Money in Seeds in the South and Moonflower Seed Trade
A. W. SuitTH of Americus Ga recounts experiences in seed growing and marketing from 1858 to 1889. He describes successful introductions like the Moonflower and Ruby Gold watermelon, notes large sales figures, and stresses the need for honest seed quality, strict contract fidelity, and exclusive rights to protect reputation. He urges careful cultivation by those with time and diligence, especially women and children, and highlights various other varieties and regional advantages.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Georgia
South
Messrs
Peter Henderson & Co
Smith
Messrs. Henderson & Co
Henderson
Virginia
Florida
Jordan
Kolb
Rumph
North
Georgia Ships Build Up Ocean Trade Through Savannah
The Ocean Steamship Company's fleet strengthens Georgia commerce as a rising force on the North Atlantic coast. Captain Dean notes North manufacture and plant shipments now move south. the Kansas City, a 4000 ton steel vessel, serves fruit and vegetable cargo with enhanced ventilation. Captain Kempten commands, with pursers ensuring every passenger need is met.
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Wadley
8. M. Inman
Central Railroad
Savannah
Central
Great Ocean
High Seas
North Atlantic
Baltimore
Philadelphia
New York
Boston
Georgia
Florida
South Carolina
Alabama
Mississippi
Louisiana
Birmingham
North Georgia
Tennessee
Mississippi Valley
Kansas City
South
East Tennessee
Dean
Gate City
North
Kempten
Charles F. Pochon
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Chaep Money
Americus, GA
J. J. Hanesley
The
Georgia Loan and Trust
Om City O
Americas
Tle
Home Company
Cook’s Pharmacy
Cotton Avenue
Cheaest
T.S. Greene
Cotton
Prince's
W. Hood Hitt
Penn Mutual Life Insurance
Recorder Building
Americus
Builders’ Supply CO
Rendy
Tine
the People's . National, Bank
Moxuowent
J. G.roxtiv
Jane Windsor
A. Hawkins
C. Mrrcnent
ER. J. Miller
Syrieenenice
Miller & McCall
Ular
Schmidt
Lamar Street
Germany
France
Septi
Money IN
A. W. Smith
A. W. Suitth
Ocean Steamship Company
Isas.t. Cotney
Ladies’ Silver Club
Cale
Toby
Forsyth St
Cor
Butler & Berry
Artesian Corner
Lee and Lamar
Mayo’s
Telephone
Argo & Andrews
W. H. R. Schroeder
W. Strickland
M. F. Holland
M'fg Ov
Hunnicutt
Bellingrath
Atlanta, GA
Schroeder & Strickland
Wkins, Sr
C. A. Brooke
Physicians and Surgeons
W. L. Bullard
5Th Avenue
Gola
Vienna
W. T.clarer
P. A. Hooper
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