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All of the seed varieties offered here are types that we originally offered in our "1898 Manual of Horticulture". Historic vegetable varieties which are still grown today... BECAUSE THEY ARE TASTY!

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Cabbage Early Winnigstadt
Cabbage Early Winnigstadt
Price £1.75 -   1850 "The conical dark green head is extremely solid and remains in this condition for a considerable... more info & buy
Cardoon Common
Cardoon Common
Price £1.75 -   Also known as Plein Blanc Inerme. By 1750. "Has spineless leaves. Leaf stalks solid but not... more info & buy
Cauliflower Early Dwarf Erfurt - Snowball
Cauliflower Early Dwarf Erfurt - Snowball
Price £1.75 -   By 1830. One of the earliest, grows about a foot high. Leaves short, head compact large and white.,... more info & buy
Cauliflower Purple Cape
Cauliflower Purple Cape
Price £1.75 -   By 1856. "It differs from most other cauliflowers in that the central head of curd is of a dark... more info & buy
Cucumber Long Prickly
Cucumber Long Prickly
Price £1.75 -   Long, almost cylindrical fruit & but few spines with very solid flesh. Best eaten peeled. This... more info & buy
Kidney Bean Canadian Wonder
Kidney Bean Canadian Wonder
Price £1.75 -   "Probably the true credit of introducing this bean is due to the late Mr James Cutbush of Highgate... more info & buy
Lettuce Neapolitan
Lettuce Neapolitan
Price £1.75 -   1856. " Immense head, closely folded. The interior is beautifully blanched, creamy white crisp... more info & buy
Onion Ailsa Craig
Onion Ailsa Craig
Price £1.75 -   1887. "The skin is a pale straw colour. The flesh is white. The bulbs are irregular in form,... more info & buy
Onion Bedfordshire Champion
Onion Bedfordshire Champion
Price £1.75 -   1869. One of the best and most popular of the large Onions. In shape it resembles James's Keeping,... more info & buy
Onion Dark Red Brunswick
Onion Dark Red Brunswick
Price £1.75 -   1836. "Long keeping variety that is moderately productive, Of all others this is the sort with... more info & buy
Onion Giant Zittau
Onion Giant Zittau
Price £1.75 -   1876. A magnificent variety of fine yellow skin. Attains a large size, and remains sound until... more info & buy
Onion Paris Silverskin
Onion Paris Silverskin
Price £1.75 -   Also known as White Egyptian. 1859. Flesh pure white covered with a very thin silvery skin. The... more info & buy
Parsley Hamburg Turnip Rooted
Parsley Hamburg Turnip Rooted
Price £1.75 -   1727. This variety is grown for its thick fleshy root resembling a small parsnip. The root is... more info & buy
Parsley Moss Curled 2
Parsley Moss Curled 2
Price £1.75 -   1865. A handsome variety, leaves finely curled. Grows to a large size and is very ornamental.... more info & buy
Scorzonera Black Giant of Russia
Scorzonera Black Giant of Russia
Price £1.75 -   Similar to Salsify but with a black skin t the roots. This variety was listed for sale in Kelway... more info & buy
Sea-Kale Lily-White
Sea-Kale Lily-White
Price £1.75 -   Noted by the RHS in 1892. "A delicate good flavoured Seakale and when forced pure white in colour.... more info & buy