Amish heirloom from Wisconsin; originally from Lancaster. Acorn shaped, deep red fruit 4-6cm wide & up to 250g. Thick flesh with few seeds. Vigorous climber - requires staking. Excellent for eating fresh in salads, drying, bottling or cooking. 80-90 days. 165 seeds

Heirloom developed at the University of Arkansas prior to 1900. Rose coloured, smooth skinned fruit with juicy, mild flavoured flesh. Withstands heat & humidity well. Resistant to disease & cracking. 80-90 days. 130 seeds

Large, red, flattened fruit produced on bush to 2m high. Reputed for its ability to produce ripe fruit in short, cool growing seasons. 69-80 days. 160 seeds

Small red pear shaped fruit produced on tall, vigorous bush. High yields. 180 seeds

Heirloom. Bright yellow, , small, pear shaped fruit to 4cm long with meaty, zesty, mild but sweet flavoured flesh. High yields, continuing to produce until first frost. Has been known to produce up to 1500 fruit per bush under ideal growing conditions. Disease resistant. Produces well even in cool areas. 70-80 days. 180 seeds

Large, flattened fruit with dark brown to purple skin & green shoulders, & rich, smoky flavour. Largest of the black tomatoes reaching up to 13cm across. 75-85 days. 160 seeds

Russian heirloom originating from the Island of Krim in the Black Sea. Large, red/purple coloured skin with green shoulders; flattened fruit to 9cm across. Juicy, green tinted flesh with full flavour & slight saltiness. Outstanding flavour. Hardy variety. 69-90 days. 180 seeds

Russian heirloom. Round, reddish-black coloured with dark purple stripes, medium sized fruit 4-6cm across, with smooth, thin skin & dark flesh. Beefsteak type with excellent flavour - reputed to be one of the best tasting black tomatoes. Compact plant - semi climbing. Thrives under cool growing conditions, but does well in all areas. Highly disease resistant. Early producer. Excellent for eating fresh in salads or cooked. 69-100 days. 160 seeds

Heirloom. Purple mahogany coloured fruit to 4cm across with green-orange vertical stripes. Dark, firm flesh with rich, smoky sweet flavour. 70-85 days. 200 seeds

Amish heirloom dating back to 1885; named after Brandywine Creek in Chester County. Large, red-pink fruits to 500g. Old variety prized for its outstanding flavour. 75-100 days. 160 seeds

Smooth, firm, orange-scarlet, globed fruit with meaty flesh, produced on open, medium sized, spreading bush. High yields. Cold resistant. Dates back to 1931. 63-78 days. 180 seeds

Heirloom. Vigorous plant to 3m high producing abundant, tiny, round, yellow fruit to just over 1cm across in clusters of 6-8 fruit. Sweet flavour with no tartness. High yields, producing up to 1000 fruit per bush. In one growers words it 'goes like crazy'. Hardy bush continuing to produce after frost. Originally found growing in a pavement crack in the streets of Indianapolis. Place whole truss in oven to bake, or sprinkle throughout salads. 75 days. 200 seeds

Medium, red, globe shaped fruit 4-7cm across produced on bush to 1m. Prolific. Reliable tomato developed by Victorian Agriculture Dept.; well suited to Australian conditions. 69-80 days. 160 seeds

Heirloom. Large, dark red, cherry tomato up to 4cm across with rich blend of sweet / acid flavour - wins taste tests at all the shows. Strong growing vines with heavy clusters of fruit. High yields. Plant 1.8-2.4m high. Disease resistant. Originating from Santa Crus & developed by Alan Chadwick, the instigator of bio-intensive gardening. 65-70 days. 160 seeds

Heirloom over 100 years old from Cherokee Indian tribe. Medium sized fruit has rose purple skin and brick red flesh, with sweet, rich, smoky tomato flavour. Great for slicing, in salads, cooked or sauces. High yields. 80-90 days. 150 seeds

Heirloom. Large, red, smooth, flattened fruit 60-90mm across. Similar to 'Grosse Lisse' but produces earlier. High yields over a long period. Excellent flavour. 150 seeds

Heirloom. Green (when ripe), medium to large, solid, fleshy fruit. Mild, delicious flavour. Vigorous climbing plant. Used in salads, fried, pickled or for green tomato sauces. 72-80 days. 180 seeds

