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Ranunculus White, Jumbo Size (Ranunculus Tecolote) from $9.99
Fall of 2025 Shipping - Our Jumbo Size Ranunculus corms are a great way to get more flowers the first year. The bulbs are two to three times the size of our regular corms. Ranunculus are a favorite bride's flowers and yet gardeners shy away from these very easy flowers.  You simply treat them as begonia but for full sun conditions. They are exceptional in garden beds and stunning in containers. The blooms are full and the foliage is lush. The blossoms are adored by bees and butterflies.  They are hardy to USDA Zones 8-10 only and will be need to be lifted or protected in other climates.  Characteristics Tecolotes are 14-16" tall with 3-6" blooms USDA Zones 8-10 (Hardy in these zones, lift and store in winter in other zones), while Aviv can be sightly shorter at 12-16" tall.   Blooms in spring for Zones 8-10, and in mind to late summer for all other zones.  You can start in containers earlier in the season or simply enjoy them as they bloom.  Full Sun White blooms Additional Information Great for Borders, Cutting Gardens, and Containers Key Planting Tips Plant 2-3" Deep, 4-6" apart.  Water when planted and keep them watered throughout their growing season. It takes 90-100 days for blooms from your planting date.  Shipping Information Ships starting in October, and we tend to stop shipping in March. 
Roselily 'Samantha' (Double Oriental Lily, Lilium) from $6.99 $8.99
Samantha Roselily -  She is our most popular Roselily - I am not sure if it is for the name or the stunning blossoms!  The Roselily Collection is recently introduced. Oriental Lilies are probably the most popular type of lily and the Roselily will keep them as heavy favorites. The fragrant blooms are favorite in summer.  They are dependable bloomers year after year as long as you provide fertilizer or rich compost when you plant them, right after they bloom and early spring. The blooms are favorite in cut vases so make sure you plant some extras.  Our bulbs are 5” in circumference ( 16-18cm) which makes them some of the biggest available.  USDA Zones 4-9 Mid-Summer flowering  Bloom Duration: 2 weeks Cold Hardy to Zone 4 with protection Full Sun to Partial Shade Bloom Color: Red & Pink and White We start shipping in mid April Additional Information Great for Mass Planting, Borders, Hummingbirds & Cut Gardens.  36-38” tall Key Planting Tips Plant in full sun to partial shade, 6” inches deep with the tip pointing up. Space each bulb 4-6" apart. Well drained soil is essential. If not planting in early to mid spring, place them in your refrigerator until ready to plant. Shipping Info These will start shipping mid April and we typically like to ship out by the end of May. We may have a limited number earlier in the season. We like to ship based on your planting zones which is a few weeks after the ground has thawed and most nights are above 32 degrees. You can also make a note at checkout for when you’d like them. 
Butterflyweed Flower Butterfly Milkweed, Native Milkweed to much of the U.S. from $3.00 $3.95
Butterflyweed milkweed blooms in the mid to late summer.  It has long lasting blooms and goes for about 4-6 weeks covered in orange blossoms. Sow early in spring while it is still cold and you will most likely have late summer blooms.  Plants reach 2-3' tall and prefer dry and sandy soils.  It does well in garden like well drained loamy conditions too. Hardy to USDA Zone 4. Botanical Name:  Asclepias tuberosa Characteristics:  Perennial and hardy to zone 4 Plants grow to 2-3 feet Bright orange flowers in summer and fall Pollinator-friendly; extremely attractive to bees, hummingbirds, moths, and butterflies 75 Seeds per packet  Instructions - It is recommended to cold stratify this seed so sow early in pots (great for winter sowing) or directly in the garden as soon as the soil can be worked. You can also encourage germination if you miss the cold period but sowing into a tray of media, moisten, cover and place in fridge for 21 days.  Remove and provide dequate light and non freezing conditions.  It is easy to transplant and makes tubers that are easy to put anywhere you'd like.  Start Indoors - 8-10 weeks before the last frost or sow directly outside while still cold Sow 1/4" deep Germination 10-40 days Plant 12-24" apart Light: Partial Sun to Full Sun
Roselily 'Isabella' (Double Oriental Lily, Lilium, Lily Div VII) from $4.99 $6.99
Our Roselily 'Isabella' which a Double Oriental Lily will make a great addition gardens and flower arrangements. She is simply stunning The Roselily Collection is recently introduced. Oriental Lilies are probably the most popular type of lily and the Roselily will keep them as heavy favorites. The fragrant blooms are favorite in summer.  They are dependable bloomers year after year as long as you provide fertilizer or rich compost when you plant them, right after they bloom and early spring. The blooms are favorite in cut vases so make sure you plant some extras.  Our bulbs are 15/17 cm sizing this year. USDA Zones 4-9 Mid-Summer flowering  Bloom Duration: 2 weeks Cold Hardy to Zone 4 with protection Full Sun to Partial Shade Bloom Color: Pink and White Starts Shipping mid April Additional Information Great for Naturalizing, Mass Planting, Borders, Hummingbirds & Cut Gardens.  36-38” tall We ship Roselilies starting in March. Sometimes we get them a little earlier and will reach out for planting times.  Key Planting Tips Plant in full sun to partial shade, 6” inches deep with the tip pointing up. Space each bulb 4-6" apart. Well drained soil is essential. If not planting in early to mid spring, place them in your refrigerator until ready to plant. Shipping Info These will start shipping mid April and we typically like to ship out by the end of May. We like to ship based on your planting zones which is a few weeks after the ground has thawed and most nights are above 32 degrees. You can also make a note at checkout for when you’d like them. 
