(AN05) RED CHOY SUM (40 days) "Hon-Tsai-Tai" type, with red purple stems and green leaves that look as beautiful as they are tasty. This is a fast-growing edible rape and matures earlier than that its name implies. Plants can be harvested in 30 days after sowing for the spring-summer crop and 45-50 days for the fall-winter crop. Harvest young leaves and stems with flower buds for stir-fry and soup uses. 2 grams approx 500 seeds UNTREATED - $2.39 Quantity : Size : 2 gram packet $2.39 10 gram bulk packet $4.95 (AN04) GOLDEN CHOY SUM (40 days) Traditional variety in South China. The plant is approx. 28 cm in height with green leaves and yellow flowers. Very tender and delicious. It is productive and resistant to diseases as well as tolerant to heat and humidity. An ideal variety for summer and early fall cropping. Choy Sum in Chinese means the inner stalks and tips because Cantonese love to eat the delicious stalks and tips of this vegetable. 2 grams approx 500 seeds UNTREATED - $2.39 Quantity : (AN24) [not pictured] YU CHOY SUM HONG KONG F1 HYBRID (35 days) this is a terrific selection of Choy Sum to consider, as it is quick to harvest and very heat tolerant, making it suitable even for those in tropical climates. Wonderful mild flavor. 2 grams approx 500 seeds UNTREATED - $2.59 Quantity : (AN06) SWORD LETTUCE - YU MAI TSAI Also known as "Pointed Leaf Lettuce". As its name suggests, this oriental lettuce has long pointed bright green leaves. Taiwan lettuce is referred to as "a choy" and is a very popular vegetable green in Taiwan. Harvest at an early stage when leaves and stems are young and crispy. An excellent choice for home gardeners. This variety is used in Cantonese cuisine. Try the leafy green in salad or stir-fry. 2 grams approx 1750 seeds UNTREATED - $2.39 Quantity : Size : 2 gram packet $2.39 25 gram bulk packet $6.95 (HB38) GARLIC CHIVES (TAI JUI) (92 days) This is the premier flowering stalk type used in China. Reaching a height of 45 cm tall with deep green leaves it has outstanding flavor and is extremely productive. 4 grams UNTREATED - $2.39 Quantity : (HB40) GARLIC CHIVES (PING GIANT) (95 days) The premium "tall" garlic chive of mainland China. Reaches an amazing 60cm tall. Great garlic flavor for cooking or salads. Large leaves are dark green and measure 1 cm in width. The most productive of the garlic chives. 3 grams UNTREATED - $2.39 Quantity : (HB34) CHINESE CHIVE DUGEIRHONG This Chinese Chive is rare to the US, but very popular in northern China, with something of a tri-color effect: dark green leaves, white towards the base, with the base having a pale purple color. Very beautiful, and quite delicious. A vigorous grower, very cold tolerant and disease resistant. 3 grams approx 600 seeds UNTREATED - $2.59 Quantity : Size : 3 grams $2.59 25 grams $6.95 (ON06) ONION SHIMONITA Here's a delightful change from the ordinary. This onion has a straight 'bulb' and stem like a bunching onion, but grows much larger and with heavier leaves, resembling a small leek. To top it off, the flavor is wonderfully sweet and full. 1 gram approx 250 seeds UNTREATED - $2.59 Quantity : Size : 1 gram $2.59 10 grams $9.95

(AN13) KASUMI CABBAGE F.1 HYBRID (64 days) The finest hybrid Napa type. Best tolerance to bolting of any Napa type so far. Upright barrel-shaped heads are slightly smaller than others. The average weight is 5 lb and very early! .5 gram 125 seeds avg. - $2.39 Quantity : (AN14) MICHIHILI CABBAGE (70 days) This is an original old heirloom strain we picked up in of all places Italy! Has been in production there for a long time as you will find like eggplant many strains orginated in China and came to Italy starting with Marco Polo, but that's another story. This is a wonderful Barrel Type with 5lb average heads and an earliness compared to other non-hybrid types, good taste. 5 grams approx 1250 seeds TREATED - $2.39 Quantity : (AN17) KAILAAN (CHINESE 'KALE' OR 'BROCCOLI') (65 days) This popular Chinese selection is grown for its stalks and leaves, and has white flowers. Prefers cooler climates. Stir-fry, steam or use in soups. Stalks, leaves and buds are edible and are usually prepared stir-fried with garlic, a little sugar and some rice wine. 3 grams 700 seeds avg. UNTREATED - $2.39 Quantity :

