BEANS

Calypso (Phaseolus vulgaris) (aka Yin Yang) Originally from the Caribbean. One of the best for baking and soups. Round black and white seeds with contrasting eye borne heavily on strong 15" plants. Averages 4-5 seeds per pod. Adapts well to all types of production areas. Bush habit, dry, 70-90 days.	Gold of Bacau (Phaseolus vulgaris) Donated to SSE by friends in Bacau, Romania. Very productive, 6-10" long flattened golden Romanotype beans. Excellent sweet flavor. Even when the seeds begin to form the pods are still stringless, tender, and sweet. Best for fresh use but can also be frozen. Pole habit, wax, 60-70 days.	Lazy Housewife (Phaseolus vulgaris) Introduced around 1810, this is one of our oldest documented beans. Named Lazy Housewife because it was the first snap bean that did not need to have the string removed. Vines bear heavily and continuously until frost. Straight 5-6" long pods with distinctive shiny white seeds. Pole habit, snap or shell, 75-80 days.	Hutterite Soup (Phaseolus vulgaris) The Hutterites are a communal branch of Anabaptists who follow the teachings of Jakob Hutter. This is one of their heirloom beans, which makes an excellent creamy white soup. Greenish-yellow seeds with a distinctive dark ring around the eye. Very productive plants. First offered by Will Bonsall in the 1983 SSE Yearbook. Bush habit, dry, 85-90 days.	Painted Pony (Phaseolus vulgaris) A great dual purpose bean. Long thin pods are stringless and good for snap beans. The dry beans are excellent for soups and retain their markings when cooked. Very productive. Bush habit, 60 days for snaps, 80 days for dry beans.
Lima, Christmas (Phaseolus lunatus) (aka Large Speckled Calico) First cultivated in the U.S. around 1840. Produces beautiful quarter-sized flat white seeds with maroon spots and swirls. Rich flavor, can be used as both a shell lima or dry. Heavy yields, bears even during extreme heat. Pole habit, 75-100 days.	Scarlet Runner, Painted Lady (Phaseolus coccineus) (aka Bicolor Runner, Painted Runner) Described by Arrabida in Flora of Rio de Janeiro in 1827. Incredibly beautiful bi-colored blossoms are very attractive to hummingbird moths. This strain is less affected by warmer temperatures than other runner beans and is a prolific bloomer. Esteemed as both an ornamental and edible climber. Pole habit, 68 days.	Tiger's Eye (Phaseolus vulgaris) Originally from Chile or Argentina. Wonderfully rich flavor and smooth texture. Very tender skins almost disappear when cooked. Great for chili or re-fried beans. Can also be used as fresh shell bean. Productive 24" plants. Bush habit, shell or dry, 80-90 days.	Provider (Phaseolus vulgaris) Introduced by Dr. Hoffman of South Carolina in 1965. Known as the most dependable early green bean. Round straight pods (5-8" long) borne heavily on compact plants. Excellent flavor, one of the best for freezing and canning. Germinates well in cool soil. Disease resistant. Bush habit, snap, 50-55 days.	Blue Lake, Bush 55 days. This is a classic favorite for many years among gardeners across the U.S. Huge yields, great taste, and reliability. Blue Lake 274 matures its big crop all at once, so if you want to can or freeze, you can do it in one big batch. The pods are dark green and about 5 1/2 inches long, very plump with tender white seeds, and fairly straight. They arise on space-saving 16-inch plants, and are flavorful and tender.

BEET

Choiggia (Beta vulgaris) Pre-1840 Italian heirloom, introduced to the U.S. before 1865. Named for a fishing town near Venice. Uniquely beautiful flesh has alternating red and white concentric rings that resemble a bull’s-eye. A feast for the eyes; wonderful for fresh eating and pickling. Retains markings if baked whole and sliced just before serving. 50 days.

Detroit Dark Red (Beta vulgaris) Heirloom from 1892. Original selections were made from Early Blood Turnip by Mr. Reeves of Port Hope, Ontario, Canada. Nearly round blood-red 3" diameter roots. Great for canning and fresh eating. Prolific, good keeper. 60-65 days.

BROCCOLI

Romanesco (Brassica oleracea) Produces a stunning apple-green whorled head with better taste and texture than most of the finest broccolis. Widely grown and prized in Italy. Grows exceptionally well in cool northern areas. 75-100 days from transplant.

Danvers (Daucus carota) Developed in Danvers, Massachusetts in the late 1800s. Leading main crop variety for home and market, stores well. Bright orange flesh is nearly core-less, sweet, and tender. Uniform roots up to 8" long. High yields in clay or heavy soils. 65-87 days.

Dragon (Daucus carota) The most refined purple carrot available; bred by John Navazio. Sure to be the best selling carrot at specialty and farmers’ markets. Beautiful red-purple exterior provides an amazing contrast with the yellow-orange interior when sliced. Sweet, almost spicy flavor. 90 days.

