Level/Niveau : Moderate/Moyen This very old variety was introduced to the USA in 1894 by seed grower Peter Henderson of New York. It is a semi-bushy and very productive plant that gives fruits from 0.5 to 1 kg. Their cream-colored skin is streaked with dark green and their orange-yellow flesh is firm, sweet and rich in flavor. Cooked, their taste is reminiscent of chestnuts. They keep for a shorter time than the fruits of other varieties of squash. Cette très ancienne variété a été introduite aux É-U en 1894 par le semencier Peter Henderson de New York. Il s’agit d’une plante semi-buissonnante et très productive qui donne des fruits de 0,5 à 1 kg. Leur épiderme de couleur crème est rayé de vert foncé et leur chair jaune orangé est ferme, douce et riche en saveur. Cuits, leur goût rappelle celui de la châtaigne. Ils se conservent moins longtemps que les fruits des autres variétés de courge.

Unknown quantity. Please check in person at the seed library. Rare seed. (a.k.a. Egg Bean, All In One) Originated with the Algonquin Indians. It was preserved by the Fisher family for many years and is an excellent bean for baking or soups as it holds it shape well. The light brown beans have a maroon circle around the hilum. There were many strains of this variety and the lighter yellow strains were called Canada Beans. EXTREMELY RARE.Days to Maturity: 100 days for dry beans.