Silly did seem to sell seeds when it came to the trade cards. I find this one fascinating because of the reversed violin scroll banjo. Having a hubbard squash dropped on your head is pretty harsh criticism of your playing ability!
Trade cards had their heyday in the late 1800s to very early 1900s. Lithography had a breakthrough in the late 1800s that made the printing of these colorful cards affordable for advertising. Reid's Seeds card with the latest in sports, the penny farthing race, combines two great collectible themes.
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