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Ranunculus Picotee Orange (Ranunculus) from $6.99 $11.99
Ranunculus are a favorite bride's flowers and yet gardeners shy away from these very easy flowers.  You simply treat them as begonia but for full sun conditions. They are exceptional in garden beds and stunning in containers. The blooms are full and the foliage is lush. The blossoms are adored by bees and butterflies.  They are hardy to USDA Zones 8-10 only and will be need to be lifted or protected in other climates.  Characteristics 4-6" Blossoms on 12-16" Tall Stems USDA Zones 8-10 (Hardy in these zones, lift and store in winter in other zones) Blooms in spring for Zones 8-10, and in mind to late summer for all other zones.  You can start in containers earlier in the season or simply enjoy them as they bloom.  Full Sun Dark Orange Edges with Light Orange to Yellow Petals Blooms Additional Information Great for Borders, Cutting Gardens, and Containers Key Planting Tips Plant 2-3" Deep, 4-6" apart.  Water when planted and keep them watered throughout their growing season.  Shipping Information Ships starting in October, and we tend to stop shipping in March. 
Touch of Red Buff Calendula Flower $3.75 $4.25
The Seed Savers Exchange - This stunning and glamorous calendula has coffee-cream petal fronts and a crimson reverse. Its two distinct tones allow it to mix with almost any color in a border or vase. ‘Touch of Red Buff’ matures quickly and reaches 24" in height. Characteristics:  Cream-colored petal fronts with crimson undersides Plants grow to 24 inches tall Blossoms are edible Great for container growing 100 Seeds Instructions: Sow seeds indoors just beneath the surface of the soil. Plant out after the danger of frost has passed and when nighttime temperatures are above 50°F. Start Indoors: 6-8 weeks before the last frost Germination: 5-15 Days Plant Outdoors: 6-18” Apart Light: Sun/Partial Shade Firefly Farm & Mercantile may substitute suppliers based on availability
Maxibel Haricot Vert Bush Bean, Organic $3.50 $3.75
High Mowing Organic Seeds - Unsurpassed French filet bean for gourmet markets. Known for its long, slender, medium-green pods with a delicate tender texture. Heavy producer of 6-8" beans on good-sized plants. Maxibel will keep you loaded with fresh beans; pick frequently for optimal tenderness and yields. Some plants have runners. Speckled brown seeds. Characteristics: Organic, non-GMO, and open-pollinated  Large plants  Tender 6-8" pods  French Filet Bush  High-disease resistance  1 oz of seeds Instructions - Beans only require average fertility and prefer pH in the 6.0 - 6.8 range. Choose well-drained, warm soils and use inoculants to increase yields where natural Rhizobia populations are low. The optimal soil temperature for germination is 75-95°F. Beans are particularly sensitive to cool soils and are prone to rot if temperatures are below 55°F. Harvest early and often to increase yields. Remove oversized beans to maintain pod production. Beans are ready for storage when the seed coat can not be dented by a fingernail. Store beans in a cool dry place.  Sow 1-2" Deep Space 6" apart in rows; use single or double rows with 12" between, and 4' center beds with trellis in the middle  Days to maturity are from direct seeding after all danger of frost has passed  Firefly Farm & Mercantile may substitute seed vendors from time to time because of the availability
Scarlet Nantes Carrot, 1850's heirloom, Organic $3.75 $3.95
This is a Firefly kid favorite!  Seed Exchange - Also known as Early Coreless, this variety stores well and adapts well to different conditions. Its cylindrical roots are 7" long with blunt tips, and its fine-grained, bright red-orange flesh is nearly coreless, offering great flavor that’s sweet and crisp. Good when used as baby carrots, and excellent for freezing and juicing. Dating to the 1850s, the variety was developed in France by the seed company Vilmorin-Andrieux. 65-75 days Organic Bright red-orange Sweet and crisp, nearly coreless Good for use as baby carrots Cylindrical roots grow to 7 inches Adapts well to different conditions Stores well 65-75 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 Picture shows a very similar carrot to the Scarlet Nantes
German Chamomile, Organic $3.75 $4.00
