A Short Stor y About Quality S eeds 



E ARE often asked, "Do you gro^ your seeds? Where do you grow your 

 seeds?" Our reply is that we do not grow all our seeds, neither does any seed- 

 house in the world. Boddington's Quality seeds are produced in the localities 

 best suited to each species or variety. 



One method we practice where Quality is required, is to supply reliable, 

 well-known growers with reselected stocks — that we know are true to type. Each grower 

 receives only such seeds as develop best in his locality. During their growth, every pre- 

 caution is taken to obtain results of the highest quality and type, all being frequently 

 inspected by experts. It is the business of these specialists to see that seeds come true, and 

 all "rogues" eliminated. By this method, pure stocks and true quality seeds can be secured. 



All reliable seedsmen sell good seeds. Most of the complaints about seeds are really the 

 fault of the purchaser, or perhaps weather conditions, when the seed is sown, or is growing. 



The weather of the past two or three years has been exceptionally bad for nearly all seeds. 

 There have either been exceeding droughts or continuous rains. We believe today that the 

 stock of seeds in the world is the shortest in the history of the business, therefore it is all 

 the more necessary to be careful where you buy your seeds. For ourselves, we have been 

 able to contract for what we believe to be sufficient for our needs, but, as the season advances, 

 we would prefer to be " sold out " rather than to buy seeds from unknown sources. 



A great many people have the impression that the seedsman's profits are enormous. The 

 seed business is not more profitable than any other. It has its gains and losses. Then, as 

 is well known, seeds lose their germination in a very short time. No seeds are sent out 

 by our house until thoroughly tested as to their germination, and unless they grow to a 

 certain standard, they are destroyed. 



VEGETABLE SEEDS are grown in many parts of the world. The following we 

 consider the best sources: Peas come mostly from England, Canada, Michigan, New York 

 State and some parts of the Northwest; a few varieties are also grown in California. Lima 

 Beans are grown in California; Bush Beans in Michigan and New York State, and some are 

 imported from France. The best Beet, Carrot, Celery, Endive, Eggplant, Parsley and Radish 

 seeds are sent from France ; Cabbage from Long Island and Denmark ; Cauliflower and Spinach 

 from Holland and Denmark; Sweet Corn is grown in Nebraska, New England and various 

 parts of the United States; while Spine Cucumbers are also grown in Nebraska, etc., green- 

 house or frame Cucumbers come from England; Lettuce from California and France; 

 Muskmelon and Watermelon are grown in the West and South; Onions in California, Con- 

 necticut and France; Peppers in New Jersey and Europe; Tomato seed in various parts of 

 the States, the choicer and greenhouse varieties come from England ; Turnip seed is also 

 grown in Europe and in the States. Various other vegetable seeds come from France, 

 Germany, Holland and England, etc. Various Grass Seeds come chiefly from Europe, with 

 the exception of a few which are grown in Kentucky and the Southwest. 



FLOWER SEEDS. — A great many annuals, especially Sweet Peas, are now grown 

 in California; Great Britain, Germany, France, Holland, Denmark, Italy and Japan are also 

 reliable sources of supply, England and Scotland especially for Sweet Peas and fine florists' 

 flower seeds. The difficulty and detail in arranging for supplies of seeds from such widely 

 scattered sources involves great care, time, trouble and expense, and it is only by the greatest 

 precaution, constant and intelligent efl^ort, that high Quality in our seeds is attained. 



