Join Us!North Dakota State University (NDSU) islooking for gardeners to help evaluatevegetable and flower varieties. We'll worktogether to discover which varieties growbest for us in North Dakota.

Who Can Participate?Everyone! This includes commercialgrowers and backyard gardeners; beginnersand experts. School gardens are welcometo participate.

We have formed a team of over 1,000families during the past few years, makingthis one of the largest agricultural researchnetworks in America. We focus on workingwith gardeners in North Dakota but willwork with gardeners in adjacent states livingin nearby counties.

Is It Hard to Participate?NDSU is not looking for complicated data.For each trial, we simply wish to knowwhich of the two varieties germinated best,was most healthy, matured earlier,produced the highest yield, and producedthe finest quality food/flower.

We wish to know which of the twovarieties you prefer and which of the twovarieties (if any) you recommend to othergardeners. See page 14 for an example of acompleted evaluation form.

Selecting TrialsEach trial has two varieties and householdsmust grow and evaluate both varieties.

Households may select up to seven trialsto evaluate. All efforts will be made to givethe gardeners their preferred trials, but seedsupplies are limited. Gardeners will have theoption to select alternate trials in case theirfirst selections are not available.

Our AgreementThis project is a research program, not aseed store. Gardeners must agree tomanage their seeds in a responsiblemanner and report their results toNDSU. For our part, we have made thetrials simple and fun!

Gardeners will receive seed packetssufficient to plant a 10-foot row of eachvariety. Row labels and evaluation sheetswill also be mailed.

We use 10 feet as our guide to get a fairlook at a variety. Persons with smallgardens or container gardens mayparticipate but please allow for a fair lookof each variety.

Ordering InformationOrders are now being accepted. Seepage 13 for the order form. Gardenersmay select up to seven trials to evaluate.

Please pay $1.00 per seed trial. Eachtrial includes two varieties. Please add$4.00 for shipping.

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Let’sdiscoverwhichvarietiesgrow best forus in NorthDakota.

IndexVEGETABLESBean . . . . . . . . . 3Beet . . . . . . . . . 4Carrot . . . . . . . . 4Corn . . . . . . . . . 5Cucumber . . . . 6Lettuce . . . . . . . 6Melon . . . . . . . . 7Pea . . . . . . . . . . 7Pumpkin . . . . . . 8Spinach . . . . . . 7Squash . . . . 9, 10Watermelon . . 10

FLOWERSCosmos. . . . . . 12Sunflower. . . . . 11Zinnia . . . . . . . 12

APPENDIXCredits . . . . . . 10Order Form . . . 13EvaluationForm . . . . . .. . . 14

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All gardenerscanparticipate inthis program.

More InformationThomas KalbNorth Dakota State University2718 Gateway Ave., Suite 304Bismarck, ND 58503701.328.9722tom.kalb@ndsu.edu

For more information on the North Dakota Home Garden Variety Trials, go to www.ag.ndsu.edu/homegardenvarietytrials/.

March 2018. Second edition.

North Dakota State University does not discriminate on the basis of age, color, disability, gender expression/identity, genetic information, marital status, national origin, public assistance status, race, religion, sex, sexualorientation, or status as a U.S. veteran. Direct inquiries to: Vice Provost for Faculty and Equity, Old Main 201,701.231.7708 or Title IX/ADA Coordinator, Old Main 102, 701.231.6409.

GMOs and Treated SeedNo seeds in these trials are GMOs(genetically modified organisms). Suchvarieties are developed through proceduresnot possible in nature. GMOs are rarelyfound in gardening catalogs.

We prefer to offer untreated seeds formost crops. These seeds are safe to handleand grow well under most circumstances.

We have started using treated seed inresponse to gardeners struggling toestablish stands of corn. Our sweet corntrials are treated with fungicide, and insome cases, insecticide. In 2018, one ofour pumpkin varieties is treated; untreatedseed was not available.

Any treated seed will be clearly markedwith a warning on the seed packet.

What Happens With theResults?Upon receiving the results of gardeners(typically soon after the first frost), NDSUwill compile the results and informgardeners of our findings.

The results will be used to developrecommendations for gardeners in NorthDakota and distributed via Universitypublications and broadcasts.

Results of previous trials are available atwww.ag.ndsu.edu/homegardenvarietytrials/.

