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HERITAGE HARVEST
S EED
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Heritage Harvest Seed Collections
HERITAGE HARVEST SEED
NO GMO’S ~ NO HYBRIDS ~ UNTREATED NATURAL SEED
OUR 10TH YEAR!
Heritage Harvest Seed is a mail order business specializing in rare and endangered heirloom
varieties of vegetables, flowers and herbs. Jessy Friesen and I, along with my mother Iris
Stefanec, are working together to preserve heirloom varieties and offer their seed for sale to the
public. This requires a lot of research and countless hours trying to track down rare seed sources,
as well as delving into the histories of different varieties.
I am a member of Seeds of Diversity Canada and Seed Savers Exchange based in Decorah,
Iowa. Both organizations are extremely worthwhile and I strongly recommend anyone with an
interest in heirloom plants to join. I also have a Bachelor’s Degree in Horticultural Technology
and have been an avid gardener since I was a child.
We have some exciting changes at Heritage Harvest Seed this year. We have increased the
amount of seed in most seed packets and are now offering bulk seed of many of our varieties.
We also have a Seed Saving Book for sale written by Seeds of Diversity. Once again I am very
excited about this year’s selection, some of which are only available through our website. We
have one of the best selections of heirloom varieties in North America and our collection
continues to grow each year. It has taken me years to be able to offer some of these special
varieties to my customers.
At Heritage Harvest Seed we garden organically, although we are not certified organic. We
now grow three quarters of our seed on our farms in Carman and Fisher Branch. We take the
growing and preserving of heirloom plants and the saving of seed very seriously. When you
purchase seed you can be assured that the seed is viable and true to type and that you are
supporting an extremely worthwhile preservation effort.
How to Save Your Own Seeds -– A 48 page seed saving handbook written by Seeds of
Diversity. $19.95
Gift Certificates make wonderful gifts!
Large Heirloom Garden Collection-(Save $10.00 over cost of individual pkts) 1 pkt each of the
following seed varieties: Bis Bean, Black Valentine Bean, Early Riser Bean, Little Fields
Special Bean (Tr. Pkt), Bassano Beet, Crosby Egyptian Beet, Broad Windsor Broad Bean,
Calabrese Broccoli, Chieftain Savoy Cabbage, Premium Late Flat Dutch Cabbage, Red Core
Chantenay Carrot, Scarlet Nantes Carrot, Early Snowball Cauliflower, Paris Golden Celery,
Golden Bantam Corn (Tr. Pkt), Early Green Cluster Cucumber, Mirella Cucumber, Miniature
White Cucumber, Black Beauty Eggplant, Early Purple Vienna Kohlrabi, Giant Musselburgh
Leek, Black Seeded Simpson Lettuce, White Paris Cos, Merveille des Quatre Saisons, Arugula,
Oka Melon, Ailsa Craig Onion, Franz Bunching Onion, Mustard Greens, Hollow Crown
Parsnip, Dwarf Gray Sugar Pea (Tr. Pkt), Green Arrow Pea (Tr. Pkt), Little Marvel Pea, King of
the North Pepper, Joe’s Long Cayenne Pepper, Round Black Spanish Radish, French Breakfast
Radish, Rhubarb, Bloomsdale Longstanding Spinach, Connecticut Field Pumpkin, Table Queen
Acorn Squash, Spaghetti Squash, Envy Soybean, Fordhook Giant Swiss Chard, Gregori’s Altai
Tomato, Cherokee Purple Tomato, Old Brooks Tomato, Purple Top White Globe Turnip,
Wilhelmsburger Rutabaga, Cream of Sask. Watermelon, Dill, Parsley, Thyme, Russian
Mammoth Sunflower, Breadseed Poppy
$171.75
Short Season Collection -(Save $5.00 over cost of individual pkts) 1 pkt each of the following:
Improved Golden Wax Bean, Stringless Green Pod Bean, Great Northern Bean, Early Wonder
Beet, De Ciccio Broccoli, Early Jersey Wakefield Cabbage, Danvers Half Long Carrot, Soup
Celery, Simonet Corn, Lyaluk Cucumber, Miniature White Cucumber, Dwarf Curled Scotch
Kale, Early White Vienna Kohlrabi, Black Seeded Simpson Lettuce, Minnesota Midget Melon,
Early Yellow Globe Onion, Franz Bunching Onion, Hollow Crown Parsnip, Homesteader Pea,
Sutton’s Harbinger Pea, Doe Hill Pepper, Early Jalapeno Pepper, Cherry Belle Radish,
Bloomsdale Spinach, Summer Savory, Spaghetti Squash, Costata Romanesco Zucchini, Latah
Tomato, Early Annie Tomato, Purple Top Milan Turnip
$85.00
Three Sisters Collection -1 pkt each of the following seed varieties: Flagg Bean, Mandan Bride
Corn, Canada Crookneck Squash
$9.90
Container Gardening Collection -(Save $3.00 over cost of individual pkts) 1 pkt each of the
following seed varieties: Paris Market Carrot, Lettuce Leaf Basil, Bulls Blood Beet, Listada de
Gandia Eggplant, Tom Thumb Lettuce, Tom Thumb Pea, Doe Hill Pepper, Cherry Belle Radish,
Fordhook Giant Swiss Chard, Russian Saskatchewan Tomato
$27.95
Heritage Herb Collection -(Save $3.00 over cost of individual pkts) 1 pkt each of the following
seed varieties: Angelica, Borage, Dark Opal Basil, Lettuce Leaf Basil, Chamomile, Cilantro,
Chives, Old Ukrainian Dill, Parsley, Sage, Summer Savory, Thyme
$33.00
Short Season Tomato Collection -(Save $3.00 over cost of individual pkts) 1 pkt each of the
following seed varieties: Bison, Black Early, Early Orange Stripe, Fargo Yellow Pear, Farthest
North, Latah, Monomakh’s Hat, Sasha’s Altai, Sophie’s Choice, Zarnitsa
$27.00
Tomato Favorites Collection -(Save $3.00 over cost of individual pkts) 1 pkt each of the
following: Andrew Raharts Jumbo Red, Black Krim, Brandywine (Sudduth’s), Cleota Pink,
Gray’s Sweet Cherry, Hungarian Italian, Indian Stripe, Persimmon, Silvery Fir, Sioux
$27.00
Butterfly & Hummingbird Collection -(Save $3.00 over cost of individual pkts) 1 pkt each of
the following seed varieties: Aster Crego Mix, Swamp Butterfly Weed, Black Eyed Susan,
Cosmos Sensation Mix, Purple Coneflower, Blue Cloud Larkspur, Old Fashioned Nicotiana, Old
Fashioned Vining Petunia, Black Knight Scabiosa, Giant Cactus Mix Zinnia
$27.00
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Beans (Phaseolus vulgaris)
beige streaks and can be used as a dry bean. (55 days for snap beans) Bush. $3.00
Bush Beans= 50 seed/pkt.
Pole Beans=25 seeds/pkt
Brown Caseknife (1800’s) - The Brown Caseknife Bean is a very old heirloom that has been
grown since the 1800’s. The flat pods can be used as a snap when young but the flat brown seed
are best used as a dry bean. EXTREMELY RARE. (100 days for dry beans) Pole. $3.95
Amish Nuttle (pre-1800) - (aka Cornhill Bean, Mayflower)
This bean was offered for sale by Bernard McMahon as early
as 1802 and was also grown by the Amish for generations.
Prior to this time, the Seneca and Iroquois called it the Corn
Hill Bean and the Seneca considered it one of their oldest
beans. It is ideal to grow with corn and is a typical cutshort
variety with short, bumpy pods. The beautiful seed is small, squarish, beige with rose speckling
on one end. Good for baking, stews and soups. (95 days for dry beans) Pole. $3.00
Annie Jackson –This beautiful bean was discovered in Russia by Annie Jackson. She brought
some beans back to Southern Manitoba and her son has been preserving them ever since. A
vigorous pole bean that produces beautiful oval seed that is half burgundy and half white. A very
good baking bean that is also quite early. Thanks very much to Stephen Jackson for giving me
seed for this excellent variety. (90 days for dry beans) Pole. Reg. Pkt/$3.00 or Trade Pkt/$6.95
Arikara Yellow- A very historic bean that helped sustain the Lewis & Clark expedition through
the winter of 1805 at Fort Mandan! Lewis obtained seeds from the Arikara Indians and brought
seeds to Thomas Jefferson and in 1809 Jefferson planted the Arikara bean at Monticello.
Bernard McMahon also offered it in his 1815 catalogue. The pods can be harvested very young
as snaps but this bean is best used in the dry state for soups, stews or baking. Oscar H. Will
carried the Arikara bean in his catalogue in the early 1900’s. Productive, very early and an
excellent baker. (80-85 days for dry beans) Bush. $3.00
Beurre de Roquencourt – An old French variety with beautiful golden pods. A very flavorful
wax bean that is great for short season areas and is also very productive. The pods are filled with
slender black seed that can be used for refried beans or as a soup bean. (50-55 days) Bush. $3.00
Bis –A Polish heirloom that has large, flat yellow pods and is extremely productive. A very nice
wax bean with good flavor. Bush. (50-60 days for snaps) $3.00
Black Valentine (1897) -A legendary snap bean for its delicious taste. Peter Henderson &
Company introduced this wonderful variety back in 1897. Productive bush plants produce 6”
long green pods and black shiny seed that can also be used as a dry soup bean. (50-55 days for
snaps) Bush. $3.00
Blue Coco (pre-1775) - One of the oldest of the purple podded pole varieties, this rare variety
was known in France as early as 1775. The young pods are delicious harvested young as snap
beans and the beige to “coco” colored seeds have a meaty texture when used as a dry bean. The
coloration of the dry seed varies with soil and climate. It is very durable and excellent for short
season climates because it is quite early for a pole bean and is also very tolerant of adverse
conditions. EXTREMELY RARE. Pole. (60 days for snaps) $3.95
Blue Jay – Brought back from the brink of extinction by a few dedicated Canadian seed savers.
Comtesse de Chambord Bean was one of its parents. Blue Jay is a nice early snap bean with
good flavor. The green pods are produced in abundance and the dried seed is navy blue with
New varieties for 2012
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Canadian Wild Goose - Small seed is white with grayish green speckles and orange around the
hilum. Great for baking or soup. Quite productive plants with short runners. An early and
disease resistant bush plant. A very old variety. (85 days for dry beans) Bush. $3.00
Canadian Wonder (pre-1873) - A genuine Canadian heirloom originating in Canada sometime
prior to 1873. According to the book Beans of New York (1931), it was also known as Red
Canada, Rose and Summer’s Canadian Wonder. Unfortunately, this bean has become extremely
rare in North America and I actually had to obtain my original seed stock from England. The
seed is red similar to a kidney bean and is best used in any dish requiring kidney beans. The
green pods may be used as a snap if picked young. EXTREMELY RARE. Bush. (95 days for
dry beans) (25 seeds/pkt) $3.95
Carr (pre-1880) - Originally brought to Colorado from southwestern Virginia in the
1880’s by the Mortin family who then gave some to Harry Morgan’s mother. Harry
Morgan grew these well into his 90’s in an area with an elevation of 7600 feet. Adapted well to
higher elevations and cooler nights. Carr is a nice dry bean with cream colored seed streaked
with red and can be eaten as a snap if picked young. Great for short season areas since it is very
early and productive. EXTREMELY RARE. (60 days for snaps, 85 days for dry beans) $3.95
Dolloff – A very exciting variety that is a descendant of the Horticultural Lima bean which has
been around since 1885. The Dolloff Bean is named after Roy Dolloff of Burke Hollow,
Vermont. In the 1920’s Hattie Gray, who was then a child, remembers her mother and her
walking to Burke Hollow to get the seed from Roy. Hattie grew the bean for 60 years in West
Burke, Vermont and then shared it with Leigh Hurley in 1985. Doloff is used as a green shell
bean or dry bean. Hattie was well known for her baked beans served at church suppers. This
special bean is flattened and resembles a Lima bean. (90 days for dry beans) Pole. $3.95
Dragon Tongue - (A.k.a. Dragon Langerie) Extremely productive and delicious wax bean that
originated in the Netherlands. Flattened yellow pods are 6-7” long and streaked with purple. The
seeds, which can also be used as a dry bean, are beige with purple stripes, some are almost all
purple. Productive and rust resistant bush plant. (55-60 days for snaps) $3.00
Early Riser – The most productive early pole bean I have ever grown. The huge long flat pods
are produced at about the same time as the bush snaps are ready and continue producing all
summer long. The long pods keep their excellent texture and flavor even when quite large.
Highly recommended! (55 days for snaps) Pole. $3.00
Early Yellow Six Weeks – In the 1800’s this was once a very popular variety due to its early
ripening characteristics. The green pods are 5” long and are best used when quite young. The
seeds are beige in color. Fearing Burr (Field and Garden Vegetables of America, 1865) stated
that, “It is quite productive, and an excellent early string bean, but less valuable as a green
shelled bean, or for cooking when ripe.” (55 days for snaps) Bush. EXTREMELY RARE. $3.95
Flagg – (aka Chester, Skunk Bean) A rare bean that originated with the Iroquois Indians. Gail
Flagg of Fort Kent, Maine said that this bean had been grown in Chester, Vermont for many
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years. The seed is flat and lima bean shaped with black and white streaks, some seed has reverse
markings with the occasional black seed. The dry beans also cook quickly and can be used in
soup and stews. Very productive and adapted to short season climates. (90 days for dry beans)
Pole. EXTREMELY RARE. $3.00
Frijol en Seco Pinto – A New Mexican heirloom originally collected at Bernalillo, New
Mexico. One of the earliest pinto beans available! Productive, drought tolerant plants. (90 days
for dry beans) Vining bush plants. $3.00
Ga Ga Hut Pinto – Originally grown by the Seneca Indians, this is an early and productive
pinto bean. Can also be grown on corn. (95 days for dry) Pole. $3.00
Good Mother Stallard – A family heirloom from Glenn Drowns that has been saved for
generations. This beautiful red and white streaked bean is excellent for soup or stews and has a
rich, meaty flavor. (85-90 days for dry beans) Pole. $3.00
Grandma Nellie’s Yellow Mushroom – A very unique heirloom originally from Russia. In
1952, Nellie Chernoff obtained the seed for these beans from a Russian lady. Nellie grew them
in Kamsack, SK until 1988 when her granddaughter Marge Mozelisky took over the
preservation of these beans; Marge has been growing them ever since. The pods are a nice
yellow color and the seeds are dark brown. The unique trait of this variety is that the flavor of
the pods is said to be similar to mushrooms when cooked! Marge Mozelisky was gracious
enough to share her family’s special recipe. Pole. (75 days to snaps) $3.95
Historical Note: Oscar H. Will
started the Oscar H. Will & Co.
seed business in the early 1880’s.
Oscar published his first mail
order catalogue in 1884 at
Bismark, North Dakota and not
only sold early maturing vegetable
seed but also trees and shrubs;
Oscar Will introduced the Russian
Olive in 1906. Will’s Pioneer
Brand Seed served customers for
more than 75 years. Many of the
varieties of vegetables featured in
his catalogue were obtained as
gifts from the Mandan, Hidatsa
and Arikara tribes of the region.
As a result, many of the catalog
covers depicted native farming and
native varieties.
Great Northern- An old bean that was one of Oscar
H. Will’s most famous introductions. The Great
Northern Bean was selected from a leather pouch of
bean seed given to Oscar H. Will in 1883 by a
Hidatsa Indian named Son of Star. It is drought
tolerant & early. The medium to large sized flat
white seed is great for baking. (90 days for dry
beans) Bush. Reg. Pkt/$3.00, Trade Pkt/$6.95
great bean to use in chili, it has a slightly nutty flavor. Extremely productive. (100 days for dry
beans) Bush. $3.00
Hidatsa Shield Figure- Originally grown by the Hidatsa Indians of North Dakota. A beautiful
bean that is one of my favorites. The seed is white with a large tan shield figure around the
hilum. This seed is truly beautiful and good for soup or baking. Very disease resistant. (100 days
for dry beans) Pole. $3.00
Hopi Black – Ancient variety grown by the Hopi Indians of the Southwest for centuries. The
small black beans have a matte finish and are produced in abundance. The tasty beans are
excellent for refried beans, chili or soup. The compact plants are drought resistant and quite
early. An excellent variety for short season areas. (100 days for dry beans). Bush. Reg.
Pkt/$3.00, Trade Pkt/$6.95
Improved Golden Wax –Delicious wax bean that has been very popular for years. Great for
freezing. (55-60 days for wax beans) Bush. Reg. Pkt/$3.00, Trade Pkt/$6.95
Iroquois Cornbread – I am so excited to be able to offer this endangered variety to my
customers! This beautiful bean originated with Iroquois Indians and was added to
cornbread. The purplish seed is mottled with cream and is best used as a dry bean. One of the
rarest beans in my collection. (105 days for dry beans) Bush. $3.95
Jacob’s Cattle – A popular heirloom baking bean in the east. The beautiful beans are white with
purple splashes and dots and are excellent for baked bean recipes. Early and productive. Great
for short season areas. (90 days for dry) Bush. $3.00
Jumbo Roma – A wonderful open pollinated variety that is becoming increasingly hard to find.
The giant flat Roma beans are green and great for steaming. The seed is beige with brown
stripes. Very productive! Bush. (55-60 says to maturity) $3.95
Hanna Hank –This wonderful heirloom bean has
large pods and beautiful gray elongated seed with
black lines and swirls. Beautiful seed! A nice snap
bean when young, and a good dried soup bean when
old. Hanna Hank looks very similar, if not identical
to the variety Tennessee Wonder in my Beans of
New York book. Productive. (70 days for snaps)
Pole. $3.00
Lena’s Bean – A Heritage Harvest Exclusive! A few years ago Brian Porter of Regina sent me
some of these beans to preserve. Brian shared with me the following history. “In consultation
with a lady named Anne (now about 83), from whom I obtained the seeds about twice in the past
decade, she confirmed that she obtained the seed from her friend Lena (now deceased) of
Regina. Lena or her family received the seeds during the "Dirty Thirties" as part of a relief
package from the federal government. Apparently these seeds were distributed as cooking beans
and Lena or possibly her mother decided to grow some for themselves rather than cook them
all.” Lena’s Beans are extremely productive and can be grown as a twining bush or a shorter
pole variety. The plants are also disease tolerant and produce many white seeds that can be used
for baking. I am very happy to be able to offer this exciting piece of Canadian history! Pole. (85
days to dry beans) $3.95
Heritage Dore – (aka Golden Heirloom) An old
French Canadian heirloom originally from the Cantin
family of Quebec where it was grown for generations. The mustard colored seeds are used for
delicious baked beans. Similar to Worchester Indian (Old Canada Bush Bean) which is one of
the oldest types of beans except for the intense coloration of the seed. An early bean that dries
beautifully on the plant and is easy to shell. (100 days for dry beans) Vining bush. $3.00
Limelight (1968) - Developed at the Lethbridge Research Station and released in 1968. A
selection of “Princess of Artois” with larger seeds and pods. The beans are used in the green
shell stage and have a flavor and appearance similar to Lima Beans. Limelight did very well for
me and was very productive with no signs of disease. Seeds are an ivory white color when dry.
This variety was once carried by seed companies but has now become EXTREMELY RARE.
(70-90 days for dry beans) $3.95
Hidatsa Red- Originally grown by the Hidatsa Indians of North Dakota. A very prolific bean
that produces medium sized flat dark red seed. The plants sprawl and produce many runners. A
Littlefield’s Special –Heirloom bean similar to Jacob’s Cattle except the colors are black and
white instead of burgundy and white. Early and a good baking bean. (95 days for dry beans)
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as snaps when young or the white with red streaked seed can be used when dry. (60 days for
snaps) Pole. $3.95
Bush. Reg. Pkt/$3.00, Trade Pkt/$6.95
Maccarone – This long slender heirloom snap bean originates from Italy. The pods are
flavorful when young and the most interesting thing about this bean are the seeds which
are long and thin with white on one end and darker mottling on the other end. Beautiful seed!
(70 days for snaps) Bush. $3.95
Mandan Black –For years I have been looking for the Mandan Black bean which was
thought to be extinct. I knew that there was a good chance that it still existed somewhere,
probably under another name. The only known specimens were at a Gene Bank in the United
States and they were too old to germinate. This rare variety was hiding for years in a safe at the
Kansas Historical Society labeled Mexican Black “Mandan Black”. Several of the red Mexican
varieties are similar to the Hidatsa Red Bean so it makes sense that these Mexican beans
eventually made it to more Northern areas and were grown by the Mandan, Hidatsa and Arikara
Indians. These small black beans are extremely prolific with short vines that you would expect
from a native variety. EXTREMELY RARE. (100 days for dry beans) Vining bush. $3.95
Mary Ison’s Little Brown Bunch – One of my favorites! This very productive heirloom bean
produces loads of extremely small 3 inch pods on bush plants with short runners. The small seed
is beige with brown stripes and is adorable. A unique variety that can be used for baking. (100
days for dry beans) Bush. Reg. Pkt/$3.00, Trade Pkt/$6.95
Mennonite K Triple A (pre 1890) - A Heritage Harvest Seed Exclusive! A special
thanks to Betty A. Keeler for sending me this wonderful variety. This rare heirloom bean
has been in Betty’s family for more than four generations. Betty’s great grandmother, Katherine
Thiessen came to Canada from Southern Russian near the Black Sea area in 1890 at the age of
14. She grew them near Winkler, MB for many years and her oldest daughter Anne married in
1914 and moved to Springfield, SK where she grew them for many years. Betty’s mother Annie
continued to grow them for several years and gave Betty some in the 1970’s. Betty has been
growing them ever since and continues to make baked beans in the same bean pot that her great
grandmother Katherine used! Betty named these beans for her great-grandmother Katherine and
3 generations of Anne’s in her family who are of Mennonite heritage. These beans are extremely
productive and early, one of my earliest varieties to dry on the plant. Great for short season
areas. (80 days for dried beans) $3.00
Mennonite Purple Stripe – An old heirloom from the Waterloo Mennonites of Waterloo, ON.
The long pods are white with purplish mottling and are nice as snaps when very young or for dry
beans. Very productive and early for a pole bean. (70 days for snaps) Pole. $3.00
Molasses Face-A nice heirloom baking bean originating in the east coast. The beans dry early
on the plant and produce white seed with a large brown blotch around the hilum. (90 days for
dry beans) Bush. $3.00
Nebraska Beauty – One of the most beautiful dry beans in my collection! A Nebraska
heirloom with oval seed that is burgundy with a white area on one side. Similar to Anne
Jackson except much more burgundy than white on the seed coat. (115 days for dry beans) Pole.
$3.95
O’Driscoll – Originally from the UK, these rare heirloom beans were passed down to
Mr. O’Driscoll by his father who had grown and preserved them for many years. These
beans are tolerant of cooler weather and are early for a pole bean. The green pods can be eaten
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Orca- This heirloom bean is very early, disease resistant and productive. It is also one of the
most striking beans that I have seen. Each oval seed is half black and half white in an interesting
yin/yang design and is great for baking. A beautiful bean that is fun and easy to grow. (80 days
for dry beans) Bush. $3.00
Pepa de Zapallo- (aka Tiger Eye) A beautiful bean originally from Chile. The large flattened
kidney shape seed is an ochre color with maroon swirls. Some seed is maroon with golden
specks. Rich and creamy texture. Excellent as a shelly bean or in chili and refried beans. This
was one of my earliest beans this past summer and the pods dried very nicely on the plants
without any disease problems or molding. Highly recommended! Great for short season areas.
(80 days for dried beans) Bush. Reg. Pkt/$3.00, Trade Pkt/$6.95
Peregion- An heirloom bean from Oregon that can
be used as a snap when small or as a dried bean
later on. The small oval seed is beige with dark
stripes and some seed is dark brown or black.
The dried beans keep their color when cooked
and are excellent as a soup bean or for baking.
The plants produce quite a bit of runners and
would do better with some support. Planting
this bean at the base of corn stalks would be
ideal. Very productive. (95 days for dried
beans) Bush. $3.00
Piros Feher – An extremely rare beautiful
Hungarian heirloom that has white oval seed
with many maroon speckles and spots. Similar
coloration to Jacob’s Cattle bean but the seed
is smaller in size and more oval in shape. Can
be used as snaps when very young and dry beans when old. Productive and dries quite early. (90
days for dry) Bush with short runners. $3.95
Pisarecka Zlutoluske- This wonderful heirloom is one of the most productive wax beans that I
have ever grown. The plants are loaded with round yellow pods with wonderful flavor and the
pods have a nice yellow color even when young. The unusual colored seed is rust colored with
numerous cream colored speckles. Very early and quick to dry- great for short season areas. (50
days for snaps) Bush. $3.00
Polish Pea Bean- An old Polish heirloom that is very productive. The sprawling bush plants
send out quite a few runners and produce many small green pods that are filled with tiny round
white navy beans. Navy beans were also called pea beans at one time and are excellent for
baking. A very productive bean that is delicious in homemade baked bean recipes. (80 days for
dried beans) Bush. Reg. Pkt/$3.00, Trade Pkt/$6.95
Purple Peacock- One of the most delicious beans that I have ever tasted! The pods are
deliciously sweet eaten raw or in salads. The flowers, stems and pods are purple and turn green
when cooked. The seed is beige. A very productive bean that is also quite early for a pole bean.
Highly recommended! (60-70 days for snaps) Pole. $3.00
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Red Peanut- Old fashioned heirloom variety that is delicious eaten as a snap when young or as
a dry bean later on. The small seed is light red and resembles peanuts in color, hence the name.
