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Clarkia amoena (90 days) Open pollinated. 3" “satin flowers” blooms in red, pink, salmon, lavender and white, and with a bright red patch in the heart of the four petals. Best for cutting.

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Luna Mix Hibiscus

Hibiscus moscheutos Open pollinated. Perennial, Zones 5-9. 6-8" saucer-shaped flowers in a mix of pinks, red and white, with contrasting red eyes where a contrast is to be had.

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Honesty

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Lunaria annua Open pollinated. Coin-shaped seed pods shimmer in winter bouquets. 3' tall.

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Indigo

Persicaria tinctoria Open pollinated. Japanese indigo preferred by dyers in Maine. A tender annual, indigo thrives in fertile soil and likes heat and humidity.

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Jack-in-the-Pulpit

Blue Pearl Jacob’s Ladder

Arisaema triphyllum 12–24" tall. Magical Northeastern woodland native prefers dappled shade and moist rich woodland soil. Appears midspring. Z3.

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Helen Mount Johnny-Jump-Up

Polemonium caeruleum (90 days) Open pollinated. Sky blue blooms with gold stamens. Prefers shade. 1' tall.

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Kiss-Me-over-the-Garden-Gate -

Viola tricolor Open pollinated. Cute tricolor blooms in violet, lavender and canary yellow. 4-6" tall.

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Polygonum orientale Open pollinated. Large tassels of pink blossoms and heart-shaped leaves 6-7' tall.

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White Finch Laceflower -

Orlaya grandiflora (65-70 days) Open pollinated. 2-3' with ferny foliage and sturdy stems, dainty delicacy resembling lace-cap hydrangea, with the central florets of a flat-topped cluster surrounded by a ring of larger flowers.

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Lavatera Mix

Lavatera trimestris Open pollinated. Mix contains mostly pink shades and some white. Explosion of funnel-shaped blossoms on 2' tall bushy plants.

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Madder -

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Rubia tinctorum Open pollinated. Ancient and excellent source of red dye. Harvest roots after three years and grind to yield a wash- and light-fast red dye par excellence. 4' plants.

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Mignonette

Reseda odorata Open pollinated. Insignificant yellow-green blossoms grown for their enticing raspberry scent. Once common in Paris. Compact plants.

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English Monkshood

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Aconitum napellus 36-40" tall. Classic deep violet-blue monkshood. Delphinium-style blooms on dense showy spikes. Excellent cutflower. Attractive to pollinators. Z3.

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Dara Queen Anne’s Lace -

Hens and Chicks Mix Sempervivum

Daucus carota (70 days) Open pollinated. 3' plant bearing 7-15 sturdy upright stems.

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Sempervivum Low-growing rosette-forming succulents produce runners and babies. Drought and heat tolerant. Cold-hardy too! Colorful mix of reds, greens and purples. Z3.

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White Snakeroot - ECO

Ageratina altissima Open pollinated. Flat-topped fuzzy clusters of small pure white disk flowers bloom August through October, attracting multiple species of bees, moths and butterflies.

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Soapwort

Saponaria officinalis Open pollinated. Not a dye plant; saponin-rich roots and leaves used to gently wash wool. Sweetly clove-scented pink perennial attracts pollinators. 3' plant.

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Sweet Annie -

Artemisia annua (120 days) Open pollinated. The scent of the Common Ground Fair. Light green leaves valued for wreaths, flower crowns and other dried arrangements. Grows up to 5'.

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Anise Hyssop

Agastache foeniculum Open pollinated. Perennial can grow 3' tall, 2' wide. Vigorous self-sower. Anise-scented foliage and purple flowers delightful as a tea or culinary seasoning, or filler in mixed bouquets.

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Anise Hyssop -

Agastache foeniculum Open pollinated. Perennial can grow 3' tall, 2' wide. Vigorous self-sower. Anise-scented foliage and purple flowers are delightful as a tea or culinary seasoning, or filler in mixed bouquets.

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Cumin

Cuminum cyminum (100-115 days) Open pollinated. Ferny 1–2' plants take a long season to develop the culinary seeds, so start indoors in cold climates.

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Lady’s Mantle

Alchemilla mollis Open pollinated. Perennial. 12-18" Bears large loose sprays of tiny greenish-yellow flowers from early summer onward. Makes a good border and ground cover in shady locations.

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Lemongrass

Cymbopogon flexuosus Open pollinated. Coarse grass with bright lemony flavor. Used for food and medicine in Southeast Asia for millennia.

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Mexican Tarragon

Tagetes lucida (80 days) Open pollinated. Aromatic leaves taste like French tarragon, but with a slightly stronger anise flavor.