Paris Market (Daucus carota) Nineteenth-century French heirloom. Early round red-orange carrots, 1-2" in diameter, uniform and very sweet. Does well in shallow or rocky soil. Can also be grown in containers. Highly sought after by gourmet restaurants and a great seller at markets. 50-68 days.

St. Valery (Daucus carota) (aka James Scarlet) Mentioned by Vilmorin in 1885 as having been grown for a “long time.” James Vick & Sons Co. of Rochester, New York reported in 1924 that St. Valery was “The best and most handsome main crop carrot. . . . Enormously productive.” Fine-grained red-orange roots grow up to 12" long. Deliciously sweet, excellent for storage. 80-90 days.

Kandy King 73 days. Zea mays. (F1) Plant produces good yields of delicious sweet yellow corn. Ears are 9" long and have yellow kernels. This variety emerges before soil has warmed. Disease Resistant: Stewart’s Wilt.	Peaches N Cream 83 days. Zea mays. (F1) Plant produces good yields of delicious bi-colored sweet corn. Ears will grow 7 ½" long and have 14 rows of golden yellow and creamy white kernels. Excellent mid-season variety.	Blue Jade, Sweet Corn (Zea mays) Miniature plants (up to 3 feet) bear 3-6 ears with sweet steel-blue kernels that turn jade-blue when boiled. One of the only sweet corns that can be grown in containers. 70-80 days.	Japanese Hulless, Popcorn 83 days. Zea mays. Plant produces incredible yields of white corn. This is a great open pollinated variety suitable for making white popcorn. Great for school projects. It is extremely productive. United States Department of Agriculture, PI 219881. Plant Height: 5 ft tall.	Bloody Butcher, Cornmeal or Decorative (Zea mays) Known in the U.S. since 1845; originally from Virginia. Plants grow up to 12' tall and have at least two ears per stalk; each ear is 8-12" long. Striking maroon and redblack kernels. Used for flour, cornmeal, or corn-onthe- cob when young. Good drought tolerance. Great for fall decorations. 100-110 days.
Two Inch Strawberry, Popcorn (Zea mays) Small red strawberry-shaped ears are good for popping and gorgeous for fall decorations. Plants are 5-6' tall with 2-4 ears per stalk. 100 days.

COLLARDS

Georgia Southern 75 days. Brassica oleracea. Plant produces good yields of dark blue-green collard leaves. High in Vitamin A, B1, B2, and C. Good freezing and canning variety. A traditional greens grown in the South.

CUCUMBER

Straight 8 1935 All-America Selections Winner! 63 days. Cucumis sativus. Plant produces high yields of 8" long dark green cucumbers. One of the best slicing cucumber on the market.	Muncher Burpless 60 days. Cucumis sativus. Plant produces good yields of burpless and crispy cucumbers. Excellent for making pickles. A perfect variety for those who need burpless cucumbers.	Boothby's Blonde (Cucumis sativus) Heirloom from the Boothby family of Livermore, Maine. Heavy producer of oval, creamy yellow, warty fruits with black spines. Excellent crisp sweet flavor, no need to peel. Best when eaten at 4" long. Very good for bread and butter pickles. 55-60 days.	Poona Kheera (Cucumis melo) Originally from Poona, India, this very unusual cucumber matures into what looks like a large russet potato. Smooth-skinned fruits turn from white to golden-yellow to russet brown and may be eaten at any stage, skin and all. Tender, crisp, and delicious. Hardy disease resistant vines produce an early crop with good yields. 55 days.
Double Yield (Cucumis sativus) Introduced in 1924 by Joseph Harris Co. of Coldwater, New York. In the words of the introducer, “The remarkable thing about this new cucumber is its wonderful productiveness. For every pickle that is cut off, two or three more are produced.” Very early pickling type. Green 6" long fruits are symmetrical, smooth, and uniform. 50-60 days.	Bushy (Cucumis sativus) Introduced to American gardeners by SSE in 1992. Originated in Russia where its short vines (up to 5' long) and ease of growing made it perfect for dacha or second-home gardens near Moscow. Produces bumper crops for fresh eating and pickling. 45-50 days.	Parisian Pickling (Cucumis sativus) (aka Improved Bourbonne) A French heirloom used in the late 1800s to manufacture gherkins (cornichons). Listed in 1892 by James J. H. Gregory of Marblehead, Massachusetts. Dark green color, firm thick flesh, inconspicuous seeds. Can be used small for pickling (50 days) or larger for slicing (70 days).	Mexican Sour Gherkin (Melothria scabra) Newly rediscovered heirloom. Produces abundant crops of 1-2" fruits reminiscent of tiny watermelons that fall off the vines when ripe. Sweet cucumber flavor contrasted by a surprising sourness, as if they are already pickled. Great for growing on a trellis. 60-70 days.

EGGPLANT

Striped Toga (Solanum aethiopicum) A different species than the common eggplant. Stunning striped fruits are 1" wide by 3" long. Fruits turn from two-toned green to two-toned orange. Strongly flavored fruits, but not bitter. Best used as an ornamental; holds very well in fresh or dried arrangements. 70-85 days from transplant.

