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Welcome To our 24th Seed Catalog!

Dear Gardening Friends, gardens was definitely expressed in more seeds. We hope to have it up and
We are excited to introduce you to our recent months. Over the last year, we running in early 2021, and we hope to
24th annual catalog and hope you feel have seen ours sales often surpass two offer tours once the pandemic is eased
our excitement about all the new seeds to three times our normal volume. We in our area.
that it contains! So many amazing and have been overwhelmed by all of your Please “Like” us on Facebook, Ins-
colorful plants are included this season. interest, support, and kind words as we tagram and YouTube for all the latest
We hope you enjoy browsing this seed struggled to keep up with the pandem- varieties, recipes, and cool photos and
collection and like all of the new photos ic buying and increased overall interest videos!
from our abundant harvest last season! in gardening. Some of our varieties We hope you enjoy our new cata-
This year’s catalog is now mailing to well packed for the entire year sold out in log. It is also our hope and prayer that
over 1 million customers, as the interest just weeks or months, as the nation you have a safe and healthy new year
in gardening has really blossomed in the faced a massive shortage of garden and that your crops are abundant!
last couple of years. seeds in 2020.
2020--What a year! It was overwhelm- We have been working all summer God Bless!
ing not only for the country and the plan- to rebuild our supplies, improve our
efficiency, and to prepare for another Jere, Emilee, Ella (15), Sasha (13),
et, but also for the garden seed industry.
The huge volume of orders is continuing busy season in 2021. We hope to avoid Malia (7), & Cyan (5) Gettle
as we approach 2021. We hope you all are many of the delays the seed industry
faced in 2020.
staying safe and healthy and were able to
We are also happy to announce
shop online: www.rareseeds.com
get abundant harvests. It always seems
that in turbulent times people turn to that we are building a new seed & Email: seeds@rareseeds.com
their gardens for food and flowers, and shipping warehouse just down the
of course a healthy dose of sunshine and road in Seymour, Missouri. This new Printed on recycled paper:
exercise. 53,000-square-foot facility will help us
please recycle and pass this
This interest in reconnecting to our to better serve you and continue to save
book on to friends!
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About Our Seed Company Covid 19 Update on Our FARM, Stores & festivals
Jere Gettle in 1983, harvesting Our retail seed stores, festivals and village are currently
sweet corn with his grandmother, closed to the public. Check our website for updates!
Bertha Hernandez Gettle. She
loved growing & cooking indige-
nous Mexican foods for her family.
JERE GETTLE always had a passion for growing things, and at age 3 We are currently putting
he planted his first garden. Ever since, he wanted to be involved in the our energy and staff into
seed industry. So in 1998, at the age of 17, he printed the first Baker
Creek Heirloom Seed catalog. The company has grown to offer over mailing seed orders! We are
1200 varieties of vegetables, flowers and herbs—the largest selection now shipping record numbers.
of heirloom varieties in the USA.
Baker Creek carries one of the largest selections of seeds from We are working to ship record numbers of
the 19th century, including many Asian and European varieties. The orders on time and safely for our employees. We are committed to getting you seeds in 2021.
company has become a tool to promote and preserve our agricultural Along with all of you, Baker Creek Heirloom Seed Co. had to confront the profound disruptions to
and culinary heritage. Our company and seeds have been featured in daily life caused by the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020. In early March, we closed our Missouri farm and
The New York Times, The Associated Press, Oprah Magazine, NPR, Mar- our retail stores in Mansfield, Missouri and Petaluma, California. We canceled all festivals, including
tha Stewart, The Wall Street Journal, and many others. Gardeners can the National Heirloom Expo, and asked many staff members to work from home.
request a free color catalog. Our catalogs now distribute to over one We truly look forward to the day when we can welcome everyone safely back to public events and
million gardeners nationally. reopen the retail stores. We hope that can happen in 2021, and we encourage you to check in with us
Baker Creek started hosting festivals in 2000 as a way to bring periodically on rareseeds.com or our social media channels for updates.
gardeners, homesteaders and natural food enthusiasts together to ex- We also experienced an unprecedented demand for heirloom seeds in 2020. This has meant some
change ideas and seeds, to listen to speakers and to enjoy vendors, old-
delays in shipping and has made it very challenging to keep varieties in stock. We sincerely apologize
time music and much more. These festivals gave birth to the idea for
our pioneer village, Bakersville. Other projects include our trial gardens for the delays, and we appreciate your business and your patience.
that we grow each year, seed collecting expeditions, and educational Our customer service phone lines are no longer operating, out of an abundance of caution for em-
produce exhibits. ployees’ health and safety, but we remain committed to providing excellent customer support. We
Over the last decade, Jere Gettle and his wife Emilee have encourage you to email seeds@rareseeds.com or reach out to us via Instagram @bakercreekseeds or
branched out into other related projects as well. They have also ex- on Facebook, at facebook.com/rareseeds with horticulture questions or questions about your seed
panded into a location in Sonoma County, California, in the beauti- orders. Or write us a letter! Our mailing address is 2278 Baker Creek Road, Mansfield, Missouri, 65704.
ful town of Petaluma and worked on the restoration and preserva- Our Petaluma store is closed, but it is offering no-contact pick ups on Mondays and Fridays, and
tion of the landmark Comstock, Ferre & Company in Wethersfield, other days by appointment and subject to staff availability. Orders for pick up should be emailed to
Connecticut This business now has new owners who are continu- petalumaseedbank@gmail.com. The store can also be reached at seedbank@rareseeds.com.
ing the great tradition. In other news, our friends Julia and Spiro Koulouris purchased the historic Comstock Ferre in
The Gettles have published two books with Hyperion. These Wethersfield, Connecticut, from Baker Creek this past year. They had already been operating a natural
books feature heirloom vegetables and their work with seeds and foods market and cafe on the property, as well as selling Baker Creek seeds.
food. After publishing The Heirloom Life Gardener in 2011, they re- “We purchased the property,” Julia said, “but we’re really excited about keeping the heritage of the
leased The Baker Creek Vegan Cookbook in 2012. company and the property, and part of that is having a great relationship with Baker Creek.” They
Jere and Emilee also work extensively to supply free seeds
still carry all the seeds in this catalog, plus gardening supplies and more.
to many of the world’s poorest countries, as well as here at home
in school gardens and other educational projects. It is their goal The Heirloom Market at Comstock Ferre is located at 263 Main Street in historic Old Wethersfield,
to educate everyone about a better, safer food supply and fight just five minutes south of downtown Hartford. Contact them by phone at (860) 257-2790 or online at
gene-altered “frankenfood” and the companies that support it. heirloommkt.com. We hope you all stay safe and healthy and have an abundant gardening season!
Jere printed his first By the year 2005 From 2008 - 2010
catalog in 1998, in his our seed cata- the business had
bedroom. It included log was going steady growth with
about 70 varieties to 60,000 homes catalogs shipping
and was sent to 550 and we were to over 250,000
gardeners. The busi- shipping hun- homes and custom-
ness was started with dreds of thou- ers from over 70
$100. sands of seed countries. We also
packets annually. started stores in
Calif. and Conn.
In 1999 and 2000 In 2006, Jere and
the catalog sales Emilee were married, We now print over a million seed catalogs and
expanded, with and in 2007 they continue to search for more unique seeds. We
catalogs shipping started to expand feel so blessed to be able to pursue our hobby
to nearly 20,000 the seed gardens and our passion: growing seeds!
gardeners and we and village. We also
shipped out 80,000 BAKER CREEK HEIRLOOM SEED CO.
even added color
seed catalogs. 2278 Baker Creek Rd. Mansfield, MO 65704
in 2000. seeds@rareseeds.com
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Percy’s lawsuit with Monsanto. Although Walken’s depiction is a bit
SEEDS BELONG
more gruff than Schmeiser was in real life, it does provide a glimpse
into his story. Schmeiser spoke about his case at several of our events,
including the National Heirloom Expo. All who met him were touched
TO THE PEOPLE
by his down-to-earth nature. Percy led his legal crusade from a place of
true humility and genuine conviction.
At Baker Creek, we endeavor to emulate Schmeiser’s work for
the right to save seeds and to fight the rising tide of controlled and
REMEMBERING OUR FRIEND PERCY SCHMEISER monopolized seeds. Whether you support the scientific process of
genetic modification or not, we believe that seeds inherently belong
to the people. In the pursuit of personal liberty as well as sustainability,
seeds should not be patented. Seeds should always be free for sharing
and saving. We believe that seed preservation is best accomplished
through proliferation. We also believe that allowing a select few to con-
trol the future of our plant diversity — and thus our food supply — is an
Christopher Walken as PERCY in PERCY the movie

Based on events from a 1998 lawsuit, PERCY follows small-town
farmer Percy Schmeiser, who challenges a major conglomerate
when the company’s genetically modified (GMO) canola is dis-
covered in the 70-year-old farmer’s crops. Released Oct 9, 2020
Image courtesy of Mongrel Media.
ill-fated and alarming prospect.

We have the utmost respect for all farming, gardening, and gath-
ering cultures across the globe and for the security of their heirloom
seeds. We are in awe of the astounding diversity of seed varieties and
of various cultivation practices. We consider any seed-controlled, one-
size-fits-all monoculture model as an affront to thousands of years of
innovation and seed stewardship. Heirloom and open-pollinated seeds
represent so much individuality and hard work. In our opinion, it is
imperative to fight to protect these seeds against unethical patenting
Recent history has put enormous pressure on the diversity of or any control.
the global seed supply and strained our right to save our own seeds We want to challenge you to not only grow your own food, but also
and to share and pass them down to future generations. In light of support the GMO-free food chain, especially local sources and farmers
massive agrochemical companies merging to monopolize the mar- who keep good food alive. Why support the brands that are destroying
ket, and widespread initiatives to globalize and control the world’s our genetic diversity and controlling the world’s food supply? Instead
seed supply, the fight to protect seed security and diversity can feel — grow, preserve, trade and shop with ethical suppliers and food pro-
overwhelming at times. ducers whose families are making a difference in the world. Save your
Perhaps in these trying times we can look to Percy Schmeiser, seeds and keep planting! We thank you all for supporting our dream
the Canadian farmer who took Monsanto all the way to the U.S. and mission, and we wish you an amazing gardening year!
Supreme Court over the right to save seeds. Percy fought a true
LOVE SEEDS?
David-and-Goliath battle against the agrochemical giant. While he
did not win his case, he did manage to inspire folks across the globe
by demonstrating that people have a right to stand up for what the
future of our food supply will look like, and showing that farmers
and consumers deserve a seat at the table. Join our team!
Percy passed away in late 2020, at age 89, but his legacy will be We have a wide range of possible positions available,
forever remembered. Schmeiser managed to take a monolith like
Monsanto all the way to the Supreme Court in a high-profile and including IT, management, plant breeding, gardening,
incredibly stressful court case, all the while maintaining a cheerful content creation, graphic design, photography,
and humble disposition. For those curious to know more about this
case, the 2020 movie “Percy” starring Christopher Walken depicts
seed packaging, online advertising, and more!
Send your resume to managers@rareseeds.com.
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Dreadlocks Amaranth
Our new heirloom education Shop for herbs and herbal teas!
website! Ever since I was a child, herbs and spices have fascinated me.
I remember when my grandfather gave me my first start of spearmint. When I made my first
For more than 30 years, Tom and Barb Hauch devoted
cup of tea, I was hooked for life. Little did he know what passion that would ignite within me
their family-owned and operated seed house in west-
for years to come.
ern Pennsylvania to providing quality heirloom seeds Herbs, while not the showiest plants in the garden, have the power to transform
for farmers and gardeners. When they retired in 2019, your kitchen into a culinary powerhouse. Without herbs and spices, there would be no flavor
Baker Creek purchased heirloomseeds.com. distinction between recipes and culinary traditions developed around the world. They carry
Baker Creek will soon be relaunching the site within them the unique ability to set each country’s food and medicinal traditions apart.
as a go-to educational resource for all things heirloom In 2019 we acquired the Bulk Herb Store from our dear friends, James and Shoshan-
seeds and gardening! It will include all of our Seed na Easling. We are excited to offer their original herbal tea and spice blends. We will also be
Stories videos, which celebrate the history and cultural introducing some of our own recipes and will continue to expand our collection. Customer
significance of heirloom varieties. It will also feature favorites such as Double-E Immune Booster is a popular item. This blend is packed with elder-
gardening advice, recipes and cooking videos, garden- berry and echinacea to support a healthy immune system. We will also offer many of our own
ing how-to videos, and so much more. signature blends such as Black Goji Tea, which is filled with beneficial antioxidants to enhance
We are so happy that we are able to honor your health and well being. Hibiscus Orange Delight Tea features a deep ruby color when
Tom and Barb’s work through sharing knowledge, brewed, as does Herban C Tea, which is packed with vitamin C and is great for those winter
information and wisdom about heirlooms! months or anytime you need a boost.
We will keep you updated on the progress of We are excited to open a whole new world of certified organic herbal teas and spice
this new initiative through our social media channels. blends to our customers. Shop online at www.bulkherbstore.com.
Check out heirloomseeds.com.
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most-followed
gardening social
media pages, our
Facebook page is a
warm community
of avid gardeners,
farmers and seed
savers that is over
665,000 strong.
This is a go-to
page to see what’s
happening with Instagram--For those who love the high
Baker Creek and in quality and creative images that the talented
heirloom news! photographers at Baker Creek capture, the
bakercreekseeds Instagram page is a must fol-
@rareseeds
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TAKING THE MEASURE OF
HEIRLOOM
NUTRITION
For most of us, the word “heirloom” evokes an
image of a sun-ripened, slightly irregular tomato
dripping with flavor and glorious in all of its imper-
fections. Indeed, heirloom veggies typically have a
reputation for being both exceptionally delicious
and slightly irregular and imperfect. However, one of
our favorite qualities of heirloom vegetables -- their
dense nutritional value — can sometimes escape the
eye!
Open-pollinated varieties have long been touted
as richer in healthful compounds such as antioxi-
dants and other beneficial nutrients compared to
their commercially produced hybrid counterparts.
This is in part due to soil fertility, but science has
shown us that nutrient density can range from va-
riety to variety. Additionally, the benefits of eating a
diet replete in vibrantly colored fruit and vegetables
are well documented, and often the most colorful
varieties are heirlooms. Live Plants, Flower Bulbs and Garlic
At Baker Creek we wanted precise comparative We offer a range of rare live plants, flowering bulbs and gourmet heirloom garlic.
analysis of the nutritional content of our heirloom We are now shipping upon order time, which will reduce wait times and make
varieties, so we enlisted SGS, an independent lab- for more precisely timed arrival of plants. As the shipping season approaches, we
oratory, to measure the various vitamins and other
will make these items available for ordering, and they will ship to you immedi-
nutrient levels of some of our favorite heirlooms. The
ately. Keep an eye on our website or subscribe to our email newsletter to find out
results were fascinating and illuminating. If you’d
when items will be available to order. Learn more at rareseeds.com.
like to review the stats and results from our nutrition
study, it is available on the home page of rareseeds.
com.
This study is ongoing and really just in the begin-
ning stages. However, we have already learned quite
a bit about some of our favorite veggies. For exam-
ple, the Pusa Asita black carrot was shown to have
more anthocyanin than almost any other vegetable
or fruit! Also the newly available Asian green Chi-
jimasai was shown to be one of the richest sources
of vitamin A of any plant! In the past we have also
studied the antioxidant qualities of various tomato
varieties, as well as the protein content of corn. Stay
tuned to our website rareseeds.com and to our fu-
ture educational site, heirloomseeds.com, for articles
and insight from this exciting body of research!
Our New YouTube Channel

Are you interested in getting a full heirloom education? The rareseeds
YouTube channel is Baker Creek’s new educational and entertainment
platform, and it is growing fast! Our various playlists cover everything
from hands-on instruction to heirloom seed histories and entertaining
short films about seed travels and happenings on the Baker Creek farm.
Join us in the Baker Creek gardens and greenhouses for helpful how-to’s
in gardening, farming and seed saving. We also film in the Baker Creek
kitchen, where we teach how to prepare and cook our favorite heirlooms.
“Seed Stories” is a continuing series produced by Michelle Johnson, who
has worked in radio and media for over 25 years. She and Baker Creek’s
Pusa Asita Carrot Chijimasai Greens seed researchers and writers take viewers on a journey through the history
of our favorite heirlooms. We look forward to sharing our fun on the farm
with all of our friends!
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AGASTACHE FRAGRANT PLANTS ARE PERFECT FOR TEA
We offer a great selection of fragrant and showy agastache. The colorful flowers of these tender perennial herbs are a favorite of hummingbirds, butter-
flies and bees. Drought-tolerant plants enjoy a sunny location and thrive in low-fertility soils. Most of these make incredible tea.
AGASTACHE, TEXAS HUMMINGBIRD

MINT ‘HEATHER QUEEN’ #HB272
Tidy half-hardy perennial that is aromatic
and attractive to pollinators. Plants fill the
air with minty fragrance; the pretty spike
flowers are popular for arranging. This
dynamic landscape plant is easy to grow, KOREAN HYSSOP, GREEN #HB208
adds long season color and grows in neat (Agastache rugosa) Perennial. More robust
clumps that do not spread or take over. Har-
relative to Anise Hyssop, with similar flavor and
dy from zones 6a-9b. Pollinators are drawn
overall appearance except that, at four feet tall,
to its fragrance, and hummingbirds cannot
it is much larger. One of the 50 Fundamental
resist the flowers! This plant can be dried for
making tea and is also used make a mos- Herbs in Chinese traditional medicine, this
quito repelling oil. Pkt (25 seeds) $3.00 plant has been studied in recent times for an-
tibacterial properties. Makes a wonderful base
for herbal tea blends and a definitive statement
sweet Rose fragrance in the garden! Pkt (200 seeds) $3.00
AGASTACHE, ARCADO PINK #FL126

(Agastache X hyb.) Think Anise hyssop with a twist. This
variety blooms in clear pink rather than the more usual
lavender-purple. Incredibly free-flowering on compact
plants, early summer right through to hard frost, and
AGASTACHE, ROSE MINT #HB273 the bees, butterflies and hummingbirds love it! Pkt (25
Aromatic perennial with phenomenal pelleted seeds) $3.50
minty, rose fragrance. Prepare for a super
long season of heavenly scented blooms.
This agastache will set flowers in June
that last until September, beckoning
pollinators and beneficials from across the
animal kingdom! The irresistible blooms KOREAN HYSSOP, GOLDEN JUBILEE
are lavender-rose colored and add drifts of #HB259 (Agastache rugosa) Also known as
soft color and heady scent to landscapes. purple giant hyssop. Chartreuse, golden foli-
The carefree plants thrive in poor, dry age and heavy scent makes this an award-win-
ground. Pkt (25 seeds) $3.50 ning perennial. This easy, adaptable perennial
is attractive to pollinators and makes a lovely
anise-flavored tea. The purple blooms add HYSSOP, ANISE #HB122
“Our lives begin to end the day brush strokes of color to the perennial border (Agastache foeniculum) This herb is used to make one of
we become silent about things all summer long. Plants average 2 feet tall and the best herb teas; the leaves possess a naturally sweet,
that matter.” will be covered in oodles of butterflies and wonderful anise taste and fragrance. Lovely purple flow-
— Martin Luther King, Jr. bees; goldfinches also love the seeds. Pkt (25 ers that bees love; many uses, including medicinal. Pkt
seeds) $3.00 (125 seeds) $2.75
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AMARANTH THE ANCIENT GRAIN CROP OF THE AZTECS
100-200 seeds per LOVE-LIES-
packet. Warm season, BLEEDING RED
New World native adds AMARANTH
lots of color to the #AM103
garden. This crop is 60 days. The tall, 3-to
easy to grow and makes 4-foot plants are
delicious greens and covered with very long
grain. A good ornamental rope-like flowers of a
plant for landscaping. deep, brilliant red color.
Amaranth seed is one One of the most striking
of the most complete plants for any garden,
proteins available from amaranth is one of
any plant. Direct sow the our favorite crops! It is
tiny seeds when soil is so easy to grow and a
warm, barely covering, good seed producer,
and thin to 1-2 feet apart.
too. This is a very old GOLDEN GIANT #AM117
heirloom, a pre-1700 The attractive golden-colored flower heads produce up
It can also be started
variety, that was very to 1 pound of white seed per plant, making this a very
indoors and transplanted.
popular. Young leaves heavy producer. Plants grow to about 6 feet and are easy
are tasty as cooked to grow. Pkt $3.00
greens. Pkt $3.00
CHINESE MULTICOLOR
苋菜 SPINACH #AM105
A heat- and drought- tolerant
green in spectacular splashes
of color! Leaf amaranth is
popular in Asia, eaten raw,
stir fried, or steamed. This is
by far the most tender and
sweetest amaranth for edible
greens, making for vibrant
and delicious salad. The
young leaves are a perfect HOPI RED DYE #AM134
Originally grown as a dye plant by the
spinach substitute; the
southwestern Hopi Nation, this variety has the
intricately colored leaves are reddest seedlings of any amaranth known,
juicy and succulent. This is the making it a natural for micro-green mixes! Plants
go-to “green” for mid-summer reach 4-6 feet and cut a most striking figure in the
when all others have bolted; garden! The Hopis use the deep red flower bract
harvested just 30-40 days as a natural dye to color their world-renowned
customer favorite from sowing. Pkt $3.50 piki bread. Pkt $3.00
AURELIA’S VERDE Guatemalan

#AM141 Fundraiser
This native amaranth You can support Qa-
from Guatemala flowers chuu Aloom and the
light green. It is primarily seed saving move-
used for grain that is ment in Guatemala
rich in vitamin B, vitamin by simply purchas-
A, vitamin E and iron. ing the Aurelia’s and
This variety has been Elena’s Amaranth
revived in the Mayan seeds, and Baker
ELENA’S ROJO #AM142 communities of Baja Creek will donate
This red-flowering, grain-type amaranth is from Verapaz after almost 100% of each sale to
Guatemala, where amaranth has been a staple being lost during the the Qachuu Aloom
crop for many centuries. It was recently revived civil war. It is named Seed Saving group.
in the Mayan communities of Baja Verapaz after after Aurelia, the woman Try growing this
almost being lost during the civil war. It was whose family revived important, nutritious
named after Elena, an indigenous farmer who and saved seeds of this and incredibly beau-
was primarily responsible for the recovery of this tiful crop this year!
amaranth. Pkt $3.00
rare local variety. Pkt $3.00
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ARUGULA A MUST IN PESTO, PASTA, PIZZA AND GREAT SALADS!
200-600 seeds per pkt. A miscellany of crops is offered under the name Arugula, yet they all tantalize our taste buds with their peppery and exciting flavors!
This relative of the mustard family is easy to grow and amazingly nutritious. In addition to the flavorful leaves, the flowers & seed pods are also edible!
ARUGULA, WILD ROCKET ARUGULA, COMMON #OG106

#OG107 (Eruca sativa) This delicious green
(Diplotaxis tenuifolia) Reap has a spicy, peppery, mustard-like
the intense nutritional ben- flavor, which is a rage in any salad and
efits of this wild green! Wild on sandwiches. We love this green
Rocket arugula is the perfect sprinkled on pizza and sandwiches, too.
marriage of gourmet flavor This is one of our most popular greens
and wild-foraged nutrient and is a great staple in any garden!
density. The mouth-watering With an incredibly high germination
rate, lovely crunch, and tolerance for
spicy flavor of these greens is
cool weather, some call this the perfect
an indicator of the presence
cold-weather green. Plant densely first
of glucosinolates, which are
thing in the spring and trim regularly
broken down by the body for tender greens early in the season.
into powerful compounds Succession plant every 2-3 weeks until
that scientists say have the the heat of summer arrives. Great for a
ability to fight cell damage second planting in late summer for a
and even some cancers. Rock- fall harvest. This garden treat is ready
et is also replete with calcium to harvest in as little as four weeks and
and vitamins, especially A can tolerate some frost. If wild birds and
and K, as well as xeaxanthan aphids tend to ravage your lettuce, try
and lutein, which have been arugula instead. It is drought tolerant
shown to help with eye and and incredibly easy to grow, but watch
vision health. Pkt $2.75 out—chickens love it, too! Pkt $2.75
wasabi arugula AGERATUM

10 times as much
Vitamin C as
common Arugula
AMAZING WASABI-LIKE FLAVOR!
This member of the Aster family is prized by gardeners around the
わ
world for its delightful colors and whimsical, pom-pom shaped
flowers. A popular bedding plant that is typically grown as an
さ
annual, Ageratum also performs well when grown in containers. Be
sure to keep your plants well watered, especially during the heat of
summer! A lovely and easy-to-grow old favorite!
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Makes Killer
More vitamin a Wasabi
than carrots! Pesto
ARUGULA, WASABI #OG132 New!
(Diplotaxis erucoides) About 35 days to maturity. For those chasing the unmis-
takable tingle and mouth-watering flavor of true wasabi, look no further than the
Wasabi arugula, a leafy crop that is becoming popular in Japan. The 4-8 inch tall
plants with unassuming, softly serrated leaves are a delightfully spot-on replace-
ment for that pungent horseradish-y condiment that is so loved with sushi. The
Wasabi arugula is perfect for salads, for topping sandwiches and is so open to AGERATUM MIX #FL885
creative culinary interpretation! This short and stout plant is quick to mature, but Annual. Old-fashioned favorite in gentle pastel tones of
also fairly quick to bolt; sowing multiple successions and eating the delicious flow- lavender, blue and white. Ageratum flowers make a lot of
ers will help you enjoy this plant for a longer season! Wasabi arugula also provides nectar and support beneficial insect populations. They are
much more vitamins A and C than other arugula varieties, which may be thanks to
also a choice plant for the front of the border, in rock gar-
the fact that it is a different genus and species from traditional arugula. Pkt $3.50
dens and more. So precious. Pkt (100 seeds) $2.75
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ASPARAGUS RETURNS SPRING AFTER SPRING!
(Asparagus officinalis) A beloved early-spring crop in Europe since ancient times, asparagus is a perennial plant that starts slow but yields for many years. The best way to
grow from seed is to start indoors 2-3 months before last frost. Be sure that the young seedlings receive bright light to make strong growth. Set young plants outdoors
when weather is warm, growing them in a nursery bed of your finest soil, where they will receive attentive care. In fall, or the following spring, set the plants into their
final garden location—spacing them 2 feet or more from their neighbors. A modest yield may be taken the third year, and a full harvest every spring thereafter.
CONOVER’S COLOSSAL #AS103

This 19th century heirloom is still beloved by market farmers
and home gardeners. Produce merchant S.B. Conover of
New York City developed it in the 1860s, selecting for the
superior market qualities of massive spears and super high
yields. This superb variety has been praised by the likes of
famous 19th century market gardener Peter Henderson, as
well as the Royal Horticultural Society. Pkt (40 seeds) $3.50
fammous
for flavor
PRECOCE
MARY D’ARGENTEUIL
WASHINGTON #AS102
#AS101 An old traditional
With its great heirloom, this
taste and long gourmet variety is
green spears, this highly esteemed
variety has been in Europe for its
the most popular delicious stems
asparagus in with rose-colored
American gardens buds that can be
for the last century. blanched white.
Originally released It produces well
by agricultural in our Missouri
explorer and plant gardens.
breeder Dr. J.B. Pkt (75 seeds)
Norton in 1919. $3.00
Pkt (100 seeds)
$2.75
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ASTERS, CHINA MAGNIFICENT FOR BOUQUETS
(Callistephus chinensis) These gorgeous annual flowers are native to China and Korea but are cultivated worldwide for their showy, ornamental blooms.
In the late summer and fall, the blossoms offer a dazzling rainbow of colors that is sure to delight the senses. The flowers can also be brought indoors to
brighten the home as they keep quite well in the vase.
amazing
galactic
flowers
SALMON JANINA ASTER #FL128

Regal blushed tones make Salmon Janina the darling of the
cut-flower garden. The extra-full petals with their soft, romantic
colors are highly desired for floral design, and adding a few of
these peony type asters will lend elegance to your arrangements.
Plants are robust & tall, with flawless heads. Pkt (75 seeds) $3.00
STARLIGHT FORMULA MIX ASTER #FL342 NEW! GIANT PERFECTION MIX ASTER #FL101
Glitzy and glamorous, this mix produces clusters of glistening sea urchin-shaped Beautiful, long-lasting cut flowers, an old-fashioned favorite. Peo-
blooms in colors from pinks to whites and purples. The blooms lure in pollina- ny-type, extra-large flowers that are great for cutting. This formula mix
tors like bees and butterflies. Try this compact, long-season bloomer. Pkt (75 has all the best colors. This variety is popular with home and market.
seeds) $3.00 Pkt (200 seeds) $2.50
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ARTICHOKE & CARDOON GREAT CUT FLOWERS!
(Cynara cardunculus) Originated in the Mediterranean region. Long-season plants won’t overwinter reliably north of Zone 7. To get a crop of artichokes in one
year, start seeds indoors in pots 2-3 months before last frost date in spring. Move the pots outdoors when four leaves have developed, when temperatures are
occasionally freezing, protecting them if temps fall below 29 degrees. 2-4 weeks of exposure to cool temps “vernalizes” young seedlings, preparing them to
bloom later in the season after plants have grown large. Cardoon may also be started early indoors, but vernalizing isn’t necessary. Both kinds are then grown
in very rich soil, in full sun. They need excellent drainage but ample moisture. They may benefit from some mid-afternoon shade in hot summer areas.
VIOLET DE PROVENCE #AR107

This French heirloom is noted for its fine flavor and pretty purple
buds that are lovely on the big, ornamental plants, especially
when the buds open. Rare outside Europe. Pkt (25 seeds) $3.00
COLORADO RED ARTICHOKE #AR102

An easier-to-grow artichoke, Colorado Red Star can be grown
as an annual from seed in a wide range of climates. The bracts
range from purplish-green to paintbrush strokes of plum color,
with a perfect globe shape. While artichoke has historically
been a perennial vegetable, requiring 2 years or a period of
vernalization, breeder Keith Mayberry developed the Imperial
Star, a variety that will develop heads early in the first year with
just 10 days of cool weather required! Colorado Red Star was
the result of Keith crossing his green bract, Imperial Star, with
purple varieties from Peru. The result: a 2- to 3-foot tall edible
ornamental that produces stunning purple globes easily in the
first season. Ideal for cold winter locations where overwintering
perennial artichokes is difficult, it’s also perfect for hot southern
climates where getting the requisite cold treatment for
perennial types is not possible. Pkt (20 seeds) $4.00
GOBBO DI NIZZIA GREEN GLOBE

CARDOON ARTICHOKE
#AR103 #AR101 Tasty;
A rare cardoon from needs a fairly
Italy, its broad white long, mild
stalks are eaten fried, growing season,
sautéed, pickled and or can be grown
in soups. Italians as an annual. This
eat it raw, dipped colorful plant
in olive oil. The root makes a great
is also tasty, and ornamental. Pkt
can be used like (75 seeds) $2.75
parsnips. The plant
is similar in culture
and appearance to
artichokes. Cardoons “Nothing that
have been popular in you have not
Europe since ancient given away will
ever truly be
Rome. Beautiful
yours.”
ornamental plants. — C.S. Lewis,
Pkt (25 seeds) $2.75

BACHELOR’S BUTTONS A COTTAGE GARDEN FAVORITE
(Centaurea cyanus) Bachelor’s Buttons were brought to America in the 17th century, and the attractive flowers have been enjoyed in landscapes and
cottage gardens for centuries. Also known as cornflower, the edible blooms have been enjoyed in herbal tea blends and to add a splash of color to salads.
This hardy annual often self sows and prefers full sun. (150 seeds per pkt)
Fantastic for
Bouquets!
CLASSIC ARTISTIC MIX

#FL157 Hardy annual. Balanced
formula mix of assorted Bachelor’s
Buttons of mostly two-toned color patterns.
The spectrum runs from sky blue through
royal blue, deep burgundy to reds, rose,
pinks, and white. Lends wonderful color to
beds, borders and especially to old-style
cottage garden designs, and makes a perfect
cut flower too! Truly an artistic new spin to
an old classic favorite. Pkt $3.00
BLUE BOY BLACK BOY

#FL160 #FL162
Colorful Lovely, nearly
blue, double black flowers
flowers on tall are perfect for
3-feet plants the old-fash-
that bloom ioned cottage
all season. garden. This
Very easy to rare heirloom
grow. It is a was listed in
self-seeding Buist’s 1942
annual, so you catalog.
will not have Colorful and
to replant. Pkt unique. Pkt
$3.00 $3.00

BALSAM BALLOON FLOWER
(Impatiens balsamina) An annual herb that thrives in heat and prefers a These easy-to-grow perennial plants are a fun addition to the garden! The
full sun location, although balsam will perform well in partial shade. Seeds flower buds puff up just like a balloon before bursting open to showcase
can be direct sown or you can sow seeds indoors approximately 6 weeks their colorful blooms. They require full sun to partial shade and will often
before last frost. This frost-tender herb is also known as ‘Touch-Me-Not’ self sow their seed. Plants prefer a well-composted location and consis-
due to the ripened seed pod’s tendency to burst at even the slightest tently moist soil. The young leaves can be cooked as a vegetable or dried,
touch! The young greens make a delicious, lightly mustard-y cooked green powdered and used to flavor various dishes. Traditionally, the root has
that is great in curries. The greens are loaded with nutrition, including been peeled, then pickled to preserve for later use. A favorite plant here
being a rich source of vitamin C and provides about the same amount of at the seed farm.
calcium as whole milk.
Staff Favorite!
delicious
greens!
Easy-to-grow,
Perennial beauty!
BLUE BALLOON FLOWER #FL956 (Platycodon grandiflora) This is a
lovely and unique perennial. The blooms will expand like an inflated balloon
until they burst open into a gorgeous blue star. Two-foot tall plants will set
PEPPERMINT STICKS BALSAM #FL121 off tons of explosive little blooms late into the season when many flowers are
A lovely red-and-white mottled balsam variety that really makes a spent. The roots are appreciated for having antimicrobial, antibacterial and
beautiful statement in the garden. Splashy color over a long period on other medicinal qualities. Roots are used in Asian food. Pkt (200 seeds) $3.50
upright 2-foot- tall lovely, edible plants. Fast blooming direct from seed.
The flavorful greens are cooked into curries and other dishes and are an “A new command I give you: Love one another. As I
excellent source of calcium and vitamins A and C. Pkt (65 seeds) $3.00
have loved you, so you must love one another.”
-Jesus Christ

BASIL AN EASY-TO-GROW, FLAVORFUL SUPERFOOD
This fragrant and flavorful herb is native to the tropical regions of central Africa and Southeast Asia. Heat-loving, frost-sensitive plants are typically grown as
annuals and thrive in full sun. Try growing basil alongside your tomato plants! Quick and easy-to-grow plants provide beauty and flavor all season long.
Our most fragrant plant

BASIL,
DARK
PURPLE
OPAL
#HB106
A beautiful
and orna-
mental va-
riety; deep
BASIL, GENOVESE purple.
#HB101 68 days. The Italian basil
famous Italian heirloom flavor. Pkt
is very popular with (100 seeds)
many cooks. Rich flavor
$2.75
in pesto! So healthy,
with huge amounts
of vitamin A! Pkt (100
seeds) $2.75
BASIL, BLUE SPICE #HB200
BASIL, CHINESE
A Super Fragrant Variety! (O. americanum) Vigorous
plant with dense spikes of light purple flowers enclosed SWEET #HB298
in showy deep purple bracts, making for an especially fine New! A flavorful, citrusy
appearance in pots or in the garden. Heavy fragrance with variety that is perhaps the
spicy vanilla overtones that makes a pleasant contribution most tender and aromatic
to both fruit salads and savory dishes. The most fragrant basil we’ve tried! This fast
basil. Pkt (100 seeds) $2.75 growing, heat-tolerant
basil provides lemony or-
ange-flavored foliage all
summer long. A Chinese
favorite. Pkt (50 seeds)
BASIL, EMILY #HB194
$3.00
Compact version of the classic
Genovese type that is superior
for pot culture, having shorter
stem-length between leaf
nodes. Widely recognized to
be longer-lasting when cut, all
of which make “Emily” a better
subject for market growers
and home gardeners. Pkt (100
seeds) $3.00
BASIL, CARDINAL #HB224

A delicious, fragrant culinary
basil that produces huge, rich
purple flower heads! These are
fantastic in flower arrange-
ments. Try the spicy-sweet
leaves in your favorite recipes.
The fragrant thai favorite! They are perfect for salads,
soups and curries, and leaves
BASIL, THAI SWEET #HB166 go well in many Mexican and
OUR FAVORITE! Popular sweet, spicy basil that is essen- Asian foods. A magnificent and
tial in Thai cuisine. Very flavorful with a nice licorice taste. Big Flowers! grand variety for your garden
Amazing taste of Thailand! This plant is not only a culinary Big Flavor! and kitchen. Amazing flavor!
favorite, but also known for its medicinal value. It is also Pkt (35 seeds) $3.00
great source of calcium and vitamins. Don’t make a pot of
curry without it! Pkt (100 seeds) $2.75

Humongous
Leaves
BASIL, PERSIAN #HB207

Really interesting and flavorful! Known as Reyhan
throughout the varied nations of southwestern
Asia. Has a distinctive aroma, both lemony and
BASIL, LETTUCE LEAF #HB108 spice-like. This variety is so fragrant and nutri-
Amazing size and flavor! Huge 6” leaves that are not only great in size, but also a behemoth in nutritious, with more calcium than any other basil
tion with huge amounts of vitamin A and more! Great for gallons of pesto, fragrant salads and per- we tested. Perfect for soups, salads, rice dishes &
fect for making delicious “Lettuce Leaf Basil Wraps”. Productive and beautiful. Pkt (100 seeds) $2.75 flavorful tea. Pkt (100 seeds) $2.75
lemon taste! lime flavor! cinnamon taste!
BASIL, LEMON #HB107 BASIL, LIME #HB103 BASIL, CINNAMON #HB104

Wonderful lemon fragrance and taste, a A unique lime-flavored basil from Thailand. Popular Spicy flavor. Mexican variety with a light cinnamon
real culinary delight. Used regularly in our variety for fresh market! Wonderful for so many & anise taste. This delicious basil is great for salads,
kitchens. Pkt (100 seeds) $2.75 different dishes and drinks. Pkt (100 seeds) $2.75 desserts and Mexican food. Pkt (100 seeds) $2.75

AMAZING AND FLAVORFUL BASILS FROM GHANA, WEST AFRICA!
Our Favorite! BASIL, AFRICAN
NUNUM #HB285 New!
(Ocimum gratisimum)
Wonderful flavor, the best
for pesto! A gigantic and
sumptuous basil that is
popular in African and Asian
cuisines. This amazing plant
has incredible flavor, a rich
basil taste with oregano
flavor and a small kick of
delicious spiciness! It is
wonderful in salads, soups,
pastas, vinegars, jellies and
killer pestos! We adore this
wonderful variety also for
its health properties! Popu-
lar in traditional medicine, it
was clinically evaluated for
its antibacterial properties
and was found not only to
not threaten the efficacy of
conventional antibiotics,
but shown to be active
against some bacteria and
fungal isolates. Our strain of
this flavorsome plant comes
from Ghana, an epicenter of
basil genetics. We thank our
grower Solomon Amuzu of
Amazing oregano and basil flavor! Ghana. Pkt (50 seeds) $3.50
BASIL, AKOKO MESA #HB284 New!

(Ocimum basilicum) One of our favorite new arrivals in the Baker Creek trial
gardens! This plant is a native herb that originated in Ghana, West Africa, where
it’s been used in many dishes and medicinal preparations for hundreds of years.
This is one of the most common plants seen in every home of the Ghanaian
people because of its numerous uses. This variety from Ghana is named Akoko
Mesa because it is used for preparing poultry. The name Akoko Mesa means
“chicken dance”. This has a wonderful, rich basil taste! Pkt (50 seeds) $3.50
Solomon Amuzu of Ghana is one of our 150 family seed producers who grow for us.

BEANS THIS NATIVE AMERICAN CROP IS EASY TO GROW!
(Phaseolus vulgaris) 40-60 seeds per packet. An ancient staple crop grown throughout North and South America. Plant in spring after danger of frost and
again in early summer for a fall crop. Plant in rows, and space seeds 2-4 inches apart. Pole types do better with trellising. Easy to grow!
Amazing DRAGON TONGUE

Flavor! Our be st-selling be an!
BEURRE DE ROCQUENCOURT #BN128

Bush. A productive heirloom wax bean named for Rocquencourt,
France, a town in France’s rich farming country. Wax beans were
introduced to France in the 1840s from Algeria, and this variety is
surely a descendant of those early beans. The bush plants set good
yields early and produce well in most climates. These beans are
favored by cooks for their fine-flavored pods that are a bright waxy
yellow in color. This variety was listed in Mother Earth News as a
favorite of well-known writer William Woys Weaver. Pkt $3.00
Flavor &
beauty! DRAGON TONGUE #BN126 Our Favorite!
Bush. This famous Dutch heirloom bean has an incomparable flavor. The tender
and superbly delicious 7-inch pods are yellow with amazing purple streaks! It also
makes a tasty shelled bean. Popular with chefs and gourmets. Compact plants set
high yields. Pkt $3.00
CHEROKEE TRAIL OF TEARS

#BN134 Pole. 65 days. This
heirloom was brought from SUCCOTASH #BN136
Tennessee by the Cherokee A rare, ancient bean from the Narragansett Indian
people as they were marched tribe of Rhode Island. This uniquely shaped, dime-
to Oklahoma by the federal sized bean closely resembles a kernel of corn. This
HIDATSA RED INDIAN #BN146 government in 1839 over the variety was used for succotash -- the iconic indig-
Half-runner. 85 days. Here’s another Dakota variety, so you know infamous “Trail of Tears” that left enous northeastern dish of corn and beans that
it’s rugged! Introduced in Oscar Will’s Pioneer Indian Collection of so many dead and suffering. This historians believe was served at the first Thanks-
seeds in 1915, this one comes from the Hidatsa people of the upper prolific variety grows on vigorous giving. This bean is ideal for the north, particularly
Missouri River Valley. Plump rose-red beans for dry use; plants climb vines. It is good as a snap or dry on the coast. Pkt (25 seeds) $3.50
only 3 feet or so. Pkt $3.50 bean and has shiny, black skin.
Pkt $3.00

BEANS CAN BE PLANTED IN BOTH SPRING AND SUMMER FOR A LONG HARVEST OF PODS!
RED SWAN #BN181

Bush. 55 days. Here’s another beautiful selection from the late Robert
Lobitz, the Minnesota bean man. This is the most uniquely colored bean we have seen,
nearly a true red shade on the thick, flavorful pods, with lovely pink flowers, too! This
CANTARE #BN153
wonderful variety pleases the senses and yields well. Pkt $3.50
Bush. 50-55 days. Superior producer of nice straight dark-
green pods for snaps. The slim 4-5-inch pods are stringless, GOLDEN BUTTERWAX
and the flavor is every bit as outstanding as the yield! This BEAN #BN190
French variety makes a fine crop for market growers or home Bush. 50 days. An old
gardeners. Excellent tolerance to bean mosaic virus. Pkt $3.00 favorite that has been
praised by gardeners for
superior flavor, impressive
yield, and natural disease
resistance since the
1800’s. Golden Butterwax
bean was originally
introduced by D.M. Ferry
and Co. in 1876. Oodles of
5-inch long, bright yellow
beans are produced on
compact 16-18 inch tall
plants that remain upright
and sturdy. Excellent
choice for canning and
freezing. Pkt $3.00
PURPLE TEEPEE #BN162

Bush. 60 days. A super-productive bush type that yields
straight, purple pods. These are held above the foliage
-- a great advantage that makes the pods easier to see and
harvest, and keeps them from contact with the ground. Pick
them young, at 4-5 inches, for flavorful, tender snaps. Pkt $3.00
BLAUHILDE #BN165
CALIMA #BN144 Pole. 65 days. Spectacular climbing type makes enormous purple pods! Pods stay tender
Bush. 50-55 days. French filet type pods of dark green and stringless, even at 10 inches long! Plants are gorgeous in the garden as well, as the
color, slim straight shape, and superior flavor! Pods are held rose-purple of the blooms contrast nicely with the rich, deep purple of the developing
conveniently at the top of the stocky bushes; pick them when pods. Vigorous, productive vines reach a moderate 9 feet tall. The richly flavored pods are
no thicker than a pencil. Fine for fresh use, canning, and best appreciated when used fresh off the vines. This heirloom from Germany is resistant
freezing. Pkt $3.00 to mosaic virus, too. Pkt $3.00

BLUE LAKE BUSH 274 #BN119
60 days. This dark-green bean has been a standard for 60 years. The
bush plants set heavy yields of flavorful pods that are tender and
OLD HOMESTEAD (KENTUCKY WONDER POLE) #BN105 65 days. crisp. Developed in 1961 from the Pole Blue Lake. Pkt $3.00
This homesteaders’ heirloom was first mentioned in The Country Gentleman
magazine in 1864 under the name of Texas Pole. It was introduced as Kentucky
Wonder by James J.H. Gregory & Sons in 1877 and has been popular ever since. It is
a pole bean with 6- 8 inch green pods that are very tender when cooked and have a
great flavor. In 1896 Peter Henderson & Co. said, “This we regard as far ahead of any
other green Pole Bean.” They also said it was 10 days earlier. Pkt $3.00
more protein!
more flavor! ROMA II
#BN107
Bush. 55
days. This is
an improved
Romano,
bush-type,
green bean that
produces loads
of 6 inch to 7 Deep
inch-long pods
that are very
Green
flavorful. These Pods!
are among the
most flavorful
and are always
a favorite! This
great bean had
more protein
than any other
green bean JADE BUSH BEAN #BN210 New!
we tested! Pkt 55 days. Productive, reliable and disease resistant, this delicious
$3.00 stringless, jade-green bean is a market gardener’s dream with home
garden flavor! Bushy plants set tons of long straight pods, poised
high on the plant for easier picking. Pods are dark green and average
about 6-7 inches long. Pkt $3.00

SNAKE BEAN WINGED BEAN
蛇豆
URIZUN JAPANESE WINGED BEAN #AB125

CHINESE PYTHON SNAKE BEAN #SM106 An early maturing and supremely delicious winged bean from Japan.
Our new favorite vegetable! (Trichosanthes cucumerina) Unusual and This highly adaptable winged bean variety is not day length sensitive,
delicious gourd relative that is referred to and used as a bean in its native making it an excellent choice for a wide range of growing areas. This
variety will begin to produce pods in August and heavy production
China. Its fruit tastes much like green beans, except even more delicious
continues until frost here in Missouri. This heat-loving vegetable is
and tender. We could give up a lot of other vegetables before we would not especially popular on the island of Okinawa, Japan, where it takes center
grow this queen of garden crops, known for its divine taste and snake-like stage during the warm summer months. Vines are lush and tropical
beauty. So snake-like, in fact, that the beans terrify more than a few visitors looking, with large, lavender flowers and unique pods. The vines will
to our garden each summer! Snake bean is almost completely absent in U.S. readily climb a trellis or fence, making this an exotic edible ornamental.
markets. Its long, delicate fruit doesn’t ship easily. Chinese Green Python Traditionally blanched and stir fried with ume (pickled Japanese plum),
snake bean is the largest snake bean variety, growing up to 60 inches long we love to toss them into the wok with just about anything; they are also
and 1.5 inches thick! When harvested at 12-30 inches long, it can be used great in soups or steamed. Sliced beans resemble little stars and are a fun
like green beans or summer squash. Pkt (5 seeds) $3.00 way to introduce kids to this nutritious vegetable. Pkt (10 seeds) $4.50
HYACINTH BEAN LIMA BEANS

ALABAMA BLACK-
EYE BUTTERBEAN
#LB107
A delicious Alabama
heirloom butterbean.
We received this seed
from a customer
whose family has
passed the seeds
down for many gen-
erations. This bean is
quite vigorous and
will need trellising.
Does well in extreme
heat and drought
conditions. Techni-
cally a lima bean, this
creamy white bean is
traditionally grown
in Alabama and
HYACINTH BEAN “MOONSHADOW “ #AB106 (Dolichos lablab) referred to there as a
Beautiful purple pods are used in Asia as a curry and stir-fry vegetable. Pick when butterbean. Pkt (20
small and tender, as old pods and dry beans may be somewhat poisonous! The seeds) $3.00
long, rambling vine is also very ornamental, with lilac-colored blossoms and purple
stems. Thomas Jefferson planted this fine bean at Monticello. Pkt (15 seeds) $4.00

RUNNER BEAN SOYA BEANS
(Phaseolus coccineus) Another New World native. Grown like
ordinary green beans with one major difference: they prefer cooler the famous & sweet tankuro edamame of japan
temperatures. These not only provide delicious pods and beans but
also cascades of lovely blossoms in various bright colors. Delicious
to eat and amazing in the garden.
Loads of lovely
color and lots
of tasty beans!
BLACK COAT RUNNER BEAN #RB103

An ancient heirloom runner bean dating as far back as the mid-
1600s and first recorded by German botanist Michael Titus in his
Catalogues Plantarum. This rare runner bean produces masses of
gorgeous blooms ranging in color from tangerine to cherry red,
making this edible ornamental pole bean irresistible to humming-
birds! Pods are much shorter than other runner beans; immature
pods can be eaten just like sugar snap peas. The stout pods yield
just 2-3 beans per shell. The pretty plump beans change from pink
to purple, and then to a pure ebony black. Fantastic used like a
kidney bean; they cook down to a creamy texture. Pkt (15 seeds) $3.50
TANKURO EDAMAME #SY103 New!

