crops for we saw many failures from poor seed; consequently we went into the seed-growing business 
on our own account and today we personally grow on our own farms or rented ones thousands of bushels 
annually of beans, peas, corn, radishes and other staple crops, so we are still actual farmers and really 
more so today than ever before and we know full well the necessity and wisdom of planting only the 
best seeds that grow, for the old proverb, "As you sow, so shall you reap," is more pronounced today 
than ever. Being actual producing farmers and gardeners, we know your needs in seeds and understand 
your wants, your trials and your troubles, so please don't hesitate to inquire for any information not given 
in the book. It's yours for the asking and it's free whether you buy our seed or not, although we think 
you will buy our seeds now that you know how carefully they are grown, for there's none better at any 
price and few as good. 
THE TRIAL GROUNDS TELL THE TRUTH 
In going through our list you may not find as many new names as you find in some catalogues, for 
we don't believe in so many new things unless absolutely better than the standard varieties and our trials 
and experiments convince us that the old reliable strains that are known to gardeners and farmers that 
have proved true are better, surer and safer for you to plant than many of the so-called new named sorts 
and in consequence we use a large portion of our farm to improving and perfecting types that have proven 
true to the preference of new sorts, except in cases where new ones are positively superior. 
3rd Generation 
In closing, we want to introduce Leonard Condon, Jr., to the new customers, for he is the lad that will 
be serving you later on, and he wishes to thank his old friends for the many kind letters and orders sent 
last year. Trusting all to remember us this year with your valued orders and no matter how large or 
small they may be, you will get quick service, honest seeds and a big lot of extras free for trial purposes. 
Be friendly — write occasionally. 
(Tell your neighbor about us.) 
Yes Dad is still on the job, acting as governor or balance wheel and I want to say for the benefit 
of all the young folks that your Dad can always give you some good advice and council. Ask him 
when in doubt. 
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Photograph of our Bean Harvest at Rock River Valley Seed Farm this year 
Be a Real Producer; Help Reduce the 
HIGH COST OF LIVING 
Did you ever in your whole life raise anything out of the ground? Have you ever planted a seed, 
tree or bush watered it, tended it up through infancy to full growth and finally sat down at your 
table to enjoy its fragrance and beauty or to eat its fruit? If not, you haven't had a fair chance and you 
surely have missed the greatest pleasure God gave to man! 
If you ever have periods of depression or the blues, as commonly known, get a spade, rake or fork, 
go out into your own back yard and dig; plant something, get close to the earth and you 11 feel like a 
new man. It's the best tonic in the world. 
This year above all, everybody should plant something if it's only 5 cents worth of radish. There 
should be no vacant lots unplanted, no back yard gardens neglected, for the peoples of the entire world 
are looking to us for food to sustain life while they sweat in the blood of war. 
The extreme high prices today are brought about not so much by monopoly as by supply and de- 
mand. Consumption is greater than production, so if you only have a yard 10 feet square plant it all 
summer long and you will reap at least $25 profit and $100 worth of pleasure. 
