Murvon’s Velvet Green Lawn Grass 
Reeogni 2 ed the country over as the very finest quality. Sow in 
spring or fall. 1 lb. for 300 square feet. Contains only the 
highest grade of grasses suitable for the purpose of making a 
beautiful, durable, lasting lawn. Our Lawn Grass Seed germin¬ 
ates quickly, roots deeply. It contains no annual grasses for 
making a quick show, to the detriment of the permanent lawn, 
but has only those which are lasting and hardy. When a lawn 
is once established from our seed, it lasts for years. % lb., 28 
cts; 1 lb. 50 cts; 3 lbs. $1.40; 5 lbs. $2.25, postpaid. 
Murvon’s Shady Nook 
In shaded places and especially under trees, this mixture pro¬ 
duces a beautiful green lawn, because it Is composed of those 
varieties growing well in partial or full shade, making a rapid 
and lasting growth. Use one lb. for every 300 sq. ft. 
Price, V> lb. 30c; lb. 55c; 2 lbs., $1.00; 5 lbs., $2.35; 
10 lbs.. $4.50; 25 lbs., $10.50, postpaid. 
Murvon’s 47 th Annual Garden Guide 
E. J. MURVON 
It is with much pleasure we present to our friends and customers 
our forty seventh Annual Garden Guide. Every Vegetable and Flower 
listed in this book will give the utmost satisfaction and is well worth a 
place in the garden. Only the most dependable and reliable strains are 
listed. 
We call especial attention to the many new varieties of seeds listed, 
both Vegetables and Flowers. We offer them after many careful trials, 
firmly convinced, that they will be a pleasure and delight to both our 
valued customers and their friends. 
Respectfully yours 
THE MURVON SEED CO. 
Carefully Selected Seeds Back of Murvon’s depend¬ 
able seeds is 47 years of experience. Careful selection of stock 
seed is diligently practiced by us. Only by such selections and 
trials have Murvon’s Seeds reached such a high state of perfec¬ 
tion. The vast number of gardeners who depend upon us yearly 
for their seeds testify to the ever increasing popularity of 
Murvon’s quality, reliability, and service. 
Coupons, Discounts and Free Seeds 
We do not give any coupons, discounts or free seeds for the fol¬ 
lowing reason. Every last cents worth of value is placed inside 
of all the packets of seeds that we sell. Murvon’s quality is of 
the very highest. One trial will convince you as it has thousands 
of others. Results count. Send us a trial order, then compare 
Murvon’s Seeds with the best. Remember, cheap seeds are dear 
at any price. 
Careful Selection of Stock Seed 
Murvon’s Double Guarantee of Satisfaction 
FIRST—We Positively Guarantee all seeds and bulbs sold by us both as to Vitality and Purity. 
We also guarantee them true to name and will replace, free of charge, any that may prove other¬ 
wise through a possible error. Even with the High Quality of Murvon’s Seeds success depends 
largely upon soil, not too deep or shallow planting, weather conditions, etc. these are beyond our 
control. It is therefor agreed that in no case shall we be liable for more than the amount actually 
paid us, and if not accepted on these conditions, they must be returned at once. 
SECOND—We Guarantee the safe arrival of your order and should anything be damaged or lost 
on the way we will refill when proof is furnished. Murvon’s guarantee protects you at all times. 
Instructions for Ordering Please use our Order Sheet when ordering and be sure to write 
your name and full address plainly. Generally speaking we advise our customers to use a Post Office 
or Express money order. If you send cash see that it is properly wrapped. Large amounts in cash 
or stamps should be registered. 
Free Delivery We deliver Postpaid to any Post Office in 
the United States every article listed in this catalog. Our terms 
are strictly cash with order which accounts for our low prices, 
and you run no risk in sending money with order. This is our 
Policy since 1888. We can refer you to thousands of customers 
all over the world. 
The Murvon Seed Company, South Norwalk, Conn. 
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