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Corn Salad: Dutch

$1.00 - $5.60

Dutch Corn Salad is an annual cool weather vegetable that got its name due to its habit of growing wild in corn fields. It is also known as Lamb’s lettuce and dates back to the Stone Age. It is best known for its ability to thrive in colder weather than other greens and for its savory nutty flavor. Dutch Corn Salad produces 3” leaves are the perfect addition to any salad and can also be used as a garnish.

Carrots: Lunar White (Heirloom)

$1.00 - $5.60

Lunar White Carrots are an annual vegetable that were introduced into the United States from Europe. This pigment free variety was grown in Europe in the 16th century and was used to feed cattle as well as people. Lunar White Carrots grow to the size of 6-12” long and are nearly coreless. They have a crisp texture and a mild and delicious taste. Matures in 60-65 days.

Pepper, Sweet: Orange Sun (Heirloom)

$1.00 - $5.60

Orange Sun Sweet Peppers are a native vegetable that were discovered in Central and South America by explorers which brought them back to Europe in the 16 Century. This pepper plant grows to the height of 24” and produces a crispy sweet green bell pepper which turns an amazing orange color when ripe. Maturing in 80 days, this variety will surely jazz up any salad, stir fry, and much more.

Pepper, Sweet: Big Red (Heirloom)

$1.00 - $5.60

Big Red Sweet Peppers are a native vegetable that were discovered in Central and South America by explorers which brought them back to Europe in the 16 Century. This pepper plant grows to the height of 24” and is known for its high yields that can be enjoyed raw, stuffed, or roasted. It produces a thick fleshed, sweet tasting, green bell pepper which turns a radiant red color when ripe. Maturing in 75 days, this variety will surely jazz up any salad, stir fry, and much more.

Spinach: Strawberry (Chenopodium capitatum)

$1.00 - $5.60

Strawberry Spinach is a member of the Goosefoot family and is an annual native of Africa, Asia and Europe. Strawberry Spinach is also known as Blite Goosefoot, Strawberry Goosefoot, Indian paint, and Indian Ink. Strawberry Spinach grows to the height of 12-18”, produces edible triangular-shaped green leaves, and showy red berries that resemble strawberries. Strawberry Spinach matures in 90 days, self seeds, and can be used as a dye.

Cucumber: General Lee (F1 Hybrid) (Cucumis sativus 'General Lee') Untreated

$1.00 - $5.60

General Lee Cucumber is a F1-Hybird that was bred by L. Gautney. In 65 days, General Lee produces high yields of 8-8 ½” long, straight, dark green cucumbers that are great for slicing. This variety is resistant to powdery mildew, downy mildew, scab, and cucumber mosaic virus. It grows great in both the North and the South and performs exceptionally well even under stress.

Broccoli: Romanesco (Organic) (Brassica oleracea var. botrytis)

$1.00 - $5.60

Romanesco broccoli is an annual vegetable that is native to Western Europe. It can reach the height of 2 1/2' and offers its growers fancy, apple-green broccoli heads that whorl! It not only tastes better than most broccoli varieties, but it also has better texture. Romanesco is widely grown and does exceptionally well in cool northern areas.

Pepper, Hot: Greek Pepperoncini (Organic) (Capsicum annuum)

$1.00 - $5.60

Greek Pepperoncini is an annual heirloom hot pepper variety from Greece which offers a sweet taste that is accompanied with mild heat. This plant matures in 60-65 days, grows to the height of 30”, and produces countless golden yellow, crispy peppers that are 4” long and 1” thick. This variety is excellent for pickling, salsas, salads, and even fresh!

Ground Cherry: Chinese Lantern (Physalis Alkekengi)

$1.00 - $5.60

Chinese Lantern is an ornamental perennial that is native to Southern Europe, South Asia, and Northeast Asia. Chinese Lantern reaches the height of 18” and bears beautiful white flowers that are later replaced by lantern shaped green seed pods that will turn an amazing reddish/orange color. This plant has received the Royal Horticultural Society's Award of Garden Merit.

