Appleseed Pillows
Description: Johnny Appleseed was an American pioneer nurseryman who introduced trees grown with apple seeds, to large parts of Pennsylvania, Ohio, Indiana, Illinois, and the Canadian province of Ontario, as well as the northern counties of West Virginia. He became an American icon while still alive, due to his kind, generous ways, his leadership in conservation, and the symbolic importance that he attributed to apples, and is recognized as an American folk hero.
Description: When confronted with the legend of Johnny Appleseed, most people are surprised to discover that this American legend was a living, breathing, historical human being! It’s true. Far from being simply the stuff of folklore and folk tales, Appleseed (real name: John Chapman) was an American nurseryman who introduced apple trees to the Midwest, including Pennsylvania, Ohio, Indiana and Illinois. He was also a conservationist and missionary during the earliest days of the United States. And yet, despite his living, breathing status, Appleseed was, indeed, a living legend.
Description: Celebrate Johnny Appleseed Day with a charming design inspired by the legendary American pioneer, apple planting, and the beauty of the fall harvest season. This design is perfect for honoring the Johnny Appleseed legend and celebrating apples, autumn, and the September 26th event. A great choice for teachers, students, history enthusiasts, apple lovers, gardeners, and anyone who enjoys seasonal fall celebrations. Perfect for classroom activities, school events, autumn festivals, apple picking, harvest celebrations, and September 26th festivities.