SUNSET #RB109 65-70 days. Runner beans are all attractive 80 Days to maturity. We are excited to offer this premium soybean from Japan. After
enough for flower gardens or patios, but this one is in a class by itself: years of trialing and tasting we have finally found our favorite edamame variety. It has
luminous peach to shell-pink blossoms are absolutely unique in our superior flavor and vigorous growth habit. This variety is highly regarded in Japan for
experience. Vines to 6 feet or so are covered in due course with cascades its sweet flavor. It is perfect for edamame, or allow the beans to mature to a deep black
of runner bean pods. Equally wonderful whether used as fresh snaps, and make into soy milk, tofu, and so much more. A perfect homesteader’s or home
canned or frozen, or as shell beans. Lovely! Pkt (15 seeds) $3.50 gardener’s beginner soybean with amazing flavor to boot. Pkt (30 seeds) $4.00

LONG BEANS NO STRINGS! TENDER, SUPER-SIZED PODS!
(Vigna unguiculata) A staple crop of East Asia, where they have been grown for centuries. Delicious young pods are very tender, crisp and nearly never have
“strings.” Easy to grow in all but the coldest climates. A customer favorite and one of our most productive crops here on the farm. 25-35 seeds per packet.
CHINESE RED NOODLE
BEAN #LG109 80 days.
Customer Favorite! This is the
most stunning and unique bean
we have grown yet. Fantastic,
deep red, 18-inch pods are so
delicious and full of nutrition,
and they even keep most of their
color when sautéed! Long vines
produce all summer and do well
under many conditions. This
incredible variety will draw lots
of attention in your home garden
or at market. We are so excited to
offer this unique, Chinese ethnic
variety that produces fairly early.
Small red seeds. Pkt $3.50
TAIWAN
YARD-LONG BEAN #LG103
THAI SOLDIER #LG122 This is a true “Yard Long” bean
Vigorous bush habit for those who want to that can easily reach over 3
grow long beans but prefer not to trellis. Foot- feet in length! Get high yields
long pods are firm and very flavorful. Pods are from a small space; the vines
strikingly different in appearance, having tiger set a heavy crop of these
stripes in dark red-brown. A superior variety delicious pods that will amaze
from Thailand, where long beans are a staple your friends. We love these
crop. Unusual and very choice! Pkt $3.00 beans stir fried. They have
superior flavor to common
beans. The dry beans are black
in color and make a superb
cooking bean. This rare variety
was brought to America by a
Taiwanese immigrant around
1970. This versatile Asian bean
has garnered the nickname
asparagus bean for its crisp
texture, reminiscent of the
favorite seasonal delicacy.
Also called noodle beans, the
young pods make a perfect
spaghetti substitute. This is the
longest bean we have seen,
reaching over 3 feet in length!
Unbelievably, yard long beans
of yesteryear were even longer!
Here at Baker Creek we have
been searching for these extra-
long beans from antiquity. A
look back at the 1930 edition
of The Oriental Seed Company
shows a listing for a Chinese
THAI PURPLE PODDED YARD LONG 6 Foot Runner Bean, which
#LG117 The lovely, deep-purple pods is described as “over 6 feet in
of this vigorous, high-yielding Thai variety length and as thin as a lead
have green tips, are crisp and stay tender pencil with no string.” Be sure to
to amazing lengths, often reaching 20 contact us if you may have seed
inches! The productive variety is a local on the 6 foot bean! Pkt $4.00
favorite in Thailand ,where long beans are
appreciated as a very important staple CAN REACH OVER 3’ LONG!
crop. Pkt $3.00

BEE BALM (MONARDA) FRAGRANT TEA!
A mint family relative that prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. The strongly flavored foliage is an excellent addition to teas, and the tubular flowers
can be used for a delightfully unique garnish. Deadhead faded blooms to encourage flowering in late summer. A favorite of pollinators and hummingbirds!
SPIELARTEN MIX BEE BALM #HB277 SPOTTED BEE BALM #HB278

A beautiful mix of this pollinator-friendly perennial. Shades of mauve, (Monarda punctata) Perennial. What a unique pagoda-style bloom that peo-
lavender, purple, pink and more will entice butterflies, bees and of course ple and pollinators equally love! While the flowers of this plant are usually
hummingbirds. This showy mix is a top choice. Pkt (25 pelleted seeds) $3.50 yellow with maroon splashes, the powdery pink leaf-like bracts are where
the show is. Great for deer-resistant and low-maintenance gardens. Com-
mercially, it is has been used because it has more of the beneficial aromatic
thymol than other members of the mint family. During flooding and drought
conditions, this plant shines and has been called the toughest plant in the
garden. Pkt (25 pelleted seeds) $3.50
WILD BERGAMOT BEE BALM #HB292 New!

(Monarda fistulosa) A perennial that is popular with pollinators. This wild-
flower is native to the prairies, plains, meadows and pastures of North Amer-
BEE BALM, LEMON #HB124 ica. The aromatic foliage is reminiscent of oregano, and the flowers range in
(Monarda citriodora) An annual, lemon-flavored variety. Superb tea plant; shades of earl grey to lavender and pink. An important nectar plant for native
striking pink-purple flowers, beautiful and tasty. Pkt (100 seeds) $2.50 bees and possesses a host of medicinal benefits! Pkt (100 seeds) $3.50

BEETS DELICIOUS LEAVES AND ROOTS, HIGH IN NUTRITION
(Beta vulgaris) 250 seeds per packet. An Old World crop known to the Romans, but not cultivated for roots until much later. A delicious and easy-to-grow
crop, sown in early spring or late summer in most areas; succession planted spring through fall in cooler summer climates. Forage types yield amazing
quantities of large roots for livestock, but both the greens and roots may be harvested young for table use. The “seeds” are actually capsules containing
several seeds, so thin plantings adequately; be sure to use the thinnings as baby greens.
Crimson le aves are
a gre at source
of vitamin A!
Our best
TASTING BEET! BULL’S BLOOD #BT101
50 days. This beautiful beet has deep reddish-purple leaves! Very sweet
GOLDEN BEET #BT102 Best Seller! and delicious; the baby leaves are a rage in salads. The beets are tasty
55 days. This variety dates back to the 1820s or before. The very sweet beets too, and have pretty pink rings inside. Our best variety for production of
are a rich, golden yellow, and they won’t bleed like red beets. The greens are vitamin A in the leaves; one serving contains about a day’s worth of A!
also very tasty. The most popular variety with our staff. Pkt $3.00 Pkt (150 seeds) $3.00
CYLINDRA OR MAMMOTH RED MANGEL #BT107

FORMANOVA 100 days. A gargantuan beet for the
#BT111 whimsical gardener! Harvest this
55 days. A delectable beet for the dinner table
wonderful when young, or allow it to grow to epic
heirloom from proportions (ours have reached up to
Denmark, this 40 pounds and 6 feet long) for giant veg
one is famous competitions or just for a good old-
for slicing fashioned gardener’s brag! A popular
with its long, livestock feed in the 1800s, this makes
cylindrical roots. a great fodder crop for the homestead.
Produces much The giant roots are also used for a game
more uniform called “mangold hurling.” Dating to the
slices than 11th century, the sport is still played in
round beets. the UK today. Harvest the roots when
This tender and small and tender; they can be sliced
sweet variety is thin and eaten raw or cooked. Grated,
also known as the roots make a delicious beet burger!
“Butter Slicer” The greens are supremely tender, even
because of as the roots swell; we have harvested
its wonderful yummy greens from our giant mangel
texture. Pkt for up to 6 months. The roots are
$2.75 endlessly useful; they can be eaten, fed
to chickens, horses, cows and sheep, or
used for sport! Pkt $4.00
Best for slicing!

PRODUCED ALMOST YEAR-ROUND ON OUR MISSOURI FARM
CHIOGGIA (BASSANO) #BT104
candy-sweet taste! 60 days. Chioggia beet is the most
whimsical veggie in the patch! Slice the
roots open to reveal concentric rings
of pink and white, and this fun variety
adds pop to salads and pizazz to pickles.
Chioggia beet originated in the historic
fishing town of Chioggia, Italy, just across
the lagoon from Venice. Dubbed “Little
Venice” for its canals and ancient charm,
local Venetians know that Chioggia is the
town to visit for authentic family-style
food. It also has a reputation among
Italians for retaining food traditions
and quality cuisine. Chioggia beet was
first mentioned by legendary French
seedhouse Vilmorin in 1840. When
introduced in the U.S., Chioggia beet was
considered a gourmet oddity, primarily
sold at upscale markets. The unusual
rings were a startling departure from
the typical red beet, and so the variety
was not immediately embraced by the
public. Today the Chioggia beet remains
a popular choice for market farmers; the
roots are alluring and have the culinary RUBY QUEEN #BT127
stamp of approval from top chefs the 55 days. Outstanding home garden beet with a short top,
world over. The candy-cane striped showing uniform growth; round, smooth roots have a
roots have a crisp crunch when eaten
luxurious, evenly-red interior color which complements
raw in salads. Those who are averse to
the pleasant, buttery texture and mild, sweet flavor.
that signature earthy beet flavor will
appreciate this variety, as the flavor is Performs well even in poor soil; tolerates crowding,
remarkably mellow. The greens are crisp holding its shape better than most. This All-America
and high quality. The flesh is very tender, Selections winner for 1957 has been preferred for
Delicious in salads! mild, and sweet. Pkt $2.75 generations, both by the commercial canning industry
and home food preservers. Pkt $3.00
A natural source
of pure sugar!
ALBINO #BT108 “AS SWEET AS SUGAR!” DETROIT DARK RED #BT110

55 days. The sweetest of all table beets, the snow-white roots are like candy! This smooth, 55 days. The most popular, old standard, all-purpose red
round heirloom beet from Holland is completely unlike the traditional earthy beet. We love beet; uniform and smooth, with blood red flesh that is
the raw roots sliced thin for snacking or salads, but they are also great for cooking. Harvest sweet and tasty. 14-inch tops make good greens. Heirloom
the nutritious tops for an exemplary beet green. The roots can also be used for making sugar. variety introduced in 1892. Pkt $2.75
Pkt (100 seeds) $3.00

BELLS OF IRELAND LUCKY-LOOKING GREEN BLOOMS!
BELLS OF IRELAND
BELLS OF IRELAND #FL140 Hardy annual.
(Moluccella laevis) Tiny white flowers in large
green bell-shaped calyxes. The fragrant blooms
have the unique scent of apples and vanilla!
Great as a cut flower, fresh or dried. This old-
time plant has been cultivated since 1570. Very
easy to grow. Pkt (125 seeds) $3.00

BITTER MELON SO HEALTHY, DELICIOUS & BEAUTIFUL!
Bitter melon is a traditional staple in much of Asia; local cuisines appreciate the mildly bitter taste in soups and curries. As a bonus, the pulp surrounding
the seeds turns brilliant scarlet at full maturity, and its sweet taste is also utilized in its native lands. Bitter melon is recognized for its value in blood-sugar
regulation among diabetics in some countries.
okinawa’s longevity fruit ABASHI BITTER

MELON #BM113
An Okinawan heirloom
with Loads of vitamin C! variety with deep green
skin color and a very
mild bitter taste. Fruit is
3-4 inches in diameter
and 8-10 inches long.
This variety can tolerate
high temperatures and
does well up to 100 F.
Harvest around 100
days after sowing. A fa-
mous medicinal food of
the Okinawan longevity
diet, this vegetable is
loaded with vitamin C
and other important
nutrients. Pkt (10 seeds)
$4.00
The pulp sac around the ripe

bitter melon seeds is super
sweet, cherry flavored and
nutritious, packed with the
antioxidant lycopene!
SATSUMA OHNAGA BITTER

Slender,
Tender & MELON #BM114
delicious! Hailing from the scenic bay area
of the southwestern tip of Kyushu
Island, Japan, which is known for
producing some of the finest bitter
melons. This is an ideal bitter melon
for making into tea or for cooking.
Exceptionally long and slender fruit
is delicious sliced and stir fried;
the bitter melon’s potent super-
food powers are most appreciated
when paired with mellow flavors
like cooked garlic and beans. This
bitter melon will produce tons of
snake-like fruit on long vines and
GANJYU BITTER MELON #BM116 is a prolific and healthful addition
An extra-large light green heirloom from Japan. Fruit is large and uniform with a great fla- to the kitchen garden. 16-18 inches
vor. The bitter melon is a dietary staple on the island of Okinawa, famous for its people’s long and matures 60-70 days from
longevity. The Okinawan people have been known for great health and record-breaking sowing. The color is light green,
longevity for almost 1000 years, largely in part to their healthy diet. Bitter melon, called tending to lighten to a white-green
Goya in Japan, has been identified as a crucial staple of the famous Okinawan longevity at the tip, and the tear-drop bumps
diet, which is also part of the Blue Zone Diet. Goya champuru is a popular Okinawan stir and ridges sometimes spiral around
fry bitter melon recipe, very commonly eaten by Okinawa’s centenarian residents. We the long fruit. Nutritious fruit con-
love the vitamin-rich, miraculous fruit. Pkt (8 seeds) $4.00 tain almost as much vitamin C as
citrus! Pkt (10 seeds) $4.00

An Incredible Discovery Delicious, savory,
From The Orient umami flavor!
沖
縄
白
ゴ
ー
ヤ
sweet &
fruity
seeds!
Lovely in
soups &
salads!
The White Pearl of Okinawa

‘JYUNPAKU’ OKINAWAN PURE WHITE BITTER MELON #BM117 A Customer Favorite!
A natural marvel, the purest white bitter melon variety we know of, reminds us of the elegant white
pearls found off the coast of Okinawa. The most stunning edible ornamental, this extra large, mild
Japanese bitter melon bears pearly white, mellow-flavored fruit. Refined, less bitter flavor that is still
quite nutritionally potent and health promoting. Okinawan bitter melon has been identified as one of
the key dietary staples owing to the world famous longevity of the people of this beautiful Japanese
island. The lightly bitter flesh has been shown to have medicinal value in regulating blood sugar and
preventing diabetes! Interestingly, the bitter melon does develop a sweetness as it ripens. When fruit
is mature, a bright red sac forms around the seeds which is sweet and bright red. The seed pulp of
this variety is the best of any bitter melon we have tried, a sweet cherry candy flavor! The thick fruit
averages 8-10 inches long. The fruit is typically cut thick and added to soups or shaved thin and eaten
raw; we have found the flavor to be by far the most superior of all bitter melon. This may be the truest
Okinawan treasure, a beautiful secret to longevity and good health! Pkt (5 seeds) $5.00
Amazing Grilled

BOK CHOY & TATSOI A YEAR-ROUND FAVORITE!
SUZHOU BABY BOK 200 seeds per packet. Various

CHOY #OR154 crops are offered here—all
A perfected medium-sized are traditional culinary types
bok choy that is popular from Asia. Bok choy and Tatsoi
with market gardeners in are turnip relatives grown for
China for its fabulous flavor their spatulate leaves and suc-
and high-quality heads. A culent petioles (stems), which
superior variety in every way, are often white and very juicy.
the crisp and tender heads Mustards are grown for their
are tightly packed and remain thinner, often spicy leaves.
scrumptious even as the Chinese cabbages and kale
leaves get large. Impressive form tight heads, but of often
and adaptable variety boast- quite unusual shapes com-
ing bolt resistance, as well as pared to the usual Western
heat and cold tolerance! Bok ones. As a group, these types
Choy is high in several vita- tend to be fairly early and
Our most productive! tolerant to cooler weather.
mins, especially C. Pkt $3.00
the purple lady: a stunning, plum-purple, baby bok choy from China
Full of Healthy
Antioxidants!
SHANGHAI GREEN CHOY #OR126

A delicious baby type that is so much in demand with top Asian
chefs. Small-sized plants are upright and have light green stems.
They are extra tender and finely
flavored. Pkt $2.75
Sweet Tasting,
Single-Serving
Sized Heads!
PURPLE LADY BOK CHOY #OR156 BABY MILK BOK CHOY #OR166
An Incredible Variety From China! We love this eye-catching purple baby bok Ivory-white, sweet-flavored stems against forest green foliage make
choy, and we believe this is one of the best strains available. It is loaded with high for a stunning contrast of colors, but it’s the flavor and juicy texture
levels of antioxidants with anti-aging properties as well as a sweet, rich flavor that is that really make Baby Milk bok choy a show stopper! The perfect
perfect for the wok, grill or in salads. We love the highly refined, uniform heads, av- single serving sized plant, a head can fit neatly in your palm. In China
eraging 6-7 inches tall. The neat little plants make a perfect presentation tucked into bok choy is celebrated as a nutrient-dense superfood; indeed bok
the tidy kitchen garden or displayed at the farmers market stand. A beautiful variety,
the antioxidant-rich plum colored leaves really pop against the lime green stems. choy is a rich source of vitamin A, C, and K, as well as smaller amounts
Crunchy, juicy and flavorful, this is an excellent culinary variety. Much work has been of a wide range of important nutrients. Bok choy also ranks at the top
put into selecting for consistently attractive, delicious heads. A must have for market of ranked lists of nutrient density, rated healthier even than spinach
and home use. This variety also produces about three times as much vitamin A as and broccoli. Pkt $3.00
green types we tested! Pkt $3.50

The Amazing Tatsoi!
TATSOI or “Vitamin
塌
Green” #OR103
(B. rapa) Tatsoi is nicknamed
Vitamin Green, and rightfully
so. This gourmet green is
known as one of the richest
sources of vitamin C and it is
replete with other incred-
菜
ible vitamins, minerals,
and health-promoting
compounds! Its glossy and
tender leaves pack 2 times
as much vitamin C as that
of an orange and twice as
much calcium as an equal
serving of milk! Tatsoi also
boasts glucosinolates (which
science shows are converted
to cancer fighting com-
pounds in the body) and
carotenoids, which promote
eye health. You won’t have
to bargain with your kids to
get them to eat this veggie.
It’s super sweet and easy to
love, with a mild and refresh-
ing flavor. The low-growing
rosettes are comprised of
tiny, glossy spoon-shaped
leaves that boast crisp and
Double the Calcium as Cow’s Milk! Our favorite wintertime vegetable juicy mouthfeel. Pkt $3.00
Tiny, Tender
& Delicious
Hong Kong CHIJIMISAI
Specialty! Like spinach, only better!
MILD, SWEET FLAVOR
HEDOU TINY BOK CHOY #OR159
A perfectly miniature bok choy! Stuff several in the steamer basket CHIJIMISAI #OR170 New! Japan’s New Superfood Vegetable!
or pop one into your mouth for a nutritious snack! The extra-dwarf Average 55 days to maturity. A runaway winner of the Baker Creek tasting and growing
heads are famous across China and even long popular in U.S. mar- trials, this stunning new superfood contains four times as much vitamin A as carrots! It
kets and restaurants. Said to have first been grown in a small village is also a great source of minerals and protein. A cross between two of the most delicious
called Hak Tau on Hong Kong, a local legend holds that an old man and hardy greens -- tatsoi and komatsuna -- the lightly savoyed leaves of Chijimisai have
a velvety texture and lightly umami flavor that make it a remarkable spinach substitute.
first began cultivating this variety and spreading seeds to fellow
This innovative “new” heirloom Asian green is both heat and cold tolerant, making it
villagers. He asked only that the variety remain in the village. But suitable to grow year round in most growing zones, save for the extreme seasons of
after outsiders came in the night to steal seeds, Hedou baby bok some climates. This quick and easy-to-grow green is phenomenally tasty and more
choy became famous across Hong Kong and eventually the globe. versatile than other greens. It is equally happy in stir fries and soups as it is in salads,
The delicious micro choy is a staple in many dishes and a perfect lasagna or atop pizzas. Sure to be the next culinary craze and must-have market garden-
bite-sized veggie! Pkt $3.00 ers’ green, no patch of greens should be without Chijimisai! Pkt $4.00

BORAGE TASTY AND COLORFUL, PERFECT FOR POLLINATORS!
Native to the Middle
FLAVORFUL & East, this ancient herb
Loved by offers dazzling and tasty,
star-shaped flowers and
Honeybees! edible, cucumber-fla-
vored foliage. This
frost-tender annual will
easily reseed itself and
reappear in your garden
every year. It’s said that
borage grown amongst
strawberries will increase
the yield of fruit!
BLUE BORAGE
#HB139
(Borago officinalis)
Cucumber-flavored fresh
leaves are added to
salads, cooked, or made
into a cooling drink. The
blue flowers are used as
a garnish. Makes a good
honey plant. Also used
medicinally.
Delicious in salads! BLACK-EYED SUSAN VINE

Tender perennial, treated
as an annual in the north.
A climbing vine native to
parts of Africa and Asia;
easy to grow, and quickly
covers a trellis or fence
with handsome foliage
and stunning flowers.
COSMIC CANDY MIX,
BLACK-EYED SUSAN
VINE #FL144
(Thunbergia alata)
Cosmic Candy will splash
cheerful blooms in sat-
urated colors across the
garden, dabbling a touch
of magic to really electrify
the landscape. A unique
mix of fruit punch colors
from sunset to deep reds,
blushes, cream, pink,
gold and tangerine. This
WHITE BORAGE #HB299 New! vine is a vigorous, easy-
(Borago Officinalis Bianca) Annual herb, 50-60 days to bloom. Meet to-grow climbing vine
that blooms from late
blue borage’s rare white-flowered sister! The edible alabaster blooms
spring all the way to frost.
of white borage impart a subtly sweet cucumber flavor and are irre-
Try this variety to cover
sistible to pollinators! This annual herb can be grown in USDA zones your trellis, fence or wall
3-9 and reach 2 to 3 feet tall. The young leaves and blooms are edible; with oodles of colorful
leaves are perfect tossed into salads, and the blossoms make an Loads of color! blooms! A lovely native
incredible edible flower for garnish and in beverages like cold tea! In- plant from Africa. Pkt (15
terplant throughout your garden to encourage beneficial insects and seeds) $4.00
entice pollinators to work your other blooms! Pkt (60 seeds) $2.50

BROCCOLI ENJOY REAL HOME-GROWN FLAVOR!
(B. oleracea) 300 seeds per packet. Old World cabbage relatives that are grown for succulent flower heads or buds. Needs rich soil, abundant moisture, and cool
weather (but avoid prolonged exposure to temps below 50 degrees). Broccoli is harvested when the tiny buds are full sized, but before they begin to open.
CHINESE BROCCOLI Our favorite cool season vegetable!
CALABRESE GREEN SPROUTING #BR101

An Italian heirloom brought to America in the 1880s; 5 to 8 inch
heads and many side shoots. Pkt $2.75
WALTHAM
k
k
Amazing 29 #BR105
flavored Easy Standard type,
superfood! to produces 4-8
Grow
inch green
YOD FAH CHINESE BROCCOLI #OR132 heads that are
55 days to maturity. The delectable, tender stalks taste like a cross between asparagus nicely flavored.
and broccoli, only sweeter. Our favorite spring vegetable, this is a very easy-to-grow Compact
broccoli-like plant from China. We can’t get enough of the crisp stems and shoots, which plants also
are about as thick as a large asparagus shoot, with a perfect snap and crunch. Nothing produce some
goes to waste with this crop; all parts of the plant are delicious. The tender blue-green, side shoots.
glossy leaves are similar to kale but better, and the broccoli-like inflorescence are buttery Introduced
soft and nutty in flavor. A must have for those who long for broccoli but struggle to grow in 1954. A
it, excellent for market gardeners as well. Yod Fah is a selection from Thailand that boasts favorite here
good heat resistance. Not only is this vegetable a taste test winner, but also nutritional
at the farm.
superfood, as our tests show it can contain over 100% of your vitamin A and 50% of your
vitamin C in daily requirements, plus protein, calcium and more! Pkt $3.00 Pkt $2.75
Richest taste of all!

Sharp and aromatic RAPINI
#BR103
(B. rapa) An
Italian non-
heading
broccoli grown
for flavorful,
asparagus-like
spring shoots
and leaves, it is
great for cooking
or in salads.
Loaded with
vitamin A and
so delicious! Pkt
$3.00

BRUSSELS SPROUTS THRIVES IN COOL WEATHER
(B. oleracea) 150 seeds per packet. Old World cabbage relatives that are grown for succulent flower heads or buds. Brussels sprouts originated in the
Mediterranean but were perfected in Belgium, possibly as early as 1200 AD. Brussels sprouts are a cool-season biennial, so they thrive in places with long,
cool growing seasons. For growers with mild winters, Brussels sprouts grow best as a winter crop; they can tolerate cold much better than heat. Try to
grow when temperatures range between 30 and 75 degrees.
RED RUBINE #BS106

A hard-to-find heirloom variety that really
is colorful in cool late fall weather. Easily
one of the most exciting additions to
our catalog in years, red Brussels sprouts
stand out in the garden and on the plate.
The stunning purple-red sprouts are filled
with antioxidants. These have a really
nice, sweet flavor when grown in
cool weather. Pkt $3.00
GRONINGER
#BS105
Groninger is an easy
to grow, steady pro-
ducing variety. These
medium to small
sprouts are an ideal
choice for first timers.
Sprouts form a tight
head and maintain a
delicate flavor even
in variable weather.
Groninger Brussels
can handle a light
frost and will improve
in flavor with the cold
weather. This variety
has received the RHS
Award of Garden LONG ISLAND IMPROVED #BS101
Merit. Pkt $2.75 100 days. The standard open-pollinated variety since the 1890s.
Heavy yields of delicious sprouts. Pkt $2.75

BUCKWHEAT LIKE A CLOUD OF SMALL CHERRY BLOSSOMS!
ROSE RED SOBA
赤 (BUCKWHEAT) #GS111
Amazing pink blooms in profusion!
Grown for incredible flowers, tasty
ソ buckwheat seeds, and for feeding ben-

eficial insects! In 1987, the very rare pink
buckwheat was taken to Japan from the Hi-
バ
malayan Mountains at an altitude of 12,400
feet by Professor Emeritus Akio Ujihara of
Shinshu University. We are told that Takano
Co. and Mr. Ujihara further developed
の this to suit the Japanese climate. Clouds

of rose-pink flowers cover this low-main-
tenance perennial buckwheat. The
WHITE BUCKWHEAT #GS104
(Fagopyrum esculentum) Tender plant used as a
drought-tolerant flowers are fantastic to warm-season cover crop. Plant anytime in warm
花 attract beneficial pollinators in abundance

and add an amazing pop to long-lasting
bouquets. Planted en masse, it is as stun-
weather; incorporate into soil when flowering be-
gins (4-6 weeks). It can be planted and tilled under
several times in a summer. It is well known for
畑
ning as a field of lavender. Easy to grow, adding organic matter to the soil -- and produces
deer resistant, drought tolerant and hardy delicious and nutritious, edible seeds! Pretty white
in much of the U.S. Pkt (75 seeds) $4.00 flowers. Pkt (500 seeds) $3.00
TAKANE RUBY BUCKWHEAT CANTERBURY BELLS

AMAZING
HUGE
FLOWERS
TAKANE RUBY BUCKWHEAT #GS115

A brilliant, ruby-red to pink flowering superfood from Japan. Pink and red
flowering buckwheat is a rare and wondrous pseudo-grain; blankets of
pink can be seen blooming high in the Himalayas. In the late 1980s, Akio
Ujihara, a professor emeritus from Shinshu University in Japan, collected
seeds for a unique flowering buckwheat from Yunnan, China, at about
12,000 feet elevation. The professor selected and perfected this variety,
and the signature red blanketed fields can now be found in Nara Prefec-
ture, Japan. Japanese farmers quickly embraced this as a stunning cover
crop, much more beautiful than white buckwheat. Tourism in the area
to see the pink and red buckwheat fields has skyrocketed. The seeds are DELUXE RAINBOW MIX #FL150
ground into a flour for soba noodles and can also be sprouted for a highly Perennial. Incredible huge flowers! Tall spikes of long-lasting, bell-
nutritious microgreen. In Japan, buckwheat is also brewed into tea and shaped flowers feature rich tones of purple, lavender, plum, pink, and white
made into cookies. Honey from bees who fed on ruby buckwheat was an- to cream. A cottage garden staple for centuries, it makes a fine cut flower. It
alyzed by Shinshu University and shown to contain 100 times the antioxi- was offered by Comstock, Ferre & Co. in 1856. Pkt (125 seeds) $3.00
dant effect of regular honey. Pkt (75 seeds) $4.00

CABBAGE A STAPLE FOOD SUPPLY!
(B. oleracea) 300 seeds per packet. Cabbage does best in a long season of mild weather, but it is also very hardy and may be grown to maturity in the cool
weather of late autumn. Spring plantings are best started indoors and transplanted out about the time of last frost; summer plantings may be seeded
right in the garden. We recommend early varieties for spring planting and longer-season, large-heading varieties for a fall crop.
VIOLACEO DI VERONA #CB107

A vintage heirloom cabbage that originated in the region of
Verona in northern Italy, with stunning, lightly savoyed violet
and green leaves that get more vibrant as the cool fall and winter
weather set in. Thanks to an appreciation for traditional cuisine,
Italians have preserved this variety from antiquity. Perhaps it is the
impressive heat and cool tolerance of these hardy plants, or the TETE NOIR #CB113
beautiful violet leaves, that have kept this treasured heirloom alive A delicious, small, traditional French variety is very rare outside of Europe. Solid,
despite the general downsizing of seed diversity. Medium-sized deep-red heads are of good quality and are mostly grown as an autumn variety in
round heads mature 120 days from seeding. With violet-colored France. A favorite here at Baker Creek, and a reliable producer of firm heads. Pkt (100
wrapper leaves and yellow-green inside leaves, they are an ideal seeds) $3.00
choice for a fall/winter harvest. It is frost hardy, and in warmer
areas can be harvested until New Year. Pkt $3.00
A QUICK PRODUCER RED EXPRESS

#CB114
OF BRILLIANT HEADS! Specifically bred
for Canada and
the northern tier
of the U.S., this
is the first new
open-pollinated
cabbage in many
years! Compact
plants yield extra
early production
of solid, split-
resistant oval
heads weighing
only 2-3 pounds.
Pkt $3.00
BRUNSWICK
#CB102
A large drumhead
cabbage, very cold
hardy. A fall/winter
type cabbage,
it stores very
well. Introduced
in 1924, it is an
excellent market GLORY OF ENKHUIZEN #CB104
variety that is 90 days. Introduced in 1899 by Sluis & Groot in Enkhuizen, Holland. Medium-
becoming rare. Pkt large, hard, round heads. An early, excellent-keeping variety that is a good
$2.50
producer and good for kraut. Pkt $2.50

CALENDULA LOADS OF FLOWERS & POPULAR NATURAL REMEDY
Also commonly referred to as Pot Marigold, Calendula is a colorful and aromatic annual herb that is fun and easy to grow. The resinous flowers are edible
and have a long history of use as an ingredient in many cosmetics. Low-maintenance, drought-tolerant plants grow well in containers and will continue
to bloom throughout summer and into the fall. We offer a nice selection of fantastic colors that will brighten your garden as well as your kitchen.
An abundance of warm, tropical-colored blooms!
YELLOW PORCUPINE CALEN-

PLAYTIME MIX CALENDULA #FL145 DULA #FL959 NEW!
Amazing splashy mix of colors and forms adds flair Lemon yellow petals are quilled,
to our favorite functional flower. This playful medley giving this favorite medicinal flower
includes warm tones from creamy pastels to bright an even more fascinating look. This
orange, pink and bronze and petals in single, semi and calendula is sure to be a flower
fully double forms. The best mixture we have grown grower’s favorite with its striking
and it produces loads of color over a long season. Pkt color and unique beauty. Pkt (50
(50 seeds) $3.50 seeds) $3.50
FLASHBACK MIX
CALENDULA #FL958
The colors are what makes these flowers such a charming
attraction! The stunning hues of peach, apricot, orange,
vanilla and yellow, sometimes bicolored or tricolored,
captivate the eye. At sunset, the petals fold up for the
night to reveal flashy red or maroon backsides. As with
most calendulas, they will do better in a sunny spot. This is
a wonderful choice to start with -- and remember that ca-
lendulas have many medicinal and culinary uses. Another
wonderful selection from plant breeder Frank Morton. Pkt
(50 seeds) $3.75
STRAWBERRY BLONDE CALENDULA #FL234

Calendula is incredibly versatile with boundless culinary, healing, pest-repelling and orna-
BALL’S IMPROVED ORANGE #FL205
mental properties. We love this new twist on the traditional calendula; soft yellow-pink petals
Pretty, double, 3-inch flowers are a deep orange color. They
have a surprise cerise color on their backs. This dual color pattern gives the blooms a bold,
are great as cut flowers or as a tasty garnish in salads and
three-dimensional effect. An excellent companion plant for tomatoes in the garden or con-
add color to many dishes. Pkt (125 seeds) $2.75
tainers! Another wonderful selection from plant breeder Frank Morton. Pkt (50 seeds) $3.75

CAULIFLOWER OUR FAVORITE SPRING CROP!
(B. oleracea) Old World cabbage relatives that are grown for succulent flower heads or buds. All need rich soil, abundant moisture, and cool weather (but avoid
prolonged exposure to temps below 50 degrees). Cauliflower is harvested when the heads reach full size, but before the tiny buds (called the curd) begin to
develop and open. Cauliflower succeeds best where spring or autumn weather is uniformly cool. Some varieties are blanched (the large outer leaves drawn up
and tied to shade the developing bud) to produce a milder- flavored curd.
Amazing
Taste!
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AMAZING CAULIFLOWER #CA112
If you’ve had trouble growing cauliflower, try this
amazing variety. It can be harvested either at
the “baby head” size or when fully mature at 10 ROMANESCO ITALIA #BR104
inches. Brilliant white, self-blanching heads are A true and popular Italian heirloom with
covered by large abundant wrapper leaves that GREEN MACERATA #CA105
stunning, apple-green heads that are superbly
protect them from sun, heat and cold; easy to A delicious Italian variety with 2-lb, bright flavored. Its fractal form is a fascinating
grow in the north or south. It keeps well in the apple-green heads that are superb cooked or logarithmic Fibonacci spiral. This variety is
field and is heavy bearing, so pick as needed and raw in salads. Very attractive, vigorous plants, widely grown in northern Italy. A must with
prepare for a large harvest. It does well in wet, fairly early. Pkt (200 seeds) $3.00 many of the finest chefs. Pkt (200 seeds) $3.00
clay soil too! Approximately 75 days to maturity.
delicious
HUGE
heads
PURPLE OF SICILY #CA103

Beautiful, brilliant purple heads weigh 2-3 lbs
and are of a fine, sweet flavor. The heads cook
to bright green. Insect resistant, it is also easier ROBER CAULIFLOWER #CA111
to grow than many white varieties, and it is This is one of the most productive and adaptable cauliflower we have ever grown. Rober can pro-
rich in minerals. This colorful heirloom is from duce large, 12-inch heads with tight curds, despite fluctuations in temperature that would ruin many
select Italian seed, and is our favorite purple other varieties. We harvested perfect heads in the punishing Missouri early summer. This is a reliable
cauliflower every year! Pkt (200 seeds) $3.00 and tasty variety from Poland. Pkt (200 seeds) $3.00

CARROTS PLANT A RAINBOW OF NUTRITIOUS ROOTS!
(Daucus carota) 800 seeds per packet. Carrots are originally from central Asia, and they
Vegetable come in so many colors besides orange—purple and red types are actually the original
ones! The tiny seed must be sown very shallow. To avoid drying out, especially when sown
Marvel in hot weather, shade the seed bed or row with boards, paper, or something to exclude the
hot sun and hold in moisture. Long-rooted types need a deep, mellow soil; grow half-long
or round types in heavier soils.
From THE WORLD’S BEST ORANGE CARROT!
Japan! NEW KURODA CARROT
#CR141 The best-tasting orange
黒 carrot we have tried, New Kuroda
is sugary sweet and the texture
is ultra-fine grained. An improve-
田 ment on the famous Japanese
Kuroda type carrot, the roots
have a blunt tip and vibrant or-
キ ange color. This refined root will
please even the most discerning
palates, but don’t let the silky
ャ soft texture fool you — this is a
hardy breed. The roots can power
ロ through tough soil and blistering

heat, producing winning roots
under even the most brutal con-
ッ ditions. This Japanese heirloom

was bred to withstand tropical
heat and therefore is the top
ト spring- or summer-grown variety

that we have seen. This may be
the best carrot we have tried,
period! Pkt $3.50
KYOTO RED Best flavor of all!
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MANPUKUJI #CR138
KYOTO RED CARROT #CR132 Our Favorite Carrot! Sweet, fruit-like flavor!
A super- long carrot from Japan, Manpukuji is descended from
This is a Japanese Kintoki type (sweet red) carrot. These silky red carrots are grown near
the ancient Japanese long carrot types of the Edo period. This Kyoto, Japan, where they are traditionally eaten on the Japanese New Year, often carved
variety is sweet, especially when harvested after fall frost. Tra- into the shape of a plum blossom to represent fertility in the coming year. These carrots
ditionally served as ‘Namasu’ (grated carrot salad) for Japanese have an exceptional texture and a very sweet, slightly watermelon flavor. A perfect variety
New Year celebrations. Also an incredible snacking carrot, ideal for late summer, fall or winter gardening, the bright red color becomes much darker when
for fresh eating. Roots easily reach 2-3 feet in length when grown grown in the winter. (This variety will not do well if planted in the spring.) Long, tapered
in the right soil. A fantastic choice for market or giant vegetable roots grow to 10 to 12 inches long. These reign supreme as a roasting, grilling and fresh
growers; sure to be a hit at your county fair! Pkt (300 seeds) $5.00 juicing carrot! The finest flavored carrot on the planet! Pkt (300 pelleted seeds) $5.00

Best for heavy soils
BLACK NEBULA #CR137
75 days. One of the most
darkest (and antioxidant rich)
carrots we have seen, with an
incredibly deep purple color,
and the roots are sweet, finely
flavored with hints of wild
berry taste in their flavor. This
superfood treasure was orig-
inally selected and improved
from some traditional carrots
Purple found in a market in northern
India, and by selecting for the OXHEART #CR126
superfood darkest roots, this variety is 90 days. Massive heart-shaped roots grow to one
packed with now one of the blackest carrots pound each. Can be a shy seed producer and seed is
Vitamin C! available from skin to core. This sometimes scarce, so we are excited to be able to offer
fine carrot is delicious raw or this old French variety! Despite their large size, the bril-
cooked! It’s also used as a dye, liant orange roots are crisp, sweet and mild. Their blunt
and it makes a stunning dark shape makes them superior for heavy or shallow soils.
purple juice; when a squeeze of Known as “Guerande” in France, it was first introduced
lemon is added, it turns bright in the U.S. in the late 19th century. Excellent storage
pink. Amazingly, it retains type. Loaded with vitamin C! Pkt (300 seeds) $3.00
its color after cooking and is
incredibly high in anthocya-
nins and a 100 gram serving
provides more than half of the loaded with
daily recommended amount of sweet juice
vitamin C. If left in the garden,
it makes an exquisite white,
flower umbel that is tinged
with lavender. A supremely
sweet and heat-tolerant carrot.
Pkt (300 seeds) $3.50
Tender
COSMIC PURPLE #CR112 AMARILLO #CR114
With its bright purple skin and flesh that 75 days. Lovely, lemon yellow roots have sweet,
Crispy
comes in shades of yellow and orange, this bright yellow flesh. Good for a summer to fall
carrot is causing excitement in home gar- crop, large 8-inch roots and strong tops. Yellow
roots
dens and at farmers markets. The spicy and carrots always taste the best to me; they are so
sweet-tasting roots are great for marketing. crunchy and full of juice. The big yellow roots
Pkt (300 seeds) $3.00 are packed with vitamin C! Pkt (300 seeds) $3.00
the superfood carrot KORAL #CR125

75 days. A super nutrient-dense heirloom from Europe.
PARISIENNE #CR115 A 100-gram serving of Koral carrot provides over half
These small, round carrots are so popular in France. The of your daily recommended allowance of vitamin A!
tender, orange globes are superb lightly steamed. This Plants are productive and vigorous, with cylindrical,
little carrot is great for home and market gardens, as this deep orange roots that average 8-9 inches long and
variety is fairly uniform and easy to grow even in heavy resist splitting, even when grown in heavier soils. Its
soils. These have by far the highest amount of vitamin A silky smooth texture makes Koral one of the very best
of any carrot we tested, 2-3 times as much as most! They for juicing. This excellent keeper carrot is widely grown
also have maximum flavor! Pkt (300 pelleted seeds) $4.50 in Europe but practically unknown in the USA. Superb
for making delicious carrot juice, sweet and flavorful!
Loaded with Vitamin A! Pkt $3.00

Great for PUSA RUDHIRA RED
Fruit-like t CARROT #CR127
aste! Roasting
This tasty and nutritious
red variety from India is
extra rich in antioxidants --
very high in beta carotene
and lycopene. Red carrots
have been cultivated
in India since antiquity,
where they are used in a
range of recipes, especially
in jams and chutneys.
Lycopene is an antioxidant
that is most nutritionally
effective when cooked
with a fat; consequently
many traditional red carrot
recipes combine red carrot
PUSA ASITA CARROT #CR130 with oils or fats. Great for
Amazing color and flavor! Potentially the world’s richest plant-based source of juicing! Pkt (200 seeds)
anthocyanin, this carrot from India is so rich in the dark pigmented antioxidant that $4.50
the roots are practically black! It is especially well suited for the south and performs
better than other carrots in extreme heat, though it tastes better when harvested in
the fall or winter. Its flavor is richer and sweeter than a regular orange carrot, and the SUGAR-SWEEt, oh-so-crisp, lemon-yellow ROOTS!
color deepens as carrots mature, even bleeding like a beet when cut. These have lots
more vitamin C than orange carrots! Pkt (200 seeds) $4.50
Rich-tasting GNIFF CARROT #CR133

A very rare landrace from the Tessin
Lavender region of Switzerland. These ame-
thyst-colored carrots were rediscov-
Juice ered in the 1950s in the picturesque
Alps village of Bre, where local women
grew them for sale at farmers markets.
“Gniff” is translated to “purple” in the
local dialect. Being a landrace, this car-
rot expresses a range of colors, from
its purple exterior to its violet-hued
interior. This is a slow-growing storage
carrot that is traditionally pickled; UZBEK GOLDEN CARROT #CR142
locals steam, slice and preserve them The delectable, lemon-yellow roots have a unique shape! These car-
in olive oil, parsley and garlic. A similar rots have a fine-grained texture that is crispy and juicy with plenty of
type was last described by Vilmorin natural sugar. This variety hails from Uzbekistan and is popular across
in1856 as “sweet, purple carrot with central Asia. Widely adaptable, this variety produced sweet roots
a pale yellow heart.” These contain even in the hot summer months during our Missouri greenhouse tri-
the most vitamin C of any carrot we als, but it is equally vigorous and tasty when grown in cool weather.
tested! Pkt (200 seeds) $4.00 Called “Mshak” in Uzbek, this variety is easy to grow in a range of soils
and temperatures, and the flavor is superb. We love this as a snacking
or cooking carrot, and in Uzbekistan and Central Asia it is an essential
Sweet flavor KUTTIGER #CR134 ingredient in plov, or pilaf, a signature dish of that region. Packed
with hints 70 days to maturity. A with vitamin C! Pkt (300 seeds) $3.50
of pear! stocky, snow white Chan-
tenay type large carrot LITTLE FINGER
with broad shoulders #CR103
and good long-storage 55 days. A superb
potential. It is believed baby-type carrot
to have originated in Af- with deep orange
ghanistan, but kept alive color; developed in
in European markets by France for canning
rural women farmers in and pickling. Sweet
Kuttiger, Switzerland, for 3 inch carrots are
300 years or more. A fairly great for snacks.
low-maintenance and A good source of
easy-to-grow carrot with vitamin A. Pkt (300
a mild and delicate flavor. pelleted seeds)
Pkt (200 seeds) $4.00 $4.50

CELERY & CELERIAC
(Apium graveolens) 200 seeds per packet. Moisture- Chinese Celery -- A beloved crop with ancient origins, celery has been cultivated in China
loving Old World crop grown since antiquity. In the since the Han Dynasty -- about 2,000 years. Chinese celery is known to be a preferable cel-
early 1900’s celery was the third most popular menu ery type for U.S. growers, as it is typically more adaptable and much easier to grow than
item in New York City restaurants, behind only coffee the large, European type that is commonly found in the grocery store.
and tea. Our diverse selection of celery and celeriac
varieties are sure to be a favorite in your gardens! CHINESE PINK CELERY #CE108
A stunning bright pink celery from
China. This easy-to-grow variety
completes the nutritional rainbow! Pink
celery is popular in northern China,
especially Beijing, where the attractive
pink stalks are served in high-end
restaurants. This tasty Asian type
celery is a great choice for beginner
gardeners, as it is much easier to grow
than European-type celery. Flavor is
yummy and lightly sweet, the texture
is light and crunchy and eye appeal is
CELERIAC- GIANT PRAGUE #CE103 unstoppable. Its brilliant bubblegum
110 days. Root celery, this variety is grown for pink color makes it a truly delightful
its large, white roots that are superb fried or in addition to the veggie patch and
soup. Taste and texture are much like regular market display. This vibrantly colored
celery. Introduced in 1871, it is popular in parts of veggie is sure to be a hit in kids’
Europe. Pkt $2.50 gardens, as well as at farmers markets.
Sure to be the next exciting colorful
crop for fresh vegetable marketing. We
are excited about the culinary potential
of this nutritious and fun variety. It is
quite easy to grow, and even the baby
plants are stunning neon pink. We love
this! Pkt $4.00
CUSTOMER FAVORITE! This lovely photo is
from Lee Sullivan, an Australian gardener,
on Instagram at (Urban Veggie Patch)
UTAH TALL #CE107

110 days. Thick, crisp, medium-dark green stalks CHINESE WHITE
reach a foot or more when well grown; of high #CE111
quality. Introduced in 1953. Pkt $2.75 Easy to grow! A
delicate and delicious
Chinese variety with
snow white stalks.
White celery has
been cultivated in
the Chinese town of
Liyang for over 800
years. Stems are long,
slender and hollow,
with strong celery
flavor, ideal for Asian
soups and stews, but
equally suitable for
mirepoix and other
recipes calling for
celery. This variety is
known to be easy to
grow and more heat
tolerant than other
D’ELNE CELERY #CE113 NEW! celery varieties. Pkt
This short and stout, refined and reliable celery
$3.00
hails from France. We love this variety for its
relative ease of growing and nutritious green
stalks with gourmet flavor. Pkt $4.00

