Order your seed catalogues now!
December is the month that the majority of seed catalogues land on your doorstep.
If you haven't already subscribed, here's a list of seed companies with links to their websites. Some provide on-line ordering while others only allow you to order print catalogues.
Adriance Farm & Flower 40 North Main St. Cohocton, NY 14826 USA - An unusual collection of vegetable varieties which includes white beets, jicama, Abraham Lincoln tomato, many ornamental corns. Order on-line at. http://www.uniquegarden.com
Bethlehem Seed Company - Bethlehem, Pennsylvania. All packages are $1 US. The catalogue highlights vegetable varieties that do well in edible landscaping. No on-line ordering but a catalogue can be requested at: http://bethlehemseed.com
Burpee Gardens -Over 200 varieties of vegetables including over 100 heirloom vegetables. Selections include Country Gentleman sweet corn, Jenny Lind Melon, Pruden's Purple tomato and Chiltepin peppers http://www.burpee.com/
Chuck Wyatt's Heirloom Tomatoes 5421 Princess Drive Rosedale, MD 21237 -If you're a tomato connoisseur, you must see this incredible list of varieties. Everything from 'Abe Lincoln' to 'Zogola'. http://www.heirloomtomatoes.net No on-line orders but cash or cheques can be sent to his address.
Evergreen Seeds P.O. Box 17538 Anaheim, CA 92817 Tel/Fax: (714) 637-5769 Over 200 varieties of Asian vegetables can be ordered on-line at: http://www.evergreenseeds.com
The Gourmet Gardener -Gourmet herbs, vegetables, and edible flowers can be ordered on-line at: http://www.gourmetgardener.com
Gurney's Seed & Nursery Company Yankton, SD 57079 - American gardeners can order their Gurney's catalogue from: http://www.gurneys.com Orders can be placed on-line but you need the catalogue in front of you. A bit cumbersome.
Harris Seeds P.O. Box 22960 Rochester, NY 14692-2960 (716) 442-0410 Many of these seeds come untreated (no fungicide coating). An great lettuce selection (many come pelleted) which includes Freckles & Cimmaron. Order on-line or request a catalogue at http://www.harrisseeds.com
Heirloom Seeds P.O. Box 245 West Elizabeth, PA 15088-0245 (412) 384-7816 An assortment of well-known open-pollinated varieties can be ordered on-line at: http://www.heirloomseeds.com If you have the heat, try the Black-eye peas!
Johnny's Selected Seeds 310 Foss Hill Road Albion, ME 04910-9731 (207) 437-9294 Probably the most popular source of vegetable seed in North America. Johnny's is located in Maine where the company runs its own organic trials and grow outs. The selection in this catalog is great and the high quality even extends into their herb and flower selection. Order your own catalogue or browse on-line at: http://www.johnnyseeds.com
J.W. Jung Seed Co. 335 South High St. Randolph, Wisconson WI 53957 (414) 326-3121 Vegetable varieties, many adapted to Northern climates. List even includes peanuts! On-line catalog at:http://www.jungseed.com
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