Catalog: Rare & Interesting Seeds 2008 | |
| of are r are $2.00 interesting eres interesting seeds 2008 our 10th year victory seed ... | |
| the catalog covers above are from our first decade of service to you they represent a lot of personal and professional growth making new friends and a deep satisfaction that comes from doing purposeful work thank you so much for your continued support we look forward to serving you for decades to come all of our seeds are open-pollinated and untreated most are family heirlooms or rare commercial heirlooms no chemicals unstable hybrids or gmos a summer scene on the farm. | |
| welcome to the 2008 victory seed co catalogue growing guide dear friends every year i am allotted a small space in our catalog to personally communicate with you provide a brief retrospective of the past year s milestones and to discuss the coming year this year is a bit different because 2008 is a special year for our little company what you are holding in your hands is our tenth catalog representing more than a decade of work time truly has flown by based solely on the support from you our gardening friends we continue to steadily grow and mature we have chosen to remain small family operated ... | |
| contents artichoke cardoon asparagus basil beans pole snap beans pole dry beans bush snap shell beans bush dry beans lima beans butterbeans fava beans runner beans beets broccoli brussels sprouts cabbage cantaloupe see listing under melons carrots cauliflower celery celeriac chicory see endive collards corn cucumbers eggplant endive gourds kale kohl rabi leeks lettuce melons cantaloupe muskmelon watermelon mustard greens okra onion parsley parsnips peas edible podded peas garden peas cowpeas or southern-type peas peppers sweet peppers hot pepper varieties pumpkins radishes rhubarb rutabaga ... | |
| 2.05 3030752 2 ounce packet 2.95 interested in seed variety pedigrees horticultural ... | |
| pole dry beans climbers rattlesnake bean 100 days their name comes from the way their pods twist and snake around the vines and poles these beans are great in chili or baked dishes about 95 seeds/oz 3030231 1 ounce sampler 2.05 3030232 2 ounce packet 2.95 snowcap 100 days these larger reddish tan and white beans are named for their apparent cap of snow on the markings many consider them to be the creamiest and best flavored bean enlarges 2½ times and retains its markings when cooked about 30 seeds/oz 3030241 1 ounce sampler 2.05 3030242 2 ounce packet 2.95 aas winner in ... | |
| cannellini 80 days this italian heirloom first appeared in america in the early 1800s can be used as a shell bean this is the main ingredient of minestrone as a dried bean it has a smooth texture and nutty flavor about 55 seeds/oz 3030021 1 ounce sampler 2.05 3030022 2 ounce packet 2.95 cranberry 70 days an heirloom horticultural variety popular in new england dating back to the mid-1800s the seeds are buff mottled with cranberry used dry or green shelled there are 5 to 6 seeds per pod the plants are hardy and they are easy to shell the flavor is sweeter and more delicate than pinto ... | |
| tongue of fire borlotto lingua di fuoco 70 days italian heirloom a cranberrytype horticultural bean variety originally collected from tierra del fuego on the tip of south america the pods are ivory tan with red streaks and spots as they mature the seeds are large and roundish they have an excellent flavor and texture and are good fresh canned frozen or dried about 55 seeds/oz 3030201 1 ounce sampler 2.05 3030202 2 ounce packet 2.95 trout forellen 90 days reportedly an heirloom from germany and prized for their ability to absorb flavors yet maintain their texture and shape about 45 ... | |
| long pods contain 5 to 7 seeds the seeds are about the diameter of a u.s quarter dollar coin and a little over twice as thick 3030291 1 ounce sampler 2.05 3030292 2 ounce packet 2.95 runner beans phaseolus coccineus approximately 25 to 30 seeds/ounce runner beans grow well in almost any soil but benefit from that which has been welldug and manured support growing plants with canes poles netting or bean frames scarlet runner 60 to 90 days an heirloom variety cultivated as early as 1750 a very vigorous grower and good producer the vines can grow to 18 feet often planted for its ornamental ... | |
