Wishing Star Farm Seedling List – 2012
Jim & Pat Bono
609-267-6659
wsf@wishingstarfarmnj.com
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Varieties are available as indicated. Single plants come in 3-inch pots at $1.00 each. 6-packs are $3.00 each. Price
includes tax. Varieties new this year are listed in bold font.
6-pk
Single
Tomatoes:
Slicing Tomatoes:
New Girl
Whopper (OG 50)
Rutgers
Ramapo
Defiant
NA
NA
NA
Celebrity
Big Beef
Supersonic
Mountain Fresh Plus
Big Boy
Beef Master
Moskvich
Mortgage Lifter
Striped German
Brandywine
Cherokee Purple
Taxi
Valencia
Green Zebra
Plum Tomatoes:
San Marzano
Viva Italia
Amish Paste
NA
NA
Early, easy to grow, true tomato flavor, medium, red hybrid (60 days)
Early-midseason, large, tasty red hybrid, disease and crack resistant
Midseason, medium, famous hybrid bred by Campbell’s and Rutgers
Famous NJ hybrid developed at Rutgers U in 1968, reintroduced 2008,
Midseason, med size, reliable, productive, excellent “classic jersey” flavor
Midseason, med size, NC state bred for blight resistant & taste deep red,
hybrid, determinate
Midseason, med-large size, highly disease resistant, adaptable, determinate
Midseason, large red hybrid, rich tomato taste, disease resistant
Midseason, large, red, firm, tasty crack-resistant hybrid, vigorous plants
Midseason, dev at NC State U, uniform shape, large red slicer, determinate
Midseason, dependable hybrid, crack-free, the one your father grew
Full Season, improved beefsteak, really big; highly disease resistant
Early, Russian Heirloom, very cold tolerant: deep red, rich flavor (60 days)
Midseason, large, AKA Radiator Charlie, sweet & mild, pink-red heirloom
Midseason, marbled red and yellow, fruity flavor, heirloom
Midseason, large, pink skin with red flesh, luscious heirloom
Midseason, medium, dusky pink w/dark shoulders, mild flavor, heirloom
Early, sweet, medium, yellow (lower acid), easy to grow, compact hybrid
Mid-season, round, medium orange fruit, flavorful heirloom, organic seed
Midseason, small-medium, green with light green stripes, heirloom
Full season, 5” long fruits; high in pectin for making thick sauces & paste
Midseason, Roma-type plum, good yields, hybrid
Full season, large heart-shaped fruit, sweet & meaty flavor, heirloom
Cherries, Grapes, Pears and Such (Tomatoes):
Yellow Pear
Bright yellow, pear shaped, prolific
Red Pear
Bright red, pear shaped, prolific
Matt’s Wild Cherry
Early season, currant-type red, real tomato flavor, heirloom
Sun Gold
Early season, sweet medium orange fruit grows in trusses, hybrid
Sweet 100’s
Early season, sweet medium red, prolific hybrid
Tami G
Early, sweet grape, prolific, grows in clusters, indeterminate red hybrid
Sweet Chelsea
Large sweet and prolific cherry
Juliet
Large grape, clusters, disease resistant; Great flavor for salads, salsa or sauce
Patio
Beautiful compact plant produces medium slicing tomato; for containers
NA
Mixed Cherries
2 plants each of Sweet 100s, Sun Gold and Red Grape
6-pk
Single
Peppers:
Sweet Bell Varieties: (All bell peppers start off “green” and will ripen to a color if left on the vine
for an additional 2-3 weeks.)
New Ace
Early, 3-4 lobed medium, very productive, disease resistant, ripens red
X3R Red Knight
Blocky, early season, sweet & fruity, disease resistant, red ripe
King Arthur
Large and blocky; comes early, ripens red, aka Fat'n'Sassy
California Wonder
Blocky, medium-large, an “old favorite” variety, great for stuffing, red ripe
Big Bertha
Extra-large, elongated fruit, 6-7’’long, ripens red
Flavorburst
Tasty, blocky, sweet, medium fruit, ripens green to yellow to orange
Golden Cal Wonder
Like Cal Wonder but ripens golden yellow, great for stuffing
Purple Beauty
Great for salads; turns from green to purple to red; turns green when cooked
NA
Rainbow Pack
2 plants each of California Wonder, Gourmet & Golden Cal Wonder
Sweet Specialty Varieties:
Carmen
Sweet Spot
NA
NA
Apple
Alma Paprika
Biscayne
Baby Belle
Jimmy Nardela
Giant Marconi
Peperoncino
Yummy Mix
Hot Pepper Varieties:
Fooled You1
Newmex Joe E Parker2
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
Ancho San Martin2
Red Hot3
Hungarian Hot Wax3
Matchbox3
Joe’s Long Cayenne3
Early Jalapeno3
Conchos 3
Garden Salsa3
Cherry Bomb4
Serrano del Sol4
Ascent 4
Orange Thai4
Yellow Mushroom4
Lemon Drop5
Fatali5
Caribbean Red5
Habanero5
Hot Paper Lantern5
Bhut Jolokia5
Early, productive, Italian bull horn (corno) type, sweet frying or roasting,
both varieties ripen red. Carmen can be grown in a pot.
