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Crocus Species 'Blue Pearl' Crocus from $7.99

Blue Pearl Crocus is one of the best performing crocuses as they are a Tommasinianus crocus or Tommies. It is not only lovely but fragrant as well. It is the winner of the Award of Garden Merit 1993 and will be a lovely addition to your garden for years to come. Crocuses signal spring’s return. The blooms pop up even through snow and after months of winter, they may cause you to leap for joy. Plant them by your walkways or where ever you can see out a window. They don’t even need a flowerbed as they will be long gone when it is time to mow your lawn. A natural technique is to take a few bulbs and just toss them in front of you – then plant where they land! Planting and Maintenance Information: Early Flowering (February - March) Perform best in sandy, well-drained soil Bloom Duration: 3 weeks Height: 4" Spread: 0-1" Planting Depth: 3" Spacing: 2-3" USDA Zone: 3-8 You can plant tulips or daffodils under crocuses for a layering effect Crocus Autumn Flowering 'Sativus' Saffron Partial Shade Attracts pollinators such as bees and butterflies Great for Containers, Landscaping, Naturalizing, and Beds and Borders

Red Gurnsey Lily Nerine Sarsiensis Red, Naked Lady Lily (Zone 6-10)

Red Gurnsey Lily Nerine Sarsiensis Red, Naked Lady Lily, Red Spider Lily (Zone 6-10) from $4.50

Red Nerines have several names. Nerine Sarsiensis Red, also goes by Guernsey Lilies, Jersey Lilies or Cape Flowers and because of their habit of the leaves coming separately from the blossoms, they get referred to as Naked Ladies. We receive these in spring and fall. The leaves pop up, the leaves die and sometime later, lilies start popping up and you have blooms before you know it. They bloom in late summer and the red color is a wonderful addition to the garden. Characteristics 18" - 28" tall USDA Zones 7-10 (Hardy in these zones, some folks have success all the way to Zones 5 for Lycoris so give those a try if you live in a colder climate) Bloom Duration: 2 weeks Full Sun or Partial Shade Additional Information Deer, Rodent, Rabbit and Squirrel Resistant Great for Specimen, Mass Plantings, Borders, and Cutting Gardens. Great for butterflies and other pollinators Key Planting Tips Plant in full sun with 2” deep with the pointed end up. Space 2" apart for densely packed displays. We have these arrive in fall and will start shipping in September.

Organic Sugar Baby Watermelon Heirloom Seeds

Sugar Baby Watermelon, 1956 Heirloom, Organic $3.50 $3.95

Excellent short-season variety with reliable yields of sweet, juicy melons. High Mowing Organic Seeds - The standard for small watermelons! Perfectly rounded fruits range from 7-8.5" in diameter with a solid green rind and deep red flesh. Our strain has been selected for cool growing conditions and high yields. Characteristics: Organic, non-GMO, and open-pollinated Drought tolerant 6-12 lbs 75 days (Short Season) 1/16 oz approx. Instructions - Watermelons are warm-season tender annuals. Sandy or light-textured soils that warm easily in the spring are desirable. Melons are heavy feeders. Give 80-120 lbs of N per acre. Calcium deficiency can lead to blossom end rot, especially when adequate moisture is not available. Use dolomitic limestone. Plant 1/2" deep Plant spacing: 12-18" Row Spacing: 6' row centers Sow: Days to maturity are from transplanting, add 10-14 days if direct seeding. Firefly Farm & Mercantile may substitute suppliers based on availability

Crocus 'Tommasinianus' 1847 Heirloom Bulbs from $5.99

Tommasinianus or known as Tommies are a tried and true heirloom. They were offered 1847, almost 175 years ago. They naturalize areas very well and bring splashes of color to the bland winter landscape. Crocuses signal spring’s return. The blooms pop up even through snow and after months of winter, they may cause you to leap for joy. Plant them by your walkways or where ever you can see out a window. They don’t even need a flowerbed as they will be long gone when it is time to mow your lawn. A natural technique is to take a few bulbs and just toss them in front of you – then plant where they land! USDA Zones 3 – 8 Late Winter to Early Spring Bloom Duration: 2 weeks Cold Hardy Full Sun to Partial Shade (anywhere except under conifer trees) Additional Information Great for Naturalizing, Borders, Mass Plantings, and Rock Gardens 4” tall Key Planting Tips Simply plant 3” deep. You can plant tulips or daffodils under crocuses for a layering effect Ships mid September to mid October.