| tender and smooth skinned with small edible reddish green tops 3040011 4 gram sampler 1.95 3040012 7 gram packet 2.95 detroit dark red 58 days introduced in the united states in 1892 the detroit dark red is said to be the most popular garden variety today its origins are based on the european early blood turnip very good right out of the garden canned or pickled globe shaped excellent deep blood-red color sweet smooth and tender 3040021 4 gram sampler 1.95 3040022 7 gram packet 2.95 early wonder tall top 55 days this variety yields crimson-red flesh with flattened globe-shaped ... | |
| brussels sprouts brassica oleracea var gemnifera approximately 250 to 350 seeds/gram brussels sprouts require the same basic culture as broccoli they are generally very winter hardy catskill 85 110 days the 20 to 24 inch tall plants produce heavily the sprouts are large up to 1¾ inches dark-green and firm primarily used for fall harvests it is good fresh or frozen developed in 1941 by arthur white of arkport new york 3060021 ½ gram sampler 1.95 3060022 2 gram packet 4.45 long island improved 110 days closely set tight dark green 1½ inch sprouts grow on a 20-inch tall plant this ... | |
| and orange on the inside they make an interesting and tasty addition to a veggie platter ... | |
| long sweet danvers-type carrot 3090121 1 gram sampler 2.50 3090122 4 gram packet 7.25 danvers 126 73 days works in most soils uniform orange-red color 7 to 8 inches long the tops are large and the plant is heat tolerant for home and market processing 3090031 1 gram sampler 1.65 3090032 4 gram packet 3.25 gold king 70 days stump-rooted slightly tapered two and one-half inches by six inches and does very well in heavy soils uniform reddish-orange color 3090091 1 gram sampler 1.65 3090092 4 gram packet 3.25 imperator 58 75 days slender slight taper 6 to 7-1/2 inches ... | |
| giant prague celeriac rooted or german celery 120 days grown like celery but the root not the hollow stalks are used roots up to 2 inches in diameter can be eaten fresh larger ones can be harvested and stored used for flavoring soups and stews or sliced into salads released in 1871 3110011 ¼ gram sampler 1.55 tall utah 52-70 110 days eleven to twelve inch stalks on plants that reach about 30 inches in height medium dark green crisp tender and tasty released in 1953 3110031 ¼ gram sampler 1.55 3110032 1 gram packet 3.90 non-heading juicy blue-green wavy leaves will stand light ... | |
| 3.95 orchard baby 65 days unique and interesting variety for home gardeners bred by a mr ... | |
| reid s yellow dent 115 days once the most popular variety in the corn belt it has big ears of large yellow kernels mainly used for flour meal and feed robert reid and his son james developed the variety after moving from ohio to tazwell county il in 1846 he brought with him a large late red corn known as gordon hopkins it did poorly but crossed with a local early yellow dent corn resulting it this famous variety about 90 seeds/oz 3140071 1 ounce sampler 2.75 3140072 2 ounce packet 3.95 sunshine sweet 75 days developed at the north dakota a.e.s by dr a f yeager as a stabilized cross ... | |
| their slightly bitter taste adding an interesting flavor dimension the forcing varieties ... | |
| mature fruits are very ornamental and interesting although they will reach 2 to 3 feet in ... | |
| russian red 60 days a rare variety with red frilly leaves and purple veins excellent flavor introduced into canada by russian traders in about 1885 frost tolerant 3210031 1 gram sampler 1.95 3210032 4 gram packet 3.25 leeks allium ampeloprasum approximately 350 seeds/gram refer to onions for growing notes broad london american flag 130 days thick sturdy stalks with pearlywhite bulbs popular main season variety 3230021 ½ gram sampler 1.65 3230022 2 gram packet 3.55 carantan 100 days carantan is an old european variety that is hardy and suitable for fall and winter use they ... | |
| productive tolerant of heat drought and some frost it is slow to bolt and can be planted in early spring to early summer 3240031 1 gram sampler 1.85 3240032 4 gram packet 3.35 buttercrunch bibb-type 60 days long lasting heat tolerant dark green with reddish tints the heads are rosette shaped with thick leaves introduced at cornell in 1963 3240011 1 gram sampler 1.85 3240012 4 gram packet 3.35 hanson improved head-type 70 days this variety was released prior to 1855 the heads are large yellowishgreen with frilled leaves and white hearts does well in heat 3240081 1 gram ... | |
