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1889 HONEST SEEDS AT 1910 

 HONEST PRICES 



Twenty one years have passed since Mr Bolgiano started the seed 

 business in Washington. In that time he has won the confidence and 

 respect of the best Market Gardeners and Farmers. The business, as very 

 many know, was started from a small beginning, with comparatively no 

 capital, until now it is recognized the largest of its kind in Washington, 

 D. C. It has not been by chance or by any particular favors, but by the 

 motto of giving value in everything. While our trade originally only 

 took in the vicinity of Washington, it has spread until now we extend over 

 a large part of this country. Mr. Bolgiano extends to all the best facil- 

 ities of his place, and trusts that his friends will place their orders early 

 to avoid the rush. 



Not by chance, not by luck, but by honest, untiring efforts. Our 

 time and attention is given to growing the choicest and most desirable Seeds. We carefully select 

 all the highest grade stocks, and eliminate those which our test prove would be unprofitable for 

 the trucker or gardener to grow. We never recommend any article unless we feel certain, by ac- 

 tual test, it possesses merits superior to that which the trucker already has. We watch for 

 improvement in character, shape, form, color, attractiveness and best selling qualities. The im- 

 provements we quickly note and encourage. Remember, as you read through this Catalogue, 

 what we say about each article has been gathered from our actual experience, together with the 

 experience of the most up-to-date and successful practical market gardeners and truckers in every 

 part of the world. 



Our trade now extends from Ocean to Ocean, from Maine to Florida. Twenty One Years 

 means that we have given satisfaction, care, time and work to our business. We thank our patrons 

 and friends. Friendship means lots to us, we have tried in every way to deserve the friendship of 

 our customers. Our motto has ever been "to give full value to our trade. " We have seen seedmen 

 all over the country try to get exhorbitant prices for their seeds and have never found one who 

 gave better goods than we do. While their prices have been much in excess of what we charged, 

 ' 'Live and let live" is one of our principles. If you have not tried us give us a trial and be convinced. 



FREE BY MAIL. We deliver by mail all seeds in packets, ounces, and 1 pounds at Catalogue 

 prices. Eight cents per pound must be added for half-pounds and pounds of Seed. On Peas and 

 Beans add 15 cents per quart; on Corn, 10 cents per quart. 



ORDER NOW. Get your order in early — there are going to be a great many shortages this 

 season. 



SPECIAL. If to go by express add 8 cents per pound in small lots. 

 COTTON BAGS containing Seed, Peas, or Beans, at 20 cents each. 



IMPORTANT. Most important of all is your name and address; if to go by freight or boat 

 give depot or landing. 



Complaints made that seeds are not good should quite often be attributed to other causes than 

 to the quality of the seeds. There are hundreds of contingencies arising to prevent the best seeds 

 always giving satisfaction, such as sowing too deep, too shallow, in too wet or too dry soil; insects 

 of all descriptions destroying the plants as soon as or before they appear; wet weather, cold weather, 

 frosts, chemical changes in the seeds induced by temperature, etc. For the above reasons it is im- 

 practicable to guarantee seeds under all circumstances. 



We give no warranty, express or implied, as to description, quality, productiveness, or any 

 other matter of any seeds, bulbs, or plants we send out, and we will not be in any way responsible 

 for the crop. If the purchaser does not accept the goods on these terms, they are at once to be 

 returned and the money that has been paid for same will be refunded. — F. W. Bolgiano & Co. 



F. W. BOLGIANO & CO., 



935 B STREET, N. W., WASHINGTON, D. C. 



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