Wm. Elliott & Sons' list of flower, garden and grass seeds, also implements, fertilizers and supplies, for the trade only
Wm. Elliott & Sons • 1896 • Wm. Elliott & Sons
- Author
- Wm. Elliott & Sons
- First published
- 1896
- Publisher
- Wm. Elliott & Sons
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This 1896 catalog from Wm. Elliott & Sons represents a pivotal era in American horticulture, produced during a period when the seed industry was transitioning from local, informal exchange to a structured, professional trade. Published specifically for the trade, this document served as a wholesale business tool rather than a consumer brochure, reflecting the firm's role as a major supplier for market gardeners and professional florists at the turn of the century.
The design of the catalog is characteristic of late 19th-century commercial printing, prioritizing functional typography and comprehensive categorization to assist merchants in restocking their inventories. While the identity of the individual typesetter or graphic designer remains unrecorded, the publication reflects the prevailing Victorian aesthetic for dense, information-rich commercial literature that aimed to establish trust and technical authority in an increasingly competitive marketplace.
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