What do 100-year-old ‘Ice Cream’ watermelon seeds, Seedswomen, transforming wooden shipping crates, and anthropomorphic vegetables have in common? They can all be found in Andersen Horticultural Library’s immense archive of seed catalogs and trade-related artifacts. See a curated selection of staff-favorite items in this eclectic display from Andersen Horticultural Library’s Historic Seed & Nursery Catalog Collection.

Exhibit details

What: Raindrops on Roses: A Few of Our Favorite Things
When: July 17 through Dec. 23, 2026
Where: Andersen Horticultural Library at the Minnesota Landscape Arboretum | Plan your visit
Tickets: Included with general daily admission at the Minnesota Landscape Arboretum. Advance tickets recommended. The library hours change seasonally. Check out the Hours & Admission page for the most up-to-date information.