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SEED SPECS:  (AVERAGES GIVEN)  DRY BUSH 800 seeds per pound;  SNAP BUSH & POLE 1400  seeds per pound;  BROAD 275 seeds per pound;  LIMA & FAVA 400  seeds per pound
OP = Open Pollinated      H=Hybrid

  DRY BUSH BEANS
Anasazi (85 days) HEIRLOOM, RARE.- OP;  Rare variety found in the Anasazi ruins near Mesa Verde, Colorado. Red & white bean, excellent for drying.
#202   Packet  $5.50,  Approximately 20 seeds


Black Turtle bean  Black Turtle (95 Days)  Black beans used for soups.  Delicious!
#3442   Packet  $2.50,  Approximately 50 seeds
#B1-3442   Bulk Seed   $9.59 /   1 lb.
#B2-3442   Bulk Seed   $15.59 /   2 lbs.
#B10-3442   Bulk Seed   $50.59 /   10 lbs.


Carr Virginia bean Carr Virginia (75-85 days) ENDANGERED VARIETY - OP; This variety was brought from Virginia to Colorado in the late 1800s. This good short season variety grows well in high altitudes. Can be used as a snap bean or a dry bean.
#203   Packet  $9.50,  Approximately 10 seeds


Cranberry Bean Cranberry (95 days)  HEIRLOOM - OP;This Yankee heirloom looks like a cranberry and dries to an excellent flavor.
#681   Packet  $8.50,  Approximately 30 seeds


Great Northern bean  Great Northern (White Marrow) - 80 days-  HEIRLOOM - OP;  Excellent bean for baking or for soups.  Heavy yields.  Good cool season type.
#1384   Packet  $2.50,  Approximately 50 seeds
#B1-1384   Bulk Seed   $9.59 /   1 lb.
#B2-1384   Bulk Seed   $15.59 /   2 lbs.
#B10-1384   Bulk Seed   $50.59 /   10 lbs.


Indian Woman Yellow bean Indian Woman (Yellow Squaw) (60-75 days) HEIRLOOM, RARE - OP; This rare sulfur yellow dry bean is great for soups and stews. Matures early; great for short seasons.
#204   Packet  $3.50,  Approximately 30 seeds


Jacob's Cattle bean Jacob's Cattle (80-100 days) HEIRLOOM - OP;  This heirloom is still a favorite in New England where it is used for soups and for baking. Dark purple markings on a white background makes this resemble a Holstein cow.
#205   Packet  $3.50,  Approximately 30 seeds


Maine Sunset bean Maine Sunset (80 days)  HEIRLOOM - OP;  This fast-maturing rare heirloom has white seeds with maroon spots.  A dependable producer.
#498   Packet  $3.50,  Approximately 30 seeds


Montezuma Red bean Montezuma Red (85-100 days)  HEIRLOOM. RARE - OP;  A rare heirloom from Mexico, this variety can be traced to the time of the conquistadors.  Good baking bean as it keeps its shape.
#501   Packet  $3.50,  Approximately 30 seeds


Nez Perce Bean Nez Perce (80 days)  HEIRLOOM, RARE - OP;  This  variety was maintained by the Denny family of Idaho for generations who believe that the type originated with the Nez Perce tribe.
#499   Packet  $3.50,  Approximately 30 seeds


Odawa bean Odawa (80-100 days)  HEIRLOOM, RARE - OP;  Pretty tan and white variety from the Odawa nation.
#502   Packet  $3.50,  Approximately 30 seeds


Pinto bean  Pinto (90 days) HEIRLOOM - OP;  Staple bean for Mexican dishes.  Buff-colored beans with darker brown markings.   Half-runner.
#860   Packet  $2.50,  Approximately 50 seeds
#B1-860   Bulk Seed   $9.59 /   1 lb.
#B2-860   Bulk Seed   $15.59 /   2 lbs.
#B10-860   Bulk Seed   $50.59 /   10 lbs.


Kidney bean   Red Kidney (100 days)  HEIRLOOM - OP;  Dry bean used for soups, baking and canning.  Large 6 inch pods with red beans.
#1383   Packet  $2.50,  Approximately 50 seeds
#B1-1383   Bulk Seed   $8.99 /   1 lb.
#B2-1383   Bulk Seed   $14.99 /   2 lbs.
#B10-1383   Bulk Seed   $50.19 /   10 lbs.