Very productive plants produce loads of pods that turn bright pink when ready to shell. (85 days
for dried beans) Bush. $3.00
Red Swan – Very unique! The 4-5” long pods are a dusty red-rose color. This bean was
developed by the late Robert Lobitz. Although a more recent development, I thought it would be
an interesting addition to my collection due to the unique coloration of the pods. (55 days for
snaps) Bush. $3.00
and not stored in optimum conditions but luckily the beans still germinated after all those years
and I was given some to plant last summer. They grew beautifully and produced enough beans
so I can now offer them to my customers. Jan remembers going up into the attic at Surrey House
in the fall of 1964 to see the crop of beans drying. “There was newspaper all over the floor and
beans spread over in their cases (none touching!) all over the whole attic.” The Steeves family
would then have a huge family gathering to have a feast of dried beans and pork. An interesting
fact is that “the beans are reconstituted cases and all and cooked with pork for hours”. The
Steeves family loved these gatherings and the delicious beans that were served. (100 days for
dried beans) Pole. EXTREMELY RARE. $3.95
Refugee-A very old bean believed to have been brought to England by French Huguenots. This
bean was also canned commercially in the early 1900’s in Ontario. The 1908 McKenzie Seed
Catalog states that the Refugee bean is “An immense producer and valuable for pickling.” The
green pods are striped and contain small pinkish beige seed mottled with black as well as some
solid black seed. A very productive and early bush bean. Can be used as a snap bean when
young or as a dried bean. Dependable and disease resistant. (80 days for dry beans) Bush. $3.00
Roja de Seda –An heirloom originally from Central America. Roja de Seda is a productive bush
plant with short vines. The pods ripen to pink and the small red seed is great for refried beans.
(95 days for dry beans) $3.00
Romano 14 – A nice flat green bean that is great for freezing or eating fresh. The seed is buff
colored with a white eye. (60-65 days for snaps) Bush. $3.00
Royalty Purple Pod – Developed by Professor Elwyn Meader at the University of New
Hampshire and introduced in 1957. Productive plants produce 5” purple pods that blanch to
green when cooked and are tasty. (55 days) Bush. $3.00
Scarlet Beauty- Beautiful large kidney shaped burgundy seed mottled with pink. Yellowish
pods are heavily streaked with red. An early bush bean that is excellent in chili and used in place
of kidney beans in recipes. Quite disease resistant, very reliable, productive bush plant. (100
days for dry beans) $3.00
Snowcap-Beautiful seed! Snowcap is one of the largest heirloom soup beans available and the
large putty white seed has a light tan blotch around the hilum with maroon streaks. A must for
soup! (100 days for dry beans) Pole. Reg. Pkt/$3.00, Trade Pkt/$6.95
Speckled Algonquin – This rare native bean was originally grown by the Algonquin
Indians. The light beige seed has maroon colored stripes and is very productive. Best
used as a dry bean. EXTREMELY RARE. (95 days for dry beans) Bush. $3.95
Steeves Caseknife- A Heritage Harvest Seed Exclusive! I am very excited to introduce this
rare variety that I obtained from Jan Steeves-Cuvelier. This bean originated in Albert County,
New Brunswick and was grown by three generations of the Steeves Family since the early
1930’s at their home in Surrey, Albert County, New Brunswick. The house which came to be
called Surrey House, was bought by Jan’s grandfather, Cedric Steeves, who fully restored it with
the help of his wife, his sister and her husband. They continued to grow these beans in the back
garden on metal frames until the death of Cedric in 1972, at which time the metal frames went to
Jan’s fathers’ house in Cap Brule on the Northcumberland Strait. Jan’s father continued to grow
these beans on the same metal frames until 1994 when he passed away. Jan then inherited a bag
of the Steeves Caseknife Beans and put them aside until recently. The beans were 10 years old
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Stringless Green Pod (1894) - (aka Burpee’s Stringless Green Pod) In 1894 Calvin Keeney
who was known as the “Father of the Stringless Bean”, developed Burpee’s Stringless Green
Pod which was then introduced by the Burpee Seed Company. It remained the most popular
bean for years and was claimed to be the first stringless bean. An excellent snap bean with 5”
pods and brown seed. Early, productive and tasty. Good for freezing. (45-50 days) Bush. Reg.
Pkt/$3.00, Trade Pkt/$6.95
Stoltfus String (1888) - A rare heirloom bean from Lancaster County, Pennsylvania that is
thought to be a selection of Excelsior Refugee Bean. Prolific round podded snap bean with dark
purple mottled seed. This variety can be used as a snap bean when young or as a dry bean when
mature. (75 days for snaps) Bush. $3.00
Sultan’s Golden Crescent – Similar to Anellino Yellow Bean. This heirloom pole bean
has crescent shaped yellow stringless pods with great taste and texture. (75 days for snap
beans) Pole. $3.95
Superlative – (aka Magpie) Introduced by Sutton’s in 1909. The long thin pods are nice as
snaps when young but the interesting aspect of this variety is the long black seeds frosted with
white on one end. Very beautiful seeds! (65 days for snaps) Bush. $3.95
Sweeney Family Heirloom – An exciting find given to me by Jim Sweeney. Jim’s family is
originally from Yarmouth County, Nova Scotia and Jim’s father always planted these beans that
he got from his father, so this is a very old bean that has been passed down through the
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generations. Jim’s father called them American Mohawk Bean and they have similar coloration
to Jesse Fisk or Red Valentine Bean but are definitely a different variety. The beans are kidney
sized and are purplish red with lighter speckles or mottling. Jim has been growing this variety in
Lloydminster, AB for the last 10 years. Nice for baking. (95 days for dry beans) Bush. $3.00
Tendergreen (1957) - (aka Tendergreen Improved) An early snap bean that produces green
pods that average 6” in length. One of the most productive varieties and excellent for freezing. A
longtime favorite on the prairies! (52 days for snap beans) Bush. $3.00
Triomphe de Farcy (1892) - This productive French heirloom filet bean dates back to
1892. The long, thin green pods are best eaten when young and have excellent taste and
texture. Very productive. (60 days for snap beans) Bush. $3.95
True Cranberry- (aka Red Cranberry Pole, Cranberry) The True Cranberry Bean is a very old
bean that has been grown since colonial times and prior to that time, by the Indians of Maine.
The bean is excellent as a shell bean or as dried beans. The very dark red seeds have a white
hilum and look like cranberries. They are delicious in chili or other recipes that call for dried
beans. One of my favorites! (100 days for dry beans) Pole. $3.00
Tung’s – Preserved by the Kerr family of Long Beach, BC since the early 1900’s. In 1906
James D. Kerr immigrated from England and settled at Long Beach on Kootenay Lake. He hired
a Chinese laborer, by the name of Tung to help him on his new 50 acre property. Mr. Tung was
in charge of the vegetable garden and planted these beans that he had brought from China. After
25 years Mr. Tung returned to his homeland and the beans were preserved by the Kerr family.
Tung’s Beans are a pole variety with delicious long green pods and shiny brown seed. Best used
as a snap bean. (65 days for snaps) Pole. $3.95
Ukrainian Comrades – A rare snap bean that originates from the Ukraine. The healthy plants
produce lots of good tasting green and yellow edible pods that are best picked when young. The
pods produce both black and dark orange-tan seeds which are fun to shell and look beautiful
together. Very interesting variety. (60 days for snaps) Bush. $3.00
Vanderpol Six Weeks – A rare heirloom bean that is well over a hundred years old. The bushy
plants send out short runners and are loaded with small flat pods that are tasty when picked
young. The small angular seed is tan in color and can also be used as a dry bean. (60 days for
snaps) Bush. $3.95
Worcester Indian – One of the rarest varieties in my collection. This variety was also known as
Canada Bush bean and is a very old type of bean. Similar to Heritage Dore bean but a lighter,
duller beige color. Best used as a baking bean. (100 days for dry beans) Bush. $3.95
Broad Beans (Vicia faba)
taken me years to obtain the seed and grow out enough for sale. I am very excited to be able to
offer this rare variety! (10 seeds/pkt) $3.95
Broad Windsor – Documented since the 18th century, this is still one of the most popular
varieties available today. The green pods are 5-6” long and have large green seeds. $3.00
Crimson Flowered Broad Bean (1778) - At one time, not long ago, this broad bean was on the
verge of extinction. An elderly curator of precious bean seeds lost almost all of her harvest but
luckily sent the remaining seed to Henry Doubleday Research Association (HDRA). From just
four seeds, HDRA was able to successfully propagate this bean and save the Crimson Flowered
Broad Bean from extinction. This is one of the true success stories when it comes to saving
heirloom vegetables. The Crimson Flowered Broad Bean is an extremely ornamental plant. It is
covered with crimson flowers all summer long and into the fall. It is also very productive and
produces many tasty green fava beans that can be used fresh or dried for winter use. Sorry, not
available this year.
Martoc – A truly medieval variety. Few medieval varieties of vegetables are still available today
and I am very happy to be able to offer this one. The small brownish beans were cooked in the
dry state to produce a brown porridge. $3.95
Lima Bean (Phaseolus lunatus)
Packet = 50 seeds/pkt
Henderson’s Bush Lima (1883) - (aka Henderson’s Dwarf, Henderson’s Baby Lima, Earliest
Bush Lima) In 1883 this heirloom Lima was found along a roadside in Lynchburg, Virginia. A
local market gardener gave it to T. W. Woods & Sons and they then sold the entire stock to Peter
Henderson & Company in 1887. Henderson then introduced it to the public in 1889. These
verytasty baby Limas can be used for canning, freezing or dry. It is one of the earliest Lima
beans available. (75 days to maturity) $3.00
Runner Bean (Phaseolus coccineus)
Packet = 15-20 seeds/pkt
Black Coat (pre-1654) - Mentioned as early as 1654 by German botanist Michael Titus in
Catalogues Plantarum. A rare runner bean with scarlet orange flowers and large black seed. A
very ornamental variety that is attractive to hummingbirds. (110 days for dry beans) Pole. $3.95
Painted Lady (1600’s) - Runner beans were introduced into England in 1633. A bicolor sort
was one of the varieties known at the time. The Painted Lady Runner Bean has red and white
bicolor flowers that are very ornamental. (115 days for dry beans) Pole. $3.00
Aquadulce (pre 1850) - Aquadulce Broad Bean originated in Spain from a selection of Haba de
Sevilla Broad Bean. Aquadulce was illustrated in the Album Vilmorin in 1871. The long pods
produce large yellowish green flat seed. $3.95
Sadie’s Horse Bean- A beautiful heirloom runner bean that was grown in the same family for
over one hundred years! Huge beans have to be seen to be believed and come in a gorgeous mix
of colors including pink mottled black, lavender mottled brown and pure white. The pods are
also huge and can be eaten as a snap when very young. This bean is truly one of the most
ornamental vegetables you can grow. The vigorous vines are covered in a mix of white and red
flowers all summer long. (110 days for dried beans) Pole. $3.95
Black Russian – An extremely rare heirloom broad bean (fava bean) from Russia with purple
seeds when fresh and black seed when dry. The plants are very frost hardy and productive. It has
Scarlet Runner (1750) - An old heirloom Runner Bean that was introduced in the 1700’s.
Beautiful scarlet flowers and purple mottled seed. Very ornamental vine. $3.00
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Burpee’s Golden –Introduced by the Burpee Seed Company but similar golden beets reportedly
date back to 1828. The tops are very delicious and the roots retain their sweet flavor even when
quite large. (55 days) (50 seeds/pkt) $3.95
Soybean (Glycine max)
Packet = 50 seeds
Agate (1930’s) - Introduced in the 1930’s in New Mexico. Productive plants produce olive
green seed with brown saddles. (80 days to maturity) $3.00
Envy – Originally developed by Professor Elwyn Meader at the University of New Hampshire.
One of the earliest fresh eating soy beans (edaname). The 2’ plants produce delicious all green
soy beans. $3.00
Barley (Hordeum vulgare)
Packet = 50 seeds
Bere - Bere Barley is a very ancient grain that may have been brought to the British Isles by
Vikings in the 9th century or even from an earlier wave of settlement. In its early days it was
also called "bygge" or "big," probably originating from bygg, the Old Norse term for barley. It
became well-adapted to the British Isles as successive generations of farmers grew it for
centuries. Bere Barley is adapted to short season climates and has a very rapid growth rate. It is
also known as “90 day Barley”. This was a very important crop in history providing grain for
milling and malting, straw for thatching and animal bedding. It was traditionally used in the
British Isles in making bread, biscuits and beremeal bannock. Bere has a long history of use in
making alcohol. Historical accounts from the 15th century onward show that Orkney produced
large amounts of malt and beer from Bere Barley. EXTREMELY RARE. (50 seeds/pkt) $3.00
Beet (Beta vulgaris)
Albino – An heirloom beet from Holland with sweet white roots. Because the flesh and skin are
white, they won’t stain like red beets. $3.95
Bassano (pre-1840) - (aka Chioggia, Candy Stripe Beet) An old historic beet that was originally
called Barbabietola di Bassano and was grown in Italy well before it was known in North
America. In 1865 Fearing Burr included it in his book Field and Garden Vegetables of America.
He stated that the Bassano beet was “An Italian variety, generally considered the earliest of
garden-beets, being from seven to ten days earlier than the early blood turnip rooted.” It is
documented as grown at the Red River Settlement in the mid 1800’s under the name Turnip
Bassano, referring to its slightly flattened shape like a turnip. Apparently the original
Bassanobeet was slightly flatter and a duller red than the one that survives today, but otherwise
are the same. The Bassano beet is also known as the Candy Stripe beet because of the alternating
white and rose colored rings (like a bulls eye). This trait makes it a beautiful slicing beet. They
are excellent if slightly steamed or baked and the young beets can be used in salads. $3.00
Bulls Blood (1840) – Developed in the Netherlands from the old French variety Craupadine.
The dark red burgundy foliage is distinct and excellent in salad mixtures or steamed. The roots
can be used when young. The foliage is very striking and can be used in edible landscaping.
$3.00
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Crapaudine - The oldest beet in cultivation, dating back to the time of Charlemagne (about
1000 years ago). Originally from France, Crapaudine Beet was not readily available in North
America until the late 1860’s, when James Gregory listed it in his seed catalog. The Crapaudine
Beet has a rough thick dark skin that almost resembles bark, but the red flesh is excellent and
known to be one of the most flavorful of beets. Fearing Burr in Field and Garden Vegetables of
America (1863) listed it as Bark-skinned Beet. Sorry, not available this year.
Crosby Egyptian (1885) - Introduced commercially in 1885 by James J. H. Gregory of
Marblehead, Massachusetts but was originally selected by Josiah Crosby who was an Arlington,
Massachusetts market gardener. The flattened heart shape roots are smooth and one of the earlier
varieties to mature. $3.00
Deacon Dan - An American heirloom that was once grown by Deacon Dan Burkholder who
headed a Mennonite community in Lancaster, Pennsylvania in the early 1800’s. This is a very
large beet that retains its sweetness and texture in storage. The flesh is marbled with red and
white and is one of the best keeping storage beets. The foliage is green and looks similar to the
Lutz Green Leaf beet. EXTREMELY RARE. $3.95
Early Wonder –This old heirloom beet is one of the earliest maturing beets that produce lots of
tasty tender greens and tender roots as well. (40-50 days) $3.00
Lutz
Green
Leaf – (aka
Winter Keeper)
An old variety
that was popular
with the Amish
and Mennonites
for generations.
The tops are
green so they
were
very
popular as a
cooked
vegetable and
the roots are
huge and red
with excellent
storage
qualities. The large roots
are very sweet and do not get tough or woody even at a very
large size. Excellent variety. $3.00
Golden Mangel - This Mangel has yellow smooth roots with creamy
yellow flesh and is an excellent keeper. Mangels were traditionally used as a fodder crop to feed
livestock. Can be eaten when young. (50 seeds/pkt) $3.95
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Mangel “Colossal Long Red”- An heirloom Mangel that can reach 15 lbs and 2 feet long! The
long roots have red skin and white flesh. Excellent keeper. Can be eaten when young. (50
seeds/pkt) $3.95
Chieftain Savoy (1938) - Introduced in 1938, this variety has flattened round heads that weigh
6-7 lbs. and has savoyed crinkly leaves. Tasty. $3.00
Early Jersey Wakefield (1840’s) - A wonderful early cabbage that is a selection of the
Wakefield Cabbage which originated in England. The small pointed cone shaped heads weigh 24 lb. and are perfect for small gardens. An interesting as well as tasty addition to the garden. (6070 days) $3.00
Broccoli (Brassica oleracea var. botrytis)
Calabrese (1880’s) - An heirloom variety from Italy that was brought over to America in the
1880’s by Italian immigrants. The central head can reach 8” and many shoots form after it is cut.
Great tasting. (60 days from transplant) $3.00
Premium Late Flat Dutch (pre-1840) - A late cabbage that has very large flat heads that store
well. A family favorite for years. Excellent for sauerkraut. $3.00
De Ciccio (1890) – An Italian heirloom that was introduced to North America in the 1890’s.
After the main head is cut it produces many smaller sprouts which extend the harvest. De Cicco
is quite early and good for freezing. (48-60 days from transplant) $3.00
Mammoth Red Rock (1889) Old fashioned favorite that has been popular for many years. My
1944 Steele & Briggs Seed Co. catalogue says that it is the “largest and best red cabbage.” An
excellent red cabbage with round solid heads. Great for cooking, salads and pickling. An
excellent winter keeper. (98 days from transplant) $3.00
Romanesco - An old Italian heirloom with apple green spiraling heads and a delicious flavor. A
favorite of all who try it! (75-90 days from transplant) $3.00
Brussel Sprouts
Packet = 100 seeds
Long Island Improved (1890’s) – Introduced in the 1890’s and still popular today. Nice taste
and production. $3.00
Winningstadt (1864) An extremely rare and historical cabbage that I have been trying to locate
for years. It appeared as early as 1864 in American seed catalogs and was documented as grown
at the Red River Settlement in Manitoba. It apparently was developed from the Brunswick
cabbage that was widely grown in the 1700’s. The heads of Winningstadt are pointed and very
large and dense; this is one of the reasons it was used extensively for making sauerkraut.
EXTREMELY RARE. (80-90 days from transplant) (50 seeds/pkt) $3.95
Carrots (Daucus carota var. sativus)
Cabbage (Brassica oler var. capitata)
Danvers Half Long (1871) - Originated among market
gardeners near Danvers, Massachusetts in 1871. The deep
orange tapered thick roots grow well in heavy soils and also store well. $3.00
Jaune de Doubs – (aka Jaune Obtuse de Doubs) A French heirloom from the 19th
century that originated in the French town of Doubs. It was originally grown as a
fodder carrot but is nice for grating into salads or adding to soups and stews. (350
seeds/pkt) $3.95
Paris Market – A delicious French heirloom from the 1800’s with round dark
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orange roots and superb sweet taste. The roots average 1-2” in diameter and do very well in clay
or shallow rocky soil-even containers. Paris Market looks similar to the French Forcing carrot
pictured above. Great for market gardeners. Tasty! (250 seeds/pkt) $3.95
Purple Dragon- A wonderful purple skinned carrot with a yellow orange interior. A more
recent selection, but a very good carrot nevertheless. Purple and yellow carrots are believed to
have originated in Afghanistan; while the white carrot is native to Europe. The older varieties of
purple carrots, such as the Violette de Syrie, turn a brown color when cooked. The Purple
Dragon does not turn this color because only its skin is purple. Great for salads. Your kids will
love it! (350 seeds/pkt) $3.00
Red Core Chantenay – Dark orange roots that are broad and great for heavy clay soils. Very
sweet and a good storage carrot. $3.00
Scarlet Nantes (1855) - A French variety, Scarlet Nantes was originally developed and released
by the French seed house Vilmorin
prior to 1855. The long cylindrical tasty
orange roots are
great for freezing or eating fresh. $3.00
Cauliflower
Early Snowball (1878) Introduced by
Peter Henderson in 1878 and still
popular today. Nice 5-6” heads with
tightly formed white curds. (60 days
from transplant) $3.00
Celery (Apium graveolens)
Packet =50 seeds/pkt
Paris Golden Self Blanching (1886) - (aka Golden Self Blanching) The green stalks easily
blanch to golden yellow. Delicious and tender. $3.00
Red Stalk (1700’s) - Red Stalk Celery has been grown since the 1700’s. It has more of a robust
flavor than regular celery and is excellent for soups or stews. The stalks are thinner than modern
celery but the red color of the stalks is very eye catching. $3.95
Citron (Citrullus lanatus var. citroides)
(aka. Red Seeded Citron, Colorado Preserving Melon) The
red seeded citron is a very old melon that appeared in
manuscripts as far back as the 1580’s. Citron preserves
were once very popular. The white flesh was not eaten raw
but used to make sweetmeats which were candied melon
rind used in fruitcakes and other deserts. The 1937
McFayden Catalogue had this to say about the Red Seeded
Citron, “Is not eaten raw but is used to make a very clear,
transparent preserve of peculiarly fine flavor. It is one fruit
that every practical housewife grows in order to obtain an
economical supply of preserves for use during the winter.” (80 days) (20 seeds/ pkt) $3.00
Corn (Zea mays)
Packet = 100 seed
Gaspe Flint (pre-1534) – This extremely rare and precious 8 row flint corn was once grown by
the Micmacs and across the North Atlantic shores. Jacques Cartier observed fields of it in 1534
and it was and still is one of the earliest maturing corns, ripening in just 45-60 days. The plants
are short, growing to about 2 ½ feet tall and the cobs barely reach 4" long. I was surprised how
quickly it ripened for me this year and it certainly is worth growing in short season climates. The
dried kernels can be soaked and then used in soups and stews. I am very happy to be able to
preserve and offer this rare historic corn to my customers. (45-60 days maturity) (50 seeds/pkt)
$3.95
Golden Bantam (1902) - Yellow corn was originally grown for livestock feed, only white corn
was considered fit for the table. That all changed when a farmer named William Chambers in
Greenfield, Massachusetts grew a yellow mutant sweet corn. After Chambers death, a handful of
the yellow kernelled corn was found among his possessions and was sold to W. Atlas Burpee.
Burpee’s formally introduced this variety to the public in 1902 as Golden Bantam Corn. Since
then, Golden Bantam has been one of the most popular open pollinated sweet corns available. It
has been a favorite on the Prairies for years and was included in the 1929 Steele Briggs Seed
Company Catalogue. This is the original 8-row strain of Golden Bantam that I am offering. A
sweet corn that must be eaten or frozen right after it is picked so the sugars don’t change to
starch. Produces 5-6 inch cobs on 5’ tall plants. A great variety. Available in packet/$3.00 or
Trade Pkt/$6.95 (min. 300 seeds)
Japonica Striped Maize (See Flower Section) $3.95
Soup Celery- (aka Leaf Celery, Smallage) An old heirloom that was once very popular and
included in every seed catalogue. A variety of celery that is grown for the leaves and does not
produce large stalks. The leaves resemble parsley and have a strong celery flavor. Traditionally
used to flavor soups and was a key ingredient in traditional soup bunches (herbs, squash &
parsnip bunched together, tied with string and used in soup). Easy to grow, nice for drying. A
must for soups, stews and salads. $3.00
Zwolsche Krul – Old variety of leaf or cutting celery originating from Holland. This particular
variety has very curled leaves resembling curled parsley. It has a nice flavor that is great in
soups or stews. Very easy to grow and nice for drying! EXTREMELY RARE. $3.95
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Mandan Bride- A gorgeous flour corn from the Mandan Indians of North Dakota. Good for
grinding into flour or as a beautiful fall decoration. An excellent mix of colors with some striped
kernels as well. The plants are 4-5’ tall and produce 6-7” cobs. (90 days) $3.95
Mandan Red Clay – (aka Lavender Parching Mandan Corn) This distinctive flour corn was
once grown by the Mandan Indians of North Dakota. The 6-8” ears are clay red color and
excellent for parching or grinding into flour. (100 days) $3.95
Orchard Baby –This rare variety was bred by a Canadian named Mr. Orchard and was
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introduced by Oscar H. Will & Company in 1947. A very dwarf variety of sweet corn well
adapted to small gardens. The stalks grow to 3-4’ tall and produce golden tasty cobs which are
4-5” long. A good variety of sweet corn for northern gardens! (60 days) EXTREMELY RARE.
$3.95
Pennsylvania Dutch Butter Flavored Popcorn (pre-1885) A wonderful heirloom popcorn
preserved by the Pennsylvania Dutch for generations. The white pointy kernels pop up very
nicely and are delicious! The cobs average 4-6” long and are produced on 6’ stalks. (105 days
for dry popcorn) $3.95
Boston Pickling (pre-1880) - A productive pickling cucumber with black spines. The dark
green fruit grow to 5-6” long and excellent for pickling. (50-55 days) $3.00
Early Green Cluster (1700’s) - One of the oldest cucumbers still in cultivation. It was first
mentioned in Dictionarium botanicum in 1728. The cucumbers are generally produced in
clusters at the base of the vining plants. Good for pickling (60 days) $3.95
Ephraim Hall – This rare heirloom cucumber is said to have been in
the same family since after the War of 1812; Ephraim Hall was a
farmer and a soldier. The cucumbers are white and about 8” long.
These cucumbers are best eaten when small and make great additions
to salads. EXTREMELY RARE. (65 days) $3.95
Saskatchewan Rainbow Flint – This rare heirloom flint corn has been grown in Saskatchewan
for years. It is very early with short stalks of about 2 ½-3 feet tall and multicolored cobs
reaching about 4” long. This is a very old variety that old timers called Squaw Corn. I talked to
one gentleman that remembers his mother making kind of a porridge out of this type of corn and
they would eat it often throughout the cold winter months. This corn has some of the most
beautifully colored kernels that I have seed and it would make a beautiful autumn decoration.
