T will no doubt be considered an extravagant statement to 

 say that the year 1895 has been, in point of sales, the best 

 that we have ever experienced ; this is nevertheless the 

 case. Recognizing the fact that our farmers have been 

 realizing but small profits on their produce, we have deter- 

 mined to sell goods on the same basis, which necessitates 

 a very much greater volume of business. The time for 

 big profits has passed, and the firms that do not recognize 

 this will unquestionably be forced out of business. 



Business men as well as farmers have been taught a great lesson in economy, 

 and the only thing for all to do is to adjust ourselves to the existing condition 

 of things. 



In consideration of the above facts, we offer a line of goods unequalled in 

 quality and prices ; when the advance in iron and steel is considered, the thought- 

 ful man will wonder how some of the goods described on the following pages can 

 be produced for the money, particularly when the high standard is maintained. 



Our Paca Street houses have been enlarged until now the combined floor 

 space in our different houses aggregates about 40,000 square feet. In other 

 words we have the room in which to carry a stock sufficient to supply the 

 immense trade which seeks Baltimore as the source of supply. Our experience 

 has taught us that merchants and farmers want to buy where they can find a 

 large stock from which to select ; in consequence of this, we have added quite 

 a number of new lines of goods which are fully described in this catalogue. 



OUR SEED BUSINESS. 



As is well known, it is impossible to build up a large trade in this line in any 

 other way than to sell seeds that not only grow, BUT GIVE SATISFAC- 

 TORY RESULTS ; in other words it is a matter of reputation, and, judging 

 from the increase in this line, the thousands of farmers and gardeners who plant 

 every year our TESTED SEEDS, realize that we can supply their wants at 

 moderate prices. In addition to old customers, each year supplies a new list of 

 buyers in every section ot the country, but particularly in the South and West. 



IMPLEMENT DEPARTMENT. 



Our specialties can be obtained through customers from Boston to New Orleans 

 and Galveston, and as far west as St. Louis. 



In the jobbing department can be found almost every kind of implement in 

 use on the farm. 



Repair shop in which we employ efficient mechanics is kept busy on Lawn 

 Mowers and other machinery the entire year. 



Vehicles, a full line at lowest prices. The growth in this department has been 

 phenominal and justifies us in saying that we can give you what you want 

 at attractive figures. 



In short an examination of our stock will convince you that our claims are 

 based on facts. 



Thanking our numerous customers and trusting that our past relations have 

 been such as to entitle us to a continuance of their patronage, we beg to remain, 



Very truly, 



GRIFFITH, TURNER & CO. 



205, 207, 209 4 213 NORTH PACA STREET, t rai ti winpr wi n 

 BRANCH STORE. 116 & 118 LIGHT STREET, \ MUKLjfflUi 



