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VON609 • Tri-COlOr ONiON BleNd Hybrid 85 days. We chose three varieties for their array of flavors, color and maturity dates. Includes Candy, a big sweet, yellow onion; Greek Salad, beauti-ful with the darkest red color imaginable; and colossal white Super Star. 1.5 gm. $2.35 1/2 oz. $12.95

VON290 • Walla Walla SWeeT OP 110 days. Heirloom. The gourmet onion of the Pacific Northwest; some say the world’s best tasting. Large, fragrant, and mild. For years growers in Walla Walla, Washington have been planting this onion between August 15 and September 1, which then overwinters and withstands temperatures 10° below 0°. Harvest begins in June; produce stands throughout the Northwest display banners, “Walla Walla Sweets Are In.” Recommended for fall or spring planting. Not a storage onion. 1.5 gm. Pkt. $1.95 1/2 oz. $5.95

Greek Horiatiki Salad Combine 1 sliced onion (Red Greek Salad is ideal) with 3 or 4 chunked fresh tomatoes, a sliced cucumber, a sliced bell pepper and a sprinkle of oregano. Toss with a little olive oil and red vinegar. Garnish with crumbled Feta cheese and Greek olives.

ParSleY Petroselinum crispum Rich in iron and vitamin C.. Not just for a garnish, use parley for its wonderful flavor, especioally with boiled new potatoes. Easy to grow year round, outdoors in the garden and indoors during winter as potted kitchen plants. Biennial, may die back in winter outdoors but will resprout in spring. approx 15000 seeds per ounce and 525 seeds per gram.

newVPr615 • araT HamBurG rOOT-ed P.s. var. radicosum OP 88 days. This whopper forms roots up to 11.5” that are nutty flavored with carrot/celery overtones. Flat leaves pack a lot of flavor. Little known as a vegetable in this country, we hope lots of folks will start growing it and using the roots in stews, soups, and mashed with potatoes as they do in Central Europe. 1.5 gm. Pkt. $2.25 7 gm. $4.95

VPr305 • FOreST GreeNOP 75 Days. Deeply cut, curly dark green leaves on long stems for easy cutting and bunching. Good flavor. Direct sow in early spring. An ideal edging and con-tainer plant. 1.5 gm $1.65 1 oz $4.65

VPr306 • GiaNT iTaliaN OP 85 days. Heirloom. Grows 2' to 3' tall, produces massive thick-stalked plants. Delicious in soups, stews, and salads. One of our most popular seeds. 1.5 gm. Pkt. $1.75 1-oz. $5.95

VPr310 • SiNGleOP 72 days. Heirloom. Dark green, deeply cut, flat leaves. Best flavored variety 1.5 gm. Pkt. $1.65 1-oz. $4.65

VPr610 • SurViVOr - OrGaNiC OP 72 days. A selection from Dark Green Italian Pars-ley. Stands vigorous, healthy and deep green no matter what, even in some winter gardens. Standard flat leaf. 1.5 gm. Pkt. $1.85 7 gm. $4.45,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,VPa345 • ParSNiP - all ameriCaNPastinaca sativa OP 95 days. Heirloom. Fine variety with snow-white flesh and small core. Sweet, smooth, slender roots. Gets sweeter after a few light frosts. Dig frost-resistant root in winter as needed. Delicious in soups, stews, or roasted in the oven. 3 gm. Pkt. $1.45 1 oz. $3.95

PeaS Pisum sativum Plant in early spring as soon as you can work the soil. Grow in slightly alkaline, rich, moist, well-drained soil. Dried peas were the staple food of Napoleon’s armies due to their high nutritional value. Peas are open pol-linated. A 2 oz. packet sows a 30 foot row. 1 lb. sows 125 feet. approx. 125 seeds per oz.

VPe525 • aldermaN (Tall TelePHONe) OP 75 days. Heirloom. A good choice for small spaces; 5' to 6' tall vines provide an extended harvest. Excep-tionally sweet large 5" pods contain 8 peas. Provide supports or trellis along a fence. Plant in late winter to early spring to prevent plants from being affected by midsummer diseases. 2 oz. Pkt. $1.95 1/4 lb. $3.25 1/2 lb. $4.95 1 lb. $7.45 5 lb. $26.95

VPe313 • GreeN arrOWOP 70 days. Bush. Tender peas are outstanding fresh or frozen. Strong vines grow 24" to 28". High yields; 4" pods grow in pairs for easy picking. Resistant to downy mildew and fusarium wilt. 2 oz. Pkt. $1.95 1/4 lb. $3.25 1/2 lb. $4.95 1 lb. $7.45 5 lb. $26.95

VPe520 • mr. BiGOP 60 days. AAS 2000. Giant 4.5"pods burst at the seams with 9 to 10 plump, extra sweet peas. Twin podded for easy harvest; easy to shell. Bush type, 2’ to 3’ tall; does not require a trellis. 2 oz. Pkt. $1.95 1/4 lb. $3.25 1/2 lb. $4.95 1 lb. $7.45 5 lb. $26.95

VPe519 • OreGON Trail OP 69 days. Recommended for full season planting (from early spring to August 10 in the Northwest). Dark green, excellent quality, with productive bush habit. Twin podded and easy to pick. Resistant to pea enation mosaic virus, powdery mildew, and fusarium wilt. Another fine variety developed by Dr. James R. Baggett of Oregon State University. 2 oz. Pkt. $1.95 1/4 lb. $3.25 1/2 lb. $4.95 1 lb. $7.45 5 lb. $26.95

OniOn • Parsley • ParsniP • Peas

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POWdered leGume iNOCulaNTMoisten seed and coat with powdered inoculant before planting peas VHG244 • Powdered Inoculant treats 6 lb. of seed Pkt. $4.75GraNular leGume iNOCulaNTSprinkle dry granules into the soil when sowing seeds. Granules have the same nitrogen-fixing ability as the powder. VHG245 • Granular Inoculant ( 40 ft. row) $5.75VHG246 • Granular Incoulant (for 150 ft. row) Cardboard canister $9.95

SuGar POd (ediBle-POdded SuGar

VPe314 • OreGON GiaNT OP 70 days. Sweet, succulent, large wide pods (5 1/2" x 1"). Semi-wrinkled peas lack the bitterness associ-ated with some edible-podded varieties; pick these when plumper and more mature. Bush type; 30" to 36". Recommended for full season; sow by August 1 in western Oregon. Resistant to pea enation mosaic virus, powdery mildew, and fusarium (race 1). Developed by Dr. James Baggett at OSU. 2 oz. Pkt. $1.95 1/4 lb. $3.25 1/2 lb. $4.95 1 lb. $7.45 5 lb. $26.95

VPe316 • OreGON SuGar POd ii OP 68 days. Produces abundance of tender, crisp, sweet pods. Bush type to 28". Harvest stringless pods when 4" long. Good for freezing. The high quality and mul-tiple disease resistance make it the most popular in its class. Mildew resistance allows planting for fall harvest. Developed by Dr. James Baggett at OSU. 2 oz. Pkt. $1.95 1/4 lb. $3.25 1/2 lb. $4.95 1 lb. $7.45 5 lb. $26.95

SNaP Pea - ediBle POdded - Introduced in 1978 as a new vegetable class, it has rapidly become a favorite of home gardeners everywhere.

VPe312 • CaSCadiaOP 62 days. 24". Top-quality snap pea with extra plump 3.5" pods. We recommend plant-ing until June 15th. The first enation-mosaic resistant variety ever offered. Developed by Dr. James Baggett at OSU. 2 oz. Pkt. $2.15 1/4 lb. $3.75 1/2 lb. $5.25 1 lb. $7.95 5 lb. $29.95

VPe521 • SuGar SPriNTOP 62 days. Very sweet, stringless pods; earlier than other stringless varieties. Stake 24” vines or grow directly on the ground. Resistant to powdery mildew and tolerant to pea ena-tion mosaic. 2 oz. Pkt. $2.15 1/4 lb. $3.75 1/2 lb. $5.25 1 lb. $7.95 5 lb. $29.95

Peas • PePPers

PePPerS Capsicum annuum. Start seeds indoors 8 to 10 weeks before transplant-ing outdoors after danger of frost is past and soil has warmed. Grow in rich, well-drained soil in full sun. Days to maturity indicate days from transplanting into the garden. High in beta-carotene, bioflavenoids, and anti-oxidants. The colorful fruits add pizzazz to con-tainers or when planted among flowers in the garden. TMV = Tobacco mosaic virus resistant. approx 4500 seeds per ounce or 155 seeds per gram.

SWeeT PePPerS The traditional peppers for sal-ads, stuffing, sautéing, and freezing. Let peppers ripen to their mature color and they won't cause indigestion. Plants yield more, however, if peppers are picked green.

