{"product_id":"antique-french-seed-collection","title":"Antique French Seed Collection – Vilmorin-Andrieux, Jardin Ephemera in Wood Crate, 19th Century Gardenalia, Potager Decor","description":"\u003cp style=\"white-space:pre-wrap;\" data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\"\u003eA bontanist’s dream!  \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"white-space:pre-wrap;\" data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\"\u003eA 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.  \u003cstrong\u003eMost still have seeds in them\"!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"white-space:pre-wrap;\" data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\"\u003eDating 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"white-space:pre-wrap;\" data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\"\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"white-space:pre-wrap;\" data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\"\u003eTogether, these elements form a richly layered vignette—earthy, tactile, and deeply rooted in everyday French garden life.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"white-space:pre-wrap;\" data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\"\u003ePerfect for:\u003cbr\u003e• French farmhouse, potting shed, or kitchen decor\u003cbr\u003e• Garden historians and collectors\u003cbr\u003e• Styling, photography, and display\u003cbr\u003e• Artists and lovers of antique paper\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"white-space:pre-wrap;\" data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\"\u003eEach piece carries the quiet patina of time, transforming utilitarian objects into something poetic and enduring.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"white-space:pre-wrap;\" data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDetails:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e• Origin: France\u003cbr\u003e• Maker: Includes pieces from Vilmorin-Andrieux\u003cbr\u003e• Date: Late 19th–early 20th century\u003cbr\u003e• Contents: Seed packets, tins, envelopes, wooden crate, many stored in pharmacy boxes\u003cbr\u003e• Language: French\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"white-space:pre-wrap;\" data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\"\u003eA rare opportunity to own a tangible piece of France’s horticultural heritage.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"white-space:pre-wrap;\" data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\"\u003eBox: 8 × 5 × 4\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Aimees French Market","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45748936245446,"sku":"Vint-BonBox","price":350.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0735\/9971\/3478\/files\/IMG_1951.jpg?v=1776788708","url":"https:\/\/www.aimeesfrenchmarket.com\/products\/antique-french-seed-collection","provider":"Aimee's French Market","version":"1.0","type":"link"}