Albert Lea Seed House 2017 Garden Catalog | Page 8

EGGPLANT
LONG PURPLE
76 days . This Italian heirloom produces dark purple cucumbershaped fruit with firm , mild flesh . Northern climate yields can average four fruits per plant .
1 / 16 oz $ 1.79
BLACK BEAUTY
80 days . Bushy plant spreads 24- 30 ” with purplish-black oval fruit . Fruit has a fine , high-quality flavor , and yields well in longer seasons .
1 / 16 oz $ 1.79
GOURD
SMALL ORNAMENTAL MIXTURE
90 days . A delightful collection of shapes and colors , both smooth and warted .
1 / 4 oz $ 2.19
TEN COMMANDMENTS MIXTURE
95 days . Produces small gourds with a ring of ten prongs . Colors vary from green to white , yellow and orange .
1 / 8 oz $ 3.99
HARVEST WINGS MIXTURE 95 days . Small , multi-colored fruit with varying shapes and contours . Sets an abundance of fruit on a small semi-bush plant .
1 / 8 oz $ 4.99
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Black Beauty
1 / 8 oz $ 2.99
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1 / 2 oz $ 3.99
1 / 4 oz $ 4.49
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1 oz $ 5.49
1 / 2 oz $ 7.99
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1 / 4 lb $ 12.99
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1 / 4 lb $ 17.99
1 oz $ 19.99
1 oz $ 12.99
Ten Commandments
LARGE ORNAMENTAL MIXTURE
120 days . Ideal mix for arts and crafts , with a wide range of sizes , shapes and colors .
1 / 4 oz $ 2.19
1 / 2 oz $ 3.99
1 oz $ 5.49
1 / 4 lb $ 17.99
BIRDHOUSE GOURD
105 days . Requires a long growing season . Yields fruits up to 14 ” long with a bowl at the bottom and a wider area at top . Gourds require a curing process before crafting .
1 / 4 oz $ 2.19
LUFFA ( SPONGE )
120 days . Used to make sponges . Fruit is 8-12 ” long and 3-4 ” in diameter and turns gray when mature . Requires a long and warm growing season .
1 / 4 oz $ 2.19
DIPPER GOURD
120 days . Fruit can reach a length of 24 ” when grown on the ground or up to 4 ’ when grown on a trellis . Bulb ends are 6 - 8 ” in diameter . Light green and smooth exterior .
1 / 4 oz $ 2.19
HERB
CILANTRO
45-70 days . The foliage ( cilantro ) is used in Mexican and Asian dishes and the seeds ( coriander ) are used to make curry powder . Cilantro grows fast in the cool weather of spring .
1 / 4 oz $ 1.49
1 / 2 oz $ 3.99
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1 / 2 oz $ 2.49
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1 oz $ 3.99
1 / 4 lb $ 17.99
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1 / 4 lb $ 9.99
BOUQUET DILL 68 days . This plant is vigorous and has a large , fairly compact head . Plant size is 30-40 ” with slender stems and dark green foliage .
1 / 4 oz $ 1.49
ITALIAN FLAT LEAF PARSLEY
70 days . Easy to grow and forms an attractive 18 ” mounded plant . Parsley seed must be soaked overnight before sowing ; germination is slow .
ITALIAN BASIL 75 days . Annual plant grows to about 18 ”, and provides several harvests . A favorite in Italian dishes , basil prefers well-drained soil , even moisture , and full sun .
1 / 4 oz $ 1.49
BROADLEAF SAGE
75 days . Best known as a flavoring herb for meats , dressings , and sauces .
1 / 8 oz $ 2.99
ITALIAN OREGANO
90 days . With a strong , aromatic flavor , oregano is typically used in spaghetti sauce and pizza .
1 / 8 oz $ 3.99
Italian Flat Leaf Parsley
1 / 8 oz $ 3.99
THYME
90 days . With a strong , aromatic flavor , thyme is used in spaghetti sauce , pizza and other Italian dishes . 12 ” plant with purple flowers . very slow .
1 / 8 oz $ 3.99
1 / 2 oz $ 2.49
1 / 4 oz $ 6.99
1 / 2 oz $ 2.49
1 / 4 oz $ 4.49
1 / 4 oz $ 6.99
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1 oz $ 3.99
1 / 2 oz $ 11.99
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1 / 2 oz $ 11.99
1 / 4 lb $ 9.99
1 oz $ 19.99
1 / 4 lb $ 9.99
1 oz $ 19.99
1 oz $ 19.99
1 oz $ 19.99