VPP419 • BaBY Belle - TriCOlOr miX. Hybrid 75 days. Our mix includes Red Baby Belle, Gold Baby Belle, and Tangerine Baby Belle, for a vibrant, three-color mix. Glossy, brilliantly colorful, crisp, and sweet with few seeds. Miniature, 1.5" to 2.5" bell peppers cover the 36" plants for an extended harvest. Stuff as appetizers, toss into a skillet, or slice into salads. Set 3 plants in a wine barrel by the kitchen door for easy picking. 25 seeds$3.95

VPP322 • CaliFOrNia WONderOP 75 days. Heirloom. Large, 4" to 4 1/2", thick-fleshed, blocky, emerald-green fruits ripen to scarlet red. Very mild and sweet; good salad or stuffing pepper. We freeze these to enjoy in winter. Tremendous yields on 24" to 30" plants. 1 gm. Pkt. $1.65 1/2 oz. $5.95

VPP328 • FaT ’N SaSSY Hybrid 65 days green/78 days red. Big blocky fruits (4 1/2" x 4 1/2") grow on compact 22" plants. Yields an extra-early crop of glossy, rich red bells with thick, juicy walls. Vigorous, high yields. TMV. 25 seeds $2.95 100 seeds $9.95

VPP566 • FOOled YOu Hybrid. 65 days. The name says it all, great Jalapeno flavor but no heat or pungency. A great choice for salsas, fresh sliced, or stuffed with hummus for a transcontinental appetizer. High-yielding plants bear thick- walled 3.5" x 1.75"peppers that look exactly like a large fiery Jalapeno. Amaze your friends by eating one or two peppers out of hand. 25 seeds $2.65 100 seeds $8.95

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PePPers sweetVPP567 • GiaNT marCONi (ROASTING) Hybrid. 72 days. AAS 2001. Large, tapered 2- to 4-lobed fruits are 3"x 8" on robust 30" plants. Quickly maturing from green to red, this pepper is sweet and juicy with an irresistible flavor. Try this versatile variety grilled or roasted with a dash of olive oil and a clove or two of garlic. It received the prestigious AAS award because it is widely adapted, withstanding adverse conditions of cold, wet, or drought. TMV. 25 seeds $2.95 100 seeds $9.95

VPP330 • GYPSY Hybrid 70 days. Wedge-shaped, 3"- to 5"-long fruits ripen from yellow green to bright red. Sweet, crunchy, and luscious. Very vigorous and productive. Tobacco mosaic tolerant. 25 seeds $2.65 100 seeds $8.95

VPP414 • JimmY NardellO (SweeT FRy-ING) OrGaNiCOP 80-90 days. Heirloom. Brought to Connecticut in 1887 by Jimmy Nardello when he immigrated form southern Italy. Long, slender, fruity, and sweet fruits; ideal for quickly cutting into rounds for cooking. Small seed cavity is small and near the stem. One of our favorites for peppers, sausage, and eggs. Nice for eating fresh, dries well, productive. Easy to see why it has been around so long. 25seeds $2.25 250 seeds $9.95

VPP337 • NOrTH STar (Bell) Hybrid. 62 days. Prolific producer of extra early, medium-large sized peppers, 4 1/2" by 4". The earliest of any bell pepper to ripen to red. Flavorful, three-to-four-lobed fruits are produced on 20" plants. Good choice for growing in containers. 25 seeds $2.45 100 seeds $6.95

VPP411 • PaPri SWeeTOP 80-90 days. Deep red, sweet, and aromatic, this 6"-long, paprika pepper is queen of the Hungarian kitchen. Also important in the culinary traditions of Spain, Portugal, and Turkey. Harvest when peppers are fully ripe for maximum flavor. String them in a ristra to dry or use a dehydrator. Remove seeds before grinding dried peppers and store paprika in a sealed jar. Hand-some, 36" tall plant. 25 seed pkt. $2.35

NeWVPP631 • PePPer PreTiViTHybrid 75-80 days 28" Crisp, thick walled, sweet peppers re-semble tomatoes. A refined Topepo type it is sometimes erroneously marketed as a tomato/pepper cross. The rich intense flavor is deli-cious in salads, cooked in any way and when dried produces a richly flavored sweet red paprika. Produces a good crop of brilliant red 2.5" x 4" fruits. 25 seeds $3.15 100 seeds $11.95

VPP624 • SuPer HeaVYWeiGHT Hybrid 77 days green/ 92 days gold. We’ve never seen another pepper so thick walled, heavy, and juicy sweet. This blocky, four-lobed bell is one to brag about and take to the fair. Mature fruits are a bright deep yellow, typically about 5" x 5". Delicious fresh. One pepper generously serves two when stuffed. TMV. 25 seeds $2.95 100 seeds $9.95

VPP345 • SWeeT BaNaNa OP 72 days. Heirloom. Tapered fruits are 6" long; very colorful and attractive as they ripen from light green to orange and red. Superb for salads, frying, and as a mild pickling pepper. This old-time variety has a long, productive harvest. 1 gm. Pkt. $1.75 8 gm. $7.95

VPP346 • SWeeT red CHerrY OP 70 days. Heirloom. A superb mouthful when eaten whole. This dainty, 1" to 1.5" diameter, sweet red pepper adds flavor and character to any green salad or a relish tray. 1 gm. Pkt. $1.75 8 gm $7.95

VPP405 • SWeeT SPOT BaNaNa Hybrid 70 days. Exceptionally pro-ductive, sweet fruits are 8" long and 2" wide at the shoulder. Great for salads, cooking, or slicing —wher-ever you'd use a sweet bell pepper. Productive plants grow 18" to 24" tall and out yield most bell peppers. Multiple disease resistance. 25 seeds $3.15 100 seeds $11.95

VPP523 • YellOW CHeeSe Hybrid 55 days. Vigorous bushes produce 3.5"-wide, flattened, very sweet peppers. Juicy, thick walled, and bright yellow in color. Eat fresh, pickle whole, or stuff with red cabbage. An excellent multipurpose pepper. 25 seeds $2.95HOT PePPerS How hot is hot? Pepper heat is measured in Scoville units. Habaneros average 259,000 Scovilles while Caribbean Reds are a little over 445,000 Scovilles. In comparison, Jalapenos rank a tame 2,500 to 10,000 Scovilles, depending on the variety. Our ex-panding palates appreciate the added heat hot peppers give, whether pickled, stir-fried in Asian dishes, dried and lightly crumbled on pizza, or in a martini. warn-ing: Seeds and membranes are the hottest parts; wear rubber gloves when handling hot peppers.

VPP611 • aCi SiVri - OrGaNiC OP 75 days. Heirloom. A centuries-old Turkish heirloom originally brought to our local-ity by a returning Peace Corps volun-teer. Each 36" to 48" plant produces dozens of slender, curved, spicy peppers averaging 7” in length. Exceptionally high yielding and trouble free even in Northern areas. Ripens to shiny crimson; a moderately hot pepper, versatile for kitchen use. Excellent for stringing into ristras. 25 seeds $1.95

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PePPers hOtVPP331 • HaBaNerO OP 85 days. Heirloom. This chili pepper could be a secret weapon at pepper eating contests. Lovely golden-orange, lantern-shaped fruits are 1,000 times hotter than the Ja-lapeño. A Caribbean favorite, it is often prepared with equal amounts of chopped onion, chopped tomato, finely chopped Habanero, and lime or orange juice; salt to taste and use fresh. A little bit goes a long way. 0.5 gm. Pkt. $2.15 8 gm. $10.95

VPP409 • HOlY mOle (PASIllA)Hybrid 85 days. AAS 2007. Vigor-ous, 3' plants produce a memorable harvest of 7" to 9" spicy peppers that turn from green to deep chocolate brown. Ideal for making Mexican-style mole: complex sauces with toasted hot and sweet pep-pers, a few nuts, some dried fruit, multiple seasonings, and a touch of chocolate (a nun's inspiration as she prepared a turkey feast from meagre rations for visiting church dignitar-ies). Visit our website for recipes. Plants thrive in large containers. 25 seeds $2.95

VPP332 • HuNGariaN Semi-HOT Hybrid 60 days. A new class of pepper for most home gardeners. Tapered, 4.5", light-green fruits turn yellow-orange when ripe. The gentle spiciness makes them a favorite for stuffing; lay them on their sides and fill with a moist, rice-based mixture. Also delicious in sautés, ratatouille, or however you like to use a zesty pepper. 25 seeds $2.75

VPP333 • iTaliaN PePPerONCiNi OP 75 days. Heirloom. Also known as Tuscan peppers.. Trim, upright 30" bushes are loaded with slender, slightly wrinkled green to red peppers. Pick when 2-4" long. Slice fresh for salads, stuff with cheese or pickle for the perfect zesty compliment to hearty sandwiches. 0.5 gm. Pkt. $1.95 4 gm. $11.95

VPP401 • mariaCHi Hybrid 85 days. AAS Huge yields of 3" fleshy, cone-shaped peppers; ripen from pale yellow to red. Medium-hot and versatile with small seed cores; good for stuffing, grilling, and frying (remove center pulp). Vigorous, attractive plants are easy to grow; produces until frost; suit-able for containers. TMV. 25 seeds $3.45 100 seeds $12.95

VPP629 • aJi amarillO OP 80-90 days. Capsicum bac-catum From Peru, also known as Aji Yellow and Aji Orange. Three-foot-tall plants produce 50 to 100 fruits nearly 3" long. Peppers turn from mildly hot green to yellow, and mature to hot 1000-Scoville, ivory/yellow. Ideal for pickling and sauces. Spicy, fruity flavor is valued in Peruvian and Southwestern cuisine. Overwinters as a perennial in frost-free areas. 25 seeds $1.95 1 gm $7.95

VPP320 • aNaHeim, T.m.r. 23OP 76 days. Heirloom. The mildly pungent chili pepper you've been buying in those expensive little cans for chili rellenos; grow them yourself and freeze or can the chilis. Tall pro-ductive plants produce brilliant green, 7" to 8" fruits, which ripen to red. Excellent for drying. Tobacco mosaic tolerant. 0.5 gm. Pkt. $1.55 1/2 oz. $6.45

VPP323 • CariBBeaN red HOTOP 90 days green/110 red. Heirloom. Hotter than you-know-what; this could have been named The Assassin! Next of kin to the notorious Habanero and Scotch Bonnet, it comes from the Yucatan region, famous for hot and spicy salsas. Plants are 30" tall with 1" to 1.5" peppers. 0.5 gm. Pkt. $2.35 8 gm. $10.95

VPP417 • demON redHybrid 80 days. Dwarf plants produce loads of small searingly hot Thai peppers. Bred for con-tainer culture. Put three plants in a 12" pot; it will quickly transform into a ball of fire. In fall, move to a sunny spot indoors and you can continue harvest-ing for months. 25 seeds $2.45

VPP325 • earlY JalaPño OP 70 days. Medium-sized, 3"-long, hot peppers ripen to red. Snappy flavor highlights any meal. Great pick-ling peppers. 1 gm. Pkt. $1.65 1/2 oz. $6.45

VPP353 • GiGaNTia JalaPeNOHybrid 68 days. Extra large, 5" fruits are good for pickling, salsas, and stuffing. Thick walled and medium hot—ideal for splitting in half and filling with cheese. 25 seeds $2.65 2 gm. $14.95

VPP524 • GOldeN PePPerONCiNi OP 60 days. Heirloom. Very classy, Greek pickling pepper. Yellow-green fruits are slightly pungent and at 2.5" long, are smaller than our green pepperoncini. Medium-sized plants produce a heavy crop. 0.5 gm. Pkt. $2.35 4 gm. $13.95

Grow hot peppers not only for the pizzaz they add to winter meals but as the cheapest home heating you will find.