Organic Mountain Sweet Yellow Watermelon Open Pollinated Seeds

Mountain Sweet Yellow Watermelon, Organic $3.45 $3.95

The Seed Savers Exchange - Introduced into the 1991 Yearbook by Dr. Larry Woods from Georgia. His seed source grew this variety since the 1950s. Oblong 20-35 pound fruits with dark and light green stripes. Extra-firm deep yellow flesh and black seeds. Quite productive, very high sugar content. 95-100 days. Characteristics: Organic Oblong fruits grow to 20-35 pounds Extra-firm, deep yellow flesh and black seeds Rinds are dark green with light green stripes Very high sugar content 95-100 days 25 seeds Instructions - Sow seeds outdoors in 12" diameter hills after danger of frost has passed and soil has warmed. Space hills 8' apart in all directions. Seeds will germinate in 4-10 days. Can also be started indoors 4 weeks before transplanting out. Watermelons love heat and prefer sandy or light-textured soils. Plant 1/2" deep Hill 6-8 seeds together Thin to 3-4 plants Firefly Farm & Mercantile may substitute suppliers based on availability

Organic Tavor Artichoke Open Pollinated Seeds

Tavor Artichoke, Organic $3.50 $3.75

High Mowing Organic Seeds - An improved Imperial Star-type adapted for organic production. Nearly spineless plants yield 7-8 uniform artichokes, each averaging 4.5" in diameter. Artichokes are green with purple tips and are buttery and tender when steamed. Can be grown as an annual from seed in one season. Characteristics: Organic, non-GMO, and open-pollinated Plants grow 3-4' tall Short vernalization period 90 days 10 seeds Instructions -Sow seeds indoors ¼" deep. Plant outdoors after danger of frost has passed but the days are still cool. Fertilize liberally for best results. An annual in zones 3-6 (vernalization recommended) or perennial in zones 7+ Sow Indoors: 8-10 weeks before the last frost Germination: 10-20 Days Plant Rows: 3-4' apart Plant Spacing: 2-3' Full Sun Firefly Farm & Mercantile may substitute suppliers based on availability

Black Turtle Black Bean, Organic $3.75

Southern Exposure Seed Exchange - Black Turtle Black Beans are a wonderful addition to any garden. They have been around for centuries and can weather almost any climate. They are popular in Cajun, Latin, and Creole cuisine as dried beans. Certified Organic Heirloom Especially well-suited to the South-East From Small Farms Instructions - Sow seeds outdoors after the danger of frost has passed and soil and air temperatures have warmed. Harvest dry beans when the pods are completely mature and dry. Direct Seed: 2" Apart Seed Depth: 1" Rows Apart: 36-48" Light: Full Sun Firefly Farm & Mercantile may substitute seed vendors from time to time because of the availability

Goldie Ground Cherry Seeds, Ancient Heirloom, Organic

Goldie Ground Cherry, Heirloom, Organic $3.45 $3.75

Sweet, tropical-tasting gold berries wrapped in paper husks add magic to your garden. Bushy plants grow 2.5-3' tall. When ripe, the husk around the fruit becomes papery dry and the fruit falls off the plant to be picked up from the ground. Some people place a tarp underneath the plants to make harvesting easier, but either way the husks keep the fruit clean. Organic Trellis or let sprawl Bushy, spreading habit Open-Pollinated Stores well Very Sweet 70 days from transplant 1/10 gram of Seeds Instructions - Sow seeds indoors ¼" deep 4-6 weeks before last frost. Plant out when the danger of frost has passed. Excellent results when grown on landscape cloth, which suppresses weeds and makes collecting the fruits easier. Start indoors 6 weeks before the last frost Germinate 14 days Plant 2-3' apart Firefly Farm & Mercantile may substitute suppliers based on availability

