Luurtsema PRODUCT GUIDE

SKU DESCRIPTION PAGE 24113 Grande Pot Proven Winners® 2 34750 10” Wave Hanging Baskets 3 74136 Premium Accents & Grasses 5-6 74149 Bedding Flowers 4 74150 4” Premium Annuals 2 74153 Accent 5 74160 4” Wave Petunia® 3 74174 4” Backyard Classic Heirloom Peppers 9-11 74174 4” Backyard Classic Heirloom Tomatoes 12-15 74177 5” Zonal Geranium 2 74200 4” Backyard Classic Assorted Vegetables 7-8 74200 4” Backyard Classic Peppers 9-11 74200 4” Backyard Classic Tomatoes 12-15 Vegetable Ordering Information 16-18

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5” Signature Blooms– 74177:

Begonia, Non-stop Shade/Part Sun Ageratum Angelonia Argyranthemum Bacopa Basic Care: Keep soil evenly moist. Fertilize every 2 Sun/Part Shade Sun Sun/Part Shade Sun/Part Shade weeks. Avoid getting water on flowers and floliage. Best to water in the morning. Common Uses: Hanging baskets on porches or indoors.

Caladium Shade Basic Care: Water and feed regularly, in rich well drained soils. Common Uses: Valuable addition in shady gardens.

Dahlia Sun Bidens Diascia Euphorbia Lobelia Basic Care: Plant in rich well-drained soil. Deadhead Sun Sun/Part Shade Sun/Part Shade Sun/Part Shade as flowers fade. Deep watering 2-3 times per week, and more in dry, hot climates. Common Uses: Brillilant, big blooms in sunny locations.

Gerbera Daisy Sun Basic Care: Let plant become moderately dry between waterings. Fertilize every 2 weeks. Needs good drainage. Common Uses: Gardens, potted plant, and cut flowers

Lobularia Nemesia Osteospermum Oxalis Hybrid Impatiens (New Guinea) Shade Sun/Part Shade Sun/Part Shade Sun Sun/ Basic Care: Consistent moisture is the key. Water less in Part Shade/Shade shade, more in sun, heat and wind. Common Uses: Great for baskets and containers.

Impatiens, Double (Fiesta) Partial Sun/Shade Basic Care: Consistent moisture is the key. Water less in shade, more in sun, heat and wind. Common Uses: Great displays in baskets, mixed containers, pots and landscapes.

Ivy Geranium Sun Phlox Sanvitalia Scaevola Seedum Basic Care: Drench soil and let is become moderately dry Sun Sun Sun Lemon Coral between waterings. Fertilize weekly. Sun Common Uses: Hanging baskets, and window boxes (trailing stems).

Lantana Sun Basic Care: Carefree plant. Water weekly when soil is dry. Increased growth can be achieved by pruning. Common Uses: Used in containers and beds.

Sunpatiens Sun Superbells Supertunia Torenia Verbena Basic Care: Water when soil is dry to touch. Moderately Sun Sun Shade/Part Sun Sun/Part Shade apply slow release or water soluble fertilizer. Plant in full sun or shade. Remove old blooms. Common Uses: In container,

garden beds, or baskets. FLOWERS THAT FLOURISH SUN & SHADE SUNPATIENS.COM

“The varieties listed on this page are for INFORMATIONAL purposes only. We cannot honor requests 2 Luurtsema Sales Inc./www.luurtsema.com for individual products on this page. For ordering use your official weekly order Bloomsguides. nonstop Thank you.” Thrives in heat & humidity Disease resistant Geraniums 4” Seed Geranium - pk6 – 74150 Seed Geraniums Sun

Basic Care: Plant in rich, moist soil in full sun. Water and feed regularly, deadhead for neatness. Common Uses: Great in pots, bedding, border and hanging baskets.

5” Zonal Geranium – 74177 Zonal Geranium Sun Basic Care: Plant in rich, moist soil. Full sun. Water and feed regularly, deadhead for neatness and reblooming. Common Uses: Great in pots, bedding, borders and hanging baskets.

Petunia, Wave® Sun Creates a ground-hugging carpet of color! It also spreads out, making a beautiful groundcover. Plant 12 in. (30 cm) apart and watch it spread up to 4 ft. (1.2 m)! Basic Care: Water when soil is dry to the touch. Avoid wet foliage going into night time. Fertilize weekly. Pinching off old flowers will help rejuvinate plant. Common Uses: Exciting choice for garden beds, window boxes and baskets. Vigourous, easy to grow, 4” Wave Petunia® with abundant and 74160 colorful blooms, Wave Petunias are sure to please. Available in these colors and products.

10” Wave® Hanging Baskets 34750

Blue Burgundy Star Burgundy Velour Neon Rose

Pink Passion Deep Purple Purple Red Velour

Rose Silver Yellow White

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Ageratum Sun Moss Rose Sun Basic Care: Shearing faded flowers promotes nonstop Basic Care: Plant in hot, dry, well drained soil in full sun, bloom, keep soil mostly moist. drought tolerant Common Uses: Variety of uses Common Uses: In hot dry areas such as sunny slopes Alyssum Partial Sun Nicotiana Sun Basic Care: Prefers fertile moist but well drained soil. Basic Care: Water and feed moderately, deadhead Avoid extremes - do not allow to dryout or overwater. old blossoms Common Uses: Ideal low border or bedding plant. Common Uses: Borders, beds, ands conatiners Begonia, Wax Sun/Part Shade/Shade Pansies Partial Sun Basic Care: Fertilize heavily, water when soil is dry, Basic Care: Water and feed regularly, plant in rich well Drought tolerant drained soils. Likes cool weather. Common Uses: Variety of uses Common Uses: Useful for bedding and edging in rock gardens Celosia Sun Basic Care: Keep soil moist and fertilize lightly Petunia Sun Common Uses: Containers, edging, borders, or bedding Basic Care: Water regularly and feed occasionally, deadhead old blossoms Coleus Sun/Part Shade Common Uses: Variety of uses Basic Care: Provide adequate water and feed regularly Common Uses: Bedding, borders, and containers Salvia Sun Basic Care: Deadhead, water during dry spells, and Cosmos Sun feed lightly Basic Care: Avoid overwatering and do not feed Common Uses: Beddings, borders, containers and Common Uses: Scattering among perennials cut flowers Dahlia Sun Snapdragons Sun Basic Care: Keep well watered and feed regularly Basic Care: Fertilize monthly and water moderately Common Uses: Good in borders, bedding, and containers Common Uses: Variety of uses Dianthus Sun Verbena Sun/Shade Basic Care: Best in well drained alkaline soils, Basic Care: Water moderately and feed regularly Likes cool weather Common Uses: Good ground cover in beds and borders Common Uses: Good for edging and bedding Vinca Sun Dusty Miller Sun Basic Care: Responds well to light feeding and regular Basic Care: Drought tolerant. Water lightly; watering. Drought tolerant, avoid overwatering. shear for tidiness Common Uses: Bedding, borders, ground cover and baskets Common Uses: Bedding, borders, and mixed containers Zinnia Sun Gazania Sun Basic Care: Water carefully to avoid wetting foliage. Basic Care: Best in light, sandy, well-drained soil in Feed lightly. full sun, loves heat. Common Uses: Ideal for ground cover and edging. Common Uses: At home in informal beds and borders Impatiens Shade Basic Care: Keep soil moist and fertilize lightly, can tolerate morning sun Common Uses: Variety of uses Lobelia Sun/Shade Basic Care: Keep soil moist. Cut back lightly after first bloom Common Uses: Hanging baskets, edging, and bedding Marigold Sun Basic Care: Water in dry spells and deadhead, avoid drying out Common Uses: Variety of uses

