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Friday, April 1, 2016

1905 - Take a Chance with Seedsman F. B. Mills

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This is a continuation of older posts about seedsman F. B. Mills. A n  example of Mr. Mills penchant for taking a plunge, and someti...

1905 - Chicago Pickling Cuke from A. T. Wood, Seedsman

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I don't know why I continue with Wood as I don't trust a guy who is so invested in giving premiums! Yet here is another thing that...
Sunday, March 27, 2016

1898 - A. T. Cook Is At It Again with the "Vegetable Peach"

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A h, he is at it again - this time teasing buyers with a plant that sounds too good to be true! And what is a Vegetable Peach, you may a...
Saturday, March 26, 2016

1827 - Receipts and Big Feet! - A Few More Bits About G. Thorburn & Sons, Seedsmen

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I n poking around the Hyde Hall site I found two seed receipts of Grant Thorburn and Sons that are wonderful to read.  What insight into...
Tuesday, March 22, 2016

1911 - "Prepare To Be Delighted" - A. T. Cook's "Coffee" Berry

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Y ou have to hand it to him...A. T. Cook was a salesman to his bones.   He was selling soybeans to be grown as the...
Saturday, March 19, 2016

1905 -Seedsman A. T. Cook's Cheer Cards - Last Installment

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This is too cute for words...and good advice to boot!   I promise these cards of A. T. Cook's will be the last I post, then back to s...
Friday, March 18, 2016

1905 - Be Nice - General Advice from Seedsman A. T. Cook

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A. T. Cook and John Hulbert continued with Cheer Cards designed to share "inspiring, exalting, and helpful thoughts designed to c...