Soldier (75-100 days)  HEIRLOOM - OP;  A hardy drought resistant variety that produces very well and makes an excellent soup  bean.  White with soldier-shaped marking.
#503   Packet  $3.50,  Approximately 30 seeds



Swedish Brown (85-95 days)  HEIRLOOM - OP; This variety matures early, is extremely productive, and is perfect for short season areas.  The light brown beans make delicious soup beans.
#497   Packet  $3.50,  Approximately 30 seeds

 

SNAP BUSH BEANS


Blue Lake bean  Blue Lake (75-80 days) HEIRLOOM - OP; This old favorite is a heavy producer with loads of long green beans with round pods. Excellent for canning or freezing.
#206   Packet  $2.50,  Approximately 50 seeds
#B1-206   Bulk Seed   $9.59 /   1 lb.
#B2-206   Bulk Seed   $15.59 /   2 lbs.
#B10-206   Bulk Seed   $50.59 /   10 lbs.



Black Coco (60 days)  HEIRLOOM, RARE - OP;  Rare heirloom variety that has pretty pink blooms that mature into a delicious snap bean with a vague coco taste.  Vigorous plants.
#504   Packet  $3.50,  Approximately 30 seeds


Cherokee Wax bean  Cherokee Wax (48 days) OP - Vigorous productive yellow wax variety is dependable, with 6 inch long pods.  Nearly stringless in all stages of development.
#862   Packet  $2.50,  Approximately 50 seeds
#B1-862   Bulk Seed   $10.59 /   1 lb.
#B2-862   Bulk Seed   $16.99 /   2 lbs.
#B8-862   Bulk Seed   $50.99 /   8 lbs.


Contender bean  Contender or Early Contender (49 days) OP -  Excellent early variety with long slender pods (6-8 inches) filled with tender white beans.  Stringless and disease resistant.  Great for canning, freezing, or eating fresh.
#1285   Packet  $2.50,  Approximately 50 seeds
#B1-1285   Bulk seed  $8.99    1 lb.
#B2-1285   Bulk seed  $14.99    2 lbs.
#B10-1285   Bulk seed  $50.19    10 lbs.


Jade beanJade (53 days)  H - Long slender 7 inch pods are dark green and filled with tender pale green beans.  High yields even when stressed by heat or cold.
#2440   Packet  $2.50,  Approximately 25 seeds
#B1-2440   Bulk Seed   $10.25 /   1 lb.


Kentucky Wonder bean  Kentucky Wonder Bush (60 days) HEIRLOOM -OP; Favorite string bean. Long pods filled with tender white beans. Wonderful taste. Great for canning or freezing.
#207   Packet  $2.50,  Approximately 50 seeds
#B1-207   Bulk Seed   $9.59 /   1 lb.
#B2-207   Bulk Seed   $15.59 /   2 lbs.
#B10-207   Bulk Seed   $50.59 /   10 lbs.


Magpie Bean Magpie (60-65 days)  HEIRLOOM, RARE - OP;  French variety traced to the early 1900s.  7 inch pods are usually eaten raw or steamed lightly.   Black and white markings.
#506   Packet  $3.50,  Approximately 30 seeds


Maxibel bean  Maxibel (50 Days)  Very slender round French filet beans are firm and delicious.  Stringless 7in. pods with small brown mottled seeds.
#2598   Packet  $4.50,  Approximately 20 seeds


Roma bean  Roma (53 days)  OP; Flat Italian type with high yields.  Good freezer bean.
#1266   Packet  $2.50,  Approximately 50 seeds
#B1-1266   Bulk Seed   $9.59 /   1 lb.
#B2-1266   Bulk Seed   $15.59 /   2 lbs.
#B10-1266   Bulk Seed   $50.59 /   10 lbs.



Sulphur (58 days)  HEIRLOOM -  OP; Southern favorite with a distinctive flavor.  4-5 inch pods.  Heavy yields.
#1188   Packet  $5.50,  Approximately 30 seeds
#B1-1188   Bulk Seed   $22.99 /   1 lb.


Top Crop bean  Top Crop (52 days)  OP - This early variety is disease resistant and has vigorous plants 15-18 inches tall with 6-7 inch long nearly stringless pods.  High yields.  Perfect for canning or eating fresh.
#861   Packet  $2.50,  Approximately 50 seeds
#B1-861   Bulk Seed   $9.59 /   1 lb.
#B2-861   Bulk Seed   $15.59 /   2 lbs.
#B10-861   Bulk Seed   $50.59 /   10 lbs.



