Chamomile, St. John's
Anthemis sancti-johannis
24-30 in. Hardy Perennial

This bushy perennial daisy produces abundant, cheery, bright-orange
flowers throughout the spring and summer. Plants have delicate grey
green, fern- like foliage. Excellent cut flower. A staff favorite in our
Research Farm flower trials. Plants bloom continually in their second
season. Zones 3-9.
Planting Depth: 1/8"
Soil Temp. for Germ.: 70-75°F
Days to Germ.: 8-14
Plant Spacing: 12-18"
Days to Maturity: 70-80
Partial Shade to Full Sun
Moderate to Frequent Water
Pack weight 70mg
~160 seeds  
$3.50 Ea.
Packet 160 Seeds
Planting Depth: 1/4"
Soil Temp. for Germ.: 70-85°F
Days to Germ.: 6-10
Plant Spacing: 3'
Days to Maturity: 90
Full Sun
Moderate Water
Pack weight .150gms
~ 50 seeds  
Chadwick Cherry Tomato
Lycopersicon esculentum
1.5 oz. Tender Annual

This juicy cherry tomato was selected by the late horticultural genius,
Alan Chadwick. Large for a cherry tomato, the fruits are borne in clusters
of 6, have great tomato flavor and few seeds. Vigorous, highly productive
and disease resistant. Sow seed in flats indoors and plant out in garden in
6-8 weeks when all danger of frost has passed. Plant in rows 24-36 inches
apart. Needs trellising. Harvesting tips. Pick individual fruits as they
ripen. When frost threatens, entire plant can be lifted, including roots,
and hung upside down indoors to ripen remaining fruits.
$3.50 Ea.
Packet 50 Seeds
Roma Paste Tomato
Lycopersicon esculentum 1-2 oz. Tender Annual
An early-maturing paste tomato for short-season
bioregions. Ideal for canning and sauces.
Determinate. (70-75 days)


Planting Depth: 1/2" Soil Temp. for Germ.:
70-85°F Days to Germ.: 10-14 Plant Spacing:
18-24" Days to Maturity: 85 Full Sun Moderate
Water
~ 50 seeds
$3.50 Ea.
Packet 50 Seeds
Matt's Wild Cherry Tomato
Lycopersicon esculentum
variety - cerasiforme
1/2 oz. Tender Annual

Volumes of marble-sized fruits born in clusters. Tart flavor early and sweeter
late in the season. Vigorous, indeterminate vines.

Planting Depth: 1/4"
Soil Temp. for Germ.: 70-90°F
Days to Germ.: 6-10
Plant Spacing: 18"-24"
Days to Maturity: 70-80
Full Sun
Moderate Water
Pack weight .150gms
~ 50 seeds  
$3.50 Ea.
Packet 50 Seeds
Martian Giant Tomato
Lycopersicon esculentum
10-16 oz. Tender Annual

This medium beefsteak-size fruit is scarlet red with every faint strange
striping. Round, rich, and smooth it has perfect acid/sweet balance, making it
an exceptional slicer. Sow seeds in flats indoors and plant in garden 6-8
weeks after all danger of frost has passed. Plant in rows 24-36 inches apart.
Enrich soil lightly with mature compost. Pick individual fruits as they ripen.
When frost threatens, entire plants can be lifted and hung upside down
indoors to ripen.

Planting Depth: 1/4"
Soil Temp. for Germ.: 70-85°F
Days to Germ.: 10-14
Plant Spacing: 2'-3'
Days to Maturity: 90-100
Full Sun
Moderate Water
$3.50 Ea.
Packet 50 Seeds
Moneymaker Tomato
Lycopersicon esculentum
4-6 oz. Tender Annual

Heavy yielding, English greenhouse variety produces flavorful,intense-red
fruits on vigorous, indeterminate vines. Produces well in most climates, but
especially suited to the humid tropics.