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Purslane Color Mix: Bright colored flowers close at night, with succulent Coleus leaves and fleshy stems. Grows in a spreading habit. A Stunning colors and variegation patterns highlight the great attractor for butterflies. Great for inexperienced shaded garden. Combine these rich colors with comple- gardeners and low maintainance gardens. mentary or contrasting flowers or foliages for a remark- Full sun Grows 6” (15cm) tall able effect. If well-watered, these exclusive cutting-grown Space 8-12” (20-30 cm) apart heat and drought tolerant plants will also grow in sun. Not hardy; grow as an annual Sun or shade Grows 24-36” (61-91 cm) tall Space 12” (30 cm) apart Water weekly during dry spells Not hardy; grow as an annual Licorice, Heather, Gazania & Sweet Vine: Also known as African daisies or treasure flowers. Licorice (Helichrysum petiolare) A heat-loving annual sometimes grown as perennials Attractive rounded leaves are borne on a moderately in warm climates. Yellow, white, orange or pink flowers trailing plant. Foliage contrasts with and highlights other begin late spring, lasting until the end of summer. Valued plants, making this a superb addition to containers, for their ease of care, Gazania can add a splash of color to any garden. hanging baskets and gardens. Combines well with Full sun Grows 8-12” (20-30 cm) tall geranium, verbena and dwarf delphinium. Prefers well-drained soil. Space 12” (30 cm) apart heat and drought tolerant Full to part sun Grows 12-18” (31-46 cm) tall Not hardy; grow as an annual Space 48” (122 cm) apart Requires excellent drainage, drought tolerant

Gypsophila (Baby’s Breath) Mexican Heather (Cuphea hyssopifolia) Airy flower sprays are ideal for flower arrangements, Delicate flowers complement tiny leaves and are perfect fresh or dried. Makes a wonderful cloudlike display at for adding lacy texture and soft color to containers or garden’s edge. Ideal as a filler between other garden plants garden’s edge. A long-lasting addition to fresh flower ar- or for covering the fading foliage of poppies and rangements. Makes a good houseplant where not spring-flowering bulbs. winter hardy. Full sun Grows 6-18” (15-46 cm) tall Full to part sun Grows 10-24” (25-61 cm) tall Space 12-24” (30-61 cm) apart Prefers well-drained soil Space 12” (31 cm) apart Water weekly during dry spells USDA zone 4 (-30°F) to USDA zone 9 (20°F) Not hardy; grow as an annual

Hypoestes (Polka Dot Plant) Sweet Potato Vine (Ipomoea) Grown for its colorful foliage. Dark green leaves are Outstanding plant with deep purple, yellow-green or speckled with pink, red or white. Makes a great addition tricolor foliage that provides excellent contrast in the to baskets, garden beds or container plantings. Pinch as garden. This vigorous vine can trail to 36”. Ideal for use needed to keep compact and prevent legginess. Prefers in hanging baskets, containers, or as an accent plant. home temperatures of 65-70°F (18-21°C). Sun or partial sun Grows 6-12” (15-30 cm) tall Sun or partial sun Grows 5-12” (13-30 cm) tall Space 24” (61 cm) apart Prefers consistent soil moisture Space 8” (20 cm) apart Water 2-3 times per week Not hardy; grow as an annual until established Not hardy; grow as an annual Accent Plants: Melampodium 74153 Delicate golden yellow daisylike flowers cover this bushy plant all season. A delightful addition to the border, or use in containers to accent the patio or yard. Grows well Ivy, Assorted Sun/Shade in any soil and tolerates heat and drought. No deadhead- ing required. Full sun Grows to 10” (25 cm) tall Space 10-12” (25-30 cm) apart Water 2-3 times per week until established Not hardy; grow as an annual Spike Sun/Shade Basic Care: Grows best in bright indirect sunlight. Profusion Zinnia zKeep soil evenly moist. An outstanding performer in containers and the garden. Common Uses: Great for pots and containers. Compact habit and flower quality combined with vigor and exceptional disease resistance contribute to excellent performance. Longer flowering in the garden than most Sprengeri Sun/Shade Zinnias. Available in Orange, White and Cherry. All are America Selec- Basic Care: Grows best in filtered sunlight. Allow soil tions Gold Medal Winners. to dry between thorough waterings. Fertilize weekly. Full sun Grows 18” (46 cm) tall Common Uses: Great for pots and containers and Space 18” (46 cm) apart heat and drought tolerant Not hardy; grow as an annual window boxes. Vinca Vine Sun/Shade Basic Care: Plant in organic-rich well-drained soil. Common Uses: Excellent for baskets, containers and window boxes.

