CATALOGUE

Tomatoes(Lycopersicon esculentum)
Packet = 25 seeds
Indeterminate=staking; Determinate=bush

Zapotec Pleated - A heavily pleated heirloom tomato that is nice sliced so the scalloped edges can be enjoyed or stuffed. The medium to large size pink tomatoes are very unique and beautiful. Indeterminate, regular leaf foliage. (85-90 days from transplant)

$3.00

Zarnitsa - translates to Summer Lightening, referring to its earliness to produce fruit. This variety is one of the better early tomatoes with red fruit averaging 2 ½” wide and good taste. It is also very productive. Determinate, regular leaf foliage. (55-60 days)

$3.00

Turnip(Brasica rapa)
Packet = 50 seeds

Purple Top Milan (pre-1835) - (a.k.a. Purple-Top Strap Leaf, Navet Rouge Plat Hatif, Early Flat Red Top) Originally from Italy and one of the most unique turnips with a very flat shape. The root is white on the bottom and purple on top and very mild and sweet. One of the best! Adorable!

$3.00

Watermelon(Citrullus lanatus)
Packet = 20 seeds

Arikara - The Arikara Indians once grew these drought resistant watermelons. The small melons have pinkish flesh and produce many seeds. Early maturing variety that is easy to grow. EXTREMELY RARE. (80 days) (10 seeds/pkt)

$3.95

Citron - (Citrullus lanatus var. citroides) (a.k.a. Red Seeded Citron, Colorado Preserving Melon) The red seeded citron is a very old melon that appeared in manuscripts as far back as the 1580’s. Citron preserves were once very popular. The white flesh was not eaten raw but used to make sweetmeats which were candied melon rind used in fruitcakes and other deserts. The 1937 McFayden Catalogue had this to say about the Red Seeded Citron, “Is not eaten raw but is used to make a very clear, transparent preserve of peculiarly fine flavor. It is one fruit that every practical housewife grows in order to obtain an economical supply of preserves for use during the winter.” (80 days)recipe

$3.00

Cream of Saskatchewan - An heirloom brought by Russian immigrants to Saskatchewan many years ago. This is one of my favorite watermelons. The productive, drought tolerant vines produce melons with very thin rinds so they do not store for very long. The fruit can grow to 20 lbs., but are usually in the 10-12 lb. range. The pale yellow flesh is absolutely delicious and possibly the sweetest that I have ever tasted. Highly recommended! (80-85 days)

$3.00

Golden Midget (1959) - An heirloom brought by Russian immigrants to Saskatchewan many years ago. This is one of my favorite watermelons. The productive, drought tolerant vines produce melons with very thin rinds so they do not store for very long. The fruit can grow to 20 lbs., but are usually in the 10-12 lb. range. The pale yellow flesh is absolutely delicious and possibly the sweetest that I have ever tasted. Highly recommended! (80-85 days)

$3.00

Moon and Stars (pre-1926) - A popular heirloom watermelon that has oval fruit with dark green rind and small yellow spots (stars) all over. There are also some larger spots (moon) and the leaves also have yellow spots. The pink flesh is very sweet and the fruit averages 12 lbs. Supposedly Peter Henderson & Co. of New York introduced the watermelon in 1926, but it was grown for quite a few years prior to this introduction. (95 days)

$3.00

Small Shining Light - An old Russian heirloom that is one of the earliest maturing watermelons available. The fruit are quite small averaging 6” in size but can grow up to 12” under ideal conditions. The outer skin is dark green with faint green markings with red flesh. Keeps well after picking for several weeks or longer. (85 days) Low quantity.

$3.00

Sweet Siberian - Another very old watermelon that originates from Russia. The medium sized dark green fruit average 9-10 lbs and are oblong in shape. The flesh is a beautiful yellow color and is extremely sweet and juicy. The 1937 McFayden Seed Catalogue wrote “Largest of the Early Strains. A very early yellow-fleshed variety extensively grown by Russians. It is supposed to have come from Siberia. The melons are oblong, dark green, borne abundantly on vigorous vines. The flesh is a golden yellow, sweet and delicious. Ripens slightly later than Northern Sweet. Grown extensively by Hutterite Colonies, who find ready sale for them in many districts of Manitoba.” (80 days) Low quantity.

$3.00