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	SEED INDEX
	SALAD MIX
	CARROTS
	ONIONS
	RADISH
	CELERY
	SPINACH
	HOT WEATHER SPINACH
	SWISS CHARD
	CUCUMBERS
	SUMMER SQUASH
	ENGLISH PEAS
	SNAP PEAS
	SUGAR PEAS
	GROUND CHERRY TOMATOES
	CHERRY TOMATOES
	PASTE TOMATOES
	LARGE TOMATOES
	EARLY TOMATOES
	POLE BEANS
	POLE LIMA BEANS
	BROCCOLI
	CAULIFLOWER
	CABBAGE
	BRUSSELS SPROUTS
	LARGE PEPPERS
	MINIATURE PEPPERS
	EGGPLANT
	WINTER SQUASH
	POTATOES
	GARLIC

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**** SEED LIST FOR 2008 CROP ****

The following is the current seed list for the first year’s vegetable harvest. If there is something that you wish to be added (such as hot peppers, beets or turnips) or removed from your basket please contact us before April 1^st in order to make arrangements. All the seeds are heirloom and purchased from a local family owned company. The Potatoes and Garlic are purchased from the local Agway.

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SALAD MIX

	1.	Arugula -This tasty little green will spice up any salad!The dark green, lobed leaves have a sharp, "peppery" taste, and form an open head. Emeril’s favorite!

	2.	Amish Deer Tongue - This Amish loose-leaf variety has been a favorite for years because of its heavy production and dependability! The green, triangular leaves grow on thick, solid plants and have a pleasantly sharp flavor.

	3.	Australian Yellow Leaf - This large, slow-bolting, loose-leaf variety will add plenty of color to salads with its bright yellow leaves. Tasty and tender, this Australian heirloom will sure to become a garden favorite.

	4.	Black Seeded Simpson Lettuce - A very early variety first introduced in 1850. An easy to grow leaf lettuce, with light green frilled leaves. A very crisp and tasty choice.

	5.	Little Gem -A midget butter head lettuce, with dark green leaves and a sweet, buttery flavor! The 5 inch heads can be served whole in a gourmet salad. An early maturing, Boston type lettuce that makes a fine addition to any dinner table!

	6.	Cimmaron Romaine - This wonderful romaine lettuce dates back to the 18th century. The leaves are 10–12 inches tall and are beautiful, deep-red in color. Very crisp heads with an excellent flavor.

	7.	Freckles Romaine - Harvest the tasty, young heads in 28 days for gourmet salads, or full size heads in 55 days! The bright green leaves speckled with red make for a dashing appearance in any salad!

	8.	Red Romaine - Tangy and crisp, this variety will add color to any salad. Varying in shades of green, deep red and bronze, the color develops best in cooler weather. The large, decorative 12 inch leaves look lovely in the salad bowl.

	9.	Red Velvet - One of the darkest lettuces available, the tops of the leaves are a beautiful reddish-maroon color, and the backs are green tinged in maroon. The chewy texture of this loose leaf variety makes it a good choice for mixed greens in a salad!

	10.	Tom Thumb- A very old variety that was first introduced in 1830. A miniature butter head type lettuce that grows only to the size of a tennis ball! The creamy, yellow, crumpled leaves make a delicious gourmet salad!

	11.	Wakefield Crunch - A delicious, head lettuce that does well in the summer heat. The small, compact, green heads are crisp and mild tasting.

	12.	Oak Leaf - An old-time favorite leaf lettuce that dates from the 1880's. The thin, light green, oak leaf shaped leaves make a delicious addition to any salad!

	13.	Paris White Cos - A very popular variety of romaine lettuce that dates from the 1860's. The 8 to 10 inch plants have light green crinkled leaves, a white core, and are wonderful in a salad!

	14.	Prize Head - The large, light green leaves on this leaf lettuce are tipped in red, and remain crisp and sweet. A real standout in a salad!!

