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.
Pyrus communis Late summer, greenish yellow skin. Large greenish-yellow classic obtuse-pyriform pear. Adaptable to many climates and soils. Full reliable annual crops. Z4.
Durable UV-resistant mesh floating row cover. Excludes all manner of insect pests, even those as small as flea beetles, thrips and aphids. Also excludes birds and rabbits.
Durable UV-resistant mesh floating row cover. Excludes all manner of insect pests, even those as small as flea beetles, thrips and aphids. Also excludes birds and rabbits.
Ultra-durable UV-resistant mesh row cover. Excludes most pests, even those as small as flea beetles and aphids, but not fine enough to exclude thrips. Also protects against birds, rabbits, even deer.
Prunus spp. Midsummer, red-orange skin, dark pinkish red flesh. Delicious medium-sized fruit with soft sweet pinkish flesh. Glossy ornamental red foliage all summer long. May be self-pollinating. Z4.
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.
Quercus bicolor 50-60' x same. Massive rounded shade tree with short deeply ridged trunk and fan of branches. Yellow to reddish-purple fall foliage. Native. Z3.
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.
Physalis ixocarpa Yellow skin. (60 days) Open pollinated. Sweet and tropical, like a ground cherry, perfect for fresh eating, roasting, grilling and for fruity salsas. A flavor that surprises and delights!
Malus spp. Fall-winter, bright red skin, yellowish flesh. Medium-large, slightly tart, crisp and juicy. Thomas Jefferson’s favorite. Good acid source for cider. All-purpose. Good keeper. Z4.
Malus spp. Fall, dark red skin. Bittersharp cider apple. Dark red crabapples look like enlarged cranberries. Mostly tart and slightly sweet with a bitter finish. Z4.
Apium graveolens var. rapaceum White flesh. (95 days) F-1 hybrid. Slightly oblong 3–4" roots have nice mild flavor and dense white interiors that resist hollow heart and pithiness.
Brassica oleracea (acephala group) (60 days) Open pollinated. English heirloom. Extremely hardy and vigorous. Rounded slightly savoyed leaves are tender even when large.
Pyrus communis Midsummer, red-blushed green skin. Sweet dessert and canning pear. Eat them fresh, can them in quarters, and juice the rest. Fireblight-free. Z3.
Solanum tuberosum Early to mid-season, blue skin, yellow flesh. Round sapphire exterior creates a striking contrast with stunning gold flesh. High yielding. Also known as Peter Wilcox.
Solanum tuberosum Late season, rose skin, yellow flesh. Large and long oval tubers have distinct flavor, with satiny rose-red skin and creamy yellow flesh. Rugged plants are high yielding in fertile soil.
Solanum tuberosum Mid-season, bright red skin, white flesh. Flesh is firm, sweet and moist, with good storage. Generally good yields of medium-to-large tubers. Developed specifically for blight and scab resistance.
Solanum tuberosum Mid-season, yellow skin, yellow flesh. These potatoes are rarely uniform but have that charming old-fashioned potato look. Firm and waxy, with flavor loved by all.
Solanum tuberosum Mid-season, yellow skin, deep yellow flesh. Medium-large oblong potatoes are on the waxy side and hold their shape in potato salad. Fabulous new potatoes. Said to have the lowest glycemic index of any potato.
Solanum tuberosum Early season, yellow skin, yellow flesh. A modern take on Yukon Gold, with higher yields and better PVY and scab resistances. Matures about 10 days later than Yukon Gold, but worth the wait.
This lightweight metal box is just the right size for neatly filing our standard-sized seed packets. Perfectly portable. Comes with dividers, seed storage reference chart, and a handy handbook.
Liquidambar styraciflua 60-80' x 40-60'. Delightful star-shaped leaves and hard round prickly gumball-like “fruit”. Colorful fall display. Native from CT into Mexico. Z5.
Solanum lycopersicum Orange skin. (70 days) F-1 hybrid. Vibrant orange, remarkably sweet and juicy 15g fruits crack slightly more than other grapes, but glorious flavor and tender skins more than make up for it.
Solanum lycopersicum Deep red skin. (65 days) Open pollinated. Deep red slightly flattened 8-12 oz globes. Always tasty, occasionally sublime. Superb home-garden variety with commercial potential.
Solanum lycopersicum Red skin. (60 days) F-1 hybrid. Red round uniform 4 oz fruits. Early and prolific. Firm, juicy and refreshing. Excellent holding quality in the field.
Malus spp. Early fall, ruby red skin, white flesh. Also called Snow. Ruby-red fruit with tender white flesh. Excellent fresh eating, sauce and fresh cider. Keeps until late December. Z3.
Malus spp. Early fall, red-striped skin. Very high-quality and highly disease-resistant all-purpose apple. Juicy, firm, spicy flesh. Ripens early October, keeps until New Year. Productive and annually bearing. Z4.
Malus spp. Winter, red skin, white flesh. A popular all-purpose commercial apple in New England. Delicious fresh eating, cooks well in pies and sauce and keeps until late spring. Z4.
Malus spp. Fall, rusty red skin, deep pinky red flesh. Medium-large red-fleshed apple. Use for sauce, pies. Very sharp and bitter in cider. Two-toned flowers, bronze-red foliage. Z3.