Mustard: Black (Heirloom) (Brassica Nigra)

$1.00 - $5.60

Brassica Nigra is a culinary herb that produces sunny 4 petaled flowers that bare black seeds annually which are cultivated and ground to spice the condiment we know as mustard, as well as many other things. Black Mustard grows between the height of 24-72” and also produces wrinkly dark green leaves which are also edible when cooked or steamed.

Pea: Sugar Snap (Heirloom) (Pisum sativum)

$1.00 - $5.60

Sugar Snap Pea is a native annual vegetable that was bred by Dr. Carl Lamborn who crossed a snow pea with a thick shelled English Pea. The end result was not only the very first varieties of snap pea, but also a sensational pea that was perfect for commercial food processing! This pea was so impressive it won the AAS Gold Medal in 1979! Sugar Snap pea plants can reach the height of 60” and produce green, crisp, thick pods that contain peas that are deliciously sweet!

Melon, Watermelon: Orangeglo (Heirloom) (Citrullus lanatus)

$1.00 - $5.60

Orangeglo watermelon is a unique melon variety that offers its growers a change from the classic red flesh that we are all familiar with, to a beautiful yellowish orange. This plant grows to the height of 8-10” and produces multiple 8-10’ vines that each bare 2-3 melons that weight 20-30 lbs. each. Each melon has a light green surface that is dazzled with dark green stripes.

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Flower Seeds

Angelica (Angelica atropurpurea)

$1.00 - $5.60

Angelica is perennial native that stands 3-8' tall and is commonly found in woodlands and swampy areas near streams and rivers. It produces large, pale to dark purple hollow stems, with ¾-4½" long, medium to dark green sub leaflets. Being both edible and medicinal, this plant surely has a lot of offer any garden.

Aster: Powder Puff Mix (Callistephus chinensis)

$1.00 - $5.60

This fall-blooming beauty, though a member of the Aster family, more closely resembles the chrysanthemum; its unique characteristics have made it the only member of the Callistephus genus. As the name suggests, it originates in China. China Asters are widely grown throughout many countries for commercial use in the cut flower industry. The common name of “aster” comes from the ancient Greek, meaning “star” in reference to the flower’s brightness and shape.

Aster: Tall Pompon Blue Moon (Callistephus chinensis)

$1.00 - $5.60

This eye catching aster has a dark to light blue center and white outer rim pompoms that are 2 to 3 inches wide. It reaches the height of 20 inches tall and is used as a flower border throughout the summer. This aster is exceptional as a cut flower and has a long vase-life indoors.

Baby's Breath: Annual (Gypsophila elegans)

$1.00 - $5.60

This dainty flower has become well-known for its role in the florists’ industry as a filler in bouquets. Originally it grew as a wildflower across much of Europe and Asia, and was introduced to the States in the late 19th century as a popular addition to flower gardens. The genus name Gypsophila means “lover of chalk,” referring to the type of light, alkaline soil that this plant prefers.

Baby's Breath: Deep Carmine (Gypsophila elegans)

$1.00 - $5.60

This dainty flower has become well-known for its role in the florists’ industry as a filler in bouquets. Originally it grew as a wildflower across much of Europe and Asia, and was introduced to the States in the late 19th century as a popular addition to flower gardens. The genus name Gypsophila means “lover of chalk,” referring to the type of light, alkaline soil that this plant prefers.

Balsam: Camilia Flowered Mix (Impatiens balsamina)

$1.00 - $5.60

This old fashioned cousin of the garden impatiens originates in the southeastern regions of Asia. Its genus name Impatiens comes from its "impatient" habit of exploding its seeds from their pods at the slightest touch. Dr. John Kirk, chief medical officer and expert botanist on numerous exploratory journeys led by Dr. Livingston, introduced this plant to his homeland. Victorian gardeners often included it in their flowerbeds, but the appearance of more showy hybrid varieties soon overshadowed the modest beauty of this species.