	15.	New York #12 - A large, sure heading variety of lettuce. The tight, cabbage-like heads are a medium green color, often weighing up to 3 pounds. A fine quality variety of lettuce that does well in warm weather.

CARROTS

	1.	Amsterdam Minicor - A very sweet and tender, finely grained Dutch variety of carrot. The uniform 6-7 inch roots are a deep orange color, and make a wonderful gourmet delight! An excellent carrot for eating fresh or for canning.

	2.	Chantenay Royal - This carrot was first introduced in 1952, and is still a garden favorite of many! The sweet, finely grained carrots are 5 to 7 inches long, and are a brilliant red-orange color.

	3.	Danvers Half Long - This heirloom was first introduced in 1871, and is still an excellent main crop variety! The 6-8 inch carrots have a smooth, red-orange skin, with bright orange flesh.

	4.	Early Coreless - This sweet, tasty carrot delivers very uniform 6 to 8 inch gourmet carrots! The finely grained, bright orange flesh is a delicious favorite of many!

	5.	Little Finger - This French variety makes delightful baby gourmet carrots! Its tiny roots grow only 3 - 5 inches, with a wonderful, deep orange color.

	6.	Nantes Scarlet - These finely flavored and very crisp carrots are an excellent choice! The bright orange/red color and 7 x 1 inch size make it a good choice for freezing, canning or for juice! A sweet and brittle delight!

	7.	Oxheart - A rare heirloom variety that dates back to 1884. The short, thick roots grow 5 to 6 inches deep by 3½ inches diameter, and can rapidly reach 1 pound! An excellent keeper with great taste.

ONIONS

	1.	Walla Walla - A favorite of many because of its mild, sweet flavor, this is a delicious summer harvest, with light brown skin and firm, white flesh.

	2.	Red Grano - This large red, top-shaped onion has crisp, mild flesh.

	3.	Red Burgundy (Hamburger Onion) - These 4 inch onions have red-purple skin, white flesh tinged in red, and a delicious, pungent flavor! As the nickname implies, perfect on your hamburger!

	4.	White Sweet Spanish - The large, globe shaped onions have a mild, sweet flavor! This one doesn't store as well as some others, but is excellent for cooking!

RADISH

	1.	Black Spanish -This heirloom variety was first introduced in 1824, and is still a very popular choice! A great globe shaped winter radish, with black skin and white flesh that grows 3 to 4 inches in diameter.

	2.	Brightest Breakfast - This heirloom was first introduced in 1870, and many still consider it to be their favorite! This oblong radish grows 1 1/2 to 2 inches, and is a pretty, scarlet red color with a white tip. A very mild and sweet choice!

	3.	Comet - This "All American Winner" of 1936 has bright red skin with crunchy, white flesh. A tangy flavored radish that stays solid in warm weather. A great choice for a mid-season crop!

	4.	Crimson Giant - This variety yields large, crimson colored roots with white interiors. The roots always stay tender and sweet, and never get pithy.

	5.	Easter Egg - Delightful multicolored radishes abound with this variety! Shades of red, pink, purple and white, all with crunchy white flesh, taste as great as they look!

	6.	White Beauty Radish - Cool, crisp and crunchy, the white, 1-1½ inch diameter roots with strong green tops, were a favorite generations ago.

CELERY

	1.	Utah - Crunchy and stringless, this vigorous green variety has thick, well-rounded stalks and tightly folded hearts.

	2.	Tendercrisp Celery - A great choice for the home garden! The 24-36 inch plants are compact, with smooth, tall, thick dark-green stalks that stay crisp.

	3.	Golden Pascal Celery - Thick, heavy stalks of this heirloom are crisp and sweet. The tall, 24-28 inch plants self-blanch the tender, pale yellow/green stalks

SPINACH

	1.	Bloomsdale Long Standing - This heirloom variety was first introduced in 1908 and still remains very popular! The thick-textured leaves are of fine quality, very crinkled and dark green in color. Excellent variety either fresh or canned!