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Milk Thistle

Silybum marianum Open pollinated. Named for the bold white splashes on its glossy leaves, said to be from Mary’s milk. Fast-growing 3-5' annual with leaves up to 8x24".

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Pennyroyal

Mentha pulegium Open pollinated. Perennial. Hardy aromatic ground cover; plants creep with only the lavender flower stalks rising above the ground.

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Rosemary -

Rosmarinus officinalis Open pollinated. Beloved tender perennial growing to 3-4'. Cannot withstand temperatures below 17°, may be overwintered indoors if kept cool and moist.

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Spilanthes -

Spilanthes oleracea Open pollinated. Used as a ground cover in the south, it adds unusual beauty with its low growth habit and its cute yellow flowers with rayless red-orange centers.

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Topas St Johnswort

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Hypericum perforatum Open pollinated. 1-3' perennial hardy to Zone 3. Pretty yellow flower of fields and meadows turns tinctures and oils deep red.

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Common Blue Violet -

Viola sororia 6-10" tall. North American native with cheery blue-purple flowers and attractive heart-shaped leaves, all edible. Larval host plant for multiple species of butterflies. Z3.

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Canadian Wild Ginger

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Asarum canadense 6–12" tall. Heart-shaped leaves up to 7" wide spread into a beautiful groundcover. Aromatic roots used medicinally. Needs shade. Z3.

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Bayberry

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Myrica pensylvanica Waxy blue skin. 5-10' x same. A common sight along Maine’s rocky shores. Fragrant glossy deep green leaves and small waxy berries. Fixes nitrogen and feeds wildlife. Z2.

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Buttonbush

Cephalanthus occidentalis 6-10' x 8'. Loose rounded branchy shrub with masses of ornamental blooms that appear 4–6 weeks in summer. Attractive to pollinators. Z4.

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Sweetbay Magnolia

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Magnolia virginiana 10-20' x same. Fragrant creamy white 2”3" waxy blossoms in mid-spring sometimes rebloom in mid-summer. Pink fruits adorn the tree in fall. Tolerates clay and air pollution. Z5.

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‘Blizzard’ Mockorange

Philadelphus lewisii 4-5' x 3-4' Medium-sized loosely arching ornamental blooming shrub. A “blizzard” of sweet citrusy fragrance from white blossoms in late spring. Z3.

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Steeplebush

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Spiraea tomentosa 2-4' x same. Adorable little plant. Rosy pink steeples emerge as terminal spikes about 4–6" tall. Easy to grow. A must for every butterfly garden. Z3.

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Brush Strokes Pansy

Viola cornuta Open pollinated. Large fragrant flowers in purple, pink, yellow and light blue striped with white and yellow strokes. Dwarf 6" plants.

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Andover Parsnip -

Pastinaca sativa (120 days) Open pollinated. Outstanding variety. Those with good tilth can get refined tapered cylindrical roots 12-14" long.

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Contender Peach

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Prunus persica Yellow flesh. Late. Firm melting aromatic yellow-fleshed freestone peach. Blooms late. Z3/4.

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Lars Anderson Peach

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Prunus persica Yellow flesh. Early. Large juicy sweet yellow-fleshed freestone fruit. Tastes just like a peach should taste! Z5.

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Lovell Seedling Peach

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Prunus persica Yellow flesh. Commonly grown as hardy disease-resistant rootstock. Known to grow relatively true to type. Fruit best for processing, decent for fresh eating. Plant for fruit or grafting. Z4.

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Redhaven Peach

Prunus persica Yellow flesh. Early-Mid. Sweet firm yellow flesh. Excellent for eating, freezing, canning, shipping. Freestone. Z4.

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Giffard European Pear

Harrow Delight European Pear

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Pyrus communis Summer, red-blushed yellow-green skin. Very high-quality dessert pear. Medium-sized fruit with soft melting slightly coarse flesh. Extremely hardy. Z3.

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Kaspar’s Winter European Pear

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Pyrus communis Early summer, yellow-green skin, white flesh. Sweet juicy white flesh with no grit. Very productive and hardy. Strong resistance to fireblight. Z4.

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Scionwood

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Pyrus communis This is a twig for grafting. Late fall-winter, mottled blushed green skin. Frankendorf, Germany. Coarse flesh, good flavor. Great storage pear. Can keep until April in the root cellar. Z4.

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Seckel European Pear

Scionwood

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Pyrus communis This is a twig for grafting. Late summer, red-blushed yellow skin. Small obovate yellowish-brown russeted pear with slight red blush. Often considered the best-flavored of all pears. Good fresh and cooked. Z4.

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Winter Nelis European Pear

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Pyrus communis Winter, russeted yellow skin. Great storage pear with fantastic flavor. One of our favorites! Highly attractive fruit shines and glows. High yielding. Z4.

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Brandy Perry Pear