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Live Wire – “Fiber Optic Grass” Grasses: (Isolepis cernua) Amazon Mist - Carex albula A compact form of an unusual, densely tufted Graceful, flowing mounds of finetextured orna- clumping grass that produces thin, hairlike leaves. mental grass are lovely spilling over slopes and Great addition to mixed containers, along ponds, walls. Attractive in containers, in rock gardens, or as an indoor plant. and at garden’s edge. Cut back to 3-4” as new Full to part sun Grows 6-8” (15-20 cm) tall Space 18-20” (46-51 cm) apart Grows well at water’s edge or in bog gardens growth begins in spring. A good houseplant USDA zone 8 (10°F) to USDA zone 10 (30°F) where not winter hardy. Full to part sun Grows 12-15” (31-38 cm) tall Space 18” (46 cm) apart Prefers consistent soil moisture Pony Tails – Stipa tenuissima (Feather Grass) USDA zone 7 (0°F) to USDA zone 10 (30°F) This native grass is valued in the garden for its strong form and bold flowering habit. Slender, Blue Arrows (Juncus inflexus) silky green flower spikes bloom above bright Narrow, straight gray-blue leaves in stiff clumps green clumps of foliage and dry to a beautiful are great for adding structure to gardens and golden color. Flower plumes are excellent for containers. Although heat and drought tolerant, dried arrangements. it also can be grown as a pond plant, where Full sun Grows 24-30” (61-76 cm) tall plants create a natural transition from water Space 24-30” (61-76 cm) apart to garden. Water at least once a week until established Full to part sun Grows to 36” (91 cm) tall Space 10-12” (25-31 cm) apart Prefers well-drained soil USDA zone 7 (0°F) to USDA zone 9 (30°F) USDA zone 5 (-20°F) to USDA zone 9 (20°F) Red Rooster (Carex buchananii) Bronco (Carex comans) Attractive fine-textured ornamental grass. Beautiful fine-textured foliage forms graceful, Excellent in the perennial garden or as a flowing mounds. Lovely spilling over slopes ground cover. The cinnamon colored foliage is and walls, in containers, and at garden’s edge. outstanding planted with silver foliage plants, brightly colored flowers or variegated grasses. Attractive planted with blue grasses such as Full to part sun little bluestem or blue lyme grass and bold- Grows 15-20” (38-51 cm) tall textured plants. Space 24” (61 cm) apart Full to part sun Grows 12-15” (31-38 cm) tall Prefers consistent soil moisture Space 12-15” (31-38 cm) apart Prefers consistent soil moisture USDA zone 7 (0°F) to USDA zone 9 (20°F) USDA zone 7 (0°F) to USDA zone 10 (30°F) Spiralis (Juncus effuses)

Festina (Festuca cinerea) This hardy bog plant has unusual, grasslike, wiry, Exceptional soft blue foliage creates a sea of twisted stems. Very effective when grown in con- texture and color when massed. An effective tainers and excellent in dried floral arrangements. accent when planted alone or in small groups. Prefers continually moist, acidic (sour) soil. Full sun and dry soil conditions give it the Full to part sun deepest blue color. Grows to 8” (20 cm) tall Full sun Grows to 16” (41 cm) tall Space 8-10” (20-25 cm) apart Space 10-12” (25-31 cm) apart Prefers well-drained soil Grows well at water’s edge or in bog gardens USDA zone 5 (-20°F) to USDA zone 9 (20°F) USDA zone 6 (-10°F) to USDA zone 9 (20°F)

“The varieties listed on this page are for INFORMATIONAL purposes only. We cannot honor requests Luurtsema Sales Inc./www.luurtsema.com for individual products on this page. For ordering use your official weekly order guides. Thank you.” 6 Vegetables – Heirloom, Hybrid, and Organic Variety Information Cabbage, (late) Bravo This rugged hybrid produces large, round heads that are uniform with a beautiful blue-green color. Semi- flattened globe shaped head. Use 10-12 inch spacing. (85 days) Cabbage, Chinese, Chinese Express Superior when spring planted, China Express offers good bolt resistance and excellent uniformity, with the mild, sweet, and tender crispness of the finest Napa cabbage. The medium green, stocky, barrel-shaped 74200 heads are tightly packed and weigh 4-5 pounds after trimming Assorted Vegetables, A-Z– (65-80 days) The number of days in parentheses below each variety is an indicator of the average length of time from transplant to fruit. Cabbage, Flat Dutch Late This variety offers large, broad, flat heads, weighing Beans, Derby 10 to 15 lbs. and measuring 7 x 14 in. The low-growing 1990 All-American Selection Winner! Bush type heads have a short core and excellent wrapper leaves. plant yielding 6” long green beans all season long. May grow poorly in hot weather but revives quickly Best if picked when 5” long. Great freezing and with onset of cool, wet weather. Has very good keeping quality. canning variety. (100 days) (53 days) Cabbage, Golden Acre Early Beans, Green and Gold This beautiful, early cabbage produces These French, filet-type beans are tender heads that are 5”-7” in diameter. thinner and smaller than other green Golden Acre’s compact plants are ideal beans, but have a delicious flavor and for small gardens and it can be planted crispy texture. Beans are ready to harvest closer together than other cabbage varieties. It is noted about 2 weeks after they bloom. Pick frequently to pre- for its uniform, round and tightly folded heads. vent beans from getting too starchy and eat them (65 days) as quickly as possible or freeze, if necessary. (55 days) Cabbage, Red Acre An early red cabbage that produces Broccoli, Destiny dense, deep purple, small round heads Mid-early maturing variety, and great for colorful slaws, salads, and cook- performs well for fall harvest in the ing. It won’t split when planted in the Desert Southwest. Dwarf plants spring, and is one of the best cabbages for winter produce broccoli with a nice smooth storage when planted in the late summer for fall harvest. dome and round shape. Destiny has medium-small 65 days) beads with good heat tolerance (55 days) Broccoli, Gypsy Gypsy is versatile for summer or fall harvest and provides uniform well-domed heads with a medium- small bead size and medium-sized stem. Large, healthy plants tolerate heat and are resistant to downy mildew. Suitable for bunching or crown cut. (58 days) Brussel Sprouts, Jade Cross Popular early maturing variety. Deep green sprouts are spaced closely on medium sized plants. High yield of medium sized sprouts. Holds well in adverse weather. (100 days) Cabbage, (early) Fast Vantage Fast Vantage matures quickly, resulting in 2.5-lb, medium, green heads up to 6 weeks earlier than other cabbage varieties. Cabbages can take some heat, but they love the cold, which means that you can have a cabbage or two gracing the garden in Spring and Fall, as well as Summer. (72 days)

