Black Turtle (95 Days) Black beans used for soups. Delicious!
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 (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 (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 (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 (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 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 (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 (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 (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 (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 (80-100 days) HEIRLOOM, RARE - OP; Pretty tan and
white variety from the Odawa nation.
| #502 Packet $3.50, Approximately 30 seeds |
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. |
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 |
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 (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 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
(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 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 (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 (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 (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 (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 |
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 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 (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 (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 (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 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 |
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 (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 |
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 (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 |
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 |
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 |
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 (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 |
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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