Ping Tung Long (Solanum melongena) (aka Ping Tung Long) Beautiful heirloom from Pingtung, Taiwan. Slender fruits up to 12" long with shiny dark lavender skin. Hardy, vigorous, disease resistant plants. 65-75 days from transplant.

Applegreen (Solanum melongena) Developed by the late Professor Elwyn Meader in New Hampshire in 1964. Productive upright 2-3' plants. Oval fruits are 5" in diameter with pale green skin and mild white flesh. Non-acid flavor, no need to peel. Extra-early and productive, does well even in cool and wet conditions. 62-70 days from transplant.

GOURD

Luffa Sponge 95 days. Luffa acutangula. Plant produces good yields of gourd like fruit that are edible when picked young. The vegetable can be eaten like a zucchini and are best when harvest at 6" long. They can also be used as a sponge if left to mature which can grow to 30" long. Excellent for household use a renewable and sanitary alternative to rubber sponges. Great for scrubbing dishes and surfaces, they can be boiled or laundered to disinfect. And they hold up for months with regular use. A variety from Egypt.

Bushel 120 days. Lagenaria siceraria. Plant produces gigantic size gourds. Gourds can grow up to 5 feet in diameter, the size of a bushel basket, and can weigh as much as 100 lbs. Excellent for making crafts. Impress you neighbors by growing a giant gourd.

Dinosaur or Dragon 125 days. Cucurbita siceraria. Produces good yields of 18" to 24" long gourds that resembles a serpentine. Gourds are solid dark green with an 8" wide bowl. Excellent for making crafts. A variety from Louisiana, USA.

HERBS

Dill, Mammoth 85 days. Anethum graveolens. Annual. Plant produces very flavorful leaves and seeds. It has larger yellow flowers than other varieties. Seeds are used as a pickling spice and leaves are used in omelettes, fish dishes, soups, meat, and salads. Also used as a garnishes. Leaves can be dried for later use. Plant Height: 42" tall.

Basil, Sweet Large Leaf 78 days. Ocimum basilicum. Annual. Plant produces excellent yields of very flavorful and tender large 4" long medium dark basil leaves. Preferred by chefs because it is sweeter and less clover-like than other varieties. Used in sauces, salads, and Italian dishes. Plant Height: 24" tall.

Cilantro / Coriander (Coriandrum sativum) No Mexican meal is complete without fresh cilantro. The fresh leaves are called Cilantro and the seeds are used as a spice called Coriander. We like to make successive sowings to ensure a continuous supply all spring, summer and fall. Nice, slow bolting strain. 50-55 days to first leaf harvest, 90-120 days for seed. Annual.

KALE

Dwarf Blue Curled (Brassica oleracea) Gorgeous finely curled blue-green leaves hold their color even in severe cold. Uniform low-growing plants are 15" tall with a 20-35" spread. Very hardy; will overwinter with mulch in zones 4-5. Ornamental and delicious. High in vitamin A. 53-65 days from transplant.

Red Russian (aka Ragged Jack) (Brassica oleracea) (aka Ragged Jack) Originally from Siberia, brought to Canada by Russian traders around 1885. One of the hardiest and most tender of all kales. Beautiful purple-veined blue-green leaves tinged with reddish-purple. Frilly leaf margins resemble oak leaves. Vigorous 18-36" plants. Mild sweet flavor. Hardy to -10°F. 50-60 days from transplant.

Lacinato (aka Dinosaur, Nero di Toscano) (Brassica oleracea) (aka Dinosaur, Nero di Toscana) Italian heirloom that dates back to the eighteenth century. Bluegreen strap-like leaves are 3" wide by 10-18" long with a heavily savoyed texture. Excellent flavor that is enhanced by frost. Best eaten when leaves are small and tender. 62 days from transplant.

KHOLRABI

Early Purple Vienna 55 days. Brassica oleracea. Plant produces tender purple round bulbs. Excellent raw or cook. Used specifically when making Hungarian dishes. Best to harvest when bulbs are 4" across. United States Department of Agriculture, NSL 6270

LEEK

Prizetaker (Allium ampeloprasum) (aka Lyon) English heirloom that first appeared in American catalogs at the end of the 1880s. Very hardy 36" tall plants with thick, solid, pure-white base. Even with its large size, the stalk retains its tenderness and mild flavor. 110-135 days from transplant.