(AN07) HO TAU BOK - BABY PAK CHOI (35 days) It belongs to "Baby Nai-Pe-Tsai" type. The stem is extremely dwarf. Sometime called "4-inch Nai-Yu-Bok". Very popular. Heat-tolerant. Can be planted year-round in tropical areas. Excellent for Nai-Pe-Tsai Miao. 2 grams packet UNTREATED - $2.39 Quantity : Size : 2 gram packet $2.39 10 gram bulk packet $4.95 (PE04-HM) PEA HO LAN DOW Traditional tiny Korean snow pod peas are supersweet and truly gourmet. Bush growing habit. Can be eaten raw or cooked, but usually used raw in salads ad Dow Miao (pea shoots). Not stringless. 50 gram packet - $2.39 Quantity : Size : 50 grams TREATED $2.39 250 grams UNTREATED $4.49 500 grams UNTREATED $6.95

(AN19) SHISHITO PEPPER (61 days) Shishito sweet peppers are a long-time favorite variety in Japanese markets. Probably the finest pepper from Japan if not the most popular. Shiny green fruits are crisp and thin, about 3" x 1". A perfect balance between that of a bell pepper and a mild chili pepper. Excellent for market with a beautiful green shiny skin to match its gourmet taste! .5 gram approx 75 seeds UNTREATED - $2.39 Quantity : Size : .5 gram packet $2.39 20 gram bulk packet $14.95 (AN20) FUSHIMI PEPPER (70 days) Highly prolific pepper from Japan known as the sweet chili of choice for cooking there. Wonderful thin walled fruits turn glossy red when ripe but used primarily in their green stage. Choice hard to find variety for authentic Asian cooking or a substitute that is great for any type of cooking! A market winner as well! .5 gram approx 75 seeds - $2.39 Quantity : Size : .5 gram packet $2.39 Bulk Packet 20 grams $14.95 (AN21) [not pictured] PEPPER SANTAKA NEW FOR 2008 This very popular Japanese pepper is a favorite for stir fries and soups. A bit smaller at 2 inches long, yet quite hot and full of flavor. The fruit are held upright on the plant, providing a nice ornamental quality on small plants. Suitable for container growing. Peppers are equally good used fresh or hung and dried for later use. .5 gram approx 75 seeds - $2.59 Quantity : (AB03) MOSAIC ASPARAGUS BEAN (80 days) Also called "Yard Long Beans". This varieties name, Mosaic, describes its color. The pod's purple, red and green colors create a mosaic pattern. It generously produces 16" long beans that are crisp. These beans are most familiar in Southern China and are highly prized because of their sweet, tender pods. Cut into 2" sections and deep fry, stir-fry, steam or add to soup. 20 grams approx 120 seeds UNTREATED - $2.69 Quantity : Size : 20 gram packet $2.69 250 gram bulk packet $19.50 (AB04) BACELLO ASPARAGUS BEAN (73 days) Also called "Yard Long Beans". Our strain is exceptional! Edible pods are dark green, tender and delicious. Young pod has thick meat with crisp texture and very small seed cavity, excellent for cooking uses. This is a standard red seeded and the most widely grown variety in Asia. The plant grows vigorously and produces lots of long beans for a long time. Easy to grow. An excellent variety for home gardens and fresh markets, Red Seeded type. 100 grams (3.52 ounces) - $3.39 Quantity : Size : 100 gram packet $3.39 500 gram bulk container $11.95

