University of Virginia Rotunda Giclee Print. Thomas Jefferson designed and built the University of Virginia which opened its doors on March 7, 1825. Jefferson considered this one of his most important accomplishments and left instructions for "Father of the University of Virginia" to be i... - University of Virginia Rotunda Giclee Print.
Upper Ground Sweet Potato Winter Squash Seeds (Cucurbita moschata cv.). Harvested from the gardens at Monticello.This rare heirloom is a rugged variety that is tolerant of hot, dry weather, rendering it especially well-suited to the South. The vines are vigorous, with large, dark, metallic g... - Upper Ground Sweet Potato Winter Squash Seeds (Cucurbita moschata cv.).
Urn Stand Mahogany Side Table. In the 18th century, small tables of this type were used to hold a coffee urn. Based on a piece in Colonial Williamsburg's collection, the pullout slide of this mahogany side table held a cup as the coffee was poured. Made of solid wood... - Urn Stand Mahogany Side Table.
Valencia Winter Melon Seeds (Cucumis melo var. inodorus cv.). Harvested from the gardens at Monticello! The Valencia Winter Melon is a dark green-skinned melon with creamy white flesh that keeps well in winter storage. It was listed by American seedsmen by the 1830s. Similar to the Malta Melon grown by Jef... - Valencia Winter Melon Seeds (Cucumis melo var. inodorus cv.).
Vanhoutte Spirea (Spiraea x vanhouttei). Hardy, deciduous, spring flowering shrubDescription: A profusion of white flowers borne in dense clusters on arching branches. Bluish-green foliage.Habit: Grows 8 to 10' high and spreads 10 to 12'. Vase shaped or fountain-like habit. C... - Vanhoutte Spirea (Spiraea x vanhouttei).
Victoria Rhubarb (Rheum x coltorum cv.). Description: Hardy, perennial kitchen garden leaf-vegetable with large, heart-shaped, deep green leaves are waved or undulated on the margins; broad, edible, green and crimson leaf-stalks are sweet and juicyHabit: Clump-... - Victoria Rhubarb (Rheum x coltorum cv.).
Virginia Accent Pillow. This pillow pairs with our Virginia quilted bedding collection or as a standalone accent pillow for couch or chair. Reversible. 20" sq. Made in the U.S.A.... - Virginia Accent Pillow.
Virginia Bluebells (Mertensia virginica). Hardy, North American early spring-flowering perennial Description: Delicate, terminal clusters of light pink buds, which open to flared, long-tubular, sky-blue to purple flowers Habit: Grows 18" high and 12-18" wide; er... - Virginia Bluebells (Mertensia virginica).
Virginia King Sham. This lovely floral-patterned quilted sham feels as good as it looks. Reversible. Made in the U.S.A. 36" x 20".... - Virginia King Sham.
Virginia Quilt Full/Queen. This lovely floral-patterned quilt feels as good as it looks. Perfectly weighted for use year-round, it has a soft, cotton percale-like feel. Reversible. Made in the U.S.A. 92" wide x 96" long.... - Virginia Quilt Full/Queen.
Virginia Quilt King. This lovely floral-patterned quilt feels as good as it looks. Perfectly weighted for use year-round, it has a soft, cotton percale-like feel. Reversible. Made in the U.S.A. 110" wide x 96" long.... - Virginia Quilt King.
Virginia Standard Sham. This lovely floral-patterned quilted sham feels as good as it looks. Reversible. Made in the U.S.A. 26" x 20".... - Virginia Standard Sham.
Virginia Stewartia (Stewartia malacodendron). Hardy, deciduous, native shrub or small treeDescription: Pure white, 2-3", camellia-like blossoms with showy centers (dark purple filaments with bluish anthers) in early summer; leaves are deeply veined and have silky undersi... - Virginia Stewartia (Stewartia malacodendron).
Virginia Sweetspire (Itea virginica). Hardy, deciduous, North American shrub Description: Dense, arching, 6-inch spikes of fragrant, creamy white flowers in summer; beautiful mahogany to bright red-orange and purple fall color Habit: Grows 4 feet tall and ... - Virginia Sweetspire (Itea virginica).
Virginia White Gourdseed Corn Seeds (Zea mays cv.). Harvested from the gardens at Monticello.Thomas Jefferson grew a dozen varieties of "Indian Corn" in his lifetime, starting in 1774. The "sweet or shriveled" type he planted in 1810 may have been noted in 1705 by Robert Beverly, who descr... - Virginia White Gourdseed Corn Seeds (Zea mays cv.).
Vitruvius Britannicus: The Classic of Eighteenth-Century British Architecture. A consortium of British architects and their patrons rebelled against the early eighteenth century's Baroque excesses and turned instead toward the Renaissance works of Andrea Palladio for inspiration. These Neo-Palladians guided the course of Britis... - Vitruvius Britannicus: The Classic of Eighteenth-Century British Architecture.
Wall Germander (Teucrium chamaedrys). Hardy, evergreen, dwarf shrub Description: Low, shrubby evergreen with small, fragrant, glossy leaves and pink to purple tubular flowers Habit: Grows up to 15" high and 12" to 24" wide Culture: Prefers full sun and go... - Wall Germander (Teucrium chamaedrys).
Warm-Season Vegetable Seed Collection. In addition to growing many of the common Old World vegetables that preferred cooler climates, Thomas Jefferson took advantage of the hot Virginia summers to plant a wide variety of New World curiosities that have since become staples of the wa... - Warm-Season Vegetable Seed Collection.
West Indian Gherkin Seeds (Cucumis anguria). Harvested from the gardens at Monticello.The 'gerki'n, which bears many small, cucumber-like fruits covered in blunt spines, was a common crop in the Monticello vegetable garden. Thomas Jefferson recommended it to his brother,... - West Indian Gherkin Seeds (Cucumis anguria).