| tom thumb butterhead-type 70 days very compact plants with small tennis ball sized heads the leaves are medium green slightly crumpled with creamy yellow centers dating back to the 1830s it is one of the oldest american varieties still available does well in containers indoors and out 3240151 1 gram sampler 1.85 3240152 4 gram packet 3.35 waldmann s green leaf-type 50 days large frilled leaves the plants are productive and uniform and do well in the garden or greenhouse 3240161 1 gram sampler 1.85 3240162 4 gram packet 3.35 winter density romaine-type 65 days the heads ... | |
| their taste and texture days after harvesting cross between bender s surprise and honey rock introduced by f h woodruff sons milford ct in about 1947 3250151 1 gram sampler 2.25 3250152 2 gram packet 3.35 small persian 115 days the plants have a deep root system and require less moisture ideal for california the fruit can weigh up to 7 pounds has fine netting and bright orange flesh with a small seed cavity 3250131 1 gram sampler 2.25 3250132 2 gram packet 3.35 tip top livingston s tip top nutmeg 90 days introduced by livingston s seed co in 1892 this grand old melon ... | |
| pounds and light green with irregular darkgreen stripes the flesh is bright-scarlet crisp and sweet 3250441 1 gram sampler 1.55 3250442 4 gram packet 2.65 greybelle 80 days greybelle was released by the usda s vegetable breeding laboratory at charleston south carolina in 1963 it features resistance to anthracnose race 1 and sunburn the fruits are nearly round and reach about 15 pounds the rinds are a light grayish-green in color with darker veins and flesh that is dark pink 3250231 1 gram sampler 1.55 3250232 4 gram packet 2.65 klondike blue ribbon stripe 85 days a very ... | |
| southern giant curled 60 days large oval leaves with fringing of the edges slow to bolt and long standing 3260021 1 gram sampler 1.55 3260022 4 gram packet 2.85 tendergreen 45 days dark green shiny leaves with smooth edges a heavy producer 3260031 1 gram sampler 1.55 3260032 4 gram packet 2.85 aunt hettie s red 65 days david pendergrass of tn released this family heirloom here in 2005 he told us it was passed on to me by a cousin who got it from my great-aunt hettie tidwell in the early 1970s the stalks and leaves are a beautiful burgundy-red color with glossy red pods ... | |
| onions allium approximately 200 seeds/gram your geographical location will need to be considered as you select an onion variety there are three main types of onions short intermediate and long day varieties onions require a specific balance of daylight to darkness to perform properly short-day varieties are recommended for the southern u.s where temperatures are typically warmer year round they will make bulbs earlier in the year with only 10 to 12 hours of daylight intermediate-day onions typically need 12 to 14 hours of daylight to trigger the bulbing process they are generally suited for most ... | |
| italian parsley 72 days deeply cut dark green leaves with a rich strong flavor generally stronger in flavor than the curled types excellent for flavoring 4000261 2 grams 1.55 moss curled parsley 70 days standard early maturing variety vigorous compact plants the leaves are deeply cut and so curled that it resembles moss introduced in the late 1800s 4000271 2 grams 1.55 plain parsley 75 days the plants are erect about 12 inches tall and quite vigorous the leaves are large flat and glossy green this was the preferred variety in early-1800s europe 4000251 2 grams 1.55 hollow crown ... | |
| back to the 1880s and is reportedly the earliest of all the plants are 24 to 36 inches tall and grow well in cool soils there are typically 5 to 8 smooth peas in each round pod not a super sweet variety and classically used for canning or freezing also fine fresh or dry in 80 days for soups seeds are smooth 3300021 1 ounce sampler 1.95 3300022 3 ounce packet 3.65 freezonian 60 days this cross of `thomas laxton with `world s record was a 1948 all american selection the vines are vigorous 36 to 48 inches tall with heavy yields of three-inch pods containing 7 to 8 peas high sugar content ... | |
| flesh the plant is highly productive an interesting novelty to add color to your salads and ... | |
