By Way of Greetin 



Important Announcement to Old Friends and New 



FOR some time past our company has held to a one-Hne poHcy — vegetable seeds only. Our services have thus 

 been restricted to a part of the requirements of the vegetable grower. Believing there is a growing demand on 

 the part of the country dweller for a central source of supply of dependable farm and garden equipment, we 

 have broadened our activities in order to include other branches of agricultural endeavor, such as grain farming, fruit 



farming, stock raising, etc. The successful farmer not only manages efficiently, but he buys 

 efficiently, which means that he buys the best at fair prices. Stokes Seed Farms Company 

 has built a reputation for dependability in vegetable seeds. This has been accomplished only 

 by constant vigilance and a desire to trade honorably. We now offer the services of our organ- 

 ization along broader lines, taking this step only after a searching investigation into the most 

 reliable sources of supply, sources which will prove the strongest permanent investment over a period of years. Our 

 friends will also note that we have enlarged our facilities'for beautifying the home grounds, this by reopening our flower 

 seed department which was closed for the period of the war, as well as adding complete lines of ornamental trees, shrubs, 

 perennial plants, etc. 



In order to concentrate our efforts more specificallj^ on seed improvement work here at Windermoor Farm, we 

 have permanently closed our Philadelphia store which for years served the seed buyers in the vicinity of Philadelphia. 

 Our sales from now on will be entirely through this catalog, for we felt that we could thus express more clearly to our 



trade the ideals which we were working toward. This catalog has, therefore, been 

 entirely rewritten. In preparing it, our first consideration was that all descriptions, 

 illustrations and other information should be honestly and simply presented. When 

 anj'thing is suited for one purpose and not for another, we have endeavored to make 

 that fact plain. The vegetable varieties as offered have been revised and we believe 

 now represent all of the necessary sorts for the successful operation of farm or garden. 

 There is no duplication of names covering the same variety, and our aim has been to adhere to the original name as 

 given by the introducer. Our customers will also be interested to know that a brief history of the principal vegetables, 

 together with information covering varietal introductions, will be found throughout the vegetable seed department. 

 Pen drawings showing vegetable types will also, no doubt, be of value to the seed buyer. These represent our inter- 

 pretation of the ideal type, and our stocks \y\\\ compare favorably. Our friends vnW also notice that the number of 

 days to maturity for all vegetables is given in the description. We call special attention to page 8, on which there are 

 suggested vegetable varieties both for home gardening and commercial use. Different tables to be found on this page 

 should also prove of value. The garden plan on page 12 will, no doubt, be of great assistance to amateur gardeners. 

 Finally, a personal guarantee from the president of our company for satisfaction on all purchases will be found on 

 page 3. We are here to serve you consistently and to give full value for money received, whether it be for vegetable 

 seeds, guernsey cattle, a car of limestone, or anything listed in this catalog. 



With sincere thanks for your past patronage, and anticipating the pleasure of serving you further, we remain. 



Faithfully yours, 



Windermoor House, October 1, 1919. STOKES SEED FARMS COMPANY 



Copyright 1920 Stokes Seed Farms Company 



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