CHAMOMILE CHIVES A perennial member of the lily family, chives are enjoyed for their flavorful leaves and
The cheery and aromatic flowers of Chamomile are a delight for
gardeners and pollinators alike. With its sweet apple scent and beautiful (and edible!) flowers. Try growing them in containers or as a border plant for
soft, feathery foliage, this easy-to- grow herb performs best in cool herb and vegetable gardens. Seeds can take a few weeks to germinate, and for best
conditions and should be planted in partial shade, but will also germination and growth, the temperature of the soil should be between 60º and 70ºF.
tolerate full sun. Drought-tolerant plants are often recommended We offer two different types that taste either of mild onions or of fresh, sweet garlic.
as a companion plant in vegetable gardens, as its strong scent One of the most important vegetables in our garden and kitchen, these are a must in
helps to repel insect pests! soups, sauces, dumplings, salads, sandwiches and Asian-style pancakes.
CHINESE CHIVES #HB111

(Allium tuberosum) These win-
ter-tolerant chives are great for
greenhouse or garden production.
They have great garlic flavor and
are popular with Asian chefs. We
love ‘em. Easy-to-grow chives. Pkt
(300 seeds) $2.50
GREAT
GARLIC
TASTE!
ZLOTY LAN: Bigger & Better

CHAMOMILE , ZLOTY LAN #HB157
(Matricaria recutita) This Polish chamomile is bigger and higher
yielding than the standard and is easy to grow at home from
seed. It has a wonderful aroma and is used to make teas. Cham-
omile is one of the herbs used in biodynamic compost prepa-
rations and has a high level of essential oils. The compounds in
this herb have been extensively studied for their health benefits,
though it’s contraindicated in pregnancy or for those taking
blood thinners. Pkt (300 seeds) $3.00 CHIVES,
CHAMOMILE, COMMON
GERMAN #HB118 #HB135 Wonder-
(Matricaria recutita) Beau- ful, mild onion fla-
tiful, small flowers make a vor. These long, thin
relaxing tea with a sweet, chives are excellent
fruity fragrance; medicinal. in many meals; great
Attractive plants. Pkt (300 SWEET ONION raw or cooked. Lav-
seeds) $2.75 ender flowers. Pkt
FLAVOR! (300 seeds) $2.50

CILANTRO & CORIANDER A GLOBAL FLAVOR!
Cilantro is an herb that does double duty in the garden! The pungently flavorful leaves, called cilantro, offer complex flavor to a number of dishes, while the seeds,
known as coriander, are utilized as a spice. The plants prefer cool weather and will bolt in the heat of summer. Plant seeds in succession throughout the season for
a steady supply of this distinct and useful herb. A delicious and medicinal herb that really brings salsas and curries alive with flavor.
A MUST FOR SALSA!
CILANTRO, SLO-BOLT #HB143

(Coriandrum sativum). An easy-to-grow and more bolt-re-
sistant version of one of the most popular herbs. Cilantro
is considered essential to the cuisines of many cultures,
from Mexican to Thai, and no matter your cooking style, no
garden is complete without cilantro. Planting frequent suc-
cessions just a few weeks apart is the best method to ensure
the most fresh and flavorful cilantro. Pkt (100 seeds) $2.50
EASY-TO-GROW FLAVORING! CILANTRO, DWARF LEMON #HB262

Amazing, subtle citrus flavor adds a welcome twist to this an-
cient herb. There is no limit to the culinary potential! Compact
plants and seeds are all super flavorsome! Pkt (40 seeds) $2.75
INDIAN CORIANDER #HB120

(Coriandrum sativum) Highly scented with a citrus top note. The dark green leaves
are regularly cut to prevent this fast-growing variety of Indian Coriander from bolting.
Once bolted, the seeds are a must in Indian dishes and are especially good when
used still “green” and tender. Pkt (100 seeds) $2.75 REFRESHING CITRUS FRAGRANCE

CHINESE CABBAGE GREAT IN SALADS AND SOUPS
Originating in the Beijing region of China and widely used in East Asian cuisine, this brassica is as easy to grow as its more common, round-headed cabbage
relative. Chinese cabbage is sometimes planted in the early spring for a mid-summer harvest, but in most regions, it is more common to plant in mid-summer for
fall harvest. Self-sufficient plants require little tending but require regular watering, especially during hot weather.
GOLDEN BEAUTY
Vibrant color & sweet flavor!
A NUTRITIOUS TREAT!
黄
FAMOUS IN JAPAN
more calcium
CHINESE CABBAGE, NAGASAKI LATE #OR162 than milk!
金
New! Held in high esteem in its native range, this cousin
of bok choy and tatsoi is beloved as a nutritious and tasty
vegetable with deep cultural roots as a culinary emblem loaded with
of Nagasaki, Japan. Growers of Nagasaki Late cabbage will nutrients!
美
attest that it has been a culinary staple in the Nagasaki re-
gion for many generations, and indeed records show the
variety, which is locally called Tojinna, has been grown in great for
Nagasaki since at least the Edo period. Evidence suggests kimchi & salads
容
that the introduction of variety actually dates back to the
Tang dynasty (618-907). This crispy and flavorful Asian
green is locally popular in hotpot, stir fry and soup. The
green is particularly popular as a star ingredient in Ozoni,
the traditional soup enjoyed at Japanese New Year’s. It’s a The Chinese name
favorite cold-hardy green and deeply nutritious. Pkt (100 for the napa cabbage
seeds)$3.00 EXOTIC AND also means ‘hundred’
DELICIOUS and ‘wealth’, so is
VEGETABLE viewed as a sign of
An easy-to-grow, FROM CHINA wealth and prosperi-
heavy producer! ty in China.
白菜
CHINESE CABBAGE GOLDEN BEAUTY #OR165 New!
The best-tasting Chinese cabbage that we have tried, boasting astounding golden color! Golden
Beauty cabbage is reminiscent of lettuce hearts for its buttery, super melt-in-your mouth texture.
We can’t get enough of this ultra-refined super flavorful variety that is simply the best for stir fry,
hot pots and soups. This nutritious type of cabbage has been cultivated in China for over 1000
years. It is considered a culinary staple and cultural symbol, featured in everything from poetry
and literature to artwork and even song! Chinese cabbage was celebrated as a medicinal food
by prominent naturalist of the Ming dynasty, Li Shizen. After receiving the superfood stamp of
approval, Chinese cabbage exploded in popularity and has remained a beloved green since. In-
troduced over 100 years ago to the United States, this vegetable was received with much fanfare
CHINESE CABBAGE, HILTON #OR140 as a nutritious Chinese introduction. The golden yellow variety has increased nutritional benefits
and it provides more than twice the potassium of standard broccoli and is replete with minerals
70 days. Very easy to grow and made perfect heads in our
and vitamins. The fiber-rich yellow heads are more than equal to whole milk in terms of calcium
Missouri gardens. Here’s a superior Napa-type Chinese
content and is more bioavailable than milk, meaning your body is able to more effectively use
cabbage variety that has seldom been seen in the U.S.
the calcium in Chinese cabbage. In our tests the Golden Beauty variety contains about 40% more
Medium-sized barrel-shaped heads are densely packed minerals than standard green varieties. This variety is beloved for its superior mild, sweet, flavor
with crinkled, mild-tasting leaves. The preferred variety in and brilliant lemon yellow color when grown in the right, cool conditions. This tender and tasty
the U.K. Great raw or stir-fried, or in homemade kimchi! variety can be prepared raw or cooked with sublime results! This variety has green outer leaves,
Pkt (200 seeds) $3.00 but peel them back to reveal the golden beauty! Pkt (100 seeds) $4.00

CHRYSANTHEMUM FAMILY
These herbaceous flowering plants make attractive additions to landscaping and have shown great benefit as companion plants for repelling unwanted insect
pests. Prized by herbalists for their multitude of uses, these plants are a stunning addition to any garden space.
CHRYSANTHEMUM, GOLDEN BALL #FL177 (Tanacetum
parthenium) Equally appropriate to the herb or flower garden, this
perennial, highly ornamental form of feverfew boasts attractive
bright yellow flowers all season long. The flower form is nearly
spherical, made up of very closely packed petals. The plants are
very compact, reaching to 18” tall and wide.
The lemon-yellow blooms are produced
almost non-stop. Pkt (250 seeds) $2.75
WHITE STARS FEVERFEW #HB132

(Tanacetum parthenium) Soft, sunny clouds of lemon yellow and white make
this a cheerful self-sowing perennial. Perfect cut flower or landscaping plant.
Ideal for borders, mass planting and containers, the long-lasting blooms are
abundant and fill in a space with tufts of subtle color. A beautiful medicinal
plant, traditionally used to treat headache. Pkt (125 seeds) $3.00
CLOVER
The use of clover as a pasture legume began in the U.S. as early as the mid-1800’s.
A favorite of pollinators, this herb is both functional and beautiful. Seeds can be
broadcast into cultivated soil and no thinning is required. The Crimson variety is
especially beautiful in the flower garden and pretty bouquets!
TANSY #HB220 CRIMSON CLOVER #GS136

(Tanacetum vulgare) Perennial, to 4 feet. Fern-like, aromatic leaves, with a Annual. Also known as Italian Clover. Nitrogen-fixing legume often grown for
fragrance reminiscent of camphor and rosemary. Mature plants produce livestock feed or wildlife forage, yet pretty enough for the flower garden! Crim-
heads of attractive yellow button-like flowers, interesting when grown son flower heads are great bee forage. Planted thickly, also makes a superior
at the back of an herb border. Dried tansy has historically been used to cover or green manure crop, with its ability to smother out weeds and fix atmo-
repel insects like moths and ants; the plant also yields a traditional green spheric nitrogen into the soil. This lovely, versatile plant should be much more
dye. Not recommended for culinary use. Pkt (100 seeds) $2.50 widely grown! Pkt (2000 seeds) $3.00

COCKSCOMB & CELOSIA STUNNING COLOR!
The stunning colors and striking shapes of these incredible flowers are useful in garden borders or planted between taller plants in the garden to add spikes of
color. Brighten your garden beds with these long-lasting and colorful blooms. Ornamental plants can easily be dried and enjoyed in bouquets all winter! The
young leaves are an excellent substitute for spinach, being rich in flavor and full of nutrition, but this plant can be grown in the heat of summer, when regular
spinach often fails. Great sautéed, boiled and in soups. One of the most useful plants in our gardens!
amazing TORNADO RED

tie-dye #FL274 Massive 8-12
blooms! inch magenta heads
teeter atop tall plants
with lush foliage. The
large dense combs
have brilliant garnet
and violet tones that
shimmer in the back
border or as a large
focal point in arrange-
ments. With dwarf
cockscomb dominating
the market in recent
years, it can be difficult
to find tall varieties.
Tornado Red proudly
stands 2 feet tall and
will bloom from late
spring until fall frost. A
stunning variety that
hold its rich, crushed
Tasty spinach-like
velvet color when cut.
GIAN Pkt (30 pelleted seeds)
cooking greens! T BLO
OMS! $4.00
VARIEGATED COCKSCOMB #FL289
This fabulously novel variegated cockscomb from antiquity has been brought back RAINBOW PLUME
from obscurity! This color was described as a beautiful and unusual floral oddity in “The MIX #FL630 New!
Country Gentleman’s Magazine,” a British periodical from 1874. It was offered by several A gorgeous jewel-toned
catalogs of that era, and it is still a favorite in our garden today, as the dueling tones mix for landscape and
are a playful riot of color. Alien-like combs sit atop three-foot tall plants. We expect this cut flower design. Plants
one-of-a-kind weirdo to be warmly embraced by gardeners and floral designers! Lovely stand about 3 feet tall
4-6-inch flowers are a joy! Note: variegation varies a lot from plant to plant. Pkt (25 and are topped with
pelleted seeds) $4.00 feathery flames of color,
making an amazing
display in the garden
and arrangements. The
blooms in this mix can
add pops of high-con-
trast color. Pkt (125
seeds) $3.00
The Mastodon
of flowers
INDIANA GIANT COCKSCOMB #FL263 NEW!

Jere Gettle received seeds of this amazing, mammoth variety from an Amish family DWARF CORAL GARDEN MIX #FL266
while traveling in Indiana around 2004. The deep crimson, tightly curled heads can Beautiful color on short plants; these can produce large heads that
reach to 14 inches across! A perfect choice for cutting gardens, landscaping, and sometimes reach 8-12 inches across, although they vary. A perfect
county fair displays. Pkt (50 seeds) $4.00 bedding plant that adds vibrant colors to any garden; even the
smallest can fit in a few of these. Pkt (125 seeds) $3.00

OUR MOST EXCITING NEW SEED FOR 2021!
Flavorful
Leaves are
Loaded with
vitamin a
CELOSIA LEAF TEMPURA

INGREDIENTS
Celosia leaves, washed
1 C. flour
1 tsp salt
1/2 tsp baking soda
1 C ice-cold water
Tapioca starch
INSTRUCTIONS
1. Harvest celosia leaves.
Rinse thoroughly and
completely dry. Set aside.
2. Mix dry flour, salt, and
baking soda.
3. Add 1 cup ice-cold water
(it has to be really cold!)
and mix gently. Be careful
not to over mix the batter;
you want it to be light and
fluffy. It’s OK if there are a
few lumps or dry pockets!
4. Heat a generous amount
of any high-heat oil in
incredible a deep skillet until it
BEAUTY! is shimmery but not
smoking. You can use
CHINESE WOOL FLOWER #FL632 NEW! peanut oil or avocado oil
Brilliant blooms look like colorful tufts of yarn, setting landscapes and floral arrangements ablaze! This
or sesame oil, or even a
2-3-foot-tall variety was a major standout in our trial gardens and is our new favorite flower! Baker Creek is
delighted to reintroduce an all but forgotten edible ornamental and what we have found to be the most neutral-flavored oil like
delicious flowering vegetable we have ever eaten! The fluffy and colorful heads of this amaranth family canola.
member are wildly colorful and make a bold everlasting flower for fresh or dried arrangements. What sets 5. Dredge each leaf in the
this apart as a truly remarkable edible ornamental is the delicate and gourmet flavor. The young leaves are a tapioca starch, then in the
perfect spinach substitute. At the Baker Creek trial kitchen, we have tried it tempura style, stir fried, added to batter. Fry briefly - around
soups, lasagna and pizza; the possibilities are endless! The greens are incredibly nutritious, as well. One study 30 seconds - on each side,
showed that a 100 gram serving provides all of your daily recommended vitamin A and about 25 percent of
the daily recommended calcium. Baker Creek founder Jere Gettle was intrigued when he saw advertisements then remove from the oil.
for the Chinese wool flower in seed catalogs dating back to 1915. He had never seen the plants in real life, 6. Serve with a dipping
and upon researching, he realized they were no longer available anywhere in the U.S! We took our search sauce of your choice!
abroad and finally tracked down a single seed packet in Japan. We are thrilled to finally be able to offer it to
the public! Pkt (25 pelleted seeds) $5.00

COLEUS A RAINBOW OF COLORFUL LEAVES!
(Coleus blumei) Perhaps one of
the easiest plants to grow and
propagate! These gorgeous
plants are the star of the garden
bed yet also thrive when grown
in containers. The spiked
flowers will typically appear
in summer months, adding an
additional layer of texture and
beauty to the garden.
PINTO MIX COLEUS
#FL319 New!
One of the most colorful
coleus blends we have ever
seen! This selection is a neon
rainbow of leafy loveliness
and beauty. Super low-main-
tenance ornamental that can
be grown in shade or sun
and treated as a landscape
plant or a house plant. The
colors in this mix are bold,
with magentas, hot pinks, and
lime greens. Foliage has softly
scalloped edges with some
having picotee colors. Coleus
were a poplar favorite in
Victorian times, and they still
bring vibrant beauty to almost
any garden of any size, adding
color for spring, summer and
fall. Pkt (35 seeds) $4.00
COREOPSIS STUNNING, COLORFUL AND A POLLINATOR FAVORITE!

(Coreopsis spp.) Sunny, summer
blooming, daisy-like flowers
provide long-lasting colors
throughout the season. Perfect
for garden borders, beautiful
coreopsis also flourishes when
grown in containers. Drought-
tolerant plants thrive in full
sun. Direct sow seeds in spring
and lightly cover. Seeds require
light in order to germinate.
Keep soil moist until plants are
established.
INCREDIBLE DWARF MIX

COREOPSIS #WF150
New! A dainty and delightful
dwarf variety with gorgeous
array of sunset colors. Com-
pact and tidy plants reach
about 16 inches tall and about
as wide. A cottage garden
accent or border plant, it also
performs well in pots, raised
beds and meadows. Versatile
and irresistible to pollinators,
and provides loads of color
that will make your garden
really glow this summer!
Pkt (100 seeds) $3.00

CORN OUR NATIVE FOOD! PLEASE BOYCOTT GMO CORN!
(Zea mays) The quintessential Native American crop, corn was a staple of indigenous peoples from South America to the Great Lakes. It’s believed to have
been domesticated in Mexico and may be one of the world’s oldest agricultural crops. It’s best if seeded directly into the garden, in good, rich, well-
drained soil, right about the time of the last spring frost. Plant in blocks rather than long narrow rows to improve pollination. Corn can be very drought
tolerant, but ears fill best when there is good soil moisture as tassels and silks first emerge. Harvest sweet corn when the kernels are full of milky-colored
juice; allow other types to remain on the stalks until fully dry. 75-125 seeds per packet.
MINI BLUE POPCORN #CN164

The cute, shiny blue ears are decorative, delicious and colored in
uniform indigo or colonial blue, quite unlike the deep purple of
n k!
some varieties. The ears are a petite 2 to 4 inches long, but the 6-
t y i n Pi to 7-foot plants often yield three and even four ears per stalk. Try
P re t growing these for a blue accent in arranging! Pkt $4.25

Antioxidant-rich beauty!
HOPI PINK CORN #CN132
A truly lovely native variety that has kernels in shades of pink, mauve and salmon on
8-inch ears. Drought tolerant and great for making flour, it is one of the best varieties
for farming in dry conditions. This is a rare variety that was bred by the Hopi nation.
Their incredible work has produced one of the toughest and most beautiful flour
corns available! Flour is impressively high in protein, and the fine texture lends itself
to super soft tortillas and tamales. Pkt (50 seeds) $4.00
super sweet corn

Delicious and full of natural sugars!
MONTANA MORADO CORN CN194 New!

Amazing black corn that even grows in the north! A deep purple
and super anthocyanin-rich flour corn from Montana! This
variety is a northern adapted homage to the legendary Maiz
Morado/Kulli corn from Peru. Ed Schultz, the accomplished and
passionate open pollinated corn breeder who spent 30 years
selecting this dark purple variety, explains that Montana Morado
is was actually selected from the Painted Mountain corn. Perfect
DAMAUN KS SUPER SWEET CORN #CN193 New! for those northern gardeners who have always dreamed of
85 days. Wow, finally an open-pollinated, super sweet corn that is perfect for the growing dark purple corn to brew into the popular healthful
home gardener. These are not only sugar sweet, but also have that old-fashioned corn corn drink, chicha morada. This slightly variable, Montana land-
flavor! This sweet corn comes from a traditional seed breeder in Germany as a very race is well adapted to super long summer days and cool nights,
sweet, fairly early variety bearing large yellow kernels. It is a sugar-enhanced corn that however it will also perform well (and mature even earlier) in
will grow well in many different places. Our sweetest variety, perfect for fresh eating, shorter day length areas. Short, stocky plants produce an aver-
canning, freezing and adding to a myriad of delicious dishes, and best of all you can age of 2 ears per plant, with 8 row, long slender cobs. Can also be
save your own seeds for future gardens and gardeners! Pkt $4.50 milled into a supremely soft, delicious flour. Pkt $5.00

COUNTRY GENTLEMAN
#CN105 90 days. Introduced
in 1890 by S.D. Woodruff &
Sons. This variety bears sweet,
milky and tender kernels on
8-inch ears. The ears have
no rows, as this is a shoepeg
type, and kernels are packed
in a zigzag pattern. One of the
best heirloom sweet corns.
Pkt $3.50
FROM “THE LAND OF THE RISING SUN” COMES THE WORLD’S MOST ORNAMENTAL CORN PLANT!
ATOMIC ORANGE CORN #CN186

60 to 80 days. Exceptionally high in both protein and beta carotene, the
amazingly nutritious and totally delicious orange ears are produced very
early. This variety ranked high on the list of most protein-rich heirloom corns
in a study done by Baker Creek in 2018. Research shows that beta carotene
is essential for vision health. We are thrilled to offer this stunning, open-polli-
nated variety from the gifted corn breeder Ed Schultz of Bozeman, Montana.
He spent 30 years developing this fantastic soft flint corn. It sports a range of
orange color, from brilliant sunburst orange to pumpkin and russet; even the
cobs are orange! For an added surprise, it will throw an occasional all-white
ear. Three to five foot-tall stalks produce 1 to 2 ten-inch ears with 8 rows of
kernels in about 60 days. Pkt $5.00
World’s Most beautiful corn
STRIPED JAPONICA CORN #CN178 The World’s Most Beautiful!

Invite this vibrant ornamental flint corn into your edible landscape
design and you won’t regret it. Plants reach 6 feet in height; foliage de-
velops a brilliant, multi-colored striping in green, white, pink and yellow.
Some stalks will be mostly all green; others will be striped with all four
colors. It has wine-colored tassels and crimson-black kernels, adding a
tropical touch to borders or container plantings. The sturdy stalks make a
fantastic trellis for climbing ornamentals like sweet pea. When dried, the
kernels grind into a tasty meal. This variety was bred in Japan and was
introduced to America in the 1870s. During this period, called the Meiji
period, corn was just becoming a popular staple in the Japanese diet,
despite the fact that the crop had been introduced to the country cen-
turies prior. Native American flint corn was first brought to Japan by the
Portuguese in the 1500s; at the time, flint corn was considered primarily
a fodder crop for livestock. During the Edo period in Japan (1603-1867),
officials of the centralized government (who were mostly vegetarian due
GLASS GEM #CN162 to religious reasons) discouraged the consumption of meat and the need
105 days. Amazing color! Indescribably beautiful flint or popcorn comes for corn to feed livestock plummeted, relegating the newly introduced
in an endless range of colors. The translucent kernels really do shine bril- corn crop to relative obscurity. With the Meiji period (1868-1912), meat
liantly like glass — on the cob they resemble strands of glass beads! The was reintroduced to the Japanese diet, and the need for corn as fodder
3- to 8-inch ears are consummately decorative, but edible and delicious as rose. Along the way, it was discovered that corn could be a tasty crop for
well. Makes firm little morsels when popped; can also be parched, ground humans as well. Striped Japonica was developed during this resurgence
into meal, and more. Sturdy plants reach to 9 feet tall and throw numer- of interest in corn in Japan. We have worked for years to find a pure
ous sideshoots where the season is long enough. Bred from a number of strain, as most of what is offered on the market was badly contaminated
Native varieties by Carl “White Eagle” Barnes, the famous Cherokee corn with GMO corn, but after much effort, we present to you a strain that
collector to whom we owe our gratitude for his life’s work of collecting, tested Non-GMO! Please enjoy this stunning treasure from historic Japan!
preserving and sharing so many Native corn varieties. Pkt $5.00 Pkt (50 seeds) $4.00

FISHER’S
EARLIEST
SWEET CORN
#CN180 Devel-
oped and selected
60 years ago by
Ken Fisher of
Belgrade, Mon-
tana, to grow in
the cool and harsh
conditions of the
state, this sweet
corn is sure to
DAKOTA BLACK POPCORN #CN136 please almost any-
Dark reddish-black ears are quite attractive for where! Vigorous,
fall decorations or popping into tasty popcorn! multi-colored 5- to
This variety is easy to grow and does well in 6-foot stalks bear
almost all growing climates. Fun for children’s one ear per plant
gardens. Pkt $4.00 and have 10-12
rows with a golden
hue. The ears have
an excellent fill to
the tip and husk
coverage. Pkt $4.00
STOWELL’S EVERGREEN #CN130

This is among the oldest sweet corn still in pro-
duction, predating 1849. It remains a favorite of
many, producing tasty white kernels. The plants
used to be pulled up when completely ripe, and
hung upside down in a cool pantry; the ears
would last well into the winter, in a semi-fresh
state. In 1873, the seeds sold for 25 cents per
pint. Pkt $3.50
HOPI TURQUOISE #CN172

Truly breathtaking blue corn said to originate from the Hopi people of the Southwest. This variety
yields lovely ears with colors ranging from slate blue to brilliant turquoise with some surprise pur-
ples. Used locally in atole and ground for cornmeal, kernels are both flour and dent types, both often
bearing on the same ear. Ears typically run 6 to 12 inches long, and are produced usually one per 4-to
STRAWBERRY POPCORN #CN119 The 5-foot stalk. It has grown well even at 8,000 feet elevation, indicating tolerance to wide temperature
popular, cute little ears look just like big straw- swings and cool soil. Fairly early to mature, it is ready for harvest at about 90 days from sowing. Our
berries, just 2 to 3 inches long. The 4-foot plants grower received his original seed in 1986 from John “Eesawu” Kimmey, an educator and visionary
produce 2-4 ears each; great for fall decorations of sustainable Native agriculture who worked extensively with the Hopi people and founded the
or making delicious popcorn. Pkt $3.50 Talavaya Center, an early heirloom conservation project. Pkt (30 seeds) $5.00

Our GMO Testing Policy
We are happy to announce that Genetically Modified Organisms were NOT found in any of the
corn varieties listed in our catalog. As GMO corn becomes more prevalent across the country,
it has become increasingly difficult to for Baker Creek to achieve the isolation distances re-
quired to grow heirloom corn varieties that are GMO free. At Baker Creek we have undertaken
a rigorous process of testing to ensure that all of our corn varieties offered are free of GMO
contamination. Here are a few facts about our non GMO corn and the testing process.
Our Corn Source-We grow and receive our corn seed from a variety of locations,
including our extensive network of seed growers and from reliable seed distributors. EVERY
lot of corn seed that Baker Creek offers is sent for GMO testing.
Sample Size- In order for the tests to have reliable results, a minimum of 10,000
seeds, representative of the entire lot, are sent to a testing laboratory in Iowa.
Testing Method- The Genetic ID laboratory uses the Real-Time PCR method,
which is recognized as being more reliable and sensitive than any other GMO test method.
Commitment to Accuracy- The limit of detection with the PCR method is 0.01%
which is equivalent to 1/10,000. So by sending a sample of 10,000 we are able to take full
MONTANA CUDU #CN188 advantage of the limit of detection by the PCR method.
A beautiful spotted variety that is descended from a historic Native Our GMO free policy- Seed is only sold once we have received the test results
American variety. Ed Schultz, renowned corn breeder from Montana, that the corn seed lot is GMO free.
CORN SALAD
has worked to adapt a blended corn as a tribute to a sacred Native
American variety. Cudu corn is said to be an ancient native American
variety used for sacred ritual. A sample of seeds was donated to the
USDA seed bank by Oscar Will in 1958. The original donated seed
may have been accidentally inbred or crossed, as the cobs were With its characteristic nutty flavor, dark green color and soft, texture corn salad is
stunted and short, and kernels had begun to lose their signature a cold-season green that is gaining in popularity--and rightfully so! This tender
blue eagle marking. Ed is a far northern grower who has worked to salad green, also known as mache, is one of the first vegetables to sprout in the
create beautiful and early-maturing corns like Atomic Orange and spring. Succulent and tasty, mache is delicious on its own or mixed with other salad
the Papa’s corn. He received a sample of seeds from the USDA and greens. One of the only vegetables to thrive in our winter season outside in our
has worked for over five years to adapt it to his northern region and Missouri gardens. (200 seeds per packet)
to create longer cobs. He reports that this variety has long, slender
ears and beautiful blue-spotted kernels. To achieve this variety, he
bred true Cudu corn with a small percentage of Papa’s White corn.
Premium salads
Pkt $5.00 even in winter!
MONTANA LAVENDER CLAY CORN #CN191

A stunning lavender colored flour corn with long slender 8-12 inch
long ears in an attractive pastel shade that produces silky, soft corn-
meal. This vigorous and early producing corn was bred by Ed Schultz
of Montana. Ed has made a name for himself as an expert corn breeder
with great knowledge and respect for the Native American corn variet-
ies that he loves to works with. One look at the unmistakable lavender
kernels shows that this blended Native American variety is descended CORN SALAD, GREEN FULL HEART #OG116
from the lavender parching corn of the Mandan tribe. In 1808, Thomas (Valeriana spp.) Centuries ago this highly nutritious foraged wild plant of Eurasia
Jefferson received seeds of a lavender colored, Mandan Red Clay corn; was recognized for its soft, supple texture and nutty flavor and brought into
he reported that the seeds were given to him by Lewis and Clark from cultivation. The delicate culinary nature of mache belies its unparalleled cold
their 1804 contact with the Mandan tribe in present day North Dakota. hardiness, making it the perfect winter or cool-season green and ideal for winter
Schultz has taken the lovely lavender-clay color and rugged cold market farmers. Picture winter salads, resplendent in antioxidants and vitamins,
hardiness of Mandan corn while making for more slender and uniform harvested straight from the garden or cold frame! Mache is especially rich in
ears and short, shout plants. A stellar feat of breeding from a solid vitamin C, essential for a healthy diet, especially in the winter months! A culinary
foundation of superlative ancient genetics. Pkt (50 seeds) $4.00 specialty crop of the Nantes region of France. Pkt $2.75

COSMOS LOVELY BLOOMS IN A HOST OF COLORS
“Cosmos” is the Greek word for harmony, yet these attractive plants bring a riotous explosion of colors and frills to the summer garden! Growing cosmos is
easy and rewarding.The plants are drought tolerant and prefer poor to average soils. A favorite plant of pollinators and glorious in pretty, floral bouquets!
truly exotic tempting Our Rarest Species!
red cosmos! fragrance
MAGICAL
MEXICAN
CHOCOLATE
COSMOS
BLACK MAGIC “CHOCOLATE” COSMOS #FL242
(Cosmos atrosanguineus). Chocolate-scented cosmos, originally from the pine and
RUBINATO COSMOS #FL152 oak woods in Mexico, was believed to now be extinct in much of their native range
Super dwarf red cosmos! Here’s an outstanding addition to the Cos- in the pine oak forests of the Trans Mexican Volcanic Belt. The intoxicating aroma
mos clan—award-winning color on compact plants! The color is the of chocolate cosmos has made them a favorite of gardeners for centuries, and
very best of the burgundy-magenta that makes cosmos so endearing until recently, plants were wild and a bit scraggly and could only be propagated by
in the summer garden—varying tones from medium to super deep. cuttings. Renowned flower breeder Dr. Keith Hammett of New Zealand has created
The single blooms have very wide petals; the overall effect is reminis- the incredible new Black Magic cosmos. With larger blooms, a neater growing
cent of richly pleated silk. The 24-inch plants are compact, never lanky. habit and a few viable seeds, this is an exciting new heirloom innovation! Plants
Recently recognized with Europe’s Fleuroselect award. Spectacular! average 2 feet tall with blooms almost 2 inches across and the rich, velvety blooms
Pkt (30 seeds) $3.00 truly look and smell like chocolate. Pkt (4 seeds) $5.00
VELOUETTE COSMOS #FL116 ROSE-LIKE LOVELINESS!

Annual that self sows in the garden. This stun-
ning variety garners squeals of delight in the
garden. The unusual striping creates an exciting
effect, especially when planted en masse. This
is the perfect focal point for the landscape or
arrangement as the patterns and contrasting
colors keep you wanting more. A rich crimson
color is offset by transparent white, each petal
subtly different from the next. Plants reach 2 feet
tall, and the blooms are profuse throughout the
season. Pkt (30 seeds) $3.00
SEA SHELLS
#FL247
Here’s something unusual
for cottage gardens or for
cut flowers: the ray flowers
of this charming cosmos
are tubular or cone-shaped
rather than flat, giving the
blooms an intricate look.
Three-inch flowers are pro- Candy
DOUBLE DUTCH ROSE #FL346 cane
New!
duced abundantly all sum- We love these incredible rose-like flowers on this
mer until frost, in the usual stripes
stunning cosmos variety & streaks
from Holland. The balleri-
cosmos shades of deep na pink, semi and fully double blooms are a cheerful
rose, shell pink and pure, addition to the cottage garden, floral designs and
snowy white. Plants reach the landscape. It’s no wonder this variety is a favor-
3-4 feet; like most cosmos, ite for cutting; the blooms are sturdy and stunning
it tolerates poor and dry with long stems. Plants average 4 feet tall. A real
soils, hot conditions. Pkt standout in our trial gardens this last year, and a
(50 seeds) $2.75 new favorite! Pkt (30 seeds) $3.00

amazing color!
BRIGHT LIGHTS
#FL241 Brilliant
flowers in shades of
orange, yellow, and
flame red. The plants
are early to bloom and
produce profusely. Col-
orful and easy to grow.
Pkt (100 seeds) $2.50
APRICOT LEMONADE COSMOS #FL884

A silky soft palette of unique color combinations has made Apricot Lemonade one of the
most highly sought after flowers. Each bloom with its own personality, this is the first cosmos
variety known to combine sumptuous shades of buttery lemon, pink and apricot. A truly
whimsical display in the landscape or for fine arrangements. Home gardeners and flower
farmers alike will adore Apricot Lemonade, as cosmos are one of the easiest flowers to grow
from seed; however its romantic look delivers the elegance and sophistication of fine garden-
ing and floral work. Honeybees and native pollinators can’t get enough of this alluring bloom
either. You will find the dainty blooms a magnet for pollination. Pkt (30 seeds) $4.00
Mammoth Blooms!
JAPANESE KIIRO COSMOS #FL348 New!
A subtle yet striking cosmos from Japan. The elegant
petals are the lightest pastel shades of yellow, cream,
rose and peach. The 4-foot tall plants make soft clouds
of soothing color, perfect for the back of the border
and lovely in arrangements. A totally unique and differ-
ent color in cosmos that is beloved by gardeners and
pollinators alike! Pkt (30 seeds) $3.00
FIZZY ROSE PICOTEE COSMOS #FL349 New!

The most alluring and eye-catching cosmos, with pale
pink petals and dazzling magenta picotee. The flowers
CANDYFLOSS RED COSMOS #FL347 New! have a smaller row of second petals, making them a
If you like your cosmos big and bold, this is your choice! Magenta colored blooms with a semi-double. This 3.5-foot-tall variety is perfect for cut-
vibrant yellow eye. Compact, 2-foot plants are smothered in extra large 4-5 inch blooms; an ting, landscaping or container growing. Lovely choice
exemplary choice for containers, landscape design, and the cutting garden. Pkt (30 seeds) for floral design and cut flower sales. We love these! Pkt
$3.00 (30 seeds) $3.00

COWPEAS A SOUTHERN FAVORITE, EASY TO GROW!
(Vigna unguiculata) 30-75 seeds per pkt. Very easy to grow, colorful, and tasty, cowpeas are popular in the southern U.S., Africa, and Asia. They originated in
Africa and tolerate heat, drought, and humidity much better than common beans do. They are great picked young for use as green snap beans and stir fried
or boiled. They also make a great cover crop, sown in spring or summer and tilled into the soil when flowers begin to appear. Plant seeds about an inch deep
after frosts have ceased and soil is warm. Most types “run,” meaning they grow long vines, and so 3-5 feet should be allowed between rows.
OZARK RAZORBACK #CW148

Very productive bush plants
with an abundance of beautiful,
delicious peas; mottled half white
and half red with delicious creamy
flavor. We received these seeds
from the late Blane Bourgeois of
Salem, Arkansas. Pkt $2.50
WHITE WHIPPOORWILL
#CW155 We at last have the
hard-to-find, white-seeded
PURPLE HULL PINKEYE #CW109 Whippoorwill. Plants produce loads
A delectable, nutty-flavored cowpea perfectly suited to the screaming hot summer heat in the South. This classic of these creamy-white peas that
southern cowpea has long been a favorite of our customers for its impressive heat tolerance and wild productivity. are great when picked young and
The plants grow quickly in the face of intense weather and will produce tons of tasty, tender pods in a lovely green stir fried, or harvested when dry for
to purple color. These grow much like regular green beans, and produce rather quickly. Pkt $2.50 soup. An old Southern heirloom.
Pkt $2.50
GRANDMA’S This is Chef Jenna’s

Texas Caviar grandmother’s recipe
SALAD INGREDIENTS
3 lbs. cowpeas, shelled 1/4 C. olive oil
and boiled 2 T. mild salsa
1 large tomato, seeded 2 T. lemon juice
and chopped 1 T. dijon mustard
1 green pepper, diced 2 cloves garlic, minced
4 green onions, thinly 1 t. salt
sliced 1 t. thyme
4 oz. of sliced pimento 1 t. sugar
peppers (can use jar) 1/4 t. Tabasco sauce
1 jalepeño pepper, seed- 1/2 t. black pepper
ed and minced
Drain peas. Rinse under cold water. Combine

ingredients.
Whisk together well. Pour over bean mixture. CALIFORNIA BLACKEYE PEA #CW108 70 days. An old standard variety with
Chill 2-3 hours. (It’s better the next day.) Serve vigorous, high-yielding vines. Thomas Jefferson grew Blackeye peas in the 1770s.
with corn chips. Originating in Africa, cowpeas are easy to grow and are very popular in the South. A very
ancient crop. Pkt $2.50

CUCUMBER EASY TO GROW--QUICK TO HARVEST
(Cucumis sativus) 25-35 seeds per packet. Cucumbers originated in India or western Asia and have been known to gardeners for at least 3,000 years. Their
diverse forms and flavors are now appreciated and utilized in local cuisines around the world. Warm growers, they are best sown in place after the last
frost of spring. Very rich soil, well-drained yet moist, suits them best. Full sun exposure is usually preferred, except in hot-summer areas, where the plants
might benefit from some mid-afternoon shade. Vines vary in length. To save space, grow them on a trellis.
The World’s most popular Amaze your friends with dragon’s eggs!
cucumber variety.
DRAGON’S EGG #CU147

Beautiful cream-colored fruit is about the size and shape
of a large egg! Mild, bitter free and sweet tasting, this little
cucumber sets massive yields in our gardens. So fun to grow,
and very unique looking; great for children and all who like
BEIT ALPHA #CU150 delicious cucumbers. We were sent this heirloom favorite by
A delicious, very sweet cucumber that is usually picked small and does not need peeling as Reinhard Kraft, a German seed collector, but this heirloom
the skin is very tender. This variety is very popular in the Mediterranean, having been devel- originated in Croatia. Pkt (12 seeds) $3.50
oped in Israel at a kibbutz farm, and it is now becoming popular with Americans because
of the fruit’s fine flavor and high yields. This cuke is also burpless and has great shelf life. A
parthenocarpic variety, you can grow in a greenhouse without pollinators. Pkt $2.75
Customer Favorite!
RICHMOND GREEN APPLE #CU108

Super sweet fruit is crisp, like an apple! A unique heir-
loom from Australia, where it is still popular. The fruit is the
ARMENIAN YARD-LONG #CU169 size of a lemon but is of a beautiful lime green color. These
(Cucumis melo) Light green, mild tasting, deeply ribbed fruit. The elongated fruit yields are excellent for eating: very mild, sweet and juicy. Hard to
uniform, easily digestible, fluted slices. They are apt to twist and coil growing on the find and really fun to grow. Excellent flavor! This is an annual
ground, but develop nice and straight when hanging from a trellis. Fruit reaches over 24 favorite at the Baker Creek farm and is truly bitter free. We eat
inches long, but is best harvested at about 15 inches. This classic Armenian “cucumber” is these green globes skin and all. Pkt (10 seeds) $3.00
actually a melon genetically. Pkt $2.75
THE LEMON CUKE #CU103

60 days. The shape, size, and color of a lemon, but with super-sweet flavor! This cucumber was
famously peddled by one snake oil salesman as a genuine cross between an orange and a green
cucumber. The huckster claimed that he had plucked an orange blossom from his daughter’s bridal
bouquet (orange blossoms were a popular bridal flower in those days) and used it to pollinate a cu-
cumber plant! These “true lemon cucumber” seeds were sold at a bargain price of $1 per seed! Indeed,
the lemon cucumber is a pretty convincing fake, with round, lemon yellow fruit and a swollen blossom
end, just like a real lemon. Alas, the lemon cuke is a true cucumber, a result of naturally selecting for
round, yellow fruit. The lemon cucumber originated in the late 19th century and was introduced to
the U.S. in 1894. The tasty fruit is low in cucurbitacin, that naturally occurring cucumber chemical that
accounts for a slightly bitter taste. The flesh is citrusy and adds a real zip to salads! Fantastic for kids’
gardens. One of our all-time favorite garden crops! Pkt $2.75

super sweet flavor! China Jade Cucumber
JIBAI SHIMOSHIRAZU Sweet Green Flesh!
#CU102
The sweetest cucumber we
have tasted, this Japanese
variety is a perfect snacking
cucumber with no bitter
flavor! Produces shorter,
slightly thicker fruit than oth-
er Japanese varieties. Can be
grown on the ground or on
poles and is vigorous. Deep
green fruit is about 7-8 inches
long. Adapted to high tem-
perature, humidity, and is
disease and powdery mildew
resistant. Pkt (15 seeds) $3.50
Our Best
JAPANESE FAVORITE!
Tasting
Cucumber!
CHINA JADE CUCUMBER #CU119

AONAGA JIBAI CUCUMBER Stunning jade-colored flesh and unmatched sweet flavor make this
#CU120 Exceptionally sweet, a superb snacking cucumber. A popular cucumber from northern
tender, and above all -- har- China, it grows well both in the garden or in the greenhouse. The
dy. Aonaga Jibai is one of our crop is believed to have been brought from western China to the
finds from a recent seed saving east during the Han dynasty in 216. Cucumbers have long been
expedition to Japan. Known in selected and perfected in China for sweet, nutty gourmet flavor.
the southern islands of Japan, This variety is an homage to those many years of natural breeding;
the seeds have been preserved the long, slender, thin-skinned fruit will develop without pollina-
over generations by an old family tion, making a seedless and burpless cuke. In Chinese medicine
in Beppu City on Kyushu Island.
the cucumber is used as a natural refrigerant in the intense heat of
The long, slender 8-inch fruit is
summer. The cooling effect is said to soothe heat-related ailments
bitter free and super sweet with
inconspicuous seeds, making it a and even heat-induced bouts of anger! A favorite in our trials; we
perfect marketing cucumber with just love the flavor and gemstone-colored flesh! Try growing this
flavor that stands out from the variety in a greenhouse without pollinators; the result is a tender
rest! Pkt (15 seeds) $3.50 and delectable burpless fruit without seeds. Pkt (15 seeds) $4.00
MARKETMORE 76 #CU101
70 days. Marketmore ‘76 is a name that is synonymous with vigor and productivity. Market-
more ‘76 is possibly one of the most recognizable heirlooms, and rightfully so. Decades after
its initial introduction, this delicious refreshing cuke still boasts impressive disease and pest
resistance. Fruit averages 8-9 inches long, perfect for slicing. Dark green with thick protective
skin, a perfect choice for market gardening as the rugged little fruit stand up well to ship-
ping but still have the high quality of flavor and texture that grocery store cukes simply can’t
match! The original Marketmore cucumber was developed at Cornell University in 1968 by
Dr. Henry Munger. It was hailed as a breeding breakthrough for cucumbers. For 30 years Dr.
Munger perfected the Marketmore (and many other incredible vegetable varieties). In 1976
he released a particularly vigorous open-pollinated strain of Marketmore, and it remains
a favorite of home and market gardeners alike! We are grateful to Dr. Munger, who in his 60
years of breeding at Cornell championed the idea of bringing more densely nutritious vege-
tables to the forefront of the diet in order to promote health. Pkt $2.50

THE CLASSIC american pickler! CHICAGO PICKLING CUCUMBER #CU181
55 days. Originally bred for the markets of the
Chicago area. Released in 1888, this has been the
go-to pickling cuke for generations of home gar-
deners and canners, and we are so pleased to offer
it! The thin skins take up pickling solutions readily.
Black-spined fruit can be allowed to reach 7 inches
without sacrificing quality, but is often harvested
much smaller. Amazingly prolific, and disease resis-
tant, too. Pkt $2.75
GELE TROS CUCUMBER

#CU159
This is a large yellow
cucumber that was popular
in Holland for making
yellow, sliced pickles. The
Dutch call this cucumber
the “ancient race”. The ripe
fruit is quite colorful in its
BOSTON PICKLING #CU105 sunny yellow color. A fine
An old heirloom dating back to 1880. Vigorous vines give large old strain that is very rare
yields of smooth green fruit. It is excellent for pickles; very crisp and now even in Europe. Pkt (15
good quality. A very popular variety at the turn of the 20th century. seeds) $4.00
Pkt $2.50
MINIATURE MUNCHER #CU174

WHITE #CU167 60 days. A stellar burpless
50 days. White- cuke, perfect for greenhouse
skinned, black- cultivation and no pollinators
spined little pickling necessary. Without insects the
cukes. Production vines will produce seedless
is high and begins fruit that remain tender and
very early on. tasty for longer. Very tender,
Almost-bush plants dual-purpose variety makes
that seldom run great pickles and is excellent
over three feet for fresh eating right out of
make great contain- the garden! Nearly spineless
er plants. Delicious fruit is 6 to 8 inches long,
for fresh use as well. reaching a plump 3 inches
This strain has none wide. Produces abundantly
of the bitterness on strong vigorous vines.
that has unfortu- Non-bitter, burpless variety
nately come to be can be eaten at any stage of
associated with the growth. For pickling, harvest
white-fruited types. the fruit at 4 to 6 inches long.
Pkt $2.75 Pkt $2.75
Amazing baby fruit! MEXICAN SOUR

GHERKIN #CU125
(Melothria scabra) 75 days.
Incredible, small cucum-
ber-like fruit is shaped like
baby watermelons. They
are good added to salads
or can be pickled. They
have a cucumber-like
taste with a touch of
lemon. The ornamental
vines have tiny leaves and
flowers and are perfect for
the cottage garden. Very
unique and fun for kids.
Huge yields. Pkt $3.00

DANDELION FLAVORSOME GREENS & DELIGHTFUL FLOWERS
The name Dandelion is said be derived form the French ‘dente-de-lion’, meaning lion’s tooth, referring to the deeply lobed nature of the leaves. This
beneficial plant has a long history of use in traditional herbalism and is a popular wild foraged edible. Our selection of dandelions is not only delicious
but also strikingly beautiful! A favorite flower of Jere, who hopes to someday rediscover many lost domesticated varieties from historic Japan.
AMAZE FRENCH DANDELION #HB215

YOUR (Taraxacum officinale) Perennial. A so-
phisticated French play on the immense-
FRIENDS ly nutritious wild dandelion. Dandelion
is highly nutritious and contains potent
antioxidants. The potential health
benefits are incredible, from weight loss
to healthier cholesterol, with studies
claiming dandelions’ cancer fighting
abilities. Use the young leaves in salads,
older leaves as boiled greens. Roots can
be roasted and used in place of coffee.
Pkt (150 seeds) $2.50
PINK DANDELION #HB282 (Taraxacum pseudoroseum)

Perennial. A darling little wildflower from central Asia, pink dandelion
is a much less prolific relative of the common yellow dandelion. While
a pink dandelion may seem unusual to American gardeners, the pas-
tel blooms can be found growing along forest edge lines, meadows
and roadsides in their native range. Leaves, roots and blooms of pink ITALIKO ROSSO DANDELION #RC106
dandelion are edible; they are considered slightly less bitter than (Cichorium intybus) Beautiful, bright red stems and deep green leaves make this
the common yellow dandelion. The 1-2 inch blooms are pink with a variety a winner! Baby leaves add great tangy flavor to salads, or good as a cooked
lemon-cream center, making them incredibly alluring to butterflies, green. We offer true Italian seeds for this delicious heirloom, which is not a true
honeybees and other pollinators. The pink dandelion is a rich source dandelion, but rather a member of the chicory family.
of vitamin A, calcium and many other minerals. Pkt (15 seeds) $3.50 Pkt (250 seeds) $3.00
DAHLIA EASY TO GROW AND LOADED WITH COLOR!

