Guinea Pepper

4 seeds per pack. Species is uncertain, but likely A. melegueta. A spice and fruit native to West Africa. The dried seeds are a popular spice locally and were once extensively exported as African Pepper. Also bears red, pear-shaped edible fruits with tangy flavored pulp. The rhizomes are an important part of the gorilla's diet. A member of the ginger family, perennial, to 5 ft. #3018

Purple Giant Hyssop

200-400 seeds per pack. An ornamental hyssop having large, spiked inflorescences with pale purple flower. Foliage is somewhat similar to anise hyssop and the flowers attract butterflies. Can grow to 6 feet. Perennial. Freeze hardy. #1471

Allium cepa

150-200 seeds per pack. A gigantic globe onion and a popular entry for size contests. The large, yellow onions can grow up to 8" in diameter! Firm skin, with mild and sweet flavored flesh. Keeps fairly well. 95 days. #3164

Capsicum baccatum

10-15 seeds per pack. Similar to the very popular Aji Amarillo, but with somewhat smaller fruits. The slender peppers ripen to a bright yellow and feature a wonderful aroma and flavor. Medium sized plants bear heavily. Fun and very uncommon. Originally from Peru. #3152

Wild Onion

15-30 seeds per pack. a.k.a. Meadow Garlic. A wild onion native to much of North America. Bears small, edible bulbs covered with fibers, having an onion-like odor and flavor. Has showy, spiked inflorescenes with white-purple flowers. The foliage is also scented of onion. Freeze hardy. #2833

Nodding Onion

50-100 seeds per pack. A wild onion, native to most of North America. Recognizable for its pale pink, clustered blooms, which 'nod' towards the ground. The small bulbs are said to be edible and have an onion flavor. Grow like common onions. Freeze hardy in most zones. #2848

Wild Leek

15 seeds per pack. a.k.a. Ramps. A perennial wild onion native to much of North America. Plants bear small, scallion-like bulbs with a a unique, strong garlic and onion flavor. The bulbs are seeing increasing use in gourmet restaurants and are popular in certain local cuisine, both in the southern U.S., as well as Quebec. A short plant, growing to just 12-18". Freeze hardy. #2834

Soap Aloe

10-15 seeds per pack. A popular landscape ornamental aloe with large, colorful, spotted and striped succulent leaves. The sap can be used as a soap substitute, (but is an irritant to the touch). Salt, drought and heat tolerant. Hardy to brief frosts. Has large orange flower clusters in warm seasons. #2549

Pleated Ginger

6 seeds per pack. An uncommon ginger native to the rainforests of northern Australia. Has beautiful foliage, with long, slender leaves. Grows to 4-6 ft. Grows best in frost-free climates, though hardiness is not known. #2551

Saskatoon Serviceberry

15-25 seeds per pack. A small berry native to much of North America. The small blue fruits look a bit like blueberries and have a variety of uses, from preserves and pies, to ciders and alcohol. A deciduous shrub growing to 5-20 feet, freeze hardy. Adaptable to a number of different climates. Found native as far north as Alaska, and south to the Mexican/U.S. border. #2835

Utah Serviceberry

15-25 seeds per pack. A small berry native to western portions of North America. Bears small red-blue fruits with similar uses to other serviceberries, from preserves and pies, to ciders and alcohol. A deciduous shrub growing to 5-20 feet, freeze hardy. Adaptable to a number of different climates. #2861

Phaseolus vulgaris

40 seeds per pack. A beautiful deep purple colored dry bean. Popularly used in soups, but its creamy texture and mild flavor lends for use in salads, salsa's and more. 80 days. #3166

Java Cardamom

5 seeds per pack. An uncommon spice ginger from southeast Asia. The seed pods are used like black cardamom and the unopened flower heads are used in cooking. A medium sized, clumping ginger growing up to 10 ft. Ornamental both for its flowers and its foliage. Not freeze hardy. #2499

Black Cardamom

5 seeds per pack. An important spice in eastern cuisine's, with a characteristic smoky, camphor-like aroma and flavor. Much less common in western countries than common cardamom. An evergreen, rhizome producing ginger, growing up to 5 ft. Ornamental both for its leaves and flowers. Not freeze hardy. #2487

Cashew Nut

2 seeds per pack. This is the cashew nut of commerce. Trees bear cashew apples, a sweet, edible fruit often used to flavor beverages, with the hard-shelled cashew nut attached. The nuts are roasted and eaten. Tree to 10-40ft, not frost hardy. view plant information #980

Cherimoya

4 seeds per pack. Large, creamy fruit with aromatic flesh. Excellent dessert fruit. Fruits can weigh up to 5 lbs. Usually eaten out of hand. Small tree to 15-25ft, will fruit after 2-3 years. Hardy to 25F. Prefers a subtropical climate. view plant information #101

Tassle Berry

5 seeds per pack. Related to the bignay and bearing similar, dark purple-red fruits in large, colorful clusters. The small berry-fruits are edible and have a variety of uses. Native to southern parts of Africa. Shrubby growth to several feet. Unknown frost hardiness. view plant information #2495

