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 | Cockscomb Seeds (Celosia argentea var. cristata)Cockscomb Seeds (Celosia argentea var. cristata). Thomas Jefferson noted the planting of seeds of "Cockscomb", "a flower like the Prince's feather", in 1767. He may have been referring to the crested form of Celosia with its strange scarlet combs that are furrowed and lobed. Still today, the shockingly curious flowers of the Cockscomb delight visitors to Monticello. The seeds in this packet are Cramer's Burgundy, a prolific, well-branched variety that produces wine-colored blooms 2-6" wide. Jefferson-documented: This... - Cockscomb Seeds (Celosia argentea var. cristata).
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| Monticello Shop | Cockscomb Seeds (Celosia argentea var. cristata) | $3.95 |  |
 | Hyssop Seeds (Hyssopus officinalis)Hyssop Seeds (Hyssopus officinalis). Hyssop was well-established in English gardens by the 1400's, and was brought to America by early colonists. Thomas Jefferson listed Hyssop among plants for his kitchen garden in 1794. Sometimes used as an edging plant for gardens, this s... - Hyssop Seeds (Hyssopus officinalis). | $3.95 More Information | ||
 | Sage Seeds (Salvia officinalis)Sage Seeds (Salvia officinalis). Sage was a standard in kitchen gardens from colonial times, and Thomas Jefferson listed it for the Monticello garden in 1794. This culinary Mediterranean shrub, grown since the 13th century, was thought to prolong life. It's soft&co... - Sage Seeds (Salvia officinalis). | $3.95 More Information | ||
 | Foxglove Seeds (Digitalis purpurea)Foxglove Seeds (Digitalis purpurea). Foxglove, a showy biennial bearing spires of deep pink tubular flowers in late spring and early summer, was grown in American gardens by 1735, and likely became more common after its medicinal properties were discovered in the late ... - Foxglove Seeds (Digitalis purpurea). | $3.95 More Information | ||
 | Rosemary Seeds (Rosmarinus officinalis)Rosemary Seeds (Rosmarinus officinalis). The Normans may have first brought this shrubby, evergreen, Mediterranean herb to Britain as early as the 11th century. Thomas Jefferson noted Rosemary among 14 other herbs for his Monticello garden in 1794. It has long been valued as a c... - Rosemary Seeds (Rosmarinus officinalis). | $3.95 More Information | ||
 | Red Fig Tomato Seeds (Solanum lycopersicum cv.)Red Fig Tomato Seeds (Solanum lycopersicum cv.). Red Fig Tomato is an heirloom variety from Philadelphia dating to 1805. They were traditionally dried or made into a sweet preserve to be eaten in winter like figs, but they are also sugary sweet eaten fresh. The deep red fruits are pear-shaped... - Red Fig Tomato Seeds (Solanum lycopersicum cv.). | $3.95 More Information | ||
 | Perennial Pea Seeds (Lathyrus latifolius)Perennial Pea Seeds (Lathyrus latifolius). Perennial Pea is a summer-flowering vine that Thomas Jefferson sowed in one of the oval beds at Monticello in 1807. It was an established garden plant in America before 1720. Perennial Pea is a long-lived vigorous climber with attractive blue-green l... - Perennial Pea Seeds (Lathyrus latifolius). | $3.95 More Information |
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