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PePPers hOt • POtatO • PumPkinsVPP406 • PimieNTO de PadróNOP 50 days. Heirloom. Sweetly delicious when young; acquires a bite with maturity. Like play-ing Spanish culinary roulette, about 1 in 20 will take the top of your head off. Harvest green when the size of an olive for mildest flavor. Tapas bar favor-ite: sauté in olive oil, sprinkle with salt, and serve in a bowl. 25 seeds $1.95 1 gm $7.95

VPP625 • Sai SaNHybrid. 70 days. Wide, bushy plants produce an abundance yield of 2" to 3" fruits with a 1/2" diameter. Ripen from green to red; very pungent with a strong aroma. Good disease and drought tolerance. 25 seeds $2.35

VPP342 • SeNOriTa JalaPeNOHybrid 60 days. All the delightful Jalapeno flavor, without all the heat of its firebrand cousin. An average Jalapeno measures 5,000 Scovilles, while Senorita is a moderate 300 to 400. Snub-nose, 3" fruits are green, ripening to red. 25 seeds $2.25 100 seeds $7.95

VPP343 • SerraNOOP 75 days. Heirloom. Slender 2", dark green fruits are super-hot. Widely used in Mexico and the Southwest; extremely productive. In Baja we ate them grilled with salt and oil. Plants grow 30" to 36" tall. 0.5 gm. Pkt. $1.55 1/2 oz. $6.45

VPP421 • SerraNO TamPiqueNO OP 75 days. The most popular Ser-rano in Mexico. Expect heavy yields of 2 1⁄2" x 1⁄2" peppers from 45" plants. Heat intensifies as they ripen from green to bright red. Super for salsa and all-round cooking. Grill and salt as an attention-getting appetizer. 0.5 gm Pkt. $2.25

VPP344 • SuPer CaYeNNe iiHybrid 70 days. AAS 1990. Vigorous and early with a distinct habit, reaching 2' tall and wide. Pendant, slim, 3" to 4" peppers quickly mature to bright red. Dry, pickle, or string into ristras. AAS judges commented on the high yield in garden trials even as far north as Maine. A dramatic container plant. 25 seeds $2.15 100 seeds $7.95

VPP351 • TaBaSCOOP 95 days. Heirloom. The classic pepper for Louisiana hot sauce. Use the small tapered 1.5" fruits fresh or dried. Very hot and pungent! 0.5 gm. Pkt. $1.85 4 gm. $10.95

POTaTO SeedS Solanum tuberosum Less expensive than mini-tubers, completely disease free, and always available for the right planting time in any region. We prefer to start seeds, and transplant young seedlings into the garden. Date are from transplant. Directions included.

VPT527 • CaTaliNa Hybrid 100 days full maturity, 50 days for baby potatoes. White-fleshed, brown-skinned, flat oval tubers. Multipurpose: for boiling, frying, mashing, and salads. Some resistance to early and late blight. U.S. sales only. 30 seeds $2.95 100 seeds $7.95

PumPKiNS Cucurbita pepoPumpkins are native to North America. They bring back memories of our youth, crisp fall days, the fun of Halloween, and luscious pumpkin pies that finish off Thanksgiving dinners. Easy cultural requirements simi-lar to winter squash. approx. 100 to 250 seeds per oz. or 8 to 12 seeds per gram

VPu356 • BaBY BearOP 100 days. AAS 1993. Attractively scaled-down version of the harvest Jack-o-lantern. This unique selection has hull-less seeds for baking and colorful fine-grained flesh for pies. The 1.5 lb. fruits are 6" in diameter and 4" high. Stores well for 3 to 4 months. Pkt. $2.35 100 Seeds Pkt. $5.95

VPu357 • CiNderella (rOuGe ViF d'eTamPeS)OP 110 days. Heir-loom. A storybook illustration brought to life as a 20 to 25 lb. pumpkin. Flattened shape with deep lobing; vivid, red-orange rind. Enjoy the thick rich flesh like winter squash. The French traditionally prepare it in an un-sweetened vegetable pie; visit our website for the recipe. 3.5 gm Pkt. $2.25 1 oz. $7.45

VPu358 • dill'S aTlaNTiC GiaNT OP 120 days. A result of target breeding by Howard Dill of Windsor, Nova Scotia, winner of the International Pumpkin Growing Championships from l979 to l982. New world records weigh in at more than 1,469 lb. Cultural directions from Howard Dill included. 10 seeds $3.45 1 oz. $10.65

VPu622 • FirST Prize Hybrid 120 days. Handsome show pumpkin that grows from 50 and 300 pounds. Approaches the size of the original Atlantic Giant, but is a superior vibrant orange. If growing for display or exhibition, try this economical alternative. 3.5 gm. Pkt. $2.65 1 oz. $12.95

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VGr366 • PurSlaNe, GOldeNPortulaca olearacea sativa OP A/2'. 50 days. Heirloom. Upright growth, 1.5" leaves are juicy, crisp and tart. Add to mixed green salads. High in Omega-3 fatty acids. 150 mg. Pkt. $1.55 1 gm. $3.35

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VGr631 • quiNOa CHerrY VaNilla - OrGaNiC Chenopodium quinoa OP 100 days. Native to the Peruvian Andes, where it has been an important food crop for 5,000 years. Pick young greens to add to salads. Harvest the small, white seeds and use like rice or grain. Rinse seeds with warm water be-fore cooking. Hot pink and white seed heads are striking on 4 1/2' plants in late summer to fall. 1.5 gm. Pkt. $1.95

PumPkinsVPu360 • JaCK Be liTTle OP 90 days. Minia-ture; only 2" high, 3" diameter, weighing 3 to 4 oz., yet a true pumpkin with edible flesh. Its deep orange color and small size are attractive and unique for fall decorating. A good keeper when properly stored. Each vine bears many fruits. 2 gm. Pkt. $1.95 1 oz. $8.95

VPu620 • JaCK OF all TradeS Hybrid 90 days. exceptionally early, round, uniform fruits are dark orange, 8" to 9" diameter, and weigh 9 to 12 lb. Strong dark handles make for easy harvest. Vigorous semi-bush vines. 3.5 gm. Pkt. $2.25 1/2 oz. $4.25

VPu611 • OraNGe SmOOTHie Hybrid 90 days. AAS 2002. One of the pret-tiest pumpkins we’ve ever grown. Smooth and almost perfectly rounded with strong stems. Kids love the bright orange color and easy to handle 5 to 8 pound size. Carve and paint it for Hallow-een, but don’t overlook its fine pie quality. Semi-determinate; 3 to 4 fruits per plant. Developed by Dr. Brent Loy, University of New Hampshire. 3.5 gm. Pkt. $2.65 1 oz. $12.95

VPu362 • PrizeWiNNerHybrid 120 days. Largest of all classic pumpkins. Hand-some fruits with smooth, round, reddish-orange skin. Regularly top 200 lb. Fun to grow with children or grandchildren; consider having a neighborhood pumpkin-growing contest. Vigorous vines need no special care besides plenty of food and water through the growing season. 8 seeds $3.75

VPu363 • Small SuGarOP 100 days. Heirloom. Very sweet; the finest for pies. An orange-fleshed, meaty pumpkin. Weighs in at 5 to 8 lb. Good keeper. 4 gm. Pkt. $1.95 1 oz. $5.25

VPu618 • SOrCerer Hybrid 90-100 days. AAS 2002 Traditional pumpkin with deep-orange, medium-sized fruits averaging 15 to 25 lb. Round, 12" x 14" fruits are heavily ribbed with a strong handle. Semi-vining habit with good yields. 3.5 gm. Pkt. $2.95 1 oz. $14.95

VPu364 • SPiriT HYBridHybrid 100 days. Compact, semi-bush variety spreads only 5' spread, yet produces big yields of 12" diameter pump-kins. Smooth and symmetrical with a rich orange color. Ideal for Halloween carving. A good keeper with thick flesh; perfect for cooking and bak-ing. 3.5 gm. Pkt. $2.35 1 oz. $8.95

VPu370 • THree-iN-ONe miNi miX Hybrid 80-85 days. Novelty edible mini-pumpkins, weighing 3 to 6 oz. Three colors: orange, white, and others with interesting and varied stripes. Productive vines. Put up a bamboo tee-pee and let these pumpkins grow up and cover it, creat-ing a perfect place for your children, grandchildren, or neighborhood kids to play. 2 gm. Pkt. $2.75 1 oz. $13.95

VPu627 • Wee-B-liTTle OP 120 days. Tiny 8 to 16 oz., bright- orange, round pump-kins with strong, dark handles. Use for cooking, crafts, and decorating. Compact 6' to 8' vines average 8 fruits.

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radiSHeS Raphanus sativusRadishes thrive in cool weather in loose, friable, well-drained soil that is rich in humus. The best radishes are those that grow fast; they are usually milder, crispier, and not pithy. Radishes show partially above ground, making them easy to harvest. For best eating use young roots. approx. 3125 seeds per oz or 100-110 seeds per gram.

