Heirloom Sweeet Pea

America (1896)

Introduced by MorseVaughan in 1896. Ivory blossoms are with red and are exceptionally beautiful and unique. This gorgeous variety is also heavily perfumed and one of the best sweet peas available. Ht: 4-5’ tall. Annual. Sun.

• Package Qty: 25 seeds
• Price: $3.00

Captain of the Blues (1889)

Developed in England in 1889 by Henry Eckford. Beautiful bluish mauve flowers.

• Package Qty: 25 seeds
• Price: $3.00

Cupani's Original (1699)

In 1699, the Cupani Sweet Pea was originally found growing wild in Sicily and then sent by a Sicilian monk called Father Franciscus Cupani to a teacher in Middlesex, England named Robert Uvedale. This is the original variety that all sweet peas originated from. The maroon and purple flowers are not as large as modern day blossoms but are intensely colored and are strongly perfumed. Ht: 4-5’ tall. Sun.

• Package Qty: 25 seeds
• Price: $3.00

Grandiflora Mix

A beautiful mix of heirloom sweet peas in a full range of colors. Very fragrant! Ht: 4-5’ tall. Sun.

• Package Qty: 25 seeds
• Price: $3.00

Henry Eckford (1904)

Developed by Henry Eckford in 1904 and won a silver medal as the most distinct sweet pea of the year. The unique blossoms are bright orange in color and are best grown in light shade so the color doesn’t get faded by the sun.

• Package Qty: 25 seeds
• Price: $3.00

Miss Willmott

Developed in England in 1900 and introduced to American growers in 1901. This beautiful variety is named after Miss Ellen Wilmott who was a notable garden writer. The vivid orange pink blossoms are striking.

• Package Qty: 25 seeds
• Price: $3.00

Heirloom Zinnia

California Giants

Introduced in 1928, these large flowered zinnias come in a beautiful mix of colors. The long stemmed flowers make nice cut flowers. Prefers sun. Ht: 3’

• Package Qty: 25 seeds
• Price: $3.00

Creeping Zinnia

One of the first flowers that I planted as a child. The low growing plants make an ideal edging plant or ground cover and are covered by small yellow daisy like flowers all summer long. Prefers sun. Ht: 4-6"

• Package Qty: 25 seeds
• Price: $3.00

Giant Cactus Mix

Cactus Flowered Zinnias were first developed in the 1920’s & 30’s by the Burpee Seed Company. The large double flowers have quilled slightly curved petals and come in a beautiful mix of colors. Ht: 2½-3’

• Package Qty: 25 seeds
• Price: $3.00

Red Spider (1801)

First mentioned in Curtis’s Botanical Magazine in 1801, this very rare zinnia is also one of the most beautiful. Single spider like red blooms are 1" across and continue blooming until frost. The bushy plants are heavy bloomers that are always covered with blossoms. Ideal for containers. An excellent annual that should be more widely grown. Ht: 2’ tall. Annual. Sun. EXTREMELY RARE.

• Package Qty: 25 seeds
• Price: $3.00

Miscellaneous Heirloom Annuals

Amish Cockscomb

Discovered growing in an Amish garden near Arthur, Illinois by Orral and Joan Craig who then shared it with Seed Savers Exchange. Large red interesting flowers on compact plants. Ht: 1’

• Package Qty: 25 seeds
• Price: $3.00

Aster 'Crego Giants Mix' (1916)

This beautiful mix of colors was introduced in 1916. The large blossoms are excellent cutflowers. Prefers sun. Ht: 2-3’

• Package Qty: 25 seeds
• Price: $3.00

Baby’s Breath 'Covent Garden'

The 4" flowers are creamy yellow with dark brown centers. Nice for cutting. Ht: 6’

• Package Qty: 50 seeds
• Price: $3.00

Bunny Tail Grass

(a.k.a. Hare Tail Grass) An old fashioned grass that has adorable seed heads that are soft and fluffy like a "bunny tail". This ornamental grass is quite drought tolerant and looks great in containers on the patio or in the flower bed. The fluffy seed heads can also be dried and added to wreaths or dried flower arrangements. Self seeds if not deadheaded. Ht: 8-12" tall. Sun.

• Package Qty: 50 seeds
• Price: $3.00

Castor Bean 'Gibsonii' (pre 1896)

Originally listed in the 1896 catalog of R. & J. Farquhars. Castor Beans were introduced into English gardens in the 16th century and have graced gardens with their stately appearance ever since. Gibsonii Castor Bean has large reddish foliage and red flowers and seed pods which make it one of the most attractive varieties. The tall 6-8’ plants are quite wind resistant and add a tropical feel to any garden. The seeds and seedpods are poisonous! Prefers sun. Ht:6-8’ tall.

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• Package Qty: 10 seeds
• Price: $3.95

Cleome Pink

(aka Spider Flower) Introduced to America in 1810 from South America. The large pink flowers are very unique and put on a wonderful display all summer long. Prefers sun. Ht: 4’

• Package Qty: 25 seeds
• Price: $3.00