Bee Plant: Rocky Mountain (Cleome serrulata)

$1.00 - $5.60

Rocky Mountain Bee Plant appears in the records of the Lewis and Clark Expedition, being discovered growing on the open prairie by Meriwether Lewis on August 25, 1804. Lewis entrusted his collection of flower species to botanist Frederick Traugott Pursh, who officially classified Cleome serrulata in 1817. In his diary, Lewis observes that the Native Americans would grind the seeds of this plant into flour, as well as boiling the rest of the plant for eating. This plant played an important part in the culture of many Native American tribes, being used for making dye for blankets and pottery as well as having numerous medicinal purposes.

Bergamot: Lemon (Monarda citriodora)

$1.00 - $5.60

With a delightful lemon scent and lavender flowers, this wildflower is a favorite of butterflies and hummingbirds. Stiff, square stems support the tubular and fragrant flowers, and all parts of the plant have a distinct lemony scent when crushed or bruised. Some Monarda species are commonly called bee-balm in reference to a prior use of the leaves as a salve for bee stings. Effective in hummingbird, butterfly, cottage and herb gardens, as well as in native plant areas and prairies. A lovely plant all around!

Bergamot: Wild (Monarda fistulosa)

$1.00 - $5.60

Butterfly attracting premier! Bursting with lavender heads of flowers, this popular perennial wildflower puts on a beautiful show! Medium to tall in height, this plant looks great planted en masse, or with other meadow dwellers. Its sweetly aromatic foliage makes it even more desirable. A classic!

Bird's Eye (Gilia tricolor)

$1.00 - $5.60

The Gilia genus contains mostly desert-loving plants, native to the area stretching from the western United States to South America. Spanish botanists Hipólito Ruiz and José Antonio Pavón found the first known Gilia species on their expedition to South America, later detailing it among other species in a 1794 publication of their research from Peru and Chile. They gave this family of flowers the name Gilia in honor of Filippo Luigi Gilii (1756-1821), an Italian naturalist whom they greatly admired for his research in South American native plant life at the Vatican Observatory.

Blanket Flower (Gaillardia aristata)

$1.00 - $5.60

Meriwether Lewis collected the first specimen of this wildflower on July 7, 1806. His research of this and other native species was completed by botanist Frederick Traugott Pursch in 1813, who completed a catalogue of the species discovered on the famous expedition. The genus name "Gaillardia" honors an 18th century French botanist named Gaillard de Charentonneau. The common name Blanket Flower seems to come from the similarity of the brightly colored blossoms to Native American weaving.

Blazing Star: Marsh (Liatris spicata)

$1.00 - $5.60

This striking native wildflower is often cultivated for its amazing ability to attract butterflies and bees. Though the meaning of the Latin genus name Liatris is a mystery, the species name spicata means “spike.” This species is one of the many studied by the German botanist Carl Ludwig Willdenow, who laid the foundations for the scientific study of plant distribution.

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Herb Seeds

Anise (Pimpinella anisum)

$1.00 - $5.60

One of the most ancient herbs, anise is native to Southern Europe and the Mediterranean. In ancient Palestine, anise was highly valued and used as a form of currency for payment of taxes. In the United States, anise has been grown since the fourteenth century. In England in 1305, anise was so popular as a spice or medicine that King Edward I put a tax on it to raise money to repair London Bridge. Anise seeds have a wide variety of medicinal uses and are rich in volatile oil, flavonoids and other important nutrients. The distinctive flavor of anise can be found in licorice as well as certain kinds of cookies, bread, sausage, and cheese; almost every culture has a special confection that contains this sweet herb.