Vra368 • CHamPiONOP 25 days. Heirloom. AAS 1957. Bright red, smooth, round with a sweet mild flavor. Holds qual-ity without becoming woody or pithy, even when 2" across. Plant early in spring and in mid-fall. 5 gm. Pkt. $1.15 1 oz. $3.95

Vra369 • CHerrY Belle OrGaNiCGardeners' Choice OP 30 days. Heirloom. AAS 1949. Dutch radish that’s red, round, and smooth. Crystal white, sweet, crispy, solid, and mild flesh. 5 gm. Pkt. $1.25 1 oz. $4.45

Vra457 • CrimSON GiaNTOP 25-30 days. Deep crimson, 1/2" to 2" spheres with non-pithy, mild, white flesh. Always crisp and tender, regardless of size. Vigorous and heat tolerant. Sow a small amount of seed every 2 weeks beginning in early spring for a continuous harvest. Grow some in natural "bouquets" between other garden transplants instead of long rows. 5 gm. Pkt. $1.25 1 oz. $4.25

Vra370 • earlY FreNCH BreaKFaSTOP 25 days. Heirloom. Brilliant scarlet radish with white tips. Tender-crisp, white fleshed ovals with short tops. 5 gm. Pkt. $1.15 1 oz. $3.95

Vra372 • eaSTer eGGOP 25 days. A mixture of many hues, rosy red, laven-der, scarlet and white. Growth is uniform, radishes are oval, crisp and not pithy. 5 gm. Pkt. $1.65 1 oz. $5.35

Vra455 • ladY SliPPer OP 27 days. A delightful new shape and color choice for radish growers. Plump elongated roots have a stubby tip and small taproot. Bright pink, almost magenta skin; crisp, mild, sweet, white flesh. 5 gm. Pkt. $1.25 1 oz. $4.45

Vra371 • NiCHOlS radiSH miXTure Equal amounts of delicious early varieties. 1/2 oz. $2.75

PumPkins • QuinOa • radish

daiKON (lONG aSiaN) radiSH Use for pickles, salads, or stir-fry. Please note growing times for each variety.

Vra205 • lONG BlaCK SPaNiSH OP 55+ days. Heirloom. Long, plump 9" roots. Pungent taste mellows during storage. Slice or grate in salads or cook like turnips. Chefs like their buttery flavor when roasted to pair with seafood. Sow July or August, overwinter in cool damp sand or sawdust. Ancient vegetable brought to Northern Europe by the Romans; grown at the time of Charle-magne. 3.5 gm. Pkt. $1.95 1 oz. $8.95

Vra377 • miSaTO GreeN OP 60 days. Winter variety; Prized in Asia for its high quality, juiciness, and sweetness. Green flesh, 8" long. Light frost may enhance flavor. 3.5 gm. Pkt. $1.95 1 oz. $8.95

Vra378 • miSaTO rOSe OP 60 days. Also known as the Watermelon Radish. White-and-green skin with juicy, bright, rosy red flesh. Harvest at 4" for salads, pickling, and cooking. Sow in winter and harvest in late summer. 3.5 gm. Pkt. $1.95 1 oz. $8.95

Vra385 • raT-Tail Raphanis caudatus OP 50+ days. Heirloom. A unique species that differs from table radishes as it doesn’t form a fleshy root. Throughout the summer, it produces an abundance of 6"-long, spicy pods on 3' to 4' tall plants. Harvest when young, tender, and pencil thin; add to relish trays, stir-fries, or pickle. Sow April to August. 3 gm. Pkt. $2.15

Vra456 • reliSH CrOSS Hybrid 60 days. The top-selling dai-kon in Japan. In optimum conditions roots grow 15" and weigh over 1.5 lb. Non-pithy. Sow late spring to early fall; harvest fall to early winter,. 2 gm. Pkt. $2.45 1/2 oz. $9.95

Vra382 • TOKiNaSHi OP 65 days. All seasons. White, crisp, firm roots. 1' long, 3" diameter. Crisp, fine grained and pungent. Sow any month where temperatures are above freezing. 3.5 gm. Pkt. $2.15 1 oz. $9.95

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Vra207 • rOuNd BlaCK SPaNiSHOP 53 days Heirloom Large turnip shaped 3-4” diameter roots with deep black skin solid and crisp pungent pure white flesh. Sow July or early August, overwinter in cool damp sand or sawdust. A German seeds-man has shared their local folk remedy for coughs and scratchy throats. A broad cone is cut from the top of the radish and the hollow is filled with sugar. In a few hours, a soothing and pleasant syrup forms which is taken by the spoonful. Doctor’s should always be consulted for persistent or deep coughs but this natural palliative seems a safe alternative to patent medicines especially for young children. 3.5 gm. Pkt. $1.95 1 oz. $8.95,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,

Vru384 • ruTaBaGa - PurPle TOP Brassica napus ssp. rapifera OP 90 days. A sweet, fine-grained, yellow-fleshed variety, which cooks to a bright orange color. Rutabagas add welcome diversity to winter meals. Try mashing them with potatoes. Good winter keeper. 5 gm. Pkt. $1.55 1 oz. $4.45

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VSa391 • SalSiFY - mammOTH SaNdWiCH iSlaNd. Tragopogon sppOP 120 days. Heirloom. . Also known as oyster plant since the 8"- to 12"- long, 1"-diameter roots taste like fried oysters when sliced and French fried. Enjoy them all winter; cover plants with straw or leaf mulch in the fall. Shoots that start in winter give salads a nice flavor, add roots to soups and stews. 2.5 gm. Pkt. $1.75 1 oz. $ 4.45

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VSa393 • SCOrzONerOScorzonera hispanica OP 120 days. Also called black salsify. Fleshy, 2', tender roots have a delicate flavor reminiscent of artichokes to some and oysters to others. A true perennial. Dig the first year for the roots; any plants not dug provide young leaves for salads. 1.5 gm. Pkt. $1.95

SPiNaCH Spinacia oleracea If it’s vitamins and minerals you’re after, no vegetable has them in greater concentration than spinach. Provide rich humusy soil and plenty of moisture for a bounteous crop of health-giving greens. approx. 2500 seeds per ounce or 85 to 90 per gram.

VSP395 BlOOmSdale lONG-STaNdiNG OP 46 days. Heirloom. Distinctive for its glossy, heavy textured, intensely crinkled leaves. Plants tend to grow erect, remaining in rosette stage before bolting. The standard variety for late spring and early summer crops. 4 gm. Pkt. $2.15 1 oz. $5.95

VSP396 • COrreNTaHybrid 45 days. A spinach for warm weather. Smooth, thick, round leaves are deep green. Mild flavor; an excellent choice for salads and cooking. Bolt resistant, sow spring through summer. Resistant to race 1,2,3, and downy mildew. 4 gm. Pkt. $2.15 1 oz. $5.25

VSP398 • melOdY Hybrid 42 days. Large, vigorous plants produce an abundant crop of tender, dark-green, thick-round leaves. Succulent spinach, well adapted to varying weather conditions for spring or fall crops. Resistant to downy mildew and mosaic. 4 gm. Pkt. $1.85 1 oz. $4.95

VSP613 • OrieNTal GiaNTHybrid 35 days. There's always have room for plants that seem to pop out of the soil almost as soon the seed is sown. This spinach has amazing vigor; plants are triple the size of other spinach. Once plants emerge, you’ll be harvest-ing baby spinach in two weeks. Huge yields, superb flavor, color and texture add up to a great home garden variety. Sow in mid and late spring and again in late summer and fall. Resistant to downy mildew races 1,2,3,4. 4 gm. Pkt. $2.15 1 oz. $6.25

VSP403 • razzle dazzle Hybrid 30 days. Super-early; the fastest growing, high-est yielding variety we have seen. Arrow-leafed, Asian type. Delicious fresh in salads or cooked. Plant in early spring or fall, it’s loves cool weather. Downy mildew tolerant. 4 gm. Pkt. $2.15 1 oz. $5.95

SPiNaCH SuBSTiTuTeS FOr Summer

VSP379 • ediBle amaraNTH SPiNaCHAmaranthus tricolor OP 40-60 days. Heirloom. Hinn Choy or Tampala. Hot weather crop that's ready to eat in 4 to 6 weeks. Quickly cook young tender leaves for mild flavored greens. Plants grow 6' to 8' tall. 1 gm. Pkt. $1.95 1/4 oz. $4.65

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sPinach • sQuash summer

SquaSH Cucurbita spp.Squash are among the most bountiful plants you can grow. Native to North America, they range from small summer squash to slice for salads to huge winter squash that you can transform into an edible soup tureen.

Summer SquaSH C. pepoSummer squash are easy to grow and can make every garden a success. Picked them when quite young for best flavor; ideally when you can pierce the skin by barely exerting pressure with your thumbnail. No other vegetable can be cooked as many ways: steamed, fried, baked, pickled, or thinly sliced in salads. Summer squash are real budget savers and take little space. Plant in hills 4' apart with 3 to 5 plants to each hill. approx 250 seeds per ounce and 8 to 10 seeds per gram.

VSq405 • ariSTOCraT Hybrid 48 days. AAS 1973. Early, heavy producer. Dark-green, cylindrical fruits grow upright on a bush for easy picking. Crisp texture and succulent flavor. 3.5 gm. Pkt. $2.25 1 oz. $11.95

VSq406 • COCOzelle BuSHOP 45 days. Heirloom. We have carried this old-time variety for more than 40 years because of its excellent flavor. Slim fruits have light and dark green stripes. Pick young to prolong harvest. 4 gm. Pkt. $1.55 1-oz. $4.55

VSP405 • malaBar SPiNaCH Basella alba OP 35 days. Heir-loom. Climbing Spinach. Vine grows to 20" to 30" tall with large, flat bright reddish leaves. Especially good when shredded and added to chicken broth with ginger and tofu. Grows best in warm conditions with plenty of moisture. Pkt. $1.85

VSP399 • NeW zealaNd eVerlaSTiNG Tetragonia tetragonioides. OP 70 days. Heat-resistant plants produce fleshy, crisp, green leaves with flavor similar to spinach. Can cut young stem tips repeatedly. Be patient, seeds can take 28 days to germinate. 6 gm. Pkt. $1.75 1 oz. $3.95

VSP394 • SPiNaCH BeeTBeta vulgaris var. cicla OP 55 days. Heirloom. Per-petual Beet. Small smooth tender dark green leaves. Provides a long harvest of tender greens through sum-mer into early winter. Drought, frost and bolt resistant. 4 gm. Pkt. $0.45 1 oz. $4.45

NeW • VSP633 • OraCH - maGeNTa maGiC Atriplex hortensis OP organic. 40+ days. This flashy fuchsia selection was discovered by John Navazio on an abandoned Montana homestead. Eye-catching iridescent leaves brighten flower borders and containers. Pick leaves young for salads, or let it grow to its full 3' to 5' glory and saute or add to stir-fries 0.5 gm. Pkt. $1.95 1/4 oz. $6.95