Lagenaria siceraria

10-15 seeds per pack. A popular gourd for crafts, the Apple Gourd bears distinctive, apple shaped fruits that are great for decoration. Fruits vary in size, but are roughly around the size of a very large apple. Fruits are dark green and turn to brown when dried. Great for birdhouses and for painting. 110 days. #3158

Beach Wormwood

2000 seeds per pack. A biennial or perennial wormwood native to much of North America. Grows well in sandy soils. Has small, green flower spikes. The plant also has a variety of medicinal uses. Freeze hardy to zone 5. #2832

Sky Blue Aster

200-400 seeds per pack. Brilliant pale blue-lavender blooms abound on this native U.S. aster. Flowers are extremely showy during the warm months. Easy to grow in practically any soil type. Grows to 2-3 feet. Hardy to zone 3. Native to much of the prairie regions of North America. #1462

Drummond's Aster

200-400 seeds per pack. A pale blue-white colored aster native to prairie regions of the United States. Inflorescences, growing up to a couple of feet contain multiple flowers. Provides a nice color display through the warmer months. Grows to 2-3 feet. #1463

New England Aster

200-400 seeds per pack. A bright, purple flowered aster with orange yellow centers. Native to most of the United States east of the Rocky mountains and portions of Canada. Flowers can bloom various shades of purple, from violet, to lavender, and almost pink. Drought tolerant, grows to 4-5 feet. #1461

Aromatic Aster

150-300 seeds per pack. A very colorful and uncommon aster, having profuse purple blooms. This is one of the latest blooming asters, providing color in the garden late into the Fall. Leaves are aromatic. Grows to 2 feet. Native to the Central and Eastern United States. #1467

Cucurbita maxima

25-40 seeds per pack. Produces huge, thick, peach-orange skinned squash somewhat like the Jarrahdale. Flesh is orange, very tasty, and excellent for pies and desserts. Fruits regularly weigh up to 15 pounds and keep well. An uncommon variety originally from Australia. 90-100 days. #3172

Burmese Grape

8-12 seeds per pack. A cultivated fruit in portions of India and the Malaysian Peninsula region. Bears small, red to purple colored fruits in large clusters. The fruits are eaten fresh or used in wines and beverages. A lesser known relative of the rambai. Unknown frost hardiness, but likely suitable only for tropical climates. #3035

Kei White Bauhinia

5 seeds per pack. A rare orchid tree endemic to South Africa. Features profuse blooms of white colored, orchid-like flowers during warmer months. Like the other orchid trees, it makes an excellent flowering ornamental tree for the subtropical or tropical garden. Grows to 15-20 ft. Unknown frost hardiness. #2556

Red Orchid Tree

5 seeds per pack. A small, shrubby tree with exceptional red flowers that look like an orchid. Similar to some of the more common orchid trees, except with bright red to orange flowers. Semi-deciduous. Hardy to 20-25F. Grows to 10-20 ft. #2554

Natal Bauhinia

5 seeds per pack. A lovely South African native orchid tree, featuring white flowers. Small shrub, growing to 5-10 feet, with lobed leaves. Uncommon outside of its native range, but very attractive as an ornamental. Fairly tough once established, hardy to very light frost. #2540

Kalahari Bauhinia

5 seeds per pack. A small, often white flowered orchid tree growing to 2-5 ft. Some variants produce purple to dark purple flowers as well. Has broad petals and crinkled flowers. Shrubby growth. Native to Zimbabwe and few other parts of southern Africa. Hardy to the upper 20's to low 30's. #2573

White Orchid Tree

5 seeds per pack. A lesser known and quite exotic orchid tree having large, white, orchid-like flowers covered with small red spots. Native from India through Bangladesh, it is a sought after ornamental for tropical and subtropical areas. Exact hardiness unknown, but likely hardy to short frosts. Small to medium sized deciduous tree. #2581

Blackberry Lily

20 seeds per pack. Actually an Iris, this bright and dazzling flower features tiger-like coloration of orange, red, and yellow. Named blackberry lily for its shiny black seed capsules. Hardy to zone 5. Will regrow from rhizomes. #1460

Capsicum chinense

10-15 seeds per pack. The yellow skinned variety of the famed Bhut Jolokia! Like its well-known red cousin, this pepper is considered one of the hottest peppers in the world, measuring up to and over an amazing 1,000,000+ on the Scoville scale! Fruits are triangular, pointed and grow to 2-3", with wrinkled skin than ripens to yellow. Flavor is unbelievably hot, several times that of the average Habanero. Originally from India, both ripe fruits and seeds should be handled with care and protection. 80-90 days. #3119

Tall Swamp Marigold

40-80 seeds per pack. A yellow wildflower native to much of the Central and Eastern United States. Grows to four feet, with brightly colored yellow flowers that grow to 2" across. Grows well in wet and swampy areas. #1464