For more information, contact TomKalb at tom.kalb@ndsu.edu or701.328.9722.

2018 Vegetable TrialsBEAN

3. Green FiletCalima55 days. Slender, dark green podswith excellent flavor. Early andproductive.

Crockett60 days. Pods are slender and deepgreen. Yields are heavy andcontinuous. Proven performer.

80 seeds each

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1. Dark Green SnapHickok60 days. Deep green, stringlesspods with a sweet, mellow flavor.Compact, productive plants.

Jade II60 days. Vigorous plants producean abundance of dark green,flavorful pods all summer long.

80 seeds each

6. Yellow FiletBorsalino60 days. Good yields of straight,sunny yellow beans. Gourmetquality. Harvest at 4 inches.

Soleil54 days. A baby filet type knownfor its outstanding, buttery flavor.Pods are slender and bright yellow.

80 seeds each

5. Vegetable SoybeanMidori Giant70 days. Reliable producer oflarge, sweet, and smooth-texturedbeans. Vigorous vines.

Tohya55 days. Compact plants producea concentrated set of pale greenpods. Delicious, buttery flavor.

60 seeds each

4. Green PoleBlue Lake S-7 Stringless60 days. Improved Blue Lake type.Easy to pick, high yields, andsmooth, dark green pods.

Seychelles55 days. New award winner.Vigorous vines produce lots offlavorful, stringless pods. Early.

40 seeds each

2. Green SnapBush Blue Lake 27456 days. The standard for yield andquality. Green, stringless pods.Dependable.

Greenfield58 days. Award winner in 2018.Rich green, 7-inch pods. Firmtexture holds up well to blanching.

80 seeds each

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11. Full SeasonGoldfinger69 days. Dark orange roots withstrong tops. Roots are uniform,straight and sweet. Popular in ND.

Rodelika72 days. Large roots are very sweetand flavorful. Widely used inEurope to make juice.

240 pelleted seeds each

10. EarlyNapoli58 days. Crunchy, sweet roots witha blunt shape. Called “candy”carrots when harvested in fall.

Yaya56 days. Roots are smooth, sweetand crisp. A popular summercarrot that can be harvested in fall.

240 pelleted seeds each

12. YellowYellowbunch75 days. Vivid, sunny yellow rootsgrow 8 inches long and are slightlytapered. Imperator type.

Yellowstone73 days. Long, 8-inch roots withbig shoulders. Easy to grow. Greatflavor, both fresh or cooked.

240 pelleted seeds each

CARROT

8. RedBoro50 days. Smooth, round rootsdevelop quickly. Excellent flavorand healthy tops.

Merlin55 days. Exceptional eating quality.Its dark red roots are round andsmooth. Deep green, glossy leaves.

150 seeds each

7. GoldBoldor55 days. Dark golden beets. Sunnyyellow flesh keeps its color whencooked. Sweet flavor.

Golden Detroit55 days. Bright golden roots have apyramidal shape. Plants growvigorously. Delicious greens.

150 seeds each

9. Red CanningCylindra54 days. Straight and cylindrical, 5-inch-long roots can be cut intouniform slices.

Taunus65 days. Very uniform roots grow6 inches long. Roots are deep red,sweet, and have little to no zoning.

150 seeds each

BEET

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13T. Bicolor EarlySweetness (syn)68 days. An early corn of premiumquality. The sturdy stalks producewell-filled ears of plump kernels.

Temptation (se)70 days. A top performer in ND.The vigorous stalks produce heavyyields of tender, sweet corn.

80 treated seeds each

14T. Bicolor LateAces (shA)78 days. Long, 8-inch ears filledwith flavorful, tender kernels.Outstanding flavor.

American Dream (shA)77 days. Award winner. Sweet,tender kernels of amazing quality.Easy to grow. Sturdy stalks.

80 treated seeds each

15T. YellowSS3778R (shA)76 days. Superior germination incold soil. Great quality. Excellenttip fill. Sturdy stalks.

Vision MXR (shA)75 days. Long ears with tender,sweet kernels. Disease-resistantstalks. A proven performer in ND.

80 treated seeds each

CORN

Augmented Super Sweets (shA) must be isolated at least 25 feet apart from other types of sweet corn to prevent the formationof hard kernels.