LETTUCE

Australian Yellow Leaf (Latuca sativa) Australian heirloom from our friends at Digger’s Club near Melbourne. Very tender texture. Unique chartreuse color. Slow to bolt, large plants. Looseleaf, 50 days.	Lolla Rossa (Latuca sativa) (aka Lollo Rosso) Beautiful magenta leaves with tiny frills, light green bases. Mild flavor. Small 5-8" leaves. Excellent for cut-and-come-again lettuce when thickly sown. The leaves make a wonderful garnish. Looseleaf, 55 days.	Tennis Ball (Latuca sativa) Small rosettes of light green leaves measure only 7" in diameter and form loose, tender heads. Grown by Thomas Jefferson at Monticello. According to Heirloom Vegetable Gardening by SSE member William Woys Weaver, tennis ball lettuces were often pickled in salt brine during the 17th and 18th centuries. Black-seeded. Butterhead, 50 days.	Bunte Forellenschluss (Lactuca sativa) The butterhead companion to the Forellenschluss romaine. “Bunte” means “colorful” in German. Sweet apple-green leaves splashed with maroon, forms a l	Yugoslavian Red Butterhead (Latuca sativa) Red-tinged leaves form loose heads that can measure up to 12" across. Cutting the head in half exposes solid green interior leaves and an almost white center. Excellent mild flavor, one of our most popular lettuces. Butterhead, 55 days.
Baby Oakleaf (Latuca sativa) A dwarf, compact version of Green Oakleaf. Tasty and tender medium green leaves are oakleaf-shaped with rounded lobes. Holds for an extended period. Looseleaf, 50 days.	Red Velvet (Latuca sativa) Absolutely striking appearance. Tops of leaves are solid maroon, and the backs are green tinged with maroon. SSE is proud to have reintroduced this variety in 2002. Slow to bolt. Looseleaf, 55 days.

MELON

Golden Midget (Citrullus lanatus) An outstanding little watermelon, with goldenyellow rind and salmon pink flesh. Pleasantly sweet, about 3 pounds in weight. Bred by Elwyn Meader and Albert Yaeger at UNH in 1959; a cross between New Hampshire Midget and Pumpkin Rind. Has a built-in ripeness indicator: fruits turn yellow when ready. Very early variety, ripening in just 70 days.	Minnesota Midget 75 days. Cucumis melo. Plant produces good yields of small 1 ½ lb melons. The melons are 4 - 6" across. It has a golden yellow flesh with high sugar content. The plant has small 3 ft vines and produce up to 18 fruits per plant. These compact plants are ideal for small gardens or containers. It was developed in 1948 by the University of Minnesota to accommodate shorter growing seasons and cool regions. An excellent choice for Northern gardeners. Disease Resistant: Fusarium Wilt.	Petit Gris De Rennes (Cucumis melo) La crème de la crème of French cantaloupes. First noted in the garden of the Bishop of Rennes nearly 400 years ago. Petit Gris translates as “little grey,” named for its appearance before ripening. Fruits typically weigh 2-3 pounds and have a mustard and olive speckled rind. Flavorful sweet orange flesh is reminiscent of brown sugar. 80-85 days.	Healey's Pride (Cucumis melo) Introduced in 1952 by Elmer James Healy of St. Francisville, Illinois. Large heavily netted melons weigh up to 10 pounds. Sweet old-time muskmelon flavor. SSE is pleased to reintroduce this great melon back into the seed trade. 80-85 days.	Jenny Lind (Cucumis melo) (aka Shipper’s Delight, Jersey Button) Once a leading early green-fleshed muskmelon for home gardens and nearby markets. Named for the Swedish Nightingale, a coloratura soprano promoted to stardom in the United States during the early 1850s. Notable for the prominent “button” on the blossom end; flesh is soft, juicy, and mild flavored. Weighs up to 2 pounds. 70-80 days.
Boule D'Or (Cucumis melo) (aka Golden Perfection) Famous French melon listed by Vilmorin in 1885. Sweet smooth winter melon with a hard rind. Pale green flesh is an absolute delight. Fruits will keep for several weeks if kept cool and dry. Very hard to find. 95-110 days.

MUSTARD

Curled Southern Giant 1935 All-America Selections Winner! 56 days. Brassica juncea. Plant produces good yields of large green frilled mustard leaves. Superb flavor. High in Vitamin A, B, and C. Excellent freezing and canning variety. A traditional Southern favorite. United States Department of Agriculture, NSL 6133. Plant Height: 24" tall.

ONION

Borettana, Yellow (Allium cepa) (aka Cipollini) Italian heirloom that is traditionally pickled. Flat bulbs with yellow-bronze skin grow up to 4" in diameter. Firm sweet flesh with a delicate flavor. Best used fresh during the summer; ideal for kabobs when harvested at 2" diameter. Long-day type. 60 days from transplant.

Long Red Florence (Allium cepa) Uncommon Italian heirloom. Beautiful long bottleshaped bulbs, attractive color. Flavor is mild and sweet. Best for fresh eating. Can be sown in spring and fall in milder climates. Long-day type. 100-120 days from transplant.

Bunching, Green Onion 120 days. Allium cepa. Plant produces very long and slender bunching onions. Onions have white shanks and white skin making it a very attractive scallion for gourmet dishes. A high quality plant which are slow to bolt. Hardy plants winter over for spring crop. This variety is exclusively grown for green bunching onions. Great is salads! Disease Resistant: Pink Root Smut. Suitable for Northern and Southern regions.