Planting Depth: 1/4"-1/2"
Soil Temp. for Germ.: 70-85°F
Days to Germ.: 7-14
Plant Spacing: 18"-24"
Days to Maturity: 75-80
Part Sun
Moderate Water
Pack weight .130gms
~ 50 seeds  
Fox Cherry Tomato
Lycopersicon esculentum Rare 1.5 oz.
1 1/2 oz. fruits One of the finest cherry tomatoes
we've found. Tall vines bear large red cherries with
rich, full-bodied, mildly acidic flavor. Incredibly
prolific indeterminate vine. (80-90 days)


Planting Depth: 1/2" Soil Temp. for Germ.: 70-85°F
Days to Germ.: 6-8 Plant Spacing: 2-3' Days to
Maturity: 90 Full Sun Moderate Water  
$3.50 Ea.
Packet 50 Seeds
$3.50 Ea.
Packet 50 Seeds
Peacevine Cherry Tomato
Lycopersicon esculentum
1 oz. Tender Annual

Highest Vitamin C cherry tomato we've found. Uniquely high in
gamma-amino butyric acid, a body sedative that calms jitters. Tresses
continuously grow many delicious red (occasionally yellow) fruits. Sow seed
in flats indoors and plant out in garden in 6-8 weeks when all danger of
frost has passed. Plant in rows 24-36 inches apart. Needs trellising.
Harvesting tips. Pick individual fruits as they ripen. When frost threatens,
entire plant can be lifted, including roots, and hung upside down indoors to
ripen remaining fruits.

Planting Depth: 1/4"-1/2"
Soil Temp. for Germ.: 70-85°F
Days to Germ.: 6-8
Plant Spacing: 2'-3'
Days to Maturity: 70-80
Full Sun
Moderate Water
Pack weight .150gms
~ 50 seeds  
$3.50 Ea.
Packet 50 Seeds
Red Currant Cherry Tomato
Lycopersicon pimpinellifolium
.5 oz. Tender Annual

A distincy species with abundant amounts of tiny thick-skinned, mellow
fruits. Grown also as an ornamental, it looks beautiful in a hanging basket.
Indeterminate.

Planting Depth: 1/4"
Soil Temp. for Germ.: 70-85°F
Days to Germ.: 10-14
Plant Spacing: 2-3'
Days to Maturity: 70-75
Full Sun
Moderate Water
Pack weight .050gms
~ 50 seeds  
$3.50 Ea.
Packet 50 Seeds
Sugar Snap Pea
Pisum sativum
4-5 ft. Hardy Annual

A thick round, meaty pea which can be snapped like a green bean in the
early stages of growth or left on the vine until 5-7 medium green peas
develop at full maturity. Needs trellising and tolerant frost. Thrives in cool
weather good for freezing.

Planting Depth: 1"
Soil Temp. for Germ.: 50-80
Days to Germ.: 6-14
Plant Spacing: 1"-3"
Days to Maturity: 60-70
Partial Shade/Full Sun
Frequent Water
Pack weight 22gms
~ 75 seeds  
$3.50 Ea.
Packet 75 Seeds
Blue Lake Bush Bean
Phaseolus vugaris
15-18 in.

The best tasting green bean this vigorous, productive bush yield extremely
tender and sweet, round, stringless, green pods 6-7 in. Good choice for small
gardens. Great for canning and freezing.

Planting Depth: 1"
Soil Temp. for Germ.: 60-80°F
Days to Germ.: 7-10
Plant Spacing: 2"-4"
Days to Maturity: 55-60
Full Sun
Moderate Water
$3.50 Ea.
Packet 50 Seeds
Early Russian Cucumber
Cucumis sativus Heirloom 5-7 in. Tender
Annual
A seed catalog offering in 1888, this prolific
variety is small and early. Good for short
seasons. A favorite-excellent for pickles.


Planting Depth: 3/4"-1" Soil Temp. for Germ.:
65-95°F Days to Germ.: 3-6 Plant Spacing:
1'-2' Days to Maturity: 50-55
Partial Shade to Full Sun Moderate Water
Pack weight 2gms
~ 85 seeds  
$3.50 Ea.
Packet 85 Seeds
Cosmo Savoy Lettuce
Lactuca sativa
12-15 in. Hardy Annual

This tall romaine has a tight head and bright green leaves with wavy margins
and blanched hearts. Grows well in hot or cold weather.
Planting Depth: 1/3"
Soil Temp. for Germ.: 40-80°F
Days to Germ.: 2-15
Plant Sapcing: 8-12"
Days to Maturity: 60
Full Sun/Partial Shade
Water Often

Pack weight .500gms
~ 450 seeds  
$3.50 Ea.
Packet 300 Seeds
Ruben's Red Lettuce
Lactuca sativa 12-14 in. Hardy Annual

Deep burgundy, sweet and juicy
savoyed leaves with an emerald-green
base. A cool weather variety, so plant
in early spring or late summer.

