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Curated Puzzle Collection. This assortment includes five different puzzles representing ancient civilizations. Each puzzle is solved in a completely different way with different ranges of difficulty. The perfect gift for a curious problem solver young and old.... - Curated Puzzle Collection. | | $27.00 More Information
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Cutting Garden Flower Seed Collection. In an 1807 letter to his granddaughter, Ann Carey Randolph, Thomas Jefferson sketched his idea for a winding walk bordered by planting beds to provide "abundant room for a great variety" of flowers at Monticello. This sampler provides "a great variet... - Cutting Garden Flower Seed Collection. | | $26.00 More Information
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Cymling or Pattypan Squash. Commonly called Pattypan Squash, this variety, like the crookneck, originated among the Native North Americans. The term "Cymling" or "Cymlin" dates to the 1600s and refers to its fluted shape, resembling Lenten Simnel cakes. Cymlins were well-known ... - Cymling or Pattypan Squash. | | $2.95 More Information
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Cypress Vine Seeds ( Ipomoea quamoclit ). Jefferson forwarded seeds of this tender annual vine to his two daughters, Mary and Martha, in 1791 from Philadelphia. The seeds were planted "in boxes in the window," perhaps to serve as houseplants. The Cypress Vine, a morning glory relative with s... - Cypress Vine Seeds ( Ipomoea quamoclit ). | | $3.95 More Information
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Declaration Signers silk Necktie. A unique necktie of red silk twill with a sampling of the signatures found on the Declaration of Independence. Jefferson's signature stands out in white; the others are navy blue. 3 7/8"w x 56"l. Gift boxed.... - Declaration Signers silk Necktie. | | $49.00 More Information
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Deerhorn Clarkia Seeds ( Clarkia pulchella ). Meriwether Lewis recorded collecting this flower June 1, 1806, "on the steep sides of the fertile hills" northeast of Kamiah, Idaho. It was named for William Clark, co-captain of the expedition. This showy annual, with bright satiny pink to lavender,... - Deerhorn Clarkia Seeds ( Clarkia pulchella ). | | $2.95 More Information
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Dining at Monticello. An inviting view of the renowned hospitality offered at Thomas Jefferson's table. Ten essays discuss topics such as the groceries and wine imported from Europe, the recent kitchen restoration and the African Americans who participated in Monticello's... - Dining at Monticello. | | $14.95 More Information
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Doe Hill Pepper Seeds (Capsicum annuum var. annuum). This miniature, golden-yellow pepper is a pre-1900 family heirloom from the Doe Hill area of Highland County, Virginia. The fruits are small and thick-walled, with a sweet, mild flavor when ripe. Doe Hill Pepper matures early and continues producing ... - Doe Hill Pepper Seeds (Capsicum annuum var. annuum). | | $2.95 More Information
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Dolley Madison Embroidered Fabric Ornament. One of the first-floor guest rooms at Monticello was dubbed the "Madison Room," after President James Madison and his wife Dolley, two regular visitors to Monticello. Madison lived twenty-eight miles away -- a quick trip today, but a day's journey in... - Dolley Madison Embroidered Fabric Ornament. | | $17.00 More Information
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Dragonfly Music Box. This charmer plays Tchaikovsky's "Waltz of the Flowers". Note the ladybug climbing the petals and the careful detailing of the dragonfly's wings. Tarnish-resistant silver plate. 1 7/8"h, 3" dia.... - Dragonfly Music Box. | | $39.99 More Information
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Dressing Table Mirror. Exclusive to Monticello and Colonial Williamsburg. Turn any table or dresser into a vanity with this elegant mahogany classic, based on a piece in Colonial Williamsburg's collection. Tilting mirror and spacious drawer are practical features. Solid ma... - Dressing Table Mirror. | | $125.00 More Information
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Duke of Gloucester Tin Plate. This decorative tin plate's design called the Duke of Gloucester Pattern is taken from an English Worcester soup plate made about 1780. Hand wash. 10" diameter.... - Duke of Gloucester Tin Plate. | | $12.00 More Information
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Dwarf Blue Curled Kale Seeds (Brassica oleracea var. acephala cv.). Thomas Jefferson's vegetable garden commonly included various Kales such as German, Russian, Delaware, Malta, and Scotch types. Dwarf Blue Curled Kale is a variety of Scotch kale with attractive and delicious blue-green leaves developed from Dwarf Gr... - Dwarf Blue Curled Kale Seeds (Brassica oleracea var. acephala cv.). | | $2.95 More Information
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Dwarf Gray Sugar Pea Seeds (Pisum sativum cv.). Offered by D. M. Ferry & Co. of Detroit, Michigan, in 1892, the Dwarf Gray Sugar Pea lives up to its name: the edible pea pods are sweet and at 24"-30" they do not typically require staking. In addition, the bicolored flowers of purple and pinkish-wh... - Dwarf Gray Sugar Pea Seeds (Pisum sativum cv.). | | $2.95 More Information
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Eagle Coffee Mug. On the front of this ceramic mug, a Federal eagle atop the word "COFFEE." On the back, Jefferson's observation "... the favorite drink of the civilized world." 3 3/4"h x 3 1/4" diameter, holds 12 oz. Decorated in the U.S.A.... - Eagle Coffee Mug. | | $10.00 More Information
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Early Blood Turnip-rooted Beet Seeds ( Beta vulgaris cv. ). Jefferson regularly planted Red, Scarlet, and White beets in the Monticello Kitchen Garden, as well as the coarse Scarcity Root, or Mangel-Wurzel, in his fields for livestock. Early Blood was a popular nineteenth century beet noted for its deep blood... - Early Blood Turnip-rooted Beet Seeds ( Beta vulgaris cv. ). | | $2.95 More Information
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Early Curled Siberian Kale Seeds ( Brassica oleracea acephala cv.). Thomas Jefferson's vegetable garden commonly included various Kales such as German, Russian, Delaware, Malta, and Scotch types. This tender green, also known as Borecole and Headless Cabbage, is superior source of vitamins and iron, surpassing even s... - Early Curled Siberian Kale Seeds ( Brassica oleracea acephala cv.). | | $2.95 More Information
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Early Jersey Wakefield Cabbage Seeds ( Brassica oleracea capitata cv.). Numerous types of cabbages were planted in Jefferson's gardens throughout his lifetime, including French, Milan, Savoy, Ox-heart, Roman, Scotch, Sugarloaf, York, and Winter. Early Wakefield forms a compact, somewhat conical head with glaucous-green l... - Early Jersey Wakefield Cabbage Seeds ( Brassica oleracea capitata cv.). | | $2.95 More Information
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Early Scarlet Globe Radish Seeds (Raphanus sativus cv.). The Early Scarlet Globe Radish is a 19th-century variety noted for its bright scarlet skin, crisp white flesh, and mild flavor. Radishes, like lettuces, were regularly grown in the Monticello Kitchen Garden for use in salads. The two crops were ofte... - Early Scarlet Globe Radish Seeds (Raphanus sativus cv.). | | $2.95 More Information
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Elegant Folding Etagere. Forged scrollwork highlights this clever design that's great for plants, books or kitchen equipment. Powder-coated iron shelf is easy to assemble and folds flat. 45"h x 23 1/2"w x 12"d; 13 1/2" between shelves.... - Elegant Folding Etagere. | | $179.00 More Information
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