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Painted in 2003 by native Kansan Matthew Stallbaumer, this remarkable Farm Collector exclusive 24 x 18 print depicts a turn-of-the-century scene featuring a 16 HP Advance steam engine that is sure to bring warm memories and hours of conversation into your home. There are only 500 "limited edition" prints, each signed and numbered.

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The latest by Kansas artist Matthew Stallbaumer, "Season's Sunset" is the eagerly anticipated follow-up to 2003's "Community Thrashin.'" This vivid country scene reflects the enjoyment of a time often encountered by farmers and country cruisers — the end of a day, the change of a season. Enthusiasts will note the late model 4020 John Deere and the Chevrolet's body style reflect an end of an era. Several more farm-life details (some less obvious than others!) make this print a magnificent addition to any home.

Only 750 "limited edition" prints were produced, each signed and numbered by the artist, so order yours now before they're gone!

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Welcome to Farm Collector: The First 7 Years. With more than 400 articles from our first seven years, this CD contains a treasure-trove of your favorite topics: John Deere, Massey-Ferguson, Case and other manufacturers; restoration and collection stories from specific issues or dates; photoscans of specific tractors & equipment; old show reports, stories and testimonies from an era gone by. All this and more is accessed through a simple interface that allows you to search for or browse through stories any way you choose. No internet connection required!

*PC requirements: CD-ROM drive (auto-start should be enabled). Microsoft® Windows 98 SE (Second Edition) or newer; with Microsoft Internet Explorer version 5 or newer, or Netscape 7 or newer. You will also need Java Virtual Machine (VM) version 1.3 (free download from www.java.com/en/download/manual.jsp) or newer browser plug-in with Java enabled on your browser and computer.

Mac requirements: Mac OS X with Netscape X 7.1 (available free from www.versiontracker.com) and Java (available free from www.apple.com/java). For Mac OS 9.2.2, CD must be run in Netscape 7.0.2 with Apple MRJ 2.2.5 (Both available free from www.versiontracker.com).

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"Our mail order methods meet many wants," wrote a poetic but anonymous copywriter on a page of the 1895 Montgomery Ward & Co. Catalogue. He had a gift for understatement. At its zenith from the 1880s to the 1940s, Montgomery Ward, like its cross-town Chicago rival, Sears, sold virtually everything the average American could think of or desire — and by mail. This was a revolution, and Ward's fired the first shot. To buy spittoons, books of gospel hymns, hat pins, rifles, wagons, violins, birdcages or portable bathtubs, purchases that used to require many separate trips to specialist merchants, suddenly all the American shopper had to do was lick a stamp. This unabridged facsimile of the retail giant's 1895 catalogue showcases some 25,000 items, from the necessities of life (flour, shirts) to products whose time has passed (ear trumpets). It is an important resource for antiquaries, students of Americana, writers of historical fiction, and anyone who wants to know how much his great-grandfather paid for his suspenders. It is a true record of an era.

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Imagine it's the end of the 19th century, and, with one catalog, you can buy everything from beds and tools to clothing and opium. (Yes, opium.) Not to mention ear trumpets, horse buggies and Bibles. The 1897 Sears, Roebuck & Co. Catalogue is both a wonderfully fascinating collector's item and a valuable piece of American history. For every recognizable item included, there are plenty of others guaranteed to confuse or interest 21st century readers — like Bust Cream, or Food and Sweet Spirits of Nitre. What was once standard household fare is often strange and funny today. Look at what life was once like for the average American family. It's amazing to see that a Princely Shirt for Princely Men cost $0.95 or three for $2.75 or that a Complete Violin Outfit (with bow and case) cost only $2.00.

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First published in 1997, Heirloom Vegetable Gardening: A Master Gardener’s Guide to Planting, Seed Saving and Cultural History has been out of print, with copies selling online for as much as $300. Mother Earth News is proud to present the original text, together with 100 color photos, in this e-book on CD-ROM.

This remarkable e-book by food historian William Woys Weaver is the bible for gardeners who choose to explore the fabulous flavors, fascinating history and astonishing diversity of vegetables. Taking us far beyond the few dozen vegetables offered in modern supermarkets, Weaver profiles 280 heirloom varieties, providing recipes, growing advice and authoritative history. Want to grow the famous Moon and Stars watermelon? Want to make a Parsnip Pie? This is the e-book that will tell you how.

*PC requirements: CD-ROM drive, Adobe Acrobat Reader (available from Adobe.com)

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All of the tractors and owners that appeared in the 2008 Classic Tractor Fever calendar are featured in this comprehensive DVD. Featured models include a 1940 John Deere Armored A, a 1949 Massey Harris self-propelled combine, a 1963 Farmall 560 and a 1964 Allis-Chalmers D-19 Beachmaster. 2007. Run time: 70 minutes.

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Take a tour and sneak a peek at one of the finest vintage tractor collections in North America, featuring more than 500 beauties! This video introduces Walter and Bruce Keller, a father-and-son team from Wisconsin, who have put together one of the world's finest collections of classic tractors. 2007. Run time: 90+ minutes.

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Visit the sparkling John Deere Pavilion in Moline, Ill., where you'll listen to the distinctive and delightful sounds of the John Deere two-cylinder tractors that have captured the hearts of American farm folk for decades. Featured models include: 1935 D, 1936 BO, 1936 B with cultivators, 1938 G, 1939 A, 1939 H, 1939 BR, 1941 LA, 1950 M/I, 1956 Model 420 High Crop and many more great green machines. If you like John Deeres, you'll love this video! 1999. Run time: 60 minutes.