Little farms today, blocks of city lots tomorrow, Fred J. Walsh Company, 1702 Metropolitan Building, 134 North La Salle Street, Chicago, Ill., undated

Description

Trade catalog published by the Fred. J. Walsh Company based in Chicago, Illinois. The catalog advertises "model little farms on the fringe of town." Discusses the benefits of a little farm, such as financial security, low taxes. control over one's food supply, and continued access to the amenities of the city, among others. The catalog includes illustrations of a sample little farm and illustrations showing aspects of life on a farm, such as food and livestock. Provides details on pricing. An insert further detailing the benefits of purchasing a little farm is accompanied by a map demonstrating where a farm such as this could exist in a city environment.