Elongated, 8” long banana-type, green-yellow fruit mature to red, super
sweet hybrid, resists Bacterial Spot, use fresh or for frying
Mild, sweet, fruity heart pimento, 4” top-shaped, pick when just turning red
Sweet Paprika pepper, about 4.5” long, sweet flavor, productive, starts
yellow then ripens to red, use fresh or dry & grind to powder
Early productive Cubanelle type, light green to red, favorite for frying
Small, but very early to ripen red, perfect for salads or mini hors d’oeuvre
Long, tapered, curved Italian, thin-walled, good for drying, frying & roasting
Large, sweet, smoky, tapered 8” X 3” fruit, eat green or red, fresh or grilled
Seed from Milan, 2-4” long thin fruit, good for pickling, pick green
Crisp, sweet, blocky 2 ½” fruits, ripens into a mix of red, orange & yellow
Peppers listed by heat scale from Mild (1) thru Medium (3) to Very Hot (5)
NO HEAT jalapeno, 3 ½” long, use for Mexican cooking, salsa, stir-fry
Anaheim-type 6-8” long, eat green or when ripens red, eat fresh, grill, roast
or stuff, very productive
Med-hot, mildly pungent, turns from dark green to red, ancho/pablano chili
Italian frying pepper, 8” ripens red, use fresh for frying or salsas
Smooth and waxy, 5”carrot shape; can fry, stuff or pickle. Yellow-red,
Super Chili, 2”long, thin fruits, ripens from pale green to deep scarlet
Italian "Long Hot" Heirloom grows 8” use for hot sauce, ristas, dried flakes
Medium hot jalapeno, 2-2 ½” long, sausage-shaped, can stuff, chop, jam
Dark green, cylindrical, big jalapeno, moderate heat, good fresh or prepared
Tapered fruits to 8”, full-bodied yet medium heat perfect for salsa
2-2.5” round. Hot and productive cherry, good for pickling & poppers
Early hybrid chili, large; 3” long fruit, use fresh in sauces, TEV resistant
Hot fiery red Thai pepper, ½ x 2” long, ripens early, thin-fleshed, dries well
Similar but slightly larger pepper than Ascent, ripens orange, prolific
“Flat” fiery hot fruits, ripens green to yellow, use fresh, dried or pickled
Peruvian, citrusy, terrifically hot, bright yellow, crinkled, can grow in pots
Fiery hot, 3” tapered habanero, matures green to orange, can grow in pots
Habanero hot, fruits mature to red, slightly less sweet if eaten green
Habanero hot, Jamaican, bright orange fruits; longer & earlier than Scotch B
Chinese, 4” long, earlier, more productive than habaneros, same heat
aka the Ghost Chile, listed as “hottest pepper in the world” by Guinness Rec;
grows 2.5-3.5” long, ripens orange- red
6-pk
Single
Eggplant:
Beatrice
Nadia
Dancer
Orient Express
Machiaw
NA
Calliope
Clara
Mixed Types
Violet, smooth, oval shaped fruit (Italian type), mild taste, medium size fruit
Classic Italian type, oval, large and glossy dark purple
Bright, deep pink, semi-cylindrical, mid-size, mild, non-bitter, strong plants
Productive 8 –10” long, Asian-type glossy dark purple, tender, cooks quickly
Pink slender fruits, 9”x7/8” long, Asian-type, tender; strong plants, stake for
straight fruits or allow to gently curve (limited supply)
White & purple striped, oval mature 3-4” fruits, or pick babies, high yielding
Early, large white fruit, Italian type, good for stuffing, grilling, frying
Try a variety of Italian, Asian and white eggplant; 2 of each type
Cucumbers:
Tasty Green
H-19 Little Leaf
Diva
Burpless, bitter-free, slim 10”long, dark green, hybrid tolerant to viruses
Compact, pickling (or eat fresh) cucumber, med size, emerald green, hybrid
Midseason, 4-8” long, medium green, thin no-peel skin, burpless & seedless,
newer hybrid, try picking at baby and mature stages
Toma Verde
Large green fruit, harvest when papery husks loosen, great for making salsa
Tomatillo:
Okra:
(6-pack only)
Cajun Delight
Zucchini/Summer Squash:
Cash Flow
Yellow Crookneck
Sunburst
White Bush Lebanese
Cocozelle
Northern adapted species, early & prolific, tender, medium green
Medium size, early, dark green, straight, cylindrical fruit
