2016 Seedling Catalog Herbs, Vegetables, Flowers and Fruit Tender Annual Herbs Basil, Dark Opal Basil, Genovese Basil, Lemon Basil, Lime Basil, Mini Basil, Nufar Italian Basil, Pesto Perpetuo Basil, Thai
Ocimum basilicum Ocimum basilicum O. basilicum var. citriodora Ocimum americanum Ocimum basilicum Ocimum basilicum Ocimum x citriodorum O. basilicum var. thyrsiflorum
Purple leaves with pink flowers Tender leaves good for fresh use and pesto Lemon scented leaves and flowers; great as a tea Lime scented leaves Tiny bush type; great for containers Disease resistant large leaf; great for Italian dishes Bolt resistant variegated leaf Classic basil used in Asian cooking
Anthriscus cerefolium Coriandrum sativum Foeniculum vulgare Anethum graveolens
Cool season herb; light parsley flavor with a hint of anise Must have for salsa; grow your own coriander seeds; excellent pollinator plant Vigorous self seeder; bronze foliage; edible pollen Self seeder with edible fern-like leaves; edible seeds essential for pickles
Petroselinum crispum Petroselinum crispum
Versatile curly leaf with a refreshing zing Classic flat leaf with fresh herbal flavor
Hardy Annual Herbs Chervil Cilantro Fennel, Sweet Bronze Dill
Biennial Herbs Parsley, Curly Parsley, Italian
HARDY plants are tolerant of frost. TENDER plants are frost sensitive.
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Tender Perennial Herbs Bay Laurel Lemon Grass, West Indian Lemon Verbena Marjoram, Sweet Rosemary, Arp Rosemary, Gold Dust Rosemary, Upright Stevia Tarragon, Mexican
Laurus nobilis Cymbopogon citratus Aloysia citrodora Origanum majorana Rosmarinus officinalis Rosmarinus officinalis Rosmarinus officinalis Stevia rebaudiana Tagetes lucida
Classic bay leaf for cooking; aromatic leaves are outstanding when used fresh Lemony scented leaves/stalks; must have for curries Delicious lemony flavor; makes a great after dinner tea Mild oregano flavor; classic herbs de Provence herb
Allium schoenoprasum Mentha x piperita f. citrata Mentha piperita Mentha spicata Origanum vulgare Origanum vulgare Salvia officinalis Salvia officinalis Salvia officinalis Artemisia dracunculus Thymus vulgaris Thymus x citriodorus
Edible pink blossom; classic mild onion flavor Makes a great iced tea; should be grown in a container Intense mint flavor; soothing digestive tea; should be grown in a container Must have for cooking and cocktails; should be grown in a container Vibrant gold leaves; great ground cover Classic oregano; excellent dried herb; strong medicinal qualities Broad flat leaf great for cooking; non-blooming variety Yellow leaf variation; showy plant with a classic sage flavor Smoky purple leaf; pairs well with Golden Sage Light anise flavor; potential for over-wintering in a pot Classic culinary thyme; easy to de-stem; naturally antiseptic Lemony scented leaves; must have for fish; refreshing tea
Hardy thin leaf variety; potential for overwintering with protection Prostrate variegated leaf; tea is good for memory Upright; wide flat leaf variety; great as a dark hair herbal infused rinse Herbal sweetener; suitable for diabetics aka Mace; tiny edible marigold-like flowers; anise scented leaves
Hardy Perennial Herbs Chives Mint, Chocolate Mint, Peppermint Mint, Spearmint Oregano, Golden Oregano, Greek Sage, Garden Sage, Golden Sage, Purple Tarragon, French Thyme, French Thyme, Variegated Lemon
Medicinal and Tea Herbs: Perennial or Self Seeding Basil, Sacred Borage Catnip Chamomile, German Feverfew
Ocimum tenuiflorum Borago officinalis Nepeta cataria Matricaria chamomilla Tanacetum parthenium
HARDY plants are tolerant of frost. TENDER plants are frost sensitive.