| are tall upright bushy and long bearing 3310121 ¼ gram sampler 1.55 3310122 1 gram packet 2.45 ancho poblano 80 days 4½ inch long fruit are medium walled tapered to a blunt point and wrinkled with dark green skin that turns a rust red color they are slightly hot with a sweet taste excellent fresh as `poblano and stuffed or roasted or dried as `ancho 3310131 ¼ gram sampler 1.55 3310132 1 gram packet 2.45 cayenne long red 70 days hot but delightfully pungent in flavor for pickling canning or drying long thin ½ by 6 inch green fruits turning red when mature named for the ... | |
| jack be little little sweetie c pepo 95 days this is an openpollinated miniature pumpkin not a gourd like other mini-pumpkins on the market fruits fit in your hand weigh 3 to 4 ounces and are generally 2 inches high by 3 inches in diameter easy to grow prolific and can last up to 12 months if carefully cured about 15 seeds/gm 3320051 2 gram sampler 1.85 3320052 6 gram packet 3.65 jack o lantern c pepo 100 days originated as a cross between `connecticut field and `golden oblong the intent was to produce a pumpkin the size of a human head the fruit tend to be about 10 inches in diameter ... | |
| minowase 60 days the roots of this japanese variety are large three inches in diameter by one to two feet in length they are white very smooth tender and not very pungent 3330121 3 gram sampler 1.55 3330122 7 gram packet 2.95 purple plum 30 days the roots are round a deep purple color and have crisp white flesh that is sweet and mild and resists pithiness bred and released by the alf christianson seed company of mt vernon wa in 1985 3330131 3 gram sampler 1.55 3330132 7 gram packet 2.95 sparkler brightest white tip 25 days bright red skin with a white tip that covers the ... | |
| sandwich island 120 days a very interesting european favorite the roots resemble a ... | |
| eaten fresh while the winter squash are harvested in late fall after they have matured and their skins toughened store in a cool dry location and use into the winter summer squash cocozelle c pepo 50 days the plant is bush-type in growing habit and produces 10-inch long cylindrical zucchini that are dark green with lighter stripes maturing to yellow and firm whitish green flesh this variety was introduced prior to 1885 3370161 3 gram sampler 1.55 3370162 7 gram packet 2.25 dwarf summer crookneck c pepo 50 days a standard for the home garden the bushes are very prolific and the light ... | |
| fruits are three inches in diameter and 6 to 8 inches long cream colored with green stripes from the blossom to the stem end 3370221 3 gram sampler 1.55 3370222 7 gram packet 2.95 hubbard blue c maxima 110 days tough-skinned oblong bluishgreen colored fruits weigh 10 to 15 pounds with golden yellow flesh that is dry with a great flavor 3370051 3 gram sampler 1.55 3370052 7 gram packet 2.95 hubbard chicago warted c maxima 115 days the vines are very vigorous and produce dark green hard shelled heavily warted fruits that weigh up to 16 pounds with some care they can store ... | |
| of leaves can be used fresh as an interesting addition to a vegetable platter they ... | |
| harden off plants before transplanting outside be very careful while transplanting not to disturb or damage the roots young plants are very tender and susceptible to frost damage as well as sunburn we protect our young plants by placing a one-gallon milk jug over them with the bottom removed to form a miniature greenhouse a couple of days of special attention like this will help to ensure a high rate of success you should avoid giving tomato plants too much nitrogen especially before the fruit sets water evenly and not in excess over watering can help to produce larger fruit but flavor may be reduced ... | |
| 3401331 86 days indeterminate an interesting plant with small to medium sized 2 to ... | |
| are 12 to 28-inch tall with leaves that interestingly curl up and inward are very productive ... | |
| ferris wheel 3401091 90 days indeterminate a good pink tomato juicy mild and slightly sweet the largest fruit in our grow out weighed in at 32 ounces some fruit as small as 8 ounces but a pound is typical released by the john a salzer seed company of la crosse wisconsin in about 1907 garden peach 3400591 90 days indeterminate this heirloom variety produces fruit that weighs from 1 to 3 ounces and have a fuzzy skin like a peach stores well and tastes good giant belgium pink 3400271 85 days indeterminate sweet fruits averaging 1 to 2 pounds dark pink fruit with smooth ends low acid mild ... | |
