Grower Collection

Vegetable Growers Guide: Onions (colour litho)
6027057 Vegetable Growers Guide: Onions (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Onions)

Pruning Vines Spain 1511
A Catalan wine-grower prunes his vines

A palm tree plantation in Concordia, province of Entre Rios Argentina Entre Ros, Concordia. Date of Photograph:1890 ca

The interior of a Social Circle for new owners farmer in the Salerno area Salerno. Date of Photograph:20/04/1956

Horses loaded with green forage in Cuba. America Cuba. Date of Photograph:1920-1930

View of a tea plantation in the Isle of Ceylon Sri Lanka ( Ceylon ). Date of Photograph:1890 - 1900

A group of Indians portrayed in a tea plantation in the Isle of Ceylon Sri Lanka ( Ceylon ). Date of Photograph:1890 - 1900

View of a tea plantation in Sri Lanka (ex Ceylon). Women transport the tea with wicker baskets Sri Lanka ( Ceylon ). Date of Photograph:1900 ca

AMERICAN TOBACCO GROWER
An American tobacco grower sits leaning on a barrel of the tobacco which will be sent away to poison the lives of millions of wretched victims doomed to a miserable death Date: 1871

DDE-90038587
South America, Ecuador, Cayambe. Sweetness Rose arrangement displayed at Hacienda Compania. Date: 15/05/2012

Vegetable Growers Guide: Celery (colour litho)
6027080 Vegetable Growers Guide: Celery (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Celery)

Vegetable Growers Guide: Salads (colour litho)
6027077 Vegetable Growers Guide: Salads (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Salads)

Vegetable Growers Guide: Rhubarb (colour litho)
6027073 Vegetable Growers Guide: Rhubarb (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Rhubarb)

Vegetable Growers Guide: Mushrooms (colour litho)
6027070 Vegetable Growers Guide: Mushrooms (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Mushrooms)

Vegetable Growers Guide: Salsify, Celeriac, Scorzonera (colour litho)
6027092 Vegetable Growers Guide: Salsify, Celeriac, Scorzonera (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Salsify, Celeriac, Scorzonera)

Vegetable Growers Guide: Lettuces (colour litho)
6027074 Vegetable Growers Guide: Lettuces (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Lettuces)

Vegetable Growers Guide: Radishes (colour litho)
6027068 Vegetable Growers Guide: Radishes (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Radishes)

Vegetable Growers Guide: Leeks (colour litho)
6027067 Vegetable Growers Guide: Leeks (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Leeks)

Mushroom grower (chromolitho)
1094373 Mushroom grower (chromolitho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Mushroom grower. French educational card, late 19th or early 20th century)

Berberries (chromolitho)
2791901 Berberries (chromolitho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Berberries. Illustration for The Fruit Growers Guide by John Wright with illustrations by Miss May)

Lanes Prince Albert, Allens Everlasting, Chelmsford Wonder (chromolitho)
2791939 Lanes Prince Albert, Allens Everlasting, Chelmsford Wonder (chromolitho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Lanes Prince Albert, Allens Everlasting)

Irish Peach, Early Red Joanetting, Lord Grosvenor, Stirling Castle, Yorkshire Beauty (chromolitho)
2791932 Irish Peach, Early Red Joanetting, Lord Grosvenor, Stirling Castle, Yorkshire Beauty (chromolitho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Irish Peach)

Fondante d Automne, Louise Bonne of Jersey, Beurre d Aremberg, Glou Morceau (chromolitho)
2791929 Fondante d Automne, Louise Bonne of Jersey, Beurre d Aremberg, Glou Morceau (chromolitho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Fondante d Automne)

Nectarine Peach, Princess of Wales, Sea Eagle (chromolitho)
2791917 Nectarine Peach, Princess of Wales, Sea Eagle (chromolitho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Nectarine Peach, Princess of Wales, Sea Eagle)

Olivier de Serres, Easter Beurre, Nouvelle Fulvie (chromolitho)
2791916 Olivier de Serres, Easter Beurre, Nouvelle Fulvie (chromolitho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Olivier de Serres, Easter Beurre, Nouvelle Fulvie)

Catillac, Bergamotte Esperen, Josephine de Malines, Marechal de Cour (chromolitho)
2791910 Catillac, Bergamotte Esperen, Josephine de Malines, Marechal de Cour (chromolitho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Catillac, Bergamotte Esperen)

Morello, Late Black Bigarreau, Bigarreau noir de Gueben, Mayduke (chromolitho)
2791908 Morello, Late Black Bigarreau, Bigarreau noir de Gueben, Mayduke (chromolitho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Morello, Late Black Bigarreau)

Handsum Oranges Fruit Crate Label, 1930s (colour litho)
3035771 Handsum Oranges Fruit Crate Label, 1930s (colour litho) by American School, (20th century); (add.info.: Vintage fruit crate label for Handsum brand California oranges with a hand holding a)

Cheerio California Fruit Crate Label, 1929 (colour litho)
3035770 Cheerio California Fruit Crate Label, 1929 (colour litho) by American School, (20th century); (add.info.: Vintage fruit crate label for Cheerio brand California vegetables; lithograph)

Vegetable Growers Guide: Cabbages (colour litho)
6027062 Vegetable Growers Guide: Cabbages (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Cabbages)

Vegetable Growers Guide: Onions (colour litho)
6027055 Vegetable Growers Guide: Onions (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Onions)

