Albert Lea Seed House 2018 Garden Catalog | Page 4

ASPARAGUS
MARY WASHINGTON
3-4 years . One of the most popular of all heirloom asparagus varieties and an excellent choice for the garden . Spears are tender , thick , heavy and straight . Fast-growing , extremely hardy and rust-proof .
1 / 4 oz $ 2.49
BEAN-BUSH
TOPCROP 48 days . Resistant to common bean mosaic ; low fibrous content and consistently high-yielding . Suited to canning , freezing , market , and home use . Round stringless pods are 6-7 ” long .
1 / 4 lb $ 2.19
CONTENDER
49 days . Beans are 6-8 ” long and slightly curved . Excellent for short , cool growing seasons . This productive stringless variety is good for canning and freezing . Very distinctive flavor .
1 / 4 lb $ 2.19
IMPROVED TENDERGREEN 53 days . Provides delicious quality without susceptibility to bean mosaic virus . Plant is medium-large , erect , and sturdy . Heavy yields of 6 ” green pods with a rich and tender flavor .
1 / 4 lb $ 2.19
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Mary Washington
1 / 2 oz $ 2.99
1 / 2 lb $ 3.49
1 / 2 lb $ 3.49
1 / 2 lb $ 3.49
1 oz $ 4.99
1 lb $ 5.49
1 lb $ 5.49
1 lb $ 5.49
1 / 4 lb $ 14.99
5 lb $ 21.99
5 lb $ 21.99
5 lb $ 21.99
ROMA II
53 days . Roma II is a bush form of the famous Pole Romano . Its distinctive robust flavor and heavy crop of stringless , flat green pods make it a great choice for green bean lovers .
1 / 4 lb $ 2.19
PROVIDER
55 days . A delicious prolific bean that yields all season . Resistant to powdery mildew and tolerant of hot weather . Declared to have the best “ bean ” taste . Popular with canners .
1 / 4 lb $ 2.19
ROYAL BURGUNDY 55 days . The brilliant purple 5 ” pods are eye-catching at market , easy to spot when harvesting , and add stunning color to salads when used raw . Cooking turns the pods green .
1 / 4 lb $ 2.19
BLUE LAKE
55 days . Tender pods grow up to 6 ” long ; white seeds and fiber are slow to form . Vigorous , somewhat spreading plants produce heavy yields , particularly later in the season . Good for fresh eating , market or canning .
1 / 4 lb $ 2.19
JADE
60 days . Strong , upright plants produce long , round , straight pods with excellent flavor and color . Pods average 7 ” long and are easy to pick . Tolerant to bean mosaic , curly top and rust .
1 / 4 lb $ 2.99
1 / 2 lb $ 3.49
1 / 2 lb $ 3.49
1 / 2 lb $ 3.49
1 / 2 lb $ 3.49
1 / 2 lb $ 4.79
Roma II
1 lb $ 5.49
1 lb $ 5.49
1 lb $ 5.49
1 lb $ 5.49
1 lb $ 7.49
5 lb $ 21.99
5 lb $ 21.99
5 lb $ 21.99
5 lb $ 21.99
5 lb $ 29.99
BEAN-DRIED
CALIFORNIA BLACKEYE PEA
70 days . Pods are 6-8 ” long and well-filled with large seeds . Delicious flavor , either fresh or dried . Blackeye peas , like other beans , require warm days and warm nights to develop properly . For fresh use , pick pods when plump with seeds .
1 / 4 lb $ 2.19
Royal Burgundy
PINTO 85 days . A popular choice for Mexican cuisine . The 20-inch , halfrunner type plants produce light tan seeds with brown speckles . May be eaten as a green snap bean when young . Also delicious refried .
1 / 4 lb $ 2.19
GREAT NORTHERN NAVY
90 days . A large white bean excellent for baking and cooking . Cooks in less time than traditional navy beans with better flavor .
1 / 4 lb $ 2.19
1 / 2 lb $ 3.49
1 / 2 lb $ 3.49
1 / 2 lb $ 3.49
1 lb $ 5.49
1 lb $ 5.49
1 lb $ 5.49
5 lb $ 21.99
5 lb $ 21.99
5 lb $ 21.99
RED KIDNEY
95 days . Pods are 5-6 ” with 4-5 seeds per pod . Used in Mexican dishes , bean salad , and for baking . Plant is 14-16 ” tall .
1 / 4 lb $ 2.19
1 / 2 lb $ 3.49
1 lb $ 5.49
5 lb $ 21.99
Prices and varieties subject to supply / availability .