2 CONDON BROS., SEEDSMEN, ROCKFORD, ILLINOIS 
WE ARE SPECIALISTS IN SEEDS 
Our entire attention is devoted to produoing and distri- 
buting Seeds, "SliEDS ONI.Y," and ONLY SEEDS OF 
THE VEllY BEST QUALITY. Our aim is to do tliis one 
thing and do it well, consequently we do not handle Fer- 
tilizers, Plants or Bulbs. We employ only the most com- 
petent help, who are specialists in their particular branch 
and with our own personal care and attention to the 
growing and filling of your order It is safe to say (without 
hesitation) we can and will give you 
Better Seeds, Better Service and Bigger Values 
for Your Money Than Any House 
on Earth 
Why do you persist in buying so-called CHEAP PACK- 
AGE SEEDS from your Grocery. Hardware, or any gen- 
eral merchant (which as a rule, cost more than reliable 
seeds grown by SPECIALISTS and seldom, it ever, 
please); when tor the same money and a two cent stamp 
you can secure direct from liead(]uartcrs tlie best obtain- 
able, avoiding the numerous mistakes made by inexper- 
ienced help found in the average general store? 
Guarantee. Complaints made that seeds are not good, 
sliould quite as often be attributed to other causes, as to 
the (lualit.v of the seeds. There are contingencies continu- 
ally ari.siiig to prevent the very best seeds always giving 
satisfactioTi. such as sowing too deep, too shallow, "in too 
wet or too dry soil; insects of all descriptions destroying 
the plants as soon as, or before, they appear; wet weatlier. 
cold weather, frosts, chemical changes in tlie seeds in- 
duced by temperature, etc. Soil preparation for tlie re- 
ception of seed is very important; if not properly done 
seed with very high germination is bound to perisli. For 
all these reasons it is impossible to guarantee seeds under 
all circumstances, and, while we exercise the greatest care 
to have all seeds pure and reliable, we gi\'e no wai-ranty, 
express or implied, as to description, quality, productive- 
ness or any other matter of any Seeds, Bulbs, or Plants 
we send out, and we will not be in any way responsible 
for the croiJ. If the purchaser does not accept the goods 
on these terms, they ai-e at once to be returned. We test 
all our seeds before sending them to our customers, and 
should they fail to gi'ow, if promptly and properly tested 
by the customer, will replace the .same amount or give 
value in others. We cannot afford, knowingly, to send 
out seeds doubtful as to vitality or purity, and j-ou cannot 
buy better stocks of any other seedsman. 
HOW TO ORDER — Use enclosed order sheet and 
envelope if possible, if not, any kind of paper will 
do only be sure to sign your full name and address, 
giving your Post Office, County and State, Rural 
Route or Street Number. Should you have any 
preference as to how you wish us to ship, kindly 
indicate. 
HOW TO SEND MONEY.— By registered letter. 
Post Office MONEY ORDER, BANK DRAFT or Ex- 
press Order. U. S. Parcel Post Stamps accepted in 
good condition for small amounts. No goods shipped 
C. O. D. TERMS.— Cash with order. 
We pay the postage on all seeds listed in this 
catalog exceptin,g FIELD SEEDS, and those listed at 
WHOLESALE PRICES on pages 4 and 5. 
The government Parcels Post Law just passed 
enables you to order your seeds now from the 
grower and have them delivered by mail at your very 
door. 
REMEMBER, WE GUARANTEE SAFE AND 
PROMPT DELIVERY ON EVERY ORDER. 
MARKET GARDENERS OR OTHER 
LARGE PLANTERS 
We can save you money. Before ordering send 
us an actual list of your wants and we will quote 
you by return mail special wholesale prices on the 
BEST SEEDS THAT GROW for 1913. 
Our Special Premium Offer For 1913 
with every single order this year, large or small, we are going to make you a very handsome present (your own 
choice) from the finest and latest Novelties both Garden and Flower Seeds. 
"DON'T OVERLOOK THIS" 
With every 25-cent order you may select any two of the Rare Premiums offered below. Three with every fifty 
cent order or the entire assortment. 5 in ;ill. with every dollar order for Garden and Flower Seeds. 
Understand these are truly New, llnic. .Meritorious sorts of exceptional quality that we shall list generally in our 
new 1914 catalogue. Order today and enjuy them a year in advance of the general public. 
THE NEW "GOLDEN ORANGE" DAISY 
Extremely showy, hardy annual, of branching habit, 
profuse bloomer. Its marguerite-like blossoms which 
average nearly three inches in diameter are of a pecul- 
iarly rich glossy orange-gold. 
NEW COSMOS— "CRIMSON RAY" 
Distinct novelty, originated from a single plant. The 
petals are narrow and Iluted separated in star-like form 
and of the most brilliant crimson color overlaid with a 
velvet sheen. Plants grow 4 feet in height, profuse bloom- 
er, acknowledged "the most artistic plant" of recent in- 
troduction. 
RADISH— WURZBURG GIANT 
Color bright crimson. Crisp as Ice. Attains far larger 
size than most forcing sorts. Excellent for home or mar- 
ket purposes. 
LETTUCE— CONDON'S SNOW QUEEN 
Extremely early large leaved variety of excellent flavor- 
does not run to seed until long after most sorts have be- 
come useless. 
ONION— GIANT RED ROCCO 
Beautiful extra early oval (lat shape: pale red color, 
mild flavor, suitable for fall oi- winter use. 
you will find very reasonable^ as we are actual growers; not Jobbers: 
IS a trial order today and write us freely about 
consequently can save you the middleman's 
profit, which amount you share in purchasing from" ^8°' Send'°us 
anyll)ing that interests you in relation to the betterment of your farm, your garden or vour boVne yard ' 