Annual. Tubers may be lifted and stored for planting the following spring. Flowers and tubers are both useful as food. Dahlias are native to Mexico, Guate-
mala and other regions of Central and South America where they have long been enjoyed as a food source by Indigenous populations.
UNWINS MIX
DAHLIA #FL300
(Dahlia hybrida)
Colorful mix of
rose, orange,
yellow, crimson,
purple, and brick
red. Single, double
and semi-double
flowers; a popular
garden flower. A
classic dahlia mix
that has greeted
several genera- MIGNON SINGLE MIX DAHLIA #FL184
tions of gardeners Compact, rounded plants are a useful size, reaching about
each summer. Easy 20 inches—perfect for bedding, large enough to make a real
to grow. Pkt (50 showing in containers or window boxes. Flowers are single,
seeds) $2.75 large at 3-4 inches, with petals of unusually heavy substance.
Colors are perky dahlia tones of white, pinks, soft yellows, and
reds. Pkt (30 seeds) $2.75

DAISY, AFRICAN INCREDIBLE BLUE EYES!
Vivid and funky, these colorful flowers are simply a delight
to grow! Drought tolerant and heat loving, these plants
perform best when grown in full sun. African Daisy seeds
need light in order to germinate, so simply sprinkle
seeds onto the soil and place in a cool, well lit location.
Transplant when seedlings are 2”-3” high. A favorite
among our customers.
BLUE DISC AFRICAN DAISY #FL293

Annual. Silvery white ray flowers offset the steel-blue
“eyes” or centers. Heat-loving daisy is easy from seed
and thrives in heat. Plants to 24 inches. Very striking and
makes a brave show all summer long! Pkt (75 seeds) $3.50
FLAKE AFRICAN DAISY #FL338 New!

(Dimorphotheca sinuata) This annual flower is the most
pleasing blend of orange and yellow colors, a cheerful
addition to beds, borders and containers. An easy-to-grow
compact variety, stands just 15 inches tall with blooms
about 3 inches across. We love it planted en masse for a
stunning design effect. This South African favorite is great
planted in sunny, well-drained areas. Pkt (150 seeds) $2.75
DAISY, CHOCOLATE RICH, CHOCOLATE FRAGRANCE!

CHOCOLATE DAISY
#FL339 New!
(Berlandiera Lyrata) An easy-to
-grow native wild flower with
darling yellow blooms that
smell of hot cocoa, especially
strong in the early morning
hours. The stamens of the
flower are edible and taste
faintly of chocolate! Various
medicinal uses of this plant
have been documented
among Native American
communities. This clumping
perennial will reach 1-1.5 feet
tall, and the plant will slowly
grow year after year. A popular
border plant best planted
en masse. Hardy from USDA
zones 2-10. Highly attractive
to beneficial insects. Pkt (25
seeds) $3.25

DILL DOCK OR SORREL
(Anethum graveolens) A popular culinary herb with an ancient history, dill is a (Rumex spp.) Flavorful herbaceous plants, cultivated for centuries as a
flavorful and aromatic addition to many dishes. Pollinator favorite! garden herb or salad vegetable. Enjoyed raw or cooked, the leaves offer a
unique, tart flavor to dishes. Plants are easy to grow from seed, prefer full
Great for sun to partial shade and require very little maintenance. Dock and sorrel
beautiful are excellent as ornamental and edible additions to garden borders, mixed
containers and rain gardens.
bouquets!
DILL, BOUQUET #HB126

Early to flower with large seed heads. Excellent in pickles and used to flavor
many other foods. Easy to grow. Pkt (300 seeds) $2.50
DIANTHUS (PINKS) DOCK, BLOODY (RED SORREL) #HB189

The spicy, clove-scented flowers of this cottage garden favorite. (Rumex sanguineus) Harvest the pretty leaves when small, and enjoy the
famous lemony-sorrel flavor in salads, soups and more! So pretty and
RAINBOW LOVELINESS
delicious when young and tender! Stunning foliage plant with elongated,
DIANTHUS #FL344 New! medium green leaves, exquisitely veined in a brilliant burgundy-purple. A
Stunning, spidery blooms in a
hardy perennial, it quickly forms an attractive clump, which sends up red
soft pastel rainbow of pinks, pur-
ples and whites. 1-1.5’ tall short flower-clusters in early summer, followed by brown seed heads. A superb,
-lived perennial that will bloom in deer-resistant accent plant that is sure to add elegance and flavor to your
the first year and can be treated kitchen. Pkt (100 seeds) $2.75
as an annual. This heavenly scent-
ed dianthus has been beloved for
everything from cutting gardens
Heavenly to cottage gardens since the
Fragrance 1920s. Pkt (200 seeds) $3.00
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BLACK AND WHITE MINSTRALS #FL329 SORREL, GREEN DE BELLEVILLE #HB202 (Rumex acetosa) Sorrel
Hardy annual. Dainty, fully double blooms in deepest maroon, almost is appreciated in native cuisines throughout Europe and in many parts of
black, edged in brilliant white. The margins of the petals are heavily Asia and Africa, as well. A perennial, it is available in early spring, before
frilled, and the overall effect is one of great dignity and refinement, yet many annual crops have even been sown! The lemony tartness of the
stunning beauty. The one-inch blooms are sweetly fragrant. Makes a fine young succulent leaves gives a tangy twist to salads. Widely used in soups;
cut flower but really shines in a massed planting. Compact plants, the combine with spinach for an authentic spanikopita. This cultivated variety
flowers are held above the grass-like foliage, reaching about a foot in with clear green leaves is much slower bolting than the wild species.
height. Pkt (50 seeds) $3.50 Pkt (200 seeds) $2.50

ECHINACEA LONG-BLOOMING BEAUTY AND NATURE’S REMEDY
Commonly referred to as coneflowers, this genus of flowering plants is native to eastern and central North America. These clump-forming perennials are
easily divided once established. They prefer full sun and are quite drought tolerant. Seeds require stratification in order to germinate. Sow seeds thickly
in the fall (after hard frost in the north and before winter rains elsewhere) and lightly cover with soil. Alternatively, they can also be refrigerated in a moist
medium for two to four weeks before planting in the spring.
A rainbow of jewel-toned colors! ALL-TIME CUSTOMER FAVORITE!
GREEN TWISTER #HB184

PARADISO MIX ECHINACEA #HB293 An ornamental medicinal beloved by butterflies, birds and bees!
A real spectacle in the herb garden, Echinacea Paradiso Mix is a blend of the wildest Green Twister is a wild take on our favorite immune-boosting herb.
combination of gem tones. This candy jar of color adds gorgeous accent to herb Electrifying green and magenta petals are like a flashing neon sign
gardens, perennial beds, meadows and containers. A truly remarkable medicinal for pollinators and indeed, this variety is a hot spot for beneficial
ornamental, plants stand 2-3 feet tall and can be harvested and made into an herbal garden visitors. Drought tolerant and easy to grow, this perennial
tea that studies have shown may help boost the immune system. A must have for will provide medicinal benefits and pollinator attraction each year
cold and flu season. Pkt (15 seeds) $4.50 with good looks to boot! Pkt (15 seeds) $5.00
OUR HEAVIEST BLOOMER! MELLOW YELLOWS

#HB186
A pollinator-attracting
perennial in a lovely
range of yellow colors.
A glorious palette that
ranges from brilliant
yellow to rich gold.
Compact plants reach
just 24 inches tall,
perfect for containers
or for the front border.
Pollinators adore the
nectar- rich flowers, and
we love how no fuss this
pretty plant is: drought
tolerant and not picky
about soil. Excellent in
so many applications, ECHINACEA PURPUREA #HB119
from the meadow to A beautiful purple wildflower and well-known
the herb garden. Pkt (15 medicinal herb with numerous uses. Excellent.
seeds) $5.00 Showy flowers bloom on tall, sturdy stalks. Pkt
(50 seeds) $2.75

EGGPLANT ONE OF THE MOST VERSATILE FOOD CROPS!
(Solanum melongena and others) 25-35 seeds per packet. We offer the best selection of quality heirloom eggplants in the U.S. This is Jere’s favorite crop,
as it is easy to grow, and the fruit is nutritious and incredibly delicious. Another of the great staple agricultural crops of India, eggplant varieties have
long been appreciated in traditional communities in Africa, Asia, the Middle East and Mediterranean coast, and, more recently, the Americas. With their
often large and showy purple or white blooms and velvety leaves, eggplants are ornamental enough to grow in the border or even in the front yard!
Heat-loving plants, eggplants are best started indoors about 8 weeks before the last frost date of spring. Be sure to set out transplants only after carefully
hardening them to outdoor conditions and only after warm weather has really arrived.
fantastic, sweet flavor! DELICIOUS JAPANESE EGGPLANT

Favorite JAPANESE JADE #EG108
of Chefs! New! (Hisui) The apple-
green skin makes this a
unique and eye-catching
edible ornamental. Highly
regarded among chefs for
its super juicy texture, the
flesh is moist and soft with
a remarkably delectable
flavor. Excellent for pickling,
grilling, tempura, with the
ability to elevate any standard
eggplant dish to the next
level. In Japan, it is sometimes
marketed as the “beauty egg-
plant.” Pkt (15 seeds) $3.00
SATSUMA LONG
A FAMOUS culinary
Delight FROM Japan
SATSUMA LONG #EG128 New!
A super long, Japanese eggplant with minty green skin that has a pretty,
matte look. The white flesh is tender, but firm and has a superb, sweet and
buttery eggplant flavor that is lacking in most eggplants. The impressively
long fruit grows to 16 inches while remaining tasty and tender. This heirloom
is divine in tempura, curries, pizza, soups and even salads! The perfect variety
for roasting, grilling, pickling, frying or steaming. A healthy garden treat that
is so easy to grow. An heirloom that has long been cherished by gardeners
and chefs in the beautiful, Kagoshima Prefecture, on Japan’s southern island
of Kyushu, was known in ancient times as Satsuma. The name of this eggplant
implies that it was a local favorite of the region. Pkt (15 seeds) $3.50
長
崎 MITOYO #EG201
エ Large fruit is oval to teardrop shaped and nearly black. Flesh is very ten-
der and sweet. It is even highly recommended for use without cooking!
ッ Fruit is also excellent baked or roasted, and is often used in pickling as
well in its native Japan, where the variety was originally collected at a lo-
グ cal market. Traditionally grown in the Mitoyo and Kanonji areas, it is one
プ of the best-tasting eggplants we have ever tried. Pkt $3.50
ラ JAPANESE WHITE
ン EGG #EG110 65
days. With full, rich
ト flavor, the lovely 2
Delicious specialty to 3 inch white fruit
of Nagasaki is perfect for stir
NAGASAKI LONG #EG123 frying, soups and
We love the extra-long fruit of this heirloom eggplant from Nagasaki, Japan, curries. The plants
but its shape is just one of its charms. The tender, never-bitter fruit is mild and give heavy yields all
sweet enough to eat raw! Gardeners will appreciate its impressive tolerance season. Pkt $2.75
to heat and humidity. Chefs and home cooks will adore its velvety mouthfeel
and nutty flavor. Pkt $3.50
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PING TUNG #EG109
70 days. A wonderful eggplant
CHINESE
from Ping Tung, Taiwan. Fruit
is purple and up to 14 inches STRING
long and 2 inches in diameter.
This variety is so sweet and
Our Best
tender, superbly delicious! One Tasting!
of the best Chinese eggplants
on the market. Pkt $3.00
Sweet Flavor!
ASWAD #EG175 CHINESE STRING EGGPLANT #EG106 New!

CASPER #EG101
This incredibly delicious Iraqi variety comes Our favorite eggplant is so long and skinny that the
from our friend Nael Aziz. Satiny, dark pur- Chinese named it after a piece of string! This is the
75 days. Medium size, very attractive, ple-black fruit gets very large—to 3 pounds or
smooth ivory-white fruit that has a very most slender, tender and best-tasting variety we
more. Shaped like a squat teardrop, the flesh is
mild mushroom-like flavor. Prolific plant. sweet and tender, perfect for grilling or baking. have grown! This marvelous eggplant is so sweet it
Fruit ripens early. An excellent variety for The fruit is abundantly produced. Very heat is even delicious raw in salads, and this buttery, ten-
specialty growers and gardeners. Pkt $2.75 tolerant and productive in our trials. Pkt $3.00 der East China variety is our top choice for doing just
that! Very high-yielding plants produce profusions
The Puerto Rican
ROSITA #EG179 of 10-15-inch long fruit with lavender-violet skin and
Beauty Lovely 8-inch x 4-inch neon, snowy white flesh. A superior choice for sautéing,
lavender-pink fruit has a grilling, and more! Fire up the wok and make the
mild, sweet, white flesh. The
best pan of Chinese eggplant you will ever taste!
skin is tender and not bitter.
Eggplant has an ancient history in China, where it is used
Produces excellent yields.
for food and medicine. This is a masterpiece of thousands
This incredible heirloom was
of years of eggplant selection from this amazing land. We
developed in Puerto Rico
grow these almost year-round in our greenhouses and
in the 1940s by the Puerto
outdoors in the warmer months They are super quick
Rico Agricultural Experiment
to mature. We cook the new baby fruit whole like green
Station, Rio Piedras. One of
beans, only these are better! Pkt (15 seeds) $4.00
our favorites every season.
Pkt $3.00

Thailand’s wonderful world of delicious eggplant!
Tiny, tasty
eggplants
THAI LAVENDER FROG EGG #EG186 THAI LONG GREEN (GREEN ELEPHANT TUSK) #EG119
A delicious and tiny heirloom that will become a new favorite! The fruit is a 85 days. Very mild and sweet, the 10 to 12 inches long, very slender fruit
marvelous lavender color and just 1 inch across. The fruit can be used whole. Try is a beautiful light-lime green. One of the best-tasting eggplants; superb
it tossed into stir fries, amazing in curry and soups, or cooked on a skewer for a flavor and very tender. Good yields on 2 to 3-feet tall plants. This heir-
perfect bite-sized treat. Jere Gettle found this gorgeous edible ornamental on a
loom from Thailand is becoming popular with gourmet chefs. Pkt $2.75
trip to Thailand. Productive plants yield lots of flavorful fruit. Pkt (10 seeds) $3.50
MELANZANA ROSSA DI ROTONDA #EG199 New!

A truly scrumptious and unique member of the eggplant family, it
LISTADA DE GANDIA #EG137 90 days. One of the most popular tastes like a combination of eggplant, tomatoes and peppers. It is
heirloom types, this one has 7-inch long fruit that is white with lovely bright traditionally made into gourmet caponata or preserved and pickled.
purple stripes. It us so beautiful and has fabulous flavor with sweet, tender This red round fruit is popular in the Italian province of Potenza. The
flesh. This excellent variety hails from Spain, a country that is renowned for bright orange, round fruit was originally brought to Rotonda, Italy
fine food. Pkt $3.00 from Ethiopia just before World War II and can often be found in jars
of olive oil and spread on crusty Italian bread. Jere Gettle found seeds
“The life of the nation is secure only while the nation is honest, for this delicacy while traveling in Italy in 2009. Pkt (10 seeds) $3.00
truthful, and virtuous.” -Frederick Douglass

FENNEL SWEET, LICORICE FLAVOR
(Foeniculum vulgare) This cool-season crop has a long and varied history of use. Highly aromatic and flavorful, fennel has been used as a food, medicine
and even as an insect repellant. Plants prefer full sun, and seeds should be planted as soon as soil warms in the spring. Give yourself a head start on
germination by soaking the seeds overnight! Fennel also makes a decorative addition to landscapes and can even be enjoyed in flower arrangements.
A perennial Pollinator Favorite!
FENNEL AND SWALLOWTAIL

BUTTERFLIES
The single most entertaining
plant at the Mansfield, Missouri,
Baker Creek trial gardens is Bronze
fennel. We intentionally grow this
stunningly gorgeous plant to feed
Parsley worms, the striking cat-
erpillars that eventually turn into
swallowtail butterflies. Little Malia
Gettle and most school garden
tours get endless enjoyment all
season counting the caterpillars
and watching the hive of life living
among the bronze, wispy leaves
borne on child-high stalks. All
stages of life are found on this
remarkable host plant.
FENNEL, BRONZE #HB198 Delicious Flavor!
(Foeniculum vulgare) Very decorative bronze-hued lacy foliage. Its unusual color makes a striking accent plant, a sophisticated addition in salads or an elegant
garnish. Seeds may, of course, be used like those of any fennel. Pkt (50 seeds) $3.00
FENNEL,
FLORENCE
#HB128
(Foeniculum
vulgare)Luscious
and pleasantly
flavored. Devel-
oped in the 17th
century and
used in Italian
cooking. Very
tasty and easy to
grow. Pkt (200
seeds) $2.50
“The regenerated
do not go to war,
nor engage in strife.
They are children
of peace who have
beaten their swords
into plowshares and
their spears into
pruning forks, and
know no war.”
— Menno Simons

GARDEN FRUIT AN ASSORTMENT OF FAST-GROWING FRUIT
Our expansive selection of decadent and delightful fruits is sure to pique the interest of adventuresome gardeners everywhere! From pepino melons and
paw paws to naranjillas and pink bananas, the colors and flavors of these exotic offerings are now available to be enjoyed in your home gardens.
Great
for Pies!
LITCHI TOMATO (MORELLE DE BALBIS) #GR112
(S. sisymbriifolium) The most intriguing garden berry we have ever seen, and with superb creamy and mild cherry flavor. A totally unique fruit, it is de-
lightful to imagine litchi tomato into myriad culinary interpretations from mock cherry pies to chutneys and pickles. Its Latin name is Solanum sisymb-
riifolium, but it goes by many aliases: Vila Vila in Latin America, litchi tomato in the U.S. and in France, Morelle de Balbis. It is a favorite fruit here at Baker
Creek and has even been seen growing in the home garden of Canadian prime minister Justin Trudeau. While the alien like plants may seem like a new
innovation, litchi tomato was celebrated in seed catalogs of antiquity as an exotic and delicious fruit. The 1896 Wilson’s Seed Farm catalog featured a
plant referred to as Solanum anthrophagorum. It was described as a bright red fruit that lends well to pies and sauces. The Wilson’s catalog also told of
the fruit being used as a condiment for a cannibal’s meal of human flesh in Fiji. Botanists believe the litchi tomato to be native to South America, yet ear-
ly accounts mention it as a plant growing in the islands of the South Pacific. Large plants grow to 5 feet and are covered with thorns, sweet red fruit and
large white flowers. Lovely to look at, but be careful with the thorns! The fruit is about the size of a cherry and tastes like a cherry crossed with a tomato.
A very pretty and attractive plant that originated in South America, but has been naturalized in many countries. You can grow litchi tomato just as you
would grow regular tomatoes. A great source of vitamins A and C! Pkt (25 seeds) $3.50
tropical sweet melon taste!

flavor!
DWARF TAMARILLO #GR136 (Cyphomandra abutiloi-

des) Miniature version of the regular tamarillo, and a close
relative, but this one ripens smaller fruit in clusters. When
fully ripe, each fruit is a deep golden-orange. Very sweet,
fruity, tropical flavor, with overtones of pineapple—dwarf PEPINO MELON #GR117 (S. muricatum) One of our all-time favorite fruits! This eggplant
tamarillos are superb for juicing, whipped into smoothies, relative produces fruit that ranges in size from a chicken egg to a large goose egg, with a
or eaten out of hand. The foliage is very fragrant, and at cream-colored rind that often has beautiful purple stripes. It has a sweet, mild flesh that is
all stages the plants are very lovely and ornamental! This very melon-like. Use fresh or cooked. Beautiful, glossy ornamental plants require a fairly long
South American native produced well in our Missouri season and are grown like eggplants. We had an abundant crop of these delectable fruit this
garden, but may need greenhouse cultivation in the north. past season here in Missouri. This fun plant can be grown indoors. Pepinos are popular in
In frost-free conditions, it eventually grows into a small tree. Peru, New Zealand and Australia and have just recently started to become common in U.S.
Super delicious and easy to grow! Pkt (25 seeds) $4.00 markets. This plant is native to the Andes Mountain region. Pkt (20 seeds) $6.50

Grow Amazing, PINK BANANA
Beautiful, Bonsai #GR124
Pomegranates! (Musa velutina) Lovely,
small banana plants
produce the most
stunning, glowing,
brilliant pink banana
you will ever see. They
are edible, but very
seedy. Plants have large
leaves that grow up to
24 inches long and add
a wonderful tropical
effect to your yard or
patio. This species is
relatively hardy, taking
a few degrees of frost
ORANGE MASTER POMEGRANATE #GR113 fairly well. Ripe fruit will
Here is an extra-dwarf pomegranate that’s perfect for small containers. start to split open when
Early-flowering plants are good for bonsai. This small, ornamental fruit ready to eat. Showy and
will take light frosts but should be grown indoors in cool climates. We fun to grow! Can be
have had a plant for years and are always amazed at the amount of hard to germinate, but
flowers and fruit it produces. Easy to care for and requires less water is then easy to grow. Pkt
than most plants. Pkt (10 seeds) $6.00 (10 seeds) $6.00
GAILLARDIA GOJI BERRIES

Gorgeous gaillardia are almost effortless to grow and flourish BLACK GOJI BERRY #GR159
in a sunny, dry location. Also known as blanket flower, due (Black Wolfberry) This spectacular superfood is native
to their growth habit, the plants perform best in poor soils throughout Central Asia. The black goji berry is very rarely
and make a startling addition to flower beds. Try growing found in Western cuisine but has long been celebrated in the
gaillardia in a mixed bed with cosmos and African daisies! Himalayan region as a powerful medicinal and health food.
A Victorian Bright & brilliant The black goji is known to be more healthful and potent
Favorite! Carnival colors! than the more widely known red goji, and we find the flavor
sweeter. The tasty, inky black berries are exceptionally high
in antioxidants and are said to boost the immune system
and improve circulation. Thanks to their ability to fight free
radicals, they have been hailed as a food to promote healthy,
graceful aging. The potent berries create an outstanding
blue color when steeped or added to foods. These tasty
berries are quickly becoming a popular superfruit added to
smoothies and brewed into tea. The dried berries are great
in granola and muffins or snacked on alone; you can also
eat the berries fresh off the plant. Steep the berries into a
beautiful blue tea; adding a few drops of lemon will turn the
tea a lovely purple/pink color. Gardeners will be pleased to
know this exciting berry is highly prolific and easy to grow!
Plants thrive in zones 5-10. It grows as a shrub reaching 4-6
feet in height, and the plants are self fertile. The fruit ripens
from summer through early fall. Pkt (50 seeds) $6.00
SCARLET GOJI BERRY #GR109

(Scarlet Wolfberry) Chinese native perennial shrub with slender
stems growing up to 6.5-13 feet high if not pruned. From June
to September, the shrub is decorated with pale violet, fragrant
flowers. The fruit will then appear till the first frost and is rich in
vitamins, trace elements, antioxidants, amino acids, and essential
DOUBLE SUNSET GAILLARDIA #FL181 fatty acids. This superfruit traditionally has been used to help
improve eyesight, inhibit the synthesis of cholesterol, regulate
(Gaillardia Lorenziana) Antique, extra showy variety dating the digestive system, to reduce inflammation, and is said to slow
back to at least 1886. An extraterrestrial take on our favorite the aging process. Naturally drought tolerant, highly disease and
pollinator-friendly prairie flower. Blooms have quilled double insect resistant, and tolerates temps down to -18 F. The tender
petals in fabulous mixed colors. (Some single blooms, too) fruit appears in two years, and a mature plant can produce almost
This heat-tolerant, long-season blooming native North 7 lbs of berries under good conditions by the third year. Add
American wildflower is equally at home in the border or the fruit to tonic, soups, rice or herbal tea. The tender shoots and
freely sown as a wildflower. Makes an exemplary cut flower. leaves are used as a leaf vegetable and are cooked 15 minutes in
Pkt (50 seeds) $3.25 soup. May interfere with blood thinners and other medications
metabolized by the liver. Pkt (50 seeds) $4.00

GOMPHRENA LOADS OF VIBRANT “EVERLASTING” BLOOMS
A must for any garden, gomphrena is beautiful and long lasting either fresh or dried for arrangements. Thrives in heat and poor soil. So pretty!
GLOBOSA MIXED #FL189

Annual. Often called Globe Amaranth
(it is an amaranth relative, but petite
by comparison), plants seldom exceed
2 feet in height. The thimble-shaped,
papery flower heads are just an inch
across and produced in great numbers.
Colors are tones of white, pink, and rosy
reds. Great for cut-flower use and fine
for drying. Also well proportioned for
containers, where it makes an unusually
long-lasting display. Takes heat and
drought, too. Beloved old-fashioned
garden plant that is finding renewed
favor! Pkt (75 seeds) $2.75
Perfect for fresh

or dried bouquets
STRAWBERRY FIELDS #FL149 MANDARIN ORANGE #FL343 NEW!

A favorite cutting flower, Strawberry Fields produces pro-
An outstanding everlasting flower bursting with tangerine tones!
fusions of vivid, lipstick-red blooms on sturdy 18 inch-long
Gomphrena is a reliable, heat- and drought-tolerant ornamental in the
stems. Stunning when planted en masse and a phenom-
amaranth family, and this variety is dazzling. Ignite your landscape and
enal bedding flower. It produces long-season color that
floral designs with this electrifying citrusy gem. A long-season bloomer
does not tire. Remember to add these sensational scarlet
that holds color and can be used in dried arrangements, it is the perfect
poms to your everlasting bouquets! Pkt (50 seeds) $3.00
touch for flower crowns and other craft projects. Pkt (50 seeds) $3.00

GOURDS EASY TO GROW, PERFECT FOR MAKING CONTAINERS
(Lagenaria siceraria
BIRDHOUSE GOURD #GD108
unless stated other-
wise) 20 seeds per pkt.
The popular gourd for making bottles, birdhouses and
Whether true gourds, many other useful items. Fun to grow. Pkt $3.00
angled gourds or edible
gourds, all of these
squash relatives are
from the Old World
originally, and all need
similar conditions: a
long season of hot
weather and abundant
moisture in a rich soil.
May be direct sown into
warm soil or started
indoors a few weeks
early. The fruit will be
straighter and more
symmetrical if the long
vines are trained up a
trellis, but all may be
allowed to sprawl along CUCUZZI, SERPENTE DI SICILIA #ED102
the ground; some may The popular Italian edible gourd. Long, slender
run 20 feet! The edible fruit is a brilliant, light green color; very tender and
sorts are best harvested delicious with a rich flavor. The Italians eat these
when young, tender, Make your own steamed, sautéed, or stuffed and baked. Perfect for
and mild tasting. birdhouses! specialty markets. Pkt (15 seeds) $3.00
ZUCCA MELON GOURD #GD137 delicious cooked like zucchini

You can’t miss this gourd growing in
your garden. With a weight of 30 to 100
pounds, it is the largest gourd in the
world! It is not only big but also very
delicious. Pick it young and cook like
zucchini! This was a real show stopper
at the National Heirloom Expo. Every-
one wanted to know how we grew this
monstrosity. Unbelievably, there are no
trade secrets to growing this whopper.
It’s extremely easy to grow; it thrives
with little care. Start early and keep
warm. Seeds require soil that is 70-85
degrees F, and can take from 7 to 48
days to sprout. If you do not have night
pollinators, hand pollinate the evening
blooms. Pkt (10 seeds) $5.00

LUFFA GOURD SUPER DELICIOUS YOUNG FRUIT IS SOMETIMES
CALLED “VINING OKRA” OR MATURE FOR SPONGES
The Angled, Vining Okra or Sponge gourd is sometimes called Climbing Okra in the South and is a climbing vine closely related to the cucumber. Luffa
is native to India, where the immature green fruit is prepared in soups and stir fries. When allowed to completely dry out and mature, the skin can be
peeled back and the seeds removed to make the popular luffa sponge.
amazing
sponges
k
huge
k
flowers
lovely
k
vines
squash-like
tasty fruit k
DISHCLOTH or LUFFA #AG103
(Luffa aegyptiaca) Burpee’s 1888 catalog said, “A natural dishcloth, and a most admirable one. Many people prefer this as a dishcloth. The fruit grows
about 2 feet, and the vine is very ornamental, producing clusters of yellow blossoms, in pleasing contrast with the silvery-shaded, dark green foliage. In
the north, this variety requires starting in a hotbed. The dried interiors of these gourds have already become an article of commerce; grown in Florida,
they are sold by Philadelphia and NY druggists.” Tasty cooked like okra when young. Pkt (20 seeds) $3.00

GROUND CHERRY SWEET, HEAVENLY FRUIT
All the Physalis types yield fruit loosely enclosed in papery husks (including the tomatillo, which we list separately), and nearly all come from the New World.
All are started just like tomatoes and are super easy to grow; they do not need to be staked! Few people realize that the Physalis varieties store extremely
well when kept in their protective husks, lasting for quite some time under refrigeration. They are used fresh or cooked and are very juicy and sweet.
AUNT MOLLY’S GROUND

CHERRY #GR132
65 days. Polish heirloom
variety that has an unusually
fine flavor—very sweet with
a nice hint of tartness. 1/2-
3/4-inch fruit is enclosed in a
papery husk which drops to
the ground when fully ripe.
High pectin content makes
this one an excellent choice
for pies and preserves. Pkt
(50 seeds) $3.00
incredible for pies!
Supreme flavor!
NEW HANOVER GROUND CHERRY #WWE195 Ground cherries are close relatives of tomatillos, considered a type of “husk tomato.” The flavor is
often more tangy than sweet, and tastes more like a vegetable than a fruit, but not the New Hanover: it’s sweet, fruity, and addictive. It can be hard to
save seeds from these because you’ll want to eat every fruit! Preserved by the late Katie Hoffman Slonaker (1903-1983) in New Hanover, Pennsylvania,
until becoming a part of the Roughwood Seed Collection; this variety is likely to become popular once again. We think it tastes better than common
cultivars. At a tasting held by the American Institute of Wine and Food, it beat all other ground cherries tested! Pkt (50 seeds) $4.00

HOLLYHOCK THE OLD COTTAGE GARDEN FAVORITE
(Alcea rosea) A classic ornamental garden plant, this lovely biennial flower
brings towering heights of color to your garden beds. Hollyhock’s flower stalks
can reach up to 9 feet tall! The delicious petals are perfect for salads and make
a whimsical garnish. Sow seeds directly into the garden about one week before
last frost date. Hollyhocks thrive in full sun and moist, rich, well-drained soil.
MAJORETTE
DOUBLE
CHAMPAGNE
#FL423 Annu-
al or biennial.
Romantic, soft,
blushing pink flow-
ers with dark pink
centers, this dwarf
variety produces
fully double, large
JET BLACK OR NIGRA #FL421
“powderpuff” type
Biennial. This variety was mentioned in 1629 and was plant-
flowers. Such a
ed in the gardens at Monticello by Thomas Jefferson. This
lovely color and
traditional variety is shockingly beautiful with its near-black
easy to grow as an
flowers with just a hint of red. Gorgeous planted out by
annual or bienni-
the old white outhouse or in the back of your flower bed.
al. Pkt (30 seeds)
A must for historical gardens. You’ll love this richly colored
$4.00
variety. Pkt (30 seeds) $3.00
HONEYWORT HOREHOUND
(Cerinthe major) A Mediterranean native, prized for its hand- Famous for candy
some foliage and tasty flowers. Easily grown from seed and Herbal tea!
Great in salads!
KIWI BLUE HONEYWORT #FL277
A recently ‘rediscovered’ ancient flower, grown in European
gardens since the Middle Ages. This subtle stunner has cool
silvery blue foliage and nodding indigo blooms. A relative of
borage, each flower has a drop of ‘honey’ that is irresistible to HOREHOUND, WHITE #HB192 (Marrubium vulgare)
pollinators. This lesser known foliage plant has recently been This is the traditional remedy for coughs, having earned its place in the herb garden!
embraced by floral designers as a versatile foliage filler. It Mounds of silvery foliage, around 18 inches tall and somewhat broader, last all season
becomes an even deeper blue as cool weather sets in. Pkt (25 long in most climates. White flowers in season are pretty but not really showy. A must
seeds) $3.00 for candy making and flavorful, medicinal tea. Pkt (25 seeds) $3.00

HUCKLEBERRIES QUICK, DELICIOUS FRUIT FROM SEED!
Our collection of solanum garden berries all produce fruit that is often grouped loosly as “huckleberries,” although they are not true huckleberries, but
rather annuals that are cooked and used in many of the same ways. These berries are fast producers and provide lots of quick preserves and pies. These
fun fruits are tasty and so easy to grow! Long popular with settlers heading west, these delicious crops provided fruit for many a berry-hungry pioneer.
SCHWARTZENBEEREN “BLACKBERRIES” CHICHIQUELITE
WONDERFUL HUCKLEBERRY
#GR133 These have an incredible sweet taste,
FOR PIES! simular to real blackberries. Attractive 2- to #GR102 Sweet purple
3-foot plants yield clusters of pea-sized black berries are great fresh
berries. Brought to Kansas by Volga German or cooked. They are
much like Wonderberry
immigrants about 1875, and still appreciated by
but are larger in size
their descendants, who grow and use them in and give heavier yields.
such traditional recipes as Kuchen, Maultaschen, Very easy cultivation.
Klump and Knebel. Eat only fully ripe, dark blue- Pkt (50 Seeds) $3.00
black berries. Pkt (30 seeds) $3.00
GARDEN HUCKLEBERRY #GR103

(Solanum melanocerasum) An antioxidant-rich garden berry that
undergoes the most miraculous flavor transformation when cooked
and just lightly sweetened! There is a stark contrast between eating
the berries raw and cooked and sweetened state. The raw ripe
berries have a tart flavor, similar to tomatillo, yummy for savory
snacking and salsas. The cooked and lightly sweetened berries are
reminiscent of blackberry or gooseberry. The garden huckleberry is
native to Africa and is a solanaceous berry in the tomato family. The
intense purple-black hue of the berries indicates high levels of the
antioxidant anthocyanin. We adore this nutritious, quick-maturing
annual that produces masses of fruit in a short season. For very best
flavor it is important to harvest at the correct stage. Berries will be
a shiny, green to black when under-mature; at this stage the flavor
will be unpleasant and the berries may be slightly poisonous. The
berries mature to a dull black color and should be slightly soft to the
touch; at this point the berries are perfect to eat and quite tasty. The
truly spectacular flavor of these berries is revealed when the berries
are cooked and sweetened; this brings out a fruity, blackberry like
flavor that is simply sublime. We have seen these berries re-imagined
FAST FRUIT FOR into delectable jams, pies, syrups and fillings--easily one of the most
AMAZING PIES! rewarding fruit crops to grow! Pkt (35 seeds) $2.50
ICEPLANT AMAZING CRUNCHY, CRISPY, JUICY LEAVES!
Cosmic Beauty & PURPLE STARDUST

ICEPLANT #FL641 New!
Heavenly flavor! (Delosperma Floribunda)A
wonderful attraction that is
as delicious as it is beautiful!
The bright, shimmering
blooms and succulent
foliage of this fast-growing
perennial form a beautiful
flowering ground cover that
is also edible and nutritious.
SUCCULENT ICEPLANT #FL919 Leaves and stems can be
(Mesembryanthemum crystallinum) Annual or biennial, to 10 inches. Prolific enjoyed raw or cooked,
production of small daisy-like white to pink flowers in summer. A bed of iceplant offering a slightly salty,
is oddly reminiscent of an undersea stand of sea anemones! The glistening, delicious flavor. An excellent
succulent leaves are edible--making a delicious, slightly tart spinach substitute.
spinach substitute in salads!
The crushed leaves also make a natural lather and have been used as a soap sub-
stitute. At one time the leaves were used to treat scurvy on long voyages, which Prefers slightly dry soil once
explains its occurrence worldwide, seeds being present in soil dropped by ships the plants are started. Enjoy
in ballast dumps. Native to southern and western Africa. The plants also take this crispy treat in your
up salt and have been used in bioremediation. Tolerates poor soils. Perennial in garden this summer! Pkt (25
frost-free climates, where it may become invasive. Pkt (100 seeds) $3.00 pelleted seeds) $3.00

KALE & COLLARDS EAT MORE COLLARDS
(Brassica oleracea) 250 seeds per packet. Kale may be the hardiest of the cabbage kin. It excels in cold weather, tasting best after frost has kissed the tender,
succulent leaves, and making moderate growth whenever there is even a slight warm spell. Start in containers indoors or direct seed in the garden in late
June. May also be sown indoors for early spring planting. Kale thrives in rich soil, heavy in organic matter and is moisture retentive but well drained.
SCARLET KALE Loaded with protein, calcium,

Loaded with antioxidants
MINERALS and vitamins a, c and k!
SCARLET KALE #KA116 A lovely curled “red” kale that produces

lots of delicious, frilly leaves and takes on the chill of winter with stride!
Pretty in the flower garden or on the plate. Rich in nutrition and flavor. It
has almost as much vitamin C as oranges, the most of any kale we tested in
2020. A true superfood that is so pretty! Pkt (150 seeds) $3.00
NERO DI TOSCANA or
BLACK PALM TREE
(A.K.A. Dinosaur or Lacinato Kale)
#CB101 60 days. This loose-
leafed “cabbage” dates back to
the early 1800s at least. It has
k
One leaf makes dinner! Giant 3’ long leaves beautiful, deep black-green
leaves that can be 24 inches
THOUSANDHEAD KALE #KA111 long. They are heavily savoyed.
Grow mammoth-sized kale that remains tender even as the leaves grow to This Italian heirloom is popular
an astounding 3 feet long. In “The Vegetable Garden” in 1885, French seed in Tuscany and central Italy for
house Vilmorin mentioned this ancient variety from the U.K. as a produc-
making fabulous soups and
tive, multi-branching type that also goes by the name “branching bore-
stews. One of the most beautiful
cole.” Vilmorin also noted that the variety originally hailed from western
France. Peter Miller of Kings Seed mentioned that Thousandhead kale was and flavorful types you can grow.
long appreciated in the U.K. as a fodder crop, but it has been rediscovered One of the healthiest vegetables
as a tasty culinary variety. Its leaf structure also makes for easier pest man- we ever tested! It can have up to
agement. Those who have struggled with cabbage worms understand 3 times the recommended daily
how caterpillars love to hide in the folds of curly kale leaves. This variety vitamin A, plus loads of minerals,
is just lightly curled at the edges, making caterpillars easier to spot and calcium, and vitamin C, as well
treat! This seed was sourced from Kings Seed of England; the King family as lots of fiber and protein; truly
has been in the seed business for centuries. John Kemp King began selling a miraculous and healthy plant
seeds in 1793; his grandson Ernest William began Kings Seeds, and it has from ancient Italy. Pkt $2.75
been in business for 130 years! Kings Seed is the last remaining horticul-
tural wholesale seed house in England and is still a family affair. Miller
has worked for the company 55 years, and his grandfather also worked
for Kings since 1913! This variety is also huge on nutrition, with loads of
calcium and healthy, plant-based proteins. Pkt $3.50

Can grow to 20 feet tall!
MORRIS HEADING COLLARDS DAZZLING BLUE KALE #KA113

#OG112 (B. oleracea). With a buttery This smoky blue lacinato type kale has
texture and nutrition on par with famous become a favorite of gardeners and mar-
superfood kale, collards are due for a ket farmers. Bred by Frank Keough of Av-
comeback! This prolific, fast-growing oca Farms, Dazzling Blue kale is consid-
variety has blue-green leaves with a mild ered a prime example of the renaissance
and delicate flavor. Southern old-timers in modern open-source plant breeding.
nicknamed it “cabbage collards” because It boasts unparalleled cold hardiness and
it makes loose, slow-bolting dark green fantastic purple and blue leaves. Pkt (150
heads. Pkt $2.50 seeds) $3.00
BLUE CURLED SCOTCH KALE
#KA101 A truly astounding superfood,
Blue Curled Scotch kale is packed with
health-promoting properties, including
a range of antioxidants, as studies have
also shown kale to have anti-inflammatory
properties, as well as potential ability to aid
in cancer prevention. In a side-by-side study
of different kale varieties, curled kales were
shown to have the highest concentration of
WALKING STICK KALE #KA112 glucosinolates, which studies have shown
Walking Stick kale is the stuff of legend. We remember reading to have anti-cancer properties. Aside from
about this fascinating plant in the seed catalogs of yesteryear. an incredible host of health benefits, Blue
Also known as Tall Jacks, Jersey Cabbage or Cow Cabbage, this Curled Scotch kale has a pleasant sweet
extra-tall kale is said to grow up to 20 feet in its native range, and nutty kale flavor, and is perfect for kale
with an average of 6-12 feet in our gardens. Grown in Europe chips. Pkt $2.50
for centuries, mostly on the island of Jersey, the largest of the
Channel Islands, where its long sturdy stalks were varnished
and turned into canes. The leaves are also considered excellent
forage for animals, with the most tender, young greens reserved
for table use. Its many unusual uses, coupled with its strikingly
tall stature, make it a standout variety from antiquity that we
are delighted to see reintroduced to home growers. Pkt (40
seeds) $5.00
JAGALLO NERO KALE #KA114

RUSSIAN RED or RAGGED JACK #KA103 Jagallo Nero is by far the best-tasting, sweetest and most tender kale we have
50 days. A highly nutritious kale variety with eye-catching
trialled! The blue-green, deeply cut leaves also have ornamental appeal. This suc-
color and form, Russian Red is very tender and mild at any size,
but especially well suited to use as baby greens. The oak-type culent and mild kale hails from Europe and is a favorite of world-renowned chef
leaves of this pre-1885 heirloom variety have a red tinge, and Peter Gilmore of Sydney, Australia. This mouth-watering variety is ideal for raw
the stems are purplish-red, adding color to the garden and the preparations, as the flavor is highly gourmet on its own and needs little adorn-
dinner plate! Pkt $2.50 ment. Pkt (100 seeds) $3.00

KISS-ME-OVER-THE-GARDEN-GATE
KISS-ME-OVER-THE-GAR-
Glowing, pretty DEN-GATE #FL360
pink Flowers (Persicaria orientale) A pollinator
friendly, favorite flower of the
of romance! Victorian era. This unsung hero
of classic cottage garden style
creates the perfect backdrop,
reaching up to 6-8 feet tall in a
single season with pendulous,
cerise pink, blooms that are
subtle and understated to our
eye, but wildly attractive to
some of our favorite pollinators.
A lovely cut or dried flower. Be
sure to cold stratify seeds by
putting in the freezer for a week
before planting. Germination of
seed may be low and erratic. A
romantic favorite from the past.
KOHLRABI BIG BULBS ARE CRUNCHY AND SWEET!
SUPERSCHMELZ EARLY PURPLE VIENNA #KL101

Delicious, cabbage-flavored bulbs that
So tender and delicious, grow above ground. Purple skin and
perfect for salads, coleslaw, sweet, white flesh; good cooked or
raw. Kohlrabi makes a real staple crop
and amazing sauerkraut! with high yields; cold hardy. A pre-1860
heirloom. Pkt (400 seeds) $2.75
15 lbs!
k
BLAUER SPECK KOHLRABI

#KL107 This old German
heirloom produces gorgeous, vio-
let-blue frosted globes. The name
translates to “Blue Bacon Kohlrabi,”
thanks to the hypnotic blue color
and ultra fine-grained, buttery-fla-
vored stems. Originally introduced
in 1914, the large, flattened stems
have an incredible storage life,
which was of paramount impor-
SUPERSCHMELZ OR GIANT WHITE #KL103 tance before the advent of modern
60-70 days. Reaches epic, mammoth proportions all the while remaining tender and refrigeration. This old commercial
buttery in texture. This spectacular light green kohlrabi makes the largest bulb of any variety is perfect for small farmers
variety, over 10 inches across, and weighing up to 25 pounds! Yet the flesh is supple and backyard gardeners. Blauer
and never gets fibrous. This German heirloom is of champion size and hails specifically Speck has small, sparse leaves,
from the town of Schmelz in Saarland. Provide very rich soil and plenty of space to more conducive to a tight planting
achieve gigantic proportions. Pkt (400 seeds) $4.00 in order to save space in the gar-
den. Pkt (400 seeds) $3.00

LAVENDER FAMOUS FOR FRAGRANCE AND BEAUTY
This Old World native is widely cultivated as an ornamental addition to gardens and
landscapes. Useful as a culinary herb, the delicate foliage and colorful flower spikes
of lavender provide sweeping drifts of color from early summer into fall.
PRETTY BLOOMS AND

UNIQUE FRAGRANCE!
LAVENDER, ORIGANO #HB295 NEW!
(Lavandula multifida) Perennial in USDA zones 8-10 and annual
in cooler zones. Silvery, oregano-scented foliage as delicate
as fine French lace makes this is a truly unique member of the
lavender family! This first-season blooming perennial is native LAVENDER, MUNSTEAD STRAIN
to the southern Mediterranean and is not cold hardy like other #HB213 (Lavandula vera) Perennial.
lavenders; it will need to be brought indoors or protected in Compact, superior northern-hardy
zones 7 and cooler. Many northern gardeners treat the plants as strain. The plants seldom exceed a
annuals because they are easy to start from seed and will bloom foot in height. Use the fragrant spikes
in 15 weeks from sowing, then hold blooms all season long from as you would any lavender—pot-
LAVENDER #HB112
there. Plants stand 1.5-2 feet tall and about as wide. It is beloved pourris, sachets, dried arrangements,
(Lavandula vera) Famous for fragrance, etc. The silvery-gray foliage is elegant
as a container and bedding ornamental for its frosty-filagreed
the lavender-colored blossoms are used even when out of flower. A reliable
foliage and its brilliant purple flower spikes. A better lavender for
the south, where English lavender typically struggles in the heat in potpourris, soaps, etc. A great old-time as well as beautiful old-fashioned
and humidity. Pkt (50 seeds) $3.50 cottage garden plant. Pkt (100 seeds) $2.75 garden favorite. Pkt (100 seeds) $3.00
LEEK GOURMET, MILD ONION FLAVOR! LEMONGRASS

LEMONGRASS
#HB162
Customer
Favorite!
(Cymbopogon
flexuosus)
The famous, tropi-
cal lemon-flavored
herb of Thai cuisine.
It has long, slender,
pale green stems
that are thick and
fleshy. We just love
the wonderful fla-
vor this herb adds
to soups, curries
and stir fries. We
enjoy cooking with
it often. This peren-
nial must be grown
CARENTAN #LK101 in warm weather
Long, thick (2 inches across), or inside to keep
vigorous, and fast growing; from freezing. We
delicate, deliciously mild flavor; are pleased to offer
great fresh or cooked. The
this rare and much
Carentan leek was mentioned BULGARIAN GIANT #LK103 A
requested seed. Pkt
by Vilmorin in 1885. An old long thin leek of the best quality; light green
European favorite that is leaves. Fine autumn variety that is popular in
(60 seeds) $4.00
becoming rare. Very adaptable Europe. Pkt $2.75
and yields are good. Pkt $2.75

