packet of parsnip seeds

c. 1940
Overview

small brown paper packet containing parsnip seeds, with label and purple stamped text.

Historical information

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.

Details

Details

Registration number
cwa-org-72-GMOB0766
Item type
Themes
Material
Width
120 mm
Height or length
65 mm
Depth
2 mm
Inscriptions and markings

Wilson & Johns Ltd Parsnip Hollow Crown 6d.

Contextual Information

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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Fremantle
Western Australia
Australia
Year
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Historic significance
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Packet of parsnip seeds
packet of parsnip seeds

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