German heirloom. Also known as 'Sugar Lump'. Very small, bright red, incredibly sweet fruit produced on vigorous bush in clusters of 6-12. Crack resistant. Will continue to bear until first frost. Best staked. 50-80 days. 200 seeds

Heirloom dating back to 1890's. Large, golden coloured fruit with red blossom end & red streaks radiating up sides to stem end. Fruit to 800g with sweet, mild flavour. 85-88 days. 150 seeds

Large, heart shaped fruit to 500g with intensely flavoured, meaty flesh and few seeds. 150 seeds

Medium, orange fruit with firm, crack resistant flesh, free from blemish. Uniform ripening. Semi-climbing bush. 60-65 days. 120 seeds

Heirloom. Golden orange yellow, medium sized fruit to 250g, with rich, full tomato flavour & low acid. High yields. 120 seeds

Golden yellow, medium sized fruit to 5cm across with smooth skin & very sweet, tangy flesh produced on bush to 2m. Originated in England. 75-80 days. 160 seeds

Medium, yellow - green fruit (when ripe) to 6cm across, with dark green vertical stripes & emerald green, mild tasting (but certainly not bland), creamy flesh. High yields. Medium sized bush; may be grown without stakes, but best staked to keep fruit off ground. Developed in 1985 by heirloom tomato breeder Tom Wagner of Tater Mater Seeds. 75-90 days. 135 seeds

Heirloom originating from the Altai Mountains on the Chinese border. Large, purplish red fruit with dense flesh, to 10cm across & weighing up to 340g. Produces over a long season. 62-67 days. 120 seeds

Heirloom meaning 'large smooth'. Large, oval-shaped, red fruit with excellent flavour. Popular variety. High yields over long period. Vigorous climber - requires staking. 80-100 days. 180 seeds

English heirloom first introduced in 1901. Red, medium sized fruit with fine flavour. Early variety with high yields. Quick to ripen. Will continue to produce until first frost. 70 days. 145 seeds

Yellow, round fruit to 8cm across with mild flavoured flesh. Semi-climbing bush. 160 seeds

Heirloom. Also known as 'Pink Earliana'. Rose pink fruit in clusters. Produces over long period until first frost. Disease resistant. Good for salads or sauces. 135 seeds

Heirloom originating from West Virginia. Large, orange, beefsteak type fruit to 1.2kg. Excellent flavour. 80-85 days. 135 seeds

Heirloom previously known as 'Sprint' & named after the city of Kotlas in the Soviet Union. Small, round, very sweet, red fruit with green shoulders to 60g produced on bush with sparse foliage. Extra early variety bearing in only 59 days. Disease resistant. 150 seeds

Heirloom. Translucent yellow-lemon, pear shaped, cherry fruit to 2cm across with delicious sweet/tart flavour. Prolific. 85 days. 200 seeds

Heirloom dating back prior to 1900's. Yellow, golf ball sized fruit borne on clusters. Excellent flavour characteristic of heirloom varieties. 65-75 days. 150 seeds

Red, globe shaped fruit to 6cm across. Will continue to ripen after onset of cold weather. 120 seeds

Heirloom. Large, deep red, smooth, round fruit with thick walls, in clusters of 3-5 fruit. Resistant to disease. 80 days. 140 seeds

Heirloom from Czechoslovakia. Large, pink beefsteak type fruit to 900g with dense, creamy, sweet flesh. Late variety. Low yields, but makes up for it with top taste. 160 seeds

Old English heirloom. Scarlet red, round, smooth fruits with thin skin & solid flesh to 115g, produced on vigorous, open bush. High yields; hence the name. Sets well in all types of weather. Dates back prior to the 1920's. 75-80 days. 125 seeds

Originated in 1930 from 'Radiator Charlie' a radiator repairman from West Virginia who sold his plants for $1 each and paid off his mortgage. Large (up to 1.5kg), light red/pink, fleshy fruit. Heavy yields. Great for sandwiches. Disease resistant. 150 seeds

Originating from Czechoslovakia. Red, flattened, globe shaped fruit to 150g, produced on semi-climbing bush. Prolific. Does well in cool areas. 75-85 days. 125 seeds