LETTUCE HEIRLOOM VARIETIES HAVE MORE FLAVOR
(Lactuca sativa) An Old World crop, appreciated since ancient times, that requires cooler temperatures to grow really well. Sow in place in the garden as
early in spring as soil may be worked—seeds sprout and grow whenever mild weather predominates. Or start indoors and set out acclimated seedlings
2-4 weeks before last frost date. Succession plant lettuce for a continual crop, but avoid long days and heat of early to midsummer. May be grown right
through the winter where the weather is mild, or under row cover, cold frames, etc. Lettuce is healthy and rich in vitamins A & C. 250 seeds per pkt.
Delicious Flavor & vibrant nutrition!
YEDIKULE #LT120
The ancient ‘greasy’ lettuce of historic Constantinople, it is excel-
lent for salads and grilling. This rare variety that has been grown by
urban farmers near modern-day Istanbul, Turkey, for the past 1,500
years. This variety has been cultivated for centuries in Istanbul’s fa-
mous urban gardens, called Bostanlar. These ancient gardens are now
threatened by urban sprawl; thankfully, there has been a resurgence
of attention from local seed savers to keep this variety from going
extinct. This variety has been recognized by the Ark of Taste as a
COSMIC CRIMSON LETTUCE MIX #SB107 NEW!
A blazing blend of rich red and purple varieties, this lettuce blend is likely the most
beloved culinary symbol of the historic gardens. A romaine type with
colorful, flavorful and nutritious selection on the market. We have selected our
long leaves, a crisp center and white seeds. Locals report that the in-
favorite anthocyanin-rich varieties to make the most colorful salad blend possible.
credible flavor and tender leaves are so juicy and high in natural oils
With increasing awareness of the importance of eating a rainbow of colors for
that there is no need for dressing. Thanks to Kathleen Jantz-Koprivnik
nutrition, we have assembled a home or market gardener’s best choices for nutrient
for bringing this variety to our attention and for working so hard to
density, gourmet flavor and beauty. Many rare strains are included in this blend.
grow us seeds. We are delighted to offer this culturally important and
Grow this for extra flavor, vitamins and beauty! Pkt (300 pelleted seeds) $5.00
highly gourmet variety! Pkt (75 seeds) $4.00
Celtuce has sweet leaves for salads and crunchy, cucumber-like stems! Soft, buttery-
GREEN MOUNTAIN
WINTER CELTUCE tasting leaves!
#LT182 This massive stem
lettuce variety is popular in
southwest China. Originally
from the Mediterranean,
celtuce is a type of let-
tuce that is grown for its
large, swollen stem. Green
Mountain celtuce produces
jumbo stems that remain
crunchy, tender and juicy
as they reach epic propor-
tions. In the Baker Creek
test kitchen, we love to
experiment with this new
vegetable, serving it raw in
salads, stir fried and even as
a gluten-free pasta substi-
tute. The flavor is exception-
al, with refreshing notes of
cucumber and sweet corn.
First-time celtuce growers
will appreciate this carefree,
BUTTER KING #LT154
prolific variety. Introduce 65 days. The pale green leaves are soft and, yes, buttery; the
something entirely new and heads are heavy and relatively compact, filled with tender in-
delicious to your culinary ner leaves that are mellow, sweet and succulent. Slower to bolt
repertoire with celtuce! This and tolerates heat better than most butterhead (Bibb) types,
莴笋 variety should be planted in

the fall, about 50 days be-
fore the first frost. Pkt $3.00
making it especially valuable in the South, or wherever sum-
mer heat comes early or unpredictably. All America Selection in
1966; bred in Ottawa, Canada. Pkt $2.50

FORELLENSCHLUSS
#LT104
60 days. Old Austrian
heirloom; the name
means “speckled like
a trout.” A superb, gor-
geous Romaine lettuce
that is highly splashed
in deep red. Very
beautiful and tasty. Pkt
$2.75
SANGUINE AMELIORE OR
STRAWBERRY CABBAGE
LETTUCE #LT144
This unique 19th century French
heirloom was introduced to
America by C.C. Morse in 1906
under the name “Strawberry
Cabbage Lettuce.” The small cab-
ICE QUEEN #LT166 bage or butterhead type plants
80 days. (also known as Reine des Glaces) A wholly superior are quite charming with green
crisphead (iceberg) type, this French heirloom shows excellent leaves that are splashed in scar-
tolerance to cold, and makes a great crop to plant extra early let-red as if a red rain fell upon
or late! The frilled outer leaves are mild enough to use for leaf
them, glistening and beautiful.
lettuce, or harvest as baby greens. With its darker green color and
Leaves are tender, mild and of a
ever-so-slightly bitter interior, it’s widely regarded as the best
high quality; yummy! Pkt $3.00
crisphead type around! Pkt $2.75
BUTTERCRUNCH #LT155 So cute and crunchy! LITTLE GEM

65 days. Classic butterhead type #LT116 50 days.
was the standard for many years. Very small, green,
Soft, buttery-textured leaves romaine type. One of
enclose a crisp, juicy, loose inner the very best-tasting
head of blanched, sweet-tasting
lettuces. A superb
leaves. Very heat tolerant and slow
to bolt, Buttercrunch stays mild heat-tolerant variety
long after others have turned bit- that is sure to please!
ter. Developed by George Raleigh, Pkt $2.75
Cornell University, and an All
America Selection for 1963. One
of the most popular varieties in
American gardens and still makes
one fine salad! Pkt $2.50
CRISP MINT
#LT150
60-65 days. Ro-
maine type. Large,
succulent, mint- PARRIS ISLAND COS #LT101
green outer leaves This variety boasts all the merits of a commercially
surround crys- bred variety, but the crisp and sweetly scrump-
tal-white hearts: tious leaves say heirloom. Parris Island Cos is a Ro-
mild, sweet and maine lettuce that is beloved by growers, especial-
crunchy in flavor. ly on the Eastern Seaboard, where it was originally
introduced by Ferry Morse in 1951. Super uniform,
Succulent heads to
upright leaves, observed disease tolerance and
10 inches in height moderate bolt resistance were the growing traits
are a standout in selected at Clemson College Agriculture depart-
the salad garden. ment when it was bred for their South Carolina
Pkt $2.50 climate. The tender crisp leaves with delicate white
hearts and the perfectly folded centers for scoop-
ing dips or holding dressings have won the hearts
of gardeners for generations. Pkt $2.50

deepest, darkest, reddest red!
Anthocyanin rich!
MERLOT #LT158
55 days. (Also known as “Galactic.”) Reputed to be absolutely the darkest red
lettuce in existence, which should make it tops for anthocyanin (antioxi-
dant) content as well! Leaf lettuce with wavy to frilly leaf margins and very
FLASHY BUTTER GEM #LT160 crisp, waxy leaves! Excellent bolt resistance, and good cold tolerance for a
70 days. Nearly full-sized Romaine type dappled in a lovely, deep crimson. late fall to winter crop. Recommended as a cutting type for baby greens pro-
Another “Flashy” introduction from Frank Morton, Shoulder to Shoulder duction or cut-and-come-again harvesting. We feel, along with our friend
Farm, this one is a high yielder, and also makes a great early baby Romaine. William Woys Weaver, that this variety is destined to become a classic, and it
Very tender and delicious! Pkt (150 seeds) $3.00 certainly deserves it! A rich source of potassium and vitamin A. Pkt $3.00
sweet & crisp!
perfect
Baby Heads!
TOM THUMB #LT102
60 days. An heirloom lettuce that dates to the 1850s. It makes
small cabbage-like green heads, only 3-4 inches across. Very
tasty, a winner for classy markets! Pkt $2.75
“God’s time is always near. He set the North

OUTREDGEOUS LETTUCE #LT148
The reddest of the reds, this stunning variety was bred and introduced by Frank Morton Star in the heavens; He gave me the strength
in 1998. The lightly ruffled, shiny leaves add a vibrant burst of color and crisp, sweet in my limbs; He meant I should be free.”
flavor to any salad. In August of 2015, Outredgeous became the first vegetable to be -Harriet Tubman
grown and eaten on the International Space Station! Outrageous! Pkt (150 seeds) $3.00

LOVE-IN-A-MIST
AN OLD COTTAGE GARDEN FAVORITE
MISS JEKYLL MIX #FL221
Hardy annual. The legend of one of history’s greatest garden designers
has been forever crystallized in this stunning Nigella variety. Gertrude
Jekyll is famous for her painterly garden designs, but few know that she
was also a highly accomplished plant breeder! Jekyll bred this gorgeous
love-in-a-mist variety, and it remains a gardener’s and cut flower grower’s
favorite. Foliage is like filigree; star-like blooms are like smoky gems in
mellow jewel tones of rose, sky blue, dark blue, and alabaster white.
An old standard that is still among the very finest late-spring flowering
plants. Pkt (200 seeds) $3.00
MARIGOLDS EASY TO GROW AND FULL OF NUTRITION

(Tagetes) Cheerful flowers native to Central and South America, marigolds are strikingly beautiful and amazingly easy to grow!
ORANGE HAWAII MR MAJESTIC DOUBLE

#FL335 Fully double,
blazing striped, burgundy
and gold bicolor blooms are
impossible to miss in the gar-
den. Plants are neat and tidy
and studded with the iconic
blossoms. Try this one-of-a-
kind marigold. It looks lovely
planted en masse, in mixed
containers, or as a compan-
ion plant dabbled through-
out the veggie patch. Pkt (50
seeds) $3.00
Monster Flowers!
ORANGE HAWAII #FL462
Colossal blooms can grow to 5 inches COLOSSUS RED GOLD
wide and are a vivid tangerine-orange. BICOLOR #FL334
Orange Hawaii is the most striking and Invite this bold French marigold
beautiful African type marigold. The be- into your garden and you will
hemoth blooms will wow in the garden be rewarded with masses of
and are rich in the orange-hued antiox- gilded blooms that have natural
idant beta carotene, making them the pest-repelling qualities! Large
top choice for making natural dyes for bicolored blooms of red and
fabric or food. Orange Hawaii is also the gold are simply stunning. This
gold standard for feeding to poultry to is the ultimate useful flower;
enhance the orange color of egg yolks. A the petals are edible, and it
bold landscape plant, proudly standing can repel garden pests such
3 feet tall and smothered in massive as whiteflies and nematodes.
flowers, the best for making marigold Try interplanting this beauty
garlands and altars. Pkt (200 seeds) $3.00 among your vegetable crops!

PETITE MIX #FL474
Dwarf mixture of the crested French
Marigolds; Bright colors. Easy to grow,
even in small pots. Pkt (200 seeds) $2.50
SWEET MACE OR MEXICAN MINT #FL465

CRACKERJACK MIX #FL470 (Tagetes lucida) Enjoy this late-blooming mari-
The giant African type that is popular
gold in teas and other drinks; a great flavoring for
with gardeners coast to coast; the big
many dishes. This old Hispanic heirloom is hard
double blooms come in shades of lemon
to find nowadays, but is still a great garden plant
yellow to deep orange, and the 30-inch
that is easy to grow and quite flavorful. Pkt (50
plants are profuse. Pkt (200 seeds) $2.50
seeds) $2.75
GLORIOUS WHITE BLOOMS!
KILIMANJARO WHITE #FL473

A stellar, crystal white-headed marigold that is sure to amaze! This variety
has lovely 3-inch creamy-white blooms that really stand from the tradi-
LINNAEUS BURNING
tional gold, yellow and bronze marigolds! White marigolds were long in
EMBERS #FL970 New! the making; in fact, Burpee Seed Company spent 56 years of searching and
(T. linneaus) A smoldering and
breeding before finding success. After years of trying, David Burpee offered
memorable marigold with
$10,000 to the first home gardener who sent in the right seeds to help
gracefully wavy stems, and smoky
make a real white variety; thousands of gardeners responded for years. One
orange and red blooms that
lady, Alice Vonk of Sully, Iowa, sent seeds for 21 years, and in 1975, Burpee
resemble embers in a crackling
awarded her the coveted prize for her work—after the company had spent
fire. This old variety has long been
more than five decades and $250,000 testing during the contest years. Now
tended at the Linnaeus Botantical
there are several white varieties, including this beauty that was developed
Gardens in Uppsala, Sweden. Pkt
by Hem Zaden seed company, on a farm on Mount Kilimanjaro. We love the
(100 seeds) $3.00
fluffy white flowers in bouquets. Pkt (30 seeds) $3.00

MELONS HARVEST THE QUEEN OF SUMMER FRUITS
(Cucumis melo) We have heirloom melons that can mature in almost any climate. Try some of these sweet & juicy varieties this year and enjoy a taste trip
into your past... enjoy the flavor! 25-50 seeds per pkt.
sweet melon jewels! small, delicious melons mature fast!
Our smallest melon
RICH SWEETNESS 132 #OML126

A tiny and wondrous melon from the former Soviet
Union. Vibrant color, intense sweet aroma and juicy, hon-
eydew-like flesh make this a favorite edible ornamental. MINNESOTA MIDGET #AML140
Allow the vines to climb a trellis or fence, and you will be This micro melon is a very early heirloom, introduced in Minnesota in 1948. Measuring just
rewarded with luminous, striped fruit about the size of 4 inches across, it has sweet, orange flesh and is a perfect miniature versions of the “classic
a tennis ball. Its whimsical eye appeal and intoxicating muskmelon.” Compact, 3-4-foot vines produce good yields of sweet orange orbs. Jere Gettle re-
scent will transform landscape and garden designs into members eating these as a child in the 1980s in the mountains of Montana. They were the only
a fairy land, but the fruit isn’t just photogenic; it’s also melon that would grow in the mountain climate, and Jere remembers harvesting them with
deliciously sweet and juicy in texture! The vines produce his father, cutting open the palm-sized fruit and savoring the sweet, succulent flesh. Pkt $3.50
a large yield, early in the season. Pkt (15 seeds) $3.50
PETIT GRIS DE RENNES #ML104
85 days. Dense, 2-lb fruit has orange flesh that
is superbly sweet, flavorful, and perfumed.
This variety is early and well adapted to cool
climates. The fruit weighs around 2 lbs and
has a grey-green rind. This fine French variety
is of the best quality and is the favorite melon
of the French melon expert and author Bruno
Defay. Rare in the USA. One of our most
requested market melons; specialty growers
love them because they command top prices!
We continue to receive rave reviews about
this melon, which is surely one of the best
Charentais types. Pkt $3.50
A Treasure
from India!
KAJARI #JS235
This amazing early Indian melon was collected by
Joseph Simcox. The fruit is a brilliant copper red
and is striped in green and cream, making this an
extremely unusual and beautiful melon. The pale
green flesh is sweet, aromatic and slightly musky in
taste. Joe believes that this melon originated in the
Punjab, and he spent more than 8 years trying to
find seeds of this extremely interesting variety. Vine
produces lots of 2 lb fruit. Pkt (10 seeds) $4.50

CHARENTAIS
FAMOUS #ML114
FLAVOR! 85 days. A famous
superb heirloom
French melon--su-
per sweet and
very fragrant.
Light grey-green
skin, smooth
round 2-to 3-lb
fruit, bright or-
ange flesh. These
are top sellers at
high-dollar mar-
kets. This is always
a favorite here.
We just love the
sweet flesh that is
so firm. Pkt $3.00
MADHU RAS, RAJASTHAN HONEY MELON #JS257
This is a small but delicious melon from Rajasthan, India. The
name Madhu Ras means honey melon, an appropriate name HA’OGEN #OML150
for such a sweet fruit. These melons thrive in the hot and dry 75-80 days (Also known as Israel
conditions of western India, and they will grow in similar Melon) An excellent-tasting, early
conditions in the U.S. One of our favorites in trials, the flesh melon and our favorite for texture.
is soft and silky with a classic muskmelon taste. This is a rare Commonly thought to have
find brought to us from Botanical Explorer Joseph Simcox, originated in Israel, where its name
who found this special heirloom at a market in Delhi, India. means “anchor” but may have
Pkt $4.00 actually originated in Hungary.
Flavorful green flesh; good yields
of nearly round, 3-4 lb fruit; a beau-
tiful melon! Very fragrant. A long-
time favorite of the Gettle family
(also from Hungary). Pkt $3.00
TIGGER #OML107
90 days. The most amazing looking melon we have grown.
The fruit is vibrant yellow with brilliant fire-red, zigzag stripes
(a few may be solid yellow), simply beautiful! They are also the KIKU CHRYSANTHEMUM MELON #OML117 Rare Marvel from Japan!
most fragrant melons we have tried, with a rich, sweet, intoxi- This historic melon is named for the Japanese Chrysanthemum flower, which it is said to
cating aroma that will fill a room. The white flesh gets sweeter resemble. One of the best melons we found in Japan, with an incredibly unique flavor. A
in dry climates, mild tasting. Small in size, the fruit weighs up very rare, early and beautifully productive, small, white, creamy melon that has mellow
to 1 lb. The vigorous plants yield heavily, even in dry condi- flesh. It tastes like Greek yogurt with a hint of lychee; the flavor has also been compared to
tions. This heirloom came from an Armenian market located in pear. The origin of Kiku melon is the Makuwa Uri melon, which came from China to Japan
a mountain valley. Pkt (15 seeds) $3.00 sometime in antiquity. Pkt (10 seeds) $3.00
86 “Success to me is having ten honeydew melons and eating only the top half of each slice.” -Barbra Streisand www.rareseeds.com

SWEETNESS
BEYOND
COMPARE!
TOMMY APPLE MELON #AML131

A gourmet cantaloupe that has been tended by Mr. Tommy Apple in his home garden by the
banks of the Snake River in eastern Oregon since the 1970s. Tommy received the seeds for
this silky sweet melon from a local Oregon nurseryman in the early 1970s. The melons were
introduced to Tommy as oriental melon and were quite late maturing but remarkably tasty. The
GOLDEN HONEYMOON #AML119 fruit of this eastern Oregon landrace is oblong and varies in size from football-sized to jumbo.
92 days. A honeydew melon with a brilliant, gold rind Over the decades, Tommy has selected for earlier maturation, but he says the incredible, sweet,
and delicious green flesh; unique flavor. Two weeks ear- mellow flavor and refined texture are just as good as the original melons he received almost
lier than regular Honeydew; excellent yields. Will rarely 50 years ago. Tommy is our seed grower for this amazing variety and says that he harvests
sunburn; a great keeper, unique and rare! Pkt $3.00 fruit by hand, visiting the garden each morning barefoot with a fruit sack slung around his
shoulder. He says harvest is easy: the fruit picks itself! Indeed, the mature fruit turns a golden
color and slips from the vine when perfectly ripe. Thanks to the hard work of Mr. Tommy
Apple for this amazing heirloom. Pkt $3.00
FAMOUS FOR FRAGRANCE GOLDEN JENNY
& real muskmelon flavor! #AML133
An outstanding gold-
en-meated version of
Jenny Lind, developed
by long-time friend and
the late master seed
saver, Merlyn Neidens.
Short vines just go wild
producing these succu-
lent, sweet 2 lb. beauties.
Give this one a try at up-
scale markets. Early and
productive. Pkt $3.00
KIWANO or AFRICAN HORNED

CUCUMBER #JM101
(Cucumis metuliferus) Very unusual fruit
with spiny “horns.” The green-yellow
skin turns a bright deep orange when
ready to harvest, and the pulp inside
THE Legendary ohio favorite! the fruit resembles lime green Jell-O.
The fruit has a sweet-sour, banana-lime
SWEET PASSION #AML149 tropical fruit taste, good juiced and
An Ohio heirloom that has been grown since the 1920s. sweetened and delicious with yogurt.
According to legend, the sweet orange flesh is said to This fruit is showing up quite often in
cause a state of passion if eaten straight from the garden U.S. markets. Native to Africa, it is hardy
on a moonlit summer night. It has succulent flesh that and easy to grow; can be grown just
is very sweet, aromatic and very finely flavored. Fruit about anywhere you can grow melons.
weighs 3-4 lbs and is produced on vines that have some Beautiful vine and fruit! Tiny seed. Pkt
drought and wilt resistance. Pkt $3.00
(10 seeds) $3.00

MILKWEED VIBRANT FLOWERS AND BUTTERFLIES
(Asclepias spp.) An herbaceous perennial that has been utilized for a multitude of purposes throughout human history. Indigenous populations in North
America have used the plant medicinally while parts of various species have been employed for insulation, cordage and thread as well as hypoallergenic
filling for pillows. Milkweed fibers have even been used to clean up oil spills! Ornamental and attractive, the petite, star-shaped flowers of milkweed are
perfectly designed for pollination. Milkweed is also quite easy to grow. Plants prefer full sun and will flourish in poor soil and dry conditions.
MILKWEED, RED OR SWAMP
#HB229 (Asclepias incarnata) Peren-
nial. Rosy-pink-flowered milkweed that
is the best choice for moist locations, as
it is native to wet ground throughout
much of North America. Supports the
monarch and other butterfly popula-
tions as well as bees and hummingbirds.
The sweet vanilla fragrance and large
numbers of flowers support the gar-
dener’s enjoyment, as well. May reach 5
feet tall in favored locations. (CAUTION:
The milky sap is poisonous if ingested
in large quantities, and contact with the
skin may cause dermatitis in sensitive
individuals.) Pkt (40 seeds) $2.75
MILKWEED, BUTTERFLY WEED #HB228 MILKWEED, SHOWY #HB300 New!
(A. tuberosa) Perennial. The hardy native milkweed is essen-
(Asclepias speciosa) A gorgeous pollinator
tial to the survival of monarch butterflies. Mature butterflies
attractor plant that is host to the monarch
feed on the nectar produced in the flowers, while the foliage
butterfly and others. A native milkweed of
provides food for their larvae. The brilliant orange and yellow
the Western half of the U.S., this herbaceous
flowers are showy in massed plantings, but fascinating up
close, with their intricate detail. The three-foot plant is native perennial will bloom from May to September.
throughout the eastern and southern regions of the country, The ornamental blooms are like fireworks
usually preferring drier sites, and should be hardy except at bursting in lavender to rose colors. This
very high elevations. Very durable and long-lived once estab- beneficial insect magnet provides food and
lished, and may gently increase on its own in favorable loca- habitat to the monarch butterfly, and is a
tions. (CAUTION: The milky sap is poisonous if ingested in large larval host to dogbane tiger moth and queen
quantities, and contact with the skin may cause dermatitis in butterfly; the apple clearwing moth is attract-
sensitive individuals.) Pkt (40 seeds) $2.75 ed to this plant as well. Pkt (40 seeds) $3.25
MARSHMALLOW ORIGINAL SOURCE OF THE “MARSHMALLOW”

Popular with MARSHMALLOW
pollinators, this #HB190 (Althaea officinalis)
attractive plant is African native. The origi-
more than just an nal source of an Egyptian
eye-pleasing or- confection that evolved into
namental! Boast- today’s marshmallows. The
ing a long history roots and velvety leaves have
of use in tradition- been eaten as a vegetable
al herbalism, and for centuries, often fried with
the origin of the onion and garlic. 3-4 foot
popular confec- stems of 1-2 inch, white-to-
tion, no herb pink flowers are reminiscent
garden would be of hollyhocks, to which this
complete without plant is related. The plant
marshmallow. is also renowned in various
Hardy to zone folk cultures for its medicinal
4 and quick to properties. The leaves of this
reseed itself, plant are incredibly high
marshmallow in vitamin A, calcium, and
thrives with little other minerals, sometimes
maintenance or suppling a day’s worth in just
attention. Plants one serving. Pkt (35 seeds)
prefer moist, $3.00
sandy soil.

THE MINT FAMILY FAMOUS TEA PLANTS
The mint family, known as Lamiaceae in Latin nomenclature, consists of many aromatic species, a number of which are enjoyed for their culinary attri-
butes. Typically identified by their square stems and fused petals, plants of the mint family can be a wonderful addition to the herb or vegetable garden.
Our offerings include herbs that are renowned for their multitude of uses, including teas, garnishes and various herbal wellness applications.
MOUNTAIN MINT #HB270
Perennial. This top pollinator favorite
is easy to grow from seed and to care
for. It’s loaded with nectar, so the subtly
spotted flowers hum with life. Because
of its strong smell, mammals won’t
bother it, yet it’s a delight in the gardens
because simply brushing this plant will
release a beautiful mint aroma. The first
botanical records of this plant come
from French botanist Andre Michaux’s
notes from the late 18th century. It nat-
uralizes in dry prairie or glade habitats,
but also does well in sunny to partially
shaded drained beds. It can readily
spread by rhizomes, but roots can be
cut back once a year to prevent spread-
LEMON BALM, GREEN #HB117 ing. Pkt (40 pelleted seeds) $4.00
(Melissa officinalis) Deliciously lemon-flavored foliage makes
an absolutely sublime herbal tea and inviting aromatic plant.
A vigorous, hardy plant and an old cottage garden favorite!
Perfect foliage plant for mixed plantings as it boasts great
lemon fragrance and flavor! Pkt (300 seeds) $2.75
CATNIP #HB127
(Nepeta cataria)
The herb that drives
cats wild is also
medicinal; used in
a tasty herbal tea
for colds and flu.
Vigorous plant. Pkt
(200 seeds) $2.50
MINT- MARVELOUS MIX #HB263

This is perhaps the most powerful perennial to invite into your landscape. Countless
beneficial insects are absolutely enchanted by mint, while many pesky garden pests are
repulsed by it. Growing mint from seed is a lesson in the beauty of chaos in the natural
world, as the busy activity of insect pollinators causes a wide spectrum of mint flavors.
LION’S EAR OR KLIP DAGGA #HB167 We love the element of surprise in growing mint from seed. While the flavors may range
(Leonotis nepetifolia) A member of the mint family, it is native from spearmint to peppermint or applemint, the purported medicinal and pest-re-
to southern Africa and is used as a folk medicine among pelling benefits remain the same. Perennial from zones 4-9, mint will thrive in most
the native peoples for treating numerous ailments, and has gardens. It is quite competitive and belongs in the herb bed or in a contained location.
shown some promise in studies. Tall, evergreen tropical plant Many folks simply clip the leaves and use as mulch around plants in the vegetable
produces loads of stunning peachy-orange flowers. Caution: garden to harness the pest-repelling benefits without letting this aggressive plant grow
this plant is a mild narcotic. Pkt (30 seeds) $6.00 in the vegetable garden. Pkt (200 seeds) $3.00

MIBUNA MIZUNA
Cultivated for centuries in the mountainous region of Kyoto, Japan, mizuna is cele-
brated as one of the region’s designated traditional vegetable varieties.
customer favorite
MIBUNA, EARLY #OR171 New!

45 days. An under-the-radar culinary gem, Mibuna is one of the
lesser known of the dento yasai, or traditional heirlooms of Japan.
This buttery tender and mild green makes delectable salads or is
good lightly stir fried. It’s also amazing pickled. This early-to-mature BENI HOUSHI MIZUNA #OR153 Our favorite “Green” salad vegetable!
and cold-tolerant green is a perfect addition to the market garden- Beni Houshi Mizuna is a new, vibrant twist on an ancient crop, and the bright purple
er’s repertoire. No garden should be without this world-class salad stems set it apart from any other mizuna. The succulent stems are rich in anthocy-
favorite! Pkt (200 seeds) $3.00 anin, the same powerful purple antioxidant present in blueberries. This recently de-
veloped open-pollinated variety has been making a splash on the high-end culinary
scene in Japan. The greens are excellent raw in salads; the purple stems and dark
greens make a lovely contrast, and the delicate flavor is unparalleled. Mizuna is well
adapted to both heat and cold extremes and is suitable for several harvests, in fact
becoming more tasty and cool-adapted with each successive cutting. It is loaded
with vitamin C, up to 10 times more than regular green mizuna. Pkt (200 seeds) $4.00
MIZUNA, EARLY #OR152

A traditional variety from the moun-
tainous Kyoto region of Japan. This
variety boasts superb cold tolerance,
especially during the germination
stage, making Early Mizuna well
adapted to an early spring sowing. This
variety will remain tender, even after
several harvests and will not readily go
to seed. Harvest as micro, baby or ma-
ture greens, and cut-and-come-again
up to five times for a super high-quality
green. It has long stems that are ten-
der, juicy and dark, as well as nutritious
greens. Pkt (200 seeds) $2.75
Amazing
MIZUNA, 605 SUMMER #OR123
Salads! A taste of Kyoto’s culinary heritage,
JAPANESE PINK MIZUNA #OR160 this heat-tolerant mizuna variety
A delicious and ornamental mizuna from Japan. A perfectly pleasing was originally bred to withstand the
combination of dense nutrition, rich flavor and eye appeal. The heat and intense humidity of Japan’s
stems of this variety are a lavender-pink hue, which indicates high interior. Summer mizuna is incredi-
levels of the antioxidant anthocyanin. The delicious leaves will often bly bolt resistant, even in the face of
take on a pink color as well when grown in favorable conditions! punishing heat and moisture. Mizuna
Mizuna is one of the healthiest vegetables that you can grow, ex- is suitable for several harvests and
ceptionally high in vitamins C, as well as folate and the powerful an- can be eaten at all stages. This variety
tioxidant glucosinolate. This feathery light green is suitable for raw is traditionally sown for high summer
eating in complex and flavorful salads or try steaming or stir frying. harvest, when the juicy, watery stems
An upscale Japanese leafy green, essential for high-end, gourmet make the most refreshing mid-day
culinary experimentation, or anyone looking to introduce a scrump- snack. Pkt (200 seeds) $2.75
tious new super food into their repertoire. Pkt (50 seeds) $3.00

MOONFLOWER MORINGA
(Ipomoea alba) This romantic flower is a THE MOST NUTRITIOUS PLANT KNOWN
night-blooming relative of the morning
glory and requires trellising for its large,
Popular
flower-laden vines. in soups &
Stews
MORINGA, DWARF #HB245

Easy to grow as an annual in the north! Moringa contains 46
antioxidants, 18 amino acids & is a complete protein. Easy
to grow as an annual in the north! Moringa contains 46 antioxidants, 18
amino acids & is a complete protein. This is a very special dwarf variety
GIANT MOONFLOWER from India. Unlike other varieties of moringa, this tree will remain short
#FL483 (Ipomoea alba) and is very well suited to container growing, which makes growing it in
Long, vigorous vines grow the U.S. much easier. Moringa is native to the tropics and the subtropics;
to 20 feet; giant white container growing will allow you to bring your tree inside for the winter.
This plant is prized for its very high-protein leaves, its rich concentration
flowers can measure over 7
inches across! Excellent for
AMAZING, MASSIVE of minerals and vitamins, and its heavy load of antioxidants! Leaves,
planting in night gardens. MOONFLOWERS! blooms, seeds and immature seedpods, called “drumsticks,” are edible;
seeds are source of a high-quality oil. WARNING: Roots are reputed to be
Pkt (10 seeds) $3.00 poisonous, do not eat! Pkt (10 seeds) $4.00
JAPANESE MORNING GLORY

Annual. Easy-to-grow
vine; this is an amazing
plant that was refined in
9th century Japan. Jere’s
favorite vine, so colorful!
IMPERIAL JAPANESE
MORNING GLORY
MIX #FL379 New!
Invite this antique Japa-
nese morning glory mix
into your garden, and
your landscape will be
enveloped in extraor-
dinary and intriguing
blooms in a range of
colors and forms. The
Edo period in Japan saw
a craze for collecting
and breeding unusual
morning glories with
unique colors and forms.
This mix is a living collec-
tion of some of the best
Japanese varieties from
history with truly daz-
zling and glitzy blooms!

A Japanese Favorite since the 1850s! CHOCOLATE or DANJURO MORN-
Unique, fascinating color! ING GLORY #FL490 (Ipomoea nil)
Huge, 5-inch blooms are the loveliest
creamy, chocolate-pink color. A stunning
ancient Japanese morning glory with a fas-
cinating history and etymology. The petal
color is completely unique and almost
indescribable. In Japan the color is de-
scribed as kaki or persimmon. The legend
of this variety dates back to 1806, when a
massive fire broke out in Tokyo city, burn-
ing much of the city to the ground. The
morning glory was one of the plants to rise
from the ashes of the devastated city and
this sparked a veritable frenzy of interest
in the flower. One of the most prominent
breeders during this post-conflagration,
morning glory craze was named Tomejiro
Naritaya. He was a devoted fan of the
kabuki actor Danjuro the 8th and so bred
a flower in the very same shade as the
actor’s favorite color of tea. This fanatical
homage has remained a beloved variety
since the early 1800s in Japan, and we are
also smitten with the color and sweet back
history. Pkt (10 seeds) $5.00
KIKYOZAKI, MIXED #FL493 (Ipomoea nil) LOADS OF, LOVELY

Kikyozaki morning glories are popular in Japan. These are star-shaped
and many will be semi-double. Fantastic looking and much sought PINK BLOOMS!
after, this is a true botanical treasure that we are proud to offer. Pkt (10
seeds) $4.00
SPLIT SECOND JAPANESE MORNING GLORY #FL902 Our Favorite!
(Ipomoea purpurea) A totally unique and charming morning glory with cottage
garden charm. Shell pink to almost coral, these fully double flowers are a
“A morning-glory at my window satisfies me more refreshing departure from the traditional trumpet shape! The margins of these
than the metaphysics of books.” -Walt Whitman individual petals are notched and frilled; the overall effect is that of a peony, or
parrot tulip, yet the vigorous vines easily climb 12 feet! Pkt (15 seeds) $5.00

MUSTARD DELICIOUS AND NUTRITIOUS GREENS
Pleasing to the eye and exciting to the palette, mustard is a sure fire hit in your spring and fall gardens. Simply broadcast the seeds and later thin to about
a hand’s width apart; these flavorful greens are so easy and rewarding to grow. The leaves, stems, seeds and flowers are all edible and can be enjoyed
fresh, steamed, sauted or in soups. Mustard doubles as a green manure cover crop! 200 seed per pack.
Amazing JAPANESE GIANT

RED MUSTARD
Beauty #OR107 (B. juncea)
Favorite, flavorful, Beautiful, large, Japanese
ornamental edible type. Purple red leaves
with a delicious, strong,
sharp, almost garlic-like,
mustard flavor. Tasty stir
fried or boiled & makes a
great pickling variety.
Pkt $3.00
GREEN WAVE MUSTARD #OG125

50 days. (Brassica juncea) Curled and very frilly
medium green leaves stay tender to a good size;
Incredible upright plants reach 2 feet in height. Stands
rich flavor long in the field, tolerates more heat than most,
Fiery, garlic-mustard heat bolts very late; also very cold hardy. Flavor is
sharp: nice and spicy! A high-yielding type that
that will set your salads
ablaze with nutrients and
Nutrient-rich makes a good crop in home or market gardens,
Loaded with antioxidants and makes choice micro-greens. All-America
spicy goodness! Award winner in 1957. Pkt $2.50
CHINESE GIANT LEAF Perfect BALD HEAD MUSTARD

MUSTARD #OR158 pickles! #OR157 This unusual root crop
The leaves of this monstrous is a winter staple in northern China
mustard from China reach an and parts of Japan, and may be
astounding 3 feet long and 1.5 poised to become the next exciting
feet wide. We enjoy this variety winter crop for market farmers and
for its large succulent leaves homesteaders. Roots are smooth
and thick, crunchy white mid- and shiny like a bald head, and
rib. The flavor is exceptionally have a mild spicy mustard flavor. A
sweet and mild for a mustard, refreshing, cool-season crop that
making it suitable for raw eat- is typically pickled or stir fried, this
ing in salads and a top choice crunchy and juicy root is considered
for pickles, stir fry and steam- a good source of vitamins and nutri-
ing. Pkt (100 seeds) $3.00 ents during the long winter months.
Pkt $3.00
komatsuna: Japanese superfood greens!

KOMATSUNA SPINACH MUSTARD #OR102 Supreme taste!
Since it makes such a perfect spinach substitute,
it’s hard to believe that Komatsuna is actually a
mustard! The leaves combine the best qualities of
spinach and mustard, with a mild and sweet flavor
reminiscent of spinach but with the immensely
powerful nutrition of a mustard! Frequently referred
to as one of the “most underrated” leafy greens,
Komatsuna is simply mouth watering. This leafy
green is incredibly delicious, mild and tender. It holds
superfood status in its native Japan, and in some
studies it contained nearly twice as much calcium as
whole milk per 100 grams! The leaves are also super
high in beta carotene, as well as vitamins A, C and K.
Komatsuna has been revered in Japanese, Taiwanese
and Korean cuisine as a mouth-watering veggie for
many years, and in America chefs and nutritionally
minded foodies have identified it as a delicious,
juicy and health-promoting green. Let the culinary
loaded with healthy vitamins and minerals! experimentation begin! Pkt (200 seeds) $3.00

NASTURTIUM BEAUTIFUL AND SO DELICIOUS!
(Tropaeolum majus) Annual. Delicious flowers and leaves, perfect for salads and soups and this plant makes a world-class pesto! The fresh green seed pods
can be pickled and enjoyed like capers! One of the prettiest flowering plants, so attractive in the cottage garden and equally lovely in the kitchen. Try our
many vibrant colors. This delicious flower is packed with minerals, vitamins and various antioxidants, not only tasty, but so healthy! (25 seeds per Pkt)
MAKES GREAT PICKLED

NASTURTIUM “CAPERS”
TALL TRAILING MIX NASTURTIUM #FL511
This heirloom favorite grows up to 10 feet in a season and is perfect for covering
walls, arbors and tall fences. Bright and cheery flowers come in shades of yellow,
orange and red. The flowers are spicy and flavorful, making the most beautiful
salad, and the seed pods make incredible, pickled, nasturtium “capers”. Pkt $3.00
customer favorite!
ORCHID CREAM NASTURTIUM #FL239
A unique nasturtium that truly resembles an intricately painted orchid.
Compact plants top out at just 12 inches tall and 10 inches wide and
burst with creamy blooms. Each petal is splashed with blood red, a dra-
matic effect that catches the eye! Pkt (15 seeds) $4.00
ALASKA MIX NASTURTIUM #FL500

Beautiful, variegated, green and white foliage with stunning red, yellow and
orange flowers. Superbly unique and colorful. Tasty! Pkt $3.00
ALASKA RED
SHADES
NASTURTIUM
#FL217
Annual. Stunning
round-leafed nastur-
tium foliage is bright-
ly variegated. The
Supreme flavor velvety, deep ma-
and nutrition! roon blooms come
as a bonus. A bit
TIP TOP ALASKA SALMON NASTURTIUM #FL502 somber and very dra-
Tiny Plants and Incredible Edibles! A favorite edible flower in a soft, matic! Dwarf, upright
salmon color. Compact plants reach just 8 inches tall. The variegated plants. You will love
leaves are also edible and make a spicy green in salads. The romantic this antioxidant-rich
blush-toned petals are perfect for fine edible flower designs. Our tests plant in salads, soups
and amazing pesto!
show this variety is packed with vitamins A & C, as well as a host of other
Pkt $3.00
nutrients! Simply delicious! Pkt $3.25

PURPLE EMPEROR NASTURTIUM #FL531 New!
Shocking color that is quite unique to nasturtiums! Behold a bewitching color transformation as these bold burgundy-purple
blooms evolve into a vintage dusty lavender-rose hue throughout the season. This semi-trailing type makes compact vines reaching RARE
18-24 inches long. Tumbling vines of rose and wine-colored blooms make Purple Emperor the most incredible edible ornamental.
Blooms and leaves are peppery and add kick to recipes while the green seed pods can be pickled into imitation capers. Pkt $3.50 COLOR!
Supreme loveliness &
Delicious flavor!
Nasturtium Nasturtium Pesto

Orange Salad
INGREDIENTS INGREDIENTS
5 C. clean nasturtium 5 C. clean nasturtium
flowers and young leaves, loosely packed
CHERRY ROSE JEWEL NASTURTIUM #FL532 New! leaves 5 cloves garlic
This vibrant cherry-pink nasturtium with large, double, rose-like blooms is a 2 oranges, peeled and 1/2 C. olive oil
serious show stopper! Like candy for the eyes, the Cherry Rose Jewel nastur- sectioned 1/3 C. walnuts
tium delivers high-voltage color that makes it a perfect statement flower in 4 T. olive oil 1/2 C. vegan Parmesan
the garden bed, borders, containers or on the plate. A perfectly piquant and 1.5 T. orange juice 1/2 t. salt
peppery edible flower, you can also eat the leaves and the immature seeds! Zest of one orange 1/4 t. pepper
Amazing in pesto, pasta and salads. It is not only delicious, but loaded with ¼ t. lemon juice 1 T. lemon juice
vitamin A, Calcium and other minerals! A small percentage of plants may ⅛ t. organic sugar
produce other colored flowers. Pkt $3.00 Salt and pepper to taste INSTRUCTIONS
YETI NASTURTIUM Pick and clean nastur-
#FL513 Named after INSTRUCTIONS tium leaves. Shake off
the ape-like rare creature excess water. Fill your
In a medium bowl,
that legend says inhabits blender or food pro-
combine nasturtium
the Himalayas, these cessor to about 3/4 full.
leaves, flowers and or-
Blend leaves until they
white nasturtiums are anges. In a small bowl,
are roughly chopped.
rare indeed. Not just whisk the remaining
Add more leaves, blend.
things of folklore; here is ingredients. Drizzle
Add in the walnuts
a creamy-white flower- over salad; toss to coat.
and blend. Add in the
ing variety that blooms Serves 6
remaining ingredients.
on long trailing vines Blend. Adjust season-
with large leaves. Pretty ings to taste.
in salads! Pkt $3.00

OKRA LOTS OF DELICIOUS PODS ON ORNAMENTAL PLANTS
(Abelmoschus esculentus) 30-75 seeds per packet. This African native and staple of the Deep South really thrives on heat! Slaves from Angola called okra
“ngumbo”, which became gumbo, a popular name for several okra dishes to this day. Does best when direct-sown into warm soil but can be started
earlier indoors and transplanted, so long as the young plants aren’t allowed to become root bound. Soil for okra need not be especially rich; plants are
drought tolerant but produce more with adequate moisture. Keeping pods picked encourages further production.
HEAVY HITTER OKRA #OK114 New! Amazing production!

Okra lovers rejoice! This is the most productive okra we have ever seen, with
plants producing as much as 250 pods per plant in a season and 44 young, tender
pods in a single day. This unbelievable heirloom was selected and perfected
over decades by one dedicated farmer in Oklahoma. Dry Creek Farm owner Ron
Cook received seeds of Clemson Spineless okra in 1972 from a local gardening
friend who had saved her own seeds for decades. Once in his hands, Ron began
to select for heavy productivity. After many years of improvement and selection,
the Heavy Hitter stands to be one of the most productive okras of all time and
with no compromise to flavor and texture. For those who love to grow a mess of
okra, this is your variety. You can expect heavy crops of uniform pods, perfect for
pickling and then savoring all season long! Pkt (15 seeds) $3.50
BURGUNDY #OK102 BURMESE #OK111

55 days. Very tender and delicious. Beautiful deep red pods and stems We are proud to offer this
contrast nicely with green leaves. Ornamental and tasty! Developed by heirloom variety from
Clemson University in South Carolina and introduced in 1983. Pkt $2.75 Burma (Myanmar). Large
pods are tender, spineless,
“With the world so set on tearing itself apart, it don’t seem like such a and finely flavored. The
plants start yielding early,
bad thing to me to wanna put a little bit of it back together.”
and production lasts until
-Desmond Doss
k
Great for pickling frost. Pkt $3.00


WOW! Magical, bubblegum pink okra from the Islands of Okinawa! Our favorite okra! Beautiful, tasty, red-orange pods from China!
OKINAWA PINK OKRA #OK109 New! Delicious, round, pink pods!

60 days. A rare and beautiful treasure from Okinawa, Japan, and the most
exciting vegetable introduction of 2021! The stunning bubblegum pink
pods are packed with antioxidants and phenomenal flavor, making this
variety both highly nutritious and gourmet. One of our favorite new JING ORANGE #OK126 Our Best Selling Okra!
edible ornamentals from the famous “blue zone” of Japan, where more 60 days. Our favorite okra! Lovely pods are a deep reddish-orange and are quite
people live to 100 than nearly any other place in the world. The sturdy colorful. This Chinese variety produces lots of flavorful 6-8-inch pods early, even
plants produce lovely large flowers and uniquely non ribbed, round pods in dry conditions. An exciting new variety that is unique and beautiful. One of
in a stunning pink color. Pkt (15 seeds) $5.00 the most tender we offer. Pkt $3.50
colossal
okra pods!
ALABAMA
RED #OK132
A delicious
heirloom from
Alabama, this
variety has
fat, red-tinged
pods that are
great fried
or in gumbo!
One of our
most popular
varieties, it is
unique and
rare. Pkt $3.00
CLEMSON
SPINELESS
#OK103 60
The mastodon of okra
Rich, vegan flavor! days. Plant
is spineless;
LOUISIANA 16” LONG POD #OK127 tasty green
You can eat the pods of this truly impressive heirloom okra from
pods, best
Louisiana until they reach around 10 inches long, which is about 2 times
as long as most okra varieties! Seasoned okra growers know how easy picked small.
it is to miss a day of picking and find your plant covered in pods that Developed
are too tough to eat. With this variety, though, pods stay tender a little in 1939. Still
longer . The pale green pods are superbly tasty and tender. Plants are a standard in
rugged and sturdy. Pkt (10 seeds) $3.00 many home
gardens.
“I shall allow no man to belittle my soul by making me hate him.” Pkt $2.75
-Booker T. Washington

ONION GROW ONIONS FOR YEAR-ROUND FLAVOR
(Allium cepa) 300+ seeds per packet. A very ancient Old World crop—records exist telling how many onions were allocated to the laborers building the
pyramids, and they were a basic ration to Greek hoplites (citizen soldiers). Long-day onions tend to do best in the north, and short-day types do best in
the South; the dividing line is at about the 35th parallel. Onions grow best in mellow soil, rich and possessing much organic matter.
Rich, Spicy,
Shallot-like
flavor!
AM
AZ
IN
G
TA
ST
E
!
TOSCA #ON139 GLOBO #ON138
Long Day. A torpedo-shaped onion with brown skin and white flesh. Flesh Long Day. This award-winning giant exhibition onion has a super sweet
is juicy and mild flavored with a crispy texture. A great winter storage onion complex flavor and is a beauty! The flask-shaped orbs are wrapped in
from the Czech Republic. Flavor is pungent and strong; a superb cooking a pale, straw-colored skin, and the flavor is divinely sweet with a spicy
onion that is supreme on top of fried potatoes. Pkt (150 seeds) $3.00 finish. It is perfect for raw eating, in salads, or for cooking, and a good
storage onion. Pkt (150 seeds) $3.00
SOUTHERN
FAVORITE!
colossal
Sugar sweet
YELLOW SWEET SPANISH #ON135 AILSA CRAIG #ON122 TEXAS EARLY GRANO #ON130
Long day. One of the best yellow onion varieties. Long day. Very well-known globe- This sweet, white short-day onion has been proudly grown
Excellent choice for beginner gardeners, this is shaped heirloom onion that reaches in the Lone Star State since 1944. The Grano onion was origi-
one of the easiest and most adaptable onions a really huge size—5 lbs is rather nally introduced to the U.S. in 1925 from Valencia, Spain. In
to grow. The large fruit easily grows to 1 pound common! Mild & sweet, but not a long the 1930s the Texas Agricultural Experiment Station began
each and with good storage quality. Large Sweet storage type. Introduced in 1887 by an onion breeding program; the Grano was trialled and se-
David Murray, gardener for the Marquis lected for early maturation and extra-sweet flavor, and thus
Spanish is a staple for the home gardener and
of Ailsa, at Culzean Castle in Maybole, the Texas Early Grano was born. These extra-sweet and early
market farmer looking for a reliable and flavorful South Ayrshire, Scotland. Pkt $4.00 Vidalia-type onions have a thin skin and supremely mild
heirloom onion. Pkt $3.00 flavor, so sweet they can be eaten like an apple! Pkt $2.50

the delicious onion FLAVOR & BEAUTY!
from historic Niger
VIOLET DE GALMI #ON117

Short day. The Galmi onion comes from the village of Galmi,
a small community in the Ader Valley of southeast Niger.
It is here where this flavorful onion was developed and is
believed to have been grown for over 100 years, selected
and passed down. It is now a popular onion in several other
Easier to Slice!
African countries, as well. Flat, thick bulbs are of good quali-
ty and are a beautiful pinkish-purple color; it also keeps well,
making it a perfect choice as a short day onion. Pkt $4.00
RED OF FLORENCE #ON103
famous french shallots!