VSq407 • eiGHT Ball zuCCHiNiHybrid 42 days. AAS 1999. Perfect. Truly unique, with great zucchini flavor. We like to stuff or grill them. High quality, vigorous plant that produces all summer. 3.5 gm Pkt. $2.35 1 oz. $11.95

VSq408 • FaNCYCrOOK Hybrid 43 days. Gourmet quality squash. This variety pumps out a bumper crop of bright-yellow, true crook-necks. Start picking early for baby squash and enjoy them all season. Best when less than 6" long. Harvest with a sharp knife to avoid snapping the necks. 3.5 gm Pkt. $2.25 1 oz. $11.95

VSq410 • GOld ruSH zuCCHiNi Hybrid 52 days. The 7"- to 8"-long, glossy golden fruits are straight and uniform. Vigorous plant is open for easy picking. High production, superior quality fruit, delicious zucchini flavor. Beautiful in the garden. Makes a delicious ratatouille. 3.5 gm. Pkt. $2.65 1 oz. $13.95

newVSq625 •GreYziNNi Hybrid 47 days. AAS Compact bush, 5-6” long light green fruits with grayish mottling. .Extremely early, high yields over a long season, a good choice for small gardens and container growing. AAS. Popular type in Mexico. 3.5 gm. Pkt $2.25 1 oz. $11.95

VSq613 • iTaliaNO larGO Hybrid 59 days. A different zucchini type, often called “Romanesco.” Long, slender fruits retain quality even when harvested at 12" to 16" stuffing size. Slight rib-bing gives an asterisk-like pattern when sliced. Pleasant crisp texture stays after cooking. Few seeds and a small seed cavity. Produces some early fruits without pollina-tion. Bush habit. 3.5 gm Pkt. $2.25 1 oz. $11.95

VSq411 • laGeNaria lONGiSSimaOP 65 days. Heirloom. Italians can build an entire banquet around a Lagenaria. Pick half ripe and use like summer squash and enjoy its rich, full flavor. Bake with fresh tomatoes, basil, and olive oil; top with cheese. Does best when trellised. Resistant to squash vine borer. 3 gm. Pkt. $2.25 1 oz.$8.95

VSq612 • PaPaYa Pear Hybrid 42 days. AAS 2003. Unique shape and fast, heavy production gets your garden harvest off to a racing start. Pick bright-yellow, pear-shaped fruits when they're 3 1/2" long. Use as you would any summer squash - sautéed, grilled, or stuffed. Compact plants. 3.5 gm. Pkt. $2.75 1 oz. $15.95

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VSq412 • PeTer PaN BuSH SCallOPHybrid 50 days. Deeply scalloped, light-green tinted fruits. Flavor is at its peak if you pick the fruits when 3" in diameter or smaller. Slice and serve uncooked as at-tractive appetizers or finger foods. Compact, vigorous, and early, with a long productive period. 3.5 gm. Pkt. $2.45 1 oz. $13.95

VSq621 • SalmaN zuCCHiNiHybrid 40 days. Our favorite new zucchini! Highly productive, soft-green, well-shaped fruits. Matures early. Delicious mild flavor. Compact, semi-erect plants are open and easy to pick. Popular variety in Egypt, Israel, and Greece that we are pleased to offer to our customers. 3.5 gm. $2.25 100 seeds $6.95

VSq413 • SeNeCa zuCCHiNiHybrid 42 days. Good-tasting, dark-green, long, cylindrical fruits. We added Seneca because of its remark-able ability to grow in cool weather. Summers in this area have not come early, but Seneca just keeps growing, producing two weeks earlier than any other zucchini, with heavy yields all summer. 3.5 gm. Pkt. $2.25 1 oz. $11.95

VSq615 • SuNNY deliGHT SCallOP Hybrid 40days. Attractive, flattened, bright yellow fruits on easy to harvest, open, semi-bush vines. Ideal for baby vegetables. High yields, produces successive flushes of squash. Very little greening from virus, unlike other yellow scallops. 3.5 gm. Pkt. $3.45 1 oz. $23.95

VSq620 • TiNda GOurd OP 60 days. Citrullus vulgaris var. fistulosis Use like summer squash. This unique, tender vine, related to watermelon, comes from India. Har-vest young fruits weighing at 3 to 4 oz. In India, they use the gourds in curries or combined with other vegetables like potatoes, eggplants or peas. 3.5 gm. $1.75

WiNTer SquaSH Cucurbita maxima (unless otherwise noted). Hard-shelled fruits that are tasty when baked, boiled, or steamed. Good winter keepers; store in a cool, dry place. Plant outdoors in spring when soil has warmed to 70°. Plant 1" deep, 4-6 seeds per hill. approx 150-200 per ounce and 5 to 7 seeds per gram.

VSW612 • BON BON Hybrid 80 days. AAS 2005. Drum-shaped, dark green squash reach a convenient 3 to 5 lb. Bright-orange, smooth flesh with a rich sweet flavor. It received the AAS award because it has a healthy semi-bush vine, early maturity for short season areas, and great taste. 3 gm. Pkt. $3.25 1 oz. $15.45

VSW417 • Blue HuBBardOP 100 days. Heirloom. C. moschata Purportedly grown around Marblehead MA in the 1700s. Large, 12 lb. fruits with blue-gray rind and tender, dry, deep-gold flesh. Excellent baked and served with butter and salt. Give vines ample room to spread. 5 gm. Pkt. $2.25 1 oz. $4.55

VSW603 • COrNell’S BuSH deliCaTa OP 80 days. AAS 2002. Compact plants with a 3' spread. High yields of 8" fruits with sweet, exceptionally smooth, deep gold flesh. Smaller seed cav-ity and thicker walls than other Delicata types. Tolerance to powdery mildew means healthy foliage builds extra sugars and flavor in maturing squash for impeccable eating quality. 3 gm. Pkt. $2.45 1 oz. $9.45

VSW419 • earlY BuTTerNuTHybrid 75 days. AAS 1979. C. moschata Extreme earliness is combined with abundant yields of light tan, thick necked fruits. Rich and smooth orange flesh. Fruits average 3 lb. One-half squash is just right for a serving. Short season variety. Good keeper. 3 gm. Pkt. $2.35 1 oz. $12.95

newVSW507 • FriSCO BuTTerNuTHybrid 90 days. C. moschata Blocky new variety with a thicker, longer neck than other but-ternuts, making it exceptionally easy to peel for Italian risottos and soups. Bright orange flesh is sweet and high in solids. Large 5 to 6 lb. fruits on productive vines; widely adapted. Stores well. 3 gm. Pkt. $2.55 1 oz $12.95

VSW605 • KaTY'S SWeeT SWeeTmeaT OP 95 days. Selected for its higher sugar content and refined flavor from the standard Sweet Meat by our friend, Katy Stokes. Exceptionally sweet, orange-fleshed 8 - 12 lb. squash. Organically grown with love but not OG certified. 4 gm $2.95

VSW435 • mariNa di CHiOGGia OP 80 days. Heirloom. Originally from Venice, Italy. Marvelously smooth orange flesh is pleasantly sweet; flavor enhances in storage. Its dark blue green rind is full of lumps and bumps that we call its character; we love it for fall decora-tion as well as for eating. Fruits average 8 to 10 lb. 3 gm. $2.15 1 oz. $5.45

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sQuash winter • tOmatillOVSW440 • queeNSlaNd Blue OP 110 days. Heirloom. Out-standing Australian variety has deeply ribbed dark blue rind and intensely orange, smooth flesh. Seven pound squashes are decora-tive and delicious, good keepers. Makes a delicious pie. 3 gm. $2.15

VSW438 • SiBleY OP 100 days. Heirloom. Introduced in 1887. Medium thick, sweet orange banana squash, described by Amy Goldman in her gorgeous book, The Compleat Squash as "possessed of rare edible qualities, being dry, with a rich delicate flavor peculiarly its own." 3 gm. $1.95 1 oz. $5.45

newVSW509 • Small WONder SPaGHeTTi SquaSHHybrid 90 days. Mini-spaghetti squash, one 6.5" x 5” squash serves one or two hungry people. Deep gold rind makes a serving bowl for the noodley flesh. Serve with pasta or cream sauces, wherever you'd like a nutritious vegetable to stand in for pasta. 3 gm. Pkt. $2.35 1 oz. $8.95

VSW420 • SPaGHeTTi SquaSHC. pepo OP 75-80 days. Heirloom. The original OP spaghetti squash that we first imported from Japan 40 years ago. Introduced by Sakata Seed Company in 1934. Cream-colored fruits are filled with butter-yel-low, spaghetti-like strands of delicate flavor and texture. Excellent served with pasta sauce or chili. 4 gm. Pkt. $1.85 1 oz. $4.65

VSW421 • SuGar lOaF TaN deliCaTa C. pepo OP 100 days. Improved Delicata with superior uniform tan fruits. Blocky squash average 5" x 3.5" inches and weigh a little over 1 lb. Medium-dry flesh that is mild, sweet, and pleasant. Taste trials rated this superior to Table Queen and regular Delicata. Quality remains high through winter storage. Vigorous vines. Developed by Dr. James R. Baggett of Oregon State University. 3 gm. Pkt. $1.75 1 oz. $5.95

VSW610 • SuNSHiNe Hybrid 80-95 days. AAS 2004. Its vibrant, orange-red, sweet, nutty, creamy, absolutely smooth flesh is why it received the prestigious All-America Selection. We call the sweet, richly flavored flesh impeccably refined. Short, 6' to 8' vines produce an abundance of 3-to 4-lb. Kabocha-type fruits. 3 gm Pkt. $3.45 1 oz. $18.45

VSW423 • SWeeT meaTOP 95 days. Heirloom. Enthusiastic reports continue to come in from all parts of the country about this 15 to 20 lb., blue-green squash developed in Oregon. Suc-culent orange meat has excellent texture. Sweetness and flavor increases for 6 months while in storage; stores up to 8 months. 5 gm. Pkt. $2.35 1 oz. $6.95