Nadapeno Pepper (Sweet) $3.75 $3.95

Seed Savers Exchange - Do you love the flavor and appearance of jalapeños but can’t take their heat? Then ‘Nadapeno’ is for you! Attractive fruits grow 3" long and ripen from green to red. Bred by A. P. Whaley Seed Company, these sturdy plants produce heavy yields and require no gloves for processing! 55 days (green) - 90 days (ripe) from transplant. Sweet. Characteristics Great jalapeno flavor with no heat Fruits grow to 3 inches long Heavy producer Sweet New for 2021 55 day (green) - 90 days (ripe) from transplant 25 Seeds per packet Instructions - Sow seeds indoors ¼” deep. Peppers germinate best in warm soil, so gentle bottom heat may be helpful until seedlings emerge. Wait to transplant outdoors until the soil is warm. Sow indoors 8 weeks before the last frost Plant Rows 12-24” Apart Germinates in 14 days Full Sun Firefly Farm & Mercantile may substitute based on supplier availability

'Mystery Day' Dahlia (Decorative or Semi-Dinnerplate) from $7.49 $8.99

‘Mystery Day’ Dahlia (Decorative) 'Mystery Day' Dahlia's color is absolutely stunning! The deep red to almost purple blossoms combined with white points creates focal points to your borders and your arrangements. We provide them in clumps the majority of the time. Sometimes they will be stand alone with necks and eyes depending on the season’s harvest. Decorative Dahlias are wonderful plants that provide structure and color to any garden with minimal effort. They do rather well in the middle to back of your beds or even in stand-alone rows. They reward gardeners with an abundance of blooms starting in mid to late summer through frost. Typically they are not bothered by diseases and have attractive foliage until frost. Characteristics 32-40” tall Blooms are 6-7” wide USDA Zones 8-10 (Hardy in these zones, lift and store in winter in other zones) Summer to Fall Bloom Duration: Continuous Blooms through frost starting in mid to late summer Full Sun Additional Information Great for Mass Plantings, Borders, and Cutting Gardens. Great for butterflies and other pollinators Ships starting in mid to late March (weather dependent) Key Planting Tips Plant in full sun with tuber 6-7” deep with the crown 1-2” below the soil. Space Decorative dahlias about 3’ apart from any neighbor. Plant when the soil is 60 degrees, well past any frost danger. Dahlias love soil that is close to neutral and do ok in slightly acidic or slightly alkaline. You can amend soil with 10-10-10 or something similar. Just make sure the first number (nitrogen) is 5 or 10. You can fertilize every 4 weeks to help achieve large blossoms. Don’t water until the Dahlia sprouts. If your soil is very dry, water the soil first and then let it stand for 30 minutes before planting. Mulch around your plant leaving bare dirt directly above the tuber. You will see sprouts in 7-10 days. We are currently transitioing to grow all of our Dahlia stock. We exepct to offer some varitities starting in 2024 but will continue providing imported stock until we complete our domestic plan to raise them. Dahlias are imported from 3 growers in Holland for us. These growers have supported us for years nad have limited issues. Once we recevie our dahlias we wake them up to hand inspect each and every tuber. Every tuber is inspected by me (Andre Paquette) and then hand packed for shipment. In case of any issues, we reach our proactively to go over options. If you have any questions hit the Chat with Us Now button simply reach out by email or a phone call.

Parade Bunching Onion, Organic $3.75 $4.00

Right now we are stocking High Mowing Seeds Parade Bunching Onion. The Living Seed Company - Parade bunching onion or scallion, is a vigorous variety with superb upright posture for easy harvest and cleaning. The flavor is mild and satisfying and the texture is firm. Parade has beautiful deep green leaves and an extra long white base. Scallions stalks (the white) have more of an onion punch and its firmer texture can withstand longer cooking times. The greens are more chive like and are typically added at the end of cooking or used fresh. Characteristics: Organic Plants grow to 12-20 inches tall Onion flavored bulbs and chive flavored leaves 100 Seeds per packet Instructions - Sow seeds outdoors 1/2" deep after the last frost. Sow 1/2" deep Plant 2-3" apart Grow Rows 12" apart Firefly Farm & Mercantile may substitute seed vendors from time to time because of availability

