Since 1882 
W HEN T. Lee Adams opened his seed store in 
1882 he established a reputation for fair dealing. 
Although the kindly old gentleman has passed 
on, his sound principles and reputation of fair dealing 
live on. They are the motto and standard by which we 
operate this business. 
Under the guidance of Mr. Adams’ sound principles, 
his original seed store has grown to be the largest and 
most dependable source of seed supply in Missouri. 
Along with the dependability and reliability of the seeds 
we sell service, and convenience is also a large consider¬ 
ation, and so— 
The N ew Branch Store 
Has been established at 107 E. Lexington St., Independ¬ 
ence, Missouri. For the convenience of our customers in 
this vicinity, a complete seed store service is maintained 
at Independence, under the management of Mr. A. S. 
Smith. All of you will find a cordial welcome awaiting 
you here, as well as in our main store in Kansas City. 
We also wish particularly to thank you most kindly fcr 
your generous confidence and patronage throughout 
the years. 
Adams’ Lawn Service 
In this department we offer a complete service, seed¬ 
ing, sodding, fertilizing, Evergreen, Shrub and Peren¬ 
nial planting, also other phases of lawn and garden 
building. An expert staff is at your disposal. Personal 
inspection, practical suggestions and estimate of the cost 
of proposed changes. 
We also maintain at a very reasonable monthly charge 
a service in season consisting of grass cutting, trimming 
of shrubbery, cultivation of flower and shrub plants, 
spraying at the proper time and with the right insecti¬ 
cides. Our men make a weekly service call with all nec¬ 
essary equipment to care for your lawn and plantings. A 
prompt estimate will be given if you call Victor 8404. 
The new store at 107 E. Lexingrton St., 
Independence, Mo. 
T. LEE ADAMS SEED COMPANY. 
Free Delivery 
An Adams-Serviced Lawn and Planting:. 
We deliver free in the United States, by mail, 
freight or express, our option, to any express or 
post office, all Vegetable and Flower Seeds. All 
other articles, including bulbs, are quoted f. o. b. 
Kansas City, Mo., and postage must be added as 
per table where goods are desired by parcel post. 
Write your name and address distinctly and in 
full; please use the order sheet and envelope in¬ 
serted in this catalog. 
Advisory Service 
We are glad to answer letters in detail regarding your 
garden and farm problems, but all requests for information 
should be written on a separate sheet of paper, and not on 
orders. It is always a pleasure to help you make your gar¬ 
den a success, and we take pains to answer inquiries prompt¬ 
ly and fully. 
Tested Seeds 
DOMESTIC PARCEL POST RATES 
Within the U. S. and Possessions 
Zones from Kansas City, Mo. 
First 
Pound 
or 
Fraction 
Each 
Additional 
Pound or 
Fraction 
Local—Kansas City . 
7c 
8c 
9c 
10c 
lie 
12c 
14c 
15c 
1 anywl 
ssions, 
Shipme 
sent h 
Ic (2 lbs.) 
l.lc 
2c 
3.5c 
5.3c 
7c 
9c 
lie 
lere with- 
weig-hing 
mts of 20 
y express 
2nd } wltliin 150 miles 
3rd “ “ 150 to 300 “ 
4th “ “ 300 to 600 “ 
5th “ “ 600 to 1000 “ 
6th “ “ 1000 to 1400 “ 
7th “ “ 1400 to 1800 “ 
8th “ over 1800 miles 
Parcel post pachagres are mailec 
in the United States or its posse 
up to and including* 70 pounds, 
pounds or over are as cheap if 
beyond the third zone. 
We conduct our own modern seed laboratory and trial 
grounds. Our seeds are .iust as represented. If they proye 
otherwise, we will refill the order free of charge or refund 
the money you paid us for same. If you do not find the ar¬ 
ticle or variety you want, put it on the order anyway, as we 
carry in stock many items that we do not have room to list 
in this catalog. 
General Information 
Poisons cannot be sent by mail. Liquids and goods packed 
in glass should be sent by express. 
We must decline sending goods C. O. D. unless 25 per cent 
of their value accompanies the order. 
How to Send Money 
Remittances may be sent either in the form of a Money 
Order, Bank Check or Draft, or if Currency is sent, should 
be registered. Postage stamps are satisfactory for small 
amounts. 
We give no warranty, express or implied, as to description, quality, or any other matter of any seeds, 
bulbs or plants we send out, and we will not be in any way responsible for the crop. If the purchaser 
does not accept the goods on these terms, they are at once to be returned. 