VSW424 • TaBle queeN BuSH/aCOrNC. pepo OP 85 days. Yellow, dry, yet sweet fleshed, green-skinned squash. Cut in half and bake with a bit of butter, cinnamon, and nutmeg for individual serv-ings great to take out the winter chill. Big yields of 2 to 3 lb. fruits. 4 gm. Pkt. $1.65 1-oz. $4.65

VSW615 • TriamBle OP 120 days. Heirloom. Hand-some, unique three-lobed fruits with blue-gray rind run 4 to 12 pounds. Thick orange flesh, sweet and tender for all your favorite recipes. When I have a large squash like this, I cook it all at once and offer a big chunk to friends or freeze to use within a few weeks. Long storage period. 3.5 gm. Pkt. $2.15 1 oz. $4.45 ,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,

VHT427 • TOmaTillO Physalis ixocarpaOP 68 days. Heirloom. Harvest the 2" fruits when green and firm. Native to Mexico; much used in cooking a variety of dishes, especially salsa verde (green sauce). Well adapted to northern gardens. If you can grow green tomatoes you can grow tomatillos. 0.5 gm Pkt. $1.85 1/4 oz. $4.25 1 oz.$11.95 ,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,

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VTO441 • earlY Girl Hybrid 62 days. Outstanding, sweet-tart, full-flavored tomato. Consistently early production is so abundant – with such great quality and flavor – in these 4 to 5 oz. fruits, you'll proudly share with your neighbors. Stake. V, IND Pkt. 30 seeds $2.75 100 seeds $8.95

VTO533 • JeTSeTTer Hybrid 64 days. Beautiful, full sized, red 8 oz. fruits are packed with flavor and disease resistance. Round firm fruits slice easily. Vigorous vines start producing early and keep going until frost. V, F, N, TMV, IND 30 seeds $2.25 100 seeds $7.95

VTO616 • leGeNd OrGaNiCOP 68 days. Early, high quality, richly flavored fruits are round, red, and seedless. Only at the end of the growing season does this shy seeder produce seeded fruits. Steadily produces an abundance of large 4" to 5" fruits. Selected by Dr. James R. Baggett of Oregon State University for its resistance to late blight. DET 25 seeds $2.95 100 seeds $10.95

VTO449 • OreGON SPriNG OP 60 days. Fleshy, frequently seedless, and exception-ally full flavored. Enjoy it in July, when tomatoes of this size and quality are generally not near mature size or ripeness. In trails, Northwest home gardeners give it highly favorable results. Compact plants. Bred and developed by Dr. James R. Baggett, released by Oregon State University. V, DET 0.25 gm. Pkt. $0.75 1 gram Pkt. $5.15 1 oz. $26.95

VTO458 • SileTz OrGaNiC OP 57 days. The earliest large-fruited tomato! Sturdy compact plants produce full-flavored, deep-red, 12 to 16 oz. seedless slicers – in spite of cool springs and slow seasons. Developed by Dr. James R. Baggett of OSU. V, DET Pkt. 30 seeds $2.25

VTO618 • STuPiCe OrGaNiCOP 65 days. Heirloom. Early and prolific with fabu-lous flavor. Czechoslovakian heirloom with a devoted following in the Pacific NW and elsewhere. Glossy red, 2" to 3" fruits grow on compact 2' to 4' vines; stake or trellis for best production. Potato-like foliage. IND 30 seeds Pkt. $1.95 1 gm. $4.25

TOmaTOeS lycopersicon esculentum - For best tomatoes, start seeds indoors 6 to 8 weeks before last frost date. Plant 1/2" deep. We recommend using a heat mat (seepage 83) to keep soil consistently warm; keep soil lightly moist. The larger the transplants you set out in the garden, the faster they will grow and set fruit. Toma-toes are one of the few plants that sends out roots from its stem. Take advantage of this to grow sturdier plants by removing all but the top three sets of leaves, and plant the entire stem so only the leaves are above the soil. Or, for a large plant, dig a trench 6" deep, lay the plant on its side, and gently curve the top of the stem above ground. If frost threatens before all your tomatoes are ripe, Pull the entire plant and bring into a cool, dark space. Or, wrap full-sized fruits individually in newspaper and store. Check often for ripeness. Seeds average 400/gram 11,500/ oz.

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VTO430 • BiG BeeF Hybrid 73 days. AAS 1994. Extra meaty with the home-grown flavor for which we all grow tomatoes. Large, beefsteak fruits are exceptionally attractive, smooth, and round. Productive. V, F, N, IND 30 seeds $2.25 100 seeds $7.95

VTO431 • BlaCK PriNCe OP 70 days. Heirloom. We introduced this treasure from Irkutsk, Siberia to American gardeners in 1992. Like the ruby of the Black Prince, the skin is deep garnet in color. Slice open the fruit to reveal the glistening dark-red to brown flesh with shadings of chestnut. Medium sized, smooth, and round, Black Prince is tender, juicy and full of flavor. Harvest when shoulders are dark and still showing a trace of green. Very productive. IND 0.25 gm. Pkt. $1.75 4 gm. $9.95

VTO532 • CaSPiaN PiNKOP 80 days. Heirloom. Luscious pink-red tomatoes drip with juice and flavor. A Russian heirloom, which has been for generations near the Caspian Sea. Fruits average 10 to 11 oz and are a little lopsided and flat. You'll just love this great tomato's sweetness and smoothness. IND 0.25 gm. Pkt. $1.75 4 grams $9.95

VTO436 • CeleBriTYHybrid 70 days. AAS l984. Vigorous, stocky plants produce firm, flavorful, 8 to 10 oz. fruits all season long. Try this winner in your garden. V, F, N, TMV, DET 30 seeds $2.45 100 seeds $7.95

VTO438 • CHerOKee PurPle OP 72 days. Heirloom. Rated best tasting at farmers market tastings. Slightly flattened, medium-large, 10 to 12 oz., dark pinkish-purple. Striking flavor and grow-ing ease make it a good choice for the home or market gardener anywhere. Purportedly passed down among the Cherokee people for more than 100 years. IND 0.25 gm. Pkt. $1.75 4 grams $9.95

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VTO630 • mOmOTarO Hybrid 68 days. The most popular fresh tomato in Japan. Deep pink, firm, 6 oz. fruits are sweet with a delightful refined flavor. Noted for crack resistance, holding quality, and tolerance to heat. Market growers asked for this and we discovered it was sold in the US as Tough Boy. A great tomato that we're delighted to offer under its original name, which refers to a Japanese folk hero. V, F, N, IND 20 seeds $3.65 100 seeds $16.95

VTO636 • PrudeN'S PurPle OrGaNiC OP 75 days. Heirloom. Wonder-ful sugar to acid ratios, old-time tomato flavor and aroma; this tomato consistently ranks high in tomato tastings. Slightly ridged fruits are dark reddish pink not purple, weighing up to 1 lb. Has few seeds, and rarely crack. Many of the attributes of the beloved Brandywine, but is earlier, more productive, and more widely adapted. Potato-like foliage. Vigorous plants need secure supports. IND. 30 seeds Pkt. $1.95 1 gm $4.25

VTO465 • WillameTTe OrGaNiCOP 70 days. We have sold Willamette for 40 years. Crack-resistant, medium-sized fruits are meaty, smooth and solid; mild flavored. A favorite here in the Wil-lamette Valley for its good production in spite of false springs, late chills, damp or dry summers. Developed at Oregon State University for shorter season areas. Upright plants do not need staking. DET 0.125 gm. 40 seeds Pkt. $1.85

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vTO433 • BraNdYWiNe PiNKOP 85 days. Heirloom. Amish heirloom with distinct flavor, grown since 1885. Dark reddish-pink, 10 to 12 oz., tender and juicy. Give vigorous potato-leaved vines room to grow. IND 0.25 gm. Pkt. $1.65 4 gm. $9.95

VTO534 • mOrTGaGe liFTerOP 88 days. Heirloom. Outstanding flavor and high yields. Deep pink, lightly seeded, meaty fruits often weigh in well over 1 lb. One reason why we love heir-looms is the story behind some of them. This is a favor-ite – tomato and story. During the Great Depression, "Radiator Charlie," a garage mechanic in West Virginia with no plant breeding experience, cross-bred German Johnson, Beefsteak, an Italian, and English variety with this fantastic plant. He knew a good tomato, and sold the plants for $1 each. In 6 years, he paid off his $6000 home mortgage. IND 0.25 gm. Pkt. $1.75 4 gm. $9.95

tOmatOesVTO615 • GiaNT ValeNTiNe Hybrid 73 days. Heart-shaped, deep red, 10 to 12 beauties are juicy and tender. Excellent all-purpose variety for salads, slicing, canning, or sauce. Makes us remember that tomatoes were originally called "love apples." V, F, TMV, Alter-naria, IND 30 seeds Pkt. $2.45 100 seeds Pkt. $7.95

VTO547 • GreeN zeBra OP 75 days. Very unusual, round 3 oz. fruits mature green with darker green stripes. A hint of yellow indicates ripeness. Un-usual zesty sweet flavor and the emerald flesh makes this a great choice for salads, fried green tomatoes, and salsas. Developed by tomato breeder Tom Wagner in 1985. IND 30 seed pkt. $1.95

VTO637 • HearTlaNd Hybrid 80 days. Proven performer that does as well in the Northwest as it does in the Midwest. Compact 3' to 4' plants produce lots of delicious 8 oz. tomatoes right up until frost. Ideal for small space gardens and containers. Stake or support vines V, F, N, Alternaria, IND 30 seeds $2.45 100 seeds $7.95

VTO447 • lemON BOY Hybrid 72 days. Low-acid, mildly flavored, 7 oz. fruits are a lovely lemon yellow. Gorgeous sliced on a serving platter with Purple Prince and Green Zebra. Enliven the rainbow plate with slices of fresh mozzarella and a sprinkling of Genovese basil. Excellent fruit set. IND 30 seeds $2.45 100 seeds $7.95