The Living Seed Company - Native to Europe, Africa, and Asia, chamomile has foliage and flowers with such a pleasant fragrance that for centuries these plants have been allowed to self-sow along the edges of paths and walkways where their fragrance can be enjoyed. This herb’s graceful plants are 12-20" tall with endless masses of 1" attractive, daisy-like flowers that can be used to make tea. Annual. Characteristics:  Organic or conventional  Annual plant Plants grow to 12-20 inches tall Fragrant, daisy-like flowers grow to 1 inch 100 Seeds Instructions - Instructions - Sow seeds indoors on the surface of the soil. Transplant outdoors in early spring just before the last frost. Chamomile prefers well-drained sandy soil and self-sows freely. Sow 8-10 weeks before the last frost Germination 7-14 days Plant 8" apart Firefly Farm & Mercantile may substitute seed vendors from time to time because of the availability
Mexico Midget Tomato $3.75 $3.95
The Seed Savers Exchange - Winner of SSE’s 2014 Tomato Tasting. Hundreds of ½-¾" dark red cherry tomatoes on each plant. Huge tomato flavor for such small fruits. Great for salads or selling in pints. Plants produce throughout the entire growing season. Indeterminate, 60-70 days from transplant. Characteristics:  Winner of SSE’s 2014 Tomato Tasting Dark red fruits grow to a ½-¾ inch Bursting with tomato flavor Very productive Indeterminate - Fruit ripens throughout the season 60-70 days from transplant 50 Seeds Instructions - You should start your tomato seeds indoors in soil trays or pots about 6 weeks before you plant them outside. Sow the seeds about 1/4 inch deep and wait 7-14 days for them to germinate. As they grow you may need to re-pot them to give their roots space to develop. When all chance of frost has passed and the soil has warmed to at least 50 degrees Fahrenheit you can plant your tomatoes out. Leave around 24-36 inches between the plants. Tomatoes should be grown with some form of support, such as staking, cages, or a trellis. This variety will be mature about 60-70 days after transplanting. Sow indoors 6 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
'Omega' Dahlia (Dinnerplate) $12.00
'Omega' Dahlia (Fimbriata) - The 'Omega' dinnerplate dahlia is tropical sunset of color that will provide countless blooms.  They are about 36" inches tall. Technically it is more closely of a cactus style dahlia. All dahlias offered are grown on our farm.  Sadly our stock of this was lost during the 2025 season due to excessive rain. We will look to source stock of this for upcoming years.  Dinnerplate Dahlias are awesome additions to any garden. They provide structure and color to any garden with minimal effort. They do rather well in the back of your beds because of their size 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 36” in height Blooms are 3-4” 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 to Partial Shade Additional Information Great for Mass Plantings, Borders, and Cutting Gardens. Great for butterflies and other pollinators Ships starting by early April Key Planting Tips We plant dahlia tubers 4-6" deep. We add a few alfafla pellets in the hole and backfill with topsoil amended with compost. We space this variety 18" apart.  We recommend to simply pinch back the shoots after about 3-4 weeks to encourage branching.  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 larger blossoms. For 90% of us, don’t water until your 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. 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.   
'Break Out' Dahlia (Dinnerplate) $15.00
'Break Out' Dahlia (Dinnerplate) - The blossoms hues of whites and soft pastels will brighten your landscape and arrangements.  The Break Out Dahlia's height is around 40"  - Dinnerplate Dahlias are awesome additions to any garden. They provide structure and color to any garden with minimal effort. They do rather well in the back of your beds because of their size or even in stand-alone rows. They reward gardeners with an abundance of blooms starting in mid to late summer through frost.   Characteristics 40-48” in height Blooms are 6-12” 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 to Partial Shade Additional Information Great for Mass Plantings, Borders, and Cutting Gardens. Great for butterflies and other pollinators Ships starting by early April Key Planting Tips We plant dahlia tubers 4-6" deep. We add a few alfafla pellets in the hole and backfill with topsoil amended with compost. We space this variety 18" apart.  We recommend to simply pinch back the shoots after about 3-4 weeks to encourage branching.  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 larger blossoms. For 90% of us, don’t water until your 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. 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. 