Intermediate day. Our favorite red onion, this torpedo-shaped allium from the capital of Tus-
cany has a delectable, perfectly balanced flavor and grows exceptionally well indoors or out-
doors at our farm in Missouri. The oblong shape makes for easier cutting and more uniform
slices! The red bulbs are also packed with anthocyanin, a healthful antioxidant. These oblong,
bright red onions are great for planting spring or fall; they are widely adapted and seem to
do well in many areas. They are very mild and sweet, great for salads and pickling! Pkt $3.00
an EARLY AMERICAN Treasure!
ZEBRUNE SHALLOT #ON129

WETHERSFIELD RED #ON127
(Cuisse de Poulet du Poitou) Gorgeous heirloom French
Long day. This variety dates to the 1700s. Popular from New York to Bermuda, and it
eschalion or “banana” type shallot yields plump, long, brought much wealth to the onion growers of New England, as well as to the Yankee
torpedo-shaped bulbs. Bulbs are brown tinged with pink. traders who sold shiploads of it. The 1856 Comstock, Ferre and Co. catalog states, “It is the
The flesh is very mild and sweet, and large yields may be kind mostly grown at Wethersfield. It grows to large size, deep red, thick, approaching to
had starting the first year from an early planting. Excellent round shape, fine-grained, pleasant flavored, and very productive. It ripens in September
keeping quality makes these gourmet shallots useful over a and keeps well.” It is a slightly flattened, deep blood-red onion of renowned quality. A true
very long season! Pkt (150 seeds) $3.75 piece of horticultural Americana that deserves to be more widely grown. Pkt $3.00

super UNZEN EARLY
early FLAT ONION
onion #ON137
The ultimate salad
onion, this flat white
variety is crunchy and
juicy, and drips with
sweet onion flavor.
This short-day onion
hails from Nagasaki,
Japan, and is consid-
ered an important
variety in Japanese
culture and cuisine.
Named for a volcano
that overlooks Naga-
saki, Unzen is ideal
for snacking, adding
to salads or topping
sandwiches. The roots
are small, flattened
and perfectly uni-
form. It is a traditional
variety of this famous
Japanese city on the
island of Kyushu. Pkt
(150 seeds) $3.00
SUGAR-SWEET
ONION flavor!
HE SHI KO
BUNCHING
ONION #ON111
(Allium fistulosum)
Reliable, hardy and
simply delicious,
this is our go-to
bunching onion.
We grow this fla-
vorful allium year
round at our farm in
Mansfield, Mo. Year-
round production
is possible in most
WHITE CREOLE ONION #ON133 growing zones,
Short day, medium-sized, round bulbs with the farthest
have a translucent white flesh that is very northern growers
firm. This variety is an excellent choice using cold frames
for southern growers; forms perfect or light winter
bulbs and has excellent storage quality. protection. An
Excellent fresh or cooked, White Creole heirloom Japanese
is a top choice for dehydrating and has a perennial bunching
pungent flavor. Pkt $2.50 onion; stalks grow
and divide from ISHIKURA ONION #ON125 New!
the base. Mild and Average 40-50 days to maturity. A uniform and flavorful
“If you want to be perfect, tasty, these are an bunching onion, it is a popular and traditional Japanese
go, sell your possessions and essential ingredient variety for sukiyaki, soup and salads. Ishikura reaches
give to the poor, and you in a wide range of enormous proportions (to two feet tall, one inch across)
cuisines from Asian while remaining tender and scallion-like, never forming
will have treasure in heaven.”
to American. A a bulb. A perfect heat- and cold-tolerant green that is a
-Jesus Christ go-to choice to grow alongside Asian greens in the cool
non-bulbing white
type. Pkt $2.50 season! No garden should be without this easy-to-grow
culinary staple! Pkt $3.00

ORACH OYSTER LEAF
COOKS LIKE
SPINACH! the
vegan
oyster
a delicious curiosity
AURORA MIXED ORACH #OG124 OYSTER LEAF #HB178 Amazing Oyster Flavor!
A delicious mix of radiant colors, all the more beautiful because (M. maritima) This delicious plant is aptly named for its tolerance to maritime
the plants reach a nice size—very well suited to edible landscaping exposure and can be found growing wild along the Scottish coast. It received
beds. Colors include red, gold, green, pink, carmine, and pure purple. its common name because the thick, tender leaves taste similar to oysters with
Who says greens have to be green? This Frank Morton/Wild Garden a hint of seaweed flavor. Perfect in salads and other raw dishes. Because of its
Seed original is just plain fun and tasty! This plant is a great source of beauty and hardiness, some gardeners say they will never be without this amaz-
vitamin A and other important nutrients. Great cooked like spinach, ingly aromatic plant in their garden. Hardy to zone 3; seeds can take a month to
but this does much better in warm weather. Pkt (40 seeds) $3.00 germinate. Hard to find! Pkt (25 seeds) $6.50
OREGANO A must for

PIZZA AND PASTA!
famous HERB from
BIBLICAL
TIMES
OREGANO, WILD ZAATAR #HB174 OREGANO, VULGARE #HB131
(Origanum syriaca) We offer seeds from Israel for this plant that (Origanum vulgare) This is a beautiful and delicious herb that also offers many
grows wild in Israel, Jordan and surrounding areas. Doubtless a medicinal uses. Great for Italian and Greek cooking! Pungent and flavorful, orega-
common herb in Bible times, and still one of the tastiest! It has great no can be enjoyed either fresh or dried in many dishes. Try it in homemade pizza
flavor that blends hints of oregano, thyme and marjoram. A favorite. sauce or as an alternative take on traditional basil pesto! Pkt (400 seeds) $2.75
Pkt (35 pelleted seeds) $3.50

PANSY & VIOLAS PRETTY & TASTY, VICTORIAN FAVORITES!
(Viola) Pansies are great for spring and fall gardens! Plant these cool-weather-loving annuals in the spring for summer bloom or plant in late summer for
winter blooms in warmer zones. Seeds could take anywhere form one to three weeks to germinate. Plant in full to partial sun. Great in containers. Pansy
blossoms are quite tasty and are wonderful in salads. For a bonus treat, try making candied pansy blossoms! Yum! 100-200 seeds per packet.
Amazing sky-blue beauty CELESTIAL BLUE PANSY

#FL897 New!
A sky blue pansy representing one
of the rarest and most sought-after
colors in the plant kingdom! These
cool blue blooms are just the trick
for pots, borders and beds. They’re
glorious planted in blocks of color
or as an accent with other hues! Add
this tranquil blue edible flower to
your dishes for a gorgeous culinary
presentation. Delicious in salads and
spring rolls. Pkt $3.00
BUNNY EARS VIOLA #FL893

New! A darling little cottage flower
that is so hard to find! Bunny Ears
viola reach just 8 inches high and
BRUSH STROKES VIOLA #FL892 New! wide and might just be the most
A stunning re-selection of the striped pansies and violas of adorable flower we have ever seen!
yesteryear, these vibrant beauties have disappeared, so we are The blooms are sweetheart pink
excited to bring back this color scheme to the garden again. So with two prominent petals, giving
appropriately named, the petals have the look of a painting, the flowers a bunny ears appear-
each bloom with its own unique markings. This pansy loves cool ance, and the blooms are sweetly
weather, and the flowers are edible and delicious, perfect for scented. Cool weather-loving &
salads, desserts, garnishes and more! The blooms are striking and shade-tolerant. Pkt (15 pelleted
will make a statement in pots, borders and beds. Pkt $4.00 seeds) $4.00
Make delicious blackberry-flavored, Black Pansy syrup!

BLACK KING PANSY
#FL951 A truly royal
flower, this rich, large pan-
sy has gorgeous petals, a
satiny, deep black—like
crushed velvet, with a
small yellow eye. Very
unique, these create an
amazing contrast in the
flower bed; they also make
quite the statement in a
mass planting. This cool
season favorite is great for
making syrups and jellies.
They indeed have a light
blackberry flavor, and
gorgeous color, perfect
for culinary uses. Pkt (200
seeds) $3.00
FRECKLES VIOLA #FL389

This darling, dainty violet is a blue-freckled version LAKE OF THUN PANSY #FL550
of the familiar wild violet of North America. This New! This great pansy, which is
native wildflower produces heart-shaped foliage also known as Ullswater, is the
that grows in neat bunches just 6-8 inches tall. The loveliest of all deep blues, being
prominent butter-cream-colored flower petals are named for the sparkling blue waters
be-speckled, resembling Delft Blue pottery. These of the Alpine Lake Thun of Switzer-
edible flowers are the perfect touch for decorating land. This heirloom is perfect for
cakes. Plants are shade tolerant and attractive to bouquets and delicious in syrups
pollinators, and they are a food source of the frit- and jellies! Plant a bed of pure blue
illary butterfly in its caterpillar stage. A perennial beauty this year! Pkt $3.00
wildflower. Pkt (25 seeds) $4.00

PARSLEY FRESH, EASY-TO-GROW FLAVOR!
famous (Petroselinum crispum) A

Mediterranean native, parsley
sports bright green leaves
japanese and lends its delightfully fresh
flavor to cuisines from around
herb the world
PARSLEY, GIANT OF
ITALY #HB133
A very large Italian strain
of parsley with great flavor.
Perfect for sauces. Pkt (400
seeds) $2.50
PARSLEY, MOSS
CURLED #HB286
MITSUBA or Japanese Parsley #OR172 This is the fancy, extra-ruf-
New! (Cryptotaenia japonica) This delicate and fled version of the famous
refreshing Japanese herb is easy to grow. It loves herb native to the Mediter-
shade; it can be grown in full to part shade and ranean. Parsley has been
is perfect for low-light spaces in the garden. This grown and used for spicing
savory little parsley family member is also popular dishes in its native range
in Chinese cuisine and is reminiscent of its cous- for over 2,000 years. Curled
ins, parsley and cilantro. It is typically used raw, parsley has been grown
sprinkled atop a meal to give it the perfect final for hundreds of years and
touch. The leaves, stems, roots and seeds are all was mentioned in the
edible and excellent in stir fries, soups, salads and
Otto Schwill and Co. seed
other Asian-inspired dishes. The plants are similar to
parsley in their growth habit. Prefers cooler spring catalog in 1896. Pkt (400
and fall weather. Pkt (200 seeds) $2.75 seeds) $2.75
PARSNIP SWEET ROOTS IN WINTER

(Pastinaca sativa) Northern European relative of the carrot. Parsnip roots are long, white, and after a hard frost or two, mild and sweet.
sweet
nutty
taste
big, tender roots HOLLOW CROWN #PR101
HARRIS MODEL #PR102 Tasty, white, long roots, sweet flavor. Harvest af-
Delicious, tender, white, 12-inch roots have a sweet flavor; refined in appearance. Great boiled, fried, ter frost; a standard in all fall gardens. A popular
or used in “Parsnip Bread.” A good producer and popular variety. Pkt (600 seeds) $2.75 variety in the 1820s. Pkt (600 seeds) $2.75

PEAS A COOL SEASON FAVORITE
(Pisum sativum) Whether grown for green peas or for edible pods, garden peas are all grown the same way. They should be planted in earliest spring or even
in late winter, as soon as soil can be worked. They require a very mellow soil, as the roots are shallow and not especially vigorous. 60-100 seeds per pkt.
Long Vines! Incredible LILLIAN’S CASELOAD #GP115

New! One of the best-tasting peas
Flavor! we have ever tried.This superior
variety was saved by Mennonite
farmer Lillian. It is not an old,
storied heirloom of antiquity, but
rather a discontinued commercial
variety that this family did not want
to see disappear. Lillian explained
that she grew Caseload peas from
Johnny’s Seeds and loved the
variety. When the company dis-
continued the Caseload pea, Lillian
tracked down some seeds to save.
After almost two decades of seed
TALL TELEPHONE #GP106 saving, the variety has developed
60 days. A scrumptious garden pea that is wildly pro-
unique characteristics making it
ductive! A top choice for shelling, each pod is filled with
different from the original Caseload
sweet green pearls, a real treasure. Long vines reach up
pea. Vines reach 2-3 feet in length
to 6 feet with support, and large pods yield 8-10 peas
with peas about 2.5-3 inches long,
each. The peas are large in size, being sweet and tender.
containing 5-7 large, sweet peas.
This popular garden favorite was introduced in 1881
Pkt $3.75
and is still a standard with many. Pkt $3.00
TOM THUMB #GP110

Absolutely the best pea va-
riety for container planting!
Reaching only 8 to 9 inches
in height, it’s grown mainly
as a shelling type, but
the pods are also sweet,
tender and delicious when
harvested very young. This
variety excels when tucked
into small spaces around
the garden, and for cold-
frame production very early
or very late in the season.
This unusual heirloom
originated in England and
was first introduced in the
U.S. by Landreth Seeds,
Philadelphia, in 1854. Even
more frost tolerant than
most other pea varieties,
KING TUT PURPLE PEA #GP114 and, naturally, it requires no
A very rare and amazing garden pea! One of the most historical peas known, this par-
staking! Pkt $3.50
ticular variety is said to have been taken out of the tomb of famed Egyptian pharaoh
Tutankhamun, or King Tut. The story is that his servants planted and harvested these
peas to help provide for his afterlife. Though some claim to have debunked the story,
Lynn McKee’s family tradition asserts that her father received the seeds found in the boy
King’s tomb, where they had been undisturbed for nearly 5,000 years until Howard Carter
found the tomb on Nov. 4, 1922. From there, as the legend goes, the seeds were taken
to England where they were propagated and shared with friends. “The conditions within
Egyptian pyramids are very dry and would permit seed longevity in certain species to ex-
tend to thousands of years,” one document said. Some claim, though, it is likely the seeds
originated in early 20th century English gardens. The Fortean Times says “It is sometimes
said that Tutankhamun’s Pea originated on the country estate of Lord Caernarvon, who
financed Howard Carter’s search for King Tut’s resting place and was subsequently named
in honor of Caernarvon’s claim to fame, rather than the plant’s origin.” As an interesting
turn to the story, we located the seed and found the story from Japanese seed collectors LINCOLN #GP104
during our travels there. Stunning fuschia purple flowers give way to tasty, fat purple An old-time pea introduced in 1908. High yielding and tasty,
pods on strong and vigorous plants that love cool weather. This variety has proven highly this pea does better than many in warmer weather. The
productive and makes a delicious soup pea, or picked young as a purple snow pea. Try tightly filled pods are easy to shell, and compact vines are a
this piece of living history in your garden! A wonderful source of healthy, plant-based, good choice for small gardens. Pkt $3.00
proteins to keep a body strong! Pkt $4.50

SNOW & SNAP PEAS TENDER SWEETNESS!
GREEN BEAUTY
#SN123 Sugar
60 days. A mag- Snap
k
nificent giant! The
largest we have
seen! Green pods
are tender, even
harvested at their
full size of up to
8 inches long.
Vigorous plants
are productive
and reach 6-8
feet tall in ideal
conditions. Bred
by eminent pub-
lic-domain plant
breeder Dr. Alan
Kapuler. Delicious,
tender pods are
likely the largest
of all! This variety
also produces SUGAR SNAP #SN106 Tender And Sweet
large amounts of This is the wonderfully sweet, edible-pod pea
vitamin C! Pkt (50
SUGAR DADDY #SN116 New!
so popular with consumers and gardeners.
HUGE SIZE! seeds) $4.00 They also freeze very well. From 1979. Pkt $3.00
Superbly snackable and intensely tasty, this is a
truly stringless edible-podded sugar snap pea
with a brix (aka natural sugar) level that is just
OREGON SUGAR off the charts! The semi-dwarf vines reach just
POD II #SN105 24 inches tall and can be trellised or allowed
Large, thick, 4.5-inch to grow without support. Each bushy vine pro-
pods are superbly duces a bounty of 3-inch-long pods that can
tender and delicious. be eaten whole or shelled. They are amazing
This is Jere’s favorite either way! A perfect choice for beginner gar-
snow pea-type. deners as they’re easy to grow and so reward-
Bush plants are high ing. Even the more ardent vegetable hater
yielding and stay cannot resist the Sugar Daddy pea! Pkt $3.25
compact. Developed
by Dr. James Baggett,
of Oregon State Univ.
A winner. Pkt $3.00
SUGAR MAGNOLIA
TENDRIL PEA
#SN120
A marvelous inno-
vation in sugar snap
pea breeding from Dwarf
Dr. Alan Kapuler, the ‘sugar
first ever purple-pod- snaps’
ded sugar snap pea!
We love the dusty SUGAR BON #SN115 New!
purple-blue pods The Sugar Bon pea is a delightful dwarf variety
that really pop in a that matures early, is suitable for spring or fall
sea of green foliage. planting and produces sublimely sweet 3-inch
These vigorous vines pods borne on 1-2 foot tall plants. Plants pro-
can reach up to 8 feet duce mega yields of the crispy, crunchy sweet
tall in the garden and and snackable peas that have both edible pods
cover a trellis so nice- and peas. This early, high yielder is tidy and
ly. The purple blos-
prolific, making it a perfect choice for tucking
soms and profuse
tendrils make this an into square-foot gardens, under row covers in
incredible edible. Pkt cool weather, or for mingling in your cottage
(50 seeds) $3.75 garden among the flowers or in tidy container
gardens. Pkt $3.25

HOT PEPPERS THE SPICE OF LIFE
(Capsicum annuum, C. baccatum, C. frutescens) Native to the Americas, peppers come in thousands of varieties, many unusual flavors, and all shapes
and sizes. Heirloom peppers are often more flavorful than the modern types, and most give huge yields. They are one of the easiest crops to grow and are
not much bothered by pests. All types of peppers are frost-tender and are usually started indoors several weeks before the last frost date, although they
may be direct seeded in gardens in long-season climates. Set transplants out after warm weather has really settled. Peppers prefer rich and moist soil and
full sun, although they will tolerate some shade, and some, especially C. frutescens, actually prefer a break from hot summer sun. Most types can be used
green or ripe, and hot types tend to become more pungent when fully ripened in hotter conditions. 25 seeds per packet.
Delightful DEATH
roasted! SPIRAL
PURE FIRE!
DEATH SPIRAL #HPP152

KALUGERITSA #HPP212 New! A gorgeous and intense pepper with a twisted shape that ranks among the
A beautiful and delicious pepper from eastern North Macedonia. This Ja- world’s hottest! We were introduced to his little scorcher by extreme pepper
lapeno-level hot pepper was brought to us by Steve Neumann, who also
expert, Jim Duffy of Refining Fires Chilis. The menacing fruit is contorted and
introduced the phenomenal and uniquely etched Rheza pepper and the
wrinkled with a fierce little scythe-shaped tail. Jim reports that this pepper has a
Ajvarksi pepper. Steve collected the seeds for this variety while visiting
the village of Kalugeritsa. This super rare pepper is not known outside floral flavor and intense mouth burn that hits the tongue, gums and roof of the
of the region, and he was unable to find a variety name; therefore the mouth. Pkt (10 seeds) $6.50
pepper bears the name of the little town in which it is grown. We love this
pretty little pointed pepper. The flavor is full bodied and is one of the best
peppers for roasting! Pkt (15 seeds) $3.00
APOCALYPSE
SCORPION
SHOCKING HEAT!
PUMA PEPPER #HPP227
APOCALYPSE SCORPION #HPP145 The Puma pepper is a masterful mix of visual intrigue and high intensity
One of the world’s hottest peppers! Ugly, but beautiful warted fruit flavor. Each pepper is a small work of art. The 2.5-3 inch long fruit has brush-
sure packs a punch! This punishing pepper was developed by the Italian strokes of tangerine and violet and is bursting with habanero-level heat. An
Pepper Lovers’ Association. Thanks to over 5 grueling years of breeding for edible ornamental pepper of epic proportions, the handsome foliage and
intense heat, this super hot scorpion type pepper stands a chance to be a stems are a forest green tinged with deep purple. Our top choice for edible
landscaping and hot sauce making! 300,000 – 400,000 SHU. Pkt (10 seeds)
record breaker! Pkt (10 seeds) $6.50
$4.00

Rich Taste!
BIG JIM #HPP113 BUENA MULATA #HPP500 JAMAICAN SCOTCH BONNET

(NuMex Heritage Big Jim) Big Jim A very rare, extremely productive, and stunning hot pepper being #HPP237 An heirloom treasure
smashes world records for largest chili offered exclusively through Baker Creek! William Woys Weaver from Jamaica, this pepper is fruity and
pepper variety, with mammoth pods introduced us to this pepper from his grandfather's collection. His full bodied, providing the backbone
that reach a whopping 1 foot in length. grandfather received the pepper from African-American folk artist of countless Caribbean delicacies.
The perfect pepper for chiles rellenos, Horace Pippin in 1944. A chameleon-like pepper that undergoes col- Named for the unique shaped fruit
grilling or stuffing, Big Jim delivers a or changes during ripening; violet to pinkish flesh color, then orange which resembles a famous “tam
perfect medium heat, a bit milder than changing to brown, and eventually to a deep red. The long, round o’shanter” Scottish hat. Produced by
an average jalapeño. A hardy and vigor- pods reach 6 to 7 inches in length and undergo a unique flavor our resident horticulturist, Richie Ram-
ous introduction from the chili pepper change as they ripen, with the reds being more sweet and meatier say, at his farm in Jamaica. Well suited
breeding project at New Mexico State than the violet. The stunning plants also make wonderful potted for making jerks and curries. Pkt (10
University. Pkt (10 seeds) $3.00 specimens. Pkt $4.00 seeds) $4.00
HAUNTINGLY
Real, wild chili pepper flavor! world’s most expensive pepper
HOT
CHILTEPIN #HPP231
An iconic heirloom of the Americas. Chiltepin peppers are a wild AJI CHARAPITA #HPP221
native of the U.S. Southwest, specifically the canyon lands of the Selling for very high prices to Lima’s
U.S.-Mexico border. This small but mighty pepper is highly revered, best chefs, this pepper is the most
especially among the Native American tribes of the Southwest, expensive in the world! The north
where it plays a role in food, history and culture. An extremely hot Peruvian jungle native is a wild bushy
little pepper, the fruit ranges from 10-40 times as hot as a jalapeño, plant which produces hundreds of
making it a perfect seasoning pepper, often sun dried and used for hot, small (.25 inch), round Tepin-like
THE peppers. The pepper has a distinct
seasoning. This rare chili still grows wild and is protected in 3 national
FAMOUS parks: Big Bend National Park, Coronado National Forest and Organ fruity, citrus aroma and is equal in heat
ghost
PEPPER
Pipe Cactus National Monument. Pkt (10 seeds) $4.00 to a cayenne pepper. Due to its rarity
and hefty prices, it is often known as
the "Mother of All Chilis" and is very
hard to source outside of Peru. We are
happy here at Baker Creek to bring
BHUT JOLOKIA , RED GHOST such an amazing pepper to light! Used
PEPPER #HPP171 fresh, this tiny pepper is known to
100-120 days from transplant. Also have a strong fruity flavor that gives
known as Ghost Pepper, Naga Morich. salsas and sauces a unique tropical
Legendary variety, one of the world’s taste. More often, it is used as powder
hottest peppers, with readings in excess for various dishes. Baker Creek's
Shannie McCabe and Deb Vlietstra
of 1,000,000 Scoville units! Bhut Jolokia
found this variety growing in a pot in
starts out slow but eventually makes tall BIQUINHO YELLOW PEPPER #HPP156 New! a Peruvian friend's house. Indeed, the
plants, exceeding 4 feet in favored loca- 80 days. A tiny yellow Brazilian pepper, tangy and sweet with a nice Aji Charapita is a popular house plant
tions. The thin-walled, wrinkled, pointed kick of heat. One plant will produce an average of 100 little peppers in Peru, where the delicious peppers
fruit reaches 2-3 inches in length, ripen- and will grow around 24 inches tall. It can be eaten fresh as snacks, are harvested as needed right in the
ing mostly to red. Pkt (10 seeds) $4.00 cooked in soups, and is really amazing pickled in vinegar. You will kitchen. (10 seeds) Pkt $4.00
love this unique looking little pepper! Pkt (10 seeds) $3.00

JALAPEÑOS JALAPEÑOS JALAPEÑOS
LEMON SPICE JALAPEÑO #HPP144 (NuMex) PUMPKIN SPICE JALAPEÑO #HPP146 ORANGE SPICE JALAPEÑO
A stunning burst of fruity flavor and vibrant color (NuMex) A a lovely glowing-pumpkin #HPP147
makes this a super exciting new hot pepper! This col- variety from New Mexico State University. (NuMex) A colorful new “heir-
orful jalapeño was introduced by New Mexico State This bright pumpkin-orange colored vari- loom” introduced by New Mexico
University. A sunny lemon yellow variety, it was bred ety was bred using natural back-crossing State University. This vibrant,
using natural back-crossing techniques, resulting in techniques, resulting in an lightly spicy and tangerine-orange variety was
fruity tasting, super eye-catching fruit. The NuMex super eye-catching fruit. Ornamental and bred using natural back-crossing
series was created in response to America’s increasing extremely prolific, well adapted to the hot techniques, resulting in an extra
appreciation for eating a rainbow of nutrition. Super New Mexico climate. This pepper stands rich tasting and super eye-catch-
ornamental and extremely prolific, these peppers out for ornamental quality and supreme ing fruit. The NuMex series was
produced huge harvests! This variety has major fruity flavor. This a sweet/hot jalapeño with created in response to Americans’
eye appeal and stands out in salsas and other fresh a stunning bright pumpkin-orange colored increasing appreciation for eating
preparations; the color is stunning and really pops. fruit that absolutely pops in fall mixed a rainbow of nutrition. Super
Edible landscaping is a breeze with Lemon Spice; the plantings. We love to incorporate brightly ornamental and extremely prolific,
sturdy plants are covered in sunny color. Great for colored peppers to accent mixed plantings. these have a wonderful fruity-cit-
mixed-bed or container planting. Thanks to Jim Duffy The pumpkin spice colored fruit ripens rus taste and are packed with
of Refining Fire Chiles for bringing this exciting new early and are a favorite in our kitchen. nutrition, and are only moderately
find to our attention! Pkt (15 seeds) $3.50 Pkt (15 seeds) $3.50 spicy. Pkt (15 seeds) $3.50
CRAIG’S GRANDE
NO HEAT JALAPEÑOS! JALAPEÑO
#HPP150
A big, fat jalapeño
that is perfect for
making lots of salsa.
Perfect for anyone
who loves jalapeños.
It has thick, flavorful,
hot flesh. Developed
at Redwood City
Seeds. We love this
one! Pkt $3.00
RED SAVINA
HABANERO
#HPP239 New!
A habanero with
more backbone! The
Red Savina was bred
to be larger, hotter,
and heavier than a
traditional habanero.
This beautiful crim-
son pepper ranks
about 250K Scoville
Heat Units. This pep-
per adds that lovely
NADAPEÑO- THE HEATLESS JALAPEÑO! habanero flavor to
#HPP151 Love the flavor and crunch of jalapeño, sauces, salsas, soups
and more! Bred by
but can’t take the heat? This truly heatless jalapeño
Frank Garcia of GNS
is perfect for those with sensitivity or aversion to the
heat of traditional jalapeño peppers. Great for pick-
Big, Hot, red Spices in Walnut
Creek, California. Pkt
ling, stuffing, poppers and salsa. This variety is very Habaneros! (10 seeds) $3.00
early and prolific! Pkt $3.50

Grow super sweet, sugar rush peppers! ALL SUGAR, WITH A BIT OF SPICE!
The Famous SUGAR RUSH PEACH #HPP111
Amazing Sugar-Sweet Flavor and Some
Chili of Fire, Too! A sumptuous snacking pepper,
Puebla, Sugar Rush Peach is by far the most fun
pepper to eat. The long, peach-colored
Mexico! fruit is packed with loads of super sweet,
tropical flavor, and the seeds bring a
smoky, complex heat that when used
together, creates a wild flavor experience
unparalleled in any pepper we have tried.
This exciting new open-pollinated variety
was bred by hot pepper prodigy Chris
Fowler of Wales. Chris credits this amazing
variety as being a happy accident cour-
tesy of adventurous pollinating insects
buzzing between various varieties of
Capsicum baccatum, or Aji Peppers. The
result: super early, high yields of these
exquisite sweet-hot peppers. Pkt $4.00
POBLANO (ANCHO) #HPP184

75 days. One of the most popular chilis in Mexico!
This famous heirloom was developed in Puebla,
Mexico. The 3- to 6-inch heart-shaped fruit is usually Pretty, Peachy
of gentle heat, at around 2000 Scoville Units. Used Ghost Peppers!
green, after roasting and peeling, it is the classic
pepper for chili rellenos. Dried, the fruit turns a rich CHINESE FIVE COLOR #HPP121 JAY’S PEACH BHUT JOLOKIA #HPP234
dark red-brown and may be ground into an authentic Screaming-hot little peppers turn a rainbow The legendary ghost pepper of northern India
red chili powder. Plants reach 2 feet or so and require of vibrant colors, from purple, cream, yellow, in a peach sherbet tone. This peachy princess
a long season. This is a favorite of ours, both in our orange to red as they ripen. Need we say or- is nothing short of scorching! The thin walled,
gardens, and on travels in Mexico. The rich flavor namental? The plants are great for containers wrinkled fruit averages 3 inches in length and pack
of this pepper is extra good, due to the deep, dark inside. Just pick a few any time to liven up an astounding 1 million Scoville heat units. Pkt (10
green color! Pkt $3.00 your salsa. Pkt (15 seeds) $3.00 seeds) $6.00
CAROLINA REAPER Record One pepper is hot enough to season 7 pots of Chilli!
HEAT
#HPP219
120 days. Believed to
be the hottest pep-
per in the world, the
Carolina Reaper is a
serious scorcher! For
those extreme pepper
eaters, Carolina Reaper
is a must. For those less
adventurous, it makes a
great conversation piece
in the garden. These
devious little peppers
are fiery red with a little
scythe shaped tail at
the base of many fruit,
hence the name reaper.
The heat rating on these
monsters can be over CHOCOLATE SEVEN POT #HPP223
1,500,000 Scovilles; in (Capsicum chinense) A supremely spicy take on the super hot Seven Pot
comparison the spicy pepper, it is believed that the darker the color, the hotter the pepper--making
habanero is a mere Chocolate Seven Pot one of the rarest and hottest peppers. A pepper original-
100,000 Scovilles! Pkt ly bred in Trinidad, this fireball is now popular among home pepper breeders
who are competing to create the world’s next hottest pepper. Will you be the
(10 seeds) Pkt $5.00
next champion pepper breeder? Pkt (10 seeds) $4.00

SWEET PEPPERS GROW A RAINBOW OF SWEET JEWELS!
(Capsicum annuum) 25 seeds per packet. Heirloom peppers are often more flavorful than the modern types, and most give huge yields. They are one of the
easiest crops to grow and are not bothered much by pests. All types of peppers are frost-tender and are usually started indoors several weeks before the
last frost date, although they may be direct seeded in gardens in long-season climates. Set transplants out after warm weather has really settled. Peppers
prefer rich and moist soil and full sun, although they will tolerate some shade.
CALIFORNIA
WONDER
#PP106
70 days. One of the
oldest and largest
heirloom bell pepper
available. First intro-
duced by California
growers around
1928. Tall, sturdy
plants produce good
yields of blocky,
thick-walled fruits.
Cus A delicious green
Fav tom pepper that ripens
ori er
te to a vibrant red. Pkt
! $2.50
AJVARSKI #PP185
Here’s a really outstanding roasting pepper from Popular Frying &
eastern Macedonia. Two-foot, stocky plants are
covered in 6- to 7-inch, broadly wedge-shaped roasting Peppers
pods that ripen green to deep, rich red. These
peppers are incredibly fragrant and tasty. When
you throw half a dozen on your grill, everybody
in your neighborhood will smell them! These
thick-fleshed traditional peppers are roasted on
flat metal stoves, peeled, then ground into a tra-
ditional relish called ajvar, which is eaten spread
I
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on bread, often with sirenje, a local cheese

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similar to feta. Nearly every rural household puts

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up a supply of ajvar for winter eating. In autumn,

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!
Macedonians flock to the markets in fertile

SWEET BONNET #HPP238
valleys in the east to buy bushels of the best ar-
A sweet spin on the scorching Caribbean classic. Sweet
omatic roasting peppers from the local villages.
The original seed was a gift from the students in bonnet sports the charming tam o’shanter shaped
the villages of Kalugeritsa and Zleovo. pods of a traditional Scotch Bonnet, the flesh is tropical
Pkt (15 seeds) $3.00 sweet with the smoky start of a true hot pepper but no
real heat. There is a small bit of heat that is detectable,
but this is much more mild than a jalapeño, a perfect
little pepper for making mild Caribbean recipes or
those who love the fruity sweetness of Scotch Bonnets
but can’t take the heat! Pkt (10 seeds) $4.00
CUBANELLE #PP115
Also known as “Cuban pepper”, the Cubanelle
is a variety of sweet pepper commonly used in
Cuban, Puerto Rican, and Dominican cuisine.
Many cooks prefer it to bell types. Sweet
Cubanelle peppers can some times be slightly
hot, but with only a touch of heat. This 6-8-
BULL NOSE #PP124 inch pepper is prized for its sweet, mild flesh,
75 days. The original Bull Nose pepper was popular in rich flavor, and pretty colors. The thin-walled
GOLDEN CAL WONDER #PP108 early America and was grown by Thomas Jefferson. pepper is especially suited for quick cooking
78 days. Colorful golden bells that are very It is still grown at Monticello today. This is one of the and has a low water content. Best picked
sweet and tasty. Gold peppers are superb for first medium-large “bell”-type peppers, although this when yellow-green for use in roasting, stuff-
strain may be larger than the strain grown by Mr. Jef- ing, as a pizza topping, for frying, a substitute
fresh eating, great for kitchen or market gar-
ferson and more likely date back to the Bull Nose of for Anaheim peppers, or in a yellow mole
dens. The productive plants produce early & are mid-to-late 1800s. Delicious good-sized fruit is great sauce, and is one of the traditional ingredients
good for the north. Pkt $2.75 in salads or for cooking. Pkt (10 seeds) $2.50 in sofrito. Pkt $3.00

The Sweetest Pepper! LESYA #PP211
Believed to be the sweetest of
all peppers and with the thickest
flesh we have seen, Lesya is a total
crowd pleaser. The unique pointed
heart-shaped fruit ripens to a
deep red and has intensely juicy
texture. Plants are stocky and high
yielding, an overall rugged and
easy-to-grow pepper! A superi-
or flavor and texture that every
gardener and sweet pepper lover
should experience. Pkt (10 seeds)
$3.00
Sweet
ETIUDA #PP175 Stellar Flavor and
Rich, sweet, citrus flavor! Easily one of vibrant color!
Citrus
the best peppers we have ever tasted,
it is sugary sweet when ripe. These
Flavor! medium-large mandarin-orange bells
are lavishly produced on tall plants. A
Polish favorite! Pkt (10 seeds) $3.00
OZARK GIANT
#PP154
What a pepper!
This variety
produces huge,
long bell pep-
pers that have
delicious, thick
flesh. They start
out green and
turn bright red.
Very productive
plants and great BLOT #PP209
A stellar sunset of colors and the very best flavor we have tasted in
flavor will make
a sweet pepper. The flesh of this thick walled pepper is supremely
this old Ozarks crunchy and juicy. A wonderful snacking and raw eating pepper,
big, beautiful variety a favorite. adding dazzling color to salads, and well suited to cooking too. An
bell peppers! Pkt $3.00 amazing pepper from Eastern Europe. Pkt (10 seeds) $3.00

AMAZING
BLACK
BELLS!
TXORIXERO #PP147 New!

Pronounced (cho-dee-share-dow) A sweet frying pepper that
is a traditional variety of the Basque people. This super rare and
delicious pepper can be found growing across Europe’s Basque
country; it is a key ingredient in Biscaya sauce and other deli-
cious regional recipes. The thin-skinned, totally sweet peppers
are traditionally strung into garlands and hung for later rehydra-
tion and use and can also be ground into paprika. Also excellent
for fresh use, we love them raw in salads or blistered on the grill.
ZULU #PP114 This particular strain was brought to Boise, Idaho, over 50 years
This impressively ‘eggplant black’ colored bell pepper is crisp with thin flesh. It has ago by Ben Goihiadia, whose family owns Peaceful Belly Farms.
an amazing piquant aftertaste of spicy zip minus the nip of a hot pepper, and this In the early 1900s many Basques emigrated to Idaho for sheep
sweet pepper is sure to please even the toughest critic! Zulu pepper would be a great herding jobs, and now Boise is a “little Basque country” of sorts.
addition to salsa and salads. A beautiful pepper from Poland. Pkt $3.00 Pkt (10 seeds) $3.00
HABANADA #PP202
THE SWEET HABANERO!
CUSTOMER FAVORITE!
colossal
bell peppers
The world’s first truly
heatless habanero! Bred
by well-known organic
plant breeder Michael
Mazourek, Habanada is
the product of natural
breeding techniques.
These exceptional snack-
ing peppers have all of
the fruity and floral notes
of the habanero without
any spice (even the seeds
are sweet and add to
the flavor). This 2-3 inch
tangerine fruit stole the
show at the 2014 Culinary
Breeding Network Variety
Showcase, where the fruit YELLOW MONSTER #PP156 90 days. These behemoth
was made into a stunning elongated yellow bell peppers can grow 8 inches long by 4 inch-
sherbet. This exotic new es wide! They are really sweet, meaty, and wonderful; so pretty
pepper is sure to be the after they turn from green to bright sunshine yellow. These are
darling of the culinary great fresh, fried or roasted, so you will be happy the plants
scene, making it an ex- produce plenty of these colossal beauties. Pkt $4.00
sugar sweet cellent choice for market
“The true measure of any society can be found in how it treats
habaneros! farmers, chefs and foodies.
Pkt (10 seeds) $3.00 its most vulnerable members.” -Mahatma Gandhi

A rainbow of tiny,
perfect bells!
MINI BELL PEPPER MIX

#PP204
This colorful mix of dainty bell
peppers is an old Ohio family
heirloom. This trio of mini
red, yellow and chocolate bell
peppers was introduced to
the Seed Savers Exchange by
member Lucina Cress. Lucina
received the seeds from an
elderly neighbor woman and
began to grow them out. The
2-inch mini bell peppers be-
came locally famous, as Lucina
would sell hundreds of jars of
cabbage-stuffed pickled pep-
pers at her local church bazaar
each year. We love these little
peppers for snacking, stuffing
or pickling. Plants produce
an abundance of tiny colorful
orbs, easy to grow and so
rewarding. Pkt $3.00
Japan’s Fantastic Frying Peppers!

MURASAKI PURPLE
#PP207
An old Japanese pepper from
the Nara Prefecture. Tapered
black pods are highly ornamen-
tal and look deceptively like
a fiery hot pepper. In fact, the
beautiful fruit is totally heatless.
A new favorite at Baker Creek
for its dramatic, dark purple
fruit and flowers; even the fo-
liage has a purplish haze. Very
productive. Pkt (15 seeds) $3.00
獅子唐辛子
SHISHITO #PP144
A favorite old Japanese variety
which produces 3 inches long,
slightly wrinkled fruit that is
perfect for making tempura
and other traditional recipes.
Fruit is emerald green in color,
ripening to red, and mildly
flavored with just a bit of spice. LILAC BELL #PP188
It really is superb and is the 75 days. Fruit is a stunning medium lilac-purple. Crisp,
standard with many chefs. Pkt juicy, and sweet! What a lovely addition to a relish tray!
$3.00 Medium-sized fruit starts out yellow-green, ripens to
purple, then finally to red. Pkt $3.00

PETUNIA FRAGRANT, OLD-FASHIONED FAVORITES
Petunias are from the family Solanaceae, meaning they are related to tomatoes, potates and tobacco. The name petunia was given to the flower by
French botanists, from the indigenous South American word ‘petun’, meaning tobacco! Our old-fashioned petunias tend to bloom longer and are more
fragrant than modern varieties. Plant the tiny seeds indoors about ten weeks before your last frost date, then transplant outside into a full-sun location.
AMAZING
HUGE
FLOWERS
SPARKLERS PETUNIA #FL894 New!

A dazzling petunia with diminutive purple blooms that
look like a cluster of stars! This unique petunia is semi
trailing, reaching about 14 inches wide and 12 inches
high. When the British seed company Thompson and
Morgan was sent a sample of a white petunia with
unusually small sized flowers, it spent 10 years selecting
and perfecting this variety from that original seed stock,
releasing this eye-catching mix! The variety has received
the prestigious Fleuroselect Novelty award and is a per-
SUPERBISSIMA PETUNIA #FL287 New! fect fix for the flower bed, containers and any other spot
The blooms of this mammoth petunia reach up to 6 inches across! With dramatic deep-veined needing a cheer up! Pkt (40 pelleted seeds) $3.00
throats, the petals look like crushed velvet. The Superbissima giant petunia is believed to have
been developed in Erfurt, Germany, in 1872. The D.M Ferry seed catalog mentioned it in 1881, and
by the late 1880s it was widely available through the many U.S. seed catalogs of the time, from
Burpee’s to Vaughan’s. These stunning giant petunias were considered a special offering and sold
for an astronomical 35 cents per pack in the late 19th century--about $10 by today’s standards.
We were delighted to trial this old favorite. When the blooms opened, it became clear why Super-
bissima petunia was once such a celebrated garden superstar. Pkt (40 pelleted seeds) $3.00
BALCONY MIX PETUNIA

#FL562
This old petunia was popular with
gardeners throughout much of the
first part of the 20th century, but
WILD VIOLET PETUNIA #FL331
has nearly been lost to cultiva-
A native wildflower of South America with fascinat-
tion because of seed companies’
ing history. The low-growing, heat-tolerant Petunia
interests in selling newer varieties.
violacea is floriferous and easy to grow, blooming all
This variety has delightfully fragrant
summer long. Native to the Ecuador highlands, this
blooms in shades of rose, lavender
plant was traditionally used as a hallucinogenic, with
and purple. Trailing plants are per-
reported sensations of flying or floating. Because the
fect for adding color and fragrance
chemicals have not been widely studied, we recom-
to window boxes and hanging
mend against ingesting or experimenting with it. We
baskets. Edible flowers are fun in
do, however, love it as a versatile bedding or container
salads. Pkt (800 seeds) $2.75
plant. Pkt (50 pelleted seeds) $3.00

PHLOX LOADS 0F BRILLIANT, EDIBLE COLOR!
Beautiful flowers are edible, and their sweet flavor is a favorite in salads. Sow seeds indoors six to eight weeks before last frost or direct sow into the garden when
soil temperatures have warmed. Lightly cover as seeds require some light to germinate. Phlox is a sun-loving plant, but enjoys some afternoon shade in the heat
of summer. One of the few plants that grow well near black walnut trees.
Customer Favorite!
LAVENDER BEAUTY PHLOX #FL965 New!

(Phlox drummondii). The soft and most romantic
SUGAR STARS PHLOX #FL232 shades of dusky lavender, periwinkle and violet
Annual (P. drummondii) Fragrant blooms in an unusual range of colors for a phlox—pale laven-
blooms. This annual/biennial is 12-18 inches tall.
der to deep violet blue. White star-like centers and intricate contrasting striping complete the
These more compact phlox are supreme for cottage
breathtaking vision of splendor. Bushy plants are incredible massed in borders, in front of walls,
or of course for cutting gardens. Plants reach 2 feet in height, blooming over a very long season. gardens, beds and borders, and cut flower design. Pkt
Butterflies love them, too! Pkt (200 seeds) $3.00 (200 seeds) $3.00
TWINKLES DWARF
MIX PHLOX #FL233
Annual. (Phlox drum-
mondii) Deeply fringed or
indented petal margins
give the impression of far
more than the 5 petals
that are actually present.
A diversity of streaks,
stripes and zoning makes
“Twinkles” really shine. in
the widest possible range
of phlox colors, too!
UNIQUE Compact plants rarely
COLOR! exceed 9 inches and are
perfect for edging. Makes
CHERRY CARAMEL PHLOX #FL230 a superior container
Annual. (Phlox drummondii) Five-petaled flowers in varying variety when situated so
shades of vanilla white, cherry red, and rich caramel tones. The that the intricate details
overall effect is reminiscent of an antique painting. Long stems of each unique flower can
make this one suitable for cutting, and the color scheme is AMAZING be appreciated up close.
oh-so-sophisticated. Easy, carefree garden subject, flowering in
beauty! Pkt (200 seeds) $3.00
late summer. Pkt (100 seeds) $3.00

POPPY INCREDIBLE BEAUTY FOR THE SPRING GARDEN
Attractive and popular, the delicate poppy flowers bloom from late spring to early summer before giving way to ornamental seed pods. Plants require
little to no maintenance are easy to grow, long lived and virtually care free. Sow seeds in spring for summer blooms or in late fall for spring flowers!
WARNING: Some parts of many poppies are poisonous. Do not use for food unless you’re positive of their safety.
amazing
PURPLE PEONY
POPPY #FL592
(P. somniferum)
Large, double poppy
GREY POPPY flowers are of a
stunning, bright,
grape purple color.
These big beau-
ties really make a
statement! The seed
pods produce lots of
great poppy seeds
for baking. Pkt (600
seeds) $3.00
SCARLET
PEONY POPPY
#FL577 New!
(P. somniferum)
These massive
scarlet blooms look
positively majestic
as they sway in the
breeze atop wiry
stems. Can reach an
impressive 5 inches
across! Pkt (600
seeds) $3.00
AMAZING GREY POPPY #FL579 Our Best Selling Flower!