PEA

Tom Thumb (Pisum sativum) Originated in England and introduced in the United States in the mid-nineteenth century. There are several peas in the history of this type variety; over time further reductions in height and advances in earliness were achieved. At 8" tall this is the best dwarf pea for container gardening. Plants are able to withstand hard frosts. Shell, 50-55 days.	Blue Podded Shelling (aka Blauwshokker) (Pisum sativum) (aka Blauwschokkers) Productive Dutch strain. Soup peas have been enjoyed as a winter staple in Europe for centuries. Spectacular 5-6' tall plants are beautiful enough to grow as an ornamental. Soak dry seeds overnight before cooking. Soup, 80-85 days.	Oregon Sugar 65 days. Pisum sativum. Plant produces heavy yields of flavorful tender 5" long sweet snow peas. Used fresh in salads or in stir fry and Asian dishes. A good freezer type snow pea. Easy to grow without trellising. Released by Oregon State University. Disease Resistant: Powdery Mildew, Pea Enation Virus, Common Wilt. Plant Height: 28" tall	Green Arrow (Pisum sativum) (aka Green Shaft) An English main crop variety and standard home and market variety. Slim pointed pods are 4-5" long and contain 8-11 small deep green peas. Pods are almost always borne in doubles. Very heavy reliable production. Medium vines grow 24-28" tall. Shell, 62-70 days.	Dwarf Gray Sugar (Pisum sativum) Described by D. M. Ferry & Co. in 1892. Broad pale green 3-4" pods are stringless and free of fiber, well suited for steaming or stir-fry. Beautiful purple bi-colored blossoms. Vines grow 24-30" and do not require staking, quite prolific. Edible podded, 60 days.
Golden Sweet (Pisum sativum) Collected at a market in India. Tall 6’ plants with beautiful bi-colored purple flowers and bright lemon-yellow pods. Best eaten when small, excellent for stir-fry. Seeds are tan with purple flecks, can be dried and added to soups. One of the few yellow edible podded peas in SSE’s collection of 1,200 peas. Edible podded, 60-70 days.

PEPPER

Tolli's Sweet Italian (Capsicum annuum) Sweet Italian heirloom named for Phil Tolli. Large, dependable yields of 5" long scarlet-red peppers. This is one of our all-around favorites for fresh eating, frying, and canning recipes. Great added to tomato sauces. 75-85 days from transplant. SWEET	Sweet Chocolate (Capsicum annuum) (aka Choco) Early bell pepper bred by Elwyn Meader and introduced by the University of New Hampshire Agricultural Experiment Station in 1965. Ripens from green to chocolate on the outside and brick red inside. Thick sweet flesh. Great for gardeners in short-season areas. 60-85 days from transplant. SWEET.	Healthy, Sweet (Capsicum annuum) Sweet 4" long conical fruits ripen from yellow-green to orange then red. Early maturing 30" plants are resistant to disease and rotting and will ripen even during cloudy summers. Developed at the Institute of Vegetable Breeding and Seed Production on the western edge of Moscow. 70 days from transplant. SWEET	Feher Ozon Paprika, Sweet (Capsicum annuum) (aka Feherozon) Originated in Hungary. Productive dwarf plants produce 5" long fruits that ripen from creamy white to orange to red. Exceptionally sweet flesh. Dried fruits can be ground to make paprika powder. 80-90 days from transplant. SWEET.	Chervana Chushka, Sweet (Capsicum annuum) (aka Chervena Chujski) Bulgarian heirloom traditionally used for roasting; also delicious eaten fresh. Flesh is sugary sweet. Robust plants produce large tapered fruits measuring 2" wide by 6" long. Fruits ripen from green to brown to vivid red. 85 days from transplant. SWEET.
Fish, Medium Hot (Capsicum annuum) Nineteenth century African American heirloom first offered by William Woys Weaver in the 1995 SSE Yearbook. Weaver’s grandfather received the seeds in the 1940s from Horace Pippin of West Chester, Pennsylvania. Two-foot tall plants have beautiful variegated foliage; 3" long fruits are striped and colorful. Traditionally used in oyster and crab houses around Chesapeake Bay. 80 days from transplant. MEDIUM HOT.	Orange Thai (Capsicum annuum) Beautiful and useful ornamental, a real showstopper when all the fruits turn from green to orange. Loaded with 2½" cayenne-type peppers. Great for container growing. Can dry and use for seasoning. 80-90 days from transplant. HOT	Fatalii, Sizzling Hot (Capsicum annuum) The hottest pepper we offer, from the Central African Republic. Habanero-type peppers with delicious citrus flavor and few seeds. Three-inchlong golden-orange fruits are borne in abundance on sturdy 30" plants. A great choice for pots and can be overwintered inside. 90 days from transplant. SIZZLING HOT	Habanero, Mustard; Very Hot (Capsicum annuum) This uniquely colored habanero showed up as an off-type in the garden of SSE member James Weaver of Kutztown, Pennsylvania. Productive 32" plants produce fruits that ripen from light green with a tinge of purple to mustard orange to bright orange. Not for the timid! 95-100 days from transplant. VERY HOT

RADISH

Sparkler Heirloom Sparkler White Tip radish is very easy to grow and one of the first spring or fall vegetables you will enjoy from your garden. Easy-to-grow, tasty and colorful, and ready to harvest in just a few weeks. They are best if timed to harvest during cool weather. This variety has bright red skin with a distinct white tip and white flesh. Used for fresh eating, sliced into salads or soups. 28 days.