Buttery flavor, firm texture squash, pick small at 4-5” long, large plants
Bright yellow, patty pan type, pick young and cook whole for gourmet treat
Light green, bulbous, very flavorful; pick young & tender or large to stuff
Old Italian variety, ribbed with light green stripes, rich flavor, harvest young
Melons:
Watermelon:
Sugar Baby
“Ice box melon” weighs 8-10 lbs, sweet red juicy, thin rind, early (75 days)
Halona
New Earliqueen type: early, sweet and improved flavor; resistant to mildew
& fusarium; fruits average 4-6 pounds
Honey Orange
Sweet, tender, salmon-orange flesh, 3 pound melons w/ivory, smooth skin.
Tolerates cool conditions; good shelf life
Long Bitter Melon
Cucumber shaped bitter fruits used in Indian cuisine good for soups &
omelets. Salt or parboil to reduce bitterness. Pick 6-8” long when green
Cantaloupe:
Honeydew:
Bitter Melon:
Herbs:
Suggestion - Plant different types of herb plants in one large pot or container for a “kitchen herb garden.”
Flat Parsley, Basil and Cilantro are available in either 6-packs for $3.00 or as single plants in 3-inch pots for $1.00
each.
6-pk
Single
Italian Parsley
Forrest Green
Basil, Genovese
Basil, Nufar
Basil, Lime
Basil, Mrs. Burns’
Bail, Thai Magic
Basil, Red Rubin
Cilantro/Coriander
Flat leafed “Giant of Italy” flavorful parsley, many culinary uses
Curly parsley, upright plant, use as garnish or herb
Traditional “Italian” Best for pesto, use fresh or dry
Large leaf basil, sweet, disease resistant, good for pesto
Citrusy flavor, zesty; good in fish, poultry and rice dishes
“The most lemony,” heirloom variety; white flower bracts used in bouquets
Mild, sweet Thai basil, w/hint of anise, green leaves can be steamed
Purple, large leaf, sweeter than Genovese, use in salads or as a garnish
“Calypso” is an improved variety grown for it’s leaves & slow to bolt;
annual used in Mexican/Asian cuisine, balances spicy foods
The following herbs are available only in single 3.5 inch pots at $1.25 each.
Single
Marjoram (A)
Oregano (P)
Chives (P)
Lemon Balm (P)
Rosemary (TP)
Sage (P)
Thyme (P)
Creeping Thyme (P)
Summer Savory (A)
Mint (P)
Dill (A)
Stevia (A)
Lavender, Munstead (P)
Catnip (P)
French Tarragon (P)
“Zaatar” variety, oregano relative w/ a zesty flavor. use w/ fish/meat/salads/eggs
Greek variety, highly aromatic for culinary and medicinal use
“Nira” grows upright; use fresh or dried, mild onion flavor, use flowers as garnish
Lemon-mint scent for tea & salads as well as medicinal; perennial
Use fresh or dried, tender perennial (protect or overwinter indoors)
Use fresh or dried, green perennial, used to season pork or chicken
Little, traditional green leaves, for teas or seasoning dishes; low growing
Aromatic ground cover w/lavender blooms, drought tolerant by second season
Aromatic, dark green leaves, annual, used to flavor beans, rice & soups
Common mint, use fresh in salads or tea, dried to brew teas
Fern-like foliage, “dill weed,” seeds edible, plant or pot, grows to 18” tall
Used fresh, dried, powdered as a natural sweetener, bushy plant
Scented perennial with medium purple blooms, compact plant, 15-18”
Scented perennial, white color blooms, used to make teas, fun for cats, 24-48”
True French tarragon for culinary use. Needs full sun, well-drained soil. 36” tall
Flowers: Sold in 6-packs only for $2.00/6-pk
Cosmos:
Cosmic
Sonata Dwarf
Easy to grow, good for cutting and gardens; airy, single blooms, needs little tending
Mixed oranges, reds, & yellows; 2” wide blooms, 12” tall plants
Mixed red, pinks & white; 3” wide blooms; 24” tall w/strong stems
Zinnias:
Easy to grow; bright, prolific, dahlia like blooms; excellent for cutting; deadhead spent blooms
Benary’s Giant Mix
Mixed reds, yellow, oranges, pinks, white; 1-4” double & semi-double
blooms, 45” tall; good for beds or bouquets
Cut & Come Again
Orange, yellow, white, pink, lavender & scarlet, 2.5-3” blooms, grows 2’ tall
Cactus
