SpEcIAL NOTICE. 
In general, seed crops the past season have yielded abun- 
dantly, and our prices are correspondingly low. We are confi- 
dent they are as low as seeds of similar quality can be sold at. 
We handle absolutely nothing that has not been carefullygrown 
from the choicest stock seed, especially for seed purposes. 
We have made the lowest prices possible consistent with 
first-ciass quality, but we cannot in the matter of price 
wr compete with rubbish, sure to disappoint the planter and 
a Te AN. result in losses far exceeding the total cost of good seeds. 
— SPE HERE is on the market at present an enormous supply of seeds 
Ne “ny H of questionable quality, grown by careless or unskilled growers 
pel from very doubtful stock to begin with, as well as large bankrupt 
f stocks largely of dubious pedigree and age, which, had we been 
4 willing to handle them, we could have bought for a song—very much 
less than the first cost of producing such goods as we have always 
sold and now offer our customers. There never was a time when 
‘‘cheap” goods in our line should be more resolutely shunned by all 
dealers who want to supply seeds that will satisfy and make money for the 
planters and gardeners who trust them with their orders. Our seeds have 
behind them a history of constant success during the past oy years, and 
our motto will continue to be: 
‘THE BEST IS ALWAYS THE CHEAPEST; RELIABLE 
SEEDS CANNOT BE AFFORDED AT HALF PRICE.” 
zr Not bound by these prices for any definite time or quantity, and 
subject to advance without notice. 
Our prices are for delivery f. 0. b. cars, Detroit, Mich., and do not include 
the cost of containers. When seamless cotton grain bags, boxes, or barrels 
are necessary for safe transportation, such packages eae be charged at value, 
and are not returnable. 
Proportionately higher prices will be charged for quantities less than 
Y% |b. or % bu. Where two qualities of any variety are quoted, the best will 
always be sent, unless specially otherwise ordered. 
TERMS—Net Cash June 1, 1897, without regard to date of purchase, or a discount 
of one per cent. per month on the unexpired time when paid before maturity. 
Field Peas, Clover, Hungarian, Millet, Timothy, and all grass seeds, net cash, 
without any discount whatever. CASH or satisfactory references should ac- | 
company orders from unknown correspondents. 
We give no warranty, express or implied, as to description, purity, pro- 
ductiveness, or any other matter of any seeds 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. 
D. M. FERRY & CO. 
Detroit, Micu , January 15th, 1897. 
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