Swanson Russell Associates will be providing communications services for Ferry-Morse Seed Company (I love their slogan, “The hand that seeds the world”). That’s a division of Jiffy of the America’s, Inc.

Preceding the U.S. Department of Agriculture by almost 30 years, Ferry-Morse began selling its quality garden seeds in 1856. Today, Ferry-Morse, which is based in Fulton, Ky., and distributes home-garden flower, herb and vegetable seed packets, packaged lawn seed and Jiffy seed-starter products to retailers across North America. SRA’s Lincoln office will focus on literature and brand development for Ferry-Morse.

“Swanson Russell Associates is pleased to work with such a respected and distinguished company as Ferry-Morse Seed Company,” said Dave Hansen, SRA managing director. “Working with a company that has over a century-and-a-half of experience is an honor and we are excited to provide our communications expertise to broaden Ferry-Morse’s brand.”

Post Update: Not even a day has gone by for this post and Swanson Russell Associates announced another new client today:

Swanson Russell Associates (SRA) announces that it will provide marketing and communications services for Stuppy Greenhouse Manufacturing. Stuppy manufactures commercial greenhouses and distributes greenhouse equipment to commercial growers, retail garden centers and institutional greenhouses. Based in Kansas City, Mo., Stuppy’s strong, efficient structures house customers’ plants and provide them with the most suitable equipment to control their environments. SRA’s Lincoln office will initially be involved in strategic planning, advertising, literature development, media planning and placement and interactive design for Stuppy.