SEEDS 



Now seedsmen are by no means modest in ex- 

 tolling the excellence of their wares, but use an 

 extravagance of phrase in commending their 

 goods, such as is only indulged in by the adver- 

 tiser of a circus. They omit one essential thing, 

 however, the absence of which malces all other 

 claims worthless, for they give you no assurance 

 that the seeds they sell will reproduce their kind. 

 Here is what one of the largest dealers in Amer- 

 ica has to say on this point : 



" While we exercise the greatest care to have all 

 Seeds, Plants, and Bulbs pure and reliable, we do not 

 give any warranty, express or implied. If the pur- 

 chaser does not accept the goods on these conditions, 

 they must be returned at once, and the money that has 

 been paid for same will be refunded." 



Here is what another leading firm has to 

 say : 



"We wish it to be distinctly understood that although 

 we continue to take all possible pains to supply only 

 New, Genuine, and Unadulterated Seeds, we still give 

 no warranty, express or implied, as to description, quality, 

 productiveness, or any other matter of any of the Seeds, 

 Plants, or Bulbs we send out, and will not be in any 

 way responsible for the crop. Every order received for 

 articles named in this Catalogue will be executed on 

 these conditions only." 



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