Solanum lycopersicum

25-50 seeds per pack. An odd but attractive tomato bearing beefsteak-like fruits that ripen to a creamy white, tinted with a hint of pink at their blossom end. The fruits are meaty, with a mild flavor having overtones of melon. Very uncommon. Adds a unique look to any tomato garden. Indeterminate. 75-85 days. #3138

Solanum lycopersicum

25-50 seeds per pack. A delightful and strange tomato bearing large fruits with bright, neon sunshine yellow skin covered in stripes. Great favor and a standout especially for its appearance. Tangy taste, with citrusy overtones. Indeterminate. 75 days. #3114

Solanum lycopersicum

25-50 seeds per pack. A little known but fun tomato bearing 2-5 ounce dark red-black skinned fruits with a refreshing flavor and juicy pulp. High yields and attractive fruits make this variety worth growing. Regular leafed type. Indeterminate. 75-80 days. #3136

Solanum lycopersicum

25-50 seeds per pack. A medium to large fruited, dark red-black skinned tomato with excellent flavor. Plants produce good quantities of the 4-8 ounce fruits. Good for use as a slicer. Solid flavor with smoky undertones. Indeterminate. 80 days. #3142

Phaseolus vulgaris

50-75 seeds per pack. One of the more popular dry black beans, this variety is common in Latin American cuisine. Dwarfing, bush-habit plants produce large quantities of pods bearing the small, black beans. Excellent flavor, easy to grow. 85 days. #3159

Solanum lycopersicum

25-50 seeds per pack. A nice black tomato bearing loads of 3-8 ounce, round fruits. Juicy, very good flavor and high yields make for a popular all-purpose variety. Indeterminate. 70-80 days. #3123

Phaseolus vulgaris

75 seeds per pack. The classic green bean and one of the most popular bean varieties available today. A snap bean type featuring crisp, meaty pods that mature to dark green, Excellent for fresh uses, cooking and canning. This is the pole variety, with longer vines. 64 days. #3105

Cucumis melo

20-40 seeds per pack. a.k.a. Golden Perfection Melon. A popular French melon dating to the late 19th century. A winter melon type bearing smooth, bright yellow skinned fruits that can grow to several pounds. Flesh is green-white with an excellent fresh flavor. 95-105 days. #3179

Lacebark Tree

7 seeds per pack. A subtropical rainforest tree native to Australia. Popular as an ornamental for its attractive green trunk, large multi-lobed leaves and its bright flowers. Tall growing, up to 100 ft. Shows good drought resistance and freeze hardiness to 20F. #2586

White Rock Palm

5 seeds per pack. A frost hardy palm, and much less common in cultivation than other Brahea's. Slow growing up to 30 ft, though most specimens remain much smaller. Has highly attractive and ornamental fan-like fronds. Hardy to 18-20F. #1230

Solanum lycopersicum

25-50 seeds per pack. A truly excellent tomato having rounded 3-5 ounce fruits that ripen to a deep red-black color. Very juicy, with attractive fruits that have a wonderful flavor with smoky overtones. Vigorous plants show very high yields. Indeterminate. 70-75 days. #3134

Yatay Palm

5 seeds per pack. Similar to the jelly palm and with similar cold tolerance, this species is the largest (just slightly) of the Butia group. Can grow to 30+ feet, though usually remains smaller. Fruits are orange, aromatic and sweet, similar to B. capitata. Hardy to 15F. #1221

Phaseolus vulgaris

25-50 seeds per pack. A delightful heirloom bean from New England dating to the mid 1800's. Famously used for 'Boston Baked Beans'. The dry beans are plump, white on the bottom, with a caramel colored top. Bush type. 50-60 days. #3155

Cascalote

8 seeds per pack. A small to medium sized flowering tree that grows well in arid climates. Features bright, ornamental yellow blooms, similar to that of other Caesalpinia's. Trees grow to 10-20 feet and need minimal water once established. Hardy to 20-25F and able to withstand very hot and dry conditions. #2539

Solanum lycopersicum

25-50 seeds per pack. A dark brown-red cherry tomato with a very good flavor and an exotic look. Flesh is also dark brown/red in color. Has some similarities to the Black Cherry and Brown Berry varieties. Large plants yield the generously sized cherry fruits in big quantities. Indeterminate. 60-65 days. #3113

Dwarf Pink Shower Tree

10-15 seeds per pack. One of the beautiful shower trees, this with pink-white colored flower blossoms that cascade from its branches. A small and compact grower, very popular in the tropics and subtropics as an ornamental. In full boom the tree can be covered in thousands of orchid-like flowers. Deciduous, also grows well in drier climates. 10-20 ft. #2580

Hardy Ginger

5 seeds per pack. One of the hardiest ginger's known, it can survive temperatures down to 5-15F and maybe much lower with proper mulching. Grows to 2 ft and features a colorful inflorescence with yellow flowers and red stems. Grows well in shade. Exotic and uncommon. #2570