French Breakfast (Raphanus sativus) (aka Radis Demi-long Rose a Bout Blanc) A very early market garden radish of French origin. Listed by James J. H. Gregory of Marblehead, Massachusetts in 1875. Oblong and blunt, rosescarlet with a white tip. White crisp flesh with a mildly pungent flavor. Sow in the spring or fall and pick when small. 20-30 days.

White Icicle Raphanus sativus. Plant produces 5" long elongated white radishes. This radish variety does well in most soils. Suitable for home garden and market growers. 27 days.

Cherry Bell Short-topped, round red radish stays sweet and mild, never pithy. Keeps crunchy in the refrigerator and has a wonderful taste. 22 days.

SPINACH

Bloomsdale (Spinacia oleracea) Introduced by D. Landreth Seed Company in 1826. Vigorous upright plants with dark green, glossy, savoyed leaves. Fine quality, very tender, excellent flavor. Quick growing variety with heavy yields. Well adapted for late spring or summer plantings, slow to bolt. 39-60 days.

SQUASH, winter

Thelma Sanders, Acorn (Cucurbita pepo) (Thelma Sanders Sweet Potato) Family heirloom from Thelma Sanders in Adair County, Missouri. The seed was passed from neighbor Everett Pettit to Sue and Tom Knoche, Ohio squash collectors and two of SSE’s earliest members. Wonderful cream-colored acorn squash. Sweet chestnut flavor, enormously productive. Our favorite two-serving baking squash. 85-90 days.	Table Queen, Acorn (Cucurbita pepo) (aka Des Moines, Danish) Set the standard for Acorn squash; started the rage for small individual fall squashes. Domesticated by Native North Americans from primitive indigenous forms. Introduced by the Iowa Seed Company of Des Moines, Iowa in 1913. Petite (1 pound), furrowed, soft shelled, high quality fruits with sweet orange flesh. Excellent for baking. 80-90 days.	Buttercup Burgess (Cucurbita maxima) Introduced in 1932 by Burgess Seed & Plant Co. of Bloomington, Illinois. Buttercup has set the benchmark over the years for all other small winter squash. Flattened dark green turbans with a distinctive button on the blossom end. Typical fruits weigh 3-5 pounds. Super sweet brilliant orange flesh with very fine eating qualities. Rind is thin but very hard, medium length keeper. 85-100 days.	Boston Marrow (Cucurbita maxima) (aka Autumnal Marrow) Once the standard early squash, introduced in 1831. Excellent table quality: flesh is thick, flaky, and free from fiber. Striking red-orange skin, average fruits weigh 10-20 pounds. 90-110 days.	Waltham Butternut (Cucurbita moschata This butternut, an AAS winner in 1970, was the result of years of patient refinement and selection by Bob Young of Waltham, Massachusetts. Prized for its straight necks, rich dry yellow-orange flesh, nutty flavor, and high-yielding vines. Fruits are 3-6 pounds and exceptional keepers. One of the most popular types of baking squash. 83-100 days.
Musquee De Provence, Pumpkin (Cucurbita moschata) (aka Potiron Bronze de Montlhéry) An heirloom cheese pumpkin from the South of France, introduced to American gardeners in 1899 by Vaughan’s Seed Store in Chicago. Gorgeous squashes, up to 20 pounds in weight, look like wheels of cheese, and ripen from green to burnt sienna. Deep orange flesh is dense and of superb table quality. Very long shelf life. Intolerant of cold. 110 days.	Red Warty, Pumpkin x Hubbard A Cross between an unknown pumpkin and a Red Hubbard this pumpkin is perhaps more squash-like than pumpkin-like. Richly warted red skin, sweet string-less flesh, perhaps better for eating than for carving. Very decorative. Grows up to 20 lbs. 110 days	Jarrahdale, Cinderella Pumpkin x Blue Hubbard Flattened like Cinderella but with a light blue/grey color. Deeply ribbed. This pumpkin is an Australian heirloom variety and was developed as a cross between the Blue Hubbard and the Cinderella. The flesh is golden yellow with a mild, only slightly sweet, flavor. Some say this is the best pumpkin for pumpkin pies. 110 days	Galeux D'Eysines (aka Peanut Pumpkin), Pumpkin (Cucurbita maxima) (aka Galeuse d’Eysines, Courge Brodée Galeuse) A French heirloom squash from the Bordeaux region; noted in Vilmorin’s Les Plantes Potageres (1883). Seed carried by La Ferme de Ste. Marthe and collected by SSE member Amy Goldman at the 1996 Tranzault Pumpkin Festival. Attains weights of 10-20 pounds. Best used for beautiful table centerpieces or eaten in stews and soups. Harvest squashes slightly immature as they tend to crack. 90 days.	Delicata (Sweat Potato Squash) The Delicata Squash is fast becoming a popular at upscale restaurants throughout the Bay Area. It's well known for its delicate and sweet flavor. Storage is generally fair. Elongated, yellow in color with light ribbing and streaks of orange and green in the recesses.Cucurbita pepo, 100 days to maturity
Jack-B-Little (Cucurbita pepo) (aka Jack Be Little, Munchkin) From Ohio SSE member Ken Stoller. Small 3" fruits weigh 4-5 ounces. A type of acorn squash which is delicious roasted as miniature squash or used as long lasting holiday decorations. 100 days.