Zane (60-70 days)  HEIRLOOM - OP; Variety orginating in Virginia, maintained by the Counts family.  Delicious small white beans are excellent for eating fresh or freezing.
#507   Packet  $8.50,  Approximately 15 seeds



SNAP POLE BEANS


1500 Year Old Cave Bean 1500 Year Old Cave Bean (80-90 days)  HEIRLOOM. RARE - OP; An ancestor of the Anasazi bean, this is an offshoot of a variety discovered in a New Mexico cave that was carbon-dated to 1500 years.  The plant has white flowers that mature into crisp, tender green beans.  Vines can reach 10ft. in length.
#510   Packet  $7.50,  Approximately 20 seeds



Asparagus Bean (Yard Long) 75 Days - Super-long 15in. pods with the flavor of asparagus.  Tender beans.
#3443   Packet  $3.50,  Approximately 50 seeds
#B1-3443   Bulk Seed   $25.00 /   1 lb.



Blue Lake Stringless Pole (60 Days)  OP - Green pods and firm white beans make this an excellent canning, freezing or fresh variety.  6 inch pods.
#1206   Packet  $2.50,  Approximately 50 seeds
#B1-1206   Bulk Seed   $9.59 /   1 lb.
#B2-1206   Bulk Seed   $15.59 /   2 lbs.
#B10-1206   Bulk Seed   $50.59 /   10 lbs.



Caseknife (65 days) HEIRLOOM - OP;  This is one of the oldest varieties of green beans in the US (dated to 1820) and produces flat stringless 8 inch pods.
#511   Packet  $7.50,  Approximately 15 seeds


Cherokee Corn Field bean Cherokee Cornfield (65-90 days)  HEIRLOOM. RARE - OP;  Passed down by the Cherokees in Tennessee, this is really a mix of varieties traditionally grown with corn, but does not produce as well if the varieties are separated.  Lovely mix.
#509   Packet  $3.50,  Approximately 30 seeds


Jack and the Beanstalk bean  Jack and the Beanstalk (80-85 days)  HEIRLOOM - OP;  Plant this Polish heirloom and you'll see just how it got it's name:  the vines can reach 20ft. long  The beans taste best in the immature stage.
#508   Packet  $3.50,  Approximately 10 seeds


Kentucky Wonder Pole bean  Kentucky Wonder (60-65 days)  HEIRLOOM - OP;  This old favorite was introduced in Kentucky in 1864 as Texas Pole, then re-introduced in 1877 with its present name.  One of the most popular varieties ever in the US.  Vigorous 5-7 foot vines with great taste.
#513   Packet  $2.50,  Approximately 50 seeds
#B1-513   Bulk Seed   $9.59 /   1 lb.
#B2-513   Bulk Seed   $15.59 /   2 lbs.
#B10-513   Bulk Seed   $50.59 /   10 lbs.



MacCaslan (65 days)  All purpose bean has 8in. long round pods  filled with meaty beans.  Good choice for fresh snap beans or dry beans.
#1271   Packet  $3.50,  Approximately 30 seeds


Romano bean  Romano (60-70 days) HEIRLOOM - OP;  Delicious Italian heirloom. Long flat pods chocked full of brown seed beans. Heavy yields.
#209   Packet  $2.50,  Approximately 50 seeds
#B1-209   Bulk Seed   $9.59 /   1 lb.
#B2-209   Bulk Seed   $15.59 /   2 lbs.
#B10-209   Bulk Seed   $50.59 /   10 lbs.


Royal Purple bean Royal Burgundy Purple Pod (90 days) HEIRLOOM -OP;  Bright purple pods turn green when cooked.  Stringless, round pods.  Good for canning, freezing or eating fresh.
#4051   Packet  $2.50,  Approximately 50 seeds



Trail of Tears (65-85 days)  HEIRLOOM - OP;  Variety that migrated west with the Cherokee nation on the Trail of Tears.  Slender purple pods with small black seeds.
#512   Packet  $3.50,  Approximately 30 seeds



