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.
Lindera benzoin 6-12' x 8-12'. Large rounded multi-stemmed fragrant native shrub suited to moist or wet areas. Soft-yellow flowers. Glossy red edible berries. Z5.
Pyrus pyrifolia Late summer, russeted gold skin, white flesh. Large long-stemmed fruit fruit with medium-thick skin. Crisp juicy fresh eating. Stores one month. Z4/5.
Pyrus communis Winter, russeted golden-yellow skin. Intensely sweet highly aromatic tender storage pear; possibly the best eating of all winter pears. Similar to Seckel. Keeps extremely well. Z4.
Pyrus communis Fall, greenish yellow skin. Bittersweet perry pear. Heirloom Swiss variety. Presses into a very astringent juice, perfect for blending with sweeter varieties to make a balanced perry. Z4.
Paeonia lactiflora 24–36" tall. A symphony of coral, peach, melon and pink shades in semi-double form. Very fragrant and packed with petals. Early. Z3.
Prunus domestica Blue skin, golden yellow flesh. A relatively new plum showing promise in commercial and home orchards. Very juicy sweet yellow flesh. Clingstone. Z5.
Prunus spp. Late summer, yellow skin, yellow flesh. Roundish tender thin-skinned yellow plum sometimes blushed with a little pink. Tender yellow juicy flesh. Freestone. Z3/4.
Prunus spp.This is a twig for grafting. Late summer, yellow skin, yellow flesh. Roundish tender thin-skinned yellow plum sometimes blushed with a little pink. Tender yellow juicy flesh. Freestone. Z3/4.
Solanum tuberosum Mid-season, buff skin, white flesh. Smooth glossy skin and uniform tuber shape and size. Starchy texture is ideal for baking, mashing, fries and homemade chips.
Solanum tuberosum Early season, buff skin, white flesh. Creamy and fancy. Yields abundant golf-ball–sized potatoes throughout the growing season. Great for container gardening.
Solanum tuberosum Early season, buff skin, white flesh. Creamy and fancy. Yields abundant golf-ball sized potatoes throughout the growing season. Great for container gardening.
Solanum tuberosum Mid-season, yellow skin, yellow flesh. Low maintenance potato with heavy yields for luscious potato salads in the summer. Good storability for hearty soups all winter long. Tolerates low fertility.
Solanum tuberosum Mid-season, yellow skin, yellow flesh. Low maintenance potato with heavy yields for luscious potato salads in the summer. Good storability for hearty soups all winter long. Tolerates low fertility.
Cucurbita pepo Bright orange skin. (102 days) Open pollinated. Rare heirloom. 3-5 lb oblong fruits, green with an orange spot on the side. Ripen to full orange off-vine. Excellent for pies. Can store all winter.
Cucurbita pepo Golden orange skin. (100 days) Open pollinated. Heirloom. 7-8 lb rich-orange globed fruit with distinct finely russeted netted skin. Excellent for pies.
Cydonia oblonga Golden yellow skin, light yellow flesh. 10-25'. Hardy Russian quince bred for disease resistance. For jellies and cider, stews and marmalades. Citrusy, fragrant with an orangey-pink hue. Z4/5.
Ginkgo biloba 50-80'. Slow-growing, long-lived tree with unique fan-shaped foliage. Leaf tea used medicinally. Very adaptable and tolerant. Minimal maintenance required. Z5.
Liriodendron tulipifera 60-90' x 30-50'. Also called Tulip Poplar. Highly ornamental shade tree. Large tulip-like flowers attract hummingbirds. Native to eastern U.S. Z4/5.
Allium cepa (aggregatum group) Pinky-bronze skin. (110 days) F-1 hybrid. Lustrous pinky-bronze shallot with elongated 4–5" bulbs that are easy to peel and slice. Sweet and slightly citrusy when raw, also great sautéed.
Helianthus annuus (90-100 days) Open pollinated. Rare indigenous heirloom used as a natural dye source for coloring baskets purplish charcoal. Also edible. 8' stalks.
Solanum lycopersicum Golden skin. (70 days) Open pollinated. 1¼ x 1" fruits are meaty but not dense; juicy and sweet but tangy, delivering the correct flavor combination that so many yellow cherries and pears lack.
Solanum lycopersicum Deep orange skin. (75 days) Open pollinated. Deep orange beefsteak-type, 16-20 oz, often bi-lobed. Rich flavor, velvety texture. Harvest when it gets a rosy blush on the blossom end.
Solanum lycopersicum Yellow skin. (82 days) Open pollinated. Yellow large slightly ribbed 1 lb fruit with ring-scar at blossom end. Variable quality; eat the pretty ones, compost the rest. Potato-leaf foliage.
Curcuma longa Golden orange skin, yellow flesh. (120 days) Vibrantly orange tuber is a potent spice and medicine fetching top dollar at markets. Suitable for high tunnel cultivation, even in Maine!
Brassica rapa Yellow skin, golden yellow flesh. (45 days) Open pollinated. Heirloom. Round to globe-shaped turnip with smooth yellow skin and yellow flesh. Broad leaves.
Citrullus lanatus Bright red flesh. (76 days) F-1 hybrid. These 2.2 lb oval melons boast a crunchy texture and complex sweet flavor unmarred by the small sparse seeds. Showed good productivity in a poor melon year.
