Bred to facilitate annual production scheme, Imperial Star requires the shortest period of vernalization (and produces chokes in the first season). (500 hours below 50°F). Rounded, nearly spineless bud size 3-4" with 6-8 mature buds per plant. Very serviceable artichoke.

Bountiful, old-time yellow wax bean produces elegant and delicious, stringless 6 in. pods.

Heirloom Bush bean.A reliable, heavy yielder with slightly fattened, tender pods on a semi-vining bush.

Multiple pickings yield plentiful 4" long green, round pods of a smaller sieve (diameter).

A green, round-podded bush bean with slight flecks of purples on the length of the pod. Resuscitated from an heirloom collection.

Dark green, semi-savoyed leaves offset by luminescent golden petioles and veins on 20-24" of plant height. A wonderful complement to all other colors in the bright and multi-colored lights of chard.

Thin-skinned variety has excellent flavor and is never bitter.

Thin, tender skins and succulent white flesh make them a jot to eat whole-like an apple- right from the garden.

Heirloom. This small, upright shrub has been an herb garden mainstay for centuries. Strongly aromatic and used fresh or dried.

Attractive, easy-to-grow border plant with pine-musk scented leaves. Revered since biblical times, its name is derived from the Greek word azob which means "holy herb.

Potent lime aroma and flavor characterize this unique basil. Adds a gourmet flair to any dish.

A wild, edible plant related to spinach, the leaves are a striking combination of lilac, purple and magenta. Tasty raw in salads or steamed like spinach. Seed can be sown directly into prepared garden soil as soon as the ground can be worked, and throughout the summer.

Shrubby perennial has uniquely fragrant, blue-green leaves and 2 inch yellow flowers that make it attractive in borders.

Popular in southern France where its leaves and shoots are used for seasoning. Sweet Marjoram has a similar flavor to Oregano, just a bit sweeter and more mild. Blooms from late June through August. Perennial in zones 8-10.

The dried leaves of this interesting shrub from Paraguay and Brazil are used to sweeten drinks. It is legal to grow and sell Stevia, which is 300 times sweeter than sugar, but not to call it a sugar substitute. The FDA has regulated it as a "dietary supplement."

A thinner-leafed, less serrated, very profuse Italian large-leaf type basil with bright green, glossy, savoyed leaves. A slow bolting variety with a strong aroma and good flavor for pesto.

Early and prolific for short-seasoned gardens. Heavy yields of quality, uniform cukes, perfect for pickling by the peck. (50-55 days) ~50 seeds.

18-24 in. Abundant, deep-green leaves accented with brilliant red venation and stalks. Red color deepens with frost. An improved selection with wider petioles. Beautiful in bunches. Prefers cool weather.

One of the most widely grown slicer/salad varieties. Prolific 4-6 ft. vines. Dark green, smooth-skinned 6-8" variety has sturdy skin that holds up well in packing and transport. A selection from marketmore 80.

A selection of Hooker's that produces a tri-color of white, yellow and blue on multiple ears. A delicious short, season corn on a 4-5' stalk that tolerates cool soil. When the yellow shows, it's ready to eat; blue showing, it's really sweet

Dramatic large (20-26"), deeply savoyed dark green leaves with contrasting white veins surround short, broad stems. While not particularly suited for bunching and banding, it is great in a mix. (60-70 days)