HALF RUNNER AND RUNNER BEANS


Aztec Half Runner bean Aztec Half-Runner (60-75 days)  HEIRLOOM. RARE - OP;  From the Anasazi.  Large white beans make an excellent soup.  4-5 inch pods.
#514   Packet  $3.50,  Approximately 10 seeds


Canellini bean Canellini (80-85 days)  OP - A favorite Italian variety used for minestrone, this yummy large  white bean can be traced to the 1820s in the US.  Productive even in cool weather.
#515   Packet  $3.50,  Approximately 20 seeds



Painted Lady (70-90 days) HEIRLOOM - OP;  This variety has been grown in England since 1596.  The name refers to Queen Elizabeth I, who, like many women of the Elizabethan era, painted her face with a concoction made of lead and chalk to whiten her skin.  Blooms are bicolor, scarlet and white.  Good producer.  8-10 inch pods.
#516   Packet  $3.50,  Approximately 20 seeds


Sadies Horse bean Sadie's Horse (75-80 days) HEIRLOOM - OP;  Runner bean with lovely scarlet flowers can run up to 8 feet.  Striking combinations of maroon and white, tan and brown, mottled, striped and specked on large beans.  Very interesting.
#517   Packet  $3.50,  Approximately 15 seeds


Scarlet Runner bean Scarlet Runner (65 days)  HEIRLOOM - OP;  Can be traced to 1750.  Multi-purpose bean that can be used as snaps, sliced beans, shell beans, or as an ornamental.  Vines can reach 15 feet in length and are covered with scarlet blooms.  Seeds are large and are speckled purple, black and red.
#523   Packet  $3.50,  Approximately 20 seeds



FAVA BEANS (BROAD BEANS)



Aquadulce (75-80 days)  HEIRLOOM. RARE.  POLE BEAN - OP; 19th century Spanish variety producing large tan seeds.
#519   Packet  $3.50,  Approximately 25 seeds



Broad Windsor (85 days)  BUSH BEAN - OP; Produces excellently in cool climates.  3-5 inch pods.  Heay yields.
#1171  Packet  $2.50,  Approximately 25 seeds
#B1-1171     Bulk seed     1lb   $9.59
#B2-1171     Bulk seed     2lbs.   $15.59
#B10-1171     Bulk seed     10 lbs.   $50.59



Chakrusga (140-160 days)  HEIRLOOM.  RARE.  POLE BEAN - OP.  Variety from Bolivia, these tan beans pack a punch of flavor.  Prolific and hardy to 10 degrees F.
#518   Packet  $3.50,  Approximately 10 seeds



GARBANZO BEANS

Black Kabouli bean
Black Kabouli (95-105 days)  OP - From the Middle East, this black seeded type is said to attract thunderstorms when blooming.
#520  Packet  $3.50,  Approximately 20 seeds



LIMA BEANS



Henderson's Dwarf Butter (70 Days)  HEIRLOOM.  BUSH BEAN.  OP - This old favorite produces buttery baby lima beans until frost.  3" long pods.
#1092  Packet  $2.50,  Approximately 30 seeds
#B1-1092     Bulk seed     1lb   $9.59
#B2-1092     Bulk seed     2 lbs.   $15.59
#B10-1092     Bulk seed     10 lbs.   $50.59


King of the Garden bean  King of the Garden  (90 days)  POLE BEAN - OP; This old favorite has vigorous plants producing large yields over an extended period.  Good for canning, freezing, or eating fresh.  Flat 5 inch pods.
#1177  Packet  $2.50,  Approximately 25 seeds
#B1-1177     Bulk seed     1lb   $9.59
#B2-1177     Bulk seed     2 lbs.   $15.59
#B10-1177     Bulk seed     10 lbs.   $50.59



Sieva or Carolina Butter Beans (80 days)  POLE BEAN - OP;  Early bearing variety with good cold resistance.  3-1/2 inch pods.
#1176  Packet  $3.50,  Approximately 30 seeds
#B1-1176     Bulk seed     1lb   $9.59
#B2-1176     Bulk seed     2 lbs.   $15.59
#B10-1176     Bulk seed     10 lbs.   $50.59



SOY BEANS


Japanese Soybean  Japanese Soy or Tofu Bean, Edamame (75 days)  OP - Good variety with nice, solid beans.  Do very well in cool climates and contain more protein than limas or dry bean varieties.  In Japan, they are frequently boiled in the pod and eaten with beer.
#1267  Packet  $2.50,  Approximately 50 seeds

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