Balm: Lemon (Melissa officinalis)

$1.00 - $5.60

Lemon balm was most likely introduced to Spain by the Moors in the 7th century; by the Middle Ages, it was common throughout Europe. Its Latin name, Melissa, means “bee” in Greek and refers to the plant's tendency to attract bees; first century Roman naturalist Pliny the Elder recommended that lemon balm be cultivated near bee hives to prevent the bees from straying. A member of the mint family, lemon balm dates back over 2,000 years for use as a medicinal herb primarily to treat stress and anxiety, insomnia, and indigestion. Eleventh century Persian physician and philosopher Avicenna wrote of the benefits of lemon balm in treating low spirits or melancholy. According to an old Arabian proverb, “Balm makes the heart merry and joyful.” According to historical record, both King Charles V of France and Emperor Charles V drank lemon balm beverages to improve their health; lemon balm was also one of the plants grown in Thomas Jefferson’s famous experimental garden. Today, herbal treatments containing lemon balm often include other calming herbs such as valerian, chamomile, and hops to encourage relaxation.

Basil: Cinnamon (Ocimum basilicum)

$1.00 - $5.60

Cinnamon Basil is a Mexican cultivar with decorative, purple-flushed foliage, light pink flower spikes and a distinctive cinnamon-like aroma! Use fresh or dried leaves in your cooking! Popular for use in herbal tea and potpourri! Attractive foliage and blooms also make this a valuable ornamental addition to your herb garden! Full size plants range from 18-30" tall by 12-18" in width. Average water needs.

Basil: Clove Scented (Ocimum basilicum)

$1.00 - $5.60

Native to India and ancient Persia, basil has a long history as one of the most revered of herbs. Ancient legends give basil a strong religious connection, stating that it possesses healing powers. In many cultures basil is a symbol of love, and given as a token of affection or engagement; other meanings include protection and truth. In Greek and Roman cultures, however, basil represented hate and misfortune; because of this, gardeners would often shout abuses at their plants to help them grow. It seems that no one could agree on the properties of basil, with divided opinions on whether it had medical benefits or whether it contained poison. Since English royalty preferred basil and used it for both culinary and cosmetic purposes, chefs sometimes call it "the king of herbs." In addition to being popular with the ruling class, basil was commonly used throughout England and loved for its scent; many people included it in their gardens, added it to their bouquets, and used it to freshen the air in their houses. Medicinally, oil of basil is often used in treatments as diverse as depression and anxiety, the common cold, a cough or sore throat, or insect bites and stings. Medicinal doses of basil are unsafe for pregnant women, though culinary use is fine.

Basil: Italian Large Leaf (Ocimum basilicum)

$1.00 - $5.60

Chefs in the Neapolitan region of Italy regard this variety of sweet, Genovese-type basil as the essential type of basil for their traditional cuisine. Native to India and ancient Persia, basil has a long history as one of the most revered of herbs. Ancient legends give basil a strong religious connection, stating that it possesses healing powers. In many cultures basil is a symbol of love, and given as a token of affection or engagement; other meanings include protection and truth. In Greek and Roman cultures, however, basil represented hate and misfortune; because of this, gardeners would often shout abuses at their plants to help them grow. It seems that no one could agree on the properties of basil, with divided opinions on whether it had medical benefits or whether it contained poison. Since English royalty preferred basil and used it for both culinary and cosmetic purposes, chefs sometimes call it "the king of herbs." In addition to being popular with the ruling class, basil was commonly used throughout England and loved for its scent; many people included it in their gardens, added it to their bouquets, and used it to freshen the air in their houses. Medicinally, oil of basil is often used in treatments as diverse as depression and anxiety, the common cold, a cough or sore throat, or insect bites and stings. Medicinal doses of basil are unsafe for pregnant women, though culinary use is fine.