Luurtsema Sales Inc./www.luurtsema.com “The varieties listed on this page are for INFORMATIONAL purposes only. We cannot honor requests 7 for individual products on this page. For ordering use your official weekly order guides. Thank you.” Vegetables – Heirloom, Hybrid, and Organic Variety Information Cantaloupe, Delicious Cucumbers, Speedway Fruit is 5-6 inch diameter, slightly oval, lightly netted, Slicing cucumber, known for its high yields. Produces thick salmon-orange color flesh with sweet and uniform, dark green, blocky, 8 inch fruit on a semi aromatic flavor. An open pollinated variety similar to vigorous plant. Popular because of it’s earlines, yields, Hearts of Gold but with better disease resistance and and disease resistance. an earlier harvest. (56 days) (85 days) Eggplant, Black Beauty Cantaloupe, Superstar This variety is characterized by its large glossy black When your customers demand large, high quality eggs on a large vigorous plant that requires staking. cantaloupes, this is your only choice! A heavy yielder The fine flavored fruit average 6 ½” long by 5” in diam- of 6-8 lb. round to slightly flattened melons with deep eter and weigh approximately 3 lbs. An average yield sutures and coarse net. Superstar is the preferred BIG is about 15 fruits per plant. This is excellent for stuffing MELON in the Northeast and Midwest with one of as well as providing perfect-size slices for parmagians & lasagnas. the finest flavors. (74 days) (86 days) Greens – Collard, Flash Cauliflower, Amazing Flash is a dark-green-leaved collard that has earned a The classic cauliflower with the hearty flavor and dense, reputation for its vigor, high uniformity, and impressive crisp texture that gardeners and gourmets love. Big, vig- yields. The 16-23 inch, smooth, broad-leaved plants are orous, uniform plants produce brilliant very slow to bolt, offering longer, more white, deeply domed heads. Ample wrapping leaves dependable harvests. An excellent cutting green with a provide shielding from sun and cold, so gardeners north mild, sweet flavor especially if exposed to a little frost. and south can grow this American favorite. (55 days) (75 days) Greens – Mustard, Cauliflower, Self Blanche Oriental Leaf Mix Wrapper leaves curl over heads and These pungent leafy greens from the blanch them automatically. Heads are brassica family are traditional fare in pure white and about 7 inches in Asia, Africa, the Southeastern US, and diameter. Stops growing in hot weather, other regional pockets. Their familiar so start it early. spicy-mustard flavor lends itself well to stir-fries and (75 days) sautés, as well as salad mix. Choose from diverse colors Cauliflower, Snow Crown – light to dark green, purple, red, or variegated – and Snow Crown is always mild and sweet. textures – smooth, frilly, or serrated leaves. Its hybrid vigor and rapid growth (30-40 days) make it one of the easiest to grow of all

early cauliflower varieties. It forms fully Greens – Turnip, Seven Top Popular Southern variety often grown domed curds in heads 7-8 inches across, weighing 1-2 for winter green. Used for greens, not the pounds. This variety maintains its prime eating quality roots, which are woody. Leaves grow 18-22 in. tall, but for up to 10 days in the garden. May manifest a delicate pink blush should be harvested when young and tender. when maturing in the hotter parts of summer. (55 days) (45 days) Celery, Greenbay Kale, Winterbor a biennial plant reaching 12 to 24 inches tall. A One of the most winter hardy kales, Winterbor has temperate-climate crop, celery grows best between curled, thick, blue-green leaves. Very vigorous, it can 59 and 70 degrees Fahrenheit. This vegetable tolerates grow up to 2 feet, developing an abundance of ruffled, frosty cold weather when planted in fertile, moist soil fancy leaves for salad mixes. A magnificent early spring that drains well. and late fall kale. Really sweet and juicy after frosts. (100 days) (60 days) Cucumbers, Burpless Kohlrabi, Early White This vigorous vining plant delivers armloads of the Light green, smooth skin has a creamy white, tender most delicious cukes you will ever eat, all entirely flesh. Flavor is mild, sweet, turnip-like. Superb raw or bitter- and burp-free! The fruit reaches 10 to 12 inches steamed. long, slender and cylindrical, with faint stripes on the (60 days) necks and a deep green, smooth, thin skin. (55 days) Lettuce Leaf, Bergams Green Cucumbers, Marketmore Glossy, high quality green leaves with outstanding This slicing cucumber has 8-9” long, slender, dark green performance all season long. Vibrant green color and fruits that maintain their uniform color even under some Batavian characteristics; slow to bolt and retains weather stress. Begins bearing late, but picks for a crispness and flavor throughout the season. A standout relatively long time in our trials for its appearance and flavor. (58 days) (55 days) “The varieties listed on this page are for INFORMATIONAL purposes only. We cannot honor requests Luurtsema Sales Inc./www.luurtsema.com for individual products on this page. For ordering use your official weekly order guides. Thank you.” 8 Vegetables – Heirloom, Hybrid, and Organic Variety Information Lettuce Romaine, Winter Density 74174 This lettuce variety will withstand light frosts and PEPPERS, (HOT)–