EXTREMELY RARE (95 days to maturity) (50 seeds/pkt) $3.95
Improved Long Green (1872) - Long green slicer that can reach 12
inches long. Can be pickled when young. My 1929 Steele & Briggs
catalogue states, “The leading variety of Long Green Cucumbers. It is
of excellent quality, dark green, firm and crisp, most extensively
grown.” $3.00
Simonet – An heirloom sweet corn variety developed by Robert Simonet of Edmonton, AB.
Good quality cobs are golden with good flavor and mature in 65 days. A must for short season
areas! (65 days) $3.00
Jaune Dickfleischige – A very rare heirloom cucumber originally
from Germany. The vigorous vines produce huge green cucumbers
that turn yellow at maturity and can weigh 5lbs or more. Best eaten
when young and up to 10” long. Tasty! EXTREMELY RARE. $3.95
Tom Thumb Popcorn- Very productive 2-3’ plants produce many small cobs that average 3”
long. Produces delicious popcorn that pops very well. Small golden cobs can also be used for
autumn decorations. Very early and productive. The best popcorn for short season areas! My
favorite! (60 days) $3.00
Kaiser Alexander –This extremely rare cucumber is named for the
Russian Emperor Alexander and is originally from Russia. The most
unusual trait of this cucumber is that when fully mature and past the
eating stage, the skin is brown with white striations. It is truly
beautiful! This heirloom also is one of the crunchiest, best tasting
cucumbers I have grown and is best eaten when the green fruit are
less than 6” long. A real treasure! 60 days to maturity. $3.95
Cucumber (Cucumis sativus)
Packet = 25 seed
Armenian Cucumber – (Cucumis melo)
(aka Snake Melon) One of the oldest
heirlooms first introduced from Armenia
into Italy in the 15th century. Although eaten
as a cucumber, the Armenian Cucumber or
Snake Melon as it was once called is actually
botanically a melon (Cucumis melo);
therefore, it can cross with cantaloupe or
muskmelons but not with cucumbers. The
long green, ridged fruit can grow to three
feet long but should be eaten at 10-12 inch long. The long fruit tends to coil when grown on the
ground similar in appearance to a snake. (75 days to maturity) $3.00
Lemon Cucumber (1894) - Originally obtained in Australia and
introduced in 1894. The productive vines produce lemon shaped
yellow cucumbers that are easily digested. Great in salads. (65 days to
maturity) $3.00
Longfellow (1927) - Introduced by the Rice Seed Company of
Cambridge, New York in 1927. The long slicing cucumbers are 12
inches long by 2” wide and are great for market growers or home
gardeners. Longfellow Cucumber is the most productive slicer that I’ve ever grown! $3.00
Bedfordshire Prize Ridge – Originally from England, this old heirloom cucumber has long
green fruit that should be picked when young. Some sources say that it is the Long Prickly
cucumber of the 1700’s and the Vert Long Anglais mentioned by Vilmorin. $3.95
Lyaluk –A rare old Belarusian heirloom that I obtained from Andrey Baranovski of Belarus.
The healthy vines produce many pickling cucumbers early in the season. The fruit can also be
used for slicing. (45 days) $3.00
Beit Alpha – An open pollinated Middle Eastern type of cucumber that is delicious and very
productive. A great slicing cucumber! Our favorite! (60 days to maturity) $3.00
Miniature White – This tasty little heirloom has a mild sweet flavor and is great for fresh
eating. There is no need to peel and the vines are quite compact. The skin is a creamy white
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color and makes a great addition to salad. Best picked when less than 3” long. A favorite! (50-55
days) Reg. Pkt/$3.00, Trade Pkt (approx. 80 seeds)/$6.95
Ground Cherry
Mirella – A Mid Eastern type open pollinated burpless cucumber with smooth thin skin,
medium size dark green fruit. This variety is very productive and great for eating!
Becoming quite rare. (70 days to maturity) Reg. Pkt/$3.00, Trade Pkt (approx. 80 seeds)/$6.95
Aunt Molly’s Ground Cherry – An old Polish heirloom that has a pineapple citrus like flavor.
When the fruit are ripe they drop to the ground and are enclosed in a papery husk like tomatillos
are. The fruit can store for up to a month in there husks and can be used for pies, preserves or
fruit salads. $3.00
Parisian Pickling (1870’s) - First listed by J. H. Gregory in 1892 but grown earlier in France.
This variety was used for gherkins or cornichons. It is very small and was originally known as
Small Pickling or Gherkin Cucumber. Used for pickling or slicing when older. (50 days to
maturity) $3.00
Sushyk – A productive cucumber developed by the late Klem Sushyk of Porcupine Plain,
Saskatchewan. Mr. Sushyk developed this variety in the 1950’s. I received seeds for this variety
from Stan Zubrowski who obtained seeds from his neighbor Eva Deforest who grows this
variety every year. This variety has short vines and is fairly early and nice for pickles. Reg.
Pkt/$3.00, Trade Pkt (approx. 80 seeds)/$6.95
Suyo Long – This heirloom cucumber is originally from northern China and is remarkable for
its long slender fruit that can reach 18 inches in length. Should be grown on a trellis for straight
fruit or grown on the ground for some really interesting curled and twisted fruit. The flesh is
crisp and mild and rarely becomes bitter. (70 days to maturity) $3.95
Packet = 25 seeds
Kale (Brassica oleracea (Acephala Group)
Packet = 100 seeds
Dwarf Curled Scotch – (aka Canada Dwarf Curled, Dwarf Curled Kale, Labrador Kale)
Mentioned in many documents from the 19th century. This old heirloom variety of kale is dwarf
with curled leaves. Very nutritious, flavor improves after frost. $3.00
Lacinato (1700’s) - Originally from Italy, this gorgeous Tuscan heirloom dates back to the
1700’s. It is also known as Dinosaur Kale and Black Tuscan Palm Tree Kale. The blue green
strap like leaves are best used when young and tender and a slight frost improves the flavor. The
plants grow 2-3 feet high and can be grown as an ornamental as well. $3.00
Kohlrabi (Brassica oleracea (Gongylodes Group)
Eggplant (Solanum melongena)
Packet = 25 seeds
Black Beauty (1902) - Introduced in 1902 and popular ever since. Large purple fruit with
excellent flavor. (80 days maturity) $3.00
Listada de Gandia- An old Italian heirloom that is decorative as well as tasty. The bushy plants
produce beautiful 6-8” purple eggplants with many white stripes. Mild white flesh without
bitterness. This variety is beautiful on the patio as well as the garden. (80-85 days maturity)
$3.00
Morden Midget (1958)– Developed in 1958 at the Morden Research Station in Morden, MB.
Morden Midget was sold by Farmer Seed and Nursery Co. of Faribault, Minnesota. The dwarf
plants are great in containers and Morden Midget is one of the earliest large fruited purple
varieties available. (60 days from transplant) $3.95
Gourds (Cucurbita pepo)
Early White Vienna (1840’s) - Introduced in the 1840’s. This variety has light green skin
instead of purple but is similar in all other ways to Early Purple Vienna. $3.00
Leek (Allium ampeloprasum)
Packet = 50 seeds
Blue Solaise- A very old French variety that has blue green leaves that turn purplish in cold
weather. Very attractive foliage. Great for short season areas and for overwintering. Beautiful
and tasty! $3.95
Giant Musselburgh Leek (1834) - Developed in 1834 in Scotland and named after a coastal
town with many market gardens. Very large leeks with excellent flavor. One of the best! $3.00
Packet = 25 seeds
Crown of Thorns Gourd – A gorgeous mix of gourds that have five points radiating out and
range in color from orange to green and white. Beautiful for autumn displays! $3.00
Small Early Mix – A traditional mix of small early types in a wide range of shapes and colors.
Perfect for autumn decorations. $3.00
Early Purple Vienna (1840’s) - Kohlrabi is an often overlooked vegetable that is very
nutritious. It can be cooked like turnips or else eaten raw. Fearing Burr (Field and Garden
Vegetables of America, 1865) wrote, “When taken young, and properly dressed, they form an
excellent substitute for turnips, especially in dry seasons, when a crop of the latter may fail, or
become of inferior quality.” $3.00
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Lettuce (Lactuca sativa) & Salad Greens
Lettuce Packet = 200 seeds
Amaranth ‘Burgundy’ – The tall plants produce prolific amounts of white seed that are
high in protein and can be sprouted, ground into flour or cooked whole. The attractive
reddish purple young leaves add color and flavor to mixed salads and the flower plumes are
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burgundy and very showy. (100 seeds/pkt) $3.95
$3.00
Amaranth ‘Hopi Red Dye’ – A traditional Amaranth grown by the Hopi Indians and
used as a ceremonial food dye to make red cornmeal. The seed can be ground into a
protein rich flour and the young leaves and cotyledons are very dark red adding a lot of color
and flavor to salads. The reddish flower plumes make it a showy ornamental as well. (100
seeds/pkt) $3.95
Cracoviensis Lettuce (pre-1885) An Eastern European heirloom that has wavy green leaves
with a purple tint. Very fast growing and self-seeds readily. Retains buttery flavor even in the
heat. A very nice leaf lettuce. Dark seed. Looseleaf type. $3.00
Arugula – (aka Rocket, Roquette) An heirloom green that has been used since Roman times.
Today it is popular as a peppery addition to salads. (100 seeds/pkt) $3.00
Endive ‘Très Fine Maraîchère’ – This French heirloom Frisée type endive produces
narrow finely serrated feathery leaves with a nice taste and texture. A great addition to
salad. (100 seeds/pkt) $3.95
Deer Tongue Lettuce (1740’s) (aka. Amish Deer Tongue, Matchless) The green leaves are
triangular in shape and have a thick midrib. Leaves grow in a rosette and are very tolerant of
heat and cold. Looseleaf type. $3.00
Feuille de Chene Blonde Lettuce (1785) (aka Chestnut Leaved) Very historic bright green
oakleaf lettuce from France. A nice addition to mixed salads. Looseleaf type. $3.00
Lollo Rossa Lettuce– Extremely frilly red leaves are gorgeous! One of the most beautiful
lettuce varieties available. Looseleaf type. $3.00
Katie’s Mustard Lettuce (Brassica juncea) – An interesting heirloom mustard variety from
Australia. The lime green leaves are heavily crinkled and serrated. The young leaves are mild
and a great addition to salads. $3.00
Mascara
LettuceA
beautiful red oakleaf type of
lettuce with curly leaf edges.
One of the darkest red
oakleaf varieties. This variety
really adds interest to salads.
Quite
bolt
resistant.
Looseleaf type. $3.00
Red Giant Mustard Greens (Brassica juncea) – Originally from Japan. Large reddish tinged
leaves are cold hardy and bolt resistant. The leaves are tasty and add color to salads. A striking
plant. $3.00
Southern Giant Curled Mustard Greens (pre-1880) (Brassica juncea) The 2’ plants have
bright green crumpled, curled leaves with a mildly pungent flavor. $3.00
Merveille
des
Quatre
Saisons Lettuce (pre-1885)
(a.k.a. Marvel of Four
Seasons) A French heirloom
described in Vilmorin’s The
Vegetable Garden in 1885.
Reddish green rosette with
crispy leaves. The red color
intensifies with cool weather.
$3.00
Salad Burnet (Sanguisorba minor) Salad Burnet is a native of Europe and was brought to North
America by the Pilgrims. It was widely used as a salad green since the young leaves have a
cucumber like flavor. Salad Burnett is a very hardy perennial plant. Zone 2 Perennial. Prefers
sun-part shade. (25 seeds/pkt) $3.00
Wintercress (1500’s) Winter Cress was also known as Scurvy Grass because it was one of the
few green vegetables available during the middle of winter and was a needed source of Vitamin
C which prevents scurvy. It was a common salad green in the 16th and 17th century and Gerard
mentioned it in the Herball in 1597. A very hardy biennial. (100 seeds/pkt) $3.00
Black Seeded Simpson Lettuce (1850) Introduced in 1850 and still one of the best early leaf
lettuce available. The light green, crumpled leaves are tender and sweet. Looseleaf type. $3.00
White Paris Cos Lettuce –
An old variety that is one of
the best Romaine Lettuce with a nice crunchy texture. Highly recommended. $3.00
Bronze Arrow Lettuce (1947) A gorgeous red oakleaf lettuce with exceptional taste! Originally
introduced by Germania Seed & Plant Co. as Bronze Beauty Lettuce. Very bolt resistant.
Looseleaf type. $3.00
Reine des Glaces Lettuce – (aka Ice Queen) A beautiful French Heirloom crisphead lettuce
with jagged leaf edges. Very bolt resistant and stays crisp for a long time. Crisphead type. $3.00
Brown Dutch Winter Lettuce (1731) This is a very historic lettuce mentioned as early as 1731
by British botanist Stephan Switzer. It was also very popular in Colonial America and Thomas
Jefferson often planted it at Monticello. Large floppy heads that are bronze tinged and very
hardy. EXTREMELY RARE. $3.95
Salade de Russie Lettuce– Originally introduced from Russia to France, this old heirloom has
been around since at least the late nineteenth century. Salade de Russie is a large green head
lettuce with burgundy splotches on the leaves. The inner head is of good quality and flavor and
quite cold hardy. A beautiful lettuce. Crisp head lettuce. $3.95
Cimmaron Lettuce (1700’s) A very old, beautiful red Romaine lettuce that is easy to grow and
self seeds readily. Excellent addition to salads. Pretty enough for the flowerbed! Romaine type.
Slowbolt Lettuce (1945) Developed by the Bureau Plant Industry Station, USDA, Beltsville,
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Maryland in 1945. This heirloom variety is very slow to bolt and the large green leaves stay
bitter free for most of the summer. Loose leaf lettuce. $3.00
melons. Very sweet and tasty fruit grow to about 5” long. Great variety that is extremely rare.
(75 days) $3.00
Speckled Lettuce (1799) An old heirloom that was brought to Waterloo County, Ontario by
covered wagon from Lancaster County, Pennsylvania in 1799 by the Martin Family. The seed
was obtained from Urias Martin by Mark Reusser and sent to Seed Savers Exchange in Decorah,
Iowa. This is a butterhead type of lettuce with reddish brown speckles on the green leaves. A
very special variety with a long history. Butterhead type. $3.00
Green Nutmeg (pre 1806) - This very old melon was mentioned by Bernard McMahon in The
American Gardener’s Calendar in 1806. The small melons grow from 1-2 pounds and have a
delicious light green flesh. Early and great for short seasons. (70-75 days) $3.00
Spotted Aleppo Lettuce (pre-1731) An ancient variety that had been grown in Aleppo, Syria
for a long time prior to being introduced into Europe in the early 1700’s. It was also grown in
colonial America and was offered by Bernard McMahon in 1804 and many other North
American seed companies until the 1870’s. Spotted Aleppo is a beautiful loose headed Romaine
type of lettuce with many bronze speckles. Romaine type. RARE. $3.95
Tom Thumb Lettuce (1850’s) A small growing green lettuce with heads that only get 3-4”
across. Very tasty! Great for container gardening or small gardens. Butterhead type. $3.00
Yugoslavian Red Butterhead Lettuce- An old heirloom from a peasant family in Marburg,
Yugoslavia. The leaves are red tinged and form a loose head with a solid light green interior.
Very mild buttery taste. A gorgeous variety. Butterhead type. $3.00
Muskmelon (Cucumis melo)
Packet = 20 seeds
Cershownski – A Heritage Harvest Seed Exclusive! A very exciting find! The seeds of this
melon were given to me by Jake Rempel of Halbstadt, Manitoba. Jake’s mother, Mrs. Tina
Rempel, believes it was brought over from the Southern Ukraine by her great grandparents,
Jacob Kehler and Kathrina Penner in July of 1874. It has been passed on in Jake’s family ever
since! It is rare to find such a well-documented history on an old variety so this makes it all the
more interesting. To make this find even more exciting I believe that this is a strain of the
extremely rare Cob Melon. The center of the melon is filled with a cob like structure containing
seeds so it is easiest to cut around the melon lengthways against the center core of seed, take the
top half in one hand , the bottom half in the other and the twist the two halves apart. This is how
Jake’s family has been doing it for generations. The fruit average 8-9” in length and 5-6” in
diameter and the mildly sweet flesh is a light green to cream color. EXTREMELY RARE. (85
days) $3.95
Delice de la Table (1885) First listed by Vilmorin in 1885. This adorable little melons name
translates to “Delight of the Table”. The small 1-2 lb yellow orange ribbed fruits have very
sweet orange flesh. EXTREMELY RARE. (80-90 days) $3.00
Gnadenfeld –I am very pleased to be able to offer this excellent variety to my customers! This
melon has been grown in Gnadenfeld, Manitoba for generations and is named after its place of
origin. One of the earliest, most productive and sweetest melons that I have ever tasted! I cannot
say enough about this excellent find. The small melons have deep orange fragrant flesh and are
produced in abundance. A must for short season areas. (60-65 days) RARE. $3.95
Golden Gopher (1930’s) – Developed by the University of Minnesota in the 1930’s and
introduced by Farmer Seed & Nursery. Said to have a higher sugar content than most other
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Jenny Lind (1846) - The Jenny Lind Melon was developed from an old Philadelphia variety
dating from before 1840. It was named after a famous Swedish singer named Jenny Lind, the
“Swedish Nightingale”. This melon is one of my favorites and also one of the most unique
melons available. The 2 ½ pound fruit are almost turban shaped with a “button” or knob on the
underside. The skin is brownish orange, mottled with green when ripe; the flesh is whitish green
and sweet. A very beautiful melon that is ideal for short season gardens. (70-75 days) $3.00
Minnesota Midget (1948) - Developed by the University of Minnesota in 1948 and introduced
by Farmer Seed Company. This fantastic variety is perfect for short season climates and small
gardens. The short vines only reach 3' long and are perfect for trellising and container growing.
The 3-4” fruit have extremely sweet golden flesh and are produced in abundance. An excellent,
very early variety. A must for Northern gardeners! (60-65 days) $3.00
Montreal Market (1870’s) (aka Montreal
Melon, Montreal Nutmeg) Although W.
Atlee Burpee discovered this melon in 1880
at the St. Anne’s Market in Montreal, the
melon had been grown many years prior to
this in the Montreal area. The melon’s roots
can be traced back to the early French
settlers. The melons that they brought to
Montreal were crossed with many types over
the years, including the Cavaillon Melon and
the Giant Green Nutmeg and by the 1870’s
the Montreal Melon had become the large
and flavorful variety that made it so famous.
The Montreal Melon was widely grown on
the western edge of Montreal, between the
St. Lawrence River and Mount Royal. This
area was a microclimate that allowed the
melons to grow to their full potential. There
were many families in this area that grew the Montreal Melon, each family’s strain was slightly
different. There were two main strains, the Decarie Family Strain and the Gorman Family Strain.
The Decarie Strain was large and round; the Gorman strain was more oval. Both had exquisite
taste. Montreal Market Melons were shipped as far away as New York and sold for top dollars at
fancy restaurants. It became the most popular melon in Canada and New England. It remained
popular for decades but after the Second World War it began to disappear. After the 1920’s, the
melon farms and the rich agricultural land began to be replaced by urban expansion. The
Montreal Market Melon almost became extinct. It was thought lost until a few very old seeds
were found in a seed bank maintained by the U.S. Department of Agriculture in 1995. From
these few seeds the Montreal Market Melon was saved from the brink of extinction. Montreal
Market melons can grow up to 10 lbs. under optimum conditions but most of mine were much
smaller, averaging about 4-5 lbs. The flesh is green and very delicious if picked at its prime. (85
days) $3.95
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Noire des Carmes (1787) - (aka Early Black Rock Melon, Des Carmes Canteloupe) A French
heirloom that is named for the Carmelite Monks who once grew them in France. Noire des
Carmes is in the true cantaloupe group and looks quite different than most melons. The very
dark green (almost black) skin of this melon turns yellow to orange when ripe and averages from
2 ½ to 3 lbs. The flesh is orange, sweet and very fragrant. (85 days) $3.00
Oka (1912) - Developed in 1912 by Father Athanase of the Trappist Monastery at La Trappe,
Quebec. It was a cross between the Montreal Melon and Banana Melon. In 1924, the Joseph
Breck & Sons seed company of Boston, Massachusetts offered it for sale. After many years it
was thought to be extinct but was rediscovered on the Island of Bizard, Quebec. This is a very
nice melon with sweet orange flesh. (80-90 days) $3.00
Queen Anne’s Pocket Melon (1737) (aka Portugal, King Charles, Dormers, Pomegranite, Plum
Grannie) This small melon is grown solely for its fragrance. John Randolph, in A Treatise on
Gardening (1793) wrote that it was also called “King Charles Melon, because he used to carry
one in his pocket, and also Dormers Melon, because it was brought from Portugal by a general
of that name.” Some sources state that this melon was cultivated as early as the seventeenth
century. These melons were very popular in Victorian times for their perfume-like qualities and
were often carried in the pockets of Victorian woman. These 2-3” melons are very beautiful and
are yellow with orange stripes. An interesting historic novelty! (70 days) $3.00
Early Yellow Globe (1930’s) - The 1935 Isbells Seed catalog had this to say about this
excellent early onion. “Here is a new early type of yellow globe onion of Connecticut origin
which matures fully three weeks ahead of Southport and other similar sorts. This is a fine globe
shaped onion with a beautiful yellow color. It is a splendid winter keeper and, because of its
thick skin, keeps in storage better than most early sorts. The bulbs do not quite reach the size of
some of the later sorts but it yields nearly as well and is a more sure yielder because it is earlier.”
Highly recommended for gardeners in short season climates that have problems with onions
maturing, heavy soils or anyone wanting an early storage onion. $3.00
Tropeana Lunga – Italian heirloom. The long torpedo shaped rose colored onions are great for
salads or cooking and very beautiful. $3.00
Tropeana Tonda – A wonderful Italian heirloom with large round to top shaped reddish
bulbs. Great for fresh eating as well as storage. $3.95
Yellow of Parma (1896) An excellent Italian heirloom dating from 1896. One of the best
storage onions available. The large golden bulbs average 1 lb. Highly recommended.
$3.95
Welsh Onion (Allium fistulosum)
Franz Bunching – Heirloom from Alta Franz of Washington State. A type of Welsh Onion that
produces mild green onions in early spring that are delicious! Welsh Onions were first
introduced into England from Siberia in the 1500’s as a source of poultry feed. Welsh Onions
overwinters easily and provides fresh green onions first thing in the spring As with the species,
this variety is very hardy and a prolific self seeder. (50 seeds/pkt) $3.00
Onion (Allium cepa)
Parsnip (Pastinaca sativa)
Hollow Crown (1820) Developed in England in the early 1800’s, Hollow
Crown Parsnip is still the most widely grown parsnip today. Nice long roots
with good flavor. $3.00
Kral Russian – An old variety from Russia. The roots look just like the old
Turnip Rooted Parsnip of Fearing Burr’s Field and Garden Vegetables of
America. Because the roots are not as long as ordinary parsnips but turnip
shaped instead, Kral Russian does very well in shallow or heavy clay soil.
EXTREMELY RARE. $3.95
Pea (Pisum sativum var. sativum)
Packet = 50 seeds
Amish Snap – A delicious snap pea grown by the Amish for generations. Tall vines reach 5-6’
and are very productive over a six-week period. Seed dries to a smooth beige color. Tasty. $3.00
Ailsa Craig (1887) - Introduced in 1887 and named after an island near Scotland. The huge
onions average 2 lbs and have a mild flavor. Not for storage but excellent as a mild fresh use
onion. $3.00
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Amplissimo Viktoria Ukrainskaya- This heirloom originates from the Ukraine. It is a very
productive soup pea that produces large round golden peas. It has been called the “Garbanzo pea
of the North”. Delicious. EXTREMELY RARE. (25 seeds/pkt) $3.95
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Blue Pod Capucijners (pre-1800) A beautiful heirloom pea that is pretty enough to grow as an
ornamental. Tall vines grow 5-6’ and the flowers and pods are purple. The large olive green to
brown seed is excellent in soups. Reg. Pkt/$3.00, Trade Pkt (approx. 150 seeds)/$6.95
shorter though. The Prince Albert Pea has tall growing vines and small pods. The small pods can
be used as a shelling pea but the ripe yellowish peas are best used in soups or stews.
Carouby de Mausanne – A very old French heirloom from Mausanne, France. This is a very
large delicious snow pea with bicolor flowers and mottled brownish seed. The tall vines are
productive. $3.95
Carter’s Daisy (1800’s) - A productive wrinkled pea that was listed in seed catalogues prior to
1950. According to the 1947 Pike’s Seeds Catalog from Edmonton, Alberta, it was “The most
famous dwarf second early marrowfat.” EXTREMELY RARE. $3.95
Champion of England (1843) - (aka Fairbeard’s Champion of England) This variety was
developed in England in 1843 from a sport of Knight’s Dwarf White Marrow and was
introduced into the United States in 1846. Sweet tasting green wrinkled peas are produced in
abundance. Vines are 3’ tall. $3.00
Dwarf Gray Sugar – Introduced in 1892 by D. M. Ferry & Co. but is surely a much older pre1800’s variety. The dwarf productive vines produce snow peas which are great for stir fries or
steaming. The purple flowers are ornamental as well. Reg. Pkt/$3.00, Trade Pkt (approx. 150
seeds)/$6.95
Golderbse (1600’s) An old heirloom is a strain of the Danzig Pea mentioned in Fearing Burr’s
book, Field and Garden Vegetables of America (1865). He gives a very good description of the
seed, “When ripe, the seed is the smallest of all the light peas, quite round or spherical, of a
bright yellow color, beautifully transparent, with whitish eyes.” A very good soup or split pea
that is quite late maturing. Very tall vines need support. EXTREMELY RARE. $3.95
Green Arrow – An old standby on the prairies. This heirloom pea has 9-11 peas per pod and is
excellent for freezing. Bush plants. Reg. Pkt/$3.00, Trade Pkt (approx 150 seeds)/$6.95
Harrison’s Glory – A popular pea in the 1800’s. This is one of the best peas I have tasted.