VTO580 • lONGKeePer OP 78 Days. Heirloom. Three-inch orange-red fruits have a pleasing flavor. Storage tomato that will keep up to 3 months if undamaged fruits are stored without touching one another after harvest. We wrap individual fruits in newspaper and place them in a single layer and store in cardboard boxes in the basement. Unwrap nearly ripe tomatoes as you need them and let them finish ripening on a sunny windowsill. Plant 2 weeks later than other tomatoes so they reach mature size late in the season. Not recommended for the South or Gulf Coast states. DET 0.25 gm. Pkt. $1.85 4 gm. $9.95

newVTO461 • marGOHybrid 70 days VFT Ind Lovely mid-sized slicing tomato, 30" plants are perfect for containers and small gardens. Needs only light support. Produces good yields of uniform 5 oz. shiny red rounded fruits. Juicy and flavorful, pick at red ripe stage. 30 seeds $2.45 100 seeds $7.95

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VTO452 • OXHearT GiaNTiSSimOOP 85 days. Have you ever heard of a tomato weighing 2.5 lb.? This one often does. It has an unusual form - shaped like a big heart. Solid interior, with thick firm walls, very few seeds. Excellent for stuffing. IND 0.25 gm. Pkt. $1.45 4 gm. $4.95

VTO551 • PaleSTiNiaN OrGaNiC OP 85 days. Red, 14 oz., oxheart-type fruits. Deli-cious and lightly seeded; a favorite of Alan Kapuler, PhD of Peace Seeds, who provides this seed for us. Will Bonsall of the Scatter Seed Project says it was first offered in the 1988 Seed Savers Exchange directory by a gentleman from East Palestine, Ohio, hence the name. IND 30 seed Pkt.$1.95

VTO453 • PiNeaPPle OP 95 days. Heirloom. Large, irregular, yellow fruits suffused with red streaks radiating from a red interior; slices are glittering and eye catching. Rich and fruity flavor. After having grown this variety for eight years, we hesitated, but finally decided to include it, despite the fact that it is a very late tomato. You seem to agree that some good things are worth waiting for. IND 0.25 gm. Pkt. $1.75 4 gm. $9.95

Small-FruiTed TOmaTOeS Grape, Cherry, Pear - The intense, delicious flavor and long production of small-fruited tomatoes has garden-ers growing more of these plants every year. Grape types have a natural sweetness and crunch; cherries are juicy and tender; pears are a tasty delight. Don't let the diminutive size of the fruits fool you; the plants are vig-orous and need strong staking or tall caging. Or, train them over an arbor or trellis so you and your family can pick a handful of sweet goodness as you pass by. Kids love them; don't let on what a healthy treat they are.

VTO439 • CurraNT OP 68 days. Heirloom. A favorite of sophisticated chefs. Clusters of small, intensely flavored, currant-sized fruits make attractive garnishes. Packets of red seeds may produce 10% yellow currant plants. Seedlings often grow the next year from dropped fruit. IND 30 seeds $1.55 VTO443 • GOld NuGGeT OP 60 days. Compact 24" plants support a heavy crop of early, bright-golden, 1.5" fruits. These garden gems have a rich, well-balanced flavor; most are seedless, re-sist cracking. Prolific and decorative plant for any home garden. Developed by Dr. James Baggett of OSU. DET 0.25 gm. Pkt. $1.75 4 gm. $9.95

VTO610 • GOldeN HONeY BuNCH Hybrid 75 days. The first golden grape tomato. Bite-sized, crisp, and exceptionally sweet with concentrated flavor. Fruit size decreases as the season progresses; sug-ars increase in warm weather. Vines produce multiple clusters of 10 to 20 fruits. V, F, IND 20 seeds $3.65 100 seeds $16.95

VTO574 • HONeY BuNCH GraPe Hybrid 60 days. Fruits produced in warm weather can have a brix reading as high as 11.5, becoming concen-trated nuggets of true tomato essence. Only 30" to 36" inches tall; tie to a small stake and short, fruit-laden branches will dangle down carrying clusters of 10 to 20 fruits. Intermediate type is a “pole determinate;” production continues through the season. Extra early maturity, and smaller growth habit make this an out-standing garden selection. V, F, DET 20 seeds $3.65 100 seeds $16.95

VTO639 • red PearlS CHerrY Hybrid 68 days. Prolific early producer of round 1" fruits on handsome long strands. Tangy, super sweet, they almost pop in your mouth with juice and flavor. Provide sturdy staking for these open vigorous vines. This highly disease resistant variety also resists early blight. Choice selection. V, F, N, IND 20 seeds $3.65 100 seeds $16.95

VTO573 • SaNTa luCia GraPe Hybrid 75 days. Vines produce fruits on multiple side branches in clusters of 10 to 20 with concentrated knockout flavor. As the season progresses, fruits get smaller, and with heat, their sweetness increases. All in all, a delicacy for the family and a tomato type that sells well at markets. Stake this vigorous indeterminate to a 6' pole. V, F, IND 20 seeds $3.65 100 seeds $16.95

VTO625 • SuGarY Hybrid. 60 Days. IND AAS 2005 Small, extra sweet, dark pink, tomatoes grow in prolific clusters. Crack resistant,1/2 oz. fruits are oval with a pointed blossom end. Productive and delicious for healthy snacks and salads. This variety does well in a large container or in the ground but vigorous semi-indeterminate vines need support. 20 seeds $3.55 100 seeds $15.95

VTO549 • SuN GOld GardeNerS' Hybrid 60 days. CHOiCe Its high sugar content and distinct tang keeps you reaching for just one more. Few seeds, crack-resistant, firm fruits. Lots of healthy garden snacking for kids and adults. Taste tests in different parts of the country are a toss-up between Sun Gold and Sunsugar; they're both outstanding, so we grow both. Produces multiple strands of sweet, 1 3/8" fruits. F, TMV, IND 20 seed pkt. $3.45 250 seeds $13.95

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tOmatOesVTO535 • SuNSuGar Hybrid 62 days. Orange-red cherry tomatoes with golden cheeks. Fine flavored, tender fruits are high in natural sugars and crack resistant. Vigorous vines need staking or other support. Back by popular demand, this variety is get-ting more attention after ranking highly in a Sunset Magazine taste test; we're told it is now a favorite at the Oregon State University farm. V, TMV, IND 20 seeds Pkt. $3.35

VTO614 • SWeeT BaBY GirlHybrid 65 days. This may just be the world’s best-tasting red cherry tomato. Fruits are just under an ounce and dark red. Smaller growth habit and high yields make this a good variety for containers and greenhouse culture. Plants are restrained in growth producing long fruiting trusses. If you’d like to grow a sweeter cherry tomato that produces more fruits on plants half the usual size try Sweet Baby Girl. TMV IND 30 seeds $2.95 100 seeds $9.95

VTO462 • THai PiNK OrGaNiC OP 75 days. Small, 1.5", oval, ruby pink fruits have a slight iridescent luster. Flesh is smooth and sweet. This Thai variety comes to us from Homer and Meg Camp-bell, local market growers IND 25 seeds $1.75

VTO466 • YellOW PearOP 70 days. Heirloom Clusters of pear-shaped fruits measure 1.5" to 2" long and 1" across. Mild, pleasing flavor makes them a real treat. They add interest to sal-ads and make delicious preserves. Children love them for snacks. Introduced prior to 1865. IND 0.25 gm. Pkt. $1.75 1/4 oz. $5.95

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VTO582 • amiSH PaSTe OrGaNiC OP 85 days. Heirloom. Large, 6 to 8 oz., tear-drop fruits, are solid and full of delightful old-fashioned tomato flavor. For sauces, canning or fresh. Sparsely seeded. Amish heirloom rediscovered in Wisconsin several years ago; regularly makes the Top 10 list among tomato lovers. IND 30 seed pkt. $1.95

VTO638 • FreSH SalSa Hybrid 70 days. Vigorous, healthy vines, are loaded with 6 oz., plum-shaped, solid, richly colored fruits. Sweet, dense flesh is easy to cut and dice for salsas, salads, or sauces. These gourmet fruits hold well on or off the vine. Production is non stop. DET 20 seeds $3.55 100 seeds $15.95

VTO604 • HealTH KiCK Hybrid 72 days. Saladette type, oval, 4 oz., deep red fruits contain 50% more lycopene than average tomatoes. Research in-dicates lycopene protects against prostate, lung and other cancers. Health- and nutrition-minded gardeners appreciate this variety for fresh eating or preserving. High yields, good flavor and multiple disease resistance. V, F, Alternaria, DET 30 seeds $2.45 100 seeds $7.95

VTO608 • POliSH liNGuiSa OP 73 days. Heirloom. A New York family brought this vari-ety from their Polish garden in the late 19th century. Large, sausage-shaped, 7 to 10 oz. fruits are tender skinned, sweet, and delicious. What sets this aside from most other heirloom varieties is its excellent vigor and productiv-ity. Tastes so good we eat it out of hand without any salt. IND 0.25 gm. Pkt.$1.75 4 grams $9.95

VTO455 • rOma VF OP 76 days. Heirloom. Compact plants bear a heavy crop of bright-red, plum-shaped tomatoes. Exception-ally solid and meaty with few seeds. Ideal for whole canned tomatoes; makes a high quality tomato paste. V, F. DET 0.5 gm. Pkt. $1.45 4 gm. $4.95 1/2 oz. $11.95

mHG273 • SOil THermOmeTer 6" long. Measure soil temperature before planting.. Steel casing makes this almost indestructible. Easy to read thermometer. One of the most useful gardening tools you will ever own. $15.95

mHG320 • VelCrO PlaNT TieSVelcro adheres to itself but not to plant stems or leaves. Perfect to stake all sorts of flowers and vegetables. Self gripping- Reusable 0.5" wide by 75 ft long. $6.95

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mSP298 • NiCHOlS GardeN Balm Hand Therapy for Gardeners. After years of chapped hands, we decided to put our knowledge of essential oils to use to create our own lotion.Includes aloe vera gel, shea butter, rosemary oil, tea tree oil , spearmint oil and emolliants. 4 oz $7.95 8 oz $13.95

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VCr134 • WaTerCreSS Nasturtium officinalis OP P/1". Think beyond dainty tea sandwiches; use watercress as a main salad green – great with a good mustard vinaigrette; chop finely and mix in to warm vidhysoisse. Needs rich wet soil. Pkt. $1.95 1/2 oz. $10.45,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,

WaTermelON Citrullus lanatus. Grow in light, rich soil; work in plenty of organic mate-rial. Keep well mulched. Dates to maturity are from direct seeding in the garden. approx. 500 to 800 seeds per oz. or 17 to 28 seeds per gram.