Basil: Lemon (Ocimum basilicum)

$1.00 - $5.60

Lemon basil comes from a cross between African basil and common basil, and is widely grown in northeastern Africa and southern Asia. Popular for its strong lemon scent, lemon basil is often found in Lao, Persian, Arabian, Indonesian and Thai cuisine. Native to India and ancient Persia, basil has a long history as one of the most revered of herbs. Ancient legends give basil a strong religious connection, stating that it possesses healing powers. In many cultures basil is a symbol of love, and given as a token of affection or engagement; other meanings include protection and truth. In Greek and Roman cultures, however, basil represented hate and misfortune; because of this, gardeners would often shout abuses at their plants to help them grow. It seems that no one could agree on the properties of basil, with divided opinions on whether it had medical benefits or whether it contained poison. Since English royalty preferred basil and used it for both culinary and cosmetic purposes, chefs sometimes call it "the king of herbs." In addition to being popular with the ruling class, basil was commonly used throughout England and loved for its scent; many people included it in their gardens, added it to their bouquets, and used it to freshen the air in their houses. Medicinally, oil of basil is often used in treatments as diverse as depression and anxiety, the common cold, a cough or sore throat, or insect bites and stings. Medicinal doses of basil are unsafe for pregnant women, though culinary use is fine.

Basil: Lime (Ocimum basilicum)

$1.00 - $5.60

Native to India and ancient Persia, basil has a long history as one of the most revered of herbs. Ancient legends give basil a strong religious connection, stating that it possesses healing powers. In many cultures basil is a symbol of love, and given as a token of affection or engagement; other meanings include protection and truth. In Greek and Roman cultures, however, basil represented hate and misfortune; because of this, gardeners would often shout abuses at their plants to help them grow. It seems that no one could agree on the properties of basil, with divided opinions on whether it had medical benefits or whether it contained poison. Since English royalty preferred basil and used it for both culinary and cosmetic purposes, chefs sometimes call it "the king of herbs." In addition to being popular with the ruling class, basil was commonly used throughout England and loved for its scent; many people included it in their gardens, added it to their bouquets, and used it to freshen the air in their houses. Medicinally, oil of basil is often used in treatments as diverse as depression and anxiety, the common cold, a cough or sore throat, or insect bites and stings. Medicinal doses of basil are unsafe for pregnant women, though culinary use is fine.

Basil: Purple Ruffles (Ocimum basilicum)

$1.00 - $5.60

Ted Torrey, once the director of the Vegetable Research at the W. Atlee Burpee & Company, developed the Purple Ruffles variety of basil. This cross between Green Ruffles and Dark Opal varieties of basil was first released in 1984, and won the AAS Award in 1987.

Basil: Spicy Bush (Ocimum basilicum var. minimum)

$1.00 - $5.60

Definitely one of the best looking basils around, Spicy Bush Basil is a must have! It not only looks good being a petite ornamental bush with small ¾” shiny leaves, but it is also very aromatic and taste fantastic in salads, pesto and much more! This fine herb will grow practically anywhere from rock gardens, herb beds, to container gardening.

Basil: Sweet (Ocimum basilicum)

$1.00 - $5.60

Native to India and ancient Persia, basil has a long history as one of the most revered of herbs. Ancient legends give basil a strong religious connection, stating that it possesses healing powers. In many cultures basil is a symbol of love, and given as a token of affection or engagement; other meanings include protection and truth. In Greek and Roman cultures, however, basil represented hate and misfortune; because of this, gardeners would often shout abuses at their plants to help them grow. It seems that no one could agree on the properties of basil, with divided opinions on whether it had medical benefits or whether it contained poison. Since English royalty preferred basil and used it for both culinary and cosmetic purposes, chefs sometimes call it "the king of herbs." In addition to being popular with the ruling class, basil was commonly used throughout England and loved for its scent; many people included it in their gardens, added it to their bouquets, and used it to freshen the air in their houses. Medicinally, oil of basil is often used in treatments as diverse as depression and anxiety, the common cold, a cough or sore throat, or insect bites and stings. Medicinal doses of basil are unsafe for pregnant women, though culinary use is fine.