(Papaver rhoeas) Drama and intrigue abound wherever the Amazing Grey poppy grows.
Petals have the look of crushed silk dip dyed in Earl Grey lavender, sophisticated and light as
a feather blowing in the breeze. The Shirley poppy is an iconic annual type poppy; Amazing
Grey is highly sought after. Its elegant look is arresting both in the landscape and arrange-
ments. A cult favorite of high-end florists who reserve Amazing Grey for the finest design
work. Pkt (50 pelleted seeds) $3.00
FLEMISH ANTIQUE POPPY

#FL583 (P. somniferum)
Beautiful, large double blooms
in shades of rose, all striped
with creamy white. This poppy
resembles those once seen in
antique herbal books. The dried
pods are filled with seeds that
can be used in baking. Simply FROSTED SALMON POPPY #FL586
gorgeous! Your garden will be (P. somniferum) Giant 4-5 inch flowers are fully double and
blessed with the simple ele- bright salmon pink in color with creamy frosted edges that
gance of this stunning selection. make this variety simply stunning and magnificent in the
Pkt (600 seeds) $3.00 garden. After flowering, it also produces unique seed pods
that are popular in dried arrangements. Pkt (600 seeds) $3.00

heavy seed production! Earliest and best flowering!
FALLING IN LOVE POPPY
#FL945 New!
(Papaver rhoeas) Our new favor-
ite, as it was the first to flower,
with loads of blushing blooms all
spring! Just try not to fall in love
with this poppy with petals like
vibrant silk! Its gleaming jewel
tones of coral, salmon, rose and
cerise make it a must have for
any garden design. The dazzling
blooms are semi double to fully
double with picotee edging. The
nodding blooms will gently blow
in the breeze, beckoning pollina-
tors and enthralling onlookers.
This annual type poppy self sows,
producing 18-30 inch tall plants
with blooms that reach 3 inches
across Pkt (600 seeds) $4.00
SWAN’S DOWN POPPY

#FL576 New!
(P. somniferum) Fantastic
blooms burst open with
frizzled, frilly, green-
HUNGARIAN BLUE BREADSEED POPPY #FL118 tinged white petals,
(P. somniferum) A graceful and gorgeous poppy from Hungary, making a beautiful
beloved for its tasty seeds. This edible breadseed poppy pro- ruckus in the garden!
duces dazzling purple petals that give way to large seed-filled A blizzard of 5-inch,
pods. The pods are excellent for arranging, adding unique form tinted white blooms
to designs. The seeds are a light blue color with nutty flavor. will blow in the breeze,
An annual that easily self sows, we love to plant this poppy in atop 3-foot-tall plants.
drifts, creating a swaying sea of purple color. Many Hungarian This opium type poppy
recipes call for poppy seeds, from fillings to rolls and bread. variety is believed to
There is even a traditional noodle dish with ground poppy date back to the 1760s.
seed topping. Pkt (600 seeds) $3.00 Pkt (600 seeds) $3.00
HENS AND CHICKENS

POPPY #FL888 New!
(P. somniferum)
Extraterrestrial and out of
this world! The Hen and
Chicks poppy is highly
coveted by fine florists who
use the unusual seed heads
in arrangements. Named
for its unusual habit of
forming small clusters of
smaller seed pods in a halo
shape around the main
seed pod, like a momma
hen and her chicks. The
fresh flowers are gorgeous
in their own right, with
silky pink petals splashed
with purple. As the petals
fall, the strikingly unusual
form of the seed pods is
fully revealed! Plants stand
BLACK SWAN #FL591
!k
2.5 to 3 feet tall on long
slender stems, excellent for (Papaver somniferum) Gorgeous double flowers have
WOW
cutting and drying. Annual exotic, frilly cut petals of burgundy to almost black.
that easily self sows. One of the most unique and stunning varieties you can
Pkt (600 seeds) $3.00 grow! Pkt (600 seeds) $3.50

RADISH THE NEAR YEAR-ROUND VEGETABLE!
(Rhaphanus sativus) Radishes are at their best in cooler weather, but will take more heat than most cabbage relatives. Salad types are quick to mature,
often in 28-35 days, and should be succession planted every 2-3 weeks from early spring well into fall to keep a continual harvest.
PINK BEAUTY
#RD109 29
days. A beauti-
ful, round, pink
radish that has
become hard
to find. It is
sweet and tasty.
Popular at spe-
cialty markets; MALAGA #RD142
a must for all 35 days. Round or oblong roots are
radish growers! a very unusual color--deep plum
Wonderful and purple/violet, so pretty in contrast
unique. Pkt with the snow-white flesh, that is
$2.50 often tinged in violet! Mild roots FRENCH BREAKFAST #RD108
stay firm and crisp over a long A pre-1885 French heirloom; mild, spicy
season. We are very excited to offer flavor with a red top and a white bottom.
this choice Polish variety. Pkt $2.75 An attractive gourmet variety. Pkt $2.50
Grow a rainbow of spicy color!

wasabi radish
amazing taste!
EASTER BASKET MIX #RD159 A magnificent mixture of some of the

most colorful spring radishes on the planet. These easy-to-grow roots add lots
of color and flavor to early spring salads. A rainbow of color that consists of
about 15 different heirloom varieties. Jumbo Pkt (750 seeds) $5.50
speedy yields
JAPANESE WASABI RADISH #RD162

The unmistakably pungent flavor of wasabi can clear the sinuses and
invigorate the palate. The energizing flavor found in plants like true wasabi
and horseradish root can also be found in the Wasabi radish of Japan. This
Daikon type radish packs a wallop of tingling wasabi heat, making it a
much easier-to-grow substitute for the famously finicky true wasabi root.
If grown in the fall/winter, the flavor tends to be mild and sweet, but when
grown in the spring/summer season it develops full, spicy heat! We love
to add the peppery flavor to everything, from grated atop stir fries and SAXA 2 #RD130
sandwiches to sliced paper thin to enhance a salad or your favorite Asian Popular European radish that matures in just 18 days; wow, they are quick! The
recipe. Pkt $4.00 earliest radish we have grown. Bright red, smooth, round, perfect globes are crisp and
delicious. Pretty and productive. Ready when tops are just 4 inches tall! Pkt $2.75

FALL RADISH
(Rhaphanus sativus) Unlike their fast-growing spring cousins, fall radishes can take 8-10 weeks to mature, but they are well worth the wait! Larger and
sturdier, these radishes are marvelous for soups, stews and stir fries, and they’ll keep for months when refrigerated. The peppery leaves and shoots are also
delicious and not to be wasted; try them in salads, on sandwiches or even as a fresh pesto!
PUSA JAMUNI
chinese red meat
The “Beauty Heart” Radish of ANcient China
RADISH #RD152 A
glorious study in the
Sweet and crisp, WITH fruit-like flavor!
magnificent colors of the
natural world, this radish
美心萝卜 is a soft lavender-to-pur-
ple color from pith to
skin and boasts amazing,
spicy flavor to match!
This hot radish will occa-
sionally produce a few
white-rooted radishes.
An antioxidant-packed
variety from India. It’s
best grown as a fall
radish. Pkt $4.00
JAPANESE
MINOWASE
DAIKON
CHINESE RED MEAT “BEAUTY HEART FRUIT RADISH” #RD112
#RD114 Mei xin: 美心萝卜 The colorful “Beauty Heart” radish Popular old Japa-
of historic China has 4-inch round roots with white-and-green skin, nese favorite, the
but the magic is in their rose-red center, which is sweet, crisp, and giant white roots
delicious. A good radish to add color to salads and stir fries; must be grow to 24 inches
grown in cool weather and does best when fall planted. These taste long and 3 inches
incredible when harvested in the late fall or early winter, sweet and wide. Sweet and
flavorful, almost like a crisp fruit. Sometimes called “Watermelon very crisp, this
Radish” at markets, it is among the most important vegetables in our radish is a delight
kitchens each winter. It is a root that most kids love and packs an extra pickled, stir fried,
load of antioxidants in its sweet, red flesh. Pkt $3.00 steamed, or raw. Pkt
$2.75
青萝卜 SHAWO FRUIT RADISH
delicious fresh, LIKE FRUIT, or pickled
Sweet, Rich Flavor!
CHINESE SHAWO FRUIT RADISH #RD160

Unique bright green radish from northern China with sweet flavor.
Known in Beijing as a fruit radish, the sweet roots are crisp and sweet,
considered a tasty fruit substitute similar in texture and taste to pear.
Northern Chinese winters are notoriously harsh; these long cylindrical
radishes sweeten up when exposed to frost. This variety is traditionally RED BEAUTY RADISH #RD161
offered as a sliced fresh “fruit” at Beijing tea parties in winter-time. These We love this super-sweet Chinese variety, and it is fully red from skin to heart,
opulent tea parties are thrown to celebrate the famous Beijing Opera. making for beautiful red pickles; it is delicious in salads, soups, stir fries and just
We also love this super sweet root as a wintertime snack. Grows well can’t be beat for a wonderful, juicy, fresh eating radish! This variety is also high in
only in cool weather and is great for a fall planting only. Plant about antioxidants, making it a nutrient-dense veggie perfect for the cool season when
50-60 days before frost in the late summer. Beautiful green goodness! the winter vegetable selection dwindles. For best flavor and root development, be
Pkt $3.00 sure to plant in the late summer to early fall. Expect a bit of variation in this variety;
some roots will produce white centers. Pkt $4.00

ROSEMARY RUTABAGAS
Perfect
for bread
The sweet
treat of
autumn
try sweet
“rutabaga fries” and
“mashed rutabagas”
like potatoes, but
ROSEMARY, ROSY #HB218 much sweeter!
(Rosmarina officinalis) Tender perennial to 30 inches. The plant has NAVONE YELLOW CABBAGE TURNIP #RT111
been used for centuries, both medicinally and in the kitchen. Small Also known as rutabaga or Swedish turnip, this root crop is a delicious, sweet
evergreen shrub is covered with needle-like aromatic leaves and winter treat. This very large variety has deep golden-yellow colored roots that are
a myriad of tiny pink or blue flowers in summer. Perennial in mild very sweet and rich tasting. They are excellent when roasted, sautéed, baked, fried,
winter climates; elsewhere, grow in containers for overwintering boiled, mashed, or added to soups, casseroles, and stews. When raw they have a
indoors. The dark green leaves may be used fresh or dried. Flowers peppery taste and are typically grated into salads or coleslaw. In northern areas,
are beloved by bees. We offer select seed that is easier to start, but it they can be sown in the late winter for an early summer harvest. In warmer parts
still can be somewhat challenging. The plants are lovely and can live of the south, sow in August or September so that they can use the cooler autumn
for years with proper care. Pkt (50 seeds) $5.00 months for their growing season. Pkt $3.00
RUDBECKIA LOADS OF LOVELY FLOWERS!
Amazing
Color!
CHERRY BRANDY RUDBECKIA #WF136 NEW! (Rudbeckia hirta) CHEROKEE SUNSET RUDBECKIA #WF142 NEW!
Amazing color! A completely unique annual type rudbeckia with cherry (Rudbeckia hirta) Loads of big blooms all season long! A gorgeous
rose-colored petals! Large (3-4 inch) blooms make the perfect landing pad medley of rustic sunset colors are the epitome of country chic. This
stunning landscape or cutting flower comes in a range of colors
for pollinators! The tidy plants reach about 20 inches tall. Fantastic long- and forms, from single to fully double and saturated in high-
blooming plants that make lovely bouquets. Pkt (40 seeds) $4.50 intensity tones! A feast for pollinators, easy-to-grow, and so quick to
bloom! Pkt (40 seeds) $3.50

SALVIA - SAGE CHARMING COTTAGE FAVORITE!
(Salvia spp.) The name Salvia derives from the Latin salvere meaing “to feel well and healthy.” Some species of this plant have a long history of use in traditional
herbal medicine, and some have been employed as culinary herbs since at least the 14th century. Sage is very easy to grow and prefers full sun. Seeds can be
direct sown into the warm spring soil after danger of frost has passed, but most gardeners prefer to begin the seeds indoors 6 to 8 weeks before the last frost.
During the plant’s first year, harvest lightly but once fully established, abundant harvests can be gathered multiple times each season.
Beautiful
& delicious
SALVIA CLEOPATRA MIX

#FL697 New! ( Salvia Splenden)
A salvia with regal gem tones fit for
a queen! Bright, compact and tidy
in reds, oranges, pinks and purples!
SAGE, BROAD LEAF #HB147 Plants reach 1 to 2 feet tall with
(S. officinalis) Used in Europe and America to flavor many meats, stuffings, vinegars, and more! Fragrant leaves are also gorgeous spikes of color! Pkt (75
used in potpourri. 20-inch-tall gray-green plants are quite attractive. Pkt (75 seeds) $2.75 seeds) $2.75
SALVIA QUEEN MIX #FL256

Cheerful blend of pollinator-friend-
ly blooms. Rosy pink and violet
spikes are aromatic and nectar rich;
BLUE MONDAY SAGE #FL700 SIRIUS BLUE SAGE #FL109 this mix is honey bee heaven! Pe-
(Salvia horminum) Wow, these pro- (Salvia farinacea) These stunning blue flower spikes will welcome hum- rennial, easy to grow, bushy 2-foot
duce long-lasting blue flower spikes mingbirds, honeybees and butterflies to your garden. This selection tall plants fill in quickly, creating a
over a long period! A lovely 2-foot produces an extra heavy crop of blooms! Native perennial from Mexico mass of color from May till Septem-
plant that is becoming all the rage in to Texas, Sirius Blue is drought tolerant and will thrive in rocky soil. This ber. Tolerates poor soil and loves
cottage gardens. Pkt (150 seeds) $2.75 compact plant will only reach 12-16 inches in height, making it a great full sun. Pkt (50 seeds) $3.50
choice for the border. Pkt (30 pelleted seeds) $3.00

SAFFLOWER SNAPDRAGON
AMAZING SAFFRON-LIKE SAFFLOWER, CORRALES AZAFRAN CHARMING LITTLE DRAGON FLOWERS
#HB291 NEW! A wonderful and easy-to-
SPICE USED IN COOKING grow substitute for true saffron in cooking!
Safflower is a wonderful plant with several uses
and one of humanity’s oldest crops. Long before
true saffron was cultivated, safflower was already
a major crop in ancient Egypt. It later spread to
ancient Greece where it was called Karthamos,
and all the way to China. The Arabs brought it
to southern Spain where in the 12th century
they selected a spineless strain (safflower is from
the “thistle” family). The village of Corrales was
founded on the banks of the Rio Grande, and the
Spanish colonists had brought safflower seeds
possibly collected from their stop in the Island of
La Palma, in the Canary Islands, where a famous
strain was then cultivated. This Corrales Azaf-
ran strain has stayed close to this original seed
brought to New Mexico. It is widely adapted;
flowers can be used as a coloring spice, dried
to brew tea and also, a dye with a deep orange,
almost red, pigment. The young plants make a
delicious leafy green. The seeds can be pressed
into oil. The deep taproots are a very efficient soil
breaker. Pkt (50 seeds) $3.00
SAINT JOHN’S WORT DOTTED SAINT JOHN’S

WORT #HB290 NEW!
(Hypericum punctatum) A famous
plant in natural medicine and a
native wildflower of the Midwest,
Atlantic coast and into eastern
Canada. This pollinator magnet is
super easy to grow and is a beau-
tiful perennial addition to the
medicinal garden, as its flowers
produce the highest amount of
hypericin, the purple/red tinted
juice that has holistic vitality and
medicinal qualities. Be sure to
take precautions and consult with
a physician before growing and
using your own medicinal plants.
Pkt (200 seeds) $3.00
SALAD BURNET
superfood greens SALAD BURNET #OG105
(Sanguisorba minor) 80 days. Perennial. An under-
the-radar superfood with delicious cucumber
flavor! Salad burnet is a perennial herb, native to
North Africa and Europe that can also be grown
as an annual. The delicate and delectable leaves
are used raw in salads or can be pureed into pesto,
sauces and dips. Baker Creek sent our salad burnet
out to a lab to have the nutrient density studied,
and we were impressed to learn of the incredible
nutrient benefits of eating this lesser-known
member of the rose family. A serving has more TALL DELUXE SNAPDRAGON #FL620
than 2 times the daily recommended amount of Beautiful, 30-36 inch flower spikes in a brilliant range
vitamin A and over 50% of the daily suggestion of of colors: pink, red, yellow, lavender, and rose shades.
vitamin C. It is also a good source of minerals! A Native to southern Europe. Pkt (800 seeds) $2.75
tidy perennial plant. Pkt (200 seeds) $3.00

SALAD BLENDS PRE-MIXED SEEDS FOR DIVERSE SALADS
Delicious mixed greens are a joy to eat and can be grown nearly year-round in many places. 1,000 seeds per packet.
SIAMESE DRAGON
STIR-FRY MIX
#SB106
All the best Asian
greens for stir-frying
and steaming. A mix
of many of the greens
that Jere has enjoyed
in Thailand. The rich
flavor of these greens
is incredible when
lightly cooked and
seasoned with garlic
EUROPEAN MESCLUN SALAD and Thai peppers. This
ROCKY TOP LETTUCE SALAD #SB103 #SB101 Grow this mix of greens for one formula mix is perfect
Very Popular! Our improved formula blend is now of the tastiest salads ever! Flavors range for market growers.
better than ever! With more brightly colored and from sweet-mild to sour-hot-tangy, and Also pick the greens
colors come in red, purple, yellow, and in the “baby stage”
unique lettuces, it makes a flavorful and brilliant salad.
for a tangy salad mix.
A top-selling item for us; our customers just love it! green. Colorful lettuce, radicchio, arugula,
We have been getting
Perfect for better markets or your home table. People endive, orach, mizuna, kale, mustard, corn great comments from
love the rich, old-fashioned taste. Includes some non- salad, and more. A favorite with market market growers about
listed rare varieties. Pkt $4.00 growers. Pkt $4.00 this mix. Pkt $4.00
SALPIGLOSSIS EASY-TO-GROW JEWEL-TONE FLOWERS!

(Salpiglossis sinuata) A South American native also known as painted tongue, fills the garden with its vibrant colors from spring until midsummer.
GRANDIFLORA MIX SALPIGLOSSIS #FL874 Just amazing!

Annual. Salpiglossis caught everyone’s eye in the 2016 flower trials. Nicknamed “painted
tongue,” large petunia-like blooms are splashed with vibrant purple-pinks and yellows. These
pretty flowers are native to southern Chile and are related to nicotiana. Plants average 2.5 feet
tall. Suitable for cut flowers. Pkt (200 seeds) $3.00
KEW BLUE SALPIGLOSSIS

#FL275 Intense deep blue,
almost black blooms resemble
a dark night. Flecks of pollen
splash across the petals like
stars in the sky. Excellent focal BLACK TRUMPET SALPIGLOSSIS #FL341 New!
plant, plays so beautifully when These bewitching blooms run from burgundy to deep
planted with white blooms obsidian with a stark golden eye in the center. The effect
like moonflower. Try in mixed is a gothic bloom with depth and personality. Perfect to
plantings or containers. This play off of stark white or to incorporate into an all-black
rare painted tongue is deeply flower garden. The sturdy stems make this an excellent
dramatic, sure to draw attention cut flower to add drama to arrangements. This half-har-
all summer long. Plants are 2-2.5 dy annual is 19 inches tall and 11 inches wide. Pkt (50
feet tall. Pkt (50 seeds) $3.00 seeds) $3.00

SPINACH TENDER AND NUTRIENT DENSE!
NEW ZEALAND SPINACH

#SP102 (Tetragonia tetragonioides)
60 days. Not the same species as
common spinach, this variety takes MONSTRUEUX DE VIROFLAY #SP104
the heat and keeps producing all sum- 50 days. Big leaves to 10 inches long, smooth
BLOOMSDALE LONG STANDING #SP101 mer. Tasty. Was listed by Fearing Burr and deep green in color. Very fast growing
50 days. The old standard since 1925, does better in hot weather in 1863 in his book Field and Garden plants are popular for fall planting. A gourmet
than most. Glossy, deep green, delicious leaves. So popular with Vegetables of America. Not frost hardy. French heirloom that was developed prior to
fine chefs. Pkt $2.75 Pkt (50 seeds) $3.00 1866. Pkt $2.75
watermelon-flavored fruit!
STRAWBERRY SPINACH #GR107

(Chenopodium capitatum) An old-fashioned plant that is poised for a comeback!
RED MALABAR SPINACH #SP107 70 days. Easily the Native to moist mountain valleys of North America, but also popular in Europe dating
most beautiful vining edible green you can grow! Red Malabar back to the 1600s. Plants are fascinating; the arrow-shaped leaves remind us that it is
spinach is a splendid edible ornamental, and it is extremely a relative of spinach, and the flavor and nutritional profile are reminiscent of spinach
heat tolerant, providing gobs of nutritious greens while others as well. Perhaps its most intriguing quality is its small bright red berries! Young under
have succumbed to the heat. This beautiful plant is not a true ripe berries will be mild in flavor and appropriate for salads and savory applications.
spinach but a different species (Basella rubra). This heat-loving Allow the berries to fully ripen to a deep crimson for juicy sweet flavor. We find the
Asian vine has lovely red stems and delicious, succulent leaves ripe berries to have a watermelon-berry flavor, addictive for snacking and irresistible
that are great in salads, stir fries and perfect for smoothies. The for desserts. Like its spinach cousin, the leaves are high in oxalates, so those with
vines produce tons of deep purple berries. The flavor is fairly sensitivities to oxalates should take note. The delicious edible berries contain small
bland; however, the color is an extraordinary purple. Super high seeds that in very large quantity may have some toxic effects but are considered
in anthocyanin, excellent as a natural dye for fabrics and foods. perfectly safe when consumed in relative moderation. The very easy-to-grow and
adaptable plants grow in a similar fashion to their wild cousin, lambs quarter. The
A delicious green that can be grown as an annual in many areas
original seeds for this particular variety were found in a monastery garden in Europe.
or as a perennial in sub-tropical areas. Not frost hardy. Pkt (35 The leaves of this salad plant are loaded with much more nutrition than standard
seeds) $3.00 spinach, including large amounts of vitamin A and calcium! Pkt (50 seeds) $3.00

SUMMER SQUASH FRESH SQUASH IN 50 DAYS!
Many of these are also used for winter too! The species is C. pepo on all squash listed here, unless otherwise noted. Minimum 20 seeds per packet. Sum-
mer squash are grown for immature fruit, which can be harvested all summer long, and often long into the autumn.
GELBER ENGLISCHER CUSTARD #SSQ136

Incredible flavor! A favorite in the kitchen! Clear lemon
yellow fruit is a patty-pan type, but with a bizarre twist. Fruit is oddly
CASERTA ZUCCHINI #SSQ138 flattened—impossible to describe. Productive bush plants yield over
All America Selections winner in 1949. Here’s an early bush cocozelle type, popu- a long season if kept picked. Recommended for cooler climates like
lar in Italy where they favor a rich, full-flavored zucchini. Fruit is slightly club- the Pacific Northwest. This unique variety originated in Gatersleben,
Germany. Described in Amy Goldman’s book “The Compleat Squash.”
shaped with mottled striping in olive-green and darker green. Can reach a fairly
Matures orange in color. Pkt $4.00
large size and still be quite tender and delicious as a summer squash. Pkt $3.00
LEMON SQUASH ZUCCHINI, FORD-
#SSQ102 HOOK #SSQ139
The shape, size and col- 57 days. Classic, cy-
lindrical, dark-green
or of a lemon, it grows
straight to slightly
great here, with huge curved zucchinis.
yields and the best Tender, creamy white
resistance to insects we flesh freezes well.
have seen in a summer Vigorous and pro-
squash. Very tasty, great ductive bush plants.
fried! A favorite, this is Originally developed
a superb market variety at Fordhook Farm,
and very attractive. Our this summer squash
most popular summer was an AAS winner
squash. Pkt $3.00 in 1942. Pkt $2.75
ZUCCHINI, BLACK BEAUTY

#SSQ120 50 days. Bush. The classic
dark green summer squash that has
made modern zucchini of this type pop-
ular. Introduced into the U.S. markets in
the 1920s, and seed companies started EARLY PROLIFIC STRAIGHTNECK #SSQ115 50 days.
listing it in the 1930s. Delicious fried or AAS Winner from 1938, developed in Detroit, MI. Uniform
baked; best picked young. Pkt $2.75 lemon yellow, club-shaped fruit of excellent quality. Tender
and delicious. Pkt $2.75

ZUCCHINI, GOLDEN #SSQ118
Slender fruit is bright golden-yellow. They are as delicious as they are attrac-
tive; bush plants. Customers love the fine flavor and pretty fruit. Pkt $2.75
YELLOW SCALLOP or Golden Custard #SSQ108 ZUCCHINO

Beautiful, bright yellow fruit with a rich, mellow flavor. Likely
RAMPICANTE
predates Columbian times; a rare Native American squash. Bush
#SSQ103
plants with good yields. Pkt $2.75
A favorite!
(C. moschata) 70 days.
The famous Italian
heirloom vining zuc-
chini and pumpkin;
long slender 15-inch
fruit has a flat bulb at
the bottom. It is one
of the best eating
summer squash: very
tender, mild and
sweet tasting. The
flavor is superb! This
squash is also great
as winter squash. The
Yuxi Jiang Bing Gua Italians use it for stuff-
Makes a delicious
ing in gnocchi and
Incredible summer ravioli; the flesh is rich
or winter squash! and flavorful, great for
baking and pies! The
YUXI JIANG BING GUA #SQ308 Best Flavor! vines produce good
(C. moschata) 60-100 days. This incredibly versatile selection yields of this great
of squash is from southwest China and has stellar flavor. A very all-purpose squash.
similar variety of squash can still be found in Central American The mature fruit grow
markets from Mexico to Belize, where its ancestor originated. very long. This one is
Unlike its Mexican counterpart, the Yuxi Jiang Bing Gua squash in very high demand
from China is not day length sensitive, making it much easier at specialty markets.
to grow in the U.S. Baker Creek’s founder Jere Gettle first saw Pkt $3.00
The most flavorful zucchini on long vines
this similar type of squash in markets in Mexico, where the
green flattened fruit is typically eaten as a tender summer WHITE SCALLOP
squash. He was surprised to see the same type at markets in #SSQ107
Fang, Thailand, and in China. Later research explained that in 50 days. A very ancient
China, this variety is called Jiang Bing Gua, and is most popular Native American heir-
in the city of Yuxi, where the fruit is harvested when young and loom squash, grown by
tender and used as a summer squash. In northern China, the the northern tribes for
fruit is left to mature into a delicious and sweet winter squash. hundreds of years. This
type was depicted by Eu-
We love this squash at both stages; the young fruit is tender
ropeans back to 1591, and
with a nutty flavor and buttery texture, while the mature fruit is is one of the best-tasting
delectable, creamy, with sweet, deep orange flesh. The unusual and highest-yielding va-
ribbed fruit makes a beautiful display in autumn. Each 3- to rieties still around today!
8-pound fruit is incredibly deeply ribbed; most unusual of all is Great fried or baked. Flat
the way the top of each fruit dramatically recurves toward the fruit with scalloped edg-
stem, sometimes completely enfolding it! Pkt (15 seeds) $4.00 es--beautiful! Pkt $2.75

SQUASH & PUMPKINS FOR YEAR-ROUND GOOD EATING!
20-35 seeds per packet. Harvest in autumn when skin is too tough to be easily punctured with a thumbnail. Plant in spring or early summer; harvest in fall
before a hard frost. Many types will store in cool, dry conditions for up to 1 year. Grow these for a wonderful year-round healthy food supply.
JACK BE LITTLE OR
CHINESE MINIATURE #SQ160
(C. pepo) 90 days. This tiny, cute
pumpkin weighs just 8 ounces;
flat and ribbed. These are highly
popular and a top-selling fall
crop. The flesh is good to eat,
and the skin is bright orange.
This type of squash may have
been developed in the Orient,
as pumpkins of this type are
offered to the ‘Spirits’ by many in
Thailand, where they come in 4
or 5 colors. Pkt $2.50
BUTTERNUT-ORANGE #SQ321
(C. moschata) A delicious and beautiful but-
ternut squash, highly prolific with an orange
JARRAHDALE PUMPKIN #SQ119 rind. Used in savory soups, sweet desserts, side
(C. maxima) 100 days. Slate, blue-grey, 6- to 10-lb pumpkins of dishes or cut into medallions and fried. Load-
superb quality. Their shape is flat, ribbed, and very decorative; also ed with beta-carotene. 110 days. Pkt $4.00
a good keeper. Popular in Australia, an excellent variety. One of the
more tasty varieties for many savory dishes and is excellent for a
year-round supply of squash, as these will often keep well over 12
months! Pkt (10 seeds) $3.00
BUTTERNUT-
WALTHAM
#SQ112
(C. moschata) 100
days. An old favorite.
Good yields with
excellent-tasting,
rich, orange-colored
flesh. Great baked!
Introduced by Bob
Young of Waltham,
Massachusetts, in
RED KURI (HOKKAIDO)
1970. Pkt $2.75
#SQ101 (C. maxima) 92 Our favorite!
days. A red-orange Japanese
ancient
winter squash, fruit is 5-8 lbs
each and teardrop shaped.
The golden flesh is smooth,
beauty dry, sweet, and rich; a

great yielding and keeping
variety. This style squash has
been traditionally farmed
in the Kanazawa, Japan
area. It is said that Saichiro
Matsumoto of Kanazawa
brought this squash back
from Fukushima in north-
ern Japan, in 1933. It is one
of the Kaga (old name of
Kanazawa) traditional vege-
CRESPO #SQ326 New! tables. Pkt $3.50
(C. maxima) This legendary and delicious pumpkin from Peru and Bo-
livia has superior and gourmet flavor and texture. This ancient warted
squash is believed to be the parent of historic varieties such as Buen
Gusto de Horno and Marina di Chioggia squash. It is likely that this
Native variety was brought to Spain and contributed to many other
varietals. A big, delicious pumpkin with indigenous roots in South
America. Pkt (10 seeds) $4.00

Abraham lincoln’s family heirloom: amazing flavor!
Staff Favorite!
BIG MAX #SQ123

(C. maxima) 110 days. Huge pumpkins can grow well over 100
lbs! Nearly round, bright orange fruit is stunning and good for
pies and canning. Very thick, orange flesh. Good for county fairs
and displays. Pkt $3.00
ILLINOIS CUSHAW #SQ252 AMAZING FLAVOR AND PRODUCTION!

(C. mixta) 95 days. The legendary pumpkin of the South and famously favored by
Abraham Lincoln’s family! Also known as White Crookneck Pumpkin, the custardy,
dry flesh is outstanding in pies and other traditional squash recipes. The flavor is rich
and buttery and subtly sweet but not overly saccharine, which makes it widely versa-
tile. Many old timers prepare the flesh just like potatoes, which is how we like them,
just sautéed with a bit of garlic and olive oil. Southerners consider it the standard
for pumpkin pie. This big, white fruit is oblong with a few faint small, green stripes, a
crooked neck and bulbous bottom. The large vines are vigorous and especially well
suited to the southern and central U.S. Popular in southern Illinois, often cultivated
in cornfields. A Native American squash that has an ancient history. Our foundation
KABOCHA #SQ206 seed came from collector Kevin McCarty, who writes that the variety was grown
(C. maxima) A popular green-skinned Japanese squash that’s continuously on a particular Illinois farm from 1830 to 1980, the original seed having
shaped like a buttercup, but without the “cup” on the bottom. Rich been provided by Abraham Lincoln’s parents! Indeed, according to historical record,
yellow-orange flesh is of excellent quality, being sweet, fine-tex- Thomas Lincoln purchased seeds for Cushaw squash at the trading post in Lexington,
tured and nutty tasting. Perfect for making delicious pumpkin Ky, took it home and grew it on his farm in Hodgenville, KY. When the Lincolns moved
curries, breads and baking. A leading type in much of Asia. One of to Indiana and finally, Illinois, their beloved family heirloom Cushaw joined them.
the best eating squash of all time! Pkt $3.50 Grow this most delectable piece of American history! Pkt (10 seeds) $4.00
The Historic
Pumpkin
Super
Sweet!
CONNECTICUT FIELD #SQ129 HONEY BOAT DELICATA #SQ159
(C. pepo) 100 days. The heirloom pumpkin of the New England settlers and (C. pepo) 105 days. One of the sweetest squash varieties in existence.
Native Americans, several hundred years old. Golden fruit weighs about Oblong, Delicata-shaped squash has tan skin with green stripes. Excellent
20 lbs each. This is a truly old variety; can be used for pies; the traditional quality and produces early. Developed by Dr. James Baggett, Oregon State
American pumpkin. Pkt $2.75 University. So delicious and flavorful! Pkt $3.00

MAKARONOWA WARSZAWSKA Candy-like CANDY
A Delicious Polish Spaghetti Squash ROASTER—
Sweetness! NORTH
GEORGIA
#SQ240
(C. maxima) Here
is a smaller strain
of Candy Roaster
from northern
Georgia. This
type of squash is
famous among
the people of the
Southeast. Pink,
banana-shaped
fruit has a blue tip
and weighs around
10 lbs. Delicious,
smooth orange
MAKARONOWA WARSZAWSKA #SQ300 flesh is perfect
Spaghetti squash with Bush Vines! (Cucurbita pepo) baked, fried and
100 days. New spaghetti squash sort from Poland. Plants makes great pies;
are of a bush habit, and have lots of disease resistance. hard to find and
Pale yellow fruit is the usual elongated oval shape, reach- quite beautiful.
ing 2-3 pounds each. Flesh is fine grained and tasty. Pkt Pkt $4.00
(10 seeds) $3.00
THIS TROPICAL SQUASH IS PERFECT FOR SOUTHERN SUMMERS!

TAHITIAN MELON SQUASH #SQ282 Mr. Steve Spangler
(C. moschata) 110 days. This near-legendary butternut-type was one of the first rediscovered heirlooms that introduced this squash
fueled the early heirloom movement. Fruit is large, to 40 lbs or more, though 12-20 pounds is more common. to commerce in 1977.
The orange flesh is richly fragrant, very sweet and delicious--so sweet the juice caramelizes when baked--one
of the sweetest squash anywhere! Fine for use in pies, soups or desserts, and keeps for up to nine months.
Has been known to produce as much as 100 pounds of squash per plant. The plants are rugged and huge.
They grow over a wide range of conditions, even in the scorching-hot summers of the Southwest. Introduced
by Thompson and Morgan in 1977 from seed grown by our friend Steve Spangler of Exotica Rare Fruit Nurs-
ery in Vista, California. Steve was among the earliest people to grow Tahitian Melon squash in this country
from seed originally brought from the exotic Islands of Tahiti by a sailor in the 1960s. I remember these from
the 1980s Gurney’s catalogs. It helped inspire my dream of exotic seeds and places, a love of cultures and
their foods. Pkt (10 seeds) $4.00
Melon-like sweetness, even delicious eaten raw!


Famous for pies!
NEW ENGLAND SUGAR PIE #SQ131

(C. pepo) 100 days. The noted small sugar pumpkin of New England. The orange fruit weighs 4-5
lbs and has fine, sweet flesh that is superb for pies. Described by Fearing Burr in 1863. Pkt $2.75
FLAT WHITE BOER #SQ207

(C. maxima) Attractive, very flat, pure white pump-
kins that are unique and tasty. Very sweet orange
flesh is perfect for pies and baking. A wonderful
decorating and eating variety that was historically
popular in South Africa and was named for the
Dutch Boers, who were once the colonial power. We
are glad to finally have seeds for this rare treasure.
Fruit can grow to 30 lbs. Pkt (10 seeds) $3.00
A favorite of
LONG ISLAND CHEESE #SQ128 ROUGE VIF D’ ETAMPES #SQ118 bakers & Chefs!
(C. moschata) 105 days. A longtime favor- (C. maxima) Stunning color and unique shape
ite on Long Island, very popular for pies. make it fit for a fairy tale. The most popular pump-
Flat, lightly-ribbed fruit looks like wheels of kin in Parisian markets of the 1880s. The name
cheese, with buff-colored skin. A very good translates to “Vivid red from Etampes.” Phenome-
keeper, of excellent quality, 6-10 lbs each; a nal for autumn displays. Used in French cooking
beautiful heirloom variety. Pkt $2.75 for making soups and jams. Pkt $4.00
NAKED-SEEDED PUMPKINS KAKAI #SQ285

Kakai’s completely
hull-less seeds
are superb for
roasting! Slightly
oblate, delicately
ribbed fruit is an
unusual shade of
yellow-orange,
mottled here and
there in dark green
to virtually black.
Simply scoop the
seeds out of the 5-
to 8-pound pump- GALEUX D’EYSINES #SQ156 (C. maxima)
kins, rinse, salt if
95-100 days. Possibly our most beautiful heirloom
desired, and roast
squash. This flattened, round, 10-15-lb fruit has
in the oven until
gorgeous, salmon/peach-colored skin covered
slightly browned.
with large warts! The deep orange flesh is flavorful,
Semi-bush plants
smooth and sweet, making it good for baking. It’s
are compact and
also popular among the French for making soup. This
great for smaller
is one of the tastiest squash we have tried, and we
So easy and fun! gardens. Pkt $3.50
are delighted to offer this French heirloom. Pkt $4.00

STRAWFLOWER STEVIA nature’s sweetener!
sweeter
than
sugar
STEVIA #HB175
(Stevia rebaudiana) A hard-to-find herb that is grown for the famous
TALL DOUBLE MIX #FL640 stevia leaves which, when dried, are used to sweeten drinks and
(Xerochrysum bracteatum) The popular everlasting flower that is easy and desserts. Much sweeter than sugar, stevia powder is reported to be 300
fun to grow. These come in red, pink, salmon, lemon, white, lilac, and more! times sweeter! Not winter hardy, except in zones 8-10. From Brazil and
This Australian native plant was introduced to England in 1791 and many Paraguay. The chemical companies that make artificial sweeteners hate
colors where developed by German horticulturist Herren Ebritsch in the mid- this plant and have tried to make it illegal. But Jere just loves it! Pkt (15
19th century. Great for floral craft projects and more! Pkt (250 seeds) $3.00 pelleted seeds) $5.00
STRAWBERRY STOCKS (Matthiola incana)

AMAZING
SCENTED The fragrance
BLOSSOMS! of stock flowers
is sweet, spicy
and utterly
intoxicating!
ANYTIME
MIX STOCKS
#FL944 New!
A fabulous jewel
tone mix of sweet-
ly scented blooms
makes Anytime
Mix a favorite!
Gardeners will ap-
preciate this more
hardy variety. It
is a long-season
bloomer that
ENJOY SIX
can tolerate both
GLOWING cold and heat
COLORS! better than other
varieties we have
grown. Stalks
reach about 24
inches high. An in-
ALEXANDRIA ALPINE STRAWBERRY #GR221 credible cut flow-
Deep scarlet, egg-shaped fruit weighs two to three grams each. Everbearer er or landscaping
that yields the first season from an early planting. A very productive alpine specimen. Pkt (50
sort, sweet and flavorful. Pkt (25 pelleted seeds) $3.50 seeds) $4.00

SUNFLOWER BRING THE SUNSHINE TO YOUR GARDEN
(Helianthus annuus except as noted) Beautiful and useful, sunflowers are a stunningly colorful addition to the garden. 35 seeds per packet
HOPI BLACK DYE SUNFLOWER
AMAZING MINI SUNFLOWERS!
#FL740 A brilliant obsidian-black
seeded sunflower, used for making
natural dye. This traditional variety
has been saved and used by the
Hopi Native American people
for dying cotton, wool and other
fibers used to make the iconic Hopi
basketry. These medium to large
sunflower heads are striking in the
garden. The simple dye-making
process will yield stellar shades from
dove grey to deep purple depend-
ing on the technique and other
materials used. A multipurpose
variety, the food and fodder merits
of this beautiful variety should not
be overlooked. Reaches about 8 feet
tall. Pkt (15 seeds) $3.50
AUTUMN BEAUTY
#FL720
A beautiful sun-
GOLD COIN #FL725 flower! Many 6 inch
Gold Coin mini sunflowers will have your beds and bor- flowers in brilliant
red, gold, yellow,
ders aglow with warm golden-yellow color and multi-
rust, and burgundy.
ple flowers per plant. The tiny plants stand around 20 Blooms over a long
inches tall with fully double heads just 2 to 4 inches period. Makes a
across. This makes them a superb choice for arranging wonderful display.
or mass planting in the foreground of beds. These will Tall, 7’ plants are a
make a sweet potted plant as well. Pkt $4.00 favorite. Pkt $2.50
WORLD’S MONGOLIAN GIANT

#FL721 Behemoth sun-
Glowing Red
LARGEST flower variety, heads are
Mexican Beauty
SUNFLOWER 16-18 inches across sitting

atop 14-foot tall stalks!
SEEDS!!! Huge, highly nutritious
seeds are 1” long, more
than twice the average
sunflower seed size,
perfect for snacking or
feeding the birds!
MEXICAN
SUNFLOWER,
RED TORCH #FL729
(Tithonia rotundifolia)
Brilliant, red-orange,
3 inch flowers; an
excellent butterfly plant.
These bloom over a very
long season, and the
plants produce masses
of blooms. I enjoyed
these as I traveled along
the roadsides in the high
mountains in central
Mexico. Pkt $3.00

A grilled Mammoth Grey striped
DOUBLE
SUNKING #FL730
NEW!
A super cheerful, ful-
ly double sunflower
that is top choice
for arrangements!
It reaches 6 feet tall
with fluffy golden
heads that are plush
and soft. Extra long
vase life and lower
pollen count makes
this a superb choice
for cutting gardens
and floral design. Pkt
(15 seeds) $4.00
MAMMOTH GREY STRIPED #FL735 The
standard giant variety that produces delicious
seeds. The 10-foot plants produce heads that TAIYO #FL929
average 12 inches across. A stately garden plant. Annual, to 6-7 feet.
Pkt (25 seeds) $2.50 An old Japanese
variety, non-branch-
Grilled Sunflower
ing and grown for
cut-flower use.
Equally attractive
in arrangements or
Like Corn on the cob! in mass plantings
in the garden. The
tall, non-branching
plants produce a
INGREDIENTS single large flower in
One large single head variety sun- tones of yellow to or-
flower (We used Mammoth Grey.) ange, chocolate and
1 jar sun-dried tomatoes sable. Florists adore
Handful of fresh basil leaves, cut
into thin strips Japanese the 8- to 10-inch
Beauty! flowers! Pkt $3.00
INSTRUCTIONS
1. Pick the sunflower when the
seeds have formed but the
shells are still soft. It should
have the texture of a kernel of
corn.
2. Remove all the flowers.
3. Coat with oil (we used the oil
from a jar of sun-dried toma-
toes). In the meantime, chop
the sundried tomatoes finely.
4. Put the sunflower on the grill,
face down, over medium heat.
Cover and cook for 5 minutes.
5. Rub the cooked sunflower SWAMP SUNFLOWER #FL731
head with sun-dried tomatoes, New! (Helianthus angustifolius) A fab-
sprinkle with basil strips and ulously floriferous native wildflower that
salt and pepper to taste. beckons pollinators, butterflies and birds.
It is no wonder that native fauna is so
They’re so versatile! We used sun- attracted to this sunflower family member,
dried tomatoes and basil, but the the large daisy-like blooms are a screaming
variations are endless. Eat like corn loud canary yellow, and plants can reach up
on the cob or use a fork to sepa- to 8 feet tall in ideal conditions. This care-
LEMON QUEEN #FL722 A favorite! free perennial is native to the swamplands
rate the cooked seeds from the Beautiful, lemon-yellow blooms with chocolate centers. and ditches of the eastern/central U.S from
flower head. This one is very unique; tall plants produce many bril- New York to Florida and west to Missouri.
liant blooms that are a favorite of many bees. Pkt $2.75 Pkt (200 seeds) $2.75

SWISS CHARD EXCELLENT ALL-SEASON GREENS!
(Beta vulgaris) Chard is actually the same species as beets, but these varieties are grown for leaves rather than roots. The plants put all their energy into making
large, tender leaves, with succulent mid-ribs massive enough to be a vegetable in their own right. The range of colors comes as a spectacular bonus! Chard
is usually direct-seeded into the garden as early as a couple of weeks before the last frost. It can be sown anytime until midsummer, since the plants tolerate
both heat and moderate cold of late fall, and even grow into the winter in milder climates. Prefers rich soil, full sun and ample moisture. 100 seeds per pkt.
PERPETUAL SPINACH #SC107

50 days. Belongs to the same species as chard and
beets, but it has distinctive differences. The taste
is more like a true spinach than ordinary chard,
FIVE COLOR SILVERBEET #SC101 (Rainbow Chard) and the leaves look like spinach too—flatter and
60 days. A beautiful chard, its colors are brilliant (pink, yellow, orange, red, and white). This chard more pointed than chard, with slimmer stems. Very
originated in Australia. Very mild, ornamental, and tasty. Great for market growers and specialty longstanding in the garden, yielding from late spring
markets. Pretty enough to plant in the flower garden; so delicious and one of our favorite greens! through autumn if planted early. Seldom bolts
Pkt 3.00 during its first year. Pkt $3.00
Japanese
Favorite!
UMAINA JAPANESE SWISS CHARD #SC114 New!

A Japanese variety with great heat tolerance. We love the buttery, tender
VULCAN CHARD #SC106 and glossy lime green leaves of this gourmet variety. The stems are green,
60 days. An improved rhubarb chard developed in Switzerland. Very very crunchy, refreshing and flavorful. Swiss chard has been a popular crop in
attractive and uniform red chard, this variety has great flavor and is Japan since at least the year 1800. This variety shows dedication to breeding,
perfect for marketing. Pkt $2.50 selection and perfection, and we love eating it raw or cooked. Pkt $3.00

THYME THYME, WILD
A CLASSIC FAVORITE!
have a wild thyme! Make time for thyme! THYME #HB113
#HB214 (T. vulgaris) Small,
(Thymus pulegioides) rounded leaves along
Spreading perennial that woody stems are very
forms thick mats with tight aromatic and flavorful.
clusters of rose-purple flow- A delightful culinary
ers. Very fragrant; useful for herb that balances and
planting between stepping enhances any dish. Not
stones and at the edge of winter hardy but grows
walkways. Used in cooking well in containers. Pkt
and for medicinal purposes. (800 seeds) $2.50
Pkt (200 seeds) $2.75
TOMATILLO
(Physalis ixocarpa) Also called “husk tomato,” for the paper-like calyx or husk that
A MUST FOR SALSA AND SAUCES!
encloses each fruit. They are grown much like tomatoes, except that they are seldom Sweet “Cherry” Tomatillos!
staked. 30 seeds per packet.
PURPLE COBAN #TL103

70 days. A flavorful tomatillo that is 1 inch in diameter, being
SWEET green with varying degrees of purple on many fruit. Very popular
FLAVOR! in Guatemalan cuisine; we collected this heirloom at Coban,
Guatemala, a beautiful mountain town. Pkt $3.00
AMARYLLA #TL109
60 days. A Polish twist on an old Mexican staple vegetable! Immature fruit is green,
morphing to pretty yellow as it ripens and begins to split its protective husks. The fruit The
is firm, juicy and very sweet; perfect for jams, jellies and don’t forget the salsa! We also
love these in the garden for fresh snacking and salads. Bred to thrive in the cooler Mexican
summer conditions of inland eastern Europe. Pkt $3.00 Classic!
TOMATILLO PURPLE #TL101

(Physalis ixocarpa) 70 days. An electric violet color and sweet fruity flavor make this
the most exciting tomatillo we have seen. Plants are prolific covered in large glowing
orbs that are mostly purple with just a few partially green fruit in the mix. (It should
RIO GRANDE VERDE #TL104
be noted that more sunshine will produce a more pure purple fruit. Many are a bright 85 days. This special selection of tomatillo yields large, apple-green
violet color throughout their flesh.) Much sweeter than the green types, it can be fruit. The medium-sized, determinate plants need no staking. The
eaten right off the plant. We love this nutrient-rich fruit for making sweet and spicy globe-shaped fruit reaches 3-4 ounces, very large for a tomatillo, and
salsas and for experimenting in our heirloom kitchen! Pkt $3.00 the yields are very high. Recommended for fresh market. Pkt $2.75

TOMATO AMERICA’S FAVORITE GARDEN CROP
(Lycopersicon lycopersicum) This crop, native to the Americas, has become the most popular garden crop over the last 200 years. We offer an amazing
selection of many of the finest old varieties in lots of delicious colors! A few heirloom varieties have plants that don’t get quite so large; called “determinate”
varieties, these get to a certain size and then set all their fruit more or less at once. Determinates may be a better choice where tomatoes are grown in a very
small garden or in containers. All varieties are believed to be ‘indeterminate’ (long vines) unless specified ‘determinate’ (short vines). The best tasting varieties
tend to be indeterminate. 25 seeds per Pkt, unless otherwise noted.
GREEN TOMATOES GREEN GIANT #TG126

AUNT RUBY’S GERMAN 85 days. Potato leaf. The most productive and
best-tasting tomato in our trials! Large emer-
GREEN #TG101
85 days. One of the largest green ald-green fruit is over one pound in weight,
beefsteaks. Can grow to over 1 uniform, very smooth and blemish-free. Color
pound and is delicious. It has stays pure green even when dead ripe! Plants
brilliant, neon-green flesh with are very robust and require staking. Very few
a strong, sweet, and fruity flavor, seeds; outstanding, complex flavor—very
much tastier than most red toma- sweet and juicy. Pkt $3.00
toes. This family heirloom from
Germany is beautiful. The winner
of the 2003 Heirloom Garden
Show’s taste test. Pkt $2.75
candy-like GREEN DOCTORS #TG118

SWEETNESS! A supreme snacking tomato, this little
jewel is loaded with sugar and fruit-
iness. This is one of the best-tasting
tomatoes of all time. Cherry-sized fruit
is a beautiful, translucent kiwi green in
color. Large vines produce huge yields
of these crisp, little cherries. Harvest
when fruit is slightly soft for the sweet-
est taste. Named after Dr. Amy Goldman
and the late Dr. Carolyn Male. Pkt $2.75 wonderful flavor!
EVIL
OLIVE
EVIL OLIVE #TG121 New! GREEN ZEBRA #TG103

Averages 75 or more days to maturity. A trifecta of marbled colors
makes this one of the most gorgeous of all tomatoes. This unusual
LO
ONG 75 days. One of Jere’s favorite tomatoes. Beau-
tiful chartreuse with deep lime-green stripes,
variety ripens slowly, starting out an olive green and lightening up
with red streaks when ripe. Evil Olive is insanely productive, easily one
KEEPING very attractive. Flesh is bright green and very
rich tasting, sweet with a sharp bite to it (just
of the most productive tomatoes we’ve ever grown. It is also one of
the longest keepers. If you’d like a variety to grow as a winter keeper, TO
OMATOOES too good to describe!). A favorite tomato of
many high-class chefs, specialty markets, and
Evil Olive is your pick! We love this extremely crunchy plum-sized
tomato as a tomatillo type green tomato. It’s amazing in salsas and for great winter home gardeners. Yield is excellent. The most
striking tomato in our catalog, a real beauty.
salsa verde. Super long trusses with over a dozen fruit per cluster,
each weighing about 2-3 ounces! Pkt $3.00
salsas & sauces! Around 3 ounces. This is the tomato colored for
the Green Bay Packers. Pkt $2.75

ORANGE TOMATOES
DR. WYCHE’S YELLOW #TO108

80 days. This heirloom was introduced
to Seed Savers Exchange by the late Dr.
John Wyche, who at one time owned BRANDYWINE, YELLOW #TO102
the Cole Brothers Circus and used the 90 days. Superbly rich and deli-
manure of elephants to fertilize his her- cious-tasting large fruit, the golden
itage gardens. The 1-lb fruit is solid and
variety gives good yields and, in our
smooth; the color is a glowing tanger-
ine orange that always stands out in the opinion, the fruit is better tasting than
kitchen or on the vine. One of the best Pink Brandywine. Large potato-leaf
ORANGE PEACH #TO131 New! heirloom orange types for market, with plants are very sturdy and deep green.
75 days to maturity. This is a true garden oddity; the fruit is perfectly its smooth texture and tropical, sweet This heirloom is delicious any way you
peachy in color, with even a lightly fuzzy skin to match! A delicious taste. Heavy yields. Pkt $3.00 eat it! Pkt $2.75
reminder of the whimsy and fun of heirloom gardening, this imitation
peach is nutritious and has splendid sweet flavor! The original peach
tomato is an old French variety called Yellow Peach. It was used to
make a marmalade that was a convincing substitute for the real thing!
The Orange Peach, which we find even more peach-y, was a chance
cross found growing in the tomato patch of Pennsylvania farmer and
heirloom expert James Weaver. We are sure glad that he saved and
shared this variety. Its fantastic flavor and gorgeous looks make it a Great
favorite here at Baker Creek! The fruit ranges in size from golf ball to taste
o
tennis ball, with peach color, and fuzzy skin! Pkt (10 seeds) $3.00
ORANGE HAT
THE PERFECT
MINIATURE
TOMATO!
Amazing Orange Salsa!