16. OrnamentalAutumn Explosion105 days. High yields of long ears.Kernels come in a rainbow ofcolors, including variegated kernels.

17. PopcornDakota Black100 days. Dark maroon-blackkernels are beautiful and pop into adelicious treat. Compact stalks.

Robust 98114W105 days. Vigorous stalks producelarge ears of hulless, white kernels.Its popcorn is tender, light andflaky.

80 seeds each

Fiesta100 days. The standard for qualityamong early varieties. Colorfulears, many with purple husks.

80 seeds each

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22. LeafBergam’s Green51 days. Dark green, crumplyleaves. Dense, full-sized heads withgood flavor. Slow to bolt.

Salad Bowl46 days. Long-time favorite knownfor its lime green, frilly, deeply cutleaves and its tolerance to heat.

120 pelleted seeds each

21. ButterheadButtercrunch50 days. Very popular and reliablevariety. Dark green outer leaveswith creamy heart. Slow to bolt.

Mirlo52 days. Large, bright green headsare densely packed with tender,buttery leaves. Resists diseases.

120 pelleted seeds each

23. Leaf/RomaineConcept51 days. Leaves are arranged in awhorl, giving it an open, vase-likeshape. Thick, flavorful leaves.

Fusion55 days. A cross between leaf andromaine types. Wavy, dark greenleaves form a dense, upright head.

120 pelleted seeds each

LETTUCE

18. BurplessSummer Dance60 days. Straight, glossy cukes ofexceptional quality. Productivevines tolerate heat and diseases.

Summer Top60 days. Easy to grow. Heavy yieldsof 9-inch, dark green, high qualitycucumbers. Vines resist diseases.

25 seeds each

19. PicklingAlibi50 days. Early yields of fruits forpickling and fresh eating. Disease-resistant vines produce a long time.

Homemade Pickles55 days. Vigorous, disease-resistantvines produce loads of crisp cukesideally shaped for pickling.

40 seeds each

20. SlicingGeneral Lee66 days. Very productive. Disease-resistant vines set quality slicers evenunder adverse conditions.

Talladega60 days. Smooth, 8-inch fruits aredark green. Disease-resistant vinesproduce heavy yields.

25 seeds each

CUCUMBER

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27. ShellBountiful Ben66 days. Award winner. Selectedfor its abundance of blossoms andits yield potential. Grows 22 inches.

Lincoln65 days. Good for freezing. Podsare filled with 8–10 tender peas.Excellent flavor. Grows 28 inches.

200 seeds each

28. SnapSugar Ann52 days. Very early. The 27-inchvines produce sweet, crisp pods.Does not require trellising.

SL 312350 days. Straight, heavy pods growon vigorous, compact vines. Goodyields produced over a long time.

200 seeds each

24. AnanasDove70 days. Early and easy to grow.Ivory-color flesh is very sweet.Golden skin with light netting.

San Juan77 days. Aromatic flesh. Disease-resistant vines set good yields.Fruits slip off vines when mature.

20 seeds each

26. Main CantaloupeAphrodite72 days. Melons are 6–8 poundsand ripen early. Firm, salmon fleshis thick and sweet. Good yields.

Athena75 days. Melons are 5–6 poundswith thick, orange flesh. Mostpopular cantaloupe in the north.

20 seeds each

25. Early CantaloupeGoddess68 days. Early ripening, high qualitymelon. Firm, flavorful flesh. Heavyyields of 4-pound melons.

Minnesota Midget70 days. Heirloom. Compact vinesproduce 3.5-inch-wide melons.Golden flesh and unique flavor.

20 seeds each

MELON

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35. Smooth LeafSeaside43 days. Dark green, thick, spade-shaped leaves. Plants grow uprightand resist bolting.

Space45 days. Grows vigorously and isslow to bolt. Medium-green leaves.Upright habit keeps leaves clean.

200 seeds each

30. MediumEarly Dakota Howden90 days. An early selection of thepopular ‘Howden’ variety. Bred inND. Twenty-pound fruits.

Early King90 days. Deep orange, 20-poundjack-o’-lanterns with stronghandles. Resists mildew. Early.

15 seeds each

31. LargeEarly Giant95 days. Dark orange, 30-pound,slightly tall pumpkins perfect forcarving. Resists mildew. Early.

Gold Medal95 days. Dark orange, 35-poundfruits with thick, strong handles.Top quality. Vigorous vines.