SQUASH, summer

Zuccinni (Cucurbita pepo) The standard summer squash, introduced to U.S. markets in the 1920s. Compact everbearing bush plants are loaded with glossy green-black fruits with firm white flesh. Best eaten when under 8" long. Excellent variety for freezing. 1957 All America Selections. 45-65 days.

Yellow Crookneck (Cucurbita pepo) An American institution, domesticated by Native North Americans before the Pilgrims. Listed as early as 1828 in the seed trade. Bush plants produce copious amounts of yellow summer squash. 55-60 days.

Golden Zuccinni (Cucurbita pepo) Introduced in 1973 by W. Atlee Burpee of Philadelphia, bred from genetic material supplied by Dr. Oved Shifress. This vivid yellow fruit was the first commercial B (bicolor gene) cultivar. Crisp and mild-flavored zucchinis are borne prolifically on bush plants. 50-55 days.

SWISS CHARD

Bright Lights (Beta vulgaris) (aka Rainbow Chard) Australian heirloom from Digger’s Garden Club. Ornamental technicolor mixture of Swiss chards with shades of red, orange, purple, yellow, and white. Seed crops of all the different colors are grown in isolation to maintain a proper balance of colors. Tender and delicious. 50-60 days.

Rhubarb (Beta vulgaris) A member of the beet family grown for its edible leaves and stalks. Deep crimson stalks and leaf veins contrast beautifully with dark green heavily crumpled leaves. Ornamental and delicious, excellent in soups and stews. 50-60 days.

TOMATO

Amish Paste (Solanum lycopersicum) First listed in the 1987 SSE Yearbook by Thane Earl of Whitewater, Wisconsin. Commercialized by Tom Hauch of Heirloom Seeds, who acquired it from the Amish near Lancaster, Pennsylvania. Bright red 8-12 ounce fruits vary in shape from oxheart to rounded plum. Delicious flesh is juicy and meaty, excellent for sauce or fresh eating. One of Slow Food USA’s Ark of Taste varieties. Indeterminate, 85 days from transplant.	Speckled Roman (Solanum lycopersicum) Developed by SSE member John Swenson as a result of a stabilized cross of Antique Roman and Banana Legs. Gorgeous 5" long fruits with jagged orange and yellow stripes. Meaty flesh with few seeds. Great tomato taste, ideal for processing and fresh eating. Very productive. Indeterminate, 85 days from transplant.	Rosso Sicillian (Solanum lycopersicum) (aka Russo Sicilian Togetta) Italian heirloom brought by a Sicilian man to the U.S. in 1987; given to Ann Fuller of Mitchell, Indiana, who said its slices look like red-petaled flowers (rosso means “red”). Striking crayfish red costoluta (ribbed) fruits weigh up to 6 ounces. Firm pithy flesh is perfect for making tomato sauce or paste. Thin skin bruises easily. Determinate. 70-90 days from transplant.	Mortgage Lifter (Solanum lycopersicum) Kentucky family heirloom grown since the 1930s by three generations of James Halladay’s family. In a trial of 25 Mortgage Lifter types, Halladay’s produced the best crops of 1-2 pound pink beefsteak fruits. Exceptionally meaty and typically crack-free. Great old-fashioned tomato flavor. Indeterminate, 80-90 days from transplant.	Red Zebra (Solanum lycopersicum) A natural cross between Tom Wagner’s Green Zebra and an unknown parent. Discovered by Jeff Dawson in his California fields and listed in the 2003 SSE Yearbook. Gorgeous 2½" round fruits are blood-red overlaid with jagged carrot-orange stripes. Top quality uniform strain, very productive. Slightly tart flavor. Indeterminate, 75-80 days from transplant.
Hillbilly Potato Leaf (Solanum lycopersicum) From Ohio SSE member Jerry Lee Bosner. Absolutely gorgeous bicolor beefsteak tomato, great for slicing. Beautiful yellow 1 pound fruits are streaked with red on the blossom end. Sweet and juicy. Heavy producer. Indeterminate, 85 days from transplant.	Black Sea Man (Solanum lycopersicum) Russian heirloom from Marina Danilenko. Small plants produce medium-sized brownish-pink fruits with olive green shading. Well marbled flesh is attractive when blanched and peeled. Rich flavor. Potato leaf foliage. Determinate, 75 days from transplant.	Kellogg's Breakfast (Solanum lycopersicum) West Virginia heirloom obtained from Darrell Kellogg of Redford, Michigan. Large orange beefsteak fruits weigh 1-2 pounds. Delicious rich flavor with a good acid/sugar balance. Very productive. Indeterminate, 80-90 days from transplant.	Blondkopfchen (aka Little Blonde Girl) (Solanum lycopersicum) (aka Little Blonde Girl) East German heirloom obtained by Seed Savers Exchange from Gatersleben Seed Bank. Small golden yellow 1" fruits borne in giant clusters, excellent sweet taste. Enormous yields and rarely a cracked fruit. Bears until frost. Indeterminate, 75-80 days from transplant.	Brown Berry (Solanum lycopersicum) The first brownish-red cherry tomato available to gardeners. A great color addition to salads. Excellent sweet juicy flavor, very heavy producer. Indeterminate, 75 days from transplant.