ORANGE ICICLE #TO124
Sweet, rich and flavorful with strong citrus overtones made this Jere’s ORANGE HAT MICRO TOMATO #TO107
favorite eating variety last season. He just couldn’t get enough of the Our favorite new micro tomato! Extra dwarf bush plants reach just 6-9 inches in
sweet, luscious, glowing orange icicle-like fruit that is like an extra height but the plants are wildly prolific, offering oodles of tiny orange orbs that
long paste tomato. This variety also makes a lovely orange ketchup
burst with fruity sweet flavor. This is the perfect indoor or patio tomato, comfort-
and a superb salsa. It was a definite winner, and plants were quite
ably fitting in a 6-inch pot. Try these colorful and compact plants as an edible
productive. In our opinion, this is some of the Ukraine’s finest tomato
breeding. Fruit has relatively few seeds. Pkt $2.75 ornamental, mass planted in beds or borders or in mixed containers. Pkt (10
seeds) $5.00

PINK TOMATOES
A Russian
Treasure
MUSHROOM BASKET #TK164 75 days.
A favorite variety, introduced from Russia. One of the most
beautiful and attractive tomatoes we have ever grown. It is very
MORTGAGE LIFTER #TK120 ribbed and pleated, but otherwise very uniform, large and perfect
85 days. Large, smooth, 1-lb pink fruit has a delicious, rich, sweet taste. This variety looking, being a vibrant watermelon-pink color with cream col-
has become very popular in recent years and was developed by M.C. Byles of Logan, ored speckles that really make the fruit sparkle and glisten. Short,
West Virginia. After crossing varieties for 6 years and selecting the best, he intro- determinate plants produce a large mass of these fruit in a thick
duced this beauty that he named Mortgage Lifter in the 1940s, after he sold plants clustered area in the center of the plant. The flavor is sweet, mild
for $1 each and paid off the $6000 mortgage on his house. Pkt $2.75 and good; flesh is firm and the seeds are very few. Pkt $3.00
Prolific
Producer
GERMAN PINK #TK173

85-90 days. One of the tomatoes that originally ignited the heirloom movement in
America, this variety originated in Bavaria. It made its U.S. debut in 1883, brought
RASPBERRY LYANNA #TK166 A customer favorite! here by Michael Ott, a great-grandfather of Seed Savers Exchange co-founder Diane
Simply stunning, raspberry-pink fruit is of medium size. Firm Ott Whealy. The luxuriant potato-leaf plants give high yields of 1- to 2-lb, nearly seed-
flesh is very sweet and richly flavored. This variety from Russia is less meaty fruit. The prestigious Slow Foods USA Ark of Taste enthused: “a full sweet
perfect looking, one of the prettiest tomatoes we have grown. It flavor, even floral, and...tender skinned.” This gorgeous pink fruit is extremely versatile,
is almost free of imperfections, making it perfect for marketing. excellent for canning and freezing but also for slicing and juicing. This one is sure to
Pkt (15 seeds) $2.75 become a favorite in your garden! Pkt $3.00

PURPLE, BLACK AND BROWN TOMATOES
BLACK CHERRY #TP106

75 days. Beautiful black
cherries look like large,
dusky purple-brown grapes.
They have that rich flavor
that makes black tomatoes
famous. Large vines yield
very well; very unique and
delicious. Pkt $3.00
The Perfect Cherry!
CARBON #TP112
90 days. Winner of
the 2005 “Heirloom
Garden Show”
best-tasting tomato
award. These have
won taste awards
coast to coast in the
last few years, so
we were proud to
locate a small supply
of seed. The fruit is
smooth, large, and
beautiful, being one CHOCOLATE PEAR #TP155
of the darkest and 70 days. Expect huge crops of “black,” pear-
prettiest of the pur- shaped tomatoes over a very long season.
ple types we have Chocolate Pear has the rich tomato flavor that
seen. They seem to has made heirlooms so popular! A great variety
have an extra dose for CSAs and market growers. Light red in color,
of the complex fla- overlaid with swirls of varying hues of green or
vor that makes dark brown. Very unusual and decidedly one of the
tomatoes famous. best! Pkt $3.00
Taste test winner! Pkt $3.00

Research has shown that organic tomatoes provide a much greater dose of lycopene than non-organic.
deep, Dark color and

Intense, rich flavor!
TRUE BLACK BRANDYWINE #TP114

80-90 days. Potato leaf. This fine variety was sent to us by
our friend, famed seed collector and food writer, William
Woys Weaver, of Pennsylvania. It was passed down to him
from his Quaker grandfather’s collection dating back to the
1920s. As to its history, Will states “The ‘true’ Black Brandy-
FLAMOUS FOR FLAVOR!
wine was bred sometime in the late 1920s by Dr. Harold E. CHEROKEE PURPLE #TP101
Martin (1888-1959), a dentist turned plant breeder. A big, 80 days. An old Cherokee heirloom, pre-1890 variety; beautiful, deep, dusky purple-pink
home garden variety that will surely become a favorite. color, superb sweet flavor, and very large sized fruit. Try this one for real old-time tomato
Deep, rich taste that is hard to beat! Pkt $3.00 flavor. Our favorite dark tomato and one of our best-selling varieties. Pkt $3.00
Celebrate heirloom history with

THORBURN’S TERRA-COTTA. Since 1893.
THORBURN’S TERRA-COTTA #TP500 Incredible flavor, color and history! PAUL ROBESON #TP110
Introduced in 1893 by James Thorburn of New York, this is one of the most sensational 90 days. This famous tomato has almost a cult following
tomatoes we have ever grown. With honey-brown skin, orange-pink flesh, and green seed among seed collectors and tomato connoisseurs, who
mass, this is an eye-catching slicer with an out-of-this-world flavor. The tomato produc- simply cannot get enough of this variety’s amazing flavor
es heavily during mid-season and then drops off quickly once cool weather sets in. As a that is so distinctive, sweet, and smoky. 7 to 10-oz fruit is a
cooker it will yield a pumpkin-orange sauce with a floral aroma. We are excited to have this red-brick color. Named in honor of the famous black opera
tomato that was painted in color in Thorburn’s 1893 catalog; at last we can offer this rare singer, star of King Solomon’s Mines, 1937. Paul Robeson,
treasure! Very limited seeds this year. From the collection of Dr. William Woys Weaver. A an American, was also a Russian Equal Rights Advocate for
percentage of each sale goes to support Dr. Weaver’s work. Pkt (10 seeds) $5.00 Blacks. This Russian variety was lovingly named in his honor.
We are proud to offer such a wonderful variety. Pkt $3.00

RED TOMATOES
BONNY BEST #TM181 ABE LINCOLN ORIGINAL #TM260

The famous old canning tomato that was select- The Original Abe Lincoln Tomato: This wonderful old heirloom was shared with us by Diann Dirks--
ed out of Chalk’s Early Jewel by one George W. The Garden Lady of Georgia (Her gardening blog can be found at www.thegardenladyofga.word-
Middleton and introduced in 1908 by Walter P. press.com). Diann is a seed saver and seed sharer at heart and received this variety from a gentleman
Stokes seed house. It became one of the most she had struck up a conversation with one day while pumping gas. She writes “A man (in his 80’s?)
respected canning varieties in America in the and I got to talking while pumping gas and I told him I collected seeds. He said he grew the original
first half of the twentieth century. Medium-sized Abe Lincoln tomato--not the ones that were later sold but from the 1923 seed catalog.” Released by
fruit is round, red, meaty and loaded with flavor. H.W. Buckbees in 1923, this meaty variety has incredible thick flesh with a tiny seed core and great
A good producer that makes a fine slicer too. old-fashioned tomato flavor. Vines are indeterminate with medium to very large red fruit. Vines in our
Becoming hard to find due to modern, flavorless 2016 trial here in southern Missouri were not excessively vigorous but yielded well nonetheless and
hybrids. Pkt (10 seeds) $3.00 with no apparent sunburning. Pkt $3.50
MARTINO’S ROMA #TM247

70-80 days. Determinate. Fantastic yields of
richly flavorful plum-shaped tomatoes, on
compact plants that require very little staking!
Resistant to early blight, reliable for home or
market gardens! The paste-type fruit weighs in
at 2-3 ounces, dry-fleshed and very meaty with
few seeds. Great for sauces, salsas and pastes.
Pkt $2.75
TAPPY’S HERITAGE #TM112

85 days. Beautiful, smooth, large red fruit is globe-shaped. With good disease resistance, great yields,
perfect shape, and wonderful flavor, it’s superb for market growers. This variety was developed by
Merlyn and Mary Ann Niedens, longtime seed growers in Illinois. Bred from heirloom varieties, it has
fantastic taste and is one of our all-time best-selling varieties. Try it and you will see why! Pkt $2.75
CHADWICK CHERRY OR CAMP JOY

#TM179 80 days. Delicious, sweet fla-
vor makes this 1-ounce cherry popular PANTANO ROMANESCO #TM127
with home gardeners. Large vines set 75 days. A Roman heirloom that was sent to us
huge yields and are disease resistant. by Mr. Barbetti from Italy. The fruit is large and
Developed by the late horticultural deep red, with almost a purple tint. The flesh
expert Alan Chadwick. He sure had a is very rich, flavorful, and juicy. An excellent
winner with this one! Pkt $2.75 tomato for home and market gardeners; very
rare and delicious. Pkt $2.75

Sweet, Cherry-Berry Tomatoes! SWEETHEART CHERRY TOMATO
#TM108 New! Sugar-sweet,
crunchy and so delicious! This cherry big, sweet
tomato is simply packed with sweet-
ness and a rich, berry-like flavor. It and so
is quite crisp, and the fruit can keep
long on the vine, making it extra high
rich!
in sugar! Sweetheart Berry is a wildly
productive little snacking tomato
great for greenhouse and outdoor
production. This was an outstanding
tomato in our trials for flavor and yield,
and the strong vines produced heavy
yields of tomatoes longer than any
other variety we have tried! Extra long
trusses are smothered in small red
cherry-sized fruit that resists cracking.
It proved productive and flavorful
even in our cool winter greenhouses,
with only 42 F degrees at night. These
little strawberry-shaped jewels were a
staff favorite last season.
CLASSIC BEEFSTEAK #TM111

The classic beefsteak tomato of yesteryear is back!
Massive fruit, easily reaching 1-2 lbs, has deep red flesh
and good old-fashioned tomato flavor. These are the
tomatoes that grandma grew; meaty and firm, perfect
on sandwiches or served straight up with a pinch of salt.
A particularly good producer in the Northeast, but well
adapted to the entire U.S. as well. Scientists recently
determined that Beefsteak’s massive fruit was originally
caused by a chance mutation. This happy accident creat-
ed a much larger tomato. Spanish conquistador Hernan
Cortez brought samples of a larger, flattened tomato back
to Europe. From this seed was developed many larger
Loads of fruit and loads of flavor! tomatoes we know today. Pkt $3.00
THE AMISH CLASSIC PRINCIPE BORGHESE #TM122

SUPREME SAUCE 70-75 days. Determinate. The Italian
heirloom that is famous for sun drying.
TOMATO Small 1-to 2-oz, grape-shaped fruit is
AMISH PASTE #TM126 very dry and has few seeds. It has a SAN MARZANO LUNGO NO. 2 #TM213
80 days. Many seed savers believe this is the ultimate paste rich tomato taste that is wonderful for This is a newer selection of this famous Italian
tomato. Giant, blocky, Roma type tomatoes have deli- sauces. Vines yield clusters of fruit in cooking tomato. Long, cylindrical fruit is filled
cious red flesh that is perfect for paste and canning. It has abundance, perfect for selling in fresh with thick, dry flesh and few seeds. This heavy
world-class flavor and comes from an Amish community in markets and making specialty products. producing variety is a standard for many Italian
Wisconsin. Pkt $2.75 We offer pure Italian seed. Pkt $2.75 farmers and chefs. Pkt $2.75

STRIPED, STREAKED, SPLASHED, & SPOTTED TOMATOES
BERKELEY TIE-DYE GREEN #TS155 BERKELEY TIE-DYE PINK #TX105

75-80 days. Incredibly colorful and delicious large-fruited slicing variety! Fruit runs 8 to 16 ounces. Exteri- 65-75 days. Compact plants produce beautiful
or color is green with stripes in red and yellow. But the flesh is truly tri-color! Creamy green flesh infused 8-12 ounce fruit with a very sweet, rich, dark
with various shades of red and yellow. Each of these colors has a different flavor resulting in a spicy, tomato flavor. 10 out of 10 people liked the
sweet, tart tomato with good acid all in one fruit. Discovered in a planting of Beauty King. Fair to good port wine colored beefsteak with metallic green
production. A truly incredible new open-pollinated variety, and a new favorite of many chefs. We thank stripes better than Cherokee Purple in a farmers
Lucy Hutchings of the UK for the great photo! (Follow her on instagram @shegrowsveg) Pkt (15 seeds) $3.25 market taste off. Pkt $3.50
Bursting world Amazing

Citrus class for
Flavor! flavor! salsas!
Juicy &
sugar
sweet!
Jere Gettle’s
Favorite
BLUSH TIGER #TS145 LUCKY TIGER #TS161

A gorgeous saladette tomato that glitters and shines, with superb flavor to boot! Elongated 2-inch fruit comes in stunning, jewel-toned shades of
Bred by Artisan Seeds, this 2-2.5 inch long cocktail-type tomato has become a green and red, with hints of gold. This tomato gets top marks for
standout favorite in our trials. The slightly crunchy texture, eye catching “blushed” flavor: tangy, sweet and complex with tropical notes and balanced
color, and perfectly balanced, sugary flavor put it into a different class entirely. A acidity. Lucky Tiger has great market gardening potential. It stands
gourmet choice for market gardeners or anyone with a hankering for a phenome- out in the market display and is well suited for both greenhouse and
nal tomato! One of the first tomatoes we eat out of the garden. Pkt $4.00 field growing. The best snacking tomato we grow! Pkt $3.50

PINK JAZZ #TS168 ORANGE JAZZ super sweet & Fruity!
Legendary tomato #TS169 These beautiful
breeder Fred Hempel beefsteaks are fruity in
has introduced one flavor, juicy and even
of his most stunning crunchy in texture, justly
varieties yet, the Pink earning top marks in our
Jazz tomato! This big tasting trials. We noted
beefsteak often weighs sugary sweet & complex
in at 1 lb each, dripping flavor with a hint of
with sweet, tomato peach. A real favorite. Pkt
flavor that is also often (15 seeds) $3.50
described as having
peach undertones.
PINEAPPLE #TS103
75-95 days. Very large, up to 2 lbs each. The yellow
fruit has red marbling through the flesh and is one
of the most beautiful tomatoes we sell. The flavor is
very sweet and fruity; good yields! A Gettle family
favorite. Pkt $3.00
Amazing Citrus
SOLAR FLARE Taste!
#TX107
This 6-10-ounce
beefsteak is red
with gold stripes
and has very
meaty flesh with
luscious sweet red
tomato flavor. De-
veloped by Brad
Gates and selected
for flavor, produc-
tion, increased PORK CHOP #TX106
earliness and scab 75-85 days. While most “yellow” tomatoes are actu-
resistance; he says ally orange, this is a true yellow with vibrant golden
the variety is one stripes. The medium sized, slightly flattened beef-
of his “work hors- steaks have sweet tomato flavor with hints of citrus.
es.” Pkt $3.50 Wild Boar farmer Brad Gates says it is the “best
yellow I have ever had.” This is a premium tomato
by all accounts. Pkt $3.50
BOSQUE BLUE BUMBLEBEE #TP117 New!

75 days to maturity. Superior breeding efforts have
resulted in one of the most delectable and color- satu-
rated tomatoes we have seen! Plants produce bunches
of 2-inch globes, round and brilliant blue, maturing
to a golden yellow with blue shoulders. This newer
variety was introduced by J and L Gardens and is a
cross between the famously sugary Amy’s Sugar Gem
and the antioxidant-rich OSU Blue tomato. It is perfect
to snack on or for salads and should be a centerpiece
for market displays! Pkt (15 seeds) $3.50

sweet, candy-like, little bursts of fruity sweetness
blue beauty
Real tomato flavor!
PURPLE BUMBLE BEE #TS149

60-70 days. Slightly elongated little cherries with
the most outrageous striping in lime green and
bronzy-purple! Crack-resistant fruit is produced
all season long on plants that are unfazed by
temperature extremes. The flavor is complex but
sweet. Excellent holding quality makes this newer
type outstanding for market. The bar for quality
just got higher! From Artisan Seeds. Pkt $3.50
BLUE BEAUTY TOMATO #TX110

80 days. This recent Brad Gates introduction
was selected from a cross between ‘Beauty
King’ and a blue tomato. Fruit is modest
beefsteak-type slicer, weighing up to 8
ounces, and the flavor is as good as its
outstanding antioxidant content! Gorgeous,
deep blue-black shoulders make this unique
among slicing types. Excellent potential for
market, as the fruit holds well on the vine.
Sunburn and crack resistance are a welcome
bonus. Pkt $4.00
PINK BUMBLE BEE # TS148

60-70 days. A stunning cherry tomato, of recent
SUNRISE BUMBLE BEE #TS150 breeding from Artisan Seeds. The fruit has a
70 days. Chefs love the luminous swirls of reds and or- bright, sweet flavor, and the color is vibrant
anges, inside the fruit and out! Everyone loves the sweet, fire-engine-red with golden orange striping.
fruity taste, too! Oblong little fruit weighs barely an ounce, Vigorous vines yield crack resistant fruit over
and sometimes shows a pronounced beak at the blos- a very long season. Tolerates cool nighttime
som end. Another member of the incredible new ‘Artisan’ temps and hot days. Salad will never be the
series. Pkt $3.50 same! Pkt $3.50
NATURE’S RIDDLE
BIG, BOLD & #TS130
A gorgeous bicolored beef-
BEAUTIFUL! steak from the former Soviet
Union with next-level flavor BLUE BERRIES #TX111
and texture, a tomato connois- 75 days. Here’s a small cherry variety from
seur’s tomato. This massive Brad Gates, Wild Boar Farms. Very dark
tomato ranks very top on purple color, which means it’s super-rich in
our tasting trials thanks to per- anthocyanins. Unripe, the fruit is a glowing
fectly balanced flavor, just the amethyst purple. At maturity it turns deep
right sweetness and acidity red where the fruit was shaded; the areas
that received intense sunshine are a purple
with a firm meaty texture that
so deep it’s almost black! The flavor is
is juicy with low seed count. intensely fruity and sugar sweet! Plants
Original seeds were sent to are very productive, yielding all season in
us from Valerrii Popenko of elongated clusters that look so beautiful. A
Kazakhstan. Pkt $3.00 new favorite here at Baker Creek! Pkt $4.00

Our Best-Tasting Tomato!
Photo by Lucy Hutchings, Suffolk, UK, On instagram @shegrowsveg
Rich
Flavor! BRAD’S ATOMIC GRAPE #TX133 Our Favorite Tomato!
75 days. Elongated, large cherries in clusters. The color (and flavor!) is a
BLACK BEAUTY TOMATO #TX125 World’s Darkest Tomato full-blown assault on the senses—lavender and purple stripes, turning to
80 days. The darkest tomato we know! A dark, meaty, very rich-fleshed technicolor olive-green, red, and brown/blue stripes when fully ripe. Really
tomato with extreme anthocyanin expression (same antioxidant in wild! Fruit holds well on the vine or off, making this amazing variety a good
blueberries and blackberries). So dark that some tomatoes turn solid blue- candidate for market growers. Olive green interior is blushed with red when
black on the skin. Deep red flesh is among the best tasting of all tomatoes. dead-ripe. Crack-resistant fruit is extraordinarily sweet! Wispy foliage looks
Rich, smooth and savory with earthy tones. Hangs well on the vine and delicate but belies these plants’ rugged constitution and high productivity.
stores very well, and the flavor improves with room-temperature storage. This release from Wild Boar Farms won best in show at the 2017 National
Our own Dave Kaiser tasted it at the 2015 National Heirloom Exposition Heirloom Expo! These range some in size from a large grape to plum-sized.
and proclaimed it as the BEST tomato he had ever eaten! Pkt $5.00 AMAZING! Pkt (15 seeds) $4.50
Sweet, Blushing THORBURN’S LEMON BLUSH #WW262 sugary-sweet tropical

Beauties! New! A rare & delicious beauty of the 19th century! fruit flavored berries
75 days. Sweet, lemon-colored fruit are blushed in
lovely salmon pink. There is something nourishing
to the soul when growing an heirloom that was
resurrected from near extinction! The Thorburn’s
Lemon Blush tomato is a beefsteak from antiquity
with such magnificent flavor it is a true wonder
how it was lost for 107 years! It is thanks to
Willliam Woys Weaver, legendary seed saver and
heirloom expert, for saving and growing out this
outstanding tomato. The variety was developed
by Elbert Carman, a longtime editor of the Rural
New Yorker Magazine, and first offered in the
Thorburn’s catalog in 1893. It remained a favorite
offering until 1912 when it was reselected and
renamed Lemon Queen tomato. The variety fell
into obscurity until Weaver received the seeds
from a rare collection in New Jersey and decided
to grow it out and offer it, exclusively through
Baker Creek. This large, juicy tomato has tropical BLUE CREAM BERRIES #TX124
fruit notes and perfect acidity balance. It is nearly A Favorite! A super-sweet cherry tomato,
coreless, with firm juicy flesh and few seeds. A cream berries are super prolific. These boast
AN true testament to the resilience of heirlooms; a delicate but complex flavor and a beautiful
be sure to add this incredible artifact to your cream color with purple-blue splashes on the
AMERICAN
personal seed bank and garden! Pkt $4.50 shoulder. A Wild Boar variety. Pkt $4.00
CLASSIC

WHITE & YELLOW TOMATOES
The sweetest tomato! White tomatoes are the sweetest! GREAT WHITE
#TW101
75 days. Large, 1-lb
giant with creamy
white fruit. This
tomato is superbly
wonderful. The
flesh is so good
and deliciously
fruity, it reminds
one of a mixture of
fresh-cut pineapple,
melon and guava.
One of our favorite
WHITE CURRANT #TW104 fresh-eating toma-
A favorite variety in our own garden! The fruit toes! Fruit is smooth-
is tiny, barely an inch across, and creamy white, er than most large
with skins having a pale yellow tint. The sweetest beefsteak types, and
tomato we have ever grown, with superb flavor. yields can be very
The fruit grows in clusters, and the yield is huge! high. Introduced by
We have more than we can pick, right up to frost. Gleckler’s Seedsmen.
Large vining plants. A perfect cherry for home Pkt $3.00
and market gardeners. A wild type. Pkt $2.75
BARRY’S CRAZY
CHERRY #TX130
75 days. Pale yellow
cherries are delicious,
and grow on some of
the largest clusters
known! Sweet fruit is
oval, each with a tiny
“beak” at the blossom
end. Flavor is good,
the fruit keeps well,
and the sight of the
20- to 40-fruit trusses
on the large plants is
positively mind-bog-
gling. A stunning
new Wild Boar Farms
release. Pkt (15 seeds)
$4.00
HUGE YIELDS, BIG YELLOW PEAR #TY122

BUNCHES! 80 days. Very sweet, 1½-inch
The photo of Barry’s yellow, pear-shaped fruit has a mild
Crazy Cherry was sent flavor, and is great for fresh eating
to us by our friend Lucy or for making tomato preserves.
Hutchings of Suffolk, Very productive plants are easy
UK. She states, “Crazy to grow. One of the first tomatoes
Cherry has it all. Sweet Jere grew as a child. Pkt $2.75
little juicy pearls of
perfect tomato flavour
produced in such jaw
dropping quantities
that you don’t so much “If you want to be perfect, go,
pick them as shake sell your possessions and give
them off the branch.” to the poor, and you will have
Follow her on Insta- treasure in heaven.”
gram @shegrowsveg -Jesus Christ

TONG HO or CHOP SUEY GREENS
BIG LEAF TONG HO OR CHOP SUEY GREENS #OR164
Extra large leaves and beautiful edible flowers make this a favorite in
China. A unique Asian green, the leaves are thick and crunchy with
a scrumptious savory flavor. Tall plants produce tons of large, edible
blooms that reach 3 inches across and make great cut flowers. Way
beyond any ornamental value, these flowers are a gourmet delicacy.
Try them lightly fried tempura style, sprinkled atop salads or steeped
into the famous Chrysanthemum tea. The leaves are extra large,
hand-sized and make a popular green in China. In America these are
traditionally known as “Chop Suey Greens.” Leaves on younger plants
are huge, but will be smaller once the plant sends up the tall flower
stalks, but equally tasty. Pkt (100 seeds) $3.00
TOOTHACHE PLANT BEAUTIFUL WITH SHOCKING FLAVOR!
FAMOUS AND FUN

NUMBING EFFECTS!
(Spilanthes acmella) Also known as buzz buttons
or the electric daisy, toothache plant is one of our
favorite herbs. It’s a pretty little flower with a fun
secret; eating the flowers will cause your mouth
to tingle and feel numb. The sensation is nothing
dangerous; actually the gentle numbing is used
in herbal medicine as an all-natural remedy for
toothaches and other oral pain. Aside from being
fun to prank your friends, toothache plant has a
laundry list of impressive medicinal properties.
TOOTHACHE PLANT, BULLS EYE #HB160

With a bright bullseye on the tip of each flower,
these funky little flowers look great in a border,
especially when planted en masse. As potent as
they are beautiful, these flowers pack a punch.
POWERFUL & TASTY!

TOOTHACHE PLANT, YELLOW #HB250
These potent little flowers are a pretty yellow
throughout. Stocky plants produce a profusion of
canary-colored flowers that are incredibly potent.
Flowers retain their numbing qualities when
dried or made into a tincture. Pkt (75 seeds) $3.00
“I shall allow no man to belittle my soul by

making me hate him.” -Booker T. Washington

TURNIP A MUST FOR SPRING AND FALL PLANTING
(B. rapa) Japanese turnips are sweet, mild and fast to mature! Used for its leaves, roots, occasional blossoms since at least Roman times. Turnips are under-
appreciated by today’s gardeners, but, properly grown, they make a superb storage crop for use through the winter.
supreme greens and tasty roots! 長 Anthocyanin rich roots NAGASAKI AKARI
KABU #TN119
崎 A stunningly beautiful
赤 and delicious turnip tra-
ditionally grown in lovely
蕪 Nagasaki, Japan. This
sweet turnip has a plum
to wine color skin with
a hint of delicate purple
in the sweet, crisp flesh.
Great for pickling and a
delicious raw turnip for
fresh eating and salads.
Ready 50 days from
sowing. Incredibly good!
Pkt (300 seeds) $3.00
飛 TOKINASHI #TN121
騨 Sweet and Crisp!
A traditional vegetable
紅 of Japan and listed
among the illustrious
か group of Dento Yasai, or
traditional cultural veg-
ぶ etables of Japan. Father
of forest gardening,
Masanobu Fukuoka,
grew this variety as a
HIDA BENI RED TURNIP #TN124 wild understory crop.
Supremely crisp, sweet and mild, the white and red, fine-grained flesh makes this With a reluctance to
a top fresh-eating salad turnip. The greens are super flavorful, tender and make bolt or become pithy,
superior sautéed greens; these are also contain lots of vitamin A. These beautiful, this popular type has an
large, red-skinned turnips are cultivated mainly in Takayama City, Japan. Its origin incredible sweet taste
was from a former part of Takayama called Hachigago, where a local turnip of red- and rich flavor. The de-
dish-purple hue was widely grown. In 1918, this red-colored mutant was discovered licious greens provide a
from these Hachiga turnips and named Hida Beni Red Turnip. It is excellent for mak- health dose of vitamin
ing pickles and matures in just 45-50 days. A favorite in our Missouri gardens, it does C. Pkt (300 seeds) $3.00
well in both cool and warm weather. Pkt (300 seeds) $3.00
WATERCRESS SWEET, SPICY AND FINELY FLAVORED!

(Nasturtium officinale) One of the oldest known leaf vegetables con-
sumed by humans, watercress was first cultivated commercially in the
early 1800’s. The clean, lightly peppery flavor of this perennial herb
adds kick to salads, stir fries, and even smoothies. Tiny seeds should be
broadcast over prepared area and lightly raked in about 3 weeks before
last frost date. The key to a successful watercress crop is providing plants
with consistent moisture. The perfect addition to a garden water feature,
but can also easily be grown in any moist spot in your garden.
WATERCRESS, AQUA LARGE LEAF #OG122

(Nasturtium officinale) Succulent crisp leaves have pungent peppery
flavor, long considered a gastronomic delicacy and super high in vita-
mins A and C, as well as folate. Watercress is a favorite foraging plant;
it’s typically found growing along bodies of running water like creeks.
Watercress is easily cultivated in traditional garden beds or containers;
this variety is particularly high yielding and well suited for home and
market gardens. Pkt (250 seeds) $3.00

WATERMELON TASTE REAL WATERMELON FLAVOR AGAIN!
(Citrullus vulgaris) We’re #1 in watermelons—check our selection! Thrives in summer heat. A long-standing crop in the South where it was originally
transported by slaves from Africa. 25 seeds per packet. In northern climates, try growing small-fruited types, or the Orangeglo variety often works.
ALI BABA #WM152
Our favorite watermelon! We introduced this fine variety about 20 years ago after we were
sent seed by Aziz Nael, an Iraqi gentleman who had collected this fantastic variety in Iraq.
It is now nearly impossible to get seeds from this ancient country whose people have lost
much of their genetic heritage in the long, bloody war. Now our corporate agriculture
has been “kindly” suggested to native farmers who are losing thousands of years of plant
breeding work. The 12-30 lb melons have hard light green rinds that make them perfect
for shipping and storage. The light color makes them resistant to sun burning. Plants are
large, vigorous and give heavy yields of oblong fruit, which do well in many conditions.
The flavor is superb, being very sweet and luscious; and the texture is very crisp. This is a
best seller and is a favorite of Dr. Amy Goldman and featured in her book “Melons for the
Passionate Grower.” Ali Baba has received much acclaim online “as the best tasting water-
melon,” and it will forever win a spot in any melon lover’s heart. Pkt $3.00
ART COMBE’S ANCIENT WATERMELON #WM187

This melon has a green rind and succulent red flesh that
is of excellent flavor and sweetness. It is a beautiful melon
and a favorite on our farm, easy to grow and producing
fruit up to 20 lbs. One of the most fascinating seed discov-
eries in modern history! In the early 1920s, Art Combe, a
Southwestern plant expert and amateur prospector, found
a small woven pot filled with bright red watermelon seeds
in an abandoned sandstone cave in Arizona’s Mogollon
Rim. The red seeds are believed to be hundreds, if not
thousands, of years old! Art planted the seeds and just a
few germinated. The fruit was small and crooknecked, un-
like any other watermelon he had ever seen before, but the
BLACKTAIL MOUNTAIN #WM129
70 days. One of the earliest watermelons we
flavor was incredible! Art grew this ancient Native Ameri-
know; superb for the north, but it also grows
can watermelon for several decades, selecting the largest
well in heat and drought. The flesh is red and
and most round specimens. The result of decades of se- deliciously sweet. Fruit has a dark rind and
lecting is a superb extra large watermelon with bright red weighs 8-12 lbs each. This excellent variety was
extra sweet flesh. Art used a dry farming technique that developed by our friend Glenn Drowns, owner
allowed him to grow extra sweet watermelons with almost of the Sand Hill Preservation Center in Iowa. A
no irrigation in the searing hot desert; these watermelons favorite of many gardeners across the USA. One
are extremely heat and drought tolerant! Pkt $3.50 of the best we have ever tried! Pkt $3.00
LEELANAU
SWEETGLO
#WM220 New!
80 days. Amazing deep,
tangerine-orange
fleshed fruit are sugar
sweet! Perhaps the
most perfectly flavored
watermelon we have
tried! In 2008, Mike
Kiessel, watermelon
expert of Leelanau
County, Michigan,
decided to cross the
Orangeglo watermelon
with a Crimson Sweet.
After years of selecting
and perfecting, the
triumphed at our annual
tasting trials! A new
favorite orange-fleshed
variety that matures
early and is excellent for
northern growing. Pkt
$4.00

Our Horticulturist
Richie Ramsey
HEAVENLY, LEMON YELLOW FRUIT!
When you reach
out to Baker Creek
with a gardening
question, Richie
Ramsay might
be the one who
helps you find an
answer. Richie is a
native of Jamaica,
where he still lives
and farms.
LEMON DROP #WM217 UNBELIEVABLE NEW COLOR! Great Taste!

70 days. An outstanding and super rare all-golden mini melon. Baker Creek
has been searching for an all-yellow watermelon for many years. These incred-
ibly small and early-producing melons are just what we’ve been pining after--a
rich lemon-yellow color from skin to flesh! Like striking gold, this glorious
gilded watermelon was the stuff of dreams and legend. The excitement was
palpable as these Asian type, pocket sized melons began to ripen on vine at
the trials. We were thrilled with the vigorous growing habit and productivity;
each vine blossoming and providing perfect single serving sized 1-2 pound
DESERT KING #WM145
fruit with flavor that is unparalleled, candy sweet and crispy textured. The flesh
85 days. This watermelon produces 20-lb fruit that has a light pea-
green rind that is resistant to sunburning. It is also one of the most of this thin-skinned little snacking melon is edible all the way down to the rind.
drought-resistant varieties of watermelon known. It has sweet, yellow It is a perfect home garden or local market melon, as the thin skin is not well
flesh and is very popular in the watermelon-growing areas of Arkansas. suited to long-distance shipping. The vines produce tons of the melons. The
Good for storage. Pkt $3.00 vines throw a small percentage of green-skinned fruit. Pkt (10 seeds) $6.00
Dwarf bush vines

grow almost anywhere!
SUGAR BABY
BUSH #WM198
An ideal plant for
gardeners with
limited space, the
vines of Sugar
Baby Bush only
reach around 3
feet in length. This
is an early produc-
er; the juicy and
sweet little 6-12
pound fruit should
be ready to harvest
in 75 days. Flesh
STRAWBERRY WATERMELON #WM196 is a deep scarlet;
85 days. Flesh is a gorgeous strawberry-red. Fine grained, distinctively flavored and super skin is a dark green
sweet; it is classed among the best tasting by those who have tried it. The oblong, striped with no striping.
fruit reaches 15-25 pounds. Originally selected from a Florida heirloom by Walt Childs and Pkt $3.00
introduced in 1989. Outstanding! Pkt $4.00

fantastic varieties from “the Land of the rising sun”
Sweet, pear-like flavor! Delicious, Tropical fruit flavor!
SILVER YAMATO #WM173 Sugar Sweet & Snow White!

Extreme quality texture and flavor have made Silver Yamato an instant
AMAZING SUGAR-SWEET MINI MELONS FROM JAPAN!
favorite in our trials. This snowy, silver-fleshed heirloom hails from Nara KAHO WATERMELON #WM214 Our favorite mini melon!
Prefecture, Japan. The flavor defies easy description; test tasters have noted 75 days. This is one of the best finds from our trip to Japan. The
a hint of citrus, notes of sweet Asian pear and an overall creamy finish, Kaho watermelon has gorgeous salmon-orange flesh that is
making a flavor experience that should not be missed! This is an early- delicious right up to the super thin rind, making this one of the
maturing melon, great for a range of growing climates. The 6-10 pound fruit most unique watermelons we have trialled. It was also one of the
is perfect for the home gardener or market gardener. Just remember that best we’ve tasted. Elongated fruit weighs about 2-4 pounds and is
this delicate heirloom treasure cracks more easily than shipping types. Pkt perfect for 2 servings. This rare heirloom was originally brought to
(10 seeds) $4.00 Japan from China around the year 1912. Pkt (10 seeds) $4.00
big and sweet!
KUROBE #WM215
BENI KODIMA #WM118 Super tiny fruit! An extra jumbo watermelon that can be found individually wrapped
One of the earliest maturing watermelons of all, a pocket-sized watermelon in rope ‘baskets’ in Japanese markets and sold for up to 7000 yen
from Japan. Perfect for short season gardeners; extra small fruit averages each! This iconic variety makes a popular gift in Japan and can often
just 2-3 pounds. These mini melons are ideal for those super short season be found at summer picnics. This variety was selected from a U.S.
gardens, and the personal sized fruit is ideal for marketing or home use. This variety called Rattlesnake, which was brought to Japan during the
darling little fruit is green with dark stripes, and the sweet flesh is red. Pkt (10 Meiji Era and cultivated in the town of Nyuzen and along the Kurobe
Seeds) $3.00 River since the 1930s. This variety is presented to the Imperial family
every year, and the super sweet mammoth fruit is a popular and
“The best way to find yourself is to lose yourself in the service of expensive gift, up to 70 US dollars each. A giant cartoon watermelon
others.” —Mahatma Gandhi is also a popular Japanese mascot, a nod to this beloved Japanese
variety. Pkt $5.00

ROYAL GOLDEN ROYAL GOLDEN
The King of flavor and beauty! #WM160 A Family
Favorite!
The most beauti-
ful watermelon we
carry; the rind of this
heirloom turns brilliant
golden-yellow when
ripe! The distinctive
color makes it a snap to
know when to harvest
and is so beautiful in
your garden. The tasty
pinkish-red flesh is
super sweet, crisp and
refreshing. This variety
is much larger than
‘Golden Midget,’ with
fruit weighing 8-25 lbs.
We are so happy to
offer seed for this great
old melon that used to
be offered by Willhite
Seed of Poolville, Texas,
until they discontinued
it from their catalog
in the 1970s and it
almost disappeared. It
was developed from
“Pumpkin Rind” variety,
a now extinct, early
American watermelon.
The Royal Goldens still
do remind us of big
glowing pumpkins and
their vines are even
mostly yellow. One of
the best-tasting water-
melons ever! Pkt (10
seeds) $4.00
ORANGEGLO
#WM127
85 days. Beautiful,
deep orange flesh;
very sweet, excellent,
almost tropical flavor!
The best-tasting of ALL
orange varieties we
tried—the favorite of
many who tried it at our
place. High yields. Very
resistant to wilt and
insects; strong healthy
vines. These will sell
at roadside stands &
markets! Introduced by
Willhite Seed Co. prior
to 1965. Pkt $3.00
“There is a sufficiency in
the world for man's need
but not for man's greed.”
Sugar-sweet! -Mahatma Gandhi

YARROW A RAINBOW OF EASY-TO-GROW COLORS!
(Achillea spp.) Native to much of the northern hemisphere, this aromatic perennial is an easy-to-grow and lovely addition to your yard or garden. Yarrow is virtual-
ly care-free, attracts butterflies and makes excellent cut flower bouquets. Plants prefer full sun and are not picky about soil quality.
colorado mix yarrow is a beautiful beneficial flower YARROW, COLORADO MIX #HB235
(Achillea millefolium) Perennial. Mix of blood
red, cerise, cream, yellow and white. All the
good traits of yarrow, but in an irresistible blend
of colors. The large flower clusters are in reality
made up of scores of tiny daisies. They last a
long time and bloom until very cold weather.
Pkt (100 seeds) $3.00
COMMON YARROW #HB114

(Achillea millefolium) Beautiful when used as a
dried flower. Also popular as an herb; histori-
cally used for colds, fevers, and for wounds. An
easy-to-grow wildflower that provides quite
a country charm over a long season. Pkt (800
seeds) $2.50
Loads Of Long-
Lasting Color!
A Favorite Of
Beneficial Insects
PEARL YARROW, DOUBLE DIAMOND #HB287

(Achillea ptarmica) Perennial. The Pearl is a relative of
common yarrow and was popular during the Victorian era.
From pollinator attractor to medicinal plant and cut flower,
this highly ornamental herb plays many roles. Plants reach YARROW, PARKER’S VARIETY #FL795
2-3 feet tall and produce gobs of cheerful white pompoms, (Achillea filipendulina) This hardy yarrow has beautiful, feathery gray-green foliage and
which are alluring to many small pollinators. The Latin name lovely flower clusters with many tiny yellow flowers. Makes a beautiful and long-lasting cut
Achillea is a reference to the historical medicinal properties flower. An easy perennial to grow almost anywhere! Pkt (900 seeds) $2.50
of the plant, as it is said that the soldiers commanded by
Greek mythological warrior Achilles used yarrow to treat
their wounds. Also a versatile cut flower, it can be used fresh “The life of the nation is secure only while the nation is honest, truthful,
or dried as an everlasting. Pkt (300 seeds) $3.00 and virtuous.” -Frederick Douglass

ZINNIA THE NORTH AMERICAN CLASSIC!
(Zinnia elegans) Introduced from Mexico about 1800 and have been very popular ever since. They have huge flowers in many striking colors and are so
easy to grow. Many of our zinnias are double, but many still produce fairly large numbers of single flowers. Zinnias can be more unstable than most other
flowers, so expect some variation. We are working on selecting the best stock, but many need much more selection. (100 seeds per pkt.)
CACTUS CHRY-
SANTHEMUM MIX
#FL804
A strikingly different,
large zinnia profuse
with curled and
quilled spiky petals
resembling a chry-
santhemum or cactus
flower. A bold display
in a rainbow of bright
SCABIOSA ZINNIA #FL869 colors, this eye-catch-
A vibrant mix of summery colors in cupcake flower form. ing variety will be
amazing in your beds
These scabiosa type zinnias are extra fun with frilly
and borders. Pkt $3.00
pompom tops. The blooms add a different texture to
arrangements. Brighten the border with these easy-to-
grow zinnias. It will also produce some single blooms, like
all double types. Pkt $3.00
PINK PINK SENORITA

SENORITA #FL831 ILLUMINATION
ZINNIA A wonderful, old,
#FL808
giant cactus-type
A lovely dahl-
zinnia that comes in
such an alluring col- ia-type zinnia
or! Luscious salm- with large, dou-
on-pink blooms ble blooms that
enhance the gar- are a blushing,
den bed with their soft rose color.
rowdy and tousled Great cut flow-
appearance. This ers. Pkt $2.75
heirloom zinnia is
a must for butterfly
gardens. Superb for
cut flower arrange-
ments. One of our
favorites! Pkt $3.00
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SUPER CACTUS
i fi
ZINNIA #FL820
ce
Magnificent, huge
nt
red-flowered
!
variety of the
giant cactus type
zinnia family. These
flowers are stately,
being a deep red
and having the
pointed cactus- PURPLE PRINCE #FL836
type petals. An old Dahlia-flowered type is one of the tallest we’ve seen! The flowers
favorite that has are extra large and brilliant amethyst-purple with pale green
now become rare. centers. Fine for cut flowers, but the lavish display is best appreci-
Pkt $3.00 ated right in the garden, especially planted en masse. Beloved in
gardens since 1949. Fabulous! Pkt $3.00

CANDY CANE MIX
candy canE #FL813
These large double-
petaled zinnias are also
known as peppermint
sticks. A delightful
blend of pink, red,
white and yellow, each
petal splattered with
contrasting color, they
are a standout in the
garden. These cheerful
striped zinnias have
graced gardens since their
introduction in the mid
MAZURKIA #FL862
20th century and were
Each scarlet petal is tipped in cream, and both
are set off by the circular golden tracery at first listed in Vaughan’s
each flower’s heart—sumptuous! Dahlia flow- 1951 catalog with a
ers, large bloom size, robust plants: what more splashy full-color photo.
could a zinnia connoisseur ask for? Pkt $4.00 Festive & Beautiful Pkt $3.00
Polar-White Beauty
AZTEC ZINNIA #FL824

EL DORADO #FL857 A brilliant orange, cactus flowering dahlia- POLAR BEAR #FL810
As reliable as it is beautiful, this medium-large double-flowered type. These spectacular blooms are bursting The white dahlia-type zinnia has very
zinnia does not disappoint. The striking salmon-orange color looks with tangerine sunshine and will add large blooms that are quite magnificent
amazing in arrangements. The stems are super rigid and perfect for pizzazz to the garden and arrangements. looking. A pretty bloom that is a must
cutting. Pkt $3.00 Easy to grow. Pkt $3.00 for bouquets! Pkt $2.75
CUPID MIX ZINNIA #FL798

New! 50 days. A cute, thumbe-
lina mix of jewel toned 1-inch
blooms make this a charming
choice for kids to grow and for
cottage garden designs. An excel-
lent little cut flower, the stems are
medium length and sturdy. Plants
are average zinnia height and
wildly attractive to pollinators. So
pretty! Pkt $4.00
“A garden is a grand
teacher. It teaches
patience and careful
watchfulness; it teaches
industry and thrift; above
all it teaches entire trust.”
-Gertrude Jekyll

the fantastic queen zinnias!
QUEEN LIME RED ZINNIA #FL864 QUEEN LIME ORANGE ZINNIA #FL867
Art shades in zinnias? The answer is yes! GROW THEM We are enamored with this 2018 All American Selection! Perfect
This large-flowered, dahlia-type zinnia 2-3.5 inch blooms transform from a coral sunset to peach sorbet
combines ruby tones with apple green, ALL FOR with a hint of minty green in the center. This dynamic new heirloom
has been selected for splendid colors as well as a sturdy compact
and the result is sophisticated ethereal
loveliness! Flowers are very double, borne
all season long on productive, full-sized
AMAZING habit. Plants stand 28-32 inches tall, with strong stems perfect for
cutting and arranging as well as holding up in the landscape. With
zinnia plants, to about three feet tall.
Intriguing! Pkt (25 seeds) $4.00
BOUQUETS! exceptionally long vase life, these are known to stay perky for up to
3 weeks! Pkt (25 seeds) $4.00
QUEEN LIME ZINNIA #FL863 QUEEN LIME BLUSH ZINNIA #FL865

Brilliant apple green companion to the other ‘Queens’ and stunning We just can’t get enough of these vibrant, dahlia-flowered beau-
when paired with them, either in the bed or border, or in the vase! Dahlia ties! Large 3-inch blooms display an incredible lime green to red
blooms are incredibly double, tightly packed with brilliant green petals. ombre with red centers. Stems reach 25 inches tall, and the plant
Large plants are believed to be sturdier and more robust than ‘Envy,’ our remains sturdy. These make an extra long-lasting cut flower. The
butterflies seemed to especially appreciate this variety! Amaz-
previous old favorite for green-flowered zinnias. Pkt (25 seeds) $4.00
ing! Pkt (25 seeds) $4.00

ZINNIA PERUVIANA #FL799
New! Lovely orange little flowers
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