Globe Centaurea Seeds (Centaurea macrocephala). Globe Centaurea, also called Great Golden Knapweed, is a robust perennial from the Caucasus, introduced to Britain by 1805. Philadelphia nurseryman Bernard McMahon sent seeds to Thomas Jefferson in 1812. The plant forms clumps 3-4' high with large, thistle-like flowers in early summer. Its chestnut-brown buds open to expose a crown of rich yellow florets. Jefferson-documented: This plant was documented by Thomas Jefferson in his Garden Book, Notes on the State of Virginia,... - Globe Centaurea Seeds (Centaurea macrocephala).
Bachelor's Button Seeds (Centaurea cyanus). Also known as Cornflower, Bluebottle, and Bleuette, Bachelor's Button is an easy-to-grow, self-seeding, cool-season annual with bright blue flowers that has been popular in America since colonial times. Philadelphia nurs... - Bachelor's Button Seeds (Centaurea cyanus).
Globe Amaranth Seeds (Gomphrena globosa). Globe Amaranth seeds were first planted by Thomas Jefferson at Shadwell, his boyhood home, on April 2, 1767. It was introduced into Europe from India in 1714 and was grown in Virginia by John Custis of Williamsburg as early as 1737.... - Globe Amaranth Seeds (Gomphrena globosa).
Globe Artichoke Seeds (Cynara cardunculus var. scolymus). Globe Artichoke was included on one of Thomas Jefferson's first lists of vegetables grown at Monticello in 1770. His Garden Book sporadically charted the first to "come to table" and the "last dish of artichokes" from 1794 to 1825. A native of southe... - Globe Artichoke Seeds (Cynara cardunculus var. scolymus).
Early Scarlet Globe Radish Seeds (Raphanus sativus cv.). Radishes, like lettuces, were regularly grown in the Monticello vegetable garden for use in salads. The two crops were often sown together beginning in early March. Thomas Jefferson preferred the scarlet radish, although his garden ... - Early Scarlet Globe Radish Seeds (Raphanus sativus cv.).
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).
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).