FLOWERS

Teddy Bear, Dwarf Sunflower (Helianthus annuus) Beautiful double 4-6" golden-yellow blooms are great for cut flowers. Makes an excellent border in front of larger sunflowers. A favorite with children. Dwarf plants grow only 18-24" tall. Annual, 75 days.	Mammoth, Sunflower (Helianthus annuus) One of the tallest-growing, biggest-headed, and largest-seeded varieties available to gardeners. This is the one for impressing your neighbors and winning awards at county fairs. Grow your own backyard giant this year—plants can grow 12' tall with large yellow heads reaching 18-24" across! Edible seeds. Annual, 75 days.	Ruby Eclipse, Sunflower These are beautiful branching sunflowers which produce an abundance of ruby red and lemon tipped bi-colored 6-10" flowers surrounding a dark disc. They are pollen free and look absolutely stunning in vases. Their dark rich color will standout in the garden and they make for wonderful border plants.	Hyacinth Bean, Dolichos Lablab (Dolichos lablab) Striking dark violet stems, leaf veins, and pods with beautiful lilac colored blossoms extending above the foliage on long straight stems. In Asia and Africa, hyacinth beans are grown for food and can be eaten if prepared properly. We do not recommend growing for food, but rather as an ornamental. Vines grow 10-15' if given proper support. Half-hardy annual. Do not eat pods with developed seeds!	Cobaea Scandens, Cathedral Bells (Cobaea scandens) This sizeable climbing annual produces large bell-shaped flowers on vines up to 20'. Multiple tendrils grasp easily to rough surfaces like stone walls or a trellis. Can also be grown in large pots. Plants prefer sunny areas and a light rich soil. Half-hardy annual.
Nemophila, Penny Black Penny Black is a compelling little ground hugger with a trailing habit, good for ground cover, containers and hanging baskets. Provides a good contrast for your borders. Prolific 1" deep purple to black blooms with silvery white edges adorn this hardy annual. Plants are only 2" - 4" in height but will spread about 15".	Envy, Zinnia Chartreuse-green unique colour flower plus dark green leaves, and suitable for semi-shaded sheltered sites. Each blossom is 3-4" large and Envy will flower from mid-summer till frost.Half-hardy Annual; Flowers: Summer; Height: 24 inches; Position: Full Sun or semi-shade; Ideal For: Bedding, Borders, Cut Flowers	Draceana, Ribbon Corn	Moluccella leavis, Bells of Ireland (Moluccella laevis) Great conversation piece in any garden. Interesting spikes of green bell-shaped calyces surrounding the insignificant white flowers, quite fragrant. Very nice for cutting; color and shape are preserved nicely when dried. Native to the Mediterranean region. Very easy to grow. Half-hardy annual, 18-36" tall.	Ipomoea noctiflora, Moonflower
Morning Glory, Sunrise Serenade (Ipomoea purpurea) Highly sought after old heirloom that was unavailable for many years, but recently brought back into circulation. Very unusual double ruby-red flowers, strong climber. Truly the most dramatic morning glory available to gardeners. Sure to attract attention, unique within the genus. Half-hardy annual.	Morning Glory, Blue Picotee Deep blue blooms are outlined in brilliant white on a 5-6 foot vine. An inner star is embossed on the unusual star shaped petals and showcases a bright pink throat. This variety is well suited for hanging baskets and containers on the patio.	Morning Glory, Chocolate This showstopper morning glory sports huge blooms with a pronounced chocolate color - well really more of a combination of rose and light brown, but you can see why is aptly named. The extraordinary blooms are 5-6" wide with a white throat and white picotee edge but some blooms will be completely rose-chocolate, adding even more interest to this unique variety. Charming in any setting, this fast growing vine is not aggressive and will quickly grow 6-8' tall. The vines also have variegated foliage of bright to light green, which keeps this plant attractive even when not in bloom. A long bloomer, flowers begin in early summer and continue right up till frost.