Seed art : the package made me buy it / Irwin Richman.

By:

Richman, Irwin

Material type: Text

TextPublication details: Atglen, PA : Schiffer Pub., c2008.Description: 176 p. : ill. (some col.) ; 28 cmISBN:

9780764328190
0764328190

Subject(s):

DDC classification:

704.9434 22

LOC classification:

SB115 .R53 2008

Online resources:

Table of contents

Contents:

Seeds and seed art -- A gallery of seed catalog illustrations -- A gallery of seed packets -- Charles F. McCutcheon: a post-photographic illustrator -- Sources and suggestions for additional reading.

Summary: "Artwork created to sell flower and vegetable seeds to the public is bright, eye-catching, and tempting. It reflects the fantasy that any novice gardener can grow beautiful plants just by buying the seeds. This is not a new phenomenon. Over 475 boldly colorful flower and vegetable seed artwork, catalog, packet, and publication illustrations are arranged here chronologically (the late 19th through 20th centuries) and alphabetically for easy reference in this fun visual delight. Many images are from the vast and superb collection of the Landis Valley Museum in Lancaster, Pennsylvania, where the author was Director of the Heirloom Seed Project. See unusual plant varieties from both small independent and large seed producers, like the W. Atlee Burpee Company. A mid-20th century watercolor illustrator's work is featured as an impressive record of plants grown from seeds; see how many you can recognize"--P. [4] of cover.

Holdings ( 1 )
Title notes ( 3 )

Holdings
Item type	Current library	Collection	Call number	Status	Date due	Barcode	Item holds
Circulating Books	Pennsylvania Horticultural Society	Main Collection	SB115 .R53 2008 (Browse shelf(Opens below))	Available		3182700013263

Total holds: 0

"Artwork created to sell flower and vegetable seeds to the public is bright, eye-catching, and tempting. It reflects the fantasy that any novice gardener can grow beautiful plants just by buying the seeds. This is not a new phenomenon. Over 475 boldly colorful flower and vegetable seed artwork, catalog, packet, and publication illustrations are arranged here chronologically (the late 19th through 20th centuries) and alphabetically for easy reference in this fun visual delight. Many images are from the vast and superb collection of the Landis Valley Museum in Lancaster, Pennsylvania, where the author was Director of the Heirloom Seed Project. See unusual plant varieties from both small independent and large seed producers, like the W. Atlee Burpee Company. A mid-20th century watercolor illustrator's work is featured as an impressive record of plants grown from seeds; see how many you can recognize"--P. [4] of cover.

Seeds and seed art -- A gallery of seed catalog illustrations -- A gallery of seed packets -- Charles F. McCutcheon: a post-photographic illustrator -- Sources and suggestions for additional reading.

Includes bibliographical references (p. [174] and index.