The Mid-Beekman Garden Collection representing the years 1850-1900

When William Beekman built The Beekman Mansion in 1802 he was almost certainly selling Landreth Seeds in his mercantile located across the road. Landreth was the largest seed producer of the time, and is currently celebrating its 225th anniversary. This collection of heirloom seeds represents a few of the varieties that were likely sold in the mercantile and grown in the Beekman garden from 1850-1900.

Each packet is illustrated with vintage seed illustrations from the Landreth Archives.

IN THIS COLLECTION:

NANTES SCARLET HALF-LONG CARROT - A French variety introduced to America in the second half of the 19C.

GOLDEN BANTAM CORN - Sweet flavor and longer ears made this a mainstay of late 19C American gardens.

DWARF GREY SUGAR SNAP PEAS - Very early producer, thought extinct until the late 1970's.

FRENCH BREAKFAST RADISH - Introduced in 1879, rosy red with a bright white tip.

GREEN HUBBARD WINTER SQUASH - Originally from the West Indies or South America, distinctive Hubbard flavor.