	2.	Bloomsdale Savoy -This very fast growing variety is consistently a heavy yielder! The large, medium green, savoyed leaves are of high quality.

	3.	Giant Thick Leafed - This old variety has dark green leaves on spreading plants. Prolific spinach that has huge, thick, smooth leaves.

	4.	Viroflay –This heirloom dates back to 1885! The dark green, crisp, smooth, leaves of this variety can grow 10"x 8" wide at the base! This has the low acid taste many prefer.

HOT WEATHER SPINACH

	1.	New Zealand Spinach - Not a true spinach, but similar in flavor and use. A European favorite since the 1770's! The large plants have small fleshy green leaves that are sweet and tasty. This one thrives in hot weather, for fresh greens all summer!

	2.	Red Malabar - A nice alternative to "true" spinach when the weather gets too hot. A perennial from India, this heat-loving, branching climber has red leaf veins and stems. Cut the sprouts to eat raw in salads or sauté` lightly for greens. Used as a thickener in the Orient, and also in place of okra in the South.

SWISS CHARD

	1.	Rainbow – This recently reintroduced Australian heirloom has beautiful multi-colored leaves in shades of red, pink, orange, white and yellow, as well as a mild delicious flavor!

	2.	Fordhook Giant - The broad, dark green, heavily crinkled leaves make this a favorite of many! The thick, white, 2 1/2" wide stalks grow on plants 24 to 28 inches high. Produces an abundant crop all season long!

CUCUMBERS

	1.	Lemon Cucumber -This old heirloom variety was first introduced in 1894. The small, lemon shaped cucumbers are pale yellow when mature, with mild, crisp, white flesh. Very unique!!

	2.	Straight Eight Cucumber - This "All American Selection" in 1935 has smooth, straight, dark green, 8 inch fruits. Very prolific!

	3.	Tendergreen Burpless Cucumber -The long, 8-10 inch, thin, dark green fruits are non-bitter, acid free and burpless!

SUMMER SQUASH

	1.	Dark Green Zucchini -This variety was first introduced in 1931and still popular! The bush plants take up less room in the garden, while still producing plenty of straight, smooth, dark green mottled fruit with green-white interiors. A very prolific variety that has excellent taste!

	2.	Italian Vegetable Marrow -This old variety from Italy yields excellent quality dark green fruit, with light green stripes. A delicious and prolific squash. As with other varieties of summer squash, best picked when 8 inches long. A long time favorite!

	3.	Early Prolific Straightneck - An easy to grow variety that keeps producing all season long. The straight, bright yellow fruits are best picked when 5 inches long. Delicious!

	4.	Yellow Crookneck - This old variety has a distinctive buttery flavor and is deep yellow in color, with a curved neck and plump blossom end. For a continuous harvest all summer long, pick when the squash are 6 inches long. Simply delicious!

	5.	White Patty Pan - A very prolific early squash. The flat, 7 inch fruit has deeply scalloped edges and tender white flesh. This variety was used by the North American Indian tribes before the European settlers arrived!

	6.	Round Zucchini- This bush variety of squash grows greenish-gray, 2 1/2 inch, globe shaped fruit. A terrific choice for stuffing!

ENGLISH PEAS

	1.	Early Frosty - A great home garden variety! The 30 inch vines are heavy producers of 4 inch double pods, each containing 7-8 dark green, medium sized peas. An excellent pea for fresh use or freezing!

	2.	Homesteader - This variety was first introduced in the 1930's. The vines reach a height of 2.5 feet, while the pods are 3.5 inches and stuffed with 8 to 9 medium sized peas. Delicious!

	3.	Thomas Laxton - A heavy yielding pea first introduced in 1898. The vines grow up to 30 inches tall, and hold pods filled with 7 to 9 large, dark green peas. An old favorite!

