Vintage seed packet

Last week I picked up several packets of seeds to germinate this summer (see my summer project lest in the sidebar?) and it made me realize how absolutely delightful I find seed packet design. I have

From my grandfather's florist shop, G.R. Clark & Co, that once stood at 146 N. Washington St, Scranton, PA. Circa 1910.

Boddington's quality bulbs, seeds and plants /. New York, N.Y. :Arthur T. Boddington.. biodiversitylibrary.org/page/45196385

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12 annual seed catalogue :. Des Moines, IA :Livingston's Seed Store,1899.. biodiversitylibrary.org/page/43348503

Wm. Elliott & Sons seedsmen :. New York :Wm. Elliott & Sons,1899.. biodiversitylibrary.org/page/42504266

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Here is a vintage seed packet for Thyme, printed for Roudabush’s Seed Store. The back of this seed packet is essentially the same as the back of the Herbs (Caraway) seed packet here but this one is a little shabbier so I’ve included it here as well. Click on images to enlarge. Related posts that may interest...Read More

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