perfect for spaces with limited direct sunlight, such as most of the gardens in the Northeast! This annual and perennial mix contains Chinese Forget-Me-Nots, Annual Candytuft, Baby Blue Eyes, Lance-Leaved Coreopsis, Purple Coneflower, Baby’s Breath, Rocket Larkspur, Corn Poppy, Chinese Houses, Shasta Daisy, Sweet William, Spurred Snapdragon, Johnny Jump Up, Clarkia, McKana Giants Columbine, Dwarf Columbine, Forget-Me-Not, Tussock Bellflower. 500 seeds, $2.95. 1 oz, $5.95. 4 oz, $14.95. 1 lb, $39.95.

Flower Meadow Seed Shakers Start a beautiful meadow with the flick of your wrist! Each box contains enough seed to cover a 100-square-foot area. Just prepare the ground, then shake away! Instructions included on every box.

Fun for kids and families! Four mixes available: • Colorscape Meadow Mix (annuals) • Bee Friendly Meadow Mix • Bird Lover's Meadow Mix; and • Shady Meadow Mix.

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Dahlia Tubers

All of our dahlia tubers are Certified Organic and grown in New York State. Dahlia tubers ship in early April. Growing instructions online! For dahlias grown from seed, please see pages 57-58.

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El Sol

Mikayla Miranda

$5.95 per tuber. Velvety, burgundy-black blooms on sturdy stems. Class: Formal decorative. 5’ tall. 4” blooms. Rusty-burgundy petals emerge from even darker centers.

$7.95 per tuber. Bold, highly productive dinnerplate made of pure sunshine. Class: Dinnerplate. 4-5’ tall. 8-10” blooms. Golden petals with orange tips; more orange-y in cool temps.

$7.95 per tuber. Cotton-candy-like blooms appear in profusion. Class: Informal decorative. 3-4’ tall. 6-7” blooms. White-bodied petals with lavender tips.

NEW! Blizzard

NEW! Gabrielle Marie

$5.95 per tuber. Prolific, snow-white blooms from summer to fall. Class: Formal decorative. 5-6’ tall. 4” blooms. A highly-symmetrical display of soft, white petals.

$7.95 per tuber. Cheery, sunrise-tinted petals of apricot and gold. Class: Informal decorative. 4-5’ tall. 4-5” blooms. Bright tones of apricot and gold.

$7.95 per tuber. White blooms cover low-growing, bushy, shrub-like plants. Great for landscaping. Class: Dinnerplate. 3-4’ tall. 10-12” blooms. White petals with a hint of lavender in the centers.

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NEW! Purple Taiheijo

$6.95 per tuber. Celebratory shape makes irrepresibly effusive bouquets. Class: Stellar. 5-6’ tall. 6-7” blooms. Bi-color gold-and-fuchsia petals..

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Ivanetti Blizzard

Canby Centennial $5.95 per tuber. Exceptional, striking lotus-like blooms on long thin stems. Class: Formal decorative. 3-4' tall. 5-6" blooms. Raspberry-pink-to-white petals.

NEW! Colorado Classic $5.95 per tuber. Two-toned petals unfurl from white to bright lilac-pink. Class: Informal decorative. 4-5’ tall. 5” blooms. Lilac-pink tipped petals with white centers.

$6.95 per tuber. Elegant and subtle. Deeply-colored spheres are high producers. Class: Ball. 4-5’ tall. 3½-4” blooms. Maroon-petaled blooms with magenta-inflected centers.

Iceberg

$6.95 per tuber. Massive blooms with gorgeous shaggy, purple petals. Class: Informal decorative. 3-4’ tall. 10-12” blooms. Saturated hues of violet and magenta.

Ripples $5.95 per tuber. Chic, effusive dark-toned blooms announce some serious fun. Class: Informal decorative. 5-6’ tall. 6-8” blooms. Burgundy wine petals turn to almost black centers.