Peruvian Daffodil, Hymenocallis 'Festalis' $4.50 $4.99

Our Peruvian Daffodil or Hymenocallis 'Festalis' - is a beautiful plant for borders, beds and containers. It loves the sun or light shade, it doesn't mind its feet to be wet unlike other bulbs, and blooms all summer long with its delicate (but tough) white flowers. USDA Zones 8-10 (Lift and raise for colder climates in the fall and store for the winter) Blooms all Summer flowering Full Sun to Partial Sun Bloom Color: White Additional Information Great for Naturalizing, Mass Planting, Borders, & Containers 24-30” tall Key Planting Tips Plant in full sun to partial shade, 3” inches deep. Space each bulb 18" apart. Plant after all danger of frost.

Tetra Mix Snapdragon $3.45 $3.95

The Seed Savers Exchange - Robust, scented flowers in an abundance of colors hearken back to old-fashioned annual cutting gardens. The undeniable vintage charm of this semi-dwarf snapdragon, which grows from 18-24" high, enlivens garden beds and borders, as well as bouquets. Annual. Characteristics: Annual Fragrant and colorful Grows 18-24" tall 250 Seeds Instructions - Sow seeds indoors on the surface of the soil. Plant outdoors after the danger of frost has passed in late spring. Prefers average soil. Remove spent blossoms regularly to prolong blooming. Sow 8-10 Weeks before the last frost Plant 7-10" Apart Germination 7-10 days Full Sun to Partial Sun Firefly Farm & Mercantile may substitute seed vendors from time to time because of availability

Brandywine Tomato, 1886 Heirloom, organic $3.50 $3.55

We have organic Brandywine from Renee’s seeds that just came in. It is .125g of seed, about 17-23 seeds. Order yours today - this one has been hard to find! Big, beautiful fruits that first brought recognition to the term heirloom. High Mowing Organic Seeds - Well known and loved for its perfect flavor balance of sugars and acids. Delicious, deep rose-scarlet flesh is smooth and incredibly juicy. Pick just before ripe to avoid cracking. Potato-leaf variety. The Tomato that coined the phrase Heirlooms Organic & Open-Pollinated Indeterminate 16 oz fruit Instructions - Sow seeds indoors ¼" deep. Tomatoes are sensitive to freezing temperatures, so wait to transplant outdoors until the soil is warm. Plant in full sun. Sow indoors 6-8 weeks before last frost Germination 7-14 days Plant apart 24-36" Plants need trellising or staking Firefly Farm & Mercantile may substitute suppliers based on availability

Arugula Microgreen Seeds, Organic $7.25 $7.75

Spicy long, rounded green leaves. A commerical standard arugula with just the right amount of spice. Germinates quickly and tolerates cold and hot temperatures well. Our strain has a mix of "cut" and "strap" leaf shapes when grown as a microgreen to give mixes diversity and loft. Lofty greens Fast growing 3 oz of seeds Instructions - Follow Instructions on Pack - Super easy. Firefly Farm & Mercantile may substitute suppliers based on availability.

Organic Moon & Stars Van Doren Watermelon Seeds

Moon & Stars Van Doren Watermelon, Organic $3.45 $3.95

The Seed Savers Exchange - Eye-popping and scrumptious with bright pink sweet flesh and black seeds, this variety produces fruits that are about 2' long and weigh 10-16 pounds. Introduced in 1924 as Sun, Moon, and Stars by Peter Henderson & Co of New York. This strain is from Mereel Hales of Oklahoma who feels it is a pure example of the original variety Hales received from a Cherokee man in Mississippi. 95 days. Characteristics: Organic Elongated fruits grow to 24 inches long Fruits weigh up to 10-16 pounds Sweet pink flesh Speckled rind with "moon" and "star" markings 95 days 25 seeds Instructions - Sow seeds outdoors in 12" diameter hills after danger of frost has passed and soil has warmed. Space hills 8' apart in all directions. Seeds will germinate in 4-10 days. Can also be started indoors 4 weeks before transplanting out. Watermelons love heat and prefer sandy or light-textured soils. Plant 1/2" deep Hill 6-8 seeds together Thin to 3-4 plants Firefly Farm & Mercantile may substitute suppliers based on availability

