Corn - Country Gentleman

$1.89

The Corn Sweet Country Gentleman, 'Zea mays', was introduced in 1891. The tasty, sweet, milky heirloom corn is delightful to eat, and has one unusual trait, the kernels are not arranged in rows. Named for a famous 19th century American agricultural magazine, Country Gentleman is an excellent old variety of corn for the home gardener, Plants are 6 to 7 feet tall and the ears are 8 inches long. This sweet corn is also known as Shoe Peg corn. It is very tasty to eat fresh and it is used for creamed corn. Plant in the spring, a week or two after the last spring frost or when the soil is warm. In the deep south, this can be as early as February. Successive plantings in two week intervals will produce a much longer cropping season. Corn prefers a deep, rich well drained soil. Harvest the ears when the husks are dark green and the silks are brown but not brittle. Corn is usually ready 3 weeks after silks appear. ... find out more

Columbine - McKanas Giant Blend The Columbine McKana's Giant Blend, Aquilegea 'Mckana Giant', displays a beautiful range of flower colors along with graceful flower spurs that makes this tall columbine a must. McKana's Giant is a superior strain developed for its very large 3 inch flowers, a beautiful range of colors, and long graceful spurs. The flower colors are blue, pink, maroon, purple, and bicolor. Rocky Mountain Blues prefer moist, rich, well drained soil. Light fertilization helps Columbine. In areas where summers are hot and dry, Columbine prefers light shade. In costal regions, Columbines take full sun. Plant in early spring or as late as 2 months before the first fall frost. The Columbine McKana's Giant Blend, is used in rock gardens, border plants, and for cut flowers. Hummingbirds love the Columbine plant.