Vegetable Growers Guide: Seakale, Asparagus (colour litho)
6027071 Vegetable Growers Guide: Seakale, Asparagus (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Seakale, Asparagus)

Vegetable Growers Guide: Vegetable Marrows (colour litho)
6027058 Vegetable Growers Guide: Vegetable Marrows (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Vegetable Marrows)

Jefferson, Victoria, Coes Golden Drop, Diamond, Ponds Seedling, Autumn Compote (chromolitho)
2791933 Jefferson, Victoria, Coes Golden Drop, Diamond, Ponds Seedling, Autumn Compote (chromolitho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Jefferson, Victoria)

Milton, Goldoni, Victoria, Stanwick Elruge, Newton (chromolitho)
2791925 Milton, Goldoni, Victoria, Stanwick Elruge, Newton (chromolitho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Milton, Goldoni, Victoria, Stanwick Elruge, Newton)

Blood Orange, Sustain, Tangierine (chromolitho)
2791919 Blood Orange, Sustain, Tangierine (chromolitho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Blood Orange, Sustain, Tangierine)

Early Transparent Gage, Rivers Early Prolific (chromolitho)
2791912 Early Transparent Gage, Rivers Early Prolific (chromolitho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Early Transparent Gage, Rivers Early Prolific)

Alexander, Rivers Early York (chromolitho)
2791911 Alexander, Rivers Early York (chromolitho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Alexander, Rivers Early York)

Gascoignes Seedling, Sandringham (chromolitho)
2791909 Gascoignes Seedling, Sandringham (chromolitho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Gascoignes Seedling, Sandringham)

Alpine Strawberries (chromolitho)
2791938 Alpine Strawberries (chromolitho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Alpine Strawberries)

Rivers Hornet, Sweet Yellow Antwerp, Baumforths Seedling (chromolitho)
2791934 Rivers Hornet, Sweet Yellow Antwerp, Baumforths Seedling (chromolitho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Rivers Hornet, Sweet Yellow Antwerp)

Gansels Bergamot, Van Mons Leon le Clerc, Portugal Quince, Durondeau (chromolitho)
2791920 Gansels Bergamot, Van Mons Leon le Clerc, Portugal Quince, Durondeau (chromolitho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Gansels Bergamot, Van Mons Leon le Clerc)

Banana, Monstera deliciosa (chromolitho)
2791915 Banana, Monstera deliciosa (chromolitho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Banana, Monstera deliciosa)

Boxtel followed with blazing eye each step and gesture of his neighbour (colour litho)
3627139 Boxtel followed with blazing eye each step and gesture of his neighbour (colour litho) by Delaspre, H. (fl.1894-1915); Private Collection; (add.info)

Laxtons Noble, James Veitch, Dr Hogg, British Queen (chromolitho)
2791944 Laxtons Noble, James Veitch, Dr Hogg, British Queen (chromolitho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Laxtons Noble, James Veitch, Dr Hogg, British Queen)

Count Althanns Gage, Grand Duke, Green Gage, Early Orleans, Gisborne s, Monarch, The Czar (chromolitho)
2791942 Count Althanns Gage, Grand Duke, Green Gage, Early Orleans, Gisborne s, Monarch, The Czar (chromolitho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Count Althanns Gage)

Early Rivers (chromolitho)
2791930 Early Rivers (chromolitho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Early Rivers. Illustration for The Fruit Growers Guide by John Wright with illustrations by Miss)

Victoria, White Dutch, Black Naples (chromolitho)
2791913 Victoria, White Dutch, Black Naples (chromolitho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Victoria, White Dutch, Black Naples)

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In the world of agriculture, a grower is an individual who possesses the knowledge and skills to cultivate various crops. From pruning vines in Spain back in 1511 to American tobacco growers and natives cutting abaca in the Philippines, these individuals have played a crucial role in shaping our agricultural history. The image of DDE-90038587 showcases the dedication and hard work put forth by growers as they meticulously tend to their crops. Whether it's following a vegetable grower's guide for celery, salads, rhubarb, mushrooms, salsify, celeriac, scorzonera, lettuces, radishes or leeks - each color litho represents their expertise in nurturing different types of produce. Pruning vines requires precision and skill; it is an art form that has been passed down through generations. The Spanish vineyard workers depicted here demonstrate their deep understanding of grapevines' growth patterns and how to optimize fruit production. Meanwhile, American tobacco growers have long been associated with cultivating this cash crop. Their expertise lies not only in planting but also curing and processing tobacco leaves for consumption or manufacturing purposes. In the Philippines, native farmers showcase their mastery over cutting abaca plants—a valuable fiber used for making ropes and textiles. These skilled individuals understand when exactly to harvest abaca fibers at their peak strength. As we explore these diverse images from different eras and regions around the globe—each representing a specific aspect of cultivation—we gain insight into the vast knowledge possessed by growers worldwide, and are guardians of nature's bounty; they nurture seeds into thriving plants that sustain communities. From ancient practices like pruning vines to modern techniques found within vegetable growing guides—the passion exhibited by growers remains constant throughout time, and is through their unwavering commitment that we can enjoy fresh produce on our tables every day. So next time you bite into a crisp lettuce leaf or savor the earthy flavor of mushrooms on your plate remember the growers who dedicated their lives to bring these delicacies to your table.