Of Plants, Packets, Pots & Promise: The Buying and Selling of Seeds and Plants in America with Kevin Bragg

Come explore the history of seed and plant commerce in America and the people—Bartram, Burbank, Burpee, and Ball—behind the development of the country’s plant industry. Using contemporary accounts, drawings, lithographs, and photos, Kevin Bragg’s illustrated presentation follows the evolution of seed packaging and catalogs, the intrigue of plants from “the new world” and afar, scientific advancements, and cultural shifts, all creating a fascinating story that has led to today’s modern breeding,

All Ages