Seeds of Change "Double Rich Tomato" Seed Packet, circa 1999
THF173900 / Seeds of Change "Double Rich Tomato" Seed Packet, circa 1999
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Artifact Overview
Consumers concerned about the source of their food seek certified organic seeds to grow their own vegetables including tomatoes. The label, "certified organic," means that the seeds came from crops raised with natural fertilizer by growers who practiced integrated pest management rather than using synthetic pesticide or insecticide applications.
Artifact Details
Artifact
Seed packet
Date Made
circa 1999
Creators
Place of Creation
Location
Not on exhibit to the public.
Object ID
2017.29.10
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford. Gift of Lisa A. Korzetz.
Material
Paper (Fiber product)
Technique
Printing (Process)
Color
Green
Red
White (Color)
Dimensions
Height: 4.5 in
Width: 2.875 in
Inscriptions
on front:
CERTIFIED ORGANIC / Seeds of Change / Net wt. 125 mg. / DOUBLE RICH TOMATO
on back, bottom flap:
Lot #: 94GI / Packed for: 99 / (800) 957-3337 / P.O. Box 15700, Santa Fe, NM 87506-5700 / www.seedsofchange.com
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