2016 Reprint of 1898 Edition. Full facsimile of the original edition, not reproduced with Optical Recognition Software. Within this trade catalogue, first published in 1898, can be found a wealth of information regarding the practices of turn of the century American farming. The catalogue attempted to supply every need of the market it served and it is precisely this comprehensiveness that makes the catalogue so valuable to those interested in Victorian era horticulture in America. In effect, it offers a comprehensive inventory of Victorian tools, accessories and decorative items typically employed in gardening, farming and animal husbandry. Most items are illustrated.