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NEW! Snoho Doris

$5.95 per tuber. Slightly informal ball shape. Makes an excellent bouquet filler. Class: Ball. 4-5’ tall. 3½-4” blooms. Very uniform peachy orange petals.

$6.95 per tuber. A perfectly blushed peach in the form

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Snoho Doris

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Colorado Classic

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Gabriella Marie

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Purple Taiheijo

of a flower. Class: Ball. 4-5’ tall. 4-5” blooms. Rich tones of coral, peach, and apricot.

Sonic Bloom $5.95 per tuber. High-volume beauty that explode in a casual and summery way. Class: Informal decorative. 4-5’ tall. 4-5” blooms. Bright tones of peach and mauve and pink.

Gitts Crazy

Ripples

(Limited stock)

NEW! Teddy $7.95 per tuber. Orange-apricot blooms with wide, rounded petals. Class: Waterlily. 4-5’ tall. 4-6” blooms. Evenly-hued orange petals in a waterlily shape.

NEW! Wyn’s New Pastel $6.95 per tuber. Golden centers softly transition to peach tipped petals. Class: Formal decorative. 4-5’ tall. 6” blooms. Pastel yellow, peach, and pink tones.

Sonic Bloom

Iceberg

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Teddy

Wyn’s New Pastel

(Limited stock)

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Black Satin

El Sol

Mikayla Miranda

Canby Centennial

Bulk discounts available when ordering 3, 6, or 12 tubers per variety! See online for accurate, up-to-date availability.

Dahlia Sampler Sets Includes 6 or 12 dahlia tubers of mixed types— our choice from the above varieties. Makes a great gift! Card can be sent to recipient when you order. Tubers ship to you or to the recipient in April. $42 for 6-tuber sampler

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$75 for 12-tuber sampler

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Cover Crops Cover Crops Cover crops are powerhouses for the garden, providing nitrogen or organic matter—or both!—to the soil. Even small raised-bed gardens benefit from the weed suppression and mulching effect of a cover crop. Consider your timing and capabilites for turning the soil, then choose a crop to match.

Austrian Winter Peas

The best winter cover for home growers. Seed two weeks before your last frost date for best results. Even small plants can keep soil in place and overwinter, and they start putting on growth as soon as the soil thaws. The big perk: Austrian winter peas are quite tasty, and shoots can be “gleaned” from the crop in the early spring when there are no other greens in the garden. Certified Organic. 0.5 pounds, $4.95. 1 pound, $7.95. 5 pounds, $13.95.

Buckwheat

This quick-growing tender annual easily outcompetes summer weeds and builds plenty of organic matter. Sow anytime during the warmer months. Just make sure your crop does not set seed, as buckwheat can be weedy if allowed to self sow. Buckwheat flowers attract many beneficial pollinators in the summer as well, and can be used in pasture and field mixes. Certified Organic. 0.5 pounds, $4.95. 1 pound, $5.95. 5 pounds, $10.95.

Crimson Clover

Crimson clover flowers are gorgeous, but this nitrogen-fixer is also a nutritional powerhouse for the soil. Sown in the fall, it puts on good growth before severe cold arrives in November or December. At that point it goes dormant, then springs back again in early spring and flowers in late spring. It can also be sown in early spring; it grows quite quickly and can be mowed and easily incorporated into the soil at any point. Sow 4-8 weeks before first fall frost. 1 oz, $4.95. 4 oz, $5.95. 1 pound, $10.95.

Field Peas

Field peas have incredible nitrogen fixing qualities, plus they winter kill: they’re a great cover crop for

beginners. Sow in early spring ahead of fall greens (then mow and cultivate), or in late summer after early crops come out. Broadcast and rake in, or sow in close rows. Certified Organic. 0.5 pounds, $3.95. 1 pound, $5.95. 5 pounds, $10.95.

