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Comstock's traveling seed merchants distributed commission boxes of Wethersfield seeds from the southern states to the Mississippi River and west-ward. At each stop, they picked up last year's boxes and collected payments.
Comstock, Ferre & Co.
Seeding the Nation Since 1811
The American commercial seed industry began in 1784 when David Landreth, a Scottish immigrant in-Philadelphia began to sell bundles of seeds to new farmers. Following Landreth's endeavors, the Shakers began packaging seed in paper packages for sale in the beginning of the 19th century.
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Seed Industry Begins
David Landreth sells bundles of seeds to new farmers.
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New Garden Seeds Open
Joseph Belden advertised his seeds.
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Comstock, Ferre & Co.
Purchased seed gardens and brought on partner.
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Comstock's traveling seed merchants distributed commission boxes of Wethersfield seeds from the southern states to the Mississippi River and west-ward. At each stop, they picked up last year's boxes and collected payments.
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Comstock's traveling seed merchants distributed commission boxes of Wethersfield seeds from the southern states to the Mississippi River and west-ward. At each stop, they picked up last year's boxes and collected payments.
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