Small pods with wrinkled seed are produced on 3-4’ vines. Very tasty! $3.00
Homesteader (pre-1908) (aka Lincoln) An excellent shelling pea that is ideal for fresh eating or
freezing. Very heat tolerant and productive. Has been a family favorite for years. One of the best
tasting! Reg. Pkt/$3.00, Trade Pkt (approx. 150 seeds)/$6.95
Little Marvel (1900) (aka Improved American Wonder) Introduced by Sutton & Sons of
Reading, England in 1900 and first sold in the United States by J. J. H. Gregory in 1908. Dwarf
plants are very productive. Reg. Pkt/$3.00, Trade Pkt (approx 150 seeds)/$6.95
Margaret McKee’s Baking Pea – Heirloom grown since the early 1920’s in central British
Columbia. The very productive vines grow to about 2’ tall and have purplish pink flowers that
are extremely ornamental. The stout pods are filled with large brown seed with darker mottling
and a dark eye that are used in place of beans in baking recipes. A very unique pea! Early and
disease resistant. $3.95
Prussian Blue (1700’s) - A very old pea that was once widely grown in Colonial America and
also grown by Thomas Jefferson. Prussian Blue was developed in Germany and was very suited
to North American climatic conditions. The peas have a slight blue green tint and are used in
their dry form for soup. Very productive round, smooth pea. EXTREMELY RARE. $3.00
Risser Sickle (1700’s) - Known in England centuries ago and mentioned by Mawe and
Abercrombie in 1779. The sickle pea was also well known since colonial times and grown by the
Pennsylvania Germans for many years. This strain of sickle pea was grown by generations of the
Risser family in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania. $3.00
Russian Sugar Pea – An old heirloom brought to Saskatchewan by Russian Mennonites. The
tall vines grow to 6’ or more and have lovely purplish flowers and produce large numbers of
snow peas that can be used fresh in salads or in stir fries. $3.00
St. Hubert Soup - Originally from Quebec and brought to Saskatchewan many years ago. The
4-5’ vines produce large amounts of tiny pods with round smooth green seed inside. Extremely
productive and delicious in soup! $3.00
Sutton’s Harbinger (1898) - Introduced in England in 1898. Sutton’s Harbinger is an early,
very productive variety with delicious peas. Very impressive. $3.00
Tom Thumb (1850’s) Introduced by David Landreth and Sons in the 1850’s. A extremely dwarf
growing pea that is well suited to container growing. $3.00
Prince Albert (pre 1842) - Introduced in 1842 by the English seed company Cormack and
Oliver. Fearing Burr considered Prince Albert the same as the Early Frame Pea which was one
of the peas that Thomas Jefferson grew at Monticello. The Early Frame Pea was probably a little
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Peppers (Capsicum annum)
Packet = 20 seeds
Alma Paprika- A wonderful heirloom from Hungary. The
round peppers ripen from cream to orange to red and are
excellent for drying and grinding into paprika. They are also
excellent for eating fresh and have a little bit of warmth to
them. Did very well for me in Manitoba. (80 days from
transplant) $3.00
Joe’s Long Cayenne – Originally from Italy, this heirloom cayenne pepper was brought
to Toronto and circulated among the Italian–Canadian community. It was then sent to Joe
Sestito of Troy, NY who shared it with Carolyn Male who in turn shared it with Seed Savers
Exchange. The prolific plants produce very long finger width cayenne peppers that ripen from
green to red. Can be used fresh or dried. (85 days from transplant) $3.00
King of the North- An excellent large blocky red sweet pepper. The 1936 Isbell Seed Catalogue
wrote “This is the newest and best early large pepper and is especially valuable in the northern
states.” They go on to say “The flesh is thick, firm and very sweet and mild.” This is definitely
one of the best red bell peppers for short season areas. (70 days from transplant) $3.00
Black Hungarian- The most dependable hot pepper that I grow. This pepper is not only early
and productive but is also very ornamental. The green foliage has purple veins and beautiful
purple flowers. The jalapeno shaped fruit is also a deep purple, almost black, and it ripens to red.
An excellent patio plant. The flavor of this pepper outstanding and I use it in salsa or spicy
casseroles. This pepper is about as hot as a chili pepper, perhaps slightly milder. Great for short
season areas. (65-70 days from transplant) $3.95
Orange Bell- A nice variety
that produces mostly four
lobed orange bell peppers with
thick sweet flesh. Excellent as
a green bell pepper as well. (85
days from transplant) $3.00
Bull Nose – A nice blocky sweet bell pepper from the late 19th century. The original Bull Nose
Pepper of the 18th century was smaller and had some heat to the ribs. The green fruit turn’s red
at maturity. (85 days from transplant) $3.00
Matchbox- A nice open
pollinated version of Super
Chile Pepper. Very productive and
early. Does well in pots as well as the
garden. Dries beautifully when strung and makes
an ornamental and tasty addition to the kitchen.
(65 days from transplant) $3.95
Djuric Tomato Pepper – Originally from Yugoslavia and brought to the United States after
World War II. Florian Zalewski happened to be visiting her sister in Milwaukee and obtained a
seed from her sister’s neighbor who had been growing this variety for many years. From that
one seed, she has managed to preserve this variety and thankfully share the seed with me. The
tall plants produce sweet yellowish green tomato shaped peppers that turn red when ripe. (85-90
Doe Hill Pepper (pre-1900) - A very rare family heirloom from Doe Hill area of Highland
County, Virginia. This is without a doubt one of the very best peppers for short season areas,
also one of the tastiest. I am very excited to be able to offer this excellent variety to my
customers. The small round lobed peppers are the shape of old fashioned tomato peppers and
turn gold at maturity. They are very sweet and productive. Excellent in salads or any dish that
requires sweet peppers. These would also make cute little stuffed peppers. (60-65 days from
transplant) EXTREMELY RARE. $3.00
Early Jalapeno – A very early Jalapeno Pepper with 3-3.5” dark green fruit that can be used
green or when fully mature at the red stage. Great for short season areas. (65-70 days from
transplant) $3.00
Hinkelhatz- One of the oldest peppers grown by the Pennsylvania Dutch. The name
“hinkelhatz” translates to chicken heart and it was called this because of its shape and size. The
Red Hinkelhatz pepper was used for pickles and a hot sauce similar to Tabasco sauce was also
made from these peppers. (90-95 days from transplant) EXTREMELY RARE. $3.95
Feher Ozon – One of the best paprika peppers available, originally from Hungary. Very
productive plants produce 3” by 4-5” long fruit that are very sweet. The fruit turn from yellow to
orange red at maturity. (70 days from transplant) $3.00
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Red Ruffled Pimento (pre-1865) - A variety of the
old fashioned tomato pepper that was illustrated in the
Album Vilmorin in 1865. The Red Ruffled Pimento is
one of the most beautiful tomato peppers and has
highly ruffled red fruit. A very flavorful pepper that is
excellent in salads, for stuffing or cooking. (85 days
Quinoa & Amaranth
Packet = 100 seeds
Quinoa ‘Brightest Brilliant Rainbow’ (Chenopodium quinoa) – Quinoa has been
grown for thousands of years and was a staple in the diet of the Incas. The seed of
Quinoa is very high in protein and is a nutritious addition to the diet. The seed can be cooked
similar to rice or ground into flour. The seed must be thoroughly rinsed prior to cooking to
remove any bitterness from the seed coat. Quinoa is a large plant growing to 7’ tall. $3.95
Amaranth ‘Burgundy’ – The tall plants produce prolific amounts of white seed that are
high in protein and can be sprouted, ground into flour or cooked whole. The attractive
reddish purple young leaves add color and flavor to mixed salads and the flower plumes are
burgundy and very showy. $3.95
Amaranth ‘Hopi Red Dye’ – A traditional Amaranth grown by the Hopi Indians and
used as a ceremonial food dye to make red cornmeal. The seed can be ground into protein
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rich flour and the young leaves and cotyledons are very dark red adding a lot of color and flavor
to salads. The reddish flower plumes make it a showy ornamental as well. $3.95
Spinach (Spinacia oleracea)
Packet = 50 seeds
Radish (Raphanus sativus)
Bloomsdale Longstanding (1925) - Introduced in 1925,
this is still one of the best spinach varieties! This variety is
slow to bolt and has excellent flavor. (200 sds/pkt) $3.00
Packet = 50 seed
Cherry Belle (1949) - Cherry Belle was introduced in 1949 and was an All America Selections
Winner that same year. Round roots, bright red color, and crisp white flesh. Very early and
excellent eating quality. Highly recommended! (26 days to maturity) (200 seeds/pkt) $3.00
Haldenstein – A Swiss heirloom from Haldenstein where
an entire village had grown this variety since before WWI.
This variety is an old fashioned prickly seeded sort that is
extremely hard to find now a days. $3.95
Early Yellow Turnip Rooted (1700’s) - (aka Jaune Hatif) Known in Europe in the 1700’s and
in North America as early as 1800. The yellow varieties of radishes are more tolerant of the heat
than the other sorts. EXTREMELY RARE. $3.95
French Breakfast (pre-1885) -Introduced prior to 1885, this old heirloom radish is still popular
today. The oblong root is rose colored with a white tip. Excellent flavor. (200 seeds/pkt) $3.00
Rat Tail – An interesting heirloom that is grown just for the pungent seed pods which can be
stir fried or added to salads. Very nutritious. $3.00
Round Black Spanish (1600’s) - One of the oldest heirlooms still available, dating from the
1600’s. The 3-4” roots are black with a white interior. This old variety is a winter radish so it
can be stored in sand during the winter with good results. It must be planted in the summer or
early fall since it will bolt if planted in the spring. $3.00
Watermelon – Originally from China, the Watermelon Radish or Red Meat as it is sometimes
called is round with pink colored flesh and green shoulders. It is juicy and sweet tasting. Harvest
when roots reach 3-4" in diameter. Called "Beauty heart" in Chinese. Watermelon Radish must
be planted in the summer or early fall since it will bolt if planted in the spring. $3.95
White Hailstone (1888) – An heirloom radish that was in the seed trade by 1888. The white
roots are mild and crisp. $3.00
Yellow Carrot Rooted (1700’s) An extremely rare variety that I obtained from Bartram’s
Gardens in Philadelphia, the eighteenth century home of John Bartram. The long carrot shaped
roots are yellow and like all yellow varieties tend to be able to take the summer heat better than
others. EXTREMELY RARE. $3.95
Rhubarb (Rheum rhubarbarum)
Packet = 25-50 seeds
Old Homestead - This variety has been grown on my family’s farm in Fisher Branch, Manitoba
since my great grandparents first settled there. The greenish stems are good for pies and very
hardy and long lived! $3.00
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Monstreux de Viroflay (pre-1885) - Large, smooth dark green leaves have a mild flavor. One
of the most vigorous growing spinach varieties. $3.95
Squash (Cucurbita maxima)
Packet = 20 seed
Amish Pie Pumpkin – Heirloom obtained from an Amish gardener in Maryland. The golden
orange flesh makes this variety excellent for pies and freezing. The shape of this variety is
interesting, sort of pumpkin shape on top and tapering to a slight point on the bottom. (105 days)
(10 seeds/pkt) $3.95
Arikara Squash- Originally grown by the Arikara
Indians of North Dakota. This squash is oblong
with pinkish orange skin and a green star on the
blossom end. The Arikara Indians picked the
blossoms and dried them for winter use. A very
good storage squash that can be used for soup. (90
days) EXTREMELY RARE. (10 seeds/pkt) $3.95
Historical Note: The Hidatsa,
Mandan and Arikara Indians dried
squash to keep over the winter. The
squash was cut about 3/8 of an inch
thick and placed on willow rods called
squash spits. The slices were spaced
slightly on the rod so air could
circulate around them. The squash
spits were then placed on the upper
rails of the drying stage to dry.
Boston Marrow (pre-1831) According to Fearing
Burr, John M. Ives of Salem, Massachusetts
acquired a Boston Marrow (which he named
Autumnal Marrow) from a friend from Northhampton who claimed it originated with a tribe of
Indians near Buffalo, NY. It became popular around Boston for making pies hence the name
Boston Marrow. The beautiful squash ripens to an orange color and is hubbard shaped. The very
productive vines produce fruit to 20 lbs. The flesh is golden orange, fine grained and makes the
best pumpkin pie that I have ever tasted! A very reliable squash that also stores well if cured
properly. (100 days to maturity) EXTREMELY RARE. $3.95
Burgess Buttercup (1931) In 1925, a chance seedling showed up in a row of Quality Squash at
the North Dakota Agricultural Experiment. This seedling was believed to be a cross of Quality
and Essex Hybrid Squash. After three years of selection, the most promising strain was released
and named Buttercup. The plant selection was done by Professor A. F. Yeager and in 1931 the
Oscar H. Will & Co of Bismark, North Dakota introduced Buttercup Squash. Buttercup has been
gaining in popularity ever since and is one of the best squash available. Buttercup is noted for its
thick, fine-grained golden orange flesh and excellent flavor. The squash are flattened turbans
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weighing 3 to 5 lbs and the skin is dark green with a button on the bottom. (85 days maturity)
$3.00
Galeux D’Eysines (pre 1883) (aka Warted Sugar Marrow, Courge Brodee Galeuse, Giraumon
Galeux d’Eysines) Originating from the Bordeaux region of France, this heirloom was first
listed by Vilmorin in 1883 under the name Warted Sugar Marrow. The salmon pink squash can
weigh up to 15 pounds and are shaped like slightly flattened pumpkins. The most unique trait of
this variety is the large beige warts that it develops as it ripens. The flesh can be used for soup or
baked and the long vines are productive. Beautiful for fall decorations as well. (100 days to
maturity) $3.00
Green Hubbard (1798) (aka True Green Hubbard, Hubbard) This is the original Hubbard
squash that all other varieties of Hubbards were selected from. The Hubbard squash was brought
to Marblehead, Massachusetts from West Indies or South America. J. H. Gregory then
introduced it to the seed trade in 1840 and named it after Elizabeth Hubbard. The large fruit
weigh 10-15 lbs. and have dark green skin. The interior flesh is golden yellow and dry with good
flavor. A very good keeper. (110 days) $3.00
Marina di Chioggia- The old heirloom “sea pumpkin of Chioggia” originates on the coast of
Italy. A magnificent old squash that is great baked or in pies. The fruit are blue green in color
with numerous warts and grow to about 10 pounds. Most have a button on the blossom end.
Excellent for eating or fall decorations. (105 days) $3.00
Rouge Vif D’Etampes (pre1883) (aka Red Etampes,
Cinderella) An old French
heirloom that was first offered
for sale in America by W. Atlee
Burpee in 1883 but known in
France in the early 1800’s. A
beautiful flat pumpkin that
Cinderella’s coach was modeled
after. The flesh is thick and
yellow and is good for pies or
traditional pumpkin soup. In
fact, this pumpkin was popular
in Paris in the 1800’s because it
made an excellent base for
soups because the flavor was so
mild that it didn’t take away
from the other ingredients. One of the nicest things about this historic pumpkin is that it is
orange when very small so unlike other pumpkins, you don’t have to wait for them to turn from
green to orange; a huge advantage for farmer’s markets. A very decorative, early maturing
variety. (95 days) $3.00
Sweet Meat – Introduced by the Gill Brothers Seed Company in Portland, Oregon many years
ago. The fruit average about 10lbs and the pumpkin shaped fruit are a beautiful slate blue color.
The flesh is deep orange, fine grained and very sweet and tasty. Perfect for baking or in pies. A
favorite of all who try it. (95 days) $3.00
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Triamble (aka Triangle, Shamrock, Tristar) Imported from Australia in 1932, from seed secured
from Arthur Yates and Co. of Sydney. A very rare and unique variety that is light green and has
three lobes making it look like a three leaf clover. The thick orange flesh is great made into pies
or as a side dish. Excellent storage variety. (100 days to maturity) 10 seeds/pkt) $3.95
(Cucurbita mixta)
Tennesee Sweet Potato (pre-1874) A historic squash that is thought to have descended from the
old Potato Pumpkin of the south that was introduced in the 1780’s from Jamaica via the slave
trade. The Tennessee Sweet Potato Squash may actually be the same as the Potato Pumpkin that
Thomas Jefferson grew at Monticello. First listed in 1847 by New York seedsman Grant
Thorburn as Green Striped Bell and renamed by Burpee in 1883. The squash are pear shaped
with a creamy white skin and striped with very faint green stripes. The flesh is cream colored,
fine grained and dry. The fruit average about 10-12 inches long and weigh from 10-12 pounds
and are excellent keepers One of the earliest squash in the C. mixta species. (105 days) $3.00
(Cucurbita moschata)
Canada Crookneck (pre-1820) A very old heirloom more than likely grown by the Iroquois
Indians. It was not introduced commercially until 1834 by Boston seedsman Charles H. Hovey,
but certainly grown prior to that time for a number of years. The fruit is up to 12” in length and
4-6” at the base and the skin is a dull yellow that fades in storage. If cured properly, the fruit
stores well. The flesh is of excellent quality and a deep gold orange color. This squash is
excellent baked but I have also used the very young fruit raw in salads. Very drought tolerant.
EXTREMELY RARE. (10 seeds /pkt.) $3.95
Long Island Cheese Pumpkin- A strain of
Cheese Pumpkin once popular in the New York
and New Jersey regions. There were actually many
different strains of Cheese Pumpkin in these
regions grown by many different farmers for the
pie market. The Cheese Pumpkin gets its name
because it is shaped like an old fashioned wheel of
cheese. Each strain differs slightly in how lobed
the fruit is and the coloration of the skin and the
size. The Long Island Cheese Pumpkin is flattened
and buff colored with deep orange fine grained
flesh. The fruit averages 5-8 pounds and keeps
very well. (I still have one sitting on my kitchen
counter that is over a year old!) This variety
ripened later than others in Manitoba but still put
out a good crop. (110 days) $3.00
(Cucurbita pepo)
Algonquin Pumpkin – This old Eastern heirloom
is similar to Long Pie Pumpkin but the fruit are
slightly smaller. The long green fruit look like
zucchini and are ready to harvest when the spot
touching the ground turns golden orange. The
squash then continue to ripen in storage for long
periods of time. Great for pies. EXTREMELY
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RARE. (90 days to maturity) (10 seeds/pkt) $3.95
Connecticut Field (pre-1700) (aka Big Tom, Yankee Cow Pumpkin) A pre-1700’s heirloom of
Native American origin. The Connecticut Field Pumpkin is one of the oldest varieties still
available and is the traditional pumpkin for carving. Large orange pumpkins are excellent for
Jack -O- Lanterns or pies. $3.00
Costata Romanesco Zucchini – An heirloom zucchini from Italy. The most flavorful zucchini
type squash there is. The green fruit have prominent ridges and long yellowish orange stripes
when mature and past the eating stage. Excellent raw or cooked. $3.00
Mandan – At last I have tracked down an original strain of Mandan Squash. It has taken me
years of growing different strains to finally have a strain that I feel confident is the original. The
Mandan Squash was originally grown by the Mandan Indians of North Dakota. The squat cream
and green striped squash each weigh about 2 lbs. They are best used as a summer squash when
they are young, but I love them as gourds when they mature. This is one of the earliest squash
available and I am very excited to be able to offer this rare variety. EXTREMELY RARE. (10
seeds/pkt) $3.95
Ronde de Nice Zucchini - An Italian heirloom that is one of the tastiest zucchinis available. The
round green slightly striped fruit are ideal for stuffing but can be used for any recipe requiring
zucchini. Best picked from 1-4” for stuffing. Can be left on the vine to produce small
“pumpkins” for fall decorations. Ideal for small gardens because the round fruit are produced on
bush plants. Excellent variety. (50 days) $3.00
Spaghetti Squash – Old fashioned favorite that my grandma always grew. Can store for long
periods of time if properly cured. $3.00
Styrian Hulless – Originally from Styria, which is an area of Austria, this heirloom was grown
for its large hull less green seeds. The seeds were pressed for pumpkin seed oil and are very
nutritious and delicious! The productive vines produce pumpkins up to 20 lbs. The skin is green,
mottled with yellow or orange when mature. This variety is very dependable and seems to do
well even during a cool summer. (95-100
days maturity) $3.00
Summer Crookneck (aka Early Yellow
Crookneck, Golden Crookneck) A very
old pre-Columbian variety that was listed
in American seed catalogs as early as
1828. Harvest the squash when young.
Nice taste. Bush variety. (55 days) $3.00
Table Dainty Marrow (1909) Introduced
in 1909, Table Dainty is a marrow that can
be stuffed and baked. It can also be used
when very young as you would zucchini.
The oblong fruits are green with yellow
stripes when mature. $3.00
originated with the Arikara Indians of North Dakota and then introduced in 1913 by the Iowa
Seed Company of Des Moines. The vigorous long vines produce dark green fruit with deep
orange, sweet, dry flesh that stores well. Excellent for baking. An old fashioned favorite. (90
days) $3.00
White Scallop Squash (pre-1591) (aka Cymling, Custard
Marrow, Patisson Panache) An ancient summer squash that was
a traditional food crop of the northeastern tribes for centuries. In
1591, the White Scallop Squash was illustrated in the French
botanist Matthias de l’Obel’s Plantarum seu Stirpium Icones. In
1648, it was called Symnel but in 1803, Thomas Jefferson wrote
it as cymling. This squash was called cymling because it looked
similar to a simnal cake which was a type of cake made during
Lent. The squash was also known as Custard Marrow and
Patisson Panache in France. Produces flat white fruit with
scalloped edges that can be baked, fried or eaten raw with dips.
Bush. $3.00
Vegetable Marrow (1824) First appeared in North America in
Thorburn’s catalogue of 1824 and was one of the first marrow
type squash grown in England. The 1908 Mckenzie Seed Catalogue from Brandon, Manitoba
wrote “Excellent quality, fine grained and delicious.” This claim can still be made today. The
white oblong squash are about 1ft long at maturity but are most tender at the 4” stage. At this
stage they can be eaten with the skin, seeds and all; they can still be eaten when larger but will
then require peeling. The flavor is very delicate and mellow; some describe it as buttery. The
vegetable marrow is truly an old fashioned vegetable that is not commonly grown any more. I
can remember my grandmother growing Vegetable Marrow when I was a child. Very productive
and early. (50 days) $3.00
Sunflower(Helianthus annuus)
Sunflower ‘Arikara’ (Helianthus annuus) This beautiful sunflower was once grown by the
Arikara Indians and was originally collected by Melvin Gilmore. The plants can grow to 10’
high and the flowers are single headed as well as multi headed. Sunflowers were traditionally
one of the first things planted in the spring by the natives and one of the last harvested.
Sunflower seeds were parched in a clay pot and then pounded in a corn mortar to make
sunflower meal. The meal was then made into sunflower seed balls that warriors carriedwrapped
in buffalo heart skin. The sunflower seed balls were eaten as a sort of energy food when they
would feel tired or weak. (30 seeds/pkt) Annual. $3.00
Sunflower ‘Russian Mammoth’ (pre-1870) (Helianthus annuus) Also known as Large Russian
Sunflower, this old variety was introduced from Russia prior to 1870. In those days it was
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extensively planted for feeding poultry and horses. The large stalks were also used as fuel in
areas that did not have many trees. According to the 1891 D. M. Ferry & Co. Seed catalogue,
“This is much superior to the common sort, as it forms a single, large flower, and the seeds are
larger and richer in oil.” The large seeds are one of the best for snacking. Ht: 10’ or more (30
seeds/pkt) Annual. $3.00
Tomato- (Lycopersicon esculentum)
Packet = 25 seeds
Indeterminate = staking; Determinate = bush.
