New Seed Varieties for the 2008 Season!
FA51 Sweet Pickles Ornamental Pepper The crowning glory of an elite class of peppers that is both highly ornamental and edible. Compact plants are covered with upright fruits in red, orange, yellow and purple, all at the same time! When fully ripened to a scarlet red, these plump, 2" fruits are very sweet, not at all hot or bitter. Enormously popular as a mixed-color pickling pepper, as its name suggests, but equally enjoyable when eaten raw. Package of 15 seeds $2.95
JF73 Black Pearl Ornamental Pepper AAS, Fleuroselect, Foliage starts green, turning black, hot fruit matures red, great accent for pot or garden. Grows 10" tall, fruits in 16 weeks. Package of 10 seeds $3.95
JF78 Explosive Blast Ornamental Pepper Up to 10 clusters of up to 6 fiery fruits on top, ivory, yellow, red, rounded compact habit. Grows 10" tall, fruits in 16 weeks. Package of 10 seeds $3.95
JF75 Explosive Ember Ornamental Pepper Very distinctive purple leaf, well branched, 1¼" long fruits. Grows 10" tall, fruits in 16 weeks. Package of 10 seeds $3.95
JF76 Explosive Ignite Ornamental Pepper Thin green leaf, long narrow fruits in all colors, for basket or border. Grows 10" tall, fruits in 16 weeks. Package of 10 seeds $3.95
JF77 Red Missile Ornamental Pepper Compact F1, 2" tapered fruit turns cream to orange to red, for containers or gardens, very early. Grows 10" tall, fruits in 16 weeks. Package of 10 seeds $3.95
JF74 Jewels of Opar Kingswood Gold ( Talinum Paniculatum New! Unusual chartreuse foliage. Soft yellow-green, broad basal foliage with tiny pink flowers followed by ruby-orange seed pods. Strong, thin wiry stems make them an exceptional filler for any bouquet. These charming, heat-tolerant plants bloom all summer. A striking addition to any garden landscape. Perennial in Zones 9-10; best grown as an annual elsewhere. Ht. 24-30". Pelleted seeds for easy germination.
3244 Chocolate Morning Glory Ipomea nil. Huge chocolate colored flowers! This is one of the most sought after morning glory seeds, this is a showcase flower that will cover a fence, trellis, post or anything it can climb with dazzling chocolate flowers. Cannot ship to AR, AZ, PR Package of 10 seeds $2.95
FA33 Chocolate Sunflower Helianthus annuus. New! Tall, branching variety with long stems. Flowers measure 4-6" across and are a rich brown on the tops of the petals and a lovely, striped yellow on the undersides. Great in bouquets and garden borders. 36-60". 60 days. Package of 10 seeds $2.45
FA57 Variegated Tomato Strikingly beautiful white and green variegated leaves make this a dramatically different tomato. Fruits deep red, not variegated, about tennis-ball sized. Huge vigorous vines to 12 feet tall-stands both hot and cold weather, but variegation lessens with very hot weather. Great edible landscape plant from Ireland. Indeterminate. 70-75 days from transplant stage. Package of 10 seeds $2.95
JF64 Lampion Mix Hybrid Trailing Snapdragon (Antirrhinum majus) Cascading snapdragon. Fruity, floral fragrance. Strong, vigorous plants covered with blooms throughout the summer. Self-branching plants send cascades of flowers over the edges of hanging baskets and window boxes. Length 24-60". Package of 10 seeds $7.95
JF65 Bobo Blue Forget-me-not Myosotis sylvatica. Prolific bloomer for early season color. This forget-me-not is a perfect addition to any perennial bed or border garden. It is an early bloomer and an instant hit due to its vivid blue color. Hardiness zones: 4-8. Ht. 6". Biennial. Package of 25 seeds $2.95
FA35 Black Knight ( Pincushion Flower ) Scabiosa atropurpurea. Deepest maroon, almost black blooms. Compact, uniform flowers stand tall on strong, slender stems. A dramatic addition to any bouquet or garden. Ht. 24-36". Annual, a wonderful cutflower. Package of 25 seeds $2.95
JF67 Goldstick Craspedia globosa. Striking golden yellow blooms are used in fresh and dry arrangements. 1" globes atop stiff, wiry stems. Grass-like, silvery green foliage. Tolerates heat and drought. Ht. 24-30". Annual Package of 10 seeds $2.95
FA58 Sensation Giants Mix ( Helipterum roseum ) Excellent fresh cut or dried flower. Prolific bloomer for extensive harvests. Pink to deep rose with black or yellow centers. Large, multi-petaled, papery flowers on long, sturdy stems. 40-50 stems per plant. Retains bright colors when dried. Ht. 28-24". Annual. 100 days to bloom from seed. Package of 25 seeds $2.25