SNAP PEAS

	1.	Sugar Daddy - A bush variety of pea that stands 24 to 30 inches tall and needs minimum support. Grows double pods on each node. The peas are grown at the top of the plant for easy picking! A very heavy yielder and favorite of many.

	2.	Sugar Snap - The original sugar snap pea! An ‘All American Selection’ winner in 1979. The long growing vines can reach up to 6 feet and need support. Use the 2½ to 3½ inch pods just like snap beans.

SUGAR PEAS

	1.	Sugar Sprint - A delicious variety both sweet and crunchy! The 2 foot vines need no support and yield 3 inch, stringless pods. Our sweetest tasting snap pea!

	2.	Mammoth Melting Sugar – A high yielding variety, with vines that grow 4-5 feet. A very sweet snow pea that produces over a long period. Remember to pick before the seeds develop in the pods. An excellent variety for stir-fry!

	3.	Dwarf Gray Sugar - This old heirloom variety dates back to 1773. The plants grow 2 feet tall and don’t need staking. Remember to pick the pods before the seeds begin to develop in the pods. A favorite in many Oriental dishes!

GROUND CHERRY TOMATOES

	1.	Aunt Molly’s Ground Cherry - This Polish heirloom is a massive bearer of ½ to ¾ inch diameter fruits, all encased in a tomatillo-like papery husk. The delicious citrus-like flavor of this variety makes it a good choice for old fashioned jams and pies. The short, 1½ foot plants can grow 2 feet wide. A very prolific variety.

	2.	Purple Tomatillo - This rare, heirloom tomatillo is an easy-to-grow choice. The small, 1-1½ inch fruits are sweeter and less sticky than green varieties. Makes tasty and delicious purple salsa. The small fruits begin as pale green then ripen to a rich, purple color.

	3.	Pineapple Tomatillo -The short, spreading plants produce plenty of delicious, pineapple tasting fruits. Excellent for fruit salsas or jams. The fruit is ripe when it begins to burst out of its papery husk.

	4.	Toma Verde- These globe shaped fruit weigh 2 to 3 ounces each, and are encased in a husk! The fruit ripens to a yellow color, and has a delicious, sweet-tart flavor. The husk of this variety must be removed before eating. Unique garden variety that's very popular in Mexican cuisine!

CHERRY TOMATOES

	1.	Yellow Pear - This small fruited, heirloom variety dates back to the late 1800's! The skin and flesh are yellow, and resemble a small pear! The fruit are 2" long and grow in clusters. Great in salads, preserves, pickling, or just eating fresh from the garden!

	2.	Mini Orange - This bright orange, golf ball size fruits grow in clusters of 4 to 6, with each having a smooth, round shape and a fine flavor. A very unique variety!

	3.	Brown - All the rich, sweet flavor “dark” tomatoes are known for, contained in a cherry-size tomato. This heavy producer of full-flavored fruits is a must for the cherry tomato lover.

	4.	Cherry Roma - The 1 inch fruits are similar in appearance to the 'grape" tomatoes found in markets, but the sweet, spicy flavor of this very productive variety makes it a better choice. Great eaten fresh in salads, used as a topping for bruschetta, or dried for winter use.

	5.	Christmas Grapes - Always sweet and juicy, the red, round, 1 inch fruits of this variety grow in clusters. The tall vines will continue to produce steadily all season long.

PASTE TOMATOES

	1.	Martino’s Roma - This 3 foot tall plant yields plenty of paste tomatoes! The red, pear shaped fruit weigh about 2 ounces each, and have dry, meaty flesh.

	2.	Banana Legs - This old heirloom has bright yellow fruit that is 4" long x 1 1/2" in diameter, resembling a small banana! The flesh is meaty, with a low acid taste, while the plants have pretty, lacy foliage. Very unusual!

	3.	Amish Paste - Originally from the Amish of Wisconsin, our seeds come from the Amish farms in Lancaster, PA. The deep red, 8 ounce fruit resembles an acorn, with thick flesh and few seeds. Makes an excellent canning tomato!

