TO THE TRADE: 
I T is a source of inestimable satisfaction to us who are carrying 
on this business begun by our beloved founder, John Bodger, 
to realize the extent to which it has expanded during the forty- 
four years we have been developing and growing flower seeds. 
There is great joy in guiding a business in its expansion from the 
most humble of beginnings to one which now extends throughout 
the furthermost parts of the globe. Our seeds last year went to 
almost every country where seeds are sown—from Norway to 
the Cape, to New Zealand, China, Siam, India, Palestine and the 
Argentine. 
We are justly proud of this vast world-wide business, as it is a 
direct recognition of the high standard of work carried on by our 
staff of horticulturists in producing the world's choicest flower 
seeds. It is also evidence to us that our custom of executing 
orders the day they are received, thereby assuring our customers 
of the fastest service possible, has given them confidence that, no 
matter how remote the country in which they live, Bodger's seeds 
will reach them in the shortest possible time. 
We have always tried to incorporate in our Trade List those inno¬ 
vations and improvements which we think will be of use to our 
customers. Two years ago we changed the style of our list and 
added symbols which designate the type of plant and its special 
uses. Last year we numbered our electros for facility in ordering, 
and this year we have extended this number system to cover all 
flower seed varieties which we list. We believe it will eliminate 
much confusion if you will use these numbers when ordering, 
especially when there are two or more varieties within a group 
with similar names. 
Although we are well equipped to maintain our reputation for 
fast service and expect to plant an acreage adequate to cover the 
increased demand for our quality flower seeds which we antici¬ 
pate with the general improvement in business conditions, still it 
will help us immensely if you will place contract orders for all 
varieties you are sure to need. If interested in large quantities, 
we shall be glad to quote you special prices wherever possible. 
We feel sure that your business this year will be greatly in¬ 
creased over the past few seasons, and trust that we may con¬ 
tinue to serve you as we have in the past. 
President, BODGER SEEDS, LTD. 
