Heirloom
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Lettuce, Grandpa Admire's
$2.50
Bronze-tinged leaf lettuce that forms large loose heads. Mild flavor, slow to bolt, tender longer than most even in extreme heat. George Admire was a Civil War veteran born in 1822. In 1977, 90-year-old Cloe Lowrey, Grandpa Admire's granddaughter, gave the seed to the Whealys in norther... more -
Lettuce, Mixture
$2.50
A mixture of lettuces containing equal amounts of the following eight varieties: Amish Deer Tongue, Australian Yellow-leaf, Bronze Arrowhead, Forellenschuss, Lollo Rossa, Pablo, Red Velvet and Reine des Glaces. -
Melon, Early Hanover
$2.50
Introduced in 1895 by T. W. Woods & Sons of Richmond, Virginia. Reportedly attained "immense popularity" in that region. Sweet and sugary flavored flesh can be eaten right down to the rind. Produces large quantities of 2-3 pound melons, 5" long by 6" diameter, ideal for selling at roads... more -
Radish, Early Scarlet Globe
$2.50
Early forcing radish for home or market gardeners. Bright red skin, white flesh, 1" diameter, deep-globe shape. Very nice for home gardeners and early harvest. Plant in the spring or fall. (20-28 days) -
Spinach, America
$2.50
Long-standing compact Bloomsdale type, 8" tall plants, thick deep-green savoyed leaves, slow-growing, slow-bolting, heat and drought resistant. Fine quality. (43-55 days) -
Spinach, Bloomsdale
$2.50
Vigorous upright plants with long large green stalks. Dark green leaves are thick twisted crumpled glossy blistered and savoyed. Fine quality, very tender, excellent flavor. Quick-growing variety, heavy yields, well adapted for late spring or summer plantings. Withstands heat, slow to b... more -
Squash, Summer Crookneck
$2.50
Semi-open bush plants produce extended heavy crops of smooth light-yellow fruits with curved necks. Best eaten when 5-6" long. If left to full maturity, the fruits develop warted skin. Creamy-white sweet mild flesh has excellent flavor. (60 days) -
Swiss Chard, Five Color Silverbeet
$2.50
Thompson & Morgan offered Rainbow Chard from 1970 through 1989, but then apparently lost the yellow and orange colors and dropped the mixture. After years of searching, it was discovered that the Digger's Garden Club in Australia had been offering the true Five Color Silverbeet for a de... more -
Bean, Purple Podded Pole
$2.50
European heirloom discovered by Henry Fields in an Ozark garden in the 1930s. Plants climb vigorously to 6' and are extremely productive. High quality, meaty, stringless 1/2" by 5" reddish-purple pods blanch to light green. Pole habit. Certified Organic. (68 days) -
Bean, Scarlet Runner
$2.50
One of the oldest runner beans now in existence. First described in 1750 and grown in America since at least 1800. Good for use as both snaps and green shells, and is often used in place of limas in cooler climates. Large plants grow 12-15' tall and are highly ornamental with their nume... more