LARGE TOMATOES

	1.	Mortgage Lifter -This old, heirloom tomato grows huge (2 pounds or more) pink fruit, that are very meaty and has few seeds. Folk lore states that a farmer sold these tomatoes to pay off the mortgage on his farm!

	2.	Hillbilly -This old heirloom variety originally came from the hills of West Virginia. Huge, beefsteak type tomatoes average 1 to 2 pounds, and are yellow-orange in color with red and pink streaks. Mild, low acid taste.

	3.	Giant Beefsteak -This very heavy producer of large, brilliant red tomatoes has been a favorite for years! The solid, meaty fruits are 12 ounce to 2 pounds in size, and are excellent for slicing.

	4.	Golden Queen -This heirloom was first introduced in 1882! A mild, sweet tomato with a vivid yellow color. The delicious fruits average 8 - 12 ounces in size and are very meaty, with few seeds.

	5.	Djena Lee’s Golden Girl - This family heirloom dates back to 1929, when Djena Lee won 1st prize at the Chicago Fair 10 years in a row. The yellow/orange fruits have a richly balanced, sweet-tangy flavor. Delicious old-time taste.

EARLY TOMATOES

	1.	First Pick - A French variety popular for generations in the Baptiste family of Reims, France. The deep red, globe shaped fruits weigh 4 to 5 ounces each. This plant sets fruit in cool weather, providing tasty tomatoes sooner than other “early” varieties! Also does well as a fall crop, setting fruit in the cooler night temperatures. Exceptional flavor for an early tomato!

	2.	Bloody Butcher - An early season type that produces deep crimson colored, 4 ounce fruits in clusters. Rich, tomato flavor and heavy crops make this variety a great choice.

POLE BEANS

	1.	Cherokee Trail of Tears - Named after the Cherokee Indians "Trail of Tears March" in 1838, this prolific variety provides plenty of 6 inch purple-pod beans, good used as both snap and dry beans.

	2.	Lazy Wife -This very popular heirloom was introduced by German immigrants in the early 1800's; it was given that name because it was the first snap bean that did not require de-stringing!

	3.	Old Homestead Pole Bean (A.K.A. Kentucky Wonder) - This variety was first introduced in 1864, and is still a favorite of many. Tall vines, often growing over 6 feet tall, produce an abundant crop of 9-10 inch beans. Distinctive flavor!

	4.	Romano Pole - This old reliable variety has been a favorite for generations. The 6 foot vines produce wide-podded beans with a distinct flavor.

	5.	Painted Lady – This early variety will help attract hummingbirds to the garden with its delightful scarlet and cream colored flowers. Dating back to 1827, these tasty runner-type beans should be picked when young for best flavor.

	6.	Gold of Bacau – This Romanian favorite will reliable produce a bumper crop of long, flat, golden colored pods. Always tender, the beans have a sweet and crunchy flavor that’s sure to become a garden staple.

	7.	Blue Lake Pole – Straight, stringless, dark green beans grow on tall 6-7 foot vines. A consistent producer of quality pods. Excellent for freezing, soups or canning. A favorite for generations.

	8.	Rattlesnake Pole Bean – This heirloom has unusual, dark-green pods streaked with purple. This vigorous grower often grows to 10 feet, and is filled with 7 inch, great tasting pods. Beautiful, light buff seeds splashed with dark-brown markings. An old favorite!

POLE LIMA BEANS

	1.	Christmas Large Speckled Lima -These huge, vigorous vines deliver consistently heavy yields of 5 inch pods, even during extreme heat spells! Delicious, rich flavor abounds in this great variety.

	2.	Florida Speckled Butter Pole Lima Bean -This very popular butter bean was first introduced in the 1840's. The tall, 10 foot vines bear pods in clusters. A wonderful buff colored bean with maroon speckles.