| a stabilized cross from craig lehoullier introduced by us in 2004 louisiana gulf state 3401441 78 days indeterminate developed by dr julian c miller la aes in baton rouge and released by reuter seed co in 1936 described as a highly refined selection of the famous gulf state market high yielding vigorous uniform disease resistant and tasty fruits average 8 to 12 ounces globe to flattened-globe in shape louisiana red 3401121 90 days indeterminate bred by c w edgerton by crossing louisiana wilt resistant and `earliana langdon strain and released in 1918 it is one of the early wilt resistant ... | |
| orange tree 3401891 90days tree-type interesting orange colored medium sized flattened- ... 3401161 90 days indeterminate interesting pleated shape of the fruit what is ... | |
| 3401191 75 days indeterminate another interesting variety based solely on the shape color ... | |
| fruit well in high temperatures the red fruits are globe-shaped about 4 ounces thick walled and fleshy with a nice old-time tart flavor a good processing tomato for home gardening and early fresh market taylor lacy leaf 3402021 70-90 days indeterminate the plants are potato leaf producing large fruit that are white when ready to eat and a pale yellow when fully ripe a good slicing tomato tennessee britches 3401931 95 days indeterminate regular leaf plants good leaf coverage produce huge up to 40 ounces pink fruits rare heirloom tennessee heirloom 3401621 90 days indeterminate a really ... | |
| 75 days indeterminate this will be an interesting addition to your tomato collection the ... banana 3401131 52 days indeterminate interesting deep orange color which is rare in ... | |
| 3390021 solanum melanocerasum 80 days interesting looking similar to tomato plants with ... inch fruit that are flavorful tangy and interesting in salads preserves up to 10 of these ... | |
| than what was available after many attempts at hybridization he instead began a process of selecting seed from tomato plants exhibiting specific traits it was using this selection process that he discovered a plant bearing perfect fruits after five years of testing the tomatoes became fleshier and larger in 1870 a.w livingston introduced the `paragon prior to his work tomatoes were commonly ribbed hard cored and often hollow a.w livingston and his company introduced thirty-one tomato varieties our goal partnering with seed banks and other collectors has been to locate as many of his introductions ... | |
| globe 3400851 85 days indeterminate released in 1905 a good producer of excellently flavored pink fruit can reach up to 13 ounces 6 ounce fruits are average it is a cross between livingston s `new stone and the `ponderosa giant oxheart 3402171 90 days indeterminate released in 1930 fruits are pink large up to 3 pounds smooth thick tender and almost seedless they have a delicious mild flavor excellent table qualities ideal 3402081 75 days indeterminate released in 1930 globe shaped 3 to 9 ounce bright red firm flesh livingston s catalog stated fruit clusters are set closely on stalk ... | |
| sown directly in thank you for your interest in the victory seed company your orders ... work allowing us to re-introduce interesting old varieties to home gardeners thank ... | |
| the garden in spring and harvested in the fall the bulb has a sweet celery flavor with a hint of anise licorice the bulbs can be baked or boiled in soups or stews and can also be used raw in garden salads the leaves and stalks are also useful for flavoring if you are live in an area with mild winters plant in the summer to enjoy winter harvests perennial zones 6 to 11 4000181 ½ gram 1.55 horehound marrubium vulgare the grey leaves are wormwood scented with a bitter taste used for flavoring honey and dried leaves in tea desserts baking and cough candy visit victorysweets.com horehound has ... | |
| gargle and in a tea as a cough remedy and digestive aid grows to 18 inches perennial zones 4 to 9 4000351 1/10 gram 1.95 flower seeds baby blue eyes nemophila menziesii [approx 500 seeds/gram a hardy annual native to california but is easily grown throughout the united states they grow 4 to 6 inches tall and will cover an 8 to 12 inch area at maturity the dainty cupshaped sky blue flowers bloom throughout the spring and into summer they prefer a location that is partially shady but will tolerate full sun in cooler climates if not allowed to dry out annual 1000271 ¼ gram 1.55 bird s-foot ... | |