15 seeds each

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29T. SmallEarly Abundance90 days. Semi-bush vines producegood yields of round, 5-poundfruits with shallow ribs.

Neon75 days. Ultra early. Eight-pound,bright orange fruits with blackhandles. Semi-bush vines.

15 seeds each; Early Abundance is treated

PUMPKIN

ORNAMENTAL PUMPKIN

33. StripedHooligan90 days. Speckled, 8-ounce fruitswith long handles. Orange, edibleflesh. Compact vines resist disease.

Spark90 days. Bright bicolor skin makesgreat displays. Medium-long vinesproduce 8-ounce fruits.

15 seeds each

32. OrangeJack Be Little85 days. Classic mini-pumpkin.Prolific yields of bright orange,ribbed fruits on vigorous vines.

Jill Be Little100 days. Long, disease-resistantvines produce lots of deep orange,8-ounce fruits for displays.

15 seeds each

34. WhiteCasperita90 days. Bright white skin, deepribs and strong handles. White,edible flesh. Semi-bush vines.

Gooligan95 days. Disease-resistant, vigorousvines produce edible pumpkins upto one pound.

15 seeds each

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37. Dark ZucchiniDesert50 days. High yields of straightfruits. Open plants make harvestingeasy. Vines resist powdery mildew.

Raven48 days. Dark green, smooth glossyfruit. Vines have an open habit. Bigyields. Proven performer in ND.

20 seeds each

38. Green ZucchiniCashflow45 days. Open, vigorous plantsproduce heavy yields of 8-inch,high quality fruits.

Spineless Beauty50 days. Longtime favorite.Uniform fruits form on spineless,productive vines. Easy to pick.

20 seeds each

WINTER SQUASH

40. ButtercupBonbon95 days. Award winner. Semi-bushvines produce reliable yields ofclassic cupped fruits. Superb flavor.

Sweet Mama85 days. Award winner. Thickyellow flesh is smooth and sweet.Heavy yields on compact vines.

20 seeds each

39. AcornBellota75 days. Lustrous, black fruits withhigh quality flesh. Semi-bush vinesresist disease. Long storage life.

Table Ace80 days. Semi-bush plants producevery dark fruits filled with tastygolden flesh. Early and productive.

20 seeds each

36. StraightneckFortune45 days. Smooth, bright yellowfruits. Sturdy necks resist breaking.Yellow gene masks green streaking.

Multipik50 days. Smooth, bright yellowfruits. No green streaking. Amazingyields. Great for grilling.

20 seeds each

41. ButternutEarly Butternut82 days. Early maturing hybridproduces good yields of deliciousfruits on compact vines.

Pilgrim85 days. Semi-bush plants setcrackfree fruits with thick, meatynecks. Nutty, flavorful flesh.

20 seeds each

SUMMER SQUASH

WATERMELON

43. RedSangria90 days. High quality. Deep redflesh is very sweet and refreshing.Melons grow 20 pounds.

Sweet Dakota Rose85 days. Sweet flesh with fewseeds. Developed in ND. Melonsgrow 15 pounds. Reliable.

20 seeds each

44. YellowEarly Moonbeam78 days. A selection from ‘YellowDoll’. Open-pollinated type forseed saving. Proven performer.

Yellow Doll70 days. Very early hybrid. Brightyellow flesh is crisp and very sweet.Round melons grow 8 pounds.

20 seeds each

WINTER SQUASH

42. Orange KabochaMooregold90 days. Heirloom. Thick, orangeflesh is very dry, rich and sweet.Stores well. Vigorous vines.

Sunshine95 days. Award winner with brightscarlet flesh. Smooth, sweet andtender flesh. Vigorous, short vine.

20 seeds each

CreditsThis project is conducted for educationalpurposes only. No profits are made from thisprogram. The descriptions of varieties in thiscatalog were obtained from catalogs ofnumerous companies, including Fedco,Harris, Johnny’s, Jordan, Jung, NE Seed,Osborne, Seed Savers Exchange, Territorial,Vermont Bean and Veseys. Thesedescriptions are used for educationalpurposes only.

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51. StrawberryGypsy Charmer60 days. Petals have lemon base,red mid-band and lemon tips.Pollenless. Branching; 60 inches tall.