FA36 Mountain Snow, Snow-on-the Mountain ( Euphorbia marginata ) Productive, elegant filler for bouquets. Pure white bracts contrast well with green foliage. Foliage variegation occurs when days begin to shorten. Strong stems. Long vase life. Ht. 35". Annual. Package of 10 seeds $2.95
FA38 Porto Spineless ( Cynara cardunculus ) Stunning ornamental! This tropical-looking cardoon is specially bred for cut flower use. Serrated, silver-green leaves add dramatic flair to arrangements or deserve a prominent position in the gardenscape. Foliage can be harvested anytime but this tender perennial will not bloom until the second season. Hardy in zones 6-10. Ht. 36-48". Tender perennial. Package of 15 seeds $2.95
RHM042 Jack Bean( Canavallia ensiformus red seeded variety ) There has been tremendous interest in this tropical plant lately as the there seems to be a lot of interest in the medical quantities of the beans it produces. Increasingly popular edible climber bearing long pendant green beans. Sometimes ripened seeds used as a coffee substitute. Also called Chickasaw lima bean. Tropical. Beans are reported to be edible in the young tender immature stage by slicing and boiling the tender pods, or peeling and using the seeds as broad beans. Also, reports have indicated the possibility of mild toxicity of beans when eaten in large quantities. Because of this, the boiling water should be drained off to remove any poisonous substances coming from the beans. There are white and red seeded varieties, we offer the red seeded variety at this time. Package of 5 seeds $2.95 Package of 100 seeds $15.95 Package of 1,000 seeds $125.95
FA37 Cramer's Plum ( Nigella damascena ) Brilliant white blossoms followed by stripe-free plum colored pods. Ralph Cramer, specialty cut-flower grower, selected and produced this seed. Excellent for fresh or dried use. Ht. 18-24". Annual. .15cc Package of 20 or more seeds $2.95
RHC741 Black Head Sorghum ( Sorghum nigra ) Robust green to dark brown oval inflorescence, for fresh or dried arrangements, especially nice for fall outdoor decorations. Grows about 48" tall, good border plant, also a good plant to grow for bird food. Package of 50 or more seeds $3.95
JF38 Jolly Elf Tomato One of the great new grape type tomatoes that are becoming so popular for gardeners. Grape Type F1 Hybrid, ½ oz. oval, prolific, disease resistant, det, 65 days. 10 seeds $3.95
RTP902 Mini Charm Tomato Grape F1, ½ oz. oval, 20-50 fruits per cluster, high sugar, indet, 60 days, another wonderful new grape type. 10 seeds $3.95
JF40 Spacemiser Squash One of the few squashes that can be sucessfully grown in containers. F1 zucchini, for home garden, high yield in less space, dark green, excellent flavor, 54 days. 10 seeds $3.95
JF41 Hansel Eggplant New - AAS, Compact plant for patio pot or small garden, clusters of glossy dark purple fruit, few seeds, harvest at 3 to 10" length, 55 days. 10 seeds $3.95
3248 Queenette Basil ( Ocimum basilicum ) New! Essential in Vietnamese and Thai cooking. One of the most aromatic and flavorful of the Thai basils, Queenette has small olive-green/purplish leaves, red stems and purple flowers. It can be used as a vegetable in curries and spicy dishes, releasing its anise flavor, or as an ornamental in the garden releasing its distinctive anise aroma. Leaves are just slightly larger than Sweet Thai. Ht. 12-18". 59 days to harvest. .625cc Package of about 150 seeds $2.75
RDP079 Pepper Hot Mix ( From Burpee Seeds ) Grow 5 different kinds of hot peppers from 1 packet. Buy one packet and grow 5 different kinds of hot peppers! Includes equal amounts of Hungarian Wax, Anaheim. Large Cherry and Long Red Cayenne plus Jalapeno. Days to maturity are from time plants are set in garden. For transplants add 8-10 weeks. Space plants 18-24" apart. Grows in full sun. 750 mg. package $1.99
RDP057 Ice Plant Harlequin Mix ( Escarchada arlequin ) From Burpee Seeds Drought resistant plants spread 9". Easy to grow drought resistant plants! 2-21/2" daisy-like blooms create carpets of color throughout summer. A must for the front of the border and along walkways. Drought resistant plants spread 9". Direct sow after all frost. Ht.2". Easy, Annual, Full Sun. 35 mg. package $1.99
