packet of parsnip seeds
c. 1940small brown paper packet containing parsnip seeds, with label and purple stamped text.
Hollow Crown Parsnip seeds from Wilson & Johns Ltd, cost 6d.
By 1905 a shed, nursery and gardens were added to 136 Holland St, Fremantle, by the owner William Joshua Beisley. Ownership of the house and nursery had changed to Wilson & Johns Ltd by 1935/36. The house was occupied by Leslie Thomas Wilson. Wilson & Johns were still operating the nursery in 1947/48.
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Wilson & Johns Ltd Parsnip Hollow Crown 6d.
These seeds were produced for sale during WWII, hence the plain packaging. As products like these were destroyed upon use, this is a very rare example.
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