Strawberry Blonde55 days. Ruby red petals with lighttips. Easy to grow and great forcutting. Grows 66 inches tall.

25 seeds each

53. TallAmerican Giant72 days. Very sturdy stalks grow upto 15 feet. One-foot blooms filledwith seeds for wildlife. Branching.

Titan72 days. Giant, 24-inch-wideblooms filled with large seeds.Single-head stems grow 13 feet.

25 seeds each

52. RedMoulin Rouge72 days. Popular variety with deepburgundy petasls and dark discs.Pollenless. Grows 70 inches.

Red Hedge62 days. Dark burgundy, pollenless,long lasting blooms. Ragged petalsadd a wild look. Grows 53 inches.

25 seeds each

2018 Flower TrialsSUNFLOWER

50. DwarfBig Smile55 days. Golden yellow flowersfor borders or containers.Branching type. Grows 20 inches.

Orange Hobbit55 days. Compact, 24-inch plantsare covered with delightful, orangeblooms. Pollenless.

25 seeds each

48. BicolorHelios Flame50 days. Golden petals with amahogany inner ring. Stalks arefilled with blooms. Ht: 45 inches.

Ring of Fire70 days. Award winning; branchingtype. Nearly pollenless blooms forfall displays. Grows 45 inches tall.

25 seeds each

49. Double-PetalGolden Cheer70 days. Yellow, mum-like flowerswith light centers. Long stems andlasts long in a vase. Ht: 66 inches.

Goldy Double90 days. Golden, nearly pollenlessblooms with green-to-yellowcenters. Branching; 66 inches tall.

25 seeds each

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46. StripedCandystripe50 days. Blush white petals edgedin crimson. No two blooms arealike. Grows 42 inches.

Picotee48 days. Pure white petals areedged in rosy red. Bushy plantsgrow 48 inches.

50 seeds each

47. WhiteDouble Click80 days. Frilly double and semi-double blooms. Great for cutting.Ferny plants grow 44 inches.

Psyche80 days. Huge, semi-doubleblooms with pure white petals andgolden centers. Height: 52 inches.

35 seeds each

ZINNIA

55. PurpleGiant Dahlia Violet82 days. Double, semidouble andsingle blooms. Great in the gardenand for cutting. Grows 45 inches.

Purple Prince82 days. Giant, rosy purple flowers.Pretty in the garden and the vase.Resists disease. Grows 36 inches.

40 seeds each

54. OrangeGiant Dahlia Orange82 days. Double, semidouble andsingle blooms. Great in the gardenand for cutting. Grows 45 inches.

Orange King77 days. Burnt orange blooms onlong stems for cutting. Stunning asa garden flower. Grows 38 inches.

40 seeds each

45. PinkApollo80 days. New variety with 4-inch,ruffled blooms. Bushy plantstolerate heat, disease. Ht: 22 inches.

Sonata80 days. Compact, 2-foot plantsare covered with 3-inch daisy-likeflowers all summer. Resists heat.

35 seeds each

56. WhiteGiant Dahlia White82 days. Double, semidouble andsingle blooms. Great in the gardenand for cutting. Grows 45 inches.

Polar Bear82 days. Pure white bloomscontrast beautifully with the brightgreen foliage. Grows 40 inches.

40 seeds each

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PLEDGEI promise to manage my trials in a responsiblemanner. I will grow the seeds, evaluate thevarieties and submit my results promptly.

Signature:_________________________________________________________

Name: _________________________________________________________

Address: _________________________________________________________

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Email: _________________________________________________________

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___ #1. Bean, Dark Green Snap (Hickok, Jade II)___ #2. Bean, Green Snap (B.B.Lake274, Greenfield)___ #3. Bean, Green Filet (Calima, Crockett)___ #4. Bean, Green Pole (Blue Lake S-7, Seychelles)___ #5. Bean, Vegetable Soybean (Midori Giant, Tohya)___ #6. Bean, Yellow Filet (Borsalino, Soleil)

___ #7. Beet, Gold (Boldor, Golden Detroit)___ #8. Beet, Red (Boro, Merlin)___ #9. Beet, Red Canning (Cylindra, Taunus)

___ #10. Carrot, Early (Napoli, Yaya)___ #11. Carrot, Full-Season (Goldfinger, Rodelika)___ #12. Carrot, Yellow (Yellowbunch, Yellowstone)