Amish Paste – An Amish heirloom from Wisconsin that
produces 6-8oz red elongated tomatoes. Very juicy and
great for fresh eating or sauce. A great dual purpose
tomato. Indeterminate, regular leaf foliage. (85 days from
transplant) $3.00
Swiss Chard (Beta vulgaris-Cicla Group)
Packet =100 seeds
Five Color Silverbeet - (aka Rainbow
Chard) The striking colors of the leaves
and stems are breathtaking and stay
tender and delicious all summer long and
into fall. Best steamed and served with
butter. (50 seeds/pkt) $3.95
Ananas Noire- The name means Black Pineapple. This is
an interesting medium to large size tomato that has a green
and dark purple exterior. The interior is mostly a vivid bright green with red streaks radiating
throughout the flesh. A tasty tomato that is an excellent producer but the fruit is unusually soft
and must be eaten soon after harvest. Indeterminate, regular leaf foliage. (75 days from
transplant) $3.00
Fordhook Giant (1934) Introduced in
1934, this Swiss Chard has been a
popular variety for many years. The
white stalks and green leaves are
delicious when steamed. $3.00
Andrew Rahart’s Jumbo Red- Andrew Rahart lived north of New York City and collected
seeds from the local immigrants; this is one of the varieties he collected many years ago. One of
the best tomatoes that I have ever grown. The healthy plants produce heavy yields of deep red
beefsteaks that average 1 lb. A great slicer that is very dense and meaty with exceptional taste
and aroma. Excellent producer that we grow as a main crop tomato each year. Strongly
recommended. Indeterminate, regular leaf foliage. (80 days from transplant) $3.00
Andrina- This heirloom cherry tomato originated in Russia and is one of the earliest tomatoes
there is. The plants are extremely dwarf reaching 6” high and produce good yields of tasty
cherry sized fruit. Great for containers! Determinate. (60- 65 days from transplant) $3.00
Tomatillo (Physalis ixocarpa)
Packet = 30 seeds
Dr. Wyche’s Yellow – Yellow colored fruit, some have a purplish blush. Unique and rare. (85
days) $3.00
Purple Tomatillo – A rare tomatillo that turns purple when ripe. The purple types are sweeter
than green tomatillos. The small tomato like fruit are enclosed in a papery husk that is easy to
remove prior to cooking. The purple fruit store very well after harvest. Used in traditional
Mexican salsas. (70 days from transplant) EXTREMELY RARE. $3.00
Toma Verde – An
earlier maturing green
tomatillo
that
is
indispensable
for
Mexican cooking. The
large green fruit have
good quality flesh and
excellent
keeping
qualities.
Highly
recommended.
(65
days from transplant)
$3.00
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Angelo’s Red – This heirloom tomato has huge, bright red fruit with wonderful flavor that are
perfect for slicing. Heavy producer! One of my new favorites. Indeterminate, regular leaf foliage
(80-85 days from transplant) $3.00
Anna Russian- A wonderful heirloom from Brenda Hillenius of Oregon whose grandfather had
obtained seeds from a Russian immigrant. The heart shaped fruit are pinkish-red and average
about 1 lb. The flesh is sweet and juicy. High yields and early. Indeterminate, regular leaf
foliage. (65 days from transplant) $3.00
Arbuznyi – (aka Watermelon Like) Originally from Russia. The purplish colored fruits have
occasional green striping and average 8oz. This variety has slightly smaller fruit than Indian
Stripe or the other “Blacks” but it has an outstanding unique flavor EXTREMELY RARE.
Indeterminate, regular leaf foliage. (75 days from transplant) Reg. Pkt $3.00, Trade Pkt (approx.
80 seeds)/$6.95
Armenian – A beautiful bicolor tomato from Armenia. The fruit average 1lb and are gold with
red mottling inside. Nice taste. Indeterminate, regular leaf foliage. (90 days from transplant)
$3.00
Ashleigh- Huge, meaty, red, delicious tomatoes produced in abundance! The largest was 3 lbs
but most are in the 1-2 lb range. The fruit is gorgeous with old fashioned ribbing at the stem end.
Neil Gilliard originally introduced this tomato to Seed Savers Exchange and obtained it near
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Eganville, Ontario from the owners of the summer cottage he had been staying at for the last 25
years. They got it from their neighbour. It is originally from Lazek, Macedonia. Neil named the
tomato after his niece Ashleigh. Indeterminate. (85 days from transplant) $3.00
Aunt Gertie’s Gold – The late
Chuck Wyatt obtained this variety
from a friend in Virginia. The large
golden beefsteak type fruit have
great flavor. One of the best tasting
yellow tomatoes. Indeterminate,
potato leaf foliage. (90 days from
transplant) $3.00
Aunt Ruby’s German Green –
Originally from Ruby Arnold of
Greenville, Tennessee. The large
green beefsteak type fruit average
1lb or more and have a sweet spicy
flavor. I really like this one!
Indeterminate. (85 days from
transplant) $3.00
Aussie Heirloom – An Australian heirloom with large red fruit and outstanding taste. A great
slicer. Indeterminate, regular leaf foliage. (90 days from transplant) $3.00
Banana Legs – A more recent open pollinated introduction but one of the most interesting. The
determinate plants have beautiful lacy foliage and loads of elongated yellow fruit, hence the
name. Banana Legs has a very mild flavor but is nice for adding color and interest to salads or
even making a mild yellow sauce. Determinate, regular leaf foliage. (70 days from transplant)
$3.00
Beaverlodge Slicer – Bred at the Beaverlodge Research Center in Alberta. An early red
tomato with 2” fruit that does well in short season areas and coastal climates. The taste is
good for an early tomato. The fruit are quite variable. Determinate, regular leaf foliage. (55 days
Bison – An old fashioned favorite that was developed by Prof. A. F. Yeager of North Dakota
University and was listed by Oscar H. Will & Co. in 1937. The 1937 McFayden Seed Catalog
also listed this variety as Bison Self-Pruning, stating that it was an “outstanding new
development for the dry land farm.” Indeed it is! The medium size red fruit are 2.5 x 2” and
ripen all at once. This tomato is also quite early and has good taste. Great for salads or canning.
Determinate, regular leaf foliage. (60 days) $3.00
Black Altai – Originally from Russia, this heirloom tomato is purplish red with green shoulders
and averages 6-8 oz. Very drought tolerant. Indeterminate, regular leaf foliage. (75 days from
transplant) $3.00
Black Cherry- One of the best tasting! Our customers seem to agree. The dark purple cherry
tomatoes are born in large clusters on very vigorous plants. Very sweet and delicious fruit is
great for eating out of hand or summer salads. Excellent paired with red and yellow cherry
tomatoes. Indeterminate, regular leaf foliage. (70 days from transplant) $3.00
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Black Early – A nice large “black” tomato which looks very similar to Black From Tula
but is a week or 2 earlier. Indeterminate, regular leaf foliage. (70 days from transplant)
$3.00
Black From Tula- An old heirloom that originated in Ukraine many years ago. The 10-12
ounce oblate fruit are dark reddish black with green shoulders and have a very rich taste. One of
the best “black” tomatoes available. They add color to salads and make delicious tomato
sandwiches. Indeterminate, regular leaf foliage. (80 days from transplant) $3.00
Black Krim- A very popular heirloom that originates from the Isle of Krim in the Black Sea off
the coast of the Crimean Peninsula. This is one of the first heirloom vegetables that my mother
and I grew and is largely responsible for my “obsession” with heirloom vegetables today. The
medium to large size fruit are oblate and usually have numerous cracks around the stem end. The
color varies according to the climate but generally the hotter the climate the darker the fruit. In
my climate the fruit are a dark purplish color with green shoulders and the taste is intense.
Definitely one of the tastiest tomatoes that I have ever eaten. Excellent for slicing, salads, and
tomato sandwiches. Indeterminate, regular leaf foliage. (85 days from transplant) Reg. Pkt $3.00,
Trade Pkt (approx. 80 seeds)/$6.95
Black Plum- Very productive variety that originates in Russia. The 2” fruit are mahogany color
with green shoulders and are excellent in salads. Can also be used to make rich colored sauces.
The plum shaped fruit are born in trusses and the large plants are very productive. Indeterminate,
regular leaf foliage. (75 days) $3.00
Black Prince – A Siberian heirloom that does well in cool climates. Originally from Irkutsk,
Siberia, this delicious tomato is ripens earlier than most black tomatoes. The 2 ½ inch fruit are a
deep reddish brown color and are juicy with a wonderful flavor. Indeterminate, regular leaf
Black Sea Man – A Russian heirloom with mahogany brown colored fruit and olive green
shoulders. The fruit average 8-10 oz and have a nice rich flavor. Determinate, potato leaf foliage.
Black Zebra – A Jeff Dawson selection. Beautiful blemish free purplish black fruit with green
stripes and great taste! The medium size round fruit weigh 4-6 oz and are produced in
abundance. Excellent for adding color to salads or slicing on a platter. Indeterminate, regular leaf
Bonny Best – (1908) Introduced in 1908 and still one of the best canning tomatoes available.
Productive, medium size red globes have excellent taste. A good old standby. Indeterminate,
regular leaf foliage. (70 days from transplant) $3.00
Box Car Willie – A really nice large tomato with that old fashioned taste. The beautiful
red fruit average about 1 lb and are quite blemish free. Perfect for tomato sandwiches!
Indeterminate, regular leaf foliage. (85 days from transplant) $3.00
Brandywine (Landis Valley Strain) (1885) A legendary heirloom originating with the Amish
and named after the Brandywine River in Chester County, Pennsylvania. This strain is thought
to be the true red Brandywine. The red medium size fruit are very uniform and the plants have
regular leaf foliage. Excellent taste. Indeterminate, regular leaf foliage. (80 days from transplant)
$3.00
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Brandywine (Sudduth’s Strain) The Brandywine tomato is legendary for its delicious taste and
the Sudduth’s Strain is considered by many to be the most delicious strain available. This
particular strain was obtained in 1980 from Dorris Sudduth Hill. Dorris claimed that it had been
in her family for 80 years. The large deep pink beefsteak fruit can grow 1-2 pounds and are quite
late maturing. (Start indoors early.) It is simply an exceptional tomato that no gardener should be
without! This strain is rather hard to find although Brandywine is quite common. Indeterminate,
potato leaf foliage. A must have! (90 days from transplant) $3.00
Cleota Pink – A beautiful pink beefsteak tomato with great taste. The large fruit can grow to
2lbs or more and are similar to the Pink Brandywine tomato except earlier. Produced much
better under extreme heat conditions compared to Brandywine as well. Indeterminate, potato leaf
foliage. (80 days from transplant) EXTREMELY RARE. $3.00
Bulgarian Triumph- A Bulgarian family heirloom that produces clusters of 3-4 oz red globe
shaped fruit. Nice for salads or slicing. Indeterminate. (80 days from transplant) $3.00
Copia – Large beautiful yellow fruit with red striping! Copia is a distinct tomato with beautiful
red striping and a red and yellow mottled interior. It was discovered by Jeff Dawson as a natural
stabilized cross between Green Zebra and Marvel Stripe and named after the American Center of
Food, Wine and Arts (COPIA) Indeterminate, regular leaf foliage. (85 days from transplant)
$3.00
Calabacito Rojo (1795) A very old heirloom tomato that was documented in Philadelphia
gardens as early as 1795. The bushy indeterminate plants can grow quite large and the small red
fruit is flattened and slightly ribbed. The fruit has a sweet unique flavor. Disease resistant.
Costoluto Genovese- One of the oldest heirloom tomato varieties, Costoluto Genovese has been
a staple in Italian kitchens for years. The medium sized red fruit are heavily ribbed and have an
intense acidic taste. They are best used for sauces, although I find them hard to peel because of
the numerous ribs. Indeterminate. (80 days from transplant) $3.00
Carbon – A winner of many tomato taste tests, Carbon has nice size 10-14 oz fruit that are
purplish black and one of the darkest “black” tomatoes available. The taste is complex and
flavorful. Indeterminate. (75 days from transplant) Reg. Pkt $3.00, Trade Pkt (approx. 80
seeds)/$6.95
Crimson Cushion (1892) (aka Henderson’s Crimson Cushion, Red Ponderosa, Beefsteak) Said
to be the original strain of Red Beefsteak tomato. The large fruit can weigh up to 2lbs. and are
excellent for tomato sandwiches or slicing on a platter. Great old fashioned taste! Indeterminate,
Carol Chyko’s Big Paste –This variety astounded me with its excellent production of huge
tomatoes throughout the season. Despite its name, this variety is not a paste tomato although it is
meaty enough to use in sauces. The fruit are consistently large averaging 2-3 lbs. and the meaty
slices are excellent for tomato sandwiches. (One slice more than covers a slice of bread.) An
excellent variety! Indeterminate, regular leaf foliage. (80 days from transplant) $3.00
Centennial Rocket (1967) - Introduced by the Canada Experimental Farm in Lacombe, AB in
1967. Small fruited early variety that is very productive! Determinate, regular leaf foliage. (50
Cerise Orange-The productive plants produce loads of very small orange cherries with a faint
striping. Great for salads or for snacking. Indeterminate. (70 days from transplant) $3.00
Cheeseman’s – Small oval grape type tomato with orange red fruit. Some fruit are yellow. Nice
for snacking or tossing into salads. Very productive. Determinate. (60 days from transplant)
$3.00
Cherokee Purple – Originally grown by the Cherokee Indians, this wonderful heirloom is more
than 100 years old. The seed for Cherokee Purple was sent to Craig LeHoullier by John D.
Green of Sevierville, Tennessee. John D. Green received the seed from a lady who obtained
them from her neighbor who claimed that they were originally grown by the Cherokee Indians.
The fruit of Cherokee Purple is a dark purplish pink color and often has green shoulders. The
large fruit average 12 oz and are delicious. The plants are very productive and reliable. One of
the best! Indeterminate, regular leaf foliage. (75-80 days from transplant) Reg. Pkt $3.00, Trade
Pkt (approx. 80 seeds)/$6.95
Ciesinski – This heirloom has red oxheart shaped fruit that are 10-12oz with excellent flavor.
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Cuostralee-An old heirloom from France originally obtained by Carolyn Male and Craig
Lehouillier in an extensive sharing of seeds with Norbert Parreira of Hellimer, France in 1992.
Cuostralee is a beautiful large red beefsteak tomato that grows 1-3 lbs and is perfect for slicing.
They also have a delicious well balanced flavor. Indeterminate. (85 days from transplant) $3.00
Cup of Moldova-An exciting heirloom from Moldova. This rare tomato is partially to fully
hollow so it is excellent for stuffing or making sauce. The deep red fruit are about 2 ½ -3” long
and produced in abundance. The fruit have a unique pear to plum shape and have a point on the
bottom. The dark red dry flesh makes very rich tomato sauce. Indeterminate, regular leaf foliage.
(85 days from transplant) EXTREMELY RARE. $3.00
Depp’s Pink Firefly (1890) – This Kentucky heirloom dates back to 1890 from the Depp family
of Glasgow, Kentucky. The dusky pink meaty fruit average 12-16 ounces and have great flavor.
Indeterminate, potato leaf foliage. (85 days from transplant) $3.00
Dix Doights de Naples – An Italian heirloom that produces huge quantities of medium size
elongated fruit in clusters. The name means Ten Fingers of Naples and this tomato is a very old
heirloom variety. Disease resistant and productive. Indeterminate, regular leaf foliage. (75 days
Djena Lee’s Golden Girl (1920’s) Djena Lee had grown this variety in Minnesota in the
1920’s. In 1929 she gave some to Reverend Morrow who preserved this variety for many years.
Apparently this variety won first place at the Chicago Fair for 10 years in a row! The medium
size golden fruit are very tasty. Indeterminate, regular leaf foliage. (80 days from transplant)
$3.00
Droplet – An excellent small fruited variety that is very productive. The red fruit are pear
shaped with a point on the bottom and average about an inch long. The determinate plants can
easily be grown in large pots and are great for salads. Determinate, regular leaf foliage. (60 days
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Druzba- An old Bulgarian heirloom that is one of the most delicious and problem free tomatoes
that I grow. The deep red globes are 8-12 ounces and produced in clusters of three or four. The
yields are very high and the foliage disease free. Indeterminate, regular-leaf foliage. Tasty! (70
Duggin White-This rare heirloom was sent to Dorothy Beiswenger by Lloyd Duggin. The
oblate creamy colored 6-10 oz fruit have good flavor, many find this to be their favorite white
tomato. Indeterminate. (80 days from transplant) $3.00
Earliana (1900) Introduced by Johnson and Stokes of Philadelphia in 1900. The original stock
was said to be selected from a single plant in a field of Stone Tomato by George Sparks of
Salem, New Jersey. The large red, blemish free fruit weigh 8-12 ounces and are perfect for
slicing or canning. A very uniform strain. Indeterminate, regular leaf foliage. (75 days from
transplant) $3.00
Early Annie –Early Annie is an exceptional tomato combining earliness, productiveness and
beautiful medium sized blemish free orange red fruit. Excellent for canning, slicing or salads.
Determinate, regular leaf foliage. (65-70 days) EXTREMELY RARE. $3.00
Eva Purple Ball (late 1800’s) Heirloom from the Black Forest region of Germany in the late
1800’s. The pink purplish 4-5 oz fruit are blemish free and perfect for market gardeners. Tasty
and productive. Indeterminate, regular leaf foliage. (70 days from transplant) $3.00
Fargo Yellow Pear- In 1936 this tomato was awarded the Market Gardeners Award of Merit.
The 1937 McFayden Seed Catalogue stated, “This medium large, self-pruning tomato is the
heaviest yielding tomato so far tested at the Experimental Station in Morden, Manitoba, and very
noticeable on our own farm.” The determinate plants produce loads of pear to oval shaped
yellow tomatoes that are slightly larger than the original Yellow Pear tomato. The fruit is
excellent in salads. Because of the determinate nature of the plants I prefer to grow these over
the original Yellow Pear which attains a great size and requires staking. Great for small gardens
and one of the most prolific tomatoes that you will grow! Determinate, regular-leaf foliage. (65
days from transplant) EXTREMELY RARE. $3.00
Farthest North- Introduced by the North Dakota State University in 1934. A very early and
prolific cherry tomato that sets fruit in cool temperatures. Good for containers and northern
areas. Determinate, regular-leaf foliage. (50 days from transplant) $3.00
Early Large Red- (1700’s) A very historic variety that was one of the most popular and best
documented tomato varieties in North America prior to the Civil War. Fearing Burr in Field and
Garden Vegetables of America (1865) wrote “From the time of the introduction of the tomato to
its general use in this country, the Large Red was almost the only kind cultivated, or even
commonly known.” The red heavily lobed or scalloped fruit are flat and usually measure 2 ½3”wide. The Early Large Red tomato is best used for cooking. Indeterminate, regular leaf
foliage. EXTREMELY RARE. (70 days from transplant) $3.95
Early Orange Stripe- One of the first to ripen this past summer. The 2-ounce oval fruit are red
with orange stripes and are slightly larger than a golf ball. The red and orange striped fruit are
beautiful in salads. Extremely productive plants. Indeterminate, regular leaf foliage. (65 days
Early Wonder (1947) The Burgess Seed and Plant Co. obtained seed for this tomato from a
California gardener in 1947 and introduced it in 1950. The productive bush plants produce round
pink 6 oz fruit that have good taste for an early variety. Determinate, regular leaf foliage. (60
Elfin – Large determinate plants produce hundreds of small red oblong, grape type fruit. The
very unique fruit are flavorful and excellent for snacking or throwing into salads. Another
candidate to grow in a large pot on the patio. Determinate, regular leaf foliage. (55-60 days)
$3.00
Ernie’s Plump- Excellent variety that is similar in shape to the Italian Pear tomatoes. The
medium sized pear shaped tomatoes have numerous ridges on the stem end and are a very
interesting shape, sort of a fat pear shaped tomato. The flesh is very red and cooks down to make
very red, rich tomato sauce. One of my favorites for canning, sauces and paste. Indeterminate,
Estler’s Mortgage Lifter – One of the best strains of Mortgage Lifter Tomato. Estler’s
Mortgage Lifter is more productive and tasty than the other strains. The pink oblate fruit average
over 1 lb and can get much larger. Indeterminate. (85-90 days from transplant)
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Ferris Wheel (1898) - Introduced by the Salzer Seed Company of LaCrosse, Wisconsin in 1898.
I originally grew this tomato simply because of its history and rarity, but I was very impressed
with the large flattened pink beefsteak type fruit and amazing production and taste. One slice of
this tomato will easily cover a piece of bread and the beautiful fruit are blemish free.
Indeterminate, regular leaf foliage. (80 days from transplant) EXTREMELY RARE. $3.00
Feurerwerk – A personal favorite! Originally from Germany, the fruit are breathtaking with
yellow mottling and stripes on a red background - it really does look like fireworks! The fruit
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average 10-12 oz and have good flavor. A must for every tomato collector. Indeterminate,
Fireball (1952) - Introduced by Joseph Harris Co. in Rochester, NY in 1952. Fireball was
developed from a round plum line and the Valiant Tomato. The glossy red globes are 6-10 oz
and have nice old fashioned flavor. The firm fruit are nice for canning or eating fresh and keep
well after picking. Semi-determinate, regular leaf foliage. (65 days from transplant) $3.00
Flin Flon- A Heritage Harvest Seed Exclusive! A beautiful tomato that was obtained from an
elderly gentleman up in Flin Flon, Manitoba by Jessy Friesen. The elderly gentleman had been
growing this variety for a number of years. The large 1 lb fruit are a pinkish color and have great
Indeterminate, potato-leaf foliage. EXTREMELY RARE. (80 days from transplant) Reg. Pkt
$3.00, Trade Pkt (approx. 80 seeds)/$6.95
Grand Belgium – Beautiful huge orange meaty beefsteaks with good flavor. The fruit average 2
lb and many weigh much more. The plants are extremely productive and healthy. There will be
an occasional pink fruit that shows up but they are just as large and impressive as the orange
fruit. Indeterminate, regular leaf foliage. (85 days from transplant) Reg. Pkt $3.00, Trade Pkt
(approx. 80 seeds)/$6.95
Grandpa’s Minnesota Hardy – A productive heirloom cherry tomato originally from
Minnesota. The flavorful red cherries are great for snacking or salads. Indeterminate, regular leaf
Gray’s Sweet Cherry-Our favorite red cherry variety! The enormous plants are literally covered
with clusters of small red cherries all summer long! One of the best tasting varieties there is.
This would be a good variety for growing on fences or other large structures. Indeterminate. (70
Franchi Giant Pear – Beautiful heirloom tomato that can grow up to a pound. The large red
pear shape fruit have vertical ribs and are quite meaty. A nice all purpose tomato. Indeterminate,
Green Giant – Huge green beefsteaks that average 1-2 lbs with a nice refreshing flavor.
Indeterminate, potato leaf foliage. EXTREMLY RARE. (90 days from transplant) $3.00
Ganti – A rare Hungarian heirloom with beautiful blemish free 10-12 ounce deep red fruit. It
also has a wonderful full bodied flavor. Great for tomato sandwiches or canning. Another
favorite! Indeterminate, regular leaf foliage. (80 days from transplant) $3.00
Green Zebra – Introduced in 1985, this open pollinated variety is very striking. The 2” fruit are
green with yellow stripes and have a sweet yet tangy taste. Great for adding color to salads or
slicing. Indeterminate, regular leaf foliage. (75 days from transplant) $3.00
Germaid Red – Delicious heirloom tomato with old fashioned taste. The large red beefsteak
fruit are mostly in the 12 ounce range. Excellent slicing tomato. Indeterminate, regular leaf
Gregori’s Altai – A Siberian heirloom originating in the Altai Mountains. The pink fruit
average 12 oz and have good flavor. Quite early for a large tomato. Indeterminate, regular leaf
German Red Strawberry – This unique German heirloom is one of the best tasting tomatoes
available. The bright red fruit are strawberry or heart shaped and very meaty with few seeds.
The beautiful fruit average 10-12 ounces but in my experience can grow quite a bit larger. This
variety was very productive for me. Indeterminate, regular leaf foliage. (85-90 days from
transplant) $3.00
Hahms Gelbe- A wonderful little cherry tomato from Germany with delicious yellow fruit. The
small plants grow to about 6” high, about the same size as Andrina, which is a red cherry. The
two make an excellent combination in containers and you can then enjoy red and yellow cherries
all summer long. Determinate. (60-65 days from transplant) $3.00
Gianinni-This heirloom is originally from Italy. Shelley Sparrow of Minnesota received seeds
from a friend in Maine who got them from a bookstore manager, Frank who got the seed from a
customer, Eleanor Gray, of Bristol, Maine in the 1970s. She was told the seeds originally came
from Italy. This variety is also known as Eleanor’s Tomatoes and Franks Tomatoes. The
elongated plum shaped red fruit are 4-5” long and 5-6 oz. Thanks to Carolyn Male for sharing
seed with me. Indeterminate. (85 days from transplant) $3.00
Giant Beefsteak- The name is rather deceiving. The red beefsteak fruit are medium sized in my
garden with old fashioned tomato flavor. Could grow larger in other areas. Indeterminate. (85
Giant Belgium – Huge pink fruit that average 2lbs. Mild tasting. Indeterminate, regular leaf
Gogosha – Originally from the Tarnipal region of Ukraine, this heirloom was brought to
America in the late 1800’s by the Gogosha family. Tanya Gogosha gave seed of this variety to
Carolyn Male who then distributed it to different seed savers. A nice pink beefsteak averaging
1lb. Indeterminate, potato leaf foliage. (80 days from transplant) $3.00
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Harbinger (1910) - An old English variety that was introduced in 1910. Extremely productive
plants are loaded with small to medium size red tomatoes with good taste. Tolerates cool
weather well. Indeterminate. (65 days from transplant) $3.95
Hartman’s Yellow Gooseberry- (pre-1831) A very old heirloom tomato that was popular in
the 1800’s and listed by Fearing Burr in 1865. It was also illustrated in the Album Vilmorin in
1868. In the nineteenth century it was known as the Yellow Cherry Tomato or the Yellow
Cherry-Shaped Tomato. The vigorous vines produce clusters of lemon colored cherry tomatoes
that are very tasty and definitely one of my favorite yellow cherries. Indeterminate, regular leaf
foliage. (75 days from transplant) EXTREMELY RARE. $3.00
Henderson’s Wins All- (1924) Introduced in 1924 as ‘Number 400’ and renamed Wins All as a
result of a naming contest in 1925 by Peter Henderson. Wins All resulted as an improvement of
the well known pink beefsteak Ponderosa. Wins All is a beautifully shaped flattened pink
beefsteak with superb flavor. The fruit are large and average 1lb and up. Indeterminate. (85 days
Hungarian Italian– Heavy producer of dark red paste tomatoes. The fruit keep well off the vine
as well. Great for sauce! Indeterminate, regular leaf foliage. (75 days from transplant) $3.00
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Indian Stripe – A very old heirloom that is thought to be a distinct strain of Cherokee Purple.
