Aster oblongifolius, now widely known as Symphyotrichum oblongifolium and commonly called Aromatic Aster, is a hardy native perennial historically found across the central and eastern United States in prairies, rocky slopes, and open woodlands. It is prized for its dense, bushy habit and its late-season display of abundant lavender-purple flowers with bright yellow centers, which provide vital nectar to pollinators when few other plants are in bloom. The foliage releases a pleasant, resinous fragrance when brushed, and the plant’s naturally compact form makes it ideal for borders and native plantings. To grow Aromatic Aster successfully, plant seeds or transplants in full sun and well-drained soil; once established, it is drought-tolerant, low-maintenance, and reliably forms a vibrant, mound-shaped display each autumn.
The Violet Shades Figaro Dahlia is a captivating variety that enchants with its stunning blooms in shades of lavender, violet, and soft purple. This delightful mix brings a touch of elegance and whimsy to any garden or container, offering a beautiful contrast against lush green foliage. Compact in stature, these dahlias are perfect for borders, patio pots, and mixed flower beds, providing continuous blooms from summer through fall. Violet Shades Figaro Dahlia is also known for attracting pollinators, adding both beauty and ecological value to outdoor spaces. Easy to care for and resilient, this variety is perfect for gardeners of all skill levels, bringing a radiant touch of color and charm to any landscape.
Matt's Wild Cherry tomatoes have a bright red color with bursting flavor and high sugar content. A moderate yielder that goes great in salsa, salads and fresh eating. Some resistance to early blight and late blight.
Chief produces 2-7" rose colored blooms that are very well suited to production of cut flowers. Does great in high heat temperatures of greenhouses. Dense plantings of Chief produce strong stems and high quality cut flowers. Also known as cockscomb and crested cock's comb.
The Merlot Zinnia Mix is a cool and refreshing mix composed of our ‘Meteor’, ‘Purple Prince’ and ‘Scarlet Flame’ Zinnia varieties. Recommended for cut flower bouquets as well as beds and borders. Zinnias are also great for attracting butterflies. Spread at 19 lbs per acre or 7 ounces per 1,000 sq.ft.
Organic - A very tender, colorful specialty kale for salad mix and bunching. This variety is a special, refined strain. Its stems are purple and leaves are deep gray-green with purple veins. This flat, noncurled, and tooth-edged kale has a wonderful taste. Red Russian matures medium-tall and leaves are tender compared to other kales.
Plymouth spinach is a new variety that is great for processing or fresh market growing. It has smooth, medium-dark green leaves that are uniform in shape and size. Plymouth is a moderate to fast-growing variety and has great yield potential.
This Amaranthus plant produces long and beautiful coral-pink tassels. This is beautiful alone or mixed with other Amaranthus caudatus varieties we carry.
Tightly spaced petals on the flower spike make for compact 1.5–2", creamy pink-colored blooms with a full appearance. An early stock that makes a great cut flower for home gardeners and market growers. Iron has strong, straight, rigid stems.
Produces beautiful white double flowers and decorative black seed pods for fresh and dried bouquets. Fluffy 2" blooms fade to large, dark plum-colored seed pods on stiff, 12–24" stems. Also great for attracting beneficial insects to the garden. Also known as Love in a Mist.
Sugar Cube is a personal-size melon with explosive sweet flavor. Produces an abundance of uniform, heavily netted 2.5 lb. fruits the size of a grapefruit. Flesh has a dark-orange appearance that is crisp to the bite. Sugar Cube is highly disease resistant and provides an exceptionally long harvest window. Well-suited for northern and southern regions. High resistance to Fusarium wilt races 0–2, powdery mildew, and watermelon mosaic virus; intermediate resistance to papaya ringspot virus and zucchini yellow mosaic virus.
Bicolor Mix Snapdragon produces a mix of red, pink, purple and white blooms. Floral Showers is one of the best performing dwarf snapdragons around! This early, day neutral has a delicious fragrance, making it a perfect addition to any garden. Performs well in both spring and fall. Excellent cut flower variety. Ht. 8-10". Avg. 185,000 seeds/oz. Packet: 100 seeds.
Fragaria vesca, commonly known as Woodland Strawberries, are one of the oldest strawberry species cultivated and enjoyed in Europe, dating back to ancient Roman times. These petite berries are prized for their intensely sweet, aromatic flavor that far surpasses most modern commercial strawberries, with a soft texture and rich perfume-like scent. They are naturally small—often no larger than a fingernail—and grow on compact plants that produce delicate white flowers followed by bright red berries. Woodland strawberries thrive in forests, meadows, and shaded garden edges, spreading by runners and forming attractive low-growing mats, making them both ornamental and delicious.
Rosita 2 Green is your standard in double flowered lisianthus. Thick greenish-cream tips, top flowering and strong stems make it a great cut flower. Rosita 2 is suitable for spring and early summer flowering. Enjoy the excellent vase life with these medium-sized, rose-shaped flowers and more useable buds. Pelleted Seed Ht. 24–36". Avg. 42,200 seeds/oz. Packet: 50 seeds.
ProCut® Orange is the original beauty. This is the perfect cutting sunflower that everyone should grow. Perfectly shaped overlapping orange petals that surround a pollenless dark brown center disc define the beauty of ProCut ®Orange. This is a true day neutral cultivar that flowers quickly at all latitudes, and we agree. ProCut® Orange is the first choice of professional and hobby growers everywhere who are looking for that traditional sunflower appearance.
Riverside is a smooth spinach with dark green leaves. Grown mostly for its spade-shaped baby leaf harvesting. Riverside produces at normal rates with an upright plant habit. Excellent for growers who want premium quality product. Riverside is also very resistant to downy mildew.
Red Jewel is early maturing and produces good size cabbages. This variety is a high-yielding red cabbage hybrid with uniform maturity. Red Jewel offers a deep red head with a short core and is ideal for both fresh and shredder markets.
The White Figaro Dahlia is a stunning variety known for its pure, pristine blooms that bring a touch of elegance to any garden or container. Featuring delicate white petals that may sometimes have subtle hints of cream, this dahlia creates a fresh and sophisticated display throughout the summer and into fall. Compact in growth, the White Figaro Dahlia is ideal for borders, patio pots, and mixed flower beds, allowing for versatile planting options.White Figaro Dahlia is also known for attracting pollinators, adding both beauty and ecological value to outdoor spaces. Easy to care for and resilient, this variety is perfect for gardeners of all skill levels, bringing a radiant touch of color and charm to any landscape.
