Summer Flowers - Blank Card

A summery assortment of summer flowers including gloxinias . hibiscuses . calla lilies . chrysanthemums . and pansies from a 19th-century Mayflower Premium catalog! Would you be tempted to buy these seeds to plant in your garden from this illustration? Vintage seed catalogs are historical gems that offer a treasure trove of horticultural and agricultural history.

With intricate illustrations (often by unknown artists) alongside detailed descriptions of plants from the 19th and early 20th centuries . these catalogs were originally published by seed and plant companies and often sent to customers via mail. Beyond their historical significance . these beautiful illustrations have inspired our own designs for cards . postcards . and art prints!