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flower seeds in 1960's magazines
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I am doing some research for a crofting museum that has a building that was occupied in the 1960's. They have identified the small flower beds that were used, and chatted to the elderly original occupant. She remembers getting seeds from magazines - now whether this was the likes of "peoples friend" or a gardening magazine of the time, we do not know, but can anyone help with what sorts of flower seeds would be most likely to be given away in the 1960's ? And what other likely flowering plants would she have used in a West Coast of Scotland croft garden - not veggies. appreciate your time and assistance. -- regards Jill Bowis |
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flower seeds in 1960's magazines
On Fri, 10 Jun 2011 10:41:27 +0100, " Jill"
wrote: Hi I am doing some research for a crofting museum that has a building that was occupied in the 1960's. They have identified the small flower beds that were used, and chatted to the elderly original occupant. She remembers getting seeds from magazines - now whether this was the likes of "peoples friend" or a gardening magazine of the time, we do not know, but can anyone help with what sorts of flower seeds would be most likely to be given away in the 1960's ? And what other likely flowering plants would she have used in a West Coast of Scotland croft garden - not veggies. appreciate your time and assistance. http://www.20th-century-collectables...plesfriend.htm so searches for old magazine covers. -- http://www.voucherfreebies.co.uk |
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flower seeds in 1960's magazines
" Jill" wrote in
: Hi I am doing some research for a crofting museum that has a building that was occupied in the 1960's. They have identified the small flower beds that were used, and chatted to the elderly original occupant. She remembers getting seeds from magazines - now whether this was the likes of "peoples friend" or a gardening magazine of the time, we do not know, but can anyone help with what sorts of flower seeds would be most likely to be given away in the 1960's ? And what other likely flowering plants would she have used in a West Coast of Scotland croft garden - not veggies. appreciate your time and assistance. I was born in the 60's and my late father used to get packets of seed from a magazine, and the only one I can remember him having was Readers Digest, and he subscribed for years, maybe 30. My aunt(dads sister) who I have been talking to this morning is a bit fuzzy, like me, and thinks the seed was chrysanthimum amongst others. My dad took to growing chrysanths. at that time, and thats why we think this. I hope this helps, and good luck with the museum. Baz |
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