Seed catalogs from the Smithsonian

Watch Reply
More
Mark unread Print Skip to new
kmom246 Murfreesboro, TN(Zone 7a) Oct 01, 2002

Thought gardeners might enjoy --

http://www.sil.si.edu/ondisplay/Seeds/index.htm

www.sil.si.edu/ondisplay/Seeds/index.htm

"The Smithsonian Institution Libraries have a unique trade catalog collection that includes about 10,000 seed and nursery catalogs dating from 1830 to the present. " So begins their introduction...

The covers that they have on display are just beautiful. I wish they had more on line and wish they had scans of some of the interior pages (would like to know what was available and for how much in 1830!), but it is a lovely start. Perhaps we could email them and encourage them to put more of their collection online.

libmail@sil.si.edu

--karla

Post #373647
Quote
BJT72 Perrysburg, OH(Zone 5a) Oct 01, 2002

Wow!!! That's really neat Karla. I agree it would be interesting to see the prices and descriptions they give.
Beautiful covers!!!!
Becky

Post #373677
Quote
Oct 01, 2002



This message was edited May 22, 2005 8:41 AM

Post #373799
Quote
evelyn_inthegarden Sierra Foothills, CA(Zone 8a) Oct 02, 2002

Thanks, Karla!

I have quite a collection of seed catalogs, though I am forced to throw away the ones that are outdated due to lack of space.

I try to get every mail order (seeds/plants/bulbs) catalog that will ship to California.

I DO love looking at the old ones, though...and some old garden books and magazines as well. I have some of the old garden magazines and reproductions of old garden books.

Post #374450
Quote
Kathy_T Santa Clara, CA(Zone 9a) Oct 02, 2002

They are just wonderful, great works of art. It would be nice to be able to read the information inside.
Thanks

Post #374473
Quote

Post a Reply to this Thread

Please or sign up to post.
Back to Forum Homepage

More General Discussion & Chat Threads

Go to all General Discussion & Chat threads
BACK TO TOP