VWa612 CrimSON SWeeT OrGaNiCOP 85 days. AAS 1964. Crisp, high-quality, deep-red flesh is sweet and juicy. Bright green rind with alternating light- and dark-green stripes. Serve with pride at summer picnics. Mel-ons measure 12"to 10"around, 25 lbs; 8' vines produce 3 to 6 fruits. Resistant to wilt and anthracnose. 3 gm. Pkt. $2.05 1-oz. $5.65

VWa609 • SWeeT diaNe Hybrid 85 days. Dark rose-colored interior is sweet, crisp, and juicy. A beauty with dark stripes on a light green rind; oval fruits aver-age 15 lb. A super variety for home gardens, cranking out a steady production under average growing conditions. Watermelons are another good source of lycopene. 20 seeds $3.25

VWa474 • TiGer BaBY WaTermelONHybrid 80 days. Green-striped melons have rosy-red, crisp, dense flesh that is refreshing and sweet. High sugar content. Small, 7" diameter, round, icebox type watermelon; similar to those seen in markets. Ideal for today's smaller households; fruits average 6 to 9 lb. 20 seeds $2.45

VWa476 • YellOW dOll Hybrid 65 days. The crisp yellow flesh of this melon is sweet and delicious. Early maturing, very produc-tive, semi-compact vines bear round, 5 to 8 lb. melons. Scrumptious. 20 seeds $2.95

VTO457 • SauCY OP 68 days. Highly productive, compact plants. Fruit quality holds on or off the vine. Easy to peel, sparsely seeded fruits are a good choice for home canning. Developed by Dr. James R. Baggett of Oregon State University. DET. 0.1 gm. Pkt. $1.85 1 gm.$6.95

VTO620 • WiNdOWBOXHybrid 70 days. Good yields of 2 to 3 oz., pear-shaped fruits on sturdy, attractive plants. This Roma does double duty; use for fresh eating and salads as well as for cooking An excellent tomato bred for container gardening. V, F, N, DET. 20 seeds Pkt. $2.65 100 seeds $6.95

TurNiPS Brassica rapa var. rapifera. Cool weather crop; sow seeds in early spring or late summer. approx. 12,000 seeds per ounce; 420 to 425 seeds per gram.

VTu536 • OaSiSHybrid 55 days. Sweet and juicy aren't usually adjectives used to describe turnips, but this unusual Japanese variety has a tender, snowy white interior that you can peel and eat like an apple. Use fresh in salads, steam lightly, sauté, or stir-fry. Large oblong roots average 4" in diameter. 1 gm. Pkt. $2.25 1/2 oz. $11.95

VTu470 • PurPle TOP WHiTe GlOBe OrGaNiCOP 50 days. Heirloom. Smooth white roots with purple-red shoulders that stand above the soil. Tender, fine grained flesh and mild flavor make this an all-American favorite. Use tops as greens. 4 gm. Pkt. $1.85 1 oz. $4.45

VTu477 • SWeeT SCarleT Ball OP 50 days. Heirloom. Dark red exterior and white flesh. Unlike any other turnip, when you place washed, unpeeled turnip slices in a vinegar or citrus solution, they turn bright scarlet. You must try this heirloom from Matsuyama, Japan. A favorite for Japanese New Year. 0.5 gm. Pkt $1.95

VTu475 • TOKYO marKeT OP 30-50 days. Very early, all-white turnip with smooth, tender flesh. Harvest in 30 days for baby turnips or pickling, or wait until roots reach 4" to 5" in diameter. Delicious raw in salads, or add to stews. Stir-fry young greens. 1 gm. Pkt. $1.85 1/2 oz $4.65,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,

OrGaNiC CerTiFied SeedAs you browse through this catalog you'll notice that many of our varieties are designated as organic. We use that designation only when the seed has been certified as organic through an official or-ganic seed certification program. Whenever possible we buy organic seed from local growers.

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COVer CrOPS FOr HOme GardeNS Cover crops offer multiple advantages for the home gardener and farmer: weed suppression, improved fertility, better soil structure, and increased biomass on otherwise fallow areas. We offer cover crops appropriate for different seasons, soil types, and growing condi-tions. Valuable for any size garden. Planting and cover crop information sheet included with all orders. If you have questions, please call us at 800-422-3985.

VCV205 • alFalFa Medicago sativa. Perennial legume that is excellent for fixing nitrogen from the air into the soil. Deep rooted and drought tolerant. Needs warm weather to germi-nate; late summer plantings recommended. Excellent choice for well-drained soil that will be unused for a long time; harvest hay for several years and plow the crop under in fall or spring. Seeding rates: 6 oz. per 1000 sq. ft., 12 to 15 lb. per acre. 1/2 lb. $6.45 2 lb. $17.95 5 lb. $35.95

VHG329 • legume inoculant For alfalfa or Clover Combination treats 50 lb. of seed $5.75

VCV217 • Bell BeaN OrGaNiCVicia faba. Annual legume, 3' to 6' tall. Good source of nitrogen (150 lb. per acre), and organic matter (5000 to 8000 lb. per acre). Matures early, March to May; attracts beneficial insects to your garden. Vigorous root system helps loosen heavy soils Seeding rates: 2 to 4 lb. per 1000 sq. ft., 80 to 125 lb. per acre. 1/4 lb. $3.95 1 lb. $9.95 5 lb. $36.95

CV211 • BuCKWHeaTFagopyrum esculentum. 24". A very fast-growing cover crop, ready in 5 to 6 weeks. Mow or till into soil before seedheads form. Virtually smothers all weeds, including thistle, while providing a habitat for beneficial insects. Increases phosphorous availability to subsequent crops. Does not withstand frost, making it a good summer cover crop. Seeding rates: 1 lb. for 500 sq. ft. 1 lb. $4.95 5 lb. $19.95 10 lb. $29.95

VCV207 • ClOVer, CrimSON Trifolium incarnatum An annual legume, excellent for nitrogen fixation, Fall planting will flower in April; till under between April 15 and May 1. Seed-ing rates: 8 oz. per 1000 sq. ft., 20 to 25 lb. per acre. 1/2 lb. $5.95 2 lb. $15.95 5 lb. $27.95

VCV206 • Field PeaS - auSTriaNPisum sativum var. arvense. Cold-hardy, annual legume; early spring growth is vigorous. Tolerates poor soil; flowers in May. Mowing before rototilling may be nec-essary. Seeding rates: 2 lb. per 1000 sq. ft., 100 lb. per acre. 1 lb. $4.95 5 lb. $19.95 10 lb.$ 29.95

VCV221 • OaTS OrGaNiCAvena sativa. Valuable cover and green manure crop. Oats winterkill, so plant by late September. Sow in early spring for a fast-growing green manure you can till into the garden in spring. Seeding rates: 2 to 3 lb. per 1000 sq. ft., 100 lb. per acre. 1 lb. $6.25 5 lb. $16.95 10 lb. $29.95

VVCV214 • rYe, WiNTerSecale cereale Annual. Fall sow September into Novem-ber. In spring when it is 18" to 24” tall, mow and turn into soil. This popular cover crop improves the soil and suppresses weed development. Seeding rates: 1 lb. per 1000 sq. ft., 25 lb. per acre. 1 lb. $4.95 5 lb. $19.95 10 lb. $ 29.95

NeWVCV225 • SudaN GraSS Sorghum bicolor A/6'-8'. Fast growing at temperatures above 65°; dies quickly after a hard frost. In warm-win-ter climates, cut before seedheads form. Valued for the volume of biomass produced. Excellent for weed sup-pression; potato farmers report some nematode control. Not recommended for forage. Large plants do not need to reach maximum size before cutting and tilling under. 1/4 lb. $3.15 1 lb. $6.25 5 lb $15.45

VCV219 • VeTCH, HairY OrGaNiCVicia villosa. Annual legume, 24" to 36" tall. Best for cold climates. Plant early to establish before cold weather, turn under in spring. In mild climates, plant later in fall; allow to mature later May before incorpo-rating into soil. Grow with Winter Ryegrass, Oats, or Bell Beans for more height and biomass. Seediing rates: 1 to 2 lb. per 1000 sq. ft. or 40 to 60 lb. per acre. 1/4 lb. $3.95 1 lb. $9.95 5 lb. $36.95

VCV215 • WHiTe muSTard - BraCO Brassica alba 75 days. or-ganic Nematode Control. Interferes with completion of the feeding nematode larvae's life cycle. Acts as a natural biofumigant when turned into the soil just before flowering. High-protein forage crop; high nitrogen content; increases soil tilth. Useful winter cover crop in home gardens, crop rotations, and vineyards. Sow and allow to grow 45 to 60 days (the approximate time before flowering), flail or mow, and turn into soil as green manure 2 to 3 weeks before planting crops. Grows 1' to 2' tall. Not suitable for grazing animals. Seeding rates: 6 to 8 oz. per 1,000 sq. ft., 15 to 20 lb. per acre. 1/2 lb. $5.95 2 lb. $15.95 10 lb. $49.95 50 lb. $125.00 plus shipping

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PereNNial ClOVerS Groudcovers to sow alone or in with your lawn seed. These are not cover crops because they are perennial and will not die back.

HGC107 • STraWBerrY ClOVer Trifolium fragiferum P/6”. Small pink strawberry like blooms. Does well in slightly alkaline soils. Zones 5-8. One pound covers 1000 sq. ft. or sow 6-10 lbs per acre. 1 0z Pkt. $1.95 1/2 lb $5.95 2 lbs $14.95

HGC106 • WHiTe duTCH ClOVerT. repens P/6” . For ground cover, living mulch or green manure. Sun to partial shade. Zones 4 to 9. One pound covers 1,000 sq. ft or 7 lb. per acre. 1 0z Pkt. $1.95 1/2 lb $5.95 2 lbs $14.95