| daisy garland chrysanthemum coronarium [approx 600 seeds/gram garland daisies prefer full sun in either dry or moist areas will grow 24 to 36 inches in height and bloom in summer into fall blossoms are yellow in color annual 1000151 ¼ gram 1.55 daisy gloriosa rudbeckia hirta [approx 3600 seeds/gram although typically planted as an annual conditions may cause it to act as a biennial or perennial plant in areas that receive partial sun in dry or moist soil the blossoms seen in summer and into the fall are reddish-colored in the center blending to yellow at the tips 1000181 ¼ gram 1.65 daisy ... | |
| 8,000 seeds/gram the plants make very interesting additions to flower gardens since their ... 2 feet tall with prolific yellow blooms interesting garden annual 1000681 about 100 seeds ... 1000191 ½ gram 1.55 if you are interested in horticultural history you may enjoy ... | |
| wildflower mixes our mixes of annual and perennial flowers are formulated with specific growing regions in mind packet 2½ grams 1.95 1 ounce 8.95 ¼ pound 17.95 choose from · california 1000521 formulated for arid climates of california and even the southwest · cutflower 1000501 if you are looking for the perfect mix for creating an oldtime cutting garden look no further this selection of annual and perennial flower produces quick and long lasting color perfect for people who like to display fresh cut bouquets some are even suited for dry floral displays · dryland 1000511 formulated ... | |
| labels if you write small includes space for seed name source date and notes 1 inch by 2 5/8 inches item 0010064 sheet of 10 1.75 desiccant packets these packets are 3 inches by 3 inches by 1/8 inch one packet will protect a quart jar up to 0.14 cubic feet item 0010071 0.39 each item 0010072 5 for 1.79 peat pellets great for starting small seeds or cuttings 1½ inches diameter by ¼ inch high when dry expand to about 2 inches tall after being soaked in warm water simply place one or two seeds onto the damp surface and gently press in keep moist provide necessary light and watch your ... | |
| thank you so much for your support about organic and certified naturally grown we live on a farm that has been in our family for five generations it is sacred to us and we consider ourselves stewards of this piece of the earth we have gardened and farmed using organic and sustainable methods since it was a grassroots movement in the 70s and 80s however when the national organic program was implemented in 2002 farmers like us that once proudly referred to ourselves as organic were no longer allowed to do so unless we became certified by a usda sanctioned agency the costs associated with ... | |
| backorder policy items will be backordered unless sold out or not available as the result of a crop failure delivery we typically fill and ship orders within two business days using the u.s.p.s if you desire an alternate shipping method let us know some heavier items may carry additional shipping charges international sales outside the united states and canada due to varying postal rates and custom regulations special rates and conditions apply contact us prior to ordering return of merchandise victory seed company cannot accept the return of any opened seed packages or goods the product would ... | |
| choose varieties that taste great are interesting looking and ripen over as long a period ... | |
| victory seed co growing guide these figures are approximate and to be used as a guide pla nt ing dis t a nce i n r ow pla nt ing s e e ds perr ow feet dis t a nce r ow feet aft e r pe r gr a m pe r pa ck e t thinning be t we e n sa mple r t ypica l r ows or tr a ns pla nt ing 15-20 30 30 100/oz 100/oz 55 55 6 325 285 300 350 45 45 850 325 2,200 285 150-250/oz 35 35 200 900 285 285 400 800 550 20 20 550 160 10 10 61 61 90 90 90 90 10 10 10 10 75 75 400 425 10 10 25 25-50 10-15 10-15 15 4 hills 20 20 12 12 5 hills 15 25 5 5 12 35-50 5 hills 30 25 10 10 10 25 12.5 15 n/a 12 ... | |
| as with our seed work we are interested in the histories and pedigrees of the ... we carry we trust that this will be interesting to you and bring back happy memories by ... | |
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