aka Tulsi; aromatic sweet tea good for relieving stress Cucumber flavored flowers; bumblebees love it! Sedative; calming tea; safe for children Soothing tea for sleep or digestion Migraine preventative; use flowers in tea
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Medicinal and Tea Herbs: Perennial or Self Seeding Hops, Cascade Hops, Chinook Lavender, French Provence Lavender, Munstead Lavender, Phenomenal Lemon Balm Marshmallow Mint, Peppermint Mint, Spearmint St. John's Wort
Humulus lupulus Humulus lupulus Lavandula x intermedia Lavandula angustifolia Lavendula x intermedia Melissa officinalis Althaea officinalis Mentha piperita Mentha spicata Hypericum perforatum
Brew your own beer; stimulates digestion and aids sleep; great as a tea Classic bitter aromatic in beer; use in tea for digestion and as a sleep aid Aids in relaxation and relieves stress and headaches; edible purple flowers Hardy variety that can be used in cooking and for its medicinal qualities Great for healing the skin, mind and spirit; beautiful fragrant flowers Calming tea; relaxing sleep and digestive aid Soothing tea for coughs; congestion and sore throats Intense mint flavor; soothing digestive tea; should be grown in containers Excellent tea used to ease nausea and headaches; should be grown in containers Use flowers in tea; aids in relaxation and relieving anxiety
Tender Annual Flowers Amaranth, Elephant Head Cosmos, Bright Lights Cosmos, Sensations Marigold, Brocade Mix Marigold, Tangerine Gem Nasturtium, Alaska Mix Runner Bean, Scarlet Sage, Pineapple Sweet Alyssum Zinnia, Jazzy Mix Zinnia, Red Scarlet Zinnia, State Fair
Giant burgundy seed head that looks like an elephant Vibrant shades of orange and yellow flowers Tall flower spikes of pink and purple blooms Frilly crowns of red orange blooms Profuse tiny orange blossoms with a light citrusy scent and flavor Mounds of multi-colored blooms with variegated leaves; peppery flavored leaves and flowers Long vines with trifoliate leaves and red flowers; excellent dual purpose edible ornamental Pineapple scented leaves with tubular red flowers that are edible and attract hummingbirds in the early autumn Tiny white blossoms loved by beneficials; excellent groundcover Small bi-colored warm toned blossoms great for cutting Deep red bloom with an open center Festive mix of multi-colored blooms; a garden classic
Hardy Annual Flowers Bachelor Button, Blue Boy Calendula, Resina Chamomile, German Poppy, Corn Flowering Nicotiana Mix
Striking blue cornflower sits atop slender silvery foliage; loved by gold finches A golden pot marigold with a lovely orange eye; excellent healing properties for the skin Profuse tiny daisy like flowers float atop wispy foliage; lovely aromatic when touched Classic field flower found in open meadows; cup-shaped striking red flower with black eyes Lovely shades of pink and purple star-shaped tubular blooms; great trap crop for insect pests
HARDY plants are tolerant of frost. TENDER plants are frost sensitive.
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Hardy Annual Flowers Sunflower, Autumn Beauty Mix Sunflower, Italian White Sunflower, Mammoth Sunflower, Zohar
Warm shades of yellow, rust and burgundy; loved by all including birds and the bees Delicate creamy blooms dance tall among arching branches Classic large seed head perfect for eating and crafting Quintessential "sunny" on a shorter stalk
Biennial Flowers Brown-eyed Susan
Small delicate yellow blooms with chocolate brown centers
Tender Perennial Flowers Bee's Friend Borage
Lacy lavender fiddlehead shaped blooms with lots of nectar Star-shaped baby blue flowers sit atop flat leaves; lovely cucumber flavor
Hardy Perennial Flowers Anise Hyssop Coneflower, White Swan Feverfew Golden Marguerite Lavender, French Provence Lavender, Munstead Lavender, Phenomenal Marshmallow Thyme, Archer's Gold Thyme, Elfin White Flower Yarrow, Summer Pastels Mix
Anise scented leaves with spikes of lavender blooms; excellent tea Elegant white petals surround a rusty colored "cone-shaped" center Daisy like flowers mix with fern-leaf foliage; leaves are used in a tea to prevent migraine headaches Solid yellow daisy like blooms with feathery foliage Spikes of lavender blooms surrounded by grey-green leaves; excellent medicinal qualities Lavender blooms floating above a mound of foliage; great for culinary purposes Short spikes of lavender flowers amidst fragrant foliage; edible flowers can be used for baking Cotton candy colored flowers rotating around a tall spike; leaves and roots make soothing tea for coughs and colds Creeping lime gold leaves, thyme scented with pink flowers Dwarf creeping dark green thyme with lovely white flowers Beautiful flat-topped pastel flowers; beneficial insects love it
HARDY plants are tolerant of frost. TENDER plants are frost sensitive.
