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 Sure some ideas might be out of date, but you never know what you might find when you explore these catalogs.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: 12th annual price list & catalogue of fresh and reliable garden, field and flower seeds : grown and sold on the seed farm of Samuel Wilson (1888) – 11 in a series

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The image is a vintage seed catalogue cover from 1888, featuring a detailed illustration of Samuel Wilson's Seed Farms in Mechanicsville, Bucks Co., PA. The cover is predominantly green and yellow, with a central illustration of a farm landscape, showcasing neatly arranged fields and buildings. The top left corner displays a large wheat stalk, while the bottom features a variety of vegetables, including cabbage, cucumbers, onions, potatoes, and corn. The text at the bottom reads "12th Annual Price List & Catalogue of Fresh and Reliable Garden, Field and Flower Seeds Grown and Sold on the Seed Farm of Samuel Wilson, Mechanicsville, Bucks Co., PA." The year "1888" is prominently displayed in the top right corner, and the phrase "A Partial View of Samuel Wilson's Seed Farms" is written across the central illustration. The overall design is ornate, with decorative borders and a vintage aesthetic.

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Historical Seed Catalogs:  12th annual price list & catalogue of fresh and reliable garden, field and flower seeds : grown and sold on the seed farm of Samuel Wilson (1888) - 11 in a seriesHistorical Seed Catalogs:  12th annual price list & catalogue of fresh and reliable garden, field and flower seeds : grown and sold on the seed farm of Samuel Wilson (1888) - 11 in a series

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Publication date 1888
Publisher Mechanicsville, P.A. : Samuel Wilson
Digitizing sponsor U.S. Department of Agriculture, National Agricultural Library
Contributor U.S. Department of Agriculture, National Agricultural Library
Language English
Volume 1888