___ #13T. Corn, Bicolor Early (Sweetness, Temptation)___ #14T. Corn, Bicolor Super Sweet (Aces, Amer. Dream)___ #15T. Corn, Yellow (SS3778R, Vision MXR)___ #16. Corn, Ornamental (Autumn Explosion, Fiesta)___ #17. Corn, Popcorn (Dakota Black, Robust 98114W)

___ #18. Cucumber, Burpless (Sum. Dance, Sum. Top)___ #19. Cucumber, Pickling (Alibi, Homemade Pickles)___ #20. Cucumber, Slicing (General Lee, Talladega)

___ #21. Lettuce, Butterhead (Buttercrunch, Mirlo)___ #22. Lettuce, Leaf (Bergam’s Green, Salad Bowl)___ #23. Lettuce, Leaf/Romaine (Concept, Fusion)

___ #24. Melon, Ananas (Dove, San Juan)___ #25. Melon, Cantaloupe Early (Goddess, MN Midget)___ #26. Melon, Cantaloupe Main (Aphrodite, Athena)

___ #27. Pea, Shell (Bountiful Ben, Lincoln)___ #28. Pea, Snap (SL3123, Sugar Ann)

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___ #29T. Pumpkin, Small (Early Abundance, Neon)___ #30. Pumpkin, Medium (Early Dakota Howden, Early King)___ #31. Pumpkin, Large (Early Giant, Gold Medal)___ #32. Pumpkin, Mini Orange (Jack Be Little, Jill Be Little)___ #33. Pumpkin, Mini Striped (Hooligan, Spark)___ #34. Pumpkin, Mini White (Casperita, Gooligan)

___ #35. Spinach, Smooth Leaf (Seaside, Space)

___ #36. Squash, Straightneck (Fortune, Multipik)___ #37. Squash, Dark Green Zucchini (Desert, Raven)___ #38. Squash, Green Zucchini (Cashflow, Spineless Beauty)

___ #39. Squash, Winter Acorn (Bellota, Table Ace)___ #40. Squash, Winter Buttercup (Bonbon, Sweet Mama)___ #41. Squash, Winter Butternut (Early Butternut, Pilgrim)___ #42. Squash, Winter Kabocha (Mooregold, Sunshine)

___ #43. Watermelon, Red (Sangria, Sweet Dakota Rose)___ #44. Watermelon, Yellow (Early Moonbeam, Yellow Doll)

___ #45. Cosmos, Pink (Apollo, Sonata)___ #46. Cosmos, Striped (Candystripe, Picotee)___ #47. Cosmos, White (Double Click, Psyche)

___ #48. Sunflower, Bicolor (Helios Flame, Ring of Fire)___ #49. Sunflower, Double-Petal (G. Cheer, G. Double)___ #50. Sunflower, Dwarf (Big Smile, Orange Hobbit)___ #51. Sunflower, Strawberry (Gypsy Charmer, Straw. Blonde)___ #52. Sunflower, Red (Moulin Rouge, Red Hedge)___ #53. Sunflower, Tall (American Giant, Titan)

___ #54. Zinnia, Orange (Giant Dahlia Orange, Orange King)___ #55. Zinnia, Purple (Giant Dahlia Violet, Purple Prince)___ #56. Zinnia, White (Giant Dahlia White, Polar Bear)

grow as substitutes in case your “X” choices are notavailable. “Sub1” may signify your first substitute and“Sub2” your second substitute. Online ordering isavailable.

Checks should be addressed to “NDSU” andmailed to: NDSU Extension; Attn: Tom Kalb;2718 Gateway Ave., Suite 304; Bismarck, ND58503. You may order online atwww.ag.ndsu.edu/homegardenvarietytrials/.

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Jenny Gardener

Golden Valley

May 30

Both had near 100% germination, but Zeus seedlings showedmore vigor

Zeus produced 10 good melons; Apollo produced only 6

Zeus had larger fruits and brighter orange flesh

Three days earlier than Zeus

Apollo vines turned gray in fall

Zeus was heavenly; Apollo was not quite as sweet

Zeus was outstanding. Good yields of large, sweet fruits. The vines looked healthy all summer.Apollo ripened early, but the vines were weak and the melons tasted bland.

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