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Native Perennial Flowers Bee Balm, Red Boneset, Common Coneflower, Purple Eastern Columbine False Blue Indigo Goldenrod, Showy Great Blue Lobelia Joe Pye Weed, Dwarf Joe Pye Weed, Tall New York Ironweed Red Cardinal Flower Milkweed, Butterfly Milkweed, Common Milkweed, Rose Serviceberry, Northline Wild Bergamot Witch Hazel
Monarda didyma Eupatorium perfoliatum Echinecea purpurea Aquilegia canadensis Baptisia australis Solidago rigida Lobelia siphilitica Eutrochium dubium Eutrochium purpureum Vernonia noveboracensis Lobelia cardinalis Asclepias tuberosa Asclepias syriaca Asclepias incarnata Amelanchier alnifolia Monarda fistulosa Hamamelis virginiana
Striking crown of edible red blossoms (2-4 ft) Fuzzy clusters of tiny white flowers (3-6 ft) Gorgeous lavender petals surround a rusty colored button (2-5 ft) Dove shaped deep pink and yellow flower (1-2 ft) Spikes of pea-like bluish purple flowers (2-4 ft) Sprays of bright yellow flowers atop tall spikes (1-5 ft) Tubular lavender blue flowers alternate with leaves (2-3 ft) Big clusters of mauve pink flowers (3-4 ft) Large clusters of vanilla scented mauve flowers that form atop tall spikes (4-7 ft) Large branched clusters of violet purple flowers (5-8 ft) Flaming red tubular flowers sit atop a tall spike (1-4ft) Flat-topped clusters of bright orange flowers (1-2 ft) Fragrant pink flower clusters that are drought tolerant (3-4 ft) Umbrella shaped fragrant mauve flowers (4-6 ft) Showy white flowers, edible berries, vibrant fall foliage (6 ft) Lovely crown of edible lavender blossoms (2-4 ft) Tea ribbon shaped Edible Flower Medicinal Pollinator Part shade, yellow fall flowers (12-18 ft)
Perennial Fruit Blackberry, Natchez Elderberry, Seedling Hardy Fig, Desert King Hardy Fig, Olympian Hardy Fig, Violette de Bordeaux Paw Paw Seedlings Red Raspberry, Boyne Rhubarb, Victoria Serviceberry, Northline Strawberry, Ever bearing Strawberry, June bearing Strawberry, French
Early summer bearing; thornless, semi-erect canes produce big sweet berries Clusters of creamy white flowers; sweet-tart berries; need 2 Hardy tree; soft pale green fruits with strawberry like interior Hardy tree; large purple fruits with dark pink-red interiors Hardy dwarf tree; deep purple fruits with dark red interiors Native tree with a banana like custard fruit, need 2 Hardy productive canes with sweet deep red berries; early summer bearing Lovely green stalks blushed with pink; delicious tart flavor Showy white flowers; sweet-tart berries; vibrant fall foliage Lovely pale pink flowers; several harvests throughout season; great for strawberry pots Classic white flowers; one big harvest; great for jam Smaller berries with outstanding flavor and fragrance; ever bearing
HARDY plants are tolerant of frost. TENDER plants are frost sensitive.
