2016 Seedling Catalog Herbs, Flowers, Fruit and Vegetables
2016 Seedling Catalog Herbs, Flowers, Fruit and Vegetables
ANNUAL HERBS
Bonus!
Basil, Dark Opal Basil, Genovese Basil, Lemon Basil, Lime Basil, Mini Basil, Nufar Italian Basil, Pesto Perpetuo Basil, Sacred Basil, Thai
Tender Tender Tender Tender Tender Tender Tender Tender Tender
Borage
Tender
Calendula, Resina Chervil Cilantro Dill Fennel, Sweet Bronze Sage, Pineapple
Hardy Hardy Hardy Hardy Hardy Hardy
Medicinal / Tea Ocimum basilicum Ocimum basilicum O. basilicum var. citriodora
Self seeds Flowers & Self seeds Flowers & Self seeds Self seeds Self seeds Self seeds Self seeds Flowers
Ocimum americanum Ocimum basilicum Ocimum basilicum Ocimum x citriodorum Ocimum tenuiflorum 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 aka Tulsi; aromatic sweet tea good for relieving stress Classic basil used in Asian cooking
x
Borago officinalis
Star-shaped blue cucumber flavored flowers; bumblebees love it!
x
Calendula officinalis Anthriscus cerefolium Coriandrum sativum Anethum graveolens Foeniculum vulgare Salvia elegans
Golden pot marigold w/lovely orange eye; excellent skin healing properties Cool season herb; light parsley flavor with a hint of anise Salsa must have; grow your own coriander seeds; excellent pollinator plant Self seeder with edible fern-like leaves; edible seeds essential for pickles Vigorous self seeder; bronze foliage; edible pollen Pineapple scented; tubular red flowers bring hummingbirds in early autumn
Petroselinum crispum Petroselinum crispum
Versatile curly leaf with a refreshing zing Classic flat leaf with fresh herbal flavor
x
x
BIENNIAL HERBS Parsley, Curly Parsley, Italian
PERENNIAL HERBS Bay Laurel Catnip Chamomile, German Chives Feverfew Hops, Cascade Hops, Chinook Lavender, French Provence Lavender, Munstead Lavender, Phenomenal Lemon Balm Lemon Grass, West Indian Lemon Verbena Marjoram, Sweet Marshmallow Mint, Chocolate Mint, Peppermint Mint, Spearmint Oregano, Golden Oregano, Greek Rosemary, Arp Rosemary, Gold Dust Rosemary, Upright Sage, Garden Sage, Golden Sage, Purple St. John's Wort Stevia Tarragon, French Tarragon, Mexican Thyme, French Thyme, Variegated Lemon
Bonus! Tender Hardy Hardy Hardy Hardy Hardy Hardy Hardy Hardy Hardy Hardy Tender Tender Tender Hardy Hardy Hardy Hardy Hardy Hardy Tender Tender Tender Hardy Hardy Hardy Hardy Tender Hardy Tender Hardy Hardy
Flowers Flowers Flowers
Flowers Flowers Flowers Self seeds
Medicinal / Tea x x x x x x x x x x
Flowers
x x x
x
Flowers
Laurus nobilis Nepeta cataria Matricaria chamomilla Allium schoenoprasum Tanacetum parthenium Humulus lupulus Humulus lupulus Lavandula x intermedia Lavandula angustifolia Lavendula x intermedia Melissa officinalis Cymbopogon citratus Aloysia citrodora Origanum majorana Althaea officinalis Mentha x piperita f. citrata Mentha piperita Mentha spicata Origanum vulgare Origanum vulgare Rosmarinus officinalis Rosmarinus officinalis Rosmarinus officinalis Salvia officinalis Salvia officinalis Salvia officinalis Hypericum perforatum Stevia rebaudiana Artemisia dracunculus Tagetes lucida Thymus vulgaris Thymus x citriodorus
Classic bay leaf for cooking; aromatic leaves are outstanding used fresh Sedative; calming tea; safe for children Soothing sleep/digestive tea; profuse tiny daisy like flowers; very aromatic Edible pink blossom; classic mild onion flavor Daisy like flowers mix w/fern-leaf foliage; tea from leaves prevent migraines 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; 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 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 Soothing tea for coughs & colds; tall spike w/cotton candy colored flowers Makes