Archive.org has a host of old seed catalogs (from mid-19th to mid-20th Century) available in many formats and on a host of topics. I happened across a few in my Pinterest feed and gone completely down the rabbit hole in this treasure trove of information. Sure some ideas might be out of date, but you never know what you might find when you explore these catalogs. I’ll be sharing more catalogs as I find them in the coming weeks. –Douglas

Historical Seed Catalogs: Henderson’s flowers for American gardens (1921) – 32 in a series

The image is a vintage advertisement for "Henderson's Flowers for American Gardens." The top of the image features the title in bold red letters against a black background, with ornate floral designs framing the text. Below the title, a central illustration depicts a woman in a flowing white dress, holding a bouquet of red flowers, with more flowers and butterflies surrounding her. She appears to be in mid-air, suggesting a sense of movement and grace. The background is a dark, swirling pattern, enhancing the ethereal quality of the scene. At the bottom of the image, a detailed illustration of a garden with a house, pathways, and a pond is visible, surrounded by a border of red and white flowers. The text "for AMERICAN GARDENS" is prominently displayed in red letters at the bottom, emphasizing the product's intended use. The overall design is reminiscent of early 20th-century advertising, with a focus on beauty and elegance. Provided by @altbot, generated privately and locally using Ovis2-8B

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HENDERSON’S FLOWER SEEDS

Probably no outdoor occupation gives so much pleasure as the cultivation of flowers from seed. Starting with the tiny grains of seed, placing them carefully in suitable soil, watching the conditions of air and moisture while the seeds are nidden below the ground, and the gradual unfolding of the tiny seedling, and later the miraculous development of leaf, stem and branch until finally the fully grown plant bursts into glorious flower; this is the pleasure awaiting one who grows flowers from seed.

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