53rd Year 
Announcement 
Dear Patrons and Friends:— 
It is with deep sorrow we make the announcement of the passing away of 
our beloved J. H. Ford, Pres, and Mgr. of Ford Seed Go., on Jan. 5th, 1933. 
At the age of 68 years he laid down his life work of 52 years in the seed 
business, for the higher and more abundant life. 
Another year has passed but the memory of his sterling character, his 
love for his fellowmen, his square dealing, his generosity and his kindness 
to all still lives, and we, who are left to carry on the work, will strive to 
continue to build on the solid foundation of 53 years of SQUARE DEALING, 
HIGHEST QUALITY, COURTEOUS TREATMENT, and REASON¬ 
ABLE PRICES, as these are the principles on which Ford Seed Co. built. 
Our patrons will find our seeds fully equal to the high quality we have 
maintained in the years past. 
We appreciate the business you have given us in the past, and we assure 
you we will take care of your orders in a perfectly satisfactory manner. 
With best wishes for the year of 1934. 
RAVENNA, O., 1934. FORD SEED CO. 
FORD’S LAWN GRASS MIXTURE 
Makes a Quick, Permanent, Velvety Green Lawn. See Page 33. 
TERMS AND DIRECTIONS FOR ORDERING 
rprr TVFT T\7FR V By Parcel Post, Direct to Your Postoffice, anywhere in the U. S., 
L/LLi V LIvl on a ii goods listed in this catalog - , unless otherwise stated. 
If shipments are to be made by express or freight, or purchased at our store, deduct from the pre¬ 
paid prices 3c from *4 lb., 10c from 1 lb., 12c from 2 lbs., 14c, from 3 lbs., 18c from 5 lbs., 28c from 
10 lbs. 
Terms: Cash with order or one-fourth cash and balance C. O. D. or before shipment. 
Shipping: We ship by freight and express over the Erie, Penn, and B. & O. Railroads which con¬ 
nect with lines to any point in the U. S. We also have truck lines running in all directions. If your 
shipping point has no agent please add to your remittance to cover freight charges, as it is necessary 
to prepay to such points. 
Parcel Post: We consider parcel post the best way to send all small shipments unless they contain 
something which cannot be sent through the mails, such as poison spray materials. Parcel Post is de¬ 
livered right to your mail box. 
Errors: Please notify us at once on receipt of goods of any errors, and they will be cheerfully cor¬ 
rected. No claims for errors will be allowed unless made promptly. 
Substitutes: We reserve the right to substitute a variety as near like the one ordered as possible, 
in case we become sold out of the one ordered unless the order is marked “No Substitute.” 
We Guarantee safe arrival by parcel post and will supply the necessary documents so that our cus¬ 
tomers may put in claims against the carrier for any damage or loss of shipments made by express or 
freight. 
We Guarantee our seeds to grow under favorable circumstances. Since there are so many conditions 
upon which the crop depends, we give no warranty, expressed or implied, as to description, quality, or 
productiveness of any seeds, bulbs, plants or trees 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 re¬ 
turned and the money paid will be refunded cheerfully. Should any seeds, plants or trees sold by us 
prove untrue to name, we will, upon proper proof, refill the order or refund the money paid for them. 
Should you have occasion to enter a complaint, give date of planting, condition of soil and weather, 
amount and variety ordered, number of order, stock number appearing on the package and amount 
paid for same. 