Planting Depth: 1/4" Soil Temp. for
Germ.: 40-75°F Days to Germ.: 2-15
Plant Spacing: 8-12" Days to Maturity:
60 Full Sun/Partial Shade Water Often
 
$3.50 Ea.
Packet 300 Seeds
Jericho Lettuce
Lactuca sativa
Rare
12-16 in. Hardy Annual

Bred in the hot desert of Israel, this robust, bolt-resistant variety stays sweet
and crisp in hot weather. Held up the best of all varieties trialed at our New
Mexico research farm. Very large, medium green, dense head.

Planting Depth: 1/4"
Soil Temp. for Germ.: 40-80°F
Days to Germ.: 2-15
Plant Spacing: 8"
Days to Maturity: 60
Partial Shade to Full Sun
Moderate Water
$3.50 Ea.
Packet 300 Seeds
Mesclun Salad Mix
Hardy Annuals
4-8"

Unusual greens (Arugula, Osaka Purple Mustard Greens, Garden Cress, Red
Russian Kale, Tres Fin Endive) complement our assortment of lettuces
(Brune D'Hiver, Rubens Red Romaine, Pirat Butter, Formidana, Simpson's
Black-Seeded) creating a delight of contrasts in color, shape, taste and
texture. Harvest a new combination each day-all you need is dressing! Can
be sown directly into soil as soon as it begins to warm, long before danger of
frost has passed. Enrich soil well with compost. Harvesting tips. Pick leaves
or heads as needed.

Planting Depth: 1/8"
Soil Temp. for Germ.: 50-80°F
Days to Germ.: 2-15
Plant Spacing: 3"-8"
Days to Maturity: 25-65
Partial Shade to Full Sun
Water Often
Pack weight 1gms
~ 600 seeds  
$3.50 Ea.
Packet 600 Seeds
Waltham Broccoli
Brassica oleracea
18-24 in. 4-6 in. Hardy Annual

Compact and stocky, with dark, blue-green heads and large crops of side
shoots. Tolerant of short dry spells and chilly fall weather. The best variety
for late summer/fall harvest. Grown since 1951. Loves cool weather. Does
best when transplanted mid-spring or late summer. Start indoors, 4-6 seeds
per foot and transplant 18 inches apart. Enrich soil with mature compost and
a little lime into rows 16-24 inches apart. Harvesting tips. Harvest main head
at peak size, before the flowers open. Side shoots will develop which can be
cut when 2-3 inches long.

Planting Depth: 1/4"-1/2"
Soil Temp. for Germ.: 55-80°F
Days to Germ.: 3-8
Plant Spacing: 15"-18"
Days to Maturity: 60-90
Full Sun/Partial Shade
Moderate Water

Pack weight .600gms
~ 130 seeds  
$3.50 Ea.
Packet 130 Seeds
Moss Curled Parsley
Petroselinium crispum
6-10 in. Hardy Biennial

This is the standard curled variety that is used as a garnish. This
short-stemmed parsley is also high in vitamins and minerals. It has bright
green, deeply-cut, finely-divided leaves. May want to start plant indoors
because germination can take up to three weeks. Plant in garden 8-12 inches
apart. Harvest outer leaves by gently twisitng the stem away from the base of
the plant. Can be used fresh, dried, or frozen.

Planting Depth: 1/4"
Soil Temp. for Germ.: 60-70°F
Days to Germ.: 6-8
Plant Spacing: 8-12"
Days to Maturity: 70-75
Full Sun to Partial Shade
Moderate Water
Pack weight .170gms
~ 100 seeds  
$3.50 Ea.
Packet 100 Seeds
Nira Chives
Allium tuberosum
12 in. Hardy Perennial

A stunning, flat-leaf garlic chive that can be harvested several times
throughout the season to flavor countless dishes. It also adds delicate
accents of white flowers to your herb bed. Zones 3-9.

Planting Depth:3/8in.
Soil Temp.:55-75F
Days to Germ.:7-14
Plant Spacing: 10-12"
Days to Maturity: 60-90
Full Sun
Moderate Water
~100 Seeds per Pack
$3.50 Ea.
Packet 100 Seeds
Holy Basil
Ocimum sanctum
8-12 in.

