heirloomgal
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I did a seed trade with a lady this spring, and she sent a lot of seed because some of it was older. One of the packets was Seneca Bird Egg and I was SO excited because I've always wanted to grow that bean and didn't know she was going to send it. It was dated to 2014 but I know beans can really hold viability so I had a lot of hope....but it never sprouted. I was sad about that! Reminds me a lot of Buxton Buckshot but maybe with less speckles..Seneca Bird Egg - Pole Dry. Left photo. Native American variety. Given to me by a native man from Pittsburgh, Pennsylavania in 2014. I think there is a pretty good amount of interest in native beans. I get fairly regular requests for Seneca Bird Egg.
Small Red - Pole dry. Photo right. Very productive bean. Produces lots of 4.5 inch (11.40 cm) long pods and easy to hand shell. New bean to me this year. It comes from an Iowa grower.
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Seneca Bird Egg - Pole dry....................................Small Red - Pole dry