(PB17-HM) ADZUKI BEAN - LATE TAMBA High protein small dark red Japanese beans that are extremely becoming more popular in western cooking! 10 grams - $2.69 Quantity : (PB18-HM) MUNG BEAN - MAPPE GREEN - Popular small pod beans that are glossy green and used extensivily in oriental cooking! 90 grams - $2.69 Quantity : (RS14-HM) CHINA ROSE RADISH (52 days) Dating back to 1850, this Chinese winter radish was introduced to Europe by Jesuit missionaries. The long 6-8 inch x 2 inch radish has a smooth, rose-colored skin. Seeds are excellent for sprouting. Can be planted in the spring for summer eating or planted in the fall for storage. A good keeper! 1,375 seeds - $2.39 Quantity :

(AN11) JAPANESE MIZUNA MUSTARD ORGANIC (40 days) Extremely mild, yet definitely a mustard flavor. Tastes great in salads even for those that dislike the spicyness often associated with raw mustards. Also an excellent cooking green. 6 grams approx 3600 seeds - $2.59 Quantity : (MUS4-HM) JAPANESE RED GIANT MUSTARD ORGANIC (45 days) Extra large, highly decorative leaves of deepest red with a medium mustard flavor. Sow from spring onwards to use as 'cut and come again' or in summer/autumn to overwinter. Great for salads and stir-fries. 2 grams approx 1200 seeds - $2.59 Quantity : (AB02) RED NOODLE ASPARAGUS BEAN (75 days) Also called "Yard Long Beans". This is an exceptional red version highly sought after! Edible pods are dark green, tender and delicious. Young pod has thick meat with crisp texture and very small seed cavity, excellent for cooking uses. The plant grows vigorously and produces lots of long beans for a long time. Easy to grow. An excellent variety for home gardens and fresh markets. 20 grams UNTREATED seed - $3.69 Quantity : Size : 20 gram packet $3.69 250 gram bulk packet $30.95

(AN02) KOMATSUNA TOKISAN SPINACH MUSTARD (35 to 40 days) A succulent and tender variety of Oriental Mustard Spinach whose leaves become hotter to the taste as the plants mature and flower. Actually related to cabbages and broccoli (rather than a true spinach), it is used in the same way as spinach or pak choi. Hardy annual. 2 grams approx 1200 seeds - $2.39 Quantity : (RS18) CHINA WHITE RADISH(60 days) Also called 'China Celestial Radish' with 5" to 6" long radishes that are sweet and crisp. Good sprouting variety as well. Very good for both spring and fall planting. 12 grams approx 1440 seeds UNTREATED - $2.39 Quantity : (CU03-BA) CHINESE SLANGEN CUCUMBER(58 days) Heirloom Also known as "Delle Cine" or Long China this is our finest Restaurant and Market quality non-hybrid Asian Cucumber! Very Mid-Early variety that is white spined and a beautiful light green. Choice for the grower looking for quality! Very crisp texture and mild flavor make it a winner for both home and market. 100 seeds - $2.59 Quantity :

(RS21) GREEN LUOBO RADISH (62 days) A popular green variety in North China. Green flesh with green skin is crisp, less hot. High yielding. Good resistance to diseases. Delicious and tender. For fall production. Hot Weather may result in poor root sizes. 7 grams 840 seeds avg. - $2.39 Quantity : (HB10) THAI BASIL A distinctive, unusual Basil with a light spicy flavor. As its name implies, commonly used in oriental cooking, but equally suited for other cuisines. Especially decorative as the leaves and stems are often shaded red. Grows up to 15in tall, and is good for indoor pot or outdoor garden. .5 gram 300 seeds avg. - $2.39 Quantity : Size : .5 gram packet $2.39 2 gram bulk packet $3.49 (OK05) OKRA PENTA DRAGON (60 days) A highly desirable dwarf okra that only gets about 25" tall on average. Pods are pentagonal, deep green, spineless almost free of fluting. A very vigorous type with excellent flavor and should be highly considered if you are a market grower for upscale buyers. 2 grams 30 seeds avg. - $2.39 Quantity :