1800-1850 Beekman Heirloom Vegetable Seed Collection1800-1850 Beekman Heirloom Vegetable Seed Collection

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 5 different heirloom seed packets represents a few of the varieties that William Beekman likely sold and grew in his own garden from 1802-1850.

LONG GREEN CUCUMBER
YELLOW PEAR TOMATOES
PURPLE TOPPED TURNIP
BLOOMSDALE SPINACH
BULLNOSE or BELL PEPPER