Catalogue proof for Sutton's seeds

TR SUT P2/A97

1936

Sutton & Sons Ltd, Sutton & Sons Ltd

special catalogue for New Zealand

1 proof for Sutton' seed catalogue: col.; b&w; good condition

type: TRA, dimensions: 40 x 26.5cm [length x width]

English

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Gardening, Cultivation- seeds, Catalogues- seeds, Sutton Seeds, Gardening, Archives

<DIV STYLE="text-align:Justify;font-family:Georgia;font-style:normal;font-weight:normal;font-size:16;color:#000000;"><P><SPAN><SPAN>7.&lt;B&gt;Sutton's Seeds Catalogue Proof for New Zealand, 1936&lt;/B&gt;&lt;P&gt;The practice of bedding out was a response to the introduction of many plants from the colonies, mainly half-hardy annuals, in the 1820s and 30s. The bedding out system became an indispensable part of the high Victorian style of gardening. Sutton's flourished in this new market and there was considerable competition amongst seed growers to obtain a market for their latest varieties, hence the reason for the popularity of the bedding-out system. Many rogue growers filled their packets of seeds with a percentage of dead ones. Martin Hope Sutton campaigned against the practice of the sale of adulterated seeds. He was one of five seed growers to bring about the Seeds Adulteration Act, in 1869. It was the first example of consumer protection in any trade. Seeds were also grown in England to be exported to the colonies, as the seed catalogue for Sutton's show.&lt;P&gt;TR SUT/P2/A97</SPAN></SPAN></P></DIV>

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