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Annual Fruit Cantaloupe Watermelon, Golden Watermelon
Super sweet melon perfectly sized for individual enjoyment Smaller watermelon with dark salmon colored flesh and a rind that turns golden when ripe Classic red watermelon perfect for a summer barbeque
Vegetables Artichoke, Imperial Star Arugula Asparagus Beans, Bush Beans, Climbing Beans, French Beans, Yellow Wax Beans, Red Swan Beets, Red Broccoli Brussels Sprouts Cabbage, Green Cabbage, Red Cauliflower Chard, Rainbow Chard, Fordhook Giant Chard, Golden Chard, Ruby Red Collards Corn, Sweet Cucumber, Slicing Cucumber, Lemon Cucumber, Mexican Sour Gherkin Cucumber, Persian Cucumber, Pickling Fennel, Florence
Can be grown as an annual in our zone; striking purple thistle-like flower Cool season crop; harvest frequently for constant supply; mustard-like flavor Excellent cool season crop that produces more as it matures; perennial vegetable Classic garden green beans on a compact bush-type plant Classic green beans that are a vine-type plant and climb to 6 ft; perfect for teepee trellises Very productive slim and tender bush green beans; classic "filet" bean Old fashioned yellow bush bean that is great in salads and pickled Lovely rose colored bush beans that are superb for fresh eating Uniform round deep red beets with superb sweetness Compact heat tolerant variety; harvest side-shoots after head; leave left over flower heads for beneficial insects May need a little TLC, but so worth it- especially after a frost Classic large green heads great for slaws, krauts and more Pollinator Stunning large purple heads that can be used just like green Uniform cold tolerant self wrapping creamy heads Outstanding color! Bright pinks, yellows, reds, and more Huge leaves with shorter stalks, great for stuffing Lovely yellow-orange stems with large leaves Thin red stems with beautiful red veins running thru dark green leaves Compact plant with delicious classic stewing greens Sugary enhanced bicolored sweet corn- perfect for fresh eating and cooking; buttery sweet flavor Classic cuke with sweet flesh and a snappy crunch Round pale lemony yellow cucumber that is great fresh Tiny tart cukes that look like watermelons- kids love em! No need to peel or seed these cukes; harvest at 6"; wonderful for cucumber salad Classic cukes for refrigerator pickles, canning or fresh use Graceful dual purpose aromatic with elongated bulbs
HARDY plants are tolerant of frost. TENDER plants are frost sensitive.
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Vegetables Garlic, Hardneck Kale, Beedy's Camden Kale, Curly Green Kale, Lacinato Kale, Rainbow Lacinato Kale, Red Russian Kale, White Russian Leeks Lettuce, Green Butterhead Lettuce, Green Leaf Lettuce, Green Romaine Lettuce, Red Leaf Mache Mizuna Mizuna, Red Onion, Red Onion, Yellow Peas, Snap Peas, Snow Potatoes, German Butterball Pumpkin, Jack o' Lantern Pumpkin, Pie Radicchio, Heading Scallions Sorrel, French Shallots Specialty Mixes, Lettuce Mix Specialty Mixes, Spicy Mix Spinach
No garden is complete without garlic; FALL availability only (Check back in September) Gorgeous large flat ruffled leaves Classic "curly" green leaves Dark green leaves also known as Dinosaur Kale or Italian Kale Beautiful purple stems and a lighter green leaf than Lacinato Flat oak leaf shaped leaves with a pretty purple stem Lovely ruffled oak shaped leaves and a delicate white stem Cold hardy; grow in a bunch or separate for bigger stems Sweet tender green leaves blushed with pink on the tips Neon green ruffled leaves with a sweet crunch Lime green leaves that develop well in heat and stay sweet Burgundy oakleaf with a golden sheen The hardiest green we sell! Delicate tender green with a sweet and nutty taste Mild spicy mustard green with a feathery edge Gorgeous red veining on this eye-catching mustard green Beautiful red onion with thick skins, great keeper Large yellow onion with thick skins, great keeper Short vines that need no support Tall vines that can grow up to 6' Classic yellow skinned/yellow fleshed multi-purpose potato Perfect for carving with the kids! Classis pie pumpkin used for baking; great keeper; makes a beautiful decoration too Pretty head of bitter red and white leaves perfect for grilling Cold hardy slender white and green scallions Tart lemony salad greens; puree for soup; and is excellent with fish Classic red French shallots Beautiful mix of sweet tender leaves perfect for baby greens Eye-catching mix of spicy greens that add a kick to your salad Crisp sweet flavored leaves that we all crave in the spring
HARDY plants are tolerant of frost. TENDER plants are frost sensitive.
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Vegetables Tatsoi Winter Squash, Burgess Buttercup Winter Squash, Butternut Winter Squash, Gold Nugget Winter Squash, Spaghetti Zucchini, Costata Romanesco Zucchini, Green Zucchini, Ronde de Nice Zucchini, Yellow
Harvest as baby greens or let develop into lovely rosettes Incredibly sweet dark orange flesh, great for baking and soups Classic sweet firm fleshed great for roasting Bush type with sweet orange hubbard-like squash Golden yellow squash great for shredding flesh into "noodles" Gorgeous sweet and nutty Italian striped zucchini Classic dark green zucchini; stuff the flowers with goat cheese and sauté for a delicate snack Bush type with small round-shaped mottled zucchini Excellent summer squash, pairs well with green
The descriptions in this catalog are for informational purposes only and do not render medical advice, opinion, diagnosis, or treatment.
HARDY plants are tolerant of frost. TENDER plants are frost sensitive.
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