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 Sure some ideas might be out of date, but you never know what you might find when you explore these catalogs.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: Seed annual by Adolphus Wysong (1907) – 29 in a series

The image is a vintage seed annual advertisement from 1907, featuring a colorful illustration of various flowers. The title "Seed Annual" is prominently displayed at the top in red text. Below the title, the name "Adolphus Wysong" is written in red, with "Lebanon, Indiana" in smaller text underneath. The year "1907" is also visible in red at the bottom left corner. The illustration showcases a variety of flowers, including pansies with deep red and yellow petals, a pink chrysanthemum, and other blooms in shades of red, pink, and blue. The flowers are depicted with detailed petals and leaves, creating a vibrant and lush appearance. A light blue ribbon is tied around the flowers, adding a decorative touch. The background is a plain off-white color, which contrasts with the vivid colors of the flowers. The overall design is typical of early 20th-century seed catalogs, with a focus on showcasing the beauty of the flowers to entice potential buyers. Provided by @altbot, generated privately and locally using Ovis2-8BHistorical Seed Catalogs: Seed annual by Adolphus Wysong (1907) - 29 in a series

Historical Seed Catalogs: Seed annual by Adolphus Wysong (1907) - 29 in a seriesHistorical Seed Catalogs: Seed annual by Adolphus Wysong (1907) - 29 in a series

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Contains one full size packet each of Sweet Alyssum, Mignonette mixed, MorningGlory, Pansy mixed, Sweet Peas mixed, five packets with culture directions on each packet.

Contains twelve full-sized packets of choice flower seeds, handsomely illustrated in colors, with reliable cultural directions upon each packet, as follows: Aster, choice mixed; Balsam, mixed; Pinks, Chinese mixed; Four O’clocks, fine mixed; Petunia, choice mixed; Phlox, mixed; Poppy, finest mixed; Sweet Peas, large flowering mixed; Verbena, splendid mixed; Sweet Alyssum, Marigold, mixed

Contains twenty-five packets of choice flower seeds as follows: Pansy, large flowering mixed; Carnations, Pinks, mixed; ForgetMe-Not, Phlox, mixed; Sweet Alyssum, Verbena, choice mixed; Ageratum, fine mixed; Aster, mixed; Balsam, mixed; Calliopsis, mixed colors; Cosmos, choice mixed; Canterbury Bells, Cj’press Vine, mixed; Candytuft, fine mixed; Mignonette, Nasturtium, dwarf mixed; Petunia, choice mixed; Poppy, finest double mixed; Portulaco, mixed; Sweet Peas, mixed; Nasturtium, tall mixed; Zinnia, mixed; Four O’clocks, mixed; Stocks, mixed; Morning Glory, Mixed.

Forty packets of your own selection of Sweet Peas and Flower Seeds from this Catalogue by mail, postpaid, $1.30.

 

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