James Vick (publisher)

James Vick (November 23, 1818 - 1882) was a printer, seed seller, and gardening catalog publisher in Rochester, New York.[1] His gardening magazine doubled as a seed catalogue and issues were beautifully illustrated and contained content and descriptions for gardening enthusiasts. From semi-annual to quarterly and eventually monthly, his Vick's Illustrated publication ran for decades.[2]

This article is about the seed catalog publisher. For the martial artist, see James Vick.

He was born in England.[3]

Hundreds of thousands of copies of his catalogues were sent out annually.[4]

He had a home on East Avenue in Rochester.[5]

He built Union Park Racetrack through his garden properties. The area is now Vick Park A and B.[6]

His son continued the then monthly magazine after he died.[7]

References
  1. "Vick, James (1818-1882)". www.sil.si.edu. Retrieved 20 June 2019.
  2. "James Vick and his Illustrated Floral Guides". 17 April 2013. Retrieved 20 June 2019.
  3. https://rbscp.lib.rochester.edu/2403
  4. "James Vick on "the Largest and Best Regulated Seed House in the World"". January 1, 2013.
  5. "The Spring Garden at James Vick's Home in 19th Century Rochester Amazed Visitors". May 8, 2014.
  6. https://www.cityofrochester.gov/article.aspx?id=8589944118
  7. "James Vick and his Illustrated Floral Guides". April 17, 2013.


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