Black Beauty Zucchini Squash, 1957 variety, Organic $3.55 $4.00
Dark and glossy zuchinnis have become the main zuchinni sold and grown in the U.S. Black Beauty hails from my childhood state of Connecticut. This was developed by John Scarchuk.  The plants remain somewhat compact and provide loads of zuchinnis. This particular variety is best picked with 6-8" long.  45-65 days. We source this from multiple places inlcuding Seedsavers Exchange, Southern Exposure, or High Mowing but the seed is always organic. Botanical Name: Cucurbita pepo Characteristics:  Organic Glossy, green-black skin Best when eaten under 8 inches Excellent variety for freezing Summer squash 45-65 days ~20 seeds per packet  Instructions - Sow seeds outdoors in 12" diameter hills after danger of frost has passed. Hills should be spaced 6' apart in all directions. Can also be started indoors 3 weeks before transplanting out. Plant 1/2" deep Hill 6-8 seeds together Thin to 3-4 plants Firefly Farm & Mercantile may substitute based on supplier availability
Little Bluestem - Prairie Native from $3.00
Little Bluestem is perhaps the most popular native grass in the USA.  It's beautiful blue-green foliage turns coppery red in the fall and provides wonderful winter interest. This is a must native plant for anyone who wants to encourage wildlife and beneficial insects as it provides tons of cover and forage. It was the most dominant of all the grasses 100 years ago across the United States and of course Canada.  The only states it is not native to is California, Nevada, Oregon, Alaska and Hawaii. This can be used for forage but if hayed, it does need to go to rest every few years or it will die off.  This is a very hardy perennial and easily survives down to USDA Zone 3.  Schizachyrium scoparium Characteristics:  Hardy to zone 3, perennial 2-3 foot tall clumps Blue-Green foliage turns copper-red in the fall Erosion control plantings 250 Seeds per packet  1lb covers 3,150 sq ft Instructions -Seeds can also be directly sown into a weed-free seedbed in May or June as they germinate in warm weather. You can seed earlier or later, but do make sure it is with the compansions or oats to provide cover and prevent weeds from growing.  Not recommended for heavy clay.  Alternatively Start Indoors late winter to early spring Sow 1/2" deep Germination 14-20 days Thin 24" apart Firefly Farm & Mercantile may substitute seed vendors from time to time because of the availability
16mm KODAK Style Film Press Tapes for Movie Film Splicing: New Stock 16mm Presstapes $7.99
We are out as the manufacturer had some unplanned maintenance that needed to occur. We hope to have more 16mm presstapes soon.  NEW fresh stock 16mm Press Tapes Splicing Tape.  Use for adding leader, film repair, or splicing small reels of film on to larger reels. This is the easiest way to splice your  films.  Easy to use and works great! The printing head that stamped 8mm, Super 8 or 16mm presstapes is broken and has been deemed not repairable at this time. As such presstapes will be distributed without the distinctive writing we have all come to love. It is still made in America on the same old wonderful machines engineered by Kodak.    The photo is of one package.  One package is 40 tapes, which will allow you to make 20 splices.  Check YouTube for how to apply, or see my pictures for application instructions (We are a bit nostalgic and wanted to use the original Kodak instructions). Any type of splicer can be used with Presstapes. Manufactured in the USA
Chives, Organic $3.70 $3.95
Chives are a universal love in the garden - they brighten up our meals, the blossoms bring spring cheer (and great in cooking too) and are very low maintenance. You can use them in the kitchen and they keep coming back or simply let them be as border.  Perennial in zones 3-9. We source ours from our seed labels - Seedsavers Exchange, Southern Exposure or High Mowing Organics.  Characteristics:  Organic (no matter which seed company we use) Onion flavored leaves Perennial in zones 3-9 12-20" tall Edible pink flowers ~200 Seeds Instructions - Sow seeds indoors ¼" deep. Transplant outdoors as soon as soil can be worked in spring. Chives are also easy to direct seed. Established plants can easily be divided in both spring and fall. Remove spent blossoms regularly to prolong blooming. Sow 4-6 weeks before the last frost Germination 7-14 days Plant 4-8" apart Firefly Farm & Mercantile may substitute seed vendors from time to time because of availability
Bee Feed Flower Mix from $3.00 $3.95
