Albert Lea Seed House 2018 Garden Catalog | Page 5

Chiogga BEAN-LIMA FORDHOOK LIMA 75 days. This bush lima has the same quality as the old Fordhook but with better yields, especially in hot, dry weather. Broad, bright green pods carry 3-4 plump seeds of a greenish-cream color. Ideal for can- ning, shipping and freezing. 1/4 lb $2.19 1/2 lb $3.49 1 lb 5 lb $5.49 $21.99 BEAN-POLE BLUE LAKE 60 days. Excellent canning and freezing variety; also suitable for fresh market. Heavy yielder of straight 6" round, stringless dark green pods. Not for mechanical har- vesting. 1/4 lb $2.19 1/2 lb $3.49 1 lb 5 lb $5.49 $21.99 KENTUCKY WONDER 65 days. A brown-seeded bean noted for its exceptional flavor and heavy crops of 9" green pods. Borne in clusters, this heirloom yields fruit longer than bush beans. Meaty and tender pods are stringless when young. 1/4 lb $2.19 1/2 lb $3.49 1 lb 5 lb $5.49 $21.99 BEAN-WAX TOP NOTCH BUSH 50 days. Produces straight, string- less and flat creamy-yellow pods measuring 4-6" long. Plants are 16- 19” tall. Good for fresh market, can- ning, and freezing. Has tolerance to rust and bean mosaic virus. 1/4 lb $2.19 1/2 lb $3.49 1 lb 5 lb $5.49 $21.99 Cherokee Wax Green Sprouting Calabrese PENCIL POD BUSH GOLDEN DETROIT 50 days. Tender and tasty with heavy yields, Pencil Pod Wax Beans are the quintessential heirloom. En- joy excellent quality, stringless 5-7" pods with a delicious wax bean fla- vor. Bush stays under 20". 58 days. Golden beets retain their smooth, sweet flavor even when cooked. Globe shaped with delicious greens. 1/4 lb $2.19 1/2 lb $3.49 1 lb 5 lb $5.49 $21.99 GOLD RUSH BUSH 55 days. Early variety with a con- centrated harvest perfect for preserv- ing. Lemon-yellow pods with green tips are round, straight and tender. Fine flavor and crisp texture. Pods hang in clusters, making them easy to pick. 1/4 lb $2.19 1/2 lb $3.49 1 lb 5 lb $5.49 $21.99 CHEROKEE BUSH 58 days. Produces an abundance of 5-6" long nearly round pods. They are stringless at all stages and have black seeds. Delicious fresh, canned or frozen. Resistant to bean mosaic virus. 1/4 lb $2.19 1/2 lb $3.49 1 lb 5 lb $5.49 $21.99 BEET CYLINDRA 55 days. This cylindrical dark red beet grows up to 6" long and 2" in diameter. Great shape for making three times the uniform slices as a round beet. 1/4 oz $1.59 1/2 oz $2.79 1 oz 1/4 lb $3.99 $10.99 1/4 oz 1/2 oz $2.49 $3.49 1 oz 1/4 lb $5.99 $42.99 DETROIT DARK RED 60 days. The standard sort for shippers, truckers and canners. Strong tops are suited to mechanical harvesting. Smooth uniform roots are nearly globular and ox-blood red with a small taproot. 1/4 oz $1.59 1/2 oz $2.79 1 oz 1/4 lb $3.99 $10.99 CHIOGGIA 60 days. Striking purple and white interior with a sweet peppery flavor. The 10-12” stems are smooth, green, and mild tasting. Heavy yields. 1/4 oz 1/2 oz $1.59 $2.79 1 oz 1/4 lb $3.99 $10.99 BROCCOLI WALTHAM 29 80 days. Compact and dark blue- green. Well-rounded medium-large head with small buds. High yielder for freezing or market. 1/4 oz 1/2 oz $1.49 $2.09 1 oz 1/4 lb $3.29 $7.99 GREEN SPROUTING CALABRESE 80 days. Standard blue-green Italian-type with large, cauliflower- like central heads. Good side shoot production. Order by email: [email protected] www.albertleagardencenter.com 1/4 oz 1/2 oz $1.49 $2.09 1 oz 1/4 lb $3.29 $7.99 Page 4