Fruit

Sugar Baby Watermelon

The most popular icebox-sized melon among gardeners! Early, 6 to 10-lb melons are great for the North and have sweet, deep red flesh. These also do well in the tropics. 

Strawberry Watermelon

Flesh is a gorgeous strawberry pink, ripening to within a half-inch of the rind, and usually has very few seeds. Fine grained, distinctively flavored and super sweet; it is classed among the best-tasting by those who have tried it. The oblong, striped fruit reaches 15-25 pounds.. Originally selected from a Florida heirloom by Walt Childs and introduced in 1989 by Southern Exposure Seed Exchange. 

Amish American Melon

A flavorful old Amish heirloom that was collected by the members of Seed Savers Exchange. It has a rich, sweet muskmelon flavor that reminds you of the way melons tasted long ago. Fruit is oval and weigh 4-7 pounds each. Flesh color is orange. A good producer! 

Petit Gris de Rennes Melon

Dense, 2-lb fruit has orange flesh that is superbly sweet, flavorful, and perfumed. This variety is early and well adapted to cool climates. This fine French variety is of the best quality and is the favorite melon of the French melon expert and author Bruno Defay. Rare in the USA as one of the best Charentais types. 

Redhaven Peach

A blue-ribbon, all-purpose peach. Luscious, top-quality fruit, nearly fuzzless with firm, creamy textured yellow flesh is great as a fresh snack or for canning and freezing. Tree is heavy-bearing and easy to grow and maintain. Blooms late to avoid spring frosts. Branches have a spreading nature. Disease-resistant to leaf spot. Freestone. Originates from South Haven, Michigan in 1930, introduced in 1940. Ripens in late July. Self-pollinating. 

Contender Peach

The Contender peach is known for being cold-hardy and having excellent disease resistance. Developed in Raleigh, NC, it was introduced in 1988. It consistently yields large crops of sweet, juicy medium-to-large fruit with yellow flesh is perfect for eating fresh, canning, or freezing. It is a freestone peach (also known as a melting peach,) meaning the flesh separates easily from the peach pit. It is self-pollinating, but adding another pollinator nearby may increase the size of your crop.

Sunrise Pear

Juicy, aromatic and sweet. This hearty tree produces beautiful yellow pears with a slight blush. Fruit is good for eating fresh or making desserts. Also stores well, lasting 2-3 months in proper refrigeration. Disease-resistant to fireblight and pear scab. Introduced in 2006. Harvest in August.  

Seckel Pear

Small dessert pears that are super-sweet with a hint of spice. Often used in cooking and canning, but also enjoyed fresh. Tree is disease-resistant to fireblight. Originates around Philadelphia, Pennsylvania in the 1700s. Harvest in September. 

Honeysweet Pear

A tasty pear – just right for eating fresh or canning. This variety is smooth, creamy and as sweet as honey. Tree is moderately disease-resistant to fireblight. Introduced by Stark Bro’s in 1979. Harvest in early September. Self-pollinating, 

Sundance Apple

These large, beautiful apples have a porcelain to yellow-green skin, often with a red blush and a unique, citrusy flavor. The crisp, creamy white flesh has a sweet-tart taste with hints of lemon and pineapple. Its crisp texture makes it excellent for eating fresh—and it also holds up well when baked. The apples mature in mid to late October and will hang on the tree for up to a month without losing flavor and quality. You can store them for up to 4 months in the refrigerator.

Pixie Crunch Apple

A beautiful super-sweet apple unparalleled for fresh eating–just one bite and we guarantee you'll agree! The tantalizingly juicy fruits pack a delightful, crunchy crispness and mouth-watering flavor. Pixie Crunch possesses excellent fresh eating quality, and the apples' delectable sweetness work wonders in no-sugar pies and baked goods which cook up tender every single time. Their wonderful sweet taste makes them a favorite with kids who have chosen them over candy and sweets! Standard size The fruit matures in late August and can handle late frosts much better than other apple varieties. 

Baker's Delight Apple

The richest, most complex flavor you can get from an early to mid-September ripening apple. Medium-sized apples have a tender texture which cooks up perfectly and do not brown easily when cut. An extremely heavy annual bearer, and apples hang on the tree for an extended period with no loss in flavor quality.  

Crunch-a-Bunch Apple

This strikingly flawless, golden skinned beauty with a great crunch ripens to perfection in mid-September and often blushes bright pink. Its sweet-tart flavor hints a tropical twist of pineapple and is perfect for snacking, baking and cider—a winner in multiple blind taste tests! Good long-term storage. 

Chicago Hardy Fig

The Chicago Hardy Fig tree is known for being especially cold hardy and producing small, brown to purple colored figs. The inside of the fruit is colored a lovely shade that looks like strawberry jam. This plant is also known as the Bensonhurst Purple fig. The Chicago Hardy may die back in colder climates and resume growth in the spring. It bears fruit early on the new growth. Figs that grow on the older wood will appear in early summer. This plant is heat tolerant and self-pollinating,

Napolean Royal Ann Sweet Cherry

A vigorous, well-shaped tree. Heavy bearer of gold cherries with a bright red cheek, firm flesh, and sweet flavor. Excellent for fresh eating and canning – even making your own Maraschino cherries! Originated as Napoleon Bigarreau from Iowa in 1847. Ripens in late June.  

Hedelfingen Sweet Cherry

Enjoyable and elegant. Tree is precocious and very productive. Glossy red fruit is so attractive it’s the go-to cherry for photographers. Looks good and tastes great in salads or dessert dishes. Top-quality fruit for fresh-eating, freezing, and canning. Introduced from England in 1907. Ripens in mid June.