Bells of Ireland Flower $3.75 $3.95

Seed Exchange - Great conversation piece in any garden. Interesting spikes of green bell-shaped calyces surrounding the insignificant white flowers, quite fragrant. Excellent for cutting; color and shape are preserved nicely when dried. Native to the Mediterranean region. Half-hardy annual, 18-36" tall. Half-hardy annual that grows to 18-36 inches tall Bell-shaped green calyces surround tiny white flowers Very fragrant Great as a cut flower or for drying This variety will grow well in most regions of the United States but prefers cool growing seasons. 250 Seeds Instructions - Sow seeds indoors just beneath the surface of the soil. Transplant when a light frost is still possible. Prefers average soil. May require staking. Sow seed indoors 6-8 weeks before the last frost Germination 8-25 days Plant 10-12 apart Full Sun to Partial Shade Firefly Farm & Mercantile may substitute seed vendors from time to time because of availability

Aunt Mary's Corn, 1800's Heirloom $3.75 $3.95

Seed Exchange - Once promoted as “the best white sweet corn in the world,” this hardy mid-season variety bears one to two ears on stalks that reach 7-8"" long. Plants grow 6-8' tall and produce ears with large kernels that, when cooked, have a creamy consistency and range in sweetness by ear. Named for Mary Atkinson of London, Ohio, this variety is believed to have been stewarded by the Atkinson family since before 1850; it was donated to Seed Savers Exchange in the early 1980s by W.W. Williams Organic & Open-Pollinated Plants grow 6 - 8 feet tall and bears ears reaching 7 - 8 inches long Ideal for freezing and fresh eating Sweet corn 70-85 days New for 2021 100 Seeds per pack Instructions - Sow seeds outdoors 1" deep after danger of frost has passed. For good pollination and full ears, plant in blocks of 3-6 rows instead of one long row. Thin seedlings to 8" apart. Corn is a heavy feeder and does best in well-drained fertile soil with plenty of water. Start Indoors: 8-10 weeks before planting out Germination: 10-15 Days Plant Outdoors: 12-24” Apart Light: Full Sun Firefly Farm & Mercantile may substitute suppliers based on availability We are always adding new varieties so please check back often at Seeds - Vegetables (fireflyfarmandmercantile.com)

Paris Market Carrot, 1800's Heirloom (Coventional for 2025 only) $3.75 $3.95

Seed Exchange - Nineteenth-century French variety. Early round red-orange carrots, 1-2" in diameter, uniform and very sweet. Does well in shallow or rocky soil. Can also be grown in containers. Highly sought after by gourmet restaurants and a great seller at markets. 50-68 days Red-orange skin Round roots grow to 1-2 inch diameter Uniform and very sweet Tolerates shallow, rocky soil Grows well in containers 50-68 days ±250 seeds Instructions - Sow seeds outdoors before 3-4 weeks of last frost or soil can be worked. Plant 1/2" apart Plant 1/4" Deep Plant Rows 16-24" apart Thin 2-4" Apart

Lemon Balm, Organic $3.75 $4.00

The Living Seed Company - (Melissa officinales) A lovely soothing and potent herb known for imparting a lemon/citrus-scent and flavor. Orignally from the Mediterranean and Asia, this versatile perennial has been used since ancient times for its culinary and medicinal properties. Melissa (part of its Latin name) comes from the greek word for honeybee and has been associated with power and even immortaltity. Can be used fresh or dry in teas, baths, tonics, and even as insect repellent. Naturally, lemon balm attracts bees. Characteristics: Organic Grown as an annual or tender perennial in warm climates Plants grow to 18-24 inches tall 70 days 50 Seeds Instructions - Sow seeds inside 6-8 weeks before the last frost. Transplant 18" apart. Plant Seed 1/8" deep Germination 7-21 days Firefly Farm & Mercantile may substitute seed vendors from time to time because of availability.

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