Bee Balm: Lemon (Monarda citriodora)

$1.00 - $5.60

With a delightful lemon scent and lavender flowers, this wildflower is a favorite of butterflies and hummingbirds. Stiff, square stems support the tubular and fragrant flowers, and all parts of the plant have a distinct lemony scent when crushed or bruised. Some Monarda species are commonly called bee-balm in reference to a prior use of the leaves as a salve for bee stings. Effective in hummingbird, butterfly, cottage and herb gardens, as well as in native plant areas and prairies. A lovely plant all around!

Bee Balm: Spotted (Monarda punctata)

$1.00 - $5.60

This easy-to-grow wildflower is loved by butterflies! Small, pale yellow flowers are spotted with purple, and rest above colorful palettes of soft pink leaves. As you brush against this plant, the leaves release a wonderful oregano fragrance. This flower also makes a great addition to dried arrangements!

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Vegetable Seeds

Amaranth: Love Lies Bleeding (Heirloom) (Amaranthus caudatus)

$1.00 - $5.60

As a decorative flower, Love-Lies-Bleeding grew in many Victorian English gardens; in the language of flowers, it represents hopeless love. In addition to producing lovely flowers, Love-Lies-Bleeding is a form of the grain-producing plant known as amaranth. A staple grain for the Aztecs and Incas, amaranth was referred to as the "golden grain of the gods" and used in religious rituals. The plant nearly died out when the Spanish Conquistadors declared their religious practices barbaric, and made growing amaranth a capital offense. Today, both the leaves and the seeds of amaranth are an important food source in many parts of the world. This unique grain provides an impressive amount of vitamins and minerals, as well as being very rich in protein.

Amaranth: Red Garnet (Heirloom) (Amaranthus tricolor)

$1.00 - $5.60

Amaranth had a sacred status in the ancient civilizations of the Aztecs and Incas, since the grain was used in various religious rituals. It remains a staple food in modern Mexico and some parts of Asia, being prepared in numerous dishes from sweet to savory. One traditional Mexican treat known as "alegria" is made with amaranth grain and honey or molasses. A super grain, amaranth can be used for gluten free flour; it also makes a complete protein when mixed with another grain. In addition, amaranth greens have a higher iron content than any other green vegetable except parsley, as well as containing many valuable vitamins and minerals.

Amaranth: Perfecta (Heirloom) (Amaranthus Tricolor 'Perfecta')

$1.00 - $5.60

This fast-growing, heat-loving plant originated in tropical Asia, where it is widely cultivated as a leaf vegetable. It bears large, elliptic or oval leaves on erect stems. The brightly hued new leaves fade gradually to medium green with deep maroon markings. This cultivar is spectacular from summer to frost. Insignificant clusters of green or reddish flowers appear at the stem tips and in the leaf axils in summer. Small capsules containing a single brown or black seed follow the flowers.

Artichoke: Green Globe (Heirloom) (Cynara scolymus)

$1.00 - $5.60

According to historians, this member of the thistle family originated in the Mediterranean region and was especially popular in Sicilian and North African cuisine. Eventually the artichoke migrated to Italy, and when the famous Italian Catherine de Medici moved to France in 1533 to be the queen of Henry II, she took her passion for artichokes with her. Her appetite for this vegetable scandalized the people of her day, as the artichoke was considered an aphrodisiac and only eaten by men. In time, artichokes became a culinary delight only afforded by the elite. The French brought this vegetable to Louisiana, while two Italian brothers introduced it to California. California still produces nearly all of the United States' supply of artichokes, with Castroville, CA being named as the Artichoke Capital of the World. Green Globe, first appearing in catalogs in 1863, is a favorite of commercial growers.

