A bontanist’s dream!
A rare and evocative collection of antique French seed packaging and garden ephemera, anchored by pieces from the renowned seed house Vilmorin-Andrieux. Many seeds stored in pharamacy tins and boxes, along with glass viles and jars. Most still have seeds in them"!
Dating to the late 19th and early 20th centuries, this assortment offers a glimpse into the golden age of French horticulture—when seeds were carefully selected, packaged, and distributed through historic merchants whose names still carry weight today.
The collection includes vintage seed packets, labeled tins, and paper envelopes marked in French, with names such as “Verveine,” “Capucines naines,” and others once destined for the traditional potager. The original wooden crate, bearing French inscriptions, would have served as a practical storage or transport box for these botanical goods.
Together, these elements form a richly layered vignette—earthy, tactile, and deeply rooted in everyday French garden life.
Perfect for:
• French farmhouse, potting shed, or kitchen decor
• Garden historians and collectors
• Styling, photography, and display
• Artists and lovers of antique paper
Each piece carries the quiet patina of time, transforming utilitarian objects into something poetic and enduring.
Details:
• Origin: France
• Maker: Includes pieces from Vilmorin-Andrieux
• Date: Late 19th–early 20th century
• Contents: Seed packets, tins, envelopes, wooden crate, many stored in pharmacy boxes
• Language: French
A rare opportunity to own a tangible piece of France’s horticultural heritage.
Box: 8 × 5 × 4
A bontanist’s dream!
A rare and evocative collection of antique French seed packaging and garden ephemera, anchored by pieces from the renowned seed house Vilmorin-Andrieux. Many seeds stored in pharamacy tins and boxes, along with glass viles and jars. Most still have seeds in them"!
Dating to the late 19th and early 20th centuries, this assortment offers a glimpse into the golden age of French horticulture—when seeds were carefully selected, packaged, and distributed through historic merchants whose names still carry weight today.
The collection includes vintage seed packets, labeled tins, and paper envelopes marked in French, with names such as “Verveine,” “Capucines naines,” and others once destined for the traditional potager. The original wooden crate, bearing French inscriptions, would have served as a practical storage or transport box for these botanical goods.
Together, these elements form a richly layered vignette—earthy, tactile, and deeply rooted in everyday French garden life.
Perfect for:
• French farmhouse, potting shed, or kitchen decor
• Garden historians and collectors
• Styling, photography, and display
• Artists and lovers of antique paper
Each piece carries the quiet patina of time, transforming utilitarian objects into something poetic and enduring.
Details:
• Origin: France
• Maker: Includes pieces from Vilmorin-Andrieux
• Date: Late 19th–early 20th century
• Contents: Seed packets, tins, envelopes, wooden crate, many stored in pharmacy boxes
• Language: French
A rare opportunity to own a tangible piece of France’s horticultural heritage.
Box: 8 × 5 × 4