	3.	King of the Garden Pole Lima -This heirloom variety was first introduced in 1883. The tall, 8 foot vines yield plenty of dark green, 8 inch pods, each holding 4-6 large beans inside. Rich, sweet flavor.

BROCCOLI

	1.	Atlantic - A fast grower with rounded, solid, medium sized blue-green heads.

	2.	De Cicco - An old reliable European variety first introduced in 1890. The small, blue/green heads are delicious. Excellent flavor!

	3.	Romanesco - A very unique variety with a beautiful spiraling, apple-green head. Exceptional taste and texture! It is simply delicious!

CAULIFLOWER

	1.	All the Year Round - The large, tight heads are wrapped in dark-green leaves, and keep longer than many other varieties. Nice, delicious taste eaten raw or cooked.

	2.	Early Pearl - A delicious choice! The pure white heads grow large and tasty, and have good coverage by the outer leaves. Excellent cauliflower for fall planting. An all time favorite.

	3.	Early Snowball -This very popular variety of open-pollinated cauliflower was first introduced in 1888. The compact plants have smooth, 6-7 inch delicious tasting heads that are pure white in color.

CABBAGE

	1.	Copenhagen Market - Solid 3 to 4 pound heads are one of the earliest, round headed varieties you can grow! The medium-green, small plants produce very uniform heads that resist splitting. Keeps well!

	2.	Danish Ballhead -This very dependable variety yields round, blue/green heads that weigh 5 to 7 pounds each. Resists splitting and bolting, and is a good choice for fresh use or sauerkraut.

	3.	Glory of Enkhuizen -A vigorous heirloom that dates back to the 1800’s! This Dutch variety produces 8-10 pound, dark blue-green heads with few outer leaves. Great for either kraut or fresh!

	4.	Red Acre - Our earliest red cabbage! The compact plants save space in the garden. The globe shaped heads weigh 2 to 4 pounds each. Great for salad or slaw!

	5.	Early Jersey Wakefield - First introduced in 1840, the small pointed heads weigh 2-3 pounds each and have superb flavor.

BRUSSELS SPROUTS

	1.	Catskill - A semi-dwarf variety that grows 20-24 inches tall. Produces heavy yields of dark-green, firm 1½–1¾ inch sprouts. Does nicely when planted as a fall crop, as it takes the frost well. A very flavorful and hardy variety first developed in Arkport, NY during 1941.

	2.	Long Island Improved - Was formerly the most widely grown Brussels Sprout in the United States! The 20-24 inch plants produce a heavy set (50 to 100) of small dark green, 1½ inch diameter heads over an extended season.

LARGE PEPPERS

	1.	King of the North -This green pepper is great for short seasoned areas! The dark green fruit is blocky shaped and thick walled, having 3 lobes. A good choice for stuffing or eating!

	2.	Keystone Giant - These vigorous 30 inch plants grow plenty of big, blocky 5 inch fruits. A variety known for its thick, dark green flesh, as well as its heavy yields! Tasty!

	3.	Golden Teasure - This sweet Italian variety has medium thick flesh and thin skin. The long, two lobed fruits mature to a lovely yellow color. Full of flavor!

	4.	Orange Sun -The crunchy, sweet taste of this large, blocky, bell variety makes it a great choice for eating raw or using in stir-fry. The thick-fleshed fruits start out dark green, maturing to a beautiful glossy, orange color.

	5.	California Wonder – A select strain of this popular bell pepper! This large, thick walled, juicy, sweet pepper is the most popular variety grown in the United States today! A delicious, 4 inch pepper that starts out green when young, turning a bright red at maturity. Delicious!

MINIATURE PEPPERS

	1.	Mini Brown Bell - A delightful change of pace when added to relish trays or stir-fry. The mini 1¼ x 1¼ inch size is perfect when a full-size pepper is too much. The glossy green fruit will mature to a lovely chocolate brown color. Always sweet and crunchy.