Southernwood (Artemisia abrotanum). Hardy, evergreen herb Description: Light to medium green, highly aromatic foliage is deeply divided into very fine, thread-like segments Habit: Shrubby plants grow 3-4 feet tall; responds well to pruning in early summer for a full&c... - Southernwood (Artemisia abrotanum).
Spider Flower Seeds (Cleome hasslerana). Harvested from the gardens at Monticello.Spider Flower is a self-seeding annual native to southern regions of South America and was introduced to England via the West Indies in 1817. Also called Spider Legs and Grandfather's Whiskers, it was co... - Spider Flower Seeds (Cleome hasslerana).
Spinning Gourd Seeds (Cucurbita pepo var. ovifera). In a letter to his granddaughter Ann Cary Bankhead, dated Dec. 29, 1809, Thomas Jefferson mentioned a present he had for her younger sister Mary from "Miss Thomasa |the minutest gourd ever seen." Jefferson sketched the gourd in the ... - Spinning Gourd Seeds (Cucurbita pepo var. ovifera).
Spiny Bear's Breeches (Acanthus spinosus). Hardy, herbaceous perennialDescription: Pure white flowers with purple bracts on 3' stalks, blooms in late spring to midsummer; shiny, dark green, deeply cut leaves with spiny margins Habit: Grows 4' high and 3' wide, ... - Spiny Bear's Breeches (Acanthus spinosus).
Spotted Aleppo Lettuce Seeds (Lactuca sativa cv.). Harvested from the gardens at Monticello.Long cultivated in Syria, Spotted Aleppo Lettuce is a romaine type sent from Aleppo, Syria, to Europe in the 18th century. By 1804, this old variety was being sold by Philadelphia seeds... - Spotted Aleppo Lettuce Seeds (Lactuca sativa cv.).
Spring Green Taper Candles. Beautifully crafted in spring colors. Our set of two tapers will brighten your mantel or tabletop. Made from a blend of paraffin and palm wax, with lead-free cotton wicks. Burn time is approximately 12 hours. Backordered until mid-February.... - Spring Green Taper Candles.
Spring Tulip Wreath. If frequency is an indicator of preference, then the tulip, which is mentioned more than any other flower in Thomas Jefferson's Garden Book, should be considered his all-time favorite. Our realistic wreath features 80 tulips in vibr... - Spring Tulip Wreath.
Springtime Readers. Soft hues of lavender, green, and blue make these readers a perfect match to any spring outfit. Available in strengths of 1.75, 2.0, and 2.5.... - Springtime Readers.
Sterling Reproduction Goblet with Gold-washed Interior. While minister to France, Thomas Jefferson sketched the classic profile of this goblet and had two made by the silversmith Claude-Nicolas Delanoy. The result is geometry at its most elegant. 5" tall, holds 8 oz. Gift boxed. Enter initials... - Sterling Reproduction Goblet with Gold-washed Interior.
Sterling Silver Cup with Gold-washed Interior. In 1810, when Thomas Jefferson commissioned a silversmith to make eight cups from his own design, he probably never imagined how popular they would become. Sterling silver cup may be engraved and, like the originals, are gold-... - Sterling Silver Cup with Gold-washed Interior.
Stoneware Bottled Extra Virgin Olive Oil. Our 500ml bottle of extra virgin olive oil is stored in a premium stoneware bottle. This versatile oil performs beautifully for finishing (dressings, dipping, drizzling), but also works wonders in other culinary applications like ba... - Stoneware Bottled Extra Virgin Olive Oil.
Stowell's Evergreen White Corn Seeds (Zea mays variety). Regarded as the "king of all white sweet corn varieties", this home-garden favorite was developed in 1848 by Nathaniel Newman Stowell of Burlington, New Jersey, who crossed the Menomony Soft Corn with Northern Sugar Corn. It was lat... - Stowell's Evergreen White Corn Seeds (Zea mays variety).
Strawberry Bush (Euonymus americanus). Description: Deciduous, eastern North American shrub with evergreen stems ?- Creamy yellow flowers followed by showy, glossy red-orange berries that hang by a single thread from the warty seed capsule after bursting open. Habit: Green arc... - Strawberry Bush (Euonymus americanus).
Strawberry Spinach Seeds (Chenopodium capitatum). Harvested from the gardens at Monticello.Strawberry Spinach is a heat-loving annual species native throughout North America as well as Europe, where it has been cultivated since the 1600's. It has many common names, including Indian Ink b... - Strawberry Spinach Seeds (Chenopodium capitatum).
Strawberry-scented Geranium (Pelargonium x scarboroviae). Tender perennial grown as a houseplant for its fragrant foliageDescription: Small, crisped leaves smell of strawberries; seasonal blooming in shades of pale pink brushed with deeper pink; compact plant with slight trailing habit. Culture: Pre... - Strawberry-scented Geranium (Pelargonium x scarboroviae).
Strawflower Seeds (Helichrysum bracteatum). Harvested from the gardens at Monticello.Strawflower, a half-hardy annual that withstands light frosts, was introduced from Australia to England in 1799, and has since been treasured for its everlasting flowers that are ideal for dr... - Strawflower Seeds (Helichrysum bracteatum).
Summer Crookneck Squash Seeds (Cucurbita pepo cv.). Summer Crookneck Squash, also known as Summer Warted Crookneck, is a tropical vegetable grown by Native Americans, which is typically eaten when the fruit is young and tender. Thomas Jefferson received seed of the "long crooked and ... - Summer Crookneck Squash Seeds (Cucurbita pepo cv.).
Sunset Hibiscus Seeds (Abelmoschus manihot). Harvested from the gardens at Monticello.Sunset Hibiscus was introduced into Europe from East India by 1712 and listed by Philadelphia nurseryman Bernard McMahon in his 1806 American Gardener's Calendar. This herbaceous temperennial (often grown as a... - Sunset Hibiscus Seeds (Abelmoschus manihot).
Swamp Milkweed (Asclepias incarnata). Hardy, herbaceous, North American perennialFragrant, pale pink flowers borne in tight clusters in summer atop tall stems with long, lance-shaped leavesOrigin: Eastern United StatesIn 1808, American naturalist William Bar... - Swamp Milkweed (Asclepias incarnata).