a great iced tea; should be grown in a container Intense mint flavor; soothing digestive tea; should be grown in containers Yummy cocktails; excellent tea for nausea/headaches; grow in containers Vibrant gold leaves; great ground cover Classic oregano; excellent dried herb; strong medicinal qualities 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 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 Use flowers in tea; aids in relaxation and relieving anxiety Herbal sweetener; suitable for diabetics Light anise flavor; potential for over-wintering in a pot aka Mace; tiny edible marigold-like flowers; anise scented leaves Classic culinary thyme; easy to de-stem; naturally antiseptic Lemony scented leaves; must have for fish; refreshing tea
ANNUAL FLOWERS Amaranth, Elephant Head Bachelor Button, Blue Boy Cosmos, Bright Lights Cosmos, Sensations Flowering Nicotiana Mix Marigold, Brocade Mix Marigold, Tangerine Gem Nasturtium, Alaska Mix Poppy, Corn Runner Bean, Scarlet Sunflower, Autumn Beauty Mix Sunflower, Italian White Sunflower, Mammoth Sunflower, Zohar Sweet Alyssum Zinnia, Jazzy Mix Zinnia, Red Scarlet Zinnia, State Fair
Bonus! Tender Hardy Tender Tender Hardy Tender Tender Tender Hardy Tender Hardy Hardy Hardy Hardy Tender Tender Tender Tender
Native
Self seeds Self seeds Self seeds Self seeds
Giant burgundy seed head that looks like an elephant Striking blue cornflower sits atop slender silvery foliage; loved by gold finches Vibrant shades of orange and yellow flowers Tall flower spikes of pink and purple blooms Lovely shades of pink and purple star-shaped tubular blooms; great trap crop for insect pests 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 Classic field flower found in open meadows; cup-shaped striking red flower with black eyes Long vines with trifoliate leaves and red flowers; excellent dual purpose edible ornamental 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 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
Self seeds Self seeds
BIENNIAL FLOWERS Self seeds
Brown-eyed Susan
Small delicate yellow blooms with chocolate brown centers
PERENNIAL FLOWERS Anise Hyssop Bee Balm, Red Bee's Friend Boneset, Common Columbine, Eastern Coneflower, Purple Coneflower, White Swan False Blue Indigo Golden Marguerite Goldenrod, Showy Great Blue Lobelia
Hardy Hardy Tender Hardy Hardy Hardy Hardy Hardy Hardy Hardy Hardy
Self seeds x
Monarda didyma
x x x
Eupatorium perfoliatum Aquilegia canadensis Echinecea purpurea
x
Baptisia australis
x x
Solidago rigida Lobelia siphilitica
Self seeds Self seeds
Anise scented leaves with spikes of lavender blooms; excellent tea Striking crown of edible red blossoms (2-4 ft) Lacy lavender fiddlehead shaped blooms with lots of nectar Fuzzy clusters of tiny white flowers (3-6 ft) Dove shaped deep pink and yellow flower (1-2 ft) Gorgeous lavender petals surround a rusty colored button (2-5 ft) Elegant white petals surround a rusty colored "cone-shaped" center Spikes of pea-like bluish purple flowers (2-4 ft) Solid yellow daisy like blooms with feathery foliage Sprays of bright yellow flowers atop tall spikes (1-5 ft) Tubular lavender blue flowers alternate with leaves (2-3 ft)
PERENNIAL FLOWERS CON'T Joe Pye Weed, Dwarf Joe Pye Weed, Tall Lavender, French Provence Lavender, Munstead Lavender, Phenomenal Milkweed, Butterfly Milkweed, Common Milkweed, Rose New York Ironweed Red Cardinal Flower Thyme, Archer's Gold Thyme, Elfin White Flower Wild Bergamot Witch Hazel Yarrow, Summer Pastels Mix
Bonus! Hardy Hardy Hardy Hardy Hardy Hardy Hardy Hardy Hardy Hardy Hardy Hardy Hardy Hardy Hardy
ANNUAL FRUIT Cantaloupe Watermelon Watermelon, Golden
Native x x x x x x x x x x
x x
Bonus!