HT114 Lemon Grass, East Indian Cymbopogon flexuosus Source of lemongrass oil used to flavor teas, candies, chewing gum, etc. A tropical annual that can be grown as an annual in the US. Many uses, crushing a few leaves in your hands will release lemony fragrance that repels mosquitoes. Fibrous leaves have a stiff midrib, sharp edges, and purple bases. This aromatic grass is from India. Essential oil contains large amounts of citral and geraniol, used for flavorings and perfumes. Medicinal: Tea used to treat digestive problems and fever. Anti-inflammatory. 75-100 days to harvest when started indoors. Hardiness zones: 9-11 or as annual in cooler climates. Expect about 50% germination from seeds. 5cc Package ( about 200 ) seeds $3.95
RDP080 Pepper Sweet Carnival Mix ( From Burpee Seeds ) Five different, colorful bell peppers for the price of one. When you plant a packet, some will turn out gold or orange and others will be red, purple or ivory. Most start out green and are tasty as soon as they reach full size; a few weeks later their full ripe color will show. These are all classic big bell hybrids: Early Sunsation, Purple Beauty, Orange Sun, Big Red and Diamond. High yielding and a terrific value. Burpee Exclusive. Grows best in full sun. 200 mg. package $1.99
RDP081 Big Mama Hybrid Tomato ( From Burpee Seeds ) The new standard in home grown paste tomatoes. Enormous! Plum-shaped, incredibly meaty, and enormous - up to 5" long and 3" across. She will save you time in peeling and coring. Easily yields thick, creamy sauces. The new standard in home-grown paste tomatoes, Mama Mia!. Ready to harvest in 80 days. Grow in full sun. Indeterminate. 50 mg. package $2.49
RDP084 Burpee Steak Sandwich Hybrid Tomato ( Burpee Seed Company Seeds ) The tastiest and most succulent sandwich slicer ever. These large, luscious beauties offer old-fashioned tomato taste for sandwiches and salads. They remain firm when ripe, so you can slip a slice into your favorite summer sandwich, BLT or burger and savor the rich, succulent, sweet taste. Vigorous but compact plants load up with dozens of fruit at a time, continuing for many weeks from midsummer to early fall. Wt: 10 oz. Indeterminate. 70 days. 85mg. $2.49
RDP021 Brandy Boy Hybrid Tomato ( Burpee Seed Company Seeds ) A huge pink beefsteak with incredible heirloom flavor and very high yields Only Burpee could improve a classic. Many gardeners consider Brandywine heirloom tomato to be the best tasting of all tomatoes. But as all tomato connoisseurs know, Brandywine has its drawbacks. The tomatoes are often misshapen with uneven shoulder ripening. The plants grow wildly, set fruit late in the summer and yield a sparse crop at best. But not Brandy Boy! Our new hybrid Brandywine produces loads of large pink fruits, up to 5½ inches across, that ripen evenly, with soft heirloom texture, thin skin and that same incredible Brandywine flavor. Better yet the plants sport an upright more manageable growth habit. Brandy Boy is an indeterminate variety, ready to pick 75-78 days after setting out plants. If you love tomatoes like we do, and especially the rich, tangy-sweet taste of Brandywine, don't miss Brandy Boy! Indeterminate 60mg. $2.49
RDP063 Burpee's Patio Mix Sweetpea ( From Burpee Seeds ) Bright blooms on very dwarf, erect, bushy plants. The sturdy, early-blooming plants have larger, longer-lasting, more profuse flowers on longer stems than other dwarf varieties. Brilliant color range. Excellent for pots and window boxes; ideal for spring and early summer border display. Thrives in cool weather. Height 9". GARDEN HINTS: Sow in a sunny area, as soon as the soil can be worked in the spring. Plants grow best in cool weather. Mulching is recommended to keep soil cool and conserve moisture. For earlier bloom, start seeds indoors, in a cool location, 6-8 weeks before last heavy frost. In the Deep South, Gulf and Pacific Coast areas, sow seeds from fall to early spring. 3g pack $1.79
RDP064 High Scent Sweetpea ( From Burpee Seeds ) Delicate and fresh, room filling aroma. Burpee Exclusive. Just one cluster of cut stems delicately permeates a room with pure, clean scent. Large, heavenly blooms are silky white with a lavender picotee edge. Vines ramble to 6'; an ideal choice for flowing over patio urns or climbing up a small garden trellis. Ht: 4-6'. Annual. 1.5g pack $2.49
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