This variety was grown by Clyde Burson who was in his 80’s and had grown it for as long as he
could remember. Large fruit are purplish with green shoulders and occasional green striping.
(The green striping is not present on most of the fruit produced.) One of the most delicious
tomatoes that I have ever tasted-a personal favorite! Compact indeterminate, regular leaf foliage.
(75 days from transplant) RARE. Reg. Pkt $3.00, Trade Pkt (approx. 80 seeds)/$6.95
Ispolin – A Russian heirloom that has large pink 1-2 lb fruit with great taste. The name means
“Giant” in Russian. Indeterminate, regular leaf foliage. (75 days from transplant) $3.00
Ivory Pear – The very productive plants produce lots of ivory colored pear to plum shaped fruit.
A nice variety to add to heirloom tomato salads. Indeterminate, regular leaf foliage. (70 days
Japanese Trifele Black – Originally from Russia. A very unique tomato with 3-5 oz reddish
brown fruit with green shoulders and a squat pear shape. The fruit are sweet and should be
picked before they get to ripe for best quality. Indeterminate, potato leaf foliage. (80 days) $3.00
Jaune Flamee- A delicious heirloom originating in France. This is a beautiful tomato with
orange skin and reddish orange flesh. The fruit are 2-3 ounces, growing in clusters of 5-6. Very
high yields of tangy, delicious fruit. Great for salads or snacking. Indeterminate, regular-leaf
Jersey Devil – A great red paste tomato with very few seeds. The fruit are banana pepper
shaped and are 4-6 inches long. Nice for sauce or salsa. Indeterminate, regular leaf. (85 days
Jumbo Jim Orange – Large orange tomatoes are 10 -16 oz. and have good flavor. Nice for
salads or slicing. Indeterminate, regular leaf foliage. (80-85 days from transplant) $3.00
Kalinka – A Belarusian heirloom that is early and productive. The red blemish free fruit are
medium size and are produced in clusters. Nice flavor as well. Can be used as an early canning
variety. Determinate, regular leaf foliage. (50 days from transplant)
Kelogg’s Breakfast- A family heirloom from Darrell Kelogg of Redford, MI. The large orange
beefsteaks can reach 2 lbs and are very productive. Very good taste as well. Indeterminate. (90
days from transplant) Reg. Pkt $3.00, Trade Pkt (approx. 80 seeds)/$6.95
Kennington’s Big Red- A family heirloom of Hugh Kennington of Ontario, Oregon. His family
has been saving the seed of this variety for years. The blemish free red fruit are 8-12 oz and are
nice for canning or slicing. The firm fruit last well off the plant. Indeterminate, regular leaf
foliage. (85 days from transplanting) $3.00
Kibit’s Ukrainian – A very compact determinate plant that is great for growing in containers.
The fruit are elongated red plums and are produced in abundance. The plants are literally
covered! They are quite juicy so are great for snacking or using in salads. Determinate, regular
leaf foliage. (65 days from transplant) $3.00
Kosovo-Seed was originally collected by Glenn Parker of New Zealand from a U.N. worker in
the Kosovo region of former Yugoslavia in the 1990s. Kosovo really impressed me this summer.
The vines were productive and the 8-16 oz heart shaped ribbed fruit were delicious. A wonderful
variety for slicing or canning. Indeterminate. (75 days from transplant) $3.00
Kukla’s Portuguese Beefsteak – A really exciting new heirloom variety! Seed was
given to Carolyn Male by J. Tarbox of MA who obtained some tomatoes from Larry
Kukla which this variety is named after. Larry Kukla obtained the seed from a man who brought
them from Portugal. The large red tomatoes average 1 lb or more and are quite productive.
Indeterminate, potato leaf. (85 days from transplant) $3.00
Lambert’s General Grant (1869) - Developed by a gardener named Mr. Lambert in Bellefonte,
Pennsylvania in 1869. This very old heirloom has large rose-pink fruit that are oblate and ridged.
Vine ripened fruit have the best flavor. Indeterminate, regular foliage. (85 days) $3.00
Latah – Developed at Latah County at the University of Idaho and named by Dr. Boe. Very
early bright red tomato that average about 2” across. The flavor is good and better than many of
the super early varieties. Indeterminate, regular leaf foliage. (50 days from transplant) $3.00
Ludmilla’s Red Plum-Originally from Kazakhstan, this wonderful heirloom was grown by a
lady named Ludmilla for over 50 years! She later moved to Germany and shared seeds with
Reinhard Kraft of Germany. The plants have wispy, droopy foliage typical for elongated plum
shaped tomatoes. The 6-10 oz fruit are red and very tasty. These are great for slicing or canning.
Indeterminate. (80 days from transplant) $3.00
Lumpy Red – A wonderful heirloom that was grown for many years by a lady in Clay City,
Kentucky. This variety is said to date from the early 1900’s and has that old fashioned taste and
large size making it perfect for tomato sandwiches. Indeterminate, regular leaf. (80 days from
transplant) $3.00
Lutescent (1897) - Also known as Livingston Honor Bright. A distinctive heirloom tomato that
was introduced by Alexander Livingston in 1897. This odd tomato has very pale yellowish
leaves with white flowers. The medium sized fruit are produced in clusters of 6-7 and drop when
ripe. The fruit go through a series of color changes starting with green, white, yellow, orange and
finally red. Despite the strange foliage, flowers and fruit of this heirloom, the fruit are firm and
the plants are productive. Indeterminate, regular-leaf foliage. (70 days from transplant) $3.00
Magnum Beefsteak – Developed by Chuck Wyatt who selected for the largest and best fruit for
many years. A really nice large red beefsteak that has old fashioned flavor and is perfect for
slicing. Very few blemishes. Indeterminate, regular leaf foliage. (80 days from transplant) $3.00
Manitoba (1956) - Developed at the Morden Research station in 1956, Manitoba has been a
prairie favorite for years. My family always grew this variety every year and it is nice for
canning, sandwiches and salads. Determinate, regular leaf foliage. (65 days from transplant)
$3.00
Marianna’s Peace (early 1900’s) - An heirloom that originates from a Czechoslovakian farm
family. Marianna’s father gave her these tomato seeds before he died. Productive plants produce
pinkish red beefsteak type fruit that have a few ridges on the shoulders and average 10–16
ounces. The flavor of this tomato is sweet and delicious. One of the best tasting tomatoes!
Indeterminate, potato leaf foliage. (80 days from transplant) $3.00
Marizol Gold- A beautiful bicolor heirloom from Germany. This is one of my favorite bicolor
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tomatoes. It does exceptionally well producing large amounts of huge 2 lb. gold and red marbled
fruit. In most years the fruit are relatively crack free and the taste is delicious and juicy. A
wonderful tomato that is beautiful sliced to show the gorgeous red marbling. Indeterminate,
Martha Homestead – An old variety that has been grown by Martha Carter for years. The
healthy productive vines produce large red fruit that are blemish free and have good taste.
Excellent for canning or slicing. A great all purpose tomato that did extremely well despite
drought. Indeterminate, regular leaf foliage. (75 days from transplant) $3.00
Martino’s Roma – Originally from Italy. A very impressive variety that is extremely productive
and disease free. Roma tomatoes are usually susceptible to blossom end rot but Martino’s Roma
was totally free of it. The dark red fruit are 3-4 oz and produced in clusters and are perfect for
paste, sauce or salsa. Highly recommended. Determinate, rugose foliage. (75 days from
transplant) $3.00
Mary Robinson’s German Bicolor – This beautiful heirloom tomato has very large
bicolor fruit and great taste. The fruit can reach 2 lbs. and are yellow with red on the
blossom end. Indeterminate, regular leaf foliage. (90 days from transplant) $3.00
Matchless (Austin Strain)-(1889) aka
Burpee’s Quarter Century The Burpee Seed
Company introduced a regular leaf Matchless
tomato in 1889. but the Austin Strain has
sturdy, rugose deep green foliage that rarely
falls prey to disease or insects. The oblate
fruit are red, 6-8 ounces and grow in clusters
of two to three. Matchless has a strong classic
tomato taste that is great for canning,
sandwiches or salad. A great all round tomato.
Determinate, rugose foliage. (80 days from
transplant) $3.00
believed tomatoes or “Love Apples” were poisonous. The large pink fruit average 1lb and are
delicious. Indeterminate, potato leaf foliage. (80 days from transplant) $3.00
Moldovan Green- A very rare heirloom variety from Moldova. The healthy plants produce 1012 ounce green beefsteak fruit. The lime green flesh is sweet with a refreshing taste.
Indeterminate, regular leaf foliage. (80 days from transplant) EXTREMELY RARE. $3.00
Monomakh’s Hat- This Russian heirloom is named after the crown worn by Russian Tsars and
is the most impressive variety I have come across. The semi determinate plants produce huge
heart shaped tomatoes that can grow up to 2lbs. The huge fruit are meaty and have good taste.
This is the earliest large variety that I have grown. Outstanding! Semi Determinate. (70 days
Morden Yellow (1950) Developed at the Morden Research Station in Morden, MB in 1950.
Medium size yellow tomatoes that are produced in abundance. Very productive. Determinate,
Mountain Princess- An heirloom tomato from Monongahela National Forest region of West
Virginia. This tomato is one of the most reliable that I grow. It is early and always produces very
well. The red, 6-8 ounce fruit are blemish free and have good taste. A must for northern areas.
Determinate, regular-leaf foliage. (65 days from transplant) $3.00
Mule Team- A dependable heirloom tomato that has 10-12 ounce blemish free fruit growing in
clusters of three to four. The red fruit are delicious with an old fashioned tangy flavor.
Indeterminate, regular leaf foliage. One of the best! (75 days from transplant) $3.00
Mystery Keeper – A long keeping storage tomato that can last several months. Medium
size fruit ripen from the inside out and are slightly more acidic than other tomatoes. When
picked in the yellow to light green stage in the fall (before frost), the tomatoes continue to ripen
indoors over the winter months. Determinate, regular leaf foliage. (80- 90 days from transplant)
$3.95
Maylor Roth’s Orange Brandywine–
Another highlight of the growing season.
These tomatoes are amazing! Huge orange
blemish free fruit average 2 lbs and can grow
even larger. Great taste and beautiful fruit. Indeterminate. (90 days from transplant) Reg. Pkt
Nebraska Wedding (1800’s) - An old heirloom variety with a wonderful history.
Nebraska Wedding tomato seed was brought by pioneers from Minnesota to Nebraska by
covered wagon in the late 1800’s. Nebraskan brides were given the seed of this tomato as a
wedding gift, hence the name. The beautiful, blemish free orange fruit average 1 lb. and have a
good well balanced flavor. Semi-determinate, regular leaf foliage. (90 days from transplant)
$3.00
Millet’s Dakota (1913) - Developed by John W. Millet of Bismarck, North Dakota and
introduced by the Oscar H. Will seed company in 1913. A drought tolerant tomato that produces
6-8 ounce red oblate fruit. Determinate, regular leaf foliage. (70 days from transplant) $3.00
Nepal – A nice main crop red tomato with blemish free 10-12 oz fruit. Old fashioned taste.
Indeterminate, regular leaf foliage. (80 days from transplant) Reg. Pkt $3.00, Trade Pkt (approx.
80 seeds)/$6.95
Mini Orange – A nice orange salad size tomato with 2 oz fruit. Very productive and
blemish free. Indeterminate, regular leaf foliage. Indeterminate, regular leaf foliage (70
Neves Azorean Red – Originally from the Azores where the late Anthony Neves had been
selecting for larger size fruit. Anthony brought the seeds to Massachusetts and traded fruit for
fertilizer with Ed McCollum. Ed then gave seeds to Charlie Perry who passed some along to
Carolyn Male, the avid tomato collector. The large dark red fruit average 1-2 lbs and have rich
outstanding flavor. Indeterminate, regular leaf foliage. (80 days from transplant) $3.00
Missouri Pink Love Apple – This old heirloom has been handed down in the Barnes family
since the Civil War. Seed was obtained from George Jennings of Waverly, Kansas from his
daughter Anise Barnes Jennings. Grandpa Barnes grew this as an ornamental because he
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New Big Dwarf (1915) Introduced by the Isbell Seed Co. in 1915. The dwarf plants have a
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unique appearance with crinkly rugose foliage and stout stems. Ideal for container culture. The
fruit are large for such a small plant and have good taste. Determinate, rugose foliage. (80 days
from transplant) EXTREMELY RARE. $3.00
New Zealand Pear – A beautiful heirloom paste tomato that produces dark pink 3” fruit which
are mostly pear shape, some are actually the same shape as a Bartlett pear. The fruit are very
dense and are excellent for sauce or canning. Indeterminate, regular leaf foliage. (85 days) $3.00
Nile River Egyptian- A very tasty tomato with productive vines. The fruit are red, mostly
oxheart shaped and up to 2 lbs. Great for tomato sandwiches. Jessy’s favorite! Indeterminate,
regular-leaf foliage. (80 days from transplant) $3.00
Old Brooks – Wow! This heirloom tomato really does well during hot summers! I have grown
it a few times (usually during cold wet summers) and never had many large nice tomatoes. This
year we finally got some heat and it was my best producing tomato with beautiful large red
perfect fruit. Makes a wonderful canner! Indeterminate, regular leaf foliage. (75 days from
transplant) $3.00
Old Ivory Egg – Light yellow fruit about the size and shape of a hen’s egg. Great for snacking
or salads. Indeterminate, regular leaf foliage. (75 days from transplant) $3.00
Old Time Red & Yellow- An excellent bicolor variety that I obtained from an elderly lady who
said she had been growing it for years. The very productive plants produce huge red and yellow
tomatoes that can reach up to 3 lbs. A very productive variety that has bicolor tomatoes as well
as some that are all red. Indeterminate, regular leaf foliage. (90 days from transplant) $3.00
Oxheart (1926) (aka Livingston’s Giant Oxheart) Introduced by the Livingston Seed Company
in 1926. This variety became very popular because of its size, meatiness and low acid mild
qualities. The fruit can get huge-my biggest this year was 3 lbs! The fruit is pink, some having
green shoulders, and heart shaped. Indeterminate, regular leaf foliage. (80-90 days from
transplant) $3.00
Pendulina Orange- Nice compact plants are great for hanging baskets or pots. The bright
orange fruit are small with a point on the tip. Nice variety for adding color to salads.
Determinate. (65 days from transplant) $3.00
Peron Sprayless (1951) Introduced by Gleckler’s Seed in 1951. The variety was originally
developed by Prof. Abelardo Piovano at the National University of Argentina. The disease
resistant plants produce medium size blemish free red fruit with good taste. Indeterminate. (70
Persimmon- An old Russian variety first brought into the United States by Seed Savers
Exchange. The gorgeous fruit is 3-4” in diameter, blemish free and a golden orange color similar
to a persimmon; hence the name. One of the best tasting gold to orange tomatoes available. The
plants are also determinate so there is no need to stake, making this variety excellent for smaller
gardens. One of the best! Determinate, regular leaf foliage. (80 days from transplant) $3.00
Petit Moineau- A red currant type tomato with clusters of tiny red fruit that are very sweet. This
precious little gem has been cultivated in the Chateauguay region of Quebec since at least the
1950’s. Indeterminate. (75 days from transplant) $3.00
Pink Peach (1885) – (aka Landreth’s Peach, The
Wonderful Peach, Red Peach) Introduced into the
seed trade by D. Landreth and Sons of Philadelphia in
1885. The 2 ½ oz pink red fruit have a fuzzy skin like
a peach and the flesh is quite sweet. Indeterminate,
Olga’s Round Yellow Chicken- An old heirloom that originated in Russia many years ago
Prolific producer of tasty 8-10 ounce yellow tomatoes. Tolerant of a wide range of conditions
and are very blemish free. A nice tomato and an excellent addition to salads. Indeterminate,
Omar’s Lebanese – Huge pink tomatoes with green shoulders are beautifully ridged and very
tasty. The fruit can reach 4lbs with proper care. A new favorite for me! Indeterminate, regular
Opalka – Originally from Poland. Opalka is one of the best heirloom paste tomatoes because of
its productiveness and taste. The orange red fruit are 4-6” long and pepper shaped. The fruit are
very meaty with very few seeds and make delicious sauce. Indeterminate, regular leaf foliage.
Pink Thai Egg – This very special heirloom tomato
has true pink oval salad size fruit. The 1 oz fruit are
very firm and have a pleasing texture and excellent
taste. The egg shaped fruit are produced in large
clusters and are great for snacking or salads.
Indeterminate, regular leaf foliage. (70 days from
transplant) $3.00
Orange Minsk- Originally obtained from a farmer’s market in Minsk, Belarus. This is a very
impressive tomato! It is one of the earliest large orange beefsteaks that I have grown and it also
has great taste. The large fruit are a beautiful orange color and have ribs on the stem end of the
fruit. Indeterminate. (75 days from transplant) $3.00
Pirkstine Orange – Heirloom originally from Latvia. Pirkstine Orange is a sausage shaped
orange paste tomato. Very unique looking and great for adding color to salads or making orange
sauce. Indeterminate, regular leaf foliage. (75 days from transplant) Reg. Pkt $3.00, Trade Pkt
(approx. 80 seeds)/$6.95
Orange Strawberry- The heart shaped tomatoes are golden orange with slight ridges on the
stem end and a point on the blossom end. The very vigorous vines produced so many beautiful
heart shaped tomatoes that the plants toppled over despite the heavy duty stakes that we had
installed. A fantastic variety! Indeterminate, regular leaf foliage. (90 days from transplant) $3.00
Portuguese Bullheart – A Portuguese heirloom with huge red oxheart type fruit with green
shoulders. Very productive and surprisingly early for a tomato of this size. Indeterminate,
President Garfield (1884) - Said to be one of the first named tomatoes, as opposed to just "love
apple". The 6-10 oz red fruit are very ribbed and ruffled and are similar to Early Large Red in
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shape but the fruit of President Garfield is larger. Indeterminate. (80 days from transplant)
Princepe Borghese – A traditional Italian sun drying tomato. The determinate plants are
covered with small red fruit which are excellent for drying. Determinate. (70 days) $3.00
Pritchard’s Scarlet Topper (1931) - In 1933, Farmer Seed & Nursery Co. in Faribault,
Minnesota stated, “We consider this the most valuable new introduction of the present time. A
scarlet, self-topping, disease resistant variety originated by the late Dr. F. J. Pritchard of the U.
S. Department of Agriculture in 1931.” This variety is very drought resistant and produces a
good crop of large, smooth red fruit. Good for slicing or canning. (65-70 days from transplant)
$3.00
Prue- A family heirloom of Tom Gallucci of Connecticut. The seeds came from Tom’s exwife’s grandfather, Mr. Prue who was from Massachusetts. Mr. Prue was known to have grown
these wonderful tomatoes in the 1930’s and 40’s. Prue is one of my favorites for taste! The
wispy vines with sparse foliage have a droopy appearance but the red elongated heart shaped 816 oz fruit are delicious. They are great for slicing or canning. Indeterminate. (80 days from
transplant) $3.00
Purple Calabash- An interesting deep purple highly ruffled and lobed tomato. Resembles
varieties depicted in old 16th century herbals. The fruit average 2” wide and are produced in
abundance. The plants are very disease free and drought tolerant. Very intense acidic taste is
great in sauces or salads. Indeterminate, regular leaf foliage. (85 days from transplant) $3.00
Purple Pear-Unique oval to pear shaped medium sized tomatoes with a dull pink skin giving it
a suede-like appearance. Very productive semi determinate plants have lacy foliage. (70 days
Purple Russian- The seed for this old Ukrainian variety originally came from Irma Henkel of
the Ukraine. The long purplish plum shaped fruit are about 2-3”, blemish free and the taste is
outstanding and very sweet. Highly recommended and very productive! Indeterminate, regular
Red Fig (1700’s) - A historic variety that was
grown since the 1700’s as an ornamental and for
preserves. In the 1840’s “tomato figs” became
popular because it was an inexpensive way to create
a substitute for figs. The Red Fig Tomato is 1-1½”
in length and pear shaped, resembling miniature
bowling pins. They are an excellent addition to
salads or eating out of hand, not to mention essential
for making old fashioned “tomato figs”. Very
productive. Indeterminate, regular leaf foliage. (70
Richardson- A wonderful heirloom that was grown by the Richardson family of Tennessee for
many years. The large pink beefsteak type fruit can grow to 1 lb. or larger under ideal conditions
and the flavor is outstanding. An excellent tomato with that “old fashioned flavor” for slicing or
tomato sandwiches. Indeterminate, regular leaf foliage. (85 days from transplant) $3.00
Rideau Sweet Cherry- A sweet open pollinated cherry tomato that was selected from Sweet
One Hundred by Ken Allan. One of the best tasting red cherry tomatoes and extremely
productive. Indeterminate, regular leaf foliage. (70 days from transplant) $3.00
Riesenstraube- This heirloom from Germany was introduced to the United States in 1993. The
seed was obtained from the seed bank at Gatersleben and then brought back to the States. Today,
it is one of the most popular heirloom cherry varieties grown, a real success story. Historically,
this tomato was used in winemaking, which made a wine similar to dry sherry. Today, it is most
often used as a salad tomato. The vines are covered with clusters of 1” oval red fruit hanging like
grapes in clusters. The small oval fruit have a distinctive pointed tip on the blossom. The name
Reisenstraube, is German for “giant bunch of grapes.” Vigorous indeterminate, regular-leaf
foliage. $3.00
Rosabec (1975) - Developed by Roger Doucet at the Station Provinciale de Recherches Agricole
in St. Hyacinthe, Quebec. This is a nice Canadian bred tomato that is much sought after.
Rosabec was developed from a cross of Canabec and a pink breeding line selected from a cross
between PI263726 and an unknown Japanese Hybrid. Rosabec was the first determinate Quebec
variety with pink fruit. The pink blemish free fruit are medium size and mild tasting.
Determinate, regular leaf foliage. (70 days from transplant) $3.00
Rose of Berne – A nice medium size globe shaped pink heirloom with great taste. This is one of
the varieties that got me interested in heirlooms many years ago. The blemish free fruit are
simply beautiful. Indeterminate, regular leaf foliage. (75 days from transplant) $3.00
Russian Big Roma – An heirloom paste tomato that produces large red roma type tomatoes that
are great for sauce. Indeterminate, regular leaf foliage. (85 days from transplant) $3.95
Russians (CJ’s) – CJ Piatkowski shared seed of this variety with me. Her husband’s Polish aunt
obtained seed from a Russian lady years ago and they have been growing the variety ever since.
They have always just called them ‘Russians’. The large pinkish red fruit are heart shaped and
can reach 1 lb or more in weight. Indeterminate, regular leaf foliage. (80 days from transplant)
$3.00
Reisetomate – A German heirloom that is without a
doubt the strangest and most interesting tomato
available. The medium to large red fruit look like a
bunch of cherry tomatoes fused together! To eat the
fruit you just tear off a piece at a time which also
makes this fun to eat. The fruit also have good flavor and are one of the best tomatoes for
snacking. Indeterminate, regular leaf foliage. (70 days from transplant) EXTREMELY RARE.
$3.95
Re Umberto (1878) - This historic tomato was named in honor of Umberto 1, King of Italy in
1878. By 1884 the W. Atlee Burpee and Company introduced it to Americans. In Italy, the entire
plants were harvested in the autumn and the immature fruit would continue ripening indoors for
long periods of time. The tomatoes were also used for cooking and sauces. The plants are very
productive and produce many 1-2 oz small red fruit which are fig to pear shape. Indeterminate.
(75 days from transplant) EXTREMELY RARE. $3.95
Russian Prince George – A Heritage Harvest Seed Exclusive. I obtained this Russian tomato
from Lori Schroeder of Prince George, BC. This tomato was originally brought over from
Russia by Lori’s family many years ago. Lori was sorting the personal items from Agnes
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Huebner’s (Penner) estate and came upon very old papers and letters. There was a folded paper
packet that had “Seeds from Russia” written on it. Lori planted the seeds and they germinated!
She was then nice enough to share some with me. In Prince George, BC these tomatoes are
grown in the greenhouse because of their short season. The vines of this variety are vigorous and
produce beautiful large1-2 lb pink tomatoes with great taste. Indeterminate, regular leaf foliage.
(85 days from transplant) Reg. Pkt $3.00, Trade Pkt (approx. 80 seeds)/$6.95
Russian Saskatchewan – A Heritage Harvest Seed Exclusive. This old heirloom tomato has
been grown by Darlene MacMillan’s family for many years in Colfax, Saskatchewan and
originally came from Russia. The very compact dwarf plants are ideal for growing in containers
and produce nice tasting medium size red tomatoes that are perfect for salads. A nice early
season tomato. Determinate. (60 days from transplant) $3.00
Sandul Moldovan – This heirloom comes from the Sandul family of Moldova. The large pink
beefsteaks with green shoulders have good taste and the healthy plants are productive.
Indeterminate. (80 days from transplant) $3.00
Sara Black- An excellent variety that originated in Germany and was grown by Joe Bratka’s
grandmother’s sister for many years. This tomato is one of the best “black” tomatoes that I
havegrown. The vigorous vines produce loads of blemish free 3-4” flattened beefsteak type fruit.