Eutrochium dubium Eutrochium purpureum Lavandula x intermedia Lavandula angustifolia Lavendula x intermedia
Asclepias tuberosa Asclepias syriaca Asclepias incarnata Vernonia noveboracensis Lobelia cardinalis
Monarda fistulosa Hamamelis virginiana
Big clusters of mauve pink flowers (3-4 ft) Large clusters of vanilla scented mauve flowers atop tall spikes (4-7 ft) Grey-green leaves surround lavender spikes; excellent medicinal qualities Lavender blooms floating above a mound of foliage; great for culinary uses Short lavender spikes amidst fragrant foliage; can bake w/the edible flowers 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) Large branched clusters of violet purple flowers (5-8 ft) Flaming red tubular flowers sit atop a tall spike (1-4ft) Creeping lime gold leaves, thyme scented with pink flowers Dwarf creeping dark green thyme with lovely white flowers Lovely crown of edible lavender blossoms (2-4 ft) Part shade, ribbon shaped yellow fall flowers (12-18 ft) Beautiful flat-topped pastel flowers; beneficial insects love it
Native
Tender Tender Tender
Super sweet melon perfectly sized for individual enjoyment Classic red watermelon perfect for a summer barbeque Smaller watermelon with dark salmon colored flesh and a rind that turns golden when ripe
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
Hardy Hardy Hardy Hardy Hardy Hardy Hardy Hardy Hardy Hardy Hardy Hardy
x
x
Flowers
x
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 Amelanchier alnifolia - Showy white flowers; sweet-tart edible berries; vibrant fall foliage (6 ft) 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
Bonus!
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 Garlic, Hardneck Kale, Beedy's Camden Kale, Curly Green Kale, Lacinato Kale, Rainbow Lacinato Kale, Red Russian Kale, White Russian Leeks
Hardy Hardy Hardy Tender Tender Tender Tender Tender Hardy Hardy Hardy Hardy Hardy Hardy Hardy Hardy Hardy Hardy Hardy Tender Tender Tender Tender Tender Tender Hardy Hardy Hardy Hardy Hardy Hardy Hardy Hardy Hardy
Perennial Self seeds Perennial
Usually 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 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 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
Bonus!
VEGETABLES CON'T 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 Shallots Sorrel, French Specialty Mixes, Lettuce Mix Specialty Mixes, Spicy Mix Spinach 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
Hardy Hardy Hardy Hardy Hardy Hardy Hardy Hardy Hardy Hardy Hardy Hardy Tender Tender Hardy Hardy Hardy Hardy Hardy Hardy Hardy Hardy Tender Tender Tender Tender Tender Tender Tender Tender
Self seeds Self seeds Self seeds Self seeds Self seeds Self seeds
Perennial Self seeds
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 Classic red French shallots Tart lemony salad greens; puree for soup; and is excellent with fish (technically an herb) 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 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.
ANNUAL HERBS
Bonus!
Basil, Dark Opal Basil, Genovese Basil, Lemon Basil, Lime Basil, Mini Basil, Nufar Italian Basil, Pesto Perpetuo Basil, Sacred Basil, Thai
Tender Tender Tender Tender Tender Tender Tender Tender Tender
Borage
Tender
Calendula, Resina Chervil Cilantro Dill Fennel, Sweet Bronze Sage, Pineapple
Hardy Hardy Hardy Hardy Hardy Hardy
Medicinal / Tea Ocimum basilicum Ocimum basilicum O. basilicum var. citriodora
Self seeds Flowers & Self seeds Flowers & Self seeds Self seeds Self seeds Self seeds Self seeds Flowers
Ocimum americanum Ocimum basilicum Ocimum basilicum Ocimum x citriodorum Ocimum tenuiflorum 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 aka Tulsi; aromatic sweet tea good for relieving stress Classic basil used in Asian cooking
x
Borago officinalis
Star-shaped blue cucumber flavored flowers; bumblebees love it!
