Heirlooms

What's an Heirloom vegetable?See our interview with Marie Iannotti

 1935 Isbell's Seed Company. catalog says...

"Very sweet and nearly coreless, of good shape; cylindrical, very smooth and about 6 inches long. Of deep orange-red color; crisp, tender and of very fine flavor. Fine home garden sort, excellent for early market use."

1927 Henry Field's Seed Co. catalog says about Lemon Cucumbers ...
"Resembles a lemon, both in color and in form. A splendid sort, either for pickling or slicing.

Recommended Sources for Heirloom Seeds

The oldest seed house in America

One of the better sources for heirlooms whether they be vegetables,herbs or flowers

A nice source for heirlooms and and a history of WWII Victory Gardens

A mail order business specializing in rare and endangered heirloom varieties of vegetables,herbs and flowers

"Promoting self sufficiency through food independence"

A huge selection of heirloom seeds along with books and other gifts for gardeners

Harvesting Heirloom Seeds

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