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Pink Banana Winter Squash

The Squash Winter Pink Banana, \’Cucurbita maxima\’, is an Heirloom introduced in 1893 and common in American Pioneer Gardens. The very smooth velvety skin make it attractive as well as tasty. These 18 to 24 inch long squash are 5 to 7 inches in diameter and with up to 10 pounds. The fiberless yellow-orange flesh is great for pies, baking, or canning. The Pink Banana squash is also known as Mexican Banana and Plymouth Rock. Winter squash cannot be overripe, but can be under ripe.

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Wave Pink Petunia

The Petunia Wave Pink, \’Petunia x hybrida\’, creates gorgeous waves of color from summer to fall. Try them massed in beds and billowing from tubs and baskets. The Wave Pink petunia does not need pinching or pruning. The spectacularly different, spreading habit makes this award winning petunia an excellent choice for landscapes and garden beds where brilliant groundcovers are desired. The 2 to 3 inches blooms continue all season with out being trimmed back. These plants are truly spectacular and a eye-catcher.

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Italian Genovese Basil

The Basil Genovese Italian, \’Ocimum basilicum\’, is widely grown in Italy. Genovese basil has a strong basil flavor and aroma and is a favorite for pesto. There is nothing like the smell of basil. Basil is the smell of summer. Genovese basil will not disappoint the basil lover. It has a particularly strong fragrance and flavor making it excellent for almost any basil dish. Basil should be harvested before the plant flowers. This packet contains 1-160 foot row of seeds. Thats a lot of basil.

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Wide Brim Hosta

The Hosta `Wide Brim\’ has a deep blue-green center with very wide, irregular margins of cream with gold tints at maturity, making it very striking. The lavender flowers bloom from July to August, however, Hosta\’s are not known only for their flowers. With a plant height of 20\” and a spread of 32-36\”, Hosta\’s provide bright color in shade with wonderful foliage.This low care perennial is ideal for shady positions, tubs and patio pots, and one of the most popular for landscape uses.

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Apeldoorn Elite Darwin Hybrid Tulip

The Tulip \’Apeldoorn Elite\’, \’Tulipa darwin hybrid\’, is a fall planted bulb. This richly colored variety is always one of the show stoppers at flower exhibitions. The petals are bright red, feathered and streaked with golden yellow. The huge perfectly shaped blooms are borne on strong, tall stems. It is excellent for colorful accents in the garden and tasteful bouquets. If possible, plant in a somewhat sheltered location. These tulips are excellent for warmer climatic zones. Tulips are excellent for mass planting, cut flowers, and borders.

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Scarlet Rocky Mountain Geranium

The Geranium Rocky Mountain* Scarlet, \’Pelargonium x hortorum\’, is outstanding for landscaping. They make large, full-sized plants and are very showy in ground beds and containers with their large, colorful scarlet blooms. Geraniums are a favorite bedding and container plant and are grown in almost every region of the country. Over fertilization results in excessive foliage and few flowers. Fertilize lightly every 2 weeks. Pinching of the shoots will promote bushiness Remove spent flowers to enhance flowering.

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California Blackeye Southern Bean

The Bean Southern Cowpea California Blackeye # 5, \’Vigna ungiculata\’, is the most popular southern pea. The large, smooth seed is mostly eaten fresh, but they can also be dried, or the pods can be eaten whole when they are young. Technically a bean, Southern Peas grow in conditions similar to or slightly warmer and more humid than snap beans. They are very high in protein, low in fat, and high in vitamin B1. For dried beans, wait until the pod has turned yellow and other colors and beans are then dry.

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