1952 Crosman Seed Co. Vintage Unopened packets with Seeds! Vegetable, Herbs

We found some very nice, old Crosman Seed Co. seed packets that were never opened and still containing seeds! Crosman Seeds, of Rochester NY, is one of the oldest seed houses still in business, having been established in 1838.

Four of these packets are marked "Packed for 1952" and are full. The rest were found with them and are likely the same vintage. Each packet has a beautiful, lithographed image on the front, in sharp vibrant colors. Five of them are marked "10 cents" and one is priced at "5 cents"; all of them have descriptions and directions on the backs.

These packets are clean and none are torn or have ever gotten wet. The radish packet shows some light staining from the seeds inside. Available varieties: Chives (Perennial), Tomato (Marglobe), Endive (Green Curled), Carrot (Improved Long Orange), Chervil (Double Curled), and Radish (Early Scarlet Globe)

These are difficult to find new old stock seeds still in their original packaging. They are great for collectors of seed packets, but they are also an opportunity to try and germinate and grow actual vegetables from 1952! It is possible and some folks have documented their success while providing instructions on YouTube. Old, heritage varieties taste better than the genetically engineered products from today's seeds. Many varieties have been lost over the year as well. Imagine the fun of growing something from the past! These packets have been stored in cool, dry conditions. They are in excellent condition!