Dark purple fruit with green shoulders are extremely tasty and also one of the earliest full size
black tomatoes available. A new favorite. Indeterminate, regular leaf foliage. (80 days from
transplant) $3.00
Sasha’s Altai- Originally came from a man named Sasha in Irkutsk, Siberia. Sasha’s Altai is
one of the best tomatoes for short season climates. It is extremely productive and early and can
tolerate cool night temperatures. The bush plants produce loads of 6 oz red fruit. Determinate.
(65 days from transplant) Reg. Pkt $3.00, Trade Pkt (approx. 80 seeds)/$6.95
Siberian- An oval to egg-shaped red tomato with a tangy flavor. This tomato is not the same as
the common Siberia tomato that is available everywhere. Good for small gardens and short
season areas. Determinate, regular-leaf foliage. (60 days from transplant) $3.00
vines produce 4-6 oz red globes that are perfect for canning but are also delicious sliced. A nice
acidic tomato with that old fashioned taste. Indeterminate, regular leaf foliage. (70 days) $3.00
Snowhite Cherry – A delicious light yellow to ivory cherry tomato. Snowhite Cherry is very
productive and produces buckets of sweet cherry tomatoes all summer long. Snowhite Cherry
looks great mixed with Black Cherry Tomatoes! A must have. Indeterminate, regular leaf
Sophie’s Choice- Originally from Edmonton, Alberta, this is a compact determinate heirloom
tomato that is very productive. The small plants are literally covered with medium sized orangered oblate fruit. The fruit have good flavor and are quite early. Because of the high production
on such small plants some support should be given so the whole plant does not topple with the
weight of the fruit. An excellent variety that is great for short growing seasons and small
gardens. Determinate, regular-leaf foliage. (65 days from transplant) $3.00
Spanish Winter – An old Spanish heirloom that was used as a winter storage variety. The whole
plant was uprooted and hung over winter so that the fruit could be used as needed. The
determinate plants produce loads of red cherry tomatoes that are tasty. A nice variety for
snacking or salads. Determinate, regular leaf foliage. (65 days from transplant) RARE. $3.00
Starfire (1963) Developed at the Morden Research Station in Morden, MB and released in
1963. The bright red fruit average 8-10 oz and are good for slicing or canning. A very nice
tomato for short season climates. Determinate, regular leaf foliage. (60 days from transplant)
$3.00
Stone (1885) (a.k.a. Livingston’s Stone) Originally selected by a market grower near Columbus,
Ohio in 1885 and introduced by the Livingston Seed Co. in 1889. The red 6-8 oz fruit have an
old fashioned acidic taste and are excellent for canning. Can also be used for slicing.
Striped Cavern – A striped stuffing tomato! The 8 oz fruit are red with yellow stripes and are
partially hollow so you can stuff them. The fruit resembles small bell peppers. Good keeper as
well. Indeterminate, regular leaf foliage. (80 days from transplant) $3.00
Siberian Speckled – A Russian heirloom that has faint yellow speckles on the red fruit. Some
of the fruit have more speckling than others. It was very productive and produced beautiful 12
oz tomatoes with green shoulders. Despite being planted in poor soil with lack of moisture for
most of the summer it did exceptionally well. Determinate, regular leaf foliage. (65-70 days
Stupice –This cold hardy Czechoslovakian heirloom is one of the first tomato varieties to ripen!
The potato leaved plants produce loads of 2” by 2” red fruit that have a great sweet taste and
continue to produce over a long period. Great for short season climates! Determinate, potato leaf
Sicilian Saucer – A beautiful Sicilian heirloom with huge ribbed beefsteak type fruit that
average 2 lbs but can grow much larger. Indeterminate, regular leaf foliage. (90 days from
transplant) $3.00
Sugar Lump- An old heirloom that is one of my favorites for snacking right off the plant. The
large red cherries have excellent flavor and are produced in abundance. Indeterminate. (70 days
Silvery Fir Tree- The distinctive foliage is finely dissected and the oblate orange red fruit
measure about 3 inches across and are produced very early. Perfect for containers or small
gardens. This very tough beautiful plant originates from Russia. A super tomato that is also very
tangy and delicious. Highly recommended! Determinate. (55-60 days from transplant) Reg. Pkt
Sylvan Gaume – An old heirloom from Canada that was obtained from an elderly man in his
80’s. The original seed was from Russia. This excellent variety produces gigantic red oxheart
shaped fruit. My largest was 3lbs and that was during a dry year! The fruit are not only large but
delicious. One of my favorite large fruited tomatos. Indeterminate, regular leaf foliage.
EXTREMELY RARE. Highly recommended! (80 days from transplant) $3.00
Sioux (1944) - One of the best tasting tomatoes there is! Old fashioned favorite that was once
very popular and was originally released by the University of Nebraska in 1944. The vigorous
Tennessee Britches – An American heirloom with large pink fruit and old fashioned flavor. A
very nice pink beefsteak tomato. Indeterminate, regular leaf foliage. (90 days from transplant)
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$3.00
(85-90 days from transplant) $3.00
Teton de Venus – Interesting red heirloom paste tomato has an elongated shape with long
points on the end. It is excellent for sauce or for fresh eating. Indeterminate, regular leaf foliage.
White Beauty (1850) (aka White Snowball) White Beauty is one of the better white tomatoes
and has creamy white flesh and skin. Mild tasting and good for salads or making white tomato
sauce. Indeterminate, regular leaf foliage. (75 days from transplant) $3.00
Tonodose des Conores – This rare French heirloom cherry tomato has very dark red fruit. The
large plants are very productive and the fruit are sweet. EXTREMELY RARE. Indeterminate,
White Currant-Large plants produce large clusters of tiny creamy white fruit all summer long!
The small fruit are half the size of regular cherry tomatoes and are very sweet. Indeterminate.
True Black Brandywine (pre 1920) - Originated with William Woys Weaver of Pennsylvania
who claimed that his grandfather obtained seed from breeder Dr. Harold E. Martin in the late
1920s. The dark purplish black fruit are 8-12 oz and have a very nice flavor. Indeterminate,
potato leaf foliage. (85 days from transplant) $3.00
White Potato Leaf – There seems to be some confusion over this one in the seed trade. White
Potato Leaf is the same variety as some seed companies are selling as Shah, Mikado White or
White Brandywine. Unfortunately, the original Shah was a large yellow tomato similar to
Yellow Brandywine. Anyways, White Potato Leaf is a very nice creamy white tomato with 3-6
oz fruit that is also very productive. A nice addition to salad. Indeterminate, potato leaf foliage.
Ukrainian Pear – Originally from the Ukraine. The healthy vines produce pinkish red pear
shaped tomatoes that average 6 oz and are 3” long. Good for canning or slicing. They have a
nice sweet flavor. Indeterminate, regular leaf foliage. (75 days from transplant) $3.00
Uncle Joe’s – An heirloom originating in northern Manitoba and then brought to BC. A large
early tomato with red fruit weighing 8-12 ounces. Determinate, regular leaf foliage. (60 days
Valiant (1937) Introduced by the Francis C. Stokes Co. of Vincetown, New Jersey in 1937. The
medium sized red fruit are great for canning or slicing. Indeterminate, regular leaf foliage. (7580 days from transplant) $3.95
Variegated – Originally from Ireland, this beautiful tomato has variegated foliage! It is also a
heavy producer of 2” red fruit. Indeterminate. (75 days from transplant) $3.00
White Wax – A cream colored heirloom tomato that was passed down to William Woys Weaver
from his grandfather’s seed collection. White Wax was exhibited at county fairs in Pennsylvania.
The fruit are mild tasting. Indeterminate, regular leaf foliage. (75 days from transplant) $3.95
White Zebra – Unique white fruit with yellow and green stripes. This makes a great addition to
salads. Indeterminate, regular leaf foliage. (75 days from transplant) $3.00
Wonderlight – (aka Plum Lemon) A Russian heirloom that is the same color and shape as a
lemon! The medium size fruit have dry flesh and are good for adding color to salads or making
yellow tomato sauce. Indeterminate, regular leaf foliage. (70-75 days from transplant) $3.00
Verna Orange – An orange heirloom tomato originally from Indiana. The large orange oxheart
shape fruit are very dense and meaty with a mild taste. Indeterminate, regular leaf foliage. (85
Woodle Orange – A wonderful heirloom from Iowa. I have been meaning to try this variety for
years and I am glad that I finally did! The large round fruit are tangerine colored and blemish
free. This would make a great tomato for farmers markets because of the perfect shaped fruit and
wonderful taste. One of the best tasting orange tomatoes! Indeterminate, regular leaf foliage.
(80- 85 days from transplant) $3.00
Violaceum Krypni Rozo- This European heirloom is an interesting tomato that is heavily
ruffled. The dark pink fruit are 8-10 oz and make interesting slices. This is one of the most
productive tomatoes that I have grown. Indeterminate. (75 days from transplant) Reg. Pkt $3.00,
Trade Pkt (approx. 80 seeds)/$6.95
Yagodka – Originally from Russia. Yagodka is a small red oval shaped tomato with great taste.
It is perfect for growing in pots and extremely productive, yielding a large quantity of oval salad
size tomatoes. An amazing variety that is also very early. Determinate, regular leaf foliage. (5560 days from transplant) $3.00
Wapsipinicon Peach – An interesting heirloom tomato named after the Wapsipinicon River in
Iowa. The 2” fruit are fuzzy and yellow with a nice sweet flavor. This variety has won many
taste tests and is also very productive. Indeterminate, regular leaf foliage. (80 days from
transplant) $3.00
Yellow Pear (pre-1805) - First described in 1805 but surely much older. The large plants
produce hundreds of small pear shaped fruit. Great for snacking or throwing whole in salads.
Indeterminate, regular leaf foliage. (75 days from transplant)$3.00
Watermelon Beefsteak – This wonderful old West Virginian heirloom dates back to the 1800’s
and was carried by Gleckler’s Seed catalogue in 1958. The large pink beefsteak type fruit are
very meaty and tasty with old time flavor. Indeterminate, regular leaf foliage. (80 days from
transplant) $3.00
Weisnicht’s Ukrainain – A Ukrainian heirloom that was brought to the United States by
Ukrainian immigrants. The large light pink beefsteak fruit are truly delicious. Indeterminate.
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Zapotec Pleated – A heavily pleated heirloom tomato that is nice sliced so the scalloped edges
can be enjoyed or stuffed. The medium to large size pink tomatoes are very unique and beautiful.
Indeterminate, regular leaf foliage. (85-90 days from transplant) $3.00
Zarnitsa – Zarnitsa translates to Summer Lightening, referring to its earliness to produce fruit.
This variety is one of the better early tomatoes with red fruit averaging 2½-3” wide and good
taste. It is also very productive. Determinate, regular leaf foliage. (55-60 days) $3.00
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Turnip & Rutabaga
Packet = 100-150 seeds
Fortin’s Family Rutabaga - An heirloom from the
Fortin Family of Cap St-Ignace, Quebec. Large
yellow roots with purplish tops store extremely well
and have good taste. $3.00
Purple Top Milan Turnip (pre-1835) (aka PurpleTop Strap Leaf, Navet Rouge Plat Hatif, Early Flat
Red Top) Originally from Italy and one of the most unique turnips with a very flat shape. The
root is white on the bottom and purple on top and very mild and sweet. One of the best!
Adorable! $3.00
Purple Top White Globe Turnip (pre-1880) Productive and easy to grow with white roots and
purple shoulders. Best used when young. Great storage variety. $3.00
Wilhelmsberger Gelbe Rutabaga – A German heirloom with tasty yellow flesh and large roots
An excellent storage type. $3.00
Watermelon (Citrullus lanatus)
dark green fruit average 9-10
lbs and are oblong in shape.
The flesh is a beautiful light
yellow color and is extremely
sweet and juicy. The 1937
McFayden Seed Catalogue
wrote “Largest of the Early
Strains. A very early yellowfleshed variety extensively
grown by Russians. It is
supposed to have come from
Siberia. The melons are
oblong, dark green, borne
abundantly on vigorous vines.
The flesh is a golden yellow,
sweet and delicious. Ripens
slightly later than Northern
Sweet. Grown extensively by
Hutterite Colonies, who find
ready sale for them in many
districts of Manitoba.” (80
days) $3.00
Packet = 20 seed
Arikara – The Arikara Indians once grew these drought resistant watermelons. The small
melons have pinkish flesh and produce many seeds. Early maturing variety that is easy to grow
but not as sweet as the others. EXTREMELY RARE. (80 days) (10 seeds/pkt) $3.95
Cream of Saskatchewan- An heirloom brought by Russian immigrants to Saskatchewan many
years ago. This is one of my favorite watermelons. The productive, drought tolerant vines
produce melons with very thin rinds so they do not store for very long. The fruit can grow to 20
lbs., but are usually in the 10-12 lb. range. The pale yellow flesh is absolutely delicious and
possibly the sweetest that I have ever tasted. Highly recommended! (80-85 days) $3.00
Golden Midget (1959) - Developed by Elwyn Meader and Albert Yeager at the University of
New Hampshire in 1959. An extraordinary variety that has pink flesh and a built-in ripeness
indicator; the rind turns yellow upon maturity. The small fruit average 2-3lbs. and are very early.
(70 days) $3.95
Moon and Stars (pre-1926) - A popular heirloom watermelon that has oval fruit with dark
green rind and small yellow spots (stars) all over. There are also some larger spots (moon) and
the leaves also have yellow spots. The pink flesh is very sweet and the fruit averages 12 lbs.
Supposedly Peter Henderson & Co. of New York introduced the watermelon in 1926, but it was
grown for quite a few years prior to this introduction. (95 days) $3.00
Small Shining Light- An old Russian heirloom that is one of the earliest maturing watermelons
available. The fruit are quite small averaging 6” in size but can grow up to 12” under ideal
conditions. The outer skin is dark green with faint green markings with red flesh. Keeps well
after picking for several weeks or longer. (85 days) $3.00
Sweet Siberian- Another very old watermelon that originates from Russia. The medium sized
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Will’s Sugar (1888) - Introduced by the Oscar Will Seed Company of North Dakota in 1888.
The round fruit average 8-10” and the pink flesh is sweet & juicy. Very hardy and a good
keeper. (80 days) EXTREMELY RARE $3.95
Herbs
Packet = 50 seeds
Angelica (Angelica archangelica) The large flower heads of this perennial can be used in both
dried and fresh arrangements and the leaves and stems have a sweet taste. The roots are used
medicinally. The tall stately plant is nice for the back of the perennial border. Ht: 5-6’ Sun-part
shade. Perennial-Zone 3-4 (25 seed/pkt) $3.00
Arugula - (aka Rocket, Roquette) An heirloom green that has been used since Roman times.
Today it is popular as a peppery addition to salads. (100 seeds/pkt) $3.00
Basil ‘Dark Opal’ (1885) First mentioned in 1885 as “Large Purple Sweet Basil” by Vilmorin.
Purple Basil is always a welcomed addition the herb garden. Nice as a garnish or in salads.
Annual. $3.00
Basil ‘Lettuce Leaf’ (Ocimum basilicum) (aka Mammoth Basil) This wonderful Italian
heirloom has huge puckered leaves and is excellent for pesto and for seasoning tomato dishes.
The leaves are so mild and flavorful they can even be used whole in tomato sandwiches. In
1865, Fearing Burr in Field and Garden Vegetables of America wrote, “The leaves of this
variety are large, pale green, wrinkled and blistered like those of some kinds of lettuce.” This
variety of basil was also described in Vilmorin’s The Vegetable Garden (1885). One of the best
varieties of basil! Highly recommended! Annual. $3.00
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Lemon Basil ‘Mrs. Burns’– An old heirloom basil originating from eastern New Mexico. This
strain has an intense citrus aroma. Annual. $3.00
Borage – Borage is an ornamental herb with sky blue flowers that can be added to salad or used
as a garnish. The lovely flowers are also nice to place in ice cube trays for decorative ice cubes.
The leaves have a mild cucumber flavor and are very refreshing. $3.00
Chamomile – Pretty white daisy like flowers cover the plants throughout the summer. Can be
used for making a soothing tea. Annual. $3.00
Chives – Chives are easy to grow and have a mild onion flavor. The hardy plants produce nice
mauve flowers in early summer. Perennial-Zone 2 $3.00
Garlic Chives – Native to Japan, Garlic Chives have flat leaves that have a mild garlic flavor
and can be used in a wide variety of dishes. The white umbels of flowers are also quite
attractive. Hardy perennial to Zone 2. (25 seeds/pkt) $3.00
Cilantro – (aka Coriander) A must for Mexican cooking! The fresh leaves are excellent in salsa.
Make successive sowing to provide fresh cilantro through most of the summer. Self seeds.
Annual. $3.00
Dill ‘Old Ukrainian’ (Anethum graveolens) I am very happy to be able to offer this century’s
old strain of dill that has been grown on my farm since my great grandparents first settled there
from the Ukraine. Vigorous healthy plants produce copious quantities of seed. A large growing
strain with intense flavor. Ht: 3’ Annual. $3.00
Florence Fennel (Foeniculum vulgare) Grown since ancient times, Florence Fennel is
called Finnochio in Italy. Florence Fennel forms an enlarged base composed of swollen
leaf bases that can be eaten raw or cooked and has a mild anise flavor. The leaves can be added
to soups, salads or used as a garnish. Ht: 2-3’ $3.00
Lovage – This wonderful herb is native to southern Europe and Asia. Charlemagne thought of it
as deserving to be grown in every imperial garden. Lovage has a celery flavor and aroma and the
fresh leaves can be used in salads. The older leaves can be used in stews and soups. The roots,
stems, leaves and seeds are all edible. Lovage is a large growing herb that can reach 6 or 7 feet
tall. It is a very hardy perennial that is hardy to Zone 2. (25 seeds/pkt) $3.00
Orach (Atriplex hortenis) (aka Mountain Spinach, Russian Spinach) This leafy green was first
documented in the New World by John Lawson, Surveyor General of North Carolina, in History
of Carolina, 1714. Orach was also listed by Bernard McMahon in American Gardener's
Calendar, 1806. Orach is a hardy, annual vegetable suitable for full sun that grows four to five
feet tall. The young leaves can be steamed like spinach or chard and are very nutritious. Thanks
to Darlene Brown of Rochester, AB for sending me a very old strain of Orach seeds to grow. (25
seeds/pkt) $3.00
Oregano – Oregano is such a hardy perennial herb it should be in every garden. The leaves can
be used in many Italian dishes. Perennial Zone 3. $3.00
Parsley ‘Gigante di Napoli’ (Petroselinum crispum) A very special old Italian strain of parsley
that originated in Naples. This strain has incredible flavor and very large flat leaves that are
excellent for use in cooking. Large bushy plants. $3.00
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Sage – A classic herb often used in stuffing and meat dishes. Sage can over winter even in Zone
3 if well protected in the winter. If you are able to over winter it you will be rewarded with
pretty blue flowers that attract butterflies and beneficial insects. Perennial. $3.00
Salad Burnet (Sanguisorba minor) Salad Burnet is a native of Europe and was brought to North
America by the Pilgrims. It was widely used as a salad green since the young leaves have a
cucumber like flavor. Salad Burnett is a very hardy perennial plant. Zone 2 Perennial. Prefers
sun-part shade. (25 seeds/pkt) $3.00
Summer Savory – Excellent in bean dishes. I always add some summer savory when steaming
snap or wax beans. Annual. $3.00
Thyme – Thyme is one of the most versatile herbs and is indispensable for any meat dish or
stew. The leaves dry very well and the plant is very winter hardy often surviving the winter in
Zone 3. Perennial. $3.00
Perennial & Biennial Flowers
Sneezewort (pre-1500) (Achillea ptarmica) (aka European Pellitory, Fair Maid of
France, White Yarrow) Native to Europe, Achillea ptarmica was used medicinally since
medieval times. It was used to induce sneezing and as a pain killer, especially for toothaches and
headaches. Sneezewort has semi double white flowers that bloom for most of the summer and is
one of the easiest and hardiest perennials available. Drought tolerant. Sun. Ht: 2’ Perennial-Zone
2 (50 seeds/pkt) $3.00
Hollyhock ‘Nigra’ (1629) (Alcea rosea) A beautiful very dark colored hollyhock that was
grown by Thomas Jefferson at Monticello and listed by Boston nurseryman, John B. Russe in
1827. A striking hollyhock with almost black flowers. Sun. Ht: 5-6’ Biennial-Zone 2 (50
seeds/pkt) $3.00
Hollyhock ‘Ukrainian’ (Alcea rosea) This variety has been growing on my farm since my great
grandparents first settled there. The flowers are single and dark to light red. A very beautiful and
tough plant. Ht: 6’ (50 seeds/pkt) Biennial-Zone 2 $3.00
Swamp Butterfly Weed (Asclepias incarnata) This native wildflower prefers moist locations
but does very well in the flower bed too. The 3-4’ plants produce umbels of beautiful bright pink
flowers which are loved by butterflies! I have often seen my plants look orange in midsummer
because of all the Monarch and Fritillary butterflies on them. The Monarch caterpillar also uses
the leaves as a food source. Prefers sun. Ht: 3-4’ Hardy Perennial Zone 2 (25 seeds/pkt) $3.00
Columbine ‘Nora Barlow’ (Aquilegia vulgaris) An ancient type of columbine with very double
flowers that was illustrated in seventeenth century European Herbals. The rose colored petals
have a greenish tint. Prefers sun-part shade. Ht: 2’ Perennial-Zone 2 (25 seeds/pkt) $3.95
False Indigo (Baptisia australis) Native to North America, False Indigo has medium
blue flowers with a similar appearance to lupines and blooms in early summer. After
flowering, the plant forms dark pods that can be used for dried flower arrangements. The
Cherokee Indians used the plant to make a blue dye, a practice later adopted by the European
settlers. It was also used medicinally. False Indigo can have slow or erratic germination. Attracts
butterflies. Sun. Ht: 3-4’ Perennial-Zone 3 (25 seeds/pkt) $3.95
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Winecups (Callirhoe involucrata) Winecups are a versatile flower that can be used as a
groundcover, rock garden or raised planter. Although perennial, Winecups bloom the first year
from seed, so can be started early indoors for blooms all summer long. Can have slow or erratic
germination. Prefer well drained sunny location. Self seeding. Perennial Zone 3 Ht: 6” Spread:
3’ (25 seeds/pkt) $3.95
Violet Clustered Bellflower (1900) (Campanula glomerata ‘Superba’) (aka Danesblood) The
deep violet flowers appear in early summer. This variety is much more attractive than the
common blue Clustered Bellflower (Campanula glomerata). An old fashioned favorite which is
becoming very hard to find. Prefers sun-part shade. Ht: 1-2’ Perennial-Zone 2 (25 seeds/pkt)
$3.00
Canterbury
Bells
(Campanula
medium)
Canterbury Bells have been popular in English
gardens since the 1500’s. They were once known as
Coventry Bells because they grew near the city of
Coventry. The large bells bloom in early summer
and come in a mix of blues, pinks and white.
Prefers sun-part shade. Ht: 2’ Biennial-Zone 3 (50
seeds/pkt) $3.00
Armenian
Basketflower
(Centaurea
macrocephala)(aka Globe Centaurea, Yellow
Hardhead) Originally brought from the Caucasus
Mountains to Britain in 1805, the Armenian
Basketflower is a bold striking plant ideal for the
back of the perennial border. The large yellow
thistle like flowers make good cut flower or dried
decorations. Can have slow or erratic germination.
Drought tolerant. Prefers sun. Ht: 4’ Perennial-Zone
2 (25 seeds/pkt) $3.00
Sweet William ‘Fuscia’ (Dianthus barbatus) An
heirloom Sweet William with gorgeous fuscia colored blossoms. Sun. Ht: 1 ½’ Biennial- Zone 2
Sweet William ‘Holborn Glory’ (1924) (Dianthus barbatus) This lovely heirloom Sweet
William was introduced in 1924. The large clusters of burgundy flowers have a white ring on the
outer edge and bloom in early summer. Sun. Ht: 2’ Biennial or short lived perennial-Zone 2 (25
seeds/pkt) $3.00
Sweet William Mix (Dianthus barbatus) Sweet Williams are very showy old fashioned flowers
that come in many different colors. Ht: 2’ tall. Biennial or short lived perennial-Zone 2 (25
seeds/pkt) $3.00
Yellow Foxglove (1566) (Digitalis ambigua) Originally known as Great-Flowered Foxglove
and introduced to England in 1566. The most reliable foxglove for colder climates, this is a true
perennial that comes back year after year. The pale yellow flower spikes are beautiful in partly
shaded areas. Ht: 2-3’ Perennial-Zone 2 (25 seeds/pkt) $3.00
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Purple Coneflower (Echinacea purpurea) Native to much of the prairie regions of North
America, Purple Coneflower is a striking perennial with pink daisy like flowers. It attracts
butterflies and birds eat the seeds. It also has medicinal properties. Drought tolerant. Prefers sun.
