Crimson Sweet Citrullus lanatus (85 days) An heirloom workhorse that can hold its own against any hybrid out there.  Fine sweet flavor with incredible smooth texture.  Small seeds don’t get in the way of enjoying the crisp red flesh.  Produces 5-6 fruits that are generally about 10-15 pounds, but can mushroom up to 30 pounds with ample spacing and fertility.  Rind is light green with dark green stripes.  Packet (2 g ≈ 70 seeds) One Ounce (≈ 650 seeds)    ...

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Desert King  Citrullus lanatus (90-100 days) This variety produces 20-30 pound fruits with a light green rind that resists sunburn and performs well in drought and heat as its name implies. Flesh is yellow orange with a tangy sweetness with large tan and black seeds.  A dependable producer. Packet (2 g ≈ 70 seeds) ...

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Early Yellow Moonbeam  Citrullus lanatus (80-90 days)  This variety originated as a hybrid called Yellow Doll and was stabilized over the last 2 decades as a result of the work of Dr. Alan Kapular.  A reliable producer of 3-8 pound fruits with bright, lemon yellow crisp sweet flesh. Very thin rind that has been known to crack open with an audible ‘pop’ when stared at for too long or handled roughly. Refined flavor. Productive variety for northern growers.         Packet: (2 g ≈ 70 seeds) Ounce: (≈ 650 seeds) ...

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Moon & Stars Citrullus lanatus (80 days)  Take a bite out of this galaxy of taste. Moon and Stars is named for the yellow dots, ‘stars’, and 1-2” ‘moons that are speckled over the dark green skin. The flesh is deep red with large tan seeds that are the perfect ammo for seed spitting. Not as sweet as Crimson Sweet, but very pleasant and refreshing nonetheless, with fine texture and depth.  Can grow up to 40 pounds!  Packet (2 g ≈ 70 seeds) One Ounce (≈ 650 seeds) ...

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Moon & Stars Gold Citrullus vulgaris (95-95 days)  Rare, this is the yellow-meated strain of this fine heirloom; these are very delicious and have beautiful, yellow-orange meat that is very sweet. The large fruit can grow to 40 lbs, and they have large, yellow "moons and stars" covering their nearly black rinds. A favorite variety by many. Draws rave reviews! A great variety for farmers' markets. Pictured inside back cover. Packet (1 1/2 g ≈ 70 seeds)...

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winter Squash, Baby Blue Hubbard Cucurbita maxima   A classic heirloom downsized to a more manageable size for today's smaller families. The original Blue Hubbard can grow to enormous proportions meaning that cutting into one is both a project and a commitment!  Pale slate gray fruits are 5-7 pounds and have a sweet smooth flesh that lends itself well to soup, pie or fresh eating.  Packet - 3 g (~30 seeds) ...

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Delicata, Zeppelin  Cucurbita pepo (100 days)  A much loved 1894 heirloom winter squash that is just the right size for a side dish with dinner. The fruits are 7-10” long, weigh about a pound and possess flesh that is finer-textured, sweeter, and significantly longer keeping than other strains. Packet (2.5 g ≈ 40 seeds) ...

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Lower Salmon River Cucurbita maxima (90 days) This PNW heirloom from Idaho has a thick, mottled, salmon-colored rind. Deep orange and sweet flesh make this squash great for pies, soups, or as a side. Grows from 3 to 10 lbs. Harvest before fall rains. Great for storage. A regular taste test winner! SSF Packet( 6g ~ 30 seeds) 1 oz ...

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Sibley   Curcibita Maxima (100-110 days)  The Sibley Squash, which is also known as Pike’s Peak, was obtained from an elderly woman in Van Dinam, Iowa who had grown it for more than fifty years.  Hiram Sibley & Company of Rochester, New York introduced it commercially in 1887.  It is a hubbard type squash with moderately vigorous 12-15 foot vines.  The slate blue teardrop-shaped fruits have very shallow ribs and weigh from 8-10 pounds.  Its medium-thick orange flesh is flavorful and sweet. The flesh becomes drier and richer with storage, reaching its peak right after turn of the New Year.  This seed was grown by Ben Yohai of Wandering Fields Farm in Applegate, Oregon.  Ben also sells the fruits at local growers markets to customers who give it rave reviews.  Part of the Slow Food Movements "Ark of Taste" Heirlooms. Packet: (6 g ≈ 30 seeds) 1 oz ...

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Wonder Berry – SunBerry Solanum Burbankii   Developed by plant genius Luther Burbank this is an interesting tomato relative. 3' plants yield dozens of clusters of dark, 1/4" berries, and each cluster holds 8-12 fruits. Unique, huckleberry-like flavor makes for intriguing dessert fillings, jellies, syrups, etc. Grown in the usual tomato fashion can be challenging to germinate - the tiny seeds need to keep moist for a much longer period. Start seeds 6-8 weeks before transplanting outside after the last frost. Space plants 30" apart.  Packet (2/5 g) ...

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