A sacred herb of the Hindu religion. An excellant tea herb, but more highly
valued as a companion plant and ornamental. Aromatic, fuzzy 2 inch leaves
have an unusual scent, sometimes described as walnut, ripe bananas, or
spice.
Planting Depth: 1/8"-1/4"
Soil Temp. 70-80°F
Days to Germ.: 10-14
Plant Spacing: 6-8"
Days to Maturity: 65-75
Full Sun
Moderate Water
Pack weight .100gms
~ 100 seeds  
$3.50 Ea.
Packet 100 Seeds
Coriander Seed Cilantro
Coriandrum sativum
2-3 ft. Hardy Annual/Reseeding

Bred for maximum leaf production without bolting in the heat. In mild
climates, sow in the fall for spring production. Always direct seed.

Planting Depth: 1/4"-1/2"
Soil Temp. for Germ.: 60-70°F
Days to Germ.: 7-10
Plant Spacing: 8"-12"
Days to Maturity: 45-70
Partial Shade to Full Sun
Moderate Water
$3.50 Ea.
Packet 50 Seeds
Rosemary             (Rosmarinus officinalis)

Family: Lamiaceae

Woody perennial.  Native to the Mediterranean .  Valuable circulation
stimulant and antioxidant.  Prefers full sun and dryish soils.  Difficult from
seed.  Sow these light-dependent germinators in the spring on top of planting
medium and tamp in.  Keep coolish (55° to 60° F) until germ, which occurs
sporadically in 2 to 3 weeks.  Space plants 2 to 4 feet apart. Hardy to 20° F.  
Grows 3 feet tall.  Flowers blue-purple.

100 seeds
$3.50 Ea.
Packet 100 Seeds
Chamomile, German
Matricaria recutita
Medicinal
18-30 in. Tender Perennial/Hardy Perennial

A delight for your eyes, taste buds, and overall well being. Its fragrant,
delicate, miniature, daisy-like flowers dance on lacy foliage. Known to be
used medicinally for hundreds of years, the flower buds when dried can make
a wonderfully soothing tea calms the nerves, upset stomachs, promote
digestion. A companion plant, it can enhance the growth of cucumbers,
onions and most other herbs.18-30 in. plant, .5 in. blooms. Reseeding
annual. (70-80 days)

Planting Depth: Surface
Soil Temp. for Germ.: 55-60°F
Days to Germ.: 4-8
Plant Spacing: 4-6"
Days to Maturity: 70-80
Full Sun
Moderate Water
$3.50 Ea.
Packet 75 Seeds
Gloriosa Daisy
Rudbeckia hirta
1-2 ft. Hardy Perennial
Zones 3-9

A cultivar selected from Black Eyed Susan, the wild Texas species so
prevalent along roadways. Golden-yellow edges with maroon brushed
centers. Blooms continually in the second season. Fairly drought tolerant.
Sow directly in soil as soon as last frost is over. Pick at peak of bloom and
cut dead flowers to encourage continuous blooming.

Planting Depth: Surface
Soil Temp. for Germ.: 70-75°F
Days to Germ.: 7-14
Plant Spacing: 18-24"
Days to Maturity: 2nd Year
Full Sun
Moderate Water/Drought Tolerant
Pack weight .100gms
~ 150 seeds  
$3.50 Ea.
Packet 150 Seeds
Cut and Come Again Mix Zinnia
Zinnia elegans
30-36"in. Tender Annual 2-3"blooms

An attractive blend of double and single blooms including the following
colors- bright orange, orange-red, deep lavender, light pink, coral, and
creamy yellow. These plants flower profusely from mid-summer until frost.
Direct sow in Spring when all danger of frost has passed. Can also be
started indoors 6-8 weeks before last expected frost date and then
transplanted outdoors when all danger of frost has passed. Harvesting tips.
Pick flowers at peak of bloom. Remove dried up flowers.
Planting Depth: 1/4"-1/2"
Soil Temp. for Germ.: 65-75°F
Days to Germ.: 7-14
Plant Spacing: 6"-9"
Days to Maturity: 60-70
Full Sun
Moderate Water
Pack weight .850gms
~ 100 seeds  
$3.50 Ea.
Packet 100 Seeds