Large, 4-5 double and semi-double blooms in mixed colors, 30-36” tall
Nicotiana:
“Flowering tobacco” full sun to partial shade, lightly fragrant, grow in beds or containers
Domino Hybrid
Mix of 9 colors from white to pinks to deep reds, use as a cut flower, 14” tall
Perfume Deep Purple
hybrid, heavily scented, upward facing blooms, 10-12” tall
Globe Amaranth:
Mixed shades of purple, pink and white, use fresh or dried: fresh - cut flowers before
fully open, dried –use flowers when fully open, 24” tall
Salvia:
“Evolution” 18” tall, compact, deep violet, good in containers through frost
Prairie Fire:
Compact ornamental pepper, great for borders & containers ½” x 1” edible pungent
fruits project above foliage, changing from lime to cream to yellow and finally to red
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Premium Flowers, Herbs and Ornamental Plants:
Our premium plants are selected varieties that offer unique features not usually found in our standard plant
selections. An inexpensive way to experiment with “upscale” varieties & well worth the price.
6-pk for $3.00
Profusion: One of our personal all time favorites, this compact, prolific zinnia mounds beautifully in a garden
bed or in containers, 2” blooms last all summer, mixed colors. The drawback-seed is very expensive.
Sold as Single plants in 4-inch deep pots at $2.00 each
Purple Majesty: This ornamental millet resembles corn plants w/purple leaves – darkest in full sun. grows 4-5
ft tall; cattail like blooms mid-summer to fall. Dramatic annual for containers or beds.
Early Sunrise Coreopsis: Double blooms flecked with red at center, starting with first year. Compact, very
hardy perennial grows 20-36 inches.
Cherry Brandy Rudbeckia: This new variety is cherry colored Black-eyed Susan can be used for cutting.
Grow in beds or pots, heat & drought tolerant perennial grows 20-24 inches tall.
Echinacea - “PowWow Wild Berry”: coneflower w/rose-purple daisy blooms 3-4” across; compact perennial
grows 16” tall; use in borders & for cutting.
Coleus: Grow in sun to shade. Great in beds, containers or baskets. Eye-catching foliage lasts all summer!
Pinch to encourage branching. Annual, 24” tall
Plants come in nice variegations of foliage greens, golds, pinks to deep reds.
State your preference in colors:
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We are open weekends in May: Saturday from 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM, Sunday 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM and by appointment.
Most plants available May 4th and should be at their prime May 5-20. To place an order or email us at about plant
availability or to see our complete list of plants call ahead (609-267-6659), email us (wsf@wishingstarfarmnj.com)
or visit our website and your order will be waiting for your pickup. (Please provide 24 hours notice.) If you order by
email, please be sure to use the words “Seedling Order” in the subject line.
(For more complete variety descriptions go to www.johnnyseeds.com, www.fedcoseeds.com, www.hpsseed.com, or
www.totallytomato.com to view online catalogs)
Directions to Wishing Star Farm:
We are located on 30 Columbus-Jobstown Road, just off Route 206, across from the Columbus Farmer’s Market, in
Springfield Township, Burlington County. Columbus-Jobstown Rd connects Route 537 and Route 206.
From I-295 - take the Exit 52 for Columbus. Turn left onto Route 206 South, just past Mill Lane (on left). Turn left onto
Columbus-Jobstown Road just past the traffic light at the Columbus Farm Market. Greenhouses located at first driveway
on right.
From the Burlington-Bristol Bridge - Take Route 130 North; right onto Jacksonville Rd (sign says truck route 541).
Continue straight for miles and turn left onto Route 206 North (Wawa on left at traffic light). Make next right onto
Columbus-Jobstown Road. Greenhouses located at first driveway on right.