x
Calendula officinalis Anthriscus cerefolium Coriandrum sativum Anethum graveolens Foeniculum vulgare Salvia elegans
Golden pot marigold w/lovely orange eye; excellent skin healing properties Cool season herb; light parsley flavor with a hint of anise Salsa must have; grow your own coriander seeds; excellent pollinator plant Self seeder with edible fern-like leaves; edible seeds essential for pickles Vigorous self seeder; bronze foliage; edible pollen Pineapple scented; tubular red flowers bring hummingbirds in early autumn
Petroselinum crispum Petroselinum crispum
Versatile curly leaf with a refreshing zing Classic flat leaf with fresh herbal flavor
x
x
BIENNIAL HERBS Parsley, Curly Parsley, Italian
PERENNIAL HERBS Bay Laurel Catnip Chamomile, German Chives Feverfew Hops, Cascade Hops, Chinook Lavender, French Provence Lavender, Munstead Lavender, Phenomenal Lemon Balm Lemon Grass, West Indian Lemon Verbena Marjoram, Sweet Marshmallow Mint, Chocolate Mint, Peppermint Mint, Spearmint Oregano, Golden Oregano, Greek Rosemary, Arp Rosemary, Gold Dust Rosemary, Upright Sage, Garden Sage, Golden Sage, Purple St. John's Wort Stevia Tarragon, French Tarragon, Mexican Thyme, French Thyme, Variegated Lemon
Bonus! Tender Hardy Hardy Hardy Hardy Hardy Hardy Hardy Hardy Hardy Hardy Tender Tender Tender Hardy Hardy Hardy Hardy Hardy Hardy Tender Tender Tender Hardy Hardy Hardy Hardy Tender Hardy Tender Hardy Hardy
Flowers Flowers Flowers
Flowers Flowers Flowers Self seeds
Medicinal / Tea x x x x x x x x x x
Flowers
x x x
x
Flowers
Laurus nobilis Nepeta cataria Matricaria chamomilla Allium schoenoprasum Tanacetum parthenium Humulus lupulus Humulus lupulus Lavandula x intermedia Lavandula angustifolia Lavendula x intermedia Melissa officinalis Cymbopogon citratus Aloysia citrodora Origanum majorana Althaea officinalis Mentha x piperita f. citrata Mentha piperita Mentha spicata Origanum vulgare Origanum vulgare Rosmarinus officinalis Rosmarinus officinalis Rosmarinus officinalis Salvia officinalis Salvia officinalis Salvia officinalis Hypericum perforatum Stevia rebaudiana Artemisia dracunculus Tagetes lucida Thymus vulgaris Thymus x citriodorus
Classic bay leaf for cooking; aromatic leaves are outstanding used fresh Sedative; calming tea; safe for children Soothing sleep/digestive tea; profuse tiny daisy like flowers; very aromatic Edible pink blossom; classic mild onion flavor Daisy like flowers mix w/fern-leaf foliage; tea from leaves prevent migraines 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; 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 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 Soothing tea for coughs & colds; tall spike w/cotton candy colored flowers Makes a great iced tea; should be grown in a container Intense mint flavor; soothing digestive tea; should be grown in containers Yummy cocktails; excellent tea for nausea/headaches; grow in containers Vibrant gold leaves; great ground cover Classic oregano; excellent dried herb; strong medicinal qualities 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 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 Use flowers in tea; aids in relaxation and relieving anxiety Herbal sweetener; suitable for diabetics Light anise flavor; potential for over-wintering in a pot aka Mace; tiny edible marigold-like flowers; anise scented leaves Classic culinary thyme; easy to de-stem; naturally antiseptic Lemony scented leaves; must have for fish; refreshing tea
ANNUAL FLOWERS Amaranth, Elephant Head Bachelor Button, Blue Boy Cosmos, Bright Lights Cosmos, Sensations Flowering Nicotiana Mix Marigold, Brocade Mix Marigold, Tangerine Gem Nasturtium, Alaska Mix Poppy, Corn Runner Bean, Scarlet Sunflower, Autumn Beauty Mix Sunflower, Italian White Sunflower, Mammoth Sunflower, Zohar Sweet Alyssum Zinnia, Jazzy Mix Zinnia, Red Scarlet Zinnia, State Fair
Bonus! Tender Hardy Tender Tender Hardy Tender Tender Tender Hardy Tender Hardy Hardy Hardy Hardy Tender Tender Tender Tender
Native
Self seeds Self seeds Self seeds Self seeds
Giant burgundy seed head that looks like an elephant Striking blue cornflower sits atop slender silvery foliage; loved by gold finches Vibrant shades of orange and yellow flowers Tall flower spikes of pink and purple blooms Lovely shades of pink and purple star-shaped tubular blooms; great trap crop for insect pests 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 Classic field flower found in open meadows; cup-shaped striking red flower with black eyes Long vines with trifoliate leaves and red flowers; excellent dual purpose edible ornamental 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 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
