Seed Art: the Package Made Me Buy It (Paperback)

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 (l1869 to 1997) and alphabetically (acroclinium to zinnia) 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.\nThe stunning images will stimulate artists, gardeners, naturalists, and interior decorators to find these and additional seed art examples to add beauty to their lives.

General

Imprint:	Schiffer Publishing Ltd
Country of origin:	United States
Release date:	February 2008
First published:	March 2008
Authors:	Irwin Richman
Dimensions:	216 x 279 x 15mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Paperback
Pages:	176
ISBN-13:	978-0-7643-2819-0
Categories:	Books > Arts & Architecture > Antiques & collectables > Pictures, prints & maps Promotions
LSN:	0-7643-2819-0
Barcode:	9780764328190

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