Here is our always popular Bee Feed Mix in Bulk and Packet quantities.  The Bee Feed Seed Mixture is a result of many years of research on flower preferences of pollinators in our test gardens. It is a blend of widely adaptable, annual and perennial flowers that provide nectar and pollen to wild bees, honey bees and other pollinators.  It is well suited for maintained landscapes such as garden beds and borders. Contains early, mid-, and late blooming flowers in order to provide bee forage all season long.  Flowers are suitable for short-tongued and long-tongued bees and come in a wide range of colors for an attractive display.  Check out all of our pollinator mixes at Pollinator Mix Provides forage for bees and bouquets for you Annuals and perennials Early, mid, and late blooming flowers 1 oz sows 200 sq foot, 1lb sows around 3,000 sq ft Varieties included: Forget-Me-Not, Chinese - Cynoglossum amabile Wallflower, Siberian - Cheiranthus allionii Poppy, California, Orange - Eschscholzia californica Coneflower, Purple - Echinacea purpurea Aster, China, Single Mix - Callistephus chinensis Poppy,Corn, Mixed - Papaver rhoeas Coreopsis, Lance Leaved - Coreopsis lanceolata Flax, Blue - Linum lewisii Baby Blue-Eyes - Nemophila menziesii Tidy-Tips - Layia platyglossa Gilia, Globe - Gilia capitata Indian Blanket - Gaillardia pulchella Coreopsis, Plains - Coreopsis tinctoria Sweet Alyssum, Tall White - Lobularia maritima Hyssop, Lavender - Agastache foeniculum Daisy, Fleabane - Erigeron annuus Aster, New England - Symphyotrichum novae-angliae Bergamot - Monarda fistulosa Instructions - You may sow the bee feed mix 1 to 2 weeks before your average last frost date. Mix the seed with some sand or sawdust, broadcast the seed, and then go over the area with a rake to work the seed into the soil a little.  
Rosemary - Organic and Conventional Available from $3.75 $3.95
The Seed Savers Exchange - Mediterranean native. Attractive evergreen shrub with grey-green pinnate leaves. Classic herb has a spicy flavor used extensively to season meats and vegetables. Great for pots. Perennial in zones 8-10, grown as an annual in the North. Characteristics:  Organic or conventional Perennial in zones 8-10 Grown as an annual in cool climates Plants can reach up to 5 feet tall Tolerant of drought and low water 50 Seeds Instructions - Sow seeds indoors 1/4" beneath surface of soil. Seeds need to be kept above 70°F for germination. Plant out after the danger of frost has passed in late spring. Prefers sandy, somewhat poor, well-drained soil. Sow indoors 8-10 weeks before planting Germination 14-21 days Plant 12-24" apart Firefly Farm & Mercantile may substitute seed vendors from time to time because of the availability
Baby Bok Choy Cabbage, Organic from $1.75 $3.75
The Living Seed Company - Oh my, so cute, so delicious, so juicy. This fast growing green is extremely popular. Great in stir-frys and other Asian dishes.  Also known as Shanghai Bok Choy. Try it pickled or as kimchi. Steam it like spinach.  We love it sautéed in sesame oil. Its also wonderful in salads ... so many possibilities. Mild flavor Light green stems and leaves Bolt resistant 30-40 days Harvest when 5-7" tall.  200 seeds Instructions - Sow seeds outdoors after danger of frost has passed to prevent premature flowering. Can also be planted in late summer for a fall crop. Seeds will germinate in 4-7 days. Plant in full sun to partial shade. Direct Seed 1" apart Planting Depth 1/4" Rows 18" Apart Thin 6-12" apart
Tulsi (Holy Basil), Ancient Heirloom, Organic, area $3.55 $4.00
Tulsi has long been used as a drinking tea and culinary purposes. It goes by Holy Basil, Kapoor Basil, and many other variations. It is beloved by pollinators and readily self seeds in the garden. We planted in 2019 in our herb garden and haven’t had to plant it since. The seeds are easily saved and can be gifted to friends and family.  Tea can be served hot or it can be served cold. We like it chilled and we do sell it to restaurants to be used as tea throughout the Driftless region where we live.   Tulsi has been used for thousands of years in Ayurveda, which views it as an elixir of life. Considered to be an adaption, Tulsi is believed to be helpful in adapting the body to stress and other processes. Annual plant, but self seeds readily Organic and Open-Pollinated  Plants grow to 12-20 inches tall A Medicinal Herb Plant in Full Sun 50 Seeds Instructions - Instructions - Sow seeds indoors on surface of soil. Transplant outdoors in early spring just before last frost. Sow indoors 6 weeks before the last frost (or feel free to sow outside if you have 100 days of frost free weather) Germination 7-14 days Plant 8" apart
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