Hairy Vetch

Hairy Vetch can be planted in either early spring or late-summer/ fall and is winter hardy, putting on lots of quick, green growth in spring on sprawling long vines. The thick mats of vines are great at adding organic matter, and are excellent for weed suppression. Said to be one of the best nitrogen-fixers, reportedly more efficient than peas. Certified Organic. 2 oz, $4.95. 4 oz, $5.95. 1 pound, $10.95.

Medium Red Clover

Clover fixes loads of nitrogen, produces a moderate amount of organic matter, and draws nutrients up to the surface from deeper in the soil, making them accessible to vegetable crops that follow. Red clover is a perennial, and will not winter kill. Sow in spring, summer, or fall, and mow to prevent seed set. In the following spring, after the first season, mow and incorporate well by hand or with mechanical cultivation. Certified Organic. 2 oz, $4.95. 4 oz, $5.95. 1 pound, $10.95.

Oats and Field Peas

This blend is a perfect, simple mix for a spring, summer, or fall cover crop. Both oats and field peas are quick to germinate in most soil conditions, and in typical zone 6 or colder winters they will winter kill (though in milder winters the oats may survive). The peas add loads of nitrogen to the soil, feeding the oats, which produce plenty of organic matter in stalks and leaves. Added bonus: the pea shoots are edible and the purple flowers are pretty. Certified Organic. 0.5 pounds, $4.95. 1 pound, $7.95. 5 pounds, $12.95.

Oats

Oats are quick growing, are usually killed by winter temperatures, and produces a reliable, thick mat of organic matter that helps prevent soil erosion. Sow thickly for the most

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do not require much mowing. It holds up to plenty of traffic, but note that it is not as resilient to heavy use as grass. 1 oz, $4.95. 4 oz, $5.95. 0.5 pounds, $10.95.

Tillage Radish

Winter Rye

Tillage radish is the perfect crop for breaking up hardpan soils or improving tilth in workable but heavy soils. It is similar to a daikon radish, with big, strong roots that plunge deep into the soil. 1 oz $3.95. 4 oz, $5.95. 0.5 pounds, $10.95.

White Clover

Low-growing White Clover is a trooper. Use it to establish patches of lawn or green paths that do not spread aggressively into neighboring garden beds and

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effective mulch. Sow in the late summer in any space you do not plan on planting in until spring. The timing works well behind summer brassicas, lettuces, alliums, and beets. Certified Organic. 0.5 pounds, $3.95. 1 pound, $5.95. 5 pounds, $10.95.

Vigorous, cold hardy rye has amazing soil building capabilities. Sown in SeptOct, it begins growing during the cold months, and puts on thick, green growth in the early spring. A great crop to increase organic matter. Caution: Rye does not winter kill and must be mown in the spring at flowering and then tilled to kill the roots. Mechanical cultivation is recommended. Certified Organic. 0.5 pounds, $3.95. 1 pound, $5.95. 5 pounds, $10.95.

Cover Crop Selection Guide

Full product descriptions available at hudsonvalleyseed.com

When to sow in spring

When to sow in fall

Austrian Winter Peas

Not suited to spring sowing

By late summer 5 lbs

Yes

Buckwheat

Mid spring into summer

By mid summer 2-3 lbs

Yes

Crimson Clover

Early to mid spring

By late summer ½ lb

Yes

Not usually

Field Peas

Early spring into summer

By mid summer 3 lbs

Yes

Hairy Vetch

Early to mid spring

By late summer 1 lb

Yes

Medium Red Clover

Early spring into summer

By late summer ½ lb

Yes

Oats

Early spring into summer

By mid summer 3-4 lbs

Yes

Oats and Field Peas

Early spring into summer

By mid summer 3 lb

Yes

Tillage Radish

Early spring into sumer

By mid summer ¾ lb

Yes

White Clover

Early spring into summer

By late summer ¼ lb

Yes

Winter Rye

Not suited to spring sowing

By early fall

Seeding rate per 1000 sq ft

4-6 lbs

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Fixes Winter Nitrogen? Kills?

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