CHAPTER ONE
Bleeding Green:
A Collectors' Phenomenon

CHAPTER ONE

The first chapter of JOHN DEERE COLLECTIBLES explores the collectors' phenomenon of "bleeding green." Text discusses who bleeds green, the diversity of Deere memorabilia, how technology has taken its toll, helpful hints in collecting, and how to value collectibles. A special Collector Profile section details the level of addiction in this hobby. From Beginner Bob and Advanced Adam to Eddie the Expert and Harry, the Hard-Core Hobbyist. The Dating by the Deer chart of trademarks and a Do You Bleed Green? Top 10 test round out the introduction.

CHAPTER FOUR
Ephemera:
Leaving a Paper Trail

 CHAPTER FIVE
Antique Iron:
Parts & Pieces
of the Past

 CHAPTER SIX
Toys:
Honey, I Shrunk
the John Deere