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Thursday, June 8, 2017

To-Die-For Litho Columbine Seed Packet from Toronto

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Be still my heart...I love this one.   I have not found many packets for the Steele Bros., Toronto. They are an old company.  I think I fo...
Wednesday, June 7, 2017

1896 - Part Two: Whittrock's "A CONTRIBUTION TO THE HISTORY OF PANSIES"

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This  second part of V. B. Wittrock's article  ...  A CONTRIBUTION TO THE HISTORY OF PANSIES.  (Continued) IN  the thirties,...
Tuesday, June 6, 2017

1906-ish - Perky Portulaca Packet from Somerville, MA

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This packet of portulaca seeds harks back to the last century in its design.   I find it charming     If it ever stops raining and gets w...
Monday, June 5, 2017

1910ish - Luxurious Litho of a Lima Bean

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C an't help it!  I am just drawn to the the lithos on seed packets.  Maybe it's all the little dots...the rich colors...the simple ...
Sunday, May 28, 2017

American Flag Aster Planting by Seedsman James Vick

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Tomorrow is Memorial Day so when I spotted this Rochester, New York postcard I thought to post it.  
Wednesday, May 24, 2017

1899 - A Cool Cover from the Cool Seedsman, John Lewis Childs

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I had never seen this cover.  I like Childs' portrait's use in the design...quite unusual! Childs is a great seedsman when it ...
Sunday, May 21, 2017

1896 - Part One: Whittrock's "A CONTRIBUTION TO THE HISTORY OF PANSIES"

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I  was working on gathering illustrations for a more specialized history of the Show and Fancy pansies when I found this article...