Lawn Care, Northern States Edition, Spring 1980
THF620540 / Lawn Care, Northern States Edition, Spring 1980 / front cover
01
Artifact Overview
With the explosive growth of suburban neighborhoods during the 1920s, the quest to maintain a "perfect" weed-free lawn opened a lucrative market for lawn care products. O.M. Scott & Sons Co., a major fertilizer and herbicide manufacturer better known as Scotts, launched its promotional magazine, "Lawn Care," in 1928. This 1980 edition included consumer tips and recommended Scotts products.
Artifact Details
Artifact
Trade catalog
Date Made
1980
Creators
Place of Creation
Collection Title
Location
By Request in the Benson Ford Research Center
Object ID
88.282.30
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford. Gift of the Eleanor Safford Estate.
Material
Paper (Fiber product)
Technique
Printing (Process)
Color
Multicolored
Dimensions
Height: 8.125 in
Width: 5.5 in
Keywords |
|---|
02
Related Content
articleCurator's Choice: Tools for a Lovely Lawn
Get a quick look at mowers and sprinklers Americans have used to care for their lawns.