Lone Star Seed Co. "Turnip: (Shogoin or Louse Proof)" Seed Packet, 1971
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Artifact Overview
The Lone Star Seed Company was founded by brothers Paul and Roland Roberts in San Antonio, Texas, in the early 1920s. The company sold flower and vegetable seeds throughout Texas, Louisiana, Oklahoma, and New Mexico -- many from racks in feed, grocery, hardware, and department stores. The packets often contained information printed in English and Spanish, reflecting the company's market area.
Artifact Details
Artifact
Seed packet
Date Made
1971
Creator Notes
Packet printed by Schmidt Litho. Co., part of Stecher-Traung-Schmidt of San Francisco, California, for Lone Star Seed Co. of San Antonio, Texas.
Collection Title
Location
Not on exhibit to the public.
Object ID
2024.7.9
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford. Gift of Lisa A. Korzetz.
Material
Paper (Fiber product)
Technique
Printing (Process)
Color
Multicolored
Dimensions
Height: 4.875 in
Width: 3.125 in
Inscriptions
on front of packet:
TURNIP / (SHOGOIN OR LOUSE PROOF / 15c / Adapted to table use for roots / and greens. Excellent quality. / LONE STAR SEED CO. / SAN ANTONIO, TEXAS. / "EVERY SEED A PLANT"
on bottom of packet:
No. 331 / SCHMIDT LITHO CO. S.F. / MADE IN U.S.A.
on back of packet
SHOGOIN TURNIP/ Sow 1 oz. to 50 feet of drill for greens. / This new variety from the Orient is now / very popular, especially in the Southern / States, on account of its upright growth and / louse resistant qualities. For Turnip greens / it matures in five or six weeks and the flavor / is milder. The roots are pure white, between / flat and globe in shape and are very sweet. / Can be sown during all spring planting / months, also summer and fall planting can / be made. / NABO JAPONES / [...] / 71
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