Vintage “Injurious & Harmful Plants” Bot. Display Ag Specimens Early 20th C. For Sale

Offered here is an original vintage botanical educational display titled “Injurious and Harmful Plants.” This piece was created for agricultural, public-health, or classroom instruction, most likely during the early to mid-20th century (circa 1915–1945).The display features real preserved plant specimens and plant disease examples, mounted in traditional cotton batting and labeled for identification. Displays of this type were commonly used by state agricultural colleges, extension services, and vocational farming programs to educate farmers and students about harmful weeds, toxic plants, allergens, and crop diseases.Included Specimens (as labeled):
Stinging nettle
Apple scab (fungal disease)
Beggar ticks
Tick wheat
Rust (plant (Jimsonweed)
Poison ivy
Goldenrod
Ragweed
This thoughtful mix reflects economic, agricultural, and health concerns of the era, making it more desirable than simple decorative botanical displays.Condition:
Good vintage condition consistent with age and educational use.
Cotton batting shows even yellowing, which is expected and authentic for displays of this period
Specimens remain intact and identifiable
Labels are present and legible
No modern restoration; original patina preserved
Please review photos carefully, as they are part of the description.
Details:
Type: Botanical / Agricultural educational display
Era: Early–mid 20th century
Materials: Natural plant specimens, cotton batting, labeled mounts
Use: Originally for classroom or extension service instructionVintage “Injurious and Harmful Plants” displays are increasingly scarce, especially examples that include plant diseases like apple scab and rust alongside toxic and allergenic plants. Natural history collectors
Botanical and agricultural historians
Educators and institutions
Vintage scientific decor enthusiasts
A genuine piece of early American agricultural education.