Gardening Supply Catalog Ephemera Sheets
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The images in these printable ephemera sheets come from a vintage wholesale gardening supply catalog from 1898. Great for use in junk journaling, art journaling, collage, artist trading cards (ATCs) and other mixed media artwork.
Scroll down, and you’ll find some 1” x 3” strips, 2” x 3” journal tags, and some larger 2.5” x 4.25” images.
Gardening in the 19th century was a popular pastime for people of all social classes, and it was also a way to express one's social status and wealth. The Victorian era saw a rise in the interest in gardening, and many new books and magazines were published on the subject. The introduction of new technologies and tools, such as the steam engine and the lawn mower, made gardening more accessible and efficient.
The Victorian garden was often highly ornamental, with a wide variety of flowers and plants being grown in a formal, symmetrical design. Many new plant species were introduced to Europe and North America during this time, as explorers and botanists brought back exotic plants from their travels abroad. The Victorian gardens were known for their exuberant and ornate nature, in which a wide variety of flowers, plants, trees, and vegetables were grown and cultivated.
1” x 3” Strips
Professional landscape gardeners, who designed and maintained large estates and public parks, ermergered during this period. Examples include Frederick Law Olmsted and Calvert Vaux, who together designed Central Park in New York City.
Also, The 19th century brought the rise of the horticultural societies, botanical gardens and arboretums, which promoted the study and cultivation of plants. These societies and institutions also served to preserve and protect rare and endangered plant species.
2” x 3” Tags
Some popular flowers during that time period included roses, dahlias, lilies, and marigolds. Many of these flowers were grown in ornate, formal designs and were often used to create elaborate flower beds and borders. Some popular foliage plants included conifers, such as yew and juniper, as well as large-leaved plants like rhubarb and gunnera.
Fruit trees and bushes, such as apples, pears, and berries, were also commonly grown in gardens. Kitchen gardens, which were used to grow vegetables and herbs, were also popular during this time. Some popular vegetables included tomatoes, cucumbers, and peppers.
Introduction of exotic plants from other countries also became popular in gardens, such as the Chinese wisteria, Japanese cherry and the Australian eucalyptus.
2.5” x 4.25” Rectangles
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Free to use for personal or commercial projects. You may print the collage sheets as many times as you wish for your personal crafts or in your projects to sell, including: scrapbooks, junk journals, collage art, etc. You may not redistribute or sell the collage sheets “as is" in either print or digital form.
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To the best of my knowledge, these are all royalty free images that are in the Public Domain in the US. However, you should always do your own research if you plan to use them commercially.
