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Last week, JADB graciously provided everyone with links to all those companies with those paper catalogs that have stuffing our mailboxes the past few weeks. Now, an internet treat; especially for those of you who are connoisseurs of fine heirloom tomatoes. Perhaps you are seeking a tomato you remember from earlier in your life...a tasty tomato that your parents or grandparents grew in the back yard, or on the farm; one that you may have encountered at a tomato tasting at some point; one that you discovered at a farmer's market; or perhaps you are just a foaming at the mouth rabid fan of heirloom tomatoes! A lot of the paper catalogs don't provide seed for many of the tasty treats you can find in these on line catalogs I have provided links for below, so dig in, and have fun!

Some personal notes...when doing business with these companies; you will find that you are communicating DIRECTLY with the owners of these small businesses...since it is their personal reputation on the line; you will find that they go above and beyond to provide great customer service...I have found that to be the case with EVERY one of the companies listed above that I have dealt with. (I have NOT dealt with all, just most.) Several offer items other than tomatoes.

Double Helix is well worth visiting...beautiful photos, and the owner is a biologist; who is designing heirloom tomatoes that will be EXCLUSIVE to his company. He can put you on a list so you can be among the first to receive the offerings of his 'new' tomatoes. Check it out.

Select Plants does NOT offer seeds; plants only. A text-intensive website; but loaded with information, and an AMAZING selection of live plants...shipping is a bit rough, but he has gone to a great deal of trouble to get nice healthy plants right to your door.

Heritage Harvest Seed is another beautiful site, but they are in Canada, so you might want to inquire about seed being shipped to the states. They provide that service, but it seems to take a while. However; they have a wide selection of rare and unusual tomatoes. Fun to check out, even if not ordering.

Marianna's has another stunning selection, but still lists her '2011 Offerings', so I am not sure what is going on there...she might be working on updating for this year.

Tons of offerings to troll through, but you weren't doing anything this holiday (for some) weekend, anyway...right? Enjoy.