produces 8 to 10” high upright heads with crisp, dark The number of days in parentheses below each variety is an indicator of the average green leaves. Best suited for mature salad mixes in length of time from transplant to maturity. both summer and fall. Bulgarian Carrot (HOT) (55-65 days) The seed of this charming heirloom was reportedly Lettuce Head, Sun Devil smuggled out of the Iron Curtain a quarter century Sun Devil is large, shows excellent ago. Extremely productive 18” tall plants produce 3 heading and exceptional texture. This iceberg is uniform ½” fruits which grow very close to the stem and ripen … row after row of big glossy heads. from green to a bright yellow-orange color. This pepper glows with a (80 days) brilliant hue and intense flavor, fruity and pungent at the same time; it adds a colorful tint to glazes, marinades and salsas. Lettuce, Leaf, Tasty Mix (65-68 days) Blend of unique shapes and colors. Prolific and easy to grow. Plant every two weeks for Cayenne (HOT) harvest all summer. Plant early spring plantings in These long, slender, slightly wrinkled, very hot peppers sunny location, and partial shade as weather warms up. are especially good for pickles, canning and drying. (80 days) Brilliant, fiery red peppers are no thicker than a pencil. Excellent for chili and homemade salsa. Two-celled Muskmelon, Hales Best fruits start out dark green, and then ripen HEIRLOOM–Heavy producer of to a bright red color. oval-shaped muskmelons averaging 4-5 (72 days) lbs each. Melons are heavily netted and slightly ribbed with juicy salmon flesh. Cayenne Long Slim (HOT) This great variety has stood the test of Long Slim Red Cayenne is a very time and is still loved by many for its old-fashioned productive plant, it is upright-growing melon flavor. Skin is thinner than most modern hybrids and reaches about 24” in height. The and does not hold up well to shipping. Good resistance plants are covered with long, thin to Powdery Mildew, and resistant to drought. peppers which mature from emerald green to a scarlet (86 days) red in approximately (70 days) Onions, Walla Walla This is a large, sweet Spanish onion Garden Salsa (HOT) with light-brown skin and mild white F1 Hybrid. Plant produces high yields of flesh. Famous for its sweet flavor in fresh 8” long hot peppers. Peppers are mildly eating, Walla Walla is a medium to large hot and turn from green to red when mild onion with white flesh and light brown skin. Very mature. Plant has green stems, green cold hardy but not a keeper. Can be directly sown in leaves, and white flowers. Developed specifically for mid-spring. making salsa and picante sauce. A variety from the USA. (100-120 days). Disease Resistant. (85 days) Onion, Yellow Sweet Spanish Heavy yields and good, sweet flavor make this variety a Habañero (HOT) garden favorite. They grow as big as they taste—weigh- Among the very hottest ever measured! Capsi- ing up to 1 lb. Store for up to 6 months for use in fresh cum Chinese is reportedly 1,000 times hotter than eating, cooking and more. Long day. Jalapeno! Native to the Yucatan, lantern-shaped, 1” by 1-1/2 “ pods, with thin, wrinkled light green flesh, (115 days) ripen to a lovely golden orange. A favorite for sauces. High-yielding plants grow 36” tall.

Peas, Sugar Snap (95 days) This is the wonderfully sweet, edible-pod pea so popu- lar with consumers and gardeners. The delicious, tender Hot Portugal (HOT) pods are great raw (eaten before you ever leave the gar- This sweet and spicy pepper is long with thin flesh and den), stir-fried, or in salads. They also freeze very well. ripens quickly in shorter growing seasons. Best when (60 days) allowed to ripen red on the plant. These peppers are great fresh: sauteed in , stews, and added to stir fries for some heat. Dried and crushed, these peppers make some of the best red chile flakes around. (70 days) Hungarian Hot (HOT) Spicy, fairly hot banana shaped fruits, 6” long and 1-1/2” across - perfect for pickling. Matures from light yellow to bright red. Best hot pepper for cooler climates. Ever-bearing plants are 16 to 24” tall, strong, upright. (67 days)

