| Seed Art: The Package Made Me Buy It Contributor(s): Richman, Irwin (Author) |
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ISBN: 0764328190 ISBN-13: 9780764328190 Publisher: Schiffer Publishing OUR PRICE: $27.00 Product Type: Paperback Published: February 2008 Annotation: 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 colo |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Art | Subjects & Themes - General - Crafts & Hobbies | Sewing |
| Dewey: 704.943 |
| LCCN: 2007941325 |
| Series: Schiffer Books |
| Physical Information: 0.6" H x 8.4" W x 10.9" (1.90 lbs) 176 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: 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. |