2196 German Heirloom Melon (Cavaillon Espagnol)
Large oblong heavily netted fruits, green flesh with salmon center, a very rare and old melon, it was listed in 1893 in Haage & Schmidt’s catalog in Erfurt, Germany, and also listed by the Vilmorin’s of France earlier in the 1800’s. A wonderful, rare heirloom melon. Package of 15 seeds $1.95
2198 Spanish Melon, Golden Beauty F1 Hybrid Melon
Yellow Canary type. Large, distinctive oblong melons with a somewhat wrinkled, bright
yellow rind. Avg. 4-5 lbs. Sweet, juicy, pale green flesh. Good shelf life. Powdery mildew
tolerant. Harvest when small leaf at fruit attachment browns.
Package of 10 seeds $3.95
2199 Serenade Single Server F1 Hybrid Melon
Single-serve melon. Fruits are small, (avg. size between baseball and softball) with a smooth, greenish-white skin like Sweetie No. 6. The thick orange flesh is rich, sweet, and aromatic. The small seed cavity is just the right size for a small scoop of ice cream or sherbet. Harvest at forced slip. Package of 10 seeds $3.95
2215 Queen Ann Pocket Melon
( Novelty melon grown for fragrance, not edible, at least not tasty ). 75 days. Beautiful, ornamental fruit are yellow with deep orange stripes, and only 2”-3" long! They are grown for their wonderful fragrance! A single melon can fill a room with fragrance. These melons were very popular in Victorian gardens, and have been our most requested melon. Package of 10 seeds $2.95
2216 Black Japanese Futsu Squash
Rare, black Japanese squash, the fruit is flattened, round and has heavy ribbing. Very unique and beautiful. The black fruit will turn a rich chestnut color in storage. Flesh is golden color and has the rich taste of hazelnuts. Fruits are 3-8 lbs. each and vines give huge yields. Popular with European market growers. Good insect resistance. Package of 5 seeds $1.95
G018 COFFEE CHICORY. CHICHORIUM.
An easy to grow coffee substitute costing pennies per pound. The large roots are
roasted and ground to make a delicious caffeine-free drink.
20 seeds $2.00
G024 BROOMCORN.
Although still used as broomstock, this is primarily grown for fall decorations.
Small pack $1.95
G029 LUFFA (WASHRAG GOURD)
We offer this quaint plant because of the many requests we have had for it. The dried
insides of the fruit do make good sponges.
12 seeds $1.95
G035 CATURA COFFEE. ARABICA CATURA.
A coffee plant that requires no tree shading and is a very heavy producer. Even if you
don't like coffee, this makes a great houseplant!For warm climates outside.
5 seeds $2.50
G037 IMPROVED RED POD OKRA.
Finally, a great tasting red pod okra that is fast growing and bountiful. The foliage
and fruit have a lush, tropical appearance.
20 seeds $1.95
G040 PICKLING DILL.
Dill is very easy to grow and is used to flavor pickles, salads, soups and more. To
harvest Dill, cut flowering stems when in full bloom. Spread out to dry on trays. When
dry, rub off flowers and stems and discard the stems. Store the flowers and stems in an
airtight container until ready to use.
100 seeds $1.50
1A050 DELICIOUS ITALIAN DANDELION.
A new type of green that is taking green lovers by storm. The large leaves are more
tasty and nutritious than any green you've ever tried.
Sample pack $1.95
G055 BANANA CANTALOUPE.
A new type of garden melon with an exotic banana shape, pink colored flesh and a very
sweet taste!
10 seeds $2.00
G057 HANGING BASKET CUCUMBER.
The perfect cucumber for small areas. Will produce loads of fruit when grown in hanging
baskets or patio containers. Tasty cukes are straight and 5-8" in length.
20 seeds $1.95
GO68 BLACK AZTEC CORN.
The same corn raised by the Aztec Indians over 2,000 years ago. A fast grower and heavy
producer. Corn kernels turn dark blue-black when mature. Good for fresh corn or for making
decorative corn meal.
25 seeds $2.25
G072 MOSQUITO PLANT. AGASTACHE CANA.
This hardy perennial will provide you with sweetly scented foliage and large 1"
rosy-purple flowers. It attracts hummingbirds, bees and butterflies. The crushed foliage
rubbed on the skin is said to repel mosquitoes.
10 seeds $2.00
1A052 SOLID BLUE NAVAJO INDIAN FLOUR CORN.
A must corn for making flour and decorative purposes. Bears large 10" ears of
purple blue corn. A good northern corn. Harvest in 110 days.
25 seeds $2.00
G074 MINIATURE ORNAMENTAL INDIAN CORN.
If you enjoy fall decorations, you must raise a few stalks of this corn. Tiny ears
averaging 3-4 inches in length with shades of yellow, red, purple, mahogany, and orange.
25 seeds $1.95
G075 GOURMET YELLOW POPCORN.
For popcorn lovers, this is the corn for you. Matures early, is comparable to
supermarket popcorn, is easy to grow and makes huge kernels of popcorn when popped.
25 seeds $2.50
G076 PEPPERMINT EUCALYPTUS.
You should definitely grow this wonderful plant for cut flowers, dried arrangements and
potpourri. The foliage has a strong peppermint fragrance. Pot grow in northern states.
10 seeds $1.95
G111 HANGOVER PLANT, SCULLCAP. SCUTELLARIA.
Got a friend or neighbor who parties a bit too much or suffers from headaches? Raise a
few of these plants for them. An extract of the plant will give immediate relief for a
hangover. A good border plant growing to 18" with a profusion of light blue flowers.
5 seeds $2.50
G134 SPANISH LICORICE. GLYCYRRHIZA ECHINATA.
Very similar to True Licorice in taste and uses. Grows to 4' with purple flowers. This
is a must plant for anyone with a sweet tooth trying to cut down on their sugar intake.
5 seeds $2.50
G150 BRIGHT RED FRENCH PUMPKIN.
Most unusual!. A brilliant bright red pumpkin that is shaped flat and resembles a
bright red cheese wheel more than a pumpkin. The 12-16 lb. fruits produce a sweet orange
flesh that is great for pumpkin pies. A definite must for fall decorations.
5 seeds $1.95
G160 WINTER SPAGHETTI SQUASH.
A fast maturing winter squash producing 4-5 lb fruits. Bake in oven, split open and
remove the "spaghetti" and top with your favorite sauce, delicious!
10 seeds $1.95
G185 FANCY FRENCH PICKLING CUCUMBER.
A different type of cuke that is longer and slimmer than the ones we normally grow.
Although they can be pickled when mature, they are fantastic when pickled finger size as
"baby cukes". Also very good for salads and snacks raw.
20 seeds $1.95
G205 GIANT WATER LADLE GOURD
Larger and faster growing than most gourds of this type. Harvest mature fruit, let
shell dry, then coat with varnish and you have a great water laddle or decoration.
10 seeds $1.95
D9605 TRUE IRISH SHAMROCK. TRIFOLIUM REPENS MINOR
No type of Irish celebration would be completes with out a few of the familiar
shamrocks around. Can be started inside anytime of the year.
40 seeds $2.50
D96 BLACK WATTLE. ACACIA MEARNSII
So named because of its very dark branches. Has wattle like foliage and fragrant yellow flowers. Rather cold hardy and easy to grow. 5 seeds $2.00
D9613 POTATO TREE. SOLANUM MACRANTHUM
Shrubby ornamental with 2" star shaped flowers in shades of blue, purple, pink and
white. Very ornamental plant that should be grown for its appearance. Fruits are small and
oval shaped.
5 seeds $2.50
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