Luurtsema Sales Inc./www.luurtsema.com “The varieties listed on this page are for INFORMATIONAL purposes only. We cannot honor requests 9 for individual products on this page. For ordering use your official weekly order guides. Thank you.” Vegetables – Heirloom, Hybrid, and Organic Variety Information Jalapeño (HOT) Wenks Yellow Hots (HOT) Very hot, ideal for Mexican dishes. Deep green fruits Three-inch long wax peppers with thick walls, ripens mature to red. Sausage-shaped fruits, 3-1/2” by 1-1/2”, from yellow to bright orange then red. Grown by the are also perfect for pickling. Compact, non-brittle bushes. late Erris Wenk, one of the last large truck farmers in (60–65 days) Albuquerque’s South Valley. A great variety for canning and pickling. Maule’s Red Hot (80 days) Even northern areas can harvest loads of long, 10” cayenne-type peppers with this variety. Fruits mature from green to red.Flavor is excellent for hot sauce or PEPPERS, (SWEET)– 74174 dried pepper flakes. The number of days in parentheses below each variety is an indicator of the (80 days) average length of time from transplant to maturity. Newmex Big Jim Antohi Romanian The largest of New Mexican varieties, this pepper has This Romanian heirloom arrived in the United States pods up to 12 inches long that weigh as much as 4 in 1991 when Romanian acrobat Jan Antohi defected ounces. Their size makes them a favorite for chiles to the U.S. The 4” long by 2 ¼” wide sweet peppers rellenos. Medium hot pungency. As an advantage, turn from pale yellow to orange and then to red plants are able to set fruit under hot, dry conditions. when mature. (80 days) (78 days) Poblano/Ancho Better Belle Called Ancho when dried, Poblano F1 Hybrid. An early great-tasting variety when fresh. This is one of the most with very blocky and thick-walled popular peppers grown in Mexico. four-lobed peppers. Better Belle pepper Plants grow to 2 1/2 ft. tall. Fully plants maintain large fruit size and good ripened, red fruits are much hotter and flavorful than production all season. Better Belles are also the earlier picked green ones. Tobacco Mosaic tolerant. Pinch off early flowers to (65-70 days) encourage plant growth and fruit size. Serrano (65 days) This variety is a vigorous bearer of hot, California Wonder pungent, candle-shaped fruits that Great for stuffing, but tasty enough for mature from green to bright red. Plants salads, do well in most climates and are California wonder is an excellent sweet especially well adapted to hot, humid areas. This pepper bell for cold climates. In longer season is growing in popularity for pickling and salsa, and is climates, peppers turn bright red after maturing. More the pepper of choice for making pico de gallo. vitamin C than an orange! A good container variety. (80 days) (75 days) Serrano del Sol (HOT) Corno di Toro This hybrid Serrano matures earlier and is larger than Plant produces good yields of 10” long by 1 ½” wide traditional varieties. The 3” long fruits begin dark green sweet pepper. Peppers turn from green to red when and turn to red when mature. The unique flavor makes mature. Excellent in salads, sauteed, or grilled. it a great choice for cooking and is not excessively hot. A heirloom variety from Italy. (62 days) (72 days) Super Chili (HOT) Cubanelle Pale green to red fruit. Narrow chili shape. 1/2 inches This is a sweet Italian frying type pepper with a wide by about 2 inches long. Thin walled. They are delicious taste. The fruit are long, and thick skinned extremely hot. They can be dried whole which reduces with 2 to 3 lobes. Starting out green handling. Then just pop them whole into your dishes (65 days) and remove before serving. (66 days) Golden Cal. Wonder – Yellow Colorful golden bells that are very sweet and tasty. Gold Tobasco peppers are superb for fresh eating, great for kitchen or A famous heirloom and became the main ingredient in market gardens. The productive plants Tabasco Pepper Sauce. This pepper is very hot and has produce early and are good for northern climates. a delicious flavor. The plants grow up to 4 feet tall and (75 days) are covered with small, thin peppers. Needs a warm summer or can be grown as a potted plant. Fruit ripen from green Golden Summer – Yellow to orange, then red. F1 Hybrid. Plant produces good yields of 4” long by 4” (80 days) wide sweet bell peppers. Peppers start out lime-green, then mature to a beautiful sunny gold. Can be used when lime green or sunny gold. Excellent gourmet pepper for salads, stuffing, and cooking. (70 days) “The varieties listed on this page are for INFORMATIONAL purposes only. We cannot honor requests Luurtsema Sales Inc./www.luurtsema.com for individual products on this page. For ordering use your official weekly order guides. Thank you.” 10 Vegetables – Heirloom, Hybrid, and Organic Variety Information Jimmy Nardello’s This heirloom is originally from the Basilicate region of southern Italy. Arriving in the United States in Purple Beauty –Purple 1887 with the mother of Jimmy Nardello, this sweet Purple bell pepper. Large 4-lobed, thick-walled fruits pepper has become a favorite for frying. The 8” to borne on sturdy compact plants. Tender crisp texture, 10” tapered fruits grow on productive 24” tall plants and have a mild, mild sweet flavor. Holds in the purple stage for some sweet flavor that is just a little spicy but not overwhelming. The fruit time before ripening to a radiant purple-red. becomes bright red at maturity and is a favorite for cooking as well as (70-75 days) eating raw. Red Baron (80-90 days) The aristocrat of bell peppers, bright red Baron is dis- Keystone, Giant Green tinguished by high yields of blocky, 4-in. (10-cm) long (green to red) A California Wonder type with large, fruits. Thick-walled, with heavy flesh, Baron is excellent blocky, pendant fruit (3½ x 4 in.). Mosaic resistant. for eating fresh, roasting and stuffing. Heavy foliage reduces susceptibility to sunscald. Thick (70 days) stems hold up under heavy fruit load Red Beauty (79 days) A red bell pepper widely adapted to reliably turn red in King of the North almost any area of the country. Very thick-walled, heavy Reliable variety for short seasons. fruits are blocky, and about 4 inches long. Heavy yields Known for being able to produce good of bright red sweet peppers. sized peppers in northern VT, where the (70 days) growing season is a mere 90 days. Our Sweet Banana improved High Mowing strain has been selected for a One of the most popular non-bell sweet higher percentage of blocky, thick-walled, early ripening peppers, excellent both fresh and cooked! peppers, each with three to four lobes. Plants are upright Thick-walled fruits with sweet, mild, and strong, supporting heavy yields of 3-4” fruits that waxy flesh are prolifically produced on 16 turn green to glossy red. A winner every time! to 24” plants with pendant fruits. Fruits start out (90 days) a pale green, ripening to yellow, then red. Marconi, Giant (66 days) 2001 AAS Winner, Large, tapered, Tollie’s Sweet fruits grow to 8” by 3”, with a sweet, The versatility of this Italian heirloom smokey flavor that’s equally delectable has made it a favorite of many garden- when eaten green or red, fresh or grilled. ers. Sweet, red fruits are great for eating Widely adaptable, it produces larger than normal crops fresh,canning, or making sauces. Plants just about anywhere. Withstands severe weather and are easy to grow and produce dependable yields of disease. 4” to 5” tapered fruits that start out green and ripen to (70 days) deep red. Orange Bell (75-85 days) Super sweet, brilliant orange fruit are blocky with Yolo Wonder –Red good-sized thick flesh that is flavorful and among the Heavy yielder of large thick-skinned sweet bell pepper best tasting of all peppers. Plants produce large yields that turns from dark green to bright red when mature. of this most magnificent pepper. Perfect for stuffing. (80-90 days) (75 days) Pimento Sheepnose Also called the cherry pepper. It measures 3-4 inches long and 2-3 inches side. It is bright red and shaped Pickles, Homemade like a heart. You might be most familiar with the Especially bred for home pickling, these attractive, pimento as the famous pepper used to stuff olives.This extra-tasty cukes will make perfect pickles every time! pepper is not overly spicy, being rather mild and sweet to the taste. Boasting solid, crisp flesh and excellent bite, they You usually find pimento peppers fresh or pickled. The spice powder, should be harvested at about 1 1/2 inches for tiny sweet paprika, is made from dried pimento peppers. pickles, or let mature to 5 or 6 inches for hefty, robust dills and spears. (70 -80 days) At whatever size, they are firm and tender-sweet! Plants grow very vigorously over a long season, with great disease resistance for even Pretty N Sweet bigger yields. Small compact plant produces high yields of small (55 days) sweet peppers. This ornamental plant has edible sweet peppers. These bite size sweet peppers come in a variety of green, yellow, and red colors. Suitable for small gardens and containers. (60 days)

