Adams' Tested Seeds, Quality Service, 1882-1924 (Classic Reprint) - Softcover

T. Lee Adams Seed Company

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1397261803 ISBN 13: 9781397261809

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2019

Synopsis

Adams’ Tested Seeds, Quality Service (1882–1924): a classic seed catalog with practical gardening guidance

This vintage reference offers a broad view of seed offerings, gardening know‑how, and the service standards of T. Lee Adams Seed Company. It combines seed descriptions with actions you can take now to grow a thriving garden, from choosing flowers to planning how to order.

The book presents a practical mix of seed lists, growing tips, and ordering details. It shows how the company communicates guarantees, cash terms, and discounts, along with shipping options and parcel post guidance. You’ll also see sections that describe popular flowers and crops of the era, including detailed notes on growing and care for varieties like nasturtiums, pansies, petunias, and poppies, as well as guidance on lawn grasses and field seeds. The tone is informative and market‑oriented, focused on helping readers select seeds and complete orders with confidence.
What you’ll experience

• A window into historical seed catalogs, with type‑level planting and care guidance
• Descriptions of flower and garden seeds, plus practical growing tips
• Insight into old‑fashioned ordering, pricing, guarantees, and shipping terms

Ideal for readers of gardening history, horticulture enthusiasts, and collectors of vintage catalogs.

Edition details

• Publisher: Forgotten Books
• Publication date: 2019
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1397261803
• ISBN 13: 9781397261809
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 74