Arugula (Eruca sativa)

$1.00 - $5.60

Arugula is an annual that is a member of the mustard family which was introduced into the U.S. from the Mediterranean region. It reaches full maturity in 40 days but is harvested in 21 days (at 2” long) for best flavor. Arugula leaves have a delicious peppery flavor that can be used in salads, pesto, and much more!

Asparagus: Mary Washington (Heirloom) (Asparagus officinalis)

$1.00 - $5.60

This member of the lily family originated in the Mediterranean countries; the ancient Greeks and Romans greatly favored it. According to legend, Julius Caesar required his asparagus to be served with melted butter. By the 16th century, the kings of England and France had claimed it as their special delicacy, causing the vegetable to be nicknamed the "food of kings." Louis XIV of France had his own supply growing year round in greenhouses, since he greatly enjoyed it. In the Renaissance, asparagus was considered an elegant vegetable and often found at the tables of the wealthy. Asparagus came to America with the colonists, and has since grown wild all over the United States.

Beans: Black Turtle (Heirloom) (Phaseolus vulgaris)

$1.00 - $5.60

In colonial America, black beans were not appreciated because of their unappealing color. As a result, the Black Turtle bean was advertised as an affordable substitute for turtle in the making of turtle soup, a delicacy during that time in history. Black beans originate in South America; some historians fix the date as far back as 8,000 BC to the Pre-Incan civilization in Peru. People from this time valued dry beans because of their long lasting freshness in storage. Black beans are a favorite in Latin American cooking for use in soups, sauces, and main dishes.

Beans: Blue Lake Bush #274 (Heirloom) (Phaseolus vulgaris)

$1.00 - $5.60

Named for the Blue Lake District near Ukiah, CA, where they first developed in 1961, these world famous beans set the standard for bush beans. The canning industry first widely used Blue Lake beans because of their excellence when canned, but they soon became known and loved all over the United States. Blue Lake beans stand on the top of the list of gourmet cooks and gardeners alike because of their unsurpassed flavor and high yield.

Beans: Contender Bush (Heirloom) (Phaseolus vulgaris)

$1.00 - $5.60

First offered to gardeners in 1949, Contender comes from a high yielding, disease resistant strain. Originally, the common bean comes from South America; some historians fix the date as far back as 8,000 BC to the Pre-Incan civilization in Peru. When Columbus arrived in the New World, he found green beans growing with the maize of the Indians. Columbus and other European explorers introduced this new vegetable to their countries, where it eventually spread to the rest of Europe and all over the world.

Beans: Gold Rush Yellow Wax (Heirloom) (Phaseolus vulgaris)

$1.00 - $5.60

The vegetable we now recognize as the common bean has its roots in South America; some historians fix the date as far back as 8,000 BC to the Pre-Incan civilization in Peru. When Columbus arrived in the New World, he found green beans growing with the maize of the Indians. Columbus and other European explorers introduced this new vegetable to their countries, where it eventually spread to the rest of Europe and all over the world.

Beans: Kentucky Wonder Pole (Heirloom) (Phaseolus vulgaris)

$1.00 - $5.60

First appearing in the late 1800's, Kentucky Wonder Pole beans are descended from an old variety of pole bean called Texas Pole. When first introduced, Kentucky Wonder had the name of Old Homestead. In 1877, James J. H. Gregory & Sons made it available in their catalog. It immediately became widely popular for its flat, stringless pods that could be eaten fresh or dried for soup beans.

Beans: Lazy Housewife Pole (Heirloom) (Phaseolus vulgaris)

$1.00 - $5.60

2015 Bean of the Year. Brought to America by German immigrants and first listed in W. Atlee Burpee’s 1888 catalog. These beans were so-named because they were the first beans to not require destringing! Originally cultivated in Central America, from Mexico to Peru, Bolivia and Argentina. The smaller beans are thought to have been cultivated in Mexico as long as 7,000 years ago, while the larger beans were cultivated in Peru starting 8,000 years ago. High in protein, easy to grow, dry and cook, they have sustained mankind for millennia.

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