Self seeds Self seeds
BIENNIAL FLOWERS Self seeds
Brown-eyed Susan
Small delicate yellow blooms with chocolate brown centers
PERENNIAL FLOWERS Anise Hyssop Bee Balm, Red Bee's Friend Boneset, Common Columbine, Eastern Coneflower, Purple Coneflower, White Swan False Blue Indigo Golden Marguerite Goldenrod, Showy Great Blue Lobelia
Hardy Hardy Tender Hardy Hardy Hardy Hardy Hardy Hardy Hardy Hardy
Self seeds x
Monarda didyma
x x x
Eupatorium perfoliatum Aquilegia canadensis Echinecea purpurea
x
Baptisia australis
x x
Solidago rigida Lobelia siphilitica
Self seeds Self seeds
Anise scented leaves with spikes of lavender blooms; excellent tea Striking crown of edible red blossoms (2-4 ft) Lacy lavender fiddlehead shaped blooms with lots of nectar Fuzzy clusters of tiny white flowers (3-6 ft) Dove shaped deep pink and yellow flower (1-2 ft) Gorgeous lavender petals surround a rusty colored button (2-5 ft) Elegant white petals surround a rusty colored "cone-shaped" center Spikes of pea-like bluish purple flowers (2-4 ft) Solid yellow daisy like blooms with feathery foliage Sprays of bright yellow flowers atop tall spikes (1-5 ft) Tubular lavender blue flowers alternate with leaves (2-3 ft)
PERENNIAL FLOWERS CON'T Joe Pye Weed, Dwarf Joe Pye Weed, Tall Lavender, French Provence Lavender, Munstead Lavender, Phenomenal Milkweed, Butterfly Milkweed, Common Milkweed, Rose New York Ironweed Red Cardinal Flower Thyme, Archer's Gold Thyme, Elfin White Flower Wild Bergamot Witch Hazel Yarrow, Summer Pastels Mix
Bonus! Hardy Hardy Hardy Hardy Hardy Hardy Hardy Hardy Hardy Hardy Hardy Hardy Hardy Hardy Hardy
ANNUAL FRUIT Cantaloupe Watermelon Watermelon, Golden
Native x x x x x x x x x x
x x
Bonus!
Eutrochium dubium Eutrochium purpureum Lavandula x intermedia Lavandula angustifolia Lavendula x intermedia
Asclepias tuberosa Asclepias syriaca Asclepias incarnata Vernonia noveboracensis Lobelia cardinalis
Monarda fistulosa Hamamelis virginiana
Big clusters of mauve pink flowers (3-4 ft) Large clusters of vanilla scented mauve flowers atop tall spikes (4-7 ft) Grey-green leaves surround lavender spikes; excellent medicinal qualities Lavender blooms floating above a mound of foliage; great for culinary uses Short lavender spikes amidst fragrant foliage; can bake w/the edible flowers 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) Large branched clusters of violet purple flowers (5-8 ft) Flaming red tubular flowers sit atop a tall spike (1-4ft) Creeping lime gold leaves, thyme scented with pink flowers Dwarf creeping dark green thyme with lovely white flowers Lovely crown of edible lavender blossoms (2-4 ft) Part shade, ribbon shaped yellow fall flowers (12-18 ft) Beautiful flat-topped pastel flowers; beneficial insects love it
Native
Tender Tender Tender
Super sweet melon perfectly sized for individual enjoyment Classic red watermelon perfect for a summer barbeque Smaller watermelon with dark salmon colored flesh and a rind that turns golden when ripe
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
Hardy Hardy Hardy Hardy Hardy Hardy Hardy Hardy Hardy Hardy Hardy Hardy
x
x
Flowers
x
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 Amelanchier alnifolia - Showy white flowers; sweet-tart edible berries; vibrant fall foliage (6 ft) 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
Bonus!
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 Garlic, Hardneck Kale, Beedy's Camden Kale, Curly Green Kale, Lacinato Kale, Rainbow Lacinato Kale, Red Russian Kale, White Russian Leeks
Hardy Hardy Hardy Tender Tender Tender Tender Tender Hardy Hardy Hardy Hardy Hardy Hardy Hardy Hardy Hardy Hardy Hardy Tender Tender Tender Tender Tender Tender Hardy Hardy Hardy Hardy Hardy Hardy Hardy Hardy Hardy
Perennial Self seeds Perennial
Usually 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 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 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
Bonus!
VEGETABLES CON'T 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 Shallots Sorrel, French Specialty Mixes, Lettuce Mix Specialty Mixes, Spicy Mix Spinach 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
Hardy Hardy Hardy Hardy Hardy Hardy Hardy Hardy Hardy Hardy Hardy Hardy Tender Tender Hardy Hardy Hardy Hardy Hardy Hardy Hardy Hardy Tender Tender Tender Tender Tender Tender Tender Tender
Self seeds Self seeds Self seeds Self seeds Self seeds Self seeds
Perennial Self seeds
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 Classic red French shallots Tart lemony salad greens; puree for soup; and is excellent with fish (technically an herb) 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 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.
