Jimmy Nardello's Sweet Pepper Seeds (Capsicum annuum var. annuum). This Italian heirloom variety was brought to America in 1887 by the Nardello family when they immigrated to Connecticut. Jimmy Nardello preserved his mother's favorite strain of sweet frying pepper and, in 1983, his son James donated seed... - Jimmy Nardello's Sweet Pepper Seeds (Capsicum annuum var. annuum).
Johnny Jump Up Seeds (Viola tricolor). Johnny jump up, or Heartsease, is a showy, self-seeding annual with small pansy-like flowers, each of them showing three colors: deep purple, yellow, and white. The plant was established in American gardens before ... - Johnny Jump Up Seeds (Viola tricolor).
Joseph's Coat Seeds (Amaranthus tricolor). Harvested from the gardens at Monticello. Thomas Jefferson included Joseph's Coat, or "three-coloured Amaranth", in a shipment of seeds to his brother-in-law, Francis Eppes, from Paris in 1786. This brightly-plumed, tend... - Joseph's Coat Seeds (Amaranthus tricolor).
Juneberry (Amelanchier canadensis). Deciduous, early spring-flowering, North American treeDescription: Delicate white flowers appear as the leaves emerge, giving the plant a light, airy appearance; edible, maroon-purple fruit form in early summer; finely t... - Juneberry (Amelanchier canadensis).
Karl Rosenfield Peony (Paeonia lactiflora cv.). Herbaceous, spring flowering perennialDescription:Large, fully double, globe-shaped, crimson flowers, mid- to late-season Habit: Grows to 3 feet high and wide; medium height stems and medium green foliage Culture: Prefer... - Karl Rosenfield Peony (Paeonia lactiflora cv.).
Kentucky Coffeetree (Gymnocladus dioica). Large, deciduous North American treeDescription: Fine-textured, bluish-green leaves and grayish to dark brown bark with unique, deeply grooved bark pattern; female trees bear large, reddish brown, leathery seed pods&comm... - Kentucky Coffeetree (Gymnocladus dioica).
Knowledge is Power Quote T-Shirt. "Knowledge is Power" is printed on the back of our new t-shirt design. Thomas Jefferson used this phrase in his correspondence on at least four occasions, each time in connection with the establishment of a state university in Virginia. Availab... - Knowledge is Power Quote T-Shirt.
Lacinato Kale Seeds (Brassica oleracea var. acephala cv.). An 18th-century Italian heirloom, Lacinato Kale remains popular today due to the superior flavor of it's sturdy, savoyed, dark blue-green leaves and high nutritional content. Thomas Jefferson recorded the planting of "Cavolo nero (C... - Lacinato Kale Seeds (Brassica oleracea var. acephala cv.).
Lady Fern (Athyrium filix-femina). Hardy, North American perennialDescription: Delicate, fine-textured, light green frondsHabit: Grows 1-3 feet high and wide, clump forming, spreading by underground running rootsCulture: Prefers partial to full shade a... - Lady Fern (Athyrium filix-femina).
Lady Tulip (Tulipa clusiana). Hardy, mid-spring flowering bulb Description: Small, ivory white petals with a pink, central stripe, suggestive of peppermint sticks Habit: 6 to 12 inches high Culture: Plant bulbs 3 to 4 inches deep in a sunny, well-... - Lady Tulip (Tulipa clusiana).
Lady's Mantle (Alchemilla mollis). Hardy, early summer-flowering perennial Description: Bears many loose clusters of tiny, yellow green flowers; downy, gray-green foliage Habit: Sprawling, clump forming plant grow 1 to 2 feet high and up to 2 feet wide Culture:... - Lady's Mantle (Alchemilla mollis).
Large-leaved Magnolia (Magnolia macrophylla). Hardy, deciduous, North American tree Description: Fragrant, open cup-shaped creamy-white flowers in late spring, 12 inches or more across; bright green leaves 20 to 30 inches long and 9 to 10 inches wide; cone-like fruits mat... - Large-leaved Magnolia (Magnolia macrophylla).
Larkspur Seeds (Consolida ajacis). Harvested from the gardens at Monticello.Jefferson noted Larkspur blooming at Shadwell in July 1767, thought it suitable for naturalizing at Monticello "in the open ground on the west" in 1771, and sowed seed around his winding flower bor... - Larkspur Seeds (Consolida ajacis).
Laurel Embroidered Footstool. Add a decorative touch to any bedroom with this carved hardwood footstool. Features hand-applied nailhead detailing and a linen-covered cushion. Allows for one embroidered letter with the classical laurel leaf motif. Embroidered Footstool measures 14... - Laurel Embroidered Footstool.
Lavender Sachets by the Yard. A full yard of dried lavender, encased in lilac organza. Hang it in your closet, lay it among your linens, or cut the lavender sachets apart to use in dresser drawers. Lavender repels moths, protecting natural fibers while add... - Lavender Sachets by the Yard.
Leather Manicure Set. Four grooming essentials are organized in a zip-around case of genuine leather. The set includes: a small nail clipper, scissors, a file, and a tweezer. Made of high-grade stainless steel. 4 3/4"h.... - Leather Manicure Set.
Lemon Bergamot Seeds (Monarda citriodora). Native to the southern United States and northern Mexico, the self-seeding, annual Lemon Bergamot was used by the Hopi tribe as a seasoning for wild hare. The lemon-scented leaves can also be rubbed on the skin as an insect repellant and ... - Lemon Bergamot Seeds (Monarda citriodora).