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One of the most popular varieties grown Originally passed down from the Cherokee tribe of Na- by home gardeners. Plant produces good yields of very tive Americans, Cherokee Purple is a reliable producer flavorful 1 lb meaty tomatoes. Tomatoes turn bright of medium purple-brown fruits with darker shoulders. red when mature. Crack Resistant. Fruits are round to oblong with no cracking and aver- (78 days) Indeterminate age 8 to 12 oz. The heirloom exhibits tolerance to mild drought as well as to common diseases. Black Cherry (80 to 90 days) Indeterminate Bred in Florida by the late Vince Sapp, the round, 15-20 gm., fruits are almost black in color. The flavor is Coure de Toro (heart of the bull) dynamic – much like an heirloom. High yielding. This is a large, oblong, pink Oxheart type tomato. Thick (75 Days) Indeterminate flesh, sweet flavor, it may grow to 2 lbs. An Italian heirloom. (89 days) Indeterminate Originating on the Isle of Krim in the Lower Ukraine, the Black Krim Tomato is one of the oldest varieties of black F1 Hybrid. Plant produces high yields tomatoes available; it is a most unusual of flavorful 6 oz red tomatoes. High in novelty. Fruits are a dark, deep red (almost a shiny black) Vitamin A and C. One of the earliest with heavy green shoulders and are about 10 to 12 oz. slicing tomatoes on the market. Excellent Interior is a deep, reddish-green color. Sweet and tasty. for salads and sandwiches. Disease Resistant. Matures extremely early. (60 days) Indeterminate (69 Days) Indeterminate Box Car Willie Offered under a variety of names to This old-timer may become your tomato American gardeners of choice due to its prolific yields of since the mid-1800’s, this unique heir- smooth, reddish-orange fruits averaging loom looks very much like a small peach, 10 to 16 oz. with an old-fashioned flavor it is even slightly fuzzy! Small, 2 oz. fruits have a fuzzy you’ll remember from childhood. These high yielding, light-yellow skin with a hint of pink when fully ripe. multi-use tomatoes will last throughout the season and The distinctive flavor is delicate, light, clean and a little are ideal for canning, freezing, or for home-cooked fruit-like. A prolific producer of juicy fruits that have meals. Crack-free and disease resistant. excellent keeping quality. (80 Days) Determinate (75 days) Indeterminate German Johnson (NEW) An Amish heirloom that dates back to 1885 and is A large, prolific plant originating in Virginia and North generally considered to be the world’s best-flavored Carolina. Thought to be one of the four parent lines of tomato. Plants look like potato vines with good yields “Radiator Charlie’s .” Big, leafy, robust of extra-large firm skinned pink beefsteak tomatoes plants that produces huge, 1 lb., pink, beefsteak type (up to 2 lbs.). tomatoes The flavor is excellent. (90-100 Days) Indeterminate (76-80 days) Indeterminate Brandywine Red Giant Belgium An Amish heirloom that dates back to 1885 and is A very popular heirloom, ans is an exceptional producer generally considered to be the world’s best-flavored of very sweet pink fruits. The giant fruits average 2 lbs. tomato. Plants look like potato vines with good yields and have been reported to have weighed in at nearly of extra-large firm skinned pink beefsteak tomatoes 5 lbs. The dark pink fruits have smooth blossom ends, (up to 2 lbs.). low-acid, mild flavor, and are so sweet that some growers use them (90-100 Days) Indeterminate to make wine. The solid meat and size mean one slice per sandwich! (82 to 90 days) Indeterminate Celebrity F1 Hybrid. 1984 All-America Selections Winner! Golden Girl Plant produces high yields of 8 oz red tomatoes all The golden-orange fruit produced by this plant are season long until frost. Tomatoes are firm and flavorful smooth skinned and average 7 oz. each. This taste is and turn red when mature. Plant has strong vines and mild and very sweet. does extremely well in most regions. Disease Resistant. (69 days) Determinate (72 days) Determinate Luurtsema Sales Inc./www.luurtsema.com “The varieties listed on this page are for INFORMATIONAL purposes only. We cannot honor requests 13 for individual products on this page. For ordering use your official weekly order guides. Thank you.” Vegetables – Heirloom, Hybrid, and Organic Variety Information Health Kick Mortgage Lifter The juicy, plum-shaped fruit weigh about 4 oz. with Also called Radiator Charlie’s Mortgage Lifter, the a very fine flavor. This variety is great for salads and heritage of this tomato is traced back to West Virginia very disease resistant. Plants will grow to about 4 feet in the 1940’s. This long-time favorite offers good yields tall if staked and will set a large number of fruit under of very large, smooth, pink-skinned fruits even during normal growing conditions. times of drought. The fruits are very meaty with few seeds much like (72 days) Determinant Giant Belgium, but not quite as large. This variety has proven to be very disease resistant but is most cherished for its mild, delectable, Japanese Black Trifele (NEW) sweet flavor. Plants yield prolific quantities of 6 oz. fruit that looks (75 to 85 Days) Indeterminate like a beautiful mahogany-colored Bartlett pear with greenish shoulders. Prized Heirloom with Russian Mountain Spring origin. The Black Trifele is one of the blackest varieties F1 Hybrid Plant produces good yields of bright red available and is resistant to cracking. tomatoes. Tomatoes are firm and resist blossom end rot. (65 days) Indeterminate Developed by NC State University. Suitable for home garden and market growers. Crack Resistant. Disease Jet Star Resistant: VFF Prolific producer of big, globe-shaped fruits that ripen (72 days) Determinate all the way through. Excellent flavor with low acidity. Nice, compact habit. Patio (70 days) Indeterminate F1 Hybrid. Plant produces large yields of 2” red tomatoes. Excellent for small Juliette gardens or containers on your deck. 1999 AAS Winner! This cherry-type Great for school projects. Kids love them. tomato offers 1 oz. elongated fruits with Disease Resistant. glossy, red-skin that cling to the vine (70 days) Determinate longer than most other cherry-types. Very sweet and resistant to cracking. Pineapple (60 days) Indeterminate Enormous, uniquely patterned fruits will be the center of attraction in the garden. Kentucky Beefsteak The beefsteak type fruits easily grow to This produces enor- 5” or larger with an orange-yellow flesh mous fruit weighing as much as two that is decorated with red streaks. Fruits have meaty pounds and generally more attrac- flesh, mild flavor, and no green shoulders. Heavy tive than other beefsteak tomatoes. foliaged plants produce good yields. The globe-shaped fruit are a deep orange color with a (85-90 days) Indeterminate smooth skin. (115 days) Indeterminate Principe Borghese An Italian heirloom variety whose plum Lemon Boy shaped fruits are unusually meaty, with Extremely vigorous plants produce very little juice and few seeds. It is a large harvests of attractive fruit that weighs 8 ozs. or favorite for sun-drying, sauces, and canning. Small, very more. Flavor is outstanding, mild and sweet yet tangy prolific plants provide large yields of 1 oz. red grape shaped tomatoes and definitely not bland. This one is easy to grow and and may require support. understandably one of our most popular yellow tomatoes. (75 Days) Determinate (72 days) Indeterminate Red Cherry Manitoba Plant produces high yields of large 1 ¼” diameter red Produces vigorous determinate plants that thrive in cherry tomatoes. Excellent for salads and snacks. cool climates with short seasons. An early producer Tomatoes grow in clusters. Very productive. with excellent yields. Manitoba tomato plants bear (75 days) Indeterminate medium-large fruits 6 oz. The bright red fruits have smooth skin and firm, meaty flesh with a refreshing, tangy tomato taste. Red Grape (65 days) Determinate F1 Hybrid. Plant produces high yields of glossy red grape shaped tomatoes. Tomatoes are very sweet and Matt’s Wild Cherry perfect for salads and gourmet dishes. Grows in clusters Genetically linked to wild Mexican tomatoes from the like grapes too. Holds on the vine longer than any other state of Hidago. produce a tall, vigorous, rangy, inde- . Crack Resistant. terminate, regular-leaf tomato plant with thousands of (60 days) Indeterminate 1/2 -inch red cherry tomatoes, borne in clusters. Fruits have a very sweet, delicious taste. Like snacking on candy. Heirloom Roma 1889. Plant produces heavy yields of 3” long red plum shaped (70 Days) Indeterminate tomatoes. Tomatoes are flavorful and have very few seeds. One of the most popular varieties for paste, sauce, , and canning. Disease Resistant. (75 days) Determinate

