Shenandoah, IOWA - Henry Field\'s Seed & Nursery Co. - No. 1 Building - 1968: Shenandoah is a city in Fremont and Page Counties in Iowa. The population was 5,150 at the 2010 census. Once referred to as the \"seed and nursery center of the world,\" Shenandoah is the home to Henry Armsfield (born in Page County, Iowa, December 6,1871) . He established a truck farm on the edge of town and were so successful in their yields, people area farmers began seeking out his seeds. T At the encouragement of his friends, Henry incorporated the company as the Henry Field Seed Company in 1907. The company grossed $63,000 that year. He grew the business beyond the boundaries of Shenandoah by expanding into a mail order business. His slogan was, \"Seeds that Yield are Sold by Field.\" This advertising post card features the business and thanks the recipient for the \"kind words\" of a visitor. The card is in good condition, but there is some edge wear.
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