Perennial-Zone 2 Ht: 2-3’ (25 seeds/pkt) $3.00
Joe Pye Weed (Eupatorium purpureum)
(aka Purple Boneset) North American
Indians and pioneers used it to relieve
fevers and kidney problems. One of the
stateliest perennials with strong stems that
are quite resistant to wind. Clusters of
purplish flowers are produced in August
and September and are loved by
butterflies. Sun. Ht: 6’ Perennial-Zone 2
Shasta
Daisy
‘Alaska’
(1904)
(Leucanthemum x superbum) The variety
‘Alaska’ was introduced in 1904 and has
been popular ever since. Very easy to
grow perennial that self seeds. Sun and
well drained soil. Perennial-Zone 2 (25
seeds/pkt) $3.00
Maltese
Cross
(1597)
(Lychnis
chalcedonica) (aka London Pride,
Jerusalem Cross) Originally from Eastern
Russia and introduced to Europe in the 16th century. A favorite of cottage gardens for
generations with scarlet clusters of cross shaped flowers. Maltese Cross was also a favorite of
my great grandmother and it is still growing on our farm till this day. A very hardy, durable
plant. Prefers full sun. Ht: 3’ Perennial- Zone 2 (50 seeds/pkt) $3.00
Rose Campion (Lychnis coronaria) (aka Mullein Pink) A cottage garden favorite since at least
the 15th century. The magenta blossoms are striking against the grey foliage. Prefers full sun. Ht:
2 ½’ Short lived Perennial or Biennial-Zone 3 (25 seeds/pkt) $3.00
Mexican Hat (Ratibida columnaris) A showy wildflower with mahogany colored flowers that
attract butterflies. Blooms most of the summer and into fall. Prefers full sun. Ht: 2’ PerennialZone 3. (25 seeds/pkt) $3.00
Black Eyed Susan (Rudbeckia hirta) Black Eyed Susan are a charming wildflower that bloom
from summer to late fall. One of the most versatile flowers and also attracts butterflies. Prefer
sun to part shade. Ht: 2-3’ Perennial-Zone 2 (50 seeds/pkt) $3.00
Lamb’s Ears (Stachys lanata) Grown in North America since colonial days, Lamb’s Ears were
once used to dress or bandage wounds due to the wooly absorbent nature of the silver leaves.
Today, it is used as hardy groundcover that readily self seeds. Prefers sun and good drainage.
Ht: 1’ Perennial-Zone 2 (25 seeds/pkt) $3.00
Painted Daisy (Tanacetum coccineum) (aka Persian Daisy, Insect Powder Plant) Introduced to
North America in the early 1800’s, the Painted Daisy is one of the most charming flowers to
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bloom in early summer. The daisy like flowers come in shades of pink and are beautiful in
perennial borders. Prefers sun-part shade. Ht: 2’ Perennial-Zone 2 (25 seeds/pkt) $3.00
Common Valerian (Valeriana officinalis) Known as “All Heal” in the middle ages, Valerian
has a long history of herbal uses, the most common its use as a sedative. Valerian is a charming
old fashioned cottage garden plant with white clusters of flowers. Self seeds. Prefers sun-part
shade. Ht: 4-5’ Perennial- Zone 2 (25 seeds/pkt) $3.95
Bachelor’s Buttons ‘Jubilee Gem’ (Centaurea cyanus) In 1937, ‘Jubilee Gem’ won the All
America Selections Award. Vivid double blue flowers are nice for bouquets. A very easy to
grow drought tolerant annual. Looks beautiful planted with Baby’s Breath. Prefers sun. Ht:1’
Annual. (50 seeds/pkt) $3.00
Cleome ‘Pink’ (Cleome hassleriana) (aka Spider Flower) Introduced to America in 1810 from
South America. The large pink flowers are very unique and put on a wonderful display all
summer long. Prefers sun. Ht: 4’ Annual. (25 seeds/pkt)$3.00
Annual Flowers
Elephant Head Amaranth (Amaranthus gangeticus) Originally grown by German immigrants,
the gorgeous reddish purple flowers resemble upright elephant trunks. Very unusual and
striking. Prefers sun. Ht: 3-4’ EXTREMELY RARE. Annual. (25 seeds/pkt) $3.00
Love Lies Bleeding (Amaranthus caudatus) Love Lies Bleeding was introduced prior to 1665
and was originally called Great Purple Flower Gentle. The long ropes of burgundy flowers are
chenille textured and a real showpiece in the garden. They also make interesting cut flowers and
dry well. Prefers sun. Ht: 3’ Annual. (50 seed/pkt) $3.00
Snapdragon ‘Black Prince’ (pre-1923) (Antirrhinum majus) The most striking snapdragon that
I have ever seen! Dark crimson flower stalks rise from purple tinted foliage to create a
spectacular show all summer long and well into the fall. This particular variety was listed in the
1923 Burpee’s Seed catalog and was around by 1901. Sun. Ht: 2-2.5’ EXTREMELY RARE.
Annual. (50 seeds/pkt.) $3.00
Larkspur ‘Blue Cloud’ (Consolida regalis) Very bushy plants have blue flowers that bloom for
most of the summer. Self seeds. Ht: 2-3’ tall. Annual. (50 seeds/pkt) $3.00
Dwarf Morning Glory (Convolvulus tricolor) The Dwarf Morning Glory was a common site on
many of the Dutch and Flemish paintings of the 17th century. It is a very old heirloom flower that
should be more widely grown. The beautiful single flowers can be blue, burgundy, pink or white
and all have yellow throats. The bushy dwarf plants only grow to a foot high. Sun. Ht: 12” tall
Cosmos ‘Sensation Mix’ (pre 1936) This
heirloom variety was a AAS winner in 1936.
Earlier blooming than most Cosmos. Ht: 4-5
‘tall. Annual. (50 seeds/pkt) $3.00
Cosmos ‘Seashells Mix’ (1800’s) Once
popular in the 1800’s, this heirloom variety
of Cosmos has fluted petals curled into tubes
and comes in pink, white and rose. Ht: 4-5’
tall. Annual. (50 seeds/pkt) $3.00
Snapdragon Mix (Antirrhinum majus) An old fashioned mix of colors on tall growing plants.
Prefer sun. Ht: 2-3’ Annual. (50 seeds/pkt) $3.00
Calendula ‘Yellow’ (Calendula officinalis) In historic times Calendula were commonly referred
to as Marigolds and even today they are called Pot Marigolds. The Calendula has been used for
centuries for its culinary, medicinal and ornamental attributes. Fearing Burr gave instructions on
how to dry the petals in his book Field and Garden Vegetables of America. “The flowers are
gathered when fully expanded, divested of their calyxes, and spread in a light, airy, shaded
situation until they are thoroughly dried.” The dried flowers are used in stews and soups and the
yellow or orange flowers are ornamental in the garden. Calendula is also used medicinally to
treat skin problems and minor burns. Very old variety with single yellow flowers that has been
grown since the 13th century. Ht: 1’ Annual. (50 seeds/pkt) $3.00
Calendula Mix A mix of varieties in different shades of orange and yellow. Ht: 1’ Annual. (50
seeds/pkt) $3.00
Aster ‘Crego Mix’ (1911) (Callistephus chinensis) This beautiful mix of colors was introduced
around 1911. The large blossoms are excellent cutflowers. Prefers sun. Ht: 2-3’ Annual. (25
seeds/pkt) $3.00
Bachelor’s Buttons ‘Black Gem’ (pre-1942) (Centaurea cyanus) In 1942, ‘Black Gem’ was
listed in Buist’s Seed Catalogue. Gorgeous very dark purple flowers look stunning at a distance.
The dark purple flowers contrast nicely with the silver green leaves. Prefers sun. Ht: 2’
EXTREMELY RARE. Annual. (25 seeds/pkt.) $3.00
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Forget Me Not (1936) (Cynoglossum amabile) (aka Firmament, Chinese Forget Me Not or
Hound’s Tongue) These wonderful old fashioned flowers are literally covered with clear blue
blossoms all summer long. A very carefree annual that self seeds prolifically. Ht: 14-16” tall.
Sun-part shade. Annual. (50 seeds/pkt) $3.00
Dahlia ‘Bishop’s Children’ A seed grown descendant of Bishop of Llandaff Dahlia. The plants
have purple foliage and the flowers range from orange, red and pink. A very showy plant. Ht: 3’
tall. Annual (lift tubers in fall) (25 seeds/pkt) $3.00
California Poppy ‘Golden West’ (1907) (Eschscholzia californica) Introduced in 1907, this is
a beautiful variety of California Poppy that has golden blossoms with orange centers. Drought
resistant. Ht: 1’ tall. Annual. (25 seeds/pkt) $3.00
California Poppy ‘Mikado’ (pre-1936) (Eschscholzia californica) A rare heirloom variety with
orange petals with scarlet backs. Very impressive! Drought resistant. Ht: 1’ Annual.
California Poppy ‘Thai Pink Silk’ (Eschscholzia californica) Bright pink flowers all summer
long and into fall. Sun. Ht: 1’ Annual. (25 seeds/pkt) $3.00
Baby’s Breath ‘Covent Garden’ (by 1915) An old fashioned favorite that is very easy to grow
and is a great filler in bouquets. Self seeds readily. Ht: 2’ Annual. (50 seeds/pkt) $3.00
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Sunflower ‘Italian White’ (Helianthus annuus) The 4” flowers are creamy yellow with dark
brown centers. Nice for cutting. Ht: 6’ Annual. (30 seeds/pkt) $3.00
Sunflower ‘Teddy Bear’ (Helianthus annuus) A wonderful heirloom sunflower with double 45” golden blooms which are also nice as cut flowers. The dwarf plants only grow to 2’ tall and
can even be grown in pots. I remember my grandmother, Pauline Stefanec, growing this variety
when I was a child and it has always been one of her favorites. Prefers full sun. Ht: 2’ Annual.
Sunflower ‘Velvet Queen’ (Helianthus annuus) Burgundy colored flowers make this one of the
most striking plants you can grow. The tall plants begin flowering quite early and continue into
early fall. The gold finches love the seeds and look beautiful against the burgundy flowers! (30
seeds/pkt) $3.00
Strawflower (Helichrysum bracteatum) Introduced to Europe in 1799. The Strawflower has
papery straw textured flowers in shades of pink, yellow and white. This everlasting is excellent
for dried flower arrangements and is also good as a cutflower. Ht: 3’ Annual. (50 seeds/pkt)
$3.00
Morning Glory ‘Clarke’s Heavenly Blue’ (1936) (Ipomoea purpurea) Clarke’s Heavenly Blue
was introduced in 1936. It was an early selection of an old blue variety from the 1800’s that
bloomed much later. Annual vine. (25 seeds/pkt) $3.00
Morning Glory ‘Grandpa Ott’s’ (Ipomoea purpurea) An old Bavarian variety that was given
to Kent and Diane Whealy in 1972 by her grandfather, Baptist John Ott, who lived on a farm
near St. Lucas, Iowa. In my opinion the most beautiful of the morning glories. The beautiful
deep purple flowers have a reddish purple star in the center. Vigorous plants are covered with
flowers for most of the summer until a hard frost. Sun. Annual vine. (25 seeds/pkt) $3.00
Morning Glory ‘Sunrise Serenade’ (Ipomoea purpurea) Recently brought back into
circulation after being unavailable for years, this is a much sought after double heirloom
Morning Glory with ruby red flowers. Magnificent! Annual vine. (15 seeds/pkt) $3.95
Bunny Tail Grass (Lagurus ovatus) (aka Hare Tail Grass) An old fashioned grass that has
adorable seed heads that are soft and fluffy like a “bunny tail”. This ornamental grass is quite
drought tolerant and looks great in containers on the patio or in the flower bed. The fluffy seed
heads can also be dried and added to wreaths or dried flower arrangements. Self seeds if not
deadheaded. Ht: 8-12” Sun. Annual. (50 seeds/pkt) $3.00
Sweet Pea ‘America’ (1896) (Lathyrus odoratus) Introduced by Morse-Vaughan in 1896. Ivory
blossoms are streaked with red and are exceptionally beautiful and unique. This gorgeous
variety is also heavily perfumed and one of the best sweet peas available. Ht: 4-5’ Sun. Annual
vine. (25 seeds/pkt) $3.00
Sweet Pea ‘Captain of the Blues’ (1889) (Lathyrus odoratus) Developed in England in 1889
by Henry Eckford. Beautiful bluish mauve flowers. Annual vine. (25 seeds/pkt) $3.00
Sweet Pea ‘Cupani’s Original’ (1699) (Lathyrus odoratus) In 1699, the Cupani Sweet Pea was
originally found growing wild in Sicily and then sent by a Sicilian monk called Father
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Franciscus Cupani to a teacher in Middlesex, England named Robert Uvedale. The original
variety that all sweetpeas originated from. The maroon and purple flowers are not as large as
modern day blossoms but are intensely colored and strongly perfumed. Ht: 4-5’ Sun. (25
seeds/pkt) Annual vine. $3.00
Sweet Pea ‘Grandiflora Mix’ (Lathyrus odoratus) A beautiful mix of heirloom sweet peas in a
full range of colors. Very fragrant! Ht: 4-5’ Sun. Annual vine. (25 seeds/pkt) $3.00
Sweet Pea ‘Henry
Eckford’
(1904)
(Lathyrus
odoratus)
Developed by Henry
Eckford in 1904 and
won a silver medal as
the most distinct sweet
pea of the year. The
unique blossoms are a
orange color and are best grown in light shade so
the color doesn’t fade. Annual vine. (25
seeds/pkt) $3.00
Sweet Pea ‘Miss Willmott’ (1900) (Lathyrus
odoratus) Developed in England in 1900 and
introduced to American growers in 1901. This
beautiful variety is named after Miss Ellen Willmott
who was a notable garden writer. The salmon pink blossoms
are striking. Annual. (25 seeds/pkt) $3.00
Lavatera ‘Pink’ (Lavatera trimestris) An old fashioned
Lavatera that has beautiful pink flowers and grows to about 3’
tall. Extremely showy when massed. Blooms all summer long
and into fall. Ht: 3’ Annual. (50 seeds/pkt) $3.00
Scarlet Flax (1820) (Linum rubrum) Scarlet flax has been
cultivated in North America since the early 19th century. The
deep scarlet flowers are produced all summer long. Scarlet Flax is drought tolerant and prefers
sun and well drained soil. Beautiful! Ht: 12-16” Annual. (25 seeds/pkt) $3.00
Lobelia ‘Crystal Palace’ (1871) (Lobelia erinus) Introduced to the seed trade by 1871, the
brilliant blue flowers cover the small bronze leaved plants. Great for containers or edging. Ht: 6”
Zebrina (Malva sylvestris) (aka Striped Mallow) Grown since Roman times and also called
Striped Mallow. An old fashioned flower that my great grandparents use to grow. The beautiful
single flowers have purple veins and last late into the fall. One of the toughest flowers you can
grow. Self seeds. Sun. Ht: 3’ Annual. (25 seeds/pkt) $3.00
Four O’clock ‘Heirloom Red’ (Mirabilis jalapa) This heirloom variety is very showy and has
fuchsia colored blossoms that almost cover the plant. Very easy to grow and breathtaking when
massed! Sun. Annual. (25 seeds/pkt) $3.00
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Nicotiana ‘Old Fashioned Mix’ (Nicotiana alata) A lovely mix of colors that include shades of
white, pink, fuchsia and purple. This heirloom mix is very fragrant and blooms all summer long.
A very easy to care for annual that is quite drought tolerant as well. Beautiful! Sun-part shade.
Ht: 3’ Annual. (50 seeds/pkt) $3.00
Jasmine Tobacco (Nicotiana alata) A native of Brazil, Jasmine Tobacco was introduced into
English gardens in 1829 and American gardens in 1889. Jasmine Tobacco was a favorite of
Victorian gardeners for its fragrance. The white flowers have a beautiful scent and open during
the evening. They are a favorite of Sphinx moths. Sun to part shade, Ht: 3-4’ Annual. (50
seeds/pkt) $3.00
Louisiana Pirogue Tobacco An old heirloom tobacco that was named after the boats that were
used by the Cajuns in the swamps of Louisiana. The Indians originally grew this tobacco and
passed it on to the Cajuns. This flowering tobacco is very ornamental with light pink tubular
flowers. The tall 5’ plants bloom for most of the summer and make an interesting background
with the large light green tropical looking leaves and pink flowers. EXTREMELY RARE.
Prefers part to full sun. Ht: 5-6’ Annual. (50 seeds/pkt) $3.00
Night Scented Tobacco (1850) (Nicotiana sylvestris) (aka Woodland Tobacco) Introduced from
Brazil to the United States in the mid 1800’s, Night Scented Tobacco soon became popular for
its wonderful fragrance. The tall plants reach 5’ tall with huge light green leaves and the white
slender tubular flowers remain open all day. A favorite of hummingbirds and moths. The
fragrance is captivating on a warm humid evening. A very stately plant that is beautiful planted
towards the back of a large flower bed. Can tolerate quite a bit of frost in the autumn. One of my
favorites! Ht: 4-5’ Sun-part shade. Annual. (50 seeds/pkt) $3.00
Love In A Mist (Nigella damascena) Also called Love in a Puff. Love in a Mist has been
documented in England since 1570. The flowers are very pretty and the large striped seed pods
dry well and can be used in arrangements. Ht: 18-24” Annual. (25 seeds/pkt) $3.00
Poppy ‘Blue Breadseed’ (Papaver somniferum) The mauve flowers produce an abundance of
bluish grey seed that is great for baking. Annual. (50 seeds/pkt) $3.00
Poppy ‘Giganteum’ (Papaver somniferum) Lavender flowers with giant seed pods that are
great for dried arrangements. Annual. (50 seeds/pkt) $3.00
Poppy ‘Mary’s Ukrainian’ (Papaver somniferum) Another wonderful heirloom from my great
grandparents. Mary Stefanec was my great grandmother so I named these poppies after her.
These poppies have been growing on our farm for generations and self seed every year. A
delightful mix of different colored single poppies mostly in the purple to red color ranges; all
with a darker blotch in the center. Some even have fringed petals. The leaves and stems are
glaucous and a bluish green in color. The seed heads are usually quite large and the seed is dark
gray to black. Although I never have used the seeds in pastries or baking, I would imagine that
my great grandmother once did. Annual. (50 seeds/pkt) $3.00
Poppy ‘Red Peony’ (Papaver somniferum) An heirloom double red poppy that was found
growing in an old garden by Dawn Kitching who then gave some of the seed to me. This poppy
really is striking with its very double red blooms. Prefers sun. Ht: 2’ Annual. (50 seeds/pkt)
$3.00
Poppy ‘Ziar’ (Papaver somniferum) A wonderful bread seed poppy that originates from Ziar,
Slovakia. This poppy has very light lavender flowers and large seed pods with closed vents so
the seed doesn’t fall out like other poppies. The grey blue seed is also sweeter than other types.
Sun. Ht: 3’ tall Annual. (50 seeds/pkt) $3.00
Purple Millet (Pennisetum glaucum) An ornamental purple foliaged plant resembling corn. A
bold container or accent plant that grows 3-4’ tall. The young flower spikes can be added to
bouquets and the seed attracts birds. Sun. Annual. (25 seeds/pkt) $3.00
Old Fashioned Vining Petunia (early 1900’s) (Petunia multiflora) A gorgeous mix of colors
ranging from white to various shades of lavender and purple all with a darker throat. I was never
a huge fan of petunias until I grew these! They are large sprawling plants that are ideal for
covering large areas and have fragrant flowers all summer long and well into fall. The fragrance
is outstanding and most intense in the evening. A very durable annual that is very tolerant of
adverse conditions. A favorite of
hummingbirds! Prefers sun. Ht: 18-24”
Spread: 3’ Annual. (50 seeds/pkt) $3.00
Phlox
‘Brilliant’
(1901)
(Phlox
drummondii) Introduced around 1901 and
still one of the nicest phlox available. The
light pink flowers have a darker pink eye
making this heirloom variety very showy.
Blooms all summer long. Ht: 1 1/2’ Annual.
(25 seeds/ pkt) $3.00
Castor Bean ‘Gibsonii’ (pre-1896)
(Ricinus communis) Originally listed in the
1896 catalog of R. & J. Farquhars. Castor
Beans were introduced into English gardens
in the 16th century and have graced gardens
with their stately appearance ever since.
Gibsonii Castor Bean has large reddish
foliage and red flowers and seed pods which
make it one of the most attractive varieties. The tall 6-8’ plants are quite wind resistant and add a
tropical feel to any garden. The seeds and seedpods are poisonous! Sun. Ht: 6-8’ Annual. (10
seeds/pkt) $3.95
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Painted Tongue (Salpiglossis sinuata) (aka Velvet Trumpet, Tube Tongue) Native to Chile and
introduced to North America in 1824. The open trumpet shaped flowers come in a wonderful
mix of colors with different colored veining. Ht: 2’ Annual. (50 seeds/pkt) $3.00
Nasturtium ‘Dwarf Jewel Mix’ (Tropaeolum majus) An heirloom nasturtium with compact
plants that produce flowers in a beautiful mix of colors. Edible. Ht: 1’ Annual. (25 seeds/pkt)
$3.00
Creeping Zinnia (1798) (Sanvitalia procumbens) One of the first flowers that I planted as a
child. The low growing plants make an ideal edging plant or ground cover and are covered by
small yellow daisy like flowers all summer long. Prefers sun. Ht: 4-6” Annual. (25 seeds/pkt)
$3.00
Nasturtium ‘Empress of India’ (pre-1884)
(Tropaeolum majus) (aka Indian Cress) This
old heirloom variety has bluish green leaves
with crimson flowers. The plants are dwarf
and bushy. Nasturtiums are not only
ornamental but also high in Vitamin C. The
leaves and flowers add a spicy flavor to
sandwiches and the seeds have a peppery
taste. The seeds can be pickled and used as a
caper substitute. Sun-part shade. Ht: 12-14”
Scabiosa ‘Black Knight’ (Scabiosa atropurpurea) Dark purple, almost black blossoms are
produced throughout the summer. Beautiful and attracts butterflies! Ht: 2’ Annual. (25
seeds/pkt) $3.00
Pink Catchfly (Silene armeria) Also known as None-So-Pretty. Vivid clusters of hot pink
flowers bloom all summer long. Very showy when mass planted. Self seeds. Ht: 1 ½-2’ Annual.
African Marigold (Tagetes erecta) (aka Aztec Marigold, Indian Pink) Native to Mexico and
Central America, the African Marigold was introduced by 1535 and was the common Marigold
of gardens long ago. Its history goes back to the time of the Aztecs and in the 1500’s was sent to
Spain. The large plants can grow to 3’ tall and the double to semi double flowers range from
orange to yellow. Prefers sun. Ht: 3’ Annual. (25 seeds/pkt) $3.00
Marigold ‘Danilov Monastery’ (Tagetes patula) Originally from Russia, this extremely rare
heirloom was found growing in front of the historic Danilov Monastery. The plants are
extremely bushy and dense and the single 1” flowers are gold with mahogany patches at the base
of the petals. EXTREMELY RARE. Prefers sun. Ht: 1-1 ½’ Annual. (25 seeds/pkt) $3.95
Marigold ‘French Stripe’ (pre-1791) (Tagetes patula) A very old heirloom marigold that was
illustrated in Curtis’ Botanical Magazine in 1791.The single flowers are striped yellow and
maroon and are very easy to grow. A very showy and historic addition to the flower garden.
EXTREMELY RARE. Sun. Ht: 2-3’ Annual. (25 seeds/pkt) $3.95
Marigold ‘Tashkent #1’ (Tagetes patula) Originally discovered near an old Muslim school in
Tashkent, Uzbekistan and introduced by SESE in 1999. The dark green plants are covered with
1 1/2 -2” mahogany colored flowers with yellow centers all summer long. Excellent for
companion planting due to the powerful scent. EXTREMELY RARE. Prefers sun. Ht: 1’
Pansy ‘Swiss Giants’ (1933) (Viola x wittrockiana) An old fashioned favorite with large
flowers in a nice mix of colors. Sun-part shade. Ht: 6” Annual. (25 seeds/pkt) $3.00
Japonica Striped Maize (pre-1867) (Zea sp) The Magazine of Horticulture, Botany and All
Useful Discoveries and Improvements in Rural Affairs, published by Hovey and Co. in 1867,
could not say enough good things about this “new” plant. Apparently a Mr. Thomas Hoag
brought seed back from Japan. This is a beautiful ornamental plant with striking variegated
foliage. Annual. (25 seeds/pkt) $3.95
Zinnia ‘California Giants’ (1928) (Zinnia elegans) Introduced in 1928, these large flowered
zinnias come in a beautiful mix of colors. The long stemmed flowers make nice cut flowers.
Prefers sun. Ht: 3’ Annual (25 seeds/pkt) $3.00
Zinnia ‘Giant Cactus Mix’ (Zinnia elegans) Cactus Flowered Zinnias were first developed in
the 1920’s & 30’s by the Burpee Seed Company. The large double flowers have quilled slightly
curved petals and come in a beautiful mix of colors. Ht: 2½-3’ Annual. (25 seeds/pkt) $3.00
Zinnia ‘Red Spider’ (1801) (Zinnia tenuiflora) First mentioned in Curtis’s Botanical Magazine
in 1801, this very rare zinnia is also one of the most beautiful. Single spider like red blooms are
1” across and continue blooming till frost. Ht: 2’ Sun. Annual. (25 seeds/pkt) $3.00
Signet Marigold (1798) (Tagetes tenuifolia) (aka Mexican Marigold, Rock Garden Marigold)
Introduced in 1798 and then known as Mexican Marigold. A beautiful little plant with citrus
scented ferny foliage and masses of small single yellow flowers all summer long. The flowers
can be used in salads or as a garnish. A good edging plant due to its compact size. Ht: 1’ (50
seeds/pkt) Annual. $3.00
Mexican Sunflower (Tithonia rotundiflora) Native to Mexico, this heirloom flower attracts
hummingbirds and butterflies and has large deep orange single flowers from mid summer to
frost. Drought tolerant and prefers full sun. Ht: 3-5’ Annual. (25seeds/pkt) $3.00
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How to Order
Mail cheques or money orders to:
Heritage Harvest Seed
Box 40, RR 3 Carman, MB R0G 0J0
By Phone: 1 (204) 745-6489 (We accept Visa & Mastercard)
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