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VEGETABLES 804 BYC HEIRLOOM HIH Beans-Derby 3 Beans-Green/Gold Mix 3 Broccoli, Destiny 3 3 Broccoli, Gypsy 3 Brussel Sprouts, Jade Cross 3 3 Cabbage - (Early) Fast Vantage 3 Cabbage - (Late) Bravo 3 Cabbage - Chinese Chinese Express 3 Cabbage - Flat Dutch Late 3 3 Cabbage - Golden Acre Early 3 Cabbage - Red Acre 3 3 Cabbage - Red Ruby Perfection Cantaloupe, Delicious 3 Cantaloupe, Super Star 3 3= Product Availability Cauliflower, Amazing 3 Cauliflower, Self Blanche 3 Cauliflower, Snow Crown 3 Celery, Greenbay 3 Cucumber Burpless 3 Cucumber, Marketmore 3 3 Cucumber, Speedway 3 Eggplant, Black Beauty 3 3 Eggplant, Early Midnight 3 Greens - Collard, Flash 3 Greens - Mustard, Oriental Leaf Mix 3 Greens - Turnip, Seven Top 3 Kale, Winterbor 3 Kohlrabi-Early White 3 Lettuce Leaf - Bergams Green 3 3 Lettuce Romaine, Winter Destiny 3 Lettuce Romaine,Tall Guzmaine Elite 3 Lettuce, Head, Sun Devil 3 Lettuce, Leaf, Tasty Mix 3 3 Muskmelon Hales Best Jumbo 3 Onion, Walla Walla 3 Onion, Yellow Sweet Spanish 3 3 Peas, Sugar Snap 3 Pickles - Homemade 3 3 Pickles - National Pickling 3 Spinach, Imperial Green 3 Spinach, Tyee 3 Squash - Butternut, Early Butternut 3 3 Squash - Butternut, Waltham Squash - Yellow St. Neck 3 Squash Acorn, Table Queen 3 Summer Squash, Prosperity 3 Swiss Chard, Bright Lights 3 Watermelon, Crimson Sweet 3 Watermelon, Sugar Baby 3 3 “The varieties listed on this page are for INFORMATIONAL purposes only. We cannot honor requests Luurtsema Sales Inc./www.luurtsema.com for individual products on this page. For ordering use your official weekly order guides. Thank you.” 16 Vegetables – Heirloom, Hybrid, and Organic Order information

VEGETABLES 804 BYC HEIRLOOM HIH Zucchini, Black Beauty 3 Zucchini, Dark Green 3 Zucchini, Raven 3

HOT PEPPERS 804 BYC HEIRLOOM HIH Bulgarian Carrot 3 3 Cayenne 3 Cayenne Long Slim 3 Garden Salsa 3 Habañero 3 3 Hot Portugal 3 Hungarian Hot Yellow 3 3 Jalapeno 3 3 3 Maule’s Red Hot 3 3= Product Availability Newmex Big Jim 3 Poblano/Ancho 3 3 3 Serrano 3 3 Serrano Del Sol 3 Super Chili 3 Tabasco 3 Wenks Yellow 3

SWEET PEPPERS 804 BYC HEIRLOOM HIH Antohi Romanian 3 Better Belle - Green 3 3 California Wonder - Green 3 3 3 Corno Di Toro 3 Cubanelle 3 3 Golden Cal. Wonder-Yellow 3 Golden Summer - Yellow 3 Jimmy Nardello’s 3 King of the North 3 Marconi Giant 3 3 Orange Bell 3 Pimento 3 Pretty N Sweet 3 Purple Beauty - Purple 3 3 Red Baron 3 Red Beauty - Red 3 Sheepnose Pimento 3 Sweet Banana 3 3 Tollie’s Sweet 3 3 Yolo Wonder - Red 3

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TOMATOES (continued) 804 BYC HEIRLOOM HIH Better Boy 3 3 Better Bush 3 Big Beef 3 3 3 Big Boy 3 3 Black Cherry 3 Black Krim 3 Box Car Willie 3 Brandywine 3 Brandywine Red 3 Celebrity 3 3 Champion 3 Cherokee Purple 3 3 Coure de Toro 3 Early Girl 3 3 3= Product Availability Garden Peach 3 German Johnson 3 Giant Belgium 3 Golden Girl 3 Great White Health Kick 3 Japanese Black Trifele 3 Jet Star 3 Juliette 3 Kentucky Beefsteak 3 Lemon Boy 3 Manitoba 3 Matt’s Wild Cherry 3 Mortgage Lifter 3 Mountain Spring 3 Patio 3 3 Pineapple 3 3 Principe Borghese 3 Red Cherry 3 3 Red Grape 3 3 Roma 3 3 3 Rutgers 3 3 Sausage 3 Soldacki 3 Striped German 3 Sungold 3 Super Fantastic 3 Super Sweet 100 3 Sweet 100’s 3 3 Tigerella 3 Wisconsin 55 3 Yellow Pear 3 Yellow Stuffer 3

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