Garden Seeds Vintage vegetable seed packets create the top & bottom border. The interior packets are floral and dated late 1800 & early 1900's and speak to a time when everyone was hopeful for a fine harvest. First promoted during World War I, war gardens or victory gardens urged people to live simply and encouraged citizens to